=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 06, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND BILL MIDDLETON, St. Paul Cumberland Presbyterian Church. INTRODUCTION OF GENERAL CROSS Col. Vance Murphy introduced the new Bergstrom Base Commander, Brigadier General James U. Cross and Mrs. Cross. General Cross acknowledged the introduction and spoke briefly to the Council. NATIONAL RECREATION AWARD PRESENTED Mr. Rooster Andrews presented to the City of Austin the gold medal award for excellence in the field of park and recreation management, the Grand Award in Class II for cities of populations between 100,000 and 250,000. Mr. Beverly Sheffield, Parks and Recreation Director, accepted the award on behalf of the City of Austin. REPORT ON AUSTIN TEEN CHALLENGE REV. ROYCE NIMMONS Reverend Royce Nimmons, Director, Austin Teen Challenge, appeared before the Council to present a resume of the work being done by Austin Teen Challenge. He reported that the group had established a Coffeehouse at 105 West 4th Street which worked with young people in drug addiction, alcoholism, runaways and all other types who might be included in that area. February 6, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITIZEN APPEARANCES Mrs. Charles Beightler, Dr. Harold Wolfe and Dr. Roger Shields appeared before the Council to request a rollback zoning change on property located on Far West Boulevard between Northledge and Edgefield Drives. Mrs. Beightler read and presented a petition containing the signatures of 254 area property owners who were opposed to the building of an apartment complex and shopping center on the subject property. After discussion among the Council, City Attorney Cortez and City Manager Tinstman, it was agreed that the group would meet with Mr. Tinstman and Mr. Cortez or the Building Official to discuss the matter in more detail so that the group would know what its options were. HEARING OPENED AND RECESSED Councilman LaRue moved the Council open and recess the hearing scheduled for 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 FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIVED Councilman LaRue moved the Council note the receipt of the Financial Statement for the three months period ending December 31, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None FRANCHISE APPLICATION HEARING TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES, INC. Mayor Akin opened the previously recessed hearing scheduled for 10:30 A.M. to consider the application of Transportation Enterprises, Inc. for a franchise to operate a charter bus service in the University of Texas area. Mr. Dan Felts, representing Transportation Enterprises, requested a one- or two-week continuance because the attorney who had been handling the matter was out of town on another case. Mr. Frank Denius, representing the Austin Transit Corporation, introduced several individuals who had an interest in the proceeding. He then clarified for the Council the position of Austin Transit Corporation. He did not object to continuing the hearing for one week, but requested that the Austin Transit rate hearing be postponed until February 20th. Councilwoman Long moved the Council continue the present hearing until February 13, 1969 and reschedule the Austin Transit rate case to February 20, 1969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None February 6, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PARADE PERMIT GRANTED Mr. Grey Mujica and Mr. Frank Ramirez appeared before the Council to request a parade permit for a group of striking employees at Economy Furniture Company. The strikers requested to march from East Austin to Cambridge Tower at 18th and Lavaca Streets, the residence of Mr. Milton Smith, owner of Economy Furniture Company. After some discussion among the Council, City Attorney Cortez and Mr. Alford, who spoke also for the striking employees, it was agreed to revise the march route. Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the parade permit with the revised route from Christo Rey Church to Wooldridge Park. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PARADE PERMIT GRANTED AUSTIN CITIZEN BAND RADIO CLUB Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the parade permit for the Austin Citizen Band Radio Club on July 26, 1969, as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None AIRLINE SERVICE CASE BEFORE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD The City Manager stated that the airline service case was before the Civil Aeronautics Board for certification of additional service to Austin which would permit nonstop flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. and Austin and New York City. The resolution was an endorsement by the City that the application be granted. Councilman Nichols moved the Council endorse the request which was before the Civil Aeronautics Board for servicing Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACT AWARDED Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 28, 1969, for the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert on East 12th Street at Tannehill Branch of Boggy Creek, Contract No. 69-D-1; and, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 WHEREAS, the bid of Larson-Pugh, Inc., in the sum of $17,966.00, 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 Larson-Pugh, Inc., in the sum of $17,966.00, 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 Larson-Pugh, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY SPACE DESIGNATED FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITY Councilwoman 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 street 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 MYRICK DRIVE, from Mesa Drive, easterly 477 feet the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said MYRICK DRIVE. (2) A gas main in SHADYROCK DRIVE, from Myrick Drive, southerly 872 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHADYROCK DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 (3) A gas main in LAMAR PLACE, from Lamar Boulevard to Burns Street; the center- line of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LAMAR PLACE. (4) A gas main in BURNS STREET, from Hammack Drive, northerly 340 feet, the center- line of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BURNS STREET. (5) A gas main in HAMMACK DRIVE, from Burns Street, easterly 55 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HAMMACK DRIVE. (6) A gas main in AUBURN DRIVE, from Northeast Drive, southerly 656 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said AUBURN DRIVE. (7) A gas main in NORTHEAST COVE, from Northeast Drive, southerly 387 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said NORTHEAST COVE. (8) A gas main in VALLEY ROAD, from Hart Lane to North Hills Drive, the center- line of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VALLEY ROAD, (9) A gas main in HART LANE, from a point (10) 5 feet west of the west property line of Valley Road, easterly 526 feet the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HART LANE. A gas main in HILL SIDE DRIVE, from Hart Lane, southerly 66 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said HILL SIDE DRIVE. Said gas mains described above and Number 1 through 10 shall have a cover of not less than 2 1/2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the shoreline improvements as described below and shown on the attached plan on the property owned by MR. WILLIAM KREIGER as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known locally as Lot 2, Block C, Aqua Verde, and hereby authorizes the said MR. WILLIAM KREIGER to construct and maintain a retaining wall as described on the attached plan in compliance with all laws and ordinances relating thereto. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said MR. WILLIAM KREIGER has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to comply with any such conditions, regulations, laws and ordinances. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 6, 1969 ZONING ORDINANCES 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 3 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6713-6729 MANOR ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) TRACT 1: LOT 1, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 60', BLOCK 1, BERGSTROM DOWNS #1 SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 813-823 STATE HIGHWAY #71 AND 824-830 PATTON AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT: TRACT 2: THE NORTH 60' OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BERGSTROM DOWNS #1 SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 822 PATTON AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) THE NORTH 95.14' OF LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 13, HYDE PARK ADDITION SECTION 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 105 WEST 39TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (4) THE WEST 73' OF THE SOUTH 128' OF OUTLOT 31, DIVISION E, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1501-1505 SAN ANTONIO STREET AND 414-416 WEST 15TH STREET, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the 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 motion, the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third 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 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 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: (1) LOTS 8, 15-18, BLOCK F, RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 623 HENDERSON STREET, AND 616-700 WOOD STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND, (2) LOTS 17-24, BLOCK E, RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 622-710 HENDERSON STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the 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: 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: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: BLOCK 34, HIGHLANDS ADDITION: LOTS 10, 21, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 55065518 MARTIN AVENUE AND 605-607 EAST 56TH STREET. BLOCK 35, HIGH- LANDS ADDITION: LOTS 1-8, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5501-5507 MARTIN AVENUE AND 700-702 EAST 55TH STREET. LOTS 10-14, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 55115513 MARTIN AVENUE. THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 17 & 18, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 703 EAST 56TH STREET. LOTS 19-26, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 705711 EAST 56TH STREET, AND 5510-5516 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD. LOTS 31 & 32, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5504 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD. LOTS 35 & 36, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5500 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND, ADDITIONAL AREA: BLOCK 34, HIGHLANDS ADDITION: LOTS 22-26, LOCALLY CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 KNOWN AS 5500-5504 MARTIN AVENUE AND 604-606 EAST 55TH STREET. BLOCK 35, HIGHLANDS ADDITION: LOT 9, LOCATED AT 5509 MARTIN AVENUE. LOTS 15 & 16, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5515 MARTIN AVENUE. THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 17 & 18, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5517 MARTIN AVENUE AND 701 EAST 56TH STREET. LOTS 27-30, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5506-5508 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD. LOTS 33 & 34, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5502 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second 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 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: 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: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 29, 1969, for the installation of 3,260 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main in Ed Bluestein Boulevard from Tracor Lane to F.M. 969; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $24,913.50, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water 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 J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $24,913.50 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: February 6, 1969 City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with J. C. Evans Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 24, 1969, for the purchase of one (1) Trenching Machine with trailer; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ditch Witch of South Texas, in the sum of $6,391.81, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Acting 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 Ditch Witch of South Texas, in the sum of $6,391.81, 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 Ditch Witch of South Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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 January 31, 1969, for the purchase of three (3) 500 KVA Distribution Transformers for the Electric Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Sterett Supply Co., in the sum of $6,600.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Acting 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 That the bid of Sterett Supply Co., in the sum of $6,600.00 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 Sterett Supply Co. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 3, 1969, for two (2) cooling towers for the Brackenridge Hospital; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. R. Dowdell Company, in the sum of $9,080.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Acting 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 J. R. Dowdell Company, in the sum of $9,080.00, 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 J. R. Dowdell Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN SAVINGS AND LOAN COMPANY, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilwoman 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 6, 1969 The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third 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 third time and Councilwoman Long moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue carried the ordinance be finally passed. 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 AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH UNIVERSITY HOMESITES, INCORPORATED, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilwoman 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 Councilwoman 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 Councilwoman 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. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 6, 1969 Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH BARTON TERRACE, INCORPORATED, 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 Councilwoman 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 Councilwoman 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 Councilwoman 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. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH LEON A. WHITNEY, 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 Councilwoman 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 Councilwoman 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: February 6, 1969 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilwoman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION AND DIRECT ELECTION OF MAYOR BY THE PEOPLE Mayor Akin brought up the matter of placing on the upcoming April ballot the appointment of a Charter revision commission. City Attorney Cortez stated that there was a Charter provision for a Charter Commission which may be submitted on a ballot to the public. Councilman LaRue read and stated that next week he would bring up an ordinance for consideration to place on the upcoming April Ballot the direct election of the Mayor by the citizens of Austin. The ordinance would be a Charter amendment request. There was discussion among the Council regarding the necessity of placing the Charter Revision Commission proposition on the ballot instead of merely appointing a Commission. There also was some discussion on the ordinance which Councilman LaRue would be proposing. RECESSED MEETING 2:30 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order for the afternoon session. CONT INUED ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin opened the zoning hearing which had been continued from January 30, 1969. The following zoning application was publicly heard: HENRIETTA RADER by Ken Reville C14-68-297 8401-8415 Interregional From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Highway 35 Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 5th Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning 800-818 Fenelon Dr. Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 5th Height and Area subject to ingress and egress from I.H. 35 when developed and dedication of 5 feet of rightof-way on Fenelon Drive; east 60 feet of property to be zoned "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area and when developed a 6 foot masonry fence to be erected on the easterly boundary line of the property. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Long, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office, 5th Height and Area subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HEARING ON ESTABLISHING ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS & ONE-WAY STREETS & ALLEYS IN WEST UNIVERSITY AREA Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for 2:30 P.M. Mr. Joe Ternus, Traffic and Transportation Director, presented the proposed changes to the Council as Phase I. After appearances by several area residents and discussion among the Council, the following action was taken: One-Way Streets Established Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the free flow and expeditious handling of traffic under conditions existing at the locations described below require that traffic upon such streets move only in a one-way direction, such locations and streets being described as follows: STREET FROM-TO San Pedro Street Salado Street 26th Street to 28-1/2 Street 26th Street to 29th Street DIRECTION OF ONE-WAY MOVEMENT Northbound Southbound; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to record this finding in Section 33.38 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None One-Way Alleys Established Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969. WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the free flow and expeditious handling of traffic under conditions existing at the locations described below require that traffic upon such alleys move only in a one-way direction, such locations and alleys being described as follows: ALLEY Parallel with San Antonio Street and Nueces Street Parallel with Nueces Street and Rio Grande Street Parallel with Guadalupe Street and Nueces Street Parallel with Salado Street and Pearl Street Now, Therefore, FROM-TO DIRECTION OF ONE-WAY MOVEMENT 19th Street to 24th Street Southbound 19th Street to 24th Street 27th Street to 28th Street Northbound Southbound 28-1/2 Street to 29th Street Northbound; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to record this finding in Section 33.38 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Mr. Ternus then discussed plans for Phase II work in the area which could involve two to three years of work. After some discussion among the Council, Mr. Ternus and City Manager Tinstman, Councilman LaRue moved the Council give the administration general concurrence on the recommendation of Mr. Joe Ternus on the Phase II program, particularly as it pertained to the University area west. motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The VIET NAM WAR MEMORIAL The Austin Jaycees had proposed the erection of a Viet Nam War Memorial in the vicinity west of the Auditorium and near the Chamber of Commerce Building. Councilwoman Long requested and it was agreed that the matter would be brought up again on February 13, 1969. February 6, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS AIRPORT HANGAR City Manager Tinstman stated that plans for a second hangar at the Airport were on the Conference Room table. Cost of the hangar would be retired with payments from Browning Aviation Service. TAX APPEALS Mayor Akin opened the hearing scheduled for 3:30 P.M. to hear the following Tax Appeals: ALBERT S. & Full Value BETTY WADE by the Tax Dept. 1967 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1968 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board Dawson Rd. 92.57 Acres Land Samuel W. Hamilton Improve- $60,171 34,563 $45,130 Signed $41,660 25,920 25,920 Sur. 16 ments Parcel #9-4-2337- Total $94,734 $71,050 $67,580 0108 Mr. Sidney Purser, representing Mr. and Mrs. Wade was appealing the land only. He stated that the 93 acres was not ripe for subdivision property because it contained three caves, many large boulders, no water and was not in a water district. Members of the Council asked questions about the property, but took no action at this time. CARL PUTNAM Off Hwy. 290 West Land 327.01 Acres Improve- John Moore Sur. 66 ments Parcel #9-4-1547- Total $152,703 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1967 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1968 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. $130,804 21,899 $ 98,100 20,920 Value Rendered by Owner Signed Assessed Value Fixed by Board $ 98,100 16,420 $114,520 $119,020 0107 Vacant Land 1.80 Acres Improve- $900 0 $680 0 Signed R. S. Young ments Sur. 59 Total $900 $680 $680 0 $680 Parcel #9-4-1547- 0102 Hwy. 290 West & FM Road 1826 Land Improve- $52,459 500 $39,340 380 Signed $39,340 380 95.38 Acres ments Jesse Williams Total $52,959 $39,720 $39,720 Sur. 62 Parcel #9-4-1547-0104 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 6, 1969 CARL PUTNAM (cont.) Full Value Full Value Assessed Value by the Tax Dept. 1967 by the Tax Dept. 1968 Value by Tax Dept. Rendered Assessed Value Fixed by Owner by Board Vacant Land $133,695 $100,270 Signed $100,270 297.10 Acres Improve- 0 0 0 J. Moore Sur. 65 ments Parcel #9-4-1557- Total $133,695 $100,270 $100,270 0109 Vacant Land $35,065 $26,300 Signed $26,300 70.13 Acres Improve- 0 0 0 J. P. Johannesen ments Sur. 648 Total $35,065 $26,300 $26,300 Parcel #9-4-1547- 0103 Mr. Putnam stated that he had made some sales in the area to pay his taxes and had received a good price for the land. On two pieces of property assessed at $450 and $400 per acre, respectively, Mr. Putnam felt that the land should be valued at $325 per acre because the road leading to the subdivision was not maintained by the County and the road was in bad condition. The Council discussed the appeal, but took no action at this time. GEORGE L. MILLER Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1967 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1968 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Assessed Rendered Value Fixed by Owner by Board Vacant Lot 17, Block 1, Land Improve- $5,050 0 $3,790 0 Signed $3,790 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634- Total $5,050 $3,790 $3,790 0102 Vacant Land Lot 16, Block 1, Improve- $3,860 0 $2,900 0 Not Signed $2,900 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634- Total $3,860 $2,900 $2,900 0103 Vacant Land $3,550 $2,660 Not $2,660 Lot 18, Block 1, Improve- 0 0 Signed 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634- Total $3,550 $2,660 $2,660 0104 Patton Lane Land 93.968 Acres Improve- $90,551 4,400 $67,910 Signed $67,910 3,300 3,300 Thomas Anderson ments Survey 17 Total $94,951 $71,210 $71,210 Parcel #9-4-0737- 0205 February 6, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS= After a brief discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council sustain the values set by the Board of Equalization as follows: GEORGE L. MILLER Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action Vacant Land $3,790 $3,790 Lot 17, Block 1, Improve- 0 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634-0102 Total $3,790 $3,790 Vacant Lot 16, Block 1, Land Improve- $2,900 $2,900 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634-0103 Total $2,900 $2,900 Vacant Land $2,660 $2,660 Lot 18, Block 1, Improve- 0 0 Town of Oak Hill ments Parcel #9-4-0634-0104 Total $2,660 $2,660 Patton Lane Land $67,910 93.968 Acres Improve- 3,300 $67,910 3,300 Thomas Anderson Survey 17 ments Parcel #9-4-0737-0205 Total $71,210 $71,210 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilwoman Long GEORGE S. NALLE, JR. Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1967 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1968 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 600 West 10th St. Land $21,406 Lot 4-A, Resub. Improve- 0 $ 21,406 327,654 $ 16,050 245,740 $16,050 0 $ 16,050 245,740 of Lots 1-4, ments Block 129 Total $21,406 $349,060 $261,790 $16,050 $261,790 Parcel No. 2-0800- 1604 Based on new information, Tax Assessor-Collector Klitgaard recommended that the percentage completion of the improvements on the subject property be reduced from 75 per cent to 65 per cent for the year 1968. The Council had previously voted to assess the improvements at the 75 per cent level. Councilwoman Long moved the Council reconsider the action because of incomplete information. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None February 6, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols then moved the Council accept the recommendation of the Tax Department to use 65 per cent as the completed percentage in view of the new information and that the Council set the assessed value of the improvements as follows: GEORGE S. NALLE, JR. Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action 600 West 10th St. Land $ 16,050 Lot 4-A, Resub. of Lots 1-4, Improve- 245,740 $ 16,050 212,980 Block 129 ments Parcel No. 2-0800-1604 Total $261,790 $229,030 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (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 $20,550.00 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: The East Thirty-five (35) feet of Lot Seven (7) and the West Fifteen (15) feet of Lot Six (6), Block 4, Bryker Woods "C", a subdivision in the City of Austin, Texas, Travis County, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 46, Travis County Plat Records, which certain portion of Lots 6 and 7 was conveyed to Jack Holland et ux, by warranty deed dated August 16, 1946, of record in Volume 823 at Page 394 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None February 6, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ADJOURNMENT Councilman LaRue moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Harry hin APPROVED: May ATTEST: Share Monioe Asst. City Clerk