: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 29, 1971 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL 471 The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND PERRY WHITE, University Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Gage moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 1 and April 8, 1971 and the Special Meetings of February 1 and April 5, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None LOYALTY DAY PROCLAMATION Mayor LaRue read a proclamation designating Saturday, May 1, 1971, as "LOYALTY DAY", urging citizens to take advantage of this day throughout the City, and all individuals, schools, churches, organizations, businesses, etc., display proudly the Flag of the United States of America, and presented the Proclamation to the Manchaca V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary #3377. Mrs. June Bell read a Citation to the Council for patriotic achievement during the "1971 Loyalty Day" observance, and for its dedication to the ideals of the United States, and for its stand against Communism and domestic intrigue, inspiring citizens to take positive action to assure a lasting democracy. CITY MANAGER OUT OF CITY As Mr. Lynn Andrews was out of the City, Mr. Dan Davidson, Deputy City Manager, acted as Manager at this meeting. 2/72 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 STREETS CLOSED FOR LAGUNA GLORIA FIESTA Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the request of the Women's Art Guild at Laguna Gloria for the closing of portions of certain streets until 10:00 P.M. on May 15th and 16th for activities of Laguna Gloria Fiesta. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None PETITION TO ESTABLISH "AA" ZONING Mr. James Neeley submitted a petition requesting a change of zoning from "A" Residence to "AA" Residence in South Lund Park, Section 4, and on a 1.31 acre tract out of the Henry P. Hill League. Mr. Neeley presented this petition in behalf of 50 families, representing 85% of the real property owners in a 200 foot band surrounding and adjoining the areas. The purpose of the petition was to maintain the residential nature of the neighborhood, and to assure that adjacent undeveloped land would keep the same quality as the developed property. The main fear is a potential construction of apartments in this area. Mr. Dick Lillie, Director of Planning, stated under "A", duplexes could be developed; and "AA" would prohibit such, Councilman Gage moved that the Council note receipt of the petition and refer the document to the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None REQUEST TO DIVIDE ZONING CASE NO. C14-70-100 Mr. Ray O. Howard appeared before the Council to request the division of zoning case No. C14-70-100 into four separate ordinances. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Council grant the request for separate zoning ordinances after dedication of 10 feet as follows: VICTOR FREIDRICHS 1027-1111 ET UX E. Riverside Dr. GLEN M. TOOK, JR. ET UX JOHN H. KAVANAUGH, ET UX MRS. MAZELLE MCDONALD by Clyde Smith From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "0" Office 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office 1st Height and Area subject to 10' of right- of-way for Riverside, and also recommended to the City Council that consideration be given to the purchase of the necessary right-of-way for Riverside Drive at this time. The 1027 E. Riverside Drive is the property under separate consideration. i 473 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 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 0.87 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY NO. 58 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 Council finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following 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: 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 third time and Councilman Janes moved that the Council finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Моев: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Price The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET VACATION Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: 474 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. April 29, 1971 ! AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PARKFIELD DRIVE AND COLONY CREEK DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR WASTE WATER PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT PLAN At 9:30 A.M. Mayor LaRue opened the hearing on an amendment to the Austin Development Plan to change the designation from Low-Density Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses, on approximately 30 acres located north of Rutland Drive and east of the Mo-Pac Railroad. Mr. Dick Lillie, Director of Planning, discussed the area. Mr. Floyd Hill, applicant, stated this was a logical extension of what is existing in the area. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the amendment be made to Manufacturing and Related Uses. Councilman Gage moved the Council close the hearing and grant the change in designation from Low-Density Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the hearing scheduled for this time on an annexation. No one appeared to be heard. Councilman Gage moved the Council close the hearing 475 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 23.52 acres of land out of the George W. Davis Surveyproposed QUAIL CREEK WEST, PHASE 2, SECTION FIVE, and proposed NORTH AUSTIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH ADDITION, The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1A: A 23.424 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1436-1476 FAIRFIELD DRIVE AND 1521-1607 ΡΕΥΤON GIN ROAD; FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND TRACT 1B: A 2.41 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1434-1436 FAIRFIELD DRIVE AND 1519-1521 ΡΕΥΤON GIN ROAD; FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A 14,750 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1433 FAIRFIELD DRIVE; 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 476 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 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: LOT A, QUAIL CREEK, SECTION 6, LOCALLY KNOWN AS A LINE WESTERLY FROM GAILWOOD DRIVE; FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: LOT C AND BLESS EAST 170 FEET, QUAIL CREEK, SECTION 6, LOCALLY KNOWN AS A LINE BETWEEN RUNDBERG LANE AND COLONY CREEK; AND A LINE BETWEEN RUNDBERG LANE AND RUTLAND DRIVE; FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilman Price The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilman Price The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilman Price The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Price moved that the Council pass an ordinance covering the following zoning changes, subject to field notes being furnished: WALTER CARRINGTON C14-70-037 Tract 1 206-220 proposed Ramble Ln. Tract 2 100-204 proposed Ramble Ln. Tract 3 4816-5102 So, Congress Ave. Tract 4 5218-5226 So. Congress Ave, 101-307 proposed Ramble Ln. From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence 1 1 477 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- April 29, 1971 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The ordinance was not written since field notes were not furnished until a later date. See Ordinance No. 721109-1 for final action. 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 3.45 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11201-11213 U. S. HWY. 183, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A 2.48 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11111-11127 U. S. HWY, 183, 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: $ Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: 478 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASApril 29, 1971 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 2.01 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6309-6411 EAST 19TH STREET AND 4910-4924 CRAIGWOOD DRIVE FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A 0.81 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6419-6503 EAST 19TH STREET AND 4911-4925 CRAIGWOOD DRIVE 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: 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 10.44 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 7100-7126 AND 7032-7058 U. S. HIGHWAY 290 EAST; FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None 479 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASApril 29, 1971 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue 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 4.92 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 7032-7068 U. S. HWY. 290 EAST, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" 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 Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS April 29, 1971 480 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 710401-F The Director of Planning, Mr. Lillie, reported this application was for a zoning change on East Riverside Drive, the front portion of which was reserved for right-of-way. At this time no right-of-way is required, and this change calls for new field notes, Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 710401-F BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REFUND CONTRACT Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH FARM & HOME SAVINGS ASSOCIATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None 481 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 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: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET IMPROVEMENTS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURS ING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN ΤΟ SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Ayes: Noes: Present But Not Voting: Councilman Johnson : (Councilman Johnson went on record as disqualifying himself from participating in this item as he owned property in the area) 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: 482 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: April 29, 1971 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Johnson 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 Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. LEVYING ASSESSMENT Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THAT CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET WITH IN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES. : : 483 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- April 29, 1971 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: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Ayes: Noes: Present But Not Voting: Councilman Gage (Councilman Gage disqualified himself as he owned property in the area) ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING SET Councilman Janes moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 9:30 A.M., May 13, 1971, to consider annexing the following: vote: 27,89 acres of land out of the J. C. Tannehill League proposed "THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 3". The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Mr. Reuben Rountree, Director of Public Works, explained when these two sections in Windsor Park III were placed on record, it was thought there would be a necessity for street widening to the east, and the developers provided a street easement and a utilities easement. Since then, it has been determined that the widening will not be needed, and the developers request the vacation of these easements so that they may develop the remaining lots in the area. Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the request and approve the release of the street easement and utilities easement in Windsor Park III, Sections 2 and 3. The motion. seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 484 CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF HORNSBY BEND OXIDATION SYSTEM Mr. Vic Schmidt, Director of Water and Waste Water, explained the operating arrangement with Mr. Will Platt. Mr. Platt has a 24-hour surveillance over the Hornsby Bend Oxidation System area, and he also pays the City $300 a year for grazing rights in the area. Councilman Gage moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mr. Will Platt for the operation of Hornsby Bend Oxidation System, and extend the grazing lease for one additional year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: CAPITOL AGGREGATES INC. 6,000 Tons Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Special Type "D" - $33,600.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO. Four (4) each 167 KVA 72000/1247ΟΥ 277 Volt Distribution Transformers $3,616.00 RTE CORPORATION Four (4) each 250 KVA 7200/1247ΟΥ 277 Volt Distribution Transformers $5,132.00 - The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: 485 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 W. H. RICHARDSON CO. HARGIS AUSTIN, INC. Twelve (12) month supply - Flashlight Lantern, Emergency Lighting and Dry Cell Batteries - $6,341.85 Twelve (12) month supply - Transistor Radio, Instrument and Electronic Equipment Batteries - $881.83 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: ROBERT C. GRAY CONSTRUCTION CO. For Earthwork at Austrop Substation $54,456.50 (Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Janes moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. For the installation of approximately 949 linear feet of 8-inch concrete sewer pipe and appurtenances in Peyton Gin Road from U.S. Highway 183, east- erly $17,042.10. (City estimate - $16,771.00; 30 working days for complet tion) (Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Roll Call: Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Gage contract: Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following HORTICULTURE INC. For the purchase and installation of plant materials for median landscaping along 26th Street between Guadalupe Street and the west frontage road to I.H. 35 $15,736.00 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS April 29, 1971 484 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None RECOGNITION The Council recognized Councilman-Elect Dan Love, and Council Candidate Wick Fowler, who were visiting the Council. LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to install an 8-inch sewer pipe line crossing the railroad's spur track at a point 5 feet south of the centerline of Industrial Boulevard, south of the Bergstrom Spur near Austin. The Standard License Fee is $100.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SPEED LIMIT Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution establishing a 20 mile per hour speed limit at the following locations: vote: On the center lane of Anderson Lane (reserved only for Left Turn Movement) from the centerline of Shoalcreek Boulevard to 600 feet east of the centerline of Watson Street. On the center lane of Anderson Square (reserved only for Left Turn Movement) from the centerline of Anderson Lane to the centerline of Research Boulevard (U.S. 183)) The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None PARKING METERS Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the parking meters in the two hundred block of West 9th Street be changed from the present sixty (60) minutes to thirty (30) minutes; and removal of two meters directly in front of 205 West 9th Street. 487 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- April 29, 1971 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SPECIAL PERMIT APPEAL Councilman Janes moved the Council adopt a resolution resetting the hearing for May 6, 1971, at 10:30 A.M., on the appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission granting Special Permit No. CP-14-71-004 to Mr. Ray Littlefield covering the property locally known as 3508-3510 Red River Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None INQUIRY AS TO ESTABLISHING A BENCH IN FRONT OF DARREL ROYAL'S WORK SHOP Councilman Johnson had a request from the Knights of Columbus as to the procedure to be followed to establish benches in front of Darrel Royal's Work Shop for the handicapped people who are waiting for transportation. The Deputy City Manager stated he would report back to the Council. COMMENDATION Councilman Johnson noted that over the week end, many City employees worked in the Department of Water and Light and the Tax Department, and he heard nice publicity of these people working Friday and Saturday nights, and credit should be given these people. The public should be told how hard these people had worked and how many of them were on their own time. The Deputy City Manager stated these people would be told of this commendation. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session at this time. The Council meeting resumed. APPOINTMENTS FOR CANVASSING BOARD Councilman Johnson moved that the Council appoint Nash Marino as Presiding Judge, Dr. J. H. Means, Alternate Presiding Judge, John C. Wheeler, and Mrs. Betty Cook, to the Canvassing Board. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 29, 1971 488 APPOINTMENT PRECINCT 322 - Councilman Janes moved that the Council appoint Mrs. Lester Palmer as presiding Judge and Mrs. Joe Atkinson as Alternate Presiding Judge of Precinct 322 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None APPOINTMENT - PRECINCT 139 Councilman Johnson moved the Council appoint Carl Rundberg as Presiding Judge of Precinct 139 and allow him the authority to appoint others. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE Councilman Johnson moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for Federal funds to purchase a district park for northwest Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None ; PURCHASE OF SITE FOR DISTRICT PARK FACILITY Councilman Johnson moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 44 acre site located east of Lakewood Drive between Lakemoore Drive and Creekbluff Drive for provision of a District Park facility to serve the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None RECESS Councilman Johnson moved that the Council recess until 9:00 A.M. on Monday, May 3, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None C CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS April 29, 1971 The Council recessed at this time. APPROVED: ATTEST: Elain Woolen City Clerk Rey Butters Mayor 489