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Fair Housing Rules, New City Lands, Junkyard Plan

Thursday, July 18, 1968 regular
  • Civil Rights and Housing Policy:

    The Human Relations Commission proposed updates to the Fair Housing Ordinance, suggesting it align with the federal Civil Rights Act of 1968 and keep conciliation matters confidential. This item was taken under advisement.
  • Significant City Expansion and Rezoning:

    Austin substantially expanded its boundaries by annexing multiple large land tracts, including areas for proposed developments like Vintage Hills and Coronado Hills. Additionally, numerous zoning changes were approved, converting residential areas for commercial or retail development across the city.
  • New Public Safety & Environment Directives:

    Following public concern, the City Manager was tasked with developing recommendations for screening junkyards, especially those near schools, churches, parks, and playgrounds. Council also scheduled a review of a special police order concerning the use of firearms and apprehension, and moved forward with land acquisitions for the Brackenridge Hospital urban renewal project.

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=CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 18, 1968 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 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 the REVEREND MERLE FRANKE of the First English Lutheran Church. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Lattig of the Human Relations Commission appeared before the Council to recommend that the Council adopt a substitute ordinance which would incorporate certain changes in the Fair Housing Ordinance. Included in these changes were: 1. That the effective date of the Fair Housing Ordinance coincide with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1968. 2. That conciliation accounts concerning the ordinance be left confidential. 3. That no disclosure of information be made to the press or the news media. 4. That the failure of a complainant to make an appearance at a hearing would constitute a waiver of the complaint. The Council agreed to take the matter under advisement for a week. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 ΑΝΝΕΧATION 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: 22.07 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant unplatted land and a portion of East Riverside Drive. 27.79 acres of land out of the J. A. G. Brooks, H. T. Davis and Patrick Lusk Surveys proposed VINTAGE HILLS, SECTION 2 and an unplatted tract. 17.28 acres of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57 proposed CORONADO HILLS, SECTION 1. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 22.07 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 27.79 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. A. G. BROOKS, H. T. DAVIS AND PATRICK LUSK SURVEYS; AND 17.28 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 57 AND THE WILLIS AVERY SURVEY; 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The 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: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 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 15.83 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE; 16.24 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE; 11.79 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE; 31.74 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; 20.04 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE AND WILLIAM WILKS SURVEYS, BEING A PORTION OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 1, PHASE 2; 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. 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. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: A 5.71 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2238-2310 BARTON SKYWAY, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Nichols 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: =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1968 Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Nichols 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, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Councilman Nichols Voting: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) A 20.54 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3611-33 & 3847-69 BULL CREEK ROAD (RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 2222) AND THE REAR OF 3635-3845 BULL CREEK ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (2) LOT 2A OF THE CAMERON PARK SECTION 1 RESUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6900-6910 CAMERON ROAD, 1144-1156 ATKINSON ROAD, AND 1143-1157 WESTHEIMER ROAD FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) TRACT 1: A 7.14 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 66276711 MANOR ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, AND TRACT 2: A 7.76 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 6627-6711 MANOR ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (4) THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 151 OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 501-505 WEST 13TH STREET AND 1208-1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, FROM SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (5) TRACT 1: THE WEST 200 FEET OF THE H. B. BOSTON TRACT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7201-7207 CAMERON ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND TRACT 2: THE REAR PORTION OF THE H. B. BOSTON TRACT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 7201-7207 CAMERON ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (6) 304 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2237-2247 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 1600-1612 EAST LIVE OAK, FROM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 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 Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: 5-1/2 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE JAMES W. MITCHELL ONE-THIRD LEAGUE, SURVEY NO. 17, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8132-8160 BALCONES DRIVE AND REAR OF 8132-8160 BALCONES DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols Councilman LaRue, Mayor Akin The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. July 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS POLICE SPECIAL ORDER Councilman LaRue moved the Council note the receipt and hold until the following week the item concerning the revision in wording of Police Special Order relating to apprehension and use of fire arms. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None STREET VACATION ORDINANCES Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SABINE STREET AND RED RIVER STREET ALLEY IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR 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 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 Long 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: 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 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. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF NORTH HILLS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. July 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. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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 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. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across that certain portion of Lot 3, Block A, Santa Monica Park, Section Three, a subdivision of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Santa Monica Park, Section Three, of record in Book 17 at Page 89 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 18, 1968 A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block A, Santa Monica Park, Section Three, a subdivision of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Santa Monica Park, Section Three, of record in Book 17 at Page 89 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which strip of land five (5.00) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the north seventy-five (75.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block A, Santa Monica Park, Section Three. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 9, 1968, for the construction of electric ductline and concrete foundations at Wheless Lane Substation; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford-Wehmeyer, Inc., in the sum of $49,981.15, 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 Ford-Wehmeyer, Inc., in the sum of $49,981.15, 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 Ford-Wehmeyer, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 9, 1968, for the purchase of two 67 KV, 12/16/20 MVA Unit Substations and one 134 KV, 12/16/20 MVA Unit Substation; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Federal Pacific Electric Company, in the sum of $218,010.00 for two 67 KV, 12/16/20 MVA Unit Substations, and in the sum of $133,050.00, for one 134 KV, 12/16/20 MVA Unit Substation, were the lowest and best bids therefor and the acceptance of such bids 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 bids of Federal Pacific Electric Company, enumerated above, 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 Federal Pacific Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 9, 1968, for one (1) 69 KV Substation Structure Addition for Northland Substation for the Electric Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of H. K. Porter Co., Inc., in the sum of $11,794.00, 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 H. K. Porter Co., Inc., in the sum of $11,794.00, 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 H. K. Porter Co., Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1968 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 14, 1968, for the purchase of one (1) 24" Sewage Flow Meter with Accessories for the Water and Sewer Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fischer and Porter Company, in the sum of $15,174.00, 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 Fischer and Porter Company, in the sum of $15,174.00, 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 Fischer and Porter Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, 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 July 9, 1968, for alterations to Browning Hangar at Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Floyd Gibson Construction Company, in the sum of $9,122.00, 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 $9,122.00, 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1968 BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND WITHIN THE BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, the City of Austin is presently acquiring certain lands for Brackenridge Hospital expansion, which lands are included within the boundaries of the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Project, No. Tex. R-94; and, WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to complete the acquisition of the hospital area properties and clear the same for hospital use; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. The City of Austin will purchase, and thereafter clear all blighting influences from, the property presently situated within the boundaries of the Brackenridge Hospital expansion area as shown by the map attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. 2. Acquisition, clearance and use of the said property for Brackenridge Hospital expansion is in accordance with the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan adopted by this Council on January 18, 1968. (See original Resolution for Exhibit "A") The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman LaRue ADDITIONAL LOCATION FOR PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS Councilman Long moved the Council approve the request of Bray and Jordan Pharmacy to operate a utility substation at 3815 East Avenue effective as of July 31, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PROPERTY ACQUISITION Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: July 18, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $23,500.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. Thirty-three (33), Enfield "A", an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 44, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SPACE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 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 RUNNING ROPE DRIVE, from Rockcliff Drive, westerly to a point 120 feet east of Spurlock Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 18 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNNING ROPE DRIVE. (2) A gas main in KNOX LANE, from Running Rope Drive, northerly 144 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said KNOX LANE. July 18, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- (3) A gas main in LAMPLIGHT LANE, from Rockcliff Drive, westerly to a point 141 feet east of Spurlock Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LAMPLIGHT LANE. (4) (5) (6) A gas main in ROCKCLIFF DRIVE, from a point 120 feet south of the south property line of Lamplight Lane, northerly and easterly 576 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ROCKCLIFF DRIVE. A gas main in FIRESIDE DRIVE, from Hearthside Drive, north 599 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said FIRESIDE DRIVE. A gas main in HEARTHSTONE DRIVE, from Fireside Drive, to Putnam Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HEARTHSTONE DRIVE. (7) (8) A gas main in HEARTHSIDE DRIVE, from Fireside Drive to Putnam Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HEARTHSIDE DRIVE. A gas main in PUTNAM DRIVE, from a point 142 feet north of the north property line of Joy Lane, northerly 585 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said PUTNAM DRIVE. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) A gas main in SILVER RIDGE DRIVE, from 273 feet west of the west property line of Emerald Hill Drive, easterly to Hyridge Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said SILVER RIDGE DRIVE. A gas main in EMERALD HILL DRIVE, from Silver Ridge Drive, northerly, easterly and southerly to Silver Ridge Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west, north and east of and parallel to the east, south and west property lines of said EMERALD HILL DRIVE. A gas main in GREENFLINT LANE, from Silver Ridge Drive, southerly 596 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GREEN FLINT LANE. A gas main in ROCKFORD LANE, from Silver Ridge Drive, southerly 304 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ROCKFORD LANE. A gas main in HAYES LANE, from Emerald Hill Drive, westerly 218 feet the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said HAYES LANE. A gas main in WALHILL LANE, from Emerald Hill Drive, northerly 195 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WALHILL LANE. A gas main in GREEN VALLEY, from Emerald Hill Drive, northerly 369 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GREEN VALLEY. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 (16) A gas main in MARTINDALE DRIVE, from Green Valley, to Hyridge Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said MART INDALE DRIVE. (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) A gas main in HYRIDGE DRIVE, from 15 feet north of the south property line of Martindale Drive, southerly 85 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 18 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HYRIDGE DRIVE. A gas main in NORTHEAST DRIVE, from U. S. Highway 290, southerly 460 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said NORTHEAST DRIVE. A gas main in U. S. HIGHWAY 290, from a point 2 feet east of the east property line of Northeast Drive, westerly 1,372 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said U.S. HIGHWAY 290. A gas main in CREEKSIDE DRIVE, from U.S. Highway 290, to Coronado Hills Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CREEKSIDE DRIVE. A gas main in RAVEN DRIVE, from Brookhollow Drive, to Glenhill Road; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RAVEN DRIVE. A gas main in GLENHILL DRIVE, from Coronado Hills Drive, northerly 1,386 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GLENHILL DRIVE. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 (23) A gas main in CORONADO HILLS DRIVE, from 120 feet east of the east property line of Brookhollow Drive, westerly 638 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CORONADO HILLS DRIVE. (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) A gas main in BROOKHOLLOW DRIVE, from Coronado Hills Drive, to Shelbourne Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BROOKHOLLOW DRIVE. A gas main in SHELBOURNE DRIVE, from Glenhill Drive, easterly 934 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SHELBOURNE DRIVE. A gas main in PEBBLE BROOK DRIVE, from Glenhill Drive, easterly 212 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PEBBLE BROOK DRIVE. A gas main in LITTLE ELM PARK, from Quail Creek Drive, northerly and westerly 882 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LITTLE ELM PARK. A gas main in BOB WHITE DRIVE, from Collinfield Drive, to Quail Creek Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BOB WHITE DRIVE. A gas main in KIRSCHNER PLACE, from Quail Creek Drive, easterly 289 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said KIRSCHNER PLACE. July 18, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS (30) (31) (32) A gas main in COLLINFIELD DRIVE, from Peyton Gin Road, to a point 135 feet north of the north property line of Little Elm Park; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COLLINFIELD DRIVE. A gas main in BLUE QUAIL DRIVE, from Bob White Drive, to Little Elm Park; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BLUE QUAIL DRIVE. A gas main in QUAIL CREEK DRIVE, from Peyton Gin Road, northerly and easterly to a point 79 feet east of the east property line of Little Elm Park; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said QUAIL CREEK. (33) A gas main in SCENIC HILLS DRIVE, from Scenic Drive, easterly 412 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SCENIC HILLS DRIVE. (34) (35) (36) A gas main in EDGEROCK DRIVE, from Rockcliff Drive, westerly 391 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EDGEROCK DRIVE. A gas main in ROCKCLIFF DRIVE, from Greystone Drive, northerly 412 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ROCKCLIFF DRIVE. A gas main in GREYSTONE DRIVE, from 14 feet west of the east property line, westerly 334 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 18 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GREYSTONE DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1968 (37) A gas main in GREENHEART DRIVE, from Ramble Lane, to Woodbine Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GREENHEART (38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) DRIVE. A gas main in RAMBLE LANE, from 191 feet east of the east property line of Greenheart Drive, westerly 410 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RAMBLE LANE. A gas main in WOODBINE DRIVE, from 84 feet east of the east property line of Greenheart Drive, westerly 248 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WOODBINE DRIVE. A gas main in LANGSTON DRIVE, from Ed Bluestein Boulevard, westerly 884 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LANGSTON DRIVE. A gas main in VAL DRIVE, from Langston Drive, southerly 140 feet, the center- line of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VAL DRIVE. A gas main in LYNRIDGE DRIVE, from Langston Drive, southerly 150 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 8 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LYNRIDGE DRIVE. A gas main in FRED MORSE DRIVE, from Langston Drive, northerly 78 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the north property line of said FRED MORSE DRIVE. July 18, 1968 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas mains described above and Number 1 through 43 shall have a cover of not less than 2 1/2 feet. be and the same is hereby granted and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, said grant and permit to be subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto. (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulation as the City of Austin, now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity necessitated by the laying of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the Southern Union Gas Company of Austin, Texas. (4) The Southern Union Gas Company of Austin, Texas, will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction or maintenance of said improvements. (5) 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 T99-49. (6) The City of Austin may revoke such permit for good cause after notice to the Southern Union Gas Company, in Austin, and hearing thereon, and upon such revocation the owner of such improvements will remove the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None PERSONAL BOND COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Nichols moved the Council set a hearing on August 1, 1968, at 11:00 A.M. for the Personal Bond Committee Report. Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 HOOPER TEAM TRACK RELOCATION (MOPAC) Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a warranty deed on behalf of the City of Austin, conveying to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, a Missouri corporation, the following described property, to-wit: 2.044 acres of land, same being out of and a part of Tract 6A of the subdivision of the Mrs. A. B. Payton Estate, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 18 in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said resubdivision of the Mrs. A. B. Payton Estate of record in Book 3 at Page 258 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Tract 6A was conveyed, together with other property, to E. W. Jackson, et al by warranty deed dated July 24, 1953, of record in Volume 1357 at Page 242 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said 2.044 acres of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the south right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183 and the east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which point of beginning is the northwest corner of the said Jackson, et al, tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183, in an easterly direction 102.26 feet to a point in a line one hundred (100.00) feet east of and parallel to the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line one hundred (100.00) feet east of and parallel to the east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a southerly direction 879.98 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line normal to the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a westerly direction 100.00 feet to a point in the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a northerly direction 901.33 feet to the point of beginning. July 18, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None SCREENING OF JUNKYARDS Mr. Mayfield appeared before the Council to complain about the moving of OK Auto Parts to a location at Second and Comal, just north of Brooks Elementary School. Due to area zoning, the junkyard ordinance provision for screening would not apply. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council instruct the City Manager to bring in a recommendation concerning the screening of junkyards in industrial areas adjacent to schools, churches, parks and playgrounds and to consider the possibility of screening all junkyards. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None URBAN RENEWAL RESOLUTION Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPROVING A MINOR MODIFICATION IN THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR BRACKENRIDGE PROJECT NO. TEX. R-94. WHEREAS, on the 18th day of January, 1968, following notice and public hearing as required by the Texas Urban Renewal Law, the City Council of the City of Austin approved said Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan; and; WHEREAS, following a detailed review of said plan by the Regional Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a minor modification will be necessary to clarify one section of said Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Urban Renewal Law provides that an Urban Renewal Plan may be modified at any time; and, WHEREAS, the proposed modification does not affect the street layout, land use, public utilities, zoning, open space or density; and, WHEREAS, such modification appears on one page of the Urban Renewal Plan which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1968 1. That the modification of the Urban Renewal Plan for Brackenridge Project No. Tex. R-94 appearing on Page 7 of such plan as attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby approved. 2. It is hereby found that such modification does not affect the street layout, land use, public utilities, zoning, open space or density provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan heretofore adopted by the City Council on January 18, 1968. 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to insert copies of the attached page into the officially approved Brackenridge Plan on file in the records of the City of Austin. 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward to the Urban Renewal Agency a certified copy of this resolution. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Ayes: Noes: Present But Not Voting: Councilman LaRue The Council then adjourned. ADJOURNMENT Momoe ATTEST: Ast City Clerk APPROVED: Harry Mayor