- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 07, 1965 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND LEE FREEMAN, University Baptist The Council recognized MISS SUZY GENSBERG and MISS KARAN ADAMS, University Speech Department. Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of December, 1964, Larry Barnett, dba Larry Barnett Homes, did execute and enter into a Mechanic's Lien Contract and Promissory Note of even date therewith with the City of Austin for the improvement of that certain parcel of land hereinafter more particularly described, by the paving of those portions of Cardinal Lane and South Third Street which adjoin and abut said parcel, to wit: All of Lot 10, and all of Lot 1, less the East 165 feet thereof, Block 5, Freewater Addition, a map or plat of which is recorded in Book 2, page 235 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the said W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a transfer and assignment of the above described Mechanic's _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 Lien Contract and Promissory Note of even date therewith executed by Larry Barnett, dba, Larry Barnett Homes, unto the Bank of Austin in consideration of the payment by the Bank of Austin of the full and total amount owing on the said Mechanic's Lien Contract and Promissory Note. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "January 5, 1965 "MEMORANDUM TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager MEMORANDUM FROM: Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Sewer Department SUBJECT: Cherry Creek Subdivision Sewer Approach Main 1. An off site sewer main connecting to the existing 15" sewer main in Deer Park, Section 1, is required to serve the above named subdivision. Bids have been taken and are in order. An 2. A request by the subdivider has been made to make a cash settlement. 82% City Participation is in order. Subject to final estimates, the City's Participation should amount to approximately $14,285.00. 3. Request authority to give the owner a letter outlining the above. 11 s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. by D.N. Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director Water and Sewer Department" "January 5, 1965 "Memorandum To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Memorandum From: Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Sewer Department Subject: Balcones Hills, Section 1 - Sewer Approach Main 1. An off site sewer main connecting to "Line A" Balcones West, Section 2, is required to serve the above named subdivision. Bids have been taken and are in order. 2. A request by the subdivider has been made to make a cash settlement. An 82% City Participation is in order. Subject to final estimates, the City's participation should amount to approximately $18,528.00. 3. Request authority to give the owner a letter outlining the above. " s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. by D.N. Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director Water and Sewer Department" _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- January 7, 1965 The City Manager explained that decisions had been made to follow this practice, and these applications for discount of 18% had been made on the cost of the line. The City pays only 82% instead of the full cost based on 6% interest. The City realizes the benefit here of a discount on the price of the pipe at the rate of 6% per annum on the unpaid balance on the theory it would be paid out in five years. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received for the extension of 1850 feet of concrete 15-inch sanitary sewer approach main from the City's Stassney Lane sanitary sewer system, and 1300 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer approach main to the north property line of Lot 30 Cherry Creek Subdivision; and, WHEREAS, Austex Development Company, the owner of Cherry Creek Subdivision has agreed to cause said lines to be extended according to City Specifications and to transfer title to said line to City for 82% of the actual cost thereof, not to exceed $14,285.00; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities have recommended the extension to said sanitary sewer system above described; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to said 3150 feet of the above described concrete sanitary sewer approach main, from Austex Development Company and to pay to it therefor the sum of 82% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $14,285.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received for the extension of 1324 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer approach main from the City's Ceberry Drive sanitary sewer system, and 1350 feet of ten-inch sanitary sever approach main to 200 feet past Green Slope Drive; and, WHEREAS, Robert B. Connelly, the owner of Balcones Hills, Section 1 has agreed to cause said lines to be extended according to City specifications and to transfer title to said line to City for 82% of the actual cost thereof, not to exceed $18,528.00; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities have recommended the extension to said sanitary sewer system above described; Now, Therefore, 4 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to said 2674 feet of the above described concrete sanitary sewer approach main, from Robert B. Connelly and to pay him therefor the sum of 82% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $18,528.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is less than thirty miles (30) miles per hour on school days during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. when pedestrians are present; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour on such days and during such hours at the following location: ON STREET Prather Lane FROM TO Manchaca Road Keats Drive Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "January 4, 1965 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 31, 1964, at the =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 The City Manager submitted the following: "January 5, 1965 "TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council SUBJECT: Bids for one (1) Forty Foot Aerial Tower Truck for Electric Distribution. "Sealed bids were opened at 10:00 A.M. December 30, 1964 in the office of the Purchasing Agent for one (1) Forty Foot Aerial Tower Truck with one (1) 1957 International Line Service Truck to be traded in on the new equipment. Invitations to bid were sent to all known manufacturers of this type of equipment and to local truck dealers. Bidders were given the opportunity to bid three ways: (1) Complete unit including trade-in, (2) Forty foot aerial tower and body only including trade-in, and (3) Cab and chassis only. "The bids received are as follows: BIDDER No bids were received. NET DIFFERENCE BRAND NAME #2 Base Bid - Complete Unit #2A Alternate Bid Tower & Body Only Utility Equipment Co. Commercial Body Corp. $10,572.51 11,349.00 Pitman Mobile #2B Alternate Bid - Cab & Chassis Only International Harvester Co. $3,750.00 International, Del. to Missouri (Utility) International Harvester Co. 3,664.00 International, Del. to Indiana (Commercial) Utility Equipment Co. 4,252.52 Ford, to be furnished only if awarded bid for Tower & Body Lowest Combination of Tower & Body and Cab & Chassis Utility Equipment Co. International Harvester Co. Utility Equipment Co. Utility Equipment Co. $10,572.51 3,750.00 Pitman International $14,322.51 $10,572.51 Pitman 4,252.52 Ford $14,825.03 Commercial Body Corp. International Harvester Co. $11,349.00 3,664.00 Mobile International $15,013.00 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 "A forty Foot Aerial Tower and Body was purchased for Utility Equipment Co. in August 1964 for $11,637.79. The identical specifications were used for this bid except two additional components were added to the specifications with an estimated cost of $100.00. The current bid by Utility before the trade-in is $11,528.01, or $109.78 below last purchase. In addition they allowed $955.50 for the trade-in. "A Cab and Chassis was purchased from International Harvester Co. in August 1964 for $3,638.00. The identical specifications were used for this bid obtaining a low bid from International Harvester Co. of $3,750.00. "The low bid by Utility Equipment Co. on the Aerial Tower and Body and the low bid by International Harvester on the Cab and Chassis meets all requirements and conditions of the specifications. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the award be made to Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City for one (1) Model HS-41-A Pitman 40 Foot Hotstik Aerial Tower with Model D-102 Body including one (1) trade-in in the amount of $10,572.51 and to International Harvester Company for one (1) 1965 International Model 1800 Cab and Chassis in the amount of $3,750.00 as the lowest and best bids. "W. T. WILLIAMS, JR., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 30, 1964, for one (1) forty foot aerial tower truck for Electric Distribution Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City, in the sum of $10,572.51 and one (1) trade-in for one (1) Model HS-41-A Pitman 40 foot Hotstik Aerial Tower with Model D-102 Body, and the bid of International Harvester Company, in the sum of $3,750.00 for one (1) 1965 International Model 1800 Cab and Chassis, were the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids 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 Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City, in the sum of $10,572.51 and one trade-in, and the bid of International Harvester Company, in the sum of $3,750.00, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts, on behalf of the City, with Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City and International Harvester Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 7, 1965 Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids on the sale of Bonds of the City of Austin at 10:00 A.Μ., February 4, 1965, as follows: Streets, Bridges, and Drainage General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 Hospital Building General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election May 7, 1946 $1,850,000.00 275,000.00 Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an Election August 6, 1960 100,000.00 Highway Rights-of-Way General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election May 12, 1956 100,000.00 Library General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 125,000.00 General Obligation Bonds Total $2,450,000.00 Advertisements for such bids shall be in the usual and customary form and shall be published at least once in The Austin Statesman, Austin, Texas, and in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, and in addition shall be given such circulation as will invite attention to the proposed sale. The right shall be reserved to the City of Austin to reject any and all bids, and advertisements shall direct the filing of sealed bids to be opened by the City Council at a regular meeting held for such purpose in the City Hall at the time and date hereinbefore set forth. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen laRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Councilman White asked where the Parks and Recreation were going to be; if they were to be in South Austin. The City Manager stated this would be for the projects included in the plan approved in the budget. Mayor Palmer announced in connection with this bond sale, that this $2,450,000 is from the authorization of the 1960 five year plan. This is not a part of the new $14,000,000 plan. He reported on the visits with the Rating Houses, stating these bonds would be AA rated by both Moody's and by Standard and Poor, and it is believed this sale is hitting the market at the right time. Councilman LaRue reported one bank had already had four requests on this. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 The City Manager reported the next Graduating Class of the Police Cadet School would be held February 5, at 7:30P.M., and the Council is invited to be present that evening at the Municipal Auditorium in the north foyer. The proThe Director of Public Works in connection with the construction of the "Downtowner Motor Inn" reported discussions with the architects included that 1lth Street from San Jacinto to Interstate Highway would have to be widened sometime, perhaps earlier than anticipated after the Federal Building and Post Office were occupied and the traffic pattern is developed, so that the architects could take that into account in working out their grades and developing their plans. He displayed plans of the development. He pointed out traffic problems existing on 11th Street and Trinity, and stated they had approached MR. FRANK MONTGOMERY, and the owners, with the possibility of widening llth Street 10' on the north side, and Trinity Street 10' on the west side. The City would participate with them on the usual policy in connection with street widening. posal was worked up, and the estimates prepared, and they have agreed to the estimate of some $2,168.00 as their portion of the cost. He outlined their problem in that the piers of the swimming pool would not be below the future curb grade. In order to give more protection to those piers, they are requesting permission to build with a 6' walk along llth Street out 4' which would permit them to build their wall up and landscape the area. They want permission for this in the area by the pool. A six foot walk would be left adjacent to the curb. They also are requesting to go all the way back to Trinity in this manner. On the part beyond the pool, they could landscape that at their own risk. Mr. Montgomery stated in addition to this request, they wanted permission in order to take advantage of this 4' strip, to open up this exit with their 3'6" landing with the steps running back up to the west. (Pointed out on the sketch). The Building Inspector stated the exit to the stairwell had already been closed. The Mayor stated this stairwell was not required for fire standards. Mr. Montgomery said it was not required, but they would like to have it as such. It was also the understanding of the Director of Public Works that the steps had already been worked out. The Building Official stated there must be two places they were discussing--one at the end of the swimming pool, and another at the stairway. Mayor Palmer checked the exits in line with safety factors, and the construction from a traffic standpoint. Councilman LaRue moved to permit the deviations upon execution of waivers and releases. The Building Official inquired if it were the intent that this would include the additional steps. Mr. Montgomery stated they would revise their instrument to hold the City harmless, agree to pay the expense of the other installation and agree upon the demand of the City Council at any time to remove it, close it back up. The City Attorney stated they would recognize it was a public way, and if public necessity required the structure would have to be removed. The Building Official recommended that the stairs be angled off so that people would not walk directly into it. Councilman LaRue moved that the deviations be permitted as requested upon execution of waivers and releases with Mr. Jordan's working with Mr. Montgomery and the architects on the stairwell. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 No Mayor Palmer announced it was 10:30 A.M. and hearing on the ordinance annexing proposed ALLANDALE ESTATES, SECTION 1 AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRACT; and proposed HIGHLAND HILLS NORTHWEST, PHASE 1 was open. one appeared to be heard. Councilman LaRue moved that the hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks 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) 41.76 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, AND (B) 5.29 ACRES OUT OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS 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. (Allandale Estates, Section 1 and Austin Independent School District Tract; Highland Hills Northwest, Phase 1) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Councilman LaRue moved that the following pending zoning application be set for public hearing January 28th, 11:00 Α.Μ.: HARDY M. SMITH 2905 San Gabriel Street From "BB" Residence Το "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The City Manager called attention to a Monthly Progress Report from the Electric Department. Councilman White moved that MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO be heard. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. MRS. FRANCISCO gave a brief history of the site of Brackenridge Hospital. 11 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 She said she had been trying for ten years to find something wrong with Brackenridge, but could not, and told a human interest story, commending one of the nurses for coming down while off duty and comforting a little negro child before he died. The Mayor submitted the names of the appointees to the Board of Adjustment, for terms to expire December 31, 1966, as approved in Executive Session and Councilman LaRue moved that the Council formally appoint the following to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: MR. TOM BRADFIELD MR. COLEMAN GAY, Alternate The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced the names on the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement as agreed upon in Executive Session, December 30, 1964, to be encompassed in the Workable Program: Officers appointed by City Council MR. DAN CROWLEY, Chairman DR. JOHN KING, Vice Chairman MRS. JOHN BARROW, Secretary Newly appointed members MR. CLYDE SMITH MR. LEWIS BRACY, JR. MR. BILL YOUNGBLOOD MR. JAMES L. RYDEN MR. TOM BLACK MR. S. A. GARZA MR. PHILIP JUAREZ MR. LEWIS TIMBERLAKE MRS. W. R. DUNKELBERG MR. CARL CHELF MR. R. B. (Bob) CONNELLY MR. BERNARD SNYDER MRS. RUSSELL LEE BROTHER RAYMOND FLECK MR. PETE ZAREMBA MR. WILLIAM Z. GOSSETT MR. R. C. (Bob) CONNOLLY MR. A. F. JONES Members appointed in 1963 and reappointed in 1965 MR. LOUIS LAIBOVITZ MR. F. R. RICE DR. J. J. SEABROOK MR. LALO CAMPOS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 Members appointed in 1963 and reappointed in 1965 (cont'd) MR. VERNON FOWLER MRS. G. P. NORMAN MRS. MATHIS BLACKSTOCK MISS MARGARET COX MR. T. C. CALHOUN MR. DAN KILLEN MR. JOSEΡΗ Τ. ΜΑΤTINGLY MR. MARTIN KERMACY REVEREND P. L. WOODS DR. WERNER DORNBERGER Councilman LaRue moved that the Council appoint the above listed members as the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 1965. Ауеs: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks (Councilman Long and Councilman Shanks had voted previously for this Committee in Executive Session and asked that their vote be made a matter of record) The Council set a meeting for this Committee for 7:30 P.M., January 15, Councilman LaRue moved that the Council grant the request of MR. VANCE FOX that the following zoning application be postponed until all members of the Council were present, and that it be readvertised to be heard on January 28, 1965: PATRICK H. DOWNING WILLIAM W. BOLLMAN VANCE FOX Tract 1 814-818 East 32nd Street 3200-3204 Red River St. Tract 2 3206-3210 Red River St. Tract 3 3212-3218 Red River St. From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Area From "BB" Residence 1st Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Aree From "BB" Residence 1st Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "0" Office 1st Height & Area The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks 1.2 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 Councilman White moved that the Council postpone hearings and readvertise the following zoning applications for hearing on January 28th at 11:00 A.M.: K. C. SMITH By Alvis Vandygriff ROY MILLER By Richard Hooper RICHARD HOOPER H. L. BEAVER By Barbara Brawner 206-212 East 262 Street Tract 1 3400-3500 Manor Road 2200-2228 Anchor Lane Tract 2 2212-2214 Palo Pinto Dr. 3317 Manor Road Tract 3 2215 Palo Pinto Drive 3401 Manor Road 2015-2019 Bluebonnet Lane From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office with condition From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: LOUTE GAGE By Robert J. Potts 1026 East 53rd Street 5301 Interregional Hwy. From "C" Commercial 5th Height & Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN MOTEL DEVELOPMENT INC. By De Hart E. McMillian, Jr. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 314-316 East 11th Street 1105-1107 San Jacinto January 7, 1965 From "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. H. BULLARD JOE FUHRMAN L. G. WHITEHEAD Tract 1 408 Pampa Drive Tract 2 406 Pampa Drive Tract 3 404 Pampa Drive From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE B. BIGGS 300-302 North Loop Blvd. 5300-5310 Chesterfield 301 Franklin (Amended at Planning Commission Meeting) From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission for 300-302 North Loop 5300-5306 Chesterfield Rear of 301 Franklin Councilman White moved that the change be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks 15 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence for 300-302 North Loop, 5300-5306 Chesterfield and Rear of 301 Franklin and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. D. C. BRADFORD By Alex Limon Tract 1 Rear of 5207 Cameron Road Tract 2 Rear of 5209 Cameron Road From "GR" General Re- tail 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area From "GR" General Re- tail 6th Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area for Tract 1 and to "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area for Tract 2 be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-l" Commercial 6th Height and Area for Tract 1 and to "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area for Tract 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. E. B. LARUE, JR. By Bob R. Howerton 5319-5401 Balcones Drive From "IR" Local Retail Το "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 16 GLENN R. RAGLAND CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 7, 1965 4003-4013 & 4017 Marathon 1004-1006 West 40th Street 1005 West 41st Street Additional Area 4015 Marathon Avenue From"A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilmen LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. LLOYD PAΥΝΕ By C. T. Uselton 1617-1631 Riverside Drive 1612-1628 Old Riverside Drive From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" Gener- al Retail Mr. Uselton stated the recommendation of the Planning Commission was acceptable. Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant "GR" General Retail. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. H. BULLARD By Trigg Forister Tract 1 7204-7306 Twin Crest 300-312 Croslin 7230-7328 Duval 300-306 Carmen Court Tract 2 301-305 Carmen Court 7201-7205 Twin Crest 308-408 St. John's Ave. 7200-7224 Duval From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office 17 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 W. H. BULLARD (Cont'd) Tract 3 7200-7202 Twin Crest 300-304 St. John's Ave. (as amended) From "A" Residence To "B" Residence (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Two persons appeared to make inquiry. The Planning Director explained the plans. The two gentlemen said they thought they would have no objections to this change of zoning. Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant the change to "B" Residence for Tract 1; to "0" Office for Tract 2; and to "B" Residence for Tract 3. The motion seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence for Tract 1, to "0" Office for Tract 2, and to "B" Residence for Tract 3 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. OTTO H. BUAAS By Taylor B. McCulley 1128 West 6th Street From: "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission MR. RICHARD BAKER represented the opponents. The Director of Planning reported the applicant was requesting "C-2" Commercial for the purpose of operating a lounge or tavern or a cafe with beer, and this location is adjacent to an existing "C-2" Commercial zone. In both instances there is no off-street parking whatsoever. The Mayor noted the other "C-2" Commercial was for a package store; but this proposal is for an entirely different use as a lounge. MR. BAKER said his clients did not oppose the first "C-2" Commercial zoning, but believed this case with the lounge would degrade the area on West 6th Street. A concentrated effort lead by Mr. Campi has been made to upgrade this portion of 6th Street, and Mr. Baker listed the reasons for protesting: inadequacy of streets to handle additional traffic resulting from the lounge in an already congested area; inadequacy of parking and traffic circulation; parking problems were pointed out and discussed in detail; problems of downgrading exist in this area already, and there is a tendency to upgrade this area and the lounge would have a tendency to disrupt the efforts of upgrading. MR. AMOS HEROLD expressed opposition to this lounge operation. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the Planning Commission and DENY the change of zoning. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Mayor Palmer announced that the change had been DENIED. The JERRY WALLACE By Bob J. Bailey _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 9311-9323 Slayton Drive 201-209 Rundberg Lane January 7, 1965 From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial lst Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission No one appeared to represent the applicant. Mayor Palmer announced if there were any question about this zoning, the Council would contact the applicant and get his remarks; but this application is truly a spot zoning. Council- man White moved that the Council sustain the Planning Commission and DENY the application. vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. The City Manager reported the City Attorney had a letter from the Highway Department pertaining to a contract with reference to the acquisition of the right-of-way for State Highway No. 71, from East Avenue to Chicon, along East 7th Street. This project has been completed and some of the right-of-way was not utilized. It was suggested that the matter be closed and that the contract be cancelled. Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Cancellation of Contractual Agreement for Right Of Way Procurement relative to that certain contract between the City of Austin and the State of Texas dated May 26, 1959 and denominated as Project 414-2-6, Travis County, State Highway 71, from East Avenue to Chicon Street along East 7th Street in the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes; None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The City Manager said the Director of Electric Utilities suggested that bids on a high pressure heater for SEAHOMM PLANT NO. 9 be taken in the Purchasing Agent's Office on January 20th and an evaluation of the bids would be ready for the Council on January 21st. This is just a replacement of a heater. Mayor inquired if this were agreeable with the Council that those bids be opened in the Purchasing Agent's Office, and informal approval was given. The 13 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 The Assistant City Manager said automobile specifications had been sent to all automobile dealers in Austin, and changes in the vehicles, wheel base, etc., necessitated a few changes in the specifications to meet today's cars. It has been difficult to classify cars as moderate cars, medium sized cars, etc. State specifications, and the way the national authorities break the specifications down as to size, were reviewed, and these specifications were drawn as to what was determined to be the best for theCity of Austin. He stated he just wanted the Council to know these specifications were sent out. He said it would not matter where the line was drawn, between the large and intermediate sized cars, some car dealer may feel that he was left out, but the specifications were drawn to meet the best interests of the City. The Director of Planning discussed the Workable Program, stating it was required that the City Manager sign the document, but noting the date of approval by the City Council of the Workable Program. He reported that last week a review was made of the 16 points, and two were accomplished, but there are 14 points that are the key elements including the completion of the building code, fire prevention code, health and sanitation code, etc. The 14 key points are to be accomplished either in the immediate future or during the year, and all of the Council Members last week agreed on each one. The City Manager reported in some instances the Council indicated it was going to work on them; and in some instances adopt them; and on some there would be stronger enforcement. The Mayor wanted to be certain that what is set out could be realized. The City Manager stated it was anticipated most would be completed before the end of the year. As to the zoning ordinance, the Planning Director has listed it as either a "new" or "revised" zoning ordinance. He wanted to take this program to Fort Worth next week and submit it to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, and asked the Council for their approval of the draft subject to review of the City Manager on the technical items and final completion of the section dealing with citizen's participation which will include all of the new appointees made this morning. Councilman White inquired what all this program covered--and if it included Urban Renewal. Councilman White asked that this be postponed until the other members of the Council were present. The City Manager stated this would affect Urban Renewal, the Housing Authority and nearly everything the community does F.H.A. lending, etc. Councilman White stated if the motion included that this had nothing to do with Urban Renewal he would vote for it; otherwise he would not as he has had nothing to do with Urban Renewal and he was not going to vote on it this morning. Discussion was held on the coverage of this program. was postponed at this time. The Mayor reminded the Council of the Auditorium Convention, Friday, January 8th. Action Mayor Palmer read an acknowledgment from the family of MR. S. A. LARUE for the expression of sympathy of the City Council. Mayor Palmer announced that on February 1st and 2nd, there would be a one and a half day workshop for the Chairman of the Mayors Commissions on Mental Retardation Planning in Austin. Copies of the letter had been furnished the Chairman and Co-Chairman, Mr. Ed Bridges, and Mrs. Herman Jones. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 7, 1965 Mayor Palmer read a letter from Patterson & Patterson, regarding C. R. HAMILTON, 1964 Taxes - 45 acres, Item No. 9-1-5403-0203 inadvertently ommitted from their tax appeal, and asking that this be considered. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council refer this communication to Mr. Klitgaard, Tax Assessor and Collector, for a report back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Councilman LaRue moved that the Council refer the letter from MRS. ROGER A. HARVEY, 818-D West 6th Street, regarding parking tickets to the Traffic and Transportation Division for consideration. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks Austin-Travis County Department of Civil Defense Change No. 1, dated November 13, 1964 to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Plan as of January 20, 1964, received, noted, and to be filed in the Mayor's and City Manager's Emergency Operations Plans. The Mayor read a letter of thanks for remembrance from the City Council and City Manager of MR. WALTER KLAPPROTH, Traffic Engineer, during his illness. adjourn. vote: There being no further business Councilman LaRue moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long, Shanks The Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED List Pl Mayor CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 8th day of January, 1965, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 10:30 A.M. for the purpose of reviewing the Workable Program and set a meeting for Friday, January 15, 1965, 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk 8/ Lester E. Palmer Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. s/ Travis LaRue s/ Emma Long