_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 16, 1968 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND DENDY CAIN of Messiah Lutheran CENTRAL TEXAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Bill Youngblood appeared before the Council to seek the approval and the funds for a Central Texas Comprehensive Health Planning Commission study. Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the commission the required funds for the study. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ONE WAY STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL City Manager Tinstman noted that the item concerning the request from the Lucy Reed Elementary School PTA for a one way street and signal light at Richcreek and Burnet Road be placed on the agenda for the following week. BIDS RECEIVED ON GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS Mayor Akin noted that it was time to receive bids on General Obligation and Revenue Bonds, ascertained the accuracy of the hour, that there were no other CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 bids having been received in the mailing room, the City Manager's Office, by the Finance Director or by the City Clerk's Office, or to be submitted by anyone present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Akin announced it was now 10:30, and the time for receiving bids was closed. Electric, Water, and Sewer Revenue Bonds Bids on the $13,000,000 Electric, Water, and Sewer Revenue Bonds were then opened and read by the Finance Director as follows: NAME OF BIDDER 1. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. SMITH, BARNEY & CO., INC., Managers, and Associates 2. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION EASTMAN DILLON, UNION SECURITIES & CO., Joint Managers and Associates 3. LEHMAN BROTHERS, KUHN, LOEB & CO. EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY SHIELDS & COMPANY MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC. W. H. MORTON & CO. PHELPS, FENN & CO. HORNBLOWER & WEEKS-HEMPHILL, NOYES AND ASSOCIATES GLORE FORGAN, WM. R. STAATS, INC. 4.512184 % 4.51573 % 4.5477 % The Council referred the bids to the Finance Director, Bond counsel, and Fiscal Advisor for verification. Later in the Council meeting, Mr. Curtis Adrian, Fiscal Advisor, reported three bids were received for the Revenue Bonds. The low bidder was HALSEY, STUART & CO. INC. SMITH, BARNEY & CO., INC., Managers and Associates, with an effective interest rate of 4.512184 %. Mr. Adrian reviewed the current bond market, made a comparison of the bond buyer and Dow-Jones Average and noted that the City's interest rates were much lower. Councilman Long moved the Council accept the low bid and award the bonds to HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC., SMITH, BARNEY & CO., INC. Managers and Associates at the low interest rate of 4.512184%. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $13,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 17", DATED JUNE 1, 1968 THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TRAVIS I CITY OF AUSTIN X CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 ON THIS, the 16th day of May, 1968, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session, being open to the public, at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall with the following members present: HARRY AKIN MRS. EMMA LONG TRAVIS LARUE ) RALPH JANES ) DICK NICHOLS ) MAYOR MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMEN and with the following absent: none constituting a quorem; at which time the following among other business was transacted: The Mayor presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $13,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES No. 17", dated June 1, 1968, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $13,000,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES No. 17', for the purpose of extending and improving the City's Electric Light and Power System (being the second parcel and installment of a total voted authorization of $34,200,000 bonds), as authorized by the general laws of the State of Texas, particularly Article 1lll et seq., Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; prescribing the form of the bonds and the form of the interest coupons, pledging the revenues of the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, after deduction of reasonable operation and maintenance expenses; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." The ordinance was read and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols AYES: NOES: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilwoman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None adopted. The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and General Obligation Bonds Bids on the $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds were then opened and read by the Finance Director as follows: NAME OF BIDDER 1. THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS, Jt. Mgrs. and Associates Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Franklin National Bank Texas Bank & Trust Co.-Dallas Denver United States National Bank Ernst & Co. First City National Bank of Houston Reinholdt & Gardner-St. Louis Stern, Lauer & Co. 2. MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK AND ASSOCIATES 3. HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, CHICAGO, White, Weld & Co. Rowles, Winston & Co. The First National Bank of Memphis The Cherokee Securities Co. Valley National Bank, Phoenix, Ariz. 4. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY & ASSOCIATES EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 4.4187 % 4.44090% 4.4565 % Invalid Bid NAME OF BIDDER 5. BANK OF AMERICA N.T. & S.A. May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE AND ASSOCIATES 4.4708 % 6. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK AND ASSOCIATES 4.47120 % 7. CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO. OF CHICAGO 8. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO AND ASSOCIATES 9. MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC. AND ASSOCIATES 10. CHEMICAL BANK NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES 11. DREXEL HARRIMAN RIPLEY, INC. AND ASSOCIATES 12. PHELPS, FENN & CO., RAUSCHER 4.47299 % 4.487805 % 4.4915 % 4.509616% 4.5106 % PIERCE & CO., INC. & ASSOCIATES 4.5278 % 13. FIRST SOUTHWEST CO. AND ASSOCIATES 4.53172 % 14. THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES 4.59378 % 15. KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., INC. AND ASSOCIATES 4.6215 % The Council referred the bids to the Finance Director, Bond Counsel, and Fiscal Advisor for verification. Later in the Council meeting, Mr. Curtis Adrian, Fiscal Advisor, reported fifteen bids were received for the General Obligation Bonds. The low bidder was THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS with an effective interest rate of 4.4187%. Mr. Adrian reviewed the current bond market, made a comparison of the bond buyer and Dow-Jones average and noted that the City's interest rates were much lower. Councilman Long moved the Council accept the low bidder and award the bonds to THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS, Jt. Managers and Associates at the low interest rate of 4.4187%. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilman Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1968 (NO. 249), DATED JUNE 1, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN THE STATE OF TEXAS X X COUNTY OF TRAVIS ON THIS, the 16th day of May, 1968, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session, being open to the public, at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, with the following members present: HARRY AKIN MAYOR MRS. EMMA LONG MAYOR PRO TEM TRAVIS LARUE ) RALPH JANES ) COUNCILMEN DICK NICHOLS ) and with the following absent: None constituting a quorem; at which time the following among other business was transacted: The Mayor presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1968 (NO. 249)", dated June 1, 1968, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1968 (NO. 249)' dated June 1, 1968, for the purpose of providing funds for permanent public improvements to-wit: $1,450,000 for constructing and improving streets including bridges and drainage in- cidental thereto in and for said City of Austin and for acquiring necessary lands therefor; $1,200,000 for constructing, equipping, improving and repairing hospital buildings of the City of Austin and acquiring necessary lands therefor; and $350,000 for constructing and improving public parks and public playgrounds of the City of Austin and for constructing, improving and repairing buildings and other recreation facilities of said parks and playgrounds and for acquiring necessary lands and equipment therefor; prescribing the form of the bonds and the form of the interest coupons; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 tax on all taxable property within the limits of said City to pay the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof, and providing for the assessment and collection of such taxes; enacting provisions incident and relating to the purpose and subject of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." The ordinance was read and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and asopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilwoman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None adopted. The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and ZONING HEARING The Mayor announced that it was 10:30 and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 JERRY D. HERING & FRANK McBEE by Paul Hardy C14-68-46 909-913 West Mary Street From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council postpone this zoning case until May 23, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None DINK SWEARINGEN C14-68-73 3913-3915 Avenue C 205-207 W. 40th St. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JACK MASON by Kirk E. Williamson C14-68-74 1501 Newing St. Rear of 1423- 1425 & 1503- 1505 Newning St. From "A" Residence to "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. RAYE V. BAKER C14-68-80 1706-1708 Patton Lane From "A" Residence to "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. E. F. BARNES by Don Grimes C14-68-82 4214-4216 Red River From "A" Residence to "0" Office NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Street Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "0" Office subject to right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office subject to right of way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BEDDOW AND ASSOCIATES, INC. C14-68-83 1901-1905 Anderson Lane 7816-7818 Mullen Dr. From "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission the change from "A" Residence to The motion, seconded by Councilman Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant "GR" General Retail subject to right of way. Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail subject to right of way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HENRY G. KRAUSS C14-68-84 516-518 E. Oltorf 2311-2315 Rebel Rd. From "LR" Local Retail to "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "LR" Local Retail to "C" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CLIFTON L. TURNER C14-68-87 1304-1308 S. Lamar Blvd. From "C" Commercial to "C-2" Commercial (amended for building site only) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "C" Commercial to "C-2" Commercial as amended, 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 "C-2" Commercial, as amended, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN CANTU by A. L. Moyer C14-68-88 3400-3406 W. Avenue 800-810 W. 34th St. 3401-3407 Owen Ave. From "A" Residence to "0" Office NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "0" Office subject to right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office subject to right of way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. KELLY DEBUSK by John B. Selman C14-68-93 3822-3920 E. 16th St. From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman LaRue moved the Council continue this zoning case. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None KELLY DEBUSK by John B. Selman C14-68-94 Tract 1 4001-4127 E. 12th St. 1188-1198 Springdale Tract 2 1211-1303 Cometa St. 4106-4108 E. 12th St. 4120-4122 E. 12th St. From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence subject to right of way and withdrawal of lots fronting Cometa The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Street. Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, subject to conditions, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE H. DAYWOOD 7101 Guadalupe St. by John B. Selman C14-68-92 From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Council agreed to hold this zoning application in abeyance. FELIX WILLIAMS C14-68-20 4307-4309 Ave. H From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area subject to restrictive covenant that the owner, Mr. Felix Williams not build more than ten one-bedroom units or eight two-bedroom units. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area subject to restrictive covenant and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. M. E. JOHNSON C14-68-76 907 Ε. 48 1/2 St. From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial subject to dedication of right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial subject to dedication of right of way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON 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 and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 7.52 acres of land out of the J.A.G. Brooks and H. T. Davis Surveys proposed VINTAGE HILLS. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 7.52 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J.A.G. BROOKS SURVEY AND THE H. T. 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 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: May 16, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON 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 13.77 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES M. MITCHELL 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 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. FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE Various citizens appeared before the Council to express their opinion of the Fair Housing Ordinance. Mr. Charles Babb of the Austin Board of Realtors and Austin Association of Home Builders noted that citizens protesting an ordinance must sign a petition within ten days before the ordinance becomes effective and that all citizens should have the right to be informed of their voting opportunity Mayor Akin stated that the Real Estate Board had deliberately mislead citizens with the caption "Forced Housing Ordinance" printed in an advertisement in the Austin American. Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN BY THE SHORT TITLE OF "FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN"; DECLARING THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN SAID ORDINANCE; PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE SALE OR RENTAL OF HOUSING; PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE FINANCING OF HOUSING PROHIBITING May 16, 1968 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF BROKERAGE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS; PROVIDING FOR INVESTIGATION AND ATTEMPT AT CONCILIATION BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING FOR REFERENCE OF COMPLAINTS AND FOR HEARINGS BEFORE THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING FOR CERTIFICATION OF VIOLATIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY PROVIDING FOR THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS IN THE AID OF ENFORCEMENT AND FOR PENALTY FOR WILFUL VIOLATION OF SUCH SUBPOENAS; PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO DELEGATE CERTAIN OF HIS AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COMMISSION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COOPERATE WITH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SUCH SECRETARY PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL INTIMIDATION IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING AND THE ENJOYMENT OF THE RIGHTS RECOGNIZED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY OF A PORTION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS THEREOF. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved the ordinance be passed to its third reading with the amendment that a person selling his own home would not be subject to the law. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilmen LaRue, Janes City Manager Tinstman suggested that the Council redraw the ordinance, putting it in correct form with amendments. Mayor Akin announced that the Council would meet the following morning at 10:30 A.M. to consider the ordinance changes. PUBLIC HEARING RESET Councilman LaRue moved the Council reset the public hearing on zoning code amendments on apartment densities from May 30 to June 5, 1968, at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the extension of agreement for construction of National Guard Armory at Municipal Airport. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin announced that it was 2:30 P.M. and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: TEJAS, INC. by Leroy Bauman Tract 1 1403-1405 Pringle Cir. Tract 2 Rear of 1401-1505 Brandt Dr. Tract 3 From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, 1st 1909-1927 State Hwy. 71 Height and Area to "B" Residence & "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1, from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2 and from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence and "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 3, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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 "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1, to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2, and to "B" Residence and "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area as amended on Tract 3 and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DON MCELWREATH by John B. Selman C14-68-95 Tract 1 2201-2203 S. 5th St. Tract 2 Rear of 2207-2307 S. 5th St. From "A" Residence to "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence to "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence on Tract 1 and Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTEX LTD. by Robert C. Sneed C14-68-96 Tract 1 From "BB" Residence, 1st Height 5800-5806 Wellington Dr. and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd 2001-2007 Dexmoor Dr. 5801-5805 Belmoor Dr. 2000-2010 Cheshire Dr. Tract 2 Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "BB" Residence, 1st Height 5808-5810 Wellington Dr. and Area to "GR" General Retail, 2000-2008 Dexmoor Dr. 5810 Belmoor Dr. 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 as recommended by the Planning Commission and from "BB" Residence to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 and to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2 and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. LOUIS JOSEPH 914-916 W. 51st St. by Richard Baker C14-68-75 From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council allow the applicant to withdraw this application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS L. H. SPRADLING by Richard Baker C14-68-79 1027 Ε. 45th St. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and 4414-4416 Clarkson Ave. Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilmen LaRue, Long The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area had been denied. J. K. EICHELBERGER by Oscar W. Holmes C14-68-04 Tract 1 1214-1230 Peyton Gin Rd. 8901-8943 Japonica Dr. Tract 2 1300-1408 Peyton Gin Rd. 8900-8914 Japonica Dr. Tract 3 8916-8942 Japonica Dr. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1, as recommended by the Planning Commission, from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area as amended on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission and From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 3, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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 on Tract 1, to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area, as amended, on Tract 2 and to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 3 and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 16, 1968 TRUMAN H. MONTANDON C14-68-48 515-603 Montopolis Dr. 518 Thrasher Dr. Rear of 514-516 Thrasher Rear of 520-602 Thrasher From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence on E. 168' and "LR" Local Retail on W. 178' (as amended) NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence on the east 168 feet and to "LR" Local Retail on the west 178 feet subject to the contingency of granting the property required for right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence on the east 168 feet and to "LR" Local Retail on the west 178 feet subject to the contingency and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BOB HORTON 4600-4602 Depew Ave. by Arthur E. Pihlgren 906-910 E. 46th St. C14-68-86 From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence (as amended) NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended The Council agreed to postpone this zoning application one week. JOHN and AGNES THOMPSON 5606-5608 Roosevelt Ave. by Richard E. Chalmers C14-68-81 From "A" Residence to "B" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, Ist Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ☐ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 JACK G. GRITTS by Harold L. Coit C14-68-91 4110-4114 Medical Parkway (Alice Ave.) 1203 W. 42nd St. From "LR" Local Retail to "C-2" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from "LR" Local Retail to "C-2" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE by E. H. Smartt Tract 1 1600-1604 North Loop Blvd. 5300-5306 Jim Hogg Ave. Tract 2 5301-5309 Jim Hogg Ave. 1500-1510 North Loop Blvd. 5300-5306 Joe Sayers Ave. Tract 3 1601-1605 North Loop Blvd. 5222-5226 Jim Hogg Ave. Tract 4 5312-5322 Jim Hogg Ave. Tract 5 1507-1511 Houston St. 5311-5411 Jim Hogg Ave. 5308-5400 Joe Sayers Ave. Tract 6 5217-5223 Jim Hogg Ave. 1501-1511 North Loop Blvd. 5216-5222 Joe Sayers Ave. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail. 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail on Tract 1, from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail on Jim Hogg and North Loop and to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Joe Sayers on Tract 2, from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail on Tract 3, from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 4, from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 5 and from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Lot C and to "LR" Local Retail on Lot E of Tract 6 subject to right of way requirements. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail on Tract 1, "LR" Local Retail on Jim Hogg and North Loop and "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Joe Sayers on Tract 2, "LR" Local Retail on Tract 3, "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 4, "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 5, and "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Lot C and "LR" Local Retail on Lot E of Tract 6, subject to right of way requirements, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. R. W. SMITH by John B. Selman C14-68-58 1600 Houston St. 5500-5602 Jim Hogg From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area subject to right of way requirements. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman LaRue The The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area subject to right of way requirements and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GENERATING EQUIPMENT FOR HOLLY STATION OR DECKER PLANT The Council held for discussion the purchasing of a new unit of generating equipment. Mr. Tinstman noted that the Council could issue one letter or letters of intent or approve the preparation of specifications and then take competitive bids. Mr. Joe Hixon, Manager of Electric Utility Sales in the South Texas District, for the General Electric Company appeared before the Council to express his desire to participate in the competitive bidding, remarking that the bidding was not always competitive. No action was taken. May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 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 64.15 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT AND PARTLY 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. Councilman Nichols 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 May 30, 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 BOAT DOCKING AND PARKING HEARING SET Councilman Long moved the Council set a public hearing on 10:30 A.M., May 23, 1968, on an ordinance regulating boat docking and parking activities at City facilities on Lake Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONSIDER THE SALE OF WATER TO MANOR, TEXAS Councilman Janes moved the Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the City of Manor and bring back an acceptable contract for approval of the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None WATER DISTRICT RATES The Council had before it consideration of Water District rates as follows: (1) Customers in Water District #37 rates at regular outside rates (2) Customers in Water District #35 rates at 2 times City rates, but not less than outside rates _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 After discussion among the Council, Councilman Long moved the Council approve the District rates as recommended by the City Manager. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: The motion, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY SPACE NATURAL GAS UTILITY Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in KASSARINE PASS, from a point 90 feet west of the west property line of Four Oaks Drive, to Matterhorn Lane; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said KASSARINE PASS. (2) A gas main in FOUR OAKS LANE, from Kassarine Pass, to Barton Hills Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said FOUR OAKS LANE. (3) A gas main in MATTERHORN LANE, from a point 90 feet south of the south property line of Kassarine Pass, to Barton Hills Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said MATTERHORN LANE. (4) A gas main in ROCK TERRACE DRIVE, from Matterhorn Lane to a point 84 feet west of the west property line of Barton Skyway; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ROCK TERRACE DRIVE. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- May 16, 1968 • • (5) A gas main in BARTON HILLS DRIVE, from a point 175 feet west of the west property line of Scarlet View Drive, to a point 86.5 feet west of the west property line of Barton Skyway; the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BARTON HILLS DRIVE. (6) A gas main in HIGH CHAPARRAL COVE, from Barton Hills Drive, northerly 140 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HIGH CHAPARRAL COVE. (7) A gas main in SCARLET VIEW DRIVE, from Barton Hills Drive, northerly 140 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SCARLET VIEW DRIVE. (8) A gas main in LOYOLA LANE, from a point 120 feet south of the south property line of Greensboro Drive, northerly to Manor Road; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said LOYOLA LANE. (9) A gas main in ASHDALE CIRCLE, from Loyola Lane, westerly 347 feet; the centerline of which gas main is 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said ASHDALE CIRCLE. (10) A gas main in HIGH POINT COVE, from Loyola Lane, westerly 302 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HIGH POINT COVE. (11) A gas main in GREENSBORO DRIVE, from a point 73 feet west of the west property line of Loyola Lane, easterly, northerly and westerly, to Ashland Drive; the centerline of which gas main is 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line and 15 feet west of and south of and parallel to the east and north property lines of said GREENSBORO DRIVE. _CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 • (12) A gas main in ASHLAND DRIVE, from Loyola Lane, northerly to a point 130 feet north of the north property line of Greensboro Drive; the center- line of which gas main is 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ASHLAND DRIVE. (13) A gas main in HIGH POINT DRIVE, from Loyola Lane, northerly and easterly to Greensboro Drive; the centerline of which gas main is 6.5 east of and parallel to the west property line and 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HIGH POINT DRIVE. Said gas mains described above as Number 1 through 13 shall have a cover of not less than 2 1/2 feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT all backfill under street surfaces between existing or future proposed curbs and under driveways and alleys, shall be tamped with mechanical tampers in six (6) inch layers. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 90 per cent of maximum density as determined by the Standard Method of Test for Compaction and Density of Soils, A.A.S.H.O. Designation T 99-49. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- STREET PAVING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 16, 1968 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 8, 1968, for the construction of 4,683 feet of 8-inch and 1,116 feet of 6-inch concrete sanitary sewer main in the Springdale Hills Area; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $47,809.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department 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 Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $47,809.00, 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 Austin Engineering Company. 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 receive by the City of Austin on May 8, 1968, for the construction of reinforced concrete tennis courts at Kealing Park, Contract 68-C-7; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Maufrais Brothers, Inc., in the sum of $10,291.95 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Maufrais Brothers, Inc., in the sum of $10,291.95, 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 Maufrais Brothers, Inc. 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 May 16, 1968 SALE OF HOUSES Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 8, 1968 for the sale of six (6) houses that Urban Renewal turned over to the City for disposal; all six (6) houses to be demolished; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Weldon Johnson in the sum of $81.00 for the house located at 2212 Martha and in the sum of $42.50 for the house located at 1003 Midway (F); the bids of A. Heyer in the sum of $66.00 for the house located at 2900 Kuhlman and in the sum of $66.00 for the house located at 2908 Kuhlman; and the bids of C. B. Freeman in the sum of $24.90 for the house located at 1003 Midway (R) and in the sum of $61.85 for the house located at 2211 Rosewood, 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 Weldon Johnson, A. Heyer and C. B. Freeman, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None REFUND CONTRACT Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO 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 LaRue moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: May 16, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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. DATA PROCESSING SPACE REQUIREMENTS The Council postponed for one week discussion on this item. FUND TRANSFER TO MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY Councilman Long moved the Council transfer the funds from the Contingency Appropriation ($10,320) to the Model Neighborhood Activity. by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue The motion, seconded ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Ice Monroe Asst. City Clerk APPROVED, Harry in Mayot