CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 20, 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, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Shanks 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. HAROLD SASSMAN, Assistant Pastor, Memorial Methodist Church. MISS CATHY SHUPE, representing the Sunset Valley Riders group, gave the Council information about the Sunset Valley Rodeo Drill Team. She introduced the new queen, MISS THOMPSON, who presented tickets to the Mayor to the Fourth Annual Youth Rodeo to be held June 27, 28 and 29. The City Manager made a report on the Sanitation Division demands, stating the Council and public were aware of what took place at least in generalities in regard to the work stoppage in the Sanitation Division; and it was a great disappointment to him to realize that there was a group whom he thought were loyal employees who not only proved to be disloyal, but even treacherous, in conducting a sit-down or work stoppage without any notice whatsoever to their superior. He said he had a list of their grievances which they indicated they had, but they had not made those grievances known to their supervisors. He stated he would take the grievances in inverse order. Councilman Long asked what procedure did an employee or group that was unhappy with a situation have to follow. The City Manager read Section 7.8 of the Personnel policies, setting out the appeal of employees, first to their immediate supervisor, then to their department head, then to the Personnel Director, and the City Manager; and the manner in which the appeals would be made. Councilman Long suggested that there should be provided a committee. She did not know why the supervisors did not know of these problems if they were there supervising. A committee could have been set up and could have gone to the supervisor and presented those things. She said apparently the supervisors were CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJune 20, 1963 either not very sensitive or were not aware or did not care or did not know of these things, as they were completely astonished when it came up; and she did not believe this feeling could have been there and no one know about it. The City Manager stated he did not believe so either, and he did not believe it had existed long; but he sincerely believed the matter was stirred up by some outsiders. -- The Mayor stated this outsider fired a splatter shot about the City of Austin being anti-union, and he resented that very much; as everyone realized there were very fine leaders in the Trades Council Pete McNeill, Ben Hendrickson, Bill Petri, and many others who had always felt free to discuss matters with the City Council. He stated rather than Austin's being anti-union, per capita there are more union members than there are in the home town of this outsider, and it was unfortunate he left the impression that the City and people in Austin were anti-union. He stated it was very remote and unlikely to get 140 men to sit down on Monday morning and all of them agree they were not going to work, without some understanding or some preparation prior to that time, and he said he did not think it was spontaneous at 7:00 A.M. The Mayor asked the City Manager to give his report. The City Manager listed the grievances in inverse order: 1. The poor condition of the equipment. The City Manager reported the equipment had cost quite a bit of money in maintenance; and last fall a program was set up in order to bring the equipment in good condition, make purchases each year. For the current year, it is planned to purchase 10 units and specifications will be ready to advertise for bids for that equipment by the early part of next week. Quite a bit of equipment is still in good condition; and replacing ten units would make a difference. Continuing with that plan, there will be another ten units next fall. 2. A complaint that they wanted more holidays. Last summer when this matter was reviewed with the men, when it was decided that service would be given on most of the holidays, the men were asked in assembly whether or not they would like to work on the holidays. With the exception of five or ten, they all wanted to work and earn double money. All but ten said they preferred to work on the holidays provided they could get Christmas. It was set up that service would be given every day except Christmas. The men were told, and are being advised again now, if any of them prefer to take a holiday on July 4th, if they will let their supervisors know a day or two ahead so they can make arrangements, they could take the holiday with only their regular pay. He did not believe the whole group would want to take off, as most of them indicated they wanted to make the extra - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 money. On holidays, when the men had completed all of their routes, they were allowed to go home and yet be paid for eight hours. 3. A complaint about trucks leaving with only one helper. This happens of course because of absenteeism, and also during vacation periods when men are on vacation and some on sick leave. Work is being done on how to provide relief workers; and he was exploring the possibility of having other work for these men to do when they are not substituting. It would not be economically feasible to hire relief workers just on stand-by. the trucks are undermanned, it is recognized that the crew would not get the work done in the same time as if there were a full crew; and when they do have to work longer, they are paid overtime. 4. Sick leave When There was a charge by one man about a policy whereby if a man were sick for a period of 15 days, he would be dropped. The members of the staff report they know of no such rule being applied in a department. The policy of accumulated sick leave up to 90 days, and the payment of any unused sick leave up to 90 days to an employee leaving the City's employment was reviewed. As to the Sanitation Department's requiring a doctor's certificate from one who had been absent on sick leave for one day, the City Manager stated this requirement had been abandoned about a month ago, and other means for checking this out where it was thought there might be abuse of the sick leave, would be made. The General Superintendent of the Sanitation Division, Mr. Perry, is discussing with each man the advantages of holding down his sick leave time. All employees of the Sanitation Division have the City insurance and hospital- ization and medical expenses at City expense. 5. Salaries The City Manager stated those four items were all the complaints made, with the exception of the pay the men are receiving, and a study had been made in this regard. A comparison of salaries in the City with those of Lubbock, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Abilene, San Antonio, Houston, and El Paso had been made. He submitted figures showing the median salary and discussed this chart which showed in the Helper category five cities with higher rates, one city with the same rate, and four with lower rates that the City of Austin; and in the Driver category, three cities with higher rates, and seven cities with lower rates than Austin. This =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 comparison is made on the assumption that in the other cities, there are substantially the same fringe benefits. The City Manager compared monthly median salaries of sanitary helpers in the City with a number of local organizations--quotations of the Associated General Con- tractors Building Scale, their Heavy Highway Scale, the Texas Employment Commission, Texas Highway Department quotations, and the University of Texas quotations. Considering the rate of pay with fringe benefits, he pointed out a comparison would be shown on the helper as (pay plus fringe benefits) $280.56, which is higher than the rates of $218, $277, and $254; but under the AGC Building Scale of $237.00 which he did not believe would be a comparable classification as it included air-hammer operators which would be in a higher classification. Ignoring the fringe benefits and looking at the median salaries as quoted, he stated the rate of the City is $240.00, as against AGC Building Scale of $287, Heavy Highway $213, Texas Employment Commission $218, State Highway Department $237, and University of Texas $218. Ignor- The median monthly salary of the drivers was compared in like manner as the salaries of the helpers; and in the case of the drivers, the City is in good shape compared to the others in the straight salary range. ing fringe benefits, the City median rate is $239.00 against $247, $218, $230, and $252. Where there are recognized fringe benefits the City has $337.84 against $247, $218, $263.87, and $294.59. The remaining schedule is a list of every driver and every helper in his present rate of pay, the group and step in which he falls in the classification system and the date of last increase. Since the general pay increase last July, out of 100 helpers, 73 had received a merit increase since that time. Of the remaining 27, 16 are already receiving the maximum pay in the group. There are 58 drivers; and since they had received the general increase in July merit increases had been given to 46 out of the 58, a higher percentage than throughout the rest of the City. The City Manager stated from an analysis and study of the comparisons of salaries paid by the City and other cities, and by comparisons of salaries by the City and the going rates of pay shown locally, that the salaries are in line at the present time and don't warrant or justify any increase. The Merit System provides for equal pay for equal work in a better manner than any other manner that could be provided. The Mayor read a letter from A. C. Matthews, President, Austin Trades Council, "urging that the grievances of the Sanitation workers be given sympathetic consideration instead of attacks on these loyal workers", and "urging that the so-called classification or merit system be reviewed by the Council to see if it is working for the betterment of our city and its employees." Gencral discussion followed. Councilman Long stated she believed had she _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 not gone down to the Sanitation Department, there would have been violence. The Mayor stated he recognized there was a definite personnel policy and that this was administrative and could be handled administratively, and the particular procedure for handling grievances should be carried out as it was adopted by the Council in 1954. He stated he thought the matter was under good control, and that everyone should know in the interest of public health, when there were work stoppages that the trucks would be sent out; and they would not be stopped because it did affect the public health. He stated this stoppage was a pure violation of the state law the way it happened, and it is a self-enacting law. He stated he did not receive a call to go down there, and he did not think any of the other members were called, other than Councilman Long. Councilman LaRue stated he had indicated on Monday that this was a matter for the City Manager to handle and if it were not, then the Council should take it up. As soon as he had heard of the stoppage, he called the Director of Public Works and found he was in charge of it. He stated there was a system set up whereby individuals could bring their information to the Council, but maybe there was something being overlooked and that is the public. There are about 200,000 people that had not been considered this morning, and they are entitled to rights the same as anyone else. Those involved are entitled to every consideration, and those willing to go to work are entitled to full protection. Councilman Long stated she had told these men for the best interest of Austin and for the best interest of the men that they should go back to work. On the 1954 personnel policy, she said she was on the Council when it was adopted, and there were some parts of it that she was not for; and she tried to get a policy adopted where a grievance committee from each department could be set up and come before the Supervisors and bring it on up. She said there was no way for a group of employees to tell what they were thinking about. She stated it was said it did not always trickle down to the employees. She said she had worked very hard to make improvements on all policies voted on and she voted for the 1954 policy because it was an improvement over what the City had, but that did not mean she did not try to get other things into it. The Mayor asked the City Manager to read again how simple it was for the employees to make their grievances. The City Manager again read from the Personnel Policy. The Mayor stated it was not a hard thing for them to get their grievances known to the Supervisor. The City Manager reported a copy of the Personnel Policies was given to every employee at the time it was adopted, and has been given to every new employee at the time he was employed. The Mayor announced the hearing would be recessed. The Council greeted and welcomed MR. SADEEG BASHIR AL-HATIM, who is head supervisor of the Administration of and Personnel Ministry of Oil, Bagdad, Iraq. The Council greeted and welcomed MR. PHILLIP CRAWFORD and MR. CECIL YOUNG, visiting. The City Manager read a letter from MR. T. B. MARSHALL, Tax Assessor and Collector, announcing his retirement from the City to do a special assignment of directing surveys of real property assessment organization and procedures for El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras, authorized by the U. S. Agency for International Development in its Alliance for Progress program for Latin America. The ب CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 City Manager also announced the appointment of MR. JACK KLITGAARD as Acting Tax Assessor and Collector. The Mayor stated it would be appropriate for the Council to adopt a Resolution thanking Mr. Marshall for his long service to the City and wishing him well in his new undertaking. Councilman Long moved to have a very nice Resolution drawn by the City Attorney. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Council had a request from the SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY to withdraw its application to place an antenna pole on City property located on Ridge Oak Drive at the water reservoir. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council permit the withdrawal of this application as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: CARL T. WIDEN 504-518 Oltorf Street 2319-51 South 1st Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended "C" Commercial for lots 1-6, Blk. 5 and "GR" General Retail for lots 7-10, Blk.5 & lots 1-5, Blk. 4 The Planning Commission recommendation was acceptable to Mr. Widen. No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change be granted as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial for lots 1-6, Blk. 5; and to "GR" General Retail for lots 7-10, Blk. 5 & lots 1-5, Blk. 4 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ June 20, 1963. PASCUAL FIGUEROA 1141 1/8 - 1141 5/8 Airport Boulevard No opposition appeared. From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-l" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. A. E. SCHUTZE 401-407 Sterzing Street From "A" Residence 1st 1721-29 Toomey Road Additional Area: Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd 409-439 Sterzing Street 1720-32 Barton Springs Height & Area Road RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JIM SCONCI 3506 East 1st Street From "D" Industrial 3rd Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 3rd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Long moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 3rd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 3rd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. KENNETH SPIELMAN 5113-15 Lancaster Court 1301-03 East 52nd Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "BB" Residence be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. E. C. THOMAS, ET AL 507 & 601-03 East 56th Street 5507-11 & 5512-14 Evans Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Director of Planning described the area and the unusual situation. Mr. Thomas stated the building would be like the Southern Electric Building, and that he was giving 10' to widen East 56th Street, and he wanted to proceed with the paving. Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. W. H. TAFF By Gene Nauman 1709-11 (1705) East 1st Street From "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. C. M. G. INC. By James W. Crow, Pres. 8501-25 North Inter- regional Highway From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail The applicant stated the "GR" General Retail zoning would be acceptable. No opposition appeared. Councilman Long moved that the change to "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CLYDE COPUS 8115-25 Burnet Road 2302-20 Teakwood Road From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area and "A" Residence To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area Mr. Copus stated the recommendation of the Planning Commission was acceptable to him. Councilman Long moved that the zoning be granted as "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963. Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CLYDE COPUS 8207-8215 Burnet Road From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED "C-1" Com- mercial 6th Height & Area for the Building and "GR" General Retail for the remaining property The Director of Planning stated the remaining property to the east of the site and the 20' to the north of the property had not been advertised. Councilman Long moved that "C-1" Commercial be granted for the building site as recom- mended. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area for the building site and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the ordinance necessary to cover. RUBY RAY GILBERT By Nicholas C. Kohn 1707-09 West Avenue 709-11 West 18th Street Additional Area 707 West 18th Street 1703-05 West Avenue From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Miss Thompson, 1703 West Avenue, called in to protest the change of zoning. Miss Geraldine Crawford, 1705 West Avenue, appeared protesting the change of zoning which would permit 13 efficiency apartments or a dormitory next door to her home. She protested also her property's being included in the zoning. Miss Thompson also asked that her property not be included in the zoning. Miss Crawford stated the construction would be a three or four story building next to one story home. Off-street parking was discussed. It was stated there would be about 12-15 off-street parking spaces. Councilman Long moved that the change be granted to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long stated she was voting for this in the interest of good zoning; and even though it was hard for the homeowners there, they were already surrounded by commercial zoning, and they would be in a worse position than they were if they were not zoned. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WILLIAM CARTER By Rollins R. Martin 1149E-1151E Springdale Road Additional Area: 1145E-1147E Springdale Road 1146E-1148E Webberville Road From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Com- mission Mr. Martin represented Mr. Carter. The Director of Planning stated a short form subdivision had been filed providing for additional right of way on Springdale Road, and the inadequate width of the street was the only objection the Planning Commission had. Dedication of right of way from the additional property has not been worked out. Councilman Long moved that the change to "B" Residence be granted for the application (1149E-1151E Springdale Road) and the additional area (1145E-1147E Springdale Road and 1146E-1148E Webberville Road) be excluded until the right of way is worked out here. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Rev. Sims made inquiry about the zoning, and expressed opposition to the City's zoning 1149-1151 without all the adjoining property, and he recommended that the Council wait until all the property could be zoned. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence for 1149E-1151E Springdale Road and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. EVELYN P. WRIGHT 4808-10 Interregional Highway Additional Area: 4812-20 Interregional Highway From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- June 20, 1963 Mrs. Wright stated property around this location was zoned commercial, except hers. The neighbors' property was included by the Zoning Committee, but they do not want their property zoned. The City Attorney stated Mrs. Wright had given an avigation easement. He recommended postponing action on the additional property, as that would come up at a later date. Councilman Long moved that the change to "O" Office be granted for 4303-10 Interregional Highway and action on the additional property be postponed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office for 4808-10 Interregional Highway and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ROBERT C. AMMANN, JR. 8900-22 North Lamar Blvd. By Isom H. Hale & 800-846 Peyton Gin Road Associates From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area and "c" Com- mercial 6th Height & Area To "C" Commercial 1st Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail Mr. Hale represented the applicant, stating the property on the corner was zoned "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area. The applicant was agreeable to the "GR" General Retail classification except on the extension of commercial on Lamar as "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area to the same depth as the other property. Mr. Hale stated 10' had already been given for widening Peyton Gin Road, and additional right of way would be given if needed. Mr. Ammanns stated he had given 25' on Lamar Boulevard. The applicants were under the impression that "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area would permit the sale od package beer, and they were told another application for "C-1" Commercial would have to be filed. Councilman LaRue moved to change the zoning to "C" Commercial lst Height & Area on the front age on LAMAR BOULEVARD for a depth of about 150' and to "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area on the remaining property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963. FRANK DEL CURTO, Owner DONALD L. WEST, Purchaser Part 1 2208-10 DelCurto Road Part 2 2212-2300 DelCurto Road From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Don West represented the applicants. He stated he had just completed short form subdivision. He said they were going to construct three duplexes and they would need 7000'. Behind the duplexes the additional "B" Residence is needed for apartment house development. The Assistant Planning Director stated the Department was in agreement with his request, as it would be in accordance with what the Commission was asking. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to have the City Attorney draw this ordinance in accordance with the short form subdivision to grant "0" Office 1st Height & Area on Part 1; to grant "B" Residence 1st Height & Area on balance, except the two lots that have been created by the short form subdivision which will remain "A" Residence. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office on Part 1, and to "B" Residence on Part 2 except the 2 lots created and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The MR. ISOM HALE appeared in the interest of the zoning application of SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC., 1744-2000 Riverside Drive, on which the Council had deferred action, pending acquisition by the city of property between this tract and the river. (Lot 1) The City Manager stated this tract would make a nice public beach area, as there is very little public area in that section of town, since the part the city owns now will be submerged. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with his investigation, getting appraisals and prices from these people and submit them back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Council recessed until 2:30 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 2:30 Ρ.Μ. At 2:30 P.M., the Council resumed its business. MR. WALTER TIMBERLAKE, Austin Trades Council, asked permission to have a Labor Day Parade on September 2nd, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00, beginning on Colorado Street; south on 11th Street to Congress Avenue; then south to 2nd Street, and asked the City to help by placing some of its trucks in the Parade. The Council was invited to ride in the Parade. Councilman Long moved that the Trades Council be granted permission to have a parade on September 2nd, and that the City be encouraged to participate. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager's report regarding the work stoppage in the Sanitation Department was brought before the Council again. Discussion covered Councilman Long's preference for the same pay for all men with the same jobs rather than the merit system, and the City Manager's stating when the men understood the plan they would agree that what the City had was a better plan. Councilman Long inquired about a possible overall salary increase in the next budget. The Mayor stated the garbage fee would have to be doubled or the taxes increased beyond the Charter provision. The City Manager explained a tax increase would require three times a higher percentage tax increase to provide the money than the percentage of the wage increase would be. The Council reviewed again the percentage increase of wages in the Sanitation Division, and the amount of money. MR. AL MENDEZ inquired if the sanitation employees were to be suspended. The City Manager stated after the investigation is completed that the matter would be con- sidered. MRS. JOHN BARROW stated there should be a union so the men could have someone to talk those things over with. MR. LYMAN JONES, representing Texas AFL-CIO stated his resentment in having police officers at the union meeting at the Court House. MR. A. C. MATTHEWS, President, Austin Trades Council listed three things the Trades Council stands for and would like to see in this case: 1. Equal pay for equal work; 2. The right to organize without being intimidated; and 3. The right to have their meetings without policemen present. The Mayor inquired who intimidated the people. Mr. Matthews stated he did not think they were intimidated. Mr. Matthews stated the organized people of Austin would be glad to assist in any possible way to help find if there were any pre-sitdown or strike interferences. The Mayor expressed thanks for his offer, stating there had never been a time that the repre- sentatives could not come before the City Council. He stated the City insisted on the prevailing wage in all of its contracts. Councilman Long discussed the inability of the firemen to obtain an interview with the City Manager. The City Manager stated he had talked to groups of firemen many times; this time, he chose to talk to them at the stations. He stated the group was not following along through the channels, and it had been asked to take the matter up with the Fire Chief. The Mayor explained about the letter written stating it was signed by the Fresident of the Union, asking that a committee be heard. The City Attorney pointed out the only two instances that had been referred were the two cases when the firemen refused to follow personnel policies, and when the men in the Sanitation Department refused to follow the procedure that the Council laid down for CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 them to follow. Mr. Mendez inquired what crime would be found in this investigation that would result in firing the employees. The City Manager stated the investigation was not complete. He did know it was against the law for employees of the City to strike or engage in work stoppages; and many of them got caught in the current, and he did not consider those people seriously involved. General discussion was held. Councilman Long stated the Council should urge the City Manager to make haste in putting his recommendations into effect which he brought before the Council this morning concerning the grievances of the Sanitation people. The Mayor stated most of them have been in effect, some of them as many as 30 days. Councilman White stated he was not in favor of closing this, as he wanted to do a little checking himself. Councilman Long stated the Council might accept the City Manager's recommendation, but he did not have any except to bring in some trucks that should have been ordered eight months ago. Councilman White did not think the trucks had anything to do with this. The City Manager stated it was one of the questions which the men raised. MRS. JOHN BARROW stated for good public relations, it seemed that the Council could say it admitted some of the grievances were legitimate, and it was working to solve them; and then ask the men in the future to come through channels. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, easements, seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, were granted the City of Austin in, upon and across portion of Lots 6 and 5, Highland Hills, Section One, said Highland Hills, Section One, being a subdivision of a portion of the T. J. Chambers 8 League Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills, Section One, of record in Book 7 at Page 107 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of abutting property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easements in order to remove a cloud on title of said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easements are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility and drainage- way easements, to wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 6, Highland Hills, Section One, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 5, Highland Hills, Section One, said Highland Hills, Section One, being a subdivision of a portion of the T. J. Chambers 8 League Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills, Section One, of record in Book 7 at Page 107 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of said two (2) strips of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the west 130.95 feet of the south seven and one-half (7.50) feet of said Lot 6, Highland Hills, Section One; NO. 2 BEING all of the west 130.95 feet of the north seven and one-half (7.50)feet of said Lot 5, Highland Hills, Section One. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None 3 Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 Councilman White 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 theDirector 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 concrete telephone conduit in EAST 15TH STREET, from an existing manhole 170 feet west of the centerline of Brazos Street westerly to the centerline of North Congress Avenue, the centerline of which underground concrete telephone conduit shall be 3 feet south of and parallel to the centerline of said EAST 15TH STREET. (2) An underground concrete telephone conduit in WEST 15TH STREET, from the centerline of North Congress Avenue to a point 253 feet west of the centerline of North Congress Avenue, the centerline of which underground concrete telephone conduit shall be 3 feet south of the centerline of said WEST 15TH STREET. (3) An underground concrete telephone conduit in WEST 15TH STREET, from a point 3 feet south of the centerline of said West 15th Street and 253 feet west of the centerline of North Congress Avenue, thence following a line at a right angle to the centerline of said West 15th Street to a point in the south property line of said WEST 15TH STREET. 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963. The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "June 14, 1963 "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 14, 1963, at the Office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department, for the CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8-INCH CONCRETE SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD FROM DEEN AVENUE TO ANDERSON LANE. 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: AMOUNT $16,237.75 20,007.70 WORKING DAYS 35 55 -T FIRM Walter W. Schmidt Fairey - Simons Bland Construction Company Superior Utilities, Dallas, Texas Austin Engineering Company H and M Construction Company City of Austin (estimate) 21,088.40 21,366.02 22,278.00 23,671.75 17,087.85 45 33 75 45 0 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Walter W. Schmidt on his low bid of $16,237.75 with 35 working days. "Yours truly, Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Assistant Director Water and Sewer Department 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 June 14, 1963, for the construction of an 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer main in North Lamar Boulevard, from Deen Avenue to Anderson Lane; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $16,237.75, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $16,237.75, 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 Walter W. Schmidt. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: :1 "June 19, 1963 No. 63-A-7 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Assessment Paving Contract "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 18, 1963, for the construction of approximately forth-three (43) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 63-A-7, consisting of 21 units. Werneburg Construction Company $143,726.36 J. W. Steelman, Inc. 144,297.69 Lee Maners 148,769.80 Bowden and Associates Inc. 149,100.55 Ed Page 159,143.08 Jack A. Miller 172,870.32 City's Estimate 148,575.20 "I recommend that Werneburg Construction Company with its low bid of $143,726.36 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 18, 1963, for the construction of approximately forth-three (43) blocks of pavement and accessories, known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 63-A-7, consisting of 21 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Wemeburg Construction Company, in the sum of $143,726.36, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Werneburg Construction Company, in the sum of $143,726.36, be, and the same is hereby apcepted, 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 Werneburg Construction Company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "June 19, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Construction of a Reinforced Concrete Bridge, Contract No. 63-D-2 Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 18, 1963, for the construction of a reinforced concrete bridge on Tillery Street at Boggy Creek, Contract Number 63-D-2. Ed Page $27,756.99 Norman L. Larson 29,277.66 Turner and Tucker 30,397.56 Maufrais Brothers Inc. 32,605.35 Werneburg Construction Company 32,619.86 U. S. Paving Corp. 33,049.48 Jack A. Miller 35,110.01 Texas Bridge Company Inc. 39,402.09 City's Estimate 30,838.00 "I recommend that Ed Page with his low bid of $27,756.99 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by theCity of Austin on June 18, 1963, for the construction of a reinforced concrete bridge on Tillery Street at Boggy Creek, Contract Nimber 63-D-2; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed Page, in the sum of $27,756.99, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Ed Page, in the sum of $27,756.99, 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 Ed Page. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS June 20, 1963. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "June 19, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Storm Sewer Contract No. 63-D-9 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 18, 1963, for the construction of a storm sewer in Tillery Street bounded by East 7th Street, Allen Street, The Colorado River and Linden Street, Contract No. 63-D-9. Austin Engineering Company Walter Schmidt H. & M. Construction Corp. U. S. Paving Corp. Bland Construction Fairy-Simons Company Ed Page City's Estimate $100,143.60 105,608.63 127,074.30 128,689.68 134,409.40 134,722.80 153,070.70 116,938.48 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $100,143.60 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 18, 1963, for the construction of a storm sewer in Tillery Street, bounded by East 7th Street, Allen Street, The Colorado River and Linden Street, Contract No. 63-D-9; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $100,143.60, was the lowest and best therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $100,143.60, 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 of Austin, with Austin Engineering Company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ June 20, 1963. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks "MEMO TO: "FROM: The City Manager submitted the following: "SUBJECT: "DISCUSSION: "June 18, 1963 Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water and Sewage Treatment Tabulation of bids received for Clarifier Revisions at the Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received and opened at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 1963. The attached tabulation of bids was made by Mr. A. M. Eldridge, Construction Engineering Division. The subject project includes the revision of two (2) existing clarifier tanks; the revision of the piping to and from the two (2) tanks; the removal of the original worn-out equipment; and the installation of new equipment, whiih was purchased separately and is now on hand. The subject project is included in the current budget and funds for its completion are available. The Construction Engineering Division's estimate for the cost of the project was $27,393.00. The Construction Engineering Division prepared the plans and specifications for the project. "RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation that the contract for the subject project be awarded to the W. D. Anderson Co. of Austin, Texas on their low bid in the amount of $27,466.00. "Respectfully submitted, s/ A. H. Ullrich" "PROJECT: CLARIFIER REVISIONS AT THE GOVALLE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Bid Opening: 2 P.M., Tuesday, June 4, in the Office of the City Manager. CONTRACTOR W. D. ANDERSON P. 0. Box 9446 Allandale Station Austin, Texas BASE BID COMPLETION TIME BID BOND $27,466.00 160 days 5% از = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS June 20, 1963. J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION P. 0. Box 9027 Austin, Texas $30,637.00 90 5% Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 4, 1963 for the revision of two existing clarifier tanks; the revision of piping to and from the two tanks; the removal of the original worn-out equipment; and the installation of new equipment, which was purchased separately and is now on hand at the Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of the W. D. Anderson Co. of Austin, Texas, in the sum of $27,466.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment 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 the W. D. Anderson Co. in the amount of $27,466.00, 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 W. D. Anderson Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "June 19, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Tabulation of Bids Sound Reinforcing System, Exhibition Area, Municipal Auditorium "We are transmitting herewith tabulation of bids for SOUND REINFORCING SYSTEM, EXHIBITION AREA, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM. "This Sound Reinforcing System was planned by Dr. C. P. Boner, Acoustical Consultant, and includes a mixer, amplifiers, and speakers, to be installed in the Exhibition Area so as to increase the usefulness of this area. Acoustical treatment for this area is being presently planned in final detail, and we expent to be able to request permission to advertise for bids on that work in the next two weeks. "Dr. Boner has reviewed the tabulation of bids and the proposals and is satisfied with the proposal of the lowest bidder. "Dr. Boner and Mr. Vickers join with us in recommending that the contract be - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963. awarded to the lowest bidder, SOUTHWEST SOUND EQUIPMENT COMPANY for the base bid of $6,492.00. "A.M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division" "PROJECT: SOUND REINFORCING SYSTEM, EXHIBITION AREA, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM. Bid Opening: June 18, 2 P.M., in the Office of the City Manager. BIDDERS BASE BID ALT.NO.1 ALT.NO.2 COMPLETION TIME BID BOND SOUTHWEST SOUND EQUIPMENT CO. $6,492.00 $ 850.00 $2,365.00 10 Days 5% 1518 N. St. Mary San Antonio, Texas TAFT BROADCASTING co. 4808 San Felipe Road $7,850.00 $1,150.00 $3,380.00 Houston, Texas BACKGROUND MUSIC of Austin 60 Days 5% $12,919.15 $ 600.00 $ 800.00 90 Days 5% Capital National Bank Bldg. Austin, Texas" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 18, 1963, for a sound reinforcing system in the exhibition area of the Municipal Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Southwest Sound Equipment Company in the sum of $6,492.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Dr. C. P. Boner, Acoustical Consultant, for the City of Austin, and by A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer, Construction Engineering Division for the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Southwest Sound Equipment Company in the sum of $6,492.00 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 of Austin with Southwest Sound Equipment Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third 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 THREE TRACTS WHICH COMPRISE 16.934 ACRES OF LAND, OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE AND THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Northwest Hills, Sec. 5, Phase 2 and portion of Ridge Oak Park; Deer Park Annex) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager explained a request made by Coastal States Gas Producing Councilman Company and its trustee to which they want the Council to agree. 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, be and he is hereby authorized to execute and to deliver to Coastal States Gas Producing Company that certain Letter Agreement dated June 12, 1963, reference "Contract No. 5208, dated the 10th day of October, 1962, by and between Coastal States Gas Producing Company, as Seller, and the City of Austin, as Buyer", a copy of which Letter Agreement marked Exhibit "A" is attached hereto, and incorporated herein, but which the City Clerk need not record at length in the minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Noes: Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted a request from WATER DISTRICT NO. 12 for a transfer of funds to the District to meet some obligations. They have $1,794.50 due them which is unemcumbered and they have $1,820 which represents their customers' deposits. He recommended releasing only that part of the fund which is not represented by customers' deposits. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council authorize the transfer of funds but not the amount in the customers' account. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 MR. JIM CROW, Jaycees, had a skit in conjunction with the 4th of July events, which they wanted to schedule on July 3rd, 10:55. He submitted and read a script, "Apathy, Enemy of Freedom". The Mayor suggested that this be cleared with the Police Department. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council grant the request for July 3rd. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Assistant City Manager submitted the request from Mr. Louis Wusterhausen, who is bringing the Jim Shoulders World Championship Rodeo, for a parade on Congress Avenue on June 27th, 3:00 P.M. There is some participation by the Fravis County Sheriff's Posse. Councilman Long suggested that the Assistant City Manager ask the promoters to have the Sunset Valley Rodeo Drill Team ride in this parade also. Councilman Long moved that the Council grant the permit for the parade on June 27, 3:00 P.M. on Congress Avenue between ist and llth Streets. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager reported Mr. Baumgartner, Real Estate Agent, had inquired about purchasing land which the city had acquired, and through which it planned to develop the already named "Pershing Drive". It was the City Manager's recommendation that not any part of the property be sold until the road is dedicated. Councilman Long moved that the City not sell any portion of this property at this particular time. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager stated he had a note that possibly the policies proposed by the Town Lake Study Committee should be distributed to the Council, and he called attention to the fact those policies were developed by the Town Lake Study Committee as "Proposed" policies for the Council to adopt for development along the Town Lake. He stated there were one or two items which he would not recommend; but before he went into that he thought the Council might want to study them and decide if they were appropriate, and consider them and decide what should be done at a later date. The Director of Planning stated the plans would be brought in by July; and perhaps be ready for the Council by August. ) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 The Mayor stated the AMERICAN LEGION wanted to use Disch Field for 12 nights including the State Play Off Tournament, and the Legion is requesting the City not charge for the lights during that period of time. The Mayor said if this would be all right, he would check with the officials of the Austin Ball Association, and find out more details, including the dates. The City Manager stated the northwest corner of Windsor Road and Hartford Road was needed in connection with the underpass of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He said the house would be used in some manner, as the actual right of way would not interfere with it; but the excavation would make the property off-grade, but some arrangements could be made. He listed the price. Councilman Long moved the acquisition of this property at $20,500 be authorized. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman LaRue brought up for discussion the City's policy regarding signs on sidewalk areas. He had a complaint where this gentleman had counted quite a number in violation, and there was an individual taking advantage of using City property for advertising whereby another is denied that advantage. From Rio Grande to San Jacinto, there were 22 signs in violation. The City Attorney stated this has been covered in the ordinance since 1908. Enforcement was discussed. The City Attorney explained what was done in other cities, in that the signs were automatically picked up by police officers. Mr. Al Mendez asked that something be done about the junk shop on Waller. Councilman LaRue suggested that a study be made of a recommended procedure and that it be brought up next Thursday. The Mayor read a telegram from the past president of the Austin Fire Safety Board commending the Council for its farsightedness and consideration of the needed fire reporting system for Austin. Councilman Long suggested taking bids and perhaps getting a better proposal. The City Manager stated if bids were taken, they would have to be called for on mechanical systems, as Gemwell could not figure on a telephone system. The City Manager stated there were different types of systems. No action was taken at this time. Councilman Long inquired about the petition submitted by BESSIE WALKER for bus service in St. Johns area. It was stated nothing had been heard as yet, but the petitions had been mailed to Mr. Clyde Malone, Austin Transit Company; and to Mr. Donald Thomas, Attorney. The Mayor read a guest card, "Special guest of the City of Corpus Christi. Not valid for vehicles bearing Nueces County License Plates. Texas Society of Association of Executives. May 29th to June 2nd." He said this was what other cities are doing regarding parking meter privileges, and it had been brought up several times here and it was found it could not be done legally. The City Manager stated the principal problem here was that 50% or more of the cars here =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= June 20, 1963 - have non-resident license plates; and if such a rule is established here, it would do away with the enforcement of the parking meter ordinance. The Mayor stated these were issued to the Chamber of Commerce Convention Department Parking Meters only. The dates and times are set out that the exemption would be effective. The City Attorney stated just as soon as a litigation prone individual brought that up, the whole parking meter question would be held void. He explained the legality of this matter, in that the purpose of the parking meters was to move traffic so that someone else would have the opportunity to use that space. The Mayor stated he had received stickers similar to this from a number of cities. The City Attorney stated as more of these are issued, it would not be long until the parking meters would disappear. Councilman Long inquired about the request for passes to the golf courses for the Capital Press. The Assistant City Manager stated a study had not been made, but he had drafted a letter. Councilman Long suggested this could be done for the sports editors and the Capital Press and the sports editors here. The City Manager was concerned how far this would go and would there be ill will created if only a few were given passes. He stated he would check with Dallas to see how they were handling this. Councilman LaRue moved that MR. COLEMAN GAY be reappointed as alternate member to the Board of Adjustment for a period to extend to December 31, 1964. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Austin a certain street known as the Old Austin Del Valle Tinnin Road lying in the Santiago Del Valle Ten League Survey in Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the expansion of Bergstrom Air Force Base and the facilities therein located has made it necessary for the Federal Government to acquire an easement across said Road for the purposes of installing a communications cable; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it to be in the best interest of the public that said easement for a communications cable be granted to the Federal Government; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute an easement thirty (30) feet in width across the Old Austin Del Valle Tinnin Road at the hereinafter described location for the purposes of installing and maintaining a communications cable, said portion of said street across which CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS June 20, 1963 said easement is to be granted being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: A tract of land situated in the County of Travis, State of Texas, being part of the Santiago Del Valle Ten League Survey (A-24), and being a strip of land 30 feet in width, 15 feet on each side of the following described center line: FROM the southwest corner of the Johnathan Bittick Survey (A-54), same being a re-entrant corner of the Garner Mays Survey (A-530), north 02° 45' west, approximately 20,375 feet to a north corner of the United States of America property, situated in the southwesterly right-of-way line of Old Bastrop Road, same being the northeast corner of Greenwood Cemetery property; THENCE southeasterly along said right-of-way line 50 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; THENCE parallel to the extended center line of the NorthSouth Primary Runway for Bergstrom Air Force Base, north Ol Ol' west, approximately 100 feet along the center line of an underground cable line to a point in the northeasterly right-of-way line of Old Bastrop Road for the end of this center line, said strip of land containing 0.07 acre, more or less, all of which is included in the description of Tract No. A-127E-1. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement with U. S. Army Engineers to quitclaim .05 of one acre of land to the State of Texas for highway purposes. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: adjourn. vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks There being no further business Councilman Long moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks ATTEST: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 20, 1963 The Council adjourned at 5:20 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. Oleu سم City Clerk APPROVED wi Mayor