=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 26, 1971 7:30 P. M. CROCKETT HIGH SCHOOL, MANCHACA ROAD The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. It was noted that Councilman Lebermann was absent. Present: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Absent: Mayor Butler Councilman Lebermann The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND MARVIN C. GRIFFIN, Ebenezer Baptist Church. 830 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Love moved the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann PUBLIC HEARING 1971-72 BUDGET Mayor Butler opened the hearing on the 1971-72 Budget, inviting anyone interested to express himself about any item of the Budget. He announced that the Budget had been distributed widely throughout the City in the Libraries and people had an opportunity to become familiar with its contents. Mental Health - Mental Retardation Center Mr. Louis de Moll, Chairman Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, reported the Center serviced 6,000 Austin Citizens last year; and with the investment of $65,000 City funds, over a million dollars in other funds for these services became available. He pointed out the need of an increase from $65,000 to $93,000. ! ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 831 Mr. John Weimer, Executive Director, explained the request for the additional $28,000 represents a projected increase in cost of existing operation, and does not include programming in alcohol and drug abuse. He explained requirements for obtaining money from other sources--that existing operations be maintained, and that there will be local matching funds, to keep the program in control of the local people. Increases from County and State of about 50% were being asked also. Councilman Nichols noted citizens of Austin would be paying for the City's increase as well as 75% of the County's portion. Mr. Weimer cited the case load to be about 86% citizens of Austin in ratio to those of the County. He hoped economies could be achieved, but he knew demands for service would not decrease. Councilman Dryden appreciated the situation and realized the case load would increase. He stated the City was in this program and it could not back out of it. Councilman Friedman brought up the "in-kind" services that would lower the cash outlay and asked about the Emergency Employees Act. Councilman Love stated a 50% increase was enormous. Discussion of the pharmacy was held. Mr. Weimer pointed out that the Center is now able to purchase drugs through the Board of Control at a savings of $20,000. Inquiry was made about alcoholism, which was not an original part of the program, but MH-MR is involved as a community program and provides treatment. Plans were underway for a detoxification unit and other services. The Model Cities program covers only the Model Cities area and those abiding in the area, rather than the City as a whole. The City Manager, Mr. Lynn Andrews, said there were a number of special service contracting agencies, including MH-MR which the Council would be reviewing. Mayor Butler stated that consideration would be given to every area. PERFORMING ARTS Mr. Gene Galraith, representing the Arts Council of Austin, Inc., stated the Arts Council had screened the various groups before recommending them to the City Council. Laguna Gloria was recommended to be continued in its contract as of last year; the Zachary Scott Theatre to be increased to $15,000 from $12,000; the Austin Ballet Society be sustained at $3,500; the Symphony Society be contracted for $11,500. services; and the Austin Civic Chorus - $9,000. Mr. F. Hanson, Austin Civic Chorus, explained the appropriation, "in-kind" services, cash or budgetary transfer from Parks and Recreation. In answer to Councilman Handcox's inquiry, the Recreation Director, Mr. Sheffield, stated the increases were caused by higher auditorium and rehearsal hall fees, costs of music as well as accompanists were more. Discussion was held on the $3,000 appropriation in the Recreation Department. Mayor Butler stated that every consideration would be given to this re quest as to others. WAGE INCREASE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Ms. Linda Ramirez spoke against a 6% increase for City employees, as it would be insufficient to those in the $300-$500 per month bracket. An employee receiving around $335 would take home about $10.00 a pay period. In lieu of a 6% raise, Ms. Ramirez suggested an across-the-board increase of $50.00 or $75.00 a month. In answer to Councilman Nichols' inquiry, the City Manager stated the 6% in the General Fund, including merit and longevity increases totalled $2,849,000. For 4,000 employees at $50.00 per month would be $2,400,000. As to the National Freeze, Mrs. Ramirez suggested that after the freeze was lifted, the increase CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 832 should be more, to overcome the months without the increase, or that the increase be retroactive. Mr. Jim Lumpkin, Assistant Manager, Brackenridge Hospital Laundry spoke on several areas concerning employees, noting first a 35% turn-over; that retirement deductions would yield more in the Credit Union than they are realizing now; and that an employee with 15 years service has no promise of any increase in salary. He preferred a $100 per month across-the-board raise to a 6% increase. Councilman Dryden pointed out factors which heighten the turn-over percentage. Resignations in the Sanitation and Street and Bridge Departments, and those working in the laundry and housekeeping departments at the Hospital. Councilman Handcox stated the Council should look at this turnover problem, the 15-year tenure employee, and the wage possibilities. Councilman Nichols appreciated the City employees' coming before the Council letting the Council know their problems. REQUEST FOR A BUILDING TO HOUSE ALCOHOLICS Mrs. Frank Pursley, member of Alcoholics Anonymous, speaking for herself, stated several of the group appealed to Model Cities Planning, Community Council, Mental Health - Mental Retardation Advisory Board and other installations, in trying to find a building to shelter alcoholics until such time as a detoxification center is established. The Alcoholics Anonymous association would assume responsibility for the work to be done and the medical needs would be taken care of by a physician. She stated that there was a dire need for this shelter in the interim. Mayor Butler shared concern, but questioned the practicality of depending upon volunteers to staff such a building on a twenty-four hour basis. Mrs. Pursley wanted the Council to be aware of this problem and the great need for the shelter, and it was her belief that there was sufficient interest among Club members to furnish volunteers and to render every assistance possible. No one else appeared to be heard at this time. Mayor Butler stated this was the first public hearing held, and the Council would have more study meetings on the budget to further analyze the various requests. INFORMAL HEARING ON RECOMMENDATION TO LOCATE PROPOSED SOUTHWEST FIRE STATION ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS GARRISON PARK Mayor Butler opened the hearing to anyone interested in making comments. Mr. Chartier Newton, speaking as a concerned citizen and as an architect, objected to the use of park land for any other purpose, based upon the theory that land for park facilities is hard to obtain. This venture would deplete in a small way the amount of park land and would be a precedent to encroach on more park land later. If the station is located in the park, consideration should be given for space to replace the same amount of land. Mr. Don Berman, Chairman, Austin Sierra Club, was concerned about this proposal and pointed out open space in undeveloped areas which could be obtained. His feeling was that Parks are for people--not uses. He feared a precedent which might destroy the parks in the City. Councilman Friedman invitedtthe group's participation in locating an alternate area. Mr. Ned Stenson recommended that the City look at an old road bed across from Garrison Pool for a fire station site. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 833 Mr. Bob Edgar, resident of the area, stated when he moved into the area, there was a sign on Stassney Lane that a library would be constructed there, but it had been placed in Southwood Center. He asked if the City still owned the property. It was brought up that this was not City property. Councilman Nichols relayed the complaint of Nan Bracker, 1205 Elm, to this item. Mr. Walter Rachael urged that the City look for alternatives other than park lands. If the fire station must go into the park, there are some advantages in that the station would be a multiple use building; but the City should establish a policy about using park land for other uses and that the City obtain a comparable amount of land. In this case, perhaps a neighborhood lot could be acquired and turned into a pocket sized park. Mayor Butler noted that both the Staff and Recreation Board recommended this use. He pointed out the Fire Station would serve as a 24 hour first aid station; a night-time security; an attraction to children; and a telephone station. The Mayor said this was not a long time policy, but a one-time action in one specific instance. He said assurance was given that the structures and grounds would be pleasing to the neighborhood. Mr. Andrews, City Manager, said that a fire station was an asset to any park, and listed the advantages. He said there would be an opportunity for children to meet with firemen and look at the fire trucks. Councilman Nichols stated the City's property was adjacent to 40 acres belonging to the School, and suggested approaching the school to see if the City could get 13,000 or 14,500 square feet from them. Mayor Butler, noting that no others were to be heard, closed the hearing announcing the formal hearing on this matter to be held on September 23rd, at the Municipal Building. ANNEXATION HEARING SET Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 2:00 P.M., September 9, 1971, to consider annexing the following: 10.78 acres of land out of the George W. Davis Survey QUAIL CREEK WEST, PHASE II, SECTION 6 (requested by owner's representative) 33.16 acres of land out of the T.J. Chambers Grant VISTA WEST II. (requested by owner's representative) 6.25 acres of land out of the William Cannon League proposed BUCKINGHAM ESTATES, SECTION TWO (requested by owner's representative) The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Dryden _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASAugust 26, 1971 EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: A portion of a drainage and sanitary sewer easement out of Lot 20, Wilder Addition, Section 1. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Dryden Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: A portion of a drainage and waste water easement out of Lot 8, Block K, Cameron Park, Section 3. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Dryden CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: ROBERT C. GRAY CONSTRUCTION CO. 834 - For Street Improvements in the Model Cities Program, 1971, Phase I, Contract No. 71-Pm-113 - $75,993.38. (55 working days for completion; Engineer's estimate: $79,400.00; Capital Improvements Program.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: TERRY EDWARDS - For Street Improvementsiin the Model Cities Program, 1971, Phase II Contract No. 71-Pm-114 - $51,007.18. (55 working days for completion; Engineer's Estimate $54,500.00; Capital Improvement Program.) し _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 835 The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love 1 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: MEDINA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, Hondo, Texas ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE - For sale of Seven (7) each 100 KVA, type OA, 10, 66,000/7,200/12,470Y Transformers $14,210.00, net, "as is" where located. - Allow withdrawal of bid for one (1) each 9 bay, 1200 amp Switchgear - $1,421.00 net CORPORATION The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: MAIN LINEN SERVICE ر - Supply agreement for estimated twelve (12) month requirements, Uniform Rental and Laundry Service, for designated employees at Municipal Auditorium and Convention Center and at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport $5,241.60. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: ALAMO FLOOR COVERING - For the construction of new flooring for Brackenridge Hospital - Base Bid- $12,268.00; Alternate #1 - $605.00; Total: $12,873.00. (21 calendar days for completion; Architect's estimate: $15,500.00; Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 836 Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: CLYDE SMITH CONTRACTOR, INC. - For the construction of a High Service Pump Station at Thomas C. Green Water Treatment Plant - $221,663.00. (March 31, 1972 is completion date: Engineer's estimate: $224,416.00; Capital Improvements Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lebermann At this time Councilman Dryden was called from the meeting. SELECTION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Councilman Nichols moved the Council select Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation as the Engineering testing services for the construction of the proposed High Service Pumping Station at Green Plant - Capital Improvements Program Project No. 4901. ( Estimated cost is $500.00) The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Love, Friedman Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann Councilman Love moved the Council select National Engineering Company for the Engineering services for parking and driveway paving for Fleet Administration's East Service Center Capital Improvements Program Project No. 8906. (Estimated cost is $67,500.00) The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Love, Friedman, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of houses and accepting positive bids on houses to be moved as follows: George A. Webb Construction Company 2408 Hartford Rd. $3,840.99 The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann August 26, 1971 837 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of houses and accepting negative bids on houses to be demolished as follows: Harold Pearson Harold Pearson 2002 W. 8th St. 600 E. 13th St. $1,197.00 $ 142.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution accepting the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission and instructing the Law Depart- ment to take proper legal disposition on the following substandard structure which has not been repaired or demolished within the required time: 1313 Alameda Mrs. Lona Robinson The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann WEBBERVILLE Brief discussion was held on the Webberville situation regarding the windows. (Housing Authority) APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MINUTE ORDER EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE SYSTEM Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the Texas Highway Department Minute Order #65205 which provides for the upgrading of the Emergency Vehicle Response System in the Central Business District - Estimated cost is $40,000 with no expense to the City. (Part of the TOPICS Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES SET UNIVERSITY YMCA Mr. Jack Ritter, representing the University YMCA, a religious group, stated they are converting the corner at 22nd and Guadalupe Street to a commercial building For 70 years the YMCA was a "first" in many services. He outlined the plans, that the building would be for office space for commercial rental, first floor will accommodate commercial stores, and the basement will be available as a August 26, 1971 838 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS restaurant. At 22nd and Nueces, a block and a half away, a 162 x 120 lot was purchased for parking 76 cars. The building will have 25,000 square feetthe ratio calls for 117 parking spaces. It is in the Council's authority to establish the number of spaces and the request is for a variance of parking a block and a half away instead of the 200' and a variance for 76 as opposed to 117 cars. Mayor Butler asked about the permanence of this lot to be used in conjunction with the commercial building. Mr. Ritter described the financing of the building, and he believed the lot would be chained to the mortgage for 25 years. The Mayor asked if he would accept a covenant to this effect. Mr. Ritter said that in any reasonable covenant that this would be maintained as a parking lot, they would go along. Councilman Love moved the Council grant the request of Mr. Ritter and his group subject to the restrictive covenant (that the lot in question on 22nd and Nueces be maintained for parking for a stipulated period.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden REQUEST TO RELOCATE SIDEWALK CHARLES E. BROWN Mr. Charles E. Brown appeared, requesting a relocation of the proposed sidewalk construction bordering his property at 3105 Susquehanna Lane. His request was for the safety of his children; and as proposed the sidewalk will destroy part of his property, as his driveway would be almost unusable. He submitted a sketch of the proposed relocation. The Traffic Engineer, who had made an extensive study of this area, stated the locations had been approved by the School Principal, P.T.A., and the Traffic and Transportation Departmentthis being the sidewalks on the south side to the major intersection which will be controlled by a crossing guard or central crossing point. To relocate the sidewalk to the other side would necessitate two crossings instead of one. is better to collect these children along the south. It is better to have one crossing, even though there are two crossing collector streets, than to have an additional one away from the school. After quite lengthy discussion, Councilman Nichols moved that the location be that which has been set out by the Traffic Department. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. SUBSTITUTE MOTION It Councilman Love's motion, that the Council grant Mr. Brown's request, died for lack of a second. Initial Motion Roll call on Councilman Nichol's motion, showed the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann August 26, 1971 839 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS OFF STREET PARKING REGULATIONS The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, reported at the Council's request, that he had an off street parking regulation to take care of the "down town" business district. His map showned an area to be deleted from the area that the Council would consider, and those people who had an appeal in that area would appeal to the Board of Adjustment. He pointed out the area (in red) which would be set aside as the "down town" business district and that the regulations in that area be set at 20% of normal; and if there were any hardship cases or appeals to be made, that they be made to go to the Board of Adjustment. The City Attorney stated the appeals would go through the Board of Adjustment just as they are in all other parts of the City. Councilman Nichols stated there was a need to relax the parking regulations down town but he was not for relaxing the authority of the Council. No action was taken by the Council. Councilman Nichols asked that this be delayed until next week. APPOINTMENT UNITED NATIONS Councilman Love moved the Council appoint Mrs. Claude Hill as local Chairman for the observance of United Nations Day, October 24th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPING, TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS BUILDING SITE Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the construction of a six foot sidewalk and landscaping to include the planting of approximately forty-four (44) trees on City property within the sidewalk area on the south side of East 11th Street, north side of East 10th Street, east side of Trinity Street, and west side of Red River Street at the TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR TEXAS building site. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden CONTRACT - MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER OF AUSTIN AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dr. Sessums, Director and Health Officer, set out the three year program to be contracted, a preventative aspect taking the program into the homes; dispersing more information city-wide about the existing programs. It has been in the budget and offset by revenues. A representative from the Mental Health-Mental Retardation office stated this is making available money attracted from the outside, from the State Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation and the Federal Government. The alternative would be to provide the services in the center, but the Health Department is better able to provide more professional services and is equipped to do _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASAugust 26, 1971 840 !! this and to give them the funds to perform the services. Mr. Weimer, Mental Health-Mental Retardation Department, stated these funds would be Federal and State funds and also some monies from the City which will go through this entity back to the City. Councilman Love moved the Council authorize a contract between Mental HealthMental Retardation Center of Austin and the Austin-Travis County Health Depart- ment for services in an amount not to exceed $21,434.001 The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann LIBRARY MOBILE UNIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the location of Far West Boulevard and Chimney Corners Drive as a site for the operation of a Library Mobile Unit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Drydeng Lebermann MODEL CITIES PROPOSAL Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following Model Cities Proposal: Authorizing the Amendment of the agreement with the City Electric Department for Model Cities Public Facilities: Street Lighting #10206 to improve or install additional street lights in the Model Neighborhood Area. (Original Budget: $15,491; Additional Installation: $25,659; Revised Budget Total is $41,150; All Model Cities Funds) The motion, secorided by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann Friedman Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following Model Cities Proposal: Authorizing amendment of the agreement with the Water and Waste Water Department for Model Cities Water Service, Fire Hydrant and Sewer Services Relocation for Sidewalk Construction Project #10204, to provide additional relocation services for new sidewalk construction. (Original Budget: $19,975; New Relocation: $1,374; Revised Budget Total: $21,349; all Model Cities Funds.) : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Love, Nichols, Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following Model Cities Proposal: Authorizing contract between the City of Austin Model Cities Department and Austin Urban Renewal Agency for technical assistance for relocation planning. (Budget: $5,060 - 80% Model Cities Funds: $4,048; 20% City of Austin, Model Cities Program Administration Funds: $1,012.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Love, Nichols, Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann. Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following Model Cities Proposal: Authorizing agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin-Travis County Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center for the operation of the Adult and Children's Services Center, Model Cities Project #11601. Total Budget: $178,107. (All Model Cities Funds) The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann time: REFUND CONTRACT Council deleted the following refund contract from consideration at this EDWARD R. RATHGEBER - For water mains in Timber Creek, Section 2 - $9,790.66. STREET VACATION Mayor Butiler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF PINE PLACE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Friedman moved the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote; 841 August 26, 1971 842 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Love, Nichols, Friedman, Handcox Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION ORDINANCES 1st and 2nd Readings Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 10.55 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE AND 34.51 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY AND PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, 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 Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden Mayor Butler 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 20.49 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT 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 first time and Councilman Nichols moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading.. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 26, 1971 843 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden ! ORDINANCE CLOSING PORTION OF WHITIS STREET Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL A PORTION OF WHITIS STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FIXING THE DATE UPON WHICH CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Nichols moved the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Noes: Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. つ MR. DON SEARS TO APPEAR REGARDING SECURITY GUARD LICENSE Councilman Love moved the Council grant the request of Mr. Don Sears to appeal the decision of the Chief of Police in the rejection of a Security Guard License; Mr. Sears is to appear on September 2, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Nichols, Love, Friedman, Handcox Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden CROSSWALK AT MONTOPOLIS DRIVE Councilman Nichols brought out that Councilman Handcox had asked about crosswalks on Montopolis Drive and that a report had been received. Councilman Handcox stated the report should be acknowledged and put out for information. i August 26, 1971 844 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL DRESS CODE The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, gave a brief explanation to Council relative to the complaint brought by a Brackenridge Hospital employee concerning dress code and hair styling. He stated that a thorough investigation was conducted, and it was found that the hospital has not in any way recommended a policy, procedure or disciplinary action concerning hair stylings, nor was an employee threatened with dismissal for failure to correct or change such hair styling, although employees are required to report for work in proper and appropriate grooming. This was also confirmed by a memorandum forwarded to Mr. Andrews by Mr. William K. Brown, Brackenridge Hospital Administrator. The complainant, Carolyn Holly, however, stated that she was instructed by her supervisor to discontinue wearing an "AFRO" hair styling; that her styling and wig were merely a short round-cut "AFRO" style, much to the contrary of long pony tails worn by other hospital employees, but there was apparently no objection to this. Lengthy discussion followed with Mayor Butler and Councilmen Love and Handcox participating. Mrs. Holly was advised to consult further with her supervisor. ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 9:30 P.Μ. APPROVED: Mayur Bain Woodley City Clerk i i