= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 27, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Long, Mchols, Janes, LaRue Absent: None Invocation was delivered by Mr. Robert Tinstman, City Manager. Mayor Akin recognized the Honor Guard of the Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Jones Ramsey, Sprots News Director, Inter-Collegiate Athletics at the University of Texas, introduced Mr. Dan Reeves, of the Dallas Cowboys, who would be the speaker for the Reagan Raiders' Banquet. At this point, Mayor Akin bestowed honorary Austin Citizenship upon Mr. Reeves, and presented him the offi- cial key to the City of Austin. Mr. Reeves accepted the honors with gratitude. Mr. Ramsey presented Coach Raven who intorduced the Co-Captains of the Football team and the Cheerleaders of John Reagan High School. RECOGNITION OF MR. ARTHUR BLOMQUIST Mr. Curtis Johnson, Superintendent of the Water and Waste Water Department, introduced Mr. Arthur (Sweed) Blomquist who had been a faithful employee for 31 years at the No. 1 Water Treatment Plant. Mayor Akin presented Mr. Blomquist two plaques and a Certificate expressing gratitude for his faithful service. Mr. Blomquist added his thanks and stated his pleasure of being associated with the City all of these years. Mayor Akin read the following Resolution commending Mr. Blomquist for his service to the City: (RESOLUTION) =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 WHEREAS, the very lives and the health of the people of Austin have been safeguarded through the past four decades by the efforts of unsung heroes of modern civilization who faithfully and diligently toil to provide a wholesome environment for all of us by building and maintaining our systems for water purification and treatment, which most of us take for granted; and, WHEREAS, the difficult job of attending to this vital task has been significantly fulfilled by the last thirty-one years by the faithfully consistent labor of Arthur L. Blomquist, who is now retiring; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, upon the occasion of his well-earned retirement, the consistent diligence is the performance of duty by Arthur L. Flomquist, who has shown us how to be worthy, be being the servant of all, be given public recognition, and that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said Arthur L. Blomquist. WITNESS OUR HANDS AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, this 27th day of February, 1969. WELCOME AND GREETINGS TO A FORMER COUNCILMAN OF OBERKAUFENGEN AND HIS SISTER Mayor Akin recognized visitors from across the Atlantic Ocean, and invited Mr. Charles Stewart, KHFI TV, to introduce his kinsmen. Mr. Stewart introduced Dr. Otto Von Tschirschky, former City Councilman of Oberkaufengen, in the State of Essen, Germany, in which is the City of Braunfels. He noted New Braunfels, Texas, is a town in which are many settlers from Germany. Mr. Stewart also introduced Frau Josefe Bretschneider-Bodemer, sister of Dr. Von Tschirschky. Mayor Akin presented Councilman Von Tschirschky the official key to the City of Austin, expressing pleasure to having him and his sister present. RECOGNITION OF 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS AT BAKER SCHOOL Mayor Akin recognized a group of about 50 Junior High School students from the 7th Grade. Mr. Maura Vasquez announced this class had been studying Federal State, and local governments, and were visiting the Council to see the proceedings in action. The Mayor welcomed the group. Miss Jenifer De Camp, 3015 West Avenue was spokesman for the group. ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION FOR APRIL 5, 1969, RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF CITY CHARTER The City Attorney explained this was an Ordinance ordering an election to be held on April 5, 1969, for the purpose of submitting to the voters for adoption or rejection an amendment to the existing Charter to permit the voters to directly elect their Mayor, and enacting provisions incidental to that ordinance CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ON APRIL 5, 1969 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS, FOR ADOPTION OR REJECTION, AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CHARTER TO PERMIT THE VOTERS TO DIRECTLY ELECT THEIR MAYOR; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman La Rue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AUSTIN TRANSIT CORPORATION RATE ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE SECOND READING Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its second reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FARES AND CHARGES COLLECTIBLE, BEGINNING THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 1947, BY EVERY PERSON, FIRM AND CORPORATION ΜΑΪΝΤΑΙΝΙNG AND OPERATING WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN A BUS SYSTEM FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS FOR THE HIRE USING OR OPERATING UNDER A PUBLIC FRANCHISE; PRESCRIBING WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN A BUS SYSTEM; FIXING TIMES FOR SUCH PAYMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."; WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN JUNE 26, 1947, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "M" PAGES 523-524, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF PRESCRIBING RATES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE BY BUS WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; REQUIRING THE FILING OF AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 LOTS 1-6, AVAH SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWS AS 1900-1950 SOUTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 1316-1334 MARIPOSA DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIFTH 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 first time and Councilman IaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, ichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. PLUMBING BOARD APΡΟΙΝΙΜΕΝΤ The Council held the appointment to fill the vacancy in the capacity of Architect on the Plumbing Board in abeyance for further study. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND SET FOR 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 27.02 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. A. G. BROOKS AND THE H. T. DAVIS SURVEYS; 22.79 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE; 7.68 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE; 32.00 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 40.70 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 0.19 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE THEORDORE BISSEL LEAGUE; ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on March 13, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 2.01 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE: 4.13 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE AND THE CHARLES RIDDLE SURVEY; 64.29 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18; 156.50 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 57, THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE, AND THE J. A. G. BROOKE, WILLIS AVERY, JOHN APPLEGATE AND H. T. DAVIS SURVEYS; 5.04 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 1.39 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; AND 14.75 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE, ALL OF WHICH ARE 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. Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be published in accordancd with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on March 13, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Michols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The City Manager reported these areas are public properties and he had sent to the Council in advance of the hearing a memorandum from the Chief of Police as to policing jurisdiction, enforcement of the traffic and lighting of the highways. Also properties adjacent to these public rights of way are already in the City limits or coming in. Councilman Long inquired specifically about benefits from taking in Riverside Drive. Councilman Janes pointed out parts of Riverside Drive were inside the City limits; some outside, and again parts inside. The City Manager stated there were developments taking place and proper right of way to be provided. It would be well to have the street right of way existing in the corporate limits. Councilman Long asked if this would help in the TOPICS program for Federal aid. The City Manager said he believed it would help in the traffic control and jurisdiction. Councilman Nichols stated he would like to see these ordinances brought in as separate ordinances. The City Manager reported there were two separate ordinances. One pertaining to properties requested by private owners, and the other covering public property and right of way. Later, when ordinances are introduced pertaining to islands, etc., each tract would be in a separate ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 RECOGNIATION OF MR. FRED DENSON, SR. Mr. Norman Barker introduced Mr. Fred Denson, Sr., who was leaving the City employ after 17 years of service, to return to his former vocation which is also his hobby. Mayor Akin presented Mr. Denson a plaque expressing appreciation for more than 16 years of honorable service with the City. Councilman Nichols moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the lives, the health, and the comforts of the people of Austin have been improved by the tireless labors of faithful public servants doing their daily tasks in all seasons; and, WHEREAS, Fred Denson, Sr., has contributed 17 years of his life to the service of the people in the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That upon the occasion of his well-earned retirement, the gratitude of the people of Austin be officially expressed for the faithful service of Fred Denson, Sr., and that a permanent record of this public recognition be set apart in the official Minutes of the City Council and that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said Fred Denson, Sr. WITNESS OUR HANDS AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, this 27th day of February, 1969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None REPAIRS TO 25,000 KVA TRANSFORMER The City Manager stated this matter previously had been brought to the Council's attention, and he was trying to keep the members advised; but although he had the authority to proceed at this point, he did want Council action with respect to proceeding on this basis for determining further responsibility for the work or what additional work would be necessary. He reported that a report would be forthcoming to the Council of what the opening up of the transformer had revealed. Councilman Janes stated all that is committed is $7,500. Councilman Long moved the Council adopt the resolution. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Reu Ayes: Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 ZONING HEARINGS Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: ED FLEMING 2112-2116 West 49th Street From "A" to "B" RECOMMENDED The Assistant Councilman long inquired about the right of way. Director of Planning reported there was an offer for five feet on 49th Street, contingent upon the continued use of the property until the City needs the continued use of the right of way. Councilman long asked if this could be deeded to the City as right of way and leased back at $1.00 a year to the property owner until such time the street needed widening. The City Attorney, explained if it were dedicated for right of way a special resolution should be adopted to permit its use for another purpose. This might be accomplished through an option contract or some other type of binding commitment. Councilman Long suggested that before this was brought in next week that something be worked out. The Assistant Director of Planning stated it would be possible to accept a sidewalk or utility easement until the right of way is required. Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DANIEL W. ATES, JR. 2410 South 1st Street By Harriet S. Owen From "C" to "C-2" RECOMMENDED Councilman IaRue moved that the change from "C" Commercial District to "C-2" The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, Commercial District be granted. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue None Present but not voting: Councilman Long Councilman Long was present but was not voting as she had property in the vicinity. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. L. C. REESE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 504 Swanee Drive From "A" to "BB" RECOMMENDED The City Attorney pointed out this was the property which was before the Council last week with reference to adquisition by the City. He said they had been unable to reach a final agreement with Mr. Reese. Mr. L. C. Reese now had the property under contract for sale. He said he had offered this to the City about three months ago. He received this offer, and wnet ahead and sold it. The City Manager said they were aware of this, and it was indicated to the Council last week. He recommended that the zoning proceed. The Assistant Planning Director stated five feet of right of way on Swanee Drive had been offered. Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "BB" Residence District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, la Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TOM M. ATTAL, ET AL By Arthur E. Pihlgren 7245-7261 Cameron Road 1400-1420 Reagan Hill Drive From "B" 2nd H&A to "GR" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED Councilman long moved that the change from "B" 2nd Height and Area Residence District to "GR" 2nd Height and Area General Retail District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" 2nd Height and Area General Retail District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TOM M. ATTAL By Arthur E. Pihlgren 8544-8718 Burnet Road From "A" 1st Height & Area To "C" 6th H&A NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "C" 6th H&A save and except West 60' which is RECOM- MENDED "B" 1st H&A' Councilman long, noting there were a number of property owners on Primrose Lane whose land backed up to this property, asked how many of those people were notified. It was stated 80 notices had been sent. She asked if the recommendation of the Planning Commission =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 was acceptable to the applicant. The Assistant Planning Director reported Mr. Pihlgren had accepted the recommendation at the hearing before the Planning Commission. Mr. Lillie pointed out the applicants were thinking about changing the subdivision to two large tracts, and it might be well that the zoning be withheld until the right of way is assured. Councilman long moved the change from "A" 1st Height and Area Residence District be granted to "C" 6th Height and Area Commercial District. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" 6th Height and Area Commercial District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HENRY E. SCHMIDT & LEON WHITNEY By Richard Baker 2416-2510 E. Ben White From "B" to "GR" Boulevard RECOMMENDED Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "B" Residence District to "GR" General Retail District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EDWIN J. BOMER 201-203 West 40th Street 3912-3914 Avenue D By C. A. Davis From "A" 1st H&A To "B" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED Councilman LaRue moved that the change from "A" 1st Height and Area Residence District to "B" 2nd Height and Area Residence District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Mchols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" 2nd Height and Area Residence District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 WALTER ELLISON 2106-2110 Tillery St. From "A" to "BB" NOT Recommended The Assistant Director of Planning, Mr. Dick Lillie, stated there was some concern about the subdivision directly to the south. It was recommended that there be a 25' building set back line from the south property line, and a six foot fence along the property line, and the applicant was agreeable. Councilman Long moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "BB" Residence District with a 25' building set back and a six foot fence along the property line be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change to "BB" Residence District with a 25' building set back and a six foot fence along the property line had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT 400-402 Kenniston Drive From "A" to "BB" CO., INC. By L. C. Reese RECOMMENDED Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "BB" Residence District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman IaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. FRANK E. MONTGOMERY 2444-2522 Riverside Dirve From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "GR" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED The City Manager stated there was some right of way involved, but it would be beyond that normally dedicated by a developer or property owner. He suggested initiating negotiation concerning this additional right of way for the future expressway. Councilman Long agreed this would be an appropriate time for that negotiation. She asked Mr. Montgomery about the road through the property. Mr. Montgomery stated they would dedicate and build an 80' road. Councilman Long asked if CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASFebruary 27, 1969. there had been any objection at this time to work out the needed right of way on Riverside Drive. Mr. Montgomery stated for the adjoining property, which is considerably larger than this, the City had offered to pay them for the additional right of way needed at the amount they had paid for the property. Mr. Montgomery said they had agreed to this and the sale had been closed. He wanted to make a better offer on this property, in that they would propose to give the City a ten or fifteen year option, whatever it deems necessary and would be based on what they had actually paid for the property some six or eight months ago. In the meantime, they would honor the right of way line, using that as their set back line and build no improvements on it. He said this freeway was necessary and would be built. In fact the Public Works Department is exploring the possibility of putting in the two access roads on either side; and later build the median strip when funds were available. Mr. Montogomery stated if the City build this road in the next two years, they would donate the road. They would give an option for 10-15 years to purchase it; but if it is built within the next two years, they would give the road. The Highway Department projection for traffic on Riverside Drive is heavier than on any part of Missouri Pacific Boulevard. Councilman Janes acknowledged this was a generous offer to donate the road and asked if Mr. Montgomery would extend that two-year period to three years, as there is a good chance it would be built. Mr. Montgomery agreed to three years, stating the road was needed. Councilman Long had asked about his leaving a walk-way along the Riverfront. Mr. Montgomery stated the property in question adjoined this 15 acre tract on the river owned by the City, and said they would be agreeable to negotiating with the City for buying this property if it were ever put up for sale. Councilman Long moved that the change from Interim "A" 1st Height and Area Residence District to "GR" 1st Height and Area General Retail District be granted subject to the contingencies. The motion, seconded by Councilman IaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" 1st Height and Area General Retail District subject to the contingencies and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. ALMA RAY HEEP 4625-4627 Depew Ave. 1001-1005 E. 47th St. From "A" to "B" RECOMMENDED By Clarence Flournoy The Assistant Director of Planning reported there was a letter on file offering 5' of right of way on Depew Avenue. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence District and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. KENNETH L. SPIELMAN 5113-5115 Lancaster Court By John B. Selman 1301-1303 E. 52nd Street From "BB" to "B" RECOMMENDED The Assistant Director of Planning reported there was a letter offering 5' right of way on lancaster and 52nd Streets. They would need also an avigation easement. Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "BB" Residence District to "B" Residence District be granted subject to conditions. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence District subject to conditions and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE H. DAYWOOD By John B. Selman 4712-4714 Depew Avenue From "BB" to "B" RECOMMENDED The Assistant Director of Planning stated there was a letter offering right of way. Councilman LaRue moved that the change from "BB" Residence District to "B" The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, Residence District be granted. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence District and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MARANN CORPORATION 9403-9417 Interregional Hwy. From Int. "A" 1st H&A By Robert C. Sneed 800-818 E. Roundberg Lane and "D" 6th H&A To "C" 6th H&A RECOMMENDED CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved that the change from Interim "A" 1st Height and Area R sidence District to "C" 6th Height and Area be granted. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" 6th Height and Area Commercial District and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TEXAS GENERAL CORP. By Gary Evatt 701-713 W. 38th Street 3700-3708 King Street From "0" 2nd H&A Το "LR" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED Councilman Long moved that the change from "0" 2nd Height and Area Office The motion, District to "LR" 2nd Height and Area Local Retail be granted. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Michols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" 2nd Height and Area Local Retail District subject to setback and right of way. 2001-2013 Whitis Aveneu From "B" 2nd H&A and UNIVERSITY CENTER 204-206 W. 20th Street DEVELOPMENT CO. By Sam E. Dunnam "C" 2nd H&A To "C" 3rd H&A RECOMMENDED Councilman Long moved that the change from "B" 2nd Height and Area and "C" 2nd Height and Area Commercial District to "C" 3rd Height and Area Commercial District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" 3rd Height and Area Commercial District and the City Attorney draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. MYRTLE VAUGHNΝ By Arthur E. Pihlgren 3401 Glenview Avenue 1604-1616 West 34th St. From "A" to "O" RECOMMENDED CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "O" The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried Office District be granted. by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office District subject to right of way and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EDWIN H. GOLDEN 3905 Wadford Street From "A" to "C" NOT Recommended look with favor if right of way is provided. The Assistant Director of Planning reported there was on file a letter offering right of way. Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "0" Office District subject to right of way be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, ichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, IaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office District subject to right of way and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EDWIN H. GOLDEN Rear of 4007 Wadford St. Rear of 114-116 W. Ben White Boulevard From "C" to "C-2" RECOMMENDED Councilmen Long moved that the change from "C" Commercial District to "C-2" Commercial District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial District and the City Atorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ROBERT HIGGINBOTHAM By John B. Selman 600-700 Elliott Street From "A" to "C" NOT Recommended CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Mr. Selman represented Mr. Higginbotham, stating he placed on the zoning application the use would be for roofing and sheetmetal. The applicant has a business and purchased the land to the rear. Mr. Selman presented a letter withdrawing from the zoning application the back 150' from West Elliott; and then for trucks, storage and possibly the use Mr. Higginbotham is putting the land to now, he wants to build a six foot wooden privacy fence to hide the remainder of the area. The privacy fence will be parallel to West Elliott on the side and back around to the rest of his property. Councilman Long asked he he did not intend to build a sheet metal building but just wanted to fence the area and use it for storage. Mr. Selman said Mr. Higginbotham had a very nice building on Iamar. He read the letter amending the application to delete the South 150' of Lots 7A and 7B of the Resubdivision of Lot 7, Block 1, Fiskville School Addition and to build and construct a 6' wooden privacy fence around their main property on which zoning is requested. In answer to Councilman long's inquiry, Mr. Selman stated the 150' property would be built. Councilman Long was concerned if the 150' property was going to be kept mowed or left uncared for. Mr. Selman offered to make a restrictive covenant about the maintenance. Mrs. Charles D. Swank, 215 Elliott, stated the amendment seemed better, as they feared he would have an entrance of Elliott. She believed with the privacy fence, there would be less undesirability. Mrs. Swank filed the list of namesof the opponents. In answer to Councilman Long's question about the other people's accepting this amendment, Mrs. Swank stated she believed they would. Councilman Nichols told Mrs. Swank the way the property was to be improved, would affect favorably the whole area. Councilman Janes stated the withdrawal of the 150' on West Elliott would supercede the 30' buffer. Councilman Janes moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District subject to the withdrawal of the south 150' and the construction of the privacy fence, be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial District subject to the withdrawal of the south 150' and the construction of the privacy fence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CTK CORPORATION 2316-2332 N. Loop Blvd. From "O" to "GR" By Farl L. Caldwell, Jr. 5101-5107 Woodview Ave. RECOMMENDED Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "0" Office District to "GR" General Retail District subject to the letter of agreement regarding restrictions on those pieces of property, and subject to those conditions which the City had prescribed on the tract (Letters dated Feb. 3, and Feb. 11, 1969) be granted. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail District subject to letter of agreement regarding restrictions on those pieces of property, and subject to those conditions which the City had prescribed on the tract. DOUGLAS W. TERRY By Russell Rowland 1307-1315 W. Ben White Blvd. From "A" & "GR" 1st H&A 4307-4315 Gillis Street Το "GR" 5th H&A RECOMMENDED The Assistant Planning Director reported a letter was on file offering the necessary right of way. Councilman Nichols moved that the change from "A" Residence District and "GR" 1st Height and Area General Retail to "GR" 5th Height and Area General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" 5th Height and Area General Retail and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. T. J. HEMPHILL By John B. Selman From "A" to "LR" 818-824 Park Place 2900-2904 Red River Street RECOMMENDED The Assistant Planning Director reported a letter was on file offering the necessary right of way. Councilman LaRue moved that the change from "A" Residence District to "LR" The motion, Local Retail District be granted subject to the right of way. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail subject to right of way and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 EDWARD R. RATHGEBER, JR. By John B. Selman 5702-6000 S. 1st St. From Int. "A" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st H&A (as amended) RECOMMENDED The Assistant Director of Planning recommended that the ordinance not be passed until the Planning Commission had approved the subdivision. In answer to Councilman Janes' inquiry, Mr. Lillie stated there was a recommendation of shielding, and for a fourplex development with a common drive. Councilman LaRue moved that the change from Int. "A" 1st Height and Area Residence District to "BB" 1st Height and Area Residence District as amended be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" 1st Height and Area Residence District as amended and the City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ZONING HEARINGS DEFERRED Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: C.K. JAMISON By John B. Selman 5307 Joe Sayers Ave. 5306 Woodrow Avenue From "A" to "B" RECOMMENDED Mr. John Selman, representing the applicant, stated this application was for low density apartment zoning on an area extending from Woodrow Avenue through to Joe Sayers Avenue. A zoning change in the middle of the block on Woodrow has been granted, and the entire area is changing. Across the street on Joe Sayers Avenue is a large tract to be developed for apartments. Apartments are in the area of Woodrow to the north. Mr. Selman stated by his client's dedicating 15' on Woodrow and 5' on Joe Sayers that they had met all objections as far as the Staff was concerned. Mr. Selman Stated this was a logical extension of zoning in this particular area. Mrs. Jodie Fluedinger, representing Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Shields, her parents, 5300 block of Woodrow Avenue, and 15 other residents in that block. These property owners have petitioned the Council not to zone this property to "B". The zoning will cut the block in two, making apartments all the way through will small homes on both sides. She filed the petition. These people's property backs up to the large tract. Mrs. Shelds had lived there for 25 years, developing the neighborhood, paving the street and getting gas extended. These people do not want the big apartments to push them out. Councilman Long inquired about the pending zoning made recently. Mrs. Shields was aware of the CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 zoning application, but did not receive notice. The Council decided to defer action on this case, and go look at the area and the properties in question. Councilman Long noted there was need of 15' right of way on five feet on Joe Sayers. Mr. Selman said this was to be a major arterial and the widening was necessary. JOSEPH C. CORTINAS 2604 South 1st St. 603 Herndon Lane From "A" to "GR" NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "O" for 2904 South 1st Street Mrs. Wilbourn Weaver, 2606 South 2nd, made inquiry about what was to be developed here. Mr. Cortinas was not present. It was not certain if Mr. Cortinas would accept the amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mrs. Weaver objected to changing the oning, and stated they believed in people taking an interest in the neighborhood and improving it. There were many Mexican-Americans in the neighborhood who believed in upgrading the neighborhood, and they did not know what was to be devleoped here. She could get the support of many of these MexicanAmerican home owners to support the opposition of the zoning. Council- man LaRue noted that Mr. Cortinas would have to make Herndon adequate by providing right of way. He has given no indication of what he will do. Councilman Nichols stated since the applicant was not present, this hearing should be continued a week to five him a chance to be heard. The Council continued the hearing until 10:30 A.M., March 6th. RAYMOND FOSTER & A. H. SIMPSON By Krimm Welsch ZONING DENIED 608-610 Beaver Street From "A" to "C" NOT Recommended The Aissistnant Director of Planning stated no one appeared at the Planning Commission for or against the zoning. Mr. Foster was aware of the hearing and was aware it would be a year before he could reapply. Councilman IaRue moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had not been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission. =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 ZONING APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN Councilman LaRue moved that the Council grant the applicants permission to withdraw the following zoning requests in accordance with their written notices WALTER WENDLANDT 505-507 East 39th St. From "A" to "BB" NOT Recommended The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the zoning application had been withdrawn in accordance with the applicants written notice. Councilman Janes moved that the Council grant the applicants permission to withdraw the following zoning request in accordance with their written notice: H. C. BELL, JR. 2001-2009 Montopolis Drive 6301-6303 Riverside Drive From "A" to "LR" NOT Recommended The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Absent at time of Roll Call: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the zoning application had been withdrawn in accordance with the applicants written notice. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCE HEARING - At 10:30 A.M., Mayor Akin opened the public hearing on annexation ordinances scheduled for this time. No one appeared to be heard. The Mayor intorduced the following ordinance for its first and second readings: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 72.60 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, AND 4.26 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM BARTON LABOR, ALL OF WHICH ARE 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 pass to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman long moved that the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Michols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None UTILITY EASEMENT RELEASED Councilman Long moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Lot 1, Terrace Villiage, Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the William Barton labor in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Terrace Village, Section Two, of record in Book 44 at Page 36 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 protion of said easement; and, awhereas, 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 protion of said public utility easement, to-wit: Being all of the north ten (10.00) fett of Lot 1, Terrace Village, Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the William Barton Labor in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Terrace Village, Section Two, of record in Book 44 at Page 36 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 The Building Official introduced the following: "February 18, 1969 "Mr. Dick Jordan City of Austin Municipal Building Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Jordan: "I would like to request the enclosed materials be submitted to the City Council at the earliest date, for their consideration and approval of a building permit to convert a residence at 1305 San Antonio into an office building. The property is currently zoned "O" Office and we would like to begin work on some renovations as soon as possible. - "From the enclosed drawings you will notice that we have available to us on the property, parking spaces for three automobiles which meet the requirement of the City. Though there is additional parking space which will be prepared for parking, this additional space does not meet the city requirements concerning parking. We have, therefore, at your suggestion amde arrangements forthe lease of three additional spaces within one-half block of the property. These spaces are in a commercial parking lot and they have indicated to us that they would have additional space available for us in the future should we require them. lease for these three additional spaces is enclosed. These three additional spaces will give us access to six parking spaces in total and this will be more than adequate as there will be a total of only four employees working in this building on behalf of the Texas Youth Conference. The "The office space which will be utilized within the existing building on the property at 1305 San Aontonio will total approximately 2,000 square feet. It is our plan to utilize the three spaces on the parking lot which we have leased for the automobiles of our permanent staff, which will be adequate and therby freeing the spaces indicated on the attached plat for those who will require parking in conducting business with the Texas Youth Conference. "I would like to point out that normally the Texas Youth Conference will be serving only as a administrative office for the statewide Texas Youth Conference program and thus very little traffic is generated by the nature of their activities. There are at no times any occasions for youth or adults to be visiting the offices other than an isolated instance and we feel, therefore, that the parking which will be available to us on our own property and in the immediate area is more than adequate for our purposes. "I would appreciate your submitting this to the Council for their action as soon as possible as we are most anxious to move ahead with the remodeling work which will be required. We are planning to spend approximately $8,000 in renovation on the building and would like to begin work not later than April 1st, if at all possible. "I would appreciate hearing from you if you feel there is any additional information which would be required. "Yours sincerely, s/Robert T. Davis, Director CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 "Mr. Robert T. Davis 800 International Life Building Austin, Texas 78701 "Dear Sonny: "February 17, 1969 "This is to confirm our telephone conversation today, and my agreement to lease you three parking spaces, numbers 14, 15, and 16, on my lot at 1204 San Antonio Street, for the use of your office property located at 1305 San Antonio Street, effective March 1, 1969. "Very truly yours, s/Ruben H. Johnson Councilman Nichols moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of Texas Youth Conference for a building permit together with a site plan dated February 21, 1969 meeting the requirement of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 1305 San Antonio Street, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of converting a residence into office space the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is six (6) parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That six (6) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Texas Youth Conference dated February 21, 1969, for use of the premises for the purpose of converting a residence into office space. The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Ayes: Noes: None SIDEWALKS Councilman Nichols, in reviewing clarification amendments to the Zoning Code, asked about the status of the sidewalk provisions. The City Manager replied the first draft was under review and being retyped, and he planned to submit it to the Council within the next week or 10 days. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 ORDINANCE CALLING COUNCIL ELECTION The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ON APRIL 5, 1969, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS, FOR ADOPTION OR REJECTION, AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CHARTER TO PERMIT THE VOTERS TO DIRECTLY ELECT THEIR MAYOR; ENACTING RPOVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Ia Rue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman IaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Long moved the Council set a public hearing at 10:30 A.M., March 20, 1969 on the following: (1) Clarification amendments to the Zoning Code: The City Manager reviewed briefly the clarifications of amendments to the Zoning Code, as they pertained to changes in the "A" Classification, but had not been made consistent with permits in "B" Resid- ential. At the request of Councilman Long, the Assistant Director of Planning, Mr. Dick Lillie, explained that in the past two years, there had been six major amendments to the Zoning Code; and the Sections that had been amended had not been carried into the other sections of the Code. This amendment is to align the sections to make them consistent. An amendment included in the "SR" and "AA" was not included in the legal notice and it was not brought up at the same time. The section provides for a developer to reduce lot sizes inthe "AR" and "AA" Districts. The -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 minimum lot size requirement in the "SR" District is 18,000 square feet. The provision is that the lot size can be reduced 25%, to give flexibility to the developer in that the 25% area which is left over is set aside for common area or open space, dedicated for park land, or acquired by the City for open space. It gives flexibility to the subdivider to provide for a cluster type of development or different forms of single family development. Councilman long inquired if this space would be privately maintained or become an obligation of the City, or if the City would have a choice. The City Manager stated by letting the developer reduce the minimum lot size he would make this space available for neighborhood open space or park purposes. Councilman Janes discussed the six acre requirement for neighborhood park areas, and noted this would be an area the City would not maintain. The City Manager stated a six acre tract would be for a City park. Councilman Nichols inquired if the six acres were applicable if the individual maintained it as a private park. The Assistant Director of Planning stated if the developer dedicated the land for public purpose, the minimum would be six acres. If he maintains it himself, he could have whatever the 25% amounted to. Generally this would mean a reduction in lot size from 18,000 square feet to 15,000. Councilman Janes ascertained that the Subdivision Committee would refer these plans to the Recreation Department to see if it would accept it. , The motion, seconded by Councilman La Rue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Iong, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Councilman Long moved the Council set a public hearing at 10:30 A.M. March 20, 1969 on the following: (2) Amendment to Master Plan regarding 80 acre area on North Lamar between Rutherford Drive and Kramer Iane. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None Councilman Long moved the Council set a public hearing at 10:30 A.M. March 20, 1969 on the following: (3) Council action to amend the Master Plan regarding paving standards for Cameron Road and other arterials, until the following week. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None 24 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 CONTRACTS The City Manager submitted the following: "February 24, 1969 "DELWOOD CENTER SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Sealed Bids ere received at the Office of the Director of the Water and Waste Water Department until 11:00 A.M., Wednesday February 19, 1969, for the installation of approximately 831 feet of 12-inch concrete and cast iron pipe in Delwood Center. The purpose of this project is to provide additional sanitary sewer service in coordination with the development of an apartment house project being built on the old Delwood Drive-In Theater Tract. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Austin Engineering Co. $26,896.00 75 Bland Construction Co. 28,199.20 45 Walter Schmidt Construction Co. 30,450.50 75 24,188.00 City of Austin (Estimate) "The property owner has agreed to pay 18% of the actual construction cost. The City's share will be 82%. (Owner's Cost: $4,841.28 Approximate City's Cost: $22,054.72 Approximate "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Austin Engineering Company on their low bid of $26,896.00 with 75 working days. s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Director Water and Waste Water Department Councilman Long moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 19, 1969, for the installation of approximately 831 feet of 12-inch concrete and cast iron pipe in Delwood Center; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $26,896, 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 Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $26,896 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 of Austin with Austin Engineering Company. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None The City Manager intorduced the following: "February 20, 1969 "ELECTRIC DUCTLINE AND CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AT BERGSTROM, FISKVILLE, BURLESON, SEAHOLM, AND MCNEIL SUBSTATIONS. "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 1969 for the installation of electric ductlines and concrete foundations at Bergstrom, Fiskville, Burleson, Seaholm and McNeil Substations, located in various areas of the City. "The purpose of this contract is to provide the necessary electric ductlines, manholes, pier foundations, OCB foundations to McNeil Substation, riser foundations, regulator foundations, switch stands, and concrete foundation pads for the erection and installation of 69 KV to 12.5 KV transformer - switchgear unit additions at Bergstrom, Fiskville, Burleson and Seaholm Substations. The engineering estimate for the cost of this contract is $66,500.00. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: CONTRACTOR E. E. Stuessy Ford-Wehmeyer Total Bid $68,779.80 70,356.00 Bid Bond Calendar Days For Completion 5% 5% 120 120 "The Electric Department recommends that this contract be awarded to the low bidder, E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc., for the total bid of $68,779.80 and a completion time of 120 days. s/ D. C. Kinney, Director of Electric Utility / Norman McK. Barker, Director of Finance Councilman Long moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 20, 1969, for the installtion of electric ductlines and concrete foundations at Bergstrom, Fiskville, Burleson, Seaholm and McNeil Substations; and, WHEREAS, the bod of E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc. in the sum of $68,779.80, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Electric 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: February 27, 1969 That the bid of E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc. in the sum of $68,779.80 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with E. E. Stuessy Contractor, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The City Manager introduced the following: "February 25, 1969 "The following listed bids were opened from ADDITIONS TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING on February 25, 1969 at 10 A.M. at the Construction Engineering Office. BIDDER Fox & Hearn, Inc. Ait Conditioning, Inc. Base Bid $84,217.00 $39,300.00 Alt. #1 Alt. #2 ADD ADD $9,342.00 $3,568.00 9,000.00 3,650.00 "This project was planned by B. Segall, Jr. and Associates, Consulting Engineer. The Cost Estimate was $75,000. "This work is planned to produce more satisfactory comfort conditions in the Terminal Building and at the same time to greatly reduce the operating and maintenance expense of the system. "We join with Col. Murphy and Mr. Segall in recommending the award of the contract to the lowest bidder, FOX & HEARN, INC., at their low Base Bid price of $84,217.00. Councilman Janes moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 25, 1969, for additions to the air conditioning system at the Airport Terminal Building; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fox & Hearn, Inc., in the sum of $84,217.00, 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 Fox & Hearn, Inc., in the sum of $84,217.00, 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 Fox & Hearn, Inc. The motion, seconded by Long carried by the following vote: , Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Janes inquired why only two bids were received. The City Manager stated there were at least three contractors interested, and picked up plans, but only two bids were returned. Bids were advertised Councilman Janes noted the low bid exceeded the City's estimate by quite After further discussion the contract was awarded to Fox & an amount. Hearn, Inc. The City Manager introduced the following: "February 21, 1969 "L. Item: A. 150,000 Gallons of EA-11M Asphalt Emulsion to Texas Emulsions, Inc.Net Total $19,201.05. B. 5,000 Gallons of RC-2 Cut Back Asphalt to Gulf States Asphalt Co.1 Net Total $555.66. C. 400,000 Gallons of RS-2 Asphalt Emulsion to Texas Emulsions, Inc.Net Total $43,600.00 - 2. For Street and Bridge Division, Public Works, Department. 3. Contract for one (1) year beginning March 1, 1969. 4. The City will purchase this material as required. 5. The unit prices on this contract remain the same as those of last year. 6. The attached memorandum from Mr. E. I. Purser explains the use of this material and recommends the award be made as indicated. Councilman Janes moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 19, 1969, for the purchase of Asphalt to be used by the Street and Bridge Division, Public Works Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Texas Emulsions, Inc., in the sum of $15,300.00, for 150,000 Gallons of EA-11M Asphalt Emulsion; the bid of Gulf States Asphalt Co., in the sum of $555.66, for 5,000 Gallons of RC-2 Cut Back Asphalt; and the bid of Texas Emulsions, Inc., in the sum of $43,600.00, for 400,000 Gallons of RS-2 Asphalt Emulsion, 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 Texas Emulsions, Inc. and Gulf States Asphalt Co., as 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 Texas Emulsions, Inc. and Gulf States Asphalt Co. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman IaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The City Manager introduced the following: "February 24, 1969 "Approval is requested of the attached Bid #B-6901 for furnishing X-Ray equipment as specified, by lease agreement to Brackenridge Hospital. "Attached are: 16 copies of Invitation to Bid 16 copies of Bid recap; and attached summary of bid evaluation 16 copies of General Electric Lease Agreement 16 copies of letter from Radiologists "It is recommended that the X-Ray equipment, by lease, be awarded to General Electric, as lowest and best bid. Please see attached bid recap and evaluation; The Bid from Westinghouse was incomplete in amany ways, short of specifications, and cannot be recommended. "Funds included in 1968-1969 budget, to cover net bid cost of $4,247.91 per month. s/ Ben Tobias Administrator Brackenridge Hospital Mr. Tobias introduced the following: "City of Austin Bids for "Contract to furnish X-Ray Equipment, as specified, by lease, to Brackenridge Hospital Beginning approx. May 15, 1969. "A. 5 Year Projected Cost "B. List Price Comparison General Electric Picker Westinghousе "A. 5 Year Projected Cost: $ 4,268.32 $ 4,282.00 $ 4,043.75 Monthly Equipment Lease for 60 Months. f 100.00 f 400.00 / 422.00 Monthly Maintenance on City Owned Auxiliary Equipment 4,368.32 4,682.00 4,465.75 Trade in allowance pro-rated per mo. (60 mo.) Net Cost per month: 5 Year Total: 120.41 4,247.91 25.00 249.67 4,657.00 4,216.08 254,874.60 279,420.00 252,964.80 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Difference, per month, over lowest dollar bid, without evaluation of specification requirements: General Electric Picker Westinghouse "B. List Price Compariosns: Description $31.83 $440.92 --- General Electric Picker Westinghouse North room 52,876.00 55,705.00 42,924.36 West Room 66,016.00 62,450.00 58,373.80 South Room 32,897.00 32,100.00 35,044.00 Mobile Intensifier Orthopedic 22,070.00 22,545.00 22,960.00 Mobile 100 Portable - 2,760.00 1,810.00 2,105.00 Mobile 225 Emergency 8,960.50 7,600.00 9,499.61 $185,579.50 $182,210.00 $170,906.77 The City Manager pointed out the total amount of this contract would be $254,874.60 rather than the $185,579.50 as shown on the Agenda. This is the total amount for a five year lease, averaging about $51,000 a year. This goes back to the study made last July by the Hospital Administrative Staff, and several others in his Staff, as well as the Medical Staff. The City Manager pointed out three advantages by proceeding on this lease basis. 1. 2. 3. The City would avail itself of current, modern, much better radiology equipment. The City would not be in the position of making a large cash outlay at any one time. Should some portion of the equipment become out of date, and better pieces become available, the City would have some flexibility for replacement even during the five year period. After further discussion the cancellation clause and comparisons of bids the City Manager reported receipt of a letter from Westinghouse regarding their bid. The question of meeting the specifications and qualifying is not being contested. Councilman Long moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 7, 1969, for the furnishing of X-Ray Equipment, as specified, by lease, to Brackenridge Hospital, for a five (5) year period; and, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 WHEREAS, the bid of General Electric, inthe sum of $254,874.60, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Brackenridge Hospital Administrator and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of General Electric, in the sum of $254,874.60, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with General Electric. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None SUBSTANDARD HOUSES The Council had before it recommendations from the Building Standards Commission on substandard houses. Mr. Tom Smith, represented Mr. Sam Mc Donald, former owner of the property at 4807 South Congress which he had sold to Mr. Joe Adcock. Mr. Smith understood this property had been referred from the Building Standards Committee for Council action to sile suit to have the building demolished. He requested a postponment, due to the death of Mr. Adcock. Mr. Mc Donald, who is to regain ownership of the property through foreclosure, has commenced to clean up the property under the instructions previously given to Mr. Adcock, by the Building Official. Mr. Smith stated Mr. Mc Donald would be taking ownership the first week in March; and by the terms of the deed of trust Mr. Mc Donald does have authority to clean up the property. Mr. Mc Donald wants to convert the property for storage purposes, and dispense with the necessity of plumbing and ele- ctricity, as part of the building will be used for warehousing and storage bins. Councilman Long suggested granting 120 days from then for Mr. McDonald to bring the building up to standard. The Building Official stated there were vacated tourist courts in just as bad a condition as the office building. Two of the cabins are inside the City limits. His Department had no objection to their remodeling, but it is going to be quite a chore to bring these buildings up to standard. The building Official had no objection to giving 120 days to bring the property up to standards, if Mr. McDonald would stay on the job. Mr. Smith stated the property is tied up in an estate, and it would be cleared during the first week of March. Councilman Janes moved the Council vote to hold action on this property at 4807 South Congress in abeyance pending the application for a building permit by March 15th, and that construction be completed 120 days after March 15th. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 The Building Official recommended that Mr. Sam C. Azar be given another 120 days to perform what he had promised. He has asked for a building permit to repair these buildings; and if Mr. Azar repairs the buildings, the Building Official stated he would recommend he be given another 120 days. Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant Mr. Sam C. Azar 120 days to bring the buildings at the following locations up to standard: 1604 Fast 4th Street (Rear, West Unit) 1604 East 4th Street (Rear, East Unit) 1606 East 4th Street (Rear) The motion, seconded by Councilmen LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None Councilman LaRue moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission on the following substandard houses: MR. LEON ANNIS 907 Christorpher That the structure be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the owner be given ninety days from Nov- ember 13, 1968, in which to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises; that after expiration of the ninety day period, the owner has failed to repair or demolish the stru- cture and clean the premises, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial det- ermination that the above described structure is apublic nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal pro- ceedings in favor of the City of Aus- tin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure and affix the costs thus ine curred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is bc- ated. il MR. LEON ANNIS 1611 Unit Avenue That the structure be declared a pub- lic nuisance by the City Council; that the owner be given ninety days from August CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 MR. ISAAC GUZMAN 1013 Vargas Road MR. SPENCER RUSSEL, SR. 1613 Deloney 14, 1968, in which to demolish or repair the structure and clean the premises; that after expiration of the ninety day period, the owner has failed to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises, the Legal Department of the City of Aus- tin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the struct- ure and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above men- tioned structure is located. That the structure be declared a pub- lic nuisance by the City Council; that the owner be given sixty days from November 13, 1968, in which to re- pair or demolish the structure and clean the premises; that after expir- ation of the sixty day period, the owner has failed to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above described structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurdisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal pro- ceedings in favor of the City of Aus- tin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. That the structure be declared a pub- lic nuisance by the City Council; that the owner be given ninety days from April 10, 1968, in which to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises; that after expiration of the ninety day period, the owner has failed to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises; that after expir- vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 MR. CESLIO LOPEZ 612 Montopolis Drive ation of the ninety day period, the owner be given ninety days from April 10, 1968, in which to repair or demolish, and clean the premises, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. That the structure be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the City Council refer this unit to the legal Department; that the legal Department cite the owner of record by publication and seek whatever legal jurisdiction necessary to repair or demolish this structure; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the de- fendent to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Ayes: Noes: None PLANTER BOX AT 422 CONGRESS AVENUE The City Manager submitted the following: "February 7, 1969 "Mayor Harry Akin and Memboers of the City Council 124 West 8th Street Austin, Texas 78701 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 "Attention : Mr. Reuben Rountree "Gentlemen and Mrs. Long: "Enclosed are two (2) prints howing location and design of planter boxes which Southern Union Gas Company proposes to install on the Congress avenue sidewalk at 422 Congress Avenue. We hereby request approval by the Austin City Council to place these planter boxes. "Yours very truly, "BROOKS, BARR, GRAEBER & WHITE 8/ J. Ralph Bihm The City Manager, submitted a drawing of the proposed planter box installation at 422 Congress Avenue, stating the matter had been reviewed by the various departments. A resolution has been prepared granting a termporary or revokable permit and that the City would be held harmless. The Director of Public Works reported that Southern Uhion Gas Company had requested permission for five planter boxes on the sidewalk on Congress Avenue side, similar to others on Congress. This would be extending what had been done by some of the merchants. Councilman long asked if the front of the new building was hanging out over the sidewalk area, and asked if this required Council action. The Building Official stated this was not a part of the building but was called an architectural ornament, where the structure can extend out about 18" or two feet in accordance with its height. Councilman Long moved the adoptiion of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the application of the Southern Uhion Gas Company is hereby approved to beautify the building located on Lot 6, Block 43, of the Original City of Austin, by the installation of five planter boxes on the sidewalk in front of the building; and the Building Official is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, said grant and permit subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances reltated thereto except as to the placing of five planter boxes on the sidewlak in front of the building; (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulations of the City of Austin now existing or hereafter adopted; (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities necessitated by making these improvements shall be done at the expense of the applicants; (4) The applicants, their heirs, successors, and assigns will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against the said City growing out of or connected with the construction, maintenance or existence of said improvements; =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 (5) The City of Austin may revoke such permit at anytime, upon such revocation of the owner of such improvements will remove the same and pay all cost and expenses attendant therewith. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR ENLARGEMENT OF SEWER IN WILLIAMSON CREEK The City Manager introduced the following: "February 24, 1969 "Due to an increase in demand for sewer service in the Southwest Area of the City of Austin we will be required toenlarge the sewer in Williamson creek from a point downstream from Manchaca Road to Jones Road, a distance of some 5000 feet. "S. A. Garza, Consulting Engineer, has been retained to do a subdivision in the area by a private developer and it seems logical that the same engineer be retained by the City of Austin. The enlargement of the trunk main is estimated to be $150,000. Mr. Garza, at my request, has submitted a proposal to do the engineering construction plans for 64% with a maximum fee of $10,000. "This fee is in line for projects of this size and character and I therefore recommend this proposal be accepted. s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Director Water and Waste Water Department Councilman Long understood this was a new line. The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities stated this section is 15 years old. The line is not large enough to accomodate the demand that is building up in this area. Much of the pressure is coming from the development south of Jones Road for sever service. There is no development now, but if this line is not made adequate now, it will have to be put in quickly to take care of a developed area. A system has been worked out where the ultimate size for the water main can be installed and air pulled through it to keep it from going septic. This method was not available when the line was put in some years back. The line will be 24" to 30", determined by this engineering planning. Councilman LaRue moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, R. M. Tinstman, be and he is hereby authorized CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with S. A. Carza, Consulting Engineer, for engineering services in connection with enlarging the sewer in Williamson Creek froma point downstream from Manchaca Road to Jones Road, a distance of some 5000 feet, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a contract exhibited to the City Council and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk an executed copy of said contract without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS The City Manager stated along with the Ordinance, there is also a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds between the Civil Defense Activity to the Police Department in the amount not to exceed $12,000. This is in connection with the equipment that came through under the Safe Streets Act and through the Governor's Office. Mayor Akin intorduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 680923-A AND THE BUDGET APPROVED BY SAID ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES; TO REVISE PROPOSED REVENUE FROM BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL; MAKING NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the folowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Michols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: L LaRue Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, Ta Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 27, 1969 Councilman Janes inquired about the award of contract on air-conditioning, and $91,000 transfer. The City Manager stated the $10,000 was included in the $91,000 transfer. Councilman Long moved the adoption of the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to transfer an amount not to exceed $12,000 from Account Number 00715040, Civil Defense, to Account Number 00721000, Police Supervision and Administration; the authorization herein granted shall extend only to transfers within the budget document approved by Ordinance No. 680923-A. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None GRANT ON LINE FROM BERGSTROM FIELD TO HORNSBY BEND PONDS Councilman Iong reported on the communication from Senator Yarbrough stating the Federal Government had given the City $59,670 for the Sewage Treatment Facility and the Outfall Sewer project. The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities, MR. VIC SCHMIDT, reported this is the line from Bergstrom to the Hornsby Bend ponds and the Sewage Treatment Facility. This was a 30% grant. The work has been finished, and this is the receipt of the funds. The total cost was around $200,000, of which the City is receiving roughly 30%. Councilman Long noted when this line was built, it was constructed large enough to carry the extra load. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY 1109 E. 51ST STREET The City Manager referred to the summary concerning this property which is in connection with the Airport program, stating the property is recommended for purchase at the average appraisal. In answer to Councilman long's question, the City Manager stated there were two or three more parcels to be purchased. Councilman Long noted that the tax value of this property as well as property being purchased in West Austin is very low compared to the average appraisals of the market value, and this points out the necessity of making an over-all study of the tax value. The City Manager stated they were following through on this. Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to purchase the property at 1109 East 51st Street at the average of appraisals, $8,762.50. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 27, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None PARADE PERMIT Councilman Long moved the Council approve the Parade Permit for V. F. W. Post 8787, Thursday, May 1, 1969, 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., north on Congress Avenue from 2nd Steeet to llth Street and disband, for "Loyalty Day". vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Iong, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, La Rue Noes: None adjourn. vote: There being no further business Councilman Nichols moved that the Councill The motion, seconded by Councilman IaRue, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Council adjourned at 3:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Grace Mouse Asst. City Clerk APPROVED Harry kin Ma