=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 12, 1972 10:00 Α. Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 995 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Absent: Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND WILLIAM A. TRIGGS, Shettles Memoria Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 1972. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Butler read a proclamation designating October 13 as "Navy Day and Navy Birthday" in Austin, and presented the document to Commander Lee Phillips and Commander Arthur Kelley. Mayor Butler read a proclamation which designated the week of October 15 through 21 as "National Business Women's Week in Austin," and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Ida May Pierson, Ma. Margarine Geistweidt, Ms. Dorothy Innerarity, Ms. Imagene Rohacek, and Ms. Almeta Connolly, representatives of National Business Women's Week. Mayor Pro Tem Love, at the Mayor's request, read the proclamation designating the month of October, 1972, as "Toast Mistress Month" in Austin, and presented the document to Mrs. Marjorie Hanby, President of the Toast Mistress Club; Mrs. Marguerite O'Neal, Vice-President; and members Doris Chambers, Mae Marion, and Kay Baitz, with congratulations. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 996 Messrs. Paul Herrera and Jerry Lawyer accepted the proclamation which was ready by Mayor Butler, proclaiming the week of October 16 through 21 as "Life Insurance Education Week." ! ANNEXATION HEARING Councilman Nichols moved the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: Total of 61.07 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant: 28.59 acres of land - proposed FRONTIER VALLEY. (requested by owner's representative) 32.48 acres of unplatted land. (initiated by City of Austin.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden Noes: None ANNEXATION HEARING SET Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 10:00 A. M., October 26, 1972, to consider annexing the following: 49.68 acres of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57 LOISEAU ADDITION and an unplatted tract. (initiated by City of Austin). - The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: A portion of an existing drainage easement out of Lot 5 Block D, EASTOVER SUBDIVISION. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None October 12,1972 997 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Nichols moyed the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: A portion of an exisiting Down-Guy easement out of Lot 25, Block R, NORTHWEST HILLS, MESA OAKS PHASE FIVE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following yote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: An exisiting public utiliites easement out of Lot 4, Block 3, SILVERTON HEIGHTS.. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: Two (2) public utilities easements out of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, VISTA WEST -II. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Councilman Nichols requested that in the release of these easements that if the easement is needed, that it be re-established wherever needed on the property, and made this a part of the motions to release the easements. LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution granting a license agreement for the use of the following easement: JAMES A. HEARN - encroachment of a building across an existing drainage easement on Lot 1, Block A, Barton Hills Section Seven. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 998 CHANGE ORDER Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution approving a change order to GLEN OAKS ONE, PHASE THREE, Urban Renewal Project, Capital Improvements Program Project No. 6055 1, to extend retaining walls and concrete driveways. Total cost of this change order, $5,652.00, is chargeable to Urban Renewal Agency funds. The agency has agreed to make reimbursement for the total cost. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Group 1 - Bearings, etc. AUSTIN MACHINE AND GRINDING CO. - (Austin, Texas) Bid Items 1, 3, 5, 8.1, 15, 25, 28.1, 30, 39.2 $18,000.00. City Manager Davidson reported receipt of idential bids between Austin Machine and Grinding Company and the Walter Tips Company thus necessitating the casting of lots. The Director of Purchasing, Mr. Solon Bennett, prepared for the drawing, and Mr. Pieter Sybesma, Administrative Aide, drew the name of AUSTIN MACHINE AND GRINDING COMPANY under Group 1, Bearings, on which the identical bids were submitted. THE WALTER TIPS CO. (Austin, Texas) Group 20 Brake Fluids - Bid Items 2, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28.2, 34, 35, 36, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, $42,000.00. City Manager Davidson reported identical bids were submitted on Group 20 Brake Fluids. Drawing was held on this item, and the name of the WALTER TIPS COMPANY was drawn. CAPITOL TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPANY ! (Austin, Texas) LINDSAY AUTO ELECTRIC COMPANY (Austin, Texas) ALLIED SALES COMPANY (Austin, Texas) OIL & EQUIPMENT CO. (Austin, Texas) Group 6 - Carburetors Bid Items 4, 31- $6,000.00 - Bid Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.2, 8.3, 29.1, 39.1, 40 - $8,000.00. - Bid Items 10, 12, 17, 26, 27, 28.3, 29.2, 32, 33, 37, 42 $20,000.00. -Bid Items 16 - $6,000.00. October 12, 1972 999 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox Separate Contracts Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract:: E. M. SERGEANT PULP AND CHEMICAL CO., INC. - 400 tons of Ferrous Sulfate (Copperas) $17,544.00. (Water Treatment Division) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the follow- ing contract: AUSTIN METER SERVICES, INC. (Austin, Texas) - Metering and Relay Panels - $14,900.00 (Electric Utility Hi-Cross Substation). The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, None Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: TRACOR, INC. (Austin, Texas) - Research and Development Program for Patrol Command and Control System, Police Department - $54,050.00. At this time, Mayor Butler.noted a very large and new item he wanted presented. Deputy Chief Laws, Police Department, stated Austin was.. selected by the Criminal Justice Council to enter into this plan as Austin has the unique situation where it has fire-police street phones already installed. The City was invited to enter in with the Criminal Justice Council in a teaching research and development program of $54,000.00, but at no expense to the City except time of personnel who act as counselors or consultants for the Criminal Justice Council. With this program, the dispatcher is able to know where the various units are and which vehicles are available, and decrease the response time. Mayor Butler commended the Chief and others in the Police Deparmtent who had done so much work on this in the planning as well as in obtaining the grant. Councilman Lebermann noted the Austin system is more sophisticated as this research would develop a system other cities could use in a price range they could afford. Deputy Chief Laws stated if this system is ; = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1000 proven, the Criminal Justice Council would fund Phase 2 installation of enough vehicles or equipment. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, None Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORP. (Austin, Texas) - Equipment to be used in the Central Business District Signal Modernization and Computer Expansion Program by Traffic and Transportation Department - $38,162. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, None Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox 66° Baume Sulphuric Acid, 50% liquid Caustic Soda and 35% Hydrazine Solution Supply Agreement: (Electric Power Production Division) MCKESSON CHEMICAL COMPANY (San Antonio, Texas) BASF WYANDOTTE (Wyandotte, Michigan) - Bid Item No. 1-200 tons and Bid Item No. 360 drums - $14,597.00. - Bid Item No. 2-250 tons - $22,425.00. Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the preceding contracts. The motion, seconded by MayoriPro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: GENERAL ELECTRIC X-RAY (Dallas, Texas) - X-Ray Film, Brackenridge Hospital Supply Agreement - $77,352.00. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1001 Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding thirtyeight supply agreements: Thirty-eight Supply Agreements - Generic Drügs, Brackenridge Hospital - $213,232.74. The motion, seconded by MayoriPro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro. Tem Love, Noes: None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Handcox EXTENSION GOLF COURSE CONCESSION CONTRACT Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise option No. 1 (2 years extension to October 31, 1974) for FIELDON BERRY'S Morris Williams Golf Course Concession Contract, entered into November 23, 1970; also authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement to provide for payment to the City in the amount of 15% of gross sales in excess of $50,000.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman Nichols moved the Council accept the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission and instruct the Law Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been demolished or repaired within the required time: 400 Pace Street 907 Neches Street 2713 E. 5th St. 2715 E. 5th St. 2813 Prado Street - - Texas Commerce Co. & Mrs. Minnie Lowery Mary Rose Kingsbery Edd Johnson Edd Johnson Great National Investment Corp. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden. Noes: None URBAN PLANNING GRANT AWARD Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a resolution awcepting and providing for execution of an Urban Planning Grant Award in the amount of $75,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1002 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None DELETION OF PARKING METER ZONE The Council had before it the deletion of the two hour parking meter zone in the 200 and 300 blocks of West 21st Street on the south side. The Director of Traffic and Transportation, Mr. Joe Ternus, stated this deletion would allow bicycle lanes to be installed on 21st Street. Mr. Ternus reported having sent out approximately 175 notices to property owners and business establishments, receiving 12 replies 6 encouraging, 3 opposing the parking restrictions, but thought bicycle lanes were necessary, 3 withholding comment. Mayor Pro Tem Love asked Mr. Ternus if he would follow up on approval of certain bicycle type signs on these blocks. Mr. Ternus reviewed the street markings and the type of bicycle crossing signs and the marking of thellanes. Various information brochures will be distributed dealers where bicycles are sold corlicensed, fire stations, and through a general news release. He stated the Department was working closely with the University; and it would be the University's responsibility to establish bicycle lanes on its properties. Discussion was held on parking for some churches particularly on Sundays in the neighborhood. After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lovemoved the Council adopt a resolution accepting the recommendation of the Traffic and Transportation Staff. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichels, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann Noes: Councilman Dryden ! 1 PARADE PERMIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request of Mr. Vincent P. Funk, Parade Chairman All Veterans Organizations, for a parade permit on October 26, 1972, from 6:30 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman Noes: None USE OF ULLRICH TREATMENT PLANT Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request made by Sarah P. Harris, Deputy County Clerk, for confirmation of the use of Ullrich Water Treatment Plant for Voting Place for Precinct 322, Tuesday, November 7, 1972, General Election. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None i _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1003 PROBLEMS MO PAC CONSTRUCTION Mrs. Diane Davis, Matthews P.T.A., brought up problems resulting from construction of the Mo Pac Boulevard. Mr. Richard Williams, Acting Chairman of the Matthews School P. T. A, was spokesman and introduced other members of the P.T.A. concerned about the rpoblem in the area between Lake Austin Boulevard and Enfield Road -- basically from Lamar Boulevard to Exposition Boulevard, traditionally a school neighborhood serving Matthews Elementary and O'Henry Junior High Schools. The construction of the Mo Pac cuts this neighborhood in half, thus prohibiting pedestrial and bicycle transportation across the community and creating a barrier to community communications. With the advent of school registration, many became aware that the construction of Mo Pac through their community would eliminate paths previously utilized by the children as routes to their respective schools. There has never been adequate protection for the children crossing back and forth east and west from the two schools. He reported a meeting they held with representatives from the School Board, Administration, and Mr. Henry from Traffic Planning. The School Board announced at that meeting they would provide emergency transportation for the bhildren by bus to go to and from the school around the Mo Pac construction until it was completed approximately two years. Mr. Williams, on behalf of the group, asked for a permanent solution to the disunion of the community caused by Mo Pac. At no time during the public hearings of Mo Pac was the subject of pedestrians, bicycles, cross-overs, and transportation ever mentioned. He reported subsequently receiving help and consultation from District 14 of the Highway Department; Mr. Tom Anderson, Supervisor of the Austin Traffic Control, had conseled with them several times. Nothing to date had been planned to solve that problem. The P.T.A. offered two proposals: (1) To effect the guarantee of a permanent crosswalk between Enfield and Lake Austin Boulevard under the assumption that the City plans to build a north-south Hike and Bike Trail along Mo Pac. They suggested that the Trail start at the 7th Street intersection on the west side of Mo Pac and follow the natural contours of the creek to the Mo Pac Railroad overpass of Lake Austin Boulevard. Continuing the trail should cross under the overpass and extend northward from the east side of Mo Pac connecting the Clarksville segment of this Community. Their most specific request is that they have a Hike and Bike Trail in a direct line to the east side of Mo Pac. With the Counsel of the Highway Department and others it seems that if they followed the most feasible route it would wind southward to Lake Austin and northward back up to Clarksville; (2) The P.T.A. desires that a temporary crosswalk built along the side of the 7th Street detour be established. The 7th Street detour now under construction is planned to accomodate only motor vehicles. The detour could be widened to accomodate people and bicycles safely during the next two year period. He reported petitions were signed to express the concerns of the people. In conclusion, Mr. Williams asked that this Council act as their representatives and help them solve their problem of transporting themselves on foot and on bicycle across the impasse created by Mo Pac. Councilman Nichols suggested that the City Manager be directed to come up with a solution satisfactory to these people within three or four weeks. City Manager Davidson noted the need of two solutions- one, an adequate program from now until the construction is completed; and two, a permanent solution when Mo Pac has been completed. He stated they would be happy to complete CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1004 their studies with the Traffic Director and his Staff, coordinate with the State Highway Department, and bring a report back to the Council and to these people. Councilman Lebermann asked if it would be possible through a system of signs and a very temporary board walk to solve at least the most critical aspect of the problem while the study is on its way. He noted the School Board would need to work with the City. City Manager Davidson stated he and Mr. Ternus would certainly check into this possibility. Councilman Friedman, after meeting and discussing with the group and the parents, noted their concern about the safety of their children and their willingness to place the needs of the City in conjunction with the needs of their children and coming before the Council with this fine presentation. Mayor Butler thanked the group for coming before the Council this morning; and told the group the City Manager's Office would be working with them. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS RECOMMENDED BY CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED The Council had before it the authorization of administrative positions as recommended by the City Manager, and the creation of the Department of Engineering for the City. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 720927-A BY INCREASING VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DECREASING VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS; CREATING AN ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FROM THE NOW EXISTING ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES 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 Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Mayor Butler announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The ordinance covered certain deletions and increases in portions of the Budget of the various departments, and decreasing portions of the various departments. Mayor Butler commended the City Manager on this well thought out plan which will allow him to render the service he pledged to, and will make her and his department heads more responsive. PARADE PERMIT ALTERED Councilman Dryden moved the Council grant the request of Timothy L. Canady to alter a parade permit for Crockett High School previously granted by the Council on September 21, 1972, to change the date, time and the route. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: 1 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1005 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF WHITIS AVE. Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request of Mr. John Lane of Youth Emergency Services, Inc., to close and use Whitis Avenue from 20th to 21st Streets on Saturday evening, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, for a money raising event. (For a 24-hour marathon, co-sponsored by Dobie Center and KRMH Radio Station.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCES 1ST & 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 16.58 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 409.87 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUS; 604.70 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; AND 46.54 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE S SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; ALL BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Nichols moved the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and pass the ordinance through its first and second readings. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed to its third reading. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: ; AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THEUUSE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 5-10, NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 9E, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3800-3836 FAR WEST BOULEVARD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL 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. 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 Handcox, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1006 Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Noes: Nichols None Not in Council Chamber when Roli was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler 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 9.949 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6931-7115 MANCHACA ROAD; 1806-1818 MATTHEWS LANE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL 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. 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 Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following oridnance: 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: (1) LOT 5, BLOCK A, SUNSET TERRACE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1911 KOENIG LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (2) TRACT 1: A 228,784 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; TRACT 2: A 30,019 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; TRACT 3: A 25,627 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1604-1738 EAST LIVE OAK STREET (OLTORF STREET); AND, (3) LOT 1, NORTHCAPE SSUBDIVISION, SECTION C-3, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9401-9413 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD; 826-904 RUNDBERG LANE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA 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 DECLAR ING 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 Handcox, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1007 1 Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Noes: Nichols None Not in Council Chamber when Roll was called: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Pro Tem Love The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REQUEST CANCELLED RE: SIDEWALKS At the request of Mr. Fred Young, the Council delayed for one week his appearance regarding the use of public sidewalks. REPORT ON LAKESIDE DOCK LIGHTING The Building Official, Mr. Dick Jordan, reported after approximately 100 phone calls to him plus personal interviews, along with petitions, the Navigation Board called a meeting. Two property owners who did have petitions stated the main complaint is that the people were not aware of the passage of the ordinance and the time element to comply is not adequate. They were concerned with the lighting system of docks and the wharves; and after careful study, the Board agrees that maybe the light requirements were a little too strict. The Board asks the Council to postpone the compliance of the requirements until they could make an additional study and report back to the Council. The City Attorney reported that they had an ordinance prepared which could pass through three readings providing that the lighting portion would be suspended until January 10, 1973. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-24 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Friedman The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 1008 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WOMEN'S ABORTION ACTION COMMITTEE October 12, 1972 Ms. Elizabeth Cox, Co-ordinator of Women's Abortion Action Committee, appeared before the Council and read a statement requesting the Council to designate October 22-28 as "Abortion Education Week." Councilman Nichols moved in view of the fact that certain members of this Council do not concur with this finding that they do not consider or continue to consider this matter. Councilman Dryden seconded the motion. Substitute Motion Councilman Handcox stated in view of the Council's not endorsing the program as it would only be giving recognition to the week of an educational program, he offered a substitute motion that the Council grant the request. Councilman Dryden stated until the laws are clarified, there is no use for this Council or the Travis County Medical Society or State Medical Society to concern themselves with this matter. Councilman Nichols withdrew his motion. Councilman Friedman seconded Councilman Handcox's motion that the Council issue a proclamation setting aside a certain week as "Abortion Education Week." The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Councilman Friedman stated the Council has little trouble in endorsing educational programs about life insurance, business women, and banking women, and for an educational program there should be no trouble endorsing that either. Councilman Dryden stated he had no trouble endorsing educational programs either that are eethical and in line with the law that is in effect in Texas. The Council's job is to uphold that law. ITEM HANDLED ADMINISTRATIVELY Mr. Robert Howard, who had requested an appearance before the Council to use Zilker Park for the Democratic Party of Travis County, did not appear. Mayor Butler reported a note from the City Manager stating Mr. Howard's request had been handled administratively, and the Council's action was not necessary. INVITATIONS Mayor Butler announced that the Council had been invited to an 11:45 Press Conference. Also there is an invitation to the Council to go to the Austin High School Cafeteria with Mrs. Handcox at 1:30. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1972 1009 ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk Router APPROVED: Mayar :