= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 30, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor LaRue, Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The City Manager, Mr. Lynn Andrews, was absent, and the Deputy City Manager, Mr. Dan Davidson, served in his place. Invocation was delivered by FATHER JOHN PAYNE, St. Ignatius Catholic Church. ABANDONED VEHICLE ORDINANCE The Deputy City Manager, Mr. Davidson, reported the difficulty in the handling of the large number of motor vehicles on the public rights of way. The Police Department reported a minimum of 200 abandoned vehicles on the streets at this time; 98-100 cars in storage at the Police Department; another 99 vehicles in storage from various reasons, and 122 under investigation. The ordinance drawn by the City Attorney, Mr. Cortez, and his staff provides for the City Manager to contract with private enterprise to handle disposition of the abandoned vehicles. After a car is tagged for 48 hours on the public streets, the private contractor would be summoned to pull the car into his yard. The ordinance provides for necessary notices to property owners, advertisement, and the disposal of the vehicles in accordance with City ordinances and Texas Statutes. A pre-bidding conference is being scheduled for January 6, for proposed bidders. Then bids would be called for, and a recommended contract presented the Council regarding the handling of this program. Councilman Johnson commended the City Manager and City Attorney on working this out in this manner. Fees were discussed. The first day would be $11.00. Wrecker charges would be $3.00; per diem storage fee, $1.00; Advertisement, $1.00; and $1.00 for selling. Procedures of handling the tagging of the cars, etc., were discussed. The Deputy City Manager stated it was hoped there would be no costs to the City under this new ordinance, but this was to be discussed with the prospective bidders before the financial impact to the City would be known. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 Councilman Johnson moved the Council pass the ordinance covering abandoned vehicles through all three readings. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE ABANDONED AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROHIBITING THE ABANDONMENT OF SUCH PROPERTY; PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOUNDING, STORAGE, AND SALE OF SUCH PROPERTY; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. DECISION ON TAX APPEAL The Council had before it the tax appeal filed by MULTIPRINT COMPANY by Wil Cowan, on personal property, at 406 Brazos. Mayor LaRue announced the Council had personally looked at the property last week. Councilman Johnson moved the Council vote the valuation be adjusted to $1,500 for Supplies, and $9,600 for equipment. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage Absent: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle Councilman Gage moved the Council set the evaluation as follows: vote: Supplies Equipment $ 500.00 9,000.00 9,500.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following : this. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle Councilman Price stated a revolving supplies for $500.00 would cover VACATION OF GEGONIA TERRACE COUNTRY CLUB GARDENS Соuncіlman Price moved the Council pass the ordinance through all three readings. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF BEGONIA TERRACE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS IN THE CITY; 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 Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle 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, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RECONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE At 9:30 A.M., as previously scheduled, Mayor LaRue brought up for reconsideration an annexation ordinance covering 57.02 acres out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, stating there was a technical problem to overcome. Improper notice had been sent to the property owners, although it was pointed out there - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 was no legal requirement for such notice, and that the statutory requirements had been met. The Deputy City Manager, Mr. Davidson, reported that on the owners request through the Council, the item was placed on the Agenda for Council reconsideration. The Council, on Councilman Gage's motion, Councilman Price's second, noted to reconsider the action covering the final passage of the ordinance annexing the 5702 acres on December 23, 1969, Ordinance No. 691223-A. (5 to 0 vote, Councilmen Janes and Mac Corkle absent) The Director of Planning reviewed the case, pointing out on the map the area in question, south of the Bastrop Highway lying some 150' beyond the present right of way along the highway which had been in the City for a number of years and which inidential development. It was noted the area was completely encircled by Ben White Boulevard and the Bergstrom Interchange. The large area adjacent to the Bergstrom area, is in the County, undeveloped, semi-developed, and of rural character. In answer to Councilman Price, the Planning Director, stated the area in the County could be served by extensions from existing services. The particular area can be served directly or with minimal extensions of service. Most of the area is a back portion of land already in the City. The balance is land without any portion being within the City, and some is in cultivation. Mr. Marvin Bergstrom stated his area would be completely surrounded by the County. The City Attorney stated if the Council chose not to take further action, the vote of December 23rd would stand. The vote taken today was to reconsider, but no vote to rescind the former action had been taken. Councilman Gage's motion, Councilman Price's second, to rescind the vote taken on December 23rd, failed to carry by 3 to 2 vote, Councilmen Atkison Johnson and Mayor LaRue voting against the motion, Councilmen Janes and Mac Corkle absent. The City Attorney stated the motion failed for lack of receiving four votes. Mayor LaRue announced