CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 02, 1970 9:00 Λ.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Janes (Due to death in his family) The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND T.R. HARTWELL, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. CITIZEN APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATION Richard A. Box, Jr., Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to use the south shore of Town Lake for a fire works display July 4th, and, as the Jaycees are coordinates for HONOR AMERICA DAY, they asked for: A permit for a Water Show on Town Lake Banners across Congress Avenue Participation for Insurance Public Address System at Speakers' Bandstand Police and Crowd Control Street Barricade by Public Works Department Councilman Johnson moved the approval of the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes July 2, 1970 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS UNDERWATER SLIDES OF BARTON CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carroll projected underwater slides of Barton Creek showing different fish and growth. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY TO PEOPLE OF PERU Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the disastrous earthquake that struck Peru on May 31 claimed thousands of lives and destroyed an enormous amount of property, leaving cruel hurts across this beautiful country that will take years to heal; and, WHEREAS, the people of Texas and the people of Peru have established close ties of hemispheric understanding, especially during the past six years through the Texas Partners of the Alliance Program; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Partners of the Alliance with Peru spearheaded a nation wide effort to supply disaster relief aid immediately after the shock waves of Peru's catastrophe were felt here; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Partners organization is headquartered in Austin, the capital city of Texas; and, WHEREAS, the distinguished Eduardo Dibos, Mayor of Lima, the cosmopolitan capital of a legendary land, is immediate past president of the Peru Partners of the Alliance with Texas Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That this Council's deepest sympathy to a courageous country, and sincere hope that aid in its time of tragedy will be continued through the Texas-Peru partnership, be expressed by a copy of this Resolution on being delivered to Mayor Eduardo Dibos of Lima, Peru. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The resolution was accepted by Dr. David Wade and Mr. Banks Miller. 717 July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS PROPOSED ROUTE AND SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS The Council discussed a letter which had been received from Mr. Clyde Malone of Austin Transit Company regarding proposed route and schedule adjustments. The Company had felt that it had the right to change routes and schedules without consulting the Council. The Council had submitted a letter previously to the Company stating its position regarding the changing of routes and schedules without Council consent. No further action was taken at this time. adoption: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES OF MR. WILLIAM J. WEEG ON LIBRARY COMMISSION Councilman Jolmson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Weeg has served for more than thirty years as a member of the Austin Public Library Commission; and, WHEREAS, his tenure as a member of such Commission has been marked by the highest degree of diligence and dedication to public service; and, WHEREAS, he has for many years fairly and accurately presented the needs of the libraries of this City through his newspaper articles Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That special recognition be given to Mr. Bill Weeg for his many years of outstanding public service as a member of the Austin Public Library Commission, and that a page be especially set apart for that purpose in the official Minutes of the City Council and that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said Bill Weeg. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Mr. Weeg accepted the resolution and thanked the Council. REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: 718 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 218 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 2, 19.70 こ The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INCORPORATED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH WILLOW SPRINGS, INCORPORATED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Total. Refund Contracts Outstanding: January 1., 1970 June 25, 1970 $6,493,016.23 $8,307,504.04 Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: July 2, 1970 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 700514-E, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON MAY 1.4, 1.970 AND AMENDING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; 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 passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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; LOTS 1-3, AND 13-15 WEISE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 818-824 PARK PLACE AND 2900-2904 RED RIVER STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 723 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: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes 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: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: A 1.98 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1717-1837 PEYTON GIN ROAD AND 871.7-8747 U.S. IIIGHWAY 183, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 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: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 1970- The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally 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: LOTS 20 AND 21, OAKWOOD ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 91.2-914 WEST 30TH STREET: 3001-3005 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD 909-911 WEST 30 1/2 STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST 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 that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: 11.27 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS AND SAVE AND EXCEPT THE MOST WESTERLY 240 FEET THEREOF, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 820-922 BLACKSON AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. July 2, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: AN 11.34 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 8314-8522 BURNET ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL 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 The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman 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: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 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: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 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 City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a certain contract with the Texas Highway Department for the maintenance and operation of traffic signals at the intersection of Oltorf and I.H. 35 Frontage Roads; 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. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Johnson SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 22, 1970 for the sale of improvements, including four (4) City-owned houses, to be removed from the premises by demolition; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. July 2, 1970. WHEREAS, Jesse Torres has bid in the sum of $211.00 to remove the house located at 2501 E. 9th, and in the sum of $284.00 to remove the house located at 2411 Santa Rosa, and Virgil C. Lynch has bid in the sum of $250.00 to remove the house located at 6205 Fairway, and in the sum of $250.00 to remove the house located at 1300 Haskell; such sums being the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Inspector 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 above enumerated bids of Jesse Torres and Virgil C. Lynch be, and the same are hereby accepted, and that L.IH. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts for the payments of said sums, on behalf of the City, with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Johnson CONTRACTS Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 16, 1970, for Air Diffusion Equipment and Appurtenances for the Auxiliary Treatment Facilities of the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Robert H. Pyle, Inc. in the sum of $47,390.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Wastewater 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 H. Pyle, Inc. in the sum of $47,390.00 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 Robert H. Pyle, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - July 2, 1970 Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 23, 1970 for the construction of a Restroom Facility at City Park; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Thomas Brothers Construction Company in the sum of $17,614.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Construction Engineering 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 Thomas Brothers Construction Company in the sum of $17,614.00 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 Thomas Brothers Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 5, 1970, for the purchase of 78 each Trucks and 13 each Refuse Collection Bodies to be used by the Fleet Administration Department and by various other City Departments; and, WHEREAS, the bid of International Harvester Company, in the sum of $365,427.00 for 78 each trucks; and the bid of Davis Truck and Equipment Company in the sum of $73,970.00 for 13 each Refuse Collection Bodies were the lowest and best bids therefor and the acceptance of such bids have 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 International Harvester Company in the sum of $365,427.00 and the bid of Davis Truck and Equipment Company in the sum of $73,970.00 be and the same are hereby accepted and that L.H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with International Harvester Company and Davis Truck and Equipment Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Atkison 1 July 2, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS RELEASE OF 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 1, Block 14, Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by map or plat of said Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, of record in Book 20 at Page 21 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; SAVE AND EXCEPT, there is to be retained an electrical overhead easement over and across the entirety of the strip of land described below; 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 public utility easement, SAVE AND EXCEPT, there is to be retained an electrical overhead easement over and across the entirety of the strip of land described below; said portion being released is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 14, Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, of record in Book 20 at Page 21 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the south ten (10.00) feet of the north forty (40.00) feet of said Lot 1., Block 14, Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Atkison July 2, 1970 730 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for drainage and public utility purposes, in, upon and across a part of Lot 1, Block 14, Riverbend Section Two, at University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by map or plat of said Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, of record in Book 20 at Page 21 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: 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 and public utility easement, to-wit: A strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 14, Riverbend Section Two, at University Hills, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills, of record in Book 20 at Page 21 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: BEING all the south fifteen (15.00) feet of the north thirty (30.00) feet of said Lot 1, Block 14, Riverbend, Section Two, at University Hills. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Atkison 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 14-A, Block J, Coronado Hills, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 48 at Page 60 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, by map or plat July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS of Creekside, a subdivision of record in Book 41 at Page 9 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: 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: A strip of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 14-A, Block J, Coronado Hills, Section Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 48 at Page 60 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said strip of land to be released from the public utilities easement provided for on a map or plat of Creekside, a subdivision of record in Book 41 at Page 9 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the east line of said Lot 14-A, Block J, same being the west line of Brookhollow Drive, and from which point of beginning the southeast corner of said Lot 14-A, Block J, bears S 35° 10' W 31.25 feet; THENCE, N 54° 50' W 118.27 feet to point of termination in the east line of an existing seven and one-half (7.50) foot public utilities easement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Atkison EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR MO-PAC Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) July 2, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated the development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, together with overpasses, underpasses, access roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: Being all of Lot 3, Block 2, T.H. Martin Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 1 at Page 61 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which lot was conveyed to J.S. Hancock by warranty deed dated November 25, 1921, of record in Volume 333 at Page 404 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Atkison Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated the development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, together with overpasses, underpasses, access roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: vote: Being all of Lot 12, Block 1 of Sunset Heights Addition, an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map thereof in Volume 333, Page 65 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and a map of record in Book 3, Page 86 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes EXECUTION OF DEED Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, in cause number 291 on the Eminent Domain Docket of the County Court of Travis County, Texas, styled City of Austin, et al. vs. Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc., fee simple title in and to the hercinafter described property was vested in the State of Texas and City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to contractual agreement by and between the State of Texas and City of Austin, fee simple title to such property should vest only in the State of Texas, with acquisition costs thereof being shared equally between said parties; Now, Therefore, 754 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= July 2, 1970 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to convey the City of Austin's interest in fee simple, by general warranty deed to the State of Texas, of the following tract of land, to-wit: 0.8107 of one acre of land, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land, which lies partly within and partly without the corporate limits of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, which was conveyed to the Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc., by Warranty Deed dated September 1, 1956 of record in Volume 1741 at Page 438 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 0.8107 of one acre of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the present east right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 183 with the northwest line as fenced of Thompson Lane, same being at the most southerly corner of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land; THENCE, with the present east right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 183, same being the west line of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land N 25° 16' W 416.78 feet to the most westerly corner of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land, same being the most westerly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the northwest line of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land, same being the northwest line of the herein described tract of land, N 45° 28′ E 84.66 feet to the point on the proposed east right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 183, same being at the most northerly corner of herein described tract of land, and from which point the most northerly corner of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land bears N 45° 28′ E 848 feet more or less; THENCE, with the proposed east line of U.S. Highway No. 183, same being the east line of the herein described tract of land, with the following two (2) courses: (1) S 25° 17' E 351.32 feet to an iron stake; (2) S 78° 48' E 74.59 feet to an iron stake on the northwest line as fenced of Thompson Lane, same being the southeast line of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land; THENCE, with the southeast line as fenced of the said Capitol Livestock Auction Co., Inc. tract of land, same being the northwest line of Thompson Lane, S 45° 27' W 148.45 feet to the point of beginning. July 2, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: CASH SETTLEMENTS Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 4A and 4B, have installed a 12 inch cast iron water main in lieu of an 8 inch cast iron water main with a cost difference of $2,541.95, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 4A and 4B, and have requested that the City participate in the added cost of the 12 inch cast iron water main; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin have recommended said participation; 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 enter into a participation agreement under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described main from Austin Corporation, the actual cost of said participation not to exceed $2,541.95. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 5A, have installed a 12 inch cast iron water main in lieu of an 8 inch cast iron water main with a cost difference of $3,383.57, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Northwest Hills, Mesa Oaks, Phase 5A, and have requested that the City participate in the added cost of the 12 inch cast iron water main; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin have recommended said participation; 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 enter into a participation agreement under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described main from Austin Corporation, the actual cost of said participation not to exceed $3,383.57. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Northwest Hills, Section 9, have installed a 12 inch cast iron water main in lieu of an 8 inch cast iron water main with a cost difference of $6,380.65, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Northwest Hills, Section 9, and have requested that the City participate in the added cost of the 12 inch cast iron water main; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin have recommended said participation; 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 enter into a participation agreement under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described main from Austin Corporation, the actual cost of said participation not to exceed $6,380.65. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 757 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Northwest Hills, Section 9, have installed a sewer approach main at a cost of $10,845.45, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Northwest Hills, Section 9, and have requested an 18%/82% cash settlement of the above amount in lieu of a refund contract; and, WHEREAS, 82% of the aforementioned $10,845.45 equals $8,893.27, which amount is agreed upon as the cash settlement value of said utility lines, in lieu of a refund contract; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager of the City of Austin and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin have recommended said cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Dan H. Davidson, Deputy City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a cash settlement contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described mains from Austin Corporation, 82% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $8,893.27. The motion, seconded by Councilman Jolinson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes !! adoption: CONTRACT FOR REMODELING OFFICE FACILITIES Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 30, 1970, for the Construction of Office Additions to Electric Building; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lane Associates, Inc. in the sum of $39,920.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Construction Engineering Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= July 2, 1.9 70 738 That the bid of Lane Associates, Inc. in the sum of $39,920.00 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L.II. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Lane Associates, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Price Absent: Councilman Janes APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS After a report from the Director of Finance and upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Boards for the Employees Retirement and Pension Fund of the City of Austin and the Austin, Texas Local of the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund wish to employ Duff, Anderson & Clark, Inc., as investment counsel at an annual cost of $10,000.00 payable quarterly beginning July 1, 1970; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager and Director of Finance have recommended that the annual cost be prorated as follows: Employees Retirement Fund Firemens Retirement Fund City of Austin General Fund $4,000 $1.,000 $5,000 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That $5,000.00 be appropriated from the City of Austin General Fund to provide the City of Austin's prorated share of the investment counsel expense for the two retirement funds. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes July 2, 1970 439 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS adoption: OPERATION OF EXCURSION CRAFT ON TOWN LAKE Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Section 29-13 of the Austin City Code of 1967 authorizes the operation of motor boats between the dam across the Colorado River at Pleasant Valley Road and the Tom Miller Dam for tours, excursions and transporting of persons on such basis as may be duly authorized by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, TOWN LAKE TOURS has made application for such authorization; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that such authorization should be granted on the terms hereinafter set forth33 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That TOWN LAKE TOURS be authorized to operate motor boats between the dam across the Colorado River at Pleasant Valley Road and the Tom Miller Dam for tours excursions and transportation of persons. Provided, however, that TOWN LAKE TOURS!! shall procure liability insurance coverage with limitations of $100,000/$300,000 with a reputable company in such form as shall be approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Austin named as an additional insured, a copy of which policy shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, such insurance to remain in full force and effect throughout the period hereby authorized. Said operation shall be conducted, and all boats used therein shall be maintained, in adherence to such standards of safety, noise and pollution control as may be determined by the City from time to time. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, all rights hereby granted may be terminated by the City, after action by the City Council, upon the giving of thirty days notice to TOWN LAKE TOURS. Further, this authorization shall expire October 15, 1971, unless renewed by action of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following votë: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes SALE OF PARCEL M-1 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the sale of Parcel M-1 within the Glen Oaks Project No. Tex R-70 to Mount Carmel Grand Lodge for $76,010.00. Two other bidders, East Austin Opportunities, Inc. and the First July 2, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Baptist Church opposed the awarding of the bid to the Lodge. After a lengthy discussion among the Council and other interested parties as to the merits of the type of housing to be built by the Lodge, Councilman Gage moved the Council take the item under advisement and study for two weeks and come back and make a decision. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes COMPLAINT ABOUT BRUSH LEFT ON PROPERTY Mrs. Elizabeth Zschiesche appeared before the Council to complain about brush that had been cut and left on her property three years ago. She had finally called the City to haul off the brush and was charged $20. She had sent the bill to the City, but was not reimbursed for it. The City Manager had investigated the matter, but could not determine who had cut the brush and left it there. He asked Mrs. Zschiesche if she wanted the trees cut down and removed from along the City easement on her property, and she said "Yes." SURGICAL RESIDENCE PROGRAM ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, St. Joseph Hospital, a division of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas, a Texas non-profit corporation, wishes to extend its residency program under the provisions of an integrated residency training program as described by the American Board of Surgery; and, WHEREAS, Brackenridge Hospital is able to provide training services and facilities for residents assigned to Brackenridge Hospital by St. Joseph Hospital for the purpose of establishing such an integrated residency training program; and WHEREAS, the establishment of such a program will insure to the benefit of the health, education and welfare of the citizens of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into and execute the agreement by and between St. Joseph Hospital, and the City of Austin, the terms of which agreement provide for the establishment and continuation of an integrated residency training program as indicated above and shall constitute the entire agreement between St. Joseph Hospital and the City of Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilman Gage moved the Council authorize eminent domain proceedings for Shoal Creek sanitary sewer line easement across the B.N. Holman property between West 39 1/2 and West 41st Streets, west side of Shoal Creek Blvd. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS Councilman Gage moved the Council authorize the issuance of special identification cards by the police department for disabled individuals who could not obtain a driver's license. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX SERVICE CONTRACT The City Manager asked that this item be held over for one week for further conversations and work on the matter, and the Council agreed. BRACKENRIDGE SCHOOL OF NURSING BUDGET The City Manager stated that since it was necessary to have the incoming class of nurses in class by August 10, 1970, it was necessary to discuss the tentative budget with the Council at this time. For the current fiscal year, Brackenridge School of Nursing expenditures were estimated to be $267,095.00. For the coming year 45 nurses could be handled for $267,000. The school could handle 60 nurses for $276,685, and the City Manager recommended that 60 young ladies be notified of their acceptance. July 2, 1970 ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Atkison moved the Council authorize the tentative budget of $276,685.00, subject to final review by the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Janes None PARK RANGERS Mr. Dan Davidson stated that the City Manager's office had been evaluating the Ranger Program and the Parks and Recreation Department for the past 60 days to determine whether or not the program was carrying out the original intent and policy of the City Council and to determine if problems existed that should be corrected. It had been concluded that major problems existed and must be corrected. Certain actions had already been taken to solve immediate problems, but certain additional basic corrections were necessary. Mr. Davidson reviewed certain problems within the Ranger unit and how they had been handled. He then outlined certain corrective measures to be taken. There was discussion among the Council, Mr. Andrews and Mr. Davidson with regard to notifying the Council of the changes within the Ranger program before informing the press and to the carrying of sidearms by the Rangers. It was generally felt that the Rangers should be armed, but procedures should be developed through the help of the Police Department regarding the use of sidearms. ANTI-NOISE ORDINANCE Councilman MacCorkle asked that the City Attorney look into the possibility of an anti-noise ordinance. EMERGENCY MATTER PARTICIPATION IN 1970 SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS PROGRAM Mayor LaRue stated that he had just received a telegram indicating that Congress had just approved a $50,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the 1970 Summer Neighborhood Youth Corps program which would create an additional 88,000 full summer jobs. Emphasis would be placed on recreation oriented assignments for summer neighborhood youth corps enrollees to work with 6 to 13 year old disadvantaged youth. Under the appropriation, Austin was eligible for a grant of $84,000. Councilman Price moved that the Council consider the item as an emergency measure. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: July 2, 1970 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Gage, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Johnson Present but Not Voting: Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Atkison After the Council had considered the matter, Councilman Gage moved the Council authorize Mayor LaRue to look into the program and to make an application as he deemed fit and necessary. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle Present but Not Voting: Councilman Atkison Absent: Councilman Janes ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor