CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 01, 1969 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND EDWARD LONG, St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church. PRESENTATION OF NEW MEXICAN CONSUL Mr. Rudy Cisneros introduced Sr. Francisco Jaime, the new Consul of Mexico, who thanked the Council for his reception and met all of the Council members. REQUEST FOR CITY RECORDS Representative Delwin L. Jones of Lubbock appeared before the Council to request assistance from the City in furnishing him with City records concerning the revenue from the sale of sand and gravel on the Colorado River. He stated that he is planning to present a bill to the Legislature designating all revenue, after $5,000, to the permanent public free school fund of Texas. Councilman Long, the Mayor, and other Council members pointed out that Austin provides many services to the State of Texas and that the money could be better spent by the City of Austin. MOON TOWER DESIGNATED HISTORICAL TOWER Mr. G. H. Bush, of the Heritage Society, appeared before the Council to request that the Moon Tower at 9th and Guadalupe Streets be designated a historical marker. Councilman Long moved the Council ask the City Manager to designate the particular tower light as a historical marker. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 RECEIPT OF MH-MR FINANCIAL STATEMENT Councilman Long moved the Council receive the Quarterly Report and Financial Statement from the Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:30 A.M. on the following annexation: 20.85 acres of land out of the Isaac Decker and William Cannon Leagues - portion of proposed EMERALD FOREST, SECTION 2. No one appeared to participate. Councilman Long 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 20.85 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER AND WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUES IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 ZONING HEARING Mayor Akin announced that it was 10:30 A.M. and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: CARL E. WOOTEN by Sidney Purser C14-69-050 Tract A 2215 West Lake Dr. Tract B 2219 West Lake Dr. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area, as recommende by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. P. J. BREWINGTON C14-69-060 6814-6906 Manchaca Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to completion of subdivision. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area subject to completion of subdivision and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WILLIAM A. STRINGER C14-69-064 307 West 41st St. 4013-4015 Ave. B From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GEORGE H. JENKINS 4316-4318 Gillis St. From "A" Residence to "GR" C14-69-065 General Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail subject to 5 feet of right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail subject to 5 feet of right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JAMES C. LESIKAR 2708-2710 East 12th St. From "A" Residence to "C" C14-69-066 Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. A. M. SLACK & 3700-3702 Tom Green St. From "A" Residence to "B" MRS. MARY MORGAN Residence by Scott Moore RECOMMENDED by the Planning C14-69-067 Commission --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MORGAN NESBITT & ALEXANDER P. MATA by Mrs. Svea Sauer C14-69-068 6504-6506, 6600-6614 Manor Rd. 3407, 3406-3408 Carol Ann Drive From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WALTER WUKASCH C14-69-070 Tract 1 3208-3218 So. Congress 100-104 Frederick St. Tract 2 106-112 Frederick St. From "A" Residence, lst Height and Area and "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area and "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area to "C-2" Commercial, 6th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area and "C-2" Commercial, 6th Height and Area to "C" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 and from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area and "C-2" Commercial, 6th Height and Area to "C-2" Commercial, 6th Height and Area on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to erection of a privacy fence on the back lot line on Tract 2. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 and "C-2" Commercial, 6th Height and Area subject to erection of a privacy fence on the back lot line on Tract 2 and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. E. J. HOOD C14-69-073 5100-5204 Bolm Rd. 1101A-1107A Shady Ln. From "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area as amended, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to right-of-way. 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 change had been granted to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area as amended subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE LUNDEL L C14-69-074 5900-5904 Manor Rd. 2802-2808 Sweeney Ln. From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail subject to right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. SAM E. DUNNAM C14-69-072 800-806 West 16th St. 1600-1602 West Ave. From "A" Residence to "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 Mr. Terry Bray, representing Mr. Sam E. Dunn, appeared before the Council to support the application. Mr. Vance Riley and Mrs. Perry Shelly appeared before the Council to express their opposition to the application. After some discussion, Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "O" Office, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ARTHUR L. BLOMQUIST, 1506-1510 Summit St. From "A" Residence, 1st Height et al 1507-1511 Inter- and Area to "0" Office, 5th by Sterling Sasser, Sr. regional Hwy. Height and Area C14-69-063 RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Sterling Sasser, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council to support the application. Mr. A. J. Adair, Mrs. W. E. S. Dickerson, Mr. Samuel Carleton, and Rev. Robert Jackson appeared before the Council to voice their opposition to the proposed zoning change. Councilman Janes, after some discussion, moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 5th Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office, 5th Height and Area subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. OSCAR GLENDENING 4005-4007 So. 1st St. From "0" Office to "GR" C14-69-071 510-514 Clarke St. General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "0" Office to "GR" General Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ZONING POSTPONED Zoning Case No. C14-69-061 was postponed. ZONING APPLICATION WITHDRAWN GORDON M. LANTZ C14-69-069 3408-3410 Red River St. From "A" Residence to "O" Office NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council allow the applicant to withdraw. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT POLICY Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman 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 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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. --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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. SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT POLICY RESOLUTIONS Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been approved an ordinance to provide for the development of sidewalks in newly developing areas of the City; and, WHEREAS, it may be often desirable and necessary to develope sidewalks in the established areas of the City; and, WHEREAS, it is desirable to formulate a policy statement with regard to development of sidewalks in such established areas of the City; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, the development of sidewalks in established areas of the City be governed by the following statement which shall be, and same is hereby, declared to be the policy of the City of Austin: --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 In residential areas of the existing City where sidewalks are not available, sidewalks would continue to be constructed on a voluntary assessment basis upon the request of at least fifty per cent (50%) of the property owners or fifty per cent (50%) of those persons owning property on a particular street. In developed areas, the City shall participate in sidewalk financing according to the nature of the abutting property and adjoining street as follows: 1. On residential streets, the City shall participate up to forty per cent (40%) of the cost of sidewalks; 2. On arterial and collector streets, the City shall participate to the extent of sixty per cent (60%), reflecting broader benefit to the general public; 3. Sidewalks abutting commercial properties shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilmen Janes, Long Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council has under consideration the construction of sidewalks throughout the community; and, WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish minimum requirements for construction of sidewalks in new subdivisions and to encourage construction of sidewalks in older portions of the community; and, WHEREAS, it is desirable to declare the policy of the City Council at this time with respect to new subdivisions and the possibility of sidewalk construction on an assessment basis; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That, under normal conditions, subject to unusual public safety considerations, it shall not be the policy of the City of Austin to require the con- struction of sidewalks on an assessment basis for a period of three years in new subdivisions which have previously complied with minimum requirements as to sidewalk construction following the approval of the final plat for the subdivision and the acceptance by the City of the streets and other public facilities for permanent maintenance purposes. --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Mr. West of the Austin Association of Homebuilders thanked the Council for their consideration of the homebuilders in the sidewalk development policy discussions. RECISSED MEETING 2:00 P.M. Mayor Akin called the afternoon session of the Council meeting to order, noting that Councilman Janes was absent. VACATION OF WABASH AVENUE At 2:00 P.M., Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for that time on vacating Wabash Avenue. Mr. Hoyle Osborne explained the application to the Council. Mr. Sam Perry, representing Seton Hospital, spoke in favor of the application. Mr. William R. O'Connell, architect for Seton Hospital, also spoke in favor of the application, explaining several details to the Council. Mr. Moton Crockett appeared before the Council to protest the closing of Wabash Street, and to present a petition to that effect. HEARING RECESSED Councilman Nichols moved the Council open and recess the zoning hearing scheduled for 2:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON WABASH AVENUE VACATION Mr. Crockett presented the Council with his calculations of how much land had been vacated by the City and acquired by Seton Hospital. He also presented suggestions for alleviating the traffic congestion at Lamar Boulevard and 38th Street. Mr. Pierce Johnson also spoke against the closing of Wabash Avenue. The Council postponed action on the application for one or two weeks, until such a time as they had had a chance to view the street in question. --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Akin announced that it was 2:30 and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: RICHARD M. PETERSON et al by Don J. Jackson C14-69-075 Tract 1 4001-4007 Lewis Ln. 1200-1212 W. 40th St. Tract 2 1100-1106 W. 40th St. 4000-4008 Medical Pkwy. From "A" Residence & "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence & "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence and "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 and from "A" Residence and "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to right-of-way and conclusion of the discussion about the traffic. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 1 and to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area on Tract 2 subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN BROWNING C14-69-076 1908-1914 Justin Ln. From "A" Residence to "O" Office NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "O" Office subject to right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. May 1, 1969 R. H. JOHNSON by Leonard Franklin C14-69-080 413-417 West 13th St. 1208-1212 San Antonio St. From "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GORDON M. GRIFFEN by Arthur Pihlgren C14-69-082 2507-2511 Nueces St. From "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. TRACY F. WHITE, ET AL by Arthur Pihlgren C14-69-083 2300-2304 Lake Austin Blvd. From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. VIRGINIA S. KIRK 2509-2511 Seton Ave. From "B" Residence, 2nd Height by C. Morris Davis and Area to "C" Commercial, C14-69-084 3rd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MARY LEE SCHOOL 401-411 Crockett St. From "A" Residence to "B" SPECIAL EDUCATION 2100-2108 Wilson St. Residence by Charlene Crump, 2101-2109 Hodges St. RECOMMENDED by the Planning President 400-410 West Live Oak St. Commission C14-69-087 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MILBURN P. & DELLA 4305 Bellevue Ave. From "A" Residence to "B" ANDERSON Residence by J. Preston Carlton RECOMMENDED by the Planning C14-69-088 Commission --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GEORGE L. ANDERSON by Preston Carlton C14-69-089 4311 Bellevue Ave. From "A" Residence to "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. THE CONNOLLY COMPANY by John B. Selman C14-69-092 Tract 1 1510-1806 Clubview Ave. 5800-6002 Riverside 1809-1911 Country Club Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission (Tract 1 was postponed at the Planning Commission Meeting and appeared on the agenda by mistake.) Tract 2 1801-1807 Country Club Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area as amended as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area as amended and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ZONING HEARINGS POSTPONED SAMUEL DUNNAM & ASSOCIATES by Thomas B. Watts C14-69-094 7554-7846 Burnet Rd. 2401-2805 Anderson Ln. 2601-2911 Foster Ln. From "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Thomas B. Watts, representing Samuel Dunnam & Associates, appeared before the Council to outline his clients' plans for developing the area. Mr. Samuel Dunnam and Mr. Bob Sneed also appeared in support of the application. Mr. Leon Lurie, Mr. Mike Harrell, Mr. Lloyd Muennick, Mr. Richard Bergen, Mr. Ben Allen, Mrs. W. H. Bolge, and Mr. David Norton appeared before the Council to voice their opposition to certain parts of the application. Councilman Long moved the Council postpone further action on this application until May 8, 1969 at 11:00 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes MILTON J. RAILEY & ODIE D. KENDRICK by Sidney Purser C14-69-077 Tract 1 4500-4502 Avenue A 500-504 West 45th St. Tract 2 4504-4506 Avenue A From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman LaRue moved the Council continue the application for one week. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 ZONING APPLICATION WITHDRAWN MR. & MRS. CALVIN C. 6319-6323 Manchaca Rd. CARBELL by Kenneth D. Collinsworth C14-69-086 From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Leonard Guerrero, Mrs. Joseph G. Mitchell, and Mr. Robert Stevens appeared before the Council to protest the zoning change. After some discussion with the Council, the applicant agreed to withdraw the application. Councilman LaRue moved the Council permit the applicant to withdraw his application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes ZONING HEARINGS WILLIAM J. JOSEPH & Rear of 5518-5538 North O. D. DENSON C14-69-081 Lamar Blvd. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area subject to erection of privacy fence. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area subject to erection of privacy fence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Councilman LaRue also asked that the old cars be moved out. ALVIN SANDERS 4411-4415 Manchaca Rd. by Buford Stewart 1906-1914 Redd St. C14-69-078 From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail subject to right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JAMES W. SELLSTROM & 4511-4517 Manchaca Rd. FRED QUIST by Buford Stewart C14-69-079 From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor recommended that the zoning change be granted for "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area instead of the requested "LR" Local Retail. Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area, as amended by the Mayor. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. C. C. NOLEN 2307 Longview St. by Sam R. Perry C14-69-091 From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area, as amended, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to right-of-way. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area as amended subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. H. KIRKEBO 2800 (2804) South From "A" Residence to "B" by Kenneth D. 1st St. Residence Collinsworth NOT RECOMMENDED by the C14-69-085 Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence subject to dedication of right of way and Board of Adjustment action on a special permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ZONING ORDINANCES 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: LOT 7, BLOCK 6, ST. JOHNS COLLEGE ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7100 BETHUNE AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 1.058 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1401-1409 CLEARFIELD DRIVE AND 8400 SEQUOIA DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; TRACT 2: (a) A 40,000 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8309-8325 U. S. HIGHWAY 183, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND (b) AN 87,290 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 8309-8325 U. S. HIGHWAY 183, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION HEARING SET 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 32.77 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY; 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 15, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 3.03 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on May 15, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman LaRue 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 part of Lot 3, Glenora Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 22 at Page 10 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, upon and across a part of Lot 15, Block B, Heritage Hills, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 18 at Page 98 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: 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: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips land being five (5.00) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 3, Glenora Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 22 at Page 10 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 15, Block B, Heritage Hills, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 18 at Page 98 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: THENCE, S 50° 30' W 4.27 feet to the most southerly corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the aforesaid west line of a public utilities easement; THENCE, with said west line of a public utilities easement, N 21° 14' E 4.39 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Councilman LaRue 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 portion of Lot 8, Block A, Colorado Hills Estates, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 38 at Page 20 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: Being all of the west forty (40.00) feet of the east forty-five (45.00) feet of the north two and one-half (2.50) feet of the south seven and one-half (7.50) feet of Lot 8, Block A, Colorado Hills Estates, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 38 at Page 20 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue 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 Lot 12, Allandale North, Section Six, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 42 at Page 16 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, --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 1, 1969 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: Being all of the west 115.00 feet of the north five (5.00) feet of Lot 12, Allandale North, Section Six, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 42 at Page 16 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. NUMBER ONE, BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Glenora Addition; SAVE AND EXCEPT the east five (5.00) feet of said north five (5.00) feet of Lot 3. NUMBER TWO, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 15, Block B, Heritage Hills, Section One; SAVE AND EXCEPT the east five (5.00) feet of said south five (5.00) feet of Lot 15, Block B, Heritage Hills, Section One. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman LaRue 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 portion of Lot 11, Block E, Emerald Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at Page 6 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: --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 Four (4.00) square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 11, Block E, Emerald Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at Page 6 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which four (4.00) square feet of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the most northerly corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lot 11, Block E, which line is the west line of said public utilities easement, and from which point of beginning the most southerly corner of said Lot 11, Block E, bears S 68° 46' E 7.50 feet and S 21° 14' W 58.49 feet; THENCE, S 43° 16' E 1.89 feet to the most easterly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, S 50° 30' W 4.27 feet to the most southerly corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the aforesaid west line of a public utilities easement; THENCE, with said west line of a public utilities easement, N 21° 14' E 4.39 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes DEERFOOT TRAIL VACATION ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF DEERFOOT TRAIL, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. VOTING PRECINCTS REVISED Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 650311-B CONFORMING THE BOUNDARIES OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THOSE VOTING PRECINCTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY WHICH ARE WITHIN THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 REFUND CONTRACT Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NORTH MEADOWS, INCORPORATED AND BARROW CORPORATION, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MAYOR AKIN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS TIME MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION RESOLUTION RETURNED Councilman LaRue moved the Council return to Model Neighborhood Commission the resolution creating the Model Neighborhood Commission and approving its by-laws for further consideration. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING DENIED Councilman LaRue moved the Council deny the request for temporary closing of the 700 Block of West 21st Street on Friday, May 2, 1969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Nichols Noes: Councilman Long Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission and authorize the Legal Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: W. F. Schrieber 407 Tillery Gladys Azar 2322 Webberville Road (rear) Leora Gilbert Lovelady 2204 East 14th St. Max Bachoff 400 Kemp St. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin Councilman Nichols moved the Council extend for 60 days the time allowed to demolish the following structures: W. C. Atkins & 2114 East 8th St. (rear) Jacqueline Thurman W. C. Atkins & 2114 East 8th St. (front) Jacqueline Thurman The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 18, 1969, for the purchase of one (1) Cutler-Hammer Recording Gas Calorimeter with related equipment; and, --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 WHEREAS, the bid of Cutler-Hammer Industrial Systems Division, in the sum of $6,922.76, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Cutler-Hammer Industrial Systems Division, in the sum of $6,922.76, 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 Cutler-Hammer Industrial Systems Division. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin TRANSFER OF FUNDS Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the transfer of $5,100.00 from the Street and Bridge Division to the Traffic and Transportation Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Councilman LaRue 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 owner 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 $9,760.00 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: 50' x 128' in the subdivision of Outlot Numbers 72 and 73, in Division "P" in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the contract subject to changes with Mr. Howard Barnett for the canoe concession on Barton Creek. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin THEATRE DISCUSSED Councilman Nichols asked about the Hillside Theatre and the changes being made for Zachary Scott Theatre. It was decided to hold this question in abeyance for further study. POLICE PARKING LOT DISCUSSED Councilman Long brought up the question of whether or not to buy land for a parking lot for the Police Station. The City Manager asked for time to collect more information on the subject. SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES IN MONTOPOUS AREA Mr. Gene Higgins, Associate City Manager, presented to the Council the current status of several substandard structures in the Montopolis area. Signs of condemnation had been removed from the buildings, so the City was planning to file on several people. ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin brought up 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: LOTS 7 & 8 BLOCK 2, RIDGETOP GARDENS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5113-5115 LANCASTER COURT AND 1301-1303 EAST 52ND STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, Mayor Akin --- Page break --- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 1, 1969 ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Grace Monroe Asst. City Clerk