Austin's Development, Transit & Creek Ban
Urban Growth & Infrastructure:
City officials approved extensive rezoning, shifting many residential areas to commercial, retail, and industrial uses. They also advanced the major Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (Loop 1) project through land acquisition and eminent domain, while also authorizing a comprehensive city-wide transportation study.Barton Creek & Youth Recreation:
A significant ordinance was passed prohibiting swimming, bathing, or wading in Barton Creek, except for the designated Barton Springs Pool area. The city also applied for federal funding to boost summer recreation programs for youth.Public Utilities & Transit Scrutiny:
Preparations were made for a public hearing on a proposed gas rate increase from Southern Union Gas, and the local bus company faced a hearing over a reported franchise violation and route changes, with a deadline also moved for bus operators to obtain permits.
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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 09, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall Mayor La Rue called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call1: Present: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Councilman MacCorkle The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND MERLE G. FRANKE, First English Lutheran Church. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙΟON ORDINANCE Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 1.30 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to it second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 REFUND CONTRACTS 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 pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle 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 LAND INVESTMENT, INC.; 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: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle ) ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 745 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, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle 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 MERGENCY. 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: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman 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: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SWIMMING Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 29-46 ENTITLED "SWIMMING, BATHING, ETC., IN BARTON CREEK, EXCEPT BARTON SPRINGS SWIMMING POOL; EXCEPTIONS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. )))))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 9, 1970 746 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE 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 4.281 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 600 BLOCK OF EAST BEN WHITE BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL 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 pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Mac Corkle ) ☐ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. July 9, 1970 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING APPLICATIONS Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: JOHN D. MURRAY, ET UX 410-416 Clarke Street 421-433 Ben White Blvd. From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DAVID POLLARD 1412-1518 Bastrop Hwy. From "GR" General Retail To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "GR" General Retail to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle (Councilman Gage out of room) The Mayor announced that the change to "C" Commercial had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 74% JOE R. LONG 503 West 39th Street From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Gage moved that the change from "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE R. LONG 4104 Avenue C From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle (Councilman Gage present but not voting) The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. )))))) L. G. DIMENT Rear 4626 - 14706 I.H. 35 From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission subject to a short form subdivision GRANTED As Recommended CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS uly 2, 1970 249 Councilman Johnson moved that the change from "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Des: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ))))))) BILL DISMUKES By Horace Glass 8401-8411 Hwy 183 From "A" Residence 1412-1422 Clearfield Dr. To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission subject to 5' of right of way on Clear- field Drive and a short form subdivision. GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following be granted. vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor IaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "C" Commercial had been granted subject to 5' of right of way on Clearfield Drive and a short form subdivision, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN REYNOLDS AND D. N. ALEXANDER 8657-8717 U.S. Hwy. 183 1613-171.7 Peyton Gin Rd. From "A" Residence To "GR" General. Retail RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission subject to approval of subdivision or change it to one lot and right of way for the widen- ing of Peyton Gin Road. GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Gage moved that the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor Jakue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 750 The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail had been granted subject to approval of subdivision or change it to one lot and right of way for the widening of Peyton Gin Road and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. PHIL MILLER By John Foshee 1306-1308 Edgecliff St. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission "B" Residence subject to 10' of right of way on Edgecliff Street GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Janes moved that the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence subject to 10' of right of way on Edgecliff Street be granted. seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence had been granted subject to 10' of right of way on Edgecliff Street and the City Attorney was instruct ed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ) B. J. WILLIAMS 609 Academy Drive 701-703 Riverside Dr. From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "0" Office 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission subject to 10' of right of way on Riverside Drive GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Gage moved that the change from "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area The motion, seconded by Councilman to "O" Office 2nd Height and Area be granted. Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the change to "O" Office 2nd Height and Area had been granted subject to 10' of right of way on Riverside Drive and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970. 751 JOE DEL RIO, JR. 2306 Manor Road From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission subject to 10' right of way on Manor Rd. GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail had been granted subject to 10' of right of way on Manor Road and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 2718-2800 Sweeney M. S. BROUGHER By John Selman Iane From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED By Planning Commission subject to 10' of right of way GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence to "B" Residence The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following be granted. vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence had been granted subject to 10' of right of way and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - PARKER HEIGHTS, INC. By Richard Baker Tract 1 2033-2223 E. Riverside Drive Tract 2 Rear of 2033-2223 East Riverside Drive From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED with the еxсер- tion of the south 150' which is recommended for "B" 1st Height and Area, subject to approval of a CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 subdivision providing for the extension and develop- ment of Riverside Drive, Woodland Ave. and Burton Drive as they effect the subject tracts by the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Gage moved that the change from Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Rtail lst Height and Area on Tract 1 and from Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "O" Office 1st Height and Area with the exception of the south 150' which is recommended for "B" Residence 1st Height and Area subject to approval of a subdivision providing for the extension and development of Riverside Drive, Woodland Avenue and Burton Drive as they effect the subject tracts be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail lst Height and Area and "O" Office 1st Height and Area with the exception of the south 150' which is recommended for "B" Residence 1st Height and Area subject to approval of a subdivision providing for the extension and development of Riverside Drive, Woodland Avenue and Burton Drive as they effect the subject tracts had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ) RAY SHAW 2110-2202 Thrasher Lane From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED subject to 5' of right of way for Thrasher Lane, submission of a spec ial permit for the proposed mobile home park and subject t to a short form subdivision. by the Planning Commission. GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Janes moved that the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail subject to 5' of right of way for Thrasher Lane, submission of a special per- mit for the proposed mobile home park and subject to a short form subdivision had been granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the change to "LR" Local Retail subject to 5' of right of way for Thrasher Iane, submission of a special permit for the proposed mobile home park and subject to a short form subdivision had been granted.and the 1753 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970. City Attorney instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Councilman Gage urged that the Mobile Home or Trailor Park Ordinance be drafted and brought to the Council. IRMA ROBERTSON AND LYDIA R. McCULLOUGH By Lois Douglas 1143 Airport Blvd. From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area RECOMMENDED subject to a short form subdivision by the Planning Commission. GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Price moved that the change from "A" Residence lst Height and Area to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area subject to a short form subdivision by the Planning Commission be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the change to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area subject to a short form subdivision had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ) B. H. BELK 1505-1507 North St. and From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "B" Residence 1st Height and Area sub- ject to 5' of right of way for North Street by the Planning Commission GRANTED As Recommended Councilman Janes moved that the change from "A" Residence lst Height and Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 The Mayor announced that the change to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area subject to 5' of right of way for North Street had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 954 VICTOR FREIDRICHS ET UX 1027-1lll Fast Riverside From "A" Residence 1st GLEN M. TOOK, ET UX Drive JOHN H. KAVANAUGH, ET UX MRS. MAZELLE MC DONALD By Clyde Smith Height and Area To "O" Office 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "O" Office lst Height and Area subject to 10' of right of way for Riverside and also recom- mended to the City Council that consideration be given to the purchase of the nec essary right of way for Riverside Drive at this time by the Planning Com- mission. GRANTED As Recommended. Councilman Gage moved that the change from "A" Residence lst Height and Area to "O" Office 1st Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the change to "O" Office lst Height and Area subject to 10' of right of way for Riverside and also recommended that consideration be given to the purchase of the necessary right of way for River side Drive had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ))))))) W. E. BARRON 5513 Woodrow Ave. From "A" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED with provision that if the property is ever used for any other purpose, revert to "A" Residence by the Planning Commission DENIED Councilman Janes moved that the change from "A" Residence to "O" Office be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, Price Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 The Mayor announced that the change to "O" Office had been denied. 155 HEARING SET ON ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That a public hearing be held at 9:30 o'clock A.M., in the City Council Chambers of the City of Austin on the 23rd day of July, 1970, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard on consideration of the institution of annexation proceedings with respect to the below described property, to-wit: 6.07 acres of land, same being out of and a part of the William Cannon League in Travis County, Texas, which 6.07 acres of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 14, 1969, same being the west line of Cooper Iane, which point of BEGINNING is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, and from which point of BEGINNING an iron pin at the southwest corner of Lot 16, Block C, Buckingham Plance, Section 1, a subdivision of record in Book 37 at page 4 of the Flat Records of Travis County, Texas, bears S 61° 10' E 459.37 feet; THENCE, with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, N 59° 40' W 907.98 feet to a concrete monument at the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, continuing with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, N 30° 15' E 291.60 feet to a concrete monument at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, continuing with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, S 59° 40' E 906.41 feet to a concrete monument at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the aforesaid west line of Cooper Lane, same being the aforesaid present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 14, 1969; THENCE, with said present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 14, 1969, $ 30° 00' W 291.60 feet to the point of BEGINNING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to cause a notice of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in this City and in the area proposed to be annexed, such publication to be make not more than twenty (20) days, nor less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Mac Corkle SPEED LIMIT SET Councilman Cage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum, reasonable, and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is less than thirty (30) (30) miles per hour at the following location; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation, the City Council has found the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour at the following location: ON F'ROM TO Center Lone of North West 30th Street West 45th Street Lamar Boulevard (Reserved only for left turn movement) Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to record this finding in Section 21-41 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Gage Councilman Mac Corkle (Councilman Johnson out of room at roll call) CONTRACTS The City Manager submitted the following: "Date: June 30, 1970 TO: Norman McK. Parker Director of Finance From: A. M. Eldridge Construction Engineering "Subject: Construction of ALTERATIONS TO THE CLUBHOUSE FOR MORRIS WILLIAMS GOLF COURSE "The following listed bids were opened for the construction of ALTERATIONS TO THE CLUBHOUSE FOR MORRIS WILLIAMS GOLF COURSE on June 30, 1970 at 10 A.M. in the 757 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 " Construction Engineering Office. BIDDERS BASE BID CALENDAR DAYS Gore Building & Plumbing Company $ 7,592.00 Powers-Newman, Inc. 8,444.00 G & M Construction Company 9,555.00 C & H Construction Company, Inc. 10,007.00 10,374.00 Canyon Construction Company 10,492.00 A. W. Bryant Construction Company 100 60 T "The Architect's latest estimate for this project was $9,500.00. 90 120 90 90 "The work involves alternations to the building including mechanical and electrical work. Food servicing equipment will be furnished and installed by the Concessioner This alternation contains 200 square feet and will serve the golfing public's food needs. "We join with Mr. Sheffield and Wilson-Ratliff Partnership in recommending the award of the contract to the lowest bidder, GORE BUILDING & PLUMBING COMPANY, at their low bid of $7,592.00. "Sgd A. M. Eldridge /by JDM "Sgd Norman McK Parker Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 30, 1970, for the construction of Alterations to the Clubhouse for Morris Williams Golf Course; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Gore Building and Plumbing Company in the sum of $7,592.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recom mended 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 Gore Building and Plumbing Company in the sum of $7,592.00 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 Core Building and Plumbing Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle, (Councilman Johnson out of room at roll call) The City Manager submitted the following: "Date: June 26, 1970 "To: Norman McK. Barker From: F. D. Glenn Director of Finance Purchasing Agent "Subject: TWO (2) HYDRAULIC TRUCK CRANES ) )
ردر ( ) CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 9, 1970 758 "1. Two (2) each Hydraulic Truck Cranes in accordance with City of Austin Fleet Administration Department Specifications tions to Wehring-Goss Equipment Corporation. Net Total $73,923.10. "2. To be purchased by the Fleet Administration Department and used by the Electric Department. "3. The attached memorandum from Mr. Les Rogers recommends the award be made as indicated. "CITY OF AUSTIN Tabulation of Rids Ten Ton Hydraulic Truck Crane "Sealed Bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.M., June 19, 1970, for Two (2) each Ten (10) Ton Hydraulic Truck Cranes. BIDDER UNIT PRICE DISCOUNT TOTAL BID Waukesha-Pearce Industries $40,416.00 Net $ 80,832.00 (Bantam T-626) Wehring Goss Equipment 38,849.00 $ 3,774.00 73,923.10 (Grove TD 100) Dulaney Service Co. 33,788.00 Net *67,576.00 (Huber C-1044) Central Texas Equipment 57,425.00 2% 112,553.00 (P & H-T150) *Does not meet specifications as per memo from Mr. Les Rogers, Fleet Administration Department. Councilman Gige offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 19, 1970, for Two (2) each Hydraulic Truck Cranes in accordance with City of Austin Fleet Administration Department specifications; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Wehring-Coss Equipment Corporation in the sum of $73,923 10 has been recommended for acceptance 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 Wehring-Goss Equipment Corporation in the sum of $73,923.10 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 Wehring-Goss Equipment Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: Councilman Atkison Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle 259 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 2, 1970 The City Manager submitted the following: "Date: July 1, 1970 To: Norman McK. Barker Director of Finance "EAST 26TH STREET - From: Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Water and Waste Water Department FROM SAN JACINTO TO RED RIVER. Sealed bids were received until 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, July 1, 1970, at the Office of the Design Engineer, Webberville Service Building, for the installation of approximately 117 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 617 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and appurtenances, and 1.239 linear feet of 6-inch water pipe and appurtenances in Fast 26th. Street from San Jacinto to Red River. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Webberville Service Building Auditorium. The purpose of this project is to prepare for paving. "The following is a tabulation of bids received. FIRM "Griffin Construction Company Bland Construction Company Schmidt Construction Company Austin Engineering Company Capitol City Utilities City of Austin (Estimate) AMOUNT $21,609.27 27,411.80 30,040.50 30,873.50 35,014.50 $29,575.00 WORKING DAYS 85 85 85 T 85 85 85 "It is recommended that this contract be awarded to the Griffin Construction Company on their low bid of $21,609.27 with 35 working days "Sgd Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Director, Water and Waste Water Department "Sgd Norman McK. Barker Director of Finance Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 1, 1970, for the installation of approximately 117 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 617 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and appurtenances, and 1,239 linear feet of 6-inch water pipe and appurtenances in East 26th Street from San Jacinto Street to Red River Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Griffin Construction Company in the sum of $21,609.27 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Dpartment 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 9, 1970. That the bid of Griffin Construction Company in the sum of $21,609.27 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 Griffin Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle (Councilman Johnson out of room at roll call) Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Quail Creek West, Phase 2, Section 2, have taken bids for the installation of water and sewer mains; and, WHEREAS, said bids, procedures, plans and specifications have been examined and found to be in full compliance with City of Austin requirements and policies, and the owners have requested thatthe City Council assure them that it will, upon completion and acceptance of the utility lines aforementioned, enter into a cash settlement agreement taking over such mains by paying 60% of the cost of the water and sewer mains, in accordance with the following schedule: Water and Sewer Mains ) OWNER'S COST 40% $4,541.00 Now, Therefore, CITY'S COST 60% $6,811.50 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: $11,352.50 That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a cash settlement agreement not to exceed $6,811.50 with the owners of Quail Creek West, Phase 2, Section 2, upon completion and acceptance of the water and sewer mains hereinabove mentioned and as set out in the schedule above. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle (Councilman Johnson out of room at roll call) EMINENT DOMAIN Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 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 and 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 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 andimprovements 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 18, Block 4, Sunset Heights Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis, Cour 'ounty, Texas, of record in Book 3 at Page 69 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 18 was conveyed to Burton A. Anderson by warranty deed dated November 21, 1955, of record in Volume 1642 at Page 151 ofthe Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle )))))) Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Mster 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 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, 762 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 1970 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 deminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: Being all of Lot 6, Cedar Terrace, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Cedar Terrace, of record in Book 3 at Page 98 of the Plat Records of Travis Coutny, Texas, which Lot 6 was conveyed to Henry Holman by warranty deed dated January 20, 1943, of record in Volume 707 at Page 473 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Cage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Mster Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the Sth day of June, 1961, contempleted 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 jof land, towit: Being all of Lot 1, save and except the south 8.2 feet of Lot 1, of the resubdivision of Block B, Royal Oak Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said resubdivision of Block B, Royal Oak Section 3, of record in Book 6 at Page 5 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 1, save and except the south 8.2 feet of Lot 1, was conveyed to Larry Sommers Miller by warranty deed dated ))))))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970. 743 March 23, 1967, of record in Volume 3262 at Page 1.39 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle ACQUISITION OF MO-PAC-RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Price moved the Council authorize acquisition of the following property for the Mo-Pac Right-of-Way: 1612 Newfield Lane -average of appraisals- 400 Rio Vista -average of appraisals- The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: oes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Mac Corkle ))))))) ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE IA Councilman Atkison offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a contract has been entered into between the City of Austin and the firms of Brooks, Barr, Graeber and White; and Barnes, Landes, Goodman and Youngblood to provide architectural and engineering services in connection with Phase IA, Brackenridge Hospital Development; and, WHEREAS, due to the delay in completion of the above mentioned project, it is necessary for the expenditure of an additional $17,000.00 to cover the cost of these services; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to expend the sum of $17,000.00 from the Hospital Bond Funds to cover the cost of architectural and engineering services in connection with Phase IA, Brackenridge Hospital Development. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle, (Councilman Johnson out of room at roll call) 764 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 CONTRACT DEFERRED The City Manager asked that the tax service contract with the Austin Independent School District be deferred until July 16, 1970. ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤΜENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Janes moved that the Council appoint WALTER CHAMBERLAIN to the Planning Commission, for a term extending to June 1, 1972. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Noes: Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle AUSTIN TRANSIT COMPANY OF FRANCHISE VIOLATION The Council, took no action on Resolution authorizing notice to Austin Transit Company of franchise violation. Hearing was set for 2:00 P.M. on July 16th to hear testimony regarding 92% operating ratio and amendments if any to present routes. HOTAL MOTEL TAX MR. JOHN NASH, President Austin Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council, regarding a Hotel Motel Tax at 9:00 A.M. After discussion the Council asked the City Manager to make a study of the Hotel Motel Tax for its legality in being committed to a particular activity. CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PHASE A Councilman Gage moved the Council approve the revised Budget for the Fast Austin Neighborhood Project, Phaze #1, Code Enforcement Program. (Reduction of area covered by project; also a reduction in overall cost.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle SIDEWALKS MR. STERLING RUSSELL, appeared and presented the Council a letter signed by several property owners in the Andrews School Area; asking that sidewalks at Andrews School be constructed adjacent to the curb. The City Manager was requested to make a study of this and bring back a report to the Council. > CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 CITY-COUNTY HEALTH STUDY COMMITTEE DISCHARGED Councilman Johnson moved the Council vote to discharge the City-County Health Study Committee, commending them for their excellent performance, and asked that the City Manager study their report and bring back a recommendation in 30 days. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE MR. DAN CROWLEY, Vice President, Southern Uhion Gas Company, recalled that on April 10th, his company had filed an application for a gas rate adjustment. He asked that a date for hearing be set by the Council, as 90 days will have expired by July 10th. He suggested Thursday July 16th. At this point, the City Manager stated the Administration believed that since this was for a rate increase of gas rates within the City, it should be properly represented by a knowledgable consultant, to be secured in time to attend the rate hearing. He suggested that he be authorized to determine the consultants that were available and make a recommendation to the Council; and that the hearing be based on the time that the consultant could be present. Mr. Crowley was agreeable to the City's engaging a consultant, and asked that some indication be made by July 16th that a date of hearing would be scheduled. The Council was agreeable to Mr. Andrew's suggestion. ) AMENDMENT TO BUS ORDINANCE The Council had before it an amendment to the Bus Ordinance, setting the date from October 1, 1970, to September 1, 1970, as the deadline for one operating a bus without a franchise. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) (1) OF SECTION 34-79, CHAPTER 34, OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION AND FRANCHISING OF BUSSES CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, second ed by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Jones, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, secondjed by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS:= July 9, 1970 Ayes: oes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RECONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE OF FOREST CRUSE (C14-69-207) MR. RICHARD BAKER, represented the applicant MR. FOREST CRUSE, on Riverside Drive, stating at the zoning hearing before the Council, it was proposed that an additional dedication of 10' of right of way as opposed to 30' be dedicated for realignment of Riverside Drive. If this is dedicated, this rids the owner of his front porch of his house. He requested that the right of way be reduced from 10' to 5', conditioned on his agreement no improvements would be constructed in front of the established building line by the residence of the property. The Director of Public Works described the conditions and paving. The City Manager recommended that the 10' be dedicated for curb purposes and for utilities--five feet for right of way and 5' for sidewalk or utility easement. Councilman Gage moved that the Council grant the application of FOREST CRUSE, Case C14-69-207, "0" 2nd Height and Area subject to 5' of right of way and 5' sidewalk and utility easement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Noes: Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, inquired if the Council wanted him to pursue an application for a Transit study which would be inclusive of all types of transportation in cities--mass transit, automobile, and all kinds. Councilman Cage agreed, stating he had proposed such some time back. It was pointed out there would be city participation later on. Councilman Gage moved the Council authorize the City Manager to apply for Federal Funds for a detailed transportation study for the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Cage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle ) ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1970 CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE MAYOR LA RUE stated a meeting of the Capital Area Planning Council was to be called prior to July 15, and it would be well to select the representatives from the City so as to be ready for this organizational meeting. Councilman Johnson moved the Council appoint the following Council members to represent the City of Austin in the Capital Area Planning Council: COUNCILMAN LES GAGE COUNCILMAN STUART Mac CORKLE COUNCILMAN RALPH JANES MAYOR TRAVIS LARUE The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle DISCUSSION OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FEDERAL RECREATION GRANT FOR YOUTHS - JULY 15 AUGUST 29 MR. DAN DAVIDSON, Deputy City Manager, submitted additional facts on the Federal appropriation for the summer Recreational Support Program which is being offered by one of the Agencies of the Federal Government. They had checked with a representative from the School District, Human Opportunities Corporation, and with the Director of Recreation. The program will provide funds up to $34,000 for supplemental Recreation Programs this summer, from July 15th through August 29th, 1970. The City, to participate, must file the application to administer the program. He listed the items which the funds would cover and adtivities that could be included. Up to 500 boys could spend a week at the Boy Scout Camp. All recreational activities could be extended from August 14th to August 29th. Field trips to the Natural Science Center, Lake Austin Park and other places could be provided. The whole program was outlined. It was pointed out if the funds became available the program could be set up; if they were not, this extended program could not be put in motion. It was pointed out the City must be assured of being funded for this additional program. Councilman Gage moved the Council authorize the City Manager to submit the required application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle CROSS-TOWN OUTFALL AND SHOAL CREEK INTERCEPTORS The City Manager had submitted to the Council an analysis of the various consultants' studies made in reference to the sanitary sewer plans, mainly the recommendation of an alternate plan. The Administration's recommendation was that the cross-town interceptors would be the most economical method of handling the ) 768 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ July 9, 1970 sewage, and that the City proceed in this manner. Councilman Atkison wanted to have more time for determining the factors in these methods. Mayor LaRue noted many questions had been raised, and he had distributed to the City Manager and Council members other questions that should be answered. His concern was the time required for Plan B to even out and become equal to Plan A economically. Before Plan B would be more advantageous economically than Plan A, it would take 13 years. Councilman Johnson also asked for two weeks to delve into this more, recognizing the Council needs to take action as quickly as possible. Councilman Gage moved that the Council note the receipt of the report, and asked that the City Manager place this subject on the Agenda for July 30th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mac Corkle ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Councilman Atkison moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: adjourn. Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Council adjourned at 3:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTESTED: ん City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor