CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 11, 1968 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Councilman Janes Present also: R. M. Tinstman, City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by DOREN R. ESKEW, City Attorney. Report on Municipal Comparative Data MAYOR AKIN on behalf of the City Council, acknowledged receipt of the City Manager's Report on "Municipal Comparative Data", dated January 9, 1968. The City Manager said this would establish one basis of reference for future specific considerations--budgetary appropriations, numbers of employees, wage and salary administration, etc. The comparisons are helpful in evaluating matters of concern Councilman LaRue asked that Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston be included, as Austin looks forward to the time it might be more competitive with those cities in size. He pointed out Austin was No. 3 in Texas insofar as conventions are concerned, and that business places Austin ahead of Fort Worth and San Antonio. Also just recently Austin had acquired one of its top City Officials from a City of 600,000 population. He said the City was competitive with Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio in business, tourism and conventions. The City Manager said he would have a similar type of comparison labled "Other Texas Cities. Councilman Nichols stated MR. JIM DEBERRY had a lot to do with this work, and he should be commended. The City Manager commended Mr. DeBerry also on collecting all this data and drafting the transmittal report. Mayor Akin announced the report was accepted with appreciation. Annual Report Parks and Recreation Department 1967 MAYOR AKIN announced the Council had received the comprehensive and very attractive annual report of the Parks and Recreation Department. The City Manager said the report had been published and made available to the Council, and will have further distribution. He was impressed with the description of the summer - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 activities by the Parks and Recreation Department in helping the youth in the community during the summer period, stating this was particularly significant. Councilman Long said she particularly liked the plans for doing something about lighting the Lake and the park areas and showing what could actually be done if it were wanted to be done. She was impressed by the cover, as showing what could be done with the walkways and making pleasant places in the city and even in the business areas in using these quiet walk places. She said she would push, as one Council Member, the Lake of Lights Fantasie. Mayor Akin passed on a comment from Mrs. Akin, who had background in public school systems, and who noted this program had some activity for everybody. Councilman LaRue also was interested in the Youth Program mentioned by the City Manager. He was glad to see that the additional funds were allocated to the Parks and Recreation Summer program. He said Austin had been blessed with wonderful relationship between all groups, and this program will be a long way to help allievate the problems that exist. He reported the fantastic number of people who had visited the parks during the summer; and if there were anything that the City was not able to do, additional funds should be included in the budget for the summer program; but he hoped that with the O.E.O. that the program would be developed to the point that no child is without a playground. This summer program was an outstanding one at a very small expenditure. The Council received the Annual Report of the Parks and Recreation Department, with thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department and to Mr. Sheffield, Director. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 22 OF THE PERRY ESTATES, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 810-812 PARK BOULEVARD AND 42004204 RED RIVER STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE 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 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: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Nichols None Councilman Janes Present but not voting: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Aiken brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 (1) TRACT 1: A 23,562 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 919-923 EAST 41ST STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; TRACT 2: A 133, 274 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 906-928-1/2 EAST 40TH STREET AND 1000-1002 east 40TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND ADDITIONAL AREA: A 15,050 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 930 EAST 40TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (2) LOT 20 AND THE EAST 27.5 FEET OF LOT 21, BLOCK B OF SHOALCREST OAKS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1606 WEST 39-1/2 STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (3) A 25,537 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2801-2809 SAN PEDRO STREET AND 804 WEST 28TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, AND ADDITIONAL AREA: AN 8,400 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 800-802 WEST 28TH STREET AND 2800-2802 SALADO STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE 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 second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, 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. Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 26, BLOCK C OF THE NORTHGATE HALF ACRE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 900-902 TAULBEE LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE 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, TEXASJanuary 11, 1968 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) A 1.82 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 7107-7203 BURNET ROAD AND THE REAR OF 7102-7108 HARDY PLACE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (2) LOT 9, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHWEST 50' x 30', J. W. TEMPLER SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1107-1109 KINNEY AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND ADDITIONAL AREA: LOT 23, OF BLOCK A, SOUTH LAMAR SQUARE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1201-1203 ΚΙΝΝΕΥ AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (3) LOT 1, BLOCK AB LOT 1, BLOCK C; AND LOTS 1, 2, 3, BLOCK B, NORTHWEST HILLS SECTION 9A, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3630-3638 AND 3637-3713 NORTH HILL DRIVE AND 6914-6926 AND 6915-7013 HART LANE, FROM ITERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (4) LOTS 25-29, BLOCK 44, THE HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5307 LINK AVENUE AND A PORTION OF A VACATED NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 5302-5306 AVENUE F, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE 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 second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. January 11, 1968 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin 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: LOTS 11-17, BLOCK K, WESTGATE SQUARE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4908-5008 WEST WIND TRAIL AND 2300-2302 JONES ROAD, 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 LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long None Councilman Janes Present but not voting: Councilman Nichols Mayor Akin 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 9.80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 400-404 OLTORF STREET AND 2204-2318 WILSON STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" 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 LaRue moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes 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 Nichils, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 11, 1968 Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, the ordinance be finally passed. 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. 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 20A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 20, 21, AND 22, BLOCK 16, RIDGETOP ANNEX, AND LOTS 1419, BLOCK 16, RIDGETOP ANNEX, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4510- 4524 ΒΕΝΝΕTT AVENUE AND 919-923 EAST 46TH 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue asked if the City Manager had any information on the request for a study of 45th and Airport Boulevard. The City Manager stated the report had been prepared and the Traffic and Transportation Department is recommending certain parking prohibitions on 45th Street in the vicinity of Airport Boulevard. He said the Council would be receiving this report tomorrow. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3 OF THE WHITTEN ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3210-3212 BAILEY LANE AND 1201-1203 WEST 33RD STREET, FROM "BB" 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING HEARING Councilman LaRue moved the council grant the request of Mr. Richard Baker, Attorney, to continue the hearing on the following zoning application until January 18th: WAYNE DAYTON 8500 Beech Drive From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "B" 2nd H&A NOT Recommended CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 The motion seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols None Absent: Councilman Janes STREETS VACATING The Mayor brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE VACATING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BRAZOS STREET AND CONGRESS AVENUE 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 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: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 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: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. At the request of Messrs. James P. Hart and Robert Sneed, Attorneys, Councilman Long moved the council postpone acting on the ordinance vacating WADE AVENUE indefinitely until the lawyers on both sides are ready to have the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Councilman Janes FLOOD LIGHTING 2406 GUADALUPE YARING'S City Manager Tinstman reported that he had received a request from Mr. Walter Young of Yaring's for permission to install four lamp standards on public property in front of the new Yaring's store, that was being built at 2406 Guadalupe. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 He stated that Mr. Dick Jordan, Building Official, had written that if the Council granted the request, it would have no ill effects on pedestrian or vehicular traffic, provided that the standards were erected so that the arms of the fixtures would not extend over the curb line. Mr. Jordan had also recommended that the City of Austin be released from any liability for the fixtures. Mr. Paul A. Conrad, Superintendent of Electrical Engineers, strongly recommended that the request be denied because, he stated, the right to install physical facilities in or on the ground of a public right-of-way had been granted in the past only to municipal or properly franchised utilities. However, City Manager Tinstman recommended that the request be granted providing that the property owner would be subject to regular street and utility requirements. He Mr. Charles Hill, Assistant City Manager, reported that it was not clear if Yaring's knew that the City planned to put in additional lighting on Guadalupe in the near future. He stated that the lights would have to be set back farther from the curb than the plans showed to allow room for widening Guadalupe. did not know if Yaring's would want to go ahead with their plans with that alteration. Mr. Jordan reported that he had talked with the owners of Yaring's and they were willing to make that change. They still wanted to put up the fixtures. They also agreed to bear any expense incurred if the lights had to be removed. City Attorney Doren Eskew stated that these agreements would be put into writing. Councilman Long then moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Yaring's to allow the store to install four light fixtures on the public property in front of the store at 2406 Guadalupe. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman LaRue asked if the adjoining property owners had expressed any interest in putting in the same type of lighting. Mr. Tinstman suggested that perhaps Yaring's preferred a distinctive lighting display, but he agreed that it would be a good idea to find out early to prevent piece-meal installation on the block. Councilman LaRue thought that the idea was worth looking into and asked Mr. Jordan to talk with the neighbors, get their opinions, and report back to the Council. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 Auditors Report Councilman LaRue moved the Council accept the report of the Auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols None Councilman Janes GENERAL COMMUNITY ( Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for electric down-guy purposes in, upon and across Lots 8 and 9, Block D, Wooten Terrace, Section Two; said Wooten Terrace Section Two being out of and a part of a portion of the George W. Davis Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Wooten Terrace Section Two of record in Book 33 at Page 35 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 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 electric down-guy easement, to wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 8, Block D, Wooten Terrace, Section Two; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 9, Block D, Wooten Terrace, Section Two, said Wooten Terrace Section Two being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Davis Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Wooten Terrace Section Two of record in Book 33 at Page 35 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER 1, BEGINNING at a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lot 8 and which point of beginning is also in a line 2.50 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 8; THENCE, with said line 2.50 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 8 in a westerly direction 35.00 feet to the point of termination. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 NUMBER 2, BEGINNING at a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lot 9 and which point of beginning is a point in a line 2.50 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 9; THENCE, with said line 2.50 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 9, in a westerly direction 35.00 feet to the point of termination. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Janes The Council had before it a request to veneer the front of the building located at 920-922 Congress. Councilman Long stated this request was not anything that had not been allowed in the past, in using a little city space in order to improve property. The City Manager recommended this, and had asked that it be placed in the Resolution that the addition would become a part of the taxable property. 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 application of D. & M. Foods, Inc., and Capital National Bank, Trustee, is hereby approved to beautify the building located at 920-922 Congress Avenue, being the South one-half and the East 2020 Square feet of the North onehalf of Lot 6, Block 110, Original City of Austin, by adding a new facing to be no more than four inches (4") thick on said wall; and the Building Official is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, said grant and permit subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto except as to the encroachment of said new facing into a public street. (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulations of the City of Austin now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities necessitated by making of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the applicants. (4) The applicants, their heirs, successors, and assigns will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction, maintenance or existence of said improvements. (5) The City of Austin may revoke such permit for good cause in the public interest after notice and hearing, and upon such revocation the owner of such improvements will remove the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 (6) The value of said new facing which encroaches upon the public street will be taxed to the owner of the above described property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approve the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by MR. FRED A GILLUM as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lot 3, Section A of the Rivercrest Addition, as described on the attached plot plan and hereby authorizes the said MR. GILLUM to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Official is hereby authorized to issue an accupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable, and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said MR. GILLUM has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. Attached Recommendations: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Mr. Fred A. Gillum, owner of the property abutting that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road and known as Lot 3, Section A of the Rivercrest Addition as described on the attached plans recorded in the Travis County Deed Records for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock that will project out into the lake approximately thirty (30) feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Mr. Gillum is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: (1) "That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. (2) "That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling, or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 (3) "That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which shall show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. (4) "That all structures extending out into the lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times." S/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following votes: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Janes ....... Councilman Nichols stated when this Council was seated, it passed an open door policy relating to the business of the City and the business of its For the benefit of all concerned he read the policy in full: citizens. "The business of the City of Austin is the business of its citizens. Every citizen has a right to know about every operation, transaction, negotiation and plan of the officers, administrators and employees of the city. "It is not only his right to know, but in fact there is a need for citizens to know about their city. Only with citizens who know, understand and care about the city's business can we progress. "Officers and administrators of the city will in no way intimidate, stop, or attempt to suppress any other officer, administrator or employee from speaking freely and publicly about the business of the city. "It is to be realized that growth and progress are not achieved without problems. Disappointments, differences of opinion, and healthy questioning of municipal policy must be shared with the citizens of the city. The price of public service is great, but it will be paid by men of integrity and intelligence. "Any citizen who approaches any officer, administrator or employee of the city must realize that any plan, program or matter of business is, from its very start, the public's business. "Finally, the burden of how wisely the right to freedom of information is used rests not with the officers, administrators and employees of the city, but with the citizens themselves. "This policy does not apply to those items which are permitted by State Law to be discussed privately." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 Councilman Nichols stated he just wanted to restate and emphasize the policy at this time, because it was a policy passed upon the seating of this particular Council. Councilman Long asked if there had been any complaints. Councilman Nichols stated there had been complaints from the press. Mr. Krueger had a complaint falling under this policy. The City Manager stated he would talk with Mr. Krueger after the meeting. Councilman Nichols stated the policy was followed for a while, but apparently does not work now in all cases, and he wanted to see the policy continued and to be as effective as it once was. The City Manager stated he would obtain a copy of the policy and review it, but generally this is the practice that is being followed. ...... Councilman Long expressed disappointment in not being notified of the Meeting on Pollution held recently. Mayor Akin stated there was no intent of suppressing any news. This was a work session for the purpose of gathering information and recommendation from the State level, and there was no intention of holding a meeting without the public being invited. Councilman Long asked to be informed any time a meeting is called by the Mayor. Councilman Long stated also as of this date, she had not had any communication of any kind on the Model City Plan. Mayor Akin requested that it be a matter of general public proclamation or indication by whatever media is feasible and possible, and it is his hope and intention that all members of the Council at all times be advised of any movement, any statement or any action on his part. It was not this thought that there should be any meeting in which he should take a proprietary interest. Mr. Castleberry, Austin American-Statesman, stated he had voiced a complaint with the City Manager about certain personnel. The City Manager asked if representatives from the news media had complaints concerning the actions of any city employee in not cooperating or making available public information, to discuss the matter with him. This was the first time he had heard of any complaints. Mayor Akin said he was always happy and willing to listen in the interest of good communications regarding any dissatisfaction on the part of the elected officials as well as the employed officials. Councilman Long moved the Council recess to meet with President Johnson at Bergstrom Air Base at 11:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman Long None Absent: Councilman Janes The Council recessed at 11:15 Α.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 1:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. Recommendations from the Building Standards Commission on Substandard Houses 1:30 Ρ.Μ. With respect to the building owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Azar, 300 East 6th Street, the Building Official outlined the procedures in that the Building CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 Standards Commission heard this case on August 10, 1966, but Mr. Azar did not appear. The complaint concerns the condition of the interior, and the intent is to get it repaired and cleaned. They had been endeavoring for way over a year, working with the owner trying to get the building cleaned. He stated the rooming house license had been revoked. The Building Official stated he would continue working on this case, and see if this can be cleaned up within 30 days. man Long moved 30 days be granted to try to get Mr. and Mrs. Azar to do something to bring their building up to standard and clean it up where it would not be a hazard. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Council- The Building Official stated a permit to repair the building of Mrs. Lucille E. Roan, 2003 Riverview (rear) had been issued, and he would recommend no action be taken on this case at this time. Councilman Long moved the hearing be continued for 30 days. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols None Absent: Councilman Janes Engineering Contract for Water and Sewer Facilities The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities stated during the inclement weather for the past four or five weeks the Engineering Force had been unable to accomplish the necessary field work on the Water and Sewer Facilities on Lake Austin, and timing was becoming important. BRYANT CURINGTON ENGINEERS had agreed to do the engineering for a fee of $12,000,00. which is well within the limits of recommended fees for this size of job. He stated even though they get the engineering work done, he would be back before the Council prior to advertising for bids or before any move commiting the City, other than to the engineering plan, was made. The lake is down now, and the Engineer's larger forces are able to get out there and obtain grades. Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That R. M. Tinstman, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the firm of Bryant-Curington Engineers for their professional services in the preparation of plans and specifications for water and sewer facilities on Lake Austin for a fee not in excess of $12,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 Meeting to be Scheduled by Westlake Hills Officials Councilman Nichols inquired if the City were not to get with the officials of West Lake Hills and discuss some of the problems that involved the two cities. The City Manager said Mayor Jacobson was scheduling another meeting shortly. Councilman Nichols said he would like to be a part of this conference when it is held. Councilman Long stated in view of these consultations with the satellite cities on the west side of the lake, that this was coming closer to finding the city limit line; and it is in line with that, that she believed the city limits would be found perhaps next year, by working with these people and coming to an agreement. Consulting Service Contract Classification System Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That R. M. Tinstman, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement for the professional services of GriffenhagenKroeger, Inc. in the preparation of a comprehensive employee classification- compensation plan for the City of Austin, with fees not to exceed $30,000.00 for the basic study and $2,000.00 for necessary supplemental studies. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes Caswell Tennis Center Pro Manager The Parks and Recreation Board, and Austin Tennis Association, had recommended MR. GLENN R. KING as pro manager. Discussion was held on the remuneration for the pro. The City Manager reported he had checked on the contract to see that the City would have the right of audit and inspection of records. In answer to Councilman Nichols' inquiry, the City Manager stated the Parks Department would maintain the building and grounds, but the supervision of the maintenance, upkeep and supply is the responsibility of the Pro Manager. The City Manager stated whether tennis or golf course, there should be a base pay such as provided in this contract, and that the pro should have the right to make additional money depending on his abilities, and talents; but beyond that reasonable point, the City, because it owns the land and the public and taxpayers make these activities possible is entitled to share in any additional revenues or profits being made. He stated he would make an audit and analysis of the various operations and make a report back. Councilman Long stated it would be justified. Councilman Long moved to ask the City Manager to make a study and try to audit these programs that are carried on in tennis and golf and in other areas where there are pros that have concessions and who contract with the City. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long None Absent: Councilman Janes 1 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 11, 1968 Councilman Long moved the contract with MR. GLENN R. KING for pro manager for the Caswell Tennis Center be approved. Nichols, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Ayes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Fault Recording System for Electric Department The City Manager submitted the following: "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS AUTOMATIC FAULT RECORDING SYSTEM "Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 Α.Μ. December 8, 1967 for one (1) Automatic Fault Recording System for the Electric Department. Hathaway Instruments, Inc. Bidder Sangamo Electric Company Net Total $28,280.00 29,420.00" "Attached to this memo is a set of specifications for automatic fault recording equipment. This equipment is basically a very sophisticated magnetic tape recorder. This recorder has been designed to accept electrical signals rather than a "voice" input. It is continously recording information from devices pre-selected by the engineer to give him a good cross section or sampling of electrical information in the electric system. Thus it is to engineering personnel what an electrocardiogram is to a physician. The output of this equipment is a picture of the electrical quantities being monitored, amplified time-wise so that the final record is a kind of a continous slow motion photograph. Thirtytwo different quantities can be measured simultaneously. This type of record is extremely valuable to engineering personnel in pin-pointing troubles during major system disturbances. The triggering causes of most of these disturbances are over with in less than one second, whereas present system instruments respond in three or four seconds and longer and thus only "see" the results of the disturbances rather than the causes. This equipment also has a "memory" and therefore system conditions prior to the trouble can be analyzed. This feature can sometimes be used to head off certain troubles before they get too far along. As a side bonus this recording system can also give engineering people an actual check on how much current flow there is during system "short-circuits". This is very valuable in making protective relay settings and thus definitely affects electric system reliability. This equipment is to be installed at Holly Street Power Plant since it is the heart of our present electric system. "There are two manufacturers of this type equipment known at present, although this does not preclude the possibility of there being others in this field. Houston Lighting and Power has several of these recorders in their system and are very satisfied with them. Oklahoma Gas and Electric also has this type recorder. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 11, 1968 A number of utilities in this area have similar but older versions of automatic fault recording equipment. Some of these are as follows: Louisiana Power & Light Arkansas Power & Light Texas Power & Light Texas Electric Service Company Oklahoma Public Service Brazos Electric Power Corporation "It is felt that this equipment is very valuable to have in ones system and must be emphasized that there is no other way to obtain this type of information from an electric system." S/ R. L. Hancock Assistant Director Electric Utility The Director of Electric Utilities explained this system is a monitoring type which is continually drawing a curve on tape of the operation of all the plants as long as they are operating smoothly. This system is being used by six companies already. The whole system is set together with relays, fault relays, etc., and this machine would record what happened if one of the systems went out. Councilman Nichols asked if this machine would determine where there were any weaknesses, and the Director of Electric Utilities stated it would. He explained if there were a loose connection on a 69 KV line or 138 KV, this machine would pick it up ahead of the time of trouble. It would help the engineers to anticipate trouble before it takes place. As to the black out Monday evening when tree limbs broke under the weight of ice, the City Manager stated he went down and watched the employees in the Electricity Utility in their new emergency operation center, and he was quite favorably impressed with the way it was organized, the way the operation center was set up, and the way they were functioning. Without a doubt it results in good responsible service to the customers as well as effective dispatching of the crews and equipment in that type of operation. He said he hoped property owners would cooperate more in tree trimming when either the telephone or electric utility crews go around to trim the trees. He said he would encourage the Council to come down to the Electric Service Building and watch this operation. The Director of Electric Utilities invited the Council to see the building in about two weeks. In answer to Councilman LaRue's question of the coverage by this type of service, the Director of Electric Utilities, listed Louisiana Power and Light, Arkansas Power and Light, Texas Power & Light, Texas Electric Service, Oklahoma Public Service, Brazos Electric Power System, and the City of Austin. Councilman Nichols asked if there had been any improvement in this instrument since it was first perfected? The Director of Electric Utilities stated the system had been in operation for two years. Louisiana Power Company, and Texas Power & Light Company had two years' experience. They interviewed Texas Power and Light and Texas Electric Company with reference to these bids, and both companies recommended the low bidder. As to improvements, Mr. Kinney stated improvements probably had been made all along, but no basic changes. The only changes really made were a change from vacuum tube to solid state devices, and solid state is the latest thing. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 11, 1968 Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 8, 1967 for one (1) Automatic Fault Recording System for the Electric Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hathaway Instruments, Inc., in the sum of $28,280.00, 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 Hathaway Instruments, Inc., in the sum of $28,280.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Hathaway Instruments, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Refund Contracts The Council had before it the following Refund Contracts: AUSTIN CORPORATION For installation of water and sewer mains in Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 3. ($56,087.12) The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities reported this is an ordinary refund contract. There is an addition of an $8,000 approach main which will be a cash settlement, with the owner paying 18%. AUSTIN CORPORATION For installation of water and sewer mains in Northwest Hills, Section 10, Phase 2. ($38,778.95) The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities reported this refund contract is the usual refund contract. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION, 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 Nichols moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it has been found necessary and desirable to extend and enlarge the City's water and sewer systems by installation of certain water and sanitary sewer approach mains along the North Property line of Lots 1 thru 5, across Lots 6 thru 10, Block "D" to the East Property Line of Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 3; and, WHEREAS, Austin Corporation, the owner of said Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 3, has agreed to cause said lines to be extended and enlarged according to specifications set forth by the City of Austin, and to transfer title to said lines for the sum of $6,915.55; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities have recommended said extension and enlargement of said water and sewer system; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That R. M. Tinstman, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract under the terms of which the City of Austin will acquire title to those certain water and sewer mains installed by Austin Corporation along the North Property line of Lots 1 thru 5, across Lots 6 thru 10, Block "D", to the East Property Line of Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 3, and to pay said Austin Corporation therefor the sum of $6,915.55. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Councilman Janes Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 11, 1968 CORPORATION, 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 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: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilman LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Acquisition of Properties for Hancock Drive Overpass Councilman Nichols asked for a report on the status of the remainder of the properties needed. The City Attorney stated two properties acquired last week brought the amount needed to 50%. A contract came in on one tract too late to be included on the agenda for this week. Councilman Long inquired about the timing on property on Essex Street. The City Manager estimated about two year. Councilman Long suggested that this property not be purchased at this time at the price stipulated, but let it stand in abeyance. The City Manager stated this was one of the occasions where the property owner came in on his own volition asking to sell. This property is not needed for the first phase, and the purchase could be deferred. Councilman Long suggested that it be deferred until it is iminently needed. (902 Essex) Councilman Nichols inquired about the property at 3112 Hancock Drive where improvements had been made, and inquired as to the time the permit for these improvements was issued as they had enhanced the property. The City Attorney explained this was one of the properties not thought necessary to be included in the design of the overpass facility. The Highway Department nor the City knew this property would be needed until the engineers later found it necessary to include it. Councilman LaRue stated the additions were made in 1966. Councilman Nichols moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of the property at 3112 Hancock Drive for $17,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ January 11, 1968 Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long None Councilman Janes Councilman Long moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager to acquire the property at 5019 Westfield Drive for $15,865.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue called attention to appointments to be made on Boards where there were terms expiring. It was suggested that this be scheduled for an afternoon executive session January 18th. Councilman Nichols reminded the Council of the Meeting with the Urban Renewal Agency, at 614 West 6th Street at 2:30 Ρ.Μ. There being no further business, Councilman Long moved the Council Adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes ATTEST: The Council adjourned at 2:00 P.M. City Clerk APPROVED Harry Akin Mayor