= CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 18, 1971 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 338 24 The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison The Invocation was deliverd by REVEREND W.E. DENHAM, First Baptist Church. PARK REQUESTED Mr. Patrick 0. Higgins requested that the following petition be read into the record: "We the undersigned do hereby petition the City Council of Austin, Travis County, Texas, to establish an additional City public park to service the Austin residents of the northeast area, specifically those residents north of Highway 290 and east of North Lamar Boulevard. The reasons for requesting a park in the above area are listed as follows: (1) The trend of the City of Austin has been topplace a City park within reasonable distance to all Austin residents. A check of City maps indicates this trend has not been continued into the northeast area. (2) Plans are in the making with the City Parks and Recreation Department to add a park on the banks of Walnut Creek in the extreme north, outside the present City limits. This site is a fine location for a park but a large jump to the north, leaving residents in the northeast area covered by this petition still several miles from a recreational' facility. 339 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- March 18, 1971 (3) The northeast area has acres of undeveloped property, some of which are not annexed into the City. These acres could be made available for recreational facility. (4) The northeast area is growing at a rapid rate and will continue to grow as evidenced by proposed elementary schools on Rutherford Lane, Braker Lane, plus a junior high school on Rundberg Lane. Bartholomew Park, the nearest park to the northeast area is approximately 5 miles. It is severely overcrowded, and an additional park in the northeast area will help to alleviate this problem. Northeast neighborhood streets now serve as a partial, unsupervised playground for children, and a safety hazard is apparent. We the concerned citizens of the area of Austin north of Highway 290 and east of Lamar Boulevard, feel a City park with complete recreational facilities will benefit all of Austin by promoting continued growth." Mr. Higgins then read the following memorandum into the record: "At the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Department, March 16, 1971, the Board heard a request from Mr. Pat Higgins and Mrs. Margaret McKenzie for a park in the northeast section of the City. Mr. Higgins pointed out the distance to Bartholomew Park and the distance to the future Walnut Creek park and graphically showed the need for a park in this area. The Parks and Recreation Department Director assured the Board that the location of a park in this area was desirable and would be included in an open space plan now being developed by the Planning Department. It was explained that funds have been recommended in the bond program for a district park in the northeast section.of the City. After listening to the presentation and discussion for the need of a park in this area, the Parks and Recreation Board voted to recommend to the City Council that a park site be purchased in accordance with the plan for open space." Mayor LaRue commented that he was confident that the park being requested would come to fruition. SENIOR CITIZEN BUS SERVICE REQUESTED Mr. Carl Edward Bock, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nueces Activity Center for Senior Citizens, stated that the City was doing a magnificent job in providing a program for senior citizens in about 7 neighborhood centers, but one great drawback was a lack of transportation. He stated that many senior citizens did not drive and had no member of the family who could provide transportation. There were a number of problems with riding the busses: no service on week- ends or at night, high cost, circuitous routes, standing out in bad weather, no sidewalks and benches. He noted that on January 12, the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended to the Council the following proposal: that a Federal grant coming through the Governor's Committee on Aging and funds from the Older American Federal Act provide 340 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS March 18, 1971 ! for the purchase of a $7,800 35-passenger bus. The total first year cost, including maintenance and payment of a driver, was estimated at $13,510. He stated that application for a Federal grant of 75% needed to be made by April 1, which would leave the City with a cost of $3,377. The Senior Citizens of the various Centers had pledged themselves to raise $1,000 of that, reducing the City's share to $2,377. He noted the costs there would be to the City for the second and third years of operation. If the City chose not to continue the program after the first year, they would be free to do with the buas as they wished. He explained how the bus routes would be scheduled to serve the neighborhood centers. Mayor LaRue questioned the use of the bus in the Model Cities area. He also wondered if some organization other than the City might assume the responsibility for operating the bus, and Mr. Bock was sure the neighborhood center boards would work with Parks and Recreation on this. Councilmen MacCorkle and Johnson also expressed reservations about the City having this responsibility. Mayor LaRue requested that the City Manager investigate the legal answers to the questions just raised and noted that this item would be placed on the next week's agenda. REQUEST CONCERNING GLISSMAN ROAD Mr. Jorge Guerra read a petition dated February 17, 1971, and signed by ten property owners on Glissman Road. It requested that the amount of footage required by the City to be given up for the paving of an industrial size street be reduced. It noted that Glissman Road from Airport to Shady Lane was entirely residential, rather than industrial, and requested the footage reduction to leave reasonable front yards and front porch and front room privacy. In response to Mayor LaRue's question, Mr. Guerra was uncertain if the petition was signed by 51% of the property owners. In response to Councilman Gage's question, Mr. Guerra stated that he had been told by the Public Works Department that in order to have a petition issued, the owners had to agree in advance to give up the property. Mayor LaRue stated that there had been some sort of misunderstanding. City Manager Andrews noted that the Planning Commission in 1962 or 1963 had recommended that this area be re-zoned from industrial to residential, but for some reason the City Council had never taken action. He recommended that a petition for