CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 18, 1968 10:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND RALPH E. GLENN, Central Christian Church. AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT Councilman Long moved the Council accept the annual report on the Austin Transportation Plan. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None GLEN OAKS PROJECT APPEAL Mr. Clarence Flournoy appeared before the Council to appeal the decision of the Urban Renewal Board's refusal to change the land use plan in the Glen Oaks Project. Councilman Long told Mr. Flournoy that the Council would not hear his appeal but would send it to the Planning Commission first. She then moved the Council refer Mr. Flournoy's request for a zoning change in the Glen Oaks area to the Planning Commission, ask it to notify Mr. Flournoy when his hearing was coming up. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 ZONING HEARING WAYNE DAΥΤΟΝ 8500 Beech Dr. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Richard Baker appeared before the Council in behalf of Mr. Wayne Dayton. He stated that his client was willing to change his application to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area, and that he was attempting to purchase an adjoining lot for parking so that he could dedicate the right-of-way requested by the City. Councilman Long moved the applicant be granted a change from "A" Residence, lst Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, 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 "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT IN BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT Mayor Akin opened the hearing on the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Project and an amendment to the Master Plan to the public, and an opportunity was accorded to all persons and organizations attending to present their views. After discussion by Mr. Leon Lurie of the Urban Renewal Agency, interested citizens questioned him on specific problems they were having with the Project, and Councilman Long attempted to clarify in her mind concepts that she thought were ambiguous. Mr. Lurie explained the proposed land uses for the area in question, the timetable for relocation, and the plans for relocation. He discussed what land would be for the University of Texas, and what would be for state office expansion. He also pointed out the advantages that Urban Renewal offered the residents, such as Federal relocation payments and counseling. RECESSED MEETING 3:00 P.Μ. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 CONTINUATION OF URBAN RENEWAL QUESTIONS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Austin has held a public hearing attended by interested citizens, and after intense study and careful consideration, has recommended that the Land Use Map of the Austin Development Plan be amended in accordance with a map which is attached hereto and marked "Proposed Master Plan Amendment January 18, 1968"; and, WHEREAS, such proposed amendment has been forwarded to the City Manager who has submitted the same to the City Council with the recommendations thereon; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has duly held a public hearing on the proposed action, and having carefully considered such proposed change has duly found that the Land Use Map of the Austin Development Plan should be amended so as to reflect the recommendations made by the Planning Commission; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Land Use Map which is a part of and attached to the Austin Development Plan adopted June 8, 1961 is hereby amended so as to reflect and indicate thereon the land use pattern in accordance with the map attached hereto entitled "Proposed Master Plan Amendment January 18, 1968". The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman LaRue APPROVAL OF URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT TEX. R-94 The Council had before it a resolution concerning Urban Renewal Plan and Feasibility of Relocation for Project No. Tex. R-94. Councilman Nichols asked if this resolution were not generally speaking in the language and the terms required by the Federal Government. Mr. Leon Lurie, Urban Renewal Director, stated that the resolution as it had been prepared and submitted to the Council did conform to the Federal Regulations. Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR PROJECT NO. TEXAS R-94 January 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to provide financial assistance to Local Public Agencies for undertaking and carrying out urban renewal projects; and, WHEREAS, it is provided in such act that contracts for financial aid thereunder shall require that the Urban Renewal Plan for the respective project area be approved by the Governing Body of the locality in which the project is situated and that such approval include findings by the Governing Body that: (1) The financial aid to be provided in the contract is necessary to enable the project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan; (2) The Urban Renewal Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise (3) The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the locality as a whole; and (4) The Urban Renewal Plan gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, herein called the "Local Public Agency", has entered into a planning contract for financial assistance under such Act with the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to which federal funds were provided for the Urban Renewal Project, hereinafter called the "Project", identified as Brackenridge Project, Tex R-94, and encompassing the area in the City of Austin, Texas, described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, the University of Texas at Austin is located near the Project Area, and the Brackenridge Hospital is located in the Project; and, WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has applied for additional financial assistance under such Act and proposes to enter into an additional contract or contracts with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the undertaking of, and for making available additional financial assistance for, the Project; and, WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and social, cultural, and economic conditions of the Project area and has determined that the area is a slum or blighted area and that it is detrimental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users thereof and of the locality at large, because of the existence of dilapidated structures, inadequate and poorly laid out streets, mixed land uses and inadequate recreational facilities, and the members of the Governing Body have been fully apprised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and conditions; and, WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the City Council of the City of Austin for review and approval, an Urban Renewal Plan for the project area consisting of 25 pages, one (1) appendix of 8 pages, (and (3) pages of maps), supported by a resolution of the Local Public Agency approving said plan and recommending same to this Governing Body; and, = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 WHEREAS, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general development of the locality as a whole; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Austin has considered said Urban Renewal Plan as required by law and has submitted to this Governing Body its report and recommendations respecting the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area and has certified that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the Locality as a whole, and this Governing Body has duly considered the report, recommendations and certification of the Planning Commission; and, WHEREAS, said Urban Renewal Plan for the project area prescribes certain land uses for the project area and will require, among other things, changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities; and, WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has caused to be made a competent independent analysis of the local supply of hotel and other transient housing; and, WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has prepared and submitted a program for the relocation of individuals and families that may be displaced as a result of carrying out the Project in accordance with said Urban Renewal Plan; and, WHEREAS, there has also been presented to the Governing Body information and data respecting the relocation program which has been prepared by the Local Public Agency as a result of studies, surveys, and inspections in the Project area and the assembling and analysis of the data and information obtained from such studies, surveys, and inspections; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Governing Body have general knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the Project area and of the availability of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation of individuals and families that may be displaced from the Project area and, in the light of such knowledge of local housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals for relocation; and, WHEREAS, on this, the 18th day of January, 1968, this Governing Body held a public hearing in accordance with the applicable law wherein the citizens of this locality were invited to and did discuss and make recommendations regarding such Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Governing Body take appropriate official action respecting the relocation program and said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, in conformity with the contract for financial assistance between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I, including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Project is a slum and blighted area and qualifies as an eligible project area under Article 12691-3 of the Revised Civil Statues of Texas. 2. That said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project aforementioned, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file said copy of the Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this meeting. 3. That is is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Project Area. 4. That it is hereby found and determined that said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area conforms to the general plan of the Locality. 5. That it is hereby found and determined that the financial aid provided and to be provided pursuant to the contracts for Federal financial assistance pertaining to the Project is necessary to enable the project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area. 6. That it is hereby found and determined that, in addition to the elimination of slums and blight from the Urban Renewal Area, the undertaking of the Project in such area will further promote the public welfare and the proper development of the community (a) by making land in such area available for disposition, for uses in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan, to The University of Texas at Austin and the Brackenridge Hospital, for redevelopment in accordance with the use or uses specified in the Plan, and (b) by providing through the redevelopment of the Urban Renewal Area in accordance with the Plan, a cohesive neighborhood environment compatible with the functions and needs of The University of Texas at Austin and Brackenridge Hospital. 7. That it is hereby found and determined that the above mentioned Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of such Area by private enterprise. 8. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the plan. 9. That it is hereby found and determined, as a result of a competent independent analysis of the local supply of transient housing, that there exists in the area a need for additional units of such housing. 10. That it is hereby found and determined that the program for the proper relocation of individuals and families displaced in carrying out the Project in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project; and that such dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available to such displaced individuals and families are at least January 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. equal in number to the number of displaced individuals and families, are not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the displaced individuals and families in the Project Area, are available at rents or prices within the financial means of the displaced individuals and families, and are reasonably accessible to their places of employment. 11. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban Renewal Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by this Body with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and, accordingly, this Body hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Urban Renewal Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the City of Austin having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with said Urban Renewal Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate said Urban Renewal Plan. 12. That additional financial assistance under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in the Project Area to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area, and, accordingly, the filing by the Local Public Agency of an application or applications for such financial assistance under said Title I is hereby approved. EXHIBIT "A" The Brackenridge Urban Renewal Project is located immediately East of and adjoining the State Capitol of Texas complex, the University of Texas campus and the northern portion of the Central Business District of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as illustrated on Exhibit URP-I, Boundary Map and is more specifically described as follows: "Beginning at the intersection of the north line of East 19th Street with the northerly prolongation of the west line of San Jacinto Street; "THENCE, with said north line of East 19th Street, in an easterly direction to its point of intersection with the west line of Interregional #335 Frontage Road; "THENCE, with said west line of Interregional #335 Frontage Road in a southerly direction to its point of intersection with the south line of East 9th Street; "THENCE, with said south line of East 9th Street, in a westerly direction to its point of intersection with the west line of Sabine Street; "THENCE, with said west line of Sabine Street, in a northerly direction to its point of intersection with the south line of East 10th Street; "THENCE, with said south line of East 10th Street, in a westerly direction to its point of intersection with the west line of San Jacinto Boulevard and its northerly prolongation to its point of intersection with the north line of East 19th Street, being the point of beginning." January 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman LaRue SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT Mr. Lurie explained that the resolution under consideration was pertaining to congested streets and land not properly used, and other problems of this He added that the resolution was required under State law. nature. Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. TEX. R-94 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has adopted an Urban Renewal Plan concerning an area known as the "Brackenridge Project"; and WHEREAS, there is included in such Plan, as adopted by this Governing Body, an area designated for clearance and redevelopment; and WHEREAS, within such clearance and redevelopment area, rehabilitation without clearance would be impractical, infeasible and ineffective in that at least 50% of the structures in this area are dilapidated beyond the point of feasible rehabilitation, and there are parcels in such area that do not have access to open streets, there is an overcrowding of structures on the land, the streets are congested, unsafe and insufficient to carry the traffic, and there is a mixed use of structures and a serious lack of recreational facilities in such area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That it is necessary as set out in the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan that the slum clearance and redevelopment section be cleared and redeveloped and not rehabilitated, and in this connection the Council finds as follows; a. There are parcels in the area that do not have access to streets. b. There is an overly high density of usage. c. There are streets that are congested, unsafe and insufficient to carry the traffic. d. There is a mixed use of structures in the area. e. There is a serious lack of recreational facilities. f. There are at least 50% of the structures in the clearance and redevelopment area that are in a dilapidated condition beyond the point of feasible rehabilitation. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 2. The Council finds that rehabilitation of the area without clearance would be impractical, infeasible and ineffective. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman LaRue Mayor Akin thanked Mr. Lurie for his presentation. Mr. Lurie assured the Council and those present in the chambers that the Urban Renewal Agency was doing everything in its power in interpreting the Urban Renewal Plan to make a success of the project. FIESTA GARDENS REPORT City Manager Tinstman presented his report on the Fiesta Gardens to the Council, stating that he favored operating the facility as a City department at least for a time. However, he was asking for the opinion of the Council members. The Council decided to hold this item for study for one week. PERSONAL BOND PROGRAM Councilman Nichols moved the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager as presented in Mr. Tinstman's report on the Personal Bond Program; and authorize the City Manager to proceed with his recommendations as set forth in items one and two dated January 16, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long was in favor of a lay person, not financially connected with the bond program, serving on the Board to be appointed. Mrs. Carol Fowler was suggested as this fifth member. She was in the audience and agreed to serve. Councilman Nichols amended his motion to include Mrs. Fowler as the fifth appointee. 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 2.71 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 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. ZONING ORDINANCE 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: 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 second time and Councilman Long 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 Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Nichols 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, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Nichols The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. BILL O'CONNELL RECOGNIZED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption; (RESOLUTION) January 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ WHEREAS, modern news media has enabled the citizens of Austin to become well informed about their municipal government, and WHEREAS, Mr. Bill O'Connell, News Director of Radio Station KOKE, is leaving the City of Austin to serve in the United States Army; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the appreciation and gratitude of the people of Austin be publicly expressed for his reporting conveying municipal government to the people of Austin while covering the Municipal Administrative affairs during his tenure with Radio Station KOKE. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin announced that at this time the Council would hear the zoning cases postponed from December 28, 1967: J. K. HURST by Robert Mueller 1400-1404 Rio Grande St. 700-704 West 14th St. From "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the change from "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area. 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 denied. J. H. WHEELER 900-908 Banister Ln. From "A" Residence & "BB" by Kelly DeBusk Residence to "B" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "BB" Residence CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence and "BB" 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. EMPLOYEE RETIRING Councilman LaRue moved the Council thank Mr. Frank McMueller for his 28 years of service to the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None E. E. STUESSY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONTRACT The hearing on this contract had been continued because there was some question as to whether or not the contractors doing work in other communities such as San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth had been advised as to the letting of bids. City Manager Tinstman showed the Council a copy of Dodd Reports, listing the information. The Specifications for Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution construction and alterations provided for the following: 1. A contract term of two (2) years with a renewal option for two additional years subject to acceptance of the contractor. 2. An option by the City to execute any of the various jobs on a unit of work rate basis or a labor and equipment rate basis. 3. A firm price for a two (2) year period for particular units of work. 4. A firm price for two (2) years for labor and equipment billing rates. 5. Guaranteed minimum equipment and manpower resources by the contractor. The tabulated annual cost per the specifications evaluation was $249,043. Councilman Nichols was in favor of awarding the contract to Stuessy but on a negotiated basis, stating that the figure quoted for the job was too high. Councilman Janes was in favor of continuing the matter for another week, so that the staff would have time to discuss the bid with the contractor. Councilman Janes moved the Council award the contract for Electric Utility Transmission System work to the E. E. Stuessy Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: January 18, 1968 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols BOAT DOCK APPROVED 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. L. S. COY as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lot 92, West Lake Drive as described on the attached plot plan and hereby authorizes the said MR. COY 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 occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all 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. COY has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON HEARING SET Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 2.25 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; 27.29 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE AND THE WM. BARTON LABOR; 92.40 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, THE JAMES TRAMMEL AND THE CHARLES H. RIDDLE SURVEYS 495 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 18; AND 5.00 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, ALL BEING LOCATED 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 January 18, 1968 Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on February 1, 1968, at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for drainage and public utility purposes in, upon and across a portion of Lot 14, Block G, Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 5, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 5, of record in Book 36 at Page 23 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 easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easements 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 drainage and public utility easements, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being out of and a part of Lot 14, Block G, Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 5, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 5, of record in Book 36 at Page 23 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being two and one-half (2.50) feet in width and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being four (4.00) feet in width; each of the said two (2) strips of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the curving west line of Plum Creek Circle and the southeast line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, and which point of beginning is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 18, 1968 THENCE, with the said southeast line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a southwesterly direction 20.00 feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line normal to the said southeast line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a northwesterly direction 2.50 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line two and one-half (2.50) feet northwest of and parallel to the said southeast line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a northeasterly direction to a point in the aforesaid curving west line of Plum Creek Circle, and which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said curving west line of Plum Creek Circle, in a southerly direction to the point of beginning. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the curving south line of Plum Creek Circle and the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width, and which point of beginning is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said curving south line of Plum Creek Circle, in an easterly direction to a point in a line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the said west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width, and which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a southwesterly direction to a point in the north line of an existing sanitary sewer and drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, and which point is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of an existing sanitary sewer and drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a westerly direction to a point in the aforesaid west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width; and which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width, in a northeasterly direction to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None January 18, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 10, 1968 for the sale of eighteen (18) houses to be demolished or moved; and, WHEREAS, the bid of S. Reyes in the sum of $1,255.00 for house located at 1139 Railroad; the bid of J. H. Means in the sum of $31.00 for the house located at 2604 Vaiden; the bids of A. Heyer in the sum of $38.00 for the house located at 1104 Midway, in the sum of $31.75 for the house located at 1194 Cedar, and in the sum of $2.50 for the house located at 809 Nile the bids of Weldon Johnston in the sum of $2.00 for the house located at 1006 Nile and in the sum of $18.00 for the house located at 810 Midway; and the bids of J. L. Stewart in the sum of $35.75 for the house located at 2301 Waldine, in the sum of $25.50 for the house located at 1150 Walnut, in the sum of $50.50 for the house located at 1106 Midway, in the sum of $10.50 for the house located at 900 Midway, in the sum of $50.55 for the house located at 2505 East 12th (B), in the sum of $50.55 for the house located at 2505 East 12th (C), in the sum of $25.55 for the house located at 2719 East 8th Street, in the sum of $20.55 for the house located at 2721 East 8th Street, in the sum of $15.75 for the house located at 2333 Rosewood (F), in the sum of $5.55 for the house located at 2309 Waldine, and in the sum of $5.55 for the house located at 2306 Waldine, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above enumerated bids of S. Reyes, J. H. Means, A. Heyer, Weldon Johnston and J. L. Stewart, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 8, 1968, for the purchase of twelve (12) each 1000 KVA Network Transformers, to be used by Electric Transmission and Distribution in various locations in the City and will be ordered as required; and, January 18, 1968 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the bid of Techline, Inc., in the sum of $105,960.00, 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 Techline, Inc., in the sum of $105,960.00, 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 Techline, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 9, 1968, for the installation of electric ductline and concrete foundations at Bee Creek Substation, north of Red Bud Trail on Raw Water Intake Service Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc., in the sum of $37,758.05, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc., in the sum of $37,758.05, 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 E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None REFUND CONTRACT Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH W. H. LEMORE AND GLENN NEANS, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. January 18, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Akin asked if the Council would be agreeable to meeting at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 22 to discuss the Model Cities Project and plans for this project. The Council decided to meet at that time. Mayor Akin announced that there was a tree planting ceremony in Zilker Park on Friday the 19th at 11:30 A.M., followed by lunch at the Zilker Garden Club. All of the Council members were invited and planned to go. City Manager Tinstman expressed interest in reviewing with the Council the status of the plans and specifications for the water and sewer facilities across Lake Austin from the LCRA. Councilman Long suggested that the discussion take place after the meeting on Model Cities. ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Grace Monise Asst City Clerk APPROVED: Harry hin Akin Mayor