! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 11, 1971 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: 25 Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: The Invocation was delivered by FATHER RICHARD E. MCCABE, Catholic Charities. NORTHWEST PARK STUDIES Deputy City Manager Dan Davidson presented the City Manager's Report on the need for a northwest park, The Report outlined four possible alternatives. Later in the Agenda, the Council went into Executive Session to consider purchase of land for a park site in that area. NORTHWEST AUSTIN CIVIC ASSOCIATION Mr. Julian Martin, President, Northwest Austin Civic Association and Mr. Bob Honts, Vice-President of the Association, spoke to the Council about the need for park and recreational facilities for the northwest portion of Austin. They approved the City Manager's recommendations as presented by Mr. Dan Davidson in his Report. A petition, signed by area residents, was filed with the City Clerk's office. The City Manager stated that negotiations could be undertaken for the two proposed school park sites if the Council so desired and that the larger site could be handled in Executive Session. CITIZEN APPEARANCE - MR. ROOSTER ANDREWS Mr. Rooster Andrews, representing the Travis County Grand Jury Association, requested that an ordinance be prepared to control and regulate all sales of merchandise from the sidewalks and streets of Austin. Mr. Bob Musselwhite, Attorney for The University of Texas, endorsed Mr. Rooster Andrews' proposal. The City Manager was instructed to study the problem and report back to the Council. 204 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING APPLICATION Mr. Joe K. Wells requested that Zoning Case No. C14-71-015 be withdrawn. Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Atkison 205 ZONING HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the zoning hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning application was publicly heard: MOST REVEREND LOUIS J. REICHER C14-71-012 3000-3012 Lyons Rd. 901-907 Linden St. From "A" Residence to "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to rights-of- way and a restrictive covenant Bishop Reicher agreed that at the termination of the proposed lease, subject to the granting of the zoning change, the property would revert to "A" Residence zoning. Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "D" Industrial, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "D" Industrial, subject to conditions, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover, 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: 1.79 ACRES OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3000-3012 LYONS ROAD; 901-907 LINDEN STREET 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. 206 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Councilman Atkison Voting: The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. COUNCILMAN ATKISON LEAVES THE MEETING HEARING ON TAXICAB FARE INCREASE Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on the requested taxicab fare increase. Mr. Joe Ternus, Traffic and Transportation Director, presented the following recommended fare increases: 1. 50¢ for the first one-quarter mile 2. 10¢ for each additional one-quarter mile 3. 10c per minute waiting time ($6.00 per hour) The following individuals spoke to the Council regarding the fare increase: 1. Mr. James W. Townsend, representing Harlem Cab Company 2. Mr. Carlos Velasquez, representing Roy's Taxi Company 3. Mr. Ewell Robinett, President, Yellow-Checker Cab Company After the discussions ended, the Council agreed to continue the hearing on February 18, 1971. : i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 207 ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the annexation hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. No one appeared to participate. Councilman Gage moved the Council close the hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 39.30 acres of land out of the Henry P. Hill League and the William Barton Labor - proposed BARTON HILLS, SECTION SEVEN, and unplatted land. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON DELUXE TAXICAB COMPANY The wife of Mr. Randolph Hawkins, owner of Deluxe Taxicab Company, requested permission to retain in her name five of the 20 taxicab permits which Mr. Hawkins had just returned to the City. Mrs, Hawkins was told by the Council to contact the City Attorney to discuss the matter of obtaining a franchise. Councilman Gage moved the Council accept the 20 permits and cancel the franchise of Deluxe Taxicab Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue brought up 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 36 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY AND PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; AND 9.87 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE; ALL BEING LOCATED 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 Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 208 Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Roll Call: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Johnson Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman Atkison Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 24.06 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES ROGERS SURVEY, 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 third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Roll Call: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Johnson Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 30.85 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE, AND 11.41 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; ALL BEING LOCATED 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, ! : 209 February 11, 1971 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Roll Call: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Johnson Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: EAST 34 FEET OF LOT 15, ROBERTSON SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1011-1015 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Gage Present But Not Voting: Councilman Price Absent: Councilman Atkison ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following zoning ordinance for its third reading AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 25 OF WOODLAWN ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 609 ACADEMY DRIVE; 701-703 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 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: Present But Not Voting: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Johnson Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 ANNEXATION HEARING SET Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 9:30 A.M., February 25, 1971, to consider annexing the following: (requested by owner's representative) 35.65 acres of land out of the James Rogers Survey - proposed MESA PARK, SECTION TWO The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Atkison 210 APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING Councilman Price moved the Council grant permission to Nalle Plastics to erect a commercial building on the east side of Colorado Street in the 200 block; footings for the foundation will extend 3 feet 3 inches into the alley and 2 feet 5 inches into the sidewalk area of Colorado Street, 8 feet below grade. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION For the installation of a Sewer Force Main and associated appurtenances for Mo Pac Boulevard near Bee Caves Road $18,352.30 (30 working days) The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: FORD-WEHMEYER For installation of Electric Ductlines and Concrete Foundations at Koenig Lane and Summit Substations - $63,002.50 (120 calendar days for completion) (Capital Improvement Program) ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 211 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of houses and accepting positive bids as follows: Wesley Dahl Wesley Dahl 2001 Lake Austin $800,00 to be moved 1905 W. 11th St. $ 11.00 to be demolished The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of houses as follows, and accepting negative bids on houses to be demolished: Southwest Rathgeber Co. 503 East 15th Street $863.88 August Heyer 913 East 14th Street 325.00 August Heyer 915 East 14th Street 275.00 Robert P. Dearing 1302 Red River 638,50 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Моев: None Absent: Councilman Atkison BOAT DOCKS AND SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the construction of the following: a. Boat slip and shoreline improvements for Wroe Owens for property abutting Lake Austin - 3705 Taylors Drive b, Boat dock and boat shed for Sammy Oates for property abutting Lake Austin - Lot 10, Block A, Aqua Monte The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 212 February 11, 1971 RECOMMENDATIONS ON SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission that the Law Department take proper legal disposition on the following substandard structures which were not repaired or demolished within the required time: a. 2608 Rosewood Mr. J. B. Branton b. 2520 Rosewood Avenue Mr. J. B. Branton c. 2606 Rosewood (Unit B) Mr. J. B. Branton d. 2522 Rosewood Avenue (Front) Mr. J. B. Branton The owner of the four pieces of property, Mr. J. B. Branton, spoke to the Council and agreed to demolish the structures. It was agreed that no legal action would be taken against him if the demolition was completed before the matter could be processed by the Administration (approximately 