• _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 25, 1969 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 25, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Absent: None Invocation was delivered by REVEREND EDWARD LONG, St. Martin's Lutheran Church. RACING DATES ON TOWN LAKE AUSTIN BOAT CLUB The City Manager reported having placed this item back on the Agenda for one small clarification. The Council authorized permission for the races provided there were no open stacks. He explained generally the intent was open stacks on outboards, which are the ones that cause the big problem. He stated he wanted the Council's thinking on the open stack that would be on the SK racers, as they do have open stacks. The Council indicated that was what they had in mind. Mayor LaRue stated this was the general understanding. No further action was necessary. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF SOLICITATION BOARD REGARDING APPEAL COMMUNITY UNITED FRONT ASSOCIATION MR. LARRY JACKSON had appealed to the Council from the decision of the Solicitation Board in denying a permit filed by the Community United Front. MISS BARBARA KAZEN, attorney, represented MR. LARRY JACKSON, referring to Section 8-3a (14) of the Austin Code: also to the reason that the exact purpose for soliciting did not seem to be justifiable. She discussed the Free Breakfast in terms of its being a charitable purpose. She said there was nothing in Mr. Jackson's record to show that he was not a proper person to make application for solicitation. She cited Court cases having to do with moral turpitude stating the appellant had not been involved in a crime of moral turpitude; as aggravated assault on a police officer was not a felony. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 MR. OTIS, Dean of the graduate school of Social Work at the University, and a member of the Human Relations Commission, speaking as a concerned citizen, stated the information he had obtained from students involved in the program, and from what he had seen, was a program where from 35 to 50 Mexican-American, block children and poor white children were fed a substantial breakfast. MAYOR LARUE referred to the last paragraph in the letter from Mr. R. V. Miller; he did not speak of the charitableness of the activity, but questioned whether the money would be spent in its entirety for this purpose. This is the only question under determination this morning. The Council would want to know if all the money to be collected would be spent on this purpose. MISS KAZEN announced that unfortunately the person in charge of the funds and bank books has been in New York, and could not get back in time for the meeting. MR. PERRY PATTERSON, Director of the University Y.M.C.A. offered to audit the book of the organization, though they merely rent space to them, and this is not a Y program as such. Councilman Janes stated it would not be necessary to spend a lot of time on this particular point at this time. Councilman Price was interested as to the bookkeeping having to be done out of New York and not locally. He expressed concern about the children, and their being fed 100%; but he wanted to know that these children are getting the complete 100% use of this money. Larry Jackson stated the program owed lots to the staff members, and was in debt to Janice Larson, who keeps the books, for $330 plus; and every penny raised would be spent on the children. He said he would hope people would not send money but bring items. Mr. Councilman Johnson inquired about the free health clinic. Mr. Jackson reported a group of nurses living in East Austin volunteered to run this clinic, advising the parents about the agencies that exist in the community. Councilman Johnson questioned the $5,000,000 to be raised, and how it was to be spent in the clinic -- if free medicine was to be furnished. Mr. Jackson replied that no one in the program was paid, and no one being helped had to pay anything. Councilman Johnson inquired about a liberation school. Mr. Jackson explained a liberation school is one that a group of college professors have offered to get students in their classes to be assigned to teach Afro-American history. The school of Special Education is to help teach in the field of emotional problems. It was brought out that Mr. Jackson apparently had written RAG an article, "We see America", citing that he considered himself neither morally nor legally bound to obey the laws which were made by a group of white lawmen who do not let his people be represented in making up those laws. He was asked if this were his philosophy of government. MISS KAZEN objected to this question, in that it was irrelevant to the matter at issue. She asked the Council to hear from the people present rather than take this article in the RAG or anything else. Mr. Jackson stated lots of the article were quoted out of context; but in fact his is in respect for law, as had he any disrespect, he would have collected that money on the Drag. Councilman Price brought up the question of educating the parents as well as the children with a $5,000,000 program. Mr. Jackson stated programs would be designed to include parents; and they were going to institute a program called "Breakfast for the Elderly People". Councilman Johnson stated a $5,000,000 program was being asked for. Brackenridge Hospital operates at a gross outlay of $7,000,000; and Mr. Jackson's program did not have comparative service. His statements on the various schools November 25, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS he was operating had been on volunteer services. His attorney reported on some days $500 could be raised in no time in front of the Co-Op. Councilman Johnson pointed out there seemed to be no basic organization planned to channel this money into these families, and a clinic. A tremendous clinic could be operated on this amount of money. There seemed to be no proper planning that would accompany any venture, charitable or private enterprise, and he was concerned about that. MISS KAZEN stated if the permit were granted, they would reduce the sum. The amount was set just so there would be no limitations. They would consult with the different professors here, and come up with a realistic amount. Councilman Johnson wondered if anyone in the organization had any idea as to the scope of thr program, how much it had cost, how much money had been raised, and how much had been spent. This was not included in the application. MR. JACKSON reported there was an average of about 65 "kids" a day; three days, they are given sack lunches costing $35; Monday Friday, the breakfasts cost from $45 to $50 on an average day. Every afternoon 15 to 20 kids come to the Y.M.C.A., entertaining at least $15 a day for bus transportation, candy and cookies. The amount of money raised on the Drag was close to $3,754.00, and a lot of this money was raised to join the Moratorium on December 11. Every Saturday there is a program for the kids which costs $50.00. COUNCILMAN GAGE asked about the program at Kealing Park the night of October 14, when the children performed, and what it meant, as quoted in the new media, when the "kids" chanted "off the pig"? Mr. Jackson did not recall the incident, and asked that the news media explain. In answer to Councilman Atkison's inquiry about the source of Mr. Jackson's income other than this breakfast program, Mr. Jackson said he was supported by Ossie Davis, a New York actor, and he was not performing anything for him. He said he received no money from the solicitation for the Breakfast program; as there is never enough for anybody to receive anything; and the program is in debt. Councilman Atkison asked if this money received from New York was sufficient, without his soliciting funds for his own welfare? Mr. Jackson answered he could pay his rent, but did not need much to survive; that any restaurant in East Austin would feed him free. Councilman Price was told by Mr. Jackson he had been in Austin since November 22, 1967, and was organizing in East Austin, but not around this particular program. Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the girl's taking the records to New York. Mr. Jackson said part of them were at the Y, and he had a file of contributors. The girl left for New York but is returning. He said most people spend their money to get the food and bring it in. Most of it is being given by organizations. MR. HAYWOOD, Vice President of the Student Body at the University of Texas, stated it was against the rules of the Regents to solicit funds on the campus. He said he had witnessed the program, and talked with the children who came to eat. He had contacted Larry Jackson as to how the Students Association, the Student Government at the University might help. MR. JOE CRIER, president of the Students' Association which involves itself in many projects one, the Community Involvement Committee, funneling student volunteer work throughout the Austin Community. One project was the ro dent control project in Austin. The Student Assembly, in response to Larry Jackson's request for groceries, allocated $310 to the Community Involvement Committee to purchase groceries to help the project during this period pending a solicitation permit. In discussing the possibility of Mr. Crier's Association's adopting this : _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 25, 1969 program, being responsible for it, policing the funds, dispursing and raising the funds, Mr. Jackson expressed objection. He stated the Welfare Mothers Rights group in East Austin could handle the program, which is going to be turned over to the community people to operate; but they were not in favor of students operating anything in the community. He also was unwilling for the United Fund to sponsor the program. The Attorney, Miss Kazen, was interested in a solicitation permit, with no change in the format of the organization, and Mr. Jackson was the one who started the program and got the people motivated. The Council had under discussion the police record of Mr. Jacksonaggravated assault on a Police Officer on May 20, 1968, and that Mr. Jackson was on probation now; that there was a question of his having violated the probation by leaving the County without permission, and having been arrested in New York City. MISS KAZEN suggested contact be made with the Probation Officer's Department and County Attorney for that information. COUNCILMAN PRICE stated Mr. Jackson had not shown how he was going to identify his solicitors, and the public had to be protected and it is necessary to see that the children get their money for food. The City Attorney stated the ordinance provides nine or 10 different tests which must be applied over and above the question of integrity or conviction of a felony or matters of misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. There are other questions at issue. He read 10 provisions of the Ordinance pertaining to veracity; character and reputation for honesty and integrity; control and supervision to be under responsible and reliable persons; fraus; that not lesss than 75% of contributions to be applied to the purpose described in the application; etc. MISS KAZEN responded to each of the provisions. It was pointed out Paragraph 10 of the application was unanswered; preseumably meaning there was nothing to report; however, that portion is in conflict with the testimony given today. MISS KAZEN presented character witnesses in behalf of Mr. Jackson. REV. BOB DAVIDSON, Presbyterian Campus Minister, University of Texas; and RABBI SILIS, Director of the B'Nai B'Rith Hillel Foundation at the University, both referring to Biblical scriptures and philosophy. RABBI SILLS stated his organization did not contribute financially to this program. Part of his obligation as Hillel Director was raising funds to keep their Hillel operating. Personally, he had contributed to the upkeep of the program. MRS. VELMA ROBERTS, President of the Austin Welfare Rights Organization; MISS MARY NEWELL, Mary Dell Achievement Center and cook at the Y; MRS. VELMA SAULS, Assistant Secretary of Booker T. Hous- ing Authority, speaking in behalf of Gladys Hennington and herself; MR. GARY GOODWIN, Junior in the University; MRS. ANNA BARBEE, formerly with the OEO Day Care Center, now a piano teacher; MR. RICHARD MORTIN, Community Involvement Committee, University; MRS. T. W. SKINNER, President of Church and counseling; and MR. ED HILL, member of Citizens for Concentrated Action; commented on the program and Mr. Jackson. MRS. SCHMIDT, President of the Local Austin League of Women Voters, recommended if those within the group working with Mr. Jackson would formalize their structure, elect officers, set policy and guidelines, and appoint people to be responsible for the collection and distribution of these funds, would the Council be more acceptable in authorizing this permit. She offered the services of the League to assist Mr. Jackson in setting up this new structure. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 : MR. EARL THOMAS EVERETT, MRS. JAMES ROBERT WILSON, housewife and parttime student; MR. C. E. BRADFORD, ROSS HOUSE MOVERS; MRS. HENRY STRAUSS, wife of a University of Texas physicist; MISS SUSAN HAMMOCK, MR. JOHN TREVINO, a "chicano"," and MR. JARED HAZELTON, Economist, U.T., spoke in behalf of Mr. Jackson. The City Attorney stated it is up to the Council to determine whether or not the criteria read earlier had been met from the evidence. Councilman Janes stated Mr. Hazelton and Mrs. Schmidt had good positions; and in his opinion, he did not think the applicant had met the criteria of being a responsible person; a reliable person. COUNCILMAN MACCORKLE stated the request should have been presented with a better organized group. Their records are in New York and that is not impressive. COUNCILMAN JOHNSON stated there was a question of whether or not it is the program to be promoted or the individual. He realized there is a definite need in the community to feed the children; also there is a need to protect the average citizen from any type of fraud. There is a need to obey the law. He said if the movement were truly sincere, it would live whether Larry Jackson is in it or not. He will, irregardless of any action ever taken, be the father of this project. There are enough responsible people in the room to more than guarantee that this program is going to be carried out. He could not say that upon the information provided by the authorities, upon the information which Mr. Jackson had given, upon the law which he had sworn to uphold, this man could be deemed as honest and responsible. COUNCILMAN GAGE stated MR. JACKSON might avail himself of the League's services and reorganize and make another application. Councilman Janes moved that the Council uphold the decision of the Solicitation Board. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None LIGHTING IN ZILKER PARK COUNCILMAN AIKISON asked about the status of lighting in the park area referred to as emergency lighting. This was rushed through and voted on, and he was of the opinion some type of construction would start on this security type lighting at once. At this time there has not been anything done on this. The City Manager stated he would check this. CLEARING ON WEST 15TH AND TRINITY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON commended the action taken on clearing old houses and weeds on 15th and Trinity, and wanted to encourage this action throughout the entire area. POLICE AND COURTS PARKING LOT MAYOR LARUE stated the Council had authorized expenditures, and it would ask the City Manager to study this fencing provision, considering the residential CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS _ November 25, 1969 uses in the vicinity, and determining if this lot does or does not fall under the Ordinance at the Police and Courts Parking Lot. COUNCILMAN GAGE asked about the new lot at the northwest corner directly from the Courts Building as to its screening. He understood there was to be a 6' fence and lighting. A retaining wall was authorized; about $2,000 for lighting and $23,000 for paving. This lot was to have the cars that were impounded by request of the Police Department and not considered abandoned. The City Manager, recognizing the abandoned car and storage problems, asked for a little time before making any expenditures, as there were many other factors which could be considered. LARGE RECEPTACLE - PAPER COMPANY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON noted at the 3rd Street intersection at Trinity, a paper company, in making an attempt to stop littering the areas, have a conveyor belt which carried waste items to be dumped into a large portable facility, which is parked on the ground and not lighted. The monstrous structure is picked up every other day. COUNCILMAN JOHNSON thought there may be a way it could be turned around and placed upon the curb. He would not want to discourage efforts to keep down littering, but he did fear someone might run into this structure. ORDINANCES PASSED Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: 33.48 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1629-1647 RUTLAND DRIVE AND 1722-1824 PEYTON GIN ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: None Mayor LaRue 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: ☑ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with the said Archie L. Hobbs. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ACQUISITION FOR MO-PAC RIGHT-OF-WAY Mr. Morahan, Land Division, stated these properties are needed immediately, although they are in Phase III, the area between Enfield and Town Lake. The Contract is to be let before December 1970, and the area will need to be cleared. Councilman Janes moved the Council authorize the acquisition of 709 and The 710 Winsted Lane at average of appraisals for the Mo-Pac right-of-way. motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None REJECTION OF BIDS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That all bids be rejected for the One (1) each 200 Gallon Sprayer and Two (2) each 300 Gallon Sprayer which bids were taken for the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CONTRACTS The City Manager submitted the following: Π Awarding of the contract for the construction of a waste lime storage tank at the Walnut Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant on Webberville Road, Contract No. 69-C-25, as per tabulation of bids below. Bids were received on November 18, 1969. November 25, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • • Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: None Mayor LaRue 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 CEDAR AVENUE, NEW YORK AVENUE, AND SINGLETON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes 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, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, 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. Austin Transit Councilman Janes moved that the Council substitute an ordinance for the one passed through its first reading on October 31. The motion, seconded November 25, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS : by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Mayor LaRue brought up the following substitute ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO AUSTIN TRANSIT CORPORATION A FRANCHISE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS TO OPERATE AND MAINΤΑΙΝ Α ΜΟTOR BUS SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND THE CODES AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None OUTBOARD MOTORS ON TOWN LAKE Councilman Johnson moved that the Council set a public hearing for 9:30 A.M., December 11, 1969, to consider gasoline outboard motors on Town Lake. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price Noes: Councilman MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue PARADE PERMITS CONSIDERED Councilman Janes moved that the Council deny the request for a parade permit on November 30, 1969, for LUCHA by Sisto Ramirez. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Councilman Gage, Mayor LaRue Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Council grant the request for a parade permit on February 7, 1970, for the Boy Scouts of America. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None • • =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 25, 1969 SET: HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN Councilman Price moved that the Council set 9:30 A.M., December 18, 1969, to hear amendment to the Master Plan on 12.25 acres in Colorado Hills Estates from low density residence to medium density residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None STRUCTURES IN GLEN OAKS PROJECT -- COUNCILMAN GAGE asked that the structures in the Glen Oaks Project Urban Renewal Project, be checked along with the debris and weeds to see if this could be taken care of. It was his understanding this was the City's responsibility as it is a contracting agent with the Urban Renewal Agency, and this should be cleaned up. ABATTOIR TRACT PARKING LOT ABANDONED CARS COUNCILMAN JOHNSON stated after many problems, the Abattoir was finally demolished and the lot cleared. He would like to have a priority placed on this tract for use of abandoned automobiles, and have it fenced for securing the abandoned cars. Clarification was asked concerning the City's requirement under its ordinance to fence these operations, as the cars would be at this location only 60 days. EASEMENTS Councilman Price 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 91, Block "0", Quail Creek, Section 3, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 46 at Page 96 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 That the Associate 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 utilities easement, to-wit: A strip of land two and one-half (2.50) feet in width same being out of and a part of Lot 91, Block "0", Quail Creek, Section 3, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 46 at Page 96 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land two and one-half (2.50) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of Quail Hill Circle and a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 91, Block "0", from which point of beginning an iron pin at the southwest corner of said Lot 91, same being the northwest corner of Lot 92, bears S 11° 10' W 6.31 feet; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 91, S 71° 13' E to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement fifteen (15.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: None Mayor LaRue Councilman Gage moved that the Council authorize acquisition of transmission line easement for Decker-Holly Power Station from Mr. C. Ben Hibbetts. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SALE OF IMPROVEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a bid was received by the City of Austin on November 18, 1969 for the sale of a City-owned house located at 1711 Northwood Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Archie L. Hobbs in the sum of $1,001.01 for said house was the highest 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 Archie L. Hobbs in the sum of $1,001.01 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City | CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 Robert C. Gray Const. Company $14,277.87 Ed H. Page 16,739.89 Haufler Excavating Company 23,931.66 City's Estimate 32,781.90 I recommend that Robert C. Gray Construction Company with their low bid of $14,277.87 be awarded the contract for this project. sgd/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 11 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 18, 1969, for the construction of a waste lime storage tank at the Walnut Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant on Webberville Road, Contract No. 69-C-25; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Robert C. Gray Construction Company in the sum of $14,277.87 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 Robert C. Gray Construction Company, as enumerated above, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Robert C. Gray Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The City Manager said this was an extremely good bid and recommended the award be made to the lowest bidder. The City Manager submitted the following: 17 TO: Mr. Lynn H. Andrews, City Manager DATE: November 18, 1969 SUBJECT: Contract for Auto- motive Replacement Batteries This year's low bid for automotive replacement batteries is Southland Battery Warehouse. Since Southland has not had the contract for a long period of time, I contacted the two largest users of batteries, Street and Bridge Division and the Auto Repair Shop, to get their opinion of the Southland Battery. I was informed that in the past both the distributor and their battery have given excellent service. For your information, a unit price comparison is as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 Passenger: Past Contract Austin Battery 6 Volt, Group 1 6 Volt, Group 2L 12 Volt, Group 24F $ 9.26 9.07 11.86 $ 9.31 9.07 12 Volt, Group 29N 10.29 12 Volt, Group 27H 15.63 12 Volt, Group 22NF 