in the absence fo further action, the action of last week, (December 23rd) still stands. readings: ZONING ORDINANCES The Council passed the following zoning ordinance through all three AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 143.89 FEET OF THE SOUTH 103.25 FEET OF LOT NO. THREE (3), LOT NO. FOUR (4) LESS THE NORTHEAST 65 x 278 FEET AND THE REMAINING EAST 14.27 FEET, LOT NO. FIVE (5) LESS THE EAST 15 FEET, ALL OF LOTS NOS. SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (s. 1/2) OF LOT NO. EIGHT (8), BLOCK NO. THREE (3), BANNISTER LANE (FORT VIEW ROAD), AND 3814-3826 SOUTH IST STREET, FROM "A" ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BING 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 Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION SET FOR HEARING, JANUARY 15, 1970 Councilman Price moved the Council introduce, order published and set for public hearing at 9:30A.M., January 15, 1970, ordinances annexing the following: 1.13 acres of land out of the J. C. Tannehill League DOWNEY and JOHNSON ADDITION plus a portion of Gardner Road. (Requested by representative for owner) 11.96 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Granta portion of El Tejas. (Requested by representative for owner) 8.25 acres of land out of the J. C. Tannehill League unplatted land. (Requested by representative for owner) 1.38 acres of land out of the William Cannon LeagueBlock A, Thurman Addition, Section 1. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following: WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for guy purposes in, upon and across a portion of Lot 8, Block F, Oak Ridge, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at Page 8 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, • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle : : The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: readings: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council passed the following zoning ordinance through all three AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 2.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE #18, ABSTRACT 3, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6814-6906 MANCHACA ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, 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 Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to the third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 : : BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Deputy City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is here by authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said guy easement, to-wit: 200 square feet of land, same being a strip of land five (5.00) feet in width out of Lot 8, Block F, Oak Ridge, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at Page 8 of the Plat R cords of Travis County, Texas; said strip of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the west forty (40.00) feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 8, Block F. Oak Ridge, Section Three. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following: WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Block A, The Highlands of University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, 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 AUS TIN: That the Deputy City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Block A, The Highlands of University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at Page 4 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 13, said Block A, The Highlands of University Hills; the centerline of each of the said two (2) strips of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of Auburn Drive and a line 3.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 12, Block A, The Highlands of University Hills; THENCE, with the said line 3.75 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 12, $ 57° 24' E 90.5 feet, more or less, to point of termination in the west or northwest line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING At the intersection of the east line of Auburn Drive and a line 3.75 feet wouth of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 13, Block A, The Highlands of University Hills; THENCE, with the said line 3.75 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 13, S 57° 24' E 87 feet, more or less, to point of termination in the west line of an existing public utilities easement fifteen (15.00) feet in width. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle : SPACE ASSIGNMENTS Councilman Atkison moved the Council adopt a resolution designating 28 space assignments for the Southern Uhion Gas Company as follows: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Concil tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Uhion Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, from the north property line of Shelby Lane, southerly 350 feet; the center line of which gas main shall be 8 feet east of and parallel to the West Property line of said INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY. (2) A gas main in INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, from the point of intersection of a line 350 feet south of the north property line of Shelby Iane, and 8 feet east of the west property line of said INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, to the point of intersection of a line 360 feet south of the north property line of said Shelby Lane, and December 30, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • 3 feet east of the west property line of said INTERREGIONAL HGIWAY. (3) A Gas main in INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, from a point 360 feet south of the north property line of Shelby Iane, southerly to a point 17 feet wouth of the south property line of Battle Bend Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 3 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY. (4) A gas main in BATTLE BEND DRIVE, from Interregional Highway, westerly 2049 feet; the center line of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BATTLE BEND DRIVE. (5) A gas main in FORT MASON DRIVE, from