CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 22, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND WILLIAM C. HOWLAND, JR., University Christian Church, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Price moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 24, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson PAINTING HOUSE NUMBERS ON CITY CURBS Mr. Glen Jennings appeared before the Council requesting permission to paint house numbers on the curbs, stating he would secure permission from the individual home owner. Councdimanndanes moved the Council grant the requested permission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson PROJECT OF AUSTIN JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rubella Mr. Jim Patterson, President of Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, and spokesman for Mr. Wayne Matthews, discussed the project "Rubella", and the 22 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 immunization of 40,000 children between one and ten years of age. Dr. John D. Sessums, Jr., City-County Health Officer, explained the program, and listed available State funds. The City Manager reported there were also funds available in the Health Department. Councilman Price moved the Council approve the project, authorizing available funds in the Health Department to be utilized, and commended the group for their tremendous effort. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson ZONING CASE C14-70-168 WITHDRAWN Councilman Janes moved the Council approve the request of Mr. Richard Baker to withdraw the following zoning application: BROWN, ERWIN, MARONEY & BARBER Tract 1 1014-1126 Rundberg Ln. Tract 2 1014-1126 (Rear) Rundberg Lane From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson REQUEST BY TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES, INC. TO ALTER BUS ROUTES Mr. Paul Bennight, Transportation Enterprises, pointed out on maps the changes and extensions planned, 1. Northwest Park Area - Deleting Pegram to Bullard Drive; Extension of route north to Steck Avenue. (Gulf Mart and new shopping centers on Anderson Lane, West on Rockwood to Anderson Lane over to Shoal Creek south on Shoal Creek to pick up the route at Bullard Drive. 2. Crestview Area - Extend this route to Mullen to Teakwood to Shadowood, up to Ohlen almost to 183; return to a big apartment complex; back to Anderson Lane, move the route to Watson (H.E.B. Store and Woolco and pick up the regular route in town. C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 3. Windsor Park Area 4. Lake Austin to Exposition 5. Riverside Area 6. Montopolis Area - Extending a two mile area, covering everything except south on North Hampton and take in the areas around the school; change the route to come by the Municipal Airport, (Urban Renewal moved a group of people out of Kealing over to Redwood and Greenwood, below the Airport.) Harmon from 51st to 45th and an area on Cameron Road will be deleted. The route goes on Manor Road and 51st, Wellington and Westminster merge, north around Capital Plaza, north to Briar Cliff back to Wheless to North Hampton; then out Northeast Drive to Loyola back to Manor Road to 11th Street. - The Shuttle Buses transport those people. Combination of five routes - By the Ramada Gondolier, Riverside Drive to Summit; south on Summit to Woodland then to Parker Lane back to Riverside, circèè into the apartment complex; separating the Travis Heights Bus, lengthening this route to Travis High School back on Oltorf to serve those apartment complexes. - Establish a route in the Montopolis Area again. Mr. Bennight described the route from Montopolis out to Northwest Hills whereby there will be an additional 25c, not a zone fare. This route will be a 30 mile round trip. The longest route now is a 12 or 14 mile round trip. On the Northwest Hills run, there would be a transfer charge downtown and an additional 25¢ on the special bus. If one boarded downtown for the special route, the fare would be 50c from 6th and Congress, out the expressway, around Koenig Lane, Northland Drive, 2222, out to Mountain Climb, Sierra, Mesa, Spicewood Springs Road, Balcones, to the Barn, 183 and return, From Northland, Balcones, this route will be an express. 7. St. Edward's Line 8. 45th and Guadalupe - Lansing Drive and Manchaca Road and around Crockett High School, to be extended to Stassney Lane around Kings Highway, south to Fair Oaks Drive. - To continue a route all during the day through the apartment complex in this area. Councilman Janes moved the Council set a hearing on the request of Transportation Enterprises, Inc., to alter bus routes and increase fares on some of the extended routes, at 9:30 A.M., October 29, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 Councilman Atkison wanted his vote to indicate he was voting for setting a public hearing but not supporting a fare increase. Councilman Janes asked if any thought had been taken to remove the buses off Congress Avenue. Also he called attention to a situation on West 28th between Rio Grande and Neches where the shuttle buses have a loading zone right at the corner. Frequently two buses park on Rio Grande, at the corner, creating a hazard for traffic turning right. He suggested that the buses move back toward the middle of the block. After discussion, it was stated this would be brought out at the hearing on the 29th, ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL SLIDES OF AUSTIN Mr. Russell Fish introduced Sandra Dupree and Larry Regular of the Staff, who showed slides of Austin, presenting some particulars in which the Environmental..... Council was interested and which presentation would be widely distributed. Slides showed the beautiful areas of Austin, and areas that needed attention. Stressed as a preventive to pollution, was more intense planning, definite development programs, zoning to preserve open spaces in line with the development, drainage control, flood plain control, and touched was the rebate policy on subdivisions. Specifically recommended was a zoning to permit cluster development. Mayor LaRue commended Mr. Fish and the Environmental Council for its efforts to preserve the beauty, health, and heritage of the City, SIDEWALKS Mrs. Roberta Dickson inquired specifically about the Ordinance providing sidewalks on the safe school routes. The Mayor stated this would be checked. (Distance from school, and if the Ordinance does provide for sidewalks.) REPORT FROM BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, stated Dr. Dryden was present regarding the Report from the Brackenridge Hospital Advisory Board. The Advisory Committee had voted to recommend to the City Council that the Council refer the ten points in Dr. Forister's letter to the Medical Staff, and that the Medical Staff recommendations, after review by the City Legal Department, be brought to the Advisory Board of Trustees. The City Manager recommended that this action be followed. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Council vote that that action be taken. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson HEARING SET Councilman Price moved the Council set a public the Planning Commission's decision in granting a permit Trinity Baptist Church at 9:30 A.M., November 5, 1970. Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: hearing on an appeal from for a day care center to The motion, seconded by CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson REMOVAL OF STREET LIGHTS FROM LAVACA AND VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS Mr. Stewart Rhodes expressed interest in the street lights on Lavaca from 6th to 19th Street, stating other students and professors were opposed to replacing these old lights. The historical value exceeds the $21.75 to be received for each of these lights, Mayor LaRue said studies had shown that lighting discourages crime, and better lights are being installed. Mr. Rhodes noted only one light covered an area of about four blocks on Parkway between Windsor Road and Enfield Road along the hike and bike trail, and suggested setting some of these lights in that vicinity. The Mayor stated the City Manager had begun a lighting program, and there is a comprehensive plan of lighting being implemented all the time. Other matters discussed by Mr. Rhodes covered placement of stop signs and yielding of right of way signs, specifically at a dead end street facing West 12th Street at Castle Hill, privately paved, and on which there are only four houses. Mr. Rhodes noted a trend of marking all intersections. In Hyde Park there are numerous intersections with no marking; and specifically at 40th and Avenue H, there are many near-collisions. He had reported this to the Traffic and Transportation and Street and Bridge Departments. On 12th and Baylor, in front of his house there is a parking strip 12 feet wide, overgrown with weeds. City employees who were cleaning the street on the other side said this strip was City-owned and told him not to place any dirt on it or clean it up, as he had intended. If it is the City's responsibility, he would like for it to clean this area as it is a catch-all for litter. (1100 block from Baylor to Castle Hill on the south side of West 12th). Mayor LaRue stated the City Manager would look into these items Mr. Rhodes had mentioned. REPORT FROM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Councilman Janes moved the Council note receipt of the letter from the Board of Equalization, stating it had considered 1,614 properties, sustained the values of 1,375, and adjusted 239, effecting a reduction of $1,458,140 in the tax roll. The Council expressed appreciation for a job well done. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson Mayor LaRue stated the City Council would be as diligent in trying to hear the appeals coming before the Council before the end of the year. Councilman MacCorkle noted a number of people had appealed to the Board; the Staff had spent hours in getting ready to hear them, but they did not keep their appointment or let the staff know. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FUNDS ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager explained the Council had approved these Capital Improvement Funds. Mr. Norman Barker, Finance Director, explained the procedure for appropriating funds for Capital Improvements in that the Charter provides that all expenditures be appropriated at the first of the year, but no authority to expend any of the funds until approved by the Council. COUNCIL TO TOUR DECKER NO, I The City Manager reminded the Council that it, along with the news media, had been invited to have lunch and take a tour of Decker No. 1 at 11:45 Thursday, October 29th. REPORT ON POLICE POLICY AT COLISEUM AND AUDITORIUM The City Manager reported the Chief of Police had been notified that offduty policemen will not be allowed to serve where alcoholic beverages are sold and/or served at activities in the Auditorium or Coliseum. This has been effected after careful consideration for the protection of the Police Department, and will October 22, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: result in a better and more uniform operation. Mayor LaRue stated the Council had expressed itself about this policy. Councilman MacCorkle concurred in the action, stating there had been too many accidents and the police had been maimed too often Councilman Price said the time had come for those who had these dances in the City's facilities to police their own dances, as the Police are on call all the time, but they should not be present all the time getting injured as in this recent event. Mayor LaRue asked for a study of this procedure as it is put into effect. The City Manager reported the sponsors will bring in their plan for security measures and order. If their plan is approved, the policy would be followed; if not the activity would be cut out, LETTER ON "BED TAX" Councilman Janes noted receipt of a letter from Mr. John Nash about placing the "Bed Tax" ordinance on the Agenda next week. The City Manager said a suggested ordinance could be brought in at the next Meeting, and the Council could consider having a public hearing. REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH BATTLE BEND SPRINGS, INC.; 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson 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: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 22, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS i Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH FAIRWAY ESTATES, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RESOLUTIONS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Battle Bend Springs, Section 1-A have installed a water approach main at a cost of $3,982.67, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Battle Bend Springs, Section 1-A, and have requested an 18%/82% cash settlement of the above amount in lieu of a refund contract; and, WHEREAS, 82% of the aforementioned $3,982.67 equals $3,265.79, which amount is agreed upon as the cash settlement value of said utility lines, in lieu of refund contract; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager 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: = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 22, 1970 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 Battle Bend Springs, Section 1-A and to pay to Battle Bend Springs, Inc. 82% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $3,265.79. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Balcones Village, Section 5 Phase "A" and Section 6 have installed a 12 inch cast iron water main in lieu of an 8 inch cast iron water main with a cost difference of $12,322,59, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Balcones Village, Section 5 Phase "A" and Section 6, 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 of the City of Austin, 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 Fairway Estates, Inc., the actual cost of said participation not to exceed $12,322.59. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson CONTRACT WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD 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 Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, for the installation of a 10-inch sanitary sewer main beneath the tracks of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 Missouri Pacific Railroad Company 1,054 feet north of Railroad Mile Post 172, north of Steck Avenue, north of the City of Austin; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said contract in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson adoption: EASEMENT RELEASED Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for drainage and public utility purposes out of and a part of Lots 27 and 28, Quail Creek Section Five, and for public utility purposes out of and a part of Lots 29 and 30, Quail Creek Section Five; said Quail Creek Section Five being a subdivision of record in Book 49 at Page 59 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 portions of said easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easements are 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, bee and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said drainage and public utility easements, to-wit: Four (4) strips of land, each of the said four (4) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being designated as an easement for drainage and public utilities out of Lot 27, Quail Creek Section Five; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being سم CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 designated as an easement for drainage and public utilities out of Lot 28, said Quail Creek Section Five; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Three being designated as an easement for public utilities out of Lot 29, said Quail Creek Section Five; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Four being designated as an easement for public utilities out of Lot 30, said Quail Creek Section Five; said Quail Creek Section Five being a subdivision of record in Book 49 at Page 59 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of each of the said four (4) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 27, Quail Creek Section Five, same being a point in the east line of Little Walnut Parkway, and from which point of beginning the southwest corner of said Lot 27 bears in a southerly direction 7.50 feet; THENCE, with a line 7.50 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 27 in an easterly direction to point of termination in the west line of a drainage easement 35,00 feet in width; NUMBER TWO BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 28, Quail Creek Section Five, same being in the east line of said Little Walnut Parkway, and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of Lot 28 bears in a northerly direction 7.50 feet; THENCE, with a line 7.50 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 28 in an easterly direction to point of termination in the west line of a drainage easement 35.00 feet in width; NUMBER THREE BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 29, Quail Creek, Section Five same being a point in the east line of Little Walnut Parkway and from which point of beginning the southwest corner of said Lot 29 bears in a southerly direction 7.50 feet; THENCE, with a line 7.50 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 29 in an easterly direction to point of termination in the west line of a drainage eastment 35.00 feet in width; NUMBER FOUR BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 30, Quail Creek Section Five, same being the east line of Little Walnut Parkway, and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of said Lot 30, bears in a northerly direction 7.50 feet; THENCE, with a line 7.50 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 30 in an easterly direction to point of termination in the west line of a drainage easement 35,00 feet in width, The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson October 22, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ! 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 2.56 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 619-703 WEST POWELL LANE; 607-617 WEST POWELL LAND AND REAR 619-703 WEST POWELL LANE, 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET NAME CHANGE Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on a map or plat of Peppertree Park, Section One, a subdivision of record in Book 50 at page 64 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a certain street extending from the east line of Ponciana Drive in an easterly direction 1,367 feet, more or less, to the east line of said Peppertree Park, Section One, is designated as Bitterwood Drive; and, WHEREAS, the owners of lots abutting the hereinafter described street have requested that the name of Bitterwood Drive be changed to Deadwood Drive; Now, Therefore, = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 22, 1970 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street designated as Bitterwood Drive, as the same appears on the map or plat of Peppertree Park, Section One, a subdivision of record in Book 50 at page 64 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby changed to Deadwood Drive, said street so changed being described as follows: Being all that street sixty (60.00) feet in width in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as Bitterwood Drive, as shown on a map or plat of Peppertree Park, Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 50 at page 64 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which Bitterwood Drive extends from the east line of Ponciana Drive in an easterly direction 1,367 feet, more or less, to the east line of said Peppertree Park, Section One, The motion, secondedbby Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 6, 1970 for the installation of approximately 2,120 feet of 54-inch, 1,430 feet of 48-inch, 3,960 feet of 42-inch and 690 feet of 24-inch reinforced concrete sewer pipe and appurtenances in Main Shoal Creek; and, WHEREAS, the bid of George Consolidated, Inc., in the sum of $454,409.50 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of George Consolidated, Inc., in the sum of $454,409.50, 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 George Consolidated, Inc., subject to the concurrence of the Texas Water Quality Board and the Federal Water Quality Administration. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Atkison Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS _ October 22, 1970 It was pointed out there was a Federal grant of 30%, An additional 10% might be realized through the Capital Area Planning Council. Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 13, 1970 for the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert across North Plaza in Greenway Plaza, Section 1; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sumeof $21,670.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company is the sum of $21,670.00 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 Austin Engineering Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson | Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That all bids received by the City of Austin on October 12, 1970, for the sale of forty-seven (47) ornamental street light poles be, and the same are hereby rejected, and that said forty-seven (47) ornamental street light poles be transferred into the possession of the Parks and Recreation Department for their use. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: Absent: None Councilmen Gage, Johnson The City Manager recommended that these ornamental street light poles be sold to the Parks and Recreation Department for $975.00. At least 25 should be = - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 retained for future use by the Garden Club which has agreed to pay all costs and installation, in accordance with the plan to be submitted to the Council for approval. The high bidder of $975.00 was not interested in the remaining 22 lights, and the recommendation is to sell these lights to the Parks and Recreation Department at $975.00. REJECTION OF BIDS Councilman Janes moved the Council reject the bids for the gutter broom refills. The City Manager reported the bids were not in order. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson RENEWAL OF CONTRACT Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after the taking of competitive bids therefor, Southwest Demolishing Company was awarded a contract for vacant lot cleanup which, by the terms of said contract and specifications for said bids, provided for a renewal for an additional period of three months; 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 renew the contract with Southwest Demolishing Company for three months. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, 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 October 12, 1970 for the sale of eight (8) City-owned houses to be moved; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Rowe in the sum of $1,289.00 for the house located at 708 Winsted; the bids of C. T. Uselton in the sum of $426.12 for the house located at 2709 (A&B) Windsor and in the sum of $526.01 for the house _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 located at 2005 Lake Austin Blvd.; the bid of M. J. Kouri in the sum of $405.87 for the house located at 2711 (A&B) Windsor; the bid of Earl Bradford in the sum of $37.50 for the house located at 24 Chicon; the bid of Mike Daywood, Jr. in the sum of $575.00 for the house located at 2015 Sunset; the bid of J. A. Miller Co. in the sum of $61.50 for the house located at 28 Salina; and the bid of Wesley E. Dahl in the sum of $2,000.00 for the house located at 2002 Lake Austin Blvd., were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official 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 bids of Lee Rowe, C. T. Uselton, M. J. Kouri, Earl Bradford, Mike Daywood, Jr,, J. A. Miller Co., and Wesley E. Dahl be, and the same are hereby accepted, and that Lynn H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said named parties, The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Janes moved the Council approve the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission and authorize the Legal Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: 614 Franklin 700 Franklin 615 (A&B) Nelray 613 (A&B) Nelray W. H. Bullard W. H. Bullard W. H. Bullard W. H. Bullard The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson SALE OF STRUCTURES Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVING THE PRICES AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE BID OF MONROE M. LOPEZ FOR THE PURCHASE OF STRUCTURES LOCATED ON PARCEL 16-2, UNIVERSITY EAST PROJECT NO. TEX, R-103. WHEREAS, on October 6, 1970, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 339-70, by which the Board accepted the bid of Monroe M. Lopez for the purchase of structures located on Parcel No. 162, situated in the University East Project, No. Tex. R-103 and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 339-70, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 14th day of October, 1970, by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency for approval of the prices and conditions of the proposed sale of said structures; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the prices and conditions of said bid as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 339-70. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the prices and conditions set forth in the bid of Monroe M. Lopez for the purchase of structures located on Parcel No. 16-2, University East Project, Tex, R-103, are hereby approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVING THE PRICES AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE BID OF M. D. EYERLEY FOR THE PURCHASE OF STRUCTURES LOCATED ON PARCEL 12-2, UNIVERSITY EAST PROJECT NO. TEX R-103. WHEREAS, on October 6, 1970, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 326-70, by which the Board accepted the bid of M. D. Eyerley for the purchase of structures located on Parcel 12-2, situated in the University East Project, No. Tex. R-103, and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, ✓ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 326-70, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 14th day of October, 1970, by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency for approval of the prices and conditions of the proposed sale of said structures; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the prices and conditions of said bid as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 326-70. vote: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the prices and conditions set forth in the bid of M. D. Eyerley for the purchase of structures located on Parcel No. 12-2, University East Project, Tex. R-103, are hereby approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVING THE PRICES AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE BID OF C. T. USELTON FOR THE PURCHASE OF STRUCTURES LOCATED ON A PORTION OF PARCEL 19-5, BRACKENRIDGE AREA NO. TEX. A-11-1 WHEREAS, on October 6, 1970, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 325-70, by which the Board accepted the bid of C. T. Uselton for the purchase of structures located on a portion of Parcel No. 19-5, situated in the Brackenridge Area, No. Tex. A-11-1, and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 325-70, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 14th day of October, 1970, by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency for approval of the prices and conditions of the proposed sale of said structures; and, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the prices and conditions of said bid as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 325-70. i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the prices and conditions set forth in the bid of C. T. Uselton for the purchase of structures located on a portion of Parcel No. 19-5, Brackenridge Area, Tex. A-11-1, are hereby approved, The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVING THE PRICES AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE BID OF ODAS JUNG FOR THE PURCHASE OF STRUCTURES LOCATED ON PARCEL A-104, GLEN OAKS PROJECT NO. TEX. R-70 WHEREAS, on April 20, 1970, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 114(a)-70, by which the Board accepted the bid of Odas Jung for the purphase of structures located on Parcel No. A-104, situated in the Glen Oaks Project, No. Tex. R-70, and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 114(a)-70, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 14th day of October, 1970, by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency for approval of the prices and conditions of the proposed sale of said structures; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the prices and conditions of said bid as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 114(a)-70. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN That the prices and conditions set forth in the bid of Odas Jung for the purchase of structures located on Parcel No. A-104, Glen Oaks Project, Tex. R-70, are hereby approved, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1970 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson Mr. W. T. Williams, III, representing the Urban Renewal Agency was present. ACQUISITION OF LAND After review by Mr. Morahan, Land Division, and upon recommendation of the City Manager, 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 offers of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tracts of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payments in the amounts indicated therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tracts of land, to-wit: 807 Montopolis Drive 508 Montopolis Drive 504 Montopolis Drive 312 Montopolis Drive 805 Montopolis Drive 607 Montopolis Drive 600 Montopolis Drive 800 Montopolis Drive 6214 Club Terrace SEE ATTACHED EXHIBITS $240.00 $150.00 $401.82 $ 10.00 $102.72 $175.00 $110,00 $415.00 $190.00 (See original Resolution for attached exhibits) Mayor LaRûeeexpressed appreciation to the involved property owners for their cooperation. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson REJECTION OF BIDS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) October 22, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted October 8, 1970, provision was erroneously made for sale of a certain house at 2101 Lake Austin Boulevard for the sum of $1,521.00, the only bid for said house being the amount of $1.00; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTINY That said Resolution be corrected by rejecting the bid for said house and that said house be readvertised for sale at a later date. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson CITY CODES Councilman MacCorkle, referring to the film on Austin shown this morning and articles in the news media, indicated cities were reworking their Electrical, Building, and Zoning Codes. He asked the status of present codes of the City and if any needed attention. Councilman Atkison stated the electrical code was revised yearly. The City Manager said the Zoning Code changes annually and should be reanalyzed and studied, and the Council would be presented some recommended zoning changes in the near future. The Plumbing Code has been revised recently. ( LAKE LOWERING Councilman MacCorkle suggested that the Council discuss and make a decision on lowering the lake as soon as possible, so people will know what to expect. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of land. OPEN MEETING The Council resumed its business. CONSULTING ENGINEERS CROSS-TOWN SANITARY SEWER Mr. A. A. Mathews, President of A. A. Mathews, Inc., and Mr. T. A. Lang, President of Leeds, Hill, and Jewett, Inc., were introduced to the Council. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS adoption: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) Raymond A. Leifeste (Anderson Lane) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $4,736.25 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" (2305-2317 Anderson Lane) (Attached Exhibits - See original exhibits in Resolution Book) The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes) eMacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilmen Gage, Johnson ADJOURNMENT Councilman Janes moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor