= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 19, 1964 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 Invocation was delivered by REVEREND O. C. ROBINSON, Austin Baptist Association. The Council greeted and welcomed about seven or eight students studying government at the University, and two Journalism students. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 1964 be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman LaRue (as he was absent during part of the Council Meeting) Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Special Meetings of November 4th and 10th, 1964, be approved. 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- November 19, 1964 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes, in, upon and across Lots 2 through 23, Burnet Road Heights, 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 Burnet Road Heights of record in Book 4 at Page 189 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; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility easement, to-wit: All of the rear five (5.00) feet of Lots 2 through 23, Burnet Road Heights, 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 Burnet Road Heights of record in Book 4 at Page 189 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in McCANN DRIVE, from Burnet Road to Thrushwood Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said McCANN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 (2) A gas main in ROCKWOOD LANE, from a point 70 feet east of Stillwood Lane easterly 240 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said ROCKWOOD LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in PRIMROSE LANE, from Rockwood Lane to Thrushwood Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said PRIMROSE LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (4) A gas main in THRUSHWOOD DRIVE, from Primrose Lane westerly to a point 80 feet west of McCann Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said THRUSHWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in REYES STREET, from a point 200 feet east of Springdale Road easterly 269 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said REYES STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in REAL STREET, from Alexander Avenue westerly 60 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said REAL STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in ALEXANDER AVENUE, from Real Street southerly 137 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ALEXANDER AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in CLEARFIELD DRIVE, from Maine Drive westerly 120 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CLEARFIELD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not les s than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 (9) A gas main in MAINE DRIVE, from a point 115 feet north of Holyoke Avenue southerly 322 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MAINE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in HOLYOKE AVENUE, from Maine Drive to Jamestown Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HOLYOKE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in STAUNTON DRIVE, from Holyoke Avenue southerly 135 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said STAUNTON DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (12) A gas main in JAMESTOWN DRIVE, from a point 130.00 feet north of the easterly prolongation of the north line of Holyoke Avenue, southerly 270 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said JAMESTOWN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (13) A gas main in WALNUT AVENUE, from a point 78 feet south of East 13th Street southerly 63 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 4 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WALNUT AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to basee the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. 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 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 2.24 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. (Glenora Addition) 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 consideration of vacating Kenwood Street Alley from East Live Oak Street to Algarita Street. The City Manager said a request from a property owner to vacate a portion of the alley had been made; however, the alley had never been opened on the ground. Property owners on the block were contacted and all favored vacating the alley except MR. W. C. THORNTON; Mr. Fred C. Burns expressed opposition at first but said he would have no objection if the others wanted the alley abandoned; and no answer had been received from inquiry mailed to Mr. M. W. Gove, who lives in Pasadena, Texas. Most of the property owners were surprised that the alley had not been vacated, and there is a fence most of the way from Live Oak north on the centerline of the alley. It was pointed out Mr. Thornton had a drive, not in the alley way, coming off of Algarita. He also has a drive coming off of Glendale Place. Councilman White made special inquiry about the Wagner property and Manske property. The Director of Public Works stated so far as he knew it was agreeable to them, as that part of the alley was closed on Live Oak Street now. Councilman Long suggested leaving the alley open behind the Burns and Thornton properties. She then asked that this matter be deferred until the following week to discuss this with Mr. Thornton, stating she would like to talk with him about this. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 Mayor Palmer announced it was 10:15 A.M., and hearing on the ordinance annexing COLONY NORTH, SECTION 2 and 0.44 of one acre of unplatted land was open. 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 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 (A) 18.54 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 57, AND (B) 0.44 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS 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. (Colony North, Section 2 and unplatted land) 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 ) The City Manager submitted the following: "November 16, 1964 "To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council "Subject: Bids on eight (8) Police Three Wheel Motorcycles for the Police Department "Sealed bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. November 12, 1964 in the office of the Purchasing Agent for eight (8) Police Three Wheel Motorcycles with eight (8) Police Three Wheel Motorcycles to be traded in. "Invitations to bid were sent to the manufacturer, local dealersand dealers in Ft. Worth, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. "The bids received are as follows: ) ) Police Three Wheel Motorcycles Including eight Trade-Ins 8 ea. November 19, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Austin Motorcycle Company San Antonio Harley David- son Sales Harley- Davidson Motor Co. $14,075.20 $14,400.00 $15,120.56 "The unit price bid by Austin Motorcycle Company is $14.00 less than obtained on the same type motorcycle in 1963. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Austin Motorcycle Company be awarded the contract for eight (8) 1965 Harley-Davidson Police ServiCar Motorcycles in the amount of $14,075.20 as the lowest and best bid. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 12, 1964, on eight (8) police three wheel motorcycles for the Police Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $14,075.20 and eight trade-ins, 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 Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $14,075.20 and eight trade-ins, 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 Austin Motorcycle Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "November 17, 1964 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Assessment Paving Contract No. 64-A-21 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 17, 1964 for the construction of approximately ten (10) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 64-A-21 consisting of 6 units. Lee Maners $48,293.17 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. Jack A. Miller $65,989.81 $91,440.38 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "City's Estimate November 19, 1964 $60,964.89 "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $48,293.17 be awarded the contract for this project. "From: S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Signed: S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman Long inquired about the comparison of price per front foot on this paving. The Director of Public Works stated this was running higher; that this was 60' paving with a heavier base, and more excavation. In reply to Councilman Shanks' inquiry, the Director of Public Works stated he recommended this bid. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 17, for the construction of approximately ten (10) blocks of pavement and accessories, known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 64-A-21, consisting of six (6) units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners, in the sum of $48,293.17, 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $48,293.17, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "November 17, 1964 Subject: Miscellaneous Storm Sewers Contract 64-D-23 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday November 17, 1964, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: Chicon Street Easement from East 22nd Street to East 22nd Street Alley, East 22nd Street Alley from Chicon Street Easement to Chicon Street, and Hidalgo Street from Vermont Road to Allen Street. Lee Maners $16,624.42 Jack A. Miller $17,833.80 H & M Construction Corp. $18,425.50 Walter W. Schmidt $19,379.60 - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 19, 1964 "Bland Construction Co. $19,980.60 Fairey-Simon's Co., Inc. $20,358.44 Ed H. Page $28,350.00 $21,026.00 City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $16,624.42 be awarded the contract for this project. "From: Signed: 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 17, 1964, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers the following areas: Chicon Street Easement from East 22nd Street to East 22nd Street Alley, East 22nd Street Alley from Chicon Street Easement to Chicon Street, and Hidalgo Street from Vermont Road to Allen Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners, in the sum of $16,624.42, 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $16,624.42, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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: LOT 1, BLOCK L OF THE RIDGETOP ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; 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 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- November 19, 1964 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 Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MR. TOM BRADFIELD appeared in the interest of changing the name of Sumac Drive to "CRESTLINE", showing the plat of Highland Hills, and Crestline which is a long drive, and stating all of the lots along Crestline had been sold on the south side. The street starts at Sierra Street, and Sumac Drive went from Sierra to the first lot. Sumac Drive would become Crestline all the way down to the intersection which would probably be "Lamp Light Lane". The name is descriptive of the terrain; also "Crestline" is a trademark of the builder who purchased the first 20 lots. Advertisement has already begun using this trademark "Crestline" designating a certain class and style of house. Councilman Long inquired how were these houses advertised in other sections of the City. Mr. Bradfield stated in those cases it would be on the class and style of house. He discussed the similarity in Crestline and Crestland Streets, pointing out the difference in numbering--100-700 blocks on Crestland; 3500 block on Crestline. He said with full cooperation from the Post Office, and with the trained dispatchers in the Police and Fire Departments, who were familiar with similarity of street names all over town, the situation could be handled. On Councilman Long's inquiry as to the price of the lots, Mr. Bradfield stated the price depended on terrain, and he listed the price range. The Director of Public Works explained his recommendation that the name not be changed, was based on checks made with the Post Office and others, who had all agreed that over the telephone the similarity of name could be confusing. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the request be granted. (changing the name of Sumac Drive to CRESTLINE) The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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 hearing was opened on improving the following streets: Street Burnet Road. South Congress Ave. Guadalupe Street Nueces Street San Antonio Street From West 45th Street Barton Springs Road West 16th Street West 2nd Street West 3rd Street To White Horse Trail A point 146' south of West Oltorf Street West 19th Street West 3rd Street West 7th Street _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 closed. vote: Street 19th Street Cardinal Iane Casey Street Clawson Road Gillis Street Hank Avenue Jester Drive Jinx Avenue Mount Vernon Drive Nalide Street Philco Drive Philco Drive South 3rd Street From West Avenue South 3rd Street A point 218' west of Gillis Street A point 337' south of Read Street A point 502' south of Philco Drive Jinx Avenue Redd Street Redd Street A point 298' south of Nalide Street Jinx Avenue Mount Vernon Drive A point 149' west of Gillis Street Banister Lane To East Avenue South 1st Street A point 198' east of Jinx Avenue A point 288' north of Redd Street West Ben White Boulevard Marcy Street A point 460' north of Redd Street A point 197' north of Marcy Street A point 138' north of Redd Street A point 295' east of Mount Vernon Drive A point 410' east of Mount Vernon Drive Hank Avenue Cardinal Lane No one appeared to be heard. Councilman Long moved that the hearing be The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT ) ) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Burnet Road and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen IaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMIN- ING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE November 19, 1964 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (East 19th Street) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMIN- ING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Cardinal Lane and sundry other streets) ) - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 19, 1964 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MR. TOM BRADFIELD discussed his subdivision (Highland Hills) regarding the naming of streets. He had been required to change the names of streets running continuously through the area, but changing direction. Examples were Highland Hills Drive, which suddenly became Highland Hills Terrace; Highland Hills Parkway, as it changed directions became Highland Pass--one continuous street; Hillbrook Drive became Highland Dale Drive at a certain point. He suggested that a study be made to work out these problems, stating he would like to work with the Public Works and Planning Departments and come up with a solution, which would be presented to the Planning Commission for its recommendation back to the Council. Another situation he cited, concerned 3704 Hillbrook, which adjoined 6001 Highland Dale. Mr. Bradfield stated the names were suggested by the subdivider, but the streets became confusing in the process: north-south streets should have one number and those running in east-west direction should have another. The City Manager pointed out the principal problem came when the street names were changed, there was a numbering problem. He pointed out an example of a number in the 9000 block on a location south of 50th Street, would be confusing. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager appoint someone from his administration to sit down with Mr. Bradfield and make a study and come up with a recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Building Official reported on the status of the structure at 1100 Jewell Street belonging to Grace Sosa, and the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission, stating the structure was condemned on April 14, 1964, and the owners were given until May 1st to bring it up to proper standards. Nothing was done, and Miss Sosa was cited but did not appear before the Building Standards Commission for hearing. At the hearing, the Building Standards Commission recommended that the structure be demolished. The Building Official November 19, 1964 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The discussed the matter in detail, covering Mr. Sosa's obtaining a building permit but doing nothing to the structure within the required time of the permit; and their inability to contact Mr. Sosa or get a response from their letters. Mayor asked assurance that Mr. Sosa had been given every opportunity to comply and if he had been amply notified and cautioned that he must bring this building up to standard. The Building Official stated that was right. Councilman Shanks moved that in view of all of the consideration given to Miss Sosa, that the building which has already been condemned be abolished, and the matter referred to the legal Department for action. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer read a letter from Robert B. Pringle, President, Capital City A & M Club, asking at the request of the Commandant of the Corps of Cadets of Texas A & M University, permission for a Parade of approximately 5,000 members of the Corps of Cadets at 9:45 A.M., November 26th. Enclosed with the letter was a sketch showing the route, which had been coordinated with the Police Department. Councilman Shanks moved that the request be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager said the Council authorized an arrangement with the American Statesman for the annual leasing of parking spaces on the parking lot on 4th and San Antonio, and it is now time for renewal of this lease which covers 12 parking spaces. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council authorize the lease. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long inquired if the lot were completely parked all of the time, or if it was still fairly open to the general public. The City Manager stated spaces were always available except during the Christmas Season, at which time the lot is generally filled. The City Manager submitted a request from the Fire Marshal, that properties used in the past for Christmas tree burning, be made available again this year. Councilman Long moved that the Council grant the request on the following locations: - 4200 Block of Airport Boulevard west side Robert E. Lee Road and Bouldin Avenue 1900 Block on Lamar Boulevard - west side The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None November 19, 1964 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Palmer read a letter from MR. W. W. PATTERSON, Attorney, and a petition which he enclosed and which was signed by about 38 property owners and/or merchants operating on Congress Avenue, asking that the Greyhound busses or other similar busses not be allowed to travel on Congress Avenue; and if a bus terminal were located at 4th and Congress Avenue that entrances and exits be located on East 4th and the alley between Brazos and Congress Avenue. Mr. Patterson's letter contained the suggestion that the Council have the City Legal Department, as well as the Traffic and Health Departments study the problem and also find out what other cities had done. The Mayor asked for a motion that this be referred to the Legal Department and Traffic Department for this study. The City Attorney stated it would be helpful to know what kind of limitations the Council might be interested in considering, and he could give a much quicker reply. Councilman Long stated the busses were very necessary, and the Greyhound busses are not any more detrimental to travelling up and down the street than the Austin Transit busses. There are thousands and thousands of school children coming to Austin all through the year on these busses, and they would have a good opportunity to see the main entrance to the Capitol from the Congress Avenue area, and she expressed opposition to keeping any busses off of Congress Avenue at the present time. This terminal would be a fine investment in that area, and she said she was happy to see it come about, and did not believe it would bother the merchants one bit. The Mayor stated the Council would be interested in whether or not this would affect the health of the public and the matter could be looked at in that light. The Mayor stated there should be a recommendation from the Traffic Department as to where the busses would enter Congress and the terminal and where they would depart. Possibly the Traffic Engineer could work with the Architects and Bus Company representatives and find out their plans. Councilman Shanks stated the only regulation he would like to see placed on this would be that the busses would not be stacked up in Congress Avenue three or four busses deep. Councilman White stated he thought this matter should be taken slow and easy. Councilman Shanks stated the merchants must realize that these busses do bring in out-of-town customers. The City Attorney stated the request was that there be no bus traffic permitted except local bus traffic, that all busses, particularly the kind operated by Greyhound Bus Company be prohibited from using Congress Avenue. If the Council desires the law on that kind of regulation, he could give a quick answer. The Mayor asked that he give the Council a brief on what their request is. Councilman Shanks moved that the Traffic Department, the Legal Department and Health Department be asked to study the request and report back next Wednesday or as soon as possible. motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The The Director of Public Works announced there would be no garbage collection Thursday, THANKSGIVING DAY. Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: WILLIAM F. ZIDELL By Sidney Purser 1704-1710 West Avenue From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 19, 1964 RECOMMENDED "B" Residence 1st Height & Area The Director of Planning reported at this time they were unable to make a specific recommendation because the problems are pretty severe, and involve several situations, and there are undecided alternatives. He said it would be perhaps two months before a recommendation could be made; and even then there would be the question of the satisfaction of the various groups concerned. Former Senator CLINT SMALL said the delay would be disastrous to them as they had been trying to sell the property conditioned on "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area zoning. The property is adjacent to a very substantial apartment development. If the zoning were restricted, the value of the property would be affected materially. Senator Small stated "B" Residence 1st Height and Area would be acceptable to his group, but their contract provided for "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area and any other zoning would make their contract ineffective. They could not deviate from their contract; but anything the purchasers agreed upon would be acceptable to them. Discussion was held on an area zoning. MR. AHLGRIMM stated the opposition would not go along with "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area. MRS. RAYMOND DEAR expressed opposition to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area unless the whole area were changed. MR. EDDIE JOSEPH, a resident on San Gabriel, said he was not objecting, but it would be a mistake to increase this any more unless the others in the area were rezoned also; but he hoped the zoning would not go any farther west than it is now as he was having controversies now with fraternity houses, and he had parking in his garage and front yard. Councilman Long moved that the Council go look at this property this afternoon and call Senator Small and tell him what the situation is. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council discussed amendment to the Master Plan for change from industrial to residential on land south of Highway 183 west of Shoal Creek; and also purchase of property for park land. The Director of Planning reviewed the request, and described Area 4, between Balcones Trail and the railroad track, U. S. Highway 183 and Anderson Lane; Area 1, east of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, between U. S. Highway 183 and Steck Avenue; Areas 2 and 3, between Steck Avenue and Anderson Lane, and the railroad track and Shoal Creek separated by proposed Grist Boulevard. Part of Area 4 is proposed to be changed to light industrial. Areas 1 and 3 are to be changed from industrial designation to residential. The Planning Director pointed out the 7.7 acre school tract on Crosscreek Drive and proposed Stanwood Drive. The schools anticipating a light school enrollment due to so much land being designated as industrial and commercial and due to the high land costs in the area, purchased a smaller tract. Since that time much of the property is being subdivided, and there will be a heavier school load. The school probably will be more compact in overall land coverage; and if the City acquires 1.1 acres, the total site would be about 8.85 acres. This would be the minimum for a playground, but the Planning Director said the Director of Recreation believed there would still be a workable school-playground combination. The Recreation Director stated they would like to have more land, but definitely did not have the money. He listed the price the schools paid by _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 the acre, four years ago. The City would have to buy half the street. Discussion was held on the price and type of land. Mayor Palmer noted the City could purchase this property for the same price the schools paid three years ago; and inquired if the Parks and Recreation Board recommended the acquisition of this additional land. The Recreation Director stated it had. The City Manager stated there was a continuing arrangement with the schools, and they would go into this particular matter with the schools, as it is a little different from the usual procedure. Councilman Shanks stated after looking the area over, and the waste land involved, that this $4,000 on the choice property was a fair amount. Councilman Shanks moved that the Council abide by the recommendations and purchase this small parcel (1.1 plus acres) on the basis of $4,000 an acre. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Council then considered the change in the Master Plan. The Director of Planning outlined the proposed change in the Austin Development Plan as follows: Area 1 (Between U.S. Highway 183, and Steck Avenue; and the railroad track and Shoal Creek) to be designated as residential as far as the Development Plan is concerned. There is a little commercial area which will be a neighborhood commercial area, which fits into the plan. Area 3 (Between proposed Grist Boulevard and Shoal Creek, Steck Avenue and Anderson Lane) to be designated as residential. Area 2 and 4 (Between Balcones Trail, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad; and U.S. Highway 183 and Anderson Lane) to be designated as light industrial. Discussion was held. Mr. Jim Crozier expressed interest in Area 3, as its being residential and having subdivisions across from Steck Printing Plant. He believed Shoal Creek would be a natural boundary between residential and industrial. Councilman Long suggested that only Area 1 be changed today, and this other property be given some study. Mr. Crozier asked that Area 3 be left industrial, as there was a possibility that it would be developed as industrial in connection with the Steck Plant's being there now. The Planning Director stated this area should be restricted in its industrial capabilities, as "Light Industrial". He said there should be limitations set on Area 4, as there is a large scale of residential area right at it. Mr. Crozier agreed that there should be some limitations, but parts of it could be developed industrial. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Long moved to change the portion of the map shown as Area No. 1 (between U.S. Highway 183 and Steck Avenue; and between the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company property and Shoal Creek) to low density residential designation on the Master Plan. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None (Motion was corrected March 25, 1965, to read as above) Councilman Shanks stated the other property would be taken under study. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 19, 1964 Mayor Palmer announced the "Green Room" at the Auditorium had been very nicely decorated and furnished as a donation to the City, and there had been a request that a plaque be placed there. He stated the Council would like to officially state this dedication would be set for next Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. Councilman Long moved that the dedication be set for 2:30 P.M. next week at the Regular Council Day (Wednesday, November 25th, at the Municipal Auditorium). The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None There being no further business Councilman Long moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following adjourn. vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ATTEST: The Council adjourned at about noon subject to the call of the Mayor. City Clerk Loto & Palmer APPROVED M を Mayor