Battle Bend Drive, northerly 749 Feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said FORT MASON DRIVE. (6) A gas main in FORT CLARK DRIVE, from Battle Bend Drive, northerly 792 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said FORT CLARK DRIVE. (7) A gas main in PRESIDIO ROAD, from Battle Bend Drive, northerly and westerly 898 feet; the center line of which gas main shall be 15 feet west and south of and parallel to the east and north property lines of said PRESIDIO ROAD. (8) A Gas main in SPANISH BLUFF DRIVE, from Presidio Road, easterly 203 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said SPANISH BLUFF DRIVE. (9) A Gas main in FORT DRUM DRIVE, from Fort Clark Drive, westerly 609 feet; the centerline of which gas mian shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said FORT DRUM DRIVE. (10) A gas main in SPANISH BLUFF COURT, from Battle Bend Drive, Southerly 310 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SPANISH BLUFF COURT. (11) A gas main in WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE, from Manchaca Road, westerly 1248 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 45 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE. (12) A gas main in WHISPERING OAKS DRIVE, from William Cannon Drive, southerly and westerly 1780 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said WHISPERING OAKS DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 • : : : (13) A gas main in LAZY OAKS DRIVE, from Whispering Oaks Drive, northerly 160 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LAZY OAKS DRIVE. (14) A gas main in TWISTED OAKS DRIVE, from Whispering Winds Drive to Whispering Oaks Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TWISTED OAKS DRIVE. (15) A gas main in WHISPERING WINDS DRIVE, from a point 105 feet north of the north property line of Whispering Oaks Drive, southerly 475 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WHISPERING WINDS DRIVE. (16) A gas main in SOUTHWIND DRIVE, from Matthews Iane, southerly 130 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTHWIND DRIVE. (17) A gas main in MATTHEWS LANE, from Twisted Oaks Drive, easterly 835 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WHISPERING WINDS DRIVE. (18) A gas main in MATTHEWS LANE, from a point 15 feet south of the north property line of said MATTHEWS LANE, southerly 29.5 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 125 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of LILAC DRIVE. (19) A gas main in MATTHEWS LANE, from a point 125 feet west of the west property line of Lilac Lane, easterly to a point 30 feet west of the west property line of said Lilac Lane; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said MATTHEWS LANE. (20) A gas main in MIMOSA DRIVE, from Twisted Oaks Drive, easterly 275 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said MIMOSA DRIVE. (21) A gas main in MIMOSA DRIVE, from a point 15 feet south of the north property line of said MIMOSA DRIVE, southerly 29.5 feet; the centerlin of which gas main shall be 125 feet west of and parallel to the west property line of Grigsby Drive. (22) A gas main in MIMOSA DRIVE, from a point 125 feet west of the west property line of Grigsby Drive, easterly to a point 44 feet west of the west property line of said Grigsby Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said MIMOSA DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969. • : : (23) A gas main in TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD, from Emerald Forest Drive, easterly 1014 feet, the center line of which gas main shall be 14.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD. (24) A gas main in EMERALD FOREST DRIVE, from Turtle Creek Boulevard, northerly 196 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said EMERALD FOREST DRIVE. (25) A gas main in COUGAR DRIVE, from Emerald Forest Drive, northerly 709 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COUGAR DRIVE. (26) A gas main in SAHARA AVENUE, from a point 300 feet west of the west property line of COUGAR DRIVE, easterly 522 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SAHARA AVENUE. (27) A gas main in BRIARDALE DRIVE, from Peyton Gin Road, northerly 1048 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BRIARDALE DRIVE. (28) A gas main in POINTER LANE, from Briardale Drive, westerly 1.65 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Pointer Lane. Said gas mains described above and Number 1 through 28 shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. 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 vacinity necessitated by the laying of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the Southern Union Gas Company of Austin, Texas. (4) The Southern Uhion Cas 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 • (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. Fach 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 Southern Union Gas 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 attandant therewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution designating 20 space assignments for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company on the following streets. (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 hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is here by permitted to lay and construct its underground telephone duct lines in and upon the following streets; (1) An underground telephone duct line crossing MANOR ROAD, from a point 5 feet east of the west property line of said MANOR ROAD, easterly 70 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 174 feet north of the north property line of Susquehanna Iane. (2) An underground telephone duct line in MANOR ROAD, from a point 714 feet north of the north property line of Susquehanna Lane, northerly 110 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said MANOR ROAD. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. December 30, 1969 : : : (3) An underground telephone duct line in MANOR ROAD, From the west property line of said MANOR ROAD, easterly 10 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 4 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of the Vintage Hills Section 4 Subdivision. (4) An underground telephone duct line crossing SOUTH LAMAR VOULEVARD, from a point 17 feet north of the South property line of said SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, northerly 77 feet; the center line of which underground telephone duct line shall be 170 feet west of and parallel to the west property line of West Oltorf Street. (5) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 152 feet north of the south property line of South Lamar Boulevard, northerly 93 feet; the centerline of which underground line of said KINNEY AVENUE and 152 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said South Lamar Boulevard. (6) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 152 feet north of the south property line of South Iamar Boulevard, northerly 93 feet; the centerone of which underground telephone duct line shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. (7) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 185 feet south of the south property line of Valeria Street, northerly 545 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. (8) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 360 feet north of the south property line of Valeria Street, northerly 654 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. (9) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 164 feet north of the cneterline of Bauerle Avenue, northerly 196 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 18 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. (10) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 359 feet north of the centerline of Bauerle Avenue, northerly 276 feet; the centerline of which underground tlepehone duct line shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 : (11) An underground telephone duct line in KINNEY AVENUE, from a point 5 feet south of the south property line of Collier Street, northerly 2,059 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 14 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said KINNEY AVENUE. (12) An underground telephone duct line in HETHER STREET, from the point of intersection of a line 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of Kinney Avenue, and 4 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HETHER STREET, to the point of intersection of a line 620 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Kinney Avenue and 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HETHER STREET. (13) An underground telephone duct line in HETHER STREET, from the point of intersection 620 feet west of the east property line of KINNEY AVENUE, westerly 896 feet the centerlin eof which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HETHER STREET. (14) An underground telephone duct line in BLUEBONNET LANE, from Hether Street to Rundell Place; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BLUEBONNET LANE. (15) An underground telephone duct line in RUNDELL Place, from the point of direction westerly 710 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE. (16) An underground telephone duct line in RUNDELL PLACE from the point of intersection of a line 30 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of Ann Arbor Avenue and 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE, to the point of intersection of a line 194 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Ann Arbor Avenue and 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE. (17) An underground telephone duct line in RUNDELL PLACE, from a point 194 feet west of the east property line of Ann Arbor Avenue, westerly 478 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 : : (18) An underground telephone duct line in RUNDELL PLACE, from the point of intersection of a line 672 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of Ann Arbor Avenue, and 9 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE, to the point of intersection of a line 695 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Ann Arbor Avenue, and 1 foot north of and parallel to the north property line of said RUNDELL PLACE. (19) An underground telephone duct line in RABB ROAD, from a point 3 feet west of the east property line of said RABB ROAD, northerly 47 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 1 foot north of and parallel to the north property line of Rundell Place. (20) An underground telephone duct line in RABB ROAD, FROM a point 1 foot north of the north property line of Rundell Place, northerly 100 feet; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 9 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Rabb Road. 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 helth 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 South2estern 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 compatec to notless 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 attandant therewith. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- December 30, 1969 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle : : TAX APPEAL HEARING SET Councilman Cage moved the Council set 9:30 A.M., January 22, 1970, as the hearing date for the following tax appeals: vote; HARRY M. WHITTINGTON, Trustee RICHARD BAKER Parcel #2-0603-1507, 901-907 Brazos and, Parcel #2-0603-1301, St. Mary's Tract University Village The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle PARADE PERMIT DENIED MRS. CAROL CALVERT stated there was a coalition of several groups who feel that their first amendment rights had been denied or that legitimate grievances have not been met, and they want to get together for a parade on Sunday, January 11, 1970, and express opposition to what has been done to them over the past four or five months. She outlined the route of the parade from the South part of Congress to 11th Street to Guadalupe; then to Wooldridge Park. T The groups want to get together in expressing opposition to what had happened to each group in solidarity and in opposition to what they feel is an increasing repressive atmosphere in Austin. Councilman Price asked what were the grievances? Mrs. Calvert stated several groups were represented, and each feels it had been denied the right to express itself freely, or the particular grievance brought before the City Council or other governing bodies in the town had not listened to properly or had been denied. Councilman Gage asked how their rights had been denied. Mrs. Calvert stated some of the groups did not have the right to assemble and the right to use the streets of Austin for parades; others had not the right to collect funds for the Breakfast for Children program. The people who were arrested in the Chuck Wagon Case feel that was a systematic attempt to quell assembly on the Campus. The Chicano March was denied its permit. Several East Austin and community groups had community groups had come be- fore the Council with other complaints and feel the Council had not listened to them. It was pointed out the Student Mobilization Committee had marched a number of times this year. The Economy Furniture strikers, the Lucha group did assemble on the Capitol ground, and did march on the sidewalks around the City. Councilman Gage expressed difficulty in grasping the situation. Councilman Johnson asked if her interpretation of the Constitution was the right of assembly in a guaranteed use of the streets; and to which Mrs. Calvert answered "Yes". Mayor LaRue asked if she would recognize that the primary use of the streets was for CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 the movement of traffic, and Mrs. Calvert said she did. In answer to the Mayor's invitation, no one else appeared to be heard. The Council then, on Councilman Gage's motion, voted to deny the Parade permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle PUBLIC HEARING ON MASTER PLAN CHANGE SET FOR 9:30 A.M. JANUARY 29, 1970 The Director of Planning said this is a request for an area in the far northwest portion of the City west of the Balcones Research Center, west of the Missouri-Pacific Railroad; and is not incorporated in the City Limits. The particular request is for a change from the low density to manufacturing and related uses. It is an adjoining area designated already, and is a subdivision plan. Councilman Johnson moved the Council vote to set the public hearing at 19:30 Α.Μ., January 29, 1970. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle RETIREMENT PLAN FOR CITY OF AUSTIN ADMINISTRATORS The Deputy City Manager asked Mr. Doren Eskew, Counsel, who had drafted the plan to summarize the contents of his presentation. Mr. Eskew, stated he was not an actuary nor a specialist in Federal Tax Law. The City has excellant actuaries working with the retirement plan, and with respect to the intricacies of the Federal Tax Law, one of his Associates, Mr. J. Howard Hayden, a C. P. A. and a lawyer, ahd reviewed and assisted in this work. Mr. Eskew said this plan was patterned as closely to the St. Petersburg, Florida plan as it could be, as that plan had received approval of the Florida District Director of the Internal Review: (1) He pointed out various deferred compensation plans in effect since 1954, used widely in private industry, and teaching professions who were able to get into the Revenue Code at the time it was written special provisions making it possible for them to qualify. Mr. Eskew reviewed briefly the payments into the present system. The funds contrivuted by the employee have always been taxed and the employee liable for the tax in the year in which the wages were received, even though he did not receive them, as they were placed in trust for them. This system is designed to defer the compensation of groups whose special skill could only be acquired after a good deal of experience which would place them at an age at which it might be difficult for them to mature retirement benefits in Austin comparable to _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 the benefits that they might obtain in private employment or particularly in other municipalities or governments. This plan is intended to serve the people of Austin by making it possible to obtain the skill of those persons who might be discouraged from accepting specialized services with the City because of the disadvantage. When the Federal Internal Service makes an analysis of each individual deferred compensation plan which it will or will not approve, it examines in addition to this plan all of the similar benefits available for all of the employees of that employer. He listed several plans to be considered by the Internal Revenue Firemen's Retirement Plan, Police, (a part of the Regular Municipal Employees Plan, with greater contributions in order to qualify for Federal Social Security) and the regular Employees Retirement Plan. The I.R.S. will analyze all of these as well as this plan now presented to see if the standards are met in Section 401, I.R.S. Code. There may be some amendments to make. This plan is geared to the Texas Code and I.R.S. Code. Recommendations for some slight modifications, definitions and other provisions in the regular City of Austin Retirement Ordinance to make certain there would not arise a conflict, will be necessary and will come in adequate time. Councilman Johnson inquired about an employee's participation in the program and being required to contribute an amount in any year greater than 20% or the total required contribution for such year. He inquired in this case, who" would contribute the 80%. Mr. Eskewreferred to another provision stating in no event would any benefit be payable to an employee except from those portions of funds which have been invested in the system by the participant. The City under no circumstances could be called upon to make the contribution. Explaining the Federal Internal Revenue Code at this point, Mr. Eskew stated if contributions were made by the employer in the ordinary sense, they would be taxable to the employee. The way this system can work is to have the funds pass unvested from the employer to a trustee for the benefit of the employee. This will be money that would have been paid to the employee had he not elected to come under this plan. Councilman Price stated an employee, who elected to pay up to 20%, this amount would come from his salary and would be put into reserve for his retirement. Mr. Eskew pointed out another provision, thatunless a person had contributed more than 60% to another System he would not be entitled to collect from the other system. This has a limitation of 29 plus percent contribution into two funds and not receive the maximum benefit from both funds. Mayor LaRue noted the 4% savings to the City. Mr. Eskew stated this was a permanent saving to the City, vices, as otherwise, the City would make a 4% contribution to everything the employee contributed. Once that 4% has been deposited in the regular retirement fund it never returns to the City, but remains a part of the retirement fund. This is the 4% that is under discussion, which does not go into the regular retirement fund nor the special fund, and thus a net savings to the City. Mayor LaRue inqured if this covered only certain income categories. Mr. Eskew answered that the Federal Governement would not accept it if it discriminated; but for the purpose of making this determination, the Revenue Service examines all of the retirement benefits under all of the plans available in order to determine whether this plan would discriminate in favor of. Where the City makes a 4% contribution to other employees' full pay, but does not make a similar contribution to the administrator than it could not be said it was discriminating in his favor; but on the other hand it could be discrminating in his favor; it could be discriminating against him. : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 In answer to Councilman Gage's question, Mr. Eskew stated this plan was available to those who by the employer are classified as administrator. The Deputy City Manager stated the City Manager would clarify a more rigid definition of administrator. Mr. Eskew discussed those who chose or were chosen to become a member of this plan. In the long run it would be a direct savings to the City; also it would help the employee. Councilman Johnson moved the Council pass the following through all three readings: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS DEFINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE; PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR CONTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION BY THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; ESTABLISHING A TRUST FUND AND PROVIDING FOR A TRUSTEE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved The that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONTRACT FOR SUBSTATIONS Councilman Johnson moved the Council award the following: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 19, 1969, for Three (3) each 12,000/16,000/20,000 KVA, 67/12.5 KV Uhit Substation, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 Spec. E-552; One (1) each 18,000/24,000/30,000 KVA, 134/12.5 KV Uhit Substation, Spec. E-553 and One (1) each 18,000/24,000/30,000 IVA, 134/12.5 IV Unit Substation, Spec. E-554 to be used by the Electric Distribution Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of R. D. Erb Company, Agent for Federal Pacific Electric Company, in the sum of $286,632.00 for Three (3) each 12,000/16,000/ 20,000 KVA, 67/12.5 KV Uhit Substation, Spec. E-552; in the sum of $132,509.00 for one (1) each 18,000/24,000/30,000 KVA, 134/12.5 KV Uhit Substation, Spec. E-553; in the sum of $139,894.00 for One (1) each 18,000/24,000/30,000 KVA, 134/12.5 KV Uhit Substation, Spec. E-554, 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 R. D. Erb Company, Agent for Federal Pacific Electric 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 R. D. Erb Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle FROM THE COUNCIL MEMBERS REQUEST TO CLEAR WEEDS ON SIDEWALK AREA Councilman Johnson reported that the Council had requested the Urban Renewal people look at the houses at 15th and Trinity for demolition, as they were a light to the neighborhood. The Urban Renewal Agency did remove them, and the area looks nice; however, the sidewalk area has weeds about 5' high. He asked if the City could get a tractor down there and mow the sidewalk area. SIGNAL LIGHT AT RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND PARKER LANE Councilman Johnson asked that the City Manager inquire of the Traffic and Transportation Department of the signal light at Riverside Drive and Parker Iane. Information was utility pole rental space on the utility poles, fees - UTILITY POLE RENTAL requested by Councilman Johnson concerning the City if there is any necessary qualification to rent space involved, and under what conditions such could be done. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 RETIREMENT SYSTEM Councilman Johnson asked for information about the present retirement system, including a general list of holdings, whatever investments are madebonds, or whatever it is. Also, at what point the City makes the .04% contri- bution, whether it is when the employee makes his, or when the employee retires. REPORT ON LAKE LOWERING Councilman Johnson reported receiving calls on whether or not the Lake was to be lowered. He asked that the City Manager obtain some comment from the Departments affected Water and Waste Water, Electric, and others, recommending why the lake should or should not be lowered. -- DISCUSSION OF DRUG PROBLEMS Councilman Gage wanted to bring to the Council's attention an item of concern. The Grand Jury made its final report on the October term and brought to the attention of this community again the serious drug problem. He thought this Council should really get involved. The Police reported twice as many narcotic cases had been files than last year, and he said he would hope the City Attorney, City Manager, and Police Department would study the present laws resources, personnel, and methods to determine what can be done in the apprehension of violators as well as establishing better communication with schools, youth groups, parents, and individual youngsters who are likely to become subject to this law. و The January Grand Jury, of which he was a member recommended to the Police Department that a full time narcotics squad be organized. It was a good recommendation and he asked for some comment on that. More information should be made available to parents about the symptoms of drug use, and of community fascilities that are available that assist in drug problems like MH-MR. It is necessary to work with schools to educate the individual students about the problems of drugs. Councilman Johnson stated the schools had a very active program on education of drug use. Councilman Johnson, hosting a State Drug Abuse Meeting on January 10th at the Villa Capri, invited the Council to attend. Every major City in the State will be represented, and every section of law enforcement, D. P. S. the local Vice Squad, Texas Alcohol and Drug Education, inmates from Huntsville and those who have been treated and cured. It will be a Texas Metropolitan Conference. Councilman Price commended the Vice Squad on the wonderful job in apprehending dope peddlers. He added that parents should be educated to raise their children, as many do not know where their children are at night. Ten and eleven year olds are walking the streets at 2:00 A.M. HOSPITAL Councilman Price discussed the Hospital, reporting he received wonderful service while a patient at Brackenridge. He reported the Emergency Room needed special attention, and those whith clinic cards should be separated from the use of the emergency room, as emergencies cannot be accomodated due to the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 crowded conditions. He recommended taking another look at the Clinic Cards issued, studying them intensely to determine eligibility, as there are many credit card users who are not entitled to them. He suggested recalling all Clinic cards and reissue after a hard study. He wanted it understood he was for issuing the cards to the poor, but the City is taking care of some patients able to finance themselves. Councilman Johnson stated within a short period of time the hospital will have a substantial addition. The last management sgudy engaged in was in 1961-62. Не called attention to the maintenance, custodial care, and the operation of the emergency room; if the hospital is doubled, the problem will be doubled, and there is a need for a serious study. : SECURITY LIGHTING Councilman Atkison asked about the status of the security lighting authorized to be installed in Zilker Park; also if there were any attempt being made to survey the area for additional lighting in order that crime might be reduced by security lighting. He asked that throught be given to asking cooperation of all commercial concerns for area security lighting. He referred to a number of articles indicating that Cities are going into these studies; and in areas where the studies had been made and implemented, crime had been reduced by 25%. He suggested exploring this, and encouraging the lighting program by the municipal utility, and by requiring that all new structures being erected by properly lighted. Many cities incorporated in their building code that security lighting be installed outside on buildings. He called attention to the fact that many residential areas and main thoroughfares are not property illuminated. Councilman Johnson stated the Council along with the Administration needs to establish the University area as a priority in lighting, as the lighting there is outmoded. He noted the University was redoing San Jacinto for the Stadium addition, and he hoped that when those relic light poles came down, that the City would work with the University to see that those did not go back up. The Deputy City Manager, Mr. Davidson, said the City Manager understood that street lighting, especially on arterials and commercials, had a priority with the Council and this is under study at this time, and that the Council's comments this morning are going to be very helpful. Councilman Johnson stated by next September, there could be well illuminated areas; also, he suggested that as areas are annexed they they get some priority. Councilman Atkison discussed the study on lighting conducted by the lighting industry, and that differnet innovations are bding tried on trial installations. The Deputy City Manager reported they had made an extensive survey in St. Petersburg and standardized on the types of lighting to be installed in residential, thorough fare, commerial and industry areas, and had one standard for each of the catagories throughout the City, and the City is completely lighted. Councilman Atkison complimented St. Petersburg on its lighting. He said he would furnish the name of the publication in which this article was listed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 30, 1969 : -- -- Mayor LaRue referred to Councilman Price's suggestion about an individual child's not getting into difficulty with another child, but morelikely it was an adult that brought about the bad results. If it could be instilled in the children that are out late in the night and early morning that the sight of a Police automobile as a welcome one, and a haven for those individuals; and that it be proven byhaving a room in some detention area not a jail cell where they would be given an opportunity to spend the rest of the night where they would have protection. If these individuals out in the night knew by hailing a Police automobile, they would be taken to this lodging area without being booked, and under protection of good adults, many children could be saved from getting into things that would be a geginning of a lot of other things, he emphasized that some action be taken to made known to the children on the streets at night, that the sight of a Police automobile would be a welcome thing, and then support it and back it up where there would be a place for these little ones to go without being subjected to regular booking procedures. It was again stressed there is a need for parent education. The Council noted receipt of the mid-planning statement from the Model. Neighborhood Commission, it having been delivered to each of the Council. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:40 Α.Μ. • ATTEST: hace Moise Asat, City Clerk APPROVED Mayor