CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 12, 1964 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman LaRue 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 REVEREND THEODORE MCELRGY, Hyde Park Christian Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of November 5, 1964, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman LaRue Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUT- TING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 12, 1964 COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Aggie Lane and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue 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 Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council studied the sketch submitted by the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad Company showing the section of spur track to be removed beginning about the centerline of the Missouri Pacific track on the east side of Brazos Street and extending westerly across Brazos Street; and showing the new track to be constructed tying the Missouri Pacific track from 4th Street, west of Brazos Street, into an existing M-K & T spur track, south of 4th Street on the east side of Brazos Street. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEREON A SPUR TRACK OVER, ON AND ACROSS TWO STREETS, EAST 4TH STREET AND BRAZOS STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCESTO BE READ UPON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: ) ) November 12, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long inquired about the modern rails and steel crossings, rather than the boards. Railroad officials described the crossing stating it would be put down in such a manner it would be satisfactory to everyone. The Council had under consideration the request for changing the street name of Sumac Drive to CRESTLINE DRIVE. It was pointed out there was a Crestland Drive, and the similarity would be confusing in emergency calls, service calls, as well as to the Post Office. After discussion, the Council asked that this matter be held until a satisfactory name could be worked out with the subdivider. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Mr. Bert Bollinger as described in the Travis County Deed Records and locally known as 2215 Westlake Drive on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said owner to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Official is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Mr. Bert Bollinger has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. ) CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 12, 1964 (Recommendations attached) "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Mr. Bert Bollinger, owner of the property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying downstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, and locally known as 2215 Westlake Drive, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately seventy-five feet (75') beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Mr. Bert Bollinger is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that the structure shall not extend more than seventy five feet or one-third the distance from shore to shore, whichever is less, at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet (10') to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling, or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings.for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, s/ Dick T. Jordan Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The City Manager submitted the following: "November 9, 1964 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 6, 1964, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of an 12 and 8-INCH CAST IRON WATER MAIN IN INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY NO. 35, FROM _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 12, 1964 EAST LIVE OAK STREET TO LUPINE LANE. The purpose of the construction of this line will be to reinforce the present system in this area and to serve the present and future growth West of the Interregional Highway. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Walter W. Schmidt Bill Tabor Construction Company Bland Construction Company H and M Construction Company $24,135.90 45 26,531.50 40 27,637.00 30 29,611.50 30 Capital City Utilities 31,189.75 60 Ford-Wehmeyer, Incorporated 33,585.35 50 Austin Engineering Company 33,754.80 50 Mand A Construction Company, Inc. 34,499.92 50 City of Austin (Estimate) 24,329.55 -- "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Bill Tabor Construction Company on his low bid of $24,135.90, with 45 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 6, 1964, for the construction of an 12 and 8-inch cast iron water main in Interregional Highway No. 35, from East Live Oak Street to Lupine Lane; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bill Tabor Construction Company, in the sum of $24,135.90, 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 Bill Tabor Construction Company, in the sum of $24,135.90, 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 Bill Tabor Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman LaRue November 12, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "November 10, 1964 "TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Construction of a Reinforced Concrete Culvert Contract No. 64-D-20 - "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 10, 1964 for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on Berkman Drive at Tannehill Branch known as Contract Number 64-D-20. Ed H. Page $13,995.00 Larson-Pugh, Inc. $14,259.00 Miller Concrete Contractors $14,477.05 Maufrais Brothers, Inc. $15,866.00 Texas Bridge Company, Inc. $21,711.50 City's Estimate $15,781.00 "I recommend that Ed H. Page with his low bid of $13,995.00 be awarded the contract for this project. Signed: "From: S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 10, 1964, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on Berkman Drive at Tannehill Branch, known as Contract Number 64-D-20; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page, in the sum of $13,995.00, 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 H. Page, in the sum of $13,995.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Ed H. Page. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman LaRue The Director of Public Works stated "Detour" signs would be placed at 51st and Cameron Road, and on Berkman. The street will be closed until about March 1st, 1965. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 12, 1964 The City Manager submitted the following: "November 9, 1964 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Tabulation of Bids for Waterproofing of Coliseum Roof "Bids were received for waterproofing of Coliseum roof at 2 P.M., Tuesday, November 3, 1964 in the Council Room. "E. M. Durbin Roofing and Sheet Metal bid $9,292 with a completion time of ninety calendar days. There were no other bids. "The project was advertised on October 25 and November 1, and six potential bidders were called on October 27, 1964 to advise them about the project. These bidders are listed on the attached tabulation, and we find, upon checking with them, various reasons for their not offering a bid. These reasons include the following: 1. 2. 3. Unable to obtain Performance Bond. Not sure of what scaffolding might be necessary. Thought that his company might not be low unless he could obtain permission to use a certain material which was not listed in the specifications. (The specifications allowed the contractor a choice between three sources of supply for roof coating material. 4. Didn't pick up specifications until the day of bidding and didn't have time to make a bid. 5. Gone hunting out of the state. "This project was previously bid on December 3, 1963, but no action was taken because of insufficient funds in the Auditorium budget. The previous bidders were H. E. Little & Company, $5,420 and Acme Roofing Company, $6,834. "Our estimate of this werk was approximately $5,600, funds for which were included in Mr. Vickers' budget. "Since the present low bid is completely outside of the amount budgeted for this work, we are joined by Mr. Vickers in recommending that the bid be rejected. We also recommend that we be granted permission to make minor revisions to the specifications and receive a new set of proposals. This arrangement is satisfactory with our present bidder, E. M. Durbin, and we are assured by several contractors that they will submit proposals if it is re-advertised. "From: A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division Signed: A. M. Eldridge" The Council considered the recommendation for readvertising for bids on roof repair of the Coliseum. The City Manager gave a brief summary of the recommendation sent to the Council, stating only one bid was received, and it seemed higher than had been anticipated; the others who had been asked to bid gave various reasons for not having bid; and the recommendation was that the bids be revised and readvertised. Councilman Long moved that the Council reject this bid on the roofing of the Coliseum, and that new specifications be set up, ) ) ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- November 12, 1964 and ask for new bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman LaRue 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: (1) LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, OUTLOT NO. 4, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) A 8760 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, OUT OF BLOCK 3, PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3706 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 1015-1019 EAST 38TH STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) A 10,200 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND OUT OF OUTLOT 76, DIVISION D, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 05-809 WEST 38TH STREET AND 3713-3717 GAFFNEY STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (4) A.69 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 57, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8130-8142 NORTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 715-727 EAST POWELL LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) A 15,600 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, SAME BEING A PORTION OF LOT NUMBER 2 OF THE F. O. CULLEN SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2901 MANCHACA ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) TRACT 1: THE SOUTH 215 FEET OF LOTS 8 AND 9 OF THE DUVAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SAVE AND EXCEPT FOR TRACT 2, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: THE EAST 120 FEET OF THE WEST 180 FEET OF THE NORTH 120 FEET OF THE SOUTH 195 FEET OF LOT 8, DUVAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1." COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (7) SOUTH 96 FEET OF THE WEST 86.5 FEET OF LOT 1 OF SUBDIVISION OUTLOTS 38 AND 39, DIVISION D, FROM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (8) TRACT 1: A 33 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 4543-75 FREDERICKSBURG HIGHWAY, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; TRACT 2: A .42 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 4563-4603 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND TRACT 3: A 3.05 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 4500-4508 TEJAS TRAIL, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (9) (A) LOT 1, BLOCK E OF NORTH PLAINS SUBDIVISION AND (B) LOT 2, BLOCK E OF NORTH PLAINS SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- November 12, 1964 RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (10) LOT 1, BLOCK D; LOT 23, BLOCK C, CAMERON PARK, SECTION 2 AND AN UNPLATTED TRACT, ALL OF SAID PROPERTY TOTALING 5.2 ACRES OF LAND AND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1402-1420 ATKINSON ROAD, 6900-7218 CAMERON ROAD, 1404-1420 AND 1.4031421 PROPOSED WESTHEIMER DRIVE, 1309-1327 AND 1310-1318 ST. JOHNS AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Iong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: 2706 Enfield Road From "A" Residence 1502-1504 Exposition Blvd. To "LR" Local Retail HERMAN MCKINNEY, ET AL By E.M. Degeurin Additional Area 1500 Exposition Blvd. 2700-2704 Enfield Road NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the Council sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change of zoning. The motion, seconded by November 12, 1964 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. EARL J. MOORE By Mrs. L. D. Cooksey 1804-1806 Wheless Lane 6200 Linda Lane From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change of zoning. by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: The motion, seconded Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long Absent: Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. WILLIAM F. ZIDELL By Sidney Purser 1704-1710 West Avenue The Council took no action on this application. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 7.56 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NUMBER 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. (Frontier Village, Section 2) Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on November 25, 1964, at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman LaRue = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 12, 1964 At this time COUNCILMAN LARUE entered the Council Chamber. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 1.07 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. (A part of proposed Barton Terrace, Section 4 and part of Terrace Village, Section 1) Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on November 25, 1964, at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ) reports: The City Manager called attention to the filing of the following monthly Status of Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract Projects as of November 1, 1964. Electric Utility Monthly Progress Report for October. Street Paving Summary for October. The City Manager stated the Council drove by the Miller property on Manor Road and Anchor Lane last week, and asked if it were ready to make some decision on the purchase of this corner. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate to see whether the City wants to put itself in the position of purchasing the property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman long stated she was not for purchasing it at the price it appeared would have to be paid for the property. Councilman Shanks suggested that the City Manager point out to Mr. Miller what the plans of the City are as well as the street arrangements in the future.. Mayor Palmer read letters of commendation from the following: MR. THOMAS H. PERKINS, Chamber of Commerce, announcing the Texas Drag Boat Championships were tremendous successes, and estimating there were 8,000 people present, and expressing appreciation to the Council for making the facilities available. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 12, 1964 MRS. CHARLES CARPENTER, expressing appreciation for the assistance given by the Council in obtaining a patrolmen for the school intersection of Ben White Boulevard and South First Street. MR. BILL OXLEY, Television Program Director KLRN, in behalf of the entire staff of Radio/Television, expressing thanks and gratitude for the fine cooperation received from all members of the staff at the Municipal Auditorium during the National Association of Educational Broadcasters Convention. Mayor Palmer read a petition signed by six businessmen in the 400 block on West 6th Street and San Antonio Street between 5th and 6th Streets, asking that parking meters be installed on the east side of San Antonio Street between 5th and 6th Streets. The Mayor asked that the Traffic Engineer make a study of this and report on it. Councilman Shanks moved that the Traffic Engineer study the feasibility of putting meters at 10th and Nueces. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer reported the Council had received several letters thanking the City for its cooperation in welcoming PRESIDENT JOHNSON home. Mayor Palmer stated the Council had received a copy of a letter from COATES & LEGGE, regarding a drainage problem. The City Manager reported that this drainage was a private property matter. The Mayor stated it was then under study. The Mayor read a resolution approved by the Council of Corpus Christi, requesting the Texas Legislature to take immediate steps to remove restrictions of members of the armed forces on the right of voting only in the county of residence at the time of their entering the service. The resolution is as follows: "WHEREAS, there are many citizens of communities around and near military and naval bases of the armed forces which participate in civic duties and otherwise conduct themselves as respon- sible citizens in the community and are entitled to have a voice in the affairs of the community; and 'WHEREAS, said members of the armed forces are often stationed for long periods of time within the communities around said military and naval installations and if employed in private business would be entitled to hold office and have the privilege of voting therein and assume the responsibilities of other citizens of said community; and 11 WHEREAS, many of said members of the armed forces of our November 12, 1964 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS nation have bought their own home and own other property subject to taxation and yet have no voice in the government; and "WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Texas restricts the voting by members of the armed forces of the United States to voting only in the county of residence at the time of entering such service; and "WHEREAS, such constitutional provision is an unreasonable and unjust restriction upon the right of suffrage, which restriction should be removed: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: That the Texas Legislature be requested to take immediate steps to remove such restriction on the right of suffrage by members of the armed forces; "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Governor of Texas, the Presiding Officer of each of the Houses of the Texas Legislature, and all members of the Legislature of Texas representing Nueces County, Texas. "PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of November, 1964." MAYOR JAMES L. BARNARD, Corpus Christi, had written to the Mayor asking the assistance in this constitutional amendment permitting members of the armed forces to participate in local elections. Mayor Palmer suggested that the City Attorney be requested to look into the possibility of drafting a similar resolution. After discussion, Councilman Long withdrew a motion she made earlier that the City join in with other cities, particularly Corpus Christi since they sent this resolution for a constitutional amendment. Councilman Long then moved that the City Attorney be asked to draft such a resolution and present it to the Council next week. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. WILLIAM J. JOSEPH appeared before the Council thanking it for granting his request. adjourn. There being no further business Councilman LaRue moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Council adjourned at 10:40 A.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED Loto & Polimer ATTEST: Elin Wonder City Clerk Mayor