paving the street 30' in width with a 50' right of way be filed if the owners were willing to give up enough property for the 50' rather than 70' right of way. He also recommended that the Planning Commission be asked to review the zoning of this area. Mr. Guerra stated that the 50' right of way was acceptable. Mayor LaRue noted that the City Manager's recommendations were acceptable to the Council. City Manager Andrews stated that he would personally hand the petition to Mr. Guerra. March 18, 1971 341 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SIDEWALK ORDINANCE DISCUSSED Mr. Cliff Dunn spoke in favor of the sidewalk vendors, noting that they were staying off the welfare rolls. He referred to a letter from the Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, empathizing with the vendors' situation. Mr. Bill Smith presented a proposed alternative ordinance which stated that a seller on public property should be extremely responsive to the wishes of neighboring property owners. If a law enforcement officer requested a reasonable shift of location, failure to do so would amount to violation of the ordinance. Mr. Roland Denoie believed that the proposed ordinance should be given three readings. He believed that the ordinance should be written in such a way that it did not completely prohibit mobile carts on sidewalks. In response to Councilman Janes' question, City Attorney Butler stated that the Council had the authority to license the vendors in some way. Mr. Rooster Andrews, President of the Travis County Grand Jury Association, noted the request of the Association for an ordinance that would control sales from Austin streets and sidewalks. He asked that action be taken and the requirement for reading on three separate days be waived. Councilman Janes requested copies of the most recent reports of the Association. Mr. Hub Bechtol urged that the Council pass the ordinance because he felt there was a vital public need. He believed that enough public hearings had been held. In response to Councilman Gage's question, City Attorney Butler noted that there had been officially no public hearing held. Councilman Price suggested a market square for the vendors. Motion Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council place the ordinance to regulate selling on sidewalks and streets on the agenda for March 25, 1971. There was discussion between Councilman Gage and City Manager Andrews as to the rationale for the current non-enforcement of ordinances on the book which would affect the Red River Street merchants. 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 Councilman Gage requested that all parties who might be affected by this ordinance be notified that this item would be on the agenda. Mr. Cliff Dunn asked for a public hearing. Councilman Gage moved the Council set a public hearing on the proposed sidewalk ordinance at 9:30 A.M., March 25, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: March 18, 1971 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 342 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison ART FAIR REQUEST GRANTED Mr. Ross Blumentritt, President of Northwest Austin Sertoma Club, requested the use of City land west of Lamar Bridge running to the Butler tract between West 1st Street and the river for an "Art Fair". He stated that sanitary facilities would be provided at the Club's expense and that they would clean up afterwards. Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the request for use of City land for an "Art Fair." The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison REQUEST FOR USE OF PARK GRANTED Mr. Martin Wiginton, on behalf of Mr. Cameron Cunningham, requested access to electricity in Pease Park for the People's Peace Treaty celebration. He stated that no fees would be charged and nothing sold. City Manager Andrews noted that a metar loop could be set up to determine how much to charge for electricity. He made the following recommendations: (1) That there be a contract for sanitary facilities. (2) That the location be Zilker Park rather than Pease Park. (3) That a cash bond be put up for cleanup, which would be about $200. Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the request for use of Zilker Park subject to the recommendations of the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison None SOFTBALL FIELD LIGHTING PROPOSAL APPROVED Mr. Anthony J. Reda, of the Executive Board of the Austin Softball Association, requested approval of the City Electrical Department recommendation for re- lighting of three softball fields at cost to the City of approximately $2,500 and to the Softball Association of approximately $3,000. March 18, 1971 343 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Johnson moved the Council approve the recommendation of softball field re-lighting as outlined. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison VACATION OF ALLEY ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF COLORADO STREET ALLEY IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITYPPURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ORDINANCE SETTING HEARING Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: March 18, 1971 344 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT99:30 O'CLOCK A.Μ. ON THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison None The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. March 18, 1971 345 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS : ZONING ORDINANCE - FIRST READING Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its first 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: A 12,720 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2926 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Price Councilman Atkison ZONING ORDINANCES - THREE READINGS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1 AND 2, OUTLOT 53 (ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1600-1606 SAN JACINTO STREET; 206-214 EAST 16TH STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" 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 ordinanceswas read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison March 18, 1971 مالائی _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 2.79 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2005-2014 WESTLAKE DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. March 18, 1971 347 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: WEST 34 FEET OF LOT 35 AND ALL OF LOTS 39 AND 40, WOOLRIDGE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2219-2223 SAN GABRIEL AND 911-915, WEST 23RD STREET, FROM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison None The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUIRED Councilman Price moved the Council approve the acquisition of 3,096 square feet of right-of-way being an irregular strip of land on south side of East Live Oak Street at Parker Lane. 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 ; : 348 March 18, 1971 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS し ZONING ORDINANCES THREE READINGS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 58,000 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2329-2435 PARKER LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; TRACT 2: AN 88,000 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2401-2435 PARKER LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "ВВ" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; TRACT 3: AN 18,600 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2428-2434 METCALFE ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "0" OFFICE DISTRICT; TRACT 4: A 269,000 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2301-2327 PARKER LANE; 2300-2362 BURLESON ROAD AND 2400-2426 METCALFE ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance beefinally passed. 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 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 349 i Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK "K" RIDGETOP, W.T. CASWELL ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5004-5006 HARMON AVENUE AND 945-947 EAST 51ST STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote:' Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REFUND CONTRACT ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH MONTOPOLIS COMMUNITY CENTER; 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: March 18, 1971 350 Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 DON LYDA; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinanceppassed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue 351 March 18, 1971 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 M.H. FLOURNOY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, aand Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 FAWN RIDGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 352 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 소 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had beenffinally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH TOM MOSES ATTAL; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 353 Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 TOM MOSES ATTAL; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 354 ANNEXATION ORDINANCE - FIRST AND SECOND READINGS Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 20.35 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: L Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison ANNEXATION ORDINANCE - FINAL PASSAGE 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 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 third time, and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: March 18, 1971 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS کی کی کئی Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION HEARING SET Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 9:30 A.M. April 1, 1971, to consider annexing the following: (requested by owner's representative) 6.60 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey proposed WINDSOR HILLS, SECTION 2, PHASE TWO. City Manager Andrews stated that while annexation of this property would surround an area not annexed to the City, the surrounded area would be proposed for annexation in an ordinance to be on the next week's agenda. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison L EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: A portion of a public utilities easement out of Lot 16, BALCONES SUMMIT. 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 Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: Correcting release of 30 foot drainage easement across Lot 5B, Austin Mall Subdivision 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 } CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 کا کوئی LICENSE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing license agreement for existing building encroaching. 10 feet into San Marcos Street, north of East 5th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison CASH SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a cash settlement 75%/25% City-Owner respectively on sanitary sewer approach main serving Austin Highlands, Section 1 - Owner's cost @ 25% $515.34 - City's cost @ 75%$1,546.02. 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 COST DIFFERENCE PAYMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing payment to Fawn Ridge Development Company cost difference of 12"/8" C.I. water main in Vista West, Section 1 Cost Difference $4,096.68. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: AUSTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY For the construction of a sewage bar trap - Austin State School $6,760.00. (20 working days - City's estimate was $7,500.00) (Capital Im- provement Program) 357 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 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 Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMPANY For the installation of approxi mately 2,320 linear feet of 16- inch C.S.C. water main, 367 linear feet of C.I. water pipe and appurtenances - $40,369.50. (95 working days; City's estimate $53,806.00) (Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: STRIEGLER STERILIZER SERVICE COMPANY One (1) each General Purpose Sterilizer $7,395.08 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 Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION Repair parts for 20,000 KW Steam Turbine $7,182.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison March 18, 1971 358 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: G.E. SUPPLY COMPANY Fifty (50) each Street Light Pole Extensions - $5,252.50 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 Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: RTE CORPORATION GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY Two (2) each 150 KVA and two (2) each 750 KVA Three Phase Pad Mounted Transformers $10,160.00 Two (2) each 300 KVA Three Phase Pad Mounted Transformers $4,300.00 - L 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 Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: RIVER CITY MACHINERY COMPANY Four (4) each 150 CFM Air Compressors $11,433.32 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: B.L. HENDERSON & SONS, INC. 110 Tons 10-5-5 pelleted fertilizer - $7,040.00 March 18, 1971 359 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison BIDS REJECTED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution rejecting all bids for Water and Waste Water Mains on Loop 360 between U.S. Highway 183 and F.M. Road 2222. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison LICENSE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing license agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to install an 8-inch sanitary sewer pipeline beneath the railroad's tracks 5 feet south of the centerline of Industrial Boulevard, south of the Bergstrom Spur - $100.00 Standard License Fee. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison ARCHITECTURAL SELECTION OF SERVICES DEFERRED Councilman Janes moved the Council defer until a later date the selection of Architectural Services for Golf Course for new Municipal Course. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison SUBSTATION SITE ACQUIRED Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing acquisition of an electrical substation site on Ranch Road 2222. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison 360 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 SALE OF STRUCTURES The Council had before it for its consideration sale of structures as follows: In University East Project, Tex. R-103: (1) Parcel 10-4 R.C. Littlefield $50.00 (former owner) (2) Parcel 27-3 Charles Carlow $628.00 (3) Parcel 26-2 Bill Deeg $768.00 (former owner) (4) Parcel 16-1 Jon N. Coffee $5,166.00 In Glen Oaks Project, Tex. R-70: (1) Parcel J-11 $328.00 Charles Carlow Councilman Johnson expressed concern about the sale of structure in Parcel 10-4 for only $50.00. Mr. W.T. Williams suggested that this bid could be rejected with instructions that the property be re-advertised. He noted that only one bid had been obtained on this particular item. Councilman Gage moved that the Council reject all bids on Parcel 10-4, and authorize Urban Renewal to readvertise on it. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of structure in University East Project, Tex. R-103, as follows: Parcel 27-3 Charles Carlow $628.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of structure in University East Project, TexasR-103, as follows: Parcel 26-2 361 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 Bill Deeg (former owner) $768.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of structure in University East Project, Tex. R-103, as follows: Parcel 16-1 Jon N. Coffee $5,166.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of structure in Glen Oaks Project, Tex. R-70, as follows: Parcel J-11 Charles Carlow $328.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Atkison None MODEL CITIES AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing agreement between the Model Cities Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation for the operation of a year-round Recreation Program - Total cost: $75,443 - 100% Model Cities funds. Mr. Tony Ojeda, Model Cities Director, discussed the personnel and equipment which would be involved in this program, noting that this would be an 11-month program operating within the Model Cities area. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 362 AGREEMENT WITH CARITAS AUTHORIZED The Council had before it for its consideration authorizing an agreement between the City of Austin and Caritas of Austin for the operation of Grants for emergencies - Total cost: $27,127 - 100% Model Cities funds. Mr. Tony Ojeda, Model Cities Director, stated that a number of people had been identified in the Model Cities area who were in need of emergency services. This program would provide primarily medical aid. He stated that Caritas would run the program under all of the Model Cities regulations for fiscal management. He discussed the procedures which would be followed in administration of the program. In response to City Manager Andrews' question, Mr. Ojeda stated that $20,000 would go for emergency aid and $7,127 for administration. In response to Councilman Johnson's question, Mr. Tom Spillar, Director of Caritas, stated that there was no seeking of bids for cooperating pharmacists and participating grocery stores who sold products at reduced prices. He stated that Caritas did not help the people who were eligible for drugs at reduced prices at Brackenridge Hospital. In response to Councilman MacCorkle's question, he discussed the procedures used to check the eligibility of persons being helped. Councilman Johnson expressed reservations that this program overlapped with Brackenridge's medical program and the County's food program. He believed that the latter programs should be expanded or discontinued rather than running another parallel program. Mr. Spillar stated that the program in question would fill in the gaps which existed in the Brackenridge and County programs. Councilman MacCorkle expressed reservations about the efficiency of the program in question. Motion Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing agreement between the City of Austin and Caritas of Austin for the operation of Grants for emergencies - Total cost: $27,127 - 100% Model Cities funds. Councilman Janes stated that his vote was predicated upon careful monitoring of the program by the City Manager's office to insure the value of the program was worth the cost. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle Absent: Councilman Atkison REPORTING ELECTION RESULTS CONSIDERED The Council briefly considered the utilization of the Electric Building for the reporting of results of the April 3 Election. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 18, 1971 363 APPOINTMENT TO MH-MR BOARD Councilman Gage moved the Council re-appoint Reverend Marvin C. Griffin to the Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center Board of Trustees. 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 REPORT ON APPLICATIONS City Manager Andrews reported that there were at present 72 applications for the administrator of Brackenridge Hospital, and they hoped to make a selection in April. REPORT REQUESTED Councilman Gage requested a report from the City Manager at the next week's meeting on the progress of the Northwest Park acquisition or agreement with the School Board. PARKS DISCUSSED Councilman Janes noted receipt of a letter from Beverly Sheffield regarding parks in the Montopolis area. He requested that the City Manager make some response to it. RECESSED MEETING ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS APPOINTED 1:00 Ρ.Μ. After a recess for lunch, the Council appointed Election Judges and Clerks for the April 3 Election. ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor