} CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 17, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND CARL ISRAEL of the Grace Methodist Church. S.U.A. INC., REPORT Councilman Johnson moved the Council note the receipt of the S.U.A. Report. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes NEW MEMBERS OF THE POLICE FORCE Sergeant Woodall introduced to the Council 14 new members of the 39th cadet class of the Austin Police Force. Mayor LaRue expressed his appreciation of their presence as members of the Austin city staff. July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REPORT IMPROVEMENT OF BRUSH SQUARE Councilman Gage moved the Council note the receipt of the report concerning the improvement of Brush Square. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following Master Plan Amendments: (1) 220 acres of land south of Riverside Drive and east of Pleasant Valley Road, from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. (2) 80 acres of land south of Rutland Drive and east of T. & Ν. Ο. Railroad, from Low Density Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses. Councilman Price moved the Council close the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL to MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL with 10 per cent set aside for open space area to be decided on between the City and the parties concerned on the 177 acres of land south of Riverside and east of Pleasant Valley Road. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present but Not Voting: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from Low Density Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses on 80 acres of land south of Rutland Drive and east of T. & N. O. Railroad. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 17, 1969 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexation: (requested by representative for owner) (1) 18.82 acres of land out of the Theodore Bissel League proposed CHERRY CREEK V and an unplatted tract (2) 0.52 of one acre of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant unplatted land No one appeared to participate. Councilman Price moved to close the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 0.52 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, AND 18.82 ACRES OF LAND OUT 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price 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: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING HEARING Pursuant to published Mayor LaRue announced that it was 9:30 A.M. and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: C.T. USELTON C14-69-139 825-829 Anderson Lane 901-907 Anderson Lane 820-826 Stobaugh Street 900-906 Stobaugh Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 15 right of way for Anderson Lane and 5' right of way for Stobaugh Street The After some discussion, Councilman Gage moved the Council continue zoning application C14-69-139 until a later date when more facts would be available. motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: C.S. HARRISON DOROTHY H. MARROW & 3400-3410 South 1st St. 601-615 Cardinal Lane From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission By Robert Sneed Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. NAVIGATION BOARD Members of both the Navigation Board and Austin Ski Club met with the Council to discuss safety rules for boating and skiing on Lake Austin. Citizen Maurice Doak spoke in opposition of the original and final recommendations for July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS lake safety compiled by the Navigation Board and Austin Ski Club, contending that a broader representation of Austin citizens using the Lake was needed. After considerable discussion, Councilman Gage moved the Council accept Item 1 of the Navigation Board's rules which states: 1. That signs be placed at each public ramp 4' x 8' in size and lettering to be on each side with the following rules: BOAT SAFETY APPROVED LIFE PRESERVER FOR EACH PERSON PROPER LIGHTS DRIVE TO RIGHT AT PRUDENT SPEED STAY CLEAR OF OTHER BOATS, DOCKS, SWIMMERS MAINTAIN LOOKOUT FOR HAZARDS DO NOT OVERLOAD BOAT RESPECT THE WEATHER NO SMOKING WHILE FUELING SECURE BOW AND STERN WHEN DOCKING DO NOT LITTER WATER WITH CANS, BOTTLES, TRASH KEEP PASSENGERS OFF BOW OF BOAT SKI SAFETY WEAR AN APPROVED LIFE PRESERVER SKI CLEAR OF OTHER BOATS, DOCKS SWIMMERS DO NOT CROSS IN FRONT OF OTHER CRAFT DO NOT SKI IN DARKNESS BE SURE YOU CAN FREE YOURSELF OF SKI ROPE ********** AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT "YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN" ********** The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Ayes: Noes: Absent: carried by the following vote Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Janes Further discussion continued and Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept Item 2 and 3 of the Board's Rules stating the following: 2. That the Navigation Board amend its previous action to recommend that the City of Austin provide bouys, signs and illuminated signs to restrict traffic along the length of City Park to one-way and provide signs on piers on both sides of the lake, prohibiting skiing within fifty feet (50') of docks, and that a hand out piece be provided in quantities to be given to each person entering the park, advising them of rules, restrictions and "rules of the road". 3. In a thorough discussion, and after referring to a memorandum dated in 1965 to the City Council, it was further recommended that the Navigation Board also have Decker Lake assigned to them for safety reasons. Due to the fact that the memo was never acted on, a motion was made and seconded and was carried that another memo be submitted to the Council. July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Price Absent: Councilman Janes MONDAY HOLIDAY Councilman Johnson moved the Council go on record encouraging the City Manager to allow all those persons possible to observe Monday as a holiday, retaining only those persons being necessary for emergency service and etc. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes ANNEXATION ORDINANCE PASSED Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its final 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 4.73 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE AND 6.04 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J.C. TANNEHILL 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 third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 17, 1969 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: LOTS 11 AND 12, ELMHURST SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1512-1514 SUMMIT STREET, 1500-1502 TAYLOR GAINES STREET, AND 1513-1515 SOUTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. HOLIDAY POLICY Mr. Tinstman noted that the matter of observance of holidays would be of particular significance the following year or two, and that the Council might wish to give it further consideration when Councilman Janes returned. July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- ΑΝΝΕΧATION PUBLIC 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 52.77 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 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 Gage 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 July 31, 1969 at 9:30 Α.Μ. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Sunnyvale, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 8 at Page 177 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: July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Four (4) strips of land, each being ten (10.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Sunnyvale, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 8 at Page 177 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1l, said Sunnyvale, Section One, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lots 5 and 6, Block ll, said Sunnyvale, Section One, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Three being out of and a part of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 11, said Sunnyvale, Section One, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Four being out of and a part of Lots 6 and 7, Block 11 and Block 11A, said Sunnyvale, Section One; which four (4) strips of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the west line of Gillum Circle and a line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 4, Block 11, Sunnyvale, Section One, which point of beginning is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of Lot 4, N 65° 44' W to a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 1, which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 1, S 27° 04' W 10.00 feet to a point in a line five (5.00) feet south of and parallel to the said north line of Lot 4, which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 4, S 65° 44' E to a point in the aforesaid west line of Gillum Circle, which point is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said west line of Gillum Circle, in a northerly direction to the point of beginning. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the curving south line of Gillum Circle and a line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Lot 6, Block 11, Sunnyvale, Section One, which point of beginning is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 6, S 14° 59' W 45.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, N 75° 01′ W 10.00 feet to a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the said west line of Lot 6, which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of Lot 6, N 14° 59' E 45.00 feet to a point in the aforesaid curving south line of Gillum Circle, which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said curving south line of Gillum Circle, along said curve to the left to the point of beginning. NUMBER THREE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of Gillum Circle and a line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 7, Block 11, Sunnyvale, section one, which point of beginning is the most westerly northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of Lot 7, S 65° 44' E to a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 8, which point is an interior ell corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lot 8, N 27° 04' E 40.00 feet to the most northerly northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, S 62° 56' E 10.00 feet to a point in a line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the said east line of Lot 8, which point is the most northerly northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the east line of Lot 8, S 27° 04' W to a point in the aforesaid line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of Lot 7, which point is an interior ell corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of Lot 7, S 61° 04' E to a point in the east line of Lot 21, South Meadows, a proposed subdivision, which point is the most easterly northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east line of Lot 21, South Meadows, S 27° 04' W 10.00 feet to a point in a line five (5.00) feet south of and parallel to the said north line of Lot 7, which point is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 7, in a northwesterly direction to a point in the aforesaid east line of Gillum Circle, which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east line of Gillum Circle, in a northerly direction to the point of beginning. July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- NUMBER FOUR, BEGINNING at the intersection of the west or southwest line of said Sunnyvale, Section One, and a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of said Block llA, which point of beginning is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of Block 11A, N 37° 11' E to a point in the east or northeast line of South Meadows, a proposed subdivision, which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east or northeast line of South Meadows, S 16° 11' E to a point in a line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Block 11A, which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Block IlA, S 37° 11' W to a point in the aforesaid west or southwest line of Sunnyvale, Section One, which point is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said west or southwest line of Sunnyvale, Section One, N 16° 11' W to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Johnson 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 Lots 17 through 24, inclusive, Block A, Buckingham Place, Section 5, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 46 at Page 100 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: July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: A strip of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lots 17 through 24, inclusive, Block A, Buckingham Place, Section 5, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 46 at Page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the north line of King Edward Place and a line 23.75 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Block A, Buckingham Place, Section 5; THENCE, with the said line 23.75 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Block A, N 28° 28' E to point of termination in the south line of an existing public utilities easement five (5.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes, in, upon and across a portion of Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 39 at Page 7 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 easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easement 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: July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS That the Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said public utility easement, to-wit: Four (4) strips of land, each being two and one-half (2.50) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 39 at Page 7 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lots 4 and 5, said Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lots 6 and 7, said Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Three being out of and a part of Lots 14 and 15, said Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Four being out of and a part of Lots 16 and 17, said Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three; the centerline of each of said four (4) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the west line of said Lot 4, Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, and a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lots 4 and 5; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lots 4 and 5, S 60° 01' E 135.00 feet to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of said Lot 7, Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, and a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lots 6 and 7; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lots 6 and 7, N 60° 01′ W 135.00 feet to point of termination in the east line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER THREE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the west line of said Lot 14, Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, and a line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lots 14 and 15; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lots 14 and 15, S 60° 01' E 135.00 feet to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER FOUR, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of said Lot 17 Block F, Wooten Terrace, Section Three, and a line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lots 16 and 17; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lots 16 and 17, N 60° 01' W 135.00 feet to point of termination in the east line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. July 17, 1969 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes STREET NAME CHANGES Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on maps or plats of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a certain street extending from the north line of Anderson Lane in a northerly direction to the south line of Steck Avenue, is designated as Grist Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owners of lots abutting the hereinafter described street have requested that the name of Grist Boulevard be changed to Shoal Creek Boulevard; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street designated as Grist Boulevard, as the name appears on maps or plats of the City of Austin, be and the same is hereby changed to Shoal Creek Boulevard, said street so changed being described as follows: Being all of that certain street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as Grist Boulevard and as shown on maps or plats of said City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which Grist Boulevard extends from the north line of Anderson Lane in a northerly direction to the south line of Steck Avenue. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on a map or plat of Sunnyvale, Section One, a subdivision of record in Book 8 at Page 177 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a certain street extending from the south line of Eberhart Lane in a southerly direction 260 feet, more or less, to end of cul-de-sac, is designated as Gillum Circle; and, - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ July 17, 1969 WHEREAS, the owners of lots abutting the hereinafter described street have requested that the name of Gillum Circle be changed to South Meadows Boulevard; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street designated as Gillum Circle, as the name appears on maps or plats of the City of Austin be and the same is hereby changed to South Meadows Boulevard, said street so changed being described as follows: Being all of that certain street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as Gillum Circle and as shown on a map or plat of Sunnyvale, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 8 at Page 177 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Gillum Circle extends from the south line of Eberhart Lane in a southerly direction 260 feet, more or less, to end of cul-de-sac. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes STREET VACATION Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF HOLLAND BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR ELECTRICAL 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 Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes July 17, 1969 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GILLUM CIRCLE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS 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 Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SPANISH BLUFF DRIVE AND SPANISH BLUFF COURT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 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 Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. After some discussion, the Council decided to hold for further consideration the vacating of West 3rd Street Alley from Guadalupe Street to Lavaca Street. STREET SPACE ASSIGNMENT Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone duct lines in the streets in the City of Austin, hereinafter named, and said maps have been considered by the City Council: Therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS THAT Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its underground telephone conduit in and upon the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in WEST 38TH STREET from King Street westerly 335 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 10.00 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said WEST 38TH STREET. (2) An underground telephone conduit in WEST 38TH STREET from King Street easterly 28.00 feet the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 13.50 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said WEST 38TH STREET. be and the same is hereby granted and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, said grant and permit to be subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto. (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulation as the City of Austin, now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity necessitated by the laying of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of Austin, Texas. (4) The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of Austin, Texas, will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction or maintenance of said improvements. (5) That all backfill under street surfaces between existing or future proposed curbs and under driveways and alleys, shall be tamped with mechanical tampers in six (6) inch layers. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 90 per cent of maximum density as determined by the Standard Method of Test for Compaction and Density of Soils, A.A.S.H.O. Designation T99-49. (6) The City of Austin may revoke such permit for good cause after notice to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, in Austin, and hearing thereon, and upon such revocation the owner of such improvements will remove the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 9, 1969, for the installation of approximately 1,344 feet of concrete sewer pipe, 472 feet of 6-inch concrete sewer service, and approximately 2,663 feet of 12-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch cast iron pipe in Collier Street from South Lamar to Kinney Avenue and in Blackson Avenue west of Bennett Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter Schmidt Construction Company, in the sum of $41,976.80 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bids 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 Walter Schmidt Construction Company, in the sum of $41,976.80, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Walter Schmidt Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 9, 1969, for the installation of approximately 3,426 feet of 12-inch cast iron water main in South Congress Avenue from Sheraton Avenue to Ramble Lane; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $49,685.75, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS... 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 $49,685.75, 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. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes LAND ACQUISITION Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Milton Torres (Meadowbrook Project) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 680426.20 (g) 1109-111l Jewell 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 $3,000.00 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 No. Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block "E" Capitol Heights, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 224, of the Travis County Plat Records The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SUBSTANDARD HOUSING Councilman Gage 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: MESSRS. A.E. JOHNSON AND IVAN MITCHELL MESSRS. A.E. JOHNSON AND IVAN MITCHELL 2514 South Congress, Unit A 2514 South Congress, Unit B The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Johnson 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: DR. LOUIS B. HUGHES DR. LOUIS B. HUGHES 2317 Forest (Upper) 2317 Forest (Lower) The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None Councilman Price 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: MR. E. P. ISCHY 2112 East Side Drive (Rear) The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 17, 1969 Councilman Gage moved the Council approve a sixty (60) day extension on the following substandard structure: MR. BENNY V. GREEN 1701 Sanchez The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Gage moved the Council approve a thirty (30) day extension on the following substandard structure: MRS. MILDRED MILLER 55 Rainey The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council approve a sixty (60) day extension on the following substandard structure: MRS. A.B. BEDDOW MRS. A.B. BEDDOW 1304 San Antonio 500 West 13th Street The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Gage 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 structure which has not been repaired or demolished within the required time: MR. JERRY KASPER 6605 East Riverside Drive The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS STREET VACATION Councilman Johnson moved the Council declare its intent to vacate a portion of Park Place west of Red River in conjunction with 26th Street improvement, subject to agreed upon conditions with the property owners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes REVISED CITY CODE Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A RECODIFICATION AND REPRINTING OF THE GENERAL AND CONTINUING ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; REPEALING ORDINANCES OF A GENERAL AND PERMANENT NATURE NOT CONTAINED IN SAID RECODIFICATION WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; DECLARING THE PROVISIONS TO BE SEVERABLE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON SEPARATE DAYS; 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Price, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 2, 1969, for one each truck mounted earthboring machine for the Electric Distribution Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hughes Tool Co., in the sum of $15,903.44, for one earthboring machine; and the bid of International Harvester Co., in the sum of $8,425.00, were the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Hughes Tool Co. and International Harvester Co., as enumerated above, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City, with Hughes Tool Co. and International Harvester Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 7, 1969, for 40 tons of Sodium Hexametaphosphate for the Water Treatment Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, in the sum of $7,935.60, 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 Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, in the sum of $7,935.60, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R.M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation. vote: July 17, 1969 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: CASH SETTLEMENT IN LIEU OF REFUND CONTRACT Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Austin Northwest Development Company has caused to be installed a water line and sewer line at a cost of $12,522.30, pursuant to a subdivision plan, and has requested a 50% cash settlement of the above amount in lieu of a refund contract; and WHEREAS, the Associate City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department have recommended said cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Gene Higgins, Associate City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a cash settlement contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described mains, from Austin Northwest Development Company, and to pay to said Austin Northwest Development Company the actual cost thereof not to exceed $6,261.15. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) July 17, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the owners of Whispering Oaks, Section 1 have installed approach mains for water lines and sanitary sewer lines at a cost of $29,815.60, and an offsite water main at a cost of $1,032.40, for a total of $30,848.00, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Whispering Oaks, Section 1, and have requested a 72% cash settlement of the cost of the approach mains above and 100% of the cost of the offsite main above; and, WHEREAS, these approach mains and offsite main will service areas outside the owners' development; and, WHEREAS, the Associate City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department have recommended said cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Gene Higgins, Associate City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a cash settlement contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described mains, from Westcrest, Inc., and to pay to saia Westcrest, Inc. the actual cost thereof not to exceed $22,499.62. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS Councilman Johnson moved the Council terminate all payroll deductions on the City payroll with the exception of the withholding tax, F.I.C.A. tax, and retirement at the end of the fiscal year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Gage Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes City Manager Tinstman recommended that the six payroll deductions: withholding tax, F.I.C.A. tax, retirement, hospital and medical insurance, the Credit Union, and United Fund be continued. July 17, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TAXICABS TAXES Councilman Price moved the Council request the City Manager to exercise and bring all pressure to bear necessary to collect the taxes from certain indebted taxicab companies or cancel their franchise. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURIST The Council discussed briefly the possibility of hiring a full time horticulturist financed by the City. If the City budget department could not appropriate enough money to pay the horticulturist an adequate salary, then the City would work out a joint program with the County, State and Federal governments The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: Mouse Aast City Clerk ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Mayor