90 days). The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison Mr. Edward Joseph, Trustee for E. J. Williams, spoke to the Council in regard to the property located at 608 Oakland. Mr. Joseph had purchased the property at a tax sale for the subject Trust. He could not get clear title for two years and could not enter the property to bring it up to standard without risking a lawsuit. He requested the Council either to return the purchase price for the property or grant him permission to enter the property and bring it up to standard, After some further discussion, Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission and referring the problem to the Law Department for appropriate legal action which would clear Mr. Joseph. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison Councilman Janes moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission that the Law Department take proper legal disposition on the following substandard structures which were not repaired or demolished within the required time: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 a. 803 Jewell (Front) b. 1706 Redwood (Rear) с. 1801 Clifford Avenue d. 33 Lynn Street e. 747 Gunter (Upper and Lower Units) Mr. Jesus Resas Mr. Tennessee Young Mrs. Alfreda Walker Fowler Mr. Joe Flores Mr. James S. Childress The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison SALE OF STRUCTURE Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the sale of a structure in the University East Project, Tex. R-103 as follows: Parcel No. 20-3 Robert Bales (former owner) $100.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison 213 AMENDING OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution amending Personnel Policies regarding official holidays for City employees and approving the following holidays: New Year's Day January 1 Washington's Birthday Third Monday in February Texas Independence Day March 2 Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Veterans Day Fourth Monday in October Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman Atkison ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 LAND ACQUISITION BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL COMPLEX AREA Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the acquisition of certain land for the Brackenridge Hospital Complex Area: 1307 Red River The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price Ayes: Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Mayor LaRue Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman Atkison 214 INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT ON RODENT CONTROL Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing interdepartmental agreement between the Model Cities Department and the AustinTravis County Health Department for the operation of an Intensified Rodent Control Program - $53,644,00 (100% Model Cities Funds). The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with The University of Texas for temporary use of City right-of-way in conjunction with development and landscaping along portions of Guadalupe, West 21st Street and West 24th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison LEASE AGREEMENT - OFFICE SPACE Mr. James W. Carothers, Assistant City Manager, spoke to the Council regarding the proposed lease agreement for 21,852 additional square feet of office space in the Travis Building located at 205 West 9th Street, Councilman Gage objected to what he regarded as a piecemeal approach to leasing rather than an overall plan which he felt the Council had not approved, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971. 215 Councilman Janes moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to consummate the lease agreement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 1970 The Council reviewed the Report, particularly the operation of Brackenridge Hospital. Councilman Johnson then moved the Council note the receipt of the financial report for October, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Atkison LOWERING OF LAKE AUSTIN The City Manager presented a summary of the Lower Colorado River Authority' recommendations as to why Lake Austin should not be lowered this year. The City Manager concurred with those recommendations and asked that a date be set to lower the Lake in early 1972. Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept the recommendations not to lower the Lake and set a tentative date of January 2, 1972, for the lowering. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison DESIGN OF WEST FIRST STREET AT MO PAC INTERCHANGE Mr. Joe Ternus, Traffic and Transportation Director, presented the recommendation for the design of West First Street at the Mo Pac Boulevard interchange. After some discussion, Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 216 ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mr. Dick Lillie presented to the Council recommendations to annex several "holes in the doughnut" pieces of property. After a brief discussion, Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 9:30 Α.Μ., March 11, 1971, to consider annexing the following: a. 50.0 acres of unplatted land out of the John Applegait Survey. b. 39.5 acres of unplatted land and a portion of Jones Road. c. 344.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, d. 9.8 acres of unplatted land out of the Henry P. Hill League. e. 187.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant including a portion of Burleson Road. f. 60.3 acres of unplatted land out of the Henry P. Hill League, 8. 13.3 acres of land out of the James Trammel Survey: Sunset Valley, Section 2 Flournoy Acres, Section 2 A portion of Jones Road. h, 95.7 acres of unplatted land out of the Isaac Decker League, including a portion of Shelby Lane. 1. 32.4 acres of unplatted land out of the George W. Davis Survey, including a portion of Rutland Drive. J. 254.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, including portions of Levander Loop and Gardner Road. k. 623,5 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, ( 1. 0.87 of one acre of land out of the John Applegait Survey. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison RECESSED MEETING 2:00 Ρ.Μ. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT Dr. John Barclay reported on a meeting hosted by Mrs. Ruby Melrose, President, Tenants' Group, Booker T. Washington Housing Project. The meeting was attend- ed by 53 people, including 8 Commissioners of the Human Relations Commission and 217 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 two representatives from the Austin Police Department, Mr. Evans and Captain Harland Moore. Dr. Barclay stated that 19 persons participated in the discussion, and he felt that the meeting was successful. He indicated that other meetings should be held in different parts of the City. The Council applauded Dr. Barclay for his work with the Commission, TAX APPEALS At 2:00 P.M., the Council heard the following Tax Appeals: C. B. SMITH, SR. Full Value Full Value Assessed by Rogan Giles by the Tax Dept. 1969 by the Tax Dept. 1970 Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 6900 Block Airport Land $40,317 $78,844 $59,130 $30,240 $59,130 3.62 acres Improve- 0 0 0 0 0 James P. Wallace ments Survey Total $40,317 $78,844 $59,130 $30,240 $59,130 Parcel No. 2-3109-1516 7121 North Lamar Improve- $22,977 $25,410 $19,060 $17,230 $19,060 Improvements only ments on 100 x 398 feet James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0402.01 Vacant Land $1,452 $3,630 $2,720 $1,090 $2,720 133.82 x 108,5 Improve- 0 0 0 feet ments James P. Wallace Total $1,452 $3,630 $2,720 $1,090 $2,720 Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0408 Vacant Land $4,356 $21,779 $16,330 $3,270 $16,330 133.82 x 325.5 f Improve- 0 0 0 0 0 feet James P. ments Wallace Survey Total $4,356 $21,779 $16,330 $3,270 $16,330 Parcel No. 2-3310-0409 St. Johns Ave. Land $5,390 $31,584 $23,690 $40,040 $23,690 Lot 2, North- Improve- 0 0 0 fair ments Parcel No. Total $5,390 $31,584 $23,690 $40,040 $23,690 2-3310-0433 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 218 Februaru 11, 1971 W. P. WEBB ESTATE by Rogan Giles 7101 North Lamar 3,83 acres James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2 2-3310-0401 MILDRED WEBB Land $ 48,729 Improve- 169,346 ments Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value Assessed Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Value by Rendered Assessed Value Fixed Tax Dept. by Owner by Board $125,126 178,419 $ 93,840 $ 36,550 $ 93,840 133,810 127,010 133,810 Total $218,075 $303,545 $227,650 $163,560 $227,650 by Rogan Giles 7121 North Lamar Land $14,205 i 100 x 398 feet Improve- 300 $28,410 300 $21,310 $10,650 $21,310 230 230 230 James P. Wallace ments Survey Total $14,505 $28,710 $21,540 $10,880 $21,540 Parcel No. 2-3310-0402 ! Mr. Giles felt that the property in question was assessed at too high a value in relation to its earnings. He asked that the valuation for all of the property be adjusted to 50 per square foot. Mr. Klitgaard, representing the Tax Department, compared the subject property withoother similar property in the area. were reasonable. He felt that the assessed values Councilman Janes moved the Council sustain the value set by the Board of Equalization as follows: MILDRED WEBB by Rogan Giles Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action 7121 North Lamar 100 x 398 feet James P. Land $21,310 $21,310 Wallace Survey Improvements 230 230 Parcel No. 2-3310-0402 Total $21,540 $21,540 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison Councilman Johnson moved the Council sustain the value set by the Board of Equalization as follows: C. B. SMITH, SR. by Rogan Giles Vacant 133.82 x 108.5 feet James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0408 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action $2,720 0 Land $2,720 Improvements 0 Total $2,720 $2,720 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: Absent: None Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved that the full value be adjusted to 25¢ per square foot and the Council set the assessed value of the property as follows: C. B. SMITH, SR. by Rogan Giles Vacant 133,82 x 325.5 feet James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0409 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action Land $16,330 $8,170 Improvements 0 0 Total $16,330 $8,170 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Price moved the Council sustain the value set by the Board of Equalization as follows: C. B. SMITH, SR. by Rogan Giles 6900 Block Airport 3.62 acres James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3109-1516 7121 North Lamar Improvements only on 100 x 398 feet James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0402.01 St. Johns Ave, Lot 2, Northfair Parcel No. 2-3310-0433 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action Land $59,130 $59,130 Improvements 0 0 Total $59,130 $59,130 Improvements $19,060 19,060 Land $23,690 $23,690 Improvements 0 0 Total $23,690 $23,690 219 W. P. WEBB ESTATE by Rogan Giles 7101 North Lamar 3.83 acres James P. Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-3310-0401 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action Land $ 93,840 Improvements 133,810 $ 93,840 133,810 Total $227,650 220 $227,650 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison APPEAL DELAYED The Mayor noted that a request for delay had been granted on the following Tax Appeal: EDWIN W. BROWN (SAGE) by Mr. Foster Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. 6501 Airport Blvd. Land $116,770 10 acres Improve- 477,964 $326,700 572,608 $245,030 429,460 James P. Wallace ments Survey Total $594,734 $899,308 Value Rendered by Owner $ 87,580 358,470 Assessed Value Fixed by Board $245,030 429,460 $674,490 $446,050 $674,490 Parcel No. 2-2911-0801 MRS, GLADYS F. CAVETT 1309 W. 34th Lot 5, George APPEALS HEARD Land $$4,281 $35,679 $26,760 $3,210 Improve- 7.735 8,612 6.460 5,800 $26,760 6,460 ments Total $12,016 $44,291 $33,220 $9,010 $33,220 A. Freund Parcel No.2-1901-0102 WARREN S. FREUND by James Hart 3209 Shoal Creek Drive 4 acres George W. Spear League Parcel No. 2-1901-0125 Land $ 3,042 $34,848 $26,140 Improve- 7,106 8,877 6,660 Not Signed $22,870 6,660 ments Total $10,148 $43,725 $32,800 $29,530 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 221 MRS, MAY F. DEAR by Mrs. Nell Dear Mapes Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value Ássessed Value by the Tax Value by Rendered Dept. 1970 Tax Dept. by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 3104 Wabash Ave, Land $ 3,246 $30,800 $23,100 Not $20,210 70 x 220 feet Improve- 9,702 10,210 7,660 Signed 7,660 George W. Spear ments League Total $12,948 $41,010 $30,760 $27,870 Parcel No, 2-1901-0123 MRS. PEGGY CAVETT WALDEN by Mrs. Nell Dear Mapes 3300 Block Old Land $4,290 $43,000 $32,250 $3,220 $28,220 Bull Creek Rd. Improve- 0 0 0 0 0 Lot, George A. ments Freund Subdivision Total $4,290 $43,000 $32,250 $3,220 $28,220 Parcel No, 2-1901-0127 ELLA DAGETT STUMPF 1014 West 31st St. Land $2,690 $22,200 $16,650 Not 100 x 111 feet Improve- 2,488 2.263 1,700 Signed $14,570 1,700 George W. ments Spear League Total $5,178 $24,463 $18,350 $16,270 Parcel No. 2-1901-1316 Since the preceding five appeals involved property all in the same area, the Council agreed to hear all of the presentations before asking Mr. Jack Klitgaard to respond. Mrs. Gladys F. Cavett, owner of the property at 1309 W. 34th Street, argued that property on neighboring tracts had not been assessed as high as her property. She felt that it was unjust, and that high taxes would force her to sell her property. Judge James Hart, representing Warren S. Freund, owner of the property at 3209 Shoal Creek Drive, argued that a reasonable value for the property should be $1.20 per square foot and not the assessed value of $1.75 per square foot. Mrs. Nell Dear Mapes, speaking for her mother, Mrs. May F. Dear, owner of the property at 3104 Wabash Avenue, requested the Council to reduce the assessed valuation to the same level as other property in the area, which was approximately 50ç per square foot or $35 per running foot. Mrs. Mapes also read a letter from Mrs. Peggy Cavett Walden, owner of the property at 3300 Block Old Bull Creek Road, in which Mrs. Walden objected to the assessed valuation. Mrs. Ella Dagett Stumpf, owner of the property at 1014 West 31st Street, objected to what she felt was unequal valuation, based on the valuation of property across the street from her property. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 Mr. Klitgaard stated that offers to sell were not used to value the foregoing pieces of property. Sales which actually had been consummated in the area were used as the basis for valuation. The valuations assessed reflected the current market values. Motion Councilman Gage moved that the full value of Parcel No. 2-1901-0123 be adjusted to 50 per square foot, Councilman Price seconded the motion. Substitute Motion Councilman MacCorkle offered a substitute motion that the full value of Parcel Nos. 2-1901-0123, 2-1901-0127, 2-1901-1316 and 2-1901-0125 be adjusted to $1.25 per square foot and the Council set the assessed value of the properties as follows: WARREN S. FREUND by James Hart Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action 3209 Shoal Creek Drive .4 acres George W. Spear League Parcel No. 2-1901-0125 Land $22,870 Improve- 6,660 ments Total $29,530 $16,340 6,660 $23,000 ELLA DAGETT STUMPF 1014 West 31st St. 100 x 111 feet George W. Spear League Parcel No. 2-1901-1316 Total $16,270 Land $14,570 Improve- 1,700 ments $10,410 1,700 $12,110 MRS. MAY F, DEAR by Mrs. Nell Dear Mapes 3104 Wabash Ave, 70 x 220 feet George W. Spear League Parcel No. 2-1901-0123 Land $20,210 Improve- 7,660 ments Total $27,870 $14,440 7,660 $22,100 MRS. PEGGY CAVETT WALDEN by Mrs. Nell Dear Mapes 3300 Block Old Bull Creek Road Lot 2, George A. Freund Subdivision Parcel No. 2-1901-0127 Land $28,220 $20,160 Improve- 0 0 ments Total $28,220 $20,160 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison 222 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 223 Councilman Gage moved that the full value be adjusted to $1.75 per square foot and the Council set the assessed value of the property as follows: MRS. GLADYS F. CAVETT 1309 West 34th St. Lot 5, George A. Freund Parcel No. 2-1901-0102 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action Land $26,760 Improve- 6,460 $23,700 6,460 ments Total $33,220 $30,160 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Janes Councilman Atkison Ayes: Noes: : Absent: APPEAL DENIED Mayor LaRue noted that the following appellant, who had been notified that his hearing would be held at this time, was absent: GEORGE GILLAR Councilman Johnson moved that the Council sustain the assessed value set by the Board of Equalization as follows: Assessed GEORGE GILLAR Value Fixed by Board Council Action 7404 Blessing Lot 10, Block 19, Land $560 $560 A. K. Black #2 Improve- 0 Parcel No. 2-2918-0704 ments Total $560 $560 i 7400 Blessing Lot 12, Block 19, Land $460 Improve- 00 $460 A. K. Black #2 Parcel No. 2-2918-0706 ments Total $460 $460 ! The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 224 APPEAL RECONSIDERED Councilman Johnson moved that the Council reconsider the following appeal due to a clerical error: W. A. McCANN Full Value by the Tax Dept, 1969 Value Rendered by Owner Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Assessed Value Fixed by Board 1717 Brentwood Lot 9, Frank Land $ 1,507 Pease Subdivisio Improve- 13,137 $ 2,109 14,405 $ 1,580 $11,130 10,800 9,850 $ 1,580 10,800 division ments Parcel No. Total $14,644 $16,514 $12,380 $10,980 $12,380 2-3206-0402 709 Texas Ave. Land $1,864 $3,195 $2,400 $1,400 $2,400 North 96 feet Improve- 5,466 5,504 4,130 4,100 4,130 Lot 6, Block 8, Outlot 7 and 8, ments Total $7,330 $8,699 $6,530 $5,500 $6,530 Division C, Harper Parcel No. 2-1607-0305 The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison APPEALS SET After some discussion, the Council agreed to hear Tax Appeals on February 18 at 2:00 P.M. and on February 22 at 9:30 A.M. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on the Capital Improvements Program. The City Manager presented the City's proposal for Capital Improvements. He requested that $100,000 be moved from 1972 to 1971 for planning on a new golf course, the location of which had not been decided. Mr. Jim Rogers, representing the Austin United Golf Association, endorsed Mr. Andrews' proposal regarding the new golf course. Mr. Woodrow Sledge also endorsed the same golf proposal and asked about tennis facilities. He was concerned that $30,000 earmarked for the renovation of the Austin Athletic Club for tennis facilities might be the new tennis center referred to in the recent bond issue which was approved. The City Manager indicated that the $30,000 was for renovation of the Austin Athletic Club only. There were no funds allocated during 1971-1973 for the center, but it could be built later, : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 225 Mr. Sledge also expressed concern over the number of septic tanks which surrounded Austin and toward the lakes. He especially objected to having to open new schools in a septic tank area, in particular a recent school on Braker Lane. It was generally agreed that the City and the Austin Independent School District should coordinate their activities regarding the acquisition of new school sites and the extension of City utilities to outlying areas. After some general discussion, Councilman Gage moved the Council approve the Capital Improvements Program for 1971, 1972 and 1973. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison RECORDS STORAGE STUDY Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to conduct a study for the storage of City records. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Atkison ITEM NOT CONSIDERED Appointments to the Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board of Trustees were not considered at this time. ZONINGS SET FOR APRIL 1, 1971 The City Manager reported that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and had been set for public hearing on April 1, 1971; DAVID B. BARROW by Jeryl D. Hart C14-71-025 JAMES W. STRAIN C14-71-026 له 3571-3593 Far West Blvd. 7053-7077 Village Center 4708-4710 Avenue H J. C. ENTERPRISES by T. W. Caffey and Stanley W. Johnson 405-407 Swanee Drive C14-71-027 From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, lat Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 206 ! PETE SOSA C14-71-028 WILLIAM DALE DODSON C14-71-029 DONALD B. WITZKE C14-71-030 307 Cumberland Rd. 2701-2705 Wilson St, 4418 Barrow Ave. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st 511-515 East 45th St. Height and Area to "GR" 604 Pressler St. OSCAR B. PETERSON, SR. 1010 East 39th St. C14-71-031 LIBERTY INDUSTRIES by Tom Curtis C14-71-032 C. DARRELL HOPKINS C14-71-033 WILEY N. WHEELER C14-71-034 EMILE JAMAIL by Richard C. Baker C14-71-035 E. A. PRICE by Richard C. Baker C14071-036 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH C14-71-037 EDWARD B. REEVES C14-71-038 7100-7104 North I Interstate Hwy. 35 Tract 1 2701-2809 U.S. Hwy. 183 8809-8920 McCann Dr. Tract 2 2804-2814 Thrushwood Dr. 1418-1420 Fort View Rd. 1104 Lambie 4613-4615 Red River 5801-5905 West- minster Dr. 1500-1504 Morgan Lane General Retail, 1st Height and Area From "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "O" Office 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area to "0" Office, 1st Height and Area From "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to Tract 1 - "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area; and Tract 2 - "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area to "0" Office, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area From "BB" Residence, ist Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area ! EDWARD B. REEVES C14-71-039 W. H. BULLARD by Arthur L. Sims C14-71-040 JOHN MCPHAUL C14-71-041 JOE RUSSO by Richard C. Baker C14-71-042 AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LIMITED C14-71-043 AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LIMITED C14-71-044 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 11, 1971 2015-2021 South Lamar Blvd. 2005 Airport Blvd. Rear of 9700-9808 Dallum Drive 227 From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area; "C" Commer- cial, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area From "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area to "C-2" Commercial, 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, lst Height and Area 4501-4705 East River- From "BB" Residence, 1st side Drive Tract 1 6309-6411 East 19th 4910-4924 Craigwood Drive Tract 2 6419-6503 East 19th St. 4911-4925 Craigwood Drive Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, Ist Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area 1635-1649 Rundberg Ln. From "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" H. MORRIS STEVENS AND JEAN SCHIEFFER by Hubert H. Rossy C14-71-006 Commercial, 1st Height and Area 4002-4030 Airport Blvd. From "A" Residence, lst Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area EXECUTEXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of land for a District park site and negotiations for school recreational sites. When. the open Bessibhe resumedy, Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the Austin Independent School District for acquisition and or use of land at Hill and Doss Elementary schools for recreational program be instituted as quickly as possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASFebruary 11, 1971 228 ADJOURNMENT Councilman Gage moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent; Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Atkison ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor