=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 30, 1972 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers, City Hall 308 34 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro Tem Love presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Absent: Friedman, Handcox Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JOHN BARCLAY, Retired. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1972. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Lebermann PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Love read a proclamation naming Saturday, April 1, 1972, as "ROYAL AMBASSADOR DAY" in Austin. A certificate of appreciation for outstanding services to the Royal Ambassadors of the Southern Baptist Convention of Texas is awarded to Mayor Roy Butler for the 1972 Royal Ambassador Congress. RECOGNITION. Councilman Friedman read a resolution recognizing the outstanding efforts and dedication on the part of the Texas Cowboys and the Spooks, and commending their work in behalf of Austin and its residents, particularly for providing an Easter Egg Hunt at Pease Park, providing transportation, baskets, eggs for about 100 mentally retarded youngsters, and directing that a page be especially set apart in the Official Minutes of the City Council recognizing their contributions. The resolution was signed by the entire Council. Resolution is as follows: - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 309 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, many University of Texas campus organizations are exhibiting interest and concern with community problems and contribute their energies and skills toward finding solutions or lending assistance; and WHEREAS, forces on campus often receive much of the public's attention, and the positive efforts of the majority of students are some times neglected; and WHEREAS, the long record of community and public service by the Texas Cowboys and Spooks, University of Texas student organizations, are indicative of the interest and concern by a large segment of the student community; and WHEREAS, the efforts of these organizations were admirably demonstrated March 23, 1972, when these students treated about 100 mentally retarded youngsters to an Easter Egg Hunt in Pease Park, providing transportation, baskets, eggs, and an individual sponsor for each youngster; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That the City Council hereby honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and dedication on the part of these organizations, as representative of the vast majority of University of Texas students, and commends their work in behalf of Austin and its residents, and that a page be especially set apart in the Official Minutes of the City Council to recognize their contributions, and that a copy of this Resolution be present to the representatives of the Texas Cowboys. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set out hands and caused the Seal of the City of Austin to be affixed to these presents this 30th day of March 1972. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 310 ANNOUNCEMENT CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Love announced that shortly after the Mayor's arrival, there will be an announcement regarding the newly named Civic Center Conference Committee which the Council had selected in Executive Session, and which will be named this morning. EASEMENT RELEASED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: Portion of two (2) public utilities easements out of Lots 4 and 5, SAMON ADDITION. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Nichols, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Leberman Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Dryden ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING SET Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 2:00P.M., April 13, 1972, to consider annexing the following: Total of 37.00 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant as follows: 26.87 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle GrantSOUTH CREEK SOUTH, SECTION ONE. (requested by owners) 10.13 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant. (Initiated by City) 39.19 acres of land out of the James Rogers Survey proposed BALCONES WOODS, SECTION TWO. (requested by owner's representative) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Nichols None Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Dryden March 30, 1972 31 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS し CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following cash settlement agreement: Safeway Stores, Inc., Safeway Addition No. 3- 25% cost share for sewer service - $398.50. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Dryden, Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Friedman Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following cash settlement agreement: R. L. Houston, Joe D. Jekel Subdivision 40% cost share for water service - $1,130.49. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Dryden, Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Friedman Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann CONTRACTS Councilman Handcox moved the Council adopt a resolutions awarding the following contracts: Bid Invitation No. 2-0495 Hot Patch Truck (1) INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY (Austin, Texas) (2) COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION (Austin, Texas) Councilman Nichols made as being the only bid. ders, that some bidders felt they could not bid cab. One each Truck Cab & Chassis One each Patcher Body and Equipment - $12,599.20. inquiry on the INternational Harvester Company The City Manager reported on a survey of the bidfailed to read specifications thoroughly; some competitively and another did not offer a tilt The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Nichols, Dryden, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Friedman None Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann شا =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 3/2 Councilman Handcox moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Invitation No. 2-0496 One each Asphalt Distributor Truck (1) INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY (Austin, Texas) (2) COOPER EQUIPMENT CO. (San Antonio, Texas) - Truck Cab & Chassis - $11,375.89 Body & Equipment - $9,974.50 Councilman Handcox moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Invitation No. 2-0554 12 Months Supply Agreement for Street Sweeper Brooms (1) DALLAS BRUSH MFG. CO. (Dallas, Texas) (2) PLAINS MACHINERY CO. (San Antonio, Texas) - - Polypropylene Sweeper Main Brooms $8,150.70. Gutter Broom Segments - $1,548.80 Discussion began on twelve months' bids. The City Manager stated as of today, there is outstanding on 12 months' basis $3,162,000 contracts on a variety of items. The City Manager stated this had been initiated sometime back for trying to get the maximum economy. He stated generally on the annual basis a 3 to 5% or more savings was realized. Mr. E. T. Lorey, Fire Extinguisher Service, expressed his opinion in opposition to an annual contract, as the small bidders are being cut out. Competition is realized through the smaller bidders; not with the larger suppliers. Councilman Dryden thought a lot of items on a monthly basis would be better. Councilman Nichols was opposed to a twelve months' contract; as he did not believe a savings on brooms over a period of a year would be very much and he saw no reason for making an exception in this case shelf hardware and other items. Councilman Handcox was in agreement, however, he stated in view of the fact these items could not be purchased from a local vendor, he thought the dollar savings was utmost. -- The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Friedman, Handcox None Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilman Lebermann CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 3/3 : Councilman Nichols noted his affirmative vote was not an intent to establish a precedent with this annual bidding. Miscellaneous Hardware and Hand Tools Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution rejecting all bids in order that the City might return to a monthly bidding on tools, shelf hardware, etc., on the following awards: Bid Invitation No. 2-0529 Miscellaneous Hardware and Hand Tools, Twelve (12) month supply agreement Central Stores (1) W. H. RICHARDSON CO. (Austin, Texas) (2) WALTER TIPS CO. (Austin, Texas) (3) ALAMO IRON WORKS (San Antonio, Texas) $29,743.35 Total $ 6,457.19 Total $ 6,395.10 Total (4) Reject all bids received on Sash Cord, bid item No. 38. Councilman Handcox asked Mr. Bennett, Purchasing Director, or the City Manager why this trend had taken place in the bidding procedures. The City Manager replied that the taxpayers who ultimately pay the bills should get the advantage of the best price that can be generated, and annual contracts appeared to be the best prices. Councilman Friedman asked for a chart showing what the annual prices would be and what the figures over the past years have been on a month to month basis. Councilman Handcox joined in the request. Mayor Pro Tem Love said it appeared the Council would rather stay with the monthly concept. He noted the Charter authorized the City Manager to award contracts under $5,000 on bids. Councilman Nichols made a motion that the contracts under the 63 items for hardware be recalled and resubmitted on a monthly basis. After discussion, he withdrew the motion. Mr. Dale Jones, Besco, Inc., one of the successful bidders on the annual supply basis, stated it was to the best interest of the City to purchase on a monthly basis. He would be pleased to rebid it on a monthly basis, Mr. Bill Penn, President of Techline spoke at length. He referred to Bid 0626, on which over half of the awards were made just yesterday, without his having an opportunity to address the Council before they were awarded. Mr. Penn's opinion was that the bidding practices of the City are not in the best interest of the City, nor fair to the supplier. He discussed the disadvantages of an annual _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 314 contract. He asked the City to give him the opportunity to bid numerous times through the year; and also provide an opportunity for multiple suppliers on a monthly basis rather than ending up with one supplier on the specific items. Recognizing that the City could obtain firm bids for a year, the suppliers, in an attempt to counter the long term price protection would like to have an opportunity to offer by letter a statement to the City of Austin that on these items the price would not exceed the present level. His company had approved his offering the City a guarantee that the prices he had quoted for a year would not be above the prices the City has been paying routinely on the monthly purchase procedure. He did not guarantee all items because he did not bid on all items. He added if competition forced the price down, he would lower the price. He explained that the City wanted more than one supplier, and the bid would be awarded to the low bidder at 70% and 30% to the next bidder. Councilman Nichols asked for a copy of the bid invitations of the 63 items Mayor Butler entered the Council Chambers. Regarding a transformer contract on which Mr. Penn had a third of the year's total business, he said the market was on a down hill slide and it was possible the City could have had a loss rather than a savings. He was to be the major 70% supplier for the 15KV transformers, and had stocked them all through the year; but as yet he had not sold the City one. He explained the provision of having a certain percentage of the supply; and if that fell short, the City would purchase from another supplier, penalizing the low bidder. This, he said, is a major defect in using an annual supplier contract. Councilman Handcox, in view of the perplexities of the entire bidding procedure, made a motion that the bids on B.4.e. (Bid Invitation No. 2-0755, Rental of Vehicles and Equipment to be used by Parks and Recreation of EDA Program) and B.4.f. 16 a & b ( described below) be held for a period of two weeks, while the Council, with some of the suppliers, the City Manager, and the Purchasing Director get together and try to figure out or understand the best procedure to be followed by the City. follows: Substitute Motion Councilman Nichols moved that the Council reject all bids under B.4.f. as Bid Invitation No. 2-0626 Twelve (12) month supply agreement Miscellaneous Electric Utility Items (1) SOUTHWAY ELECTRIC - UTILITY SERVICE, INC. (San Antonio, Texas) Bid Item Nos. 1-70%, 8-70%, and 66-100% $39,902.50 (2) PRIESTER-MELL CO., - INC. Bid Item Nos. 9-30%, 10-30%, 30-100%, and 50-100% - $27,492.97. (Austin, Texas) (3) BESCO, INC. - (Austin, Texas) Bid Item Nos. 1-30%, 8-30% and 10-70% - $19,549.72. (4) TECHLINE, INC. (Austin, Texas) March 30, 1972 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 325 - Bid Item Nos. 5-30%, 9-70% and 21-70% - $11,062.10. Bid Item No. 5-70% - $3,557.40. (5) WILLINGHAM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. (Austin, Texas) - (6) Identical pricing - Cast lots as follows: (a) Between BESCO & TECHLINE (b) Between PRIESTER-MELL & BESCO - To determine split on Bid Item No. 11, 70% $4,287.50; and 30% - $1,837.50. To determine 30% source on Bid Item No. 31, 30% $2,353.76. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, received the following Roll Call: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, and Mayor Butler The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Councilmen Friedman, Handcox and Mayor Butler expressed themselves as wanting to hear the discussion two weeks hence. Councilman Handcox moved to delay for two weeks. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Dryden asked about the 63 items which were sent out yesterday (April 2) in that Mr. Penn had said there were many of the 63 items that on a monthly basis the City could have saved money. Mr. Bennett explained this was a market condition which would be difficult to determine. Mr. Gail Halton, Walter Tips Industrial Sales Manager for the Walter Tips Company, Agents and Distributors for the Westinghouse Electric Corp., noted his firm had been recommended for an award of contract for $6,457.19. He could sell that amount of merchandise today for less than that amount. City Manager Andrews asked if he would warehouse that for the City; to which Mr. Halton replied he would. Mr. Andrews asked why he did not bid lower then. Mr. Halton stated he did not mean buying all of the items right now and keeping them for a year as they would not have the assurance of this amount of business. He had stated he would sell them less today and have them ready in their warehouse. The City Mana ger questioned again if he could warehouse the items now, why did he not bid lower. Mr. Halton discussed the purchase of distribution transformers, referring to a memorandum he wrote in 1971 regarding procedure on purchasing distribution transformers from stocks of local distributors without taking long term bids, in order to have access to locally maintained stocks of all improved brands. The prices fluctuated with the market but had been comparable with prices paid by other utilities in the region, some of which are much large users of transformers than the City. He pointed out advantages to the City under this method. The pre sent procedure will result in closing out the local inventories of five of the six former suppliers of transformers. With the Walter Tips' inventory in excess of ! March 30, 1972 316 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ! $100,000, it would be assumed that the total loss to the City's tax base would be in excess of $500,000. He pointed out in view of the fact that prices paid on the recently awarded contracts are below those of last year, was not the result of competitive bidding, but of a softening of the market nationally. Mr. Halton's opinion was that no savings had resulted by the new purchasing policy and that the City should revert to the former method of purchasing transformers. Councilman Nichols asked Mr. Bennett if the items sent out yesterday included any items from bid invitations 20579. Mr. Bennett said those items were under 20626. Councilman Nichols stated there were many items under $2,000 and asked why they were not pulled out and purchased; but the electrical items under $2,000 were pulled out and purchased immediately. Mr. Bennett stated in those items, they wanted to evaluate the market and the results they would get from this bid invitation. These items have not received any price protection. Jim Ferber, Priester-Mell Company, stated with regard to Bid 20626 they had three items presented to the Purchasing Department with a letter guaranteeing no rising costs over the year. These were items of copper control cable at a very volatile market. Prices have gone up since then, but the City has assurance from this company on the three items: Nos. 9, 10, and 11 on this firm price for this year. If they were de-escalated, the City would find it would reap the bene fits of any de-escalation. Mr. Ferber said they provided a firm price at this time. They were asking along with the other suppliers if they would firm up prices. They were not approached on some 70 odd items: only on three of the items, they had written that they would maintain a firm price along with all other copper items they sell. BIDS REJECTED ON DRAPES Councilman Friedman moved the Council adopt a resolution rejecting bid received for furnishing and installation of drapes and drapery equipment for the exhibition space at the City Auditorium. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann, Noes: Friedman, None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro CASH SETTLEMENT Tem Love Councilman Dryden moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract: JOHN P. DOUGHERTY for water mains to serve Rock Hill Subdivision - Owner's cost @ 40% is $2,297.53; City's Cost @ 60% is $3,446.29. Sewer Service outside City limits. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: March 30, 1972 317 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann, Handcox Noes: Councilman Friedman Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love OUTSIDE CITY SEWER SERVICE Councilman Dryden moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing outside the City Sewer Service as follows: City Forces to provide three (3) sewer taps for Mr. Albert W. Seiter, Jr., to serve at Summit Oaks Subdivision, Block D, Lots 6, 8, and 9 (11903 Hamrich Court, 11900 Hamrich Court, and 5901 Arabian Trail respectfively). Owner has deposited required fee of $750.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman None Nichols Councilman Dryden moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing outside the City Sewer Service as follows: City Forces to provide two (2) sewer taps to serve twenty (20) duplexes for Dick Matz and Emile Jamail at Clear Creek Estates, located at Cameron Road and Clear Creek Drive. Owners has deposited the required fee of $10,000.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Nichols Councilman Dryden moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing outside the City Sewer Service as follows: City Forces to provide one (1) sewer tap for Edward T. Flow to serve ten (10) mobile homes at 2707 Bastrop Highway. Owner has deposited the required fee of $2,500.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Nichols CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 318" Mayor Butler stated the sewer taps are in line with the Council's policy at this time of furnishing the service while the policy is being firmed up, and the $250.00 is not a charge, but merely a guarantee bond and that whatever amount the Council decides, this amount will more than cover, and the difference will be refunded back to the purchaser. The City Manager reported this money is being deposited in a trust fund and is not drawing interest, which is normal of this type of procedure. Mayor Butler pointed out that the Council had approved a letter of credit from a bank. CHANGE ORDER Councilman Handcox moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Change Order to implement miscellaneous changes pertaining to the High Service Pump Station at the Thomas C. Green Treatment Plant. Total Change Order Amount is $5,401.61 - Clyde Smith Contractor, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Noes: Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Nichols PROCEEDINGS FOR SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements on the following: 163 square feet out of Lot 9, University Park Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Noes: Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden None Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements on the following: 25 feet out of Lot 17, Block 1 of Crest Haven Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Noes: Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12 March 30, 1972 319 Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements on the following: 25 feet out of Lot 6-A, Block 2 of resubdivision of Lot 6, Block 2, Crest Haven Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements on the following: 11.58 square feet out of Lot 6-B in Block 2 of resubdivision of Lot 6, Block 2, Crest Haven Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Noes: Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements on the following: 388.6 square feet out of Lot 3 in Block B, Manor Road Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Noes: Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Handcox QUITCLAIM DEED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to join in a corrected Quitclaim Deed from Alfred Morris to the City covering a strip of land at the rear of 408-410 Wonsley Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Noes: Lebermann None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Pro Tem Love CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 320 SALE OF PROPERTY Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of property at 1300 West Ben White Boulevard to the SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH as provided in previous option agreement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Noes: Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing condemnation of an electric 138KV Transmission Line Easement on F. M. Road 973. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Noes: Handcox, None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love MANPOWER GRANT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for Department of Labor Funds in the amount of $20,000 to finance a Manpower Planning Program. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Noes: Mayor Butler None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love Mayor Butler, referring to the Manpower grant, asked about the $4,500 which probably would have to come from the current Mayor-Council budget. Mr. Homer Reed, Executive Administrator stated there was no requirement that the City match any part of the $20,000. What is being prepared in the proposed budget is an adequate salary for the Director or the Manpower Coordinator. There would be insufficient funds for a full time secretary, so they are scheduling a half-time secretary. A second clerical person is being planned in the Mayor-Council office The City is being committed to pay the other half of the Secretary's salary in some way. Mayor Butler asked about the director's salary. Mr. Reed explained it is shown as $12,000 so as to provide flexibility for the Council. If the Council exceeds that, it would consult with the Department of Labor. The Mayor stated it may be possible that the $4,500 would not be necessary. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 321" ! LICENSE AGREEMENTS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with the following: SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY to install an 8-inch Sanitary Sewer line crossing the Southern Pacific tracks at mile post 111.57 in Southeast Austin. $10.00 License fee has been waived. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with the following: MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COMPANY to install an 8-inch sanitary sewer line at a point approximately 774 feet southwest of mile post 952.19 in Southeast Austin. $150.00 Fee. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love PAYMENT TO AUSTIN TRANSIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing payment to Austin Fransit Corporation for transit service during the month of Feb- ruary in the amount of $14,518. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Noes: Dryden, Nichols None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love Mayor Butler announced an attempt to have Mr. Roger H. Krahl or his representative to come to Austin before April 20th, the date set for the transit hearing. When the Council formally approves the application, the very next day, it will be on its way to Washington. If Mr. Krahl could come down ahead of time and survey the facilities, that about three weeks of time could be saved. Hospitality and entertainment are being planned for Mr. C. C. Villarreal, Administrator, Urban Mass Transportation. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 322 RENEWAL OF GRANT - FAMILY PLANNING COMPONENT Councilman Dryden moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing renewal of Grant from H.E.W. for Family Planning Component of the Model Cities OutPatient Clinic. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Noes: Lebermann, Friedman. None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love CONTRACT - WATER & SEWER RATES - BERGSTROM The City Manager reviewed briefly the contract, pointing out there is a differential on golf course water, placing the golf course on a commercial rate situation, and taking the sewer charge out of the water used on the golf course. Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the modified contract agreement with Bergstrom Air Force Base adopting the water and sewer rates effective April 1, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Noes: Handcox None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing correction in boundary line agreement dated September 1, 1960, between the City of Austin and Miller Estate. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Noes: Mayor Butler None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love CONTRACTS - MODEL CITIES Councilman Friedman moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a contract between the Austin Model Cities Department and the TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION for the Vocational Rehabilitation Project #22600. Total Cost of Project: $92,000 - Model Cities Share: $46,000; Other Federal Share: $46,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love ミュラー 1 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 323' 1 Councilman Friedman moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a contract between the Austin Model Cities Department and the HUMAN OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION for the Education and Job Training Project #22500. Total Cost of Project: $124,453 100% Model Cities Share. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nichols, Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love CONSULTANT SERVICES Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing Urban Research Group, Inc., of Austin as consultant services for the Evaluation of the Model Cities Second Year Plan and Planning Process. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Noes: Dryden, Nichols None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING Mayor Butler opened the annexation hearing scheduled at this time. No one appeared to be heard. Councilman Nichols moved the Council close the hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: Total of 228.25 acres of land, more or less, out of the H. T. Davis Survey and the J. C. Tannehill League: (1) 65.71 acres, CRYSTALBROOK, SECTION TWO. (requested by owner's representative) (2) 52.97 acres AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRACT and three dedicated and unnamed streets. (initiated by City) (3) 12.64, 9.43 and 87.5+ acres three unplatted Tracts. (initiated by City) 10.49 acres of land out of the Theodore Bissel League - proposed "THE VILLAGE SECTION FIVE". (requested by owner's representative) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Noes: Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler, Councilman Handcox March 30, 1972 324 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ROAD RALLY Mr. Ernest Carter appeared before the Council distributing literature concerning Junior Achievement, wherein a group of high school students get together to learn business management by owning and operating their own small companies. Mr. Carter explained the Road Race and the Road Rally. This Road Rally and the cars would start at the Coliseum, following a designated route to Enfield Road. They are asking for Council permission as the group is using the streets for a fund raising activity. The drivers earn points for correct driving. After discussion Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, CouncilNoes: men Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler H.O.C. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORP. Mr. Terrance Woods, representing the Human Opportunities Corporation, referred to the National Health Service Corps., created by a Health Emergency Act of 1970, designed to entice doctors to come into an area and work as a Vista or Peace Corps volunteer to establish a clientele and to have a physician remaining in the area after his contract period so that the community profits by the additional health personnel in the area, with no cost to the City. Councilman Dryden had visited with Mr. Woods to evaluate the merits of this request and had discussed this with Dr. Sessums. Mr. Woods had agreed to add to the application three items which Councilman Dryden had recommended. Under "Acute and Chronic Illness", Councilman Dryden further suggested that note be made under "no. 3" that there is an emergency drop-in clinic from 6:00P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mr. Wood listed the three amendments in which Councilman Dryden and Dr. Sessums were interested, and which are being included in the application. Councilman Dryden moved the Council approve the application with the stiThe pulations to be corrected as Mr. Woods, Dr. Sessums and he had agreed upon. motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Lebermann Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Nichols POLICY RETAIL SALES - AUDITORIUM The Council had before it a policy limiting retail sales at Municipal Auditorium. Councilman Nichols asked about the fat stock show auctions where there is competition with the local sales yard; antique shows sell antiques, and so on. The City Attorney stated the ordinance provides for an exception for those that are merely selling incidental to the exposition, entertainment, trade shows, etc. He pointed out the intent of the tenants could be determined whether or not he were using the Auditorium as an exposition, trade show, or similar activity or March 30, 1972 325 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS or if he were going to use it as a store. Councilman Friedman suggested that the Minutes of this meeting cite that it is the intent of this Council to prohibit "strictly sales" at the auditorium. After extensive discussion, Councilman Handcox moved the Council vote to accept the resolution as proposed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Noes: Dryden, Nichols None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Dryden made a statement for the Minutes, that this policy would not preclude the Jaycees and the good work they have done and put on at the Auditorium. i PUBLIC HEARING - STREET & ALLEY VACATIONS At the scheduled time, Mayor Butler opened the hearing on vacating certain streets and alleys. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SPEEDWAY, WICHITA STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE ALLEY, 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. Mayor Pro Tem Love 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: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Noes: Handcox, Mayor Butler None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WAYNE STREET AND HARGRAVE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS IN THE CITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Love 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: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1974 326 Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Noes: Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None Not in Council Chambers when roll was called: Councilman Lebermann Mayor Butler announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF EAST 21ST STREET, EAST 20 1/2 STREET, EAST 20TH STREET, EAST 19 1/2 STREET, RED RIVER STREET ALLEY, SABINE STREET ALLEY, OLDHAM STREET ALLEY, EAST 18TH STREET, EAST 17TH STREET, SABINE STREET, EAST 16TH STREET ALLEY, LONGFELLOW STREET, WHITTIER STREET, KALMAR STREET, HAWTHORNE STREET, LOWELL STREET, EAST AVENUE ALLEY, LONGFELLOW STREET ALLEY, AND WHITTIER STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING EASEMENTS IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Love 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: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Noes: Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None Not in Council Chambers when Roll was called: Councilman Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with Austex Development Company, Ltd. granting a street use license for a certain period of time as follows: STONEBRIDGE DRIVE at Rutland Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Friedman, Noes: Handcox, Dryden None Not in Council Chambers when Roll was called: Councilman Lebermann Present, but not voting: Mayor Butler March 30, 1972 327 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- ! Street Vacation Mr. Duckworth submitted a letter to each member of the Council regarding opposition of Mr. Ruel Snow in the vacating of a portion of Inglewood Street from Manlove Street westerly 130' to a dead end. Mr. Carl Hardin, abutting owner to the alley, described the alley and the area surrounding, stating he wanted to vacate the alley pave it with asphalt, build nothing on it, but use it in calculating the area need for duplexes which he wants to build. Mr. Crispy Wood expressed strong opposition to the vacating of the alley, as did Mr. Duckworth representing Mr. Ruel Snow. Mr. Hardin had agreed to deed restrictions to "A" Residential which will permit duplexes. Mr. Lillie stated the Traffic and Transportation Department expressed concern that this property may be needed for the interchange. He had checked with the Highway Department and had received a reply stating this would not be needed for the interchange, thus removing the Traffic and Transportation objection. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPERTUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF INGLEWOOD STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS IN THE CITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Friedman moved the Council waive the requirements for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. Councilman Friedman, in making his motion, stated he saw no use the City could make of this alley; and with the tax situation as it is, the City could benefit by it, with the deed restrictions, which will protect the neighbors from having apartments or commercial uses. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Present, but not voting: Councilman Handcox Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler Alley Vacation Mr. Richard Lillie, Director of Planning, presented the request by Messrs. Wendlandt and Naumann, Developers, to vacate a portion of West 10th Street Alley east of Shoal Creek Boulevard, between West 10th and 11th Streets. The Electric, Sanitary Sewer Departments, and the Telephone Company recommended retention of right of way for easement purposes. The Traffic and Planning Departments recommended that the area not be vacated as access to the alley must be retained. He stated Shoal Creek Boulevard to the west of this alley is not open on the ground, but it is dedicated. This portion of the alley also is not open on the ground. Both Traffic and Planning Departments felt that unless there was a request to be vacated by all of the property owners, the alley should be retained. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 328 i : A resident at 810 W. 10th St. did not object to the closing of the alley, as it had never been open beyond the creek where Mr. Wendlandt erected the office building. Her problem was that the garbage truck would not come through the alley if vacated, and the residents would have to place their garbage out in the front; and this they oppose. Dr. Dewitt Dawson, 814 W. 10th St., represented 14 families who own that alley for garbage disposal. They have been using this alley for 35 years, and would like for it to remain as is. They want assurance they can dispose of their trash without hurting people more. Mayor Pro Tem Love stated this is what was being worked out. Mr. Richard Baker, representing the applicants, said this alley had never been used for any purpose and had never been opened. It is open to the east line of Lot 10, but not beyond that point into Sheal Creek. City vehicles go through the lot which the City sold recently, or through Lot 10 to 10th or 11th Street on private property. In answer to City Manager Andrews, Mr. Baker said if they could pave the alley and use it for parking there would be no real advantage of vacating it. The advantage would be for whatever alleyway they could use in calculating the parking requirements for the office building that would be built on 10th Street. Mr. Andrews discussed dedication and opening the 10th Street Alley into West 10th in lieu of vacating the alley, in order that the garbage trucks had an exit. He thought perhaps some land could be traded to let the trucks go out on 10th into West 11th. Mr. Baker wanted to discuss the matter with his clients. Later in the afternoon meeting, Mr. Baker, after contacting his clients, reported the garbage trucks and police vehicles had been utilizing this alley; and had been going through the parking lot of the Austex Building which fronts on 11th Street, a portion of Lot 10. Messrs. Naumann and Wendlandt had no objections to granting a license to the City for the use of this lot for the purpose of garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, or any other City vehicle that needed ingress and egress, but they would not want to dedicate a portion of the land for alley or driveway purposes, as they do not want to get involved with the public using the parking lot as a means of ingress and egress. The developers stated the City vehicles had been using this land ever since they had owned it. Councilman Nichols asked if they were willing to file a written document. He received an affirmative answer from Mr. Baker. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN PERPETUALLY CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST 10TH STREET ALLEY, 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 Nichols moved the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately, subject to the contingency of this document's being made a matter of re- cord. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Noes: Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. March 30, 1972 329 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. Baker reported that Mr. Wendlandt had said there would be no permanent improvements, but they would have a gazebo type of structure. PROPOSAL OF ORDINANCE: VACATION OF LANDS AND CHARGES FOR SAME Councilman Lebermann moved that the City Attorney's Office be requested to draw up a special resolution or an ordinance to bring the practices of the City of Austin in line with the practices of the majority of other cities of the size of Austin across the Nation re: the vacation of lands and charges for same. Councilman Friedman suggested this be brought in before any other vacations are brought to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Lebermann, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler, Councilman Handcox SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURE Councilman Nichols moved the Council accept the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission and directing the Law Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structure which has not been repaired or demolished within the required time: 6110 Caddie Street Benito & Annie Saldana The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden Noes: Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilmen Handcox, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love PEACE ACTION COMMITTEE - BANNER - City Manager Andrews reported that Mr. Kincaid, Austin Peace Action Committee, had written a letter asking for permission for the Peace Action Committee to hang a banner across Congress Avenue at 7th Street, April 10 24. The banner would read "U.S. OUT NOW, STOP BOMBING, DEMONSTRATE AGAINST THE WAR, LOS ANGELES, APRIL 22 AUSTIN PEACE ACTION COMMITTEE". The Austin policy regarding installation of banners stipulates that the locations approved for installations should be utilized by non-political causes only. According to the policy, the City Manager's Office was not in a position to approve the banner permit. Mr. Kincaid has asked to appear before the Council this date. In reply to Mayor Pro Tem Love, the City Manager stated the sign probably could be put at Guadalupe and 19th Street. Mr. Kincaid was unable to accept in behalf of the committee, as they wanted it on Congress Avenue. March 30, 1972 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 330 Councilman Dryden, noting the demonstration was to be held in Los Angeles saw no benefit that would accrue to the organization or its interest and he did not believe this banner would be effective. Councilman Friedman asked that this be postponed a week until Mr. Kincaid could consult with the organization and check with the City Manager's Office regarding the 19th and Guadalupe location; and if there are any problems, the matter could be placed on the Agenda for the following week. (April 6th) WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING APPLICATION Councilman Nichols moved the Council permit withdrawal of the zoning application No. C14-72-021, at 4314 Medical Parkway, by Mr. Kirk E. Williamson. The Planning Commission had recommended that the withdrawal be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler REPORT OF POLICY FOR CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE AND EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM. The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, said the Fire Insurance Committee is to report back to the Council regarding fire and extended coverage on buildings. It resolved itself in (1) determining amount of self insurance by the City and (2) whether to eliminate buildings less than $10,000 - $25,000 - or $50,000 from coverage. Mr. Shackleford had a proposal to submit in that the policy under consideration at the $70-$68,000 would include Power Plants, auditorium, coliseum, and all properties. They had converted the deviated rates, coming up with a realistic current premium cost and a current coverage. The proposal is in four categories with two ways to reduce premiums and update insurance. 1. They are eliminating the properties valued less than $10,000, $25,000 or whatever figure the Council determines. These are just non-included for insurance. 2. An approach was made as to a deductible for the remaining properties, to find a figure between $10,000 and $100,000 that will be to the best interest of the City. He explained the reductions and credits. They are suggesting a one year policy on a blanket average rate to aleviite the co-insurance policy. Consideration should be given to updating some of the more prominent insurable properties -- particularly the older buildings. The committee along with the City Manager and the Finance Director agreed that there needed to applied some cuts on values on the lower valued property and the use of some deductible. 351 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 i Councilman Nichols noted if the City took all of the policies and covered all of its properties, eliminating nothing, there would be a savings only of $2,200 and to save $18,000 on a one year basis there would have to be eliminated all $10,000-and-under properties and take a $10,000 deductible on the remainder. He did not believe there was very much saving. No action was taken at this time, more time to go over this whole matter. placed on the Agenda two weeks hence. so that the Council would have a little Mayor Pro Tem Love asked that this be (April 13th) HEARING - AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mayor Butler opened the hearing on amending the Austin Development Plan at 2:00 P.M. as scheduled. Mr. Richard Lillie presented the amendment to the Austin Development Plan covering 818 acres known as Travis Country Subdivision plus an additional area of 1,759 acres from "undesignated and suburban residential" to "low density residential", requested by Walter Carrington, owner. He pointed this area out on a map. The staff added 1,759 acres bounded by the extension of West Lake Drive, West Loop and Barton Creek. The Planning Commission recommended deletion of the area south of Boston Lane for further study. Additional territory will be brought in for proper designation, as soon as the extra-territorial areas of West Lake Hills are determined. A site plan was filed by Mr. Carrington, showing a ratio of units per acre; and number of units on various sized tracts. He explained the cluster development under the Planned Unit Development, stating almost the entire 800 acres would be a Planned Unit Development with commercial uses on the edge. No school sites are shown, and it is estimated there will be 5,000 children in the subdivision. The developers are working with the Austin Independent School District. As to the Town House Development, for the 100 acres, there would be upward 1,000 units. Open space would be provided. Councilman Lebermann discussed the transferrable density of high density with great open spaces in other areas - golf courses, green belts, and many natural units for the whole community. Mr. Lillie pointed out the terrain of this area was more advantageous for clustering the units. Large scale developers are coming in, interested in development of 300 to 2,500 acre tracts. He pointed out the City gains quite a bit from this type of planning. Councilman Dryden, noting only two acres of park land in this layout, stated when development began, the residents would come to the Council requesting the purchase of a 50 acre park. Now is the time to put more than two acres in this area before it is approved. Mr. Lillie stated some small park land would be available with the school site locations; and pointed out, however, that the yard spaces will be combined into larger spaces, as most of the land in the clustered areas will be private open space. It was the Planning Department's concern that there was not more public open space. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 332 ! Councilman Lebermann pointed out the golf course, the bluffs and designated park land would be 83 acres of green belts and space in its natural state. This would be for the exclusive use of those living in this development. Councilman Nichols stated if the City had to buy park land, it should set the price now. Mr. Paul Jones, Attorney for the Developers, said it seemed best to provide more open space than in any normal single family residential area. What is before the Council is an amendment of the Master Plan from the lowest density, suburban Residential, to Low Density Residential, the next step. He pointed out on the map open areas, draws, creeks, and drainage areas. He explained the later thinking was that the area be a general open usable area not limited by a golf course. It is limited to those in Travis Country, 16,000 people. A considerable amount of open area is being provided, alleviating the City from having to provide such. He listed swimming facilities, two club houses, stables, and horse riding trails that do not show up on the plan. Mr. Jones explained the organization would be on the same concept as a Planned Unit Development which has an Association with legal title to various parts of the ground for the benefit of the property owners in the area. In answer to Mayor Butler, he stated the utility problem is being worked out. The Mayor stated this utility should be handled in the same package. Councilman Nichols stated when the City takes over this area, it would take over the open space that is reserved for the rights of 5400 residents only, and not for general public as is required in the City of Austin. Mr. Jones stated this property would be taxed; including the open areas, and there would be no maintenance by the City. The City would not be gaining a park in the legal sense, but is gaining land which is used as a park, which is paying for itself. Mr. Jones stated conferences were being held with the schools concerning several possible sites. There will be one or more school sites. That would reduce the overall density. He stated individual development would have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, and approved by the Council. Mayor Butler asked if the developers would be willing to wait on Council approval on the designation until all governmental questions could be answered and resolved on this piece of ground -- primarily utilities -- and get everything in one package instead of piece-meal. Mr. Elbert Hooper, representing Walter Carrington, stated they had been in touch with various members of the City regarding the creation of a utility district is empowered to have title to the land for recreational purposes, and it could be that the district could replace the Home Owners Association, with respect to the open spaces. The question than would be what the City's responsi bility would be at the time the area is annexed. Would it become public park land for which the City would be responsible? This is a decision which should be reached relative to ownership and responsibility of that land. The Subdivision has applied to the Texas Water Quality Board. There will be no waste water discharges - but it will be used on the ground as irrigation after secondary treatment. March 30, 1972 333 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Butler asked in the Home Owners' Association route, if the developer included the cost of all land and the open space into the overall cost; and in a bond issue, later, would the taxpayers of Austin have to assume the indebtedneds if the City annexed the area? The concept of using tax bonds to purchase land is a new concept. The District probably would not purchase the land with tax money. It would be through revenue bonds or levies. Mayor Butler noted all of this would be assumed by the taxpayers of Austin, if annexed to the City. Mr. Hooper replied if it were dedicated for public use and the district owns it as such, the City probably would be responsible for maintaining it as park land after the area is annexed. If it stays under the Home Owners Association, the City would have an option of taking it over as park land, or leaving it with the Home Owners Association to maintain it. Mayor Butler pointed out the status of those parks as to those within the City that are open to all. It was pointed out in University Hills, there was a membership operation for the private recreation al facilities in this area. Councilman Dryden, representing the citizens of Austin, stated the 800 acres would be in the City limits of Austin eventually; and if the City is to buy something, he urged that they acquire it now. The Mayor stated the Council had stressed if park land was to be purchased that it be done before development and at the builder's acquisition costs. It might be well to buy a certain number of acres out of this tract now at the builders acquisition costs. It might be well to buy a certain number of acres out of this tract now at the builders' price and set it aside for public use at a later date, leaving it up to Mr. Carrington as to determine where that acreage would be appropriately situated in the tract. Councilman Lebermann stated in a Planned Unit Development, the land is never purchased. All land taken up by streets, gutters, and sidewalks and tiny yards; everybody's front yard. It is never purchased by the City; in a cluster development each maintains the yard. If there are waterways, etc., obviously required for the total public good, then that should be purchased at this time. If the Planned Unit is going to be promoted, and he hoped it would be, then they would have to give up the notion of buying the front yard of the clustered people. Mayor Butler asked if the P.U.D. had been applied in low cost housing areas. The City Manager, Mr. Andrews, stated this theory was in the public housing. In answer to Councilman Nichols, Mr. Lillie had recommended the subdivision plans to the Planning Commission with the three or four concerns pointed out. Building standards would apply if the area is within the water district. The total area falls within the jurisdiction of Austin's subdivision ordinance; and five miles of the area would fall within the review of the Planning Commission, and the P.U.D. would fall within the review of the City Council. The subdivision plans would come through the Planning Department. Curbs and Culverts, etc., are approved by the Public Works Director. A varience would go through the Commission and the Council for approval. Mr. Jones reported the main culverts in now are on Travis Country Boulevard, the main entry way. The reason they are as they are is that no one knows where the final alignment will be. Mo-Pac is scheduled to come in at some point; and they had agreed and the Planning Commission had reviewed it that the final alignment of Travis Country Boulevard will vary at such time as the Highway Department fixes its final alignment for Mo-Pac joining U.S. 290. There will be a complete re-doing of the street and additional right of way. The street is 30', and they propose an 80' entrance divided roadway, if that is the final alignment. The final alignment, instead of being at that location, may be to the left. When the interchange is in, there will be other access to that tract. 334 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 Mayor Butler asked if Mr. Jones would agree on behalf of his clients before the Council acted on the amendment to the Master Plan today, that the Council and his clients resolve the utility question, the curb, gutter, culvert and all of the other standards. Mr. Jones stated that would be appropriate. He added no one had ever mentioned the City's buying the park land. Councilman Nichols moved the Council vote to withhold action on this matter until they can make it a conglomerate consisting of the possible purchase of additional land and determining the specifications as to the development of the subdivision and anything else that has to do with this particular project, be done all at one time, including the utilities. The motion, seconded by Mayor...Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Ayes: Noes: None REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., NASH PHILLIPS, ATTORNEY-INFACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (For water and sewer mains in Windsor Hills, Section 5 $12,395.25.) 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 Dryden, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Handcox Councilman Friedman Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler Mayor Pro Tem Love announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Love introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH BAKER & JONES - CROW #3 - WILLARD R. BAKER, PRESIDENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (For water and sewer mains in Great Hills I - $115,167.80.) 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 Dryden, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Handcox, Councilman Friedman Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler ! 27 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 335 The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCE 1ST & 2ND READINGS Mayor Pro Tem Love 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 28.30 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND The ordinance was read for the first time, and Councilman Nichols moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Noes: Friedman, Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler, Councilman Handcox The ordinance was read for the second time, and Councilman Nichols moved that it be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Noes: Friedman, Dryden None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler, Councilman Handcox Mayor Pro Tem Love announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first and second readings only. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Pro Tem Love 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 1.04 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1712-1716 PATTON LANE; AND, TRACT 2: A 1.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1800-1802 PATTON LANE; AND, TRACT 3: A 2.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1810-1906 PATTON LANE; AND, TRACT 4: LOT 2, DICK PATTON SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1908-1910 PATTON LANE, し 26 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASMarch 30, 1972 FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.(H.L. Storch, et al C14-68-245) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: None Love Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Love introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 53.68 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 82008526 BALCONES TRAIL; 3501-3625 CIMA SERENA DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (W. L. Mayfield C14-69-160) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Love None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Love 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 -27 منه (1) LOT 33, BLOCK 11, HUNTLAND HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6800-6810 TWIN CREST DRIVE; 67016703 BRENDA DRIVE; AND 302-332 HUNTLAND DRIVE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (2) LOTS 2A AND 3A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 2, PORTER SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 1211 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE; THE REAR OF 6304 PORTER STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (James K. Eichelberger, Jr. C14-71-091) (C. A. Gilberg C14-71-261) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Love None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Love introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 29,870 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5600-5612 SOUTH IST STREET; 701 STASSNEY LANE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Fairview Baptist Church C14-71-313) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Love None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- March 30, 1972 し Mayor Pro Tem Love introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 10 AND 11, NORTH END SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 900 WEST 37TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PRO PERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. (Cordelia A. Lenthe C14-71-018) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Love None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. OPEN LOUNGE ORDINANCE Mayor Pro Tem Love brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 IN THE FOLLOWING PARTICULARS: (1) AMENDING SECTIONS 45-18 AND 45-19 TO ALLOW, BY SPECIAL PERMIT, THE SALE, HANDLING, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED RECREATION AND SOCIAL AREAS OF APARTMENT HOUSES CONTAINING ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE OR MORE UNITS AND APARTMENT DWELLING GROUPS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Friedman moved that it be pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had pass through its second reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- March 30, 1972 339 APPROPRIATION TO ZACHARY SCOTT THEATER Mayor Pro Tem Love introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 710909-I TO APPROPRIATE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUNDS AND CREDIT TO A CERTAIN SPECIAL SERVICES ACCOUNT AN AMOUNT TO BE EXPENDED TO THE ZACHARY SCOTT THEATER; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Dryden 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: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilman Lebermann None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ALTERATION OF SHORELINE ORDINANCE There was no action taken at this time on the item of an ordinance prohibiting alteration of shoreline along Town Lake. PARADE PERMIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request of Ira H. Marshall for a parade permit for Thanksgiving Service on May 7, 1972, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Councilman Lebermann Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler i CONTINUANCE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES Councilman Dryden recalled appropriating $3,000 about three or four weeks ago for the financing of Mr. Lloyd Greer as a Consultant to the Capital Area Planning Council on the proposal for the Emergency Medical Services Application. The application is going to take a longer time, and it was his opinion that Mr. Greer's services be continued until April 15th. The required amount needed to supplement his salary during this period would be approximately $1,000 Councilman Lebermann stated this was regarded as a substantial pragmatic emergency. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 340 Councilman Dryden moved the Council authorize the City Manager to have an ordinance drawn up appropriating $1,000 to supplement the salary of Mr. Greer until April 15th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Dryden Noes: None Not in Council Room when Roll was called: Mayor Butler CHARGES FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES Councilman Lebermann had asked that a Resolution be prepared and that the matter should be considered right away in relation to the Memorandum the Council received today from its Counsel. The City Attorney stated the thrust of the resolution is that in those areas where there are specified fees and charges for Parks and Recreation facilities those fees will remain in effect until they might be changed. In those instances where there are no established fees and where persons and organizations request exclusive use of some area or that they receive extraordinary services from the City, then they would be charged the actual cost to be arrived at by the Parks and Recreation Department with a deposit being made in advance and an adjustment after the services were performed. There is a provision which would provide that those free services which traditionally had been provided to those using the parks where they require no extraordinary services would be left free. The general public will not be affected. Councilman Lebermann stated this just is for the one-time event which might otherwise require a special appropriation. This would take up that slack, and no appropriation would be required. In addition, this is continuing the desires of the Council in wishing for the Departments and special servicesthose not generalized by the total body politic -- be free standing. Mayor Pro Tem Love asked that this be held for one week until all could receive a copy of the resolution. SUPPLEMENTS TO CODE Councilman Friedman, at the request of some of his legal colleagues, asked what is being done about supplementing the City Ordinances in bound volumes which are being ditributed. He asked that the City Attorney prepare information on how frequently the supplements are issued and when the next supplement will be issued. The City Attorney will report back. LEGAL ADVISOR FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT City Attorney Butler reported there are several applications received for legal advisor for the Police Department, and Chief Miles is reviewing them at this time. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 30, 1972 341 POLICE DEPARTMENT-AIR-CONDITIONING Councilman Friedman reported having received calls from several Police Officials at the Police Department requesting information as to whether or not the air-conditioning will be turned off during the construction. City Manager Andrews reported the air-conditioning would not be turned off this summer. NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT - BOAT RACING Councilman Friedman asked how the City is proceeding in hiring a specialist to gauge the noise level of the boat races coming up in April. The City Manager reported that they had been in discussion with some of the City personnel on this. He stated they were working on it. SILVER SPURS INVITATION TO MARCH OF DIMES DANCE Councilman Friedman distributed a letter to each of the Councilmen as sent to him by the President of the Silver Spurs Organization which is having a benefit dance for the March of Dimes and requests the presence of each of the Councilmen at the dance on April 14th, at 3:00 P.M. at the Gregory Gym to start the Marathon Dance. ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned to go into Executive Session to discuss condemnation cases. APPROVED: Ray Pauler Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk