=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 04, 1967 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND FRANK WALKER, JR. of the First Southern Presbyterian Church. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Mr. Bill Youngblood representing the Austin Community Council, appeared before the Council to state that the proposal for a study on Health and Welfare would not be ready for three weeks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman White moved the Council approve the Minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following ng vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 17.82 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on May 25, 1967 at 10:30 Α.Μ. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 28, 1967, for one (1) Truck Mounted Hydraulic Crane for the Water Distribution Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Utility Equipment Co. in the sum of $13,549.52, and trade-in of one (1) 1942 Model Truck, 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 Utility Equipment Co. in the sum of $13,549.52, 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 Utility Equipment Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by City of Austin on May 2, 1967, for the Demolition of Screen Tower, Well and Concrete Stack, Contract No. SP-001; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Q.S. Franks in the sum of $11,767.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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 Q.S. Franks, in the sum of $11,767.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W.T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Q.S. Franks. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 2, 1967, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on Webberville Road at Ft. View Branch and Ft. View Branch channel improvement from Ft. Branch Boulevard to Heflin Lane, known as Contract Number 67-D-1; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $28,444.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Ed H. Page, in the sum of $28,444.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W.T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Ed H. Page. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 2, 1967, for the construction of the proposed West 15th Street Extension and Appurtenances over Lamar Boulevard, Shoal Creek and Parkway known as Contract Number 67-C-2; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Larson-Pugh, Inc. in the sum of $380,331.12, 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 Larson-Pugh, Inc., in the sum of $380,331.12, 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 Larson-Pugh, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 28, 1967, for the installation of approximately 625 feet of 18-inch and 2,015 feet of 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer main in State Highway 71, from Dalton Lane to Patton Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Griffin Construction Company, in the sum of $12,225.97, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Griffin Construction Company, in the sum of $12,225.97, 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 Griffin Construction Company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 4, 1967 The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None AUSTIN NORTHWEST DEVELOPMENT CO. From water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and paving in Anderson Lane and Shoal Creek Boulevard. ($39,029.82) The Council agreed to hold action on the above item until more information could be obtained. ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING Mayor Palmer opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexation: 42.46 acres of land out of the James Mitchell Survey and the George W. Davis Survey ANDERSON LANE, SHOAL CREEK BLVD., FOSTER LANE and two unplatted tracts. Councilman LaRue moved the Council close the hearing. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 42.46 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES MITCHELL SURVEY AND 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None May 4, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITIZEN APPEARANCE Councilman White moved the Council hear Mr. McAdams on an item concerning property located at 103 West 29th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mr. McAdams appeared before the Council to request that the Council release to him, property on 1001-1003 West 29th Street. After some discussion, Councilman White moved the Council grant the request and release the property to Mr. McAdams. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None AMERICAN LEGION REQUEST Mayor Palmer stated that he had received a letter from the American Legion Post-83 stating that they were the sponsors of a baseball game for eighteen year olds and were requesting the use of facilities at Dischfield. Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of the American Legion Post-83 and the City Recreation Department for the use of Dischfield for 1967 high school baseball games. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: May 4, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (1) A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF THE LELA PARKINSON SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1067-1211 SOUTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (2) A 58,265 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2537-2619 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REFUND CONTRACT Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION, DAVID B. BARROW, VICE-PRESIDENT, 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 LaRue 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, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None May 4, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, 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: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET CROSSING RELOCATED Councilman Shanks 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, W.T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Austin that certain agreement with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company dated May 4, 1967 for the relocation and reconstruction of Anderson Lane over the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Mile Post 172-15 near Sneed in Travis County, Texas, and that the execution and delivery of said instrument shall constitute a binding agreement by the City of Austin and the certificate of the City of Austin that funds have been appropriated and are available for the payment of any sums agreed to be paid by the City under said agreement. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY Mayor Palmer noted that architects, contractors, and other people involved requested that the Council consider setting a ground breaking ceremony at Brackenridge Hospital on Friday, May 12, at 10:00 Α.Μ. Councilman LaRue then moved the Council set the ceremony as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: • May 4, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Mayor Palmer opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the amendment to the Zoning Text to extend the area for off-street parking requirements. (From Rio Grande to Lamar and from 19th to 29th). After some discussion, Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-C OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 CONCERNING OFF-STREET PARKING ALL ZONES SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. GLEN OAKS PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Palmer announced that he had received from Congressman Pickle's Office a letter stating that the Department of Housing and Urban Development had approved of the Glen Oaks Project for $3,250,000. May 4, 1967 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AIRPORT PARKING CONCESSION The Council had before it for consideration the awarding of a contract for an airport parking concession to Airport Parking Company of America. Councilman LaRue moved the Council award the contract to Airport Parking Company of America. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Shanks, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Councilmen Long, White FUNDING OF STREET EXTENSION MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING TWO WARRANT ISSUES THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TRAVIS X CITY OF AUSTIN ON THIS, the 4th day of May, 1967, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall with the following members present: LESTER E. PALMER TRAVIS LA RUE MRS. EMMA LONG LOUIS SHANKS BEN WHITE ) ) ) ) MAYOR COUNCILMEN and with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum; at which time the following among other business was transacted: The Mayor presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $380,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, STREET IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS", dated May 1, 1967, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS, TO-WIT: WEST 15TH STREET EXTENSION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST-BEARING TIME WARRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF; APPROPRIATING CASH TO PAY THE BALANCE OF SAID CONTRACT PRICE; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SAID TIME WARRANTS; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT OF THE WARRANTS AUTHORIZED; ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." May 4, 1964 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion, was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: adopted. AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and The Mayor then presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $200,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, RIGHT-OF-WAY WARRANTS" dated May 1, 1967, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, RIGHT-OF-WAY WARRANTS, DATED MAY 1, 1967, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF THE PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF LAND NECESSARY FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN RESPECT OF CITY STREETS IN SAID CITY, AND TO DEFRAY ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE WARRANTS AND INTEREST COUPONS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SAID TIME WARRANTS LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT OF THE WARRANTS AUTHORIZED ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." May 4, 1967 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shanks and carried by the following vote: adopted. AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, and White NOES: Councilwoman Long The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and MINUTES APPROVED this the 4th day of May, 1967. HEALTH ORDINANCES Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE PROVIDING FOR PURE WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, REQUIRING THAT ANY TOILET FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS BE OF A TYPE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH OFFICER, REQUIRING SANITARY TOILET FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES, AND PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY "PIT" OR "SANDBOX" TYPE TOILET ON ANY JOB SITE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCE ON MORE THAN ONE DAY. May 4, 1967 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The motion, 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 Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE PERTAINING TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF CLEANING SEPTIC TANKS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER REGULATING SEPTIC TANKS AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. May 4, 1967 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. WORKABLE PROGRAM The Council had before it for consideration a review of the Workable Program which included a list of accomplishments of the previous year as well as the goals for 1967. City Manager Williams read the following accomplishments and goals of the Workable Program: ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PAST YEAR 1. Approval was given to revisions to the Zoning Ordinance including increased off-street parking requirements for apartments and dormitories, amendment to "0" Office District to provide for additional office uses and the elimination of the "C-1" Commercial District. 2. The Office of the City Manager completed its review of fees and charges for services. The only significant changes made were increases in fees at the hospital. 3. City Council approved a cooperation agreement with the Austin Housing Authority for the construction of 1,000 additional public low-rent housing units. 4. The City received a $1 million grant from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for hospital development. Architectural plans have been completed and contracts have been awarded for the construction of the first phase of the City's Brackenridge Hospital. In connection with this, land acquisition for this first phase has been completed. 5. The Thirteenth annual 5-year Capital Improvements Program was completed June, 1966, and formed the basis for the City Manager's capital improvements budget recommendations in the 1966-67 Annual Budget. May 4, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6. The Seventh annual 5-year Operating Budget Program was completed and formed the basis for the City Manager's operating budget recommendations in the 1966-67 Annual Budget. 7. The City Council called a $50 million utility revenue bond election (for water, sewer and electric utilities) and this was approved by the voters of the City with a 6 to 1 vote on April 2, 1966. In calling the election, the Council established a 100 plus member "Bond Committee" with a 14 member speakers committee to inform the community about the need, nature of projects and other information concerning the election. 8. In cooperation with the University of Texas, Chamber of Commerce, Texas Highway Department, Lower Colorado River Authority and other interested groups, the City prepared and submitted a proposal to the Atomic Energy Commission for locating a $375 million accelerator installation near Austin. Although Austin was not finally selected, it was among the final ten possible sites for the installation. 9. The Council authorized the construction of Decker Lake on land being acquired under the Open Space Program. Project completion will be in 1967. 10. The City Council granted fund assistance to the Austin Council for Retarded Children and for the Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center planning. 11. The Council established and funded the Austin Equal Citizenship Corporation to work on community problems concerning minorities and discrimination. 12. The Council approved an agreement with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and Brackenridge Hospital was approved for Medicare. 13. In September, 1966, the Council adopted a $49 million budget for the City which included an average 8 percent pay increase for City employees, with the lower income brackets receiving a 20 25% increase. 14. The Council and City Manager presented a proposal for joint development of the Missouri-Pacific Expressway to the State Highway Commission. A joint development agreement was entered into in October, 1966. 15. The Federal Housing Administration authorized the development of projects where rent supplement funds could be used for 100 housing units in Austin. 16. The City cooperated extensively with the Texas Research League in analyzing problems and possible solutions which formed a basis for the legislative and other recommendations prepared by the Texas Research League in its joint study of urban and regional problems for the Governor and Legislature and the Texas Municipal League. 17. The City received a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for construction of a third water treatment plant to serve additional population and to assist in service to City-owned and City-served water districts in the surrounding area. Construction of the plant has begun. May 4, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 18. The City and County adopted the Civil Defense Shelter Plan and, with Federal assistance, installed a civil defense voice warning system. 19. The City, through its Department of Planning, established a position of Planning Coordinator with one of the major functions being that of working with private industrial development and the Chamber of Commerce. This cooperative effort has been partly responsible for the location of an International Business Machine's plant, and Infotronics plant and the Roberts Jewelry plant near Austin. 20. Plans were prepared and the Council authorized the beginning phases of a new computerized traffic control system for the city. 21. Work was completed on the City-financed Emergency Reporting Telephone System for Austin. This system will implement the rapid reporting to the fire, police and other emergency agencies. 22. The Council authorized a joint City/State Health Department air pollution study to begin in the middle part of 1967. 23. The Council approved three amendments to the land use designations in the Master Plan and incorporated a new "Planned Development Area" designation as part of the Master Plan. 24. The Planning Commission recommended and the Council adopted a new Expressway and Major Arterial Plan as part of the Master Plan. The Expressway and Major Arterial Plan is based on the recommendations in the Austin Urban Transportation Study, undertaken jointly by the City, County and State Highway Department. 25. The Council adopted a Commercial Standards Ordinance to require minimum structural and environmental standards on commercial buildings. This was adopted in January, 1967, and five commercial structures have been condemned of which two have already been demolished. 26. The joint City/Federal Open Space Program has proceeded as follows: a. Tex OS-4 Walnut Creek District Park area north of Austin. Contract Executed. b. The following applications were reapproved by the City Planning Commission, City Council and Regional Planning Commission and resubmitted under the provisions of the Housing Act of 1965: Tex OS-6 American Legion Tract on Town Lake. Tex OS-7 Roberta P. Dickson property (Chalmers Addition) on Town Lake. Tex OS-8 Decker Lake Park and Recreational Reserve east of the city. May 4, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS c. The following applications have been newly submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development: Kealing Playfield in Kealing Urban Renewal Project. Acquisition approved. Chalmers #1 near Town Lake. Pending authorization to proceed. Chalmers #2 near Town Lake. Pending authorization to proceed. Bergman-Valley View Addition near Town Lake. Pending authorization to proceed. d. Two additional applications for the Town Lake area are currently being prepared. 27. The City Council authorized continued funds and other assistance as part of the local share in the Community Action Program for Austin and Travis County. This program has been shifted from the Austin-Travis County Community Council to the Human Opportunities Corporation because of Federal requirements concerning the nature and composition of the governing board. 28. The following Health and Sanitation Ordinances have been adopted by the City Council following recommendation by the Health and Sanitation Code Advisory Committee: (1) convalescent and nursing home ordinance; (2) swimming pool ordinance; (3) pest control ordinance; (4) child caring facilities ordinance; (5) amendment to meat inspection ordinance; (6) milk ordinance (based on U.S. Public Health Service regulations) and (7) vending machines ordinance. The following ordinances have been passed: (8) construction worker's water and toilet facilities ordinance; (9) septic tank construction ordinance; and (10) septic tank cleaners ordinance. The Advisory Committee is reviewing additional ordinances which will be presented to the Council during the coming year. 29. The Department of Planning has completed the Neighborhood Analyses coverning 73 "planning areas" of the city. This study is submitted under separate cover. 30. The Department of Planning submitted the preliminary renewal project and intensive code enforcement project recommendations, under the Community Renewal (Development) Program, to the City Council and the public in December, 1966. This report included background information concerning growth, income levels, housing conditions and other social, economic and physical factors present in the community. Project areas, costs and priorities were recommended for the 1967 through 1976 period. General project areas and costs were recommended for the May 4, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1977 through 1986 period. It was indicated that the initiation of execution of one project each year during the twenty-year period, plus the five renewal and one intensive code enforcement project now in application, planning or execution would correct the great majority of slum, blighting and deteriorating conditions present in the city. Technical work on the Community Renewal (Development) Program is nearing completion of both staff and consultant reports. Publication of the various reports is scheduled for the late spring and summer period with submission of the reports to the City Planning Commission, Urban Renewal Agency and Citizens Committee for Community Improvement for review and recommendation to the City Council. It is anticipated that the Program will be completely submitted to the Council during the coming year. 31. Review of the Heating and Air Conditioning Code has been delayed until receipt of the new National Uniform Heating and Air Conditioning Code. This has been received and the study is now underway. 32. Review of the subdivision ordinance has been delayed pending the availability of staff, the possible scope of the first phase of work on the regional plan, the adoption of the Expressway and Major Arterial Plan and the completion of technical work on the Community Renewal (Development) Program. Initial staff work has now begun on those sections that would permit "town houses" and would amend provisions for suburban subdivision. As the staff work is further developed, a technical advisory committee will be requested to examine and recommend on the proposals. 33. Related to the City's Workable Program goals, the following renewal activities are in progress by the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin: a. Kealing Project: Execution phase being completed and redevelopment is already in progress. b. Glen Oaks I Project: Waiting for funds for execution. c. Brackenridge Project: Survey and planning completed, plans sent to Department of Housing and Urban Development regional office for approval. d. Blackshear Project; Survey and planning being completed. e. University East Project: Application has been made to Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds for survey and planning. 34. In addition, an application for an Intensive Code Enforcement Project has been submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is the "Meadowbrook Project" located in south Austin. May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 35. Work on a proposed agreement between the City of Austin and the Urban Renewal Agency for provision of relocation services for non-renewal displacement is currently in progress. MAJOR GOALS OF THE 1967 WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN 1. Submit the remaining Health and Sanitation Ordinances to the City Council for public hearing. 2. Begin formal review of the Subdivision Ordinance with technical committee and Planning Commission. 3. Continue to and necessary revise amendment of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. Complete the review of the new Uniform Heating and Airconditioning Code and report to Council on possible revisions to City Ordinance. 5. Continue present program of systematic code enforcement on housing. 6. Begin Meadowbrook Code Enforcement Project, previously submitted by the City, if the project is approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 7. Submit the Community Renewal Program to the Citizens Committee for review and recommendation. Submit to the City Council for consideration. 8. Continue the Open Space Acquisition Program. 9. Complete the Air Pollution Study which is to begin June, 1967. 10. Strengthen the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement through reorganization of its present structure and more precise determination of its functions and authority, including quarterly and annual review of the Workable Program and reports to the City Council. 11. Continue support and cooperative effort with Austin-Travis County Organization for Regional Planning. Major work will be in development of first phase of regional plan. 12. Assist Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center planning and development in cooperation with other public and private agencies. 13. Continue assistance to Human Opportunities Corporation (Community Action Program). 14. Proceed with Mo-Pac Boulevard planning, review and beginning of rightof-way acquisition. This is an $18,000,000 joint Highway Department/City/County expressway project. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASMay 4, 1967 15. Assist through planning analysis and location recommendations the development of low and moderate cost non-profit housing. 16. Upon approval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, begin construction of 300 additional units of low-rent public housing. Related to the City Workable Program goals, the following renewal activities are anticipated by the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin. a. Complete the relocation of all families from the Kealing Project and continue development of redevelopment land and rehabilitation of existing structures. funds. b. Start execution of the Glen Oaks I Project upon receipt of federal c. Complete Survey and Planning in the Brackenridge Project. d. Complete Survey and Planning in the Blackshear Project. e. Proceed with Survey and Planning for the University East Project upon approval of the application by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under the major goals of the 1967 Workable Program of the City of Austin, the Council gave considerable attention to the item concerning the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement. Director of the Planning Department, Hoyle Osborne stated that the Citizens Committee was deficient in that it did not have specific activities or functions. He further suggested that the Council should select the people specifically involved on the committee. Councilman Long moved the Council draft a formula as proposed by the Planning Director for the Citizens Advisory Group relative to the Workable Program and that the Citizens Committee be composed of thirty or more people. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Committee, to be known as the Community Development Advisory Commission is composed of the following individuals: 1. 30 citizens 2. One member from each of the following: a. City Council b. School Board c. Planning Commission d. Urban Renewal Board e. Austin Housing Authority Parks and Recreation Board Building Standards Commission Community Council f. g. h. i. 3. City Manager 4. Human Opportunities Corp. School Superintendent May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Planning Director Urban Renewal Director • 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Chief Building Inspector 10. Housing Authority Director Parks and Recreation Department Director Community Council Executive Director 11. Human Opportunity Corporation Executive Director 12. City Health Officer AMBULANCE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 31 A NEW ARTICLE PERTAINING TO AMBULANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and after the Council had made a number of revisions to the ordinance, Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CONTRACT AWARDED The Council had before it for consideration the authorizing of a contract with Austin Ambulance Service, Inc. Councilman White moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Austin Ambulance Service, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None SCENIC TRAIL STUDY Mayor Palmer stated that he had received a letter from the Governor of Texas stating that a comprehensive study of the scenic trails and roadways of Texas had been made by the Parks Administration Department, and the History, Economic and Music Departments of Texas Tech. Mayor Palmer suggested that the City of Austin designate one of its departments to coordinate, collect, and assimilate information to further work out the marking of the points of interest in Austin. Councilman Long moved the Council designate the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Governors' Committee on the marking of the scenic and historic roadways and trailways. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: May 4, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None SALVATION ARMY REQUEST Councilman Shanks moved the Council grant the request of the Salvation Army to install a display at the corner of 7th and Congress. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST Councilman Shanks moved the Council grant the request of the Police Department to replace a vehicle. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, LaRue, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE 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: A 23,000 SQUARE FOOT TRACT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4305-5407 CASWELL AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED 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 Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Present But LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Not Voting: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Long May 4, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. LAND ACQUISITION 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 offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $75,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot 4, Block 101 of the Original City of Austin, according to plat thereof of record in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, together with any adjacent land owned by Raymond Brown as a result of limitations of possessions. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None LAND PURCHASE Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $26,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 4, 1967 The South 43 feet of Lot No. 6 and the North 13 feet of Lot No. 7, in Enfield "X", a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 3, Page 204, of the Travis County Plat Records. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None PIPELINE AGREEMENT Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Pipe Line Agreement on behalf of the City of Austin, with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, for the installation of a 12-inch water pipe line crossing in a 24-inch corrugated iron 12 gage casing at a point in Miles Avenue 1,345 feet south of Mile Post 185, south of Austin, Texas, in accordance with specifications and standard plan (as covered by Form 20021, Exhibit "A" to Form 20021) and also in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain license exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said Agreement in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: Grace cace Momse Nousse City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor