_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 08, 1967 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call1: Present: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman Janes The Invocation was delivered by C. Jordan Mann of the Tarrytown Methodist Church, PRESENTATION POSTPONED Mayor Akin noted that the presentation of the Aqua Festival Pins had been postponed for two weeks. JAYCEES REQUEST Mr. Fred Cliett of the Austin Jaycees appeared before the Council to state that the Jaycees would present their annual fireworks display in addition to a short entertainment program. He stated that the Jaycees were requesting the Council's assistance in a liability insurance program. After some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request for the liability insurance and that the figure not exceed $175.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: Councilman Long Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue then moved that the $25.00 expenditure for the fireworks display be accredited to the Parks and Recreation Department. by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded June 8, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long Absent: Councilman Janes MINUTES APPROVED Councilman Long moved the Council approve the Minutes of May 18, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCE Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin 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: LOT 3, WENDLANDT'S SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 913 WEST LYNN STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols 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: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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 LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The motion, The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of L&H Builders for a building permit together with a site plan dated June 1, 1967 meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 2814 Rio Grande, 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 erection of garden-type apartments 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 eighteen (18) parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 That eighteen (18) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of L&H Builders dated June 1, 1967, for use of the premises for the purpose of erection of garden-type apartments. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes • ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor Akin 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 11.94 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; 9.49 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND 0.03 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK U, NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 7, OF RECORD IN BOOK 26 AT PAGE 32 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK U, NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 7, BEING OF RECORD IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE 1 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF 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. 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 June 22, 1967 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The Council agreed to hold action on the 0.03 of an acre of land out of the T. J. Chambers Grant. June 8. 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SPEED LIMIT RESOLUTION Councilman Long 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 (30) miles per hour; 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 at the following location; ON STREET FROM TO East Oltorf Street South Congress Avenue East to Rebel Road 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement for curb setback and sidewalk purposes was granted the City of Austin by instrument of record in Volume 1797 at Page 208 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, same being out of and a part of Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Monte Vista No. 2, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Monte Vista No. 2 of record in Book 3 at Page 222 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- June 8, 1967 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute release of the following described portion of said curb setback and sidewalk easement, to-wit: A strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Monte Vista No. 2, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Monte Vista No. 2 of record in Book 3 at Page 222 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; said strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the east fifteen (15.00) feet of said Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Monte Vista No. 2, save and except the north ten (10.00) feet of said strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes AMBULANCE ORDINANCE HEARING POSTPONED The Council had before it for consideration application for, introduction of, and setting of public hearing on granting of franchise to Austin Transportation Company, Inc. for ambulance franchise. The Council at the same time considered the item concerning amending the ambulance ordinance to require safety features to become effective June 19, 1967. It was noted that the ordinance which was to be effective September 15, provided for certain safety standards for ambulances which were independent of the franchise. Mr. Will Garwood appeared before the Council representing Austin Transportation Company to request that the Council consider setting the date for the hearing on June 22, 1967 at 11:00 A.M. stating that Austin Transit needed additional time to obtain a franchise. After some discussion, the Council agreed to place both items pertaining to ambulance service on the agenda for the following week. AT THIS TIME COUNCILMAN JANES ENTERED THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. June 8, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on March 1, 1967, the City Council appointed MR. M. J. ANDERSON as a member of the Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson during his tenure of service has devoted his time and efforts in many meetings; and his studies of individuals' requests for various phases of development and his interest and enthusiasm in the many phases of Planning have resulted in an orderly growth of Austin; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its highest regards to MR. M. J. ANDERSON for his valuable contribution in making Austin a greater City; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the City Council, and to send a copy to Mr. Anderson as a token of the Council's gratitude. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 13, 1965, the City Council appointed MR. JACK GOODMAN as a member of the Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, Mr. Goodman during these many years has devoted his time and efforts in many meetings, and his studies of individuals' requests for various phases of development, extensions of the City, of the Austin Development Plan, Town Lake Plan, and Expressway and Major Arterial Plan, and his interest and enthusiasm in the many phases of Planning have resulted in an orderly growth of Austin; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its highest regards to MR. JACK GOODMAN for his valuable contribution in making Austin a greater City; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the City Council, and to send a copy to Mr. Goodman as a token of the Council's gratitude. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on August 31, 1961, the City Council appointed MR. O. H. ELLIOTT as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, MR. O. H. ELLIOTT has worked diligently and enthusiastically contributing time and talent in expanding the diversified Recreation program of the City of Austin, as one to look upon with pride; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its sincere appreciation to MR. O. H. ELLIOTT for his valuable assistance to the people of Austin in helping to develop this active, outstanding Recreational Program that is recognized throughout our Nation; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the Council, and to send the original to MR. O. H. ELLIOTT as a token of the Council's gratitude. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on June 4, 1959, the City Council appointed MR. SALE LEWIS as a member of the Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis during these many years has devoted his time and efforts in many meetings, and his studies of individuals' requests for various phases of development, extensions of the City, of the Austin Development Plan, Town Lake Plan, and Expressway and Major Arterial Plan, and his interest and enthusiasm in the many phases of Planning have resulted in an orderly growth of Austin; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its highest regards to MR. SALE LEWIS for his valuable contribution in making Austin a greater City; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the City Council, and to send a copy to Mr. Lewis as a token of the Council's gratitude. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS June 8, 1967 Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 14, 1964, the City Council appointed DR. R. O. SWEARINGEN as a member of the Advisory Hospital Board, and WHEREAS, DR. R. O. SWEARINGEN diligently and patiently devoted his efforts, talents, experience and wisdom to the betterment and expansion of Brackenridge Hospital for three years, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the City Council express its sincere gratitude to DR. R. O. SWEARINGEN for his three years of service on the Advisory Hospital Board of Brackenridge Hospital, for his study and assistance during the phases of expansion of the Hospital, for the benefits of his knowledge to the Community Health Needs Survey and other surveys relating to the health of the citizens of Austin; and that the City Clerk be directed to send Dr. Swearingen the original of this Resolution as a token of the Council's appreciation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 14, 1964, the City Council appointed MR. JACK ADAMS as a member of the Advisory Hospital Board, and WHEREAS, MR. JACK ADAMS diligently and patiently devoted his efforts, talents, experience and wisdom to the betterment and expansion of Brackenridge Hospital for three years, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the City Council express its sincere gratitude to MR. JACK ADAMS for his three years of service on the Advisory Hospital Board of Brackenridge Hosiptal for his study and assistance during the phases of expansion of the Hospital, for the benefits of his knowledge to the Community Health Needs Survey and other surveys relating to the health of the citizens of Austin; and that the City Clerk be directed to send Mr. Adams the original of this Resolution as a token of the Council's appreciation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None June 8, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 14, 1964, the City Council appointed MR. J. C. EVANS as a member of the Advisory Hospital Board, and WHEREAS, MR. J. C. EVANS diligently and patiently devoted his efforts, talents, experience and wisdom to the betterment and expansion of Brackenridge Hospital for three years, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the City Council express its sincere gratitude to MR. J. C. EVANS for his three years of service on the Advisory Hospital Board of Brackenridge Hospital, for his study and assistance during the phases of expansion of the Hospital, for the benefits of his knowledge to the Community Health Needs Survey and other surveys relating to the health of the citizens of Austin, and that the City Clerk be directed to send Mr. Evans the original of this Resolution as a token of the Council's appreciation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on June 4, 1959, the City Council appointed MR. HOWARD E. BRUNSON as a member of the Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, Mr. Brunson during these many years has devoted his time and efforts in many meetings, and his studies of individuals' requests for various phases of development, extensions of the City, of the Austin Development Plan, Town Lake Plan, and Expressway and Major Arterial Plan, and his interest and enthusiasm in the many phases of Planning have resulted in an orderly growth of Austin; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its highest regards to MR. HOWARD E. BRUNSON for his valuable contribution in making Austin a greater City; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the City Council, and to send a copy to Mr. Brunson as a token of the Council's gratitude. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 PUBLIC HEARING SET Mayor Akin noted that he had received a letter from Mrs. Fagan Dickson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board recommending that the City Council officially adopt the use plan of Town Lake drawn by the Architects King-TanignchiZisman. It was further recommended that the City Planning Department be notified and that a public hearing be held if there is any conflict with the Master Plan. After some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council set a public hearing on the matter with the Parks and Recreation Board, the Planning Department, and any interested citizens on June 29, 1967, at 2:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PARKING SPACES Councilman Nichols then moved the Council set aside two parking places at City Hall for the convenience of former Council members and that the City Hall guard accommodate additional members should more than two spaces be required. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None TRAFFIC COMPLAINT Councilman Long stated that she had received a letter from Captain Rodney J. Kidd, a resident in the area of 38th Street and Red River Street. The letter noted that there was a severe traffic problem along Red River due to cars parked on the sides of the road. Captain Kidd suggested the Council consider placing No Parking signs on Red River Street between 38th Street and 19th Street between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Councilman Long then moved the Council refer the matter to the City Manager for consideration of investigation by the Traffic and Transportation Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None AQUA FESTIVAL REQUEST Mayor Akin stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Kenneth M. Brown, President of the 1967 Austin Aqua Festival, requesting the use of the Coliseum Barn for storage purposes until August 23. Councilman Nichols moved the Council lease the Coliseum Barn for a period of about 77 days for a flat rental fee of $400.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None June 8, 1967 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MOTOR BOAT REQUEST The Council had before it for consideration a request from Mrs. Sue Clary to place a small motor boat on Town Lake for the purposes of research and photography for a small Austin paper. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of Mrs. Clary for the use of a motor boat on Town Lake on Tuesday, June 13, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CITIZEN REQUEST Mayor Akin stated that he had received a letter from Dr. Allen Scott requesting time before the Council to present a petition of fluoridation. Councilman LaRue moved the Council hold a public hearing on the matter on July 20, 1967 at 2:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None PAN AMERICAN GOLF ASSOCIATION REQUEST POSTPONED The Council had before it for consideration a request from the Pan American Golf Association for the use of golf courses on August 31 and September 1 for conducting a tournament. The Council postponed action on the matter. LAND TRANSACTION The Council had before it for consideration the option to purchase land from the Southwest Christian Church on Ben White Boulevard. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the City Manager to complete the necessary transaction for the purchase of the land on the terms outlined by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None PARADE PERMIT Mayor Akin announced that he had received a letter from Mrs. Travis Lee on behalf of the Bartholomew Parents Club requesting a parade permit for a children's parade to take place on July 4, 1967, at 4:30 P.M. from Windsor Village south on Berkman to Bartholomew Park. Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of Mrs. Lee for the parade permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: • Ayes: June 8, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None LAND TRANSACTION POSTPONED The Council had before it for consideration the selling of City property No action was taken. to Mooreburger. BUDGET DISCUSSION The Mayor announced that it was 2:30 P.M. and time for the scheduled budget discussion. He then introduced to the Council Mr. Norman Barker, Finance Director, Chief Dickerson of the Fire Department and City Manager Williams. City Manager Williams then stated that the purpose of the budget discussion was to advise the Council on matters of budget making, to review the requirements of the law concerning the contents of the budget, and to discuss some of the mechanical devices used in preparation of the budget. He further stated that the budget must contain several distinct parts, the main three being the following: 1. A budget message to be written by the City Manager and a summary of the fiscal plan to be envisioned in the operation of the City during the ensuing year 2. Detailed estimates of departmental expenditures and revenues 3. An appropriation ordinance, an ordinance adopting the budget and any other ordinances which might be required The Council then discussed the pay scales of the various departments and the possibility of raising the salaries and thereby increasing the opportunities for future City employees. The Council gave considerable attention to the subject of traffic violations and the question arose concerning who had legal jurisdiction to set fines. Councilman LaRue then moved the Council invite the Corporation Court judges to a meeting on June 22 at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the matter of fines for traffic violations. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the construction of a sanitary sewer line in the City of Austin to provide for the safe elimination of sewage in the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of an easement ten (10.00) feet in width across the hereinafter described tract of land for right-of-way to permit the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewer line; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value of such easement; Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire the hereinafter described easement for sanitary sewer purposes across the hereinafter described tract of land: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width containing 6378.2 square feet of land, the same being out of and a part of a 21.20 acre tract of land, the same being out of the Gustaf Sjoberg Estate out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant lying partly within and partly without the corporate limits of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said Gustaf Sjoberg Estate being of record in Book 3 at Page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which said 21.20 acre tract of land was conveyed to Katherine Shuberg Oppermann by warranty deed dated August 4, 1949, of record in Volume 1943 at Page 260 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas3 the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of said 21.20 acre tract of land, same being a point in the east right-of-way line of State Highway Number 71, and from which point of beginning the Southwest corner of said 21.20 acre tract of land bears S 25° 26' E 210.99 feet; THENCE, N 44° 24' E 637.82 feet to point of termination, same being a point in that certain Sanitary Sewer easement conveyed to the City of Austin on November 14, 1951, of record in Volume 1209 at Page 53 of the Deed Records of Travis County Texas. AND IN ADDITION thereto, a temporary working space easement ten (10.00) feet in width to cover the period of original installation is to be retained adjacent to and parallel to both sides of the above described easement. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found and does hereby find that the public necessity requires the acquisition and maintenance of a large recreational reserve to permit the creation of parks, playfields, camp grounds, golf courses, piers, wharves, together with the construction of a large water reservoir, and also to permit an addition to the electric light and generating system of the City of Austin, and the construction of certain roads and public ways; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the public necessity requires the acquisition of the fee simple to the hereinafter described tract or tracts of land for such purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of such land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against the owners, and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: First Tract: Fifty (50) acres of land, being the eastern one-half (E 1/2) of Lots 6 and 7 in Groos and Schmidt's Subdivision of part of the Philip McElroy Headright League in Travis County, Texas, according to the map of said subdivision recorded in the County Clerk's office of said county; the same being the premises conveyed to Andrew Watter (vendor herein) by deed of Sven Bergstrom, of date October 8, 1883, and recorded in Book 57, pages 617, 618 and 619, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which deed and records are hereby referred to. Second Tract: Fifty (50) acres of land, being the west one-half (W 1/2) of Lots 6 and 7 in Groos and Schmidt's Subdivision of a part of the Philip McElroy Headright League in Travis County, Texas, and being the same property conveyed to John Ekstrom by Victor Schmidt, by deed dated March 4, 1879, and recorded in Travis County Deed Records Book 46, Page 342; the same being the premises conveyed to Andrew Watter (vendor herein) by deed of John Ekstrom, of date November 12, 1883, and recorded in Book 57, pages 619 and 620, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, to which deed and deed records reference is hereby made. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 Third Tract: A right-of-way fifteen (15) feet wide across the Swan Bergstrom land, beginning at the northwest corner of the Swan Bergstrom's line where his tract of land adjoins the said Watter's; THENCE, with and along and immediately adjacent to the said Swan Bergstrom's northwest line and through the whole length of the same to the Hog Eye Road, the line here referred to being the line between the said Swan Bergstrom tract of land and F. Carlson, and between the Swan Bergstrom tract and Chas. Bergstrom, said right-of-way being for the purpose of free ingress and egress to the Hog Eye Road from the said Watter's present homestead, for full description of the tracts here referred to reference is made to deed to Swan Bergstrom from John Ljungren and wife, dated July 1, 1890, and recorded in Volume 87, Page 279, et seq. Travis County Deed Records; and to deed from John Ekstrom to Watter, of date November 12, 1883, recorded in Volume 57, Page 619, et seq, Travis County Deed Records, and also deed from Lundberg to Chas. Bergstrom, of date 1891; the same being the premises conveyed to Andrew Watter (vendor herein) by deed of Swan Bergstrom, of date August 2, 1893, and recorded in Book 119, Pages 36 and 37, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, to which deed and deed records reference is hereby made. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found and does hereby find that the public necessity requires the acquisition and maintenance of a large recreational reserve to permit the creation of parks, playfields, camp grounds, golf courses, piers, wharves, together with the construction of a large water reservoir, and also to permit an addition to the electric light and generating system of the City of Austin, and the construction of certain roads and public ways; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the public necessity requires the acquisition of the fee simple to the hereinafter described tract or tracts of land for such purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of such land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against the owners, and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: • =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 20.06 acres of land, same being out of and a part of the James Burleson Survey No. 19 in Travis County, Texas, and being out of and a part of that certain 98.4 acre tract of land conveyed to Clarence Schieffer, et al by warranty deed, dated July 2, 1952, of record in Volume 1318 at Page 20 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 20.06 acres of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west right-of-way line of Decker Lane and the south line of a 3.00 acre tract of land conveyed to Stanley Preece, et ux by deed of record in Volume 1021 at Page 500, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said point of beginning being the northwest corner of a 0.422 acre tract of land conveyed to Travis County by deed of record in Volume 1549 at Page 385 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; THENCE, following the west right-of-way line of Decker Lane and the west line of the 0.422 acre tract conveyed to Travis County, S 30° 00' W 791.00 feet to a point, said point being the southeast corner of the 20.06 acre tract of land herein described; THENCE, following a line 1000.00 feet from and parallel with the north line of the above said 98.4 acre tract, N 60° 00' W 1000.00 feet to a point said point being the southwest corner of the 20.06 acre tract of land herein described; THENCE, following a line 1000.00 feet from and parallel with the west right-of-way line of Decker Lane, N 30° 00' E 1000.00 feet to a point in the north line of the above said 98.4 acre tract and the south line of the H. R. Smith property; THENCE, following the north line of the above said 98.4 acre tract and the south line of the H. R. Smith property, S 60° 00' E 392.78 feet to a point, said point being the northwest corner of the 3.00 acre tract conveyed to Stanley Preece, et ux; THENCE, following the west line of the 3.00 acre tract conveyed to Stanley Preece, et ux S 30° 00' W 209.00 feet to a point, said point being the southwest corner of the Preece 3.00 acre tract; THENCE, following the south line of the Stanley Preece, et ux 3.00 acre tract, S 60° 00' E 607.22 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- June 8, 1967 Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found and does hereby find that the public necessity requires the acquisition and maintenance of a large recreational reserve to permit the creation of parks, playfields, camp grounds, golf courses, piers, wharves, together with the construction of a large water reservoir, and also to permit an addition to the electric light and generating system of the City of Austin, and the construction of certain roads and public ways; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the public necessity requires the acquisition of the fee simple to the hereinafter described tract or tracts of land for such purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of such land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against the owners, and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: 48.47 acres of land off the north end of that certain 112 acre tract of the Phillip McElroy League in Travis County, Texas, as described in a deed from Albin Johnson, et ux, to Candelaria G. Cavazos dated December 30, 1944, and recorded in Volume 750, Page 533 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the said 48.47 acres of land is more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a fence corner in the east line of a 50' county road, said point being the northwest corner of that certain tract of 112 acres of land described in a deed from Albin Johnson, et ux, to Candelaria G. Cavazos dated December 30, 1944, and recorded in Volume 750, Page 533 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, for the northwest corner of the tract herein described; THENCE, with the north line of the said Cavazos 112 acre tract, as fenced, S 60° 00' E a distance of 351.0 varas to a fence corner at the northeast corner of the said Cavazos 112 acre tract, for the northwest corner of this tract; THENCE, with the east line of the said Cavazos 112 acre tract as fenced, S 29° 43' W a distance of 516.89 varas to an iron pipe set for the southeast corner of this tract; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 THENCE, N 60° 17' W a distance of 128.79 varas to an iron pipe set for an inner corner of this tract; tract; THENCE, S 29° 43' W a distance of 375.98 varas to an iron pipe for corner; THENCE, S 30° 24' W 32.33 varas to an iron pipe set for a corner of this THENCE, N 58° 10' W a distance of 226.5 varas to a fence corner in the East line of the said County Road and the west line of the said Cavazos 112 acre tract for the southwest corner of this tract; THENCE, with the east line of the said County Road and the west line of the said Cavazos tract, N 30° 00' E a distance of 918.50 varas to the place of beginning, containing 48.47 acres of land. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: Councilman Long EMPLOYEES CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Councilman Nichols announced that he was ready to proceed with the Employees Classification System and had the name of a Chicago consultant which he would give to the City Manager to check out. He suggested that the consultants be invited for an interview. FORMER BOARD MEMBER COMMENDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 13, 1965, the City Council appointed MR. LALO CAMPOS as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, MR. LALO CAMPOS has worked diligently and enthusiastically contributing time and talent in expanding the diversified Recreation program of the City of Austin, as one to look upon with pride; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council express its sincere appreciation to MR. LALO CAMPOS for his valuable assistance to the people of Austin in helping to develop this active, outstanding Recreational Program that is recognized throughout our Nation; and that the City Clerk be directed to record this Resolution in the Minutes of the Council, and to send the original to MR. LALO CAMPOS as a token of the Council's gratitude. • - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 8, 1967 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Iran Monise ATTEST: Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: Harry in Mayo