=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 14, 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: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JOHN YEAMAN, Trinity Methodist The Council received and opened bids on Contract No. 127 Isolated Phase Bus for the Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3. The bids were referred to the Director of Electric Utilities and Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers. Following is a tabulation of bids: CONTRACT 127 - ISOLATED PHASE BUS HOLLY #3 Bids opened by City Council 10:00 A.M., Nov. 14, 1963 ITEM II ITEM III ISOLATED TAKE OUT PHASE BUS PRICE PER AUX.TRANSF. & FT. 9,000 BID BOND PHASE BUS SP. PARTS AMP. BUS ITEM I ISOLATED DRAW- INGS IN ITEM IV TAKE OUT PRICE PER FT. TO BIDDER & SP. CUBICLE ESCALA- CAL. TION DAYS GENERAL ELEC- TRIC CO. $50,000 $ 79,733 $ 80,653 $615 $240 Firm 105 ITE CIRCUIT BREAKER CO. $50,000 102,265 102,265 449 225 Firm 12 months 3% 30 H.K.PORTER CO. INC.DELTA-STAR$50,000 63,400 69,600 300 210 Firm 42 WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC $50,000 74,200 74,300 500 200 Firm 90 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 14, 1963 Later in the meeting, the City Manager submitted the recommendation of MR. K. R. CRAIG, Electrical Project Engineer, Brown & Root, Inc., and MR. D. C. KINNEY, Director of Electric Utilities, as follows: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City Of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas "November 14, 1963 "Subject: Contract 127 Isolated Phase Bus Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3 "Dear Mr. Williams: "Brown & Root, Inc., have examined the bids opened by you at 10:00 A.M., November 14, 1963 in open council meeting on the Isolated Phase Bus, Contract No. 127, as submitted by H. K. Porter Company, Inc., ITE Circuit Breaker Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and General Electric Company. "On the basis of lowest and best price and satisfactorydelivery, it is recommended that the H. K. Porter Company, Inc., be awarded Item II of the contract for the firm price of $69,600.00. "Very truly yours, BROWN & ROOT, INC. BY:s/K. R. Craig, Electrical Project Engineer "APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" Councilman Long moved that the lowest and best bid as submitted by the H. K. PORTER COMPANY, INC., be accepted as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. FRANKLIN DENIUS, Attorney, representing AUSTIN TRANSIT CORPORATION, introduced MR. CLYDE MALONE, Austin Manager, and MR. HENRY DE TOURNEY, St. Louis, Operating Manager for Austin Transit Corporation. Mr. Denius distributed copies of a letter addressed to the Mayor and members of the Council dated November 14, 1963, from MR. C. R. MALONE, Austin Transit Corporation, setting out a report on the operations of the company during the past eight years and acquainting the Council with the current financial condition as well as the problems facing the company. Mr. Denius read and discussed the points in the letter. He stated the City's Traffic and Transportation Department had made a complete study of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 Austin Transit Public Transportation facilities in the City, and this study had been most helpful to Mr. Malone in his operations. Mr. Denius asked the Council to call a public hearing at its earliest convenience to hear the financial date which the Company would like to present and which they believed would justify an adjustment in the Bus Company's transportation rates. Councilman White asked what was being worked out in the way of bus service for southwest Austin. Mr. Denius stated that service had been tried out in this section on two different occasions one in 1958 and again in 1961 and the service was not justified; but when the overpass is completed, Mr. Malone has in mind a change in the route of the St. Edwards' bus line which could be tried again in the southwest area. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council set 11:30 A.M., NOVEMBER 21ST, as the time for receiving the required information and for a public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced it was 10:30 A.M. and public hearing on an ordinance No to annex 7.562 acres, proposed SAINT EDWARDS HEIGHTS, SECTION 1, was open. one appeared to be heard. Councilman Long moved that the hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 7.562 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Saint Edwards Heights, Section 1) 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 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 Long moved that the ordinance be 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:November 14, 1963 Councilman LaRue moved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 14, 1963, and of the Regular Meeting of October 31, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White Noes: None Present but not voting: Mayor Palmer (as he was out of the City and not present at the meeting of November 7) Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 57.5 FEET OF THE NORTH 150 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 2, FREDERICKSBURG ROAD ACRES, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2149 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (A) LOTS 1, 2, 4 AND 5, BLOCK A, OUTLOT 30, DIVISION D, P. J. LAWLESS ADDITION: AND (B) LOT 3, BLOCK A, OUTLOT 30, DIVISION D, P. J. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- November 14, 1963 LAWLESS ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "В" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. At 10:45 A.M., Mayor Palmer opened the hearing on amending the Master Plan to designate a tract of land fronting 420.65' on the north righ-of-way line of Bolm Road and 183.8' on the east right-of-way line of Shady Lane (locally known as 5100-5202 Bolm Road and ll01A-1107A Shady Lane) as Industrial Use. MR. HOYLE OSBORNE, Director of Planning, made a report on the area and discussed the situation of various uses; the amendments of the Master Plan to change the zone for the Citadel Transmission Company; and the many phases of this whole area. Discussion of "DL" Light Industrial zoning was held. MR. JIMMY GIBSON appeared in the interest favoring the amendment. MR. E. J. HOOD stated he thought "DL" would be satisfactory. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the public hearing on amending the Austin Development Plan be closed. 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 Austin Development Plan be amended to designate this property on Bolm Road and Shady Lane as described in this hearing (420.65' on Bolm Road and 183.8' on Shady Lane) as "DL" Light Industrial, and to grant the following zoning application: ETHEL GIBSON STANDIFER 5100-5202 Bolm Road 1101A-1107A Shady Lane From "A" Residence To "DL" Light Industrial 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 zoning had been granted to "DL" Light Industrial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963. Councilman Long moved that the Planning Commission be requested to study this area on Shady Lane adjacent to the Govalle Park and up to the area zoned "D" Industrial (Citadel Transmission Company's property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council had before it for further consideration the Zoning Ordinance covering the following: LYNN W. STORM 910-1206 East Oltorf Street 915-1115 East Live Oak Street From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence ist Height & Area Councilman Long raised the question as to whether or not the widening of the street and the provision of the sidewalk would prevail with the "B" zoning as it would have, had the "GR" General Retail been granted. She said the Council had a letter from Mr. Randle concerning the whole matter. Mr. Randle asked, in light of further information that had been furnished the Council regarding the letter, if there were still any possible chance of this property's being zoned "GR" General Retail. It was agreed the "GR" General Retail had been formally denied. Mr. Randle reviewed the application and the conditions agreed to under a "GR" zoning, and he discussed the various uses on Oltorf Street, stating those uses did not include sidewalks, and under the "B" Residence zoning his clients' putting in sidewalks now would be premature until there were sidewalks up and down Oltorf. When a general policy is established to ask for sidewalks, Mr. Storm would be willing to construct his; but to require a sidewalk under these conditions when sidewalks had not been required by others would be asking too much of him at this time. Mr. Randle stated the applicant is willing to dedicate the right of way; and as soon as the Public Works Department furnished the field notes, Mr. Storm would execute the instrument immediately. Mr. Randle stated they had agreed to provide the right of way up to 80' but not 90'. The Director of Planning stated right of way for a 90' street is being picked up throughout the area, a half on one side of the street. Councilman Long stated the reason she held this up from last week was she was hoping to get the sidewalks, but the right of way is reasonable and on that basis, the zoning could be granted. After discussion, Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 981 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST LIVE OAK STREET AND 1002 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST OLTORF STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 910-1206 EAST OLTORF STREET AND 915-1115 EAST LIVE OAK STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDIN- ANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) LOT 3, BLOCK 2, BROADACRES SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) A TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST 23 1/2 STREET AND INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FRONTING 128 FEET ON EAST 23 1/2 STREET AND 50 FEET ON INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2336 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 907-909 EAST 23 1/2 STREET, FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) LOT 10, BLOCK A, NORTH PLAINS SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) JEN CHONG TRACT, OUTLOT 76, DIVISION D, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 713 WEST 38TH STREET, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (5) A 17.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SPRINGDALE ROAD AND OAK SPRINGS DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1142 1/2-1148 SPRINGDALE ROAD, REAR OF 1142-1142 3/8 SPRINGDALE ROAD AND 3701-3815 OAK SPRINGS ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND (6) 15,125 SQ.FT. OF LAND OUT OF A 2.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING S.E. CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST LIVE OAK AND SOUTH 4TH STREETS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 811-817 WEST LIVE OAK STREET, REAR OF 811-817 AND 901 WEST LIVE OAK STREET, AND 2201-2203 SOUTH 4TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 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 Long 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 Long 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. The Council had before it the following zoning applications deferred from last week: NASH PHILLIPS 1426-1652, 1742-1962 U.S. Highway 290 (or State Hwy.20) Additional Area: 1654-1740 U.S. Highway 290 (or State Highway 20) From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long was of the opinion it would not be wise to zone the area that is to be used for right of way and suggested that the line be drawn back to 80'. The Council and Mr. Phillips discussed the purchase of the right of way and the zoning. After this discussion, Councilman Shanks moved to grant the zoning as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long* *Councilman Long voting against the motion stating she could not see zoning something commercial if part of it is to be used for highway purposes very soon. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. LINDEN JONES By Richard Baker 3107-3117 West Avenue 709-715 West 32nd Street From "BB" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 Councilman Long moved that the application be denied. The motion lost for lack of a second. Mr. Baker stated he would file such papers as necessary as to the intent, in that they want to construct 38 units, not in excess of 16 two bedroom units and 21 one bedroom and efficiency units, and would provide notless than 57 off street parking spaces. He stated these restrictions were difficult to enforce, but none of his clients who had made these covenants had gone back on them. He stated he would make a restrictive covenant. Councilman Shanks moved that the zoning be changed from "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long* *Councilman Long voting against the motion stating she could not vote for this because it further congests areas under off street parking in already congested areas. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. SPUR LAND COMPANY 1601-1629, 1701-1743 East Live Oak Street 1631-1647 East Live Oak St. (Rear of) 2301-2321 South Interregional Heighway From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 5th Height & Area (As amended) NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The City Attorney stated the widening of Parker Lane had been taken care of by dedication. Councilman White inquired about the church's request on that one-half acre. Mr. Gilbreth stated they would hold the requested corner until the Church had an opportunity to try to buy what it wanted. Councilman Long moved that the Spur Land Company be granted the "GR" General Retail 5th Height and Area zoning. 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 change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 CHARLES & WALTER WENDLANDT 500-504 East 51st Street 5100-5104 Evans Avenue 503-507 Bruning Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved that the change be denied. 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 change had been DENIED. MR. RICHARD BAKER made a report on the parking arrangements in connection with the VERSAILLES APARTMENTS on Airport Boulevard and Fernwood Road stating that the owner, MR. EARL N. JACKSON, had come to Austin and met with some of the City Officials and with one of the parties who lives across the street from the Apartments; and the Manager of the Apartment has been instructed to see that all parking spaces are properly lined and that the right of way and City property is properly designated. At present, they are working on the possibility of leasing an additional tract on which to start a parking lot, and they were to discuss with the State Highway Department as to possibly using some of the property on the Interregional side. Mr. Baker said they were trying to work these out, and he wanted to report to the Council that an honest effort is being made to do so. Police Chief Miles stated Lt. McDavid and Major Biggerstaff had been working with the tenants. The The Council further considered establishing off street parking requirements for the apartment hotels at 2707 RIO GRANDE STREET and 2819 RIO GRANDE STREET. The City Attorney read a memorandum signed by both the Traffic Engineer and the Director of Public Works stating the revised plans showed no improvement in the total number of off street parking spaces, indicating only 41 spaces. Each apartment will contain 37 units, accomodating six persons per unit with a potential occupation of 224 persons per apartment building. Past experience had indicated a ratio of 1.5 spaces had been insufficient, and these proposed apartments are designed for a use considerably in excess of the normal use. memo pointed out if only half of the occupants required parking spaces, that would necessitate 112 spaces. With only 41 provided, there would be 70 occupants that would have to find other parking spaces on Rio Grande and adjoining streets. With drives and stripes, more than five blocks would be required for on street parking to accomodate these parking facilities. Two identical apartments are planned, and the above figures would be doubled. Rio Grande and other streets will not accomodate the additional parking load. Under the circumstances, the Traffic Engineer and the Director of Public Works recommended rejection of the revised plans which provided an inadequate off street parking facility. The Building Official had also written that, in his opinion, for any occupancy of 224 people, 41 parking spaces would still be inadequate; and it was necessary that he recommend rejection of the proposed off street parking plan. MR. Bов BRIGHT, representing the owner of the apartments, read a letter explaining that one student in each apartment would have parking facilities, and it would be up to him to advise his roommates they would be responsible for securing authorized parking places elsewhere. MR. JORDAN, Building Official, suggested that the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 actual design was really for a dormitory rather than for an apartment; and if the kitchens in the apartments were eliminated and these buildings constructed as dormitories, the builders could then finance the proper parking. MR. JAMES S. TAYLOR, owner, discussed the construction problems and stated they were going to rent to freshmen and sophomores; most of them would not have automobiles. Councilman LaRue suggested that this matter be held up for further study to give Mr. Bright and Mr. Taylor an opportunity to study this again with Mr. Jordan. Mr. Jordan stated he believed they could come up with something that would solve the problem. Councilman Long introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin; and set for public hearing on December 5, 1963, at 10:30 A. M.: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF (A) 35.79 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 57 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (B) 50.539 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND (C) 12.011 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Jamestown, Sections 1 and 4; Briarwood Hills; and Markhills) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin; and set for public hearing on December 5, 1963, at 10:30 Α.Μ.: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 39.3 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING ALL OF WESTOVER HILLS SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, 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. (Westover Hills, Section 1) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Attorney submitted a request for purchasing excess right of =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 Mayor Palmer made inquiry if the shrubs had been cut at the intersection of Jefferson and Northwood Road. The Director of Public Works reported that the lights had been installed at the Westover Underpass and that it was planned not to close Windsor Road until after Christmas. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager instruct the Planning Department to get an ordinance regulating off-street parking spaces for apartment houses within the very near future. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor asked that the ordinance be brought in, and the Council would call a hearing. The Council discussed the three pending annexation ordinances. The City Manager stated this would let the people in these areas understand that the City had been concerned about these areas because of the possible threat of separate incorporation. Now since that threat has been removed, the City is no longer concerned in annexation just to prevent incorporation. However, the Council is still interested in expanding the boundaries if and when it is necessary for the orderly growth of the City; but there is no longer this need to protect the City from separate incorporation of these little communities. Councilman Long moved that the Council withdraw their annexation proceedings on the following areas: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 240 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, THE JOHN C. HARRELSON SURVEY, AND THE J. A. G. BROOKS SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Eubanks Acres) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 217 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING 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. (River Hills) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE 10 LEAGUE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 GRANT AND THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4) The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following described tract of land owned by the City of Austin a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby set aside and dedicated for use as a public street and thoroughfare in the City of Austin, said tract being described as follows: 0.22 of one acre of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 1 and that certain portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Banister Acres, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, an unrecorded subdivision of 24.83 acres of land out of and a part of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Banister Acres of record in Book 4 at Page 178 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 1 and certain portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Banister Acres, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, were conveyed to the City of Austin by the following four (4) warranty deeds: (1) Dated November 20, 1956 of record in Volume 1756 at Page 118 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; (2) Dated November 25, 1957 of record in Volume 1874 at Page 72 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; (3) Dated December 27, 1957 of record in Volume 1882 at Page 245 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; (4) Dated September 18, 1959 of record in Volume 2097 at Page 199 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said 0.22 of one acre of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of said Lot 3, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, same being the northeast corner of Lot 4, which point of beginning CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 14, 1963 is in the present south line of Fort View Road, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the north lines of said Lot 3, 2 and 1, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, same being said present south line of Fort View Road, South 59° 58' East 225.15 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision; THENCE, with the east line of said Lot 1, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, South 30°11' West 12.15 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Banister Acres; THENCE, with the north lines of said Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Banister Acres, same being said present south line of Fort View Road, South 59° 33' East 139.91 feet to a steel pin set at its point of intersection with the north line of Ben White Boulevard, for the most easterly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with said north line of Ben White Boulevard, same being the south line of the herein described tract of land North 87° 16' West 42.56 feet to a steel pin set on the proposed south line of Fort View Road; THENCE, continuing with the south line of the herein described tract of land, same being the proposed south line of Fort View Road, North 59° 33' West 327.37 feet to a steel pin set on the aforesaid west line of Lot 3, Charles Wendlandt, Jr., Subdivision, same being the aforesaid east line of Lot 4; THENCE, with said west line of Lot 3, Charles Wendlandt, Jr. Subdivision, same being said east line of Lot 4, North 30° 19' East 30.29 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Councilman White Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated November 14, 1963 between the State of Texas and the City of Austin for the procurement of the right-of-way within the city limits of the City of Austin for the proposed widening of U. S. Highway 290 from Interstate Highway 35 in Austin, east to approximately 1.8 miles west of Manor, property within city limits only, be and the same is hereby approved and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 14, 1963 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The City Manager reported receipt of two letters from MR. ED BLUESTEIN, State Highway Department, with reference to maintenance of right of way which was acquired for the Montopolis Interchange, pertaining to the roadways approaching the right of way. This would be Montopolis Drive all the way from the exten- sion of the right of way line and on out to the Del Monte Road and others. Maintenance of these areas would fall under the normal procedure. He stated the only one that would give any concern would be on the north side of the River where the Highway Department proposes that the City take over the maintenance of the triangle between East 1st Street and East 5th Street, east of Shady Lane, now being used by people who work in that area for parking purposes. The City Manager said he questioned whether or not the City would want to take over the main- tenance on that tract as it would be a continuous mowing job, and he asked if the Council thought it would be appropriate to inquire if a contract could be entered into with the Highway Department and Bureau of Public Roads that if the City takes over the maintenance and improves the property for parking that it could retain possession of it and charge for the use until it had at least broken even on the improvements. The City Attorney suggested letting the Highway Department maintain it and the City participate in the costs. Councilman Long stated the Coun- cil would be willing to take over those sideroads, but this triangular tract is a primary part of the system and the City would not want to maintain it unless it had a deed to the property. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager discuss this matter further with Mr. Bluestein. The City Manager stated the Traffic Engineer had reminded him that the AMERICAN-STATESMAN'S rental permit for 12 parking spaces on the parking lot on Guadalupe Square would end November 30th. The American-Statesman indicated they would like to renew the agreement for another 12 months' period at $576.00 a year. Councilman LaRue moved that the extension of the agreement be authorized. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Shanks The City Manager reported sometime ago the Council authorized a conveyance to MR. WILL WILSON of a parcel of ground at North Loop and Chesterfield on which the City had cut a drain. One of the conditions of that sale was that Mr. Wilson would install a box culvert in the ditch if he wanted to build over it, and the conditions are set out in the deed. Mr. Wilson states now he wants to construct something but does not want to put in a box culvert; however, he would like to put in a retaining wall on the west side of the ditch. The City Manager stated he would not recommend that as it might cause more erosion on the east side if there were no retaining wall. The City Attorney said a ditch 35' wide had been retained, and Mr. Wilson suggested that this width be reduced to 9' and that he be allowed to put in a retaining wall. The City Attorney said ) 11 :1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASNovember 14, 1963 there would be no objection to retaining the 35' easement for drainage purposes and allowing Mr. Wilson to use that 35' if he covered it as was done at Mt. Vernon Courts and in Cameron Village. The City Attorney stated, also, there was the question of whether or not there should be an open ditch along Chesterfield Avenue. The City Manager stated even though Mr. Wilson had approved this agreement if he is unhappy about it, it would be his suggestion that rather than permitting this request that the City return the money, and Mr. Wilson reconvey the property. The City Manager reported that two weeks ago the Council authorized him to enter into a contract with the City of Sunset Valley, by the terms of which the City of Austin would assume its extraterritorial jurisdiction where there was an overlapping. It was understood that was what Sunset Valley wanted. When the matter came before its Council, they voted it down. He reported this action left the Annexation Ordinance of WESTERN TRAILS, SECTION 8, in a pending status. The City Manager said the maps and other data in regard to the BERKMAN TRACT would be ready next week; the maps show the existing utilities, boundary of areas proposed to be sold, a set of instructions that would indicate to any proposed purchaser what would be expected of him in the way of development, and what the City would do in the way of development. Complete data on streets, etc., will be complete by next Thursday. The Council discussed dates to hold the sale. Councilman LaRue suggested the other property should be included also in this sale the property on Ben White Boulevard and the Banister Lane and house property. Decision on the date of sale of these properties was postponed until the following week. - The City Manager stated the Purchasing Agent had some suggestions about specifications for automobiles, whereas when certain classes of cars are to be purchased, different specifications be submitted for those classes. Some are the small compacts, some medium sized compacts, and some the larger cars. Mr. Brush suggests instead of calling for a "wheel base", etc., that the names of the cars be set out. The Council discussed this briefly, and it was suggested that "or equal" or "or comparable" could be included. The City Manager stated if there was a certain class, a specification of which would include other certain cars, they would just be listed in the specifications with"or equivalent" added. The Mayor suggested that the dealers be contacted to get their ideas. The City Manager reported the Council had received copies of the ELECTRIC UTILITY PROGRESS REPORT and WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT REPORT. The Council brief ly discussed these reports. Councilman Long moved that the TEXAS COWBOYS be granted permission to have a bonfire on November 26th at the same location as was granted last year. (South side of the Colorado River on the Butler Tract, west side of South 1st Street Butler East Park.) The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White ( November 14, 1963 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS ! : :: 1: The City Manager made inquity as to the offer of MR. GIBSON, Smith-Corona Marchant. Councilman LaRue suggested that the Council wanted to go out and look at this property, and then it would let Mr. Gibson know as soon as possible. Mayor Palmer read a letter from Mr. JACK MCCREARY commending MR. JACK KLITGAARD, City Tax Assessor-Collector, as successfully passing the necessary examinations to be certified as a CERTIFIED ASSESSMENT EVALUATOR by the International Association of Assessing Officers and also commending MR. PAUL GLADDEN for becoming a Certified Texas Assessor. He expressed appreciation for these men who are willing to devote the tremendous time and energy necessary to attain these professional designations in their chosen field. Mayor Palmer read a letter from MR. T. H. CARTER, Managing Director of the International Conference of Building Officials, announcing that MR. DICK T. JORDEN had been appointed for a three year term on the Research Committee of the International Conference of Building Officials and stating he was appointed for this position due to his experience and ability in evaluating new materials and products and his willingness to work on his own time to evaluate extensive substantiating data, including reports from their technical department. Councilman Long moved that the City Council commend these individuals on this recognition. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Absent: None Councilman White The Mayor read a letter from MR. H. B. DUNAGAN, JR., regarding membership fees at Caswell Tennis Center stating they should be lowered and asking in the event an increase in annual membership fees was being considered that the Austin Tennis Club be heard. RECESSED MEETING 3:00 P.M. MEETING WITH URBAN RENEWAL BOARD Mayor Palmer called the recessed meeting to order noting that all Council members were present. The Mayor announced that it was 3:00P.M. and time for the scheduled meeting with the Urban Renewal Board. The question of concern was whether or not to enlarge the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Project through the adoption of a General Neighborhood Renewal Program. The Council conferred with the Urban Renewal Commission and Bill Jackson, field representative of Housing and Home Finance Agency in Fort Worth, and heard the pro's and con's of the GNRP. Mr. Jackson stated that he would inform the Council the following week of the exact size of the area which could be approved by the HHFA. The size of the GNRP plan ranged from 3,400 acres which would include all of East Austin to the approximate 800 acres of the Boggy Creek flood plain. The Glen Oaks Project Austin's second urban renewal program, would receive little federal assistance, and in its present stage would not provide adequate solutions to the flooding ) (( November 14, 1963 = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS problems of Boggy Creek. The Council took no action. The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Mayor