CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 24, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JESSE LEOS of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. COXVILLE ZOO Mr. Gerald Knappe and Mr. Cox of the Coxville Zoo appeared before the Council to protest the abolishing of the Coxville Zoo. The Council, though in sympathy with Mr. Cox, informed him that the Austin population was insufficient to support a zoo. Mr. Cox was requested to report back to the Council the following week after a meeting with the City Manager and Mr. Sheffield of Parks and Recreation concerning the welfare of the animals. TOWN LAKE EXPRESSWAY REPORT Councilman Janes moved the Council note the receipt of Town Lake Expressway report. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Nichols i April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin announced that it was 10:30 A.M. and the Council would hear the zoning case scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning application was publicly heard: WILLIAM C. KENNEDY ET AL. By Tom Curtis Tract 1 Rear of 7608-7640 Balcones Drive From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission After some discussion, Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area, to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area, except for the westernmost 120' of that tract and subject to the provisions for the extension of Greystone into the tract or fiscal arrangements be made. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman LaRue The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, subject to conditions, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MODEL CITIES ITEM NOT HEARD Mayor Akin announced to the Council the withdrawal of Mr. Paul Tovar's appearance to make a presentation of the by-laws and resolution of Model Cities. MASTER PLAN HEARING Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on amendments to Master Plan. Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Suburban Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses on approximately four acres located at U.S. Highway 183 westerly to Old Highway 183 from Hamilton Lane southerly to Balcones Drive (Mo-Pac Expressway). No action was taken at this time on approximately 100 acres which had been added by the Master Plan Committee for consideration. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None After some discussion, the Council decided that the Master Plan Amendments were more extensive than expected and agreed to moved the Master Plan Hearing to 2:00 Ρ.Μ. April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 18, 1969, for resurfacing and seal coating a portion of Runway 12R-30L at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Contract 69-C-7; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Young Brothers, Inc., in the sum of $15,587.50 for Alternate No. 1, and in the sum of $6,438.00 for Alternate No. 2, were the lowest and best bids therefor and the acceptance of such bids 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 bids of Young Brothers, Inc., 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 Young Brothers, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 17, 1969, for the installation of electric ductline and concrete foundations at Summit Substation located at F.M. 1325 and IBM Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford-Wehmeyer Contractor, Inc., in the sum of $66,880.20, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Ford-Wehmeyer Contractor, Inc., in the sum of $66,880.20, be and the same is hereby accpted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Ford-Wehmeyer Contractor, Inc. April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS--SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT POLICY Mr. Tinstman reported to the Council that minor changes in the ordinance amending Subdivision Regulations were necessary and that an additional ordinance relating to the design, location and construction of sidewalks was being considered. The Council agreed to defer action one more week. ANNEXATION HEARING ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCE 1ST & 2ND READINGS Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexation: (requested by representative for owner) (1) 0.987 of one acre of land out of the William Cannon League unplatted land. (2) 0.36 of one acre of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant a portion of BATTLE BEND SPRINGS No one appeared to participate. Councilman Nichols moved the Council close the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.36 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT AND 0.987 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE; ALL OF THE ABOVE LAND BEING SITUATED 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 Nichols 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 April 24, 1969 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 3RD READING Mayor Akin brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 17.04 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, the ordinance be finally passed. 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. ZONING APPLICATION RESET Councilman LaRue moved the Council reset the following zoning application for May 22, 1969, at 10:30 A.M.: MORRIS K. GULLY ET. AL. 207-211 West Annie 1801-1807 Newton St. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: April 24, 1969 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 6.39 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7200-7414 ED BLUESTEIN BOULEVARD (LOOP 111), FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) A 5.27 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7416-7532 ED BLUESTEIN BOULEVARD (LOOP 111), FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND (3) TRACT 1: A .25 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6220-6226 FARM HIGHWAY 969, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; TRACT 2: A 7.68 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6000-6212 FARM HIGHWAY 969 AND 4901-5103 ED BLUESTEIN BOULEVARD (LOOP 111), FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ANDINTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS 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. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that The motion, the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third 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 third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ANNEXATION ORDINANCE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 2.79 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE SURVEY; 0.06 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 2.53 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE; 16.76 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T.J. CHAMBERS GRANT; AND 21.88 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; ALL OF THE ABOVE LAND BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on May 8, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a portion of Block J, Violet Crown Heights, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 4 at Page 256 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 portions of said easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easements are 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: April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 portions of said public utility easements, to-wit: Six (6) strips of land, each of the said six (6) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Block J, Violet Crown Heights, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 4 at Page 256 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 1 in said Block J, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 2 in said Block J, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Three being out of and a part of Lot 3 in said Block J, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Four being out of and a part of Lot 8 in said Block J, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Five being out of and a part of Lot 9 in said Block J, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Six being out of and a part of Lot 10 in said Block J; each of the said six (6) strips of land is more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 1, Block J. NUMBER TWO, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 2, Block J. NUMBER THREE, BEING all of the east sixty (60.00) feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block J. NUMBER FOUR, BEING all of the east twenty (20.00) feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 8, Block J. J. NUMBER FIVE, BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 9, Block NUMBER SIX, BEING all of the west ninety-five (95.00) feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 10, Block J. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) April 24, 1969 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for drainage purposes in, upon and across a part of Lot 20, Block D, Delwood 4, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 6 at Page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said drainage easement, to-wit: 277 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 20, Block D, Delwood 4, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 6 at Page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which 277 square feet of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the west line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width and a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lot 20, Block D, Delwood 4, which point of beginning is the most southerly corner of the herein described tract of land, and from which point of beginning an iron pin at the southeast corner of said Lot 20, same being a point in the north line of Ridgemont Drive, bears S 11° 56' W 17.88 feet; THENCE, with the said west line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width, N 29° 16' E 65.65 feet to the most northerly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, S 52° 06' E 8.53 feet to a point in the said line seven and one-half (7.50) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 20, which point is the most easterly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line seven and one-half (7.50) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 20, S 36° 44' W 64.92 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for sanitary sewer purposes by instrument of record in Volume 446 at Page 275 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said easement being out of and a part of Lot 12, Enfield C, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at Page 106 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said sanitary sewer easement, to-wit: A strip of land two (2.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 12, Enfield C, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at Page 106 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which strip of land two (2.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in a line three (3.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Lot 12, Enfield C, which point of beginning is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land and from which point of beginning an iron stake at the southwest corner of said Lot 2, same being a point in the north line of Palma Plaza, bears N 73° 10' W 3.00 feet and S 16° 50' W 25.60 feet; THENCE, with the said line three (3.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 2, N 16° 50' E 14.00 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, S 73° 10' E 2.00 feet to a point in the east line of the aforesaid sanitary sewer easement as described in an instrument of record in Volume 446 at Page 275 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, same being a line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the said west line of Lot 2, and which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 2, S 16° 50' W 14.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, N 73° 10' W 2.00 feet to the point of beginning. April 24, 1969 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes, in, upon and across a part of Tract A, Kassuba Beach, Phase Two, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 38 at Page 42 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Tract A, Kassuba Beach, Phase Two, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 38 at Page 42 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of each of the said two (2) strips of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of an existing public utilities easement fifteen (15.00) feet in width, same being a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Tract A, Kassuba Beach, Phase Two, and a line 18.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Tract A, same being the north line of Elmont Drive; THENCE, with the said line 18.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Tract A, S 60° 08′ E 302.33 feet to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of said Tract A, Kassuba Beach, Phase Two, and the said line 18.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Tract A, same being the north line of Elmont Drive; THENCE, with the said line 18.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Tract A, N 60° 08′ W 52.00 feet to point of termination in the east line of the aforesaid existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 24, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None EASEMENT ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND QUITCLAIMING ANY INTEREST OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN AND TO 670 SQUARE FEET OF LAND IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The motion, 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: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REHABILITATION GRANT REVISION FOR MEADOWBROOK PROJECT Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, CITY OF AUSTIN, ΤΟ FILE AN AMENDATORY APPLICATION REQUESTING A BUDGET REVISION TO CONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCEMENT PROJECT TEX E-3 (MEADOWBROOK PROJECT). WHEREAS, the City of Austin, Texas, (herein called the Local Public Agency) has previously entered into a contract dated the 16th day of August, 1967, numbered Contract No. Tex E-3 (which together with any supplements thereto or amendments, modifications, or waivers of any provisions thereof, is herein called the "Contract for Loan and Grant"), with the United States of America acting through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (herein called the "Government") said contract being for a concentrated code enforcement project in the amount of $327,705.00 exclusive of Relocation and Rehabilitation Grants, and WHEREAS, this program has been approximately forty (40%) per cent completed in accordance with the plan, and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Local Public Agency, that it is not possible to complete the project, as proposed, within the funds allocated: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That an application on behalf of the Local Public Agency for an amendment to the Contract for Loan and Grant for the above mentioned purposes is hereby approved, and the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application with the Government, to provide such additional information and to furnish such documents as may be required by the Government and to act as the authorized correspondent of the Local Public Agency. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None TEMPORARY CLOSING OF OLD BULL CREEK ROAD Councilman Long moved the Council close temporarily Old Bull Creek Road from 35th Street to deadend. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Austin, Texas will construct certain sewage transmission and treatment facilities with an estimated total cost of $1,040,000.00; and WHEREAS, it is found that the City of Austin, Texas is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 660, as amended, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Curtis E. Johnson, Assistant Director Water and Wastewater Treatment Department of the City of Austin, be and is hereby authorized and directed to make application and sign the necessary documents required to complete the project on behalf of the City of Austin, Texas, for a federal grant under Public Law 660, as amended; to be applied to the cost of the construction of said sewage facilities. The City of Austin, Texas hereby agrees that if a federal grant for the project is made pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Austin, Texas will construct certain sewage transmission and treatment facilities with an estimated total cost of $780,000.00; and WHEREAS, it is found that the City of Austin, Texas is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 660, as amended, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, or his designated representative, be and is hereby authorized and directed to make application and sign the necessary documents required to complete the project on behalf of the City of Austin, Texas, for a federal grant under Public Law 660, as amended; to be applied to the cost of the construction of said sewage facilities. The City of Austin, Texas hereby agrees that if a federal grant for the project is made pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 22, 1969 for the sale of fifteen (15) houses that Urban Renewal had turned over to the City for disposal; and, WHEREAS, the bids of M.T. Powell in the sum of $81.00 for the house located at 3110 Hargrave, in the sum of $62.80 for the house located at 2210 Martha (F), in the sum of $97.00 for the house located at 1144 Nile, and in the sum of $19.00 for the house located at 2219-B Rosewood; the bid of Weldon Johnston in the sum of $43.61 for the house located at 2210 Martha (R); the bid of A.M. DeBerry in the sum of $1,414.41 for the house located at 1186B Graham; the bid of L.C. Miller in the sum of $15.00 for the house located at 1190 Cedar; the bids of T.A. Hill in the sum of$44.50 for the house located at 2903 Hargrave and in the sum of $37.50 for the house located at 903 Nile; the bid of M.E. Bell in the sum of $100.00 for the house located at 2203 Rosewood; the bid of George Phillips in the sum of $195.00 for the house located at 907 Nile; the bids of C.B. Freeman in the sum of $28.80 for the house located at 2223 Rosewood and in the sum of $21.85 for the house located at 2318 Waldine; the bid of S.E. Williams in the sum of $7.89 for the house located at 1107 Midway (R); and the bid of Glenn Rhodes in the sum of $109.50 for the house located at 2371 Rosewood, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above enumerated bids of M.T. Powell, Weldon Johnston, A.M. DeBerry, L.C. Miller, T.A. Hill, M.E. Bell, George Phillips, C.B. Freeman, S.E. Williams and Glenn Rhodes, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None April 24, 1969 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 22, 1969 for the sale of City-owned capital assets; and, WHEREAS, the bid of M.J. Kouri in the sum of $2,257.87 for the house located at 1706 Newfield Lane; the bid of William Bell in the sum of $346.00 for the house located at 610 East 8th Street; the bid of M.E. Bell in the sum of $650.00 for the house located at 2103 Westover Road; and the bids of J. Townsley in the sum of $699.00 for the house located at 2100 West 35th Street, in the sum of $11.78 for the house located at 402 West 8th Street and in the sum of $12.51 for the house located at 404 West 8th Street, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids 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 above enumerated bids of M.J. Kouri, William Bell, M.E. Bell, and J. Townsley be and the same are hereby accepted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, he and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None BANNER REQUEST AND PARADE PERMIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant to the VFW post a request for a banner and a parade permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE 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: 19,424 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING OUT OF AND A PORTION OF LOT 7-B OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, FISKVILLE SCHOOL ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 600-700 ELLIOTT STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS, April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Nichols moved that The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman 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 Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 140 FEET OF LOT 3 AND THE NORTH 150 FEET OF THE EAST 95 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 12, OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF SHOALMONT ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2316-2332 NORTH LOOP BOULEVARD AND 5101-5107 WOODVIEW AVENUE, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL 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 Nichols moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. 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 Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. HIGHWAY ILLUMINATION Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO ASSUME THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY ILLUMINATION PROJECT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 290 FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35, EAST TO EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 183, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BASED ON STATE OF TEXAS MINUTE ORDER DATED APRIL 2, 1969. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1 That the City of Austin be, and it is hereby, authorized to assume the operation and maintenance of a highway illumination project on U.S. Highway 290 from Interstate Highway 35, East, to East of U.S. Highway 183, a distance of approximately 2.3 miles, in the City of Austin, and hereby accepts the provisions stipulated in State of Texas Minute Order dated April 2, 1969. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None RECESSED MEETING 2:00 Ρ.Μ. MASTER PLAN HEARING After Mayor Akin opened the public hearing on Amendments to Master Plan. some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council accept the right of way and paving width standards for various urban arterials with the exception of 1st through 6th Streets from I.H. 35 west and from the deletion of Central Expressway's use in definition points. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the change from Suburban Residential to Commercial Service and Semi-Industrial on approximately 15 acres located at Kramer Lane north to proposed extension of Braker Lane from Plains Trail easterly to a line approximately 1000 feet west of North Lamar Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Manufacturing and related uses to Medium Density Residential on one lot in Allandale, Section 3, located at U.S. Highway 183 to approximately 300 feet south from Shoal Creek to approximately 250 feet east of Shoal Creek Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None MOPAC RIGHT OF WAY Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the 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 $8,600.00 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: vote: Lot No. Six (6) in Block No. Four (4), Sunset Heights Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said addition of record in Volume 3, Page 86, of the Travis County Plat Records. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None April 24, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ADJOURNMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: Grace Monise Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Harry hin