CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 13, 1963 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: Reuben Rountree, Jr., Acting City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager was absent. Invocation was delivered by REV. LEWIS SPEAKER, First English Lutheran REV. CARLOS PAREDES, just returning from Japan, brought a gift from the MAYOR OF NAGOYA, a city now of 2 million people, having been completely destroyed during the War and rebuilt. It is not one of the centers of modern Japan. Councilman long stated many fine citizens from other countries were coming to Austin; that just today, the Council had luncheon with the Mayor from one of the cities in Africa. The Mayor stated MR. WAYLAND RIVERS was present in the interest of his neighborhood in opposing the application of SOUTHWEST REPUBLIC CORPORATION for leasing City property on the Reservoir site on Ridge Oak Drive for the purpose of erecting a TV tower. The Mayor announced that the applicants had requested permission to withdraw their tentative lease agreement. Councilman Long moved that the SOUTHWEST REFUBLIC CORPORATION be allowed to withdraw their request for a TV tower on City property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. WAYLAND RIVERS inquired when the SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY'S request for a tower in this vicinity would come before the Council. The City Attorney stated the request was being processed, and the Council had not set a time for a hearing at this time. Councilman Long stated a hearing would be set when it did come up so the citizens in the area would know. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- June 13, 1963 MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO, 3408 Duval, reported the alley between 34th and 35th, behind her property, was dug out by mistake and the water stands in it when there is rain; but when it does not rain, the dust is terrible. Her neighbor had called the Street and Bridge Department asking that the alley be oiled, and they found out the alleys were not treated with this asphalt oiling. The Mayor suggested that every property owner abutting that alley have it paved, as alleys were not treated with asphalt. The Acting City Manager, Mr. Rountree, stated he would check into this. Councilman Long moved the hearing on the appeal of ZIDELL ENTERPRISES, scheduled for 10:30 A.M. be opened. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long then moved that the hearing be recessed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. LES PHARES, Austin Fire Safety Board, gave a brief history of the organization of this board seven years ago, and then said in 1960, the Council asked this Board (1) to investigate the feasibility of a gasoline ordinance prohibiting selling of gasoline in anything other than metal cans. This study had been made and the ordinance passed. (2) to investigate the feasibility of a municipal fire alarm and emergency reporting system in Austin; and (3) to assist in rewriting the Austin Fire Code, which is in progress. Mr. Phares described the three systems of fire alarm and emergency reporting systems--manually coded box, radio system, and the one offered by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The Board had recommened the latter, and Mr. Phares discussed its popu- larity and efficiency, and its advantages over the other systems. The telephone company system would be also connected with the Police Department. Mr. Phares displayed a map showing locations of the minimum number of 192 boxes, these locations having been worked out by the Chief Engineer of the Insurance Board, by Chief Dickerson, Fire Marshal Heaton, by the University people, and the Austin Fire Safety Board. There are no Alarm boxes on University or State properties; and if they come in on the system, they would pay their part. In discussing the key rate on fire insurance for Austin, he stated part of the 17 cents charged was due to Austin's not having an alarm system. It if installs this, the Board proposes a four cent credit on the 7 cent charge for no fire alarm system; when the system is enlarged, additional credit will be given. He called attention to copies of letters he just filed with the Council, one letter authorizing the four cent credit. He stated the initial installation cost to be $1,056 and a monthly rental and maintenance cost of $2,959.90. He said the city had an opportunity to spend $35,000 annually for maintenance, but the citizens would receive $50,000 on their savings on fire insurance premiums when the 4 cent credit was given. CHIEF WHITWORTH, University of Texas; MR. GENE SAUNDERS, State Fire Insurance Commission; FIRE MARSHAL HEATON, and MR. ED ROBINSON spoke favoring this emergency alarm system. The Mayor thanked Mr. Phares and the group for coming down again, and giving the new council members the benefit of this report. He stated it was not the intent of the Council to delay this, but he wanted ample opportunity for the Council to look the report over and study it. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 !: The Council had before it the appeal of ZIDELL ENTERPRISES, by Mr. Eugene Palmer, from the action of the Planning Commission in not approving the resubdivision of Block 20, Ridgetop Annex at East 45th Street and Bennett Avenue. The Director of Planning pointed out the necessary widening of 45th Street, listing the amount of traffic in the area, and the 20% to 40% increase since opening 45th Street through. He stated when the Origin and Destination Survey was complete, he believed there would be 10,000-15,000 cars daily using this street. When 45th is connected to the Missouri Pacific Boulevard, traffic will increase again. He stated 20' of additional right of way would bring the right of way needed on the north side up to 80'. MR. EUGENE PALMER stated land had been purchased recently so that 45th Street could be fanned out for the railroad crossing. Mr. Zidell is unable to get a building permit, and the matter of set backs and right of way did not come up until the date of the hearing before the Planning Commission, and it was discovered that the Master Plan called for 80' right of way. Mr.Zidell, thinking this was a routine case, proceeded to have his plans drawn; and if they have to be redrawn, he will be penalized $20,000. Mr. Zidell is being asked to give 5,000 square feet of property. The Director of Planning discussed the thoroughfare policy adopted in 1959, and the Master Plan which was adopted in 1961. The City Attorney stated Mr. Zidell probably was relying upon the 1958-1959 purchase of land to develop the curve from Bennett Avenue to the railroad on 45th Street, but that was prior to the adoption of the Master Plan. It was pointed out the City would participate in 10' of this right of way over the 70' required width. Mr. Barrow, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated this was a residential area, and some of the Planning Commission was opposed to the type of zoning granted this on account of the concentration. The Mayor wanted to see if the plans could be adjusted to fit the area without starting at the beginning. He asked that the Department find out how much land, and what the costs of the 10' would be and see just exactly what can be worked out. With this type of construction that will generate additional traffic, being placed in this area, now is the time to acquire the necessary widening. He suggested that Mr. Eugene Palmer let the Council work out some agreement on the value of the 10' of land, and make a decision on that. Mr. David Barrow stated the land owner had been conferred a tremendous grant to be able to get that many units. Councilman Long moved that the hearing be recessed until further notice. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman LaRue moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 30th, 1963, The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following be approved. vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Jure 13, 1963 Action was withheld on the ordinance changing the zoning on the following: SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC. 1744-2000 Riverside Drive 2002-2038 Riverside Drive 1200-1600 Blocks Tinnin Lane From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "IR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "B" Residence Ist Height & Area Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement for public utility and drainage purposes was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block "A", Royal Oak, Section 2, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block "A", Royal Oak, Section 2; said Royal Oak, Section 2 being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 4 at page 344 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said premises has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the above described public utility and drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easement in, upon and across the above described property is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release of the following described public utility and drainage easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block "A", Royal Oak, Section 2, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block "A", Royal Oak, Section 2; said Royal Oak Section 2, being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 4 at page 344 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said two (2) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 NO. 1 BEING all of the south 170.70 feet of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 2, Block A, Royal Oak, Section 2; NO. 2 BEING all of the south 170.70 feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block A, Royal Oak, Section 2. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Acting City Manager submitted the following: "June 7, 1963 "w. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 7, 1963, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8INCH WATER MAIN AND 8-INCH SEWER MAIN IN THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY FROM EAST 53½ STREET NORTH APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT Walter W. Schmidt $6,293.70 Ford-Wehmeyer, Incorporated 6,798.00 Fairey-Simons Company 7,129.15 Austin Engineering Company 7,256.20 Bland Construction Company 9,014.50 City of Austin (Estimate) 6,697.00 WORKING DAYS 15 8 T 15 40 30 0 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Walter W. Schmidt on his low bid of $6,293.70 with 15 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Assistant Director Water and Sewer Department s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 7, 1963, for the construction of an 8-inch water main and an 8-inch sewer main in Interregional Highway, from East 53-1/2 Street north approximately 800 feet; and, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963. WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $6,293.70, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the Acting City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $6,293.70, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., Acting City Manager of the City of Austin, be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Acting City Manager submitted the following: "June 11, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Taxiway Lighting 9-41-078-0206 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 11, 1963, for the construction of Taxiway Lighting, located at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, Project No. 9-41-078-C206. "San-Tex Construction Company $67,760.38 Delta Elec. Company 72,412.00 Woodward Elec. 78,724.00 Walter A. Tew Elec. Co. Inc. Lloyd Elec. Co. 80,266.11 81,297.58 98,212.00 City's Estimate "I recommend that San-Tex Construction Company with their low bid of $67,760.88 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 11, 1963, for the construction of Taxiway Lighting, located at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, Project No. 9-41-078-C206; and, WHEREAS, the bid of San-Tex Construction Company, in the sum of $67,760.88 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of San-Tex Construction Company, in the sum of $67,760.88, 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 San-Tex Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the request of MR. JAKE JACOBSEN to postpone hearing until further notice from him on the following zoning application be approved: NORTH EXPRESSWAY, INC. 5417 Harmon Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the public hearing on the following zoning application be set for July 25th instead of July 18th, in line with MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN'S request: VIRGIL L. SOUTHWORTH 1918 (1910) East 1st Street From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 3:00 P.M., the Council resumed its business. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SOMETIMES CALLED A PORTION OF HORTON STREET AND SOMETIMES CALLED A PORTION OF WOODLAND AVENUE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. 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. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS June 13, 1963 motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IM- PROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OR TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Bennett Avenue and Sundry Other Streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long 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 LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= June 13, 1963 Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor submitted a petition for paving a group of streets in Govalle to the Acting City Manager. The City Attorney explained that the City acquired the right of way for the new 51st Street with the adoption of the Master Plan, to go from a 90' to 120' thoroughfare. At the same time there was a possibility of a boundary dispute existing between the subdivider and the City in that area, and that had been resolved, and there is no need to retain the 10' of that property. The extra right of way was dedicated on the subdivision submitted by one developer, and another developer acquired the subdivision and finished it. After discussion, Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL A PORTION OF EAST 51ST STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 Long, sarried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 The City Attorney stated an offer had been presented to the City from the TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION and MR. L. W. MCCONACHIE, to purchase the triangular tract of 260' on Old East Avenue, 153' on Lambie, 300' on Interregion. al Highway, and coming to a point on Holly Street owned by the City. The Association wants to use it for their State Office Building. He stated he presented the offer for the Council's consideration to see if it was interested in selling it to anyone at any price at this time, and to decide whether getting this organization to locate a headquarters office building would be an advantage to the City, and if the Council wanted to have appraisals made, and if it preferred to advertise it for bids. He wanted to check further to be sure there was no need for any portion of this tract for widening of Holly Street. The Mayor asked that the City Attorney and Director of Public Works checkout the legal and engineering problems. The City Attorney gave a report on the land transaction with the Covenant Presbyterian Church, stating generally the plan was acceptable to the Church. He stated there was a misunderstanding about part of the City's area not having been platted, but that it had been. The Church group was anxious that the Council give them a five year option on the additional two acres; although he had told them the Council looked with disfavor on the five year option. He had pointed out to the Church group the effect the "Cotton" plan would have on the land if it were used. The City Attorney reviewed the various matters discussed with the Church group. After hearing this report, the Mayor stated the Council would be agreeable to buy the Church land at the appraised price of 22 1/4 cents per square foot, and that the City sell them the three acres at the appraised price of 30 cents a square foot; and the Council give them an option for five years on two acres; that the City retain the right to use the land under option for stock piling excess dirt and rock; the Council would be agreeable to allow the Church to use the stock piles of dirt and rock not needed by the City for the cemetery property; that provision be made for the necessary deed restrictions that this property be for church purposes only with a reverter clause to the City; that the Church property would extend to the Missouri-Pacific right of way, but there would be no access to same. The Council concluded it would be better for the City to retain a triangular area between the Missouri Pacific right of way and the south corner of the Church tract for possible future widening or for cemetery uses. The Mayor asked that the City assure protection for the substation property. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with the Covenant Presbyterian Church along with lines outlined by the City Attorney and understood by the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman White SGT. MELVIN HARRISON, former President of the Childrens Rural Baseball Center out in the country, asked that light poles be donated to this ball field, since it was in the area served by the City Electric Department. He stated the ball field served about 300 children, many living in the City. The lights and installation would be taken care of if the poles could be obtained. He requested that the City furnish ten 60' poles and four 45' poles. The Assistant City Manager said he doubted if there were any 60' or 45' poles on hand at this time. The _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 Mayor stated there would be no way the City could furnish brand new poles and that he knew of no time when any poles had been donated to anyone; in the City, if these ball leagues were approved under the national set-up and Recreation Department, the City would furnish electricity; but the lights and poles were furnished by the organizations. Councilman LaRue stated there were so many little league ball groups asking the same thing; and each had gone out and solicited money to furnish the facilities. Since the City had not provided poles for the other parks, he did not believe it could for this particular field. Sgt Melvin Harrison thanked the Council for hearing his request. The Acting City Manager called attention to the filing of the following monthly reports: Status of Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract Projects as of June 1, 1963. Electric Utility Monthly Progress Report for May, 1963. Street Paving Summary for May, 1963. Councilman Long moved that the Regular Council Meeting be set for Tuesday, July 2, 1963, instead of Thursday, July 4th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Acting City Manager stated MR. J. C. BAIR and MR. MARTIN BUTLER were in the office concerning a subdivision in Westlake Hills. The subdivision affects a connecting street between Red Bud Trail and Bee Caves Road. Part of the road has been dedicated and developed. The north end of the street would cross the City property. Their proposed layout had been approved by the Westlake Hils City Council subject to the City of Austin's approval. The Director of Planning showed on a map the existing Rocky River Road which will be closed because the future water plant would be located in that area. The proposed new road will be on the east, and there is a proposed water line to come down this area to serve the southwestern part of Austin. In closing Rocky River Road another access should be provided so long as it does not conflict with the water treatment plant plans. Discussion covered a cross road from Rocky River Road east to a proposed new road from Red Bud Trail south through City property extending on through Westlake Hills. (Shown on the map by yellow color) A cross road along the lower section of the City property would not be needed by the City, as it would not serve anything but the water plant. The location of a big water line in the proposed road was discussed thoroughly. It was suggested if the proposed road is agreed upon, the subdividers could provide access across their subdivision to the new road (the one intersecting Red Bud Trail and shown on the map in yellow). The Director of Planning stated the problem of the subdividers was getting to Red Bud Trail when Rocky River Road is closed for the new Water Plant. The Mayor stated this main road would serve to get the people into Austin, and he had no objection for one road since there was one already. No action was taken, as it was thought the subdividers should come in with something concrete, before the City made any commitments. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 600721-C SO AS TO RESET THE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING THEREIN PRESCRIBED CONCERNING PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SCENIC DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Assistant City Manager stated he would like to clarify something; that the survey which the City had conducted was on the request of MR. JOE CARRINGTON, JR., as Chairman of their committee. He stated the City Manager had not seen the results of that survey yet. (Referred to a survey in the Recreation Department) The Council received notice from the Acting City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission for recom- mendation and were set for public hearing before the City Council for July 18, 1963: L. T. STEWART 4209 Alice Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial KELLY S. DEBUSK, JR. By Marvin Turner Engineers 2210-2414 Ben White Blvd. From Interim "A" Resi3602-32 and 3605-35 Proposed Catalina Drive R. G. MUELLER, JR. 3512 Jefferson Street dence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 5th Height & Area From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 EMMA WENDLANDT SAVAGE By Walter Wendlandt MRS. R.G. WEST ESTATE By Frank C. Erwin, Jr. M. W. LAIRD By Bradley Bourland *VIRGIL L. SOUTHWORTH By Trueman O'Quinn JOE ALLEN HORTON TOM A. FAIREY FRANCIS E. BENOIT By Jay B. Wilkins, Jr. J. D. LUKE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ed Wiginton, Trustee by Eugene Wukasch CAPITOL CITY OIL CO. James E. Olson, Pres. ELLA & CLINT WILLIAMS By T. W. Kincheon BEN F. BLUMBERT & W. M. MURCHISON By Robert Sneed *Reset for July 25th 5430-5436 Burnet Road 501-15 West 7th Street 610-18 San Antonio 609-11 Nueces Street 705-07 West 15th Street 1407-11 West Avenue 1918 (1910) East 1st Street 4709 Delores Avenue 2801 Rogge Lane 1504 West 6th Street 1117 Enfield Road 4100 Jackson Avenue 521 Sacramento Drive From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "O" Office 2nd Height & Area and "C" Commercial 4th Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Area From "B" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "IR" Local Retail Το "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence 1815 Cedar Avenue 2601-03 East 19th Street To "O" Office 907-909 East 41st Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 13, 1963 J. E. PATTERSON and CONWAY TAYLOR 1803 West 35th Street 1805 West 35th Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence MAYOR PALMER commended the action taken by the leaders of the City of Austin yesterday in regard to intergrating the restaurant facilities and hotels and many other business houses in the City. He said he thought the majority of Austin would feel this was the way Austin wanted the matter handled; that the best way to do it was on a voluntary basis. He commended the action taken by the community leaders, and he recognized MR. ANDY ANDERSON, REV. O. H. ELLIOTT, MR. PHILLIP CRAWFORD, and the late DR. E. H. GIVENS. He stated when an action was taken voluntarily there was a responsibility on the part of all citizens and the community to see that it did work, and that there is an understanding tempered with goodness. The manner in which it was handled was the way Austin wanted it done, and the manner in which the leaders of the community had decided to proceed. Councilman Long moved that the Council commend the Chamber of Commerce for its action, the business leaders and other organizations that had made efforts to bring about peace for all people of Austin. The motion was adopted by rising vote. There being no further business, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 4:50 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor