= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 12, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 147 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaRue. Roll Cal1: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: None The Invocation was given by FATHER MC CABE, Director of Catholic Charities. PROCLAMATION Mayor LaRue read the presented to Father McCabe, a proclamation designating Sunday, Feburary 15, 1970, as "Good News Sunday." REBUILDING OF SUNSHINE CAMP - ZILKER PARK Mr. Tim Brown, President, Young Men's Business League, requested the Council to approve the procedure set out by letter from the Young Men's Business League to rebuild Sunshine Camp and to appropriate the $15,000 of insurance money proceeds for the rebuilding of the camp. The League would supply the balance of funds to build approximately a $40,000 structure. Mr. Dan Davidson, Deputy City Manager, stated that he had worked with Mr. Brown on the project and he believed that the League should let the contract, but that the City should approve the plans and specifications. Inspection would be handled by the Building Department and spot checks would be conducted by the Construction Engineering Department. The League was to establish an escrow account to cover the total costs of construction, less the $15,000 insurance proceeds. After the account had been set up, the City would appropriate the $15,000 for deposit into the account. Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council approve the proposal as set forth. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 Mayor LaRue stated that there might also be some money available through the Agriculture Department for food at the Camp and that the City Manager was exploring the possibility, ! SIDEWALKS The League of Women Voters had requested a hearing on the need for sidewalks and had endorsed Mr. Michael Courtney, the spokesman. Mr. Courtney discussed the need for sidewalks near schools. Mr. Doug Nelson, representing the Reagan High School Council, spoke in favor of more sidewalks near schools. The Council pointed out that an existing ordinance, adopted May 1, 1969, permitted the City to pay 50 per cent of sidewalk costs in residential areas and 60 per cent on collector or arterial streets, but that no citizens had participated. Mr. Nelson was given a copy of the ordinance and was asked to help sign up property owners for sidewalks. Mrs. Karl Schmidt, President, League of Women Voters, felt that the City should initiate sidewalk building programs where needed. Before the people were asked to vote on the upcoming bond issue, they should be told where the sidewalks were to be built and the timing. Mrs. Otto Hoffman asked that the City assess property owners for the sidewalks. She was told that it had not been the policy of the Council to force individuals to participate in sidewalk construction. She filed an article with the Council regarding the building of sidewalks in San Antonio during the time Mr. Lynn Andrews was City Manager there, The Mayor stated that the City Manager would be requested to check into the matter of placing sidewalks on certain dangerous roads and give the Council the benefit of his knowledge régarding sidewalk construction. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW - SOUTH AUSTIN LIONS CLUB Councilman Price moved the Council approve the request of the South Austin Lions Club to use Ben Howell Memorial Trail for an Arts and Crafts Show, subject to their receiving a permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ZONING APPLICATION LEE E. BURDITT C14-69-327 1406 Cometa St. From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 149 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 12, 1970 Councilman Gage moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Janes seconded the motion. After an objection by Mr. Price and a request that the Council reconsider the action, Councilman Gage withdrew his motion and Councilman Janes withdrew his second. Councilman Janes then moved that the item be placed on the Agenda for February 19, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: LOT 54 OF ST. ELMO HEIGHTS, SECTION ONE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 609-611 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; TRACT 2: THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 22 AND ALL OF LOTS 23-30, BLOCK 6 OF HYDE PARK ADDITION, NUMBER 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4004-4012 AVENUE C FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; TRACT 3: A 2.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY NO. 17, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8109-8139 SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD AND 3143-3223 STECK AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; TRACT 4: A 7,225 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 28012805 SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD AND 2800-2904 DUVAL FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; TRACT 5: LOT 4, BLOCK 5, SILVERTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY, KNOWN AS 7107 GUADALUPE STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ONTTHREE SEPARATE DAYS, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 150 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 2 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 7620-7710 BURNET ROAD: FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Gage 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Gage • The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 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: A 16,656 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE EVERGREEN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1210-1712 EVERGREEN AVENUE FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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. PATHOLOGISTS' CONTRACT BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, requested that the item be held over at least one more week, and the Council agreed. RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: 151 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement for drainage purposes was granted to the City of Austin by instrument of record in Volume 3004 at Page 1718 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, same being out of and a part of that certain 1.00 acre tract of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57 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 AUSTIN: 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 drainage easement, to-wit: • 2,297 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain 1,00 acre tract of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which 1.00 acre tract of land is described in a deed of correction to Austin, Texas, Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Capital Plaza Unit, Frederick J. Juby, et al, Trustees, dated April 22, 1965, of record in Volume 2944 at Page 1960 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said 2,297 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the west line of said 1,00 acre tract of land, same being the east line of that certain tract of land conveyed to Herbert L. Storch, et ux, by warranty deed dated April 5, 1946, of record in Volume 790 at Page 238 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of said 1.00 acre tract of land, same being the northeast corner of said Storch tract of land, bears N 29° 35' E 87.00 feet; THENCE, S 60° 00′ E 80.36 feet to the point of curvature of a curve having an angle of intersection of 36° 27', a radius of 50.00 feet and a tangent distance of 16.47 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the right an arc distance of 31.81 feet, the chord of which arc bears S 41° 46' E 31,28 feet to the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point intthe west line of an existing twenty (20.00) foot drainage and sanitary sewer easement; THENCE, with said west line of an existing drainage and sanitary sewer easement, S 29° 35' W 40,00 feet to the most southerly corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the point of curvature of a curve having an angle of intersection of 89° 35', a radius of 30.00 feet and a tangent distance of 29.78 feet; 153 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 THENCE, along said curve to the left an arc distance of 46.91 feet, the long chord of which are bears N 15° 12' W 42.27 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, N 60° 00′ W 80.22 feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the aforesaid west line of said 1.00 acre tract of land; THENCE, with said west line of the 1.00 acre tract of land, N 29° 35' Ε 20.00 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None CONTRACT - RIO AIRWAYS, INC. Councilman Gage 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 certain contract with Rio Airways, Inc., for the purpose of operating a commuter-type airline service at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said contract in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue VACATION OF STREET Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF RED BLUFF ROAD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS: RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASFebruary 12, 1970 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None BOAT DOCKS/SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS - LAKE AUSTIN Councilman Price moved the Council approve the following requests for boat docks or shoreline improvements on Lake Austin: (1) R. L. Hancock Boat dock (2) Bill Coleman - Boat dock (3) Travis Raven, Jr. - Boat dock and retaining wall (4) George W. Watt - Retaining wall (5) George E. Hansen Retaining wall, boat slip and boat ramp (6) John W. Bradfield - Fence The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None SALE OF PARCELS در i Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of February, 1970, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 46-70, by which the Board accepted the bid of Darrell Cummings for the purchase of parcels R-3, R-4, R-6, R-8 and R-12, tracts of land situated in the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Project No. Tex. R-70 and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 46-70, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, 15 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 12th day of February, 1970, by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency for approval of the price and conditions of the proposed sale of said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the price and conditions of said bids as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 46-70; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the price and conditions set forth, in the Bid of Darrell Cummings for the purchase of parcels No. R-3, R-4, R-6, R-8 and R-12 in the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Project No. Tex R-70 are hereby approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received for water and sewer mains, together with appurtenances thereto in Cherry Meadows Subdivision; and, WHEREAS, the owners of Cherry Meadows Subdivision has caused said lines to be extended according to City specifications and to transfer title to said lines to City for 60% of the actual cost thereof, not to exceed $16,612,44 in lieu of refund contract; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager and the Director of Water and Sewer Department have recommended the extension to said water and sewer mains, above described; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Dan H. Davidson, Deputy City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described water and dewer mains, from Edward R. Rathgeber and Donald L. West, the owners of said Subdivision, and to pay to them therefor the sum of 60% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $16,612.44. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes; None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- February 12, 1970 156 CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 3, 1970 for the purchase of two (2) each Line Relay Panels to be used by the Electric Distribution Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Clarady Industries in the sum of $19,115.94 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Clarady Industries, in the sum of $19,115,94 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 Clarady Industries. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1970 for the purchase of aggregate for street surface treatment to be used by the Street and Bridge Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of White's Mines in the sum of $44,700.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of White's Mines, in the sum of $44,700.00 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 White's Mines. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1970 for the purchase of asphalt patching material to be used by the Street and Bridge Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capitol Aggregates, Incorporated in the sum of $18,480.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Capitol Aggregates, Incorporated, in the sum of $18,480.00 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 Capitol Aggregates, Incorporated, The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1970 for the purchase of crushed road stone to be used by the Street and Bridge Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Texas Crushed Stone Company in the sum of $29,500.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Texas Crushed Stone Company in the sum of $29,500.00 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 Texas Crushed Stone Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 Councilman Gage 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 certain contract with Xerox Corporation for the purchase of a twelve-month supply of Xerox Toner; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said contract in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Lester J. Kitchens et al (MoPacBlvd.) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $23,073.50 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: A part of Lots Nos. One (1), Two (2), and Eleven (11), in Block "A" of Royal Oak, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 287, of the Travis County Plat Records, and described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the north line of said Lot No. 2 in the south line of West 9th Street, in the City of Austin, Texas, S. 60° 39' E. 5 feet from the original northeast corner of Lot No. 1 and the northwest corner of Lot No. 2; 159 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 THENCE, S. 60° 39' E. along said south line of West 9th Street and the north line of Lot No. 2, 75 feet to corner in said line, said point being N. 60° 39' W. 5 feet from the northeast corner of said Lot No. 2 and the northwest corner of Lot No. 3 in said block; THENCE S. 29° 15' W. parallel to the east line of said Lot No. 2 and the west line of said Lot No. 3, 112.13 feet, more or less, to the south line of said Lot No. 2 and continuing the same course into said Lot No. 1l a distance of 15 feet for corner, the southeast corner of this lot; > THENCE, N. 60° 39' W. 50 feet to a point for corner, the southwest corner of this lot; THENCE, N. 18° 08′ E. 129.6 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Jonnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $20,620.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. One (1), LESS and EXCEPT the East Seven (7) feet thereof, in Block "A" of Royal Oaks, Section Three (3) in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map thereof, of record in Vol. 5, Page 108, of the Travis County Plat Records. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL EXPANSION Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption; 160 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASFebruary 12, 1970 (RESOLUTION) Rosemary Ann Carleton (Brackenridge Hospital Project) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $21,368.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: East Forty-six feet (46') of Lot Seven (7), Block 168, Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plan on file in the General Land Office, State of Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Mayor LaRue ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - LOOP 275 INTERCHANGE Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the State of Texas in consideration of the cash payment of $10,546,00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" (See original Resolution for Attached Exhibit "A") The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 REPAIR ON STATE-MAINTAINED STREET Councilman Johnson reported that the pavement on South Lamar from Barton Springs Road south was sliding and gathering at the foot of the hill. Mr. Germany Assistant Director of Traffic and Transportation, reported that the Highway Department was planning to overlay that section this summer, and the City hoped to put in two-way left turns all the way out past Oltorf Street. STREET SIGNS The City Manager reported that there were two sample street signs temporarily installed on 8th and Colorado Streets for the Council to compare and evaluate The signs were white on green. Councilman Atkison asked that Council action be taken on any change of color of street signs. ENGINEERING STUDY ON BARTON SPRINGS AREA Councilman MacCorkle asked the City Manager if something could be done to take care of drainage into Barton Springs resulting from minor downfalls which polluted Barton Springs temporarily. The City Manager stated that he would have an engineering study made with City forces and report back with an estimated cost. POSTING OF NOTICES Councilman Johnson asked for an opinion from the City Attorney on the new law concerning the notices to be posted, particularly, what constituted a meeting and what constituted a quorum. BARRICADES CAMPBELL'S HOLE AREA - Councilman Johnson had checked the Campbell's Hole in Zilker Park and reported two junked cars parked in the area, He requested their removal and that some type of traffic prevention in the area be established possibly with chains, with the keys to be given to the Parks and Recreation Department and the Police Department. CHANNELIZATION ON SHADOW LAWN AND BIG BEND > Councilman Janes asked what had been done on Shadow Lawn and Big Bend regarding hazardous driving conditions. Mr. Germany stated that within a few days buttons and signs would be placed at the intersection to channelize traffic. OPENING OF DECKER LAKE Councilman Gage asked about the opening of Decker Lake. The City Manager reported that the lake would be opened as soon as administrative problems were in line. A definite date would be given to the Council by the next day. Councilman Gage asked about the lake patrol boats and if bids would be readvertised. The City Manager said that it was planned to have the lake open officially during daylight hours only and that some boats were now available. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 162 Councilman Gage asked about the recommendations the Council had received from the Austin Bass Club concerning the dividing of the lake into zones. It would be necessary to have some type of patrol. The City Manager stated that he would look into the matter and that the lake opening would be scheduled for a Monday or Tuesday. DECKER CREEK PLAQUE The City Manager distributed a suggested wording for a plaque for the Decker Creek Power Plant and asked the Council to indicate "yes" or "no" on the sheet. SALE OF CITY-OWNED LAND Mayor LaRue stated that the Council would have available some money from the sale of City-owned land which would be sold within the next three to five years. TAX APPEAL The City Manager requested and the Council agreed to hear the tax appeal of Mr. Harry Whittington on February 19, 1970. RECESSED MEETING 11:00 Α.Μ. ! CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND BOND AUTHORIZATION This Mayor LaRue called the meeting to order after the earlier recess. portion of the regularly scheduled meeting for February 12, 1970, was to discuss the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Bond Authorization, as indicated on the supplemental Agenda. Mr. Bill Milstead, member, Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the Capital Improvements Program. He stated that the Commission unanimously recommended and endorsed the program as it was presented. Mr. Woodrow Sledge, representing the Austin Independent School District, asked about public works improvements in the northeast area of Austin, east of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. He was concerned because he was going to have to buy school sites in the area. Mr. Vic Schmidt stated that the present five-year plan called for expenditure of between $2.4 and $2.6 million for public works in that area involving his department. Mr. Sledge also asked about the covering of an existing swimming pool (heated pool) and the building of a tennis center. He was particularly interested in the tennis center and felt that the center would be self-supporting. Mr. Bob Honts, speaking in behalf of the Northwest Austin Civic Association, generally favored the proposals, but wondered whether the amount allocated for certain proposed parks would be adequate. The City Manager pointed out that the figure was larger than the one indicated by Mr. Honts, but still might not be adequate. ! _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 12, 1970 There was some discussion among the Council as to whether the matter of the coliseum-convention center should be included in the bond proposal for Capital Improvements. Some members were reluctant to present both proposals on the same bond issue, Council- The Council decided to continue the discussion of the proposals. man Janes moved the Council continue until 10:00 A.M., February 13, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Council then recessed until 10:00 A.M., February 13, 1970. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor 163