| • = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 10, 1967 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by CHAPLIN J. RALPH HESS of the Lutheran Institutional. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman LaRue moved the Council approve the Minutes of July 26, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin announced that it was 10:00 A.M. and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: E. D. BOHL by Harriett Owen C14-67-114 602 Oltorf St. From "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area to "C-2", Commercial, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of Mr. E. D. Bohl to withdraw the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None DR. S. J. CLARK ESTATE by Thomas M. Lemon C14-67-110 5000 Woodrow Ave. Additional Area 4918 Woodrow Ave. From "A" Residence to "B" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request of the applicant, Dr. S. J. Clark Estate, by Thomas M. Lemon, for a thirty day extension and set the hearing for September 7, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None R. R. SANDS C14-67-106 2109 Ivy Trail Additional Area 2128 Ben White Blvd. From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Richard Baker appeared before the Council representing R. R. Sands requesting a change of zoning on Block 27 of the Goodnight Pearson subdivision from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail. Mr. Baker stated that if the zoning was granted, Mr. Sands planned to build a drug store or a gift shop. Mr. Ras Redwine and Alfred Feuge, representing residents living in the area, appeared before the Council in opposition to the change stating that construction of a drug store or gift shop would be an intrusion into the neighborhood. Planning Director Dick Lillie was in agreement with the opponents stating that the area was zoned residential and that if the request was granted, it would be spot zoning. After some discussion, Councilman LaRue moved the Council postpone the zoning application of R. R. Sands. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None O. H. POOLE C14-67-113 4509-4511 Avenue B From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission August 10, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman LaRue moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Councilman Nichols The Mayor announced that the change had beed denied. WILLIE MAY THOMAS ESTATE 1171 San Bernard by T. W. Kincheon C14-67-99 1300-1304 Hackberry St. From "A" Residence to "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "0" Office, as recommended by the Planning Commission with restrictive covenant. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office with restrictive covenant and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY by Johnson, Jones and Sheppard 1321-1421 E. 12th St. Additional Area 1315-1321 E. 12th St. From "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission C14-67-102 Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. NICHOL CORPORATION ET AL by Paul Hardy C14-67-108 2907-2919 West Avenue 705-709 West 30th St. From "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area and 2nd Height and Area to "0" Office, 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- August 10, 1967 Mr. Paul Hardy appeared before the Council to state that one of the parties that he represented, Mr. Von Vohelfield, had requested that his property be withdrawn from the zoning application number C14-67-108. Councilman Long moved that the Council grant the request of Mr. Von Vohelfield to withdraw his property located at 2919 West Avenue from zoning application C14-67-108. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then considered the rest of the property in the Nichol Corporation application. After some discussion, Councilman LaRue moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change from "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area and 2nd Height and Area to "0" Office 1st Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin However, since four votes were required to override the Planning Commission, the request was denied. Councilman Long then moved the Council authorize Mr. Paul Hardy to withdraw his zoning application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None WILLIAM GRIGSBY 906 West 30 1/2 St. by Sidney Purser C14-67-101 From "BB" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "B" Residence Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "BB" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 J. ALTON BAUERLE C14-67-109 600-700 and 704 Franklin Blvd. Additional Area 702 and 706-708 Franklin Blvd. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request of Mrs. Carter and her brother to withdraw (Lots F and G) 706-708 Franklin from zoning application C14-67-109. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then agreed to hold action on the rest of the property in application C14-67-109 until later in the afternoon when an attorney could draw up an agreement for the necessary right-of-way. BRUNO MILBURN by Dale E. Muller C14-67-115 4312 & 4314 Marathon 1101-1103 W. 44th From "A" Residence to "B" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Council agreed to leave pending the zoning application of Bruno Milburn by Dale E. Muller until Mr. Muller could work out an agreement with the Board of Adjustment. JOHN PETERSON C14-67-116 105-215 W. Lola Councilman Long moved the Council grant the "B" Residence subject to five feet of right-of-way. Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: From "A" Residence to "B" Residence (as amended) NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission change from "A" Residence to The motion, seconded by Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence subject to five feet of right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 ALEX WARREN by Sneed & Vine C14-67-118 Tract 1 1508-1510 North St. 5207-5211 Jim Hogg Ave. Tract 2 5209 Burnet Rd. 5206-5212 Jim Hogg Ave. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 and from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to Jim Hogg street dedication. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 and "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2 subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HARRY S. WILDER, JR. C14-67-097 5816-5828 Grover Ave. 1201 Koenig Lane From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to the proper street widening. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BARROW CORPORATION by Oscar Holmes C14-67-098 Tract 1 1226-1404 S. Lamar Blvd. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area & "C" Commercial, 6th Height and Area to "C" Commer- cial 2nd Height and Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 BARROW CORPORATION (cont.) Tract 2 From "A" Residence, 1st Height Rear of 1226-1404 S. Lamar and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Blvd. Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area and "C" Commercial, 6th Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 and from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 and to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. KATE WITHERS TRUST by Brown, Erwin, Maroney & Barber C14-67-100 2633-2647 Lamar Blvd. From "A" Residence, 5th Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "B" Residence, 5th Height and Area Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 5th Height and Area to "B" Residence, 5th Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 5th Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. RICHARD F. LANNERT & WILLIAM J. SCUDDER C14-67-111 4706-4710 Depew Ave. Additional Area 4704 Depew Ave. From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- August 10, 1967 Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. H. C. CARTER C14-67-112 2000 Koenig Ln. From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail (as amended) NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail, as amended, subject to ten feet right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail, as amended, subject to conditions, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN NORTHWEST DEVELOPMENT CO. by James E. Crozier C14-67-117 Tract 1 2925-2927 & 3001-3027 Anderson Lane 7841-7865 Shoal Creek Blvd. Tract 2 7801-7839 Shoal Creek 2619-2940 Foster Ln. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area (as amended) From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, lst Height and Area, as amended, on Tract 1 and from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission. vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 10, 1967 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, as amended, on Tract 1 and to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2 and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TOWN LAKE PLANNING DISCUSSION The Council had before it for consideration a report given by a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, Mrs. Fagan Dickson, on the matter of Town Lake Planning. Mrs. Dickson said that the main item of concern was the selection of the most appropriate use for the Town Lake landmark noting that several citizens and groups interested in the beautification of Town Lake had contributed their ideas. She then listed the prospective plans of the project which included the lighting of the Lamar Bridge, the Congress Avenue Bridge and various shoreline improvements. Mr. Walt Warner, Assistant Executive Director for the Texas Tourist Development Agency appeared before the Council to express his agency's interest in the project and their willingness to promote the Town Lake Planning. Mrs. Dickson then stated that the complete plan would not be ready until September or October. Councilman Long then moved the Council request that the City Manager take the report and get an estimated cost of the proposed plans and report back to the Council the recommendations from the different City departments. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: The motion, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ZONING HEARING The Council reconsidered zoning application C14-67-109 heard earlier in the meeting. Mr. J. Alton Bauerle appeared before the Council to request "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on property located at 600-700 and 704 Franklin. Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area and eliminate the additional area in the application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CITY AMBULANCE COMPANY The Council had before it for consideration the presentation of additional facts pertaining to the granting of a franchise to the City Ambulance Company. An application for a franchise had been previously filed by City Ambulance and had been denied on July 20, 1967. August 10, 1967 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. Chris Dougherty, representing Austin Ambulance, appeared before the Council to oppose continued discussion of the granting of a franchise to City Ambulance stating that since the application had already been denied there was no need to pursue the matter. City Attorney Doren Eskew stated that the discussion being held was not a formal hearing, but that its purpose was to determine whether or not the Council wanted to set a subsequent time for another hearing. Councilman Long stated that an exclusive franchise had not been granted to Austin Ambulance and the Council would hear any additional information relating to the services of City Ambulance Company. Maurice Angly, representing City Ambulance, appeared before the Council stating that there was a definite need for competitive ambulance service in Austin as evidenced by the number of signatures of citizens protesting the denial of the franchise to City Ambulance Company. He further pointed out that not only was the City Ambulance equipment comparable to the Austin Ambulance equipment, but that service fees were lower, adding that City Ambulance did not charge for oxygen. Mr. Angly then requested that the Council consider setting a date for a hearing for a new application for a franchise to be filed. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of City Ambulance Company for a hearing for a franchise on August 24, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Mayor Akin CORPORATION COURT JUDGE Councilman Long moved the Council appoint Jane Ballard as Judge of the The Corporation Court during which time Judge Ned Granger was on vacation. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ANNEXATION 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 (A) 11.55 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 18 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND (B) 6.23 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 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: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING BREEDLOVE COURT AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin 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 Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across that certain portion of Lot 6, Second Resubdivision of Lot 2, Frontier Village Section 3, said Frontier Village Section 3 being a subdivision of a portion of the James Trammel Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Frontier Village Section 3 of record in Book 26 at Page 1 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; a map or plat of said Second Resubdivision of Lot 2, Frontier Village Section 3, being of record in Book 35 at Page 3 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, 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 a release of the following described portion of said public utilities easement, to-wit: Being all of the north one hundred and twenty (120.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet of Lot 6, Second Resubdivision of Lot 2, Frontier Village Section 3, said Frontier Village Section 3 being a subdivision of a portion of the James Trammel Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Frontier Village Section 3 of record in Book 26 at Page 1 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; a map or plat of said Second Resubdivision of Lot 2, Frontier Village Section 3, being of record in Book 35 at Page 3 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across those certain portions of Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5, Block B, Northwestern Industrial Addition, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 18 in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Northwestern Industrial Addition of record in Book 11 at Page 18 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portions of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easement are 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 a release of the following described portions of said public utilities easement, to-wit: Four (4) strips of land, each of the said four (4) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block B, Northwestern Industrial Addition, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 18 in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Northwestern Industrial Addition of record in Book 11 at Page 18 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 3, said Block B, Northwestern Industrial Addition, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Three being out of and a part of Lot 4, said Block B, Northwestern Industrial Addition and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Four being out of and a part of Lot 5, said Block B, Northwestern Industrial Addition; each of the said four (4) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE: BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 1, Block B, which extends from the easterly prolongation of the north line of said Lot 3, Block B, to the easterly prolongation of the south line of said Lot 5, Block B. NUMBER TWO BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block B. NUMBER THREE: BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, Block B NUMBER FOUR: BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 5, Block B. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 STREET VACATION Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE PORTIONS OF WEST 30TH STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin 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 Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission and authorize the Legal Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: 1601 Sanchez Mrs. Rosalie Dillard 1601 1/2 Sanchez Mrs. Rosalie Dillard 7310 Bethune Ave. Mrs. Ida Bernice Glasper The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Council agreed to consider appointments to the Urban Renewal and Pest Control Boards the following Monday at 10:00 Α.Μ. August 10, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MASTER PLAN HEARINGS SET Councilman Long moved the Council set a hearing on August 31, 1967 at 11:00 A.M. for proposed change in Master Plan. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None City Manager Jim Wilson then requested that the Council consider setting a hearing for another item concerning a proposed change in the Master Plan; approximately 50 acres located between Steck Avenue and U.S. Highway 183 and east at MoPac Railroad for Jack Andrewartha. Councilman Nichols moved the Council set the Master Plan hearing on August 31, 1967 at 11:00 A.M. for the Jack Andrewartha property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: s: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PROPERTY PURCHASED FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT City Attorney Doren Eskew noted that the City had received an offer to purchase for $20,000 a 76 feet by 128 feet lot on 1616 Red River Street for the use of the Health Department. He stated that the two story brick building located on the lot was structurally sound, but that it needed repairs costing $3,000 in order that the Health Department could use it. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) (Brackenridge Hospital Project) 660901.22(27a) Hattie W. Hewlett Est. 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 $20,000.00 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: The North 76 feet of the East 138 feet of the North 128 feet of Outlot 61, Division "E", of the Government Outlots adjoining the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to map on file in the General Land Office. vote: August 10, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None 29TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY City Attorney Doren Eskew noted that it was to the City's advantage to purchase the entire tracts of Kelly McAdams, Dave Shipwash and Mr. Wooldridge for the purpose of widening 29th Street. He then added that the remainder of the land not used would be sold to Mr. Labovitz. Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) (W. 29th Street) 640128.02 1. M & O Lumer (Kelly McAdams) 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 $42,500.00 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: Lots Nos. 13 and 14 in Block 1, Shoal Crest Addition, an Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 3, Page 154 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long adoption: Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) (W. 29th Street) 670830.22 D.A. Shipwash, et ux. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: August 10, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 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 $20,000.00 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: All of Lot 4, Block 2, James Byrnes Subdivision, out of Outlot 69, Division "D" of the Government Outlots adjoining the ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas a map or plat of said James Byrnes Subdivision being of record in Book 2 at Page 178 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long adoption: Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) 670830.21 Katherine P. Wooldridge 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 $30,000.00 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: All of Lot 3, Block 2, James Byrnes Subdivision of Outlot 69, Division "D", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; a map or plat of said James Byrnes Subdivision being of record in Book 2 at Page 178 of the Plat R-cords of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 3, Block 2 was conveyed to Mrs. Katherine P. Wooldridge, a widow, by Warranty Deed dated November 1, 1945, of record in Volume 776 at Page 128 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. • August 10, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 8, 1967, to resurface and seal coat a portion of Runway 12R-30L at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, known as Contract Number 67-C-13; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Allan Construction Company in the sum of $11,297.00 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 Allan Construction Company in the sum of $11,297.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that James A. Wilson, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Allan Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present but Not Voting: Councilman Janes RIGHT OF WAY NEGOTIATIONS The Council had before it for consideration the purchasing of two pieces of property owned by Mr. Nelson Puett and Mr. C.T. Uselton. The property would be used for obtaining right of way at U.S. Highway 183 and Lamar Boulevard. August 10, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS In order to procure funds to purchase the land, City Manager Jim Wilson suggested the Council consider rezoning it to its fullest value City-owned property located east of the Airport Boulevard Fire Station and then selling it to the highest bidder. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council request that the Planning Commission study the possibility of zoning the property in question "0" Office and report back to the Council their findings concerning zoning the property to its fullest value. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols then moved the Council instruct the City Manager to enter into negotiations with a signed letter of commitment with the Texas Highway Department for securing the right of way on the overpass location on U.S. Highway 183 and Lamar Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None LAND TO BE AUCTIONED The Council discussed the selling of a piece of property located at the corner of Cameron Road and Highway 290. The land was part of a 1.9 acre tract which the City had purchased for $72,000. After some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council have the property appriased and put up for auction on September 28, 1967 with the understanding that the Council reserve the right to reject all bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PARADE PERMIT Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of the Longhorn Band for a parade permit to be held on October 7, 1967 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:30 on Congress Avenue. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None • August 10, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= RIGHT OF WAY FOR STREET PAVING City Manager Jim Wilson stated that St. Edwards had expressed an interest in extending St. Edwards Drive from Congress Avenue to Interstate 35, and that the City wanted to extend Woodward Street from the same two points. He then stated that Mr. Lynn Storm owned the property on the north side of St. Edwards Drive and that he was willing to dedicate the necessary right of way required for the paving of Woodward Street and St. Edwards Drive. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with St. Edwards and Mr. Lynn Storm involving the dedication of right of way for the paving of St. Edwards Drive and Woodward Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None LIBRARY NAMED City Manager Jim Wilson stated that he had received a memo from Mrs. Mary Rice stating that the new branch of the Austin Public Library located at Oak Springs and Tillery Street was near its completion. She requested that the Council consider the nationwide practice of naming branch libraries to indicate their location. Councilman Nichols moved the Council follow the recommendation of Mrs. Rice and designate Oak Springs as the name of the new branch of the Austin Public: Library. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None LAND PURCHASE OPTION Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the Southwest Christian Church a five-year option to purchase property located on the corner of Banister Lane and Ben White Boulevard for $12,325 at $600 annually with the understanding that the City receive the necessary right of way on Banister Lane. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman LaRue - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 10, 1967 The Council then reconsidered the former motion. Councilman Nichols moved the Council put the property, along with property located on Airport Boulevard, up for auction reserving the right to reject any and all bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ADJOUNRMENT Councilman Janes then moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: Asst. City Clerk Monioe APPROVED: Mayor 1