- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 06, 1964 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, Dudley Fowler, Assistant City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Mayor Palmer announced that before the Invocation, that all stand in a moment of silent prayer in memory of MRS. BESS BEEMAN who had been a loyal, faithful employee of the City for 26 years. Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND GENE RUTLEDGE, Koenig Lane Christian Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 23rd and July 30th, 1964 be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 17.53 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL 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. (Barton Terrace, Section 3; a portion of Crowell Subdivision; a portion of Pinckney Subdivision; and unplatted land) The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: August 6, 1964 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 16.34 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 57 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. (Cameron Park, Section 2) 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: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF (A) 39.33 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, AND (B) 4.27 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Western Trails Estates and unplatted land and Western Trails, Section 9) The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 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 20.13 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J.C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Stone Gate Addition) 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: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council had under consideration the annexing of 17.82 acres of land out of the T. J. Chambers Grant Proposed HIGHLAND HILLS, SECTION 5, PHASE 2. The City Manager pointed out on a plat the location of this section and the adjoining area which was surrounded on three sides by the City, but which was re- quested not to be annexed. It was his recommendation that if this area is not annexed, that the requested area also not be annexed. Councilman White suggested that this be delayed until the following week until someone could discuss this with the subdivider. Councilman LaRue noted this would be another situation where it would be necessary to by-pass in case utility lines would have to be installed. Councilman Shanks stated if this were explained to Mr. Bradfield why the area had to be included, he would bring it in. The Mayor stated Councilman White would contact Mr. Bradfield to see if he would agree to bring in both tracts. Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement, five (5.00) feet in width, for public utility purposes, was granted to the City of Austin, in, upon, and across a part of Lot 4, George A. Freund Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said George A. Freund Subdivision of record in Book 5 at Page 151 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement, and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement should be released, SAVE and EXCEPT that an easement be retained in the City for electric overhang purposes; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: ( CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 6, 1964 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 easement, SAVE and EXCEPT that an easement is to be retained in the City for electric overhang purposes, to wit: A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 4, George A. Freund Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said George A. Freund Subdivision of record in Book 5 at Page 151 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; said strip of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the north 102.3 feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, George A. Freund Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "August 4, 1964 "To: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Assessment Paving Contract No. 64-A-14 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 4, 1964, for the construction of approximately fifty-five (55) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 64-A-14 consisting of 18 units. Jack A. Miller $154,994.64 Pat Canion Excavating Co. $156,549.59 Lee Maners $159,577.55 Austin Paving Co. $163,793.24 Bowden and Associates $176,917.10 $169,194.69 City's Estimate "I recommend that Jack A. Miller with his low bid of $154,994.64 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." E CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ August 6, 1964 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 4, 1964, for the construction of approximately fifty-five (55) blocks of pavement and accessories, known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 64-A-14, consisting of 18 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Jack A. Miller, in the sum of $154,994.64, 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 Jack A. Miller, in the sum of $154,994.64, 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 Jack A. Miller. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened July 24, 1964, 10:00 Λ.Μ. Tabulated by: W.C. Moffett, Brackenridge Hospital, Purchasing Agent "City of Austin Bids for Schonander Automatic Bi-plane Film Changer for Brackenridge Hospital Wilson X-Ray General Electric Austin, Texas Dallas, Texas Gilbert X-Ray Westinghouse Southern Dallas, Texas Electric X-Ray Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Net Price $13,710.20 $13,755.80 $15,515.00 $12,895.00 $20,378.00 (For Franklin model) "Remarks: All vendors bid proper unit except Southern X-ray. Recommend award to lowest bidder, Westinghouse Electric, Houston, Texas "W.T. Williams Jr., City Manager" _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 1! : It The City Manager stated this equipment was used in the operating room in the performance of brain surgery and open heart surgery while the operation is in progress, taking rapid X-ray pictures. Councilman Long inquired if it were a new installation. The City Manager said it is a new installation as far as the City is concerned to provide better handling of these serious cases. has been planned for quite sometime. It is also one of those items to be added to the list of items on which the Radiologist of the Hospital pays a depreciation charge which results in the amortization. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 24, 1964, Schonander Automatic Bi-plane Film Changer for Brackenridge Hospital; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse Electric Company of Houston, Texas, in the sum of $12,895.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the Bracken- ridge Hospital, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Westinghouse Electric Company of Houston, Texas, in the sum of $12,895.00, 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 Westinghouse Electric Company of Houston, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "August 3, 1964 "To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Subject: Bids for one (1) year contract to furnish 1/C, #22/0 AWG Compact Copper, 15 KV, Paper and Lead Cable in accordance with City of Austin Spec. #EL 745 including paralleling charges for Electric Distribution. Sealed bids were received in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 Α.Μ., July 28, 1964 for 45,000 feet of 1/C Paper and Lead Cable for the purpose of making a one (1) year contract to supply this cable as required by Electric Distribution. This is the quantity that will be required during the next twelve months. A firm price was asked for including the best shipment for the first 18,000 feet. Invitations to bid were sent to all firms able to bid on this product. The tabulation is as follows: 712 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 1/C, #2/0 AWG Compact Copper, 15 KV, Paper and Lead Cable in ac- Simplex Wire and Cable Company The Okonite Company cordance with City of Net Austin Spec. #EL-745 45,000 feet Total $40,790.02 General Cable Corp. $40,790.02 $40,991.51 Firm Price *Price effect- Firm for ive only at time of quota- tion one year Firm for one year !: .:. Shipment of first 18,000 feet 45-56 days 30 days 25 days United Phelps States Steel Dodge Corp. Copper Anaconda Wire and Cable Corp. Corp. $40,991.51 $40,991.51 $40,790.02 Firm for one year Firm for one year Firm for one year 84-98 days 56-70 days 25 days *Prices on shipments for the first six months will be based on the price of copper, lead and aluminum at the time of shipment and prices on shipments for the last six months will be their price at the time of shipment. Graybar Electric Company submitted a bid on copper conductor which does not meet our specification because it was not Compact Copper. Their net total price was $38,192.40: however this price was effective only for the quantity of cable to be released for immediate shipment. There was no guarantee given with this cable and this cable is not manufactured in the United States. The bid by The Okonite Company met all requirements and conditions of our specifi cations and gave a good shipping schedule. They included a statement with their bid which quarantees their cable is manufactured, tested and warranted in accordance with A.E.I.C. Specifications which is required by our specifications. The price per foot by Okonite of $.911 less ½ of 1% compares favorably with the previous price from Anaconda of $.9095 less ½ of 1%. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended a contract be made with The Okonite Company to furnish 45,000 feet of 1 Conductor Paper and Lead Cable in the amount of $40,790.02 as the best bid meeting all specifications and conditions and including a good shipping schedule. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" !! _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 : The Council had before it the awarding of a contract to THE OKONITE COMPANY for paper and lead cable for one year's supply ($40,790.02). Councilman Long stated it appears that there are identical bids, and she would like to raise a protest. Councilman Long moved that these bids be sent to the Attorney General for scrutiny. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long asked for a report on the other bids that had been referred to the Attorney General. In connection with the bids received on the paper and lead cable, Councilman LaRue inquired as to what was the basis of this award. The City Manager stated there were six bids, two sets being identical. The difference in delivery time was the basis on which the award was recommended. The bidders were told the date of shipment on the first requirement was the important factor to be considered. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 28, 1964, for the furnishing of 45,000 feet of 1/C, #22/0 AWG Compact Copper, 15 KV, Paper and Lead Cable for the Electric Distribtuion Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of The Okonite Company, in the sum of $40,790.02, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent 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 Okonite Company, in the sum of $40,790.02, 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 The Okonite Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (1) OF SECTION 12.19 OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 PERTAINING TO VENDORS OF PRE-PACKAGED FROZEN CONFECTIONS AND SNOW CONES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 White, carried by the following vote: از _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 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 White, 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 White, 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. Councilman Shanks moved that MRS. BOOKER T. BONNER be heard. The motion was seconded by Councilman White. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. MRS. BONNER read the statement in behalf of her husband complimenting the Council for finally taking some good advice in appointing a negro to the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD. The Mayor stated at Kealing Junior High School, at one of the first presentations of the Plan the Council announced that as soon as it became legally possible to enlarge on the Board it would do so, and it has now made this appointment. He thanked Mrs. Bonner for coming up and reading this statement. Councilman Shanks wanted to thank MR. BONNER for his fine remarks as it shows a fine spirit of cooperation among all of our citizens of the City of Austin. Councilman Shanks moved that MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO be heard. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. MRS. FRANCISCO reported that the Brackenridge Auxiliary was placing televisions in the rooms, renting them at $1.02 per day retaining 40% for the Auxiliary and part of that was used for a Hospital Plan for the Auxiliary. In addition the Auxiliary purchased an "islolette" for $2,000 out of the rental of the TV's. At 10:30 A.M. Mayor Palmer opened the hearing on ordinances annexing COLONY NORTH, SECTION 1 and NORTHWEST TERRACE, SECTION 1. No one appeared to be heard. Councilman LaRue moved that the hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 :: 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 ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.06 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 57, 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. (Colony North, Section 1) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, 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 13.18 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 Councilman Long reported there was a family by the name of CATHEY who lived on the edge of the river on South 1st Street, and make their living by seining minnows out of the river. They want to continue this; but under the new ordinance prohibiting wading and swimming they cannot do it. They would like to get a commercial license to seine in the river; and in that way people would receive this license and would be on their own responsibility and there would be no problems regarding safety. It would work a hardship for the Catheys to have to go farther down the river as they would have to move a $200 or $300 minnow trapping device. She suggested working up some kind of a commercial license for people who wanted to seine for minnows. Mayor Palmer inquired if there were state laws prohibiting seining on navigable streams. The Assistant City Attorney asked if the Council wanted to know how to go about permitting these people to seine minnows. Councilman Shanks stated he was for the man making a living, but he inquired if this would open up licensing other people and if there should be some sort of indemnification for the City, in case of a drowning. Councilman LaRue asked that the situation be explored, as when the ordinance prohibiting wading, bathing, etc. in Town Lake was passed, the Council agreed to explore the possibility of amending the ordinance. The Mayor asked the Legal Department to explore this. Councilman Long asked that an answer be brought in next week. The Assistant City Attorney said some alternate suggestions also would be brought down. Councilman Long moved that MR. JACK RITTER, JR. be heard for eight minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. He MR. RITTER, represented MRS. MARION ROSS who is interested in purchasing parts of Lots 6 and 7, Block E, R. C. Lambie Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, containing 5751 square feet, and he referred to Section 23.35 of the Plats and Subdivision Section of the City Code, concerning sale of parcels of lots. said MRS. ROSS had leased her land next door to this City tract to Mr. Stephen Price for a business enterprise. Her interest in buying the City tract was for the enhancement of her property, the improvement of the right of ingress and egress of Lot 8 which she also had leased out for a business enterprise; and for the control of dumping of trash on the City tract. He displayed pictures which he said showed there had been quite a bit of dumping of trash, but the City had been diligent about cleaning it up, but some people have some very bad habits in that part of town. MR. RITTER'S question was whether or not the Council would sell this property and tell Mrs. Ross what they would take; and if she would not accept that offer, that is the process they would go through. MAYOR PALMER said the Council had stated several different times, that with the close proximity of this property to the Town Lake and with the new development taking place, that it was not known what the needs of this property would be. After lengthy discussion, Councilman LaRue moved that the Council not dispose of this property at this time. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The City Manager reported that on August 5th, the Town Lake Study Committee reviewed plans as submitted for some apartments to be built on Town Lake Plaza = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASAugust 6, 1964 Councilman Long moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to issue the building permit for apartments on Blocks 5, 6, 7, and 8, Town Lake Plaza, Section C. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reported the Recreation Department reviewed with the Town Lake Study Committee the plans shown to the Council regarding the development of the east part of the sand beach reserve and the area around the bend south of the Power Plant. The plans showed development of the area to the east of City owned land that has been referred to as the Vocational School Tract, which would have to be acquired before the City developed it. Part of it is the land they were discussing with the Schools regarding a trade of property. Property to the east of that tract needs to be acquired for development of the park- ing area. The Town Lake Study Committee voted to recommend to the Council that this property, the northwest corner of the Stroberg tract, be acquired. The Council discussed the area. Councilman Long reported that some property adjoining the City property at 24 Red River is available to the City. The property owner had called and said she would like for the City to make an offer for it. Councilman Long suggested that it could be appraised. (Property of Mrs. Thomas J. Wolf) The City Manager submitted a petition from the people of BORGER STREET asking that the area be fogged. Councilman Long moved that it be fogged. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long inquired about the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the use of MR. ALAN Y. TANIGUCHI, Architect, as a Consultant. Councilman LaRue stated it had been asked that information be obtained as to whether or not compensation was to be paid; and if so, how much. Mayor Palmer stated there was a suggestion by some of the members of the Parks and Recreation Board that since the adoption of the comprehensive plan, rather than the Council's referring all matters affecting publicly owned land back to the Town Lake Study Committee that the Parks and Recreation Board be authorized and designated as a body to see that the plan was carried out. The Board felt that as far as privately owned land development, the Town Lake Study Committee could serve a useful purpose. If the Council could consider this, it might make a more effective coordination of the work and the scheduling of it. The Mayor noted there would be very few applications from now on that would be submitted to the Town Lake Study Committee, as so much of the privately owned land has already been brought in for some type of development. Quite a lengthy discussion was held on the employment or use of the Consultant Architect. Councilman Shanks stated this would be a duplication of work and one architect probably would influence the whole lake development, under such an arrangement, architects might not agree to do any of the work. The City Manager stated he would not predict that type of arrangement, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 as the Consulting Architect could review the plans; and if there were disagreements, the Council would pass on them. It was pointed out the Consultant is on a retainer basis at $10.00 an hour when he works with the City on any specified assignment. Councilman Long stated the scope could be expanded. Councilman LaRue thought it would be a good idea to have the development fit into the plan and gave as an example the development of the University, which has one architect that approves all the plans of the architects who do work for the University in Galveston, Austin, and other places. Mayor Palmer suggested that this matter be considered next week and be explored a little more in detail. Councilman Long moved to extend Mr. Taniguchi's services to an overall review of all of the plans and buildings on Town Lake development, (Public properties only). The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long Noes: Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Shanks made the following statement regarding his vote: "It is a duplication and waste of money because it is a duplication, and it would limit the aspects of the creative ability of the Architect, and I vote 'no'". Mayor Palmer made the following statement regarding his vote: "This needs to be explored a little more in detail, and the duties and responsibilities defined; so for the motion that is now offered, I will vote 'no'." The Director of Recreation stated these architects were already on a contract basis, and inquired if it would be proper for Mr. Taniguchi to write out a little resume of what would be needed, and the points on which he would advise. There would be four or five things set out. The Mayor stated if he would bring in something like this, it would simplify the whole matter. Councilman Long asked that this be brought in next week. The Mayor asked what public buildings during the next five years were contemplated on publicly owned land on Town Lake. The City Manager stated just the one building--and probably a shelter house on the far east end. The Recreation Director stated he doubted if the shelter house would be constructed within the next five years. The Assistant City Manager stated last year during the Aqua Festival the Council granted the Austin Aqua Festival permission for certain concessions, and relinquished its percentage of sales outside of the Auditorium, Coliseum and ball !! park, as part of the City's participation in the Aqua Festival. There is an exclusive contract with the concessionaire, Mr. LaRocha, covering concessions sold not only inside these structures but on the outside; and it was up to the Aqua Festival Committee to deal with Mr. LaRocha privately in whatever they could work out with him. Last year he retained the sale of all the concessions inside the structures, and the sale of snow cones and beer in the outside areas and the Aqua Festival could have everything else. The question is would the Council be willing to make the same agreement, relinquishing the City's percentage on the sale of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ii August 6, 1964 the concessions on the outside of the buildings. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council authorize this request of the Aqua Festival, with the understanding that they in turn work out their agreement with Mr. LaRocha. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long Councilman Long did not think it was a good thing for the City to do; and she doubted if it were legal. In clarification, the Assistant City Manager stated that the usual concessions that Mr. LaRocha maintains, the City would receive its percentage; for those he gives up, the City would relinquish its percentage. Councilman LaRue moved that MR. J.W. CAMPBELL be heard. The motion was seconded by Councilman Long. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. MR. CAMPBELL reported the bad traffic situation at 24th and Lamar and suggested knocking off the northwest and northeast corners. He stated something should be done about those corners within a reasonable time. The Mayor said everyone on the Council and the Administration were aware of the problem at 24th and Lamar and it is in the bond program to possibly separate the grade there and overpass Lamar at 24th. It is being engineered and will be in the bond program to do something at 24th and Lamar, as it is one of the real problem intersections. Mr. Campbell stated going westward on 24th Street there is an overlap. The curb could be cut back 6'. Councilman Shanks suggested that he meet with Mr. Klapproth, the Traffic Engineer, and give Mr. Klapproth his ideas, and he listen to Mr. Klapproth's plans. At this point, Councilman Shanks left the Council Room, for a speaking engagement. The City Manager stated there was a real estate matter to be presented. The Assistant City Attorney said on South 1st Street, by the Water Reserve property, there was a little piece of land which can be obtained for $4500 which is a reasonable price figured on a square footage basis or front footage basis. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for this property. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Noes: The Assistant City Manager gave a report on the progress of the Bond Program, stating the news media, Radio, Television, AM and FM, and Newspapers were giving wonderful cooperation in assisting in getting factual information =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 6, 1964 to the public; also the assistance and leadership from the Citizens Committee is excellent. The Council had appointed 150 people to be on the Bond Committee, and the first general meeting was opened to the general public. Several dozens who had heard or read about the meeting came, and left their names, telephone numbers and addresses volunteering their help in any way they could. About thirty speaking engagements are lined up, and about 12 or 15 have been completed. More are being scheduled. The large industries in town have asked for speakers to come out, and other industries are being contacted. The response received so far on these bond efforts has been tremendous. The entire Bond Program display will be transferred from the Council Room to the Hall; and anyone with questions pertaining to the program may come into the City Manager's Office and Mr. Williams, Mr. Rountree, Mr. Sheffield, Mr. Barker and he would be available to discuss the program. He said they wanted to extend an open invitation to the public to come up and ask questions about the Bond Program. In The Director of Planning introduced DR. WILLIAM R. HAZARD, Associate Professor of School of Communication, University of Texas. Mr. Osborn distributed copies of the Sociological Consulting Services for Community Develop- ment Program, for review of the work proposal for this consulting service. Considerable work has already been done on some of these items listed, showing what could be accomplished and the ways it could be done. Mr. Osborne discussed the outline, explaining each, and what would be involved in each. discussing human problems that would be encountered in Renewal, the Planning Director pointed out all had been aware of the problems of delay and the effects of delay in carrying out a program from a human standpoint. People under certain conditions might react more favorably toward an action if it could be carried out in a reasonable time. Councilman Long stated even the City Council feels that way, and that she had been real disappointed in Public Housing and Urban Renewal, in the delays and now the property is to be purchased, the prices offered to the people, and the lack of ability to relocate on the money that is offered to them, is a disappointment and it is going to have to be worked out, or the programs are going to fold up. She said she was real disturbed about it. DR. WILLIAM R. HAZARD stated he believed his role was to get attitude information useful to the Council and the City in its community planning. Particularly they would like to find out the areas of dissatisfaction of city services, areas of resistance to the Urban Renewal Program, so that this would help to decide in which area the City would move, and the kinds of services to expand, and where there will be resistance and the type of resistance. Mostly this pertains to Community Development. The Director of Planning stated the cost of the program would be $109,000 with approximately $80,000 Federal participation, and $40,000 City. MRS. HELEN MITCHELL made a report on the survey teams, which will be finished with their work by the middle of September. These teams are making a physical survey of the City. The Director of Planning stated this would help in the whole problem of Code enforcement, and what could be done in areas of extreme examples of substandard housing-- or almost no houses. The Mayor asked if this would be an over all city survey showing the good parts of town. Mrs. Mitchell stated it would be an over all survey in every section of the City. The Mayor thanked DR. HAZARD for coming in this morning. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission and set for public hearing before the Council on September 10, 1964: (J.E. ROBERTS, SR. (ESTATE _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 Tract 1 200-202 East 17th Street 1701-1705 Brazos Street To (L. C. BANKS ESTATE (ROSE MARY DEEN (LANNEN (MRS. CLARA SEROLD MISS WANDA E. SEROLD (and MRS. ELSIE A. (APPEDOLE (By Trueman O'Quinn RICHARD F. LANNERT By William J. Scudder SHERMAN L. ALLEN TRIGG FORISTER By W. H. Bullard NASH PHILLIPS By Bryant-Curington, Inc. THE LUMBERMEN COM- PANY, By Richard Baker Tract 2 204 East 17th Street Tract 3 1707 Brazos Street Tract 4 1709 Brazos Street Tract 5 1711 Brazos Street 201-205 East 18th Street 300 East 34th Street 3401-3405 Grooms 5810-5812 Manor Road 2807-2809 Sweeney Lane 1202-1302 Koenig Lane 3411-3425 Manchaca Road Rear of 1116-1124 Color- ado Street From "0" Office 2nd Height & Area "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area From "LR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area From "C" Commercial 4th Height & Area Rear of 203-209 West 12th To "C-1" Commercial 4th Street Rear of ll17-1123 Lavaca Street Height & Area ) יי : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 6, 1964 LOUIS A. JOSEPH ROY E. SEEKATZ By James Buffer EASTIN NELSON By Ronald B. Zent HOLIDAY REALTY CO. By Paul D. Jones 1000-1006 East 50th St. 1001-1007 East 51st St. 5001-5009 Harmon Avenue 1010 Daniel Drive 511-515 Dawson Road 607-609 East 45th Street 7901-7905 Lazy Lane 1316-1402 Anderson Lane From "A" Residence Ist Height & Area To "C" Commercial lst Height & Area From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence lst Height & Area There being no further business, Councilman LaRue moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Council adjourned at 12:00 noon subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED An Mayor