-CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 15, 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 YEAMAN, Trinity Methodist Church. COLONEL VANCE MURPHY, Director of Aviation, introduced LT. COLONEL ARTHUR J. LACOUTURE, who has just been assigned to Austin as Commander of the Missile Battalion. Colonel Lacouture stated this was the grandest and best reception he had received, and pledged his organizations cooperation with the City in any way. The Council greeted and welcomed MRS. GEORGE COVERT, MRS. ROBERT ROWLAND, MRS. MARY ETTA PAYNE, and MRS. MAURICE STOKE, members of the Junior league of Austin. Also welcomed were MR. EVERETT BROWN and other students of the University Speech Class. Councilman Shanks introduced MR. W. A. PITIENGER, Attorney, who is practicing law in Austin now. DR. D. K. BRACE, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board read a resolution adopted by the Board recommending that the name of the Oak Springs Park be changed to EVERETT H. GIVENS PARK to memorialize the outstanding community service of the late Dr. Everett H. Givens. MR. O. H. ELLIOTT, member of the Board and in behalf of the community presented the Resolution to the Council. MR. KENNETH LAMKIN expressed words of commemoration for Dr. Givens. The Mayor stated last Thursday, the City Attorney was asked to bring in a resolution, and the Council by rising vote adopted the Resolution in memory of Dr. Everett H. Givens, and naming the Oak Springs Park "GIVENS PARK", and expressing the gratitude of the people of Austin for the remarkable life of Dr. Givens, as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it has pleased God to especially benefit the people of Austin by the life of the great American Everett H. Givens; and WHEREAS, having accepted with pride, but never with arrogance, the opportunities and the privileges of demonstrating to the world by every worthwhile measure, the equality of the negro with any of God's other children; and WHEREAS, his consistent Christianity; his wise counsel; his gracious persistence in improving his community; his skill in the practice of healing through dentistry; and his extraordinary skill and personal diligence in the larger practice of healing human relationships, have earned the affection and the respect of his colleagues and adversaries alike; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that, as a lasting memorial to the life and labors of the great and beloved Everett H. Givens, one of the fine improvements near and dear to his heart should be remembered by his name; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the public park heretofore known as Oak Springs Park, be and the same is hereby officially renamed "Givens Park", in memory of Dr. Everett H. Givens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the gratitude of the people of Austin for the remarkable life of the said Everett H. Givens be expressed on a page set apart especially for the purpose in the official minutes of the City Council, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his beloved family. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12:3 In the interest of the bids for air compressors, MR. DOOLEY BELL, Central Equipment Company stated his appearance was not particularly regarding this contract, but the bidding policies, in that when the City buys equipment that is available locally from out of town companies, it not only pays money that goes out of the City, but has to wait on service and buy parts for that equipment for years and years. He asked that this type of equipment be purchased locally and that this be included in the specifications. The Mayor stated he was certain that this service and parts angle had been checked carefully. The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities stated the City owned two of the Pearce Equipment units, and had been able to get over night service. Councilman Shanks stated the Council would like to see all bids go to local people, but he did not want the competitive bidding system jeopardized, as it saved the City thousands of dollars over the years. Mr. Bell suggested that in the next group of bids to be taken that the specification say that service and parts will be available locally, or bids would not be considered. The Mayor thanked Mr. Bell for coming down, stating the Council appreciated his position, and that it would check on his suggestion. MR. JIM BAILEY, Pearce Equipment Company, was present. City Manager submitted the following: The "November 1, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 30, 1962, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent for one 125 c.f.m. air compressor and one 250 c.f.m. air compressor. These two new air compressors are to replace two worn out air compressors that are no longer capable of producing sufficient air to keep air hammers operating efficiently. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: Bidder Brand Credit For Cost Trade In Net Cost 1. Pearce Equipment Company Davey $17,630.00 $5,147.00 $12,483.00 2. Jess McNeel Machinery Corp. Worthington 16,600.00 3,710.00 12,890.00 3. Contractors Machinery Company 15,480.00 1,987.00 13,223.14 Jaeger (Less 2%) 4. Central Texas Equipment Co. Chicago Pneumatic 17,993.50 4,224.50 13,769.00 5. Girard Machinery & Supply Co. 17,980.00 2,987.00 14,993.00 Ingersol Rand "Specifications and prices on the above bids have been analyzed and the Sanitary Sewer Division recommends that Pearce Equipment Company be awarded the contract _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LA for supplying these two compressors on their low bid of $12,483.00. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 30, 1962, for the furnishing of one 125 c.f.m. air compressor and one 250 c.f.m. air compressor, for use by the Sanitary Sewer Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Pearce Equipment Company, in the sum of $12,483.00, was the lowest therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the 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 Pearce Equipment Company, in the sum of $12,483.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that 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 Pearce Equipment Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Later in the meeting Mr. Bailey discussed his Company and gave locations of its stores and warehouses. Councilman Armstrong asked Mr. Bailey to try to locate a plant in Austin. Mr. Bailey stated this was under study with his company. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 8th and of the Special Meeting of November 13, 1962, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Pursuant to published notice, the hearing on improvement and paving of portions of the following streets, was opened: Contract No. 62-A-14 Street Avenue A Alcove Court Brooks Street From West 40th Street Goodnight Lane U. S. Highway 290 West 43rd Street A point 180' East of EPL Goodnight Lane A point 162 north of NPL Tirado Street CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12:5 Street Canion Street Caswell Avenue Chesterfield Avenue Goodnight Lane Harmon Avenue Lyman Place North Street O'Dell Street Ohlen Road Palo Duro Road Tirado Street West 41st Street East 49th Street East 55½ Street CONTRACT NO. 62-A-15 Jim Hogg Avenue Shoalwood Avenue Woodview Avenue East 14th Street East 46th Street CONTRACT NO. 62-A-17 Mills Avenue West 35th Street West 37th Street West 38th Street Trinity Street From Brentwood Street A point 81' south of SPL Keasbey Street Denson Drive Arroyo Seca East 46th Street Georgian Street Woodrow Avenue A point 374' west of WPL Marcell Street Burnet Road Woodrow Avenue Middle Fiskville Road Avenue A Air port Boulevard Helen Street Houston Street Lawnmont Avenue Hancock Drive San Jacinto Street Airport Boulevard West 35th Street Jefferson Street To Guadalupe Street East 45th Street Brentwood Street A point 190' north of NPL Payne Avenue East 49 Street North Street Grover Avenue Northcrest Boulevard (East Drive) A point 125' east of EPL Reeda Lane Grover Avenue Brooks Street A point 6' east of WPL Avenue C A point 472' east of EPL Harmon Avenue Bennett Avenue Arroyo Seca Northland Drive Lawnmont Avenue Red River Street East Avenue West 37th Street West 35th Street Cut-Off Mills Avenue Jefferson Street East 15th Street No one appeared at the hearing to be heard. Mills Avenue (North) Tonkawa Trail San Jacinto Boulevard Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROFERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:-- 1.216 1216 THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Avenue A and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE FROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMIN- ING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Jim Hogg Avenue and sundry other Streets) The ordinance was read the first time andCouncilman Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMIN- ING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:: SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Mills Avenue and sundry other Streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAP ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOT 1, BLOCK 2, Μ.Κ. & T. ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1249 1249 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry 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, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry 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, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAP ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) LOT 3, AND THE WEST 40 FEET OF LOT 4, CLOCK 4, SILVERTON HEIGHTS, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) THE NORTH 75 FEET OF THE EAST 50 FEET OF LOT 21, HENRY ULIT SUBDIVISION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE WEST 120 FEET OF LOT 2, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF OUTLOT 23, DIVISION "C", FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "0" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (4) (A) TRACT 1: AN 8.448 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 111-307 EAST OLTORF STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (B) TRACT 2: A 4.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 501-513 EAST OLTORF STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that The the rule be suspended and the crdinance 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 Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground telephone conduits in the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in WEST 16TH STREET from a point 30' t west of the east property line of Lavaca Street westerly to the east property line of San Antonio Street, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 14 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 16TH STREET. (2) An underground telephone conduit in WEST 16TH STREET from the west property line of San Antonio Street westerly 148 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 16TH STREET. (3) An underground telephone conduit in EAST 12TH STREET from Springdale Road westerly 208' f, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 22 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 12TH STREET. (4) An underground, telephone conduit in EAST 12TH STREET from Springdale Road easterly 80 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 4.0 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 12TH STREET. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (5) An underground telephone conduit in SPRINGDALE ROAD, from East 12th Street northerly 85.0 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 14.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SPRINGDALE ROAD. 1251 THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduits, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said underground telephone conduits have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White 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: vote: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISITING OF 54.66 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM WILKS SURVEY NO. 29, 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. (University Hills: Sec.2 Phases 3 and 4 and an unplatted 24.38 acre tract) The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be 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 Councilman White 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 48.21 ACRES 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS vote: THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Richland Estates, Section 1 and Richland Estates, Section 2, Phase 1) The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be 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 Final passage of the following annexation ordinance was postponed until some zoning matters and consideration of change in the Development Plan are worked out: (December 6th) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.80 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL 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. (Citadel Transmission Co. Tract) 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 11.60 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. (Lanier Terrace, Sec. Two) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Ferry, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1203 BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 12.16 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE 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, Sec. 2) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 AΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 18.30 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE S. Q. WHATLEY 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. (Windsor Park Hills, Section 3) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 14.74 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, 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. (Western Trails, Section 7) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1251 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 0.748 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOT 1, T. J. McELHENNEY SUBDIVISION, 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. (Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Tract) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE SO AS TO ADOPT THE 1962 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE IN LIEU OF THE 1959 EDITION; 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 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 White 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: 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 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY AMENDING SECTION 31.17 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE TAXICAB INSPECTORS AND AUDITORS FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO THE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement, on behalf of the City, with the Austin Area Garden Center, Inc., in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain agreement exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said agreement in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. 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 The City Manager submitted the following: "November 9, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00A.M., Friday, November 9, 1962, at the Office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department for the construction of the South Austin Outfall Sanitary Sewer, from Montopolis (Grove Park) Area to Pleasant Valley Road. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Completion Date Mid West Contracting Company $329,831.00 June 15, 1963 Glade Construction Company 335,974.00 June 15, 1963 J. C. Truebart 355,258.30 June 15, 1963 Austin Engineering Company 387,490.55 June 15, 1963 Bland Construction Company 496,957.00 June 15, 1963 Karl Wagner, Incorporated 694,035.35 June 15, 1963 City of Austin 400,000.00 June 15, 1963 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Mid West Contracting Company on their low bid of $329,831.00, with June 15, 1963 as the date of completion. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. per T.E.B. Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 9, 1962, for the construction of the South Austin Outfall Sanitary Sewer, from Montopolis (Grove Park) Area to Pleasant Valley Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Mid West Contracting Company, in the sum of $329,831.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Water and Sewer Department of the Bity of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Mid West Contracting Company, in the sum of $329,831.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that 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 Mid West Contracting Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Armstrong inquired how much land had been annexed during 1962. The City Manager stated as to date, there had been 22 parcels - 324.31 acres. The present land area is 56.92 square miles, including the water area in Lake Austin. Councilman Armstrong reported a complaint received regarding the garbage cans at the new apartment house on Enfield Road (Mrs. Ferguson's former home) stating the cans were turned over and the area is in an unsanitary condition. The City Manager stated a check would be made to see that the area is kept clean. Councilman Shanks reported a tremendous amount of speeding on Mountain Climb Drive. He asked that the area be patrolled. Also he reported vandalism in the area, in that some young people shot out one-half of the gas lights. The matter was referred to the Chief of Police. The He Councilman Perry stated he was still interested in voting machines. Assistant City Manager reported he had contacted the County Commissioners. stated the City, under the State Law, cannot buy these machines nor pay the County to do it; that it is up to the County to purchase them. He stated there would be needed 400 voting machines, and the cost was somewhere around $1,500 each. He stated the County Judge did not commit himself on purchasing these machines. Councilman Perry suggested that there might be two or three bought and placed in various precincts and let the public try them out and get an ides of their feelings. The City Attorney stated it would have to be done on a county-wide basis. He said the County should be interested in buying them, as the Machine manufacturers give statistics that the machines would pay for themselves many times over, and the companies will make them available on rent- purchase agreements so they can be paid for in the savings. Councilman Perry asked the City Attorney to check on the legality of placing them in one or two precincts at a time. The Mayor stated eventually these machines will be used, and this is a good suggestion. The Assistant City Manager stated 230 Texas Counties already have them. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to transfer $1387.00 from the funds of the TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 7 to their account to meet certain obligations. 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: The Council set Wednesday, December 12, at 7:00 P.M. as a tentative date to meet with the Boards and Administrators of the other Hospitals in the City to discuss the survey and other matters pertaining to Hospitals. The City Manager stated the meeting with the Legislators had been set for November 29th, and listed the items to be discussed. The City Manager distributed a chart showing residential electric rate comparison of major cities in Texas San Antonio, El Paso, Houston, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Austin, Waco, Lubbock, Beaumont, Abilene, Fort Worth. The City Manager explained Austin's position, stating in the 280 KWH per month usage, Austin's rate is slightly higher; in the 500 KWH bracket, the only cities with lower rates than Austin are San Antonio and Houston; in the next bracket, 1000 KWH, Austin is one of the lowest, Houston being the only city lower than Austin. The City Manager stated the only commodity that is sold on today's market that has continuously decreased in price over the last 30 years is electricity; that the amount paid for 280 KW hours today would be about a fourth as much as it was 30 years ago. The City Manager reported a comparison on the tax rate is being made. The City Manager displayed a sketch showing rearrangement of the Bath House at Deep Eddy to make room for the Natural Science Center which has to expand. He stated there was still a need for the bath-house, but the arrangement will provide for both facilities. The Director of Recreation made a report on the Natural Science Center, stating 300 children were actively engaged in it each week; and in the summer months the attendance is greater. The City Manager stated it was his recommendation to make these alterations in the bathhouse. The Director of Recreation stated money was provided in the Budget. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Armstrong The City Manager stated Christmas and New Years came on Tuesdays this year, and there had been some inquiries made about the one-work day on Monday, if that could be designated also as a holiday. He stated he did not recommend that December 24th, and December 31st be declared holidays, but that any employee who could be spared by the Department Head, if he so desires, could take off this day and charge it to his vacation time, so long as the Departments can be kept open. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be instructed to handle this as he outlined. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS57 1252 MAYOR PALMER stated during the Aqua Festival many people commented on the beauty of the lights strung across the bridge. He stated the cost was so little that it was contemplated to string the lights during the holidays. The Council members agreed to this. The City Manager reported additional lights would be needed if the Interregional Bridge were to be included in the decorations, and that these lights would be purchased anyway for the Aqua Festival next year. Councilman Shanks suggested if they were going to be purchased anyway, why couldn't they be obtained now. The City Manager stated the windows at Brackenridge Hospital needed painting and some sills needed replacing; and at the present time there is a company cleaning the building and treating the exterior of the walls. This Company has quoted a price of $4200 to do this additional work. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to issue a change order in the contract of the M. C. Paint Company to include the painting and reglazing of the windows in Brackenridge Hospital. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Brief discussion was held on the need of a new elevator. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that bids be advertised for the back elevator. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong Councilman Armstrong voting against the motion, as there was a larger elevator so near by, and he did not believe this was the place to spend that much money. Councilman White inquired if the Council had an opportunity to study the specifications on the poles. Members stated they were in the process, but had not completed the study. Councilman White stated he had read them almost two times, and he believed anyone could bid on those specifications. The Mayor stated this should be taken up very shortly. Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin by Resolution dated December 31, 1959 authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for the acquisition of right-of-way on U. S. Highway 183 near the Montopolis Bridge in Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, acting in compliance with the terms of this contract, the City of Austin has deposited the award, and taken title to that certain tract of land described in a condemnation cause of action in Travis County, Texas, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1260 1260 styled as City of Austin vs. B. S. Killgore, et al; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to transfer title to the improvements located on such tract to the State of Texas; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transfer title to the improvements located on the above indicated tract of land to the State of Texas in compliance with the above described contract. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12:30 P.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Eley Nagley City Clerk APPROVED Lan tin E. Patiner Mayor