=CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 29, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Council recited the Lord's Prayer, in place of an Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Gage moved the Council approve the minutes of May 15, 1969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None RECOGNITION OF RETIRING EMPLOYEE Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the lives, the health, and the comforts of the people of Austin have been improved by the tireless labors of faithful public servants doing their daily tasks in all seasons; and, WHEREAS, Humphrey D. Brown has contributed twenty-six years of his life to the service of the people in the City of Austin area as a member of the Fire Department, and is retiring on May 30th, 1969; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ May 29, 1969 That upon the occasion of his well-earned retirement, the gratitude of the people of Austin be officially expressed for the faithful service of Humphrey D. Brown, and that a permanent record of this public recognition be set apart in the official Minutes of the City Council, and that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said Humphrey D. Brown. WITNESS OUR HANDS AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, this the 29th day of May, 1969. ATTEST: Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Police Chief Bob Miles appeared before the Council to report on crime statistics, police recruitment, and the Spanish classes for policemen. Councilman Janes moved the Council receive the report. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue ADDITIONAL PATROLMEN AUTHORIZED Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the public safety of the citizens of the City of Austin is of paramount importance; and, May 29, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue 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 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. = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 29, 1969 WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the tremendous growth of the City of Austin and the ever increasing need for protection of its citizens; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Council concurs in the employment of six additional patrolman for the Police Department above that authorized in the presently adopted budget; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Council declares its intention to appropriate additional funds as may prove necessary for this purpose during the remainder of the current fiscal year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Noes: ACCIDENT CONTROL PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT J. P. Kirksey and Frank Beardsley presented the report to the Council, along with some explanation of the program. Councilman Janes moved the Council receive the report. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None HEARING RECESSED Councilman Janes moved the Council open and recess the 9:30 A.M. public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAM ALLOCATION Mayor LaRue brought up the fact that the supplemental allocation for the Councilman Gage offered City's recreational program had not been appropriated. the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to meet the pressing recreational needs and to provide supplemental summer recreational opportunities in the low-income neighborhoods of the City of Austin; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 29, 1969 WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to provide additional summer employment for the qualified and needy youth of the community; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be appropriated and transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department Budget to provide additional leadership personnel at Campbell, Brooke, Govalle, and Ortega Schools and at the Booker T. Washington Play Area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on the following annexation: 10.88 acres of land out of the William Cannon League unplatted land 5.74 acres of land out of the John Applegait and Patrick Lusk Surveys unplatted land Councilman Johnson moved the Council close the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue 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 5.74 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT AND THE PATRICK LUSK SURVEYS; AND 10.88 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE; ALL BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson 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 Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None May 29, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SEWER MAINS BID City Manager Robert Tinstman and Mr. Beverly Sheffield appeared before the Council with a preliminary plan of the sewer mains for Decker reservoir and of the recreational facilities they would be serving. adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 14, 1969, for the installation of approximately 9,700 feet of 8-inch ductile iron sewer mains in Decker Lake Area; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bland Construction Company, in the sum of $279,334.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Department and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Bland Construction Company, in the sum of $279,334.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Bland Construction Company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Johnson Ayes: Noes: DECKER-HOLLY TRANSMISSION LINE Mr. John Beasley expressed opposition to the running of the Decker-Holly transmission line across his property at 2915 East 1st Street. He told the Council that he had been in business at that address since 1938 and that the land was too valuable to be put to that use. Councilman Price stated that he was in favor of an alternate route on the other side of the River, mainly because that land had no improvements on it. City Manager Tinstman presented the arguments in favor of the three possible routes, the north shore route, the south shore route, or an underground route. R. L. Hancock spoke in favor of the north route, saying that the City would save $19,800 using that plan, the cost of land being equal on both banks of the River. There was a great deal of discussion about the possibility of placing more of the transmission line towers on property lines, rather than in the middle of the lots, The Mayor announced the question of routes would be discussed in Executive Session later in the day but that no action would be taken on the matter. PERSONAL BOND DIRECTOR INTRODUCED District Attorney Bob Smith introduced to the Council Mr. Bob Peacock, the Personal Bond Program Director. Mr. Peacock promised to answer any questions from the Council and said he hoped the Program would be re-funded. ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor LaRue 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 18.95 ACRES OF LAND, SAME CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE; 0.11 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 0.18 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE; AND 0.079 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE; ALL BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Johnson 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 June 12, 1969, at 9:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilman Janes 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, Block G, 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; 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: A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 12, Block G, 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; the centerline of said strip of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 BEGINNING at the intersection of the curving east line of Exmoor Drive and a line two and one-half (2.50) feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 12, Block G, Allandale North, Section Six; THENCE, with the said line two and one-half (2.50) feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 12, S 76° 08' E 115 feet, more or less, to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ZONING APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the applicant permission to withdraw zoning cases C14-69-103 and C14-69-104. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None STOP SIGNS AT BALCONES AND HANCOCK Mr. David Lilienstern appeared before the Council to protest the removal of the stop signs at the north and south sides of Balcones and Hancock until the installation of a signal light. Because the north-south traffic outnumbered the east-west traffic 6 to 1, City Manager Tinstman was in favor of removing the signs in question immediately to allow the smooth flow of the north-south vehicles. Councilman Janes moved the Council support the City Manager in his recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Gage moved the deletion of the four-way stop at Balcones and Hancock upon the installation of the signal lights. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: MEADOWBROOK PROJECT AND DECKER RESERVOIR AREAS Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: May 29, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE. WHEREAS, the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Government pursuant to Title 1 require that the conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments in connection with the MEADOWBROOK TEX E-3 Project contemplated by the application and the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality to be used for determining the amounts of Additional Relocation Payments to be made in connection with the MEADOWBROOK TEX E-3 Project contemplated by the Application, the Schedule of Average Sales Prices for standard Housing in the locality to be used for determining the amounts of Replacement Housing Payments to be made in connection with MEADOWBROOK TEX E-3 Project; and the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule be formally approved by the Governing Body of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; and WHEREAS, there was presented to this meeting of the Governing Body of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, for its consideration and approval a set of conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments, and a Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality dated May 15, 1969, and a Schedule of Average Sales Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality and a Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule dated May 15, 1969, for the MEADOWBROOK TEX E-3 Project contemplated by the application; and WHEREAS, the conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments and the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality and the Schedule of Average Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality and the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule were reviewed and considered at the meeting: TEXAS; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, 1. That the conditions of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments are hereby in all respects approved. 2. That the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby in all respects approved. 3. That the Schedule of Average Sales Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is hereby in all respects approved. 4. That the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "C" is hereby in all respects approved. 5. That the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to approve all claims for Relocation Payments. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE. WHEREAS, the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Government pursuant to Title 1 require that the conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments in connection with the DECKER LAKE TEX OS-8 Project contemplated by the application and the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality to be used for determining the amounts of Additional Relocation Payments to be made in connection with the DECKER LAKE TEX OS-8 Project contemplated by the Application, the Schedule of Average Sales Prices for standard Housing in the locality to be used for determining the amount of Replacement Housing Payments to be made in connection with DECKER LAKE TEX OS-8 Project; and the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule be formally approved by the Governing Body of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; and WHEREAS, there was presented to this meeting of the Governing Body of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, for its consideration and approval a set of conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments, and a Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality dated May 15, 1969, and a Schedule of Average Sales Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality and a Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule dated May 15, 1969, for the DECKER LAKE TEX OS-8 Project contemplated by the application; and WHEREAS, the conditions under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments and the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality and the Schedule of Average Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality and the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule were reviewed and considered at the meeting: TEXAS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN 1. That the conditions of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under which the AUSTIN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY will make Relocation Payments are hereby in all respects approved. 2. That the Schedule of Average Annual Gross Rentals for Standard Housing in Locality attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby in all respects approved. 3. That the Schedule of Average Sales Prices for Standard Housing in the Locality attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is hereby in all respects approved. 4. That the Fixed Relocation Payments Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "C" is hereby in all respects approved. 5. That the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to approve all claims for Relocation Payments. May 29, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 21, 1969, for the construction of approximately 1,960 feet of 12-inch cast iron water main in North Lamar Boulevard from St. Johns Avenue to Morrow Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $28,883.50, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $28,883.50, 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 Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 26, 1969, for the purchase of 7,000' of 16" S.C.C. Pipe and Fittings to be used in the construction of a water line to serve the new Texas Instruments Plant on Highway 183; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Gifford-Hill-American, in the sum of $41,542.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXASMay 29, 1969 That the bid of Gifford-Hill-American, in the sum of $41,542.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Gifford-Hill-American. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 27, 1969, for the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert across Anderson Lane and in an easement south of and adjacent to the south line of Anderson Lane 1300'+ west of Burnet Road across the east branch of Shoal Creek, Contract No. 69-D-8; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Millers Concrete Contractors, in the sum of $42,636.22, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Millers Concrete Contractors, in the sum of $42,636.22, 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 Millers Concrete Contractors. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 27, 1969, for the construction of an open drainage ditch in proposed Grove Boulevard Easement and a storm sewer system in Fairway Street, Brassie Street and Caddie Street; and, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 29, 1969 WHEREAS, the bid of Griffin Construction Company, in the sum of $10,880.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Griffin Construction Company, in the sum of $10,880.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Griffin Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None STREET IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE PASSED Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 29, 1969 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman MacCorkle 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: (1) Lucille Roan, 31 Chicon (2) Santiago R. Aguilar, 6207 Fairway The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM J. SCUDDER, HERMAN WATERS & AL BAUERLE, 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 Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Mayor LaRue None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH TOM ATTAL, 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 Gage moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. WASTEWATER LINE IN BARTON TERRACE Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 WHEREAS, there is in existence a certain 10-inch waste water line in an easement located in a tract of land proposed to be subdivided and called Barton Hollow Subdivision, which line was originally installed at the cost of the developer of the area to be served by said line and at the grade required by the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed Barton Hollow Subdivision, the City of Austin now requires that said line be lowered in grade to conform to the proposed grade of Barton Hills Drive, which Drive is to provide the right-of-way for said line; and, WHEREAS, competitive bids have been taken for the lowering of said line, the lowest and best of which bids was $7,000.00; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be authorized and directed to participate on behalf of the City of Austin with Barton Terrace, Inc., in the cost of relocating the aforementioned line to the extent of $7,000.00, upon the completion of the aforementioned lowering to City specifications according to appropriate construction plans. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None POLLUTION CONTROL ASSISTANCE Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Austin, Texas will construct certain sewage transmission lines with an estimated total cost of $649,045.00; 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 Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Wastewater Department of the City of Austin, Texas, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 29, 1969 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Austin, Texas will construct certain sewage transmission lines with an estimated total cost of $1,500,000.00; 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 Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Wastewater Department of the City of Austin, Texas, 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CREMATION OF CANCELLED BONDS Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- May 29, 1969 WHEREAS the City of Austin has during the period from October 1, 1967 through September 30, 1968, retired bonds and interest coupons on its bonded indebtedness in an amount of $8,353,056.81, and WHEREAS such payments of bonds and interest coupons have been duly recorded on its bond registers and on the books of account and ratified by the examination and audit of Certified Public Accountants3 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to destroy or cause to be destroyed by cremation before witnesses all such bonds and interest coupons as exhibited to the Council and that, after the destruction of such bonds and coupons, that he be, and he is hereby instructed to submit to the City Council his certificate showing that said bonds and coupons have been destroyed in the manner herein approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None JUNK CARS Mrs. Doris Shawger appeared before the Council to request that unregistered cars be removed from City streets. Mr. David Smith asked what action could be taken against a neighbor who piled junk cars in the front yard, creating a health hazard and an unsightly situation. City Manager Tinstman stated that he would speak to the two citizens and try to clear up their problems. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session at this time. COUNCIL MEETING RESUMED IN OPEN SESSION The Regular Council meeting then resumed in open session. RECESSED MEETING 2:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Akin called the Council meeting to order for the afternoon session. MACCORKLE REQUESTS STUDY SESSIONS Councilman MacCorkle expressed a need for more meetings between the Council and staff in preparation for Council meetings, perhaps once or twice a month. He May 29, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS stated that he had questions about Barton Creek, the consulting services that work for the City, the Brackenridge Project, and several other topics. Mayor LaRue stated that such meetings could be held informally with the press in attendance. However, he objected to the term "pre-Council meetings". SALE OF JUNK CARS Councilman Johnson brought up the possibility of selling abandoned cars as soon as it is legally possible, rather than just three times a year. APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Plumbing Board Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Mr. Jim Kruegar. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Human Relations Commission Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Mr. Tommy Holmes. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Employees Retirement System Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Councilmen Ralph Janes and Stuart MacCorkle. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Ayes: Noes: Present But Not Voting: Councilman MacCorkle Community Development Advisory Commission Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Councilman D. R. Price. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Mayor LaRue None -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1969 Central Texas Comprehensive Health Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council accept the nomination of Councilman Jay Johnson. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Johnson Advisory Board Zachary Scott Theater Center Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Councilman Joe Atkison. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None Library Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council accept the appointment of Mr. James W. Harmon. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Planning Commission Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the nomination of Messrs. C. L. Reeves, S. P. Kinser, W. A. (Bill) Wroe, M. J. Anderson, and J. F. (Bill) Crier. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue WALLER BEACH PROPERTY ACQUISITION Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Raymond Ludwig, et al. Waller Beach 703-705 Cummings St. 690501.20(g) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: May 29, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 $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: Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Bridgeview, Outlots 72 and 73, Division "E", a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of record in Volume 1, Page 88, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ADJOURNMENT 3 The Council then adjourned. Зламі Парис APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Grace Moni Asst. 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