451 451 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 10, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 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 Invocation was delivered by REV. JOHN C. TOWERY, Congregational Church of Austin. Pursuant to published notice thereof, Bids were opened on $14,000,000 City of Austin Revenue Bonds as follows: FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION & Associates 3.0404% DREXEL & CO., and Associates 3.11381% LEHMAN BROTHERS, FIRST SOUTHWEST CO., & Associates 3.0469% RAUSCHER, PIERCE & CO., & Associates HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. & Associates 3.05532% 3.05179% MR. W. A. JACKSON, Bond Consultant, stated these were very good bids. He made a report on the trip the Mayor, City Manager, Finance Director and he had made to call on all of the rating services; and stated in his opinion it was through the efforts of MAYOR PALMER, MR. W. T. WILLIAMS, JR., and MR. NORMAN BARKER, the City received the Double A rating on these bonds. He stated these gentlemen, did an outstanding job on presenting the facts and figures, and the program the City has in mind for the next three to five years, as well as what it had done the last two. He commended the heads of the various Departments in their work. The Mayor stated the entire Council had tried to maintain on through this administration a good credit rating, and he commended Mr. Jackson on his help with the rating houses. The bids were referred to the Bond Consultant and Finance Director to check and to report back to the City Manager. Later in the meeting, Mr. CORPORATION & Associates. that this bid be accepted. Jackson reported that the best bid was FIRST BOSTON The Finance Director and City Manager recommended Tabulation of bids is as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $14,000,000 ELECTRIC, WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS MAY 10, 1962 MATURITY DATES NOMINAL INTEREST GROSS RATE INTEREST PREMIUM COST OFFERED NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NAME OF BIDDER 452 = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 1.THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION AND ASSOCIATES 2.LEHMAN BROTHERS, FIRST SOUTHWEST CO.,ACCOUNT MANAGERS & ASSO- CIATES Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Shields & Company B. J. Van Ingen & Co., Inc. Hornblower& Weeks 3.HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC., SMITH BARNEY & CO., AND ASSOCIATES Apr.1,1963 thru Apr.1,1966 5 Oct.1,1966 thru Oct.1,1980 2.90% Apr.1,1981 thru Oct.1,1983 3 % % Apr.1,1984 thru Apr.1,1987 3.10% $6,725,402.50 $3,500.00 $6,721,902.50 3.0404% Apr.1,1963 thru Oct.1,1973 5 Apr.1,1974 thru Oct.1,1982 2.90 Apr.1,1983 thru Oct.1,1.986 3.10% Apr.1,1987 % 1/10% 6,737,740.00 1,680.00 6,736,060.00 3.0469% Apr.1,1963 thru Oct.1,1970 2 3/4% Apr.1,1971 thru Oct.1,1983 3 % Apr.1,1984 thru Oct.1,1985 3.10% Apr.1,1986 thru Apr.1,1987 3.20% 6,746,973.75 6,746,973.75 3.05179% 4.RAUSCHER, PIERCE & CO., INC. PHELPS, FENN & CO., AND ASSOCIATES 5.DREXEL & CO. AND ASSOCIATES Oct.1,1968 thru Oct.1,1979 2.80% Apr.1,1963 thru Apr.1,1968 5 Apr.1,1980 thru Oct.1,1982 3 % % Apr.1,1983 thru Apr.1,1987 3.10% 6,763,700,00 8,918.00 6,754,782.00 3.05532% Apr.1,1963 thru Oct.1,1964 5 % Apr.1,1965 thru Oct.1,1981 3 % Apr.1,1982 thru Oct.1,1983 3.10 % April, 1984 thru Apr.1,1987 3.20% 6,891,630.00 7,540.40 6,884,089.60 3.11381 452 123 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 453 Councilman Shanks moved that after due deliberation, the low bid of FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION, & ASSOCIATES, 3.0404%, be accepted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 620510-A AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $14,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1962" DATED APRIL 1, 1962 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN COUNTY OF TRAVIS Y ON THIS, the 10th day of May, 1962, the City Council of the City of session at the regular meeting place thereof Austin, Texas, convened in in the City Hall with the following members present, to-wit: LESTER E. PALMER R. C. (BOB) ARMSTRONG EDGAR PERRY LOUIS SHANKS BEN WHITE MAYOR COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN and with the following absent: constituting a quorum; at which time the following among other business was transacted, to-wit: The Mayor submitted and introduced an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $14,000,000 "City of Austin, Texas, Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1962" for the City Council's consideration, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $14,000,000 'City of Austin, Texas, Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1962', for the purpose of extending and improving the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System (being the third parcel or installment of a total voted authorization of $50,000,000 bonds), as authorized by the general laws of the State of Texas, particularly Articles llll et seq., Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; prescribing the form of bonds and the form of interest coupons; pledging the revenues of the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, after deduction of reasonable operation and maintenance expenses; enacting provisions 454 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 454 incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." The ordinance was read and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, and that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks and White NOES: None. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks and White NOES; None. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: The motion was seconded AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks and White NOES: None. The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and adopted. MINUTES APPROVED, this the 10th day of May, 1962. ATTEST: Mayor, City of Austin, Texas City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas Regarding the sale of bonds, MR. WILIARD HOUSER, American National Bank, stated this was an excellent bid; and with the "excellent" rating Austin held, it was able to come below the Dow-Jones Average. Bids for 13 automobiles were received from CAPITAL CHEVROLET COMPANY, SMITH BROTHERS, ROY BUTLER, SIMMONS MOTOR COMPANY, and JACK STABLEFORD. Mayor Palmer stated the bids would be evaluated by the Purchasing Department and the City Manager would make a recommendation to the Council next week. _CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 450 455 MR. FRANKLIN DENIUS, representing SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY, asked permission from the Council to discontinue the requirement that a customer, prior to obtaining gas service, put up a deposit. He explained the new procedure of providing a new condition of service (which will be submitted to the Council for approval) in the first monthly billing period to the customer, who had called or written in for gas connections, rather than having had to apply in person to make application. He stated at the end of 1962, the present deposits will be refunded to those having money on deposit with the Gas Company. The Mayor stated he hoped the Council could meet with the Gas Company and work out some answers on other requests, and that this request would be considered at the same time. MR. JIM EVANS, State Board of Insurance Commissioners, asked permission of the Council to put on a fireworks display at the Ball Park Friday night just before the Ball Game, stating arrangements had been made with the Baseball Manager. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that permission be granted subject to clearance with the Fire Marshall. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry The Council opened a hearing on changing an industrial subdivision outside the City Limits to permit a residential subdivision. The Director of Planning displayed a map from the Austin Development Plan showing the location of the area which the Planning Commission had recommended to be amended as a residential subdivision. The area is between the Burnet Road and McNeil Road (Balcones Terrace Areas) and covers about 300 acres out of an area of 1600 acres. Out of the 300 acres, Mr. Holmes planned to develop 52 acres, although the Commission's recommendation covered about 300 acres. The subdivision could not be approved because it would be in conflict with the Development Plan. The Director of Planning discussed future needs for industrial land within the next 20 years; stating however industrial land was moving very slowly. He recommended that the area be held for industrial, but the Planning Commission had recommended it be taken out of the plan as industrial and made residential. He pointed out the area was in Water Control District No. 11. MR. OSCAR HOLMES, Engineer, said Summit Independent School existed in the area, and the people who brought their children to that school would like to locate there; also those working at Balcones Research Center would like to live in the area. He believed this site would serve the existing industrial areas. He pointed out the four buffer zones, Kramer Lane, the Railroad, the Farm-to-Market Road, and the street to be constructed with the subdivision. His clients were ready to start immediately to develop a half of the acreage. The Mayor commented on the lengthy studies made on the Development Plan prior to its adoption; and said industrial development might move as fast as residential due to the area's being in the water district. He stated the Council would like to drive out and look at this area, and it would try to give an answer next week. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 3, 1962, be approved with correction noted by Councilman Armstrong, on Page 3, Paragraph 4. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 456 456 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor 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: THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE SOUTH 250 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, SAINT LOUIS HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 andCouncilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carrie d 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 Shanks introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 3.91 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 457 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 457 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 69.76 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Allandale Park, Sections 5 & 6) 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 first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be 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 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 16.30 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL SURVEY NO. 21, 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. (Barton Hills, Sec. 5) 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 Armstrong, 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 18.7 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 458 458 AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 57 AND JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (North Lamar Park, Section 1) 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 Armstrong, 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 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 10.32 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, 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. (Allandale Terrace, Sec. 2) Phase 4) 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 Armstrong, 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) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in RABB GLEN from Rabb Road easterly 57 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RABB GLEN. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not 459 459 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in RABB ROAD from Rabb Glen northerly 812 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RABB ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in KENWOOD AVENUE from Riverside Drive southerly 93.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15.00 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KENWOOD AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in EDGECLIFF STREET from a point 72 feet west of Manlove Street westerly 4.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.0 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said EDGECLIFF STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in THOMPSON STREET from Henninger Street to Tillery Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said THOMPSON STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in WEST 51ST STREET from a point 90 feet east of Leralynn Street easterly 210 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 51ST STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in RICHARDINE AVENUE from a point 45 feet south of Garland Avenue southerly 226 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RICHARDINE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in REDWOOD AVENUE from a point 55.0 feet south of East 17th Street northerly 777.0 feet, the 400 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 460 centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said REDWOOD AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in NORTHWESTERN AVENUE from a point 40.0 feet north of Coronado Street northerly 89.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said NORTHWESTERN AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in SPRINGDALE ROAD from a point 274 feet south of East 12th Street, southerly 97.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SPRINGDALE ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 9, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-8 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 461 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., May 8, 1962 for the construction of approximately fifty-five blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-8, consisting of 19 units. "R. B. Bowden Construction Company Werneburg Construction Company Lee Maners "City's Estimate $138,651.13 142,463.70 143,081.04 $150,370.56 "I recommend that R. B. Bowden Construction Company with their low bid of $138,651.13 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 8, 1962, for the construction of approximately fifty-five blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-8, consisting of 19 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of R. B. Bowden Construction Company, in the sum of $138,651.13, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of R. B. Bowden Construction Company, in the sum of $138,651.13, 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, on behalf of the City, a contract with R. B. Bowden Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL THAT CERTAIN ALLEY TRAVERSING BLOCK 14, WILLIAM M. REED SUBDIVISION, AND EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF EAST 47TH STREET, SOUTHERLY 200 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF WILLIAM M. REED SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT ACROSS THE NORTH FORTY FEET OF THE EAST FIVE FEET OF SAID STREET, FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY PURPOSES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 452 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. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL A PORTION OF HOPKINS STREET; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 463 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on maps or plats of Woodland Hills, Section One, a subdivision of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a certain street, extending from the south line of Woodland Avenue in a westerly or southwesterly direction to the southwest line of said Woodland Hills, Section One, is designated as Andrus Drive; and, WHEREAS, the maps or plats of Woodland Hills, Section One, are of record in Book 6 at page 105 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the present owner of the property abutting the above described street has requested that the name of Andrus Drive be changed to Matagorda Street; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street, designated as Andrus Drive, as the same appears on the maps or plats of Woodland Hills, Section One, of record in Book 6 at page 105, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby changed to Matagorda Street, said street so changed being described as follows: vote: All that certain street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as Andrus Drive, as shown on a map or plat of Woodland Hills, Section One, a subdivision of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Woodland Hills, Section One, of record in Book 6 at page 105, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which extends from the south line of Woodland Avenue in a westerly or southwesterly direction to the southwest line of the said Woodland Hills, Section One. 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 property situated on the south side of East 53½ Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of one (1) 1,000 gallon tank and one (1) electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is 4194 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 464 to be sold, which property is owned by Modern Floors, and is Lot 1 A, of a Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 2, of Lou Hill Subdivision, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Modern Floors to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of one (1) 1,000 gallon tank and one (1) electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject 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 Modern Floors has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas May 9, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Modern Floors, by their agent, Mr. O. M. Knutson, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of one (1) 1,000 gallon underground tank and one (1) electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the south side of East 53½ Street, which property is designated as Lot 1 A, of a Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 2, of Lou Hill Subdivision, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 819 East 53½ Street. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equip=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 465 ment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. 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 property situated on the east corner of Springdale Road as a bulk gasoline storage plant, which property is owned by Humble Oil & Refining Company, and is designated as a Humble Oil & Refining Company 6 Acre Tract of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil & Refining Company to erect a bulk gasoline storage plant, subject to the same being operated and in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this bulk gasoline storage plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and 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, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Humble Oil & Refining Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas May 8, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Pipe Line Company for permission to erect a Bulk Gasoline Storage Plant consisting of one (1) 420 gallon and one (1) 42,000 gallon, both being above ground storage tanks, and one (1) 210 gallon underground storage tank upon property located to the rear of Humble Oil & Refining Company 5.98 Acre Tract being east of Springdale Road as shown on the sketch attached hereto, which property is designated as a Humble Oil & Refining Company 6 Acre Tract of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4 466 and locally known as 1145 B. Springdale Road. "This property is located in a "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all pumps, tanks, and other equipment used in connection with the storage or handling of gasoline or other volatile liquid, shall bear the label of the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and all such equipment shall be installed in compliance with the rules and regulations governing such installations as prescribed by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and all such equipment shall be inspected by and approved by the Fire Marshall of the City of Austin before being placed in service. All tanks shall meet the standards and specifications of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. "(2) That only electric lights shall be used in buildings or on premises where gasoline or other volatile liquid is stored or handled, and all electric wiring for lights or meters shall be installed in compliance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing the wiring of any such buildings or premises, and shall be inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector of the City of Austin. "(3) That there shall be provided in all buildings, or on premises where gasoline or other volatile liquids are stored or handled, at least one National Board of Fire Underwriters approved type fire extinguisher for every two thousand (2000) square feet of floor space or fraction thereof, each of which fire extinguishers shall be kept in good working order at all times. "(4) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed prominently about the premises at all times and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is stored or handled. "(5) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager read a recommendation by the Board of Trustees at Brackenridge Hospital, as follows: "Memo To: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager From: A. V. Crandall, Administrator Subject: INCREASE IN CHARGES "The following increase in charges were recommended by the Board of Trustees for approval by the City Council: "A. Newborn and Premature Nursery Mr. Crandall stated that allocated expenses to nurseries for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1961 amounted to $76,100. The 467 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 467 revenue from nursery charges amounted to $49,265 leaving a net loss of $26,835. He recommended a change from $4.50 for newborn nursery and $5.50 for premature nursery to $8.00 per day charge for all babies in the nursery. The increased rate is expected to bring in revenue totaling $28,800 per year which is expected to offset the expenses. "B. Delivery Room Mr. Crandall presented figures showing that the allocated expense for the delivery room for the fiscal year 1960-61 amounted to $59,155. Revenue charges amounted to $37,050. leaving a loss of $22,105. This amounted to a cost of $29,74 per delivery where as our present charge is $20.00 per delivery. He recommended that the delivery charge be made $30.00 per case and it is expected that the new rate will bring in $20,000. per year additional revenue which will come near to offsetting the loss. "C. Daily Service Charge Mr. Crandall presented figures from the allocation report for the fiscal year 1960-61 as follows: Expenses applying against the daily service charge were: Food Nursing Housekeeping Laundry Maintenance Administration & Gen. Expenses Revenue from daily service charge $ 244,889 552,854 68,648 44,305 70,313 98,059 $ 1,079,068 1,063,079 Loss $ 15,989 Mr. Crandall pointed out that there are 34 private rooms on 5th and 6th floors and 12 on the 4th floor. He recommended that the daily service charge be increased by $1.00 per day for private rooms on these floors. The 46 private rooms at $1.00 per day for 365 days will bring in $16,790. which should cover the loss for daily service charge. "The above increases were approved on motion of Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Darsey. s/ A. V. Crandall Administrator" Recommended changes are as follows: From To Newborn Nursery $ 4.50 $ 8.00 Premature $ 5.00 $ 8.00 Delivery Room $20.00 $30.00 For 34 private rooms on 5th & 6th floors and 12 on the 4th floor, to be increased $1.00 per day. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 408 468 Councilman White moved that the recommended changes be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks complimented the Board for ferreting out the losses and doing something about them. Mr. Richard Baker requested that the following zoning application be referred back to the Planning Commission for study of the amended application: ST. JOHN'S CORP. By The Marvin Turner Engineers, Inc. By Richard Baker, Attorney Rear of 5904-6600 Airport Boulevard Rear of 6201-6509 Chester- field Avenue Rear of 100-306 E. and 100- 302 West Skyview Road From "A" Residence To "DL" Light Industrial Councilman White moved that the application be referred back to the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed until 2:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING At 2:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 2:30 Ρ.Μ. MR. LEO PETERSON, Texas Service Station Association, distributed copies of a gasoline price sign ordinance for Texas Home Rule Cities to members of the Council. MR. ED CAMPBELL stated the Association was asking that a hearing be granted at a future date on this brief and ordinance, which brief and ordinance are being presented in the leading cities in Texas by the local units of the Association. He stated all of the major companies were in accord with this. The Mayor stated the City Attorney would be asked to look this over, and possibly meet with their attorneys; and if the Council wants to have a public hearing before the ordinance is passed, it would announce a public hearing. He stated the Council would ask the City Attorney to advise the Council on this ordinance. The Council had before it the consideration of bids on construction of sanitary sewer lines in Fort Branch Creek, Phase I. The City Manager stated all bids could be rejected and the two phases could be combined in one total job. The job that was bid involved installation of a line from the Railroad north up to Pecan Springs Road through terraine where there was porous soil. The lower end of the line is in a different sort of soil, and most of the way is not along a creek valley. The risk in hazards involved in laying the lines will not exist in CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 469 the lower part of the job; and by combining them, it is possible to get an entirely different job, and not having the extra costs added in regard to the hazardous work on the upper part. After discussion, Councilman Perry moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and all of the bids be rejected, and that the job be rebid on the basis of the whole complete project. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. FRANK DENIUS stated a big rally was scheduled at the Coliseum on May 23rd for JOHN CONNALLY, who will arrive at the Airport at 6:15. He asked permission for a motorcade from the Airport to the Coliseum. The Council took no action. The City Manager discussed the paving report for April which was filed with the Council. The City Manager discussed his recommendation for service charge for garbage collection to provide funds for adjustment of wages. He stated information on wage scales had been obtained from merchants, private business, etc., in Austin; and data compiled and a study made to determine where the City stands where the market is concerned on various types of jobs. He said generally speaking the rates of pay are substantially below those of private industry in Austin, private enterprise, and below those of State, County, and Federal Government; and it was his thought some relief should be given to the employees. After studying a means of financing the increase, he recommended it could be accomplished through a provision for charge for garbage pick up. He discussed the study made of this charge in most of the Cities; and after obtaining rates and data, it was the thought here that this recommended charge would be reasonable and fair. The effect of this charge would be to defray the cost of operating expenses of the Sanitation Department, although it would not cover that plus capital improvements. His proposal was $1.25 per month per family dwelling unit, and a specified schedule of rate for commercial and industrial units--$2.00 per month for one cubic yard per week, minimum. As to brush collection, the City Manager recommended that if people cut their tree trimmings into three feet lengths, and bundled them, they would be picked up with the regular garbage. For those who do not wish to do this, he proposed a charge for brush collection at $4.00 for the first one-half hour's time, on a cash transaction. The commercial and residential charge according to the ordinance, would be added to the Electric bill. The ordinance provides that the residential pick-up service and charge be mandatory. The Commercial is optional both with the person asking for the service and with the City, if a price could not be agreed upon. Councilman Shanks noted for residential service, the charge amounted to about 154 a pick-up. The City Manager stated these charges would raise the revenue about $1,000,000. It will be required to improve the service, making special runs if someone is missed, etc. The salary adjustment will cost $950,000. A tax levied to provide the same pay raise would be around 20 cents per hundred, which would be a 25% raise in taxes in the General Fund. The Mayor stated this garbage charge had been given wide publicity on two or three different occasions, and the public reaction is the people are in favor of the charge. Most of the cities make a charge for this service, and the people are in favor of this charge. in preference to a general tax increase. The City 470 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 470 Manager stated several stories had been in the newspaper to get reaction, and most of the response received was favorable to a charge, to provide pay adjustment for employees. The City Manager discussed the status of salaries, explaining the jobclassification for classified employees, and the merit advancements; a proposed questionnaire to determine a standard for a merit increase; the readjustment of the wage scale to get it in the same proportion as provided in the original ordinance; and the application of the proposed pay to the various steps in the job classification on an Interim schedule. He stated he believed these pay raises plus the fringe benefits would put the city in a competitive position. The City Manager discussed the Civil Service employees and his proposal to add some additional classifications giving extra opportunities for promotion within the grades. He listed these grades under both the Police and Fire Department, and pointed out additional responsibilities. Councilman Armstrong made a number of inquiries covering the two percent turn over, merit increases, in which groups were the turn-overs the greatest; and discussed the utility fund. He made inquiry of experience of other cities who had garbage service charges; about the budget; contract with the state on garbage collections, and brought up a general discussion of municipal employees. MRS. JOHN BARROW opposing a garbage service charge, inquired about a cost of living study. The City Manager stated a constant study of that is made. Councilman Armstrong's motion to defer action on this matter for 30 days lost for lack of a second. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY PRESCRIBING SERVICE CHARGES FOR GARBAGE AND BRUSH COLLECTION AND FOR DUMPING IN THE CITY'S SANITARY FILLS; ENACTING RELATED REGULATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 Shanks 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 Shanks 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. 471 471 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED; "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING A WAGE AND SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR OFFICES AND EMPLOYMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DEFINING THE SCOPE OF THE WAGE AND SALARY PLAN; CREATING THE WAGE AND SALARY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 12, 1951, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "Q", PAGES 363-370 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN SUB-SECTION (3) (a) OF SECTION 5 THEREOF, RELATING TO THE MASTER WAGE-SALARY SCHEDULE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: 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 Perry, 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 Perry, 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 made the following statement concerning his vote: "I hope this goes through and that we raise the money." Councilman Perry made the following statement concerning his vote: "The Council asked the City Manager to make a study of accomplishing pay raises for the city employees, and he did this and made this recommendation to us, and we accepted it. I think it demonstrates a considerable amount of study and they have done a very fine job of this work and brought back to us a workable plan that we could adopt." Mayor Palmer made the following statement: "Government is based on a certain amount of faith. We adopt our budgets each year based on tax evaluations coming in. We close CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS== 472 472 the tax rolls. We have just voted the garbage tax in. We looked at these figures; but back of these figures are human beings who are doing an exceptionally good job. We want to have a good city and to be proud of people who are administering our City affairs. To keep the type of personnel to do the type of job we expect in the way of public relations, we must keep our salaries in line with what other competing agencies are paying. We have studied this carefully, and we are still below the weighted average in most cases of the good wages. This is the thing that has been due the City employees for quite some time. I am happy we are putting it into effect." Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ALL POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN; ESTABLISHING POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED FILLING OF POSITIONS; REGULATING PROMOTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BASE SALARIES AND LONGEVITY PAY FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND IN THE FIRE FIGHTER DIVISION AND FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 470 seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 473 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 made the following statement regarding his vote: "I have been thinking about this for sometime. The City employees, I thought, have been underpaid for sometime--not on equal basis. Since this has been passed, I believe this will give all city employees some relief, and I am so proud we have it finished." Councilman Armstrong inquired if this increase would affect the 2, 2% and 3% employees' severance from the City. The City Manager stated it would reduce the number of people leaving and explained that better qualified people would be more interested. Councilman Armstrong stated the stop signs had been removed from South First and West Mary Street, and now the people are complaining they cannot cross the street, and are asking for a light. The City Manager stated traffic lights were just as inconvenient for people on the main thoroughfares. Councilman Armstrong asked the City Manager to call Mrs. Al Erlich and explain. Councilman Armstrong referred a letter he had regarding location of stolen goods, where there was overlapping jurisdiction of the Police Department and Sheriff's Office, to the Chief of Police. Councilman Shanks reported five robberies in five consecutive weeks at Club Caravan, and its, request for a street light. The matter was referred to the City Manager. Councilman Perry stated the City ordinance required all garbage containers to be made out of metal. Since there were some materials equal or superior to metal, he asked that the City Manager study this and see if the ordinance could be changed. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 474 474 Councilman Perry stated there was a considerable quantity of coral snakes in Austin, and he had found out there was no coral snake anti-venom. He asked the City Manager to consider the possibility of asking the Hospital Manager to put in a small supply of this coral snake antidote. Councilman Perry stated he would like to publicly express his deepest disappointment of the large number of votes that the legalized gambling issue received in Travis County; that he was disappointed and considerably surprised. MAYOR PALMER read a letter from the General Services Administration, of May 7th, regarding adequate sewerage facilities to the 15-acre portion of the St. Edward's farm property to be used as the location for the Internal Revenue Automatic Data Processing Center. The Chief, Space Management Division, Mr. L. N. Stewart asked about the procedure to be followed in requesting sewerage facilities by all developers of the area, and what the pro rata share of cost to be defrayed by the owner of the ADP Center would be. The City Manager made a report on the plans for providing sewer lines to this area, reviewing the discussion on sewer lines in the Kelly deBusk subdivision. He stated plans for the Internal Revenue Service location had been discussed with MR. JAC GUBBELS, and the City Manager explained the proposals for laying the necessary sewer mains, estimating the cost as follows: $60,000 15,000 $75,000 for the sewer lines, which amount will be refunded over a five year period. for a lift station on the south bank of the river, but no refund on this. He stated the cost had been allocated 24% for the one property owner, and 76% for St. Edwards University; but when the General Services Administration's proposal came in, they would pay half of the cost of the line which is otherwise charged to St. Edwards University, or a half of the 76% of the installation of the line; and a half of the $15,000 for the lift station which is not refundable. He listed two methods of financing the line: (1) The property owners could put up the money and be paid back on a refund basis, or (2) they could pay the City an amount equivalent to the interest, and the City put in the installation. As to the water situation, the City Manager stated the Council had authorized the purchase of Water District No. 4, and he pointed out the lines it now had in place, which lines could serve 250 families. The I.R.S. Building will have 1500 employees and development is underway for about 600 houses. The Director of Water Utilities stated there was a 20" line in Radam Lane to South Congress, headed east on Ben White Boulevard, and he recommended proceeding with the extension of that 20" line on east of the Interregional. He stated as far as water was concerned, additional water lines could be provided to support this. Councilman Armstrong moved that the City Manager be authorized to advise the General Services Administration of the City's cooperation in providing sewage facilities to the proposed Automatic Data Processing Center site. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 475 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 475 The City Manager stated the Mayor was approached with reference to a site for the Public Housing Project for the Aged between Trinity and Neches astride Willow Street, a one and a half block just west of Waller Creek. He stated the City owned the property that is in the unopened Neches Street, and most of the other property belongs to Superior Dairies. The City Manager pointed out a problem concerned, that being the tie between the Old Power Plant and the new, the line being in Willow Street. This line will have to be relocated at an estimated cost of $35,000, which probably will take $40,000 to relocate it, if the steel posts are used. To change the water and sewer lines, it will take $930. The property owners want to close Willow Street. The Mayor stated if the Public Housing Authority were willing to accept these charges for relocating the big line and utilities that Willow Street and a part of Neches could be vacated. Councilman Armstrong moved that the Housing Authority be informed that the City is willing to cooperate and do these things at these stated prices. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None C Councilman White moved that MR. HARRY PRUETT, MR. HARVEY E. DEEN and MR. CARL WIDEN be appointed to the Board of Equalization and a meeting be set with them Thursday afternoon. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor stated the Council would appoint the Planning Commission members next Thursday. The Mayor asked the Council to have their suggestions ready for the appointments to the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners by next Thursday. The Mayor stated the Council should authorize the City Manager, in the design of the sewer line and acquiring of easements for the General Services Administration, to employ an engineer to design the system; and suggested that MR. ISOM HALE should have this project. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to contract for engineering services on this project. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor suggested that the easements be obtained as promptly as possible. Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with the State Board of Control for Electric Services. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 476 476 The Mayor reviewed a matter pertaining to an old subdivision of Mr. L. L. McCANDLESS, who had constructed quite a few residences off of Riverview. He wanted to sell some of the houses, but he had a non-conforming subdivision. The matter was taken before the Planning Commission, and the City Manager spent a lot of time and effort to work out a good solution on this subdivision, whereby Mr. McCandless was required to move off some of his houses, and pave a street. Later on one lot, the garage apartment was sold to an individual. The property was all improved, but water and sewer cannot be given to the front house now due to this variation. Mr. McCandless will agree in writing, by letter to be on file, that he will never sell that house so long as there is this ownership involved; and if he has to take it back, he will never divide the property. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to turn on the water and electric services at 1807 Riverview subject to A. S. Brient's and L. L. McCandless' filing a letter as stated. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor read a letter from The Gamewell Company regarding their being given time before the Council meeting regarding their proposal on fire alarm and emergency reporting systems. The Mayor stated complaint had been received on the sign proposition on City property on Lamar and 12th Street (leased to Duplex Advertising Company, Inc. Ed St. John). Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Waterman to see what he would pay for the property, and report back to the Council. The Mayor asked that the Council investigate this. The City Manager stated the Council had turned down the sale previously and authorized the leasing of the property. The Mayor read a letter from R. B. BALDWIN and a Resolution adopted by the Democratic convention of Precinct 226, regarding the condition of West Enfield Park, and asking that the park be cleaned up, fenced off, and assigned a qualified hard working attendant to maintain it. The Director of Public Works reported on this, stating a fence should be put on the line, and the park side will be kept clean. It is hard for the maintenance crew to know where the line is. Councilman Perry suggested that this be done promptly. Councilman Perry noted an invitation from the Adjutant General for the Council to be present at the Graduating Exercise of the Class of the National Guard Academy in front of Building 10, Camp Mabry, May 20, 2:00 Ρ.Μ. Councilman White stated MR. KNOX WRIGHT was moving four houses from Riverside Drive into the Montopolis Area. One person had stated he was coming before the Council to complain. Councilman White reported that Mr. Wright was planning on remodeling these houses, and they will look all right when finished. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 177 177 The Assistant City Manager stated the relocation and replacing of water mains and service preparatory to paving Group 22 is now ready, and he inquired if the Council wanted to take bids in the Council meeting or schedule them. The Council agreed that the bids be opened at the usual place. Councilman White moved that the Council approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce, to have a carnival on Riverside Drive immediately in front of the Auditorium, July 31-August 7th, subject to clearance with the Manager of the Auditorium regarding concessions. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None This was in connection with the Aquacade. The Council went into Executive Session on matters of appointments to various Boards. There being no further business, Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 6:30 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED o & Pal Mayor