11.12 TTT Present Contract Austin Battery Current Bid Southland $ 9.60 8.00 12.01 11.60 10.39 10.75 15.63 16.50 11.12 9.50 Truck: 6 Volt, Group 1 9.26 9.31 9.90 6 Volt, Group 2 12.01 12.15 13.50 6 Volt, Group 3 13.18 13.67 11.60 6 Volt, Group 4 14.21 14.60 15.00 12 Volt, Group 24 13.18 13.23 14.00 12 Volt, Group 29N 12.50 12.69 11.50 FROM: F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent sgd/ F. D. Glenn Austin Battery Southland Bat- International Har- Type & Size & Elect. Co. Passenger: Quantity: (Continental) tery Warehouse (Southland) vester Sales & Ser- vice (Prestolite) 6 Volt, Group 1 40 ea. (9.95) 398.00 (9.60) (11.68) 384.00 467.20 6 Volt, (9.45) (8.00) (11.72) Group 2L 20 ea. 189.00 160.00 234.40 12 Volt, (12.80) (11.60) (15.36) Group 24F 80 ea. 1,024.00 928.00 1,228.80 12 Volt, (11.10) (10.75) (12.05) Group 29N 30 ea. 333.00 322.50 361.50 12 Volt, (16.55) (16.50) (19.18) Group 27H 90 ea. 1,489.50 1,485.00 1,726.20 12 Volt, (11.80) (9.50) (12.16) Group 22 NF 30 ea. 354.00 285.00 364.80 Truck: 6 Volt, Group 1 10 ea. (9.95) 99.50 $9.95) (9.90) (13.76) 99.00 137.60 6 Volt, Group 2 12 Volt, Group 24 300 ea. 6 Volt, Group 3 6 Volt, Group 4 10 ea. 10 ea. 10 ea. (15.45) 154.50 (13.95) 4,185.00 150.00 (12.50) 125.00 (13.50) (18.56) 135.00 185.60 (14.25) (11.60) (18.56) 142.50 116.00 185.60 (15.00) (15.92) 159.20 (14.00) (17.16) 4,200.00 5,148.00 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Austin Battery Type & Size Truck: & Elect. Co. Quantity (Continental) Southland Bat- tery Warehouse (Southland) International Har- vester Sales & Ser- vice (Prestolite) 12 Volt, Group 29N 50 ea. (13.40) 670.00 Net Total -2% $8,980.72 (11.50) 575.00 -2% $8,662.71 (18.56) 928.00 Net $11,126.90 Listed above is a tabulation of bids. Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.M., November 17, 1969, for the estimated requirements of Automotive Replacement Batteries for a period of twelve (12) months beginning December 1, 1969 and ending November 30, 1970. Invitations to bid were advertised in the Austin American-Statesman on Sundays November 2 and November 9, 1969 and sent to all known interested bidders. 11 Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 17, 1969 for estimated requirements of Automotive Replacement Batteries for a twelve (12) month period beginning December 1, 1969 and ending November 30, 1970 for use by all City Departments; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Southland Battery Warehouse in the sum of $8,662.71, 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 Southland Battery Warehouse, in the sum of $8,662.70 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Southland Battery Warehouse. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: TO: F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent 11 DATE: November 19, 1969 SUBJECT: Metering and Instrumentation Equipment for the Harris Substation University of Texas and City of Austin Interconnection - : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 As part of the engineering arrangement for electric service at the new University of Texas Interconnection, it was agreed that the City of Austin would furnish all 69 KV substation structure equipment, transformation, station service and metering and that the University of Texas would furnish the necessary 12 KV outdoor switch-gear. Arrangements were made with the University of Texas and their consulting engineering firm, Brown & Root, Inc., to install in the University's switchgear the necessary instrumentation, metering and station service equipment to properly meter the flow across the tie and provide station service for the City of Austin facilities in the 69 KV substation. The University agreed to furnish space in their switchgear for this equipment and the City of Austin agreed to purchase and have installed the necessary equipment associated with this instrumentation, metering, and station service. The University of Texas has previously taken bids on the necessary switchgear for the tie and General Electric Company was the sucessful bidder. This switchgear lineup calls for two incoming power feeds, two incoming 12 KV circuit breakers and will necessitate the installation of two incoming metering and station service cubicles. Attached are two quotations from the General Electric Company for the addition of the necessary station service, metering and instrumentation equipment in the cubicle marked "Unit IS" and another quotation for similar type equipment installed in the other incoming cubicle marked "Unit IN". The following is a tabulation of this quotation: Necessary station service metering and instrumentation equipment in incoming "Unit IS" $2,646.00 Necessary station service metering and instrumentation equipment in incoming "Unit IN" $2,646.00 TOTAL $5,292.00 This equipment to be furnished and installed in the General Electric switchgear, furnished to the University of Texas under Brown & Root Job No. EF-0001, GE Requisition No. 420-11500. The Electric Department recommends the award of this bid to the Graybar Electric Company for the sum of $5,292.00. sgd/ R. L. Hancock "419 South Main Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78204 November 4, 1969 City of Austin P. 0. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Asst. Director Electric Utility" November 25, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Attn: Mr. Emmett C. Rummel Ref: Addition of Instrument and Control Transformers Gentlemen: For Metering Relaying to Harris Substation University of Texas City of Austin Tie Brown & Root Job #EF-0001, G-E Reqn. 420-11500 This will acknowledge your letter dated October 20, 1969, concerning the addition of 3- potential transformers 7200/120 volts; 1- control power transformer, single phase, 15 KVA; 3- metering accuracy current transformers 800/1600:5; 3relaying accuracy current transformers 4000:5, to the subject substation, to be installed and for use by the City of Austin. This equipment to be installed in Unit IS of the metalclad lineup. Lot net price to the City of Austin $2646.00. Shipment included with the University of Texas switchgear - approximately 30 weeks. Since this is agency type material, please place your order through Graybar Electric Company when you order it. Respectfully submitted, (sgd/) J. F. Dodds, Sales Engineer 11 "October 20, 1969 Mr. Marc M. Sommerschield General Electric Company 419 South Main Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78204 Re: GE switchgear for University of Texas Dear Marc: Please obtain a quotation for us for furnishing the following items of meterial installed in Item M-2, Section IS and IN in GE switchgear ordered by the University of Texas on GE Base Requisition 420-11500. 3 each Potential transformers 7200/120 volts 1 only Control Power transformer, 1 phase, 15 KVA 3 each Metering Accuracy current transformer 300/1600:5 3 each Relaying accuracy current transformers 4000/5 We would like the relaying accuracy CT 4000/5 to be installed on the bus side of the transformer breaker, but if that is not possible then install them as cl close to the breaker as possible. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASNovember 25, 1969 In your proposal submit separate price for the above items in IS and in IN. Yours truly, The CITY OF AUSTIN (sgd/) Emmett C. Rummel Electrical Engineer 11 Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 4, 1969, for station service metering and instrumentation equipment for Units "IS" and "IN" University of Texas Interconnection; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Graybar Electric Company in the sum of $5,292.00, 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 Graybar Electric Company, in the sum of $5,292.00, be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Graybar Electric Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: 11 November 18, 1969 Memorandum to: Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent Memorandum From: Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Waste Water Department Subject: Year supply of Fire Hydrants I have examined the bids received at 11:00 A.M., November 17, 1969, the low bidder Trans-Tex Supply Company meets all our specifications and I recommend award of contract to Trans-Tex Supply Company. sgd/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Director Water and Waste Water Department it November 25, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN TABULATION OF BIDS FIRE HYDRANTS Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 A.M. November 17, 1969 for the estimated requirements of Fire Hydrants for a period of twelve (12) months beginning December 1, 1969 and ending November 30, 1970. These materials are used by Water Distribution and are stocked by Central Stores and are to be delivered by the vendor as required by the City of Austin. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Perry Shankle M & H Valve & Fitting The Rohan Company Milstead Company Trans-Tex Supply Company Item Quantity (M & H) (M & H) (M & H) (Iowa) (Mueller) Fire Hydrant, 2 foot bury (182.61) (164.10) (153.16) (160.35) (139.61) 2 Each 365.22 328.20 306.32 320.70 279.22 Fire Hydrant, 2½ foot bury (187.04) (168.40) (157.15) (164.45) (143.28) 1 Each 187.04 168.40 157.15 164.45 143.28 Fire Hydrant, (191.52) (172.65) (161.14) (168.55) (154.67) 3 foot bury 14 Each 2,872.80 2,589.75 2,417.10 2,528.25 2,320.05 Fire Hydrant, 3½ foot bury (195.96) (176.90) (165.13) (172.55) (158.53) 50 Each 9,798.00 8,845.00 8,256.50 8,627.50 7,926.50 Fire Hydrant, 4 foot bury (200.47) (181.20) (169.12) (176.60) (162.39) 15 Each 3,007.05 2,718.00 2,536.80 2,649.00 2,435.85 Fire Hydrant, 4½ foot bury (204.91) (185.50) (173.11) (180.65) (166.26) 10 Each 2,049.10 1,855.00 1,731.10 1,806.50 1,662.60 Fire Hydrant, (209.35) (189.75) (177.10) (184.65) (170.12) 5 foot bury 1 Each 209.35 189.75 177.10 184.65 170.12 Net Net 2% 2% 2% Net Total $18,488.56 $16,694.10 $15,270.43 $15,955.43 $14,638.87 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. November 25, 1969 Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on Novmeber 17, 1969, for estimated requirements of Fire Hydrants for a twelve (12) month period beginning December 1, 1969 and ending November 30, 1970; and WHEREAS, the bid of Trans-Tex Supply Company in the sum of $14,638.87, 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 Trans-Tex Supply Company in the sum of $14,638.87, be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Trans-Tex Supply Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: FT Consideration of resolution extending for one year the contract with Rockwell Manufacturing Company for a years supply of water meters. Amount of Contract See Attached Memo 11 November 20, 1969 11 Positive Displacement Compound $100,827.00 14,075.00 Memorandum To: Memorandum From: Subject: Mr. Lynn H. Andrews, City Manager Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Director, Water and Waste Water Department Meter Contracts with Rockwell Manufacturing Company When bids were taken on meters in December, 1968 the clause, if both parties agree this contract may be extended for one additional year, was part of the proposal. The purchasing agent has a letter from Mr. Dickerson, Regional Manager for the Rockwell Manufacturing Company which states that Rockwell is desirous, if the City of Austin agrees, to extend the contract for one additional year. These contracts are for a years supply of meters both positive displacement and compound. The prices are good, the service furnished by Rockwell is very satisfactory and in this time of inflation it would seem advisable to extend the contract for one additional year and I so recommend. November 25, 1969 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS If you have need of additional information and if I may be of further assistance please advise. sgd/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Director Water and Waste Water Dept. 11 : Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 enter into a one-year extension of that certain contract with Rockwell Manufacturing Company to furnish water meters to be used by the Water & Waste Water Department of the City of Austin, in accordance with the terms of that contract as exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said extension contract in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None • TOPICS PROGRAM APPROVED The Traffic Engineer reported that in May, the Council adopted a resolution approving the City's participation in the TOPICS program. The City of Austin and the Highway Department have developed a plan of proposed projects to be implemented whereby the City will be eligible to receive funds on specific projects. The City Manager, Mr. Lynn Andrews, said the TOPICS Committee (composed of representatives from the Texas Highway Department and from the City of Austin) was requesting the Council's approval of the following projects: 1. 26th STREET WIDENING From Guadalupe to Speedway; and from San Jacinto to Red River. 2. TRINITY STREET WIDENING - From 11th Street to 15th Street. 3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION Modernization of Traffic Signal installations. 4. CHANNELIZATION - Along 35th 38th Streets; Koenig Lane and 45th Street. 5. RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION At various railroad grade crossings. 6. 51st STREET EXTENSION From Old Manor Road to New Manor Road. : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 25, 1969 The City Manager explained future action by the Council will be necessary to fund the projects. The approval of this TOPICS Program by the Council, will enable the City to make application under the program Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Traffic Operation Program to Increase Capacity and Safety (T.O.P.I.C.S.) as provided in the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 provides financial assistance for improvements to urban arterial streets; and, WHEREAS, a committee of representatives of the Texas Highway Department and the City of Austin has made analysis of various improvements to various urban streets and has provided recommendations for improvements at high priority locations; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to improve the operations and safety along the city streets through traffic engineering techniques; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City express its desire to continue the participation in a cooperative effort with the State on planning and implementation of an urban traffic operations program to increase the capacity and safety of streets and highways within the Austin Urban Area; that the City endorse and express general approval of the major street improvement projects as heretofore recommended, presented to the City Council on this day and filed with the City Clerk by the T.O.P.I.C.S. Committee, reserving, on an individual project basis, the allocation of any city funds. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ADJOURNMENT Councilman Price moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Johnson ATTEST: Grace Monise Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor