CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 08, 1968 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Present: Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND WARD GREGG, Koenig Lane Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman LaRue moved the Council approve the minutes of the February 7, 1968 meeting. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None RECOGNITION OF NEW BERGSTROM BASE COMMANDER Colonel Murphy introduced Colonel and Mrs. Tarbutton to the Council. Colonel Tarbutton had just been promoted from Vice-Commander to Base Commander at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Mayor Akin welcomed the new commander on behalf of the Council. TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPUTER SYSTEM Councilman LaRue moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: IBM Traffic Signal Computer System @$168,830.00 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 8, 1968 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF REORGANIZATION The current practice of the Fire Department was to have a District Chief ride on a squad truck in one particular station to all fires and at times assume the position of handling a hose at the fire, rather than supervising and directing the men working the fire. This arrangement required that the District Chief be with the squad truck at a small fire and not available for duty at other fires when the stations under his command had been called out. According to R. M. Tinstman, the assignment of the District Chief to a squad truck restricted his movements and supervisory capacity. The proposal before the Council asked for four additional automobiles which would be equipped and made available to the four districts for the use of the District Chiefs when they were on duty. Councilman Long moved the Council ask for further information on the subject. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:30 A.M. on the following annexation. Councilman Long moved the Council close the hearing. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 14.74 acres of land out of the George W. Davis Survey Proposed WOOTEN TERRACE, SECTION 3 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 14.74 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 8, 1968 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None LAKE SANITATION Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER PERTAINING TO SANITATION OF THE AUSTIN WATER SUPPLY IN TRAVIS COUNTY; DEFINING TERMS: PROHIBITING POLLUTION OF THE AUSTIN WATER SUPPLY; REGULATING TREATMENT PLANTS WITHIN THE AUSTIN WATERSHED; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SEPTIC TANK OR CESSPOOL IN CERTAIN AREAS; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND PAYMENT OF FEES REGULATING WATERCRAFT AND MARINE SANITATION ON THE AUSTIN WATER SUPPLY; REGULATING DRINKING WATER FOR PUBLIC USE OF THE AUSTIN WATER SUPPLY; MAKING VIOLATION OF SUCH CHAPTER A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMITS ISSUED UNDER SUCH CHAPTER AND APPEAL THEREFROM; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be 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 In connection with sanitation on the lakes, Mrs. Webb addressed the Council concerning pollution in the creeks of Austin. Mr. Vic Schmidt explained some of the difficulties of preventing pollution of the creeks, including out-dated storm sewers and plumbing. He said the City had a team of inspectors working with a miniaturized camera, searching for leaks and cracks in the pipes. The Council also discussed hauling trash to the sanitary land fills in Austin. VACATION ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 8, 1968 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF WADE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RECESSED MEETING 2:30 Ρ.Μ. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 670925-A TO APPROPRIATE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR VARIOUS ESSENTIAL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that 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 Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 8, 1968 SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following locations are less than thirty (30) miles per hour on school days during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. when pedestrians are present; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour on such days and during such hours at the following locations: ON STREET FROM TO West Oltorf Street Peyton Gin Road South 3rd Street Little Walnut Pky. South 5th Street Brookfield Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None BOAT DOCKS AND SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approve the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by MR. ROBERT R. SMITH, JR. as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as a tract of Apache Shores Subdivision, as described on the attached plot plan and hereby authorizes the said MR. SMITH 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 fore- going 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 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 8, 1968 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. SMITH has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approve the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by MR. DAN LEHMAN as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Block C, Lot G, Aqua Verde Subdivision as described on the attached plot plan and hereby authorizes the said MR. LEHMAN 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 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. LEHMAN has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the shoreline improvements as described below and shown on the attached plan on the property owned by MARGRET PARSONS as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as 0.88 acres out of the Thomas Grey Survey No. 2 and hereby authorizes the said - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 8, 1968 MARGRET PARSONS to construct and maintain a retaining wall as described on the attached plan in compliance with all laws and ordinances relating thereto. 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 MARGRET PARSONS has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to comply with any such conditions, regulations, laws and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the shoreline improvements as described below and shown on the attached plan on the property owned by VANCE RILEY as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as 0.65 acres out of the Thomas Grey Survey No. 2 and hereby authorizes the said VANCE RILEY to construct and maintain a retaining wall as described on the attached plan in compliance with all laws and ordinances relating thereto. 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 VANCE RILEY has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to comply with any such conditions, regulations, laws and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None AUSTIN BOAT CLUB BOAT RACES Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the request by the Austin Boat Club for the use of Festival Beach and Town Lake for a series of boat races in 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- February 8, 1968 ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙΟΝ OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 7.80 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT 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. Councilman Janes 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 29, 1968 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING SET UT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Councilman Nichols moved the Council set for public hearing The University of Texas development plan for 10:30 A.M., March 7, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None NAMING OF STREETS AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Councilman Long suggested that the streets be designated as A, B, C and D for the time being and that the final decision be made in one week. HOLLY-DECKER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REPORT Because interested citizens wished to be heard in one week and because the Council wanted more time to study the report, Councilman Nichols moved the Council pass this item to the following week's agenda. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None AMBULANCE FRANCHISE PETITION REPORT In a report to the Council, City Manager Robert Tinstman stated that the Council had three choices of action: 1) they could initiate signature verification of the petition's signatures; 2) they could declare the petition invalid and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 8, 1968 decline to call an election; and 3) they could elect to declare there are sufficient signatures and proceed with calling an election. Councilman Nichols said he saw "no reason to continue this comedy." He called for the vacation of the franchise ordinance and the passage of an ordinance governing operation of ambulances. Mayor Akin felt the perogative of the Council to give franchises was in question, and that he would as soon declare the petition invalid. Councilman Long thought that there were a sufficient number of valid names on the petition and that the Council was bound by law to call an election on the ambulance question. She felt the real question was whether or not to set up an ordinance for franchising ambulance services in Austin. Mr. Chris Dougherty, counsel for Austin Ambulance Service, stated that there was room for only one ambulance service in Austin, and that his client did not think the new application was valid. Councilman Long moved the Council ask the City Attorney to get the opponents and proponents of the petition and work out a means whereby the City could check the validity of the petition, and proceed to the Council for its approval within two weeks if possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None RECOMMENDATION: LAND ADJACENT TO PATTERSON PARK Councilman Janes moved the Council note receipt of the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Department concerning the land adjacent to Patterson Park, note contents, and file the report. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: A 9,381 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3807 AVENUE B, 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. February 8, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: 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: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SALE OF HOUSES Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 31, 1968, for the sale of ten (10) houses that Urban Renewal has turned over to the City for disposal, one (1) to be moved and nine (9) to be demolished; and, WHEREAS, the bids of J. Stewart in the sum of $38.55 for the house located at 910 Midway, in the sum of $35.55 for the house located at 1006 Neal, in the sum of $82.55 for the house located at 2313 Rosewood, in the sum of $12.55 for the house located at 2347 Rosewood; the bids of C. McDonald in the sum of $325.00 for the house located at 3011 Hargrave, in the sum of $87.00 for the house located at 2810 Walter, in the sum of $87.50 for the house located at 2600 East 11th Street; and the bids of D. Valdez in the sum of $62.50 for the house located at 1105 Midway, and in the sum of $57.00 for the house located at 1100 Midway, 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: February 8, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS That the above enumerated bids of J. Stewart, C. McDonald and D. Valdez, 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 J. Stewart, C. McDonald and D. Valdez. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 17, 1968, for the purchase of two (2) each 150 C.F.M. Gasoline Engine Driven Trailer Mounted Air Compressors including two (2) trade-ins for the Water Distribution Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Central Texas Equipment Co., in the sum of $7,496.00, 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 Central Texas Equipment Co., in the sum of $7,496.00, and trade-in, 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 Central Texas Equipment Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 24, 1968 for the purchase of one (1) Paste-type Lime Slaker and Feeder for Water Treatment Plant No. 1; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Infilco, in the sum of $11,178.00, 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, February 8, 1968 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Infilco, in the sum of $11,178.00, 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 Infilco. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 30, 1968, for the addition to Street and Bridge Building at North Austin Service Yard; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Floyd Gibson Construction Company, in the sum of $6,861.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Construction Engineer 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 Floyd Gibson Construction Company, in the sum of $6,861.00, 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 Floyd Gibson Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None BIDS ON WATER AND SEWER LINES Councilman LaRue moved the Council authorize the City Manager to request the school district to take bids on the on-and off-site sewer and water lines. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 8, 1968 (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 22, 1968, for furnishing Brackenridge Hospital X-Ray film and developing chemicals, as per specifications for one (1) year, beginning approximately February 15, 1968; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Dallas, Texas, in the sum of $45,411.60, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Administrator of Brackenridge Hospital and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Dallas, Texas, in the sum of $45,411.60, 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 Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Dallas, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None MISCELLANEOUS The Council discussed the vacation of Possum Trot alley, the intersection of Springdale and 19th Street (a high accident count corner) and a piece of City property on Barton Springs Road which a person was interested in leasing. REZON ING OF CITY PROPERTY Councilman Long moved the Council ask the Planning Commission to look at the corner of Trinity and 18th Street, a piece of property owned by the City, and consider zoning it "C" Commercial for the purpose of building a car wash. The Council wished to lease this property in the two years before it was claimed by Urban Renewal. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Grace Monroe ATTEST: Cost City Clerk Warry On kin APPROVED: May