CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 01, 1965 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem LaRue presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Absent: Mayor Palmer 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 Mayor Palmer absent as he was returning from Washington, D. C. where he had met with President Lyndon B. Johnson, Vice President Humphrey, and others. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue stated Mayor Palmer was trying to reach Austin by plane, but was being rerouted to San Antonio due to the weather. MR. W. DOUGLAS BLACHLY, representing the Garden Council and all of the citizens of Austin, expressed appreciation to the Council for what it had done for the Garden Center in Zilker Park, and invited the Council to the Flower Show beginning April 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue stated the City would always be reminded of what the Garden Council had done for it, by constructing this beautiful building and garden center. MRS. ALDEN DAVIS was present to urge the Council to come to the fabulous flower show. Councilman Long moved that MR. CHARLES VILLASENOR be heard. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks. Roll call showed a unanimous vote. MR. VILLASENOR discussed the senior non-citizens, stating their problems had been prevalent throughout the state for many years, and not only latin American people but others are affected. Legislation (H.J.R. 66) is under way to provide a non-citizen of this country old age assistance and other benefits. These people came to this country, worked, and contributed to the economic growth; and now when they are old, they have no revenue to take care of them. Texas is the only border state that does not have such a program and is one of four that does not have this provision. City Councils throughout the State have been asked to consider this resolution and to endorse it. The bill provides CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 residence in the United States for a minimum of 25 years, which is the longest length of time of any other state's requirements. Mr. Villasenor said this would affect the Welfare Program, the Urban Renewal, the Anti-Poverty Programs. Seventy-four percent of the money is Federal money and 26% is furnished by the State. Mr. Villasenor filed copies of the bill for the Council's consideration. reading: Mayor Pro-tem LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.55 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE 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. (on Springdale Road south of Manor Road) 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH FRANK C. BARRON FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Shanks moved that the Council grant the request of FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN for permission to install sun shades on 11th Street side of building, the bottom of the shades to be 17' from the ground. motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer Mayor Pro-tem LaRue introduced the following ordinance: 2 - - - - - - The 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) (A) BLOCK 1 LOTS 14 AND 15, 20-26, BLOCK 2 - LOTS 11-18, BLOCK 3 LOTS 16 AND 17, THE WEST 62.15 FEET OF LOTS 18 AND 19, GLEN RIDGE SUBDIVISION; AND BLOCK 1 LOTS 7-13, BLOCK LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3- LOTS 1-5, PENN PARK SUBDIVISION; AND (B) BLOCK 1 LOTS 16-19, BLOCK 2 LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 3 - THE EAST 62.15 FEET OF LOTS 18 AND 19, GLEN RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AND BLOCK 2 - LOTS 3-10, PENN PARK SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, "O" OFFICE DISTRICT, "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) (A) LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 2 OF THE FELLMAN HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND (B) LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 2, OF THE FELIMAN HEIGHTS ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEKHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) A 1,656 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4703 BURNET ROAD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) A 10,710 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2804 SOUTH FIRST STREET, FROM "А" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (5) LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 6 OF BRENTWOOD TERRACE NO. 2, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) EAST 47 FEET OF LOTS 12 AND 13, AND THE WEST 12 FEET OF THE EAST 47 FEET OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, BLOCK 14 OF HYDE PARK ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (7) LOT 7, BLOCK 16 OF GLENWOOD ADDITION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (8) A 22,650 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4234-4422 INTERREGIONAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 HIGHWAY (EAST AVENUE) AND 4424-4444 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (9) LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 32, OUTLOT C OF THE CHRISTIAN AND FELLMAN ADDITION, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND (10) LOTS 6-10, BLOCK 2 OF GREEN ACRES ADDITION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer 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 Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue 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) LOT 10 AND THE SOUTH 27 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 32 OF CHRISTIAN AND FELIMAN ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND (2) A 2.54 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11001218 SOUTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. April 1, 1965 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried ordinance be finally passed. by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue 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: TRACT 1: A PART OF LOT 26, DUVAL HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 10081018 REINLI STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A PART OF LOTS 26 AND 27, DUVAL HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1020-1030 REINLI STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Long moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer 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 Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue brought up the following zoning application pending from last week: MAURICE HALL By Robert 0. Smith 1001-1011 Flores Street From "A" Residence 1st 1000-1018, 1019-1027 Waterfront Street 21-29 San Marcos St. 14-18 Interregional Hwy. Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 3rd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C" Commercial 5th Height & Area for 100 strip located at 14-18 Interregional Hwy., 1021- 27, 1016-18 Waterfront St., 1007-11 Flores; and "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area for 1000-14 Water- front St., 21-29 San Marcos, 1001-05 Flores St with the understanding that the Council will con- sider "C-1" Commercial 3rd Height and Area for the restaurant proper when located Mayor Pro-tem LaRue stated this had been held up pending location of a road and other questions. He asked if "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area would be acceptable to the applicants. Mr. Robert Smith stated the Height and Area would be acceptable to his client, but he would like to check the road location plans with him, and asked that the Council defer this to give him an opportunity to discuss it with the applicant. The Planning Director outlined the general plan for the road as suggested by the Recreation Department, Planning Department and City Manager. The effect on the Hall property will be about 75' of the corner of his property would be involved. The Planning Director said in 1963 the Town Lake Committee recommended a very careful consideration of the type of zoning along the lake front area. He suggested the area go to "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area or 3rd Height and Area as opposed to "C" Commercial as there has been already an established pattern. "GR" General Retail 3rd Height and Area would accomplish what the applicants desire here, and they could build up to 90' in height. Mr. Smith stated he would consult with his client, and stated he would be willing to have this postponed until next Thursday. The Council deferred action. The Council decided to look at all the pending zoning cases this afternoon. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 At 10:30 A.M. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue opened the hearing on an ordinance annexing 14.49 acres out of the S. J. Whatley Survey WINDSOR PARK HILLS, SECTION 7. No one appeared to be heard. Councilman Long moved that the hearing be closed. ing vote: reading: The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the followAyes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer Mayor Pro-tem LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 14.49 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE S. J. WHATLEY 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. (Windsor Park Hills, Section 7) 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 29, 1965, for the sale of nine (9) houses that Urban Renewal turned over to the City for disposal; and, WHEREAS, the bids of A. Heyer, in the sum of $13.50 for house located at 1603 Washington, in the sum of $46.75 for the house located at 1405 Hackberry, in the sum of $19.75 for the house located at 1187-1/2 Comal, in the sum of $77.75 for the house located at 1174 Comal, in the sum of $37.50 for the house located at 1160 Leona, and in the sum of $18.50 for the house located at 1602 Pennsylvania; the bids of J. H. Means, in the sum of $17.00 for the house located at the rear of 1601 Washington and in the sum of $26.00 for the house April 1, 1965 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS located at 1184 Salina; and the bid of J. B. Favors in the sum of $10.00 for the house located at 1704 Rosewood, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official 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 bids of A. Heyer, J. H. Means and J. B. Favors 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 said named persons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman White The Council greeted and welcomed MR. DAVID KENNEDY from the Speech Class, University of Texas. doing. MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO commended the Council on the marvelous job it is Councilman Long moved that the University of Texas, through the request of Mr. Ed Price, be granted permission to have the Round-up Parade, April 2nd from 10:45 to 11:45 Α.M. around the Campus, as it has been approved by the Traffic Department and Police Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer The City Manager announced the Parks and Recreation Board had a number of terms expiring as of April 1st, and a list of those who held those terms had been furnished the Council. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue asked that this be held in abeyance at this time. Councilman White moved that the Council approve a change in date for a Drag Boat Race which had been scheduled on April 17th and 18th to April 10th The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following and llth. vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Ауев: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 Councilman Long asked about paving Elizabeth Street at the corner of South 3rd Street as MR. KNOX WRIGHT had just paved South 3rd Street recently and was concerned over having to pave the long side of his property on Elizabeth as the street is only about three blocks long and does not go anywhere. He wanted to know if there were a petition with 50% of the property owners requesting the paving. The Director of Public Works explained that most of the streets in that area were paved, with the exception of those two or three blocks, and there would be an increase in cost to maintain those few blocks. were coming in Monday to go over the maps with him. Elizabeth was on the basis of high maintenance cost. cluded in a program yet but preliminary work is being done locating the lines, and that is why the people are calling in. Mr. Wright and Mr. Pickle Paving of this portion of These streets are not in- The City Attorney stated a date should be set for hearing a recommendation of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment on an amendment to the Zoning Text pertaining to eliminating side yard requirements in areas where properties run from street to street, where there is adequate open space by way of streets, and where the present side yard space of three feet is thought not to be sufficient to any use of the land and has become litter catchers and could not be properly maintained. Councilman long moved that the hearing on amendment to the zoning text as recommended by the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment be set at 10:30 A.M., April 29th. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue Noes: None Absent: Mayor Palmer Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Shanks The City Attorney, at Councilman White's request, gave a report on the drainage in the Montopolis area, stating the Department of Public Works had advertised for bids to be opened April 20th, and that the City can obtain possession of all of the property by that date either by condemnation or by agreement by the property owner. The Council has already authorized condemnation suits to be filed. Councilman Shanks stated the answer was the project was on the way. Councilman Long inquired about the right of way on East 2nd Street. The City Attorney stated he would give a report on the exact status of this in the afternoon meeting. Councilman Long inquired about the paving. The Director of Public Works stated the drainage in Montopolis area was broken down in two phases, and the cost is high on both of them. Phase I is the downstream part, and it would not do any good to do Phase II unless the downstream part was done first. Since the City and the Schools are the largest property owners on Vargas Road, there would be no problem as to the paving of Vargas. Councilman long stated MR. ROBERT CANINO could not serve as an election official Saturday, but his wife could, and she asked if that were agreeable to the Council. Councilman White stated he would like to decide on that when the Council got through here. Councilman Long said MRS. E. V. MONTANDON, Precinct CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 126 had been left off the list, and she suggested that Mrs. Montandon be put on as an alternate. Councilman White stated he would like to go over this matter this afternoon after the Council finished with the Agenda. MR. BILL TERRY, Executive Director of the Austin Council for Retarded Children, introduced the Board of Directors. Their Agency is dedicated to promoting the welfare and providing services for the mentally retarded, and is located at 915 West 282 Street on property leased from the City. There is inadequate classroom facilities for the preschool children, and it is necessary to replace the present building. To be qualified for a loan and to receive money under Federal law 88164, they must have a 50 year firm lease on the land, which they have leased since 1954. Application for a loan for $40,000; and preliminary application under Public Law 88164 have been made. The Agency has a lease on Lots 2, 3, 4, and beyond Lot No. 5, on which they were given permission to fence it in any place within the area. Mr. Terry stated they would like to request besides these lots, 50' additional down to the drainage ravine which could be made into a park area. Councilman Long suggested that the firm lease be only the area on which the building would be located, Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue inquired if there would be any advantage to building in the Hosріtal complex. Mr. Terry said they were next to the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center, working closely with them, sharing the transportation, etc., and this was the neighborhood they preferred. They have pre-school counseling classes and they also plan a workshop for the older retarded. Their activity is more educational than medical. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue reported on the review with the Architects of the Hospital complex, stating they had left a considerable area for allied facilities in keeping with the complex area. Mr. Terry said doctors came to their Agency; and if there were medical services needed, they were taken care of at Brackenridge or in the doctor's office; however, the services of the Austin Council for Retarded Children are educational. Their children go to the Cerebral Palsy Center for therapy, and to their center for counseling. MR. CLAUDE HENLEY said their building would extend about 10' beyond Lot 5; and when the Council came out to look at this, it would understand why they wanted the additional 50'. Councilman Shanks asked if the Board was sold that this was a better location than at the Hospital complex, and Mr. Henley stated that was so. The City Manager reported the consultants on the Hospital recommended that all United Fund and Volunteer Organizations be located in the Hospital complex. It may be that it would not be practical in all instances. The City Manager stated this complex was not a master plan for Brankenridge Hospital, but was a master plan for community health activities for Travis County. MR. ALLEN SEARIGHT believed the location of the counsel classrooms now is in a much quieter neighborhood, and this quietness would have a bearing on the progress of the retarded children. The City Manager asked if it would be possible for the Board to look at the Architects' plans, and it might find it would be more suitable; that determination would then have been made. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue stated the architects had models and drawings; and within a few minutes, the group could get a good idea of what they had. Mayor Pro-tem LaRue stated while the group was together, it might be arranged that they go to the Architects' office for a review of the plans. Councilman Shanks stated in the meantime the Council would go look at the Council for Retarded Children area. In addition to deferring action on the Maurice Hall zoning application on Flores Street, Waterfront Street, San Marcos and Interregional Highway the - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 Council also deferred action on the following zoning applications as some of the members had not had an opportunity to make on-site inspections of the areas: KATHLEEN WALSH BELSHAN & MAURICE DOKE, By Wroe Owens 1500-1504 Scenic Drive THEO P. MEYER, JR. By Herbert Smartt A. E. COCKE By Richard Baker 4204-4212 Red River Street 4305-4307 Сaswell From "C" Commercial lst Height & Area To "C" Commercial 3rd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mayor Pro-tem LaRue brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: EMMA GERTRUDE WENDEBURG & HILMA GRACE MAGOWN By Phil Mockford 2614-2616 Wilson Street From "A" Residence 1st 400-416 Cumberland Road Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "BB" Residence lst Height & Area Councilman Shanks moved that the change be granted to "B" Residence lst Height & Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Pro-tem LaRue None Absent: Mayor Palmer The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MAYOR PALMER entered the Council Chamber at this point and presided. Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: WALTER D. NETTLE By D.W. Morris 6509-6511 Berkman Drive From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 Planning Commission and DENY the change. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Nоев: None The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANY CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (A) TRACT 1: LOTS 7 AND 8, IN BLOCK 6; LOTS 3, 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 5, BERGMAN VALLEY VIEW ADDITION IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (B) TRACT 2: LOTS 9 AND LO, IN BLOCK 6, LOTS 1 AND 2, IN BLOCK 5, BERGMAN VALLEY VIEW ADDITION IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "А" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; 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 LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long 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: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long 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: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council recessed. RECESSED MEETING _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 2:30 Ρ.Μ. The Council resumed its business at 2:30 P.M. Mayor Palmer made a report on his trip to Washington D.C., stating that the dialogue that has been set up at the request of the President appointing Vice President Humphrey to represent the Federal Government and the Mayors of the cities was something that those representing the Federal Government were impressed and pleased with as well as all of the Mayors, who, he believed, were 100% in attendance. The Vice President suggested such meetings to be set up on a regional basis, so as not only the Mayors of the largest cities in the United States would be called in, but Mayors from every city would be in attendance at such Regional meetings; and that Vice President Humphrey would be happy to go into the regions and really find the needs of the people, what they want, and the problems that are facing the cities. Mayor Palmer expressed his impression on the interest and concern this panel had with some of the problems facing the cities. Members of the Cabinet who were in attendance were Secretary of Labor, Willard Wirtz; Dr. Weaver, Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency; Mr. Sargent Shriver, in charge of the Poverty Program; and Mr. Anthony Celebreze, former Mayor of Cleveland, who is in charge of the Health, Education and Welfare, which also covers water pollution, hospitals, etc. The Mayor had literature on grants in aid through this Department. Dr. Weaver covered one of the important phases of the new house legislation pending, being the rent supplement for low income people, and he discussed many more areas of housing and financing that will be made available, all depending upon Congress on the new Housing Bill. Mayor Palmer continued his report stating Secretary Wirtz brought out that this summer there would be 2,000,000 additional youth between 16 and 21 years that will go into the labor market. He suggested that every city try to work out specialized projects where they could use these young people in helping clean creeks, and in parks and recreation, etc., rather than their going into the labor pool where there are already 5,000,000 unemployed. Under his Department will come part of the Poverty Program which will deal with the Job Corps Training and Neighborhood Youth Program, the details of which the City will go into later. GOVERNOR COLLINS of Florida, part of the Panel, was appointed by President Johnson to work with communities in the area of Human Relations. Mr. Collins wants his Department to be most helpful in this area of Human Relations as it applies to the Civil Rights Act and fair employment practices. GOVERNOR LAWRENCE, former Mayor and former Governor of Pennsylvania, was appointed by the Vice President to assist him, to assure all cities that they will give very personal and prompt attention to all matters affecting cities in the areas in which they are operating. Many of these programs are available to cities and Austin should look into some of them. MAYOR PALMER stated this was a very beneficial program; and after the City has gone into this in detail, there will be some things to be discussed from a local level. PRESIDENT JOHNSON held a briefing with the group, and most of the members April 1, 1965 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS plan, including the 300' right of way necessary for 15th Street that they could not understand how so much was happening so fast, and noting Austin was such a fine City. They were pleased that Austin was one of the 14 outstanding cities. They did inquire if perhaps with the Kealing Project, Blackshear Project, G.N.R.P. and adding this other project, if this might be a little too ambitious for the City. They discussed the adequacy of both the staff and the City's financial ability to meet all it had already committed in the Kealing Project. Their concern was the disposition of the land as well as the acquisition. Possibly they recognized that the City moved slowly at first, realizing it had been tied up under litigation for two years. It was their recommendation that the City Officials meet with the regional agency and go over all of this information with them. The Mayor discussed some problems in the job opportunity program covering child labor, wage and hour problems, and others. He stated there would have to be some imagination on the part of the cities to work out some of these problems. The problems are known, but the solutions have not been worked out. The Mayor stated this completed his report on the conference with Mr. Shayton, Urban Renewal Commissioner, and the briefings of the President and Vice President. Councilman LaRue brought up the expansion of Saengerrunde expansion of their kitchen area, and their off street parking problems. The Mayor stated they just wanted to use the dining area for those who were visiting in the garden now to have an opportunity to visit in the dining area in the winter. This is in the area where the Council determines the off street parking requirements. Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of William Dieter for a building permit together with a site plan dated April 1, 1965, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 1607 San Jacinto, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of the sale of food the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is (0) no parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That no (0) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of William Dieter dated April 1, 1965, for use of the premises for the purpose of the sale of food. 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 April 1, 1965 The City Manager reported a request from MRS. MAX ALMOS stating her relative JOE ALMOS, on West Lynn Street, is recuperating from surgery and has difficulty getting to and from his house, from his car. West Lynn at this point has "no parking" signs, and a car parked on either side of that narrow street would restrict the moving traffic to only one lane, and it would be very dangerous to permit parking. The City is concerned about this man's welfare, but the City Manager did not know how parking could be provided for him on a temporary basis. Evidently there is no driveway there. He reported the situation to the Council. The The City Manager stated MR. JACK ANDREWARTHA has a small subdivision on the southeast side of town, and has obtained general approval of the plat showing a 50' street where a 60' street now exists. That cannot be realized nor consummated without vacating a 10' strip, which in this case would come off of the subdivider's property. The property owners on the other side have not been contacted. This request was referred back to Mr. Andrewartha's Engineer and he was asked to contact the people to see if they would object to reducing the width of the street. Mr. Andrewartha preferred submitting it to the Council without contacting the property owners. The City Attorney showed the plat and the dedicated Matagorda Street. The 10' vacated street would pass to Mr. Andrewartha, and be included in his subdivision. It was stated this would take 10' from the public and give it to the subdivider without the consent of the people across the street. Councilman Long saw no reason to make a 50' street out of a 60' street. The City Manager stated the point he was raising was the people across the street had not be notified, and it had been the custom of the Council to find out the attitude of the people and generally the consent of the people on both sides of the street before vacating it. By reducing the width of the street, the property rights of the person across the street are affected. The City Attorney pointed out Mariposa Street went down to the Interregional Highway, and it is 60' wide. This portion of Matagorda Street is currently 60', and the new street called Wind Oak Drive which will go down to the Interregional is also 60'. Mayor noted the Planning Commission thought 50' was adequate. The City Manager stated they may not have considered that, but they approved the plat with a 50' right of way. The City Manager pointed out the property owner across the street will be subjected to a 30' curb to curb street where two cars cannot pass with parking on both sides; whereas with the 60' right of way that now exists, parking could be allowed on each side. Councilman LaRue noted it could materially affect the individual across the street. The City Attorney pointed out Mrs. Youngblood had dedicated a .001 acre of land. The subdivider construes this dedication on his plat to be her request that this 10' be vacated, but he says he had not discussed this with her and did not point out to her it would be a narrower street. The Planning Director reported the Planning Commission did know this was a 60' street but it was of the opinion that the 50' width would be adequate for a residential subdivision, and that is basically what it is intended to be. There is some potential for the property between the subdivision and the Interregional Highway to become commercial. Councilman Long stated she would like to have the Traffic Engineer's opinion about this. The City Attorney stated the subdivider asked him if he would construe the language on this plat to be a type of request for a vacation of the street according to the Council's policy, and he told the subdivider he would not so construe it, but the Council might have a different view, and he would ask the Council. The Mayor said this was different from the usual policy, and asked if the street were going to be curbed and paved. It was stated it would be and at the expense of the property owner across the street. The Mayor asked that some checking be done on this. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1965 Councilman Shanks reported a call from one who had his voting location changed suggesting that these changes should be announced over TV, Radio and published in the papers as votes would be lost from people's not finding the correct voting place. The American Statesman reporter stated it had been published and would be published again. Mayor Palmer announced SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD was Election Day, and urged everyone to vote for whomever the candidate of their choice might be. With 4050,000 share of common stock in the City of Austin, a large corporation, a re- presentative vote should be evidenced, and people should demonstrate interest in the selection of their directors for the next two years and make every effort to go vote. Austin is a very fine city, recognized by U.S. News and World's Report; and when the citizens select their directors for the next two years, it would be wonderful to see it be by a quorum. There being no further business Councilman Long moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ауев: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 3:40 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: APPROVED Mayor C El Nouly City Clerk