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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08_01_1950 to 05_20_1952MINUTES VOL. P CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI .MICROFILMED DEC 3 01968 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf. Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 25, 1950• appeared. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one A public hearing was held on the closing of that portion of Rabbit Run Road extending from the east boundary of Port Avenue to the south boundary of Morgan Street. Mr. Charles Pratt and Mr. Wesley Seale, appeared, representing S. D. Roberts, who requested the closing. Mr. Pratt stated that a traffic hazard would be created if this portion of Rabbit Run Road was opened as a public thoroughfare. Mr. John Mobley appeared representing Morris Liedecker who owns property abutting Rabbit Run Road and was against the closing unless the property line at the corner of Port and Segrest Streets was designed to coincide with the curv— ature which would be brought about by the proposed closing. He also questioned the possibilities of purchasing the closed portion and advised Council that property abutting on korgan Street was given to the City without cost for the purpose of widening Morgan Street. Mr. Collier indicated that insofar as the original owners were still in possession of the property involved, and as these property owners donated the street right—of—way, it should be returned to them if the street was closed. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to close the hearing and instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary legal documents to close said area and establish curb and curve intersections as recommended. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the month of July in the amount of $197.20. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the reimburse— went to the City—County Hospital out of Fund No. 235 Hospital Construction Fund in the amount of $611.71, the City's portion of capital expenditures during the months of April, May and June, 1950. The motion passed. A motion was made awarding contract on 23.1 miles of street improvements, including 8.9 miles of Asphalt Surface Treatment and 14.2 miles of Shell Base Course, to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $72075.75• The motion passed. The City Secretary read the following letter from Planning Engineer William Anderson regarding Airport Plans: "For the past several months, I have been making an analysis and study of the Corpus Christi airport problem, and have prepared plans for the future development of an adequate airport to serve this city. I have reviewed all past airport plans and in- corporated in the proposed plans certain features from this material. "A thorough study was made of anticipated air traffic at Corpus Christi. This is essential to determine to our satisfaction the adequacy of any proposal that we make. It is also essential to convince the Civil Aeronautics Administration of the propriety of spending CAA money at this airport. A rather extensive study of finances is included in the report and was prepared in conjunction with Mr. W. G. Graf, City Controller. A review of navigational aids and problems of traffic pattern is also covered in the report. "Four plans for the development of an adequate airport are offered for your consider— ation. Two alternate plans are proposed for Cliff Maus Field. A plan is proposed for Cuddihy Field in case the City received a satisfactory lease from the Navy, and if it appears appropriate to make the move# In order to satisfy the desire to thoroughly explore the problem, there is included a plan for building an airport in an entirely new location. "Included in the plan are estimates both of the total cost and the cost that the City would be expected to provide. These costs include land acquisition, costs for runways, taxiways, terminal building, aprons, lighting, hangars, private plan facilities, control tower, parking, landscaping, and other costs including road relocation and non -aviation costs. These plans are proposed in such a manner that you and the Council can determine which plan should be accepted. "There is an urgency in making a decision on this matter. The CAA has authorized an instru- ment Landing System for Corpus Christi, fund for which will expire on June 30, 1951. There are other reasons which would indicate the desirability of an early decision on this im- portant matter." On completion of the reading, it was decided to review all proposals to be presented by Mr. Anderson on Thursday, August 3rd2 immediately following the sidewalk public hearing. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2834 APPROPRIATING $799613.32 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT OF 8.9 MILES OF STREETS AND SHELL BASE COURSE ON 14.2 MILES OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEME;NTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROS. FOR SAID PROJECT; MAKING SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman The following res6lutiazwas read: RESOLUTION NO. 2835 SETTING ASIDE AND DESIGNATING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ROADWAY ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD EXTENDING THREE HUNDRED FEET TO THE NORTH AND THREE HUNDRED FEET TO THE SOUTH OF 'THE CENTERLINE OF THE APPROACH TO SAID T -HEAD EXTENDED AS PARK AREA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest FFe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A ee George Lowman titre The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2836 SETTING ASIDE AND DESIGNATING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF THE 11L" HEAD AS DESCRIBED HEREIN ASPARK AREA;.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ACTe George Lowman Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Darney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye 3 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2d37 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "kii UADINANCE ADOPTING AND APPRuVING CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PRuVIDING FOR A FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SAID COMMISSION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE7iITH; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2475, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 15TH DAY OF FEB— RUARY, 1949s BY AMENDING ARTICLE 23 THEREOF BY ADDING TO SAID ARTICLE 20 A SECTION TO BE KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS ARTICLE 20, SECTION lb, PROVIDING FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE FROM THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY, STATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LEAVE OF ABSENCE WILL BE GRANTED AND THE CONDITIONS OF REINSTATEMENT, PROVIDING FOR NO PAYMENT FOR ACCUMULATED VACATION TIME OR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE DURING LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE,PROVIDING FOR SENIORITY CREDIT DURING ABSENCE, PROVIDING FOR NO ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE OR VACATION TIME DURING LEAVE OF ABSENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest ,Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott ye Sydney E. Herndon AAe George Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2838 AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED MAY 20, 1940 AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 1910 AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND NOW IN EFFECT BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 BY THE ADDITION OF A SECTION TO BE KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS ARTICLE 11, SECTION 5a, PROVIDING FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE FROM THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY, STATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LEAVE OFABSENCE WILL BE GRANTED AND THE CONDITIONS OF RE -INSTATEMENT., PRO— VIDING FOR NO PAYMENT FOR ACCUMULATED VACATION TIME OR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE DURING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR SENIORITY CREDIT DURING ABSENCE, PROVIDING FOR NO ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE OR VACATION TIME DURING LEAVE OF ABSENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E..Herndon George Lowman The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2839 Absent Absent r AyeFe I PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF A PROVISION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS EXECUTED BY THE CITY, AS A PART OF THE SPECIFICATIONS THEREOF, EN— TITLING THE CONTRACTOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ENLIST THE AID OF THE CITY IN OBTAINING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DURING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrestAye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A e George Lowman M The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman. Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman E. Herndon ORDINANCE NO. 28110 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OFCORPUS CHRISTI, A WARRANTY DEED TO JOE A. COHN AND WIFE, ARLEIGH J. COHN OF NUECES COUNTY AND THE HEIRS OF THE ESTATES OF S. GUGENHEIM, DECEASED, AND LILA BELLE GUGENHEIM, DBCEASED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time: DEFINING SUBSPANDARDBUILDINGS IiYITHIN THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING A BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EVACUATION, REPAIR, AND/OR DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PASSAGE Mr. William Neyland appeared and suggested that the decision on condemnation proceedings be assigned to a group of citizens rather than to City employees. Mrs. W. Armstrong Price appeared and added that it was her thought that the City had too many advisory boards and it was a matterthat should be left in the hands of qualified personnel, such as members of the Building Standards Commission. At completion of discussion, the ordinance was passed by unanimous vote for the first time and passed to the second reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for a crawler tractor of approximately 81 drawbar horsepower, diesel power, equipped with a bull clam attachment, hydraulic controlled. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid on sanitary sewer mains and laterals to T. H. Lee at the low bid of $130,393.65, using base bid.on vitrified tile pipe, sizes 6" through 12" and treated concrete pipe in larger sizes at greater depths under alternates 35 and 36. The motion passed. The following letter from City Manager Collier to the Mayor and City Council was read by the City Secretary regarding Subdivision Standards in Low Cost Housing Areas: "On Tuesday, July 25, I agreed to prepare a recommendation concerning subdivision standards in low cost housing areas. "The National Housing Act of 1950 contains a provision known as Title 8, Insured Mortgages under Section 8. This section provides for low cost housing or housing to meet the demand of people who cannot afford the standard of housing heretofore approved by FHA. It is the established policy of the Zoning and Planning Commission to require curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving, drainage, properly designed water lines and sewerage lines and efficiently laved out subdivisions. While this policy is highly desirable and should be encouraged wherever possible, the demand for low cost housing in Corpus Christi is such that I believe a compromise on certain of these standards within a limited area of the city would be justified. "The report of the Committee on infant diarrhea indicated that one of the principle causes of this disease was inadequate housing and sanitation. Because of the emergency of obtaining more adequate housing for the lower income population group, I believe that we would be justified in permitting the elimination of curbs and gutters and sidewalks within a limited area of the city in order to reduce the land improvement costs to a point where a developer can reach limitations placed by FHA. In this type of housing FHA will insure only a maximum of 64,750.00. The essential fundamentals of good neighborhood development should be retained such as drainage, minimum paving and sewer and water designed to meet the present minimum standards. ol "It is believed that the area south of Belton Street, west of Port Avenue to the Airport and the city limits would be an appropriate area for this type of low cost housing. These standards should not be permitted to be scattered discriminately in other parts of the city as that would seriously effect property values in adjacent areas. Therefore, confining it to the above out- lined area which is largely now undeveloped would open a possibility for ob- taining more needed low cost but adequate housing for Corpus Christi. It should be pointed out that the houses proposed under the provisions of this act are not shacks but are small houses sound structurally and in protected and efficiently designed neighborhoods. "It is herewith recommended that a resolution be sent to the Zoning and Planning Commission commending them on their past performance in administering the Platting Ordinance but commencing the lowering of the standards for curbs and gutters and sidewalks in the area outlined above." After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that recommendation be accepted and Zoning and Planning Commission be furnished resolution to this effect. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bids on black steel pipe as follows: (See Tabulation of Bids No. 63 in City Secretary's file) Secretary: Allied Plumbing Supply - 11,000 ft. of 2" - $2,933.70 4,000 ft. of 4" — 3,324.80 2,400 ft. of 6" - 32624.24 Samsco - 20,000 ft. of 4" - 19819.20 502000 ft. of 2" - 11,545.00 200000 ft. of 4" - 14,166.00 The following letter from Business & Professional Civic Post No. 5398 was read by the City "The Nueces County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which includes Posts Nos. 2397, 24652 5398 and 6795 of Corpus Christi and Post No. 6386 of Port Aransas, offers the services of the entire membership of the County Council during any emergency that might arise because of international developments. "The Council volunteers its services to Mayor Leslie Wasserman of Corpus Christi, to County Judge George Prowse, to the City Manager and City Commission and to the Nueces County Commissioners' Court. - "In the event the Texas National Guard and active reserve components of the Army, Navy and Air. Force are ordered to full time military duty, and the Texas State Guard has been activated for dutys we of the Veterans of Foreign Wars assure our a)mmunities and county of fullest cooperation and immediate action in assisting the lawful authorities in meeting any emergency that may arise. "Our members have served in our country's armed forces on foreign soil, or on hostile seas in time of war, and in our organization are men expertly trained and competent in the handling of any emergency that might possibly arise out of present world tensions. "We of the Veterans of Foreign ears urge our fellow citizens not to be alarmed. We oppose anything that will remotely arouse war hysteria.. However, we believe that all loyal citizens of our great Republic must be ready to defend it should the de- mand arise. "In the event of an emergency we are ready, willing, and able to assist and do all things possible under the duly oonstituted civilian authorities, through their Community Disaster Committee or other agency. Council accepted this letter with thanks and instructed that it be kept in the files of the City Secretary. The following ordinance was read: lin ORDINANCE NO. 2811 APPROPRIATING $143,133.01 FROM NO. 299 BOND IMPROVEMENTS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWERS) TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION.IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND LATERAL• -EXTENSIONS IN CARROLL LANE PARK SUBDIVISION, KATHRYN CARROLL SUBDIVISION, GOCHER SUBDIVISION, HOUSTON STREET, NEWTON STREET, HORNE ROAD, KOSTROYZ ROAD, GOLLIHAR ROAD, COTTAGE STREET, HOLLuOOD TERRACE, PORTAVENUE, AYERS STREET, EDGEWATER TERRACE, AND A PORTION OF ALAMEDA STREET; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF.THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mrs. Armstrong Price, Chairman of the Civic Beautification Association, showed Council the scrapbook progress of the projects in the contest sponsored by the Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Council commended Mrs. Price for her activity. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • May r diem City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1950 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary, C. W. Vetters, City Controller W. G. Graf, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. A motion was made Dy Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 1, 1950. A public hearing was held on sidewalk improvements in the City of Corpus Christi. A complete transcript of this hearing was made and is on file in the office of the City Secretary. (Also attached and made a part of Ordinance No. 2846) Group; The following appointments were made by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest to serve on the Diarrhea Control Mr. Arturo Vasquez, 1001 Furman Avenue, Office: 4-2425, Residence: 4-6775 Accountant, self-employed; has time, convictions. "Hold -over" member from Public Health Committee. Mrs. Nolan P. Bailey (colored), 807 Winnebago, 'Phone: 8190 Housewife, church and club worker among colored people. Assisted in various Red Cross campaigns and educational committees. Mrs. Lorraine Allison, 4709 Highway 9 (P. 0. Box 142) Phone: 2-3924 Housewife, served on State Health Board, Food Contamination, Red Cross Nurses Aid with 2,600 hours volunteer work. At present assisting in Blood Bank and clinics of City. Mr. Sam Susser, P. 0. Box 1155, Chairman Mrs. Clarence Taylor The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2842 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ALL OF LOTS 16 AND A PART OF LOT 9 SECTION "C" PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING SHE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RJLES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTEROF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent . Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon �A,,e George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest lee Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. - G Mayor Pr Tem wo ity Secretary (See Page $ for August 8 minutes) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 19jD 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, Planning Engineer William Anderson, Assistant Planning Engineer R. Burr, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. A. Vetters. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called this Executive meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,'to approve.1he minutes of the meeting held August 8, 1950. Mayor Pro Tem invited Mr. Anderson, Planning Engineer, to present the various airport plans as submitted to Council. Mr. Anderson presented four suggested plans, a number of maps and charts, and an economical comparison. At the completion of the report given by Mr. Anderson, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the reports, as presented, be accepted and that Mr. Anderson and his staff, and all those working on the report, be commended for their efforts and, further, that the reports be referred to the Airport Advisory,Committee for their study and recommendation back to the City Council. Mr. Frank Williamson, who was also in attendance at the meeting commended Mr. Anderson for his fine report and suggested that a meeting of the Airport Advisory Board be called for 2:00 P.M. Friday to receive these reports and make recommendations to Council. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commission Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that all bids be rejected on the construction of•a masonry and wood shelter house At North Beach Kiwanis Park, and further recommended that the original plans be reviewed for the possible curtailment of cost and the project be readvertised. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 81 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 3, 1950• Mr. Joe Mireur appeared regarding the second reading of the Condemnation Ordinance. Before Mr. Mireur made a statement, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the Condemnation Ordinance be withdrawn and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a similar ordinance containing identical provisions of the Condemndi.on Ordinance with a change to the effect that the Building Standards Commission consist of a three-man citizen committee to be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Further, that the three-man committee originally set out in the Ordinance be retained on the Commission as ex -officio members. The motion passed. Mr. Mireur then stated that this motion adjusted his main complaint; however, he questioned the advisability of leaving in the ordinance the provision of condemn- ation on account of defective wiring and stated that some 25% of the business houses and residential houses in the City could be covered under this provision. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared and suggested that the ordinance be retained in its original form and that the three -members now suggested as ex -officio members should certainly remain on the. Commission. Mr. John Daly appeared, representing the Home Builders Association, and commended Council for their revision of the Ordinance and introduced Mr. Layton,.Vice-President of the Home Builders Association. Mr. Layton further commended Councilfor their action and the proposed revision, and suggested that a member of the Home Builders Association be appointed as one of the citizen members. He further suggested that at least one contractor, or builder, be appointed and one man from the medical pro- t fession. Mayor Wasserman assured Mr. Layton that all of the recommendations would be considered before final appointments would be made. A public hearing was held on the matter of granting a special Council permit to N. A. Austin for the operation of a retail nursery on the southeast corner of South Staples and Texas Streets in Lindale Park, Unit One. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and outlined the reasons for the recommendation of the Commission based on deed restrictions. Mr. N. A. Austin, applicant, appeared and requested information as to what steps he could take to get the application approved. He was advised that this was a legal question and would involve the removal of the deed restrictions in the area. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to close the hearing, and table the application in view of the deed restrictions over which Council had no jurisdiction. The motion passed. Mr. James Lattimore appeared and presented a petition containing the names of some 19 property owners in the 1200 block of Cambridge Drive urging Council to compel Nueces Transportation Company to adjust their route schedule in order that this street will be relieved of bus traffic. Mr. Lattimore outlined that the street was narrow and was not incondtion to accommodate heavy traffic. Council took the matter under advise- ment and referred to City Manager for handling with the Nueces Yransportation Company. A public hearing was held on the matter of granting special Council permit to J. K. Dismukes for the operation of a miniature golf course offAyers Street adjacent to the Kiddie's Playland. No one appeared either for or against the proposal. Mr. Anderson explained the application. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to allow the Special Council. Permit as per the -application presented. The motion passed. 9 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for two medium size street sweepers and one large size street sweeper, all to be self-propelled, pneumatic tired machines, to be purchased on lease -rental agreement. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following Petroleum Products for the quarter ending November 301 1950: Approximately 30,000 gallons per month - regular gasoline " 1,000 " is " - premium gasoline " 2,300 It If is - diesel fuel 10200 to " ' " - kerosene The motion passed. Bids were opened on the improvement of Lawrence Street T -Head. The following contractors bid: Heldenfels Brothers, Slovak Brothers, J. Carroll Weaver, C. L. Castor: A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to the City Manager for . recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on cluster piles and slips for the L -Head. The following firms qualified to bid: Heldenfels Bros., Slovak Bros., The Goldston Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours an4 refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. IIBids were opened on the shelter for Kiwanis Park, North Beach. M—m only bid received was from John Adams. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bid for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on combination rest room and tool house in Cole Park. Bid was received from Braselton Construction Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bid for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. The following letter was read by the City Secretary: "Mr. W. B. Collier City Manager City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Collier: "Covering a period of the past several weeks, I have, as Engineer for Mr. H. E. Butt, had some discussions with Mr. William Anderson, Planning Engineer, regarding the continuation of Fort Worth Street in front of the Fisher School across the property owned by Mr. H. E. Butt to a connection with the street on the North or East side of Tom Graham and Woodson Subdivision. "This street would cross Mr. Butt's property in a southwesterly direction as shown on the map attached of the proposed subdivision development in this area by Mr. Butt. This map was prepared by us under date of January 7, 1950, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Planning Commission. "For your information, Mr. Butt does not contemplate proceeding with this Development until the Zoning for a B-3 area is contemplated on the property owned by Mr. Butt et al fronting along Alameda Street from Minnesota south. "At that time Mr. Butt is ready to proceed with this Development and to furnish sufficient right-of-way in front of, and adjacent to, the Fisher School for much needed widening and additions and to pave same and assume all other improvement costs within this area at his own expense. "Since we are informed by the Planning Commission that they are desirous of securing permission to open this street orior to the beginningof the near school term, and since it would be impossible to complete the necessary legal procedure for change in Zoning before the school term begins, Mr. Butt has authorized me to inform the City that he will be agreeable to donating this right-of-way to the City under the following conditions: 10 1. The City to assume all cost of improving the street with pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and whatever other improvements between right-of-way lines may now, or in the future, be needed. 2. We, as his Engineers, are to be furnished the legal description of the property de- sired by the City and are to check same to see that such description coincides sub- stantially with the plan as attached and that Mr. Butt's interest as to his future use of the property abutting the road have been taken care of. 3. On our approval of such description same will be submitted to Mr.'J. R. Sorrell, Attorney for Mr. Butt, and to Mr. Ike Singer, Attorney for the City, for their concurrance in preparation of the proper legal document for him to execute. "This document shall set forth the facts as outlined in paragraph number 1 above. "If the City is agreeable to delaying the opening of this street until such a time asthe proceedings necessary for change of this area to B-3 Zoning are completed then, on completion of such procedure, he will proceed at his own expense to fully develop the area in the manner most pleasing to the City and to the benefit of the adjacent school property. "If, however, as previously stated, the City is desirous of immediate procedure, he will be agreeable to this opening of the street under the conditions set out above. "Any additional information you desire from us that we can furnish on behalf of Mr. Butt, we will be more than glad to do so. Very truly yours, H & M ENGINEERING COtiPANY By SAW. W. McClendon At the completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to accept the proposal, commend Mr. Butt on his offer,, and authorized the City Manager to complete negotiations for the property. The motion passed. A discussion was held regarding the proposed ordinance prohibiting establishments selling liquor, from permitting room or rooms in which liquor was stored, to be open during the hours in which liquor is prohibited. Mr. Dean Kirkham appeared; representing, Walgreen Drug Company, and was against the proposed ordinance. He stated that it was his thought that the City had no jurisdiction over the State Liquor Contol Act. He further stated that it would entail considerable expense for all drug stores to comply with this request. Mr. Ed Williams, attorney for the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association, appeared and recommended the immediate passage of the ordinance. He stated he had contacted the Liquor Control Board and it was their thought that the proposed ordinance was constitutional and would not be an overlapping of authority' of the Liquor Control Board. Mr. Williams further stated that any one who attempted, could easily comply with the recommendations as set out in the ordinance. At the completion of the discussion, the following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2813 DEFINING LIQUOR; PROHIBITING ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING LIQUOR FROM PERMITTING ROOM OR ROOMS IN WHICH LIQUOR IS STORED OR KEPT FOR SALE FROM BEING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE HOURS IN WHICH ITS SALE IS PROHIBITED BY THE "TEXAS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT"; PROVIDING A PENALTY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ± ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman ye A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on a 2-2-1/2 ton truck with dump body for Public Utilities Department, Water Distribution..The motion passed. . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2844 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF RABBIT RUN ROAD EXTENDING FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY OF PORT AVENUE TO SOUTH BOUNDARY OF MORGAN STREET, ALL OF SAID STREET AS CLOSED BEING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DIRECTING THAT THE SAID CLOSING BE ONLY FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF CLOSING SAID PORTION OF RABBIT RUN ROAD TO TRAFFIC AND TO THE EXISTENCE AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID STREET, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION TO BE USED AS UTILITY EASEMENT AND RELINQUISH ALL TITLE THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY THE Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ee Sydney E. Herndon Yee George Lowman VP The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ���A,,,yYYYe..._... Jack DeForrest Barney Cott �e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Afire The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2845 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION OF A WOOD AND MASONRY TENNIS LOCKER BUILDING IN SOUTH BLUFF PARK AS PERMANENT PARK IMPROVE- ME,'NTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEEAS,'BY SLOVAK BROTHERS, INC. AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2737 DATED APRIL 4, 19,co AND UNDER CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND SAID CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye 6ydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2846 11 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2797, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 27th DAY OF JUNE, 1950, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF ANY RAILWAYS, STREET RAIIAAYS AND INTERURBANS USING, OCCUPING, OR CROSSING SAID STREETS AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND SAID RAILWAYS., STREET RAILWAYS, AND INTE:RURBANS AND THE REAL AND 'TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS, BY CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED AND AS TO ANY ERROR, INVALIDITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED EXCEPT AS PERTAIN TO A REDUCTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE SEVERAL PARCELS OF PROPERTY AS APPEARS HEREIN AND ORDERING AND GRANTING REDUCTION AND ADJUSTMENT IN SAID AMOUNT ASSESSED AGAINST PARCELS OF PROPERTY AS HEREIN SET OUT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OFTHE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT AS REDUCED AND ADJUSTED HEREIN PROPOSED TO BE AND AS ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVINs SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTIN UPON SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK; THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COMPLETION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 'Aasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye 12 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting August 10th, 2:00 P.M. as the date and time for a special meeting to receive reports on proposals for airport locations to be presented by Mr. William Anderson, Planning Engineer. The motion passed.. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST15, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Petters, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, City Controller W. G. Graf. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 11, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Neal Marriott appeared and outlined a proposal of Thomas B. Brandon to secure a quit claim of any interest the City may have, or claim, to a small triangular portion of Lots land 2 of the Fitchur Place Addition so as to clear a cloud on this owner's title to this lot. These lots are located at the corner of the Alameda Street -Ayers Street Intersection. Mr. Mariott explained that the property line, as shown on the original plat, was a subdivision in 1909 and showed the corner set back so that this small triangular tract in question was shown as dedicated for street purposes. All present maps, and maps as far back as 1915, show the corner to be square. Through the years, assessments for street paving had been figured and made by the City, and paid for by the owners, on the basis of a square corner at this intersection. Mr. Marriott proposed that the City give to the owner quitclaim as to any right, or claim, that it may have, or assert, to this small tract in question, and in return the owner will agree to voluntarily set his building line back as if the corner was cut back five feet. In addition to this, the owner will, if desired by the City, dedicate the portion beyond this line. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, accepting the proposal as explained by Mr. Marriott, and instructed the City Attorney to draw up the necessary documents for the quitclaim on this property. (See letter of proposal attached to ordinance) Mrs. E. Curtis Britton appeared and presented a petition from the Oak Park Parent-Teacher Association urging that any application for business area adjacent to the Oak Park School be denied, as per the protest of this group. The petition further outlined a traffic hazard encountered by school children attending the Oak Park School, which congestion was brought about by the rerouting improvement of Highway 9 and Shell Road. The petition was referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. r Mr. Richard Colley appeared and presented detailed plans and specifications for the construction of.the new City Hall. On recommendation of Mr. Collier, the plans and specifications were approved and authority granted to advertise for bids on this construction. Motion was Made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed. A 1.3 Mr. James Lattimore appeared, representing Sam Houston P. T. A., regarding the proposed Drive -In Theater application. Council advised Mr. Lattimore that this matter would not come up. Mrs. W. Armstrong Price appeared and presented to Council the plans for the development of Sherill Park. Preliminary plans for the new Fire Station was presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that preliminary plans be approved and the architect be instructed to proceed with the preparation of detailed work plans preparatory to advertising for bids, and'that the drill tower be considered as an alternate and so advertised, in order that this item could be eliminated if the bid cost proved to be excessive or beyond the amounts considered available. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the proposed location of the fire station at the intersection of Weber Road and South Staples Street, involving 3.68 acres with 0.81 acres in the existing street pattern, and authorized the City Manager and/or th City Attorney to negotiate with Guaranty Title & Trust Companytoacquire above described land for a sum not to exceed 07,500. The motion passed. Bids were opened on crawler tractor, diesel Power, equipped with bull clam attachment, for use by the Sanitary Division. Bids were received from the following: H. W. Lewis, W. Ko Holt, Jess McNeil Machine. Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for fencing around the Gollihar and Alameda elevated water tanks. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for the following trucks for the departments as indicated: 1 - 1 ton pickup - Gas Construction 1- 11 ton cab and chassis - Gas Construction 1 - 2 ton pickup - Water Constructidn 1 - 11 ton medium wheel base cab and chassis - Water Construction 1 - 1 ton medium wheel base cab and chassis - Water Operation The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, rejecting all bids received on rest room -storage building in Cole Park and authorizing the Public Works Department to revise plans and specifications and readvertise fon this construction. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding contract for construction of. cluster piles and slips on the L -Head to the Goldston Company at their low bid of $10,020. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, agreeing with the Developers of Dellwood Drive No. 2 to dedicate a portion of Brawner Parkway. After improvements in the streetway are placed by the developer, the details of the improvements are to be reduced to written plans and specifications, subject to the approval of the 'Zoning and Planning Commission and the Director of Public horks. After such approval, and completion of improvements, the City will formally dedicate said portion of Bfawner Parkway as a public thoroughfare, such dedication to be 38 feet in width. The motion passed. The following recommendation from the Airport Advisory Committee was read by the City Secretary: 1. we report that the consensus of this group is that Cuddihy Field has the greatest advantages - present and potential - for the development of a major airport. 2. i+e recommend that the City should attempt to procure a satisfactory lease on Cuddihy Field for a minimum term of 20 years. 3. We recommend that the City Engineering and Airport staff commence detailed plans for the utilization of Cuddihy Field immediately upon the granting of a satis- factory lease thereon. 4. "e recommend that the Area Development Council be requested to obtain a report from its engineers on this proposal prior to December 1, 1950, and failing to so procure such approval on or before such date, the City should proceed with the development of Cuddihy Field. 5. In the event that a satisfactory lease is not obtainable on Cuddihy Field, then we recommend that Plan "B" be adopted for the utilization of Cliff Maus Field with the modification that the proposed location of private flying facilities should be changed to provide for such facilities nearer to the Terminal Building. Commissioner Cott questioned the time element and urged that the recommendations be accepted and that the committee be instructed to proceed at once to Washington to get a final answer on Cuddihy Field acquisition. In the event that a satisfactory lease is not obtainable on Cuddihy Field, then Plan "B" should be executed immediately. At the completion ofthe discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForresto seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the recommendations as presented by accepted. Further, that a committee, to consist of at least one member of the City Council, be selected by Mr. Frank Williamson, Chairmancf the Airport Advisory Committee, which committee shall contact the Secretary of the Navy in connection with the Cuddihy lease. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding contract for Lawrence Street T -Head Improvements to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $28,569.51. The motion passed. The following letter, addressed to the Mayor and City Council, from the Nueve Oil Company was read by the City Secretary: "We are advised that the Civil Aeronautics Authority, which is in contract with the City of Corpus Christi in connection with the operation of the Cliff Maus Airport, has disapproved certain provisions of the oil, gas and mineral lease heretofore agreed upon between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueve Oil Company, and that certain revisions have been suggested. "Nueve Oil Company, accordingly, in order to facilitate the effortsof the City of Corpus Christi to procure exploration of the airport, and in order to enable the City to revise its proposed lease, releases the City of Corpus Christi from any obligation hereto fore existing by reason.of the prior negotiations between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueve Oil Company." Upon completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, accepting the notice from the Nueve Oil Company releasing the City of Corpus Christi and the Nueve Oil Company from the provisions of the oil lease heretofore existing between the City and said oil company; and authorizing the advertisement for bids for an oil and gas lease at Cliff Maus Airfield in accordance with the form of lease on file in the City Manager's office, reserving to the City the usual 1/8 royalty and an overriding royalty of 1/16, containing the restrictions and provisions required by the C.A.A. 'drilling to be commenced within ninety days.from the date of the lease, and providing that lease be awarded taking into account cash bonus offers, the award to be made to the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Corpus Christi, reserving in the City the right to reject any or all bids. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE A0. 2847 APPROPRIATING $11,022.00 TO BE PAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT SLIPS ON THE, L-11EAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TE%AS, A ITH THE GOLDSTON COMPANY, AND TO BE MADE OUT OF THE SEA'NALL AND BREAKWITER FUND NO. 258; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAID GOLDSTON COMPANY; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charterrule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest dye Barney bott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George Lowman Aye 15 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A ee Sydney E. Herndon Awe George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read:: ORDINANCE NO. 2848 LAYING OUT AND ESTABLISHING NUECES BAY BOULEVARD FROM WEST BROADWAY TO NUECES BAY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack.DeForrest Aye Sarney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Afire The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ke: ee Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2849 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2578 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1949, COMMONLY KN07AN AS THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THEREAFTER ALINDED AND NOW IN EXISTENCB BY AMENDING SECTION 901 (e) BY THE ADDITION OF A PROVISION TO THE TABLE REGARDING THE NOMINAL WEIGHT PER FOOT RELATIVE TO COMMODE STUBS ONLY; BY AMENDING SECTION 917 (a) PROVIDING THAT EXTRA HEAVY CAST IRON SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER SLABS ON FILLS FOR ONE AND TWO STCHY DWELLING OCCUPANCIES AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT ALL CAST IRON PIPE THROUGH CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MUST BE WRAPPED WITH AN APPROVED ONE-QUARTER (4) INCH OF ASPHALT IMPREGNATE WRAPPING PAPER; BY.AMENDING SECTION 901 BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A SUB- SECTION (d-1) PROVIDING THAT ALLCOPPER TUBING SHALL CONFORM WITH THE A.S.T.M. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR COPPER WATER TUBE, SERIAL DESIGNATION B88-41, PROVIDING HOWEVER, THAT TYPE M COPPER TUBING MAY NOT BE USED FOR NATER SUPPLY LINES; BY THE AMENDING OF SECTION 902 (h) PROVIDING THAT COLD -MIX COMPOUNDS MAY BE USED PROVIDED THAT SUCH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF PLUMBERS AND THAT ANY AND EVERY SUCH COMPOUND SHALL, WHEN USED, BE USED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS' RECObMENDATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 905 BY THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE WORDS THREE OR FOUR INCH VENT FOR THE WORDS MAIN VENT AND THE SUBSTITUTION OFTHE PHRASE WHEN THERE ARE NO FIXTURES ABOVE FOR THE PHRASE WHEN THEY ARE LOCATED ON THE TOP FLOOR iWHERE THE; SAME APPEAR IN THE SECOND SENTENCE OF SAID SECTION 905; BY AMENDING SECTION 917 (f) PROVIDING THAT ANY MAIN $OIL OR WASTE PIPE (BUILDING DRAIN) INTENDED TO CONVEY SEWAGE FROM ANY BUILDING SHALL BE DESIGNED IN CONFORMITY WITH TABLE 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 917 (b) PROVIDING THAT THE BUILDING TO THE PROPERTY LINE SHALL BE"'NOT LESS THANFOUR (4) INCHES IN DIAMETER AND SHALL BE OF CAST-IRON, VITRIFIED CLAY OR BITUMINIZED FIBRE; AN DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 64sserman Agee Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon -Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest �ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. LowmanAye The following ordinance was read! ORDINANCE NO. 2850 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTVGITH MR. AUGUST DOSCHER OF THE BUILDING KNOWN ASTHE BATTALION OFFICER'S BUILDING, THE SAME BEING BUILDING NO. 683, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 1950 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1951, FOR THE ANNUAL RENTAL OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, MAKING SUCH CONTRACT A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 16 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye 'The above ordinance was approved by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman AL Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cottle Sydney E. Herndon - Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2851 DEFINING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING A BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EVACUATION, REPAIR, AND/OR DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PASSAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon �► ee George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was approved by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A ee Barney Cott Le Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2852 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO TIMBER BRIDGES OVER GOLLIHAR DRAINAGE CHANNEL AS PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY 61OVAK BROTHERS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2761 DATED MAY 2, 1950 AND UNDER CONTRACT FUR SUCH IMPROVE'M;-NTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND SLOVAK BROTHERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest A ee Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Ogre The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2853 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PROCTOR STREET DRAINAGE CHANNEL AS A PERMANENT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, BY SLOVAK BROTHERS AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2732 DATED MARCH 28, 1950, AND UNDER CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE— MENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND SLOVAK BROTHERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest AeBarney Cott e Sydney E Herndon Aye s George Lowman Aye t The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott 'Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Jye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2854 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD ON A PORTION OF THE BAYFRONT - THE SEAAALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT :• AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, WALKS, WATER LINES, FILL -SOIL, GUTTER PAVING AND CALICHE AND DOUBLE ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT OF A PORTION OF SAID T -HEAD AS SET OUT IN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WHICH ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF FUND NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $212635.70, WHICH SUM IN- CLUDES $22096.10 TO BE PAID AS CONTRACT COSTS OF ITEMS 1, 2, 3, AND 5 LISTED ON . THE TABULATION OF BIDS WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $2,239.60 FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENT COSTS; AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,790.72 OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS), WHICH SUM INCLUDES $6,173.38 TO BE PAID FOR CONTRACT COSTS OF ITEM 3 (SELECT FILL SOIL) AND ITEM 6 (INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES) AS PER SAID TABU- LATION OF BIDS, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $617.34 FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENT COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ,,A,�e Sydney E. Herndon Aw__ye_ George Lowman _Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2855 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AC(4UIRE ILT 71 BLOCK 6, SAM HOUSTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING A CONNECTING STREET IN SAM HOUSTON ADDITION BY WARRANTY DEED FROM NELSON H. RAIFORD, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800.00); SAID CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS . 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E..Herndon George Lowman 17 Aye Aye Aye Aye Mr. J. Kirkham and Mr. Newman appeared in the interest of Council setting a date for a hearing on a Special Council Permit for a new Drive -In Theater to be erected across from the W. Be Ray High School. Mr. Collier explained that the final presentation of the application had not been made to Council by the Zoning and Planning Commission and as it was routine to set dates on these permit hearings only on receipt of final recommendations from the Zoning and Planning Commission, it would not be in order to set the date at this time There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Patrolman W. L. Baskett, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, City Controller W. G. Graf, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Mildred Westerfeld, Purchasing Department. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 15, 1950• The motion passed. forward. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited those in the audience having business with the City to come Dr. J. A. Garcia appeared representing the Civil Rights Committee. Dr. Garcia presented a petition to City Council and requested the appointment of an impartial committee to investigate the action of some of the members of the Police Department, particularly in connection with the death of Armigo and the near fatal shooting of Perez. Dr. Garcia alleged that the -action of the entire Police Force has been atrocious and inhuman and suggested reshuffling of the entire Force and the ousting of Tom Goates. Petition, as presented, follows: "We, the undersigned Civic Organization of Corpus Christi, Texas hereby request the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners that the following resolution, be placed on the minutes of this meeting and that action betaken immediately on the following: First, we hereby resolve that the Honorable Boa d appoint an impartial committee to fully investigate the recent inhuman atrocities committed by some members of the Police Department. The action is requested in view that the Police Department has not shown satisfactorily to the townspeople the true facts involved in the death of Armigo and the nearly fatal shooting of Perez. We, as a Civil Rights Committee, are not upholding any law -breakers, but only request that a fair treatment of all prisoners taken by our Police Force regardless of race, color or creed. Recent evidence in the Perez case shows that action by one of the Police officers was not justifiable in firing at said party. Actions of the nature are not in good faith and certainly not becoming of a member of the Police Force. It seems that men now adays are more safe in the Korean front than in the City of Corpus Christi. This impartial committee requested will, there- fore, report the true facts in both cases and then these facts should be shown to the public. This investigating committee will investigate the entire Police Force and suggest oustings, revamping and reshuffling of the entire system. New and capable leadership is needed. We believe that the present Police Force is inadequate, poorly administered, and has alow moral standing in general. Hoodlumism and Gestapoism by the Police Force should be eradicated immediately.. The citizens should be respected and not taught to fear the police. As it is the attitude of this Police Force engenders more criminal tendencies in the public than it stops. We request an answer by the City Council as quickly as possible as to its aDnsideration in the two requests of: (a) Investigating the atrocities and inhumanity of the entire Police Force by an impartial committee with suggestions as to firing of inadequate and trigger- happy policemen and reshuffling of entire higher-ups in force. (b) Immediate ousting of Tom Goates. We will appear before you at your next meeting for an answer to our request. We conclude with:- A fair, just, and human treatment of prisoners regardless of color, race, or creed. Let us not have a repetition of North Korean atrocities in the City of Corpus Christi. Very truly yours, Arturo Vasquez, Sec. Dr. J. A. Garcia Paul Montemayor Aroldo 0. Lerma Santos de la Paz Mrs. Tito Diaz Mrs. Paul Montemayor Mrs. Lina Paz Mike Ferdin" Those who appeared of the committee w)io signed the petition were: Arturo•Vasquez, Dr. J. A. Garcia, Paul Montemayor, Aroldo 0. Lerma, Santos de la Paz, Mrs. Tito Diaz, Mrs. Paul Montemayor, Mrs. Lina Paz, Mike Ferdin. Mr. W. B. Collier answered the allegation to the effect that there were no racial questions involved and the acts allegedly committed were no more than the enforcement of the law. He further stated that the reports wouldshow that Officer Goates was defending himself, as was his right;: and that the hospital records would show the extent of his injuries. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest stated that it was his opinion the police 19 were acting in the line of duty, that, as per the request, an investigation would be made, and, further, that the matter would be turned over to the Grand Jury. At the completion of the discussion, the following names were presented by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest as members of the investigating committee:. R. A.Humble, Chairman, Elias Licona, and Roy Klett. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the appointments. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for the following type K soft copper pipe: 18,000 ft. of 3/4 inch in 60 foot coils 10,000 ft. of 1 inch in 60 foot coils 1,000 ft. of 1/4 inch in 20 foot cut lengths 19000 ft. of 1/2 inch in 20 foot cut lengths 3,000 ft. of 2 inch in 20 foot cut lengths 3,880 ft. of 2 inch in 20 foot cut lenghts Hard Drawn Copper Pipe The motion passed. Bids were opened on three street sweepers. Bids were received from the..following: Agin Sweeper Company, Hi -Way Machinery Company, Jess McNeel Machinery Company, H. Be Gaddy Machinery Company , H. W. Lewis Equipment Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on 2-1/2 ton truck with dump body. Bids were received from the following: Frank Hayden Motors, Carney -Melton, Inc., International Harvester Company, Gulf Chevrolet Company, George Jonesi Inc A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on regular gasoline for the quarter ending November 30, 1950• Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Company, Crystal Petroleum Company, Debco Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Osage Oil Company, Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,*seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on premium gasoline for the quarter ending November 30, 1950. Bids were received �I from the following: Crockett Oil Company, Gulf Oil Corporation,'Magnolia Petroleum, Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to'City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on diesel fuel for the quarter ending November 30, 1950. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Company, Debco Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Southern Oil Sales Company, Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on kerosene. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Company, Debco Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Southern Oil Sales Company, Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bids on Crawler Tractor for Sanitary Fill Operations to Jess McNeel Machinery Company for $13,955.00, f.o.b. Corpus Christi, Texas, with delivery in 15 days. This tractor most nearly fits the specifications contained in the bid, and is the only tractor that carries the bull clam attachment. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: 2( ORDINANCE NO. 2856 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT WITH TRANS -TEXAS AIRWAYS FOR TERMINAL BUILDING SPACE AND FACILITIES AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 1952, FUR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $287.00 AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon A e George L. Lowman n The above ordinance was passed bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent' Jack DeForrest ZY7 Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was'read ORDINANCE NO. 2857 APPROPRIATING $71,160.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL JAIL EQUIPMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN THE NEW POLICE BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT BROWNLEE AND BUFFALO IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; SAID APPROPRIATION TO BE MADE OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) INSOFAR AS THE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AND THE BALANCE NOT TO EXCEED $8,500.00 OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND - CODE XG LAND AND BUILDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman • Absent Jack DeForrest �A�e Barney Cott bA sent Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye_ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2858 APPROPRIATING $7,612.00 FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST L -F TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF AYERS AND TARLTON, AYERS AND NORTON, PORT AND MORGAN STREETS, PORT AND BALDWIN, HIGHRAY 44 AND OLDROBSTOWN ROAD, BALDWIN AND AIRPORT ROAD, MESQUITE AND WILLIAMS, ALAMEDA AND LOUISIANA (NORTH), ALAMEDA AND LOUISIANA (SOUTH), ALAMEDA AND SOUTHERN, AYERS AND EIGHTEENTH, AND AT 1100 E. PORT. AVENUE (CAUTION LIGHP), WITH SPECIAL FEATURES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECOMMENDATION, ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, INCLUDING THE LIGHTS AND THE INSTALLATION THEREOF; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye, The above ordinance was passed bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Berndon Aye Ueorge'Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: 21 ORDINANCE NO. 2859 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7609 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, ON MAY 4, 1948s BY CHANGING THE PRESLNT ZONING OF THE WEST ONE=HALF OF LOT 3 THROUGH BLOCK 13, INCLUSIVE, OF BLOCK B. DIAZ ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A-2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO A-3 THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON LO'T'S 1, 2, AND 32 BLOCK 2, EDGEWATER TERRACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE TO B-3 SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON ALL OF BLOCK 11, SAM HOUSTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR R-1 ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO A-1 FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON LOT 11 EL REY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR R-1 ONE FAMILY DIWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON IDTS 16 AND 17 OF ANNIE BAGNALL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR A-2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-4 PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON BLOCK 744 BLUFF ADDITION TO 'THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR A-3 THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-4 PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest X e� Barney Cott b ent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye _ George L. Lowman Aye _ The following ordinance was read: ORMNANCE NO. 2860 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TU EXECUTE A (QUITCLAIM DEED UNTO THOMAS S. BRANUUN, OaIIER, TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRIANGULAR PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE FITCHUB PLACE ADDITION OF THE CITY OF CURPUS CHRISTI (AT CORNER OF ALAMEDA AND AYERS STREET) FUR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY FQR'STREET AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF A SIX FOOT EASEMENT AS SHORN HEREIN AND FORTHE PURPOSE OF SETTLING ANY DISPUTE AND QUIETING ANY QUESTION REGARDING TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY THAT MIGHT ARISE BY VIRTUE OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF FITCHUE ADDITION FILED IN 1909 OR OTHER CLAIM WHICH HAS BEEN OR MIGHT BE MADE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE AGREEMENT OF THD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY TO VOLUNTARILY SET BACK HIS BUILDING LINE IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, COPIES OF WHICH DEED AND DEDICATION ARE MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott bsent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon dye George L. Lowman Aye _ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2861 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MRS. MARY C. SANCHEZ AGREEING ON THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO HER PROPERTY SITUATED ON LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3, HILLSIDE ADDITION, BEING 1819 MESTINA STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY REASON OF DRAINAGE AND/OR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION DONE OR TO BE DONE BY THE CITY IN THE STREETS OR OTHER PUBLIC EASEMENTS ADJACENT TO SAID I0TS AND THE RESULTANT FLOODING CONDITION OF THE SAID LOTS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR THE COST OF RAISING SAID PROPERTY(HOUSE) AND INCLUDING THE COST OF RECONNECTION OF UTILITY LINES AND THE SMALL AMOUNT OF FILL DIRT NECESSARY THERETO; SAID PAYMENT AND AGREEMENT TO CONSTITUTE A RELEASE OF THE CITY IN THE MATTERS AFOREMENTIONED; PROVIDING FORTHE PAYMENT OF SAIDAMOUNT FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 22 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest rye - Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2862 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, OP&ATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY -RAIL- ROAD GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION DEVICE ON STATE HIGH#VAY 286(PORT AVENUE) WHERE SAID STREET CROSSES THE LINE OF THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FON, AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY, THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION, CON- STRUCTION, EXISTENCE AND THE USE OF SAID PROTECTION DEVICE PROJECT; FOR THE PAYMENT, BY THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF SAID PROTECTION DEVICE PROJECT; FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE STATE BY THE CITY AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY BY REASON OF THE INSTALLATION OF SAID PROTECTION DEVICE PROJECT; FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AGAINST ALL SUCH DAMAGES AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following.vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent Aye. Absent �Ye Ate_ Absent Aye Absent Aye Judge Jack Pope tendered his resignation as a member of the La Retama Library Board. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest presented the name of Mr. Harvey wyeil to fill the unexpired term of Judge Pope. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to make this appointment. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayorel9ro Tem ty Secretary 23 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 29, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamey, Chief of Police Roy Lay, City Controller W. G. Graf, Assistant Director of Public Safety Earl Dunn, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, Mildred Westerfeld, Purchasing Department. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 22, 1950. The motion passed. Mrs. W. Armstrong Price appeared and tendered her resignation as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board. The following resolution was read and passed: "WHEREAS, Mrs. W. Armstrong price has served for the past five years as Director of the Park and Recreation Board of the City of Corpus Christi, during which time the City park system has seen notable growth and improvement, attributable in a large measure to the Director's LOYALTY, VIGOR AND IMAGINATION; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Price has tendered her resignation as Director of the park and Recreation Board and is removing her residence to another city; and WHEREAS, Her departure from our city is a loss, not only to the Park and Recreation Board, but to the many other cultural, artistic and civic programs which she has supported in her enthusiastic, cheerful and purposeful way; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: That the gratitude of this Council and of the people of Corpus Christi be, and hereby is, expressed to Mrs. W. Armstrong Price for her many successful efforts in our behalf, and that she be assured that her departure is felt as a keen loss by her fellow citizens and is, to us, a cause of sincere regret; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this resolution be prepared in a suitable form and pre- sented to Mrs. Price in testimony of our high esteem and appreciation of her untiring efforts in behalf of a better Corpus Christi. Done this 29th day of August, A.D. 1950 S/Barney Cott S/Jack DeForrest S/Sydney E. Herndon S/George L. Lowman S/Leslie Wasserman Mayor" City of Corpus Christi, Texas Mayor Wasserman thanked Mrs. Price for her splendid services. A number of people were in attendance including representatives of the Garden Clubs, and Mrs. Coleman, representing the group, expressed the appreciation, for the entire group in attendance, for Mrs. Price's activity. Mr. Guy Warren, President, Chamber of Commerce, appeared and p're-sented Mrs. Price with a proclamation commending her for her. activity. Mrs. Price again appeared and submitted the following recommendations from the Park Board: 1. It is recommended that the 86 acres presented by Mr. Leggett as agent be declined. } 2. That the current land value of Guth Park be established by an appraisal. 3. That the title to Guth Park be acceptable to a title company or preferably clarified by a court decision. 4. That any land exchange be based upon established values. 5. That the area presented by Fred Quaile as agent be considered as desirable park property. The possibility of a fresh water lake is important. If sufficiently large this area could provide a bridle path, picnicing and day camping areas, fishing, canoeing and boating and similar activities for fanily use. The rolling character of the land is an interesting feature in this part of the country. 6. The proposed county road should be rerouted farther from the waters edge. 7. Any exchange of property should be based upon the established land values of an offered property, as -well as the value of Guth Park. 8. That the City pay nopart of an agent's commission. 9. That the City receive one-half the mineral rights, should this transaction be consumated. 24 10. It is the consensus of opinion of this Board that such a transaction, if a fair exchange can be made, is highly desirable. Such an area would have far more use to the entire City than any development proposed for Guth Park. This area pro- posed for acquisition could be a most outstanding recreation feature of our park system. On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner 4Forrest2 to accept the recommendations for consideration. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman suggested the name of Mrs. Robert Jackson to replace Mrs. Price on the Park and Recreation Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving this appointment. Mrs. W. 0. Preslar appeared and presented a petition carrying the names of some 60 property owners urging that the deep drainage ditch on the west side of Ramsey Street be tiled and covered, and outlined the following reasons for this plea: 1. The deep ditch on the narrow street is a dangerous traffic hazard. 2. The school children who use the street are in danger of deep water -during wet weather, also while playing in their back yard. 3. The ditch will fail to function because of excess trash and garbage which falls from uncovered city garbage trucks. 4. Mosquitoes will breed -in the standing water. 5. If the open drainage ditch functions and drains properly, it will carry off valuable soil and shrubbery from the back of our property. The petition was referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. The City Secretary read a report from the committee appointed to investigate charges by the Civil Rights Committee against the City Police Department. The report was as follows: 1. We find no racial discrimination whatever in any action of the Police Department. 2. Concerning inhuman atrocities, we find that every policeman works under strict orders from his chief to use his night stick or gun only in self defense and to subdue cases who resist arrest. According to the present Police Chief, a case cannot resist arrest with the tongue. 3. We find that it is impossible for us to say whether or not the policeman who shot George Perez was justified in doing so; however, since he was breaking up a gang fight and since he had been hit over the head with a bottle, we feel that the policeman involved was within.his line of duty to use whatever means necessary at the moment to carry out his duty. 4. Wefind that the policeman involved in the George Perez case was to the best of his ability carrying out his duty as policeman to uphold the law and protect all citizens of the city. 5. Concerning the case of Robert Armigo, we find that none of the evidence in the case has been withheld by the Police Department with the exception of the name of the lady Armigo is accused of robbing. We feel that since the Police Chief has asked the indictment of the policeman involved in this case, it is within the rights of the Police Department to withhold the name of the principle witness, for her protection, until the case comes up for trial. 6. Concerning the ousting of policemen involved in either of these cases, we feel that it is not our duty to recommend, especially since they are responsible to you, Mr. Mayor and City Councilmen. We feel that it is your duty to investigate removal proceeding against any policeman who is actually proven to be inhuman in his treat- ment of prisoners of any race. 7. Concerning the inadequacy of the present police force, we find that the police man- power is small for a city spread out as this city is, however, we find that the present police force probably would be more new ly adequate if every policeman was better trained to know what to do in all circumstances. In some cases, policemen have been buffaloed by gangs and -hereby encouraged crime. 8. the find that 60% of the police force are employed full time in policing 25% of the area of Corpus Christi and that 90% of the reason for this inequality in distribution is marijuana and loosely operated beer joints. 9. O+e find that the Police Chief and department are doing a good job with what they have to do with and feel they could only do better if they had more constructive criticism and cooperation from the citizenry. At the completion of the reading, Dir. A. 0. Lerma asked that item one regarding racial discrimination be stricken from the records. Following a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that this item be stricken from the records, that the remainder of the report be accepted, and the committee to be thanked for their efforts in the investigation and presentation of this report. The motion passed. 25 Mr. Frank Nelson appeared, representing a citizens group, opposing the granting of a permit for a drive—in theater in the vicinity of W. B. Ray High School, and presented a petition urging the setting of a date for public hearing on this application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting the date of September 18th at 7:30 P.M. as the date for special meeting for this publichearing, meeting to be held on the Plaza Deck. This arrangement is due to the space involved and the anticipated crowd. The motion passed. - Mr. Stan Bell, District Manager, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared and formally presented an application for an increase in telephone rates, which application reads as follows: To the Honorable City Commission of the City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas For the first time in 11 years the Southwestern Bell Telphone Company hereby makes application for an adjustment in the rates charged for local telephone service in its Corpus Christi exchange. In 1939 Corpus Christi had a comparatively simple telephone system interconnecting 11,000 telephones in an area of only 11 square -miles. Today, Corpus Christi is a metropolitan center with a complex telephone system interconnecting 41,115 telephones throughout an area of over 17 square miles. Much of Corpus Christi's unusual growth has come in postwar years. Since 1945, Company estimates show -a population gain of 46%. The impetus which World war II started has carried this city forward at a rapid pace that will continue. The Telephone Company believes, based upon careful business calculations, that Corpus Christi will have 40% more telephones by the end of 1952 than it had on January 1 of this year. The Company wants to expand the telephone system here to meet the present and future communication needs of Corpus Christi. It stands read to carry out such a program as quickly as possible when a solution is found to its earnings problem. Postwar growth has meant adding large amounts of new telephone plant at postwar construction costs. This factor, plus much higher operating expenses, has caused a serious problem for.the Telephone Company in Corpus Christi. Here is what is happening to the telephone system in Corpus Christi: 1. In three years -- from December 31, 1946 to December 31, 1919, the Company had to spend i1,832,000 for net additions to its Corpus Christi plant. While the company's investment was increasing in the amount of $10322000 the net income showed an increase of only $3,000 in 1919 as compared with 1946. 2. Costs of buildings, poles, equipment, and all the materials used to expend the telephone system are at high postwar levels. 3. Postwar construction costs are forcing the local investment per telephone higher with each new connection made. At the end of 1949 the average investment per telephone was $138. New telephones going in to meet Corpus Christi's requirements through 1952 are being added at an average cost of $377. As the investment per telephone goes higher and higher, the cost of furnishing telephone service will likewise increase: 1. Maintenance materials, printing, stationery, services of all kinds used to furnish telephone service have risen sharply. 2. Wages, salaries, and associated expenses which in the telephone business represent more than half of the operating expenses are far greater than they were ten years ago. The Company's total payroll in 'Corpus Christi now exceeds 41,200,000 a year. While the Company's investment per telephone has gone up and will continue to do so,' local revenues per telephone tied to 1939 rates remain at approximately the same level. As a result, earnings of the company in Corpus Christi have dropped to 3.3% on the fair value of its property, the lowest rate of return on record, and going lower with rates at prewar levels as new telephones are added at postwar costs. These financial results are being realized while the Corpus Christi plant is operating at near maximum capacity with hundreds of families waiting for service. It comes at a time when the earnings of most businesses are high enough to permit them to accumulate surpluses for future needs. The Telephone Company believes in the future of Corpus Christi. It spent $1,832,000 on net additions to its exchange plant here in three postwar years in an effort to keep pace with the city's growth. It has made complete plans for Corpus Christi's growing, telephone needs in the future. =26 Corpus Christi needs.a telephone system that will serve 40% more telephone users by the end of 1952 -- one that will make it possible for every family and every business to get the kind of telephone service it wants when and where it wants it. The construction program needed in Corpus Christi will require the Company to spend 65,604,000 for net additions to its Corpus Christi exchange plant. The projects needed include: 1. Complete new South telephone office and add more floor space as required. 2. For equipment in central offices to serve almost 15,000 more Corpus Christi telephones. 3. For cables containing hundreds of thousands of miles of wire to connect new telephones and make one and two-party lines available for Corpus Christi families who have requested higher grades of service. 4. For poles, telephone instruments, and all the other equipment needed to inter- connect telephones in one of the nation's fastest growing large cities. Engineering and Accounting studies show that the Company will add $5,604,000 to its investment during the period December 31, 1949 to December 312 1952. While the invest- ment will increase in the amount of $5,604,000 the net income will show an increase of only $53,000 in 1952 as compared with 1949. With present rate of return of only about 3.3% and with the prospects of an even smaller earning, the Company cannot justify adding the $5,604,000 to build the telephone system Corpus Christi wants and needs. The money required for an expansion progress of this magnitude must be obtained from people in all walks of life. We cannot compel these people to put their savings into the telephone business, and yet without these funds we cannot build the buildings, in- stall the equipment, place the cable and wire necessary to serve Corpus Christi in the future as it continues its remarkable growth. The only answer to Corpus Christi's telephone problem is to ask this Commission for an increase in rates which will make possible a fair return on the fair value of the tele- phone system. It is generally recognized and accepted that telephone rates must be made for the future and not for the past. This means that rates must be established that will produce earnings sufficient to maintain a satisfactory average over a reasonable period of time in the future. The Telephone Company comes to this Commission because the responsibility to regulate telephone rates has been delegated to you. This delegation provides that the Commission shall determine the proper rates to be charged for telephone service and the regulation of such rates shall be based "upon the fair value of the property devoted to furnishing service to such city or the inhabitants thereof." (Article 1124 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925). The following exhibits are made a part of this application: Exhibit "A" - (1) A binder entitled "Greater Corpus Christi Telephone Program." (2) A binder entitled "Why an Increase in Telephone Rates is Necessary in Corpus Christi." Exhibit "B" - A binder containing: (1) Summary of exchange revenues and expenses and net income for the year 1949• (2) Statement of fair value of property as of December 31, 1949, and exchange net income and per cent net income for the year 1949. Exhibit "C" - The schedule of rates needed to earn a fair return on the fair value of the property and for which the Company asks approval. Exhibit "D" - Suggested form of ordinance to establish the schedule of rates required to earn a fair return on the fair value of the property 'and for which the Company asks approval. In addition to the above exhibits prepared by our own accountants and engineers, the Com -)arty has secured an independent audit from the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery. This report is attached as Exhibit "E". The Company stands ready to furnish any and all data, in addition to that filed with our application, which the Commission may require in passing upon the Company's appli- cation. The Company's property, books, and accounts are open for any investigation you wish to make. Since January 1, 1913, the Company has maintained its accounts in accordance with Uniform System of Accounts for Telephone.Company Prescribed by Federal Authorities - originally by the Interstate Commerce Commission and since July, 1934) by the Federal Communications Commission. The Company earnestly requests that the City Commission give prompt consideration to the Company's earnings problem in the Corpus Christi exchange and authorize at the earliest possible date a new schedule of rates that will permit the Company to earn . a fair return on the fair value of its property, as provided for under the laws of the State of Texas. These laws require that the Company be permitted to earn a reasonable return upon the present worth of its property used and useful in the public service. Such action by the City Commission will make it possible for the Company to continue to go forward with its huge expansion and improvement program for Corpus Christi without interruption. Respectfully submitted, S/Stan Bell, District Manager 27 (Exhibits on file in City Secretary's Office - See Southwestern Bell Teleohone File) On completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to accept the proposal and refer the proposal to the City Manager with instructions to obtainthe necessary rate engineering services to make a complete study and recommendations regarding the requested increase. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 15,000 pounds of caulking lead. The motion passed. Bids were opened on five trucks for the Yater and Gas Division. Bids were received from the following: Frank Hayden Motor Co., Henson Motor Company, Geo. Jones, Inc., Gulf Chevrolet Co., Corpus Motor Truck Co., International Harvester Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed Bids were opened on fencing around the Gollihar and Alameda elevated water tanks. Bids were received from the following: Corpus Christi Fence Co., Cyclone Fence Division, Hurricane Fence Co., Norvell-Wilder Supply Co., San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., Southern Steel Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. i A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid on one 2-1/2 ton truck with dump body to George Jones, Inc., who will furnish Model F-6 Ford truck with 100 horsepower engine, 134" wheelbase, complete with Galion dump body, at their low bid of 0`2,570.00 with delivery in one day. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 64 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bids, as follows, on fuel for the quarter ending November 30, 1950: Regular Gasoline - Debco Petroleum Company at their low bid of 15-7/8¢ per gallon. Premium Gasoline - Magnolia Petroleum Company at their low bid of 20¢ per gallon with 1% discount. Kerosene - Southern Oil Sales Co., at 102¢ per gallon. Two companies bid same price but Crockett is being favored with diesel fuel. Liesel Fuel - Crockett Oil Co. at 10¢ per gallon. Crockett and Southern Oil Sales Co. offered duplicate bids. The motion passed, A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding one Elgin 11$1" large street sweeper to Jess McNeel Machinery Corporation on their bid of 99075.00, with delivery in 21 days. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 5 light 4 -door sedans and 2 medium weight 4 -door sedans. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman, for consideration of Council, suggested the following appointments to serve on the Building Standards Commission: A. J. McCall, Gregory Moore and Irving Dietz, Jr. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the appointments as suggested. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting due to pressing business activities. Mayor Pro 'rem DeForrest continued with the meeting. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2863 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF RESURFACING 5.5 MILES OF STREETS COMPLETED BY BRO10 AND ROOT, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CORPORATION AND THE CITY THEREFOR DATED JULY 18, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2822; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVE- MENT BONDS,1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent ' Jack DeForrest Aye Barney CottAwe ` Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasseripan Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Agee _ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2864 DESIGNATING AND NAMING THAT AREA DESCRIBED AND SET ASIDE AS PARK AREA IN ORDINANCE NO. 2719 (BEING THAT AREA BETWEEN EAST AND WEST SHORELINE DRIVES FROM FURMAN AVENUE ON THE SOUTH TO THE SJUTH LINE OF PARK AVENUE EXTENDED ON THE NORTH) "McCAUGHAN PARKA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Agee _ George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest lye, Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon A rte_ , George L. Lowman Aye _ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. E'ro Tem City Secretary 40 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack Deyorrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent Vim. Burke, Mildred Westefeld, Purchasing Dept. Mayor 44asserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 29, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on gas meters, gas regulators, and water meters. The gas meters and regulators are an estimated six months' supply; and water meters an eight months' supply. The motion passed. Bids were open on copper pipe for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works, Briggs--eaver Machinery Company, Crane Company, Samsco (2), American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Allied Plumbing & Supply Company, Bethlehem Steel Company, Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, Peden Iron and Steel Company, Viking Supply Corporation, Corpus Christi Hardware Company. A motion was made by Commission w DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding bid on two medium size sweepers to Hi-ivay Machinery Company for two Model 40 Austin -Western Sweepers at $7,367.00 each, award to be conditioned on their ability to work out satisfactory lease purchase agreement. The motion passed. ( See Tab. of Bid No. 69 in City Secretary's Office) 11 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid on three 1-1/2 ton trucks for the Water and Gas Divisions to Fralk Hayden Motors at their low bid as follows: 1 - Model F-152 for Vater Construction, with #118 as a trade-in, at a net cost of $1,502.65. � - Model F-152 for Hater Operations,-,, without trade-in, at $1,549.15. 1 - Model F-128 for Gas Construction, with #237 as a trade-in, at a net cost of $1,485.75. Delivery to be made immediately. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 70 in City secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott,awarding one 1/2 ton Dodge Pickup to Frank Hayden Motors, at their low net bid of $1,061.951 delivery to be made immediately, for use by the Water Distribution Dept. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 71 in City Secy file) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding bid on one 1 ton Chevrolet Pickup to the Henson Motor Company at a low net cost of 01,550.00, delivery to be made within one week, to be used by Gas � Construction Dept. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 72 in City Secy fi* ) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid for fencing around Gollihar and Alameda elevated water tanks to Southern Steel Company on San Antonio, Texas at a total cost of $1,560.00, with delivery and erection to be completed within three weeks. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 73 in City Secretary's file) Received petition from some 16 property owners in the 2800 block of Topeka Street which petition urged the reduction of street right-of-way of Topeka Street in the 2800 block to the effect that the side- walks that the sidewalks that have been ordered to be built be placed at not more than 3 ft-. from the curbs. Petition further stated that this request was made due to the opening of the Catholic Convent causing the number of children using sidewalks that are jammed up against the building line. Using the old line would split the sidewalks between the building line aid the street in such a way that it would be almost impossible to beautify and maintain yards and that portion between the sidewalks and curb. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, referring the petition to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. The motion passed. 30 Received petition requesting the reduction of a certain street area on Aransas and Denver Streets from eighty feet to the currently required fifty foot width. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting September26th as the date for public hearing on this proposed reduction of street right-of-way. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner.Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of August in the amount of $309.70. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2865 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS C MISTI AND THE L0%ER NUECES RIVER VVATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, WHICH CONTRACT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO AN ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE AUTHORIZATION THEREOF, IN ORDER TO SUPPLY WATER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT AND WATER CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ai�yy-e Jack DeForrest e Barney Lott . Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie l asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2866 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 3.68 ACRES AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DODDRIDGE AND SOUTH STAPLES FROM GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, ACTING FOR JACK POPE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF W. E. POPE, DECEASED FOR THE SUM OF $7,500.00 PLUS TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE SUCH PURCHASE AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING THAT THE CONSIDERATION FOR SAID PROPERTY BE PAID FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CON- STRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Ueorge L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary Mayor 31 IN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the minutes of the meeting held September5, 1950• Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Pur- chasing Department to advertise for bids for ladder type ditching machine, capable of cutting a ditch approximately 221t wide and 7-1/2' deep, to be paid from Account No. 111, Water. The motion passed. Bids were opened on caulking lead for 6arehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron 4orks, Allied Plumbing Supply Co., Inc., Crane Company, General &xport Iron & Metal Co., Viking Supply Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding bid on copper pipe for Warehouse stock to San Antonio Machine & Supply Company at their low net bid of $142492.51 total, award conditioned on obtaining delivery within the 90 -day guaranteed price period, which condition protects. us against increase in price on unshipped portion. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 74 in City Secy fife) Bids were opened on proposal for lease for minerals at Cliff Maus Airport. The only bid received was from the Nueve Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,*seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to table bid for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The name of Ralph Hendrix was presented by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest to replace Mr. A. J. McCall, who declined to serve on the Building Standards Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the appointment. The motion passed. The name of Joseph Miller was presented by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest to replace Sam Susser as Chairman of the Diarrhea Control Group. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and apssed, approving the appointment. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Department of Public Works to instruct the City Forces to construct a combination Rest Room and Tool Room in Cole Park, and instructing the City Attorney to draw up appropriation ordinance appropriating $4,500 for this construction and materials, payable out of Park Improvement Bonds, 1950 Construction Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the renewal lease with Mr. Wayne Ward on 231 acres of agricultural land at Cuddihy Field on the basis of 1/3 grain gross yield and 1/4 of the cotton gross yield, and instructing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary paper effecting such a lease. The motion passed. The following letter was read by the City Secretary: "Mr. W. B. Collier City Manager City of Corpus Christi Corpus:. Christi, Texas ,Dear Mr. Collier: In answer to your request under date of September 8th, relative to our waiving the right to negotiate the purchase of 0'2,850,000 General Obligation Bonds, authorized but unissued, and which come within the scope of our Fiscal Agency Contract with the City of Corpus Christi, we wish to advise that we hereby waive such right without prejudice to further issues of Bonds or to any other phase of said contract. 32 You are now in receipt of detailed maturity schedules on the unsold $2,850,000 General Obligation Bonds authorized on December 17, 1919, and we believe it possible to properly advertise these Bonds for public sale on October 32 1950, and to complete delivery of said Bonds within approximately the next succeeding 30 days of such sale. It has been a pleasure to work with you and City Council on these matters and we stand ready to comply with any request you might wish to make pertaining to this or any con- templated financing. Sincerely yours, F. Bert Smith & Company Fiscal Agents for City of Corpus Christi S/ F. Bert Smith" At completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting the offer, making it a matter of record, and expressing thanks to Mr. Smith for making such an offer in this connection. The following recommendations were presented by Mr. Collier to the Mayor and City Council: "Attached hereto is public notice'to bidders advising that the City of Corpus Christi will receive sealed bids at the City Hall up to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 3, for the purchase of 42,8502000 of General Obligation Bonds to be dated November 1, 1950• Sale will consist of five issues being the remaining unsold portion of bonds author- ized by special election held December 17, 1949• "Authority is requested to advertise this sale in the 'Bond Buyer", published in New York City, and the "Texas Bond Reporter", published in Dallas, Texas. "It is intended to receive bids at a Special Council Meeting at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, `October 3, and to make the award to the best low bid at the regular meeting at 4:00 P.M., October 3." After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and.passed, approving the recommendations andauthorizing the request to advertise this sale in the "Bond Buyer" and "Texas Bond Reporter". The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2867 SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO EIGHP (8) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack neForrest A`.��,�e Barney Cott. Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye _ George L. Lowman Awe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Awe_ Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon kye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2868 DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS INTO EIGHT (8) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SAME SHALL BE KNOV'iN ASELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR MA FIVE (5), SIX (6)1 -SEVEN (7), AND EIGHT (8); RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Awe _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 'Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye .George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL FETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1950 1:30 P. M. Mayoo5 Pro Tem PRESENT: Mayor 'Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Acting City Attorney James Wray. This was a special meeting at the request of Messrs. Newman and Richter through Council, Kirkham, regarding the Drive -In Theatre application. Mr. Leon Newman appeared and presented the following letter which was read by the City Secretary: "TO THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas We, C. A. Richter and Leon Newman, withdraw our application which is before this Council for a permit to build a drive-in theatre on South Staples street some 11000 feet south of the new high school. This withdrawal is made without prejudice to our right to have such matter heard and considered by this City Council at a later time and upon publication of a new notice of public hearing. In this connect- ion, we do hereby expressly waive our right, as provided under the terms of the Ordinance, to a public hearing within thirty days following the report of the City Zoning and Planning Commission, and agree not to insist upon a hearing within such thirty -day period. Vie are withdrawing this application in the hope of finding some other suitable drive- in theatre location on the south side which we hope will meet with the full approval and support of everynne. Unfortunately, some of the people have voiced objection to the proposed location. Patronage of our drive-in theatres comes from the entire public, and if at all possible, we desire everyone's good will and faith in our purpose at all times to better our City of Corpus Christi. Hundreds of Corpus Christi citizens have strongly supported this proposed location, believing that it was a suitable and proper site for a modern drive-in theatre and would be a wholesome and public betterment to Corpus Christi. We indeed appreciate and wish to thank these many hundreds of citizens for their support and confidence in this project. Respectfully submitted, C. A. Richter Leon Newman By: S/Dean B. Kirkham, Dean B. Kirkham, Attorney for Petitioners" On completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the letter of withdrawal be accepted and made•a matter of record, and the application be rejec and the City Council be instructed to publish notice cancelling the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M., September 18, at the Plaza Deck. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor 33 34 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1.4, 1950 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, This was a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the Bascule Bridge with the County and State representatives. County Judge Prowse vias chairman of the combined group and was in charge of the meeting. Judge Prowse explained the various offers which had been made by the State Highway Commission. City Council agreed to accept the recommendations made by the combined group as follows: A motion was made, seconded, and passed, agreeing in principle to the offer made by the State Highway Commission and instructing the City Attorney and County Judge to prepare a resolution indicating this agreement. A second motion was made, seconded, and passed, that the Area Development Committee be advised to give priority to the overall port study first and that all angles be covered from navigation, as well as traffic, problems. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r Mayor Tem City 6ecretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1950 11:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Asst City Attorney Hodge Thompson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Planning Engineer William Anderson, Tax Collector and Assessor P. W. Grevelle, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Director of Public Health Dr. J. M. Camerson, Mildred Westerfeld Purchasing Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 12, and the minutes of the special meetings held September 13th and 114th, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Gerald Weatherly appeared and presented to Council a petition carrying the names of some 520 qualified voters, which petition asked the annexation of alarge additional area to the City Limits, fully described in said petition on file in the.office of the City Secretary. Council thanked Mr. heatherly for his appearance and referred the petition to the City secretary for qualifying of all petitioners. Bids were opened on the construction of a four-story City Hall Building. Bids were received from the following: Braselton Construction Company, R. H. Ball, J. A. Walsh, Tellepsen Construction Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to table bids for 148 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on furnishing and installing 3 elevators in the new City Hall Building. Bids were received from the following: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Otis Elevator Company, and Montgomery Electric Co. A'motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. 35 Bids were opened on furnishing and installing of compressor and boiler for hot and cold water circulating system for air conditioning the new City Hall Building. Bids were received from the following: Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, Air-Trol, J. R. Lowe, blade Engineering Co., Coolidge -Locher Co., Morgan and Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on electrical work for the new City Hall Building. Bids were received from the following: Nelson Electric Co., A & H, Inc., Lowe, Inc., Electric Construction Co., and Matthew Electric Co. A motion was madeby Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer bids to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on gas meters and regulators for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: Sprague Meter Co., Pittsburgh Eq. Meter Div. Rockwell Mfg. Company, Westcott & Greis, Inc., Universal Controls Corpor4tion, Reynolds Gas Regulator Company, Puffer-Sweiven Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on water meters for A arehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works, Aorthington-Damon Meter Company, Badger Meter Mfg. Company, Neptune Meter Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., Pittsburgh Eq. Meter Div., Hersey Mfg..Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on five light 4 -door sedans and two medium weight 4 -door sedans. Bids were received from the following: Williamson Motor Co., George Jones, Inc., (five light sedans); Williamson Motor Co., George Jones, Inc., Frank Hayden Motors (2 medium weight sedans). A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to cancel the award of 1 ton Pickup to Henson Motor Company, as 3/4 ton Pickup is more desirable for Gas Division use than 1 ton Pickun. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 3/4 ton Pickup for use by the Gas Division. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on a 4 -door sedan for use by the Park Department A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on a 3/4 ton truck for use by the Park Department. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on a station wagon for use by the Recreation Department. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bid on 15,000# of caulking lead to General Export Iron and Metal Company at a low net price of $2,752.50 total, to be paid from Account 141, later, for Warehouse stock. (See Tab. of Bid No. 75 in City Secy file) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the Tax Roll for the calendar year 1950, as follows: Real Property .(4saeSsed.Value 1 6 85026,540 Tax Levy $1,716,530.80 Personal Property .Assessed Value) 24,798,310 Tax Levy 495,966.20 Total . . . . . . . . . . . $110,624050 Total $2,212,497.00 The motion passed. 36 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding oil and gas lease to Nueve Oil Company, as per their proposal, for the exploration of minerals at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport. Mr. A illiam Anderson appeared and presented the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission on annexation. The area involved is that territory lying between the present City Limits line, which is 180 feet southwest of the centerline of Gollihar Road and Holley Street and Holley Street's southeasterly extension and between Chapman Ranch Road and heber Road, extending 180 feet southwest of,the centerline of Chapman Ranch Road and 180 feet southeast of the centerline of 4eber Road, and also including an 80 acre tract consisting of Southland Estates and Moravian VillAge,_lying adjacent to and northwest of Kostoryz Road and adjacent to and southwest of_Holley Street and an area in Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays. Recommendations were accepted by City,Council and on motion by 'Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, recommendation were approved. . Recommendations were made by the City Secretary that the use of voting machines be authorized for the election now scheduled for October 21st and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance authorizing the use of these machines. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForre t, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the use of voting machine in the October2lst election, The motion .,,,City Secretary reminded Council of an incident wherein a Marine stationed at the Naval Air Station had been given a speeding ticket with a suggested $5.00 fine attached thereto on one day when he was trans- ferred to Korea the following day. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that a collection of x$1.00 each be subscribed from the City Council to pay the 45.00 fine, and that the City Secretary be instructed to pay said fine and notify the Marine that his fine had been The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2869 APPROPRIATING THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($353200) FROM THE UN- APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT TO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION DIVISION CODE XM FOR WATER IMPROVEWENT PROJECT NO. 231 (GARDEN - DALE) COVERING INSTALLATION AND MATERIALS (AN 8" LINE ON BONNER DRIVE, WITH FOUR 6" CROSS TIES AT BURTON, BETTY JEAN, NELSON, AND EVERHART) OF CONNECTING UP THE EASEMENT LINES FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES,- AND ORCES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The"above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2870 EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT IN PRINCIPLE THE PROPOSAL OF THE STATE HIGHd'AY COMMISSION TO CONTRIBUTE FIFTY PER CENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST OF AREPLACEMENT OF THE PRESENT BASCULE BRIDGE ON U. S. HIGHdtiAY 181 OVER THE CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL 11TH A MORE ADEQUATE FACILITY AND DIRECTING COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BE FOR4ARDED TO THE STATE HIGHvIAY COMMISSION, NUECES COUNTY COha"MISSIONERS COURT AND THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 11 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 37 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 6assermal Le Jack DeForrest Aye Harney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A„e George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest kie Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon -Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2871 REQUESTING THE AREA DEVELGPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMTERCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE PRIORI`1'Y TO THE OVERALL STUDY OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THAT THE COMMITTEE STUDY THE PROBLEMS CONNECTED THEREWITH FROM THE NAVAL AS WELL AS TRAFFIC STANDPOINT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ACTe Jack DeForrest Aye Darney Cott aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read by the following vote: ORDINANCE NO. 2872 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE LOWER NUECES RIVER 1ITATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY TO BE PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS THROUGH UvELLS, AND TO PURCHASE WATER PRODUCED FROM SAID WELLS, CONTAINING OPTIONS AND RENEGOTIATION AGREEMENT'S, BE APPROVED, AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE THE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED ON.BEHALF OF THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS UNLESS SOONER TERMINATED ACCOitDING TO ITS TERMS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; DESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION, AND ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND REIA TING TO THE SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule:was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack Der'orrest Aye Barney Cott Akre Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ALee George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2873 ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN, C014PRISING TiiO SEPARATE AREAS, SHALLBE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING SAID TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND NAMING THE OFFICIALS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 38 The 'Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie .Wassetman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott, Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Akre ORDINANCE N0. 2874 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST I,TEXAS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MRS. MARY C, SANCHEZ AGREEING ON THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO HER PROPERTY SITUATED ON LOTS 3 AND 4j BLOCK 31 HILLSIDE ADDITION, BEING 1819 MESTINA STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY REASON OF DRAINAGE AND/OR STORM SEINER CONSTRUCTION AND OPTION DONE OR TO BE DONE BY THE CITY IN THE STREETS OR OTHER PUBLIC EASEMENTS ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS AND THE RESULTANT FLOODING CONDITION OF THE SAID LOTS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ELEVEN HUNDRED AND FIVE DOLLARS (1105.00) FOR THE COST OF RAISING SAID PROPERTY (HOUSE AND OTHER BUILDINGS ON SAID PREMISES) AND INCLUDING THE COST OF RECONNECTION OF UTILITY LINES AND THE SMALL AMOUNT OF FILL DIRT NECESSARY THERETO; SAID PAYMENT AND AGREEMENT TO CONSTITUTE A RELEASE OF THE CITY IN THE MATTERS AFOREMENTIONED; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID AMOUNT FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CON- STRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2861, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 22, 1950; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was passed: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney B. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2875 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE WOOD AND MASONRY BUILDING IN LINDALE PARK AS PERMANENT PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2763 DATED MAY 2, 1950, AND UNDER CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS $Y AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Akre Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A-ve Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye' George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2876 APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS - 1950 CON- STRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION REST ROOM AND TOOL ROOM IN COLE PARK, ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY RICHARD COLL'EY.. ARCHITECT, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INORKS; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 39 The Charter rule<was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest kye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest FA ee Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Awe - George Lowman Aye - The following ordinance -was :'read: ORDINANCE NO. 2877 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE WITH JESS McNEEL MACHINERY CORPORATION, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, LESSOR, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE ONLY ELGIN MODEL 81 STREET SWEEPER AS DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($9,375) PLUS INTEREST FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (STREET' CLEANING DIVISION) OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; THE CONSIDERATION ABOVE SET OUT BEING PAYABLE FROM CURRENT FUND NO. 1022 UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George Lowman Aye . The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott AZe Sydney L. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2878 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE: CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE WITH JESS McNEEL MACHINERY CORPORATION A' LEASE CONTR:iCT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE ONLY INTERNATIONAL TD -18A CRAWLER TYPE DIESEL TRACTOR FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUN- DRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS (313,955) PLUS INTEREST FUR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (GARBAGE DISPOSAL DIVISION); SAID A140UNE ABOVE SET OUT BEING PAYABLE FROM CURRENT FUND NO. 102, UNDER THE TERNS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ade Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott kre Sydney E. Herndon Ave George Lowman Are The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie tiVasserman Aye Jack Der"orrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2879 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WAYNE WARD, JR., FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMA`T'ELY 231 ACRES OF LAND AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF 1/3 GROSS GRAIN YIELD AND 1/4 GROSS COTTON YIELD AS HEREINAFTER SET OUT, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMTRGENCY 40 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Viasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest dye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ay, George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2880 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE WITH JACK MODESSETT AND B. C. GRAHAM, A PARTNERSHIP, DOING BUSINESS AS NUEVE OIL COMPANY, ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AIRPORT SUBDIVISION BEING THE TOTAL ACREAGE OF THE CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF AN EST— IMATED 464 ACRES OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT FIVE CERTAIN TRACTS UNDER WHICH MINERALS HAVE BEEN OTHERVuISE RESERVED, UNDER THE TERIS AND CONDITIONS AND FOR THF, CONSIDER— ATION SET FURTH IN SAID LEASE AND BID PROPOSAL OF LESSEES OPENED ON THE 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, SAID BID BEING THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; A COPY OF WHICH LEASE IS AITACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2794 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 20TH DAY OF JUNE, 1950; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Afire_ Sydney L. Herndon Aye Ueorge L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A -,,,e Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor 41 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1950 1:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. 6. Vetters, Assistant City Attorney W. R. Anderson, Jr., Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent William Burke. This special meeting was called for the purpose of awarding bids on the City Hall Building, and installation of electrical and air conditioning work. A letter from Mr. R. S. Colley was read indicating the architect's recommendations on the various bids and suggestions on alternates in order that the total cost would not exceed the amount of money available. Recommendations by Colley were for the low base bids as submitted by Nelson Electric Company on electrical work and low base bid on air conditioning to Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, and a suggestion to defer the awarding of elevators until the regular Council meeting next Tuesday as certain revisions were being made. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the recommendations by Mr. Stirman, approved by Mr. Collier and concurred in by Mr. Colley, be approved and awarded the City Hall Building contract to Braselton Construction Company of Corpus Christi, Texas at their low bid in the amount of 43442894, computed as follows: Base Bid 0'349,76o Omission of Drive -In Collection Station, Alternate No. 1, Item 2 3,966 -� Substitution of Hollow Metal Doors, Alternate No. 21 Item No. 3. 900 Total amount of contract $344x894 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the recommendations by Mr. Stirman, approved by Mr. Collier and concurred in by Mr. Colley, be approved and awarded the electrical work for the new City Hall Building to Nelson Electric Company of Corpus Christi, Texas tt their low bid in the amount of $52,072, computed as follows: Base Bid, Item No. 1 $ 522200 Less Item No. 22 Omission of Service to Drive -In Collection Station 232 Total Amountof Contract $ 52,072 A motion was made by Cpmmistioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest,.;;,jnd.,passed, that the recommendation by Mr. Stirman, approved by Mr. Collier., and concurred in by Mr. Colley, be approved and awarded the air conditioning work in the new City Hall Building to Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, at their low bid in the amount of $41,941. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott that the award on air conditioning be deferred until the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 26, and a complete investigation be made regarding the possibility of installation of gas air conditioning in the new City Hall Building. Following this suggestions a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconding Mr. Herndon's motion. The motion passed. Commissioner Cott requested his vote to be shown as "NO" on this issue. Mr. Wendt, represent- ative of Way Engineering Company, questioned the order of the passage of the motion and suggested that a discussion was not allowed on the original motion by Commissioner Hernson. Mr. Anderson, Legal Department, stated that the motion had been made, seconded and passed and in order to recall the motion, it would be necessary for both the gentlemen making the motion, and seconding the motion, withdraw the motion. Commissioner Herndon, then made a motion that the original motion be withdrawn. This was seconded ttnd withdrawal approved by Commissioner DeForrest; the motion passed. A motion wasthen made by Commissioner Herndon that the firm of Corpus Q&Isti Plumbing Company, low bidder, be awarded the contract. Motion was s seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, A discussion on the motion was called for by Mayor Wasserman. Mr. Wendt then,,appeared and questioned the fact that the Corpus Christi Plumbing Company was actually low bidder and indicated, due to the fact that gas air conditioning over a long period of time would affect a con- 42 sidered low. He suggested further that some time ago he had talked to the Director of Public Utilities and asked that gas air conditioning be specified in the City Hall. The Director of Public Utilities referred Mr. bendt to Mr. Colley and request was made that the hay Engineering Company be furnished with specifications on the air conditioning work. A letter was written to Mr. Colley making this request, copy to Mr. McCamey. Mr. Wendt alleged he had not been notified of the advertising of the work and further that no gas specifications were included. Mr. Jess Lowe, who also bid gas air conditioning, alleged that he was unable to talk with the architect. He made a further recommendation that the matter be referred to a qualified engineer on acceptance of the bid. Mr. Collier suggested that he had every respect for the recommendations as made by Mr. Colley and that tboth Mr. Colley aid Mr. Stirman were competent in their field and that their recommendations should certainly be considered. He further outlined that the bids, as recommended, were as close as possible to the total cash available for this construction, and although an overall saving may be affected on a long range by gas, that at the present time money was not available for this installation. There was a question as to whether the gas air conditioning was as effective as electric. During the discussion, Jesse Lowe offered to post a $50,000 cash bond guaranteeing the workability of gas air conditioning. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon again withdrawing his original motion and Commissioner DeForrest concurred in the withdrawal. Mr. Herndon then made a motion that the matter be deferred until the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 26. Motion was seconded by Commissioner. Cott, and passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. Bayo r 43 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeF'orrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman$ City Manager A. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, Planning Engineer William Anderson, City Controller W. G. Graf, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson, Richard S. Colley, Architect, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held September 19th and special meeting held September 21, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience ha-ving business with the City to come forward. Mr. Tom Pogue appeared representing a number of property owners on Agnes Street and urged Council to see that all junk dealers and similar establishments, were removed from Agnes Street area, as per the present Zoning Ordinance. Council thanked Mr. Pogue for his appearance and referred the matter to the Legal Department for study and action. Mrs. L. F. Smith appeared and presented to City Council a flag and asked that it be presented to Pvt. Carl Sova in Korea, as per his request. Council thanked Mrs. Smith for her thoughtfulness and advised that this would be done. Mr. Bill Shireman appeared representing Mr. Wendt of the Way Engineering Company. Mr. Shiremal appeared in connection with the award of theair conditioning contract of the new City Hall. Mr. Shireman outlined, as did Mr. Wendt at the previous meeting, a comparison between the gas and electrical installation, and alleged that Mr. Wendt's bid would be the most advantageous due to the overall long time saving of the gas equipment. Mr. Shireman gave the background of the entire transaction, letters to Mr. McCamey, and to the architect, as outlined in the minutes of the special meeting held September 21, 1950• Mr. Wendt also appeared and took exception to the recommendations as made by the architect, Director of Public Works, and City Manager. The matter of awarding bid on the air conditioning in the new City Hall Building was then brought up and recommendationsfrom City Manager W. B. Collier to the Mayor and City Council were read by the City Secretary, as follows: "Attached hereto is a letter from Mr. Colley, architect, reaffirming his recommendation to award the contract for air conditioning to the low bidder, Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, for installation of York equipment. "Also attached is a report from Mr. Stirman reaffirming his recommendation to the same effect and embodying his analysis of the various factors upon which his recommendation was based. "Mr. Stirman made.a careful study and an intensive analysis of the specifications in the matter of questions that were raised at last week's Council meeting and affirms his pre- vious recommendations that such specifications were fairly and competently drawn. "I, therefore, again concur in the recommendation of the architect and the Director of Public Works that the firm of Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, low bidder, be awarded the air conditioning contract for the new City Hall, at the amount of their low bid, being $41,941.00, to be paid from City Hall Bond Funds No. 296," After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the recommendation be approved and the award of air conditioning forthe new City Hall Building be made to Corpus Christi Plumbing Company at their low bid of $41,941.00. A'public hearing was held on the matter of reducing the right-of-way on Denver Street and Aransas Street from 80 ft. width to 50 ft. width. No one appeared either for or against the proposal, though it appeared that notice as required by City Charter had been given. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, granting the reduction of the right-of-way on Denver and Arkansas Street. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bid on six light weight sedans for the Police Department to George Jones Company on their low bid of$10,2602 less $1,600 trade-in value on three sedans, for a net total outlay of $8,660 on a lease purchase contract arrangement. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 76 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid on one 44 medium weight, sedan, 1950 Chrysler royal, to Williamson Motor Company on their net bid of $2,241. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 76 in City Secretary's file) Bids were opened on a trenching machine for the Water Department. Bids were received from the following Alamo Iron Works, H. W. Lewis Equipment Company, Engineered Sales. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, tabling bids for 48 hours and referring to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids on storm drainage improvements between Leopard and Coke Streets. Bids are to be received October 10, 1950. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on elevator equipment for the new City Hall Building to Westinghouse Electric Company at their low adjusted bid of $32,711 for two elevators, recommendations as per Mr. Colley, Mr. Stirman, and approved by Mr. Collier. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting October 26th as date for public hearing on the following zoning cases: Mrs. Jane Rascoe W. E. McIntyre Juan R. Cantu Charles McDonald Jesus Guerrero Harold G. Bailey Oscar Lott Leroy B. Cummings Jack Scholl, et al B. L. Collins R. L. Sims and Margaret Sims L. S. Reed G. H. Deer Mrs. Frances Saenz. Morris White Louis Porcher Texas -Mexican Railway Co. L. H. Scott Bevly-Janssen Development Corp. C. B. Caswell John Stasa Miss Lucile Setter Roy Miller A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the sale of a block of 645,000 in principal amount of U. S. Treasury 2% bonds due September 15, 1953 at current market value, plus accrued interest, from Seawall and Breakwater Sinking Fund. The motion passed. Mr. Ed. Williams appeared and requested that the application of his client, Roy Miller, be included in this public hearing to be held October 26, as the application had been in the Zoning and Planning Office for some time. Mr. Anderson advised that this particular application had taken a lot of study and would be included On this list. The name of Roy Miller was then added to the list. Mr. Gregory Moore, who was appointed to serve as a member of the Building Standards Commission, declined the appointment due to pressing business activities and the time element of serving on the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman to accept.the resignation of Mr. Moore. The motion passed. The following proposal was received and read by the City Secretary: "Mr. Andrews will deed, free and clar, 862 acres out of the tract known as the A. L. Moore Farm, beginning at the City property at the Oso Disposal Plant, extending approximately 32500 feet along the Oso and back to a depth across the new County road to include the required acreage; the exact lines to be determined by an actual survey following as nearly as possible the lines as shown on the attached map. "This property is to be given in exchange for all of Block 2, Central A harf and Aare - house Beach Portion Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, known as Guth Park. "Each of the above properties is to be conveyed by Warranty Deed and a Guaranty Cert- ificate in the amount of.$170,000.00, to be furnished at the respective vendor's expense. "As soon aspractical after acceptance of this trade, a formal contract is to be entered into and to be prepared by the City Attorney and the attorney representing L. C. Andrews, Trustee; said contract to provide for consummation of the above transaction on or before January 15, 1951• Respectfully submitted: S/ F. F. Quaile Signed: S/L. C. Andrews L. C. Andrews, Trustee On completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the proposal be received and action deferred until further and complete study could'be made, additional appraisal made, and recommendations received from the City Manager and City Attorney. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2881 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADOPTING VOTING ' MACHINES FOR USE IN'THE OCTOBER 21, 1950) ELECTION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rale was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote:Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2882 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A 4UITCLAIM DEED ON LOT 7, BLOCK 4, MUELY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, UNTO THE PRESENT OWNERS THEREOF, JOSE AND ROBERT SOLIS.. QUITCLAIMING AND RELEASING ALL ITS RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN ANDTO SAID LOT HELD BY IT BY VIRTUE OF THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANTED THE CITY BY CHAS. A. MEULY, INDI- VIDUALLY AND AS INDIVIDUAL EXECUTOR OF ESTATE OF MARY F. MEULY, DECEASED, ON APRIL 14, 1926, FILED FOR RECORD ON JULY 6, 1926, IN VOLUME 162 P. 382 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID EASEMENT HAVING NEVER BEEN USED FOR SF'AER PURPOSES FOR AHICH IT WAS GRANTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye barney Cott A;Le Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2883 APPROPRIATING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED ($2,500.00) DOLLARS TO BE PAID FOR THE` CONSTRUCTION Oy ADDITIONAL BOAT SLIPS AND PILING ON THE L -HEAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WITH THE GOLDSTUN COMPANY, AND TO BE MADE OUT OF THE SEAWALL AND BREA1QA2ER FUND NO. 258; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest AYe barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City Secretary 45 M SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1950 10:00 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Controller W. G. Graf, City Attorney I. M. Singer. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. This was a special meeting held for the purpose of receiving bids for the purchase of x£2,850,000' General Obligation Bonds, and to consider and authorize the execution of contracts for the construction of the new City Hall and air conditioning for City Hall Building, and such other business as may come before Council. Bids were opened on $2,850,000 City of Corpus Christi General Obligation Bonds. Bids were received from the following: Stuart, Halsey & Company and Associates, John Nuveen & Associates, A. C. Allyn & Company. City Secretary read all bids which were tabulated by Finance Officer, W. G. Graf. John Nuveen & Company and Associates bid at an effective interest cost of 2.5883%, plus a cash premium of 445.60; A. C. Allyn & Company and Associates bid at an effective interest rate of 2.7303%, plus a cash premium of 422.00; and the Halsey, Stuart & Company and Associates bid at an effective interest rate of $2,5736%, plus a cash premium of x$572.85. These bids were referred to the City Manager and the City Controller for study and recommendation to be awarded at the regular Council meeting at 1:00 P.M. on October 3, 1950- A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid on trenching machines for the Water Department to Alamo Iron Works at a list price of $12,462.00, less trade-in value of $1,512.00, for a net cost of 410,950, with shipment in one week from factory. This is the low bid on acceptable new equipment, to be paid from Account No. 141, eater. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 77 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the month of September in the amount of $270.40. The motion passed. A motion was made by 'Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, aid passed, awarding bid of $16,195 for water meters to Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Division of the Rockwell Manufacturing Company, on complete low bid, and they are the same as the meters we presently have in service and which we have repair parts, to be paid from No. 141, ylater; delivery to be made immediately and completed in 45 days. (See Tab. of Bid No. 78 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on gas meters to the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Division of the Rockwell Manufacturing Company, at their low bid of $17,806.26, delivery to begin within approximately 5 days, to be paid from Account 141, eater, for Warehouse stock. (See Tab. of Bid No. 79 in City Secretary's file) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2884 APPROPRIATING $344,894 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, LOW BIDDER, FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION, SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 6asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ake ... Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 47 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 6asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott '�ye Sydney E. "erndon AM George L. Lowman 'lye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2885 APPROPRIATING $52,072.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE INSTALLArION OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING ON SHORELINE BLVD. IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL BUILDING); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NELSON ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, LOW BIDDER, FOR SUCH INSTALLATION; SAID CONTRACT,DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Oott Aye Sydney F. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2896 APPROPRIATING $32,711.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING ON SHORELINE BLVD. IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL); AUTHORIZING AND DIREC`T'ING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CON'T'RACT WITH WESTINGHOUSE E; CTRIC CORPORATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, LOW BIDDER, FOR SUCH INSTALLATION; SAID CONTRACT DOCU- MENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Lott Ikye Sydney E. HerndonAwe George L. Lowman AYe the above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _A,�e. Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2887 APPROPRIATING $41,941-00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YORK AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING ON SHORE- LINE BOULLVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING CO. FOR SUCH INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest AA�0 Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye M The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon tiye .George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2888 AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE V OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY PROVIDING THAT FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS AFTER OCTOBER 3, 19502 THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MAY MAKE EXCEPTIONS AS TO RESIDENCE RE�UIR TS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Harney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney.Gott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2889 APPROPRIATING $768.30 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) WITH WHICH TO PURCHASE A MOTORIZED DOUBLE LINE PAINT MACHINE, EQUIPPED WITH A 75 POUND BEAD HOPPER AND BEAD DISPENSER FOR SINGIE LINE BEAD APPLI— CATION COMPLETE WITH PLATFORM TRAILER TO BE USED TO PUT DOAN CENTER LINE AND PEDE— STRIAN LANE MARKERS ON THE STREETS OFTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS`T'I, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 4asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No. 2890 APPROPRIATING $631.18 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) WITH WHICH TO PURCHASE A VACUUM APPLICATOR FOR USE BY THE SIGN SHOP IN MAKING TRAFFIC SIGNS AND THE APPLICATION OF SCOTCHLITE MATERIAL FOR REMCTORIZATION OF SIGNS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest .Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2891 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST OF MATEFIALS FOR STRIPING AND REFLECTORIZING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PROCESSING FOR INSTALIA TION STREET TRAFFIC SIGNS AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ESTIMATE ATTaCHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID MATERIALS TO BE PURCHASED AS NEEDED UP TO AND INCLUDING THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,000.00; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Aee Jack DeForrest �e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney L. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. In A City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1950 4:00 P.M. Alt 14ayor STATE OF TEXAS Qq� COUNTY OF NUECES� On this the 3rd day of October, 1950, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in regular meeting with the following members of said Council present,tG- wit: Leslie Aasserman Mayor Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon Commissioners Barney Cott George L. Lowman C. W. Vetters City Secretary With the following absent: NONE , constituting a quorum. Also present were: City Manager W. B. Collier, Purchasing Agent William Burke, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and W G. Graf, City Controller. The following, among other business, was transacted: A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding $2,850,000 City of Corpus Christi, Texas various General Obligation Bonds as follows: 1,325,000 Municipal Auditorium, Series 1950-A 350,000 Public Library It it 75,000 Public Park At It 750,000 Storm Sewer " it 350,000 Street Improvements it It to Halsey, Stuart & Company, Inc., First Southwest Company, Harris, Hall & Company, (Inc.), First of Michigan Corporation, Underwood, Neuhas & Co., The Milwaukee Company, McDougal and Company, Thomas & Company, at a price of par and accrued interest from November 11 1950 to date of delivery, plus a cash premium of $572.85 on a net effective interest cost of 2.5736%, as per the following schedule. 50 (1) For all bonds maturing December 1, 1952 through Decemberl, 1969 at a coupon rate of 2-3/4% (2) For all bonds maturing December 11 1970 through December 1, 1974 at a coupon rate of 2-1/2% Bids of this firm was accepted as the lowest bid received and the bid most advantageous to the City of Corpus Christi. Other bids received.were from John Nuveen & Company and Associates at an effective interest cost of 2.5883% and from A. C. Allyn & Company and Associates at an effective interest cost of 2.7303%. Mayor Leslie Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council'an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Wasserman requested that the records show that he voted 'Tye". This was done. Mayor 6asserman announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2892 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($750,000.00) DOLLARS STORM SEViLR BONDS, SERIES 1950-A; PRESCRIBING THE TERI6 AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY - The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2893 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($350,000.00) DOLLARS STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1950-A; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AN DDECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Aye Jack LeForrest Aye Barney Lott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Awe The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2894 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND ($1025,000.00) DOLLARS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BONDS, SERIES 1950-A; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE.PRIN- CIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Hasserman Aye Jack DeForrest �ye Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lesie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire 51 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2895 1 AN ORDINANCE AU`1'HORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($3502000.00) DOLLARS PUBLIC LIBRARY BONDS, SERIES 1950; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THERLON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2896 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND (4752000.00) DOLLARS PUBLIC PARK BONDS, SERIES 1950-A; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DLCLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest lye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 6asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A re George L. Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting on September 26, 1950 and special meeting held at 10:00 A.M. on October 3, 1950. The motion passed. i. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared and presented petition signed by some 141 property owners requesting that the Arboleda bar located at 2902-1/2 McArthur Street not be allowed to operate. Council thanked Mr. Homeyer for his appearance and referred the matter to the City Manager and City Attorney for action. Bids were opened on two 3/4 ton pickups, one for the Gas Division and one for Park Department. Bids were received from the following: Gulf Chevrolet Company, Geo. Jones, Inc., Frank Hayden Motors. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 43 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on one 4 -door sedan for Park Department. Bids were received from the following: Cage Implement Company, George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on one station wagon for Recreation Department. Bids were received from the following: George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Leslie Wasserman A,�e Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A e George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2896 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND (4752000.00) DOLLARS PUBLIC PARK BONDS, SERIES 1950-A; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DLCLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest lye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 6asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A re George L. Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting on September 26, 1950 and special meeting held at 10:00 A.M. on October 3, 1950. The motion passed. i. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared and presented petition signed by some 141 property owners requesting that the Arboleda bar located at 2902-1/2 McArthur Street not be allowed to operate. Council thanked Mr. Homeyer for his appearance and referred the matter to the City Manager and City Attorney for action. Bids were opened on two 3/4 ton pickups, one for the Gas Division and one for Park Department. Bids were received from the following: Gulf Chevrolet Company, Geo. Jones, Inc., Frank Hayden Motors. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 43 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on one 4 -door sedan for Park Department. Bids were received from the following: Cage Implement Company, George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on one station wagon for Recreation Department. Bids were received from the following: George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. 52 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2897 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEWALK LIENS FOR SIDE'AALK IMPROVEMENTS ON LOTS,3 AND 4 BLOCK 7, CENTRAL WHARF AND AAREHOUSE COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE ASSESS- MENTS AGAINST THE OWM- OF SAID LOTS, C. J. PEEL FOR THE REASONS SET OUT IN SAID RELEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A -Y e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney.E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2898 DECLARING THE FINDING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUSCHRISTI THAT OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE LAND KN0'1N AS CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF SAID LAND FOR AIRPORT PURPOSES, WHICH LAND IS FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ABANDONING SAID LAND FOR USE AS A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS TO THE LAND NOT PRESENTLY BEING USED FOR AVIATION PURPOSES, SAID ABANDONMENT TO BE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION OF OIL, GAS AND/OR OTHER MINERALS UNDER THAT CERTAIN LEASE DATED THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTELTER, 1950; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _A�y_e_ Jack DeForrest` e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye • Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2899 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND INSTALLS ION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTE11 AT SHELL ROAD AND HIGH'NAY 9, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12500.00; SAID WORK TO, BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Me - Barney Jack DeForrest Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon "lye George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE.NO. 2900 DECLARING THE IN^lENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROCEEDS, IF ANY, DERIVED FROM THE LEASE OF THE CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT BE USED FOR AIRPORT PURPOSES UNTIL ALL REASONABLE NEEDS FOR DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN MET AND, THEREAFTER, USED AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR AUTHORITY TO THEM DESIGNATE THE PROPER USE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ade The above ordinance was passed by the following.vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott _ Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1950 4:00 P.M. 53 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, rurchasing Agent William Burke, Patrolman W. L. Baskett, Accident Prevention Bureau. Mayor Aasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,.seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the minutes of the regular meeting held at 4:00 on October 3, 1950. The motion passed. Magor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Cecil Burney, representing Tennessee Dairies, appeared and asked Council to consider passage at the next meeting of an amendment to the present milk ordinance. Mr. Ed Williams, representing Coastal Bend Milk Producers Association; appeared and suggested that he had read the proposed ordinance and that his clients were against the passagl in its present form. Mr. Ed Williams suggested a public hearing on the matter before passage. Council asked that they all be furnished a copy'of the amendment to the milk ordinance and a complete study be made by the City Attorney and City Manager before presentation. 'When ordinance is ready, it will be read at three separate meetings before Council before passage. A petition was presented by the City Secretary from Bill Prewett, Attorney, representing approxi— mately 30 property owners, regarding the proposed increase in telephone rates. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconde� by Commissioner Lowman, recommending that the petition be referred for inclusion in the study now underway in connection with the request for rate increase. The motion passed. 54 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Mr. Lowman, that the zoning of Lot 21, Block 5, Tracy Addition presently zoned for R--1, one -family dwelling district, Lots 22, 23 and 244 Block 5, Tracy Addition, presently zoned for R-2, two-family dwelling district use, be changed to B-1 Neighborhood Business District use, and that the rezoning of Lots 11 2 and 3, Block 52 be withdrawn due to the extension of deed restrictions. Motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bid on sedan for the Park Department to George Jones, Inc. at their low bid of X1,710. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 80 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid for station wagon for the Recreation Department to George Jones, Inc. at a net cost of 41,995; this was the only unit offered. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 80 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid on 3/4 ton pickup for Gas Construction Department to George Jones, Inc. for a net cost of ir1,515.00.. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 81 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made byCommis si one r -Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bid on 3/4 ton pickup for Park Department to Frank Hayden Motor Co. at a net cost of wl,416.95. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bid No. 81 in City Secretary's file) Bids were opened on Salt Flats Drainage Project at Leopard and Coke Streets. The following firms bid: T. H. Lee, Slovak Brothers, The Goldston Company, Heldenfels Brothers, A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. The motion passed. A report was read from the City Manager on the annexation petition presented by Attorney Weatherly to Council on September 19, 1950• Mr. Collier recommended that inasmuch as the check of the first 200 names resulted in the following: Total number of names on petition 519 Disqualified (out of 2DO) 68 Balance of names good or unchecked 151 that'the petition be declared invalid and that Attorney Weatherly be notified. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that Council accept the report and reject the petition. The motion passed. Mayor Viasserman presented the name of J. A. C. Baker to fill the vacancy of Mr. Gregory Moore on the Building Standards Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving this appointment. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2901 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PERMANENT PARK IMPROVEMENTS (ERECTION OF A MASONRY AND WOOD COMMUNITY BUILDING IN T. C. AYERS PARK) BY BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION CO. UNDER CONTRACT DATED MAY 11, 1950 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2772; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS ITS PORTION OF THE CON- SIDERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by.the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye .Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Berndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above 6rdinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Zylee; Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2902 CLOSING THE EAST FIFTEEN FEET AND THE WEST FIFTEEN FEET OF ARANSAS STREET EXTENDING BET -KEEN THE NORTH LINE OF PROCTOR STREET AND THE SOUTHLINE OF ROPES STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 116 AND 216 OF PORT'ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION; CLOSING THE EAST FIFTEEN FELT AND THE WEST FIFTEEN FEET'OF DENVER STREET "BETWEEN THE NORTH LINE OF PROCTOR STREET AND THE SOUTH LIPS OF ROPES` ' STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 16 AND 116 OF PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRI6TI, TEXAS; THEREBY REDUCING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID ARANSAS AND DENVER STREETS FROM THEIR PRESENT WIDTH OF 80FEET TO A WIDTH OF '50 FEET; AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY HEREBY CLOSED'TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the followbg vote: Leslie hasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Are Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2903 The The AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC EgUIPMENT COMPANY OF TEAGUE, TEXAS, FOR THE SALE OF FIFTY-SEVEN (57) KARPARK "SUPERIOR" AUTOMATIC PARKING LETERS AT FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15) EACH F.O.B. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,"IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BID PROPOSAL OF MAY 16, 1950, AS AMENDED JUNE 12, 1950, AND SAID CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 2, 1950, WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGLNCY Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. nerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye, above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary) Mayor 55 .56 REGULAR COUNCIL ]METING OCTOBER 17, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Controller W. G. Graf, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, Purchasing Agent William Burke. Mayor Leslie Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held at 4:00 o'clock on October 10, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. L. C. Smith appeared and presented to Council a petition urging the rerouting of traffic from the downtown area in a manner so that it may flow directly to Leopard from Peoples and Schatzel. Council thanked Mr. Smith for his appearance and referred the matter to the traffic engineer for action. A letter was read by the City Secretary from Carl Sova acknowledging receipt of the American Flag sent to him to fly over the capital of Seoul, Korea. A public hearing was opened on the Nueve Oil Company application to drill on Cliff Maus Airport. No one appeared either for or against the proposed application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, closing the Public Hearing and approving the application as made by the Nueve Oil Company for a permit to drill and operate a well upon Corpus Christi Drilling Block No. 26. The motion passed. Several residents in the area of Morris & 19th Streets appeared before Council and urged the enforcement of the health ordinance as it applies to the keeping of live stock, chickens, etc. in the City Limits. The matter wasreferred to the Legal Department for study and recommendation. The matter of the long-term lease of Cuddihy Field was discussed and the ordinance read. Mr. Collier explained the terms of the lease and expressed his appreciationto the Airport Advisory Committee for their splendid work in obtaining the lease. Mayor Aasserman expressed his thanks to Frank Williamson, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, to Congressman Lyle and Senator Johnson, and the Secretary of the Navy for their aid in obtaining the lease. Congressman Lyle who was in attendance at the meeting, highly commended the City Council for their forward step in providing future airport facilities for the City by the making of this long-term lease. Mr. Frank Williamson appeared and expressed his appreciation to Council and to all the people who aided in the preparation and obtaining of the lease and hoped that work could be started immediately on the new Cuddihy Field Airport. Following the discussion, a vote was taken and the Mayor announced the ordinance was passed. Ordinance was read, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2914 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF LEASE WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMEEICA, LEASING TO THE CITY THE FORMER U. S. NAVAL AUXILIARY AIR STATION, CUDDIHY FIELD, TEXAS, INCLUDING ALL LAND, BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATICNS AND APPURTENANCES AS WELL ASALL ITEMS OF PERSON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE AND IN A JOINTLY PREPARED INVENTORY,FORA TEEM OF TWENTY FIVE YEARS - JULY 1, 1950 - JUNE N, 1975 FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND UNDER THE TERI S AND CONDITIONS AS SET OUT IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott '�ve Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are t 57 The following letter from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company was read by the City Secretary. "The application for an adjustment of the rates charged for local telephone service in the Corpus Christi exchange was based on a statement of 1949 operations. Since the filing of that application and related exhibits our problem has become more acute. Corpus Christi continues to grow at a rapid rate, and the cost of additions to tele- phone plant have increased since the filing was made with your honorable body. Since a substantial increase has been made in the income tax rate, there are even greater needs for increased revenues. Rates that might have been adequate in 1949 would not be adequate today. "So that you may better understand our problem, we are attaching a statement based on six months operations in 1950. This statement shows a further deterioration of earnings in as much as 1949 operations showed a return of 3.31% and the first six months of 1950 annualized revealed a further decline to only 3.10% earnings. Con- sidering the effect of the new income tax the earnings at present are reduced to 2.83%. Increased revenues needed but not obtained cannot be regained, and new telephone rates cannot correct the inadequate earnings of the pase as they must be applied to future operations. "We want to proceed promptly with our accelerated program of 51 million dollars in greater Corpus Christi. To care for those unable to obtain telephone service, and those who want improved service, I want to urge early action in our application for a rate adjustment." After completion of the reading,) a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to refer the letter to City Manager W. B. Collier as additional information in connection with the study being made on request by Telephone Company for an increase in rates. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding the con- struction of Salt Flats Drainage Project to T. H. Lee, at their low bid of $31007.1. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2904 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE 70ORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE FOLLOWING'ISTRCETS: ROSSITER, FROM OCBAN DRIVE TO BAY; LK4NVIEW, FROM LOUISIANA TO BREEZEWAY; ALAMEDA, FROM LOUISIANA TO TEXAS; HIGHLAND, FROM HARMON TO SABINAS TO MORGAN; RUTH, FROM HARMON TO ELEANOR; AND LOU, FROM OSAGE TO PUEBLO IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAME BEING THE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2788 AND UNDER CONTRACT DATED JUNE 8, 1950, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID T. H. LEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED OCTOBER 112 1950, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,960.862 A COPY OF WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Ade Barney 'Cott T,Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe, George L. Lowmane The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2905 APPROPRIATING $2500IFROM NO. 295 INPRMUENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 1800 FEET OF 411 CAST IRON PIPE TO BE USED AS A FRESH WATER LINE -FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES AT THE OSO GOLF, COURSE; SAID WORK OF INSTALIATION TO BE DONE WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: �eslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Te The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2906 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEJVER IMPROVEMENTS IN LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM ALAMEDA TO STAPLES STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAMEBEING THE CONS`T'RUCTION AUTHORIZED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2725 AND UNDER CONTRACT DATED MARCH 24, 1950, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HELDENFELS BROTHERS, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAIDHELDENFELS BROTHERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMA'T'E DATED OCTOBER 11, 1950, IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,656.10, A COPY OF WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART H&-EOF; AND DEj GLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest 'lye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2907 APPROPRIATING $31,437.85 FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE SALT FLATS DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROJECT; AUTHOR- IZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY MADE A PART IEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie. Wasserman Aye Jack ,DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2908 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A T60 -UNIT ADDITION TO THE CALALLEN FILTRATION PLANT, SAME BEING THE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2355 AND UNDER CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 1918, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TELLEPSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID TELLEPSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED SEPT- EMBER 30, 1950, IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,330.26, A COPY OF WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Jack DeForrest Barney 'Cott Sydney E. Herndon Ueorge L. Lowman The amendment to Milk Ordinance No. 1191 was read for the first time and passed to the second reading on the 17th day of October, 1950 by the following vote: Leslie "asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney h. Herndon A e George L. Lowman ive 101 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2909 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF WEDT BROADWAY EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM KENNEDY AVENUE 145.161FEET ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST BROADAAY AND A DISTANCE OF 219.22 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF WEST BROADWAY SO AS TO RELOCATE WEST I BROAIYvVAY THROUGH THE DAVID PEEL AND KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TRACTS IN THE'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE DEEDS CON- VEYING TO DAVID PEEL AND KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PRESENT WEST BROADWAY IN EXCHANGE OF CONVEYANCE BY DEED OF EVEN DATE THEREWITH OF CERTAIN HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF THE DAVID FEEL AND KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TRACTS, COPIES OF WHICH DEEDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie "asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon &—ee George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ade George L. Lowman Ade The fallowing ordinance was read:... ORDINANCE NO. 2910 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 42 DATED DECEMBER 22, 1944, AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 111.06 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BEING ALL OF LOT 4 EXCEPT THE WEST TEN (10) FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1506, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, FREDIA LIBERTY PATTEN NAT MVS ET VIR, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF PLUS INZEREST; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie hasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon G L T - eorge . wman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 4asserman Jack DeForrest Barney Lott Sydney E. nerndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2911 Ay e Aye Aye Aye AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 2307 ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEES APPLICABLE IN CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION OF UTILITY TAPS OR SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR CITY OANED UTILITIES, REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.", PASSEDAND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 1948, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION B (2) OF RULE 5, SECTION 1 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN SEWER TAP FEES IN STREETS AND IN EASEMENTS OUT- SIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie iasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A e George L. Lowman Aye 59 r 66 - The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2912 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760 KNOVvN AS THE ZONING ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VGLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI , AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PAiTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED ANDAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE lith DAY OF MAY, 1918, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUEM 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THEZONING MAP APPROVED_ BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 1918, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOTS 22, 23, AND 24, BLOCK 51 TRACY ADDITION, FOR R-22 TWO FAMILY DViELLING DISTRICT USE, AND THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOT 21, BLOCK 5, TRACY ADDITION, FOR R-1, ONE FAMILY D-I'rELLING DISTRICT USE, TO B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the followinj vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 2913 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, BEING A MODIFICATION AND CONTIN- UANCE OF EASEMENT INSTRUMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1928 AND BEING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 30, PAGE 608 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS, IN AND OVER A PORTION OF 520.3 ACRES, MARIA BRIDGET KIVLIN LEAGUE OF LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS AS DESCRIBED IN SAID EASEMENT FROM JOSEPHINE K. PECK, EXTENDING SAID EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) YEARS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 221, 1978, ALL AS SET OUT IN SAID EASEMENT AGREEIaNT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary Mayor 61 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 242 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, Acting City Manager R. W. McCany, Acting City Attorney Gilliam Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meetin€ to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to postpone the regular council meeting until 4:00 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday, October 25, due to the absence of two Commissioners, City Manager, and various department heads who are in attendance at the meeting of the Texas League of Municipalities in San Antonio. The motion passed. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1950 1:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Director of Public Health J. M. Cameron, purchasing Agent William Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. IIA motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 17, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor. Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for the construction of curb and gutter and surfacing on old Robstown Road between Up River Road and Agnes Street. The motion passed. An appeal was received from George A. Carroll, taxi cab driver, whose city taxicab permit was revoked by the taxicab inspector. Faires P. Wade, representing George A. Carroll, appealed to the City Council for release of the revocation order by the Taxicab Inspector. Lt. Condron outlined the reasons for the suspension and advised he did not file charges as the Liquor Contra 1 Board had filed charges for illegally selling intoxicating beverages and for reckless driving. Police Sgt. Dick Runyan, cab inspector, reported the Liquor Control Board inspector saw Carroll on North Beach and yelled at him to stop. Carroll drove off quickly, nearly running down Kunc, Liquor Control Board Inspector, blew out a tire on his cab when he made a short cut at Grande Courts, but failed to turn over when he sped around a corner on two wheels. Mr. Carroll, being questioned by Mr. Wade, reported he thought Kunc yelling at him were Communists after him. He feared the Communists as he had several enemies and because of troubles between him and an ex—maritime unionist who was expelled from the union because of Communist sympathy. Council asked that the matter be held for consideration until the following Tuesday at which time they would give a ruling on the revocation of the permit. The following ordinance was read: 62 ORDINANCE NO. 2915 APPROPRIATING $213445.34 FROM NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CON- STRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF WATER PROJECTS NOS. 211 AND 212, CONSISTING OF THE INSTALLATION OF PUMPS FOR RAIN` AND SETTLED WATER AT THE CALALLEN FILTRATION PLANT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, WITH SAID WORKTO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ACTe Sydney E. Herndon ACTe George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ George L. Lowman Aye The Milk Ordinance was read for the second time, as follows: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1191 ADOPTED THE 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1942, LNTITLED "DEFINING 'MILK' AND CERTAIN 'MILK PRODUCERS', 'PASTERURIZATION', ETC., PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MISBRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS,REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS,AND MILK PLANTS,THE EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PLACARDING, PASTEURIZATION, RE -GRADING, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK GRADES,CON- STRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK -PLANTS, THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF.ORDINANCES IN,CONFLICT.HEREWITH,_THE_ENFORCEr•�NT OF THIS ORDINANCE.AND THE FIXING, OF PENALTIES;.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" ..BY AMENDING SECTION.1 T HEREOF.BY.AMENDING SUBSECTION C THEREOF BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS.FOR CREAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR PRINTING OF LOCATION OF PASTEURIZING PLANT ON LABELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 7 THEREOF BY THE AMENDMENT OF ITEM lr TO PROVIDE FOR CALFHOOD VACCINATION AGAINST BANG'S DISEASE AND REQUIRING THE CERTIFICATION OF HERDS FOIWNING THE PROCEDURE APPROVED BY THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY FORT HE ERADICATION OF BRUCELLOSIS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11 THEREOF BY PROVIDING FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION OF HERDS PRODUCING MILK FOR PASTEURIZATION IN OD RPUS CHRISTI PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION AND PAYMENT THEREFOR OF HERDS PRODUCING MILK FOR PASTEURIZATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BUT LOCATED BEYOND THE LIMITS OF ROUTINE INSPECTION; BY PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF DAIRIES, HERDS AND PLANTS PRODUCING MILK FOR CONSUMPTION IN CORPUS CHRISTI BUT PASTEURIZED OUTSIDE OF CORPUS CHRISTI The above ordinance was passed to the third reading on the 25th day of October, 1950, by the following vote: Leslie hasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ACTe George L. Lowman Aye Mr. Owen Cox, representing the Borden Company,sttted that the State law and the local ordinance were in conflict and went beyond the State rules and regulations. Mr. Williams, representing the Coastal Bend Milk Producers Association appeared and urged Council to consider the ordinance in its original form as it was his idea that it would put all producers on the same basis and would make the producers, furnishing milk in this area, abide by the sarre rules and regulations. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. City Jecretary Mayo r 63 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 262 1950 2:00 P. M. - PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Planning Engineer William Anderson, Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr, Asst City Attorney William Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the minutes of the regular meeting held October 25, 1950. The motion passed. This special meeting was called for the purpose of a public hearing on several zoning cases and any other business that may come before Council, waiver of notice being filed in the office of the City Secretary and signed by the following: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, Barney Cott, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and City Attorney I. M. Singer. Mrs. Jane Raecoe - Lots 19 and 20, Block 4s Bay View Addition No. 29 from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Bill Shireman appeared and presented a petition from approximately 33 people urging that the application be approved. Mr. Anderson explained the . proposal. Zoningand Planning Commission recommended application be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by 'Commissioner' Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the application. The motion passed. W. E. McIntyre: - Lot 16, Block 3, Harlem Park Addition, generally located at the south- east corner of Hedden and Dixi6 Streets, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared either for or against the application. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be denied. A discussion was held and a motion made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation and denied the application. J Juan R. Cantu,- Lots 1 and 2, Block 6; Lots 5 and 6. Block 5; Lots l and 2, Block 7,• -Lots 5 and 6, Block 8, Mitchell and Morris Addition from A-3 Third Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District. Noone.appeared either for or against the application. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend approval of the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to uphold the Zoning and'Planning recommendation l and approved the application. The motion passed. Charles McDonald - Lots 60, 61, 62, 63 and 64, Block 217, Port ,Aransas Cliffs Addition, generally located at the northeast corner of Doddridge and.Santa Fe Streets, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Mr. Ed. Williams, representing the applicant, asked for an indefinite post- ponement of the application. Mr. Dave (hover, attorney, asked that the application be given a ruling at this meeting. The following appeared and were against the application: Messrs. Gillispie, Gentry, Johnston, Mrs. E. C. Burburg, Mrs. White. Zoning and Planning recommend the application be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to uphold the Zoning andPlanning recommendation by denying the application. The motion passed. Harold Bailey - Lots lA and 2B, Ava Cooper Addition, located at the northeast corner of Gollihar Road and Ivy Street, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. This application was postponed until Tuesday, October 31, 1950• JJesus Guerrero - Lot 1, Block 2, Loma Alta Addition, generally located at the southwest corner of Howard and 19th Streets, from A-2 Second Apartment House Dis- trict to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared either for or against the application... Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning recommend the application be approved. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation and approve the f_ application. The motion passed. Oscar Lott - Lot 9, Block C; Lots 1 through 12, Block A; Lots 1 thru 8, and 10 thru 12, Block C, Reynolds Addition, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to R-2 Two Family Dwelling District. No one appeared either for or against the application. Mr. Anderson explained the application. Zoning and Planning recommend the application be approved. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to uphold the Zoning and Planningrecommendation by approving the application. The motion passed.. Be Cummins - o� Jack Scholl, et al J G. H. Deer - Mrs. Frances Saenz �; , Morris White - Louis Porcher - t Lot 12, Block B, Reynolds Addition, generally located at the southeast corner of Blake and Easy Streets, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared either for or against the application. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning recommend the application be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation and denied the application. The motion passed. All property bounded by Suburban Homesites Subdivision on the east, Mueller Street on the north , Lancaster Drive and Geneva Heights Sub- division on the west, and Up River or Shell Road on the south, and bisected by the new Leopard Street or Highway #9 extension, from A-2 Second Apartment House District to -B-3 Secondary Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend denial of the application. A petition was received from Oak Park P.T.A. urging that the request be denied. Mr. Neal Marriott appeared and asked Council to aprove the rezoning of a portion of the tract farthest from the Oak Park School. Mr. W. L. Bates, representing Jack Scholl, urged Council to approve the application as presented. The following appeared against the application: Mrs. Curtis Britton, Mrs. Filbert; Mrs. George Hudson, Mrs. Eaton of the School Board. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation by denying the application. The motion passed. Lots 21 and 22, Block 3, Rest Haven Addition, generally located at the southeast corner of Santa Fe and Breezeway Streets from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning recommendation was for denial of the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to postpone this application indefinitely. - Lot 20, Block 29 Roosevelt Place Addition, being that property located at 2614 Brannan Street from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared either for or against the'application. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be denied. After a dis- cussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation by denying the application. Lots 72 8 and 92 Block 62 Hampton Addition; Lots 102 11 and 12, Block 6,•Hampton Addition; the south 150 feet of Mushway Grinnage-Merriman Tract; Lots 11; 12,13 and 142 Block 2, Shannon Addition; Lots 12 thru 15, Block 4; Lots 8 thru 15, Block 4; Lots 8 thru 15, Block 5; bots 8 thru 11, Block 6, Bay Terrace Addition, all in Bay terrace Addition be changed from A-1 First Apartment District to A-2 Second Apartment District. No one appeared either for or against the petition. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the application be•approved. After a'discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation by approving the application. Tract of land at the north corner of the intersection ofGollihar Road and Weber Road extending 339 feet along Weber Road and 180 feet in depth along Gollihar Road, and further described as Lot 1, Block 6 of the presently unrecorded plat of Parkside Subdivision from R-1 One Family Dwelling Dis- trict to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared either for or against the application. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning recommend approval of the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the Zoning andi'l.anning recommendation by approving the application. i • Texas -Mexican Railway Company - Part of Lots 5 and 6 and all of Lots 7 and 82 Block 7, Central ,Wharf and Warehouse Subdivision from A-2 Second Apartment House District and B-4 Primary Business District to L -I Light Industrial District. Mr. Anderson explained the application.- Zoning and Planning recommend the application be denied. Mr. McGloin appeared and urged that the application be approved. Mrs. Price, former Park Board chairman visiting in the City, opposed the request because it would allow more business uses near McCaughan -Park. She and Mr. Oscar Koepke said the Park Board should have been con- sulted by the Zoningand Planning Commission. Mr. John Mobley, representing Texas -Mexican Railway Company, appeared requesting approval of the appli- cation. After a discussion, a -motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to refer the application back to the Zoning and Planning Commission for further recommendation and study. L. H. Scott - Lots 6, 7 and 8. Block 12, Villa Gardens from R-1 One Family Dwelling Dis- trict to A-1 First Apartment House'District. Mr. Anderson explained the application. Zoning and Planning recommend the application be denied. A petition was received, signed by approximately ten people, urging the request be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to uphold the Zoning and Planning recommendation by denying the application. The motion passed. 65 J Bevly-Janssen Development Corpor2tion - Lot 1, Block 12 Windsor Park, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared either for or against the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the ,Zoning and Planning recommendation by approving the / application as presented. That block bounded by Water Street, Broadway Court, hest Shoreline Blvd., and the extension of Park Avenue; the west half of said block to be re- zoned from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District and the east half to be rezoned from A-2, Second Apartment House District to B-2 Bayfront business District. That area bounded by Water Street, the extension of Park Avenue, best Shoreline Blvd. and a line approximately 250 ft. south of the south line of the Park Avenue extension running from west Shoreline Blvd. to Nater Street; the east half of said area to be rezoned from A-2 Second Apart- ment House District to B-2 Bayfront Business District and the west half to be rezoned from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the application be approved. Mr. Oscar Koepke appeared andurged that the application be denied. He gave a full explanation of use of the complete area. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the Zoning and Planning Commission -recommendation be upheld and the application be approved. Bevly-Janssen Development Corp. - Lots 2 through 10, Block 1, Windsor Park from R-1 One Family e ing to R-2 Two Family Dwelling District. Mr..Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared either for or against the application. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and approving the application. C. B. Caswell - The southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Lot 61 Section B. Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, generally located at the northwest corner of Gollihar Road and Carroll Lane, fronting approx- imately 300 ft. on each street and containing 2.5 acres more or less, be changed from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be denied. No one appeared either for or against the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning Commission recommend- ation by denying the application. John Stasa - A tract of land fronting 135 5 ft. on Gollihar Road and 146.5 ft. in depth in the northeast corner of the Stasa Ten Acre Tract out of the east one-half of the west one-half of the north one-fourth of the south . one-fourth Section C, Sectionized portion of the Hoffman Tract, generally located on the south side of Gollihar Road opposite the intersection of Green Grove Drive be changed from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be denied. No one appeared either for or against the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by 'Commissioner Herndon, to uphold the Zoning and Planning Commissioner recommendation by denying the application. The.motion passed. B. L. Collins - A five acre tract located at the northeast corner of Port Avenue and Horne Road, fronting 568.8 feet on Fort Avenue and 190.0 feet on Horne Road and also the ba]a nce of the area along both sides of Horne Road and extending back to the Peterson bract be changed from A-1 First Apartment House District to b-3 Secondary Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the application be approved. No one appeared either for or against the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to uphold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission by approving the application. The j motion passed. Miss Lucile Setter - Lot 33, Block 8, Baldwin Park Subdivision, generally located at the southeast corner of Keys and Riggan Streets be changed from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to A-2 Second Apartment House District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoningand Planning recommendation is that the application be denied. No one appeared either for or against the application. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold the Zoning Jand Planning recommendation by denying the application. R. L. Sims and Margaret Sims - Lots 1 and 2, Block V, Ocean View Addition, generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Morgan and 6th Streets from A-1 First Apartment House District to A-2 Second Apartment District to permit use of property as a clinic. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared either for or against the application. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend thatthe application be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning Comm- J ission recommendation by denying the application. Mrs. Roy Miller and L. S. Reed - That block bounded by Chaparral Street, Broadway Court, Water Street and the extension of Park Avenue, from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District. That block bounded by Water Street, Broadway Court, hest Shoreline Blvd., and the extension of Park Avenue; the west half of said block to be re- zoned from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District and the east half to be rezoned from A-2, Second Apartment House District to B-2 Bayfront business District. That area bounded by Water Street, the extension of Park Avenue, best Shoreline Blvd. and a line approximately 250 ft. south of the south line of the Park Avenue extension running from west Shoreline Blvd. to Nater Street; the east half of said area to be rezoned from A-2 Second Apart- ment House District to B-2 Bayfront Business District and the west half to be rezoned from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-4 Primary Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the application be approved. Mr. Oscar Koepke appeared andurged that the application be denied. He gave a full explanation of use of the complete area. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the Zoning and Planning Commission -recommendation be upheld and the application be approved. Bevly-Janssen Development Corp. - Lots 2 through 10, Block 1, Windsor Park from R-1 One Family e ing to R-2 Two Family Dwelling District. Mr..Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared either for or against the application. Zoning and Planning Commission recommend the application be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and approving the application. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2916 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AS DESCRIBED IN ORD. NO. 2873 ORDERING SUCH ELECTION DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 1950, AND COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS, SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THECITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Afire .Sydney E. Herndon ALe George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance as read: Leslie hasserman ALe � Jack DeForrest e Sarney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ,Ave George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2917 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 19509 ON THR QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY AND THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPKENT OF AN UND&HGROUND SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY TO BE PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS THROUGH WELLS, AND TO PURCHASE WATER PRODUCED FROM SAID INFLLS, CONTAINING OPTIONS AND RENEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS, BE APPROVED, AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE THE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott _ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott :Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor 67 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 31, 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. netters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Planning Engineer William Anderson, Purchasing Agent William Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. IIA motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held on Uctober 26,.1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. A. George Aboud appeared and presented the following letter which was read by the City Secretary: "Hon. Mayor Leslie Wasserman and Commissioners Cott, DeForrest,' Herndon and Lowman: — "Gentlemen: "At this time I would like to request your Honorable Body adopt a resolution honoring the memory of one of our leading Citizens who passed on a few days ago, namely Mrs. Harriet Sizer. "Having known Mrs. Sizer since early in 1946, I have found her to be a woman whose love was to help her fellow citizen. She was kind and always doing charity work in the interest of humanity. "Furthermore, you will probably recall our former Mayor Seale proclaimed one day as Harriet Sizer Day in 1918 honoring her after a public tribute was given her by leading doctors, nurses, and leading citizens of our City who attended a reception in her honor at the Driscoll Hotel. "Would also like to request in closing that your Honorable Body consider naming either a City street or Park in Mrs. Sizer's memory as a fitting gesture for a woman who did so much for the people of the community. "Thanking'you in advance, for your kinder consideration in this matter, andwith kindest personal regards, I remain Respectfully, S/A. George Aboud" On completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner__DeForrest, expressing the Council's gratitude to Mr. Aboud for presentation of the letter and instructed the City Secretary to spread this letter on the official minutes as a fitting memorial to Mrs. Harriet Sizer for her outstanding contributions to mankind. Mr. DeForrest's motion included the recommendation that at some future date a City park or City street be named in honor of Mrs. Sizer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for cast iron water pipe and fittings for Warehouse stock. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for cyclone fence to enclose the new Police Building and surrounding ground at 1600 Massey Street (City Pound). The motion passed. II A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,'seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the Department of public Works to advertise for bids on the enlargement. of Oso Treatment Plant and Broadway Sewage Plant structures. The motion passed. A hearing was held on the zoning matter of Harold G. Bailey whose application requested that Lots . lA and 2B, Ava Cooper Addition (northeast corner of Gollihar Road and Ivy Street) be changed from R-1, One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared either for or against the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommends that the application be denied. _After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commiesio er Cott, to refer the application back to Zoning and Planning Commission for further study and recommendation The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to uphold the action of the Taxicab Inspector and revoke the City taxicab permit of George A. Carroll. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner 'Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,. authorizing the advertising for bids on the sale of Guth Park. The milk ordinance was discussed.' Mr.''Collier recommended to Council that the matter be deferred at least one week so that'further study could be given the ordinance. In attendance regarding the proposed milk ordinance were: Owen Cox, Attorney for Borden Company, Mr. Williams, representing Coastal Bend Milk Producers Association, Mr. gnolle of Knolle Jersey Milk Products'Company, Mr. Cecil Burney, representing Tennessee Dairies. Mrs. T. C. Muckelroy appeared and -urged Council not to take any action that would increase milk prices. She was assured that the action that would increase milk prices. She was assured that the action taken by that Body would have no reason or justification in the raising of milk prices. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, granting authority to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of certain right-of-way for the future widening of Baldwin and for the laying of the Baldwin Street Storm Sewer. The following letter was read by the City Secretary from Mr. Collier to the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2: "The City Council, by motion of October 31, 1950, approved in general terms request contained in your letter of October 27th for the furnishing by the City to,your district of water under appropriate contract and has requested the Legal depart- ment to prepare an appropriate agreement. ` "Our experience in preparing similar agreements suggests that before anything definite along this line is attempted it will be better for your engineer to con- tact Mr. R. W. McCamy, the Director of our Department of Public Utilities, who is in charge ofwater division matters, and work out with him all details having to do with the scope and nature of your water system, your probable needs, the location and type of a suitable connection with our system,,and the incorporation into your plans of such sanitary features as will meet the requirements of our water division in order to prevent any chance of contamination of.water in the City system on account of improper practices over on your side of'the connection. Working out these details usually requires considerable time, depending of course upon how far you have gone already in the preparation of your construction plans; and, as stated above, until this is done there is not much that this department can do toward drafting a definite and final agreement. "For your information, however, the final agreement will include provisions for; "(a) Payment for the water at the City's usual "out of the city limits" sliding scale rate or at your option at our rate applicable when the user contracts to pay for 1,000,000 gallons per month; "(b) Deposit to secure payment of water bili, based upontwo months estimated bill, subject to re -payment at end of first year it all bills have been promptly paid; "(c) Deposit by your district before theCitymakes its necessary construction of the cost of such line as we have to run to effect connection with you at the city limits, together with the cost'of a meter to be placed at such connection, the title to which meter and line will, however, remain in the City. "(d) Provision for cutting off services at the meter if any bill remains unpaid 20 days after it becomes delinquent; "(e) Provision preserving the City's right to continue serving such customers,' if any, as the City has now connected with our system although within the limits of your newly formed district; "(f) Other appropriate provisions will be included depending upon the situation if it develops working up to the drafting of the final agreement. "(g) Appropriate provisions limiting the supplying of water to your district to supply for the purpose of furnishing consumer customers. "(h) Appropriate provisions reciting the availability of water as contemplated under contract with the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District by reserving the right in the City to impose rationing restrictions upon the use and supply of water should a shortage develop necessitating the preservation of supply andreserve for the use of the City and customers already under contract with the City. "With the foregoing we think you should be in position now to refer the matter to your engineer for discussion with Mr. McCamy, to whom we are sending a copy of this letter for his information."' After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to accept the letter as written and forward it to the Nueces County hater Control and Improvement District No. 2. r5pr -10 11 The following ordinance was read for the first time: ORDINANCE NO. 2918 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN'UNDERGROUND SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY TO BE PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS THROUGH WELLS, AND TO PURCHASE WATER PRODUCED FROM SAID 4ELLS, CONTAINING OPTIONS AND RENEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS. 11 The foregoing ordinance was passed to'the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2919 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUSCHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY GENEi3ALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING THAT TERRITORY LYING BETWEEN THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS LINE, WHICH IS 180 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF GOLLIHAR ROAD AND HOLLEY STREET AND HOLLEY STREET'S SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION, AND BETWEEN CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD AND WEBER ROAD, EXTENDING 180 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE CENTER- LINE OF CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD AND 180 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF WEBER ROAD, AND ALSO INCLUDING AN 80 ACRE TRACT CONSISTING OF SOUTHLAND ESTATES AND MORAVIAN VILLAGE,'LYING ADJACENT TO AND NORTHWEST OF KOSTORYZ ROAD AND ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHWEST OF HOLLEY STREET AND AN AREA IN CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES BAYS; FULLY DESCRIBING`SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS; AND DECLARING SAME AS ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A,w�e Sydney E. aerndon Aye - George L. Lowman Ake The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack LeForrest ALe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ,A ee George L. Lowman Ade The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2920 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE STREETS IN TOM GRAHAM GARDENS BY THE OWNER THEREOF, CORPUS CHRISTI, INCORPORATED, A TEXAS CORPORATION, JOINED THEREIN BY NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, A NFfi YORK CORPORATION, MORTAGEE, AS PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman dye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Gott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2921 APPROPRIATING EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) AND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO PURCHASE LOTS 1 AND 3, BLOCK 109, BROOKLYN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE USED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR U. S. HIGHWAY 181; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND IN- STRUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TO DO ALLTHINGS REQUISITE TO OBTAINING SAME; REPEALING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2463 APPLYING TO THE AFORESAID RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 70 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 1950 - 4:00 P. M. iali t -4444 -_,- Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Health J. M. Cameron, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Assistant Director of Public Safety Earl Dunn, Richard Colley, Architect, and Mildred Westerfeld, Purchasing Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the minutes of the regular meeting held October 31, 1950. The nation passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. W. D. Miles appeared representing the Corpus Christi Civic League and presented to Council a petition containing approximately 1,400 names which petition urged that the west section of the City be allotted funds for the construction and maintenance of a recreation center. Mr. Miles also presented a suggested area for the location of the new park and urged immediate acquisition of this territory. Council thanked Mr. Miles for his appearance and referred the petition and request for•land acquisition to the Park Board for their recommendation. Bids were opened on the paving of Old Robstown Road from Agnes Street to Up River Road. Bids were received from the following firms: Heldenfels Brothers, Brown & Root, Inc., and J. M. Dellinger, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, -and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on regular and premium gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene, for use by various City departments, for the quarter ending February 28, 1951- A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on one front end loader for use in street construction and maintenance. Bids were opened on tires and tubes for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following firms: Firestone Store, Goodyear Service Stores, Osage Oil Company, Seale Tire Company, Inc A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, accepting the resignation of Mr. Robert M. Jackson, a member of the Human Relation Committee. Mayor Wasserman suggested the name of Cecil Proctor to replace Mr. Jackson as Mr. Proctor has attended all of the meetings of the group by invitation of the Chairman and is interested in the work of the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, andpassed,' approving the appointment of Mr. Cecil Proctor as a member of theHuman Relations Committee. Preliminary plans of the new Auditorium were presented by the architect, Richard Colley. On recommendation of Mr. Stirman, approved by Cdr. Collier, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the preliminary plans and authorizing the architect to continue with the final plans and specifications. The motion passed. 0 71 The following ordinance was read for the second time: AUTHORIZING ANDDIRECINT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR THE: EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY TO BE PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS THROUGH 'r1iELL,S2 AND TO PURCHASE WATER PRODUCED FROM SAID WELLS, CONTAINING OPTIONS AND RENEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS The proposed amendments to milk ordinance were again presented for discussion. City Attorney Singer made the recommendation to Council that insofar as the various interested parties involved in the proposed amendments to the milk ordinance could not reach adefinite agreement that the ordinance remain in its present form and that the proposed amendments be defeated. Mr. Ed Williams appeared, representing the Coastal.Bend Milk Producers Association, and presented that organizations side of the question aid asked for continued strict enforcement of the present milk ordinance by the Health Department. On completion of the discussion, the ordinance was read for the third time andall the Commissioners and the Mayor voted "NO" on the third and final reading, defeating the amendments, said ordinance being: AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1491 ADOPTED THE 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 19112, ENTITLED "DEFINING'MILK' AND CERTAIN 'MILK PRODUCTS', 'MILK PRODUCERS', 'PASTEURIZATION', ETC., PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MIS- BRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS, AND MILK PLANTS, THE EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELINs, PLACARDING, PASTEURIZATION, RE -GRADING, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK GRADES, CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS, THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE FIXING OF PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY AMENDING SECTION I THEREOF BY AMENDING SUBSECTION C THEREOF BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS FOR CREAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR PRINTING OF LOCATION OF PASTEURIZING PLANT ON LABELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 7 THEREOF BY THE AMENDMENT OF ITEM lr TO PROVIDE FOR CALFHOOD VACCINATION AGAINST BANG'S DISEASE AND REQUIRING THE CERTIFICATION OF HERDS FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE APPROVED BY THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY FOR THE ERADICATION OF BRUCELLOSIS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11 THEREOF BY PROVIDING FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION OF HERDS PRODUCING MILK FOR PASTEUR- IZATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION AND PAYMENT THERE- FOR OF HERDS PRODUCING MILL FOR PASTEURIZATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BUT LOCATED BEYOND THE LIMITS OF ROUTINE INSPECTION; BY PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF DAIRIES, HERDS AND PLANTS PRODUCING MILK FOR CON- SUMPTION IN CORPUS CHRISTI BUT PASTEURIZED OUTSIDE OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2922 CREATING A MUNICIPAL CIVIL DEFENSE COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINT- MENT OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS; PRO- VIDING FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES; PRESCRIBING THE OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR LIMITATION OF EXPENSES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney. Lott A re - Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2923 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE VvDRK OF INSTALLTION OF BOAT SLIPS ON THE L -HEAD AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BOAT SLIPS ON THE LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY THE GOLDSTON COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE 11YITH THE CONTRACT BY - AND BETWEEN THE SAID COMPANY AND THE CITY THEREFOR DATED AUGUST 23, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 28.7; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID COMPANY FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED OUT OF SEAWALL AND BREAKAATER FUND NO. 258 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED OCTOBER 31, 1950, ATTACHER HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 72 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest . Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman &ye Jack DeForrest ,ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndcr, Aye George L. Lowman ,Aye Mayor Wasserman presented for consideration of Council a recommendation that Mr. Earl Dunn be appointed Vice Chairman of the Civil Defense Council and Director of Civil Defense Council of Corpus Christi. Mr. Wasserman complimented Mr. Dunn on his work as Assistant Director of Public Safety. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the appointment of Mr. Dunn be approved. Mr. Dunn, who was present.At the meeting, accepted the appointment. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2921 APPROPRIATING $86,408.84 FROM NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CON— STRUCTION FUND FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NOS. 210, DODDRIDGE STREET, FROM AhAMEDA TO SANTA FE; 230, PRE -SCOTT, FROM FIFTEENTH TO EIGHTEENTH STREET; 231, ROSEWOOD & BLAKE STREETS; 2332 HEINLEY STREET, FROM NIAGARA TO EIGHTEENTH; 234, HARMON STREET, FROM RUTH TO AGNES; 235 KOSTORYZ ROAD, FROM GOLLIHAR ROAD TO LEXINGTON BLVD.; AND 239, AIRLINE ROAD, FROM ALAMEDA TO McARDLE ROAD, BEING NECESSARY EXTENSIONS OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTIMATES ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH PROJECTS, TO BE INSTALLED BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 4asserman Awe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ae Sydney E. rierndon re - George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman hye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2925 APPROPRIATING $7,706.32 FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) TO REIMBURSE NO. 109 SEWER FUND FOR SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY FORCES AS FOLLOWS: PROJECT NO. 115; HOUSTON — CARROLL LANE TO KOSTORYZ ROAD; PROJECT NO. 116, 3Q00 BLACK PORT AVENUE; PROJECT NO. 117, DODDRIDGE — SANTA FE TO ALAMEDA STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RE(4UEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Viasserman Aye. Jack DeForrest A e Bar ney CottAye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye -Sydney E. Herndon Ae George L. Lowman Aye 73 The -following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2926 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCFASE CONTRACT WITH GEO. JONES MOTORS INC. FOR SIX (6) FORD V8 BLACK FORDOR SEDANS, 1950, DELUX MODEL, SUCH AUTOMOBILES TO BE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $8,660.00 PLUS INTEREST, SUCH SUMS BEING PAYABLE OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND; A COPY OF SUCH LEASE CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman Ade The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2927 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH GEO. JONES MOTORS INC. FOR ONE FORD SEDAN AND ONEFORD STATION WAGON FOR USE OF THE PARKAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS PLUS INTEREST, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH LASE CONTRACT,'A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SUCH CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY -The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest —ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Me The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2928 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE REIE ASES OF SIDEWALK LIENS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: LOT 5, BLOCK 5,-SOJTHWEST HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE OWNER OF SAID LOT, W. T. SMITH; LATS 9 AND 100 BLOCK 1103, FITCHUE PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE ASSESS— MENTS AGAINST THE OWNER OF SAID LATS, MRS. BERTHA GRAVES; AND LOTS 19 2, 3, AND 42 BLOCK 10010 BAY TERRACE ADDITION NO. 21 TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, AND THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE OWNER OF SAID LOTS, MRS. JESSE M. BLAZER, FOR THE REASONS SET OUT IN SAID RELEASES, COPIES OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ALe Jack DeForrest re Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sarney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ George L. Lowman Aye 174 1 motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the supplemental tax roll of 1949 in the amount of $2,287.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. -- City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, i950 4:00 P. M. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager 1. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Planning Engineer hilliam Anderson, Mildred Westerfeld Purchasing Department. Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 72 1950• Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Peyton Bryan appeared and presented a request forstreet lighting adjacent to the W. B. Wray High School. Mr. Bryan urged that the City, School Board and C. P. & L. could, through a cooperative agree— ment, install the lights as suggested. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by'Commissioner Lowman , and passed, to refer the matter to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Mr. John Pichinson, representing a group of citizens, appeared and presented to Council a petition signed by some 209 persons urging Council to consider an ordinance which would repeal the ordinance hereto— fore passed by the City Council authorizing the execution of a corporation agreement under the Public Housing Act of 1949, or in the alternative, that an ordinance be passed staying and halting any further proceedings in connection with the construction of public housing until such time as the question may be presented to the voters at an election to be held in the future by the City Council. Mr. Pichinson also presented a petition from the Corpus Christi Home Builders Association also opposing public housing. Mr. Pichinson explained at length his interpretation of public housing and referred to it as a government subsidy. Mr. Pichinson stated that private enterprises and private individuals and companies, engaged in building rental units, could fully and adequately serve the need for low cost houses, and if the Council saw fit to rescind the cooperation agreement, he was in a position to accept all financial responsibility of thetransaction and would guarantee that no money would be lost by the City of Corpus Christi in this connection. He further stated that the individuals signing the petition had indicated that they would personally underwrite any expense that had been made toward theconstruction of public housing in the Salt Flats area, referred to generally as the Negro Housing Project to contain some 500 units. an"completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to refer the matter to the City Manager for study and recommendation. 75 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2929 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF OLD ROBSTOAN ROAD FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF UP RIVER ROAD BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; RE- QUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman IM The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent A `e Ate_ Ate, Ate_ Absent Awe_„ Ate_.. Aye Aye Bids were opened on the sale of Guth Park. Bids were received from the following: Joske Bros.Co., Tom Matthews, Lumberman. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager, City Engineer, and Planning Engineer for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on cast iron class 150 mechanical joint water pipe and fittings for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: American Cast Iron Pipe Company, James B. Clow & Sons, and United States Pipe and Foundry Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids f9r 148 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on chain link fence to be erected aroundthe new Polic Building. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron Aorks, Corpus Christi Fence Company, Cyclone FenceDivision of American Steel & Wire Company, Hurricane Fence Company, Samsco, Southern Steel Co., Stewart Iron Worms. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 148 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that low bids on tires and tubes be awarded as follows, on the recommendation of the Purchasing Department and approved by the City Manager: Seale Tire Company, Inc. Total $1,922.75 Goodyear Service Stores it 893.18 Osage Oil Company " 12271.22 Firestone Stores (2 tubes) 11.00 All of the above are to be purchased for Warehouse stock and to be paid from Account #1141, Water Operating Fund. (See Tab. of Bid No. 82 filed in City Secretary's office) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the month of October in the total amount of $2,5014.06, and other yearrAs follows: 1949 $12250-00 1918 31.00 1947 141.80 19146 & Prior 158.87 Recommendations from Mr. Collier, addressed to the Mayor and City Council, regarding tax adjustment for Rosalie Vukasin was read by the City Secretary. The revised billing recommended penalties and interest in the amoung of $2,670.71. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the recommendation be approved and the offered amount be accepted in'full settlement of delinquent taxes paid by Mrs. Vukasin, subject to similar acceptance by Nueces County and the Corpus Christi Independent School District. 76 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, accepting the resignation of John J. Pichinson as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest recommended the name of Frank Williamson to fill the unexpired term of John J. Pichinson on the Zoning m d Planning Commission Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the appointment of Frank Williamson as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner bowman, and passed, awarding bid on paving of Qld Robstown Road from Up River Road to Agnes Street to J. M. Dellinger, Inc. at their low bid of $86,536.71. The following ordinance was read for the third time: ORDINANCE NO. 2918 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY TO BE PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS THROUGH WELLS, AND TO PUR— CHASE WATER PRODUCED FROM SAID AELLS, CONTAINING OPTIONS AND RENEGOTIATION AGREEMENT. The foregoing ordinance was passed and ordered approved by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon .A e George L. Lowman eye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2930 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE WITH HI—WAY MACHINERY W MPANY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, LESSOR, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) MODEL "40" AUSTIN— WESTERN SWEEPERS AS DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF $14,734.00 PLUS INTEREST FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (STREET CLEANING DIVISION) OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; THE CON— SIDERATION ABOVE SET OUT BEING PAYABLE FROM CURRENT FUND NO. 102, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 2931 Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent &e Aye Aye Ate_ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH J. M. DELLINGER, INC. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND PAVING ON OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD FROM UP RIVER ROAD TO AGNES STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF X86,536.71, OF WHICH AMOUNT 030,000 IS TO BE PAID BY,THE COUNTY OF NUECES UNDER IT S AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DATED APRIL 19, 1912, $17,398.93 TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT AND AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2929, THE BALANCE PLUS ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES TO BE PAID BY THE CITY; APPROPRIATING FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY—THREE AND 65/100 DOLLARS (Wo793.65) TO COVER THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVE— MENTS AND TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES TO BE PAID FROM NO.296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF ESTIMATE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THD TABULATION OF BIDS WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended.by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Geo rge Lowman Absent Aye AA_ Ate_ Ate.._ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye _ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman A -ye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2932 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE V,aIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF UP RIVER ROAD, AND THE STATEMENTS OF THE NAMES OF THE APPRENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 4 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1950, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR AIMING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAIDASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND FURTHER DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HLARING AS REWIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID 06NERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMED OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHETHER NAMED OR CORRECTED NAMED OR NOTE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A_ye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ayre = Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ate_ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. G Mayor o lem City Secretary 77 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 202 1950 10:00 A. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, Barney Cott, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer. This special meeting was called for the purpose of considering bids received on the sale of Guth Park and possible award, and any other such business that may come before Council. The following letter from City Manager Collier to Mayor and City Council was read by the City Secretary: "Attached hereto are the bids received by the City Council Tuesday, November 142 for . the sale of Guth Park. "The high bid in the amount of $151,000 was submitted by Joske Brothers Company of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. James Calvert, President of Joske's, conferred with the City Friday afternoon and agreed to the reservation of a ten foot strip of right-of-way for the future widening of Chaparral Street and of a fifteen foot strip on Cooper's Alley for the same purpose. "I, therefore, recommend that the sale be awarded to Joske Brothers Company on their high bid of X151,000, subject to the aforementioned reservations for street easements, a-1 that the Legal Department be instructed to proceed with preparation of the necessary closing papers, and attempt to secure an option for the City to repurchase in the event the building plans should be discontinued." . On completion of the reading of the recommendation, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest that the recommendations,as presented, be accepted and that the sale be awarded to the Joske Brothers Company on their high bid of $151,000, subject to the aforementioned reservations for street easements, and that the Legal Department be instructed to proceed with preparation of the necessary closing papers, and attempt to secure an option for the City to repurchase in the event the building plans should be discontinued. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed unanimously. Commissioner DeForrest suggested that in view of the recommendation of the Park Board to the City Council that the City attempt to trade Guth Park for a new regional park site on the land lying west of the Oso Sewage Disposal Plant and fronting on Cayo del Oso, which land is eminently for park development, if a fair exchange of property values could be effected; and In view of the fact that on public advertisement for bids the City Council has awarded the sale of Guth Park to Joske Brothers Company of San Antonio; and In view of the fact that the City Council is desirous of perpetuating the grant from -Henry Uuth of park lands and facilities to the City, and further desires to preserve the identity of this bequest; and In view of the fact that the owner of property in question has made a tentative offer to the 'ark Board and the City for the sale of 100 acres of such land, which area has been approved by the Park Board as a minimum requirement for regional park development; that a motion bemade, subject to the approval of the Park Board, that the City enter into negotiations for the purchase of the 100 acres of land fronting on Cayo del Oso, as above mentioned, such negotiations for purchase to be contingent upon the final closing of the sale of Guth Park to Joske's of San Antonio. Commissioner Herndon seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. Secretary: The following letter from City Manager Collier to the Mayor and City Council was read by the City ►'Attached hereto is a report from the Police Department recommending the installation of parking meters on South Staples from Marguerite to Ayers. "Survey shows that with the increasing amount of business on this street the facilities for consumer parking are inadequate, and that many of the car parking areas are being used by long term parkers. Officer Baskett,Police Department, has contacted most of the owners of the properties within the prescribed area, and he advises that most of the businessmen are strongly in favor of the installation of meters. "The terms of our advertisement for parking meter bids were received on guaranteed price basis from one year from date of bids; even though the price of meters has advanced since that time, we have firm commitment at the bid price. Inso "I, therefore, request the authority to issue a purchase order to the Twin keter .Sales Company of Texas for the acquisition of one hundred (100) twin meters, which purchase order shall be a supplement to the contract already authorized and executed with them and at the bid price of $83-84-11 At completion of the reading, a motion was made by Gommissioner Cott, seconded by. Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that authority be granted to purchase 100 twin meters for installation on South Staples from Marguerite to Ayers, purchase to be on contract already in existence. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City. -Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie basserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager 6. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. getters, Planning Engineer Ailliam Anderson, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Mildred Westerfeld Purchasing.pepartment. r. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 14, 1950 and special meeting held 1000 ti. M. November 20, 1950. The following recommendation from Mr. Collier was read by the City 'Secretary: "The question of public housing as presented to the Council by Mr. John Pichinson, Attorney for the Home Builders Group, was referred to me for study and report. I reviewed the status of the cooperation agreement which has been duly executed by the City, and the status of development for the building of the first project, comprising 200 units for colored in the "Salt Flats Area". "I find that the project has developed to the extent that a large and substantial investment has already been made and much of the property has already been acquired. "Public sentiment on the question of public housing is widely divided. I would suggest and recommend to the Council that developments on the 200 unit Negro housing proceed as planned, but that before any other projects are planned or developed, that the future policy of the City in relation to public housing be fully determined by expression of the public will." At completion of the reading, MayorWasserman called for discussion. .The first to appear on the matter was Dr. H. Boyd Hall, who outlined the conditions the colored people were forced to live in because of inadequate housing. Dr. Hall urged that the 200 units as contemplated be completed. Mr. Cecil Burney appeared as a former member of the Housing Authority and urged that Council continue the plans for the 200 units and investigate further needs for public housing. Mr. Burney highly commended the present dousing Authority members and stated they were doing a fine job and should be commended by everyone. Reverend Thomas Bruton, pastor of the Negro Methodist Church, appeared and urged that the present 200 units be completed. Dr. Hector Garcia appeared and urged the completion of the 200 units and more as needed to accommodate the people who could qualify for this type of housing. Mr. Henri L. Aarren, of the American Legion, appeared'and'stated that communism and socialism are making headway among people living in inadequate housing. He urged Council to do everything possible to give at least some of these people decent homes and urged completion of the 200 units as planned. Mr. Meredith Queen appeared and stated he was against public housing but was for slum clearance and agreed that the 200 units should be completed and complete study made on adequate slum clearance projects. • At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the recommendation of City Manager be accepted. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Wilson Rackley appeared, representing parents of children going to Fannin School and asked the City Council to cover the ditch in front of and adjacent to the Fannin School. The matter was referred to Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman for study and recommendation. Mr. Charles Lyman appeared, representing the Corpus Christi 'transportation Gompany, and asked Council's consideration of a raise in cab fares from 35¢ to 450 minimum charge. Mr. Lyman was in - strutted by Council to prepare his proposal in writing and present it to the City Manager who would study the proposal and make recommendations to the Council on the matter. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on six months' supply of Meter Boxes and Fittings for Viarehouse stock. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings for Warehouse stock to American Cast Iron Pipe Company at their low bid of $125,533.15, with a pegged minimum increase of $5.00 a ton not to exceed $5,559.00; delivery promised forMarch and April, 1951• (See Tab. of Bid No. 83 filed in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on Chain Link Fence to be erected around the new Police Building and surrounding grounds to Corpus Christi Fen�e Company at their low bid of $176.00, shipmept of material and erection within 25 days. (See Tab. of Bid o. 84 filed in the office of the City Secretary Bids were opened on regular gasoline. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Co'., Crystall Petroleum Co.,'Debco -Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Osage Gil Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., The Texas Company, Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Managerfor recommendation. Bids were opened on premium gasoline. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Qin, Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Osage Oil Co., The Texas Co., Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. " Bids were opened on diesel fuel. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., The Texas Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on kerosene. Bids were received from the -following: Crockett Oil Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., The Texas Co., Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids for the proposed Lindale Park Community Building Sidewalks and Parking Area. Two zoning cases were brought to the attention of City Council: They were; Texas -Mexican Railway Co. and Harold G. Bailey. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to defer the decision on these two cases for at least one week. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to reappoint the following as members of the La Retama Library board for a term of two years: Mrs. Luther Terry Mrs. Gordon L. Lewis Reverend John Donaho A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that $300,000 of Library Construction Funds be placed on Certificate of Deposit for one year and that $1,000,000 of the Auditorium Construction Fund be placed on six months Certificate of Deposit, each of which is to bear interest payable to the City at the rate of'3/4ths of 1% per annum. • The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2933 APPROPRIATING SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT 47,468) DOLLARS FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID THE SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD FOR THE ESTIMATED COST OF FIVE RAIL CROSSINGS & ONE WARNING SIGNAL AS CONSIDERATION OF THE SAID RAILROAD'S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF LIPAN STREET FOR STORM SEWER, DRAINAGE, AND STREET CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EASEMENT FROM THE RAILROAD, ESTIMATE AND MAP, COPIES OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERETO; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO DO ALLTHINGS NECESSARY IN THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS INCIDENT THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon �Ze George L. Lowman Aye 'The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ame Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2934 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE -CITY A (QUITCLAIM DEEM TO GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY COVERING A PORTION OF THE LAND AND PREMISES GRANTED TO THE CITY IN THE UTILITY EASEMENT AND DEED FROM SAID COMPANY TO THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 1936, RECORDED IN VOLUME 221, PAGE 494 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES CO., TEXAS, BEING NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SHIP CHANNEL AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SAID QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE PURPOSES AND CONSIDERATION AND ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE QUITCLAIM DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART IEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Marney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. LowmanAye Aye Aye Aye A The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A e Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowmai Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ty Mayor [3l .l . 82 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 282 195) 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor'Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, Acting City Manager R. W. VcCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, N. P. Turner (Freese, Turner & Nichols), Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson, City Controller W. G. Graf, Planning Engineer William Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 21, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward Mr. Guy Warren, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and made a request to Council to consider a lease or sale to the Chamber of Commerce of a piece of property approximately one-half block dimension between Powers and Belden Streets, adjacent to the pump station. Mr. Warren presented a sketch of the building which the Chamber of Commerce intend to build on this location and advised that if agreeable negotiations were completed, the building and property would revert back to the City if the building and ground were used for other than Chamber of Commerce activities. A large group of Chamber of Commerce members were in attendance. On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Low man, and passed, referring the matter to the Legal Department and City Manager instructing them to draw up the necessary papers affecting agreeable negotiations between the City and Chamber of Commerce for the sale of the property as requested. Motion further instructed the Legal Department to include in the contract the reversion clause as suggested by Mr. Warren. The motion passed. Council received a petition" from the following taxicab companies, presented by Mr. Charles Lyman, asking for an increase in rate from 35¢ to 45¢ minimum. Black & White Taxi Company Longoria Taxi Company Crecy's Taxi Service Red Top Taxi Kings Cab Company Corpus,Christi Transportation Co. (Blue and White Cab Company) (Checker Cab Compa ) (Yellow Cab Company The petition was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on enlargement of Oso Sewage Treatment Plant and Construction of Concrete Structures at the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received from the following: Brown & Hoot, Inc. H. B. Zachry Co., Thomas Bryan & Associates, Heldenfels Bros.) McKenzie Construction Co., J. Depuy & E. D. Depuy, J. M. Dellinger, Inc., Tellepsen Const. Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on one front end loader for use in street construction and maintenance. Bids were received from the following: Wm. K. Holt Machinery, J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., Jess McNell Machinery. Corp. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on diesel fuel oil to Southern Oil Sales Company at their low bid of 10¢ per gallon. (See Tab. of Bid No. 85 filed in the office of the City Secretary) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed; awarding bid on kerosene to Southern Oil Sales Company at their low bid of 11¢ per gallon. (See Tab. of Bid No. 86 filed in the office of the City Secretary) The following ordinance was read: &M ORDINANCE NO. 2935 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT KITH THE FRIENDLY SQUARE DANCE CLUB TO LEASE THE NE WING OF BUILDING 606, CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FOR A TERM OF THIRTEEN MONTHS MR TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS ($260) ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID LEASE, A M PY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 6asserman m Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A Sydney E. herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 2936 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 35 DATED MARCH 7, 19502 AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LIPAN STREET, BEING ALL OF LOT 5, BLOCK 4, JONES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, W. M. LIDWELL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF -THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF PLUS INTEREST; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye "arney Cott Aye Sydney E. herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman AM There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ty Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1959 4:00 P. M. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Planning Engineer William Anderson, Mildred lesterfeld Purchasing Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 21, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A public hearing was held regarding the improvement of Old Robstown Road from the north boundary line of Agnes Street to the south boundary line of Up River Road, improvements including curb, gutter, side- walk and permanent paving. (See transcript of public hearing on file in the office of the City Secretary and also attached to Ordinance No. 2944.) The City Secretary read a petition submitted by the Southern Community Gas Company pertaining to an application for a franchise for the continuance of operation of the company as a gas utility company within the limits described in the petition. The petition also requested City Council to submit to the local qualified voters an election called for the purpose of granting such franchise. At completion of the -s reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to refer the petition to the Legal Department for the preparation of the necessary papers for submitting the franchise to an election. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, author- izing the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids on Lipan Street Storm Sewer Improvement Extension. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Depart- ment of Public Works to advertise for bids on Baldwin & Shely Streets Storm Sewer Improvement. The City Secretary read the recommendation from the Department of Public Works regarding the petition received several weeks ago from the Fannin P. T. A. urging the covering of the Gollihar Drainage Channel in front of Fannin School. This ditch is one ofthe main sources of disposal of storm water and is part of the overall plan of storm sewers on a master plan. In some future bond issue, thischannel is scheduled for boxed culvert similar to therecently installed Louisiana Channel. A temporary method of giving relief to the request would be an elimination of an open drainage channel adjacent to the school campus by the installation of two lines of 36" reinforced concrete pipes in the present channel and cover it. Est- imated cost of this temporary installation would be $11,077.95. It is recommended that if the School District would pay a part of this cost that the channel be closed over the school grounds. The installation of the pipe along the school property would benefit by the enhancement of the value of the property and it is the practice for the abutting owners to purchase pipe for City installation, the City to install and cover. At completion of the reading, a motion was made. by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting the recommendation if the School District will pay part of the cost. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on hydraulic loader for Street Department to J. E. Ingram Equipment Company at their low net bid of $1,392, subject to lease purchase agreement. ( See tabulation of Bid No. 87 filed in the office of City Sec- retary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bids on premium gasoline for the Fire Department to Magnolia Petroleum Company at their bid of 20¢ per gallon. (See tabulation of Bid No. 88 filed in the office of the City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on regular gasoline to Debco Petroleum Company at their low bid of $0.11175 per gallon. (See tabulation of Bid No. 89 filed in the office of City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 210,000 pounds of Sodium Fluoride for use by the Filtration Plant. Bids were opened on Meter Boxes and Fittings for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following: ,Alamo Iron Works, Gulf Star Foundries, San Antonio Machine-& Supply Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 118 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. -A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the supp- lementary roll for 1950 in the tax amount of $1,089.110, which roll resulted in increased assessed values in the amount of $54,470, and increased taxes in the amount of $1,089.110. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the month of November in the amount of $308.10. ;• " • City Secretary read a report from J. M. Dellinger, Inc. on the progress of the sidewalk program on Roosevelt,'Norton and Naples Streets. Inasmuch as they were unsuccessful in securing sufficient valid liens C • from owners of abutting property on these streets, they respectfully ask that the contract by cancelled. After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to refer the matter to the City Manager, City Attorney, and Director of Public Works for their further study and to be considered at a meeting to be called with the P. T. A. Two zoning cases were brought to the attention of the City Council, as follows: Texas -Mexican Railroad Company for the.rezoning of parts of Lots 5 and 6 and all of Lots 7 and 8, Central Wharf aid Aarehouse Subdivision from A-2 Second Apartment House District and B-4 Primary Business District to L -I Light Industrial. Zoning and Manning Commission recommends that their previous action should stand and the appli- cation be denied. Mr. McGloin, attorney for Texas -Mexican Railroad Co., explained the proposal and discussion was held. Council deferred opinion on the matter for one week and advised Mr. McGloin that they would like to make an on the spot inspection of the ground involved along with the attorney and other interested par- ties. r Harold G. Bailey for the rezoning 6.f Lots lA and 2B, Ava Cooper Addition, being that property generally located at the northeast corner of Gollihar Road and Ivy St. from R-1, One Family Dwelling Dis- trict to B-1, Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission believe that the present boundary between the business aid the residential district is a logical one and should remain. If the district boundary is moved then consid- erable other property in the area would be affected. They again affirm the request that the application be denied. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation and denied the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to set January 11, 1951 as the.date for public hearing on the following applications for amendments to the Zoning ordinance. Gabriel Botello La Mesa Land and Cattle Company Dr. Bernard B. Friedman Ray E. Peterson Mrs. Mabel Crawford Apolonea Montemayor City Secretary read a recommendation from City Manager calling a public hearing on the requested telephone rate increase on December 21, 1950 at 10:00 A. M. After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the date of Thurs. December 21, 1950 at 10:00 A. M. for public hearing on requested telephone rate increase. The Mayor presented for consideration 6f the Council, the following names to serve on the Muni- cipal Defense Council: Frank Peterson Ed Killick James Martin B. F. Harrison Paul R. Turnbull Weldon Gibson Dr. E. L. Harvin Fred M. Behhasen Dr. J. A. Barrera John Thomas John Stafford..'_ Charles Porter, Jr. C. Burtt Potter. George Prowse Frank E. Lang L. C. Smith Sam Gottlich L. M. Fischer Capt. Ben Jones August Wehring J. Edmund Fitzsimmon I. B. Magee Antonio Escobar Dr. Foy Moody A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the nares as presented. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2937 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT ON 8.9 MILES OF STREETS AND SHELL BASE COURSE ON 14.2 MILES OF STREETS BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2834 UNDER CONTRACT DATED AUGUST 7, 1950; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF CONTRACT PRICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED NOVEMBER 229 1950 IN THE AMOUNT OF 618,906.660 A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. o The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2938 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAMAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PURCHASE 1.68 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING AN IRREGULAR TRACT OF LAND OUT OF EDGEWOOD PART ADDITION, BOUNDED BY THE G. T. NELSON TRACT, VIRGINIA PLACE, ALEX— ANDER STREET AND FANNIN SCHOOL TRACT, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM H. G. MARSTON AND M. W. MARSTON OF NUECES-COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $750 PLUS TITLE EX:: PENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF SAME; PROVIDING THAT SAID CONSIDERATION BE PAID FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 19118 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney B. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was.passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2939 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 31 DATED APRIL 12 19117, AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING'50 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF NIAGARA STREET, BEING ALL OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, BROADMOGR PARK ##2 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF, J. L. PRICE, FOR AND IN CONSIDER— ATION OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF PLUS INTEREST; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire The above ordinance wqs passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman ACTe The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2940 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO NEGOTIATE WITH AND URGE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO DISCUNTINUE PLANS OR DEVELOPMENT OF ANY OTHER HOUSING PROJECTS OTHER THAN A TWO HUNDRED UNIT NEGRO HOUSING PROJECT ALREADY PLANNED UNTIL THE PUBLIC WILL IS EXPRESSED REGARDING THE FUTURE POLICY OF THE CITY IN RELATION TO PUBLIC HOUSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following 'vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: . Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ae George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2941 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1688 RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB STANDS; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIA- BILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSITS OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING LICENSE FEES; CREATING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF TAXICABS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI &D PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, AND THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENCATING THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY"; AIM AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2153 RECORDED IN VOLUME 15,.PAGE 617 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 25352 RECORDED IN VOLUME 17, PAGE 385, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION (A) OF SECTION 19 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2153, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2535, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATE OF FARE FOR ONE PERSON FOR THE FIRST MILE OR FRACTION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForredt Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2942 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO THE ACQUISITION OF A TWENTY-FIVE FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM AYERS STREET TO THE WINSTON PRO- PERTY FROM T. P. McCORD, FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET. + OUT IN THE LETTER FORM AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; ADD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ade George L.. Lowman Awe The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2913 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF =74CIRCE, A CORPORATION, OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, CONVEYING THE EAST ONE-HALF OF WATER BLOCK 12, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TEN DOLLARS AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSID- ERATION, ALL OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN THE DEED ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye M6116 I The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The Mayor presented for consideration of the Council, the following names to serve on the Municipal Defense Council: Frank Peterson Ed Killick James Martin B. F. Harrison Paul R. Turnbull Weldon Gibson Dr. E. L. Harvin Fred M. Vehhasen Dr. J. A. Barrera John Thomas Charles Porter, Jr. John Stafford C. Burtt Potter George Prowse Frank E. Lang L. C. Smith Sam Gottlich L. M. Fischer Capt. Ben Jones August Wehring J. Edmund Fitssimmon I. B. Magee Antonio Escobar Dr. Foy Moody A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the names as presented. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary ia6c4�— MAY R, City Of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECF;MBER 12, 1950 1:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held December 5, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having, business with the City to come forward. Mr. Bill Shireman appeared, representing a number of Southside resident, and urged that if the City saw fit to cancel their overall sidewalk improvement program, due consideration should be given to the installation of sidewalks on Minnesota Street to handle school traffic to and from Fisher School. He advised that most of the property owners had put in their own sidewalks and out of the four or five remaining skips, three property owners had promised to make the installation. Mr. Collier explained he had instructed the Legal Department to compose an ordinance which would allow the City, operating under its police power and under the interest of safety, to force the property owners to install sidewalks in skips such as those referred to by Mr. Shireman. Mr: Collier assured Mr. Shireman that we were all interested in making a safe walkway to the school and assured Mr. Shireman that this would be done in the immediate future. City Secretary read recommendations from City Manager Collier on Old Robstown Road improve— ments. An analysis of the results of the hearing showed that out of 5,815 lineal feet of proposed sidewalks to be assessed, 1,238 feet were represented by the protestants; 55 property owners were involved, ten protested; contract is for $86,538, assessments protested were $2,080, represent 2.4% of the total amount in question; that no evidence was presented to the contrary on whether or not the various abutting properties would belenhanced in value in an amount not less than i the proposed assessment; that no protests were filed against the assessment of curb and gutter improvements at $1.55 per lineal foot and there was a unanimous endorsement for the "Free paving". It was Mr. Collier's recommendation, concurred in by Mr. Stirman, Director of Public Works, and City Attorney I. M. Singer, that the assessment schedule in the amount of $3.23 per lineal foot for the Old Robstown Road improvement project, including paving, curb, gutter and sidewalks, be fixed as proposed. After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to accept the recommendation as presented. The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 29" CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF UPRIVER ROAD, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE 04TNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DE— FINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS,AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OB� JECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PRO— PERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD, WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED A111D ENHANCED IN VLUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMF,NTS PROPOSED TO BE MADE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD, AND LEVYING AN ASSESS— MENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGA121STTHE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET.AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVID114G FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDINGTHE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. II The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman' Ave Bids were opened on sidewalk and parking area for Lindale Park. Bids were received from the following: C. L. Castor, Roy Dugger, and Slovak Bros. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 45 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the expenditure of $75,000 to Memorial Hospital Board out of Fund No. 235 Hospital Construction Fund for the purpose of meeting construction contracts and other obligations in connec— tion with the bailding of additional facilities at Memorial Hospital; authorizing the sale cf $75,000 in principal amount of securities owned by this Fund withwhich to meet the above expenditures. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on meter boxes to Alamo Iron Works at their low bid of $7,947.50, with delivery to start within one week and complete within ninety days. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bids on Oso and Broadway Sewer Treatment Plant Extensions to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $525,000. City Secretary read recommendation from City Manager Collier on parking meters for Water Street and Staples Street. It was recommended that authority be granted to purchase 40 Twin—O—Matics and 60 Uni—Matics, complete with 100 standards and 100 bells, from Karpark Corporation, which purchase order shall be a supplement to the contract already authorized and executed with them at the bid prices of $42.25 for the Uni—Natics and $50.00 for Twin—O—Matics. At completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,and passed, to accept the recommendations as presented and grant authority to purchase parking meters. 90 Recommendations from City Manager Collier were read by City Secretary regarding proposed sidewalk program. It was recommended that the request of J. M. Dellinger, Inc. for cancellation of their contract be approved; that the following policy be adopted and the following procedures be made effective which will permit City participation in the building of sidewalks for any group of property owners who voluntarily petition for such sidewalks and agree to participate: (1) that the $32,000 which has been previously appropriated by Council toward the sidewalk contract be earmarked and reserved as a sidewalk fund. (2) That the City go on public record that it will immediately participate in the building of sidewalks for any group of property owners who petition the City and agree to participate by the payment of the property owner's share. (3) That the City further go on record to do the engineering, set the elevations and grades, and build the sidewalks from the property lines to the curb in any area covered by voluntary petition on the part of the owners. (4) That the City go on record as agreeing to such participation, with the property owners selectig their own contractor to build sidewalks under City specifications or that the City will agree to lay such sidewalks through or by their own con— tractor and guarantee a maximum price to the property owners of 36¢ per sq. ft. i In the event a cheaper price can be obtained, the property owners should be given the full benefit of any add o . tional savings made possible thereby. After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving and accepting the recommendations as pre— sented. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authoriz— ing the payment of a part of the medical expenses of Louis McElhaney in settlement of claim against the City, said part of medical expenses being in theamount of $250, upon execution of a satisfactory release, payment to be made from Street Maintenance and Construction — EE (This is in connection with accident involving Mr. McElhaney; cause of the accident being an open drainage ditch which had been left uncovered.) The following ordinance was read: AN ORDIlVAP?CE NO. 2945 Appropriating nine HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900) FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEM 7 BOPIDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF OCEAN DRIVE AND MORGAN AVENUE IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, FOR SUCH Im- PROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: . AN ORDINANCE NO. 2946 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISH— MEPIT OF A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION, PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINIM,G THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES: PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROCESSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", and BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1713,.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 8th DAY OF AUGUST, 19442 BY AMENDING SECTION 805 TlffR�OF BY LIMITING TIIE SIZE OF CONTAINERS; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCES OF LOCATION OF CONTAINERS FROM ANY ENCLOSED STORAGE OR PROPERTY LINE; EXCLUDING INSTALLATION WITHIN CERTAIN FIRE LIMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave -- George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read and passed: AN ORDIN910E #2947 TERMINATING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI AND J. M. DELLINGER, INC., BEING THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY AND DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2797; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEWALK LIENS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS TO—WIT: ALAMEDA STREET, MINNESOTA AVENUE, LAWNVIEW, TOPEKA, BROWNIEE BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT DRIVE, RAMSEY STREET, CLARK DRIVE, NORTON STREET, NAPLES STREET, LOGAN AVENUE, FLORIDA AVENUE, SOUTH STAPLES STREET,'SIXTEENTH STREET, NINETEENTH STREET, ELIZABETH STREET, PRESCOTT STREET, SARITA STREET, AYERS STREET, TARLTON STREET, EDWARDS STREET, MORGAN AVENUE, COLEMAN AVENUE, MARY STREET, ELEVENTH STREET, SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, CRAIG STREET, BUFORD STREET, HANCOCK STREET, MUELLER STREET, BURKE DRIVE, UPRIVER ROAD, OAK PARK AVENUE, SANTA FE STREET, PEABODY AVENUE, SAM RANKIN STREET, TANCAHUA STREET, CARAUCAHUA STREET, BLUCHER STREET, CALDWELL STREET, MESTINA STREET, LEOPARD STREET, WINNEBAGO STREET, TIMON BOULEVARD AND AVENUE "C"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave George -L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE #294$ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DIVISION ORDER TO SOUTHERN MINERALS CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF OIL FROM OPERATIONS UNDER THAT CERTAIN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO GUY PATTERSON DATED JANUARY 31, 1950, AND RECORDED IN VOLUIM 108, PAGE 150 OF THE OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, COVERING 10.243 ACRES OUT OF BLOCK 19 OF THE J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR ROYALTY PAYMENT TO CITY OF 1/8TH AND LEASEHOLD ESTATE OIL PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF 1/16 OF 7/8THS 0. P. UNTIL SAID INTEREST HAS PAID THE SUM OF $35,000, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1950; SAID DIVISION ORDER BEING MADE A PART THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EIER.GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman A-ve There being no further business, City Secretary the meeting djourned. MAY R, City of Corpus Christi, Texas 9i KL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 192 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon,' George Lowman, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Mr. Turner (Freese, Nichols, Turner), Purchasing Agent William Burke, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Manager W. B. Collier, Mildred Westerfeld,(Purchasing Department) Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of themeeting held December 12, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Bids were opened on'Baldwin & Shely Streets Storm Sewer Extension. Bids were received from the following firms: Heldenfels Brothers, T. H. Lee. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on Lipan Street Storm Sewer Extension. Bids were received from the following: Slovak Bros., Heldenfels Bros., T. H. Lee, J. M. Dellinger, Inc., The Goldston Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on Sad ium Fluoride for Filtration Plant. Bids were received from the following: American Cyanamid Co., Thompson—Hayward Chemical Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding 1bid on Lindale Sidewalk and Parking Area project to C. L. Castor at their low bid of 04,400.40. A discussion was held on the Tex—Mex zoning case. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and denied the application for rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, accepting with regret the resignation of Jeff J. Shipps as a member of the board of the Howard Street Home for Girls. Mr. Gilbert Mers appeared, representing the International Long Shoremen's Union, and urged Council to postpone action on the appointments to the Navigation Commission until a public hearing could be held at which time the Navigation Commission members would be asked to outline their work plan for the coming term. Mr. Mers outlined the fact that the local port was not getting its share of the coastwise business due to the inactivity of the Commission and that no field men had been hired to solicit business for the port. Council thanked Mr. tiers for his appearance and advised him that as soon as a meeting could be arranged with the Commission, this matter would be discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving final plans and specifications for the new fire station as presented by the architect and approved by the Public Works Department and granting authority to advertise for bids on construction of same. An appeal was received on the Taxicab Inspector's action in granting 4 additional permits to the 11 , Red Top Taxi Company, protest filed by Charles G. Lyman, who indicated he was representing Blue & White Cab Company, Checker Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co., and Corpus Christi Transportation Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and apssed, to set a public hearing on this matter on Tuesday, December 26, at 4 P. M. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authoriz— ing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on fire pumpers complete with radio equipment, to be used by the Fire Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authoriz— ing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on chassis to be used for bookmobile to be used by La Retama Public Library. 93 SEE OTHER SIDE A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authoriz- ing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on bookmobile body to be used by the La Retama Library. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the City Manager and Legal Department to further negotiations with Mr. E. A. McAlpin and attorney, Bryan Wingo, concerning the installation of sewer system on Carroll Lane Road and preparation of contract pro- viding for issuance of warrants and preparation of other necessary documents for carrying out the project. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, author- izing the payment to C. Bush Caswell of the balance due in the amount of $1,659.24, in accordance with an agreement between Mr. Caswell and the Seal Administration covering 75% of the cost of Water and Sewer installations in the Portairs Addition. Payment is to be made from No. 109 Sewer Fund amounting to $793.12, and from No. 142 Water Construction Fund of $866.12, both of which shall be charged to Classi- fication XM in the respective divisions. The following resolution was read for the first time: REQUESTING THE TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OF TEMPORARY HOUSING, BEING THAT HOUSING NOW ANNEXED TO LA ARMADA NO. III PURSUANT TO TITLE VI OF THE LANHAM ACT. The following resolution was read for the first time: REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECT NO. 41064 AP3D A PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECT NO. 41065 TO THE IIOUS12IG AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR IOW RENT USE. The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2949 APPROPRIATING $42840.44 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SIDEWALK AND PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENTS FROM FUND NO. 296 Im- PROVE14ENT PONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID SIDEWALY AND PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENTS AT LINDALE PARK; SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN. ORDINANCE NO. 2950 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF HELDENFELS BROTHERS OF CERTAIN IMPROVE- MENTS ON THE LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD AS A PART OF SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER AND STORM PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS AUTH- ORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2854 UNDER CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 1950; BETWEEN SAID HELDENFELS BROTHERS AND THE CITY; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED DECEMBER 11, 1950, 121 THE AMOUNT OF $15,758.32 TO BE PAID $2,292.95 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) AND $13,465.37 FROM NO. 258 SEA- WALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATION ORD- INANCE; A COPY OF FINAL ESTIMATE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE- OF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed Ly the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott . Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE N0. 2951 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IM— PROVEMENTS ON THE PEOPLES STREET T—HEAD AS STORM PROTECTION IP,i— PROVEITIJITS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PT'RFORMED BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JULY 28, 1950 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2825, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYME11T IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED DECEMBER 129 1950, IPI THE AMOUNT OF $5,751.329 $805.78 to BE PAID FRO14 110. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS), THE BALANCE TO BE PAID FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND, ALL IN ACCORDA110E WITH THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, A COPY OF SUCH FINAL ESTIMATE BEING ATTACHED FERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN E1-?ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2952 APPROPRIATING $581, 123.95 TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS AT THE OSO AND BROADWAY PLANTS FROM NO. 299 IMPROVEMENTS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND 011 BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HEIDE14FEIS BROS. A PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH ADDITIONS TO EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: I Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ase Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ase The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon- Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2953 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2818 REGULATING THE DRILLING OF OIL OR GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ETC. BY AMENDING SECTION 7 - CORPUS CHRISTI BAY - THEREOF TO ALLOW FOR THE DRILLING OF A WELL OR WELLS ON DRILLING BLOCKS COMPRISED OF LANDS WITHIN THAT PART OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PRIOR TO ANNEXATION LTD EX- TENSION OF CITY LIMITS BY ORDINANCE DATED OCTOBER 31, 1950 WITHOUT PREREQUISITE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR APPLICANTIS BOND UNDER CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS SET OUT IN SAID ORDINANCE AND THIS AMENDMENT THEREOF: PROVIDING METHOD OF PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ase George L. Lowman An �yo� 95 we SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING DECEIMER 21, 1950 10:00 A. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, City Controller W. G. Graf, Clinton Owsley (Rate Consultant Houston, Texas), Assistant City Attorney J. W. Wray, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. This was a special meeting held on the application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for an increase in telephone rates, and such other business that may come before Council. (See transcript of hearing taken by Court Reporter Alexander.on file in the office of the City . Secretary). The meeting recessed from 12:30 until 1:30 for lunch. Resumed at 1:30 and adjourned at 5:00 P. M. for continuance at 9:30 A. M. December 22, 1950. /Ty 3ccR SPECIAL COUI CIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1950 9:30 A. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, City Controller W. G. Graf, Clinton Owsley (Rate Consultant — Houston, Texas) Assistant City Attorney J. W. Wray, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. This was a continuation of the special meeting held yesterday on the application of the South— western Bell Telephone Company for an increase in telephone rates, and such other business that may come before Council. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having any questions to come forward. (City Secretary recorded the following information for theminutes.) Mr. Jack Pedigo, attorney, questioned Mr. Perry on the profits and method of arriving at the rate basis. City Manager Collier explained the position of the Council in the matter. Mr. Ed Williams questioned Mr. Perry and Mr. C. L. Edgar on the rates on long distance andlocal calls:: and insisted on better service. Mr. William Shireman questioned the method of arriving at the rate basis. Mr. Owsley, Rate Consultant, Houston, Texas, made a statement. (See transcript of meeting taken by Court Reporter Alexander) (The meeting was taken back into the Court Reporter's records and continued.) There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 without any recess. i ry 5�= le 16; � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1950 4:00 P. M• PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent William Burke, Asst. City Attorney 'Uln. R. Anderson, Sgt. Runyan, City Controller W. G. Graf and Mrs. Edna Garrett. �- Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,and passed, approving d' the minutes of the meeting held December 19, 1950, and special meetings held December 21, 22, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Public hearing scheduled,to be held on an appeal as filed by Charles G. Lyman in the interest of the Blue & White Co., Checker Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co., and the Corpus Christi Transportation Co., was called for hearing. This group appealed to Council the action of Taxicab Inspector, R. T. Runyan, in granting Red Top Taxi Co. 4 additional permits. Phil Schraub appeared and urged Council to postpone the 97 hearing until the appearance of Charles Lyman who was handling the case for the Corpus Christi Trans- portation Co., Blue &.White Cab Co., Checker Cab Co. and the Yellow Cab Co. Mr. Schraub suggested to Council that two of the four permits issued be approved as granted, if the Company he represented would not be compelled to relinquish the right to appeal on two additional permits; and further --requested that the public hearing be postponed until January 9 on the two additional permits. Mr. Victor Moreno appeared and urged immediate action on the four permits. Also appearing in the interests of Mr. Moreno was Joe Garza and Franklin Wright.Both gentlemen urged issue of the four permits applied for and suggested post- ponement of the public hearing. Mr. Collier explained Council's position in the matter and stated that. public demand and necessity for additional cab permits being the only question to be considered by Council, such a decision would entail considerable testimony. On completion of the discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the record of the appeal show the withdrawal of appeal as to 2 permits and that the public hearing be postponed until January 9, on the remaining two permits.. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving plans and specifications and instructing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids on the following street projects: 1. Water Street extending between Furman and Buford Streets 2. Park Avenue extending from Shoreline to Upper Broadway 3. Hancock Street from Water Street to Second Street A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on Sodium Fluoride for use by the Filtration Plant to the American Cyanamid Co. at their low bid of $0.1416 per pound, to be paid by Account No. 141 Water Operations Fund. (See Tab. of Bids #91 in City Secretary's files) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon,"and passed awarding bid on Lipan Street Sewer Extension to T. H. Lee at their low bid of $$94,562.19. The award was made on recommendation of Consulting Engineers Freese, Nichols and Turner, concurred in by City Manager Collier and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. The following resolution was readsand passed.unanimously on the first reading by suspension of the Charter Rule: A RESOLUTION #2960 REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECT NO. 41064 AND A PERMANENT WAR HOUS12IG PROJECT NO. 41065 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LOW F=.. -USE; AND DECLARING AN EIMRGENCY. Mr. Collier recommended that the resolution be transmitted to the local Housing Authority for forwarding to the Ft. Worth field.office, per their request by wire dated December 15th, with the pro- vision that due to present conditions in the City of Corpus Christi requiring the continued operation of the project as a Veterans' Housing Project, that it be the recommendation of the Council that the said pro- ject continue to be operated in its present status and that this application be considered only as the com- pliance with the provisions of the Act under which the same were constructed and are now being operated. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the re- commendation be accepted and transmittal include this provision. The Charter rule was suspended and the ordinance passed unanimously. The following resolution was read:and passed: A RESOLUTION #2961 REQUESTING THE TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OF TE11PORARY HOUSING, BEING THAT HOUSING NOVI ANNEXED TO LA ARMADA III PURSUANT TO TITLE VI OF THE LANHAM ACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Collier recommended that the resolution be transmitted to the local Housing Authority for forwarding to the Ft. Worth field office, per their request by wire dated December 15th, with the provision IIthat due to present conditions in the City of Corpus Christi requiring the continued operation of the pro- ject as a Veterans' Housing Project, that it be recommendation of the Council that the said project con- tinue to be operated in its present status and that this application be considered only as the compliance R with the said Lanham Act and not as any request to change the status of said project at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the recommenda- tion be accepted and transmittal include this provision. The Charter rule was suspended and the ordinance passed unanimously. .The following communication from City Manager Collier was read by the City Secretary to the Council: "Pursuant to your previous authority and instruction to negotiate with Mr. Ray Hostutler for the acquisition of right-of-way needed for the Baldwin Boulevard storm sewer system, as indicated on the attached sketch, and for the future widening and opening of Baldwin Boulevard into South Staples Street, I have completed such negotiations and request authority to acquire the property under the following terms: "That the City acquire fee simple title to the 25 foot strip along Eighteenth Street and the triangular corner extending the southerly line of Baldwin Boulevard into the proposed inter- section and comprising an area of approximately 112000 square feet for the consideration of $5,000.00 and a waiver of paving costs, estimated at slightly more than $1,000.00 and to pay for removing the small office building which now lies partially within the proposed right-of- way area." On completion of reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed approving the above recommendations. The following ordinance was read and passed: AN ORDINANCE #2954 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO JOSKE BROS. COMPANY, A CORPORATION, CON- VEYING ALL OF BLOCK TWO (2), SOUTH BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TEN ($10.00) DOLLARS AND OTHER GOOD AND. VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, ALL OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN THE DEED ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO -DELIVER SAID DEED TO JOSKE BROS. COMPANY UPON THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT OF $1519000.00 IN CON- SIDERATION THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was,suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave. Jack DeForrest Aye _ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E1 Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye• The following ordinance was read: AN�ORDINANCE NO. 2955 I AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE .PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION.OF STOR14 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON SHELY AND LOGAN STREETS AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO PROVIDE DRAINAGE FOR BALDWIN BOULEVARD, SOUTIE40REIAND ADDITION AND ARCADI.A SUBDIVISION AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PANS, SPECI- FICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENT, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCEg APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVE- MENTS) THE SUM OF $794,652.10, WHICH SUM INCLUDES $779,652.10, CONTRACT CON- STRUCTION COSTS AND THE SUM OF $15,000.00 ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2956 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BERTHA T. GONZALES, OWNER AND A. G. TABARES, LESSEE, PERMITTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPORARY BUILDING ON LOTS 15 and 16 , CHAMBERLAIN ADDITION (AGNES STREET) OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF:AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2957 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE T. H. LEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CON- STRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LIPAN STREET EXTENSION TO PROVIDE DRAINAGE FOR THE AREA OF LIPAN STREET EXTENSION BETWEEN 19TH STREET AND PALM DRIVE AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCU- MENT, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $165026.83 WHICH SUM INCLUDES $155,968.71 CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND THE SU14 OF $9,358.12 ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave . Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye AN ORDINANCE 2958 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU- TION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THERE- AFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, ON,MAY 4, 19483, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON LOTS 19 and 20j. BLOCK 4, BAY VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR R-2 TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON LOTS 1 and 2. BLOCK 6, LOTS 5 and 6.. BLOCK 5, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 7, LOTS 5 and 6, BLACK 8, MITCHELL AND MORRIS ADDITION. TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A-3, THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-4, PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGIN THE PRESENT ZONING OF IAT 1, BLOCK 2, LAMA ALTA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-1, NEIGHBOR -HOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THEPRESENT ZONING ON LOT 9, BLACK C, LOTS 1 THROUGH 122 BLACK A, LATS 1 THROUGH 8, AND 10 THROUGH 12, BLOCK C. REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR R-1 , ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO R-2, TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON LATS 7, 8 AND 9, BLACK 6, HAMPTON ADDITION, LOTS 10, 11, AND 12, BLOCK 6, HAMPTON ADDITION, THE SOUTH 150 FEET OF THE MUSHWAY GRINNAGE-MERIIMAN TRACT, LOTS 11, 12, 13 and 14, BLOCK 29 SHANNON ADDITION, LATS 12 THROUGH 15, BLOCK 4, LATS 8 THROUGH 15, BLOCK 5, LATS 8 THROUGH 110 BLOCK 6, ALL IN BAY TERRACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR A-1 FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON THAT TRACT OF LAND SITUATED AT THE NORTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GOLLIHAR ROAD AND WEBER ROAD, EXTENDING 339 FEET ALONG WEBER ROAD AND 180 FEET IN DEPTH ALONG GOLLIHAR ROAD AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 6 OF THE PRE- SENTLY UNRECORDED PLAT OF PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION, FOR R*11, ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-10 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRE- SENT ZONING OF LOT 12 BLOCK 1, WINDSOR PARK FOR R-19 ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-12 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGINGTHE PRESENT 100 ZONING OF LOTS 2 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 1, WINDSOR PARK FOR R-1, ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO R-2, TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF A FIVE ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PORT AVENUE AND HORNE ROAD AND ALSO THE BALANCE OF THE.AREA ALONG BOTH SIDES OF HORNE ROAD AND EXTENDING BACK TO THE PETERSON TRACT FOR A-1, FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THAT PRESENT ZONING OF THAT BLOCK BOUNDED BY CHAPARRAL STREET, BROADWAY COURT, WATER STREET AND THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE FOR A==2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-4, PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING WJ OF BLOCK BOUNDED BY WATER STREET, BROADWAY COURT, WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE FOR A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-4, PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY WATER STREET, BROADWAY COURT, WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE FOR A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-2, BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE EAST HALF OF THAT AREA BOUNDED BY WATER STREET, THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE, WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD, AND A LINE APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PARK AVENUE EXTENSION RUNN?ING FROM WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO WATER STREET FOR A-2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-2, bayfront business district use; AND BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THAT AREA BOUNDED BY WATER STREET, THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE, WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD, AND A LINE APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PARK AVENUE EXTENSION RUNNING FROM WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO WATER STREET FOR A-2, SECOND APART14ENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-49 PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was The above ordinance was by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman by the following vote.- Leslie ote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman AN ORDINANCE 2959 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 208; DATED AUGUST 19 1947, AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING FIFTY FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BLVD. AND BEING LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 1101, BAY TERRACE ADDITION NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF M. S. STEVENSON) FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAY- MENT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 'Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: being no further /Ty Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1951 4:00 P. M. Im14io/v_ PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Bill Anderson (Zoning and Planning), Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf, and Bill Anderson, Legal Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, app .rtes of the meeting held December 26, 1950. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. one appeared. An application for an interim permit allowing construction of an advertising Lexington Blvd. between.Ayres and Kostoryz Road, an area recently annexed to the City was 101 Mr. Bill Anderson explained the proposition, stating that planned zoning for this area will allow such construction and that a permit was necessary to cover the time which will elapse between now and the in—. stallation of such zoning laws. Mr. Bryan Wingo, who originally developed the subdivision, opposed the issuance of the permit as a violation of deed restrictions.. On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to grant ihe permit according to recommendations. Bids were opened on the fire truck. Bids were received from the following firms: Peter Pirsch & Sons, who bid on truck only; H. W. Lewis Equipment Co., Coastal 'White Service Co., American LaFrance Foamite Corp., Mack International. Motor Truck Corp., and The Seagrave Corporation. Becker Fire Equipment Co. bid only on optional accessories. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on the stripped chassis for bookmobile. Bids were received from the following firms: International Harvester Co., Carney—Melton, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed to table bids for 48 hours and refer to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on the Bookmobile body. The only bid received was from the AceDistributing Co., Houston, bidding for the Gerstenschlager Co., of Wooster, Ohio. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for re— commendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the Department of Public Vorks to advertise for bids on the street improvement program which includes some 34 miles of construction on 117 streets that do not have surface treatment. l A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the sale of securities in the amount of $86,000.00 from various surplus sinking funds, beyond the subsequent 12 month requirement which could be advantageously invested in available securities of the City of Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioher DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids on sanitary sewer in Carroll Lane from Houston Ave. to McArdle Road. The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY G'CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CON— STRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINAPiCE. The above ordinance was read for the first time and passed on tb the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: r AN ORDINANCE 2962 APPROPRIATING X5,277.14 FROM NO. 296 IITROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HORNE ROAD FROM RAMSEY STREET TO KOSTORYZ ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTIMATES ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT— ING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, TO BE MADE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie'Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest. Aye Barney Cott Aye George L. Lowman Ave 102. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2963 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEWALK LIEN$ FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON LOT 189 PARK BLOCK, OCEAN VIEW ADDITIBN TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE 01MM OF SAID LOT, HELEN COX HARDWICKE, FOR THE REASONS SET OUT IN SAID RELEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTI- NEIIT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EIIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave•. Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2964 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO PURCHASE 0.279 ACRES OF LARD OUT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1, ARCADIA SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM RAY HOSTUTLER AND WIFE, LOIS HOSTUTLER, FOR BALDWIN STREET RIGHT -CF -WAY FOR THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CON- SIDERATION, ALL AS MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED IN SUCH DEED TO THE CITY; AUTHORIZ12IG AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO C014PLETE THE PURCHASE OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT THE PAYMENT OF $5,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAME SHALL BE MADE FROM NO. 296 I11PROV ZIENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTICN FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Vasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2965 AUTHORIZING AILD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION FOR ELECTRIC ACCOUNTINGMACHINE SERVICE, SAME BEING A PROFESSIOi1AL SERVICE INCLUDING THE USE OF CERTAIN MACHINES, FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL OF $895 FOR THE TERM AND UNDER THE CONDITIONS AS SET OUT.IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THREE THOUSAND ($3,000) DOLLARS FOR INSTALLATION CHARGES, SPECIAL DEVICES AND STATIONERY SUPPLIES INCIDENTAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE IBM SYSTEM; SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM FUND NO. 141 WATER OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye 1Tack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Afire Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further businessp the meeting was adjourned. kAVORI City o orpus h stip Texas City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1951 1:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wassermanp Commissioners DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works Harry Stirman, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Police Chief Roy Lay, Ass"t. City Attorney Bill Anderson, and Taxicab Inspector Dick Runyan. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A. motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passedp approving the minutes of the meeting held January 2, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. S. C. Roper appeared and presented a petition to the City Council petitioning the installa— tion of sanitary sewers affecting the 1500 and 4600 blocks of Brookdale Drive in Brooklawn Addition. The petition was referred to Director of Public Works Harry Stirman for future report to the Council. Public hearing was held on granting of taxicab permits to Red Top Taxi Cab Company. Mr. Charles Lyman,'who originally filed the appeal on the Taxicab Inspector's action, appeared and presented a letter to the City Council withdrawing his clients' appeal on the decision of the City Taxicab Inspector's granting Victor Moreno, d/b/a Red Top Taxi Company, four (4) additional permits. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, dismissing the appeal and closing the hearing. A recommendation addressed to the Mayor and City Council from City Manager Collier was read by the City Secretary. Recommendation referred to the approval of the Zoning and Planning Commission approving a selection for a regional park, to be known as Guth Park, as made by the Park Board. The recommendation was for the approval of the action of the Park Board and the Zoning and Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation as to price and for working out further details for a later report to the City Council. The Mayor called for discussion on the matter. A number .of citizens appeared who were interested in the park acquisition and following are their names and a brief resume of their statements J. E. Hartle, Jr. -- Price too high. City Manager Collier -- Questioned inflation of real estate during the past few months. Read proposition from Robert Poenisch of Blanco, Texas offering 100 acres adjoining the Oso Golf Course on the south side at $1,000 per acre. Cecil Burney -- Corrected statement that he had made that City Council and City Manager had indicated approval of this acquisition. Frank Nelson -- Cannot justify $550.00 per acre increase as land was originally purchased for 6700 and understood selling price was $1250.00. Fred Quaile -- Indicated original cost was $700.00 per acre. Some 50 acres of the 300 acre tract were in arroyos and flat lands. Harold Carr -- Why was this particular area selected? Commissioner DeForrest -- Selection was made by the Park Board and approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission of which you (Mr. Carr) are a member. Gus Haycock -- Explained proposed development of new Guth Park with maps, charts, etc. Mark Welsh -- Questioned advisability of aregional park close to disposal plant. Said odors were objectionable. Bill Shireman -- Thinks property in the area could be purchased for $1,000 per acre. Asked full consideration before purchase. Harry Stirman - Activated sludge plants such as in operation at Oso are not, when operating cor- rectly, objectionable. Gregory More -- In spite of efficient operation, activated sludge plants do have objectionable odor. Suggested west side site. Fred Quaile -- Entire area has been investigated but no other sites available. Bill Shireman (Representing Civic Betterment League) -- Park Board recommended site, Zoning and Planning Commission approved site, approval of this action and price all that City Manager and Council are due to consider. Should leave price to appraisal board. Ed Williams -- Explained the history of the property. Mark Welsh -- Still objects to sewer plant. Should have State Health Department certify site. Harold Carr -- Does not see necessity for'rushing the matter. City Manager Collier -- The matter has been under discussion for several months. Harry Hoag -- Effluent water from Sewer Plant would go'into Oso and near bathing beach. Ross Allen -- Action too rapid. J. E. Hartle, Jr. -- Offer services of Real Estate Board for appraisal. A telegram was received from Mrs. W. Armstrong Price and was read by the City Secretary: "I consider that all requirements outlined by Park Board and -presented to City Council in August have been met. Hope your vote today will confirm this opportunity for Corpus Christi to have a"diversified regional park in a central location." At the completion of the lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the recommendations of the City Manager and instructing the City Manager and City Attorney to make full investigation as to price and details for a later report to the Council. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows* "Attached hereto is a recommendation from the Park Board selecting the site for the establishment of a new City park to be known as Guth Park to be purchased with a portion of the funds realized from the sale of the old downtown Guth Park. The recom- mended site includes 80 acres of land out,of the Andrews Tract and having nearly 3/4 of a mile of water frontage together with 31 acres of the intervening properties -be- tween the Andrews Tract and the Oso Golf Course. Also find attached the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission approving the selection made by the Park Board and recommending the purchase of the properties designated in blue and yellow on the attached map for the development of a new regional parka However, the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission also suggests to the City Council that the price mentioned is too high and that investigation of the possibility of obtaining the desired site at a more favorable price be made. I fully approve and concur in both of the foregoing recommendations and suggest that a vote of thanks be given to the two bodies for the time, effort, and study which they have made. The site recommended would provide for the development of a full scale regional park and by joining the Andrews property and the Oso Golf Course by the pur- chase of the intervening lands would provide a contiguous area for regional park develop- ment. The golf course is -.an essential requisite for the development of any full regional park set up and the proposed expansion of the existing golf course facilities already owned by the City shows the vision necessary to good planning on the part of both bodies. I therefore, recommend that the Council approve the action of the Park Board and the Zoning and Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation as to price and to working out further details for later report to the Council." Bids were opened on the Fire Station. Bids were received from the following firms: 0. J. Beck & Sons, Corpus Christi; Braselton Construction Co., Corpus'Christi; E. Eisenhauer, Corpus Christi; and 'J. A. Walsh, Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on the following street project**. Water Street, Hancock Street and Park Avenue. Bids were received from the following firms:: Heldenfels Bros. and J. M. Dellinger, Inc. A. motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving I 105 the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of December in the amount of $298.16. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed,, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 1,000 tons, maximum not to exceed 2,000 tons, of alum for the Filtration Plant. A. motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passetl,awarding bid on Bookmobile to Ace Distributing Company to furnish a 21 -foot body, -installed on the chassis to be furnished by the City of Corpus Christi at a price of $6,998.15, plus $26.00 extra for fluorescent 110 volt lighting fixtures, f.o.b. Corpus Christi, with delivery within 90 days from receipt of the chassis at the Wooster, Ohio plant. The total of the award is $7,0211.15. (See Tabulation of Bids #92 on file in the City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed, rejecting all bids on the 241000# gross vehicle weight class stripped chassis which were received, and requesting Council authority to advertise for a smaller truck which will comply with our basic specifications. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, author- izing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 1200 gas meters, estimated supply for 6 to 9 months tb:bb paid for from Account No. 141 Water Operations Fund. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving plans for. the Civilian Defense Center (Wing of Civic Center) and authorizing advertisement for bids. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, appointing Starr Pope to the Defense Council. The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CON- STRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS - PROBHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILL- ING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIDE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES - REQUIRING RE- LOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOIT.ODATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIBING CONSIDERA- TION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEM - PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CORPORATION AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EX- AMINATION AND INSPECTION - MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES. t The following ordinance was read« AN ORDINANCE 2966 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 9 DATED OCTOBER 10, 1944o AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 25 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF NINETEENTH STREET, BEING ALL OF LOT 12', BLOCK 1, JAS - MIN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF, AGUSTIN LOPEZ, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PRINCI- PAL AND INTEREST THEREON, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE - A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott. Aye Sydney E. Herndon • George L. Lowman _A�e e 106 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest, Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2967 APPROPRIATING TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS (91200) FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK DEPARTMENT) TO COVER THE COST OF WATER DISTRI- BUTION LINES, GRADING., PLAYGROUND EgUIPDIENT AND LANDSCAPING FOR BEL AIR PARK IN BEL AIR ADDITION ON ANNAPOLIS STREET; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PARK DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVELMNTS, SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest 'Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary MAYOR, City of Corpus Christi, Texas SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1951 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners DeForrest, Cott, Herndon, and Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, Asst. City Attorney Hodge Thompson and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Cott, and passed, to recess the special meeting for the purpose of going into joint session with the County Commissioners Court to act as the Port Commission on the matter of appointing the Navigation Commission for the coming two-year term. Upon the completion of the meeting as the Port Commission, the Council again convened and announced the re -appointment by the Port Commission of the present.Port commissioners: Richard King, Robert Sallee and Jerome Jalufka. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. r- City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1951 ZaOO P. M. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Pro lem DeForrest, Commissioners Cott, Herndon and'Lowman, CitManager A. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and Zoning and Planning ill Anderson and J Mrs. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order. A. public hearing was held on the following zoning cases« Mabel Crawford -- Lot 11, Block A, Maretta Terrace from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-3 Secondary Business District. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended the application be denied. After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission and den the application. Dr. Bernard B. 107 Friedman -- Five acre tract acquired by Bernard B. Friedman from Rose K. Evanson, lying and being situated between the most westerly 600 feet of said tract and the lands heretofore conveyed to and presently owned by the First Baptist Church (said por- 17 tion of Friedman tract is approximately 535 feet east and west by 99 feet north and south and is bounded by the Phoebe Marshall Tract on the north and Hewit Estates on the South) from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to A-1 First Apartment House District, Dave Coover appeared representing Dr. Friedman and explained theme �. proposed development. He explained that half of the strip in question had been zoned for apartments and that the remainder of the tract was not suitable for DL 9 -' single family dwellings. Mr. Wesley Seale appeared representing Hawn Estate and urged Council to uphold the Zoning and Planning Commission as any change would ruin the Hewit Estates. 1 Gabriel Botello -- d La Mesa Land and Cattle Company Ray E. Peterson Dr. Friedman appeared and stated that Mr. Hawn .had agreed to include the property in question with the Hewit Estates. Completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to take the matter under advisement and render its decision at the regular Council meeting Tuesday, January 16. South half of Lots 21 and 22, Block 2, Rest Haven Addition and also the north half of Lots 21 and 22 and Lots 1 and 2. Block 21 Rest Haven Addition from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to R-2 Two Family Dwelling District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to up- hold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the appli- cation. -- A portion of Lot 15, Woodlawn Addition, being generally that part of the original lot lying south of Leopard Street (Hwy. 9) and at the southeast corner of Leopard Street and Elmore Drive from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-3 Secondary r i Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended for denial. Mr. Anderson explained proposal. Gus Heineman appeared against the rezoning. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommendation of the Commission and deny the application. -- A tract of land described as being 300 ft. by 150 ft. out of Tracts A and B, Block H, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, being that property located at 3606 Ayers Street from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to A-2 Second Apartment House District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared for or against the change. A motion was made by Commissio Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommendation of the Commission and approve the application. J Apolonea Montemayor -- Lot 6, Block 69 Austin Addition, being that property located at 374 Pueblo Street and lying on the east side of Pueblo Street adjoining the southeast corner of Pueblo Street and Chippewa Street from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-3 Secondary Business District. Zoning -and Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. No one appeared for or against. A motion was made by Com- missioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommenda- tion of the Commission and approve the application.. Developers of Windsor Park - Lot 1, Block 9, Windsor Park, Corpus Christi, Texas from R-1 One Family Dwelling Dis- trict use to B-1 Neighborhood Business District use. Zoning and Planning Recommended Approval. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,_seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the application. A public hearing was opened on the proposed rezoning of a new AB District proposed to include those areas presently A-2 which fall within the area bounded by Buford, Ocean Drive, Cole, 14th, Morgan, and South Staples. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Mrs. Ed Grodahl appeared against any proposed change and stated that the area should remain residential. Dr. John R. Thomas appeared, questioned the new use, and was against any particular changes. He further stated that if any change was to be made the entire area shopld be zoned for business. Delbert Bowen appeared and asked the Council to uphold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the proposed changes. Frank Sullivan appeared and concurred in Mr. Bowens statement. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take the matter under advisement and report decision of the Council at a later date. There being no further business. the meetina was adjourned. Mayor City Secretary 108 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 161) 1951 1:.00 F o M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest,-Commissioners Lowman and --Herndon, City Manager W. Be Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary.C. W., Vetters, City Controller W. G. Graf, Purchasing Agent -William J. Burke, William A. Anderson (Zoning and Planning), Director of Public Utilities Re W. McCamy, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No One appeared. A petition was received from -Mr. Leslie Chappel containing the signatures of approximately 650 persons urging the denial of an,application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a rate increase. The letter of transmittal of the petition was read by the City Secretary. Bids were opened on asphaltic surface treatment of 34 miles of streets. Bids were received from the following firms: Heldenfels Bros., J. M. Dellinger, Inc., and Roy Dugger. A: motion was made by Com- missioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner•Lowman, and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on Carroll Lane sanitary sewer. Bids were received from the following firmss Heldenfels Bros., T. H.' Lee, and W. L. Rhea. X motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Com- missioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 48. hours and referring them to the City Manager for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding to Mack International Motor Truck Co. the contract for a Type 85 Mack fire truck, closed cab, total price $16,262.50, which award was based on the availability of spare parts and other advantages. (See Tab. of Bids #93 on file in the City Secretary's office.) + P The recommendations of Mr. Collier on the application as filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for rate increase were presented to the Council and read as follows« "On August -29, 1950, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company through its local district manager, Mr. Stan Bell, filed with the Corpus Christi City Commission an application for sharp increased in rates for the various,local telephone services furnished through this exchange. r The City Council referred this application.for increased rates to me with authority to employ the services of industrial engineers or rate experts to assist in the study. For some time I studied this problem myself and -requested and secured from the company a great deal of data including breakdowns of the varous income and operating expenses together -with separation study and other additional information necessary and incidental to a proper analysis of the application. I have also obtained the services of Mr. Clinton Owsley of Houston, as rate consultant. -For the past two -months Mr.-Owsley has worked very closely and diligently with me and with'Mr; Singers and, as you know, assisted in the conduct of the public hearing on December 21st and 22nd... The'Bel1 Telephone Companies throughout the United States within the past few years have filed applications for increased rates in most cities. We find that most of them fall into a similar pattern and stress the following points 1. That post-war inflation. has caused substantial wage and commodity increases. 2. Unprecedented demands for telephone service has required huge outlays for new telephone plants and extensive company financing. 3. That increased revenues have failed to keep pace with such additional increased expense and investment. ." The rate making boards are generally sympathetic to these appeals for help because it is their duty to maintain the financial soundness of the utility. On the other hand, these rate making boards are zealous in their desire to protect the interest of the telephone users who must pay the rates prescribed. Telephone rate making is complicated by the very nature of the telephone business. It is difficult to understand that the investment and operating cost per telephone increases in any telephone exchange as the number of the telephones increase. This is, however, a nec- essary and undeniable evil of the telephone business, and may be illustrated by the follow- ing example: Let -us -assume that a telephone exchange of 1,000 stations is to be doubled in size. If material and labor costs have not changed since the old system was constructed, the new system of 1,000 stations could be built at the same cost per station as the old system. But that is only the first step: In order to obtain a system of 2,000 stations, the 1,000 new stations not only have to be'connected to each other, but every new station has to be connected also to each of the old stations. Telephone rate making is further complicated by the necessity of separating the property and operations between local and long distance. If for no other reason, this must be done because one regulatory agency fixes the rates for the local service and another agency controls the long distance operation. The matter of properly dividing the revenues, expenses and capital investment between local"and long distance, or exchange and toll, was for many years confusing and very controversial. However, after many years of study by the _various regulatory agencies and the telephone companies themselves, a procedure has been developed for making these separations which is now acceptable to everybody including the courts. This procedure is set out in what usually is referred to as the Separations Manual. You W11 remember that the application of the Separations Manual to the Corpus Christi situation was fully explored in the testimony and cross-examination during the public hearing. 'I feel that it was firmly established that the standard pro- cedure regarding separations have been'followed in this case. We could have employed accountants, engineers and spent a great deal of time and many thousands of dollars on an audit of the company's books and investigation of this case. On the'other hand, we have been able to obtain the services of Mr. Owsley, whose posi- tion as a rate analist is unquestionable and who has recently conducted a complete rate study and an audit of the company's books for the largest exchange in Texas. You will further remember that the Houston rate and Houston formula was frequently men- tioned in the public hearing. It would appear that the -rate recommended by Mr. Owsley in"Houston was high enough to induce the company to proceed with its 2120002000 dollar expansion program, and, on the other hand, it is apparent that the rate was not too high, since the company has publicly announced its plans to ask for additional increase in Houston. The official transcript of the public hearing was delivered to me about'January 3, and the findings of fact from the evidence presented have been put in -ordinance form by Mr. Singer with the collaboration and assistance of Mr. Owsley and myself, and this ordinance will be submitted to you for your consideration. The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company keeps excellent accounting records in compliance with uniform 'system of"accounts prescribed by the FCC and customarily adopted by the State regulatory bodies,. Witnesses for this company are.experts in their respective fields. They can be expected to be truthful and candid. They know their business and they will not intentionally conceal the facts in their testimony. It was important, how - 'ever, for the City to know what facts are vital to the City's case, what to ask for, and how to get these fact into the record. I am sure that your examination of the.testimony presented reveals that the record of this case is quite complete. In order to develop a rate schedule which will provide a'fair and reasonable return on its investment to the company and which will see that the telephone subscribers do not pay a rate in excess of the company's legal requirements, it is necessary to make the ,following determinations: (1) to establish the rate base; (2.) to establish the fair rate of return to be applied to that -base; (3) to establish the allowable requirements for operating expenses, maintenance., depreciation, and taxes; and (4) to arrive at a schedule ',of rates sufficient -to meet the needs of operation and pay a fair return upon the fair value of property used and useful in the public service. The findings of fact on the four foregoing points which will be presented to you in ordi- nance form are as follows RATE BASE: The fair value of the property of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, used and useful in the public service in each telephone operated in the City of Corpus Christi, will be, when the proposed expansion program is substantially completed, $9,125,000, com- prising the following principal items: Net cost of plant - January 30, 1950...........$4,686,607 Additions to Plant 6/30/50 - 111/51.........$ 900,000 Additional investment necessary to substan- tially complete the expansion program.......$3,413,393 Cash working capital... -#--se-so-4 48.9702 Material and supplies .......................$ 76,298 TOTAL $9,125,000 The telephone system in Corpus Christi is not adequate to meet the needs of the City and its adjacent area. The Telephone Company is now engaged in an expansion program requiring the expenditure of substantial sums of money and has pledged itself to carry out such pro- gram as quickly as possible after a compensatory rate has been established. The rate base -of $9,125,000 for the end of the period contemplated will, in my judgment, represent a fair value of the property when the program is substantially complete and compares to the rate _,j base of 1220002000 dollars as requested by the Company. It is obvious that the anticipated investment, through the Year 1951 and until the completion of the program, will have to be made before the revenue anticipated can be realized from the increased number of local sta- tions to be increased from the present number of.approximately 10,000 to the anticipated number of 51,600. ` - FAIR RATE OF RETURN:: It is generally recognized that the State Statutes provide that a public utility is entitled to earn a fair return on the fair value of its property used 'And useful in public service. The Courts have.developed a formula that a rate is reason- able when it, is sufficient to assure confidence in the financial soundness of the utility and adequate under an efficient economic -management to maintain and support its credit and enable it to raise the money by the sale of bonds and stock necessary.for the proper discharge of its public duty. The'testimony submitted at the public hearing, in my opinion, conclusively proves that public investors are willing to purchase stock in AT&T parent company of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, in the full knowledge and anticipation that the present rate of return ut 1101 through dividend payments has been and will likely continue to be six per cent. Evidence was also adduced"at the rate hearing to show that in practically all of the recent tele- phone rate cases, regulatory agencies have permitted no more than an average rate of six percent on their determination of the proper rate base. ALLOWABLE EXPENSES: -The company has estimated on the basis of their present experience and incrementalcost, annual expense requirements at'the time of the substantial comple- tion of the expansion programa On the basis of.these estimates, adjusted -by us to reduce the license fees paid to the parent company and the federal income tax requirements to a basis of 47% instead of the 38% estimated by the company, we have prepared an estimate of the required expenses in the total amount of $2,490,327. Attached hereto is a schedule which sets out these estimates of required expenses classified by accounts as set up by the FCC. _ RATE SCHEDULE: The six per cent return when applied to the rate base of $9,125,000 would produce, when 51,600" telephones have been installed and are revenue producing, at the com- pletion of the expansion program a net return to the company of $547.500. -This item when added to the operating expenses and tax -requirements of $2,490027 produces'a total revenue requirement figure of 03,037,827. The attached schedule shows in detail these various items and compares them with the actual 1949 property and operation (as shown by the company's records). REMARKS-. We think it worth of note that under the proposed ordinance that all mileage charges within the corporate limits of the City will be discontinued and that this will represent a savings of at least $10,000 to those subscribers who have been paying those charges. Itis also obvious that this discontinuance of mileage charges will constitute a reduction in revenues which would have to be'absorbed in the over-all uniform rate.. I have recently received a bulletin from the Texas League -of Municipalities showing com- parative data, number of connections, rates, and so'forth., on telephone installations and exchanges throughout Texas. I feel that the rate schedule herein proposed and recommended is well within the pattern of rates effective in other comparable cities. CONCLUSION. This rate study has been under way nearly five months and I wish to express my appreciation of the telephone company and its officials'for the cooperation they have extended. I have called upon them for information, reports and data, which, I am sure, have taken much of their time and has probably cost them a considerable sum of money to prepare.' I feel that we have been most fortunate in being able to obtain the services of Mr.' Owsley, who has served the City competently and well in his capacity as rate consultant. Mr. Singer, City Attorney, has spent many hours on this subject and his advice and assist-' ante has been most helpful during the entirely of this study. In submitting this report, I feel that the end result is reasonable and fair to the company and will enable 'them to pursue their expansion program with confidence and vigor, and I feel that the rates -herein proposed are fair to the users and subscribers of the telephone system. The attached schedule sets up a proposed rate'which I recommend be adopted and, if'this report is approved by Council, that the ordinance making such rates effective be passed on its first reading.",* A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and 'passed, accepting Mr. Collier's recommendations. The following ordinance was read for the first time:. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PETITION OF THE SOUTHViESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;: AUTHORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN TFE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES, AND FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES. The foregoing ordinance was passed to the second "reading by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman" Aye Sydney E.`'Herndon Aye A -motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission and deny the application of Dr. Friedman as presented at the public hearing January 11 and decision withheld until this date.'" - A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and instructing the Inspection Section of Public Works to issue interim zoning permit as requested by M. B. Sikes for the erection of a'30 x 50 masonry motorcycle sales room and repair shop on Lots 5 and N- of 4. Block 1, Ferrell Add'n 2, located 4546 Ayres St. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $43,090.42 the contract on street construction improvements on Water, Hancock.,and Park Avenue. (See Tab. of Bids #94 on file in the City Secretary's office.) A -motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding to E. Eisenhauer at their low bid of $71,000.00 the contract for construction of fire station.,(See Tab. of Bids #95 on file in the City Secretary's office.) The following ordinance was read. - AN ORDINANCE NO. 2968 • AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF --CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH E. EISENHAUER FOR THE EREC- TION OF A FIRE STATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF DODDRIDGE AND SOUTH STAPLES STREETS; APPROPRIATING $71,000.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BOND 1950 CON- ' STRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION) TO BE PAID IN CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote« Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Sydney Herndon Ay The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Sydney Herndon The following ordinance was read for the third time: AN ORDINANCE 2969 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY°OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO' HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CON- STRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS' AND PUBLIC PLACES OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS. TO"NEW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR' GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE- RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WFITH SLIMS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILL- ING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS -TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL = LIMITING INTERFERENCE 1h'ITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY P07vTRS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIDE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES - REQUIRING RE- LOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC WORKS RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND IN CLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PRO- PER MAINTENANCE OF PIPE -AGE SYSTEM = PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CORPORATION AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION - PRESCRIBING TERIS. OF FORFEITURE _ RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION-DuAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING.PENALTIES. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Pro -Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye ` Sydney E. Herndon Aye There,being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. &ftr Pro Tem 7t City Secretary C ill 112 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1951 .. 4.:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie"Wasserman; Commissioners -Jack DeForrest; Barney Cott, ­Sydney E.' Herndon, George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. -Collier, -City Attorney I. 11. Singer, City Secretary C. W: Vetters,-_ Director of Public Works Harry Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Mildred Westerfeld, Purchasing Dept., City Controller W. G. Graf, and Richard Colley, Architect. . Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner.DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approv- ing the minutes of the meeting held January 16, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. W.. Armstrong Price, former Park Board Chairman, appeared and gave the background on the proposed Oso Park site. Mrs. Price recommended that the purchase be made and announced that a price of $90,000.00 had been set for the 80 acre park site. Mr. H. A. Carr appeared and presented to the City Council a list containing some 22 questions regarding the advisability of the Oso Sark site. Mr. Ed Williams appeared and asked Mr. Carr to offer an alternative site for the park. He ques- tioned Mr. Carr's statement and gave his interpretation of the answers to the questions as presented by Mr. Carr. Mr. J. E. Hartle appeared and presented to the Council samples of earth taken from the Oso Park site. At the completion of the discussion Mayor Wasserman thanked those present for their.interest, and no action was taken on the purchase of the proposed park site. Bids were opened on Civil Defense Center. Bids were received from the following firms Brasel- ton Construction Company and J. A. Walsh. A -motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Com- missioner Lowman, and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on Gas Meters for Warehouse Stock. Bids were received from the following firms.- Pittsburgh irms:Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Division and Sprague Meter Company. A.motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on Alum for Filtration Plant. A bid was received from The Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the bid be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on stripped truck chassis for Bookmobile body. Bids were received from the Ace Distribution Company. A.motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the bids be tabled for 49 hours and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. A.motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approv- ing the transfer of lease on 231 acres of farm land at Cuddihy Field from Wayne Ward, Jr. to Mrs. Jewel Ward. -- A motion was made by -Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the recommendation of Mr. Collier that the proposed amendment to zoning ordinance rezoning certain areas of the City from A-2 to A -B professional or Office District use be rejected and refusing the application. The recommendation was made on evidence from the Legal Department, and, if the change is made, the recommendation will be held invalid. A. motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the, sale of $100,000.00 in U. S. Treasury 22,E Bonds, Series 1970. This transfer is to cover expenditure in hospital construction work per request of the hospital board dated January 22, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on asphaltic surface treatment of 34 miles of street to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $89,813.20. (See Tab. of Bids #96 on file in the City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, award- ing bids on sanitary sewer installation on Carroll Lane to Wayne L. Rea at their low bid of $262301.10. 113 (See Tab. of Bids #97 on file in the City Secretary.'.s office.) The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2970 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) EXTENSION FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF FURMAN AVENUE TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BUFORD STREET AND THAT PORTION OF HANCOCK AVENUE FROM THE FEST BOUNDARY LINE OF WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) TO THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECOND STREET AND THAT PORTION OF PARK AVENUE EXTENSION FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF CHAPARRAL STREET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF EAST SHORELINE DRIVE BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN ELERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott _Aye Sydney E. Herndon dye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest &ee Barney Cott Awe_ Sydney E. Herndon -'Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2971 APPROPRIATING $169262.50 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION) TO PURCHASE A TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FROM MACK INTERNATICNAL MOTOR TRUCK CORPORATION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABULATION OF BIDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ALL NECESSARY INSTRU- MENTS REgUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The Above ordinance was passed by.the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: - AN ORDINANCE NO. 2972 APPROPRIATING 07,024.15 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PUBLIC LIBRARY) TO PAY FOR BOOKMOBILE BODY TO BE PURCHASED FROM THE ACE DIS- TRIBUTING COMPANY OF HOUSTON FOR LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABULATION OF BIDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ALL NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott - `e Sydney E. Herndon ,-Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2973 APPROPRIATING $700 FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MOORING BITS ON THE T -HEAD AT THE END OF LAWRENCE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATE WHICH IS A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 114 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman bye The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney CottAye Sydney F: Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2974 APPROPRIATING $960 FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MOORING BITS ON THE BARGE DOCK AT THE NORTH END OF THE SEAWALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATE WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote:Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Be Herndon _ Aye George L. Lowman Ay, e The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO,. 2975. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATED AVIATION UNDERWRITERS FOR AN INSURANCE MACHINE AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR FROM THE lst DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1950, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SUCH CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH.IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SEVEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENTUM OF THE NET RECEIPTS OR TWELVE DOLLARS PER MONTH EACH MACHINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter ,Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2976 APPROPRIATING $98,794.52_ TO COVER THE COST OF ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT ON 34 MILES OF STREETS SHOWN ON ATTACHED LIST IN THE CITY FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEDdENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS);: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HEL- DENFELS BROS. FOR SUCH STREET -IMPROVEMENTS,• MAKING SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by,the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E: Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votet Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 115 The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2977 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF SALT FLATS STORM SEWER BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, UNDER CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 19, 19509 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2907 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE; A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED DECEMBER 31.,'1950., IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,551..20 TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 295 I16PROVEMENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest,,- Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon _ Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads AN ORDINANCE NO. 2:978 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, -ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUIS 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF -CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1918, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, ON MAY 4, 1948 BY CHANGING THE FRESENT ZONING ON ALL OF LOTS 21 AND 22 AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, REST HAVEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, FOR R-1, ONE FAMILY Dri%LLING DISTRICT USE TO R-2, TWO FAMILY D10LL- ING MISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING ON A TRACT OF BLAND DESCRIBED AS BEING 300 FEET BY 150 FEET OUT OF TRACTS A AND B, BLACK H, PAISLEY SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, BEING THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3603 AYERS STREET, FOR R-1, OTTE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOT 6, BLACK 6, AUSTIN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR R-1, ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO R-2, TWO FAMILY D'NELLING DISTRICT USE TO R-21 TWO FAMILY'DWELLING DISTRICT USE; BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOT 1, BLACK 9, WINDSOR PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR -R-12 ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott - -ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2979 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXE- CUTE A CONTRACT WITH W. L. REA CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY S&'M MAIN IN CARROLL LANE FROM: HOUSTON STREET TO WARDLE ROAD IN THE CITY TO PROVIDE SEWERS FOR SOUTH PARK SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY; PROVIDING METHOD OF PAY- MENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF SECOND LILN-SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE WARRANTS TO BE KNOWS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS. SECOND LIEN SANITARY SEbER SYSTEM REVENUE WARRANTS, SERIES 1951"; FIXING ThhMS OF SAID 4ARRANTS; AND DECLARING • sur yivrui�uuirv�.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayre Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye -George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest kre BarneyCott e Sydney to He McLon Ke George L. Lowman Aye 116 The following ordinance was read: -- AN ORDINANCE NO. 2980 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE WITH J. E. INGRAM EQUIPMENT COMPANY A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE ONLY TROJAN LOADSTER; MODEL LM=75, FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ($4,392.00) PLUS INTEREST FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (STREET DIVISION),• SAID AMOUNT ABOVE SET OUT BEING PAYABLE FROM NO. 108 STREET FUND, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. s'The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votez. Leslie Wasserman Aye - Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E.. Herndon - Aye George L. Lowman Aye_ The following ordinance was reads AN ORDINANCE NO. 2981 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH HEL- DENFELS BROTHERS FOR PAVING OF WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) FROM FURMAN AVENUE TO BUFORD STREET, HANCOCK AVENUE FROM WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) TO SECOND STREET AND PARK AVENUE EXTENSION•FROM CHAPARRAL STREET TO EAST SHORELINE DRIVE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF 640,279.27, LESS ASSESSME�NTS, TOGETHER WITH THE FUR- THER SUM OF $2,013.96 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING PAYMENT UNDER SAID CONTRACT; AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon AA ' George L. Lowman -Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie- Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott- Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman The following ordinance was ready AN ORDINANCE NO. 2982 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC VORKS' 1hRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIVAATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) EXTENSION FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF FURMAN AVENUE TO THE NORTH BOUND- ARY LINE OF BUFORD STREET, THE IIPROVEMENT OF HANCOCK AVENUE FROM THE - EST BOUND- ARY LINE OF MATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) TO THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECOND STREET AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF PARK AVENUE EXTENSION FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF CHA- PARRAL STREET TO THE NEST BOUNDARY LINE OF EAST SHORELINE DRIVE, AND THE STATEMENTS OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUT- TING PROPERTY ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE POR- TION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAUNST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 4;x00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1951, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE UNNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAYS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;- AND FURTHER DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF -THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SIiALL NOT BE CON- CLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH 07#TERS' NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHETHER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; AND DECLAR.ING.AN EMERGENCY. 117 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following'votet, .Leslie Wasserman Awe .Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE FAKING FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PETITION OF THE SOUThNi[ESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE -IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE; CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES, AND FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES. The above ordinance was passed on to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ve Barney Cott r Aye Sydney E: Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 30, 1951- 4 :00 P. M. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners George Lowman and Barney Cott, City Sec— retary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer and Purchasing Agent William J. Burke. Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 23, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No One appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on alum for filtration plant to the General Chemical Division of Allied Chemical &'Dye Corporation to furnish our alum requirements at a price of $2'.465 per hundredweight in carload lots, f.o.b. Marrero, La., with full freight allowed to Calallen, Texas. Payment to be made from Account 141, Water. (See.Tabulation of Bids.#98 on file in the office of the City Secretary.) A. motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on stripped truck chassis for Bookmobile body to the Ace Distributing Company to furnish a Dodge cab— over engine 2 ton standard chassis, reinforced and fishplated, for a total cost of $3,010.00 f.o.b. Wooster, Ohio. (See Tabulation of Bids #99 on file in the office of the City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott,, and passed, awarding bid on gas meters for warehouse stock to the Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Division to furnish 1231 gas meters of various sizes at $27,872'.21, f.o.b. Corpus-Christi,'Texas. Meters to be paid from Account 141, Water. (See Tabulation of Bids #100 on file in the office of the City Secretary.) A, motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, accepting 118 the low bid of J. A. Walsh on the Civilian Defense Center for a total cost of $329,975• (See Tabulation of Bids #101 on file in the office of the City Secretary.) The following recommendation.of,City Manager,Collier was presented to the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Councilx "?ursuant to your verbal;instructions,:I have again reviewed and made confirming con- firming computations in -the matter of the proposed rates of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. I -have had Mr. Clinton'Owsley, our rate consultant, to makea recheck -of our computations and analyses. I have also reviewed the basis and soundness of approach of my previous: recommendation with Mr. Singer, City Attorney. "After such re -study and re-examination, I would.like to repeat the previous recommenda tion and feel that the end result is fair and reasonable to the Company and will enable them to pursue their expansion program with full confidence and vigor and that the rates heretofore proposed are fair to the users and subscribers of the telephone system. As outlined in my'previous report -and in order to -make the completion of the whole -ex- pansion program by the telephone company possible, we projected capital expenditures,'' expense and income to the point of substantial completion of such program:""Our'projec- tions were limited to a further -'capital expenditure during 1951 of $3,4139000.00 and upon the existing corporation income tax rate of 47% and upon existing salary schedules and other expenses as projected by the Company. "The proposed rates are designed to provide a 6% return to the Company on a rate base of $9,125,000.00 upon the substantial completion of•the program. It is obvious and should be recognized by the -Council and by the public that if corporation tax rates are sub- stantially increased, or if expenses beyond the control of the Company are increased substantially beyond the projected figures, or if the Company -finds it necessary and possible to further increase their capital investment to provide additional service to our rapidly expanding community, that such facts should be promptly considered and be properly applied to the existing schedules. "The Company's contention that the rates are not sufficient for a period extending more than one year is a matter that should be taken up at that time on the basis of the facts as they then exist. I do not feel that with the uncertainties that exist in regard to the national'price levels and that with the dynamic growth of this community which is an immediate prospect and which undoubtedly will require further expansion of telephone facilities, that.a rate should be made for the long range future. "I therefore respectfully recommend that the rate ordinance be passed on its third and final reading.'" The following ordinance was read for the third and final time AN ORDINANCE NO. 2983; AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PETITION OF THE SOUTH- WESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,, TEXAS, FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES, AND FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote. , Mayor Pro Tem.Jack DeForrest Ay_e George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott kre The following ordinance was reads AN ORDINANCE NO. 2984 APPROPRIATING $3333975 ($329.975 As CONTRACT PRICE FOR CONSTRUCTION HEREIN DE- . SCRIBED AND p ,000 FOR CONTINGENT COSTS) FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950, CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIVILIAN " DEFENSE CENTER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BETWEEN THE EAST AND T DRIVES OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE VICINITY OF BROADWAY COURTS STREET IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AIM DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIM CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. A. WALSH FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION, A COPY OF WHICH CON- TRACT DOCUI�iJ , PLANS AND SPECIFIUATIONS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest kre George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Ay The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2985_ RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY Sr-RER LATERALS - PERFORMED BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED AUGUST d., 19 0, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2d41, WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED JANUARY 221Q a IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,475.38 TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 2�9 IMPROVEMENT BUNbs 1 FUND`-JSANITARY SE7j'ER IMPROVEMTS), A COPY OF WHICH ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND LADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor -Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye . George L.:Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye _r Barney Cott Aye The following ordinance was read. AN ORDINANCE NO. 2986 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANI&GER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON LOT 12, BLOCK 4, SOUTM7,ST HEIGHT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY AND AGAINST ITS 04NER, L. A. GATES, AS EVIDENCED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 51 IN TIS AMOUNT OF $62 FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ITS PAYMENT WITH INTEREST, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED IE;RETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L: Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest ke George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The following ordinance was read« AN ORDINANCE NO. 2987 APPROPRIATING $3,010.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENTS BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PUBLIC LIBRARY) TO PAY FOR A STRIPPED TRUCK CHASSIS FOR MOUNTING BOOKMOBILE BODY FOR LA RETAMA LIBRARY, INCLUDING $10 FOR REINFORCING AND FISHPLATING, FROM ACE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, FOB WOOSTER, OHIO IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABULATION OF BIDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF,OF THE CITY ALL NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS REQUI- SITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack.DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott e The following ordinance was readz J AN ORDINANCE NO. 2988 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXE- CUTE A CONTRACT WITH R. 0. WOODSCN, REGARDING INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SE7M LINES IN KOOLSIDE ADDITION, A REPUT OF THE L. R. MORGAN SUBDIVISION SOUTH OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR OPERATION AS PART OF CITY SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR ALLOWING THE SAID R. 0. WOODSON TO RECOVER PRO RATA PORTION OF COST FROM'OTHER LOT OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye' Barney Cott,- Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Ir or Vro Tem 120 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1951 4--00 P. M. PRESENT:: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners George L. Lowman, Sydney Herndon, Barney Cott, and Jack DeForrest, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Controller William G. Graf, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent William J. -Burke, and Grace Pierce, Legal Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 303 1951• Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No One appeared. Public hearing was opened on the improvements of the following streets -ft Water Street (Ocean Drive) extension from the south boundary line of Furman Avenue to the north boundary line of Buford Street Hancock Avenue from the west boundary of Water Street (Ocean Drive) to the east boundary line of Second Street Park Avenue extension from the east boundary line of Chaparral Street l to the west boundary line of East Shoreline Such hearing being for the real and true owners of property abutting on said improvements. (See transcript of public hearing on file in the City Secretary's office.) A.motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting February 27 at 4 p.m. as day for public hearing on the following zoning minutest Toning & Planning Commission Proposal Mrs. Sara D. Morin - All of Block 1, Lot 12,'Block 2, Lot 1, Block 4.. Lots l through 7, inclusive, Block 5, Leary Addition;, Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, La Rein& Addition; Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Tom Price Addition; a strip of land 100 feet in depth along the southwest side of Baldwin Boulevard extending from Blake Street to the east line of the J. -B. Wood Subdivision; a strip of land 120 feet in depth along the northeast line of Baldwin Boulevard lying between the west line of La Gloria Addition and the east line of the J. B.'Wood Subdivision, from "R-1"'One Fanily Dwelling Distric to "B-3`Secondary Business District. - - Lot 30, Block 11 Coronado Addition, being that property located at 1i38 Airport Road, from "R-1"'One Family Dwelling District to "B-11"Neighborhood Business District. Joe C. Blacknall, Jr.- A tract of land out of the southwest corner of -Tract 1, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract lying at the northeast corner of the intersection of South Staples St. and Everhart-Road.and bounded by perpendicular lines drawn to these two streets at points -280 feet and 230 feet from the intersection respectively, from "'R-11"One Family Dwelling District, to "B-1"'Neighborhood Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest that the radio stations, newspapers; and public service institutions in the City be commended for their valuable aid offered the general public during the recent freezing weather. Heyfurther suggested that such commendation be spread on the official minutes and further that the City employees be commended for their activities, particularly the Utilities Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott, and ;a ssed, and the Secretary ordered to spread such commendation upon the minutes. The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2989 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ";AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS,, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CON- TAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2655, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1949, BY AMENDING SECTION L OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL - CLASSIFICATIONS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON AND AFTER FEBRUARY 16, 1951k AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrestA e Barney Cott e George L. Lowman Aye Sydney E. Herndon, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott_ ]Te - George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2990 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS. IN THE FIRE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION;_ CONTAINING A REPEAL- ING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY"' AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2,678, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON S HE_3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 1950, BY AMENDING SECTION L OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL CLASSIFICA- TIONS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON AND AFTER FEBRUARY 16, 1951; AND DECIARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Mayor Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest'' Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Mayor Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon, Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE NO. 2991 MAKING UNLA'►YFUL THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, MAKING UNLAWFUL THE SMOKING, EAT- ._ING OR OTHER USE OF SAME; MAKING POSSESSION PRIMA FACIE PROOF OF POSSESSION FOR USE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe George L: Lowman Aye Barney Cott - ._ - Awe Sydney E. Herndon- Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Mayor Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCI Mayor 121 FE , 1951 400 P: M. ENT -Mayor Pro Tem Jack De orrest, Commissioners George\audiencehavin rney Cott d Sydney E. Herndon, City nager W._ -B. Collier, City ecretary C. W. Vetters, CiM. Singer a d Purchasing Agent Willi a J. Burke. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeTorres called the meeting to A otion was made by Commissio er Cott, seconded bLowman, and -passe , approving the minutes of a meeting held February 6, 1951. Mayor gr Tem Jack DeForrest invite those in the business with the Cit to come forward. No'One appe ed. 122. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners George L. Lowman, Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B.Collier, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M.Singer and Purchasing Agent William: Burke.' Mayor iro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, aid passed, approving the minutesof the meeting held February 6, 1951 The Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A motion wasmade by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, accepting the resignation of J. J. Maurer, Jr. from the Examining and Supervising Board of Electricians. (Mr. Maurer advises by letter that it is necessary for himto spend a large portion of time away fromllthe'.Cjty, and he feels that theBoard could be better served by some individual.Who could attend the meetings regularly. Mr. Maurer leavesa vacancy on the Board for an electrical engineer.)` A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of January inthe anount of $2,036.70. A motion was made By Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner herndon, and passed, approving the Supplementary Tax Roll for 1950 in the anount of $139.10. A motion was made by Commissioner "erndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and.)passed, authorizing the PurchasingDepartment to advertise for bids for regglar gas, diesel fuel, and kerosene for use inall City departments, -for quarter ending May 31, 1951- A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission for interim permit on Ayera,Street in newly annexed area and instructing the InspectionSection to issue a building permit to Georgp Nolesfor such construction, subject to the conditions stated in the recommendation of the Zoning Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner erndon, and passed, authorizing the advertisement for bids on mineral lease in the approximately 128 acres of city -owned property adjacent to Lake Mathis. A motion was made by Commissioner erndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission to grant authorization for Mrs. Mac W. Williams to operate a miniature gplf course and archery range onShoreline Boulevara, Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Water Block, Beach Addition, for a period of one year, under the same conditions as.inthe present temporary permit. The Council received the application of Bennett Ocker to relax building regulations on Lots 1 and 2, Block 31 Belmont Park, to allow construction of a drive-in. '"r. Anderson explained the proposal to grant permission to operate said business in thisarea for a period ofone year va th a sixty-day cancellation clause. Petitions were received by the Council fromproperty owners on Antelope Street for permanent paving, curbs, glitters and sidewalks. The following letter was.read to the Council by Commissioner Cott, and a �I motion was made by the Commissioner,,sgconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring,the matter to City 16anager Collier and Director of Public Works harry Stirman for study and re commendation. "We, the undersigned pro perty owners, who own property abuttingAtnelope Street in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, between the Carrizo Street intersection and the ralm Drive Intersection, and between the intersection.of ''awrence Drive and the Nueces Bay Boulevard intersection, respectfully PETITION the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi to pave the said Antelope Street between the Carrizo Street intersection and the Palm Drive intersection, and between the intersection of."awrence Drive and the NuecesBay Boulevard intersection, and to put in permanent paving, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and to acquire the right-of-way between calm Drive and Lawrence Drive to extend and connect said Antelope Street from siad Palm Drive to Lawrence --Drive, and to improve said extension asset out above with permanent paving, sidewaqks, curbs and g-atters, thus making a through -street to carry the traffic coming in to the City of Corpus hristi onuU.S. Highway No. 9, and we AGREE to pay our pro rata share of such paving and impzovemnts abuttiflg our properties, as is customary in the paving and improving of such streets in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas." The followingoordinance was read: / :2 3 AN ORDINANCE 2992 SPECIFYING THAT SIDEWALKS SHALL BE UNIFORMLY CONSTRUCTED IN THE SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI LATER TO BE DESIGNATED BY ORDINANCE AS SIDEWALK AREAS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND CONTENTS OF NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS NOT CONFORMING WITH ORDINANCES CREATING SIDEAALK AREAS; PROVIDING THAT CITY MAY CONSTRUCT SUCH SIDEWALKS, THE -COST OF WHICH TO CONSTITUTE A LIEN AGAINST SUCH PROPERTY AND ITS,OWNER; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURE FIXING LIEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A re , Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the followingvote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney 'Cott _. Aye_ Sydney. E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ate_ The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2993 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) EXTENSION FROWITHE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF FURMAN AVENUE TO.THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BUFORD STREET; HANCOCK AVENUE FROMTHE VEST BOUNDARY LINE OF WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) TO THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECOND STREET -AND PARK AVENUE EXTENSION FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF CHAPARRAL STREET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF EASZ SHORELINE DRIVE, AND TO THE REAL -AND TRIE.OVffMS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO _ SAID.PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE 010ERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINEDANDASTO ANY ERRORS AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALLrPROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE MADE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAIDiWATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE),HANCOCK AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE EXTENSION, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF APORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PIO PERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF.SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT ANDPROVIDING THE MANNER AND MET;iOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott bet Sydney E. Herndon ye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance;mas passed by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest— Aye Barney Cott Afire 'Sydney E.Herndon A e -George L. Lowman The followingoordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2994 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COR$US CHRISTI ON THE 31ST DAY OF OCTOBER 1950 AND KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 29199 ENTITLED "AN _ ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING . INTO AND A'N'NEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERBIT:ORYiGENERk"Y:1ESCRIBED AS BEING THAT TERRITORY LYING BETWEEN THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS LINE, WHICH IS 180 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF GOLLIHAR ROAD AND HOLLEY STREET AND HOLLEY STREETS SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION, AN DBETWEEN CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD AND WEBER ROAD, EXTENDING 130 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF WEBER ROAD, AND ALSO INCLUDING AN 80 ACRE TRACT CONSISTING OF S)UTHLAND ESTATES AND MORAVIAN VILLAGE, LYING ADJACENT TO AND NORTHWEST OF KOSTORYZ ROAD AND ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHWEST OF HOLLEY STREET AND AN AREAIN CBRPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES BAYS; FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THECITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ANDDEFININGITS LIMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY CORRECTING.THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY ANNEXED SO ASTO OMIT FROM THE ANNEXED TERRITORY THE LANDSLYING BETWEEN THE CENTER LINE OF AVENUE "F" AND SHORELINE OF NUECES BAY; CONFIRMING ALLOF TIE OTHER PORTIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE. NO. 2919; AND DECLARI MAN EMERGENCY.,_- The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Be Herndon Aye - George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote.- Mayor ote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Be Herndon Ay Barney Cott Aye George L. Lowman Aye The followingoordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE 2995 CREATING A:SIDEWALK DISTRICT CONSISTING OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF MINNESOTA AVENUE EXTENIENG BETWEEN THE iiEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET AND THEEAST SIDE OF SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET 'WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUEECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS THEREON BY MAKING DEMAND ON THE ABUTTING PM PERTY OWNERS THAT SUCH SIDEWALKS BE BUILT; PROVIDING THAT IN CASE OF FAILURE TO CONSTRUCT THE SAID SIDEWALKS AFTER NOTICE THAT CONSTRUCTION BE MADE BY THE CITY; PROVIDING A PFU CEDURE FOR FILING AND FIXING OF LIEN; AIMEIDECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: _ Mayor Leslie 1hasserman Absent Jack DeForrest' Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney A Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote; Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Amara' Sydney Be Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye City Secretary There being no further business, the metting was adjourned. Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL3UTING FEBRUARY 20, 1951 .. 4:00 P.M. PRESENT:_ Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Heindon, George Le Lowman, City Manager W. Be Collier, City Attorney I. M. Sinnger, City Secretary C. W.Vetters, City Controller W. G. Graf, Purchasing Agent Wm.J. Burke and Director of Public Works Harry H. Stirman. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeFovrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held February 13, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Approximately 35 people,`residents of Dahlia Terrace, appeared at the Council Meeting, and Mr. C. E. Jonesacted as spokesman for, the group. This group was complaining of the conditions of the Used Car Lot operated by the O'Banion Motor Co. on Ayres Street, adjacent to Dahlia Terrace. They complained of both health and fire hazards existing and stated that the Used Car Lot was in reality a junk yard. They also complained of the operation of Dairy Queen Ice Cream Company and,the What -a -Burger Drive -In.. -They complained that these two companies were allowing paper cups and napkins to blow into the Dahlia Terrace Subdivision. Also speaking for the group were Mr. U. M. Corbran and ter. Roy Gilbreth. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by CommissionerCott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the matter to the Legal Department and Health Department for investigation and report. 125 Dr. Hector Garcia appeared and charged the Police Department TE th brutality inconnection with the arrest of Alfonso Obrego. Dr. Garcia gave the Council a lengthy description of the arrest and the alleged brutalities. The City Manager denied the allegation and suggested that judgment be withheld until a final and complete investigation could be made in order that both sides could be investigated. Also appearing with Dr. Garcia were Joe Garza, Mr. 0. F. Lerma and L"r. Arturo Vasquez. Mr. Lerma asked that schools signed by placed adjacent to the Lozana and Carroll Street schools. Sergeant Dick Rynyan representing the Police Department, advised Mr. Lerma that the Signe had been installed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that J. M. Dellinger, Inc. be authorized to proceed with the completion of Old Robstown Road in accordance with the plans, thereby having no leave -outs for sidewalks or curbing. ,The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2996 SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TE3tAS,INTO THIRTY-SEVEN (37) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALLORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT HERKNITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest M _ - Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George : L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent ' Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ALe ` Ski ne3 � E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman The folloy.ng ordinance was read. -d ORDINANCE NO; 2997 DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,INTO THIRTY-SEVEN (37) ELECTION PRECINTS FOR.AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SAME SHALL BE KNOWN AS ELECTIONS PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), SEVENTEEN (17), TWENTY (20), TWENTY-ONE (21), THIRTY (30), THIRTY-ONE (31), THIRTY4T70 (32) THIRTY-THREE (33), THIRTY-EIGHT (38), THIRTY-NINE (39)2 FORTY (40), FORTY-ONE (411, FORTY-TWO (42), FORTY-THREE.(43), FORTY-FOUR (44), FORTY-FIVE (45), FORTY -SIX -(46), FORTY-SEVEN (47), FOR`!'Y4EIGHT (48), FORTY-NINE (49), FIFTY (5b),.FIFTY-TW0 (52), FIFTY-THREE (53), FIFTY-SIX (56), FIFTY-SEVEN (57), FIFTY-EIGHT (58),FIFTY-NINE (59), SIXTY (60), SIXTY-ONE (61), AND SIXTY-TWO (62); REPEALING ALLORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDIANANCES IN CONFLICT HERE'NITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter raal& wassuspended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney L. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Ayle Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ae There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / Mayor City Secretary 126 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1951 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest,-Sydney E. -Herndon, George Lowman, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamey, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public 1horks Harry Stirman, and Nan Albrecht and Mildred Westerfeld, Purchasing Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by"Commissioner Jack DeForrest, and passed, appro ing the minutes of the meeting held February 20, 1951. appeared. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forw:srd. No one Bids were opened on regul'a gasoline. Bids were received from the following firms: Crockett Oil Co., Cyrstal Petroleum Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Humble Oil and Refining Co., kagnolia Petroleum Co., Osage Cil Co., The Texas Co., the Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on premium gasoline. Bids were received fromthe following firms: Crockett Oil Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Mumble Oil and Refining Co., Magnolia Petroleum Co., The Texas Co., and The Texas Star Oil Com- pany. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on diesel fuel. Bids were received from the following firms: Crockett Oil Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Humble Vil and Refining Co., Magnolia Petorleum Co., Southern Oil Sales Co. and Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner 4erndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City,Manager for recommendation. Bids were opened on kerosene. Bids were received fromthe following firms: Crockett Oil Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Rumble=ail and Refining Co., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., The Texas Co., and The Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for recommendation. A public hearing was held on the following zoning applications: ;oning and Planning Commission Proposal ,11 of Block 1, Lot 12, Block 2, Lot 1, Block 4, Lots 1 through 7,inclusive, Block 5, Leary Addition; gots 10, 112 12 and 13, Block 1, L6ts 10 and 11, -Olock 2, La Reina Addition; Lots 14, 15and 16, Block 1, Tom 'rice Addition; a strip of land 100 feet in depth along the southwest side of Baldwin Boulevadd extending from lake Street to the east line of the J. B. Wood Subdivision; a strip of land 120 feet in depth along the notth- ast line of Baldwin Boulevard lying between the west line of La Gloria Addition and the east line of J. B. Wood ubdivision, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B -s" Secondary Business District. Mr. Anderson explaine he proposal, and a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to phold the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the rezoning. rs. Sara 3. Morin of 30.. Block 1, Coronado Addition, being that -property located at 438 Airport Road, from "R=1" One Family )welling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business Distri6t. Mr. Anderson explained the application and a motion as made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommendation f the Zoning and Planning Commission and.deny the application. oe C. Blacknall, Jr. .tract of.land out of the southwest corner of Tract 1, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract lying at the ortheast corner of the intersection of South StaplesStreet and Everhart Road aid bounded by perpendicular lines rawn to these two streets at points 280 feet and 230 feet from the intersection respectively, from "R-1" One amily Dwelling District, to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. _Mr. Anderson explained the application, and motion was made by Commissioner.herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold the recommenda- ion of the Zoning and Planning Commission and grant the application. A motion was made by Commissioner -De -Forrest,, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving commendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and instructing the Inspection Section, Public Works, to ssue an interim permit for W. F. Warns for the construction of a 5D x 56 one-story masonry building to be used a z electrical shop on Lot 6, Block 2 (4822 Ayres Street) Southside Addition, building to be set back 2D feet from property line, the use to be subject to the final action of the Council permanently zoning the property. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the 127 commendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and instructing the Inspection Section, Public Works, to sue an interim permit for E. A. McAlpin for the construction of a 20 x 30 garage and storage room to be used temporary field office on Lot 41, Block 2, Southside Park Subdivision, the use to be subject to the final ion of the Council permanently zoning the property. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner herndon, and passed, instructing the City Attorney to draw up an appropriate resolution commending the City Beautification League, Chamber of Park Board, and allwho were instrumental in aiding Corpus 6hristi in gaining first place in the recent More Beautiful America Contest.„ There being -no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1951 4:00 P.M. PRESENT:' Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, City City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I.M. Singer, Director of Public Works Harry S&irmara and Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minute the meeting held February 27, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. -No one appea d. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by CommissionerCott, and passed, approving the suggestions of the Board of the Cuddihy Hall for Girls for two replacements and one additional member to serve on their Board. The two replacements are Mrs. Louis Weil, to replace Dr. Gladdis, who has recenly moved to Fort Worth, and Mrs. Martin Biery, to replace Mrs. D. Orr, who is resigning. The third new: -member of the Board an addition, is Mr. Lou Borden. A motion was made by CommissionerCott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the City use all available voting machines in the forthcoming City Council Election, as requested by the Corpus Christi League of Women voters. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded.by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid to Gulf Oil Corporation to furnish Gulf No-Nox Gasoline to the Fire Department at the firm price of 20¢ Per gallon. All firms bid premium gas at 20¢ per gallon, but since the Magnolia Petroleum Company had furnished gas to the Fire Department for the past two quarters, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to Gulf Oil in order to encourage bidding with the City on a firm price basis and for.the pure ose of.more widely distributing City business.) See Tabulation of Bids x#102 on file in the office of the City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid to ebco Petroleum Company for regular gasoline at their low bid of 14 5/8¢ per gallon. (See•Tabulation of Bids 103 on file in the City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bid to rockett Oil Company for kerosene at their low bid of $0.1125 per gallon. One other company, Southern Oil Sales, Iso bid at $0.1125, but the recommendation was made that the bid be awarded to Crockett Oil Company in order o distribute City business as widely as possible. (See Tab. of bids #101 on file in -the City Secretary's ffice.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by CommissionerCott, and passed, awarding bid to - be@ retroleum Company for diesel fuel oil at their low bid of 10¢ per gallon on a firm price basis. (See bulation of Bids #105 on file in the City Secretary's office.) - A proclamation was read giving notice that a general election will be held on the first Tyesday in 1, being April 3, 1951.: 128 0 Corpus Christi, Texas March 6, _1951 PROCLAMATION By virtue of the authority invested in me under general election laws of the State of Texas and the Charter.of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, granted by the Legislature of said State in 1909, I, Leslie Wasserman, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, hereby give notice to all whom it may concern that a GENERAL FLECTION WILL BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, on the 1st Tuesday of April being April 3, 1951, for an election at large of a 14ayor and four commissions for said City of Corpus Christi, who shall hold theiroffices for two (2) years or until their successors are elected and qualified. Said election shall be held in Thirty-seven (37) voting precincts of said City as defined by Ordinances No.2997 of said City of Corpus Christi, and at the following poling places, to -wit: PRECINCT NO. 1, at the Nueces County Courthouse, at which allqualified electors of rrecinct No. 1 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 2, at the Artesian Park Recreation Building in Artesian Park, at which all qualified electors of rrecinct No. 2 shallvote. ' PRECINCT NO. 3, at the H. H. Edwards house (Corpus Christi Printing Company) at 204 Mesquite at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 3 shallvote. PRECINCT N0.4, at the Cheston Heath School at Mestina and Carrizo, at which place allqualified electors'of rrecinct No. 4 shall vote. PRECINCT No. 5, at Solomon Coles School Gym, 924 Winnebago, at which allqualified electors of Precinct No. 5 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 6, at the Civic Center, 700 South Broadway, at which all qualified electors of Precinct no. 6 shall vote. ' PRECINCT N0.7, at the Fire Station at 3312 Leopard Street, being Fire Station No. 51 at which all qualified electors of rrecinct No. 7 shall vote. ~ PRECINCT NO. ~8, at the Oak nark Methodist Church 878 Oak Park,.at which all qualified electors of Precinct No.8 shall vote. Y PRECINCT NO. 17, at 5601 Ocean Drive, in the garage to the rear of the Lee Aiken Residence, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 17 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 20, at the Fannin School, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 20 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 21, at the Breakers Hotel,'3614 namilton Boulevard, at whcih all qualified electors of Precinct No. 21 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 30, at the Holy Gross School at 1123 N. Staples, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 30 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 31, at the Edwin Furman School, Room 1, 1115 South Alameda, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 31 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 32, at 1401 Agnes Street, (Dixie Tire Co.) at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 32 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 33, at the Geo. Evans School, 1315 Comanche, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 33 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 38, at the Hillcrest Church of Christi, at which all qualified electors of rrecinct* No. 38 shallvote. \PRECINCT N0. 39, at the Brooner Studios, at 1328 Third, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 39 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 40, at the Central Church of Christi, 1610 Lawnview, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No.40 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 41, at the Morgan Street Fire Station, 1401 Morgan, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 41 shall vote. 129 PRECINCT N0. 42, at the R. B. Fisher Schoo, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 42 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 43, at the Wm. Travis School, 1545 Tarleton, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 43 shall vote. PRECINCTNO 44, at the Meadow Park Church of Christi, 314 Cheyenne, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 44 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 45, at the Geo. Wiggins Homes, 2320 Buford, at which all qualified electors of rrecinct No. 45 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 46, at the Lamar School, 2212 Morris St., at which all qualified electors of rrecinct No. 46 shall vote. . PRECINCT N0. 47, at the Leopard Street ANO. 2) Fire Station at 1829 Leopard Street, at which all qualified electors shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 48, at the Community Hause, 318 Sixteenth, at which all qualified electors of Precinct o. 48 shall vote. PRECINCT N0. 49, at the Cantu Grocery, 1429 Antelope, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 49 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 50, at the Lindale Community Center, Louisiana and Fifteenth, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 50 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 52, at the Robert Driscoll Junior High School, at which all qualified electors of inct No. 52 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 53, at the Sam houston School, 363 Norton, at which all qualified electors of Precinct . 53 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 56, at the La Armada Recreation Room, Administration Bldg., 3701 Ayers Street, at which 11 qualified electors of Precinct No. 56 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 57, at the Westminister Presbyterian Church, 2045 Eighteenth Street, at which all lified electors of Precinct No. 57 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 58, at Menger School,2209 Alameda, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 58 hall vote. PRECINCT NO. 59, at the J. E. Hartle real estate office rear of 2811 Santa Fe (306 Oleander), at mh ich 11 qualified electors of Precinct No. 59 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 60, at the Stephen F. Austin School, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 0 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 61, at the Lozano School, at which all qualified electors of rrecinct No. 61 shall vote. PRECINCT NO. 62, at the Wynn -Seale Junior High School, at which all qualified electors of rrecinct o.62 shq�l vote. BY AUTHORITY �Jf the General Election Laws of the State of Texas and of the Charter r\of the City of Corpus hristi, and the amendments thereto, I hereby appoint; as officers of the election the following named persons n and for the respective precincts, to -wit: ;LECTION PRECINCT NO. L frs. Horace Butler, Preciding Judge, Court House frs. Dora B..U1sen, Assistant Judge [rs. rearl Schaffer, Clerk LECTION PRECINCT NO. 2 iss Gertrude Dreyer, Preciding Judge, 809 Chaparral rs. Ottina Dorenfield, Assistant Judge rs. Wm.Biggio,• Clerk Ir ECTION PRECINCT NO. 3 G. Ellis, Preciding Judge, 1016 Agnes St. nold Behman, Assistant Judge n Pellegrino, Clerk POLLING PIA CE Nueces County Court House Artesian Park Recreation Bldg. H.H. Edwaids Bldg, 201 Mesquite 130 ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 4 - Dorothy McElroy, Presiding Judge, 721 Lipan Street W. H. McElroy, Assistant Judge Mrs. Elizabeth arson, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 5 T. J. Dineen, Presiding Judge, 810 Buffalo Street Mrs. Olive Dineen, Assistant Judge Mrs. Wm. T. Roth, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT N0. 6 Mrs. Ella B. Carter, PrFsi.ding Jud 5e, 1002 Second St. Mrs. F. E. Peckenpaugh, Assistant udge Mrs. Harry Sykes, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 7 Mrs. Richard Bluntzer, Presiding Judge, 2923 Dempsey Mrs. Kate English, Assistant Judge Mrs. H. A. Tycer, Clergy ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 8 Julian Priour, Pre siding Judge, 4013 shell Road Mrs. Harmon McNeill, Assistant Judgd Mrs. Owen Cox, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 17 MissFlorence Hunter, Presiding Judge, 349 Baker Dr. Edward E.Roberts, Assistant Judge Mrs. J. C. Rackley, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 20 Marvin Jarrett, Presiding Judge, 3218 Gollihar Road Mrs. Marvin Jarr9tts Assistant Judge Robert C. Cole, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 21 J. M. Haigler, Presiding Judge, 3310 Ave. D. (office) C. A. Fooshee, Assistant Cddgh R. F.Whitehouse, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 30 Ramon T. Lopez, Presiding Judge, 1011 Sam Rankin Mrs. Massey Herrera, Jr., Assistant Judge Mrs. A. R. Lopez, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 31 Mrs. L. M. Hulbirt, Presiding Judge, 1120 Park Mrs. Robert Yin son, Assistant Judge Mrs. J. H. Beagles Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 32 Mrs. Mae France, Presiding Judge, 3264 So. Alameda (Left Hand Door) Mrs. Eizelyn Gibbs, Assistant Judge Mrs. Pail Mead, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT N0. 33 B. Y. Dickenson, Presiding Judge, 1610 Comanche Rev. H. P. South, Assistant Judge Helen Stevens, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 39 Mrs. J. H. Vetters, Presiding Judges 1904 Stillman Mrs. Walter Vetters, Assistant Judge Mrs. M.L. Shepard, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT N0. 39 J. R.Weatherford, Presiding Judge, 1225Second Mrs. J. R. Weatherford, Assistant Judge Mrs. C. S. Morgan,Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 40 Mrs. F. H. Underwood, Presiding Judge, 524 Cole Mrs. C. H. Grett, Assistant Judge Mrs. A. M. Allegrets Clerk POLLING PLACE Cheston heath School, Mestina and Carrizo Streets Solomon Coles School Y Civic Center, 700 So. Broadway New Fire Station, 3312 'leopard Oak Park Methodist Church 878 Oak Park Ate. Garage in rear of Lee Aiken's Res. 5601 Ocean Drive' Fannin School Breakers Hotel, 2611 Hamilton Rd. Holy Cross School, 1123 N. Staples Edward Furman School Donigan Building, 1300 Atnes St, Geo. Evans School Hillcrest Church of Christ Brooner's Studio, 1328 Third Central Church of Christ, 1610 Lawnvi.ew ELECTION ,PRECINCT NO. 41 Mrs. B. G. Lankford, Presiding Judge, 1434 -So. Brownlee E. A. Medford, Assistant Judge Mrs. Paul Johnson, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 112 Ed. P. Williams, Presiding Judge, 126 Southern C. Burt Potter, Assistant Judge Faires P. Wade, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT N0. 43 Mrs. Mable H. Liles, Presiding Judge, 1416 Verda Courts W. L. Liles, Assistant Judge Mrs. L. A. Humble, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 44 Mrs. Minnie O'Connell, Presiding Judge, 337 Mohawk Mrs. P. E. Weikell, Assistant Mudge Mrs. Dorothy Wynn, Clerk Mrs. Terry Melton, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 45 Mrs. T.E. Sparks, Presiding Judge, 1009 16th St. T. E.Sparks, Assistant Judge Mrs. John Cantu, Clerk Curtis Bell, Clerk EIE CTION PRECINCT NO. 46 Lee H. Scott, Presiding Judge, 2211 Margurite J. B. Mascorro, Assistant Judge Mrs. Abel Soso, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 47 Mrs. R. E. Gallggher, Presiding Judge, 1205 Cambridge R. E. Gallagher, Assistant Judge Mrs. S. G. Borden, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 48 A. R. Gomez, Presiding Judge, 2211 Agnes Mrs. Stalla P. Luna, Assistant Judge Mrs. Celio L. Wilmot,.Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 49 Tom Whelan, Presiding Judge, Ezar Courts Office, 2613 Rincon W. G. Gribbin, Assistant Judge Nellie Whelan, Clerk Joe Casares, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 50 Raymond B. Rambo, Presiding Judge, 610 Texas Mrs. H. G. Renken, Assistant.Clerk Mrs. Joe Morris, Clerk Mrs. Erich Hathike, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 52 Mrs. C. Y. Meyers, Presiding Judge, 3621 Bartlett W.H. Koepsel, Assistant Judge Mrs. W. A. Albright, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT 90. 53 DeWitt McGee, Presiding Judge, 1309 Logan Lew Borden, Assistant Judge Mrs. H. T.Cunningham, Clerk Mrs. Leslie Chappell, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 56 John Gallifiar, Jr., Presiding Judge, 4330 Naples Mrs. Betty Ransleben, Assistant Judge Mrs. L. A. Robertson, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 57 Mrs. E. H. Andrew, Presiding Judge, 1113 Logan Jack R. Blackmon, Assistant Judge Wallace M. Carrico, Clerk EIE CTION PRECINCT NO. 58 Chas. J. lacmanus, Presiding Judge, 1022 Ralston Mrs. Ray Kring, Assistant Judge Mrs. Thekla I. Bluntzer, Clerk Morgan Street Fire Station R. B. Fisher School WmA' Travis School Meadow Park Church of Christi Geo. Wiggins Homes, 2320 Buford Lamar Schoo, 2212 Morris St. Leopard Street Fire Station Community house, 318 Sixteenth Cantu Grocery, 1429 Antelope Lindale Community Center Robert Driscoll JuniorHigh School Sam Houston School La ArmadaRecreation Room, Administra Bldg. 3701 Ayers Street Westminister kresbyterian Church, 2015 Eighteenth St. Manger School 31 132 ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 59 Charles R. rortQr, Jr., Presiding Judge, 333 Melrose Drive Mrs. Earl Thomas, Assistant Judge Mrs. F. A. Martin, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 60 Mrs. Bryan Fulton, t'residing Judge, 334 Mohawk Mrs. W. H. Diehl, Assistant Judge Mrs. 0. B. crater Clerk Mrs. L. H. Holland, Clerk Mrs. 0. Y. Caldwell, -Clerk - ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 61 Andrew Womack, Presiding Judge, 605 Rosewood Mrs. Jno. M.Bowles, Assistant Judge Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 62 Mrs. E. L. Olsen, Presiding Judge, 2012 17th St. Mrs. henry Finigan, Assistant Judge Mrs. Robert -F. Grueber, Clerk . Mrs. Joe B. Williams, Clerk Garage in rear of J. E. Hartle Real Estate Office, 2841 Santa Fe at 306 Oleander Driv Stephen F. Austin School David Crockett School Wynn -Seale Junior High School The several presiding Judges of Election herein named shall appoint a qualified person orpersons to act as Clerks in the event of any vacancy on the day of election. All of said Officers, Managers and Clerks of election shall take the oath, perform the duties, hold an d conduct said election, and make return thereof in the manner and form within the time required by the General Law of thebtate of Texas and the dity Charter of the City of Corpus Christi. The polls shall be open fiom 8:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. on the 3rd day of April, A.D. 1951. The said election shall be held for one day only. A copy of this notice shall be published in the CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES, a daily newspaper, published in Corpus Christi, Texas, once each week for three consecutive weeks, the first publication of.vih ich Ehall not be less than twenty (20) days prior to the day of said election. A certified copy thereof sh all be posted by the Chief of Police or his duly authorized Deputies at each of said voting places for thirty (30) days prior to April 3, 1951. Said Chief of Police orhis duly authorit6d7deputies.shall also serve each of the Officers of. election abovenamed with a like certified copy of said notice, and the returns of publication,posting and .. service aforesaid shall be madd,:as required by law. /s/ Leslie Wasserman MAYSLESLIE WASSERAN2 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,' TEXAS ATTEST: /s/ C. W. Vetters C. W.'4Vetters City Secretary The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2998 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST IAT 4s BLOCK 62 REST HAVEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND ITS ONPTM R.H.JACKSON, AS EVIDENCED BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 22, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF FULL PAYMENT THEREOF, AND ALL OF Vu ICH IS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE RELEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie ivasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The &hove ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye „ Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The following, ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 2999 AMENIIING ORDINANCE NO. 760 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OE CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937s AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, P. 565 ET SE: OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME16, P. 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 49 1948, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING FOR R-1, ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO B-3 SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE FOR ALL OF BLOCK J;, LOT 12, BLOCK 2; LOT 1, BLOCK 4; LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE., BLOCK 51 LEARY ADDITION, LOTS 10, 11, 12 and 13, BLOCK 1; LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 21 LA REINA ADDITION,.... KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest &e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aje Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George y. Lowman Absent A resolution was read and passed commending the Corpus Christi Fark Board, the Civic Beautification Association, and other organizations, municipal agencies, and individuals for their effort and cooperation in helping Corpus Christi win first place in the 1950 "More Beautiful America Contest", conducted by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N YuNEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has won the unique and coveted distinction of winning top place in the 1950 More Beautiful America contest conducted by Better homes and Gardens Magazine; and WHEREAS, the winningof such aivard was only achieved through the untiring efforts of the Corpus Christi Park-'oard, the Civic Beautification Association, and other organizations, municipal agencies, and individuals, and in particular the efforts of Mrs. W. Armstrong Price and Miss °ay Kyle; and WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting that due recognition be given to the efforts and cooperation of all such organizations and individuals as did contribute to the effort which hasresulted in making Corpus Christi a more beautiful city and in winning flue recognization of such achievement% NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: That the initiativej efforts and industry of all those individuals, organizations, and agencies ontributing to the beautifying of the City of Corpus Christi and in achieving due recognization thereof as videnced by the winning of the recent nationwide 1950 More Beautiful America contest conducted by Better Homes and Gardens 16agazine be duly recognized and that the City Coun(i 1 as the representative of the people of Corpus hristi hereby express the gratitude of the people of Corpus 6hristi for such services and make due record reof by the spreading of this resolution on the minutes of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, S* /s/ Leslie Wasserman MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas hest: W. Vetters ity Secretary J.T)proved as to Legal Form: s/ I. K. Singer ity Attorney The above and foregoing resolution having been submitted to the Council upon the motion of Commissioner Cott eForrest and seconded by Commissioner/was duly carried. (-\ There beifignno further business, the meeting was adjourned. rJ d Iriuy oecrezary Mayor - -- 134 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1951 1:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners .Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon and Barney Cott, Cit Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Controller W. G. Graf, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Acting City 'Lanager R. W. McCamey, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, and Director of rublic Works Harry Stirmen. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 7, 1951• Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Attorney Jack Blackmon appeared, representing the`Unity Party, and asked that the petition of Joe Garza to have his name on the Ballot for the April 3 Election be disqualified. Mr. Blackmon stated that the petition did not contain preamble and that the signers who signed the petition did not know what they were signing and further that the likeness of names on the petition indicated that one petitioner signed for a number of petitioners. Mr. Hector DePena appeared, representing doe. Garza, and denied the allegations of Mr. Blackmon and states that all names on the petitions were authorized and stated further that the preamble on the petitions was remo for convenience. City Secretary Vetters reported to the Mayorand Council that he had examined the petitions of Joe Garza and that said petitions contained the names of over five hundred qualified voters and further said recommended that the name of Joe Garza be placed on the April 3 Ballot. At the completion of the discussion, the kayor announced a five-minute recess. The Council again convened after recess, and the Mayor asked City Attorney I., M. Singer to offer his recommendation on the question at hand. J&r. Singer recommended that the certifications of the City'becretary be accepted and further that it would be up to the individuals whose nanes appeared on the petitions to appear and make a statement to the fact that their signatures were unathurized. Vetters also reported to the ''ayor and Council that the petitions as presented by the Unity Party, and contain the nemes of Leslie Wasserman for '`ayor, Barney Cott,:Jack DeForreet, George L. Lowman and Sydney E.Herndon for Commissioners have been examined and found to contain the signatures of more than the necessary five hundred qualified voters and further recommended to the Council that the unity Party candidates be placed on Ballot for April 3. '' Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Cott, and passed, that insofar as the recommendation had been made and further that Mr. Garza filed his petition in good faith and in a democratic fashion that the name of Joe Garza be allowed a position on the Ballot and further that the members of the Unity Party, as announced, also be allowed a place on the Ballot. =. Mr. I. M.Alexander appeared and asked that a statement be issued denying the various allegations made in the recent issue in "Look" magazine. The Council advised Mr. Alexander that this would be done. A number of citizens in the SixPointsa.rea appeared and were represented by Mr. Bob Humble. They urged that additional police protection be given them in the Six Points area and further that a patrolman be on duty in the Six Points area fromfive to seven each day. The Council promised the group cooperation in thier problems; Mr. Ed Williams appeared in protest of a proposed ordinance which would establish one-way traffic of Garner and Market Streets. Although the ordinance was subsequently passed, Mr. Williams's protest was referred to the City Mgr. and City Attorney for further study and recommendation. Public hearing was opened on the matter of granting an application for a driverless automobile license to Phil Ridgeway, d/b/a/ Mission Rent A Car Inc. As Lt. Condron, Inspectorof Taxicabs, advised that Mr. Ridgewa had met all requirements, and as no one appeared either bdfore or against the application, a motion was made by Bommissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and apassed, granting the application as applied for* ­ Bids were to be opened on Lake "athis property oil exploration, deadline 3 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, •II but no bids were received. The following ordinance was read: - 135 ORDINANCE NO. 3000 Ab1ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948, AS RECORDED IN VOL. 16 PAGES 197 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE'PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALLOTHERORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND IN PARTICULAR AS. AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2515 BY PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGES HEREINAFTER SET OUT; DESIGNATING THE TWO CENTER TRAFFIC LANES OF AVENUE E AND THE EXTENSIONS THEREOF AS INBOUND AND OUTBOUND TRAFFIC LANES OF U. S. HIGHWAY 181; AMENDING SECTION Iib (a) OF SAID ORDINANCE 2211 TO PROVIDE FOR A 45MILE SPEED LIMIT AT ALLTIMES ON INBOUND TRAFFIC LANE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 181 FROM THE CITY LIMITS TO 300 FEET NORTH FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID HIGHWAY WITH MARKET STREET AND ON OUTBOUND TRAFFIC LANE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 181 FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID HIGHWAY WITH GARNER STREET TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 141 (a) OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-WAY TRAFFIC MOVEMENT EAST ON MARKET STREET BETWEEN AVENUE "Er AND HAMILTON ROAD AND ONE-WAY TRAFFIC MOVEMENT WEST ON GARNER STREET BETW`EEN.NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND AVENUE "E"; PROVIDING FORMETHOD OF PUBLICATION; ANDDECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Viasserman Aye - Jack DeForrest Aye , Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George 1. Lowman Abeent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3001 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF ENLARGEMENT OF THE OSO SEWAGE.TREATMENT PLANT PERFORMED BY HELDENFELS BEOTHERS UNDER CONTRACT DATED AUGUST 1, 1950,.AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2932; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,430.312 BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE�,OF 337,888.06 AFTER DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE OUT OF NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWERS), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE ATTACHED. HERETO AND MADE A PART HF:'R.FOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. uity Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1951 4:00 P.M. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, Barney Cott, and Sydney E. Herndon, City -tanager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and Purchasing -Agent William.-.,J.Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meetingto order. A m6tion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 13, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appe The Council received a petition from the Housing Authority regarding the closing of Lobo Street, Nueces Street and Josephine Street in the general area of the Salt Lake Tract housing Project. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, setting the 3rd day of April, 1951, at four o'clock as date for public hearing on the application to close Lobo Street, Josephine Street, and "ueces Street as outlined. (It was stipulated for previous to the hearing that the matter be submitted the Zoning and Planning Commission for their recommendation.) It being called to the attention of the Council that the United States Government requested the file 6f a disclaimer by the City asto the land on which Rodd yield is located ad it being the opinion of the City Attorney.that the City had, in fact, no interest in said land, on motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and duly passed, the City Attorney was authorized to file a disclaimer. 136 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3002 LAYING OUT AND ESTABLISHING THAT CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY FROM CARROL LANE TO BENTON STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A PUBLIC STREET; DESIGNATED AS BRAWNER PARKWAY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTLY THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO DEDICATE SAID PROPERTY AS A PUBLIC STREET AND TO EXEUCTE ALL INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was sispended by the following vote: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A&ye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman AZe Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3003 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADOPTING VOTING MACHINES AS THEY MAY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR USE IN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1951, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.' The Charter rule wassuspended by the following vote: he a being no further business, City Secretary Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. "erndon George L. Lowman the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING _MARCH 27, 1951 1:00 P. M. A Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Ba m ey Cott, George L. Lowman, Sydney E. herndon, City 14anager, W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, William Anderson, Aoning and Planning Commission, R.W. McCamey, Director of rublic Otilities, and William J. Burke Purchasing Agent. Mayor Wasserman called.the meetingto order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, ndnd passed, approving the minutes. of the meeting held March 20,-1951• Mayor'Wassermaninvited those in the audience having business with the City to comeforward. Mr.. -,George Aboud appeared and urged the Council.to veto suggestions made by a group of citizens, most of whom are members of the Traffic Commission, who •suggested a general increase of traffic fines: Mr. Aboud presented a letter to the City Council, which letter was read by the City Secretary. On completion of the reading of the letter, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to take the matter under advisement. Mr. George Jones appeared and urged that the mayor, who in reality is the only unopposed candidate in the forthcoming City Council Election, join with him as Chairman of the Unity Party in calling a Unity Party Rally for 4 P. M., Friday, on the Plaza Deck. Mr. Jones also highly commended the entire Council for the splendid work that had been accomplished during their administration. The Mayor answered Mr. Jones and thanked him for the support given to the City by the Unity arty and agreed with his suggestion to hold a rally at 4 P.M. on Friday as suggested. The Mayor introduced Mrs. Regina L. McLinden, a visitor from the city of Miami, r'lorida, and a represent tive of Mayor William M. TWolfarth of Miami. Mrs. McLinden spoke briefly and commended the City highly for its C commendable progress made during the past few years add thanked the Council for the kind reception favored her. The City Secretary read an invitation fromMr. Roger Pearce, President of the Uptown Kiwanis Club, inviti the Mayor,' Commissioners, City anager, and all Department Heads to the formal openingof the "iwanis Club House, North BErach, 3 P. M., April 1st. The invitation was accepted. 137 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the TaxError and Correction List for the month of February in the amount of $902.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the Supplementary Tax Roll for 1950 in theamount of $1,091.00. - The following resolution was read: A RESOLUTION URGING THE SENATE AND HOUSE©F REPRESENTATIVESoOF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO REFRAIN FROM ADOPTING SENATE BILL 270 OR HOUSE BILL 351, IDENTICAL BILLS, AND EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO SUCH LEGISLATION; AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Loott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. LowmanA&e The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye., Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There bein further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secre ary REGULAR CQUNCIL MEETING APRIL 31 1951 4:o0 P.m. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary G.W. Vetters, William A. Anderson (Zoning & Planning), Jack Miller and Roger East, Deputy tax collectors. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. and passed, A motion -was made by Commissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Cott that the minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1951 be approved as read. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the Council to come forward. No one appeared. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing portions of Lobo, Josephiae and Nueces Streets, Bob Sorrell, attorney for the housing Atthority, explained reasons for the closing of portions of Lobo, Josephine and Nueces Streets within Leathers Center No. 2 project, Mr. Klassen of Lake Street inquired as to whether the closing of these streets would affect the drainage plans for Lake Street. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner.Herndon and passed that the drainage problems of Lake Street be referred to ter. Collier and Mr. Stirman for study and action. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest & passed to close the hearing relative to the closing of portions of Lobd, Josephine and Nueces Streets, City Secretary Vetters read a transmittal letter from the Chamberof 6ommerce dated April 2, 1951 advisin of the approval by the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Review of the Corpus Christ Airport Plan as prepared for the Chamber of Commerce by norner & Shifrin, Consulting Engineers, under an association with harland Bartholomew & Associates and requesting that the same be adopted by the City of Corpus Christi, A motion was made by �'ommissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed approving the Review of the Corpus Christi Airport Flan. The following ordinance'was read: " ORDINANCE N0. 3005 CLOSING LOBO STRET�'T FROM THE WEST LINE OF JOSEPHINE STREET TO ITS WESTERN TERMINUS AT SALT LAKE TRACT, CLOSING JOSEPHINE STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LAKE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINEOF FRANK STREET, CLOSING NUECES STREET FROM THE EAF'T LINE OF COKE STREET TO ITS EASTERN TERMINUS AT A CITY PARK, AND QUIT -CLAIMING ANY INTEREST THAT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MIGHT HAVE IN AND TO SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. M The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: _ • Leslie Viasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney L. herndon George L. Lowman here being no further business, City Secretary the meeting was adjourned. Aye Aye Aye Pye Absent RBIULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1951 4:00 P.M. ' Mayor PRESENTt Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioner Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. "erndon, Barney Cott and Georg L. Lowman, City Manager U. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Contra lle W. G. Graf, Purchasing Agent Wm.J. Burke, Director of Public yrorks Harry Stirman, and Assistant City Attorney Wm. Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, aid passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 3, 1951• City Secretary Vetters presented tabulation of returns made of the general city election held April 2, 1951s for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four Commissioners, showing election of Leslie Wasserman as s Mayor and Jack-DeForrest., Barney,Scott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman as Commissioners. NA motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting tabulations to be true and correct, and ordering same filed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3006 CANVASSINu RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYOR M D COMMISSIONERS CF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1951, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. From this point in the meeting on, the Mayor and Council served as the new Mayor and'Council of the City of Corpus �hri sti. Mayor Leslie Wasserman called the meeting to order as the new Council for the City of corpus t-�hri sti, for the term ending the first Tuesday in April, 1953• The invocation was given by the Reverend David Rose. Judge Carroll gave the Mayor and each of the Commissioners thier oath of office. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, selecting Commissioner Jack DeForrest to serve as Mayor Vro Tem for the term of the Council. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council the reappointment of City Manager City Collier at an annual salary of D15000. Mayor Wasserman commended Mr. Collier for a fine job accomplished during the past administration. Om completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed; reappointing 1W. B. Collier, City Manager, at a salary of $152000 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vofe; Leslie Wasserman Aye -Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye From this point in the meeting on, the Mayor and Council served as the new Mayor and'Council of the City of Corpus �hri sti. Mayor Leslie Wasserman called the meeting to order as the new Council for the City of corpus t-�hri sti, for the term ending the first Tuesday in April, 1953• The invocation was given by the Reverend David Rose. Judge Carroll gave the Mayor and each of the Commissioners thier oath of office. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, selecting Commissioner Jack DeForrest to serve as Mayor Vro Tem for the term of the Council. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council the reappointment of City Manager City Collier at an annual salary of D15000. Mayor Wasserman commended Mr. Collier for a fine job accomplished during the past administration. Om completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed; reappointing 1W. B. Collier, City Manager, at a salary of $152000 139 per year, continuing his present bond in affect in the amount of $10,000. Mr. Collier accepted the reappointmen and received the oath of office from Judge Harry Carroll. He expressed his appreciation to the entire Council for their cooperation during his past term of office. Mayor Wasserman asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting. City Manager Collier, in his capacity as Director of Finance, recommended to the Council the reappoin of P. W. Grevelle as Tax Assessor and Collector. A motion wasmade by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the recommendation and reappointing Mr. P. W. Grevelle Tax Assessor and Collector at his present salary, and continuing his present bond in affect in the amount of $10,0002 for the term en dingthe first Tuesday in April, 1953. re City Manager Collier recommended the/appointment of C. W. Vetters as City Secretary. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the reappointment of C. W. Vetters as City Secretary, at his present salary, and continuing his present bond in affect in the amount of $1,000, for the term ending the first Tuesday in April, 19'53.- A motion was made by Commissioner `ott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the purchasing department to advertise for bids on15,000 pounds of caulking lead -- five month's supply -- to be issded to Water Department as required, to be paid from account #141 Water. A motion was made by Commissioner nerndon, seconded.by Commissioner Cott, and passedp authorizing sale of 380,000 U. S. Treasury 22% bonds due 3-15-70 and $18,000 City of Corpus Christi Hospital bonds 3% due serially from December 1, 1956 thourgh 1960, sale to be made to Fund 461 Gas Systm Revenue Bonds, Series 1950 sinking fund (This is in line with request from Board of Trustees,''emorial Hospital, for the payment of $100,000 to theirhospital fund. A similar request has been made to Nueces County.) Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Tuesday, May 8, 4:00 p.m., as the date of public hearing on the matter of closing Hasek Street in the John Nemec Sub- division as per application presented by Bryan Wingo, attorney for Mr. John Aemec, and that before the hearing date the matter be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for its recommendation regarding the blosing of said Street. A large number of citizens were present at the Induction Ceremony, including a group of memebers of the Civics Class of Wynn -Seale Junior High. Miss Katherine Burke acted as spokesman for the group, explaining the presence of the group, and congratulating the Council on their new term of office. Also speaking bfiefly was Mr. Joe Garza, expressing the wish that Corpus Christi go forward under the new administration. Makor Pro Tem DeForrest and the Council thanked those in attendance as well as the general public for their splendid cooperation enjoyed during the�past term of office and asked for the continued cooperation of the general public during their new term. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded,by Commissioner nerndon, and passed, transferring the ed balance of $2,099.97 in. No. 295 Improvement Bods 1948 Construction Fund (Park Improvements) to No. 296 Improvement Bonds 1950 Construction Fund (Park Improvements) for park improvements. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3007 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING OLD ROBSTONN ROAD, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, IN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY J. M. DELLINGER, ING.; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY J.M. DELLIN.ER, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Aasserman Jack DeForrest Excused e e ke Excused 140 e `Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye } • The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3008 RETURNING TO NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) UNUSED APPROPRIATIONS AN D APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEME CS IN CERTAIN CITY PARKS, SUCH PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND COMPLETED FROM THE FUNDS OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS,INCLUDING GRADING, LANDSCAPING AND INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES FOR PARK PURPOSES, BEING SH0IAN BY THE ESTIMATES OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT ON FILE IN THE CITY CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, SAME TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED AS SHOIN ON SAID ESTIMATES; SAID APPROPRIATIONS BEING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF 376,656.92 OUT OF N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .The Charter..rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Excused Jack DeForrest ACTe Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George. L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Excused Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman .,There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Tem P City Secretary _- SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 122 1951 11:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman,,Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary L;. W. Vetters, City Attorney I.M. Singer, Assistant City Attorney Wm. Anderson, Judge of Corporation Court Robert Van Ness, Clerk of Corporation Court Method Snapka. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 10, 1951• . Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A moti6n::was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, reappointing Robert.C.-Van Ness as Judge of Corporation Court, and approving renewal of present bond in the amount of $2500. Judge.Van Ness took oath of office from City Attorney I. M. $finger. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, reappointing Method Snapka as Clerk of Corporation Court at his present salary, and approving the renewal of his present bond in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Snapka took oath of office from City Attorney I.M. Singer. The members of the following boards and committees were appointed and reappointed, the names being suggested by Mayor Wasserman and approved by the City Council: INDUSTRIAL AND AIRPORT BOARD - Term ending March 31, 1953 Lon C. Hill Edwin Singer Sam E. Wilson, Jr. E. C. Ekstrom Arnold 0. Morgan CUDDIHY HALL FOR GIRLS - Term ending March 31, 1953 Robert D. Gardner Farrell Dee Smith Mrs .-- Fred Fues Mrs. Jack M. Little Harold McLain Arturo Colmenero Mrs. John Lynch Mrs. Floyd McCroskey Mrs. "enry Schaffer Ferry -Tucker Mrs. Ben Vaughan Mrs. Robert H. Thomason A. C. McCaughn HOUSING AUTHORITY - Term ending April 4, 1953 Manuel R. Ramirez W. B. McAdams FIRE PREVENTION BOARD - Term ending March 31, 1953 Bert Roscoe LeRoy Lain Bert W.Agan Lynn Evans J. S. Gilleland C. E. Watts H. L. Scott Jack DeForrest Mrs. Frances Ferguson R. N. Tweedy Russell Lewis Forrest Kirby HOUSING AUTHORITY - Term ending March 31, 1953 Robert P. Wallace Mrs. kaul Haas Mrs. F. E. Hutchens Mrs. Selma Hall Mrs. Bernice Leonard Wm. H. Keys Dr. H. B. Hall Jeff Callahan LeRoy Byrd Jeff Shipps Mrs. Vivian Flowers Mrs. °erbert ,Train HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL - Term ending March 31, 1953 Alex Cardenas Joe Simon Joe Garza R. A. Humble Robert B. McCracken Guy I. Warren Mrs. Sybil Paxton Cecil Proctor TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Term ending March 31, 1953 Roy Klett T. S.Cyrus - Chairman C. F. "ldrich David McComb George Aboud Charles Galland Duane Orr Manuel y. Maldonado Leslie Chappell Capt. Herbert Weeks LTCDR E. E. Franks EX OFFICIOS - Police -1 Zoning and Planning __. . Engineering -1 City Manager - 1 ZONING AND PLANNING - Term three years , Herbert Alexander C. H. Jones Austin Hemphill Mike Needham, Chairman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3009 J APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) $2,500 TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND FOR THE AMOUNT EXPENDED THEREFROM COVERING THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EASEMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF BROh'NLEE STREET OBTAINED IN THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND USED FOR THE POLICE BUILDING SITE AND SAID STREET EASEMENT; REFERRING TO ORDINANCE NO. 2807 FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 'Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Bamey Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ay Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3010 APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FROM NO. 270 -CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS THE SUM OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED (415,600) DOLLARS TO NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) TO COVER THE EXPENDITURES MADE IN CONNECTION WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED AND USED IN THE THE NEW POLICE BUILDING LOCATED ON BUFFALO IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE 44TH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SCRETARY; REFERRING TO ORDINANCE NOS. 2805 AND 2806 OF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGFNCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrebt Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Uott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye 141 f 142. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3011 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) THE SUM OF $8,000 TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND FOR THE EXPENDITURES MADE THEREFROMTIN THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND FOR THE POLICE BUILDING SITE; REFERRING TO GRDINANCE NO. 2807 FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: • Leslie Wasserman Jack 3%Forrest Barney Cott Sydney E. "erndon George L. Lowman Mhe above ordinance was passed -by -the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie 'Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. 14erndon George L. -Lowman • ORDINANCE NO. 3012 AUTHORIZING'AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION OF A STRIP OF LAND 25 FEET IN WIDTH OFF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THE SOUTH SIDE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD EXTENDING FROM AYERS STREET TO THE WINSTON PROPEFTY AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2944 BY WARRANTY DEED FROM T.P. MCCORD FOR THE SUM OF EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS PLUS COST OF PAVING A PORTION OF SAID PREMISES, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest • Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 3013 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2962, BY APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND 02/100 DOLLARS (Sl,450.02) FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEM94T BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO COVER THE EXCESS ABOVE THE ESTIMATE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO HORNE ROAD FROM RAMSEY TO KOSTORYS ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID AMOUNT OF $1,450.02 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman_ V `e Aye 'e 143 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE N0. 3011 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. B. MARTIN TO GRANT THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR A TERM BEGINNING MAY 1, 1951, AND ENDING MAY 11 1952, FOR FIFTEEN PER CENT (15%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID LEASE, A COPY OF 11HICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. -Lowman re The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are The following ordinance was read.- ORDINANCE ead: ORDINANCE NO. 3015 AUTHORIZING ANDDIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM LESLIE -S. LOCKETT COVERING A STRIP OF LAND 5X125 OUT OF LOT 2 OF THE LOS AMIGOS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE RIGHT OF 4RANTOR TO TAP ANY SANITARY SEWER LINE LAID ACROSS SAID STRIP OF LAND I1ITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE HEREOF, SAID EASEMENT TO BE IN THE FORM AS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest A re Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Goerge L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3016 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORNUS.CHRISTI.TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS COVERED BY CERTIFICATE NO. 9 DATED MARCH 10, 1912, AGAINST ILT 13, BLOCK 14, WEST END ADDITION, FRONTING 48 FEET ON THE ,,EST SIDE OF DWIGHT STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE 90ERS THEREOF, ESTATE OF S. C. CACERES, DECEASED, AND ANITA CACERES, A WIDOW; A COPY OF WIiICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ye The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3017 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHiISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FORREST F. PO4ERS FOR A YEAR'S LEASE ON THE S ONE-HALF OF HANGAR NO. 653, CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH CONCRETE APRONS ADJACENT AND ADJOINING THERETO, FORTHE SUM OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, FOR THE PURPOSE'OF AVIATION ACTIVITIES, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH ISATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 144 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowmm Aye The following ordinm ce was read: ORDINANCE NO. .3018 AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE V OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CIVIL SERVICE BOARD GF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY PROVIDING THAT HEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MAY MAKE EXCEPTIONS AS TO RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ._ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3019 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LAWRENCE F. LAKE TO GRANT THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE.KIWANIS SOFT BALL FIELD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR A TERM BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1951 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1951, FOR FIFTEEN PER CENT (15%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID LEASE, A COPY OF WEICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. nerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinaice was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3020 RECEIVING INTO AND ANNEXING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT CERTAIN TERRITORY BEING A PART OF WHAT IS KN07NN AS OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD, NOW OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; HEREIN DESCRIBED BY.METES AND BOUNDS; FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS; DECLARING SAME TO BE ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PA.RT.OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule wassuspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. nerndon Aye George L. Lowman re The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Bam ey Cott Ade Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 145 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3021 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED UNTO ST. LUKE'S METHODIST CHURCH TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED UTILITY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF THE SOUTHWEST TEN FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 382 IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF THE SOUTHWEST TEN FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 20 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 38, TO THE CITY, ALLIN LINDALE PARK SUBDIVISION SECTION 4 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT AND IN THE COPIES OF SAID QUITCLAIM AND DEDICATION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman- Aye Jack DeForrest Ade Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Awe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ade George L. Lowman_Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR, City of Uorpus uAristil Texas City Secretary • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 17,,-1951 41:00 7,-19514:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George . Lowman, City.A►anagerff. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent n. -Burke, Chief --of Police Rohr Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the es of the meeting held April 12.,-1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Noone appel re A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, setting Mw 81 19 as date for public hearing for Special Council permit for the Pontiac Refining Company Park. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving sed kaster Plan for the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport, as presented by City Manager W.B. Collier. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizing hase of $111,000 in principal amount of 3% Lower Nueces River Water Supply District Second Series Bonds, ring April 1, 1977 through 1980 at a price to yield 2.80%. Purchase to be made as follwws: $61,000 from 141 Water 'Jperations. $502000 from Fund 111 Dater meter Deposit. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting 15, 1951, as date for public hearing to determine the matter of fixing the building line on Chaparral Street fromPark Avenue on the South to Cooper's Alley on the North in accordance with the map on file in the ffice of the City Secretary. A motion was made by Commissioner herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, appointing . B. Wehring as a member of the Board of Adjustment, filling vacancy of J. K. Cain, who resigned. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, declaring 17 as MACARTHUR DAY, and agreeing to send congratulatory telegram to General Douglas MacArthur. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, Tseconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing ad instructing the City Manager to institute the necessary study on Bond Issue to include the following nprovements; Airport, bay front park development, drainage, street improvements, sanitary sewage extensions, etc ITA 10V The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3022 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CH1ISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEI0ENT AND CONTRACT WITH TOM LAWRENCE, EMPLOYING . SAID TOM LAWRENCE AS GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT A SALARY OF $325 PER MONTH IN THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND LEASING TO HIM THE GOLF SHOP AND CAFE LOCATED IN SAID MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSATION TD THE CITY OF FIVE PER CENT (5%) OF ALL GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED THEREFROM AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE A COPY OF WHICH LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF READING -AS FOLLOWS; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L, Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ay George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read; ORDINANCE NO. 3023 APPROPRIATING $531.46 FROM NO. 208 SIDERALK CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS -ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF MINNESOTA STREET FROM SANTA FE TO ALAMADA STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH SIDEWALKS AS EVIDENCED BY PURHCASE ORDER NO. 26710E - ON FILE IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE, TO WHICH REFhRENCE IS HERE MADE; and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott .A�e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman • Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3024 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH F. BERT SMITH & COMPANY; PROVIDING THAT F. BERT SMITH & COMPANY SHALL ACT AS FISCAL AGENTS FOR THE CITY, TO BRING UP TO DATE AND TO KEEP CURRENT THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF SAID AGREEMENT THE FINANCIAL STUDY AND REPORT MADE UNDER DATE OFJUNE 19119, TO MAKE SUYPLEIENTAL REPORTS, AND TO ADVISE THE CITY GENERALLLY, IN THE MAKING OF AN INVESTIGATION, STUDY AND REPORT, IN WRITING, IN REGARD TO THE CITY'S FINANCIAL POSITION AND THE CITY'S ABILITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND TO FINANCE THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AS THE CITY MAY DESIRE TO MAKE AND TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COST OF ORDINANCES AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE -TO THE ELECTION PERTAINING TO BONDS, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND THE SALE OF BONDS, AND THE COST OF MARKET OPINION ON ALL SUCH SECURITIES, ETC.; PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF.BONDS; A COPY OF SAIDCCONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN -EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye -There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ary MAYO ,,City of Corpus esti, Texa; 147 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1951 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cctt, Sydney E. Herndon and Georg L. Lowman, City Manager A. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary U. W. Vetters, City Purchaiin, Agent Wm. Burke, Mrs. Mildred Westerfelt - Purchasing Department, Director of rublic 6orks H. H. Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Assistant Chief of Police H. L. Bellflower, Captain Jim Avant, and Lt. Oscar Condron. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared, but previous to the meeting a petition was presented to the Council urging the purchase of a Regional Park adjacent to the iso Golf and Country Club, petition containing some 300 signatures. Opened bids on 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for warehouse stock and issued to the water Department as required. BIds were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works, Allied Plumbing Supply Co., American Lead Supply Co., Briggs -Weaver Machinery Supply Co., Corpus Christi Hardware, Crane Co., General Lxport Iron and Metal Co., Norvell-Wilder Supply Co., San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., Texas Waste Materials Co., and Viking Supply Corp. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager W. B.Collier for study and recommendation. l City Secretary Vetters read recommendations from Mr. Collier regarding the purchase of two parks with the monies realized out of the sale of Guth Park, recommendations are as follows: "April 24, 1951 Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Attached hereto is a report from Mr. Gus Heinemann, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, amending their recommendation of January 5, 1951, which was to the effect thatthe City spend all of the pEoceeds from the sale of the old.Guth Park for the purchase and development of lands along the Cayo del Oso and adjacent to the municipal golf course. The amended recommendation from the 'ark Board is to the -effect that the City purchase approximately 95 acres on the Shell Road site of the Woodruff Tract and with.the balance of the funds available to purchase as much of the Andrews tract as possible and that a connect- ing strip between the Andrews tract and the Uso Golf Course also be obtained. Also attached is the re- port from the Zoning and Planning Commission covering their action on the Park Board recommendation for land acquisition and embodying the following recommendation: 'After considerable discussion, it was moved and seconded that the Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the city purchase approximate ly eighty (80) acres out of the Shell Road tract offered by H. E. Woodruff, Trustee; and that the bal- ance of the money, available for park land acquisition through the sale of Guth Park, be used to acquir land on the Uso offered by Mr. Andrews, together with a necessary connecting link between this second site and the existing Oso Park.' It is further recommended that the City purchase, if available, the entire Woodruff tract if any additional funds might be available other than that obtained.from the sale of Guth Park. In connection with this last recommendation, it is immediately obvious that additional funds for the purchase of the entire Woodruff tract are not available. I fully concur with the selecti n of the Park Board in their recommendation that the funds available fob the land acquisition be divided to include the acquisition of the wooded area for an inland park on Shell Road and for the acquisition of lands along the Cayo del Uso for extension and expansion of the existing city park lands at the Uso Golf Course. I further concur in the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and agree th t the best possible balance be attained in the acquistiln of both recommended sites. I, therefore, re- commend to the Council that the attached reports and recommendations be approved and that the matter be referred to the City Manager for negotiation and purchase within the limits of the recommendations as made. Sincerely, /s/ W. B. Collier, City Manager'# "Mr. W. B. Collier City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. 6ollier: At the January 5th meeting of the 'ark & Recreation Board, it was recommended that the City purchase 80 acres of land out of Sections 17 and 29 of.the flour Bluff and Encinal 'arm and Garden Tracts bounded on the northease by Beckner Road and on the southwest by the Cayo Del Uso, being all of Lots 6, 7, 8, and the tracting lying N.E. of Lot 8, and the northeast 220 feet of.lots 19, 20 and 21, Section 17, and a portion of lot 1, Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; also a tract of land Approximately 31 acres being the northeast 300 feet of lots 9, 10 and 11, all of lot 12 and that portion of 16� 13 southeast of Uso Municipal Golf Course, for the new Guth Park utilizing a portion of the funds obtained from the sale of Guth Park. Since that time, the Park Board has received a number of offers for the sale of property in various locations An and around Corpus Christi. The Board has considered all sites offered byt feels that only one, that offered by Mr. H. E. Woodruff as trustee, offers particular promise as a park site. The Woodruff site isolocated between Shell Road an Highway 9, approximately 7 miles from the present city limits, and at the time the Oso site was recom- mended it iwas not available for purchaseinasmuch as the owners were then in the process of subdividing the area f6r residential sites. The Woodruff tract comprises apprixmately 135 acrds and the asking price is $850 per acres. Approximately 95 acres of this property located on the Shell Road side contai s a number of trees and has excellent typography for a park site. The balance, comprising principally that portion fronting on Highway 9, isrelatively flat and while gultable as a park site is perhaps less desirablp as such and more desirable for a residential subdivision: After considerable discussion of tom- Pelalive •merits of the two sites, that offered by birdd. Woodruff, andtheOso tract offered by Mr. Andrews to ether with the c9nnecting link betw en fh hengms' t aaetfundstavailableliromuEshe'sale as concluded hat it would be in the best interests o m a of the Guth Park were applied to the purchase of as much of both sites as possible. Althought it mig be desirable to purchase only the one tract or the other, using the balance of the funds for immediat development, it would appear that the -longer range benefits accomplished by the purchase of both site at this time would far outweigh•tthe immediate advantages gained by the development of the one site orj the other. FQr tiaese reasons, the Park & Recreation Board voted unanimously at its April 6th meeting' to recommend_t at the City purchase approximately 95 acres on the Shell Road site of the Woodruff . tract, using the balance of the funds available to purchaae as much of the Andrews' tract as possible together with a connecting strip between that tract.and the use Golf Course. Yours very truly, /s/ Gus Heinemann, Chairman Park Recreaction Board" "To Mr. W. B. Collier, CityManager _From Zoning and Planning ommission Date April 211, 1951 Subject: Action on the Park Board's recommendation for land acquisition. The Chairman read the letter addressed to the City Manager from the park Board regarding their re- commendations for the acquisition of park lands from the money obtained through the sale of Guth Park. Mr. Heinemann appeared before the Commission and expanded on the studies and the considerations of the Park -Board leading to their final recommendation. In the discussionwhich follows, it was indicated that the owners of the tract of land lying between Shell Road and highway 9 were agreeable to retainir approximately fifteen (15) additional acres of the high flat ground in the southeast corner.of the original ninety-five (95).acre proposed park tract which could be used for subdivision development. This would leave approximately eighty (80) acres of rolling ground for the proposed park which would be ifi general conformity with the Park Board's recommendation. After considerable discussion, it was moved and seconded that the Zoning and Planning Commission recommend that the city purchase approxi- mately eighty (80) acres out of the Shell Road tract offered by H. E. Woodruff, Trustee; and that the balance of the money available for parkland acquisition through the sale of Guth rark, be used to acquire land on the 6so offered by•Mr. Andrews, together with a necessary connecting link between this second site and the existing Oso Park. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded that the Zoning and Planning Commission further recommend that the City purchase, if possible, the entire Woodruff tract forpark purposes from such additional funds as might be available other than that obtained from the sale of Guth Park. The motion carried unanimously." On the completion of thereading of the recommendations, a motion was made by Commissioner DeFdrrest, who in his motion described the proposed Woodruff parksite, motion seconded by Commissioner. Lowman, and passed, accepting recommendations of City Manager Collier, and referring the matter to the City Manager for negotiating and purchase within the, limits of recommendations as presented. - A motion wasmade by Commissioner De Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving pla and specifications and instructing the Public '�orksDepartment to advertise for bids for the construction of concrete curbs and sidewalks along each side of Port Avenue from Morgan Street to Jest Broadway. (This request is in keeping with our agreement with the State i'ighway 'epartment totry::pnd place curbs along the new paving constructed by them, and also at the request of many property owners along Port Avenue. The overall cost will be approximately $35,000 and will be an assessment program, the City's portion being about ;'x,000.) City Manager W. B. Collier explained the proposed amendment to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and advised that the amendment had been recommended by the Civil Service Commission and outlined the reasons for r. the, proposed amendment. At the completion of the explanation, the following ordinance was read% ORDINANCE N0. 3025 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREA`1'ING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2655 PASSED AND . APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1949, BY A.161ENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF INSPECTOR. OF, POLICE TO BECOME .EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDIRANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter-,r'ule ,wassuspended":by� the . followirigUvote: Leslie INasserman Aye Jack Derorrest Lye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herncon George L.Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A,ye Sydney E."erndon Aye George L. -Lowman �ye Tpere being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MA `R, Corpus Cfiisti, Texas 149 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 1, 1951 4:00 p -m. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B.Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W.Vetters, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 24, 1951 - Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the city to come forward. Noone responded. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council the following names for appointment to the Board of Equilization: E. B. Jackson, Jay Davis, and Charles Galland. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the above appointments. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, ssconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing and directing City ManagerCollier to give necessary notice to invoke the provisions of the contract with Lower Nueces River Water Supply District to as to require all delivery of fifty million gallons of water according to paragraph 7 of contract with the District. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, bid of 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for Warehouse Stock and issued to the Water Department as required, to Corpus Christi Hardware Company at a low bid of 019.10 per hundred. (Tab.No. 106) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, autho zing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for cyclone fence to be erected around warehouse pipe yard, and Lipan Streetsv A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, granting authority to advertise for bids for mineral lease on approximately 150 acres of land at Mathis State Park. Such lease to be conditioned under the termsof the lease with the State for park.purposes. City Secretary Vetters read the following letter to Mayor Wasserman and City Council, from City Manager W. B. Collier: It In order to comply with the Railroad Commission of Texas spacing of 20 acres per well, it is the request of the Lessor, A. IV. Gregg Oil Company, and in the best interest of the Lessee, City of Corpus Christi, that land necessary for spacing of 20 acres per well may be wholly located on the lands covered by either the Gregg Lease No. 1 or Gregg Lease No. 2 or upon lands covered by both of said leases. The most effec- tive spacing on a 20 acre basis would provide that some of the acreage of both leases be included in such well sections. In order to clear any ambiguity or misunderstanding as to whether the terms of Lease No. or Lease No shall apply, I suggest that an agreement be executed with Gregg to the effect that the location of the bottom hole of the well shall be the determining factor. Attached hereto is a proposed letter of agreement establishir this definition and I request the authority of the City Co�_,ncil to execute the attached letter of agreement.,' A motion was made by Commissioner DeF crrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the above recommendation and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, adopting Resolution commending Buccaneer Days Commission for a successful celebration and complimenting all who helped make the celebration a success. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3026 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE THE ASSIGP= OF CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM J. M. DELLIT-3ER, INC. AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS FOR. IMPROVEL',ENTS OF OLD ROBSTC11 ROAD AND RELEASES THEREOF EXECUTED BY SAID J. M. DELLINGER, IMC.; ORDERING THE PAY= OF THE SUM OF $2,768.05 TO SAID J.M. DELLINGER, INC. FOR SAID CERTIFICATES, A LIST OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF, TO.BE PAID FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET I11PROVE1IE21TS) AS APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2931, DULY PASSEDAND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 14TH DAY OF NOVEMCNBER, 1910: AND DECLARING AN E1,=GENCY. 150 a The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3027 TRANSFERRING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE AND P RMITS HELD THEREUNDER NOW HELD BY LEROY C MTs DOING BUSINESS AS YELLM CAB CO10ANYI TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION CO., A CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: LESLIE WASSER AN AYE Jack DeForrest 'Aye_ Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayye Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time and passed to Madond-reddij;g: GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION CO., A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FORPUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR DATE IMN T:IIS GRANT SHALL BECOI2 EFFECTIVE. The abbv&-::grdinance was passed at first reading and passed to second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman AAe�e Jack DeForrest dye Barney Cott Absent Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary LAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIM May 8, 1951 x.:00 p.m. PRESENT: Yayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cotte Sydney Herndon, an George L. Lowman, City 12anager W. B. Collier, City Attorney, I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W.Vetters, William Anderson (Zoning and Planning, H. H. Stirman (Public Works) and Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passeds approving the minutes of the meeting held May 11 1951. No one appeared. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving and closing public -hearing on the application of Pontiac Refining Company for the development of a private park on the approximate four acres of land lying North.and East of Lawrence Drive adjoining Baymore Addition. Zoning and Planning recommendations are to the effect that the application be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) That no public address system be installed and operated in park; (2) That there be no flbdd— lighting or ballplaying after 10:00 p.m.; (3) That such lighting, if installed, be so designed and 151 constructed so as to minimize the effect on the adjoining residential properties. A public hearing was held on the matter of closing Hasek Street in the Nemec Subdivision. (Note: It was stipulated in the motion setting date for the hearing, that Zoning and Planning recommendations be receiv( prior to the hearing. Due to additional developments regarding the developmentof this property, Zoning and Planning have not completed their study and are unable to make recommendations. The Borden Company had proposed to purchase the advertised subdivision for the installationof a milk processing plant. Zoning and Planning have a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 14, to consider this application which will involve consideration of vaca of original plat, vacation of the street (Hasek), rezoning to permit light industrial use and lifting of deed restrictions.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passeds recess hearing until Zoning and Planning recommendations are received. Opened bids for Depository Bank..Bid was received from the Corpus Christi National Bank. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bid to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the appointment by the Mayor, of William Pruitt and C. Burtt Potter to serve as Corporation Court Judges during the absence and inability td serve of the regular Corporation Court Judge Robert C. Van Ness. Opened bids on sidewalks and curbing on Port Avenue. Bids were received from the following: C. L. Castor and I-eldenfels Brothers. A motion was made by Co-mzissiener Herndon, seconded by Cormussioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendations. William Anderson, Zoning and Planning, explained application of P. C. Webster, for Interim Zoning Permit, Block 2, Lot 5 (4818 Ayers Street) for the erection of a masonery retail building in the Southside Addi—I tion shopping center. A moti= was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving above application. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for regular gasoline, premium gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene, !quarter ending August 31, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appoint Jerry Jackson and Billy Morris as Deputy Clerks of Corporation Court,at present salaries. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting 1:00 p.m. May 16, 1951, Special Council Meeting for purpose of receiving report from the Community Council. Meeting to be a joint-m6eting with Clo=ty Commissioner Court, Community Council Survey Committee, and other interested parties. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and Fa sled, auth investment of 010,000 each with First Savings and Loan Association and United Savings Association. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3028 APPROPRIATING THIRTY—FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM NO. 296 IMPROVE11ENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVE21ENTS) TO COVER THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEIMI TS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN OF BROIVNLEE BLVD. EXTENSION BETgMEN BUFFALO AND VrMEBAGO STREETS AS A TRAFFIC ARTERY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING THE ITEWW.POLICE BUILDING; AUTF-ORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK SO AS TO ACCOMPLISH THE COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN MERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney Herndon ACTe George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ACTe Barney Cott &e Sydney Hernddn Aye George Lowman Aye 152 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3029 SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO EIGHT (8) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT= ,o7ITII AND DECLARING AN ET' URGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney flernddn Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3030 DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO EIGHT (8) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN INHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HERIPAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SA,M SHALL BE KNOWN AS ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMEERS ONE (1), r;[0 (2)3 THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERU7ITH AND DECLIRING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon ACTe George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3031 AUTHORIZING and DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SAID CITY, AN AGREEL,IENT WITH BEVLY AND JANSSEN DEVELOH.1ENT CORPORATION THAT A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 13,12, 5 and 4, SECTION 2, FLOUR�BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND CON— TAINING 26.03 ACRES OF LAND, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY CONDITIONED UPON PERFORMANCE OF THE EXPRESS COVENANTS AS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3032 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEIMNT WITH ERNEST A. BROIPTN, JR., DOING BUSINESS AS BR071N AVIATION, ON THE SW QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 653 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ONEYEAR FOR CONSIDERATION OF TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE AGREF21ENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HER=,O AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EUM=NCY. 153 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman AZe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Are George Lowman Afire The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3033 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACQUIRE 80 ACRES OUT OF THE WOODRUFF TRACT LOCATED BETWEEN SHELL ROAD ANDHIGHWAY NO. 9 APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MILES FROM THE PRESENT CITY LINTS TO BE USED FOR PARK AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, WHICH LAND IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; SAID LAND TO BE PURCHASED FROM H. E. WOODRUFF, TRUSTEE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6.,000) WHICH SUM IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 211 TRUST FUND TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AUTHORIXING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SAID PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon A e George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie. Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon AAee George Lowman- Ayre The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3034 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 70ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SECTIONS 17 AND 29 OF THE FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, BOUNDED ON THE NORTHEAST BY BECKNER ROAD AND ON THE SOUTHdEST BY THE CAYO DEL OSO IN THE COUNTY OF NUECES AND STATE OF TEXAS, TO BE USED FOR PARK AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, WHICH LAND IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF DEED TO BE ATTACHED HERETO; SAID LAND TO BE PURCHASED FROM L. C. ANDRE'NS, TRUSTEE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSZND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($78,750), WHICH SUM IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. .211 TRUST FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONVEYANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALLTHINGS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SAID PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aae Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Afire George Lowman Are The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman- Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read:. ORDINANCE N0.3035 AUTHORIXING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT CONPROMISING CAUSE NO. 398.4-C, LEROY CROW ETAL V. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH LEROY CROIff DBA YELLOW CAB COMPANY, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSES AND CONSIDERATIONS SET FORTH THEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Ay 154 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon AAS George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read:for the second time and passed to third reading: GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION CO., A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE, PROVIDING FOR R MULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PRO— VIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PRO VIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOLM EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Ay e Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO R. LONGORIA, DOING BUSINESS AS LONGORIA CAB COITPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, FOR TIE-PURPOESE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECUMY¢ PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOT:TE EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ,A ee Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Eye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman A re The following ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO RA)%1UNDO3 PETE AND LIMUEL S. LONGORIA,A PARTNERSHIP, DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK AND WHITE CAB COLTANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUDLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY;'PROVIDING•FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOLM EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Afire The following ordinance was read for the first time: URANTING TO VICTOR MORE -NO., AN INDIVIDUAL, DOING BUSINESS AS RED TOP TAXI, A FRINCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, A=S AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PRO— VIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PRO— VIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL DECO"", EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wassermm Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman AZe The following ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO E11IORE CRECY, DOINGBUSINESS AS CRZCY'S TAXI SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PULLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH SERVIEe; PROVIDING FOR R MLATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPMVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BE=ITE EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman AYe The following ordinance -was read for the first time: GRANTING TO LONNIE KING, DOING BUSINESS AS 'KIN TAXICAB COLUINY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, FOR THE PURPO-1 OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDI14G FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PIMPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECO12 EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye ' Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cott ' Sydney Herndon Ave George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 1951 4:00 p.m. -<e j2 "YOR City of Corpus Christi,'Texas 155- The 55 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack Derorrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City A£torney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters,.purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Wm. Anderson - Zoning and Planning, Bob Burr - Asdistant of Director of Zoning and Planning, and W. G. Graf - City Controller. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving minutes of the meeting held May 8, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited any one in the audience having business with the City to come for- ward. Lowell 0. Ryan, President of the Corpus Christi Ministerial Alliance, presented a letter -for the adoption of an ordinance barring one ball marble tables from the City of Corpus Christi.- Mr. Derorrest thanked Rev. Ryan for his presence and instructed the legal Department to make the necessary investigations and render an opinion as to the legality of the proposed ordinance. Opened bids on chain link fence for warehouse pipe yard,Lipan and 19th Streets. Bids were rec from the following: Alamo Iron Works, C.C. Fence Company, Cyclone Fence Division, Hurricane Fence Company, Si Antonio Machine & Supply Co., Southern Steel Company and Texas Home Improvement Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the matter to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, postponing Public Hearing on matter of fixing the building line of Chaparral Street from Park Avenue to Cooper's Alley, in order that the legal requirement of notification to all interested property owners may be made. New hearing to be hdld Tuesday, May 21, 1951s 1:00 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,and passed, setting Thursday June 143 19513 2:00 p.m. as date for Public Hearing on following zoning cases: Mrs. E. W. Bessett, Sr., Mrs. Ella M. Welch and Morris Mernaugh, T. P. McCord, W. M. Neyland, ouston Natural Gas, George Dilland and Ernest Horn, Palm -Fortin -Clark, W. M. Neyland, Gordon Peavy, Frank M. Leggett, R. I. Brownlee, Phillip Doss, John W. Creveling and E. E. Harland, Sam Braslau, J.H. Mayberry, Ralph R. Wood. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving recommendations of Zoning and Planning Commission and instructing Public Works Inspection Section to issue Interim Zoning Permits on the following applications: N. A. Leimgruebler - to complete a two-story garage apartment and erect a two family chJelling on Lot 20, Brock 21 exington Subdivision.'- ~ ^cccm-iion:?ea to J. B. Eldridge,- Erection of a drive-in grocery st1re on Lot 20, Block 1, Mahan Acres John Behmann - Erection of two outdoor poster pannels on a portion of Lot 9, Section D of the Paisley Subidivision of the Hoffman Trac- 156 Fred Marshall — To erect a real estate office on Lot 5, Block 1, Boulevard Place Addition, pro— vided the applicant maintain in accordande with the Commission's recommendation, a service road along the Lexington Boulevard frontage. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the application of Borden Company for Interim Zoning Permit be referred back to Zoning and Planning. The Council agreed to investigate conditions as pointed out by Dor. Owen Cox, and stated that they would personnally look over the property. Mr. Bryan Wingo, attorney representing Nemec Subdivision, spoke in support of the closing of Hasek Street in Nemec Subdivision. The matter was referred back to Zoning and Planning for reconsideration. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting bid of the Corpus Christi National Bank as City Depository. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving Tax Error and Correction List for the month of March in the amount of $11.00 and for the month of April in the amount of $190.70. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appro Supplemental Tax Roll in the amount of $11.7.60. A motion was made by CommissionerCott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, concurring in the recommendation of City Manager W. B. Collier that Burton Dunn be appointed City Treasurer and making the appointment. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving Plans and Specifications, and granting authority to Public Works Department to advertise for bids for storm sewer improvements in Blucher Arroyo from Tancahua to Carancahua Streets. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving Plans and Specifications, and granting Public Works authority to advertise for bids for Park Improvements in Sherrill Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bids on sidewalks andcurbing on Port Avenue to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $32,119.43 - The following ordinance was-readt ORDINANCE NO. 3036 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF ASPHALT SURFACE-TREATIENT OF 34 MILES OF STREETS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PERFORMED BY HELDENFEIS BROTHERS UNDER CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 26, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2976; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, ACOFY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PILRRT HEREOF, DATED MAY 10,1951, IN THE AMOUNT OF $103201.14, THE BALANCE OF A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $88,11.7.33 TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENT) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ORDI14ANCE AND DECLARING AN EMEMENCY. `she _Chante- ;rale' Was- tsuspendesl13r,�the following vote: LeS1ie-.1Absent Jack DeForrest A e ����w �./i'1T Barn ��Cott mT.....I Me, y. :1, e 1 !i L 1 J 1 .c .✓ 1 __ � .ly ar } .r is nr ...) :Sydney ' ie�ridon l,_ �� y rye �1 Vt : 111. nJ i� R r J ti . -;err �,,�� SUCH .._ �7 T, TITS. Tri-, M 1, �rOT�?i) %.} ,T.;!1; 1 �' � G:e.o�ge :Lowman: l.i_a �..`,3t�t3 X13 ��1U11 JL'vU1lI.LiLi,i .Y11.i .,.0 ('in^r'-. ,r m `- r,:T r� r,: rii�T:(_•r.F'.� i•��•�. �.,-�.�..;...,_:�]T7'r �.�lti1s A5 ]LLT I�JTE.._� i VIC via.1'Lly',E 11'�J The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: m'..i9 t tT iG 1Jes`1'.o Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott AAee Sydney Herndon George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3037 ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK AS CITYDEPOSITORY FOR THE ENSUING TERM; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLEDGE OF SECURITIES BY SAID DEPOSITORY IN LIEU OF BOND AS SUCH; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH SECURITIES WITH THE STATE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR SAFEKEEPING AND DECLARINGAN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A Te Barney Ptt A e Sydney erndon e George Lowman Aye 157 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack Deorrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for -the first time: ORDINANCE NO. 3038 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUESTED CON— VEYANCE OF PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECTS NOS. 41064 and 11065 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR IOW RENT USE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman , Absent Jack DeForrest Ae___ Barney Cott e Sydney Herndon Ade George Lowman A� e The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3039 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF UORPUS CHRISTI, BEING 26.03 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LATS 12, 13, 5 and 4, SECTION 2, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING THE LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME APART OF THE CITY OF.CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest &e Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Awe The ibd-ke ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Herndon Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance wasiTedd for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3040 GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION CO., A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR.THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed at the third and final reading by the following vote: The following Ordinance was Leslie �Asserman Absent - Jack De orrest Aye • Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Ave read for the second time: GRANTING TO ELMORE CRECY, DOING BUSINESS AS CRECY'S TAXI SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRINT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Ave George Lowman 158 The following ordinanceuwas read for the second time: GRANTING TO VICTOR MORENO, AN INDIVIDUAL, DDING BUSINESS AS RED TOP TAXI, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECUTIRY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Rott Aye Sydney erndon A_e George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time: GRANTING TO RAYMUNDO, PETE AND MANUEL S. LONGORIA, A PARTNERSHIP, DOINGBUSINESS AS BLACK AND WRITE CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME.EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time: GRANTING TO R. LONGORIA, HOING BUSINESS AS LONGORIA CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAS FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PRO— VIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. YOR PRO TErpus UE7j sti, Texag City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGG MAY 16, 1951 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney 6ott and Sydney E. Herndon, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, and City Attorney I. M. Singer. Mayor Pro Tem JackDeForrest cal]e d the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held May 15, 1951• A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott,and gassed, authoriz Naval Air Craft to fly below legal elevation as set out by City Ordinance, for Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 1951- A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, recessing meeting in order to go into joint session with County Commissioner Court and the CommunityGbimcil to consider the possibility of merging the various City and County Welfare Agencies. At the close of this meeting, the Council Meeting was adjourned. 159 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 1951 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott,Sydney Herndon, and orge L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer,City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing ent Wm. Burke, Mildred Westerfeld - Purchasing Dept., Wm. Anderson — Zoning and Planning, H. H. Stirman3Public rks. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to orddr. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving tes of the meeting held May 16, 1951.. Mayor Wasserman invited any one in the audience having business with the City to come forward. . Walter Saunders appeared and presented a petition petitioning the removal or control of the operation of tch Trailer Park, 3101 Up River Road. Petition containing names of some 150 residents of the zarea was read referred to the Legal Department and to the City Manager forstudy and recommendation. A public Hearing was held on setting the building lineon Chaparral Street from Cooper's Alley on north to Park Avenue on the south. (See transcript on file in City Secretary's office.) Bids were scheduled to be received on Lake Mathis Oil Lease. No bids were received. Opened bids on premium and regular gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for quarter ending August 31 51. Bids were received from Crockett Oil Co., Debco Pet. Co., Gulf Oil Co., Magnolia Petroluum Co., Sinclair f. C&., Southern Oil Sales, Texas Star Oil Co., Humble Oil Co. and Osage Oil Co. A motion was made by Commiss: DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the matter to City Manager Collier for study recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, thorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on Type K soft copper pipe for warehouse stock to be used Water Department. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding . on cyclone fence for Lipan Street pipe yard, to San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. at their low bid of ,811.00, theamount to be paid from 141 Water, WarehouseXG. (Tab. 10_7) The following ordinance was read for the second time: ORDINANCE NO. 3038 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF.CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUESTED CONVEYANCE OF PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECTSNOS. 41064 and 11065 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LOW RENT USE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ,Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3041 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM HOLMAN CARTWRIGHT ANDWIFE, CLAIRE LUCAS CARTWRIGHT, WATER PRODUCEDFROM SUBTERRANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS (INCLUDING WELL #1 KNOWN AS THE CARTWRIGHT LAGARTO CREEK WELL NOW IN EXISTENCE) SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS OWNED BY SAID CARTWRIGIiTS IN LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS, ABUTTING LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI (MATHIS LAKE) ANDSOME OF ITS TRIBUTARIES FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $36,000.00 (600,000,000 GALLONS OF WATER AT 6¢ PER THOUSAND GALLONS) UNDER THE TERMS, PROVISIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott A e Sydney Herndon George Lowman ..v The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest George Lowman SYdne.v He redo: 160 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3042 DESIGNATING METHOD OF RELEASE OF PERSONS CHARGED IN CORPORATION COURT; DEFININGBAIL BOND AND RECOGNIZANCE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BAIL BOND AND PROCEDURE FOR TAKING SAME; PROVIDING FOR RECOGNIZANCE WITH A CASH DEPOSIT IN ESCA(Af IN LIEU OF BAIL BOND, ITS FORM, AND A PROECDURE FOR DISPOSING OF SUCH ESCROW DEPOSIT; PROVIDING FOF DEPOSITING SAID DEPOSIT IN A TRUST FUND AND FOR ITS WITHDRAWAL; PROVIDING THAT RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED TO OBTAIN DEPOSIT; PROVI— DING FOR DESTRUCTION OF CORPORATION COURT RECORDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 3043 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING A SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN CARROLL LANE FROM HOUSTON STREET TO McARDLE ROAD CONSTRUCTED BY WAYNE L. REA; FINDING THE ACTUAL COST OF SAIS SEWER MAIN TO BE $24,451.60; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SECOND LIEN SANITARY SEWER SYSTENREVENUE WARRANTS, SERIES 195Y," SAL'.AGGREG7iTE SUM OF X24,451.60 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman 177 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- ote:Leslie LeslieWasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye 'Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3041 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF.CORPUS CHRISTI TO MAKD APPLICATIONTO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEIMS OF THE -STATE -OF TEXAS FOR PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE THE WATERS DISCHARGED FROM WELLS OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT INTO TRIBUTARIES OF THE NUECES RIVER FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TO USE THE BED AND BANKS OF SUCH STREAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING AND DELIVERING SAID WATER INTO THE RESERVOIR OF THE CITY CREATED BY MATHIS DAM, SUCH APPLICATION TO BE IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye ...Barney Cott Are — Sydney Herndon Ade George Lowman Awe The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE N0. 30.5 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF LINDALE COMMUNITY RENTER SIDEWALKS AND PARKING AREA PERFORMED BY C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 27, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY -ORDINANCE NO. 2949, WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $4,601.16, THE TOTAL OF THE CONTRACT PRICE, UPON THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MAY 21, 1951, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 161 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ay Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Herndon Aye Sydney Ade George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3046 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANADER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEWALK LIENS FOR COVERING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF NIAGRA STREET ABUTTING LOT 71 BLOCK 8, SEGREST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OWNED BY D. ZWEIG, AS SET FORTH IN THE RELEASE OF SIDEWALK LIEN AS APPEARS HEREIN AND FOR THE REASONS AS SET FORTH THEREIN; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are UackcDeFottest Aye Barney Rott Aye Sydney erndon Ayre George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3047 GRANTING TO ELMORE CFXCY, DOING BUSINESS AS CRECYIS TAXI SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE.OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGU- LATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman 3'>!.!Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott &e Sydney Herndon Afire George Lowman Are The followingordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3048 GRANTING TO VICTOR MORENO, AN INDIVIDUAL DOING BUSINESS AS RED TOP TAXI, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Afire Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following mrdinance was read for the third and final time.- ORDINANCE ime: ORDINANCE NO. 3049 GRANTING TO RAYbNNDO, PETE ANDMANUEL S. LONGORIA, A PARTNERSHIP, DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK AND WHITE CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PRO- VIDING FOR A TAXFOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SEtVICE; PROVIDINs FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING' FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVEDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman e_ Barney Cott AA Jack DeForrest - e Sydney Herndon 162 The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE N0. 3050 GRANTING TO R. LONGORIA, DOING BUSINESS AS LONGORIA CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was ppssed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney erndon George Lowman A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, accepting with regret the resignation of Guy I. Warren from the Human Relations Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary N ULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 293 1951 4:00 p.m. IVIAYOR City of Corpus Christi,Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney erndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchas- ing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works,—H.H. Stirman, Wm. Anderson — Zoning and Planning. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, apir owing minutes of the meeting held May 22, 1951. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3051 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF PORT AVENUE FROTH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF.WEST BROADWAY TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE, WITHIN_THE_CITY_OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BE IMPROVED BY CONSTRUCTING SIDDVALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS ALONG SAID STREET; ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO BE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 7.ORKS,FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVETTNTS, AND IN THE EVENT SAME HAVE ALREADY BEEN PREPARED, ORDERING THAT SAME BE FILED; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEAENTS SHALL BE PAID; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PREPARE A NOTICE BY AND FOR THE CITY OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN AND TO FILE SAME IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AMONG THE MORTGAGE RECORDSOF SAID COUNTY; AND DECLARING AN E11ERGENCY.• Thy above ordinance was passed by the following vote: LESLIE Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman Mayor Wasserman invited any one in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. James Lattimore appeared representing the residents of Arcadia and Bellaire Additions regarding condition of the Norton Street ditch adjacent to Sam Houston Elementary School. Mr. Lattimore presented recommendations as drawn by the Sam Houston Parent Association. Mayor Wasserman thanked Mr. Lattimore for his appearance and on completion of his presentation, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, a passed, passing Resolution of C1ean.•Up Week beginning Tuesday, May 29, 1951, ending Tuesday, June 5, 1951, and Tuesday, June 5, 1951, to be designated "Clean—Up Day." A hearing was scheduled on action of Taxicab Inspector's revocation of license of George K. Lewis but at thr request of Mr. Dancer, Attorney for Mr. Lewis,a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded 'by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting hearing to be held Tuesday, June 19, 1951. 163 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on the following: Diesel fuel — low bidder, Southern Oil Sales (Tab. No. 110) Kerosene — low bidder, Southern Oil Sales (Tab No. 109) Regular gasoline — low bidders, Debco (Tab No. 108) Premium gasoline — all bid at the price of 20¢ per gallon, but in order to continue the City's policy of distributing the premium gasoline business as much as possible, theaward was made for the ensuing quarter to Humble�°Oil & Refining Company (Tab No. 171). The recommendations were received from Zoning and Planning Commission on the proposed zoning of the proposed Borden plant site. Mr. Owen Cox appearedon behalf of the Borden Company and akked that final decision be tabled for consideration on Tuesday, June 5, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, tabling decision until that date. Mr. Collier presented for consideration of the Council a suggestion that insofar as adequate water supply now exists in Lake Mathis that summer rates be installed beginning June 1, 1951, and continueing for at least sixty days. Council concurred in Mr. Collier's recommendation and instructed him to proceed with this arrangement. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, granting an t Interim Zoning Permit to Theodore Nark for enlargement of a filling station at 4646 Kostoryz Road. Opened bids on storm sewer improvemen4s in Blucher Arroyo from Tancahua to Carancahua Streets. Bids were received from the following: Heldenfels Brothers, Slovak Brothers, T.H. Lee and W. L. Rea. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. Opened bids on park improvements in Sherrill Park. Bids were received from the following: C. L. Castor, Heldenfels Brothers, and Slovak Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3038 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEIMNT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUESTED CONVEYANCE OF PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECTS NOS. 47064 and 41065 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LOW RENT USE. The above ordinance was passed finally by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman ' Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3052 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON PORT AVENUE FROM MORGAN AVENUE TO WEST BROADWAY, BY CONSTRUCTING CURBS AND SIDEWALKS THEREON AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH CONTRACT, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION BEING IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,119.43 SUCHAMOUNT TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, THE AMOUNT OF $$29,161.90 BEING ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE AMOUNT OF $2,957.53 TO BE PAID BY THE CITY; APPROPRIATING $$6,169.47, BEING THE AMOUNT OF $$2,957.53 PLUS $3,211.94 (BEING TEN PER CENT OF THE CONTRACT-"PRICE-:4n,ENGIMRING AND CONTINGENCIES), FROM THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: $2,072.95 TO BE PAID FROM NO. 208 SIDE4ALK CONSTRUCTION FUND, $1,149.27 TO BE PAID FROM NO. 220 STREET IMPRO-vTEMENT CONSTRUCTION, AND $$2,947.25 TO BE PAID FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENTS BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman 164 The above ordinance was passed by the following w te: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3053 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON THE PROPOSITIONS OF ISSUING CERTAIN AIRPORT BONDS, CERTAIN PUBLIC PARK BONDS, CERTAIN FIRE STATION BONDS, CERTAIN SANITARY SEWER BONDS, CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AND CERTAIN STORM SEWER BONDS, AND LEVYING TAXES IN PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS WHICH ARE PAYABLE FROM TAXATION; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AT WHICH SAID ELECTION IS TO BE HELD; APPOINTING OFFICERS THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EEERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Ave George Lowmanrye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Ave George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3054 P BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOTA CONTRACT.BE APPROVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED.BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND.BEYNOLDS MEGALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYINGOF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR TIIE LAYING OF PIPE LINES; PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WATER; PROVIDNG FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY CCOUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS;DESIGNATING THE PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; DESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Afire George Lowman Ayes, ., The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Are George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3055 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS METALS, COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATERIN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR THE LAYING OF PIPE LINES, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF PRICES OF WATER, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTION IN THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THI; APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HI REOF; AND DECLA HUNG AN -EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon AAe�e George Lowman Ayre The above ordinance was paibold by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest BarneyCott Svdnev rndon orge Lowman- Are The following ordinance was read: - ORDINANCE N0. 3056 165 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE ILTROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PORT AVENUE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS AS DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE N0. 3051 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MAY, 1951, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALks CURBS AND GUTTERS; AND SETTING FORTH THE STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF .THE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTION, AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND OF ANY RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS AND INTERURBANS USING, OCCUPYING, OR CROSSING SAME; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST AND THE RATE THEREOF TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, SAID RAILWAYS, STREETS RAILWAYS AND INTERURBANS AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS EHRISTI; AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY' AND SAID RAILWAYS,.STREET RAILWAYS AND INTURBANS AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF JUNE, A.D., 1951, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF CORPUS CHRISTI., TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS, INTERURBANS,AND ALL OTHER PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OVfNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY SET OUT IN SAID DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' REPORT, AND PROVIDING THAT.SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSM OF SAID OWNERSHIP, AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS' NAMES, AND THAT SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHETHER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott AAS Sydney Herndon Awe George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ade Barney Cott Aje Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3057 CLOSING THE HEARINGS AND ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE MAP AND ESTABLISHING BUILDING LINES FOR CHAPARRAL STREET EXTENDING FROM PARK AVENUE ON THE SOUTH TO COOPER'S ALLEY ON THE NORTH, SAID MAP BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED -"EXHIBIT All; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Aerndon George Lowman The following ordinance was read for the second time: GRANTING TO LONNIE KING, DOING BUSINESS AS KING'S TAXICAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUG-IFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE;.PROVODING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman There being no.further business., the meeting adjourned. Secretary MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1951 4:00 p. m. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon a George L. Lowman, City Manager W. Be Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, H. H. Stirman - Director of Public Works, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Mrs. Mildred Westerfeld - Purchasing Department, Patrolman W. L. Baskett, and Jean Montgomery - Secretary to C. W.Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner yowman, peconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving II the minutes of the meeting held May 29, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience ;having business with the City to come forward,, Mrs. J. V. Blair presented the Council with a petition from residents of Saxet Heights, asking that the 20 foot wide ditch be covered from the Elmore and. -Highway 9 Intersection to join with a covered stormvsewer near Old Robstown Road. Harry Stirman stated that there are several open channels in the city that need covering, and the city doesn1t have the money to do all of them now. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, and seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the matter to City Manager Collier afid Harry Stirman for study and recommendation. City Attorney I. M. Sigger filed with the City Secretary his Opinion regarding the proposed ordinance for banning one ball marble tables. The Opinion was at the request of the Ministeral Alliance, The Opinion was to the effect that thencity had no authority to ban one ball marble tables, but only the control' of same. Rev. Lowell Ryan, president of the Ministeral Alliance thanked the Cogncil and Mr. Singer for their study and consideration. Mr. Ed P. Williams, Attorney, urged the Council to delay the proposed election the question of authorizing the execution of a thirty-year water contract with Reynolds Metals Company. Mr. Williams was representing three unnamed sub -divisions outside of the City Limits. Mr. Williams was answered by W. Be Collie: who stated that he thinks the Reynolds Metals Company Contract is a good one and that the people should be per- mitted to vote on the question. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to take the matter under advisemeAt until the next regular or special council meeting. Opened bids on copper pipe. Bids were received from the following: Allied Plumbing, American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp., Bethlehem Supply Co., Briggs-41eaver Machinery Co., C. C. Hardware Co., Crane Co., National Supply, N. 0. Nelson, Norvell-Wilder Co., San Antonio Machine & Supply Cp., Southwestern Plumbing & Supply Co., and Viking Supply Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,,and passed, referring bids to City Manager Collier for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids for construction of sanitary sewer lateral to serve the new City Hall and Civil Defense Buildings. Payment to be made from Fund 296 Improvement Bonds 1950 (Sanitary Sewer Improvements.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on storm sewer improvements on Blucher Arroyo to Slovak Brothers at their low bid of $23,947.50: (See Tab. of Bids No. 112 on file in office of City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bids on park improvements for Shertill Park to C. L. Castor at the low bid of $12,742.50. (See Tab. of bids No. 113 on file in office of City Secretary.* Mr. Collier presented to the Council a letter of recommendation regarding the proposed Borden Co. plant site. (See letter of recommendation on file in office of City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, acid passed, grantigg permit to Borden Company. A motioh:�was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing purchase $9,000.00 in principal amount of Lower Nueces River Water District, second series, 3% bonds at a price to yield approximately 2.80% to be paid from No. 461 Gas System Revenue Bond Fund, Series 1950,E 167 At this point in the meeting, City Secretary C. W. Vetters was excused due to illness. Amotion was by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, appointing Jean Montgomery, Secretary to C. W. Vetters, as ActingyCity Secretary for duration of meeting. The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ELI ABRAMS, DBA COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERICD OF FIVE YEARS AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSSES AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE STREE,TSIDE THEREOF FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING for a fixed charge for said franchise and for payment of a percent of the gross receipts TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SAID BENCHES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE' CITY ANDGRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC; CONTAINING PROVISIONS FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT 0 F SAME, SAID FRANCHISE NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE. The above ordinance was passed to the secondd reading by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aw�ee__ Jack DeForrest Cott Barney Cott ve Sydney Herndon �' George Lowman Me ORDINANCE NO. 3058 AUTHORIZING APED DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH SLOVAK BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BLUCHER ARROYO STORM SEWER FROM TANCAHUA TO CARANCAHUA IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AtPROPRIATING $26,3112.25 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS' 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS), $23,9117.50 BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE WITH THE BALANCE OF $2,3911.75 TO COVER ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest �R Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman Pye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman A Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman Rle ORDINANCE NO. 3059 =MING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; APED DECLARING AN EMERGENCY'1, AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2678, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 1950, AS AMENDING BY ORDINANCE NO. 2990, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1951, BY AMENDING SECTION I OF SAID ORDINANCE BY REGRAD]NG THE CLASSIFICATIONS HERETOFORE PROVIDED IN SAID ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman M Jack DeForrest Barney Cott A e Sydney Herndon �� George Lowman Tye The alwve ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest eBarney Aye Cott Sydney Herndon Ve- George Lowman 1I' The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3060 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF DROVING WATER STREET (OCEAN DRIVE) HANCOCK AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE EXTENSION, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELON DEFINED, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY HELDENFEIS BROTHERS; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspend ed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest e Barney Cott Ee Sydney Herndon deorge Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 3061 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHERRILL PARK IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING $14,016.65 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 195000NSTRUCTION FUND ( PARK IMPROVEMENTS)<,TO COVER SUCH CONSTRUCTION OF PARK IMPROVEMENTS AS A PART OF THE PERMANENT PARK IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, $12,712.50 BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE THEREFOR AND $1,274.55; EQUIVALENT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE, TO COVER ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman We Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon Fe George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Syendy Hem don George Lowman rye The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3062 GRANTING TO LONNIE KING, DOING BUSINESS AS KINGIS TAXICAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVI— LEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The above ordinance was passed by the followingvote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman AA Jack DeForrest A,�e Barney Cott ye Sydney Herndon Tve George Lowman ye ORDINANCE NO. 3063 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUNDS (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROLL, $2,000 FOR THE COST OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF MORGAN AND MOHAWK STREETS AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTIMATE WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING 7 E DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ape Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cott e Sydney Herndon vee George Lowman Aye 169 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Me Barney Cott R. Sydney Herndon e George Lowman ' Nye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3061 ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO OBTAIN FEDERAL AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF -SAID -AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest 'A Barney Cott F Sydney Herndon Xye George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest fye Barney Cott �' Sydney Herndon ye George Lowman re The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3065 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BOLDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $1,200 TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND AND DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OPERATING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING TRAVEL, SUPPLIES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CONTROLLER ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Xye Barney Cott Sydney Herndon v George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aw�ee__ Jack DeForrest Barney Cott ve Sydney Herndon fe George Lowman dye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3066 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET. IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $8,320 TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND AND TO BE DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF THE POLICE DIVISION CODE DI TO COVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET MARKER POSTS ALREADY MADE AND SUCH OTHER EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE NECESSARY TO THE INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT TYPE STREET MARKERS UP TO SUCH AMOUNT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY CONTROLLER ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following w te: Leslie Wasserman AR Jack DeForrest I_ Barney Cott Sydney Herndon S George Lowman re - The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest e Barney Cott fe Sydney Herndon George Lowman 170 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3067 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3008 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1951 RETURNING TO NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS] CERTAIN UNUSED APPROPRIATIONS BY CANCELLING ITEM NO. 6 FOR PEOPLES STREET T—HEAD AS TO THE =CUMBERED BALANCE OF $6,400 AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION OF ITEM: NO. 19 FOR SfHiRRILL PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,866.56, AS SAID ITEMS APPEAR ON THE SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PARK PURPOSES.CONTAINED IN SkID ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN ON THE SHEE'E ATTACHED HERETO SHOWING THE STATUS OF SAID PARK APPROPRIATIONS AS OF APRIL 30, 1951; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie WassermanZe J�cck DeForrest ye Barney Cott" Sydney Herndon George Lowman �e The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman AA Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney Herndon Re George Lowman re ORDINANCE NO. 3068 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE.NORTH ONE HALF OF LOT SIX BLOCK FOUR STEELE & LAUGHLIN ADDITION TO THE CITY AND THE REAL AND TRUE_ Off= THEREOF, E. E. Fox: AND WIFE, MAUDE E. FOX FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, A -COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rale was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott #L—e eSydney Herndon George Lowman e The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ReBarney Cott Sydney Herndon Tye George Lowman A proposed ordinance granting a franchise to Southern Community Gas Company was called to the attention of the Council and authority requested for publishing notices as required by the City Charter and upon motion of Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Conu4ssioner Cott, and passed, authority was granted to the City S"Jcretary to make publication provided a deposit was made with him of the estimated cost of such publica— tion and have the ordinance ready for presenting to the Council at its next regulatemeeting for first reading. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City of Corp -pa Christi, Texas SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 1951 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissiones JacY.DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Acting City Secretary Jean Montgom Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Manager of Utilities R. W. McCamy, Water Superintendent John Cunningh and City Controller W. G. Graf. Majror Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, appointing Jean Montgomery as Acting City Secretary for this Special Meeting during the absence of City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman invited discussion by all interested parties. A number of citizens appeared who were interested in the Reynolds Metals Co. thirty—year Water Contract Election to be held June 23, 1951, 171 following are their names and a brief resume of their statements: Ed Williams — Representing three unnamed subdivisions. Residents of same subdivisions requesting Council to postpone election until further date as they objected to the thirty—year water contract. Said this contract would be unfair to the citizens of the city due to unforeseen water shortages. Also stated that if the were included in same election with Bond Issues, there would be some confusion among the voters and might passing of Bond Issues. Spoke in general against Reynolds Metals Co. Water Contract. Especially against City making such an investment at this time. City Manager Collier--n-Pointed out that water reservoir was full and provisions have been made for a water supply at all times. Stated that the city has no money invested and is in no danger of losing money. Said he thought the matter should be left up to the people to decide at the election. Fred .Quaile - Favors of election. Judge J. W. Keys — Representing Flour Bluff District. Spoke against the election. Thought contract t endanger water supply of Flour Bluff if their water supply is to be tiedin on same line with Reynolds. ty Manager Collier replied to this contention. At the completion of the lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded 1�y Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the Council go into an Executive Session.. Council retired for an Mcecuti ion. Mayor Wasserman. called the meeting to order after a forty minute Executive Session. A motion, was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissionr Herndon, that the action of the dinance be recinded until after the Bond Election and new date set for the Reynolds Metals Company Election. vote was taken as follows: Jack DeForrest No Barney Cott Tye Sydney Herndon Tye George Lowman cy - Mayor Wasserman dye` motion was declared carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing directing City Attorney to draw up legislation necessary for election of Reynolds Metals Company Water ract to be held July 14, 1951. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney Elerndon, and Geo Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, R. 0. Otto — Chief Engineer. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meetings held June 5 and 7, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A petition was presented containing names of a number of residents in the Villa Drive area, petitioning the drainage and street improvements to Villa Drive, Mr. Collier asked that the petition be referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works. Ne advised, however, that previous study indicated that there would be some $113.000 earmarked out of the forthcoming Bond Issue for storm sewer improvements in that area. This announcement was made for the benefit of a number of Saxet heights residents who were in the audience, Mr. 172 Collier further advised that if the residents of Villa Drive saw fit to install curbs and gutters by assessment procedure, that there would possibly be adequate funds available with the forthcoming street bond issue to repair and possibly retop Villa Drive. Mrs. C. B. Weil and Mrs. Harvey Fry appeared again regarding the Norton Street ditch and asked had anything been done about the Bacterial contamination indicated by laboratory test on materials taken from the Norton Street ditch. Mr. Bob Otto reported that no sanitary sewer laterals crossed the Norton Street ditch but that further investigation would be made and a report issued. A A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowmag, and passed, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the Month of May, 1951, in the amount of $213.63. w A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commissioner and granting Interim Zoning Permit to M. A, Whitlock to construct a business building at 5325 Kostoryz Road. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, instructing City Manager and City Attorney to draw up necessary papers to execute a lease in line with A. W. Gregg's proposal to lease (A) State Park Property consisting of 480 acres, more or less, near Lake Mathis, (B) -.-A' . trec'i--of land. consisting• -of -75 acres 'moreror:;less, near Lake Mathis, for which Mr. Gregg Proposes to pay $500 plus the City of Corpus Christi retaining a 1/32 over—riding royalty over and above the usual 1/8th royalty provided for in standard five year lease, providing titles are satisfactory. City Manager Collier presented to the Council the Budget Summary of 1951-52 Budget, whch report contained estimates of revenues and resorces available for appropriating and the proposed expense of operati City Government during the fiscal year ending August 1, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, accepting Budget Summary and ordering same placed on file for public inspection. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bids on copper pipe for warehouse stock. It was approved that the low bid as'submitted by San Antonio Maching 6• Supply Co., a total net amount of $10,231.19, which price was not firm, be accepted only in part and the award be made as follows: 10,000 feet 3/4 inch pipe at 29� per foot, 6,000 feet pipe at .359 per foot, It was further approved that the low firm bid of Viking Supply Corporation be accepted as follows: 10,000 feet 3/4 inch pipe at .3006 per foot; 6,000 feet 1 inch pipe at .3729 per foot; 300 feet 1'2 inch pipe at .6044 per foot. (Tab. No. 114) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appointing Jake Jarmon, Jr., as a member of the Traffic Commission to replace Mr. Aldrich, who resigned, and the appointment of Mrs. George Schauer to the position formally held by Mrs. Nainsmith. The following ordinace was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3069 ORDERING THE ACTION OF THE- CITY COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3054 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CONTRACT BE APPROVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE'CITY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORA TION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREET FOR THE LAYING OF PIPE LINES; PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WTER; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WIT11."THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; DES-- CRIBING FOR&I OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RE-- LATING TO THE SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN MERGENC Y" ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON TILE 22ND DAY OF MAY, 1951, BE RESCINDED; THAT SAID ORDINANCE BE REPEALED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave - - George L. Lowman ATTEST: The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest ,No Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman No The following ordinace was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3070 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF HASEK STREET FROM THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF NEMEC STREET TO A NORTHERLY DIRECTION OF THE NORTHERN LINE EXTENDING TO LOT 26, BLOCK 1 OF NEMEC SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND TIE DEDICATION THEREOF VACATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ale Jack DeForrest AXe Barney Cott Ave, Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read::. --i ORDINANCE NO. 3071 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CONTRACT BE APPROVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL BY AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR THE LAYING OF PIPE LINES; PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WATER; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITYOF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AM AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; DESCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO TILE SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman AYe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman---- Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ELI ABRAMS, DBA COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSES AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE STREETSIDE THEREOF FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED CHARGE AND FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR PAYMENT OF A PERCENT OF TETE GROSS RECEIPTS TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID BENCIIES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KING OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY AND GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC; CONTAINING PROVISIONS FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE; CONTAINNNG A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRGVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAME, SAID FRANCHISE NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE. There being no futher business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary 40 Z. Wasserman, MAYUR 173 174 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 14, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Planni Engineer Wm. Anderson, and Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr. Mayor Wasserman called thdmeeting to order. A public hearing was held on the following zoning cases: Mrs. E. W. Bessett. Sr Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Block 3, Nelson Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Buffalo and Kennedy Streets from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "13-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended application for denial. Mr. W. B. Smith presented a petition on behalf of Mrs. Bessett, urging the Council to approve application. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and paseed, tabling application. Mrs Ella M Welch and Mr. Maurice Mernaugh'/ Lots 7 and 8. Block 2, Furman Addition. being that property located at 519 Furman at the southeast corner of Furman Avenue and South Carancahua Street.*from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial of application. Johnny Pichinson appeared on behalf of applicants, requesting that application be referred back to Zoning and Planning. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring application back to Zoning and Planning. T. P. McCORD ✓ A strip of land 75 feet in depth lying along the southwest side of Baldwin Blvd. and extending from a point 100 feet northwest of Ayers Street to the southeast line of the Winson Plumbing Company Tract from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B--4" Primary Business District. At the request of T. P. McCord, this application was withdrawn. W. NI. Neyland Lots 2,4, 6, 8. 10 and 12, Block 115, Brooklyn Addition, being generally 'that property between Avenue E (the new causeway road) and Avenue F and Gudlen and Foggs from "A--4" Tourise Court District to "B--3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the application be denied. Lots 2, 4. 6, 8. 10 and 12, Block 87, Brooklyn Addition, being generally that property located along Avenue E (new causeway road) between Garner and Vie Streets from "A-4" Tourist Courst District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning recommendation was that the application be denied. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the Council concur with Zoning and Planning's recommendation. and the application be denied. A L Palm, George Clark. Jr.. Mrs, M. F. Fortein / Area bounded by Up River (Shell Road) on the sofith, Block 3 of Geneva Heights Subdivision on the west Leopard Street Glighwa.y 9) on the north and Suburban Homesites on the east, from "A-2" Second Apart- ment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that application be granted. Lee Burney and Evan Allen, Jrl appeared and urged that the application be granted. The following is a list of residents present speaking against the application: Bernard F. Perry, G. W. Crowfoot, Gus Heineman, Claude Cochran, Mrs. T. C. Muckleroy, A. H. Meinrath, Wm. Niles, Herman Neu,, -Mrs. Carl Lassitor, & Bob Garwood. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed. that the application be taken under advisement and a decision made at a later date. Georae Dillon, A portion of the nor d A.2 acres out of Lot 8, Section D. Paisley's Subdivision being generally that area lying to the south of the eastward extension of the centerline of Rosalie Boulevard and between the present and of Rosalie Boulevard and Port Avenue. The first three hundred (300') feet of this property adjoining Port Avenue being zoned "Light Industrial"; the applicant requested that the balance of the tract be rezoned from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "L---1" Light Industrial District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was that the application be amended and that the Light industrial zoning be extended back from Port Avenue to within five hundred (50U') feet of the northwest property line of Mr. Dillon's tract. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed; that the application be grantd. as per Zoning and Planning's recommendation. Houston Natural Gas Corporation and -G. -C. Horne All of that tract of land bounded by the southeastward extension of the center line of Rosalie Boulevard, the east line of Midway Addition and the present light industrial strip along Port Avenue from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "L-1" Light Industrial District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was that the application be amended ao as to include Mr. George Dillon's propoerty all of that tract of land bounded by the southeastward extension of the center line of Rosalie Boulevard, the east line of Midway Addition and the present light industrial strip along Port Avenue and that it be recommended to the City Council that the above described areas be rezoned from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "L-1" Light Industrial District. A motion was made tby: Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed,that the application be granted as per Zoning and Planning's recommendation. IV. M. Neyland Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, and 6, Block 5, Mussett Addition from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "L-1" Light Industrial District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed that the application be approved and that the adjoining property to the west be included so as to constitute a logical extension of the zoning pattern and that Lots 3 through 6, Block 5, Mussett Addition be rezoned from "A-2" Second Apartment [louse District to "L-1" Light Industrial District. 75 Cordon Peavv `/ Lot 1, L. F. Price Replat of Lots 1, 2, 18, 19 and 20, Block 703, Bay Terrace No. 2, generally that property at 922 Ayers Street at the northwest corner of Ayers and 6th Streets from "A-2" Second Apart- ment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the application be denied. Frank M. Liaaett'� East half of the Odom Two Acre Tract, being generally that property located south of Modern Homes Sub- division, west of the National Guard Armory northof Ramsey Street and east of Horne Road, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. Zoning and Planning's recommen- dation to the Council was for denial. This case was withdrawn at the request of Frank M. Liggett to Wm. Anderson. R._ T. Brownlee Lot 4, Block 2, Avalon Place Addition being generally that property located south of the center of that block along the west side of Alameda between Everhart Road and Avalon Street, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the Council concur with Zoning and Planning Commission and deny the application. Phillip Doss Lots 22 and 23, Annie Bagnall Subdivision,.being generally that property facing on up River or Shell Road and lying immediately to the rear of the property on the northeast corner of Up River and Old Robstown Road from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B--3" Secondary Business District. Phillip Doss appeared for himself. Mr. R. Morgan appeared and urged that the Council deny the application.ue After a discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the case be tabled and referred back to Zoning and Planning. John W. Crevelina and E.- E. Marland Lots 7 through 12, Block 13, E 1/2 Block 9-13, Water Beach Addition, being generally all that property facing on Shoreline Boulevard between Palo Alto and Power Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-2"'Bayfront Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the Council concur with Zoning and Planking and approve application. Sam Braslau'__*� Lots 1 and 2, Block 13, Segrest Addition, being generally that property located'at the northwest corner of Sarita and Henly Streets from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. The recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission -was -for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, and seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that application be approved. T 17 kin ifhnrrts � Lots 27 through 32, Baymoor Addition being that property located at 3118 and 3122 Lawrence Drive from "A-1" First Apartment house District to business. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, secon by Commissioner Herndon,•and passed, that the Council concur with Zoning and Planning and approve application. Lots 13 through 23, Block 35, Del Mar Addition, being all of the north half of said block facing on Clifford Street between Alameda and South Staples, from "A-2" Second Apartment house District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the application be granted as recommended by Zoning arra tanning, 5There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Q 0 01&_ALR=�h— MAYOR CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 19, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and Goerge L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters,.City Attorney I. M. Singer, and H. II. Stirman, Director of Public Works. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held June 14, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Perry Melton presented a petition signed by residents of West Port, petitioning against the closing of the old Robstown Road, and the expansion of the Cliff Maus Air Port inside city limits. After a general discussion, Mayor Wasserman thanked Mr. Melton and told him that it was too late to take into considertion the changing of the plans as they had already been approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration and appropriations wet out, Mrs. Harvey thanked the City and City Coucil for making available the funds for covering the Norton Street ditch.: A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing 176 Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on Tuesday. July 3. for Cole Park.improvements. The estimated cost of the work is $4200. Bids were opened on sanitary sewer lateral for new City Hall. Bids were received from the following: T. H. Lee and Wayne L. Rhea. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. The ordinance regulating solicitation was presented to the Council for consideration. Mr. Albert Lichtenstein appeared and urged that this ordinance be passed. The following ordinace was Pad for the first time and passed to the second reading: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SOLICITATION OF MONEY AND GIFTS FOR RELIEF OR FOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS. INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATION TO HOLD BENEFIT DANCES, RUMMAGE SALES, OR SALES FOR CHARITY. PHILANTHROPY OR PATRIOTICE PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS TO SOLICIT GIFTS OR MONEY OR MERCHANDIZE BY MISREPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR A SWORN STATEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY SECRETARY BY EACH APPLICANT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT PERMITS TO SOLICIT FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSES MAY BE GRANTED BY THE CITY SECRETARY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF THE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION AND THAT SAID PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) days; PROVIDING THAT AT THE CLOSE OF SOLICITATION THE APPLICANT SHALL FILE AN AUDIT OF THE SOLICITATION WITH THE CITY SECRETARY; PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT THE CITY SECRETARY HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE SOLICITATION IS BEING CARRIED ON IMPROPERLY A HEARING MAY BE CALLED BEFORE THE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT THE DECISION OF THE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION BE FINAL EXCEPT FOR APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR TIE VIOLATION OF THIS.ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrestAve Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman e Ordinance No. 3071 calling an election on the Reynolds Metals Company Water Contract was presented to the Council. Mr. Collier stated that the Citizens Council was agreeable to the'amended contract. Mr. Binford Arney spoke against the contract and stated that he was of the opinion that the contract did not protect Corpus Christi water consumers. Mr. Arney presented a list of nine questions to the Council members, re— lating to provisions of the contact. T. Frank Smith, of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the contrac Judge J. W. Keys stated that the contract was satisfactory with Reynolds. Mr. Gabe Garrett urged the Council to approve the Ordinance calling the election and the contract. fie said that he believed that water would be available, and that it is the duty of the community to stand behind those who come in to build the community. Mayor Wasserman stated that when this came up before, he wanted Reynolds to have water but there were some things that needed clarifying. He stated that now that all questions had been answered satisfactorily and would like to see at this time the Council set the date calling the election. Shid that he was sincere(' and that there were some things he didn't understand at first, but now it goes up to the vote of the people Ile apologized to the Reynolds people for the delay. Mayor Wasserman introduced Mr. Keen Johnson, ex—Governor of Kentucky, who mate a short talk and thanked the Council and everyone for their interest. The following ordinance was read for the fir$t time and passed to the second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL GF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY THE RIGHT. PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC PLACES OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND.SALE OF NATURAL GAS -- PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER -- PROVIDING FOR -EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS — RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION — PROVIDING GAS OF GOOD QUALITY — PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE — PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE -- RESERVING TO CITY THE CIGHT TO INSPECT METERS — PROHIBITING INTEREFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS — RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT COMPANY'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DULAYN— REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL — SUBJECTING 61X)RK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STRETS TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL — LIMITING INTERFERNCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL — RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS — PROVIDING FOR BOM) — RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIDE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCIiISES — RD�UIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMODATE PUBLIC WORKS — RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCAISE AND FOR TAXES -- PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES — PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATION FOR FRANCHISE — PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY COMPANY TO IGITY OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE — REQURING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEM -- PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE —PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE — RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE COMPANY — SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF COMPANY TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION "MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON COMPANY'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS — REPEALING ORDINANCE AND PORTIONS s 177 THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and Georg L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier. City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director ofY2 Public Works H. H. Stirman, R. L. Otto — Chiefof Engineering and Construction, Wm. Anderson — Zoning and Plannin . Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, City Controller Bill Graf, and Patrolman W. L. Baskett. Mayor Wasserman called the. -meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving minutes of the meeting held June 19, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited thos in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Noone responded. A public hearing was held on the matter of sidewalk paving on Port Avenue. (See Official Transcript on file in City Secfetary's office.) A motion was made by.Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to close the hearing and refer the matter to Director of Public Works and City Manager for study and recommendation. City Secretary Vetters presented and read to the Council a letter from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company regarding an increase in telephone rates. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, and passed. referring the matter to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowmanand passed, approving application and request of theNavy to operate a helicopter over the City on Monday, July 2, 1951; flight to be made below the 1500 foot minimum altitude established by City Ordinance. A motion was made bye Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, extending the lease with W. K. Bradshaw for a two year period ending April 26, 1953, at an annual rental of $75.00. This lease covered a piece of ground on which the Water Department maintains a booster and relay station for the pumping of water to the Naval Air Station. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on construction of sanitary sewer laterals to serve the new City Hall, to T.H. Lee at the low bid of $4.551.90. Mr. Collier presented to the Counil the proposed completed Budget for the fiscal year ending August 1, 1952, and read the budget message contained therein. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, setting July 24. 1951. 4:00 p.m. as date of Public Hearing on matter of adopting budget. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott. seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. requesting Mr. Collier to have Dr. Cameron make available a report for the Council on what actions were being taken on the prevention of polio. Mr. Collier said this would be done. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appointing Morris Levy as architect for the library building. The following zoining c ases, tabled at Special Meeting June 14, were decided as follows: Mrs. E. W. Beesett. Sr. Lots 1. 2. 3. and 4, Block 3, Nelson Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Buffalo and Kennedy Streets from "A-1" First Apartment House District to 178 "B-3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioncer Cott, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the above application. A L Palm George Clark Jr., and Mrs. M. F. Fortein: Area bounded by Up River (Shell Road) on the south, Block 3 of Geneva Heights Subdivision on the west, Leopard Street -(Highway 9) on the north, and Suburban Homesites on the east, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the above application. Phillip Doss: Lots 22 and 23, Annie Bagnall Subdivision, being generally that property facing on Up River or Shell Road and lying immediately to the rear of the property on the northeast corner of Up River and Old Robstown Road from "A-2" Second Apartment douse District to "B-4' Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the application. A petition was presented by Dr. M. L. Norvell, requesting the controlling of speed of trains within the city and the blowing of whistles or making unnecessary noises. The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO BLOW AN ENGINE WHISTLE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLX',VFUL TO RUN A RAILROAD ENGINE WITHOUT RINGING A BELL ATTACHED THERETO BEFORE STARTING; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A TRAIN AT A GREATER RATE OF SPEED TITAN 15 MILES PER HOUR;PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR.VIOLATION OF TIIE PRECEDING ARTICLES. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye_. George L. L6wman Ave The following ordinance was read for the second time: REGULATING THE SOLICITATION OF MONEY AND GIFTS FOR RELIEF OR FOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD BENEFIT DANCES, RUMMAGE SALES, OR SALES -FOR CHARITY, PHILANTHROPY OF PATRIOTIC PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR EERSONS TO SOLICIT GIFTS OR MONEY OR MERCHANDISE BY MISREPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR A SWORN STATEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY SECRETARY BY EACH APPLICANT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHtIENT OF A CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT PERMITS TO SOLICIT FOR C HABITABLE PURPOSES MAY BE GRANTED BY THE CITY SECRETARY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF TIIE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION AND THAT SAID PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS; PROVIDING THAT AT TILE CLOSE OF SOLICITATION THE- APPLICANT SHALL FILE AN AUDIT OF THE SOLICITATION WITH TILE CITY SECRETARY PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT TIIE CITY SECRETARY HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE SGLICITATION IS NEING CARRIED ON IMPROPERLY A HEARING MAY BE CALLED BEFORE THE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT TILE DECISION OF TILE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION BE FINAL EXCEPT FOR APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS GRDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ _Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3072 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON JUNE 23, 1951; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye 179 Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott--- Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3073 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE THE WEST 25 FEET OF LOT 1-A, AVA COOPER SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE GF LOCATING AND OPENING IVEY LANE TO CONNECT GOLLIHAR Am HORNE ROADS, FROM HAROLD G. BAILEY BY EASEMENT FOR $387.50; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF SAID LAND; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVE- MENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEDIENTS) $387.50 TO COVER THE COSTOF SUCH PURCHASE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read:. ORDINANCE NO. 3U74 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,002.09 FROM NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEIENTS) TO CGVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LATERALS TO SERVE NEW CITY IIALL AND CIVILIAN DEFENSE CENTER ($4,551.9U AS CONTRACT PRICE PLUS TEN PERCENT $455,19. FOR ENGINEERING AND DONTINGENCIES); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, A COPY OF SAID CONTRACT BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye .The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3075 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) $8,121.50 TO COVER THE- COST OF CONSTRUCTING A STORM SEWER IN NORTON STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING THE- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: 180 ORDINANCE NO. 3076 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3038 PASSED FINALLY AND APPROVED ON THE 29TII DAY" OF MAY, 1951, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS, ENTITLED "AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUESTED CONVEYANCE OF PERMANENT WAR HOUSING PROJECTS NOS. 41064 AND 41065 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LOW RENT USE." BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF BY SUBSTITUTING THE WORD 'RECOMMENDED' FOR THE WORD 'REQUESTED' IN THE FIRST LINE OF SAID PARAGRAPH AND PLACING A PERIOD AFTER THE WORD 'VETERANS' IN LINE SEVEN AND STRIKING CUT THE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE FOLLOWING SAID PERIOD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary Aye Aye Ave Aye Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Aye *********************** REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAYOR July 3, 1951 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney Herndon and Georg, L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H.Stirman and Dr. J. M. Cameron. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held June 26. 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one responded. In response to a request made at the meeting on June 26. by Mr. Cott, Dr, J. M. Cameron, Ii. H. Stirma and James Wray presented to the Council a report on the incidents of polio in the City and what precautionary . measures are being taken for the prevention of polio. Dr. Cameron reported on what the City—County Health Department were doing; James Wray reported on activities of the Legal Department in compliance with the Health Office; Mr. Stirman reported on the improvements of general health division — engineering. covering and cleaning of drainage ditches, etc. Bids were opened on Cole Park improvements for extension of Louisiana Parkway. Bids were received from the following: C. L. Castor, Jack Womack, Slovak Bros.. and Roy Dugger. A motion was made by Commissio Herndon. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. referring bids to City Manager for study and rec A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation, and deny to G. H. Deer the rezoning of Lots 21 and 22, Block 3, Rest Haven Addition. from R-1 to B-1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott. seconded by Commissioner [Iethdon, and passed. authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for a 3/4 ton pickup truck for use by the Mosquito Control Division of the Health Unit, for fogging machinery. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, to uphold recom— mendation of Zoning and Planning Commission. and grant to J. W. Bacak•permission to erect a frame 28 x 60 building at 5301 Kostorys Rd. tion. 181 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, lappointing Allen Mote as Auditor to make Annual City Audit for fiscal year ending July 31, 1951. Mrs, Harvey Fry presented to the Council a check for $1,300 on behalf of the Civic Beautification Association, to be used to mplace the palms on the bayfront. and Gardens Magazine in the More Beautiful America contest. This is the money awarded the City by Better Homes J. W. Bramer, Assistant Supt.of Southern Pacific, Victoria, Texas, Melton Conway, representing Tex—Mex Railroad Co., and Harvey Weil, Attorney for Missouri Pacific, appeared protesting the proposed ordinance making it unlawful to blow an engine whistle within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi, etc. Dr. M. L. Norvell, president of North Beach Business Men's Association, appeared and urged that the Council pass proposed ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, the following ordinance was read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO BLOW AN ENGINE WHISTLE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO RUN A RAILROAD ENGINE WITHOUT RINGING A BELL ATTACKED THERETO, BEFORE STARTING; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A TRAIN AT A GREATER RATE OF SPEED THAN 15 MILES PER HOUR, PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF TILE PRECEDING ARTICLES. The above.ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye Gilbert Isenberg, owner of Superior Ice Cream Company, and Harold Naylor, Chairman Corpus Christi Poultry and Livestock Association, appeared and protested the following ordinance being passed. After discussio the following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERAL WELFARE BY PROHIBITING THE OWNING, MAINTAINING, OR HAVING IN POSSESSION ANY RABBITS, HARES, GUINEA PIGS, HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS, CATTLE, GOATS, SHEEP, SWINE, CHICKENS TURKEYS, GUINEAS, GEESE, DUCKS, PIGEONS, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OF CORPUS CHRISTI; EXEMPTING DOGS FROM THIS ORDINANCE AND SPECIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 2079 NOT REPEALED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ESPECIALLY ORDINANCES NOS. 2223 and 2256; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ALLOWING NINETY DAYS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 11IE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed to the second redding by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE DEFINING "FROMN DESSERTS," "MIX," "PASTEURIZATION," "FROZEN DESSERTS PLANTS," ETC; PROHIBITING TIIE SALE OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED MIX OR FROZEN DESSERTS; REGULATING TILE ISSUING, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS FOR TILE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS OF THE LABELING OF CONTAINERS; THE INSPECTION OF FROZEN DESSERTS APD THEIR INGREDIENTS, THE TRANSFER OF FROZEN DESSERTS, THE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS FROM DISTANT POINTS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE PLANTS, THE REPORTING AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AT PLANTS, 711EE ENFORCE1ENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ESPECIALLY ORDINANCE NO. 619; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott &e Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CODE OF SANITARY AND IIE-AL711 REGULATIONS AM - REIUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESSES, AND PERSONS WHEREIN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED, HANDLES, PREPARED, CARED FOR, SOLD OR. STORED, AND FOR ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS; CONTAINING PERTINENT DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR TILE SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS AND METHODS OF REINSTATEMENT; REQUIRING POSTING OF PERMITS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONFLICTING BUSINESSES TO BE OPERATED IN OR ON SAME PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PRECRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWIT11. EXPRESSLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 820, DATEDFUARY 8, 1938, RECORDED IN VOL. 10, PAGE 103, ORDINANCE NO. 863, DATED JUNE 24, 1938; RECOP,DfD IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 195, ORDINANCE N0. 1194 DATED DECEMBER 31, 1940, RECORDED IN VOLMIE 11, PAGE 442, ORDINANCE NO. 1526 DATED DECEMBER 8, 1942, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 210, ORDINANCE NO. 2610, D A10 DECEMBER 25, 194, RECORDED IN VOLUME 17, PAGE -579; CONTAINING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING METHOD OF AND MANNER OF PUBLICATION. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ? +fie Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L, Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: -Zi-.' ORDINANCE NO. 3077 APPROPRIATING FROM N0. 270, CITY 1VLL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, THE SUM OF $26,712.30 FOR TILE ACQUISITION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING INCLUDING COUNCIL 800111 AND CORPORATION COURT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave. Barney Cott, Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read:for the third and final time: A ORDINANCE. NO. 3078 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING.TO ELI ABRAMS, DBA CGURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD OF.FIVE YEARS AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSSES AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO USE AM EMPLOY THE STREETSIDE THEREOF FOR . ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR A VIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR PAYMENT OF A PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID BENCHES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT TIIE CITY AND GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC; CONTAINING PROVISIONS FGR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE; CONTAINING A SAYINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR TIE ASSIGNMENT OF SAME, SAID FRANCHISE NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon Ave_ George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3079 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE, REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST BROADWAY TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE. AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF TILE IM— PROVE31ENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS GR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVER— RULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL GF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID PORT AVENUE, WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE MADE. AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID PORT AVENUE, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID PERT AVENUE WITHIN_SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR 7I1E ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND PROVIDING THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Ilerndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForxst Ave Barney Cott AJ e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3080 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3056, PASSED AND APPROVED BY 1I1E CITY COUNCIL ON THE 29th DAY OF MAY, 1951, BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION (C) OF SECTION 3'OF SAID ORDINANCE, CORRECTING THE MANNER IN WIIIC11 THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST BROADWAY TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE ARE PAYABLE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave, The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3081 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3051, APSSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 29th DAY OF MAY, 1951, BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION (C) OF SECTION 5 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING TETE MANNER IN WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST BROADWAY TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE ARE PAYABLE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3082 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN REAL ESTATE WITHIN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SITUATED WITHIN TIIE CITY OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADJACENT TO 711E. PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DIRECTING THE, CITY ATTORNEY M INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT TIEE INTENTIONS OF.TIIIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave Nere..,,being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 1951 4:00 P. M. Present: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager 1V. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. 11. Vetters, 11.I1. Stirman, William Burke, Chief Roy Lay, and Dr. J. M. Cameron. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 3, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A resolution was presented as passed by the Citizens Taxpayers Groups, on the consolication of the Corpus Christi Independent SchoolDistrict and the taxing agdncies of the City of Corpus Christi. (Resolutio on file in office of the City Secretary.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring Resolution to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Mr. Neal Dancer, representing the residents of Edgewater Terrace, presented a petition to the Council protesting Oso Sewer stench. Mr. Dancer introduced Captian Miller who made a brief speech and asked that the City do something about the odors from the sewer plant. City Manager Collier replied and stated that this matter was being studied and recommendations being carried out and that he hoped that the odor would be completely done away with in the near future. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the matter be referred to City Manager Collier for further study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, setting Thursday, August 9, 1951, 2:00 p.m. as date for public hearing on following zoning cases: W. E. Nobles, Oil Workers International Union, L6cal 343, 11. F. Bailey, J. R. hatch, E. 11. Falcon, P.P. Ewin, Frank Davix and Annexed area. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on Cole Park improvement to Slovak Brothers at their low bid of $4,777.80. A petition was presented by the residents of Aransas Cliffs, requesting that the drainage ditch known as Proctor Street ditch on the City zoning map, be covered and the drainage be conducted by means of underground sewer pipes. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the matter be referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. Bryan Wingo presented a petition protesting the passing of an ordinance scheduled to be read for th,- second time at this meeting, on prohibing the keeping of certain animals and fowls within the City limits. Also appearing speaking against the proposed ordinance were: Harold Naylor, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Poultry and Livestock Association; a group of citizens representing the "Corpus Christi Homing Pigeon Club" asked that pigeons be excluded from this ordinance; Dr. Cash Asher; "Mrs. Joe Scherrer, representing Women's League of Voters; and various unnamed citizens. Dr. Cameron stated that he needed the full support of all residents and spote briefly on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Vic M. Ehlers, State Sanitary Engineer, made a speech, stating that he didn't knurw just what to advise the Council in regards to the proposed ordinance. After the discussion the following ordinance was read for the second time, as follows: PROVIDING FOR PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERAL WELFARE BY PROHIBINT THE OiVNING, 1tMAINTAINING, OR HAVING IN POSSESSION ANY RABBITS, HARES, GUINEA PIGS, HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS, CATTLE, GOATS SHEEP, SWINE, CHICKEN, TURKEYS, GUINEAS, GEESE, DUCKS, PIEGONS, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; EXEMPTING DOGS FROM THIS ORDINANCE AND SPECIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 2079 NOT REPEALED REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CCNFL ICT HEREWITH, ESPCIALLY ORDINANCES NO. 2223 and 2256; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIOS OF TRIS ORIIANCE; ALLOWING NINETY DAYS FOR COMPLIANCE WITU THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The ibove ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest ! ue Barney Cott Aye ayuney r. Ilernuon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 185 The following ordinance was read for the;second time: DEFINING "FROZEN DESSERTS" "MIX" "PASTEURIZATIONS" "FROZEN DESSERTS PLANTS" ETC.,; PROHIBITING TIIE SALE OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED MIX OR FROZEN DESSERTS; REGULATING THE ISSUING, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS, THE LABELING OF CONTAINERS, THE INSPECTION OF FROZEN DESSERTS PLANTS, ETC., THE EXAMINATION OF FROZEN DESSERTS, THE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS MOM DISTANT POINTS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE PLANTS, TILE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES 'CR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ESPCCIALLY ORDINANCE NO. 619, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave_ Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aee The following ordinance was read for the second timers ESTABLISHING A CODE OF SANITARY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS AND RUQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESSES, AND PERSONS WHEREIN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR, SOLD OR STORED, AND FOR ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS; CCN- TAINNG PERTINENT DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR LICENSE AND PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS AND METHOD OF REINSTATEMENT; REQUIRING POSTING OF PERMITS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONFLICTING BUSINESSES TO BE OPERATED IN OR ON SAVE PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, EXPRESSLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 820, DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1938, RECORDED IN VOL. 10, PAGE 103, ORDINANCE NO. 863, DATED JUNE 24, 1938; RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 195, ORDINANCE NO. 1194, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1940, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 442, ORDINANCE NO. 1526, DATED DECEMBER 8, 1942, RECORDEDIN VOLUME 13, PAGE 210, ORDINANCE N0. 2610, DATED OCTOBER 25, 1949, RECORDED IN VOLUCIE 17, PAGE 579; CONTAINING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING METHOD AND MANNER OF PUBLICATION. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3083 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) $5,596 FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT INTERSECTION OF WATER STREET AND MARKET, SANTA FE AND LOUISIANA, THIRD AND BOOTY, OCEAN DRIVE AND BOOTY, AND OCEAN DRIVE AND LOUISIANA STREETS, AND TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AT SIX POINTS INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATES OF COSTS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT WITH CITY FORCES (ELECTRICAL SECTION); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ALe Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3084 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF LIPAN STREET EXTENSION STORM SEWER COMPLETED BY T. H. LEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT WITH CITY DATED DECEMBER 29, 1950, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2957; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED JUNE 20, 1951, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATT€1CHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND IN T[IE AMOUNT OF $32,694.01, BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $160,204.26 APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGNNCY. o1 m The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave ORDINANCE N0. 3085 APPROPRIATING FROM N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) $5,255.58 FOR THE INSTALLATION COSTS OF CURBS AND PARKING AREA ON OCEAN DRIVE IN THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SLOVAK BROTHERS, LOW BIDDERS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE,'AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rile was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman' The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3086 Ave Ave Ave Ave Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR (MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES) FGR A PIPELINE CROSSING LICENSE GIVING THE CITY PERMISSION TO INSTALL V'�xV CONCRETE STORM SEWER UNDER RAILROAD RIGHT OF 'SAY ON LIPAN STREET EXTENSION AS SHOWN ON THE MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID LICENSE, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND LICENSE IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was.suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _Aye_ Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read for the third time: ORDINANCE NO. 3087 REGULATING THE SOLICITATION OF MONEY AND GIFTS FOR RELIEF OR FOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATION TO HOLD BENEFIT DANCES RUMMAGE SALES, OR SALES FOR CHARITY, PHILANTHROPY OR PATRIOTIC PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FRO1M THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FCR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS TO SOLICIT GIFTS OR MONEY OR MERCHANDISE BY MISREPRESENTATION: PROVIDING FOR A 'SWGRN STATEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY SECRETARY BY EACH APPLICANT: PROVIDING THAT PERMITS TO SOLICIT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES MAY BE GRANTED BY THE CITY SECRETARY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF THE CITY SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION AND THAT SAID PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS: PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT THE CITY SECRETARY HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE SOLICITATION IS BEING - CARRIED ON IMPROPERTY A HEARING MAY BE CALLED BEFORE THE CITY SOLICITATIONS CON21ISSION: PROVIDING THAT THE DECISION OF THE CITY SOLICITATIONS C611MISSION BE FINAL FOR APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL: AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. 187 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave Earl Dunn, Director of Civil Defense. offered his resignation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForre seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that City Manager address a letter to Mr. Dunn accepting with regret his resignation and complimenting him on his work. '17-1V SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 17, 1951 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that this Special Meeting was called II for the purpose of a joint meeting with County Commissioners and Health Group in regards to consideration of formation of a special committee to study plans to finance sanitary installations in slum areas. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving minutes of the meeting held July 10, 1951. Mayor Wasserman suggetted adjournment of Council Meeting to go into meeting with County Commissioners and Health Group. After this meeting, the Council was called back into session a d adjourned. Y0 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING C /7'y r���j''9 R y July 17, 1951 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and Dr. J. M. Cameron. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissionr Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held July 17, 1951, at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A petition was presented by the residents of Woodson Addition requesting that a drainage ditch running from Staples Street to the Crippled Children's Hospital, be covered. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. referring the matter to City Manager.Collier for study and recom— mendation. A petition was presented by owners of property abutting on Lipan Street extending from Upper Broadway to North Tancahua Street, requesting the widening of the paved area of Lipan Street in those two blocks by setting back the curb and gutter five feet on each side so as to improve the traffic conditions along said street. A motion was made by Commissioner b'eFbrtest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the >t matter to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. Zoning and Planning Commissionc:presented application of Mrs. Ella M. Welch and Maurice Mernaugh for Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Furman Addition, being that property located at 519 Furman and at the southeast corner of Furman Avenue and South Carancahua Street from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to concur in Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by.Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appointint the following as members of the Cuddihy Hall for Girls Board: E. E. Mireles, Mrs. Ted Scibrenski and Mrs. B. C. Garnett. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving Tax Error and Correction List for the month of June, 1951, in the amount of $270.28. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving Supplemental Tax Roll for the month of June, 1951, in the amount of $20.00. City Secretary Vetters presetned for the approval of the Council the Tabulation of Votes on returns of Reynolds Metals Company Election. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Con issioner Cott, and passed, approving said Tabulation, and declaring the election results to be in favor of making the Contract by the vote of 1,193 for and 145 against. The Corpus Christi—Nueces County Health Unit presented to the Council a proclamation to prohibit dogs from running at large for a period of ninety (90) days. John Messer, Vetenarian, protested proposed proclamation Dr. M. L. Norvell stated that he was not oppossed to same. the proclamation be tabled until next regular meeting. After discussion, the Council's decision was that A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, appointing the following members to the Fire Prevention Board: Robert Tweedy, Chairman; Cc`;V. Watts, Vice --Chairman; Mrs. Ella Sickafoose, Secretary. The following ordinance was read: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1641 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY PROVIDING THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ESTABLISHMENTS HANDLING FOODSTUFF DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO ARE DISEASED OR WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EXAMINED FOR DISEASE AT REGULAR INTERVALS OR TO FAIL TO DISCHARGE EMPLOYEES AFFLICTED WITH DISSEASE OR',,,TO EMPLOY PERSONS WHO DO NUT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PERMITS; BY MAKING IT UN— LAWFUL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN A FOOD HANDLING ESTARISHMENT TO WORK WHO IS AFFLICTED WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PHYSICIAN TO ISSUE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE WITHOUT `MAKING AN ACTUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION; BY PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CERTIFICATES TO BE FILED; PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF FOOD HANDLER'S PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF"; BY AMENDING SECTION 6 THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE AT A FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. Dr. Camercon explained the intent and purpose of this ordinance to the Council. Mr. Harry Porter intro— duced Mr. Pat Moreland, Executive Secretary of the State Restuarant Association. Mr. Moreland stated that in his opinion and from the results of other cities that had tried to pass such ordinances, that this ordinance would cause much confusion, etc. among the employeed foodhandlers due to the fact that there were so many Spanish speaking people who do not speak English, working in food establishments. Also that many of them would refuse to waste the time to go to said school because they were employed merely as dishwashers, etc. Mr. Moreland stated that in his opinion the school should be put strictly on a viluntary basis and he read various telegrams he had received from cities stating the successful results they had had with voluntary schools. Mr. Bob Shoop, Mr. Moreland, Mr. Porter and Dr. Cameron entered into a discussion with the Council, at the end of which a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the above ordinance be tabled. City Attorney Singer, explained the proposed ordinance prohibiting certain animals and fowls within City Limits. Bryan Wingo appeared and on behalf of the Qtlzens Right Committee, protested the passing of said ordinance. He requested that the ordinance be tabled for at least four weeks and that a joint committee be LEI appointed with City Health Department for purpose of drafting a health ordinance that would be acceptable by all concerned. Harold Naylor, representing Gulf Coast Poultry and Livestodk Association, John Messer, and numerous unnamed citizens protested.the passing of the ordinance. After a lengthy talk by Mr. Isenberger, Commissioner DeForrest asked for a vote on the ordinance, at which time the Mayor asked City Secretary Vetters to read the folldwing ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 3089 FOR THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERAL WELFARE PROHIBITING THE 0104ING, MAINTAINING, USING, KEEPING, OR HAVING IN POSSESSION ANY RABBITS, HARES, GUINEA PIGS, HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS, CATTLE, GOATS, SHEEP, OR SWINE, CUICKEN,TURKEYS, GUINEAS, GEESE, DUCKS, PIGEONS, WITH THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, EXCEPT THAT RABBITS, HARES, GUINEA PIGS, HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS, CATTLE, CHICKENS, TURKEYS, GUINEAS, GEESE, DUCKS, AND HOMING PIGEONS IN LIMITED NUMBERS MAY BE KEPT BY OBTAINING SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERMIT; REGULATING THE KEEPING OF SUCH ANIMALS AND POULTRY UNDER SUCH PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF PERMITS; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY OF NOT TO EXCEED A FIND OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINACE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ESPECIALLY ORDINANCES NO. 2223 and No. 2256, AND EXEMPTING DOGS FROM THIS ORDINANCE AND SPECIFYING ORDINANCE N0. 2079 NOT REPEALED; CON— TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Lgslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave, Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR THE LAYING:'.OF PIPE LINES, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WATER, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ITS CITY COUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave* Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent_ George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3088 AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO BLOW A RAILROAD ENGINE WHISTLE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, AND PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO RUN A RAILROAD ENGINE WITHOUT RINGING A BELL ATTACHED THERETO BEFORE STARTING AND AT CERTAIN PLACES; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A TRAIN AT CERTAIN PLACES AT A GREATER RATE OF SPEED THAN 18 MILES PER HOUR, PRESCRIBING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINE OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING MANNER OF PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave 190 The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE N0. 3090 DEFINING "FROZEN DESSERTS," "MIX," "PASTEURIZATION," "FROZEN DESSERTS PLANTS," ETC; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED MIX OR FROZEN DESSERTS; REGULATING THE ISSUING, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS FOR TILE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS, THE LABELING OF CONTAINERS, THE - INSPECTION OF FROZEN DESSERTS PLANTS, ETC., THE EXAMINTION OF FROZEN DESSERTS AND THEIR INGREDIENTS, THE TRANSFER OF FROZEN DESSERTS, THE SALE OF MIX AND FROZEN DESSERTS FROM DISTANT POINTS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE PLANTS, THE REPORTING AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AT PLANTS, TILE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, ESPECIALLY ORDINANCE NO. 619; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3091 ESTABLISHING A CODE OF SANITARY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESSES, AND PERSONS WHEREIN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR, SOLD OR STORED, AND FOR ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS; CONTAINING PERTINENT DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR LICENSE AND PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS AND METHOD OF REINSTATEMENT; REQUIRING POSTING OF PERMITS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONFLICTING BUSINESSES TO BE OPERATED IN OR ON SAME PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, EXPRESSLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 820, DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1938, RECORDED IN VOL. 10, PAGE 103, ORDINANCE NO. 863, DATED JUNE 24, 1938; RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 195, ORDINANCE NO. 1194, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1940, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 442, ORDINANCE NO. 1526, DATED DECEMBER 8, 1942, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 210, ORDINANCE NO. 2610, DATED OCTOBER 25, 1949, RECORDED IN VOLUME 17, PAGE 579; CONTAINING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING METHOD OF AND MANNER OF PUBLICATION. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3092 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) $2,389.70 AND APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 265 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ANIS EXTENSION FUND $479.05, A Itptal OF $2,868.75 FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SANITARY SEWER IN BROOKDALE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK WITH CITY.FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Loman Ave Ave Ave Absent Ave Ave Ave Ave Absent Ave 191 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3093 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY KgNAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY FOR ITS AVIATION PRODUCTS AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION SET FORTH THEREIN, A COPY OF SUCH SALES AGREEMENT CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott AYe Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3094 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS L. LEVY FOR ARCHITECT'S SERVICES IN ALTERING, IMPROVING, RENOVATING, AND REMODELING THE PRESENT CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE SAME TO THE USE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATACHCD HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF:; APPROPRIATING $25,500 FROM N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUNDS (PUBLIC LIBRARY) FOR SAID ARCHITECT'S SERVICES AS SPECIFIED IN SAID AGREEMENT: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the folloui ng vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3095 CANVASSING RETURN AND DECLARING THE RESULTS GF AN ELECTION OF THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CONTRACT BE APPROVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY AND BETkIEEN THE CITY AND REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AT SPECIFIED RATES HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF JULY, 1951; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave 192 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3096 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF PROPORTED LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THAT PORTION OF ALAMEDA STREET FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF CLIFFORD STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF CREATED BY CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FACT THAT ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SAID PROPERTY AND OWNERS WERE CANCELLED BY ORDINANCE AND SUCH IMPROVEMENTS MADE AND THE COST THEREOF PAID BY'THE CITY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID RELEASE A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED -HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Y Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. waut��� jFC R Cc Tff R/ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 18, 1951 10:30 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. I Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that this meeting was called as a joint meeting with County Commissioners Court to receive recommendations of committee composed of James L. Lattimore, I. M. Singer, Meredith Queen, L. C. Smith, Sam Gottlich, Anton Escobar, John Young, W. B. Collier, and J. L. Lowman, which committee was to recommend steps to be taken toward establishing a loan fund in order that indigent people might take advantage of such loan fund in order to make connections with sanitary severs and install sanitary facilities. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Mr. Lattimore presented report which embodied the following recommendations: 1. Form a non—profit corporation. 2. Corporation to borrow fund from RFC in the amount of approximately $450,000. 3. Take lien on each property improved. 4. Recommendations of interest rate and collection procedure. 5. Appointment of Board of Directors as follows: L. B. Dunn James B. Lattimore Meredith Queen L. C. Smith Sam Gottlich Anton Escobar Lew Borden 6. James Lowman act as coordinator and liason officer between the City officials, the proposedecorporation, plumbing contractors, carpenters, and other interested parties. 7. That Advisory Board be appointed as follows: Burton Dunn George Merriman A. E. Dabney,.Jr. Hayward White W. E. McKenzie Bill Daimwood Morris Gouger John A. Wuensche the County officials, At the completion of the presentation of the report, the official action of the Council was a motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded and passed, that the recommendations as presented be accepted in their entirely and immediate steps be taken by interested parties to make necessary loan with REC and that Mr. Clyde Andrews be requested to make necessary contacts and report back to the joint committee as soon as possible. ` At the completion of the discussion, the council was adjourned. ***************************** REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 24, 1951 4:00 P.M. yale 193 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Purchasing Agent hb. Burke, Mrs. Mildred Westerfeld — Purchasing Dept., Dr. J. M. Cameron, and H. H. Stirman—Director of Public Works. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 18, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Dr. Joe Garza, representing the Lulac, appeared and presented to the Council a plot plan an Paschua and Washington Subdivisions. He called attention to the fact that no sanitary facilities were planned for the subdivisions and urged that the Council not furnish these developers with city water unless minimum sanitary facilities were provided for by the developers. The Council thanked Mr. Garza for his appearance and took the matter under advisement. Mr. M. Rivera presented to the Council a petition requesting the removal of the dumping ground on Horne and Rabbit Run Roads. Petition stated that the said dumping ground was undesirable to the residents of Molina Addition. Mr. Nelson of the State Health Department commended the Council for their splendid cooperation in aiding the Department in the present clean—up drive. Bids were opened on one 3/4 ton pickup truck for the Mosquito Control Division of the Health Unit. Bids were received from Gulf Chevrolet Col., George Jones, Inc., and Van Pelt G51C Truck Co. 'A motion %as made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Public hearing was opened on matter of adopting Budget for fiscal year 1951-52. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone to come forward that had anything to say regarding the proposed budget. No one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner Lovman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, closing the hearing and adopting said budget. Thefollowing ordinance was read for the second time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR THE LAYING OF PIPE LINES, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WATER, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGN— MENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS C0MPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ITS CITY COUNCIL,SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN BY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ay_e__ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3097 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOUN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937 RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY, AS AMENDED AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, RECCRDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED ON THE MAY 4, 1948, BY REZONING THE, FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND: A PORTION OF THE NORTH 6.2 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE LOT 8, SECTION D, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION FROM R-1 CNE FAMILY DP:ELLING DISTRICT USE, TO L—I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE; ALL THAT TRAINGULAR TRACT BOUNDED BY THE EASTWARD EXTENSION OF THE CENTERLINE OF RBSALIE BOULEVARD, THE EAST LINE OF MIDWAY ADDITION, A LINE 300' FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, FROM R-1, ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE, TO L—I, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 194 DISTRICT USE;LOTS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, BLOCK 5, MUSSETT ADDITION FROM A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO L -I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE; THE EAST ONE HALF OF BLCCKS 9 THROUGH 13, WATER BEACH ADDITION, FROM A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-2, BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 12, SEGREST ADDITION, FROM A-1 FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOTS 27 THROUGH 32; BAYMOOR ADDITION, FROM A-1, FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOTS 13ATHROUGH 23, BLOCK 35, DEL MAR ADDITION, FROM A-2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF ITHE.,EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE49ITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ay_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye _ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3098 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE WITH A. W. GREGG, COVERING 518.2 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JUAN, MIGUEL, PEDRO AND ENPAMUCENO DELGADO GRANT, ABSTRACT NO. 4, SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THE STATE PARK AT LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI (MATHIS LAKE) FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $500 AND ROYALTIES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS STATED IN SAID LEASE, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS IND CONDITIONS STATED THEREIN, A COPY OF WHICH LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The abovenordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye,---, Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORBINANCE N0. 3099 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1951, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1952, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITYCCHARTER AS AMENDED FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent Ate_. Aye Absent Ave Absent Ave Aue^-t Absent A...Y_e 195 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3100 APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1. 1951, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1952, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ay_ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3101 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED. ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXI;S, FOR THE YEAR 1951 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ay_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ay_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A_ye_, Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3102 AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1951; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCE MAY BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BE DUE AND SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING THE METHOD FIXING PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN FOR TAXES SHALL INCLUDE DELINQUENT TAXES, INTEREST. PENALTIES, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COST OF SUIT; PROVIDING DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES IN REGARD TO DELINQUENT TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye _ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ******************************** /11 /1y 0/C %Po 11!5 1 �1 y'Y . SCC�E'F T/�R/ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 31, 1951 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Bainey Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowen n, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. r Mayor'Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and.passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 24, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. 196 A petition was presented by the residents of Laguna and Molina Acres, petitioning the removal of city dumping ground located on Horne Road and Rabbit Run Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the matter to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received, as requested by J. W. Cilnningham, General Superintendent of Public Utilities, and covdring gas meters and regulators for an approximate 6 to 8 months' supply, as follows: 800 meters, 150 cubic foot capacity with 1 -inch top connection 6 meters, 350 cubic foot capacity with 14 -inch top connection 6 meters, 550 cubic foot capacity with V -inch top connection 2 meters, 950 cubic foot capacity with 2 -inch top connection 4 meters, 5000'cubic foot capacity with 4 -inch side connection 1000 Standard house regulators, 1200 cubic feet per hour and 1 -inch connection Estimated cost of the above meters and regulators is approximately $22,000. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following cast iron pipe,.as requested by Public Utilities Department: 30,000 feet 4 -inch Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Pipe, cement lined 10,000 feet 6 -inch of to to if '� It 10,000 feet 8 -inch is to It to �* Estimated cost of the above pipe_is approximately $70,000 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on 3/4 ton pickup to Gulf Chevrolet Company. office.) (See Tabulation of Bids No. 115 on file in City Secretary' Mr. Collier presented to the Council a written report regarding proposed telephone rate increase. Said report outlining recommendations based on the development of rate base on the historical cost less depreciation allowing a return of 6% to the Company. Recommendation indicated a base total of $6,982,919 which on a 6% net return would give the company an allowable.net of $418,975. Recommendation also included suggestion of passing proposed rate ordinance drawn from the figures included in the recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, commending Mr. Collier on the rate base study and recommendation, and suggesting that the matter be given ample publicity and the first reading be announced for Tuesday, August 7, 1951. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3103 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE SUPPLYING OF WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES, AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS IN THE SSE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR THE LAYING OF PIPE LINES, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF THE PRICE OF WATER, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGN- MENT BY THE REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY OF THE RIGHTS UNDER SAID CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ITS CITY COUNCIL, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE AND AS SHOWN NY ITS TERMS TO RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIRITY YEARS. The above ordinance was passed by the follwwing vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye---- The 'L_ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3104 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS BIIRISTI A FIVE FOOT RIGHT OF WAY NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF IVEY LANE TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM FIFTY FOOT WIDE, BEING THE WEST FIVE FEET OF LOT 6N, AVA COOPER ADDITION TO TILE CITY, FROM J. E. HARTLE, JR., FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $100; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUI- SITION; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 220 STREET IMPROVEMENTS THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED ($100) DOLLARS TO COVER THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 197 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3105 APPROPRIATING FROM N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $3,500 TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND ANDTO BE DEPOSITED IN THE CREDIT OF THE POLICE DIVISION CODE DI TO COVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET MARKER POST? ALREADY MADE AND NOT COVERED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3066 BETWEEN THE PERIOD OF APRIL 16, 1951 to JULY 31, 1951, AND SUCH OTHER EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE NECESSARY TO THE INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT TYPE STREET MARKERS UP TO SUCH AMOUNT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CITY CONTROLLER ATTACIIED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ############################ fir-% �G C 2ETA/e}� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 1951 4:00 P. M. *Olt � / mom— Ell + r PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent Ift. Burke, H. H. Stirman — Director of Public Works, and W. G. Graf -- City Controller. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 31, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the city to come forward. No one responded. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on premium and regular gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for the quarter ending Noveber 30, 1951. City Manager Collier recommended to the Council that bids be received for the sale of $1,450,000 Gener Obligation Bonds, being all of the issued approved at the recent election with the exception of the Park Bonds, at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 4, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the advertising for bids on sale of the above bonds. City Manager Collier recommended the appointment of the Engineers Associated, Corpus Christi, Texas, as engineerssfor the airport project and requested that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to work out contract details for later submittal and Council approval. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving this recommendation. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO;, 3106 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3082 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TILE 3RD DAY OF 3ULY, 1951, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADJACENT TO TIIE PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,`TESAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY 'ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY DIRECTING THE ACQUISITION OF NINETEEN (19) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, INCLUDING TIIE LAND ORIGINALLY DESCRIBED, SAID NINETEEN (19) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vo&e: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lovanan _6ye 198. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3107 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO QUITCLAIM UNTO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN AND TO THI'T CERTAIN PORTION OF LOTS 8, 9, 17 and 18 OF BLOCK 19 OF CRAVEN HEIGIITS ADDITION TO THE CITY AS DESCRIBED HEREIN BY VIRTUE OF THAT CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FROM R. R. HATCH AND WIFE, OLLIE HATCH, DATED -THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1938, RECORDED IN VOL. 241, PAGE 235, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OFTEN DOLLARS AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION AS SET OUT HEREIN; A COPY OF WHICH QUITCLAIM IS ATTACHED@ HERTO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARNNG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ay Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Ayes Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon AYe George L. Lowman Ave ORDINANCE NO. 3108 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED UNTO THE TEXAS—MEXICAN RAILROAD COMPANY, A CORPORTION, TO THE HREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND OUT OF WATER BLOCK 2, BEACH PORTION OF THE CENTRAL WHARF AND WAREHOUSE ADDITION TO THE CITY AND FOR IN CONSIDERATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM TEXAS— MEXICAN RAILROAD COMPANY UNTO THE CITY TO CERTAIN OTHER HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF SAID WATER BLOCK 2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUIETING ANY QUESTION REGARDING TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY AND IN SETTLEMENT OF THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF LAST MENTIONED TRACTS OF LAND BY THE CITY, COPIES OF WHICH QUITCLAIM DEEDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chbrter rule was suspended_ by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ORDINANCE NO. 3109 ASL . Aye Aye Ave Aye Ave Ave Ave Ave Aye RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING A SANITARY SEINTA EXTENSION TO SERVE THE NEW CITY HALL AND CIVILIAN DEFENSE CENTER BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED JULY 2, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3074; AUTHORIZING THIS PAYMENT OF THE FINAL ESTIMATED DATED JULY 31, 1951; BEING THE TOTAL FOR THE WORK COMPLETED $3,849.90, AND $702 LESS THAN AMOUNT APPROPRIATED A COPY OF WHICH ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Bsrney Cott Sydney E. Hernd Ave '. Ave Ave AL Aye Ave Ave Aye George L. Lowman Ave 199 The following ordinance was redd::sa' ORDINANCE NO. 3110 TERMINATING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HELDENFELS BROS. BEING THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY AND DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3052; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO,EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEWALK AND STREET IMPROVEMENT LIENS FOR TIIE IMPROVING BY CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS ALONG THAT PORTION OF PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST BROADWAY TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,AS FIXED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3051; DECLARING THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3051 ABANDONED: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott AYe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye City Manager Collier explained the proposed ordinance granting Southwestern Bell Telephone Company authori to increase its rates for exchange service. Mr. Stan Bell, District Manager for Southwestern Bell, thanked Mr. Collier and stated that although he and Mr. Collier didn't see "eye—to—eye" on the matter, he was satisfied and was milling to accept the rate increase that was proposed to be granted the company. Mr. George Jones congra- tulated Mr. Collier on his "trade" with the telephone company. After a short general discussion, the following ordinance was read for the first time: MAKING A FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES; FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES; REQUIRING FILING OF SEMI—ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY TELEPHONE COMPANY. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 9, 1951 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City .Manager W.,B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Assistant City Attorney Rin. Anderson, City Controller W. G. Graf, and Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Notice of Spe6ial.Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of a hearing on various zoning cases. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minute of the meeting held August 7, 1951. The following zoning applications were heard and decision is indicated on each: W. E. NOBLES:`/ Lots 5 and 6, Block 1102, Bay Terrace No. 2, being that property located at 1547 Brownlee Boulevard from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. Mr. Nobles appeared and urged the Council to approve his application. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commisso er Lowman, and passed, tabling the application. OIL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION. LOCAL N0, 343 All of Block 3 of a Resubdivision of Blocks 3, 4 and 7, Barthlome Addition, being generally the west portin of that triangular tract of land bounddd by Antelope Street, Lawrence Drive and Rose Street, from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business Distinct. 200 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to accept the recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the application. W. F. BAILEY:V Lots 29, 30, 31 and 32, Block 1601, Bay Terrace No. 2, being generally that property located at th southwest corner of Prescott and Eighteenth Streets, from "R-1" One Family dwTelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment [Iouse District. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to accept. the recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission, and deny the application. ,. That portion of the Frances Batch Estate not now zoned QA -4" Tourist Court District, generally that property bounded on the north by the existing Hatch Trailer Park of "A-4" District and the Rand Morgan and W. C. Barnard Tracts, on the east by Rose hill Cemetery, on the south by the General Export Iron and Metal Company and Fielder Tracts and on the west by Westgate Heights and the IV. C. Barnard Tract, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A--4" Tourise Court District. Messrs. Neal Dancer and Tom Pogue appeared representigg the Batch Estate and urged the Council to approve the application. Mr. Bob Sorrell, representing property owners adjacent to the Hatch Estate, stated that the application was incorrectly presented as application actually involved all of the hatch Estate not now zoned for Tourist Courts. Mr. hatch stated that it was his intention to ask for a rezoning of only a portion of the remainder of the estate and not the whole estate. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring application back to Zoning and Planning Commissioner for Clarificatio inasmuch as the application was incorrectly presented. E. W. FALCON: Lot 8, Block 5, Coronado Addition, being generally that property at the northeast corner of Carmen and Cortex Streets, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "Business." Mrs. E. W. Falcon appeared and urged the Council to approve application. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving application. P P. M-,INIG: . The north or northeast 200 feet of Lot 4, Woodlawn Addition, being that property located at 3657 Up River Road, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "Business." Mr. Ewing was present and asked the Council to approve the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. FRANK DAVIS: Tract C-2 out of that certain 7.8 acre tract in the Mussett Tract, being generally that property facing approximately 50 feet an the west side of 25th Street and located approximately 150 feet south:W Buford Street from "A-2" Second Apartment I -louse District.to."L—I" Light Industrial District. Mr. Harold Alberts, representing Mr. Davis, urged the Council to approve the application. Mr. Cecil Burney.appeared, represting Mr. Marsden, property owner in the area, and asked the Council to deny the appli— cation. Assistant City Attorney Vm. Anderson advised.the Council that the original application was for only one lot and that the Zoning and Planning Commissioner was in error by recommending the entire tract as no Public Hearing had been held on rezoning the entire tract. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take the matter under advisement pending final opinion of City Attorneys ANNEXATION: A map was placed on display showing the area shouthwest of the cityannexed by an election in October, 1950. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the area be permanently zoned as shown by said map. Mr. Jakk Jarmon, representing Mr. Frank Sacky, appeared and asked that Lot 8, being located at Arcadia Drive and Lexington Boulevard, be rezoned from 11R-1" to "13-31. Bill Shireman appeared refresenting the owners of Lots* 52 and 5 adjoining Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 facing on Chapman Ranch Road and asked that these two lots be rezoned to "B-3". Mr. George J. Merriman appeared and asked that the Council amend that portion of his land in the City limits fronting on Lexington Blvd. and extending North on Weber Road 300' from One Family Dwelling District to Secondary Business District, to conform with property across the street. It was suggested that the Borden Company property be rezoned as indicated on the official map and that the original restrictions as mentioned in the interim zoning permit be applied. The Council instructed Zoning and Planning Engineer to make suggested changes on the official map and that the map be presented at a later date for approval. 201 That portion of Corpus Christi Bay annexed by election in October, 1950, and as described in Public Notice, was presented. No one appeared either for or against the proposed zoning. Zoning and Planning Commis— sions recommendation was that the area be permanently zoned "R-1". A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,' seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and zone said area "R-1". There e'ng no further business, the meeting adjourned. o 4R0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 14, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 9, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Frank Nesbitt presented a petition from the residents along Gollihar Drinage Ditch requesting that said ditch be covered as it provides a health and physical menace;. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, accepting the petition and referring same to the City Manager and Director of Public Worts for study and recommendation. Mr. John Mobley appeared representing the group of downtown businessmen, and asked that the Council reconsider locating the library in the old City Hall Building. Mr. Mobley stated that it was satisfactory with the".Library Board and that they thought the City should consider selling the old City Hall Building and that th investigate the possibilities of buying the Post Office Building for the library. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, deferring any further action on rebuilding the old City Hall until investigations could be made on another location for the library. A m®tion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on lime in carload lots delivered to the spur at Calallen, minimum 2,000 tons and maximum 6,000 tons. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with owner or owners of approximately 7% acres of land lying between State Highw No. 9 and the Nueces River, which tract is adjacent to city owned property now occupied by the Calhllen Filtra— tion Plant. (John Cunningham recommended the purchase of this land in order that additional area to dippose of the sludge and washing from the settling basins of the Calallen Plant would be available.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving Tax Error and Correction List for the month of July, 1951, in the amount of $412.60. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving Supplemental Tax Roll for the month of July, 1951, in the amount of $27.00. Bids were opened on gas meters and gas regulators. Bids were received from the following: Crane Co., Pittsburge Eq. Meter Division, Puffer—Sweiven Co., Reynolds Gas Regulator Co., Universal Controls Corp., Sprague Meter Company, and Westcott and Greis. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to refer the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on cast iron pipe. Bids were received from the following: Alamaba Pipe Co.,American Cast Iron Pipe Co., James B. Clow and Sons, Crane Co., and U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. A motion w -as made by Commissioner Lowman, and seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manger Collier for study and recommendation. City Manager Collier presentdd to the Council a letter request from Major M. A. Needham, Jr., Assistan Executive Officer of the 2nd Battalion of the 9th Infantry of the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps. Along with this letter was Mr. Collier's recommendation that the request (as outlined in Major Needham's letter) be 202 be accepted by the City and that the auditorium and furniture on Ramsey Street now being used by the Civil Defense Unit be made available to the Guard for its use. Mr. Collier further recommended that financial assistance for local incidental expenses such as janitor supplies, caretaker services, etc, in an amount not to exceed,'$2004100 a monto be made available out of funds heretofore appropriated for Civil Defense. Subject to the approval of the Council, Mr. Collier further recommended that the Civil Defense files, records and equipment be transferred to the new police building and that the Chief of Police be instructed to appoint a laison officer to coordinate the Civil Defense program with the Community Security Program being made availab through the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, receiving and accepting recommendations of City Manager Collier as above. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman. seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the purchasing department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: One light 4—door sedan for Water Distribution to replace Equipment 9102 which is to be offered in trade; One light 4—door sedan, new equipment, for use by the Director of Public Utilities, no trade—in involved; One medium weight 4—door sedan for Genual Superintendent of Public Utilities to replace Equipment 9168 which is to be transferred to lighter duty; One 1/2 ton pickup to replace Equipment 9156 which is to be offered in trade; Two 13z ton flat bed trucks to replace Equipment 9141 and 9130 which are to be offered in trade; One 1/2 ton pickup, new equipment, for the Oso Sewer Plant, no trade—in involved. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizi the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: One 1/2 ton pickup to re— place Equipment 9207; One 3/4 ton pickup to replace Equipment 9176A; One 1S2 ton cab and chassis, medium wheel base, to replace Equipment 9208; One light 4—door sedan to replace Equipment 9263. Each of the vehicles replaced to be offered as trade—ins. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission and granting Interim Zoning Permit to the Texas Company €dr erection of service station at Block 40, Sodthside Addition, with reservation that plans be amended to show thq dedicated width of Kostoryz Road and Mansheim Street, and further that the set—ba-ck requirements be com— plied with, such requirements being 40 feet from the center line of Kostoryz Road to the property'line and 50 feet from the center line of Mansheim Street to the property line. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the application of Mr. J. R. Hatch for rezoning a portion of the Hatch Tract for trailer camp purposes be denied and that any extension of "A-4" Tourise Court District on any portion of the Hatch Tract be denied. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded Iby Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving' Zoning Map as amended at Public Hearing held August 9, 1951, (Zoning Map showing the area southwest of the City annexed by an election October, 1950) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commis— sioner Lowman, and passed, designating this map on display as the one and only official map of said area, and further ordering said map to be placed on file in the office of the City Secretary. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, authorizin the investment of surplus tfunds in No. 438 City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Revenue Bonds Series 1948, and 1948A Sinking Fund, in $200,000.00rprincipal amount of U. S. Treasury of 211 -Jo Bond Series 1967-1972 at a price approximately 98.6 plus accrued interest. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the purchase of $50,000 principal amount City of Corpus Seawall and Breakwater Construction Bonds, 2% Series 1944 at a price to yield approximately IY.%, to optional call dte of December 1, 1951 out of surplus funds available in No. 318 City of Corpus Christi ,Seawall and Breakwater Construction Bond Fund.. Such bonds will immediately cancelled upon receipt by the City. 203 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Loman, and passed, reappointing Mr. Ennis Joslin as a member of the City—County Hospital Board for a three—year term to expire June 1, 1954. The following ordinance was read for the second time: MAKING A FINDS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES , APPLICABLE WITHIN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES; FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATICNOF SUCH RATES; REQUIRING FILING OF SEMI—ANNUAL FFINANCIAL STATEMENT BYTELEPHONE COMPANY. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Loican Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3111• AMENDING TIE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2266, PASSED MAY 4, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING OF TIE AREA DEFINED BY ATTACHED MAP; DECLARING SAID MAP AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Louman Ave - The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lo wean Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3112 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE- CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERS, ASSOCIATED, CONSUTLTING ENGINEERS, OF CORFUS CHRISTI, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN ALTERING, IMPROVING, REMODELING AND ENLARGING THE PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GENERALLY KNOWN AS CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF EHE SALE OF BONDS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH PROJECT; A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINACE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lo►,man Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Loman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3113 APPROPRIATING $15,929.66 FRCM FUND N0. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 264 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER MAIN IN ALAMEDA STREET FROM DODDRIDGE TO ROSSITER; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE ttiITH THE ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF WITH THE WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: I If 204 Leslie Wasserman Ave Jabk DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lownan Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Syendy E. IIerndon Absent Gecrge L. Lo wean Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3114 APPROPRIATING EIGHT HUNDRED AND ELEVEN DOLLARS ($811) FROM N0. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1938 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF OCEAN DRIVE AND BOOTY STREET AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF TANCAHUS STREET AND BUFFALO STREET; -AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, FOR SUCH DIPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN E?MRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ,Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ayes; Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3115 APPROPRIATING THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3.800) FROM SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND N0. 258 FOR PLACING OF SURFACE TREATMENT ON L—HEAD; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC {FORKS TO PROCEED WITH WORK WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. IIerndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest - Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye_ ing no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 21, 1951 b PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Louman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Zoning and Planni Engineer Wm. Anderson, Purchaiing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works 11. H. Stirman, and City Controller W. G. Graf. Mayor Pro Tem,-DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 14, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forwa Mr. Joe Davis appeared and requested the Council to designate the week of Sept. 2 through Sept. 8 inclusive, as Labor Week. He stated that there was to be a Labor Day Program on Monday, September 3, and in— vited the Mayor and Commissioners to attend the program at 7:00 p.m. and sit on the speakers platform. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest thanked Mr. Davis for the invitation.gand accepted. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, M seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, requesting the Mayor to issue a proclamation designating the week of September 2 through September 8 as Labor Week. Tom Pogue appeared and requested the Council to reopen the hearing on the Hatch Estate Zoning case. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, reopening the Hatch Estate Estate zoning case. Mr. Pogue appeared on behalf of Mr. Hatch and presented to the Council a plat showing the, exact location of the HatfhfiTrailer Park and advised the Council that the original application was incorrect du to an error made by the Zoning and Flanning Commission. Mr. Pogue urged the_Council to approve the amended application. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the application. Bids were opened on premium and regular gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for the quarter ending November 30, 1951. Bids were received from the following: Crystal Petroleum Co., Debco Petroleum, Inc., Gulf Oil Corp., Humble Oil and Refining Co., Magnolia Petroleum Co., and Sinclair Refidng Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Locoman, and seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the bids to City Mana for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bids on cast iron pipe to the American Cast Iron Pipe Co. at their low bid of $68,600. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 116 on file in City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bids on gas meters to Pittsburgh Eq. Meter Division at the low firm complete bid of $16,675.78. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 117 on file in City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on September 4, 1951, for the resurfacing of the downtown streets listed as follows: Street From To Mesquite Upper Broadway Twigg Chaparral Cooper's Alley Twigg Laguna Water Upper Broadway Williams Water Upper Broadway Lawrence Water Upper Broadway Schatzdll Water Upper Broadway Peoples Water Upper Broadway Starr Water Lower Broadway Taylor Water Lower Broadway Twigg Water Lower Broadway A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for the receiptof bids on September 11, 1951, for the paving of Santa Fe Street from Louisiana Avenue to Rossiter Street. Mr. Luther Jones, local attorney,' spoke.against any increase in telephone rates, saying the Council shoul take the rate increase question to court. Mr. George Hubbard, another local attorney, presented a petition from Moravian Village in regard to telephone service in'that subdivision. Mr. Ben McDonald, local attorney, asked the Council to determine if the telephone rate increase could be presented to a vote'of the people. A motion was made by Mr. DeForrest, seconded by Mr. Cott, and passed, that the third reading of the telephone rate increase ordinance be tabled until Tuesday. September 4, and that the City Attorney prepare a legal opinion on the question of a referendum vote of the people. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3116 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE- CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THECITYOF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELE.M E OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SIX AICD 32/100 DOLLARS AGAINST THE PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THIRTEENTH STREET, BEING LOTS 15 and 16, BLACK 1101, ROPES AND CHAMBERLAIN BAY TERRACE NO. 2, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF, CL.ARA E. ROYAL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SAID CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH ALL INTEREST TIIEREON, A COPY OF WHICH CERTIFICATE RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HREREOF; AND DECLARING n1v . r 206 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman: Absent Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Syendey E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest_ Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3117 AUTHORIZING'AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. D. SPARKS COVERING 420 SQIUARE FEET OF LAM SOUTMEST OF BRANIFF AIRLINES CREW CHIEF'S OFFICE AT THE CLIFF MADS AIRPORT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THREE PRE CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPT INCOME UP TO AND INCLUDING ONE TMUSAND DOLLARS RECEIVED IIURING EACH MONTH AND FIVE PER CENT OF ALL GROSS INCOME IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS RECEIVED DURING EACH MONTH, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE ON THE FIFTH DAY OF EACH AND EVERY MONTH NEXT SUCCEEDING DURING:.; THE TERM OF THE LEASE RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRLINE COMMISSARY SERVICE CONDUCTED INTHE CUISINE BUILDING LAC ATED ON SAID PREMISES AND OWNED .,`BY SAID J. D. SPARKS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE A COPY OF WHICH ISATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vole: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman dye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 1951 k DeFor:reyst,' Mayor Pro Tem PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott,. Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C.W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 21, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. City Manager Collier read his recommendation on the proposed telephone rate increase, to the Council as follows: August 27, 1951 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: On June 25, 1951, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company filed with the Corpus Christi City Council an application for a rate increase to compensate them for substantial increases in salaries of telephone company employees and for an increase in corporation income taxes payable to the Federal government. The City Council referred this application to me for study and recommendation, and pursuant to this referral and during a five week period, I studied and analyzed the facts and figures pertinent to this question. Ob July 31 I made a full report to the City Council advising that the telephone company was entitled to an Increase in net revenue in the amount of $139,940.00 and recommended a rate schedule which was designed to produce this amount of additional income. This report and recommendation was made after careful study and after seeking the advise and assistance of rate analysts in our larter T*xas cities and a %r many conferences and discussions with the City Attorney and City 207 Controller. Mk purpose was to give the company the smallest raise possible that would meet legal requirements and certainly to be sure that the company did not get a penny more than the law required. Actually, the questio of whether I was for or ggainst the Company did not enter into the report, and the rates recommended were esta— blished as a result of mathematical calculation and application of a standard minimum formulk. I believe that my analysis and recommendation and the computations upon which they Here based to be accurate and fair. however, the people of Corpus Christi are the ones echo have to pay the bills and certainly have a definit and vital interest in this matter. It was my understanding that the Supreme Court has ruled that the question o rate increase is not a proper subject for referendum vote and that our entire citizenship could not be expected to make a detailed study of the intricate facts and figures upon which rate decisions must be made. I therefore suggest that this Council request the Citizens Council of Corpus Christi to appoint a competent committee of businessmen to make an independent analysis and study of this telephone application for rate increa I further recommend that any further action on the rate ordinance be deferred until the Citizens Council has completed its study and made a full and public report of their findings to the City Council. Sincerely, /s/ W. B. Collier City Manager." Following the reading of Mr. Collier's suggestion, there was a discussion among the Council and those present regarding the advisability of refering the telephone rate increase to the Citizens Council for their study and calcU ations. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the recommendation of City Manager Collier be followed and the question of telephone rate increases be referred to the Citizens Council for their study and conclusions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 28, 1951 L. Wasserman, Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, an George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C..W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, City Controller W. G. Graf, and Purchasing Agent hip. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 27, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to 1. come forward. Judge Dudley Tarleton, attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, spoke to the Councit urging that they pass the telephone rate increase ordinance, as is their duty, after receiving the findings of the Citizens Council to whom the rate study had been referred. Attorney Tom Pogue questioned City Manager Collier as to w4ether long distance tolls had been separated from local revenues, and received Mr. Collier's answer that they had been completely separated. Mayor Wasserman explained that no further action would be taken on the telephone rate increase ordinance until such times as the City Council was in receipt of the computations and analyses of the Citizens Council, Mr. Perry, representing organized labor group, and Bayfront during the Labor Day celebration September 3.. inquired about concessions on the T and L Heads An appointment was made for Mr. Perry with R. W. McCamy, Acting City Manager, and Bill Witt of the Recreation Department for 9:30 a.m. August 29, 1951. Bids were opened on lime. Bids were received from the following firms: Austin 111hite Lime Co.; Gulf Coast Industries, Inc.; Kaffie Lumber and Building Co.; Limestone Products Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and ref ring them to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on diesel fuel to the Crystal Petroleum Cimpany at 10� per gall6fi-. (Tabulation' of Bids No. 118, City Secretary's office.) 208 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on regular gasoline to Debco Petroleum Co, at 14 5/4 per gallon. , (Tabulation of Bids No. 119, City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on premium gasoline to Osage Oil Co. at 19',11 per gallon. (Tabulation of bids No. 120, City Sec.'s office) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding bid on kerosene to Crystal Petroleum Co. at 1032'¢ per gallon. (Tabulation of bids No. 121, City Sec's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the Tax Correction and Error List as same is applicable to the Nueces River Water Supply District taken over several years ago by the City. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on gas regulators to Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Division in the amount of $6,220 with 30 day delivery. (Tabulation of Bids No. 117, City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Iierndon, and passed, approving Supplemental Tax Roll of 1951 in the amount of $57.60. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting the application presented by Joe Reumuth for a franchise to operate an airport limousine service and setting a public hearing on said application for September 11, 1951. 4, The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3118 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION AND FURNISHNG OF JAIL EQUIPMENT IN TILE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING BY THE SOUTHERN STEEL COMPANY UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JULY 6, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2805; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED AUGUST 23, 1951, IN THE SUM OF $7,116.00, BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $71,160.00, AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. n The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3119 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TIIE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING LOCATED AT BUFFALO AND BROWNLEE BYTE. EISENHAUER, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JULY 10, 1950, AS AUTIIORIZED BY ORD. NO. 2806; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 270 CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS THE SUM OF $11,379.46 TO BE TRANSFERRED TO N0.'296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING); AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AS TO THE AMOUNT OF $16,818.25 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED AUGUST 23, 1951, ON THE AMOUNT OF'$27,636.15; APPROPRIATING $12,198.29 OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) AND PAYMENT IS AUTHORIZED AS FOLLONS: $10,817.90 TO BE PAID ON THE EISENHAUER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $1,084.84 TO BE PAID ON THE MORRIS LEVY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE CONTRACT, AND TO BE PAID TO REIMBURSE CURRENT FUND NO. 102 ENGINEERING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack reForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: v Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Vie_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: OP.DINANCE NO. 3120 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING TO THE HOUSING AUTHORIZY OF THE CITYOF CORPUS CHRISTI A .PARCEL OF LAND, BEING 0.122 ACRES OUT OF TIIE SALT FLAT AREA INCLUDING AN AREA SOMETIMES CONSIDERD AS BEING A PORTION OF LOT 6, IN BLOCK 20, CRAVEN IIEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. TO THE CITY OF A 0.122 ACRE.TRACT OUT OF LATS 12 AND 13 IN BLOCK 20 CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION, WHICH EXCHANGE WILL CAUSE THE- WEST BOUDARY LINE OF T.C. AYERS PARK TO BE LESS IRREGULAR, TO THE MUTUAL ADVANTAGE OF THE CITY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, A COPY OF SUCH EXCHANGE DEED BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3121 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SLIVER IMPROVEMENTS) TIIE SUM OF $3a 956.20, AND APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1940 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SELLER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SU1.1 OF $12,500, A TOTAL OF $439456.20 TO BE PAID FREESE, NICHOLS, AND TURNER, CONSULTANT ENGINEERS, AS PAYMENT OF FEES AND COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PERFOP.14','ED UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY, DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1950, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2711, IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMCNTS TO THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS, SANITARY SEWER DISPOSAL SYSTEM, AND IN PARTICULAR IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE BROADWAY AND OSO TREATMENT PLANTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon- Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned aQ 9 xi�'( Y--- - . City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 1951 MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, Acting City Manager R. M. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetter City Controller W. G. Graf, and Fiscal Agent F. Bert Smith. . Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 28, 1951. 210 Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the special meeting was called fo the purpose of receiving bids on bonds in the amount of $1,450,000. Bids were opened on $1,450,000 General Obligation Bonds with the following bids received: Syndicate headed by Underwood, Neuhaus & Co. and consisting of Halsey, .Stuart & Co., Inc.; Harris, hall & Co., Inc.; First of Michigan Corporation; McDougal & Co; Thomas & Co.; Burns, Corbett & Pichard, Inc.; Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., at a net interest cost of $757,940 and effective interest rate of 2.8397%. Syndicate consisting of John Nuveen & Co., Chicago, Illinois; Barcus, Kindred & Co., Chicago, Illinois,; Commerce Trust Co., Kansas City, Missouri; Rauscher, Pierce & Co., San Antonio, Texas; Russ & Co., Inc.; First of Texas Corp., San Antonio, Texas; Moroney, Beisner v Co., Houston, Texas; F. Bert Smith & Co., Corpus Christi Texas, at a net interett cost of $773,871.25 and effective interest rate of 2.89948°x. Syndicate consisting of Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.; Stranahan, Harris S Co., Inc.; Roosevelt & Cross, Inc.; McCormich & Co.; Dittmar & Company; Rowles. Winston & Co.; Walter, Woody & Heimerdinger; The Well, Roth Irving Company; R. J. Phillips Investment Company, Inc.; James C. Tucker & Co., Inc.; A. C. Allyn and Co., Inc.; B. J. Van Ingen & Co., Inc.; Dewar, Robertson and Pancoast, at a net interet cost of $821,090.50 and effective interest rate of 3.07637c. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that these bids be tabled and referred to the City Controller, City Manager and Fiscal Agent for complete tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City Seefetary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, Acting City Manager R. M. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent Pin. Burke, City Controller W. G. Graf, and H.H. Stirman, Director of Public titiorks. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held September 4, 1951, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the city to come forward. Mr. James Lattimore appeared and spoke briefly on the city sanitation problem. He requested and pro— posed that the City Council crdate by city ordinance a City Sanitation Commission to consist of ten or twelve members and that the employees devote full time to administration of the sanitation conditions existing in the city. Mr. L. C. Smith came forward and upheld Mr. Lattimore's request and asked that the Council give an answer at the next regular meeting. Mayor Wasserman thanked them and assured them that an answer wohld be prepared and presented to them at the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Wm. Anderson, Zoning and Planning Enginer, presented `to the Council an application from Ringling Brothers—Barnum and Bailey for a Special Council Permit to stage a circus inthe city on October 4, 1951. A motion was made -by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, granting the permit. City Secretary Vetters read to the Council a Tabulation of the Bids received on the $1,450,000 General Obligation Bonds. On the recommendation of Acting City Manager McCamy, City Controller Graf, and City Fiscal Agent Smith, and City Manager Collier, who was contacted by telephone, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the low bid of the Syndicate headed by Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., consisting of the following mmmbers: Halsey, Stuart & Co., Harris, Hall & Co., First of Michigan Corporation, McDougal & Co., Thomas & Co., Burns, Corbett & Picard, Inc., Underwood, Neuhaus & Co.; be accepted at an effective interest rate of 2.8397%, complete bid as follows: FOR BONDS MATURING RATE COST March 1, 1953 through March 1, 1973 March 1, 1974 through March 1, 1975 Total interest cost from September 1, 1951 to final maturity under this bid 2 3/4% $457,600.00 3 % 301,500.00 759,100.00 Less: Cash premium bid 1,160.00 Net Interest Cost Effective interest rate 757,940.00 2.8397 211 Bids were opened on resurfacing of downtorn streets. Bids were recieved from Ileldenfels Brothers, and J. M. Dellinger. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on seven trucks and four sedans for Water Department, Gas Department, Water and GK'S Office, and Sewer Dept. Bids were received from the following: George Jones, Inc.; Frank Ilayden Motors; International Harverster Co.; Gulf Chevrolet; Williamson Motors; Hudson Corpus Christi Motors; Roy Murray Motors; and Baker Motors; A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrett, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, reappointing the following members of the Board of Adjustment: Birge Holt, Willard Brown, Walter Saunders, Gregory S. Moore and L. B. Wehring, for a term ending September 30, 1953. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3122 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3106 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1951, AUTHORIZING TILE EXCHANGE OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS AS TO CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILIMY COMPANY FOR THE REASONS HEREIN STATED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER RUR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING TO THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILIVAY COMPANY THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT 017 LAND IN WATER BLOCK 2, BEACH PORTION OF THE CENTRAL WHARF' -AND WAREHOUSE ADDITION TO THE CITY, FUR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVEYANCE BY DEED TO THE CITY FROM THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY OF ANOTHER TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SAID WATER BLOCK 2 AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUIETING ANY QUESTION REGARDING TITLE TO SAID TRACTS OF LAND AND IN SETTLEMENT OF THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF SAID LAST MENTIONED TRACT OF LAND BY THE CITY, COPIES OF WFIICH DEEDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3123 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED ($500) DOLLARS FOR TIIE COST OF CONVERSION OF A 10 KW GENERATOR AT THE BAYFRONT PUMP PLANT "A" FROM THREE WIRE, SINGLE PHASE TO A 10 KW THREE-PHASE, AS A PART OF THE SEAL+TALL AND STORM PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, SUCH ITURK TO BE DONE WITH CITY Fi;RCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter, rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon ATye George L. Lovtnan Ave 212 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was redd: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ayd George L. Lowman Ave.: ORDINANCE NO. 3124 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AC9UIRE 0.482 OF AN ACRE OF LAND FOR THE EXTENSION OF ANTELOPE STREET FROM EMIL CIEL FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TWENTY FOUR HUNDRED TEN ($2410) DOLLARS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; APPROPRIATING $2410 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVE&IENTS) TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye, George L. -Lowman Aye_{ ORDINZNCE NO. 3125 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($550,000) DOLLARS STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1951; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wassdrman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman AYe Jack DeForrest _Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E...Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave ORDINANCE N0. 3126 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100.000) DOLLARS FIRE STATION BONDS, SERIES 1951; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave Barney Cott Ave George L. Lowman Ave 213 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3127 AN ORDINANCE AUTI-DRIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($300,000.00) DOLLARS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BONDS, SERIES 1951; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3128 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ($220,000) DOLLARS SANITARY SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1951; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREON; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye £ydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3129 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND ($280,000) DOLLARS STORM SEINER BONDS, SERIES 1951; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack peForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave_ Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. -- Leslie Wasserman, Mayor City Secretary 214 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 12, 1951 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of SpecialrMeeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated the the purpose of the meeting was to receive recommendations from Citizens Council on proposed telephone rate increase. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner.Cott, and passed, approving.the minutes of the meeting held September 11, 1951. George Clark appeared representing Citizens Council and present to the Council a recommendation in the form of a letter addressed to Mr. Conway C. Craig; letter being a report from a Committee headed by Mr. Clark to make the study. Mr. Clark announced in this incident he was representing Mr. Craig and had been asked by Mr. Craig, President of the Citizens Council, to submit the report. Report was read by the City Secretary and was as follows: September 11, 1951 Mr. Conway C. Craig, President, Citizens Council, Corpus Christi, Texas. Dear Mr. Craig: lie, your Committee, have made careful study of the proposed increase in telephone rates. We have had available all of the material submitted bg the City, including a transcript of the hearing and audited reports and statements furnished by the Telephone Company. We also have had the full cooperation of the officials of the Telephone Company and of the City Manager and his staff. In connection with our examination, we submitted to Mr. Jerome M. Joffee of Kansas City, Missouri, a nationally known rate consultant and attorney, pertinent information nad have his conclusions as to our problems. In the course of the past week, we have had a series of meeting® with Officials of the.Telephone Company and the City and several meetings among ourselves. From our studies, we have made the following findings: 1.' The rate increase requested is based upon projected investments by the Telephone Company. 2. The requested increase is premised on an income tax increase that is. not yet ineffect. 3. The rate increase request has been made based on a fair return on the original cost of the Telephone Company investments rather than on a depreciated cost. 4.- The rate increase request takes into account the number of telephone connections as of July 1, 1951, rather than the adticipated increased connections as of December 31, 1951. Since the projected increase in investments, tax increase and additional expenses were used, it seems only fair to use the projected number of phone connections. We conclude therefore that the Citizens Council should recommend to the City Council that the request for increase be deferred until after the close of the present calendar year — then the following factors can be accurately ascertained: 1.. Exact investment of Corpus Christi telehpone Exchange 2. Actual revenues and expenses for 1951 3. Actual number of telephones in use 4. Number of hold orders 5. Income tax liability for year 1951. Our recommendation is based upon practically the same method as used by City Manager W. B. Collier, concluding his study made the early part of this year. It appears to us that frith the rate raise granted in February 1951, that the Telephone Company will make a fair return on its investment for this year, based upon actual and not anticipated figures. We appreciate the cooperation and assistance that have been given us by the Telephone Company and the City officials. Respectfully submitted, /s/ George R. Clark, Jr. Chairman of the Committee GRC/r 215 At the completion of the meeting, Dudley Tarlton. representing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared and reminded the Council that the acceptance of these recommendations was a delegation of authority and that legally the delegation had no bearing on the action taken by Council. Mr. Clark replied that he realized that he had no authority but had been asked to make the report in an advisory capacity to the Council. George Jones appeared and stated that no acceptance of the original recommendation by Mr. Collier was a reflection by some people on the City Manager Form of Government and suggested.that Council take action on the original recommendations of Mr. Collier. 1l At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner ' Herndon, and passed, to accept the recommendations of the Citizens Council with thanks, and that the members be commended for the time and effort given to the study and that the announcement of the acceptance or rejection of the recommendation be announced at a later date. Mr. Cott continued with the statement that the suggestion was made in order that the Council would have adequate time to study the report before decision was reached. There being no.further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 12, 1951, PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Controller W. G. Graf, Purchasi Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Utilities R. M. McCamy, and Director of Public Works 11. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Loma n, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. and passed, approving the minutes of the special meeting held September 12. 1951, at 2:00 pm. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. John Mobley, representing a group of Mesquite Street businessmen, discussed the Wheeler Report, and suggested other locations for the library due to conflict of downtown business activities. I. M. Alexcander, of the Libfary Board, appeared and said that if the Wheeler Report was to be considered it should be accepted in full. Bruce Collins, member of the Citizens Council. appeared and.asked that the Council postpone the selection of the library site, or if a selection was to be made immediately that at least 2/3 of the lower floor be reserved for retail business sites. Margaret Hardy. Librarian, appeared and stated that the ideal situation as suggested by Mr. tlieeler, was the construction of a new building in the center of downtown Corpus Christi but that the cost of this would be excessive, and that the City Hall building was the next best location. Former Commissioner Joe Mireur appeared and stated that the present location of the library was convenient and should not be moved at this time. Rev. John Donahoe appeared -and speaking for the Library Board, stated that two many views had been injected into the discussion and he suggested.that some immediate action be taken. Mrs. Sol Green appeared and concurred in Rev. Donahoe's recommendation. Mr. Collier suggested that a full study of.the legal report which was to be presented to the Council at this meeting, be made. At the completion of the discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Cott. seconded by Commissioner Lounan, and passed, that a Committee be formed to consist of Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Lewis of the Library Board, Bruce Collins of the Citizens Council. Mr. Collier, Mayor Wasserman and Commissioner tion 2116 s at the next Council meeting. Mr. Lee Scott, former President of the Mexican Chamber of Commend, appeared and introduced the Mexican Counsul of Corpus Christi, Mr, Pdoheno. Mr. Mohbno presented to Mayor Wassermhn aan autographed photograph of President Aleman of Mexico. Photograph was dedicated to the Mexican residents of Corpus Christi. 11 A public hearing was held on the application of Joe Reumuth. Mr. Lawrence Berger appeared repre- senting Mr. Reumuth, and presented the application and urged the Council to grant the franchise to 'Joe Reumuth to operate a limousine service to the Municipal Airport. Also speaking briefly and favorably on the applicatio was the applicant, Joe Reumuth, and Cliff Swearingen. Attorney Charles Lyman, representing the Corpus Christi Transportation Company,•appeared and urged the Council to disregard the application as no public convenience or necessity was evident at the presentation of the application and he further urged that the Council deny the application. He stated that the C.C. Transportation Company was providing adequate service. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the application be taken under advisement and decision be`reddered at the next Council meeting. R. W. Burr, Assistant Planning Engineer, presnted to the Council an application for a Special Council Permit of Mr. Horace Conway for a permit for the operation of a private school at 3046 South Alameda. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting the date of September 25, 1951, as date for public hearing regarding the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving low- level flight of Naval aircraft between the approximate hours of 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 1951. Fligh to be in connection with the port celebration of the Twenty -Fifth Anniversary of the opening of the Port of Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner P.eForrest, and passed, approvi the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of August, 1951, in the amount of $4.86. Bids were opened on paving of Santa Fe Street.. Bids were received from Brown and Root, J. M. - Dellinger, Heldenfels Brothers, and McKenzie Construction Co.. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seco by Commissioner Cott, and ppssed, referring the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was mdde by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding the following bids: (See Tabulation of Bids No. 124 on file in Q ty-LSecretary's office.) Medium Weight Sedan for General Superintendent of Public Utilities to Baker Motors; 1Y2 ton cab and chassis for.Gas Maintenance and Operations Division to Frank Hayden Motors; 3/4 ton pickup for Gas Maintenance and Operations to Frank Hayden Motors; three 1/2 ton pickups for Water Distribution, Gas Maintenance and Operations; and -Oso Sewar Operations to International Harvester Co.; three light weight sedans for Water Distribution, Gas Maintenance and Operqtion and Director of Public Utilities to Geo. Jones, Inc.; two 1j ton flat bed trucks for Water Distribution to Frank HVen Motors.'. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on paving of downtown streets to J. M. Dellinger at the low bid of $88,600. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizi Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: For Public Works Deprtment - '1I Engineering and Construction, one station wagon, purchasd for cash, no trade-in involved. Garbage Collection, one 3/4 ton pickup, lease purchase, trade-in 1941 Dodge, 14513, Two 2 ton cab over engine LWB trucks with packer bodies, lease purchase, trade-in 1946 GMC pickup 9553. Garbage Disposal, one 4 -door sedan, purchase for cash, trade-in 1942 Ford 4580. Wharves and Piers, one 1/2 ton pickup, cash, trade-in 1940 Ford, 41600. Street Maintenance and Construction, one 4 -door sedan, lease purchase, trade-in 1942 Ford Sedan, 4401.. Two 1Y2 ton flat bed trucks, trade-in 1940 Ford, 1430, and 1942 Ford #438. Recreation Department, one 3/4 ton pickup, lease purchase, trade-in 1942 Dodge 9804, One 4 -door sedan, lease purchase, no trade-in. Park Department, one 4 -door sedan, lease purchase, trade-in 1942 Ford, #802. Electrical, one 3/4 ton pickup with special maintenance body lease purchase, trade-in 1940 Dodge 41121. Street Cleaning, two 132 ton long wheel -base dump trucks, lease purchase, no trade-in. Street maintenance and construction, one heavy duty motor grader, lease purchase, trade- 217 in Minneapolis—Moline Tractor 4484. Mr. Oscar Koepke appeared and spoke briefly on the United Fund Drive, explaining its purpose and intent. City Secretark Vetters read a resolution recommended by the City urging all citizens to participate. (Resolution on file in City Secretary's office.) Mayor Wasserman presented the resolution to Mr. Koepke and thanked him for his interest and participation. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3130 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPROMISE A CLAIM MADE BY FLARRIE R. CLARK FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED TO HER PERSON FOR REASON TO A DEFECT IN CHAPARRAL STREET AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED ($500) DOLLARS FROM STREET FUND NO. 108 TO PAY SAID CLAIM TO EFFECT SAID COMPROMISE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman AYe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3131 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BLUCHER ARROYO STORM SEWER FROM TANCAHUA TO CARANCAIIUA STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PERFORMED BY SLOVAK BROS., INC., CONTRACTORS, UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JUNE 8, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE no. 3058; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1951, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,422.03, AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT) A COPY OF WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADEA PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye, Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon ,Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Avg Jack DeForrest' Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3132 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS AND PARKING AREA IN COLE PARK PERFORMED BY SLOVAK BROS., INC., CONTRACTORS, UNDER ITS CONTRACT DATED JULY 20, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3085 WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTIiORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN ACCORDINANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DATED AUGUST 31, 1951, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,406.30 TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATION SET OUT IN ORDINANCE NO. 306T APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PARK IMPROVEMENTS FROM SAID NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVE1ZNTS) WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROVING TILE ALTERATION OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE EXCESS COST OF SAID PROJECT BY REASON OF ALTERATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye `f. 218 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3133 APPROPRIATING $97,460 ($88,600 AS CONTRACT PRICE AND 10/040 THEREOF, $8,860 AS ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES) TO BE PAID OUT OF NO.297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) AS CONSIDERATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AND RESURFACIN G OF STREETS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT SITH J. M. DELLINGER, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3134 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO -'EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF"OF THE CITY A LEASE CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 1951 CHEVROLET 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK COMPLETE AT LIST PRICE OF $1,644.80 LESS TRADE IN EQUIPMENT NO. 952, 1941 FORD EXPRESS TRUCK, PLUS INTEREST, FGR THE USE GF THE MOSQUITO CONTROL DIVISION, HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM AND WITH GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY, A COPY OF WHICH LEASE PURCHASE CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PURCHASE BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lo►timan Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Was$erman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3135 ABANDONING THE UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ACROSS BLOCK ONE (1) OF NEMEC SUBDIVISION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING THE DEDICATION THEREOF VACATED AND ALL RIGITT, TITLE AND INTEREST THEREIN RETURNED TO OWNERS ENTITLED THE1ETO;' AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Mbsserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ave We Ave Ave Ave e The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3136 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE AN AWARD BY CCMMISSIONERS IN THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF SAM BRASLAU AND BARNEY COTT AND.APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $29,865.35 FROM IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND, AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS NO. 295 TO PAYSSAID AWARD OF SAID COMMISSIONERS AND APPRAISERS FEES AND COURTS COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Loman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott 'Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Loman Ave The following ordinance was read:for the first time: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, BEING ORDINANCE�NO. 1688,RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAX ICABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB STANDS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING LICENSE FEES; CREATING TIIE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR Of? TAXICABS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, AND THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING OF A VERFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENT IN LIEU OF PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PROCDURE FOR THE FILING OF SUCH FINANCIGL STATEMENT; AND FIXING THE MINIMUM PROTECTION TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC BY AT LEAST AN EXCESS OF $35,000 OF ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott , Ave Sydney E. Herndon Am, George L. Loman Ave The following ordinance was read for the first time: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS; PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS; RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY; PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE; PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE; RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS; PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS; RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT COMPANY'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY; REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL; SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL; LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL; RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS; PROVIDING FOR BOND; RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIDE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES; REQURING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC WORKS; RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES; PROVIDING FRANCAISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES; PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATION FOR FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY COMPANY TO CITY OF TWO PERCENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE; REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY; REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE CF PIPEAGE SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE; PRESCRIVING TERMS OF FORFEITURE; RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE COMPANY; SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF COMPANY TO EXAMIDA TION AND INSPECTION; MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON COMPANY'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Loman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 4C.Llwk.!Vkit�ters,�Iyiecre ary slie Wasserman, Mayor 219 220 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 18, 1951 PRESENT: -Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners JacktDeForrest, Barney Cott and George L. Lowman, Actjnq,Cityr Managef;;e; M; McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the I'minutes of the muting held September 11, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in tht audience having business with the City to come forward. A number of residents of the Proctor Street Ditch area appeared and stated that the Proctor Street ditch, which had been covered recently, was caving in and was unsafe. Mayor Wasserman thanked them and assured them that the matter would be taken care of immediately, Mr. Bill McAdams, Chairman of the Housing Authority, presented the annual report of 1950-51 to the Council. Mr. Adams thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for their support and stated that he was proud m report that the colored housing project was 50% complete. Mayor Wasserman thanked Mr. Adams and Mrs. Garrett and complimented them on their splendid work. Mr. Gabe Garretc.,appeared and made the suggestion that the City trade the old City Hall building for the American Legion USO to be used as the new library. Mayor Wasserman thanked Mr. Garrett and stated that he appreciated his interest. A letter was presented by Carr Realty Company on behalf of the owners of Lots 3 and 12 in Block 8. Beach Portion of the City of Corpus Christi, being that property adjoining Artesian Park on the south. Said lots were offered together with improvements thereon to the City for the price of $50,000. :Offer was made in the event that should the Council decide on Artesian Park as the site of the library and find space limited, the additional property would make Artesian Park a more desirable location. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, receiving the offer for study and consideration. A petition was presented by the residents of Edgewood Park Addition, requesting better storm drainage and street lights. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and pass receiving petition and referring it to Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. Application of L. 0. Ingle, was presented by his attorneys, Kleberg, Mobley, Lockett and 10eil, requesting that Bagnall Street be closed from the east line of Peabody Avenue to the west line of 110crest Avenue. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, setting October 9, 1951, 4:00 p.m. as date for public hearing.and referring application to Zoning and Planning Department and Director of Public Works for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, resetting date of public hearing on application of Horace Conway for the operation of a private school at 3046 S. Alameda, changing date from September 25 to October 9, 1951, at 4:00 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. approving the sale of $25,000 in principal amount of U. S. Treasury 2% Bonds of 1952-54. Said bonds are presently held by No. 270 City Hall Improvements Fund. and proceeds are required for necessary improvements and equipment incidental to moving into the new City Hall building. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3137 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE 1.022 ACRES OF LAND IN THREE TRACTS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET IN WIDTH ACR(ISS THE H. G. HEANEY TINCT FOR THE WESTWARD EXTENSION OF ANTELOPE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM H. G. HEANEY AND WIFE, WINIFRED HEANEY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERETION OF FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY--NINt,($5,628)DOLLARS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO AND IN CONNECTION WITH SAID ACQUISITION: APPROPRIATING FROM 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) SAID FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY—NINE DOLLARS TO BE PAID FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aire Jack DeForrest Barnev Cott AVE 221 Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3133 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE 1I. BAKER LEASING'TO SAID JOE H. BAKER A TRACT OF LAND CNNTAINING 70.00 ACRES OUT OF THE FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACT FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FARMING PURPOSES FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ONE-FOURTH GROSS YIELD OF ALL COTTON 'AND•ONE_TIIIRD GROSS YIELD OF ALL OTHER CROPS RAISED THEREON, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest' Ave Harney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read:for the second time: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COM: IUNITY GAS COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES A PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS; PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS; RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION; PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE; RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS; PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS; RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT COMPANYS COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY; REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL; SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL; LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL; RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS; PROVIDING FOR BOND; RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIDE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES; REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOIATMODATE PUBLIC WORKS; RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES; PROVIDING FRANCAISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES; PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATION FOR FRANCHISE: PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY COMPANY TO CITY OF TWO PERCENT (27o) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROt SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE; REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY; REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE; PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE`: RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE COMPANY ; USBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF COMPANY TO EXA74INATION AND INSPECTON; MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON COMPANY'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PORTION THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY TIIE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCIISE AND FIXING PENALTIES. The above ordinance.was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Ave A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, postponing the second reading of an ordinance amending taxicab ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor U1. Vetters, City Secretary 222 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING . September 25,* 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon, Acting City Manager R. M. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works H, H;.Stirman, City Controller 11. G. Graf, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting -to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held September 1F),,, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A motion was made approving the 1951 Tax Roll in the amount of $2,540,451.80 based on the following assessed valuations. Real Property $ 99,0071'030 Personal Property 23.015.510 Total 1951 Assessed Value $127,022,590 and requesting the Mayor to affix his signature thereto. Motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott and passed, setting Thursday, Novembor 1, 1951, 2:00 p.m. as date for the Public Hearing on the following zoning cases: ,Y orris & Bertha Liedeker, Fred McCaleb, Ralph J. Graham, Mrs. E. W. Bessett, Corpus Christi Gasket &.Packing Co., Frank Braslau & Jack H. Scholl, J. D. Phillips, Humble Oil & Refining Co., Tribble Outdoor Advertising Co., R. R. Hatch, W. L. Dinn, Crystall Petroleum Co., E. E. Harland, G. R. Swantner, B. L. Collins & H. E. Butt. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Purchasing'Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: One 1/2 ton pickup truck for use by the Humane Department — trade—in equipment No.901, 1941 Dodge pickup. Three light sedans for the Police Department. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3139 APPROPRIATING $572 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) FOR PAYMENT TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE THE POLICE DEPT. FOR EXPENDITURE ON THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT TILE CORNER OF SANTA FE AND CRAIG STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID INSTALLATION HAVING BEEN MADE WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave -Jack DeForrest Ave ,; ,Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Absent The following ordinance was read for the'third time: ORDINANCE NO. 3140 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF'CORPUS EIIRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY TIIE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCAISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES A PORTION OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS; PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF CITY ENGINEER; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOIMERS; RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY; PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE; PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE: RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS; PROHIBITING INTEREERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS: RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CO*IPANY'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY; REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL; SUBJECTING WORK CF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF CITY COUNCIL; LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL; RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS; PROVIDING FOR BOND; RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DEME rONFT.T('TTNr. P,Tr.T!rc TTNnTZT? TT -ITC PDAA1rMe.-r AMn nTTTr. Q ___ 223 FRANCHISES; FEQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC WORKS; RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES; PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGIT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES; PRESCRIBING CONSIDERA— TION FOR FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY COMPANY TO CITY OF TWO PERCENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN TRIS FRANCHISE; REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY; REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEP.f; PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE; PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE; RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE COMPANY; SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF COMPANY TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION; MAKING FRANCIIISE BINDING ON COMPANY'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCK FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES. The above ordinance was passed on the third and final'reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George_L. Lowman Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor C. W. Vetters, City 'Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 2, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, Acting City Manager R. 11. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purtbhsing Agent William J. Burke, and Director of Public Works Ii, II. Stirman. 11 Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by:.Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held September 25, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A petition, signed by a number of residents on Baldwin Blvd., was presented to the Council. Petition requested the City to take whatever action necessary to eliminate the dust on Baldwin Boulevard and inter— sections where man holes have been placed. H. 11. Stirman reported that the trouble was caused by the con— struction of sewer lines and that city crews and the contractor were making every effort possible to correct problem of dust in that area. Bids were opened on motor equipment for Public Works Department, Park, Recreation, Electrical, Street Cleaning, and Street Maintenance & Construction Depts. Bids were received from the following: Dulaney Service Co., Wm. K. Holt, H. W. Lewis Co., Jess McNeel Machinery Corp., Contractors Machinery Co., J. E. Ingram Equipment, Gulf Chevrolet, Frank Hayden, Geo. Jones, Inc., Baker Motors, Mike Needham, International harvester, and Van Pelt GMC, Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation.' Briscoe King, attorney, requested the date of the public hearing on Horace Conway's application for a special council permit for the Conway Music Conservatory, now set,for October 9, 1951, be changed to November 1, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner IIerndon, and passed re—setting the date to November 1, 1951 as requested. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3141 APPROPRIATING $720.90 FROM N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRATTIC CONTROL) FOR PAYMENT TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE TIIE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR EXPENDITURE ON THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT THE CORNER OF THIRD AND CRAIG STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID INSTALLATION BEING MADE WITH CITY FORCES: 224 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: --Leslie Wasserman Ave. Jack DeForrest Ave 'Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3142 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS,CIIRISTI,, ADOPTED ON THE 27th DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, .AND APPEARING OF.RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565,E SEQ OF THE ORDI- NANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORP&` CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER,, AND, IN PARTICULAR, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TIIE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORM.OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING TIIE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL -ON MAY 4, 1948, BY CHANGING TIIE PRESENT ZONING OF ALL BLOCK 3 of A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3, 4, and 7, BARTHLOME ADDITION FROM A-1, FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO A_2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; LOT 8, BLOCK 5, CORONADA ADDITION FROM R_1, ONE FAMILY DUM:LLING DISTRICT TO B-3 SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; AN AREA BOUNDED BY UP RIVER (SHELL) ROAD ON THE SOUTH, BLOCK 3, OF GENEVA IIEIGITS SUBDIVISION ON TIIE WEST, LEOPARD STREET (HIGHWAY NO. 9) ON THE NORTH, AND SUBURBAN IIOINESITES ON THE EAST FROM A-2, SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO B-3 SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOTS "22 and 239 ANNIE BAGNALL SUBDIVISION FROM A-2 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO B-3 SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY PERMANENTLY ZONING THAT TRACT OF LAND AND AREA ANNEXED BY_' ELECTION IN OCTOBER 1950 AS DESCRIBED IN SUCH ANNEXATION ORDINANCE AS R_1, ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING. ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the follomfing vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye' ' 3 Jack DeForrest Ave .Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. iaAA44�j,-- Leslie Wasserman, Mayor W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING October 5, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and R. U.Mccamy. ,Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and announced that this special meeting had been called for -the purpose of receiving report from Mr. Meeler, Library Consultant, on proposed location of La Retama Library. .A.motion was made by Commissioner'Ererndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 2, 1951. Mrs. Terry introduced Mr. Wheeler, who stated that he.was of the opinion that the old City Hall 225 Jimmy fioleman, representing some 500 to 600 interested citizens, asked Mr. 'Wheeler several questions as to the parking facilities, etc. Mr. Wheeler responded to all the questions. Nat Sellinger reminded the Council that the matter had been voted on by the people to go ahead with the original plans of using the old City Hall building as the library site. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the report - of Joseph Wheeler recommending the use of the present City Hall building, when vacated-by.the.City adminis- trative offices, be remodeled and converted to use for the City Public Library, be accepted; that the re- commendation be adopted-and•the action of this Council of March 28,.1950 be reaffirmed designating the said present City Hall as the site for the City Public Library and that said site be and the.same-is.hereby re- designated as the site for the City Public Library and that the architect be directed to.proceed with -the-, preparation of plans -and specifications for the remodeling of this building for such library use. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. va LIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR AA Q . . C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I;` M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works II. H. Stirman, and Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Mayor Wasserman- called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 5, 19516 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Public hearing was held on closing Bagnall Street from the east line of Peabody Avenue to the west line of Hillcrest Avenue. City Secretary Vetters read report from H. H. Stirman as follows: "Reference is made to the request received by the City Council for the closing of Bagnall Street between the east property line of Peabody Street and the west property line of Hillcrest Street. "Investigation of this request by the Public Works Department reveals that there now exists a 6" sanitary sewer in this portion of Bagnall Street, which serves Lot 14-A of the Nelson No. 2 Subdivision and perhaps Ingle's Grocery at the corner of Peabody and Antelope. "First - the Public Works Department has no objection'to the closing of this portion of Bagnall Street provided an easement for this sanitary sewer is given the City or arrangements made by the applicant to pay for the relocation of this sanitary sewer. "Second - the closing of,this street will make a 50' x approximately 125' lot available to the applicant, who in turn should reimburse the City an appraised value for such property. "Attached is a sketch indicating in red the area of Bagnall Street requested closed." The following report from William Anderson, Zoning and Planning Engineer, was read by City Secretary Vetters: "Attached is a sketch showing the request of L. 0. Ingle for closing Bagnall Street. This street was dedicated by E. B. Ledvina on a plat recorded August 19, 1926. It is our understanding that the applicant acquired this property subsequent to August 8, 1945 and had no part in the original dedication. In view of these facts if Bagnall Street is vacated Mr. Ingle should compensate the city therefor. As far as need to accommodate traffic or to complete the street system, there is no need for it now or within the foreseeable future. "It should be called to your attention that a request was previously made for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance at the corner of Peabody and Buffalo Streets to make this business property. The request was denied, however, Mr. Ingle could use this property for a parking lot by permission of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. John Mobley, representing L. 0. Ingle who requested closing of said street, appeared and explained the location, advantages of closing street, etc. As no one appeared protesting the closing of 226 said street, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, closing the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,'and passed, authorizing payment of $5,000 to the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce as the City's portion of Economic Survey made by Bartholomew Associates, payable one—half Water Fund and one—half Contingency -General Fund. City Secretary Vetters read the following recommendation from City Manager Collier: "On August 13, 1951 Joe Reumuth made application for a franchise for the operation of additional limousine service between the municipal airport and the various hotels, airline offices, and other points of desti— nation in the City. According to the provisions and requirements of the City Charter, a public hearing was held on September 11, 1951 for the purpose of hearing evidence as to whether or not the convenience and necessit of the public made such additional service necessary. From the evidence introduced at such public hearing, It does not appear that a proper showing of convenience and necessity was made. The City has received no complaints from the general public as to the inadequacy of the limohsine service, and letters and evidence were submitted from the various airlines serving the city and from all of the major hotels expressing full satisfaction with the quality and adequacy of the limousine service now being furnished. It, therefore, appears proper to deny the application of Joe Reumuth for the installation of additional limousine service at the present time. "Sincerely, /S/ W. B, Collier City Manager" Mr. Lawrence Berger appeared representing Mr. Reumuth and urged that application be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that insofar as no pub— lie convenience or necessity was established at public hearing that the application be denied. Bids were opened on three sedans for the Police Department and one 1/2 ton pickup for the Humane Department. Bids were received from Gulf Chevrolet Company, Frank Hayden Motors, and George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner'DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing and directing the City Controller to cancel the balance of $50.84 of a Special Assessment Certi— ficate carried in No. 208 sidewalk construction fund and being Certificate No. 204 in the amount of.$62, upon the payment of $11.16 ( representing the cost of nine linear feet of sidewalk at $1.24 per linear foot) by W. E. Nobles, owner of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1102, Bay Terrace Addition No. 2, for sidewalk improvements placed thereon by M & J Construction Company under contract with the City in lieu of payment of the full amount for reason that at the time of construction of such improvements there was already 41 feet of sidewalk in place across and along said property. - A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on one 750 gallon triple combination fire pumper, for Fire Station. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, andcpassed, approv— Ing Tax Error and Correction List for the month of September, 1951, in the amount of $75.44. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding the bid on paving Santa .Fe Street, to Heldenfels Brothers at their low bid of $158,887.15 with the condition that no payments will be made to the contractor until the results of a public benefit hearing required by the. contract and statutes is held to determine whether or not this paving project is desired by the property owners who are to participate in the cost of this paving. City Secretary Vetters read a report from H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, regarding the resolution or petition received by the City complaining of the storm drainage system in an area described as lying south and southeast of Prescott Street and from Lexington Boulevard to the bay as being inadequate and insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the described area, and which brought to the Council's attention four specific points; report being as follows: "Reference is made to the resolution or petition received by the City complaining of the storm drainage system in an area described as lying south and southeast of Prescott Street and from Lexington Boulevard to the bay as being inadequate and insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the described area, and which brought to t Council's attention four specific points. r, 227 "The first point requested that the Mayor and City Council inspect and examine the entire system of drainage ditches, etc. in the area described. This inspection will be made by the Department of Public Works. "With reference to the second point of cleaning out ditches, culverts and other drainage facilities of all ob- structions and the maintenance of same, we wish to advise that steps are being taken immediately to do the necessary cleaning and maintenance and that a study will be made to determine if it is possible to give addi- tional temporary relief in some other manner. "With reference to the.third point which requested the covering of the Gollihar drainage ditch.where it passes In front of the Fannin Elementary School and for at least a block in each direction from the school, we wish to comment as follows: l . "In 1931 the drainage channel along Gollihar Road was laid out and constructed by the State Highway Department to provide drainage for Ayers Street, Chapman Ranch Road and Port Avenue paving and provided drainage suffi- cient during that time for the undeveloped area. "In 1947 the Corpus Christi Independent School District constructed Fannin Street.Elementary School on Gollihar Road facing and immediately adjacent to this particular drainage ditch. Since that time the P.T.A. of the Fannin~School has made several requests to close the drainage channel in front of the school. The City also received a letter dated November 20, 1950 from the Corpus Christi Independent School District requesting the City to enclose this drainage channel in front of the school; in answer to this letter the City,, in keeping with the policies established, offered to enclose this drainage channel if the School Board would participate In the cost, which amounted to approximately a fifty-fifty proposition. The estimated cost at that times approximated $11,077.00 and consisted of a double row of 36" concrete pipe. The City did notreceive an answer to this offer. The cost of covering this ditch at this time for a block each side of this school will more than double the previous estimate of $11,077.00. Itis the City's policy, as far as drainage channels are con- cerned, to participate in the cost of covering same when requested by the abutting property owners on the basis of the property.owners furnishing the pipe and material and the City making the installation, which actually results in about half the cost being borne by the City and half by the abutting property owners. 'With further reference to.the request to enclose the drainage channel in front of this school, we wish to bring to your attention that any installation will be temporary and will have to be removed when permanent storm sewers are installed. The existing ditch grades are not deep enough to fit into a permanent system. With the necessity of removing and replacing long string of pipe, we will encounter a higher cost on this portion of the permanent storm sewer when it is installed. The covering of this drainage ditch will not eliminate flooding conditions unless it is a part of a permanent storm sewer system. however, it is recommended that the ditch be covered provided the Corpus,Christi School Board and adjacent property owners are willing to participate in the cost of this installation on the.above basis. In referring to the fourth point of the resolution which asks for a concrete plan for future permanent drainage system for this area, we offer the following information: "In •1945 the City realized the need of storm sewer drainage.throughout the City and employed Myers and Noyes to prepare a report.and a master.plan of such a drainage.system. This report divided.,the City and adjacent areas into 15 drainage -.districts,- giving location and sizes of storm sewers needed and an estimated cost of in= stallation at that time... The overall cost for the entire city was $16,000,000. During this.past year, under the area development plan prepared by engineers for the Chamber of Commerce, IIorner and Shifrin, Consulting Engineers, associated with Mirland Bartholomew, have restudied Myers and Noyes' report and pian on storm• drainage and.have concurred in the findings and sizes set out in the report. "In keeping with this master plan, since 1948 the City has issued $3,125,000 for storm sewer construction under Bond Issues voted by the people. Further and in keeping with this drainage plan, the Gollihar and Proctor Street drainage areas are the next projects on major.trunk storm sewers. The City has spent $72,000 for rights- of-way for these improvements as well as excavating open channels in these rights-of-way which have resulted in a better drainage in this area than we hada Also approximately $42,000 has been spent on bridges and cul- verts for these channels. The Gollihar and Proctor trunk storm sewer will cost approximately $2,500,000. The time actual work can start on construction of storm sewers that will permanently relie6e the Gollihar and Horne Road areas will depend upon the time required by the City to provide a bond issue of sufficient amount to cover the construction costs and under the present emergency, the availability of steel and critical materials which will be needed in the construction of this permanent system." Frank Nesbitt and Cullen Briggs asked the Council when the ditch would be covered. City Manager Collier stated that it was the next project on major trunk storm sewers.' The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3143 PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY OF THE HARBORMASTER FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT BASIN, SETTING FORTH HARBORMASTER'S ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT BASIN; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF ALL RENTALS DUE THE CITY, PROTIDING FOR A FIDELITY BOND FOR THE HARBORMASTER; AND DECLARING AN* EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie,Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon: Ave George L. Lowman 44 22a, The following ordinance was read: • ORDINANCE NO. 3144 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BILLY PUGH GRANTING TO SAID BILLY PUGH THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A BOAT SERVICE BUSINESS BEGINNING ON THE 157H DAY OF OCTOBER, 1951, AND ENDING AT MIDNIGHT SEPT. 30TH, 19530 FOR THREE PER CENT (3%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS ACCORDING TO THE TEMIS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Aee Jack DeForrest 9�ve Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest ALe Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: >s -ORDINANCE NO. 3145 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIiALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESS=gT CERTIFICATE NO. 204 FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST LOrTS15 AND 6, BLOCK 1102, BAY TERRACE ADDITION NO. 2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FRONTING FIFTY (50') FEET. ON BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, AND TIIE OWNER THEREOF, W. E. NOBLES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF $11.16 AND TIIE PREMISES, A COPYOFWHICH RELEASE OF LIEN IS ATZACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 16, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie llasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Controller W. G. Graf, Director of Public Works 11. Ii. Stirman, and Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 9, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Dudley Tarlton, Attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, requested the Council to set a date for the third reading of the telephone rate increase ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner De - Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting October 30, 1951, at the regular council r 229 meeting as date for hearing on third reading of said ordinance. Phil,Massad, President of the Conservation of Texas Fish and Game Organization, Herman Schliesing and Max Kluge, State Game Wardens, requested that the Council take some action on placing of bouys to mark the one -mile limit in Corpus Christi Bay. William Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, stated that stakes would serve the purpose. Mr. Massad stated that the stakes could be torn down by the passing and running over by boats. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, requesting the Director of Public Works, and the City Engineer see to the preparation of necessary data and information, and acquire the bouys and place them at necessary places. George Hubbard, representing citizens of Moravian Village, asked the Council when fire hydrants were to be placed in Moravian Village. A motion was made by Commissioner.Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the matter to John W. Cunningham, Superintendent of Utilities. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding the following bids: (See Tabulation No. 125 in the City Secretary Is Office) Frank Hayden Motors - two 1� ton flatbed trucks for Street M & C. 1 ton pickup for Electrical Division, three 1112 ton dump trucks for Street cleaning, two 2 ton CoE & garbage body, and one 3/4 ton pickup for Garbage Collection Department, 4 -door sedan and 3/4 ton pickup for Recreation; 1/2 ton pickup for IIumane Department; 1/2 ton pickup for Wharves and Piers, station wagon for Engineering & Construction, 4 -door sedan for Garbage Disposal. To Gulf Chevrolet - 4 -door sedan for Street M & C, 4 -door sedan for Park Department, three 4 -door sedans for Police Department. To H. W. Lewis - AD4 Motor Grader for Street M & C. To J.. E. Ingram LM75 Trojan Loadster for Street M & C; To George Jones, Inc., - 3 4 -door sedans for Police Department. The following ordinance was tread: :.� ORDINANCE NO. 3146 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT TIIAT PORTION OF SANTA FE STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO ROSSITER STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE IMPROVED BY PAVING THE SAME AND CON- STRUCTING CURBS AND GUTTERS ALONG SAID STREET; ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO BE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR TIIE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND IN THE EVENT SAME HAVE ALREADY BEEN PREPARED, ORDERING THAT SAME BE FILED; PROVIDING HOW SUCII IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SEC- RETARY OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PREPARE A NOTICE BY AND FOR TIIE CITY OF THE ACTION TAKEN IIEREIN AND TO FILE SAME IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AMONG THE MORTGAGE AND DEED RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. IIerndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. IIerndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3147 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF, CORPUS CHRISTI,TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT WITH LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT CONCERNING SITES FOR TIIE LOCATION OF WATER WELLS FOR PRODUCING WELLS FOR USE OF TIIE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S WATER MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT, SAID SITES TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI WATER DEPARTSENT, APPROVED.BY THE CITY MANAGER AND NOT EXCEEDING ONE (1) ACRE EACH IN SIZE, SAID LOCATIONS TO BE DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE, WHICH LEASE TO BE IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. IIerndon AAy e 230 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3148 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTIiERS FOR TIIE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON SANTA FE STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO ROSSITER STREET, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PAVING, CURBS, AND GUTTERS THEREON, AS MORE PARTI— CULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH CONTRACT, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AT A CONTRACT PRICE OF $158,887.15, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND BY TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, THE AMOUNT OF $77,732.31 BEING ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND $81,154.84 TO BE PAID BY THE CITY$ APPROPRIATING FRONT NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $98,438.57, BEING TIIE 91OUNT OF $81,154.84 PLUS THE SUM OF $1,394,58 TO BE PAID BY CITY AS PROPERTY OWNER. AND $15,888.75 FOR 'ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES (10% OF THE CONTRACT PRICE;) AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott1 Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney S. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time:.-'. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND SUPPLY TO IT OF UNTREATED WATER FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR AND -IN CONSIDERATION OF $10 CASH AND THE, BENEFITS ARISING TO SAID CITY BY REASON OF THE SALE OF UNTREATED WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCAISE RIGHTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR LAYING OF PIPE LINE, PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A PUMPING STATION, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF PRICE OF WATER, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT WITH APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER COVENENATS AND AGREEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH'IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3149 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA FE STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO ROSSITER STREET, AND THE- STATEMENTS OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DES— CRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS TIiEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID ''COST APPORTIONED THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 2:00 O'CLOCK P. M. ON TIIE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1951, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL IN CORPUS CHRISTI AS TIIE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF TIIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY . AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FURTIiER, DIRECTING THE SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CON- CLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMES OR TILE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO TILE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WIIETIIER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Loman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 23, 1951 lie Wasserman, or 231 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. IIerndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, Assistant City Attorney William R. Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and II. II. Stirman, Director of Public Works. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 16, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the city to come forward. No one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizi the Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received for street improvements on Doddridge Street and Weber Road extension between Alameda and South Staples Street in order to provide access to the new Fire Station recently completed at Staples Street and Weber Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,'seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received for the installation of a 60.. reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer'for the Proctor Street Drainage channel to the southeast corner of the Driscoll Hospital Tract. The following ordinance was read for the second time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE, CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND SUPPLY TO IT OF UNTREATED WATER FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $10 CASH AND TILE BENEFITS ARISING TO SAID CITY BY REASON OF THE SALE OF UNTREATED WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGIrTS IN THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND STREETS FOR LAYING OF PIPE LINE, ETC. The above ordinance was passed to the third and final reading:by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon-. Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following resdlutionwas read: 5. 232 RESOLUTION NO. 3150 CHANGING AND AMENDING THE FIREI;EN AND POLICEMEN QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI UNDER ARTICLE 1269M so as TO ALLOW THE HIRING OF TEMPORARY FIREMEN AND POLICEIEN OVER TIIE AGE OF TIIIRTY- FIVE YEARS WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EIMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye Aye Ay e Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the folowing vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. VV Leslie Wasserman, MAYOR C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 30, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners'Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. ounan, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. T. Vetters, Purchasing Agent illiam J. Burke, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, and Director of Public Works II. H. Stirman. Mayor'Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 23, 1951, responded. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with theCity to come forward. No one A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,,appointing Walter Wisznia as architect for the construction of the new fire station to be constructed at the corner of Rabbit Run and Horne Roads, and instructing the City Attorney and City.Manager to draw up necessary documents to execute the contract. The following zoning application was presented to the Council for consideration: FRANK DAVIS: Tract C-2 out of that.certain 7,8 acre tract in the Mussett Tract, being generally that property facing approximately 50 feet on the west side of 25th Street and located approximately 150 feet south of Buford Street from "A-2" Second Apartment [louse District to "L -I" Light Industrial District. (City Secretary Vetters reminded the Council that this case was presented to the Council for considera- tion on August 9, 1951, and that Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation at that time was for approval. Assistant City Attorney William Anderson advised the Council that the original application was for only one lot that the Zoning and Planning Commission was in error by recommending the entire tract as no Public Hearing had been held on rezoning the entire tract. By motion, the case was taken under advisement pending final opinion of City Attorneys.) City Secretary Vetters read City Attorney Singer's opinion as follows: "Frank Davis' request for rezoning: Request was made for rezoning of one lot. Notice of Zoning Board was for one lot. Board re- commended rezoning of this lot and additional area. Rezoning of additional area is not in accordance with the procedure set -out in the zoning ordinance as notice did not cover such additional area. Therefore the Council cannot properly rezone the additional area. It is further pointed out that the descript under consideration is not definite. Also, the minutes of the Council do not reflect that there was sufficient showing of public benefit onwhich to base a Council action of rezoning. It is my advice that the matter be referred back to the M 233 Zoning and Planning Commission for a new hearing after anew and proper notice accurately describing the entire area. Respectfully submitted, /S/ I. M. Singer, City Attorney." motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the application of Frank Davis back to Zoning and Planning for a new hearing after a new and proper notice accurately describing the entire area. Recommendations were received from the La Retama Club for the appointments and re -appointments of the following members of the La Retama Library Board: Reappointment: Mrs. Guy Warren. Appointments: C. T. Wells, Harry Coon, -James W. Wilson, Conway Craig, and/or Elson Dyer. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, reappointing Mrs. Guy Warren and appointing C. T. Wells, Harry Coo and James W. Wilson as members of the La Retama Library Board. Mayor Wasserman introduced Guenther Wilhelm Rutschke, German government official, here to make a week's economic andgovernment survey. Mr. Rutschke thanked Mayor Wasserman and expressed his -thanks and appreciation to the people of Corpus Christi. City Secretary-Vetters read the following ordinance: MAKING.A FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTORN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTIIORIZING A SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES; FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES; REQUIRING FILING OF SEMIANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY TELEPIiONE COMPANY. City Secretary Vetters explained that the above ordinance had been passed at two readings and that this was the third reading. Mr. Wasserman invited anyone in the audience to come forward and express their opinion as to why they were supporting or opposing the proposed ordinance. Dudley Tarlton, Attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, stated that on behalf of South- western Bell Telephone Company, there was Stanton Bell, District Representative, Henry Perry of Dallas, Chief Supervising Accountant for the company, and himself. The following people stated that they were opposing the passing of the ordinance: Attorney Ben F. McDonald, Jr.; Attorney Bill Shireman; Dr. J. D. Landesman; Attorney Bryan Wingo, representing the Citizens Rights Association; and J. J. Simpson. (See Official Transcript on file in office of the City Secretary) At the end of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, that the Council go into Executive Session at the end of the meeting for a decision. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3151 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION FOR THE'SALE AND SUPPLY TO IT OF UNTREATED WATER FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $10 CASH AND TIIE BENEFITS ARISING TO SAID CITY BY REASON (F THE, SALE OF UNTREATED WATER IN SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AT SPECIFIED RATES, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGITS IN TIIE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS, AND STREETS FOR LAYING OF PIPE LINE, PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION,MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A PUMPING STATION, PROVIDING FOR RENEGOTIATION OF PRICE OF WATER, PROVIDING METHOD PAYMENT AND MEASUREMENT OF WATER; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT WITII APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed for the third and final time by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The Council retired to City Manager's office for Executive Session for decision on application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a rate increase. At the end of a short Executive Session, the Council reconvened in the Council Chambers. The following decision was read by Commissioner Herndon: 234 "In August, 1950, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company applied for a substantial increase in rates for the Corpus Christi exchange. "After six months of careful study and after a two-day public hearing your City Council passed a rate ordinance granting the Telephone Company.a reasonable increase in rates, but substantially less than the schedule requested by the Company. The February 15th rate schedule was designed to provide the Company a 6% return on their book cost less depreciation. "On June 25, 1951, the Telephone Company again applied for further rate adjustments on the basis that subsequent to the February 15 increase that Federal income taxes on corporation's earnings were increased from 47% to 52% and that substantial increases in salaries to Telephone Company employees had been granted on a nationwide basis. Your City Council still has this proposal before them for consideration. , "Southwestern Bell Telephone Company now has pending a request for increased rates in nearly all, or at least a large number, of Texas cities, including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Beaumont, and others. All of these cities are making studies, and it is not anticipated that any of them will reach final decisions until after the first of the year. "Corpus Christi was among thelast of the major cities in Texas to act upon application for the first round increases. The February 15 rates have been in effect for a little less than nine months and the net result of the existing rates have not yet been applied to a full year of operation. "There does not seem to be any reason why Corpus Christi should be the last city to grant the first round increase and be the first to act upon the request for second round increases. The pattern for proposed new rates has not yet been set by other Texas cities. "An address delivered by Mr. Paul A. Walker, Vice -Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, to the convention of the National Association of Railroad.and Utilities Commissions on October 17 of this year detailed the exhaustive studies that were being made by a committee of FCC and NARUC for changes in the separations manual and procedures. Mr. Walker stated that changes in the separations procedure or in their matter of application have resulted or will result in a transfer of about $110,000,000 of gross plant and about $37,000,000 of annual expenses from intrastate to the interstate operations. "The above quoted figures are, of course, on a national level, and as yet no figures are available as to the extent individual states will benefit from the proposed revisions. However, it is obvious that every state will benefit. It seems logical for the net result of revisions in separation procedures to be ascertained and thus be fully assured that the full benefits will be obtained for both intrastate and local exchanges before new rates are set. "Beaumont and Galveston, cities which are comparable as to population and number of telephone connec- tions, are still operating under rates set in 1943 and which are slightly below the rates adopted in Corpus Christi on February 15, bf 1951. It does not appear likely that either of these cities will take final action on pending rate increases until after the first of the year. "Several weeks ago.at the request of the City Council, the Citizens Council appointed a committee of competent businessmen to make a study of telephone rates as proposed and to report their finds to the Council. This committee promptly made such a study and recommended back to the City Council that no further action be -taken on telephone rates until after the first of the year when audited figures of the 1951 opera- tion would be available and that rates could be much more fairly and adequately studied on -the basis of actual facts and figures rather than on projections of such facts and figures. "I, therefore, make a motion that the City Council again table the proposed rate ordinance until after the first of the year and at that time, on the basis of actual operating figures for 1951, reach a decision which will be fair botht to the Company and to the telephone users.-" The above motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, MAYOR C. W. Vetters, City Secretary . SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 1; - 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners.Jack,DeForrest, Barney'Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Zoning and Planning Engineer William W. Anderson, Assistant Zoning and Planning Engineer Robert Burr, and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor 'Kasserman called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing various zoning cases. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held October 30, 1951. The following cases were heard: - R. R. HATCH ✓ Lots 3, 4, 6 and that portion of Lot 5 lying adjacent to the Rose Hill Cemetery and east of the un- dedicated road dividing said Lot 5 of the hatch partition from "R -l" One Family Dwelling District to "A-4" Tourist Court District. 235 Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial since the proposed use would be con- trary to the established land use for the area; that it would constitute "spot zoning" in that it is isolated from the existing "A-4" District; that no public necessity exists for such extension; and that such a change would have an adverse affect on the adjoining properties and would be a deterrent to the development on the properties. Tom Pogue, Attorney for R. R. Hatch, presented photographs showing location of Hatch Trailer Park and adjoining area. He stated that the rezoning of this property would not constitute "Spot zoning"due to the fact that the area lying behind the property was zoned as Industrial; stated that the people owning the proper adjacent to the Hatch estate had no objection; and the rezoning of this property would have no.adverse affect on the adjoining property. William Anderson, Toning and Planning Engineer, spoke against rezoning the Batch Estate; he stated that the Industrial area behind it was by Court Order. Bob Sorrell, Attorney, appeared and stated that he was representing the property owners next to the Hatch Estate. He said that there was no Industrial zoning adjoining Westgate IIeights. Mr. Sorrell explained that there had never been legal use of the Hatch Estate as a trailer park due to the fact that it had never been zoned for that purpose and that Mr. Hatch was violating the Zoning Ordinance. v Mr. Hatch spoke for himself and urged the Council to approve the application. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the Council go into Executive Session at the close of the meeting, and make a deci- sion. W. L. DINN:, The easterly 227 feet of the Dinn Tract located immediately north of the Driscoll hospital, being a portion of the Pope Tract D estending approximately 722 feet along the west side of Alameda Street from "R 1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District: Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial for the reason that no justification exists for such change from the standpoint of public convenience and necessity since there is now more than enough business zoning in the area to take care of the needs of the residents when the area is completely developed; that the Increased -traffic. associated with such a business section would constitute an additional hazard and interfere with the free movement of vehicles along Alameda, one of theCity's major thoroughfares; that the proposed rezoning is contrary to the established land use pattern of the area and that such a develop- ment would have an adverse effect on the adjoining properties. Mr. Bob Sorrell, Attorney, stated that there were two other applications namely G. R. Swantner, and B. L. Collins & H. E. Butt, that were to be heard today, and that the property to be rezoned as applied for j .. was in the immediate area of the Dinn Tract, and that it was zoned at the present the same as the Dinn Tract. Ile urged the Council to hear all three applications at the same time. Ralph Wood, Attorney for W. L. Dinn, presented a map showing location of the property and stated that the reason for Mr. Dinn's application to have this property rezoned to "B-3" was that Mr. Dinn wanted to build a medical center, make available office spaces for doctors, use the downstairs part of the building as a drug store, etc. Nr. Sorrell, representing H. E. Butt, B. L. Collins, and G. R. Swantner had made application in the past to have their property rezoned to "B-3" and were rejected. Ile said that if Mr. Dinn's application was approved that Messrs. Butt and Swantner were entitled to have theirs rezoned also. Vr. Dinn stated that if the rezoning was approved on the grounds of building a health center that there would be no question of discrimination, that it would be a benefit to the'community. Bill Shireman, speaking for the Fisher PTA, presented a resolution written and signed by -the members of the Fisher PTA. Said resolution pointed out that the flow of traffic resulting from the rezoning of this property to "B-3" would be a hazard to the school children. (Resolution on file in City Secretary's office.) B. T. Parr stated that he agreed that the City needed another medical center and more office space for doctors, especially.the new doctors that would be coming in to work in the new hospital. 236 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny this application. G. R SWANTNCR Being a tract of land 288 feet in width by 720.2 feet in length, situated immediatelyv south of the new Driscoll Hospital, off the east side of 45.70 acres purchased by G. R. Swantner from the Guaranty Title and Trust Company out of the Pope Tract D, from "F-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial because the proposed rezoning is con- trary to the land use pattern of the area and such proposed rezoning would have an adverse effect on the ad- joining properties; that no Justification exists for such change from the standpoint of public convenience and necessity sincd there is no more than enough business zoning in the area to take care of the needs of the residents when the area is completely developed, and that the increased traffic associated with such a business section would generate additional hazards and interfere with the free movement of vehicles along Alameda, one of the City's major thoroughfares. Bob Sorrell, Attorney representing Mr. Swanter, urged that the application be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. B. L COLLINS & H E. BUTT' Being a tract bounded on the east by Alameda Street, on the north by Minnesota Street, on the south by Rossiter Street, and by a line drawn parallel to Alameda Street and 660 feet to the west thereof across the Uriah Lott Tract, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial for the reason that it would be par- ticularly hazardous with respect to the children moving to and from the Fisher Elementary School; that such traffic would interfere with the free movement of vehicles along Alameda, one of the City's major thorough- fares, that no Justification exists for such change from the standpoint of public convenience and necessity since there is now more than enough business zoning in the area to take care of the residents when the area is fully developed; that the proposed rezoning is contrary to the land use pattern and would have an adverse effect on the adjoining properties. Bob Sorrell, representing Messrs. Collins and Butt, appeared and urged tha the application be approved. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY: All of Block 3, Geneva Heights Addition from "A-2" Second Apartment Ilouse District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zonong and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. As no one appeared protesting the application, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the applica- tion. CRYSTAL PETROLEUh9 COMPANY. A triangular piece of property 118.89 feet on Buffalo Street, 149.91 feet on Lawrence Drive and 83.73 feet on Rose Street from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. As no one appeared against the application, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the application. TRIBBLE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY That portion of Lot 15, Woodlawn Addition No. 1 lying south of Highway 9 from "R-2" Two Family Dwelli District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial on the basis that the business zoning of this property was not needed for the convenience and necessity of the public and that the applied for re- zoning of this property would establish a pattern that would effect a much larger area. Harold Alberts, Attorney forTribble Outdoor Advertising Company, explained that the lot was too small to build an apartment house on; that it was actually adjacent to business zoning; and that it was pre- sently being used for billboards and posters. d k Mrs. Curtis asked that the Council deny the application on the basis that if it were rezoned for badness, it would prove to be a traffic hazard to the school children in that area. ¢ti q E Gus Heineman, representing the Presbyterian Church, stated that there was too much business zoning ateady in that area, and that it was too close to the church to be rezoned for business. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner y 1 f 1� a } Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to reserve decision and take up the matter at the Executive Session. MRS. E. W. BESSETT Lots 19 2, 3, and 4, Block 3, Nelson Addition No. 2 from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial in that no reasons were shown why this zoning change.is needed for public convenience and necessity and further, that such a change would probably constitute "spot zoning". The Commission noted that this and similar requests on Buffalo have been constantly denied on the basis that Buffalo is a traffic street and not a business street. Mr. Smith, representing Mrs. Bessett, reminded the Council that they had just approved an applica- tion for rezoning to business on Buffalo. Pers. Bessett urged the Council to approve her application. William Anderson presented a letter to the Council from Otto Il. Willmann, an adjoining property owner. Mr. W'illmann's letter stated that he opposed the application as Mrs. Bessett intended to erect a filling station which constantly would give fumes andexhaust of vehicles; by doing so might interfere with his health and at the same time any type of business would devalue his property for residence. No one appeared against the application. Mrs. Bessett reminded the council of the petition which had been previously presented to them, signed by the adjoining propertyowners, stating that they had no ob- jections to the rezoning of her property. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the.Council reserve decision and thke up the matter in the Executive Session. MORRIS & BERTHA LIEDEKER: A portion of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6, Parr -Keeler Tract, beginning at a point 100 feet south of the intersection of Up -River (Shell) Road and Old Robstown Road; TIiENCE northeasterly 140 feet for corner; THENCE northwesterly 95 feet to south line of Up River (Shell) Road; THENCE northeasterly along said road a distance of.62-feet to common corner of Lots 4 and 5, Barr -Keeler Tract; THENCE southeasterly along the east line of said Lot 5440 feet to a corner; THENCE southwesterly 312 feet to the east property line of Old Robstown Road; THENCE north 350 feet to placeof beginning; being generally that part of Lots 5 and 6, Barr -Keeler Tract fronting 350 feet on Old Robstown Road and starting 100 feet south of intersection of Up River (Shell) Road and Old Robstown Road from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table this application until City Manager Collier and Mr. Liedecker could discuss the.Area Development Plan' which would have some affect on this property and its use. CALEB :/ Lot 1, Block B, Bluebonnet Courts from I-1 One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial on the basis that, this would consti- tute "spot zoning." Mr. McCaleb stated that directly across the street.from his property was businesses. Ile also stated that his house contained two kitchens, two bathrooms, and enough bedrooms to accomodate two families. Ile said that it was too large for one family and he could not rent it to one family as the rent paid by one family would not be enough to pay the upkeep expenses on the property. William Anderson said that there was only one n who had voiced any objections to the rezoning of this lot. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded Commissioner Lowman, and passed, turning the matter over to City Attorney Singer to give the Council his inion as to whether or not the rezoning of this property would constitute "spot zoning", and to advise the %ouncil at the Executive Session. RALPH J. GRAIIMI{.:: A tract of land 160 feet along Gollihar Road and 237 feet along Weber Road at the southwest corner of intersection of Gollihar Road and Weber Road from "R-1" One Family District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business 235 Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the application. CORPUS CIIRISTI GASKET & PACKING COIJPANY: Lot 25, Block 1, Loma Alta Addition, being generally that property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Chico and Comanche Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment IIouse District to "L_I" Light Industrial District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, approving the application. FRANK BRASLAU & JACK H. SCHOLIR A triangular portion of the Oliver Tract bounded by Highway 9,, Lancaster Drive and Mueller Street from "A�2" Second Apartment house District to "8-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial by reason of the failure of the applicants to show a necessity for such a change; also on the basis that such a change would constitute a nuisance and hazard to the Oak Park Elementary School. David Mendowitz and Ray Hostutler spoke for Messrs. Braslau and Scholl and urged the Council to approve the application. Mr. Braslau also appeared for himself. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to table the application and take it under advisement at the Executive Session. - J. D. PHILLIPS• That part of Lot 14, Woodlawn Addition No. 1 lying south of Highway 9 from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B=1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial'on the basis that such a change would constitute "spot zoning". Mr. Phillips was present and spoke for himself. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table the application until the decision is reached on the "A -B" zoning district. E. E. HARLAND•/ A portion of Block 10, Barthlome Addition, beginning at the southwest corner of Block 10 and extend- ing 105.313 feet along the northeast line of Barthlome Street and 136.39 feet along the east line of Lily Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared protesting the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded. by Commissioner Cott, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the application. CATION OF IORACE F.1l Briscoe King, Attorney for Horace Conway, stated that Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation 40 f. , was for denial in that the premises were too small for the number of students enrolled in the school, particula 4 ly in view of its close relationship to the residential properties to the north and east. Mr. King advised the Council that Mr. Conway had purchased a lot adjoining to his,property, thereby enlarging his premises b the required size. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, that in view of the fact that air. Conway's premises were of the required size that his application be approved, for a period not to exceed three years. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3152 . k AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF THE, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TILE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY ADDING SECTION 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYMENT AS TEMPORARY FIREMEN OR TM,1PORARY POLICEMEN MEN OVER THE AGE OF THIRTY-FIVE (35) YEARS AND UNDER THE AGE OF FORTY-FIVE (45) YEARS AND PROVIDING RULES GOVERNING SUCH EMPLOYMENT; AMENDING ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 1, OF :SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE, CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SO AS Td PROVIDE FOR TUE HEARING OF APPEALS 239 WITIIIN THIRTY (30) DAYS; AMENDING ARTICLE XX, SECTION lb OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TIIE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF FILLING VACANCIES OF PERSONS ABSENT ON MILITARY LEAVE; AMENDING ARTICLE XXIX OF TIE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TILE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD BY THE ADDITION OF A PARAGRAPH SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR THE PUBLISHING AND PROMULGATION OF RULESAND REGULATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie lWasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye !' Sydney E. Ilerndon Aye 'r George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L..Lowman Aye I There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. slie Wasserman, C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 2, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie lVasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City ManagerW. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. V. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and stated that this special meeting was called for the purpose of going into an Executive Session to render decisions on the zoning applications presented to the Council on November 1, and voted to be held for Executive Session. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Ilerndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 1, 1951. The following zoning applications were considered and Council action is indicated on each case: R. R. HATCH: A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny this application. TRIBBLE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY: A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, and seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. MRS. E. W. BESSETT:/ Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to overrule Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve this application. FRED McCALEB•/ Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to over— rule Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the application. FRANK BRASLAU & JACK SCIIOLL:'� A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A a 240 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MELTING November b, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, and Director of Public Works H. II. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. I A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 2, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. George Hubbard, representing the residents of Moravian Village, stated that there were no fire hydrant in Moravian Village and asked the Council to take some action on placing them there. City Manager Collier stated that there is a plan for an extension of a large line in that area in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the matter to Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, and requesting Mr. McCamy to prepare a report and submit it to the Council at the next regular meeting. Mrs. James Rose and Mrs. Carl Hanoch, Driscoll School PTA members, stated that they had filed an application with the City Solicitations Commission to solicit small gifts from the Corpus Christi merchants for 1he pur- pose of holding a school carnival with the proceeds to go to the underprivileged school children. Mrs. Hanoch told the Council that the Commission had disapproved their application on the basis that the gifts would go outside of the City of Corpus Christi, and that she and Mrs. Rose were appearing to protest the action of the Commission Mayor Wasserman thanked them and told them that the matter would be looked into and the local merchants would be questioned as to what their feelings were. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following, for the quarter ending February 29, 1952• Approximately 30,000 gallons per month - regular gasoline. Approximately 1,500 gallons per month - premium gasoline. Approximately 2,300 gallons per month - diesel fuel. Approximately 2,000 gallon per month - kerosene. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, withdrawing the appointment of Billie Morris from the office of Deputy Clerk of Corporation Court, and appointing Gerda ishop to the office of Deputy Clerk of Corporation Court. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting November 23, as date of Public Bearing on application of Victor Moreno for five additional taxicab licenses. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving t of $100 each to the 1951 Board of Equalization members for their services rendered during the 1951 tangs of the Board. Said Board composed of E. B. Jackson, Charles Galland and J. T. Davis. A motion was made by Commissioner.DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, setting November 27 as the date for Pub h e Bearing on Special Council Permit Application of Messrs. Fry and Easley, -f for a "Group Housing Unit Plan" located at 3431 Shell Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the re- quest of C. A. Richter and Leon Newman dated October 10, 1951 for rehearing on the application for special council permit for drive-in theater on South Staples Street, be granted and the hearing set for January 10, 1952 in the Council Chambers at 4 00 p. m. and that City Secretary give notice of such hearing and that the I atter be referred back to the Zoning and Planning Commission for their recommendation prior to date of said ring, based upon a restudy under existing conditions. ,( LI a�3 Bids were opened on 750 GPM Fire Truck for Fire Department. Bids were received from the following an Pelt GMC Truck Company (Ahrens -Fox), Seagrave Corporation, Oren Roanoke Corporation and �3 merican LaFrance Foamite Corporation, General Fire Truck Company, and Bowe Fire Apparatus Company. A motion ;`�I�Nas made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Iror study and consideration. I y II Bids were opened on storm sewer improvements on Alameda from Proctor Channel to SE corner of Driscoll 241 Construction Company, Goldston Company and Heldenfels Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids wereopened on street improvements on Doddridge from Alameda to Staples. Bids were received from Brown & Root, Roy Dugger, South Texas Construction Co., and Hendenfels. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / �1 C. W. Vetters, City Secretary slie Wasserman, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 8, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. 1-1. Stirman. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of a public hearing on improvements of Santa Fe Street, and to determine the reasonableness and necessity of the assessments. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 6, 1951. Commissioner Cott read his letter of..resignation as City Commissioner, to be effective November 24, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by,Commissioners Herndon, and passed, accepting the resignation with deep regret. The Council members each expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Commissioner Cott for hk cooperation during the term of office and commended him on a job well done. Mayor Wasserman turned the public hearing over to City Attorney I. M. Singer and requested him to proceed with the meeting. (See official transcript on file in the City Secretary's office.) The following motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman: "I move that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement." Upon motion II being put, it was duly passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie C. W. Vetters, City Secretary 242 r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 1951 PRESENT: Mayot Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier,'City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 6, 1951. responded. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one City Secretary Vetters read the report from Director of Public Forks Stirman on the paving project of Santa Fe Street; "The need for Street Improvements on Santa Fe Street has been realized for a large number of years, even before the installation of the present Naval Air Training Station because of the geographical location on Corpus Christ Bay and Nueces Bay that gives Corpus Christi only a 1200 quadrant to expand in a southwest direction. This is borne out by the Washington & Arneson Report on Regional Highway Plan for the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Area and Nueces County, in which South Tancahua and 4th Streets are referred to and so indicated on his maps and sketches. "-$SOUTH TANCA11UA STREET should be opened and paved between Blucher Street and Kenedy Street and should be extended southward across the Hampton addition into Fourth Street at or near its north end, thus creating an important new north and south artery of travel to relieve congestion in this area. When this is done, it will take a large volume of traffic from the South Bluff area. Connecting into North Tancahua, it should be extended into Media Street at its north end without an offset.'" "The City in 1940 had its first Bond Issue for Street Improvements in over a period of many years. In the 1940 Issue Tancahua Street was improved in keeping with the Washington & Arneson Report, which improvements ex- tended from Winnebago to Ayers & Booty Streets, which was the beginning of Santa Fe Street at that time. In 1942 the Nueces County, in keeping with the report, paved a 20 -foot wide and 4 -inches thick strip of asphaltic concrete paving along Santa Fe Street from Louisiana Street (the city limits at that time) south to Robert Drive (Seaside Cemetery) and east to Ocean Drive. "Since 1939 the Naval Base and many large industries have been constructed, and Corpus has had a rapid growth in the south and southwest directions, and traffic has increased to such extent that the four north and south streets serving the southern are are Ocean Drive, Santa Fe, Alameda and South Staples Streets. Under the Master Plan of the Area Development Committee's Report of Streets, highways and Transportation by Harland Bartholomew, it recommends the improving and widening of Santa Fe Street which now carried approximately 13,221 cars per day, as well as the other three streets, and predicts that traffic will increase several times the present volume in the next ten or twenty years, in order to accomodate this predicted increase in traffic. "At present Santa Fe Street has only a 20 -foot paving while all reports recommend not less than 50 feet, and requests have been'receivedfrom the property owners for improvements on Santa FeStreet. The Cityincluded this as a project in the 1950 Bond Issue. "In rOdommending that Santa Fe Street be improved with a high type of pavement and wide width, we realize that the abutting property is residential and that the main use of the street will be by the general public more than the property owners living longside and that the expense burden should not be carried entirely by the abutting property owners for a wide paved street for general traffic use. It is further realized that the im- provements will definitely enhance the property in excess of that of a residential street; and such being the case, the abutting property owners should pay a portion of the paving cost as though it were a residential street, as any'curbed, guttered and paved street in a residential area offers a drainage and cleanliness well worth the -costs. "A fair rate of assessment for the street improvements along Santa Fe Street based on residential property would be $4.00 per front foot for paving cost plus $0.70 per linear foot of property for curb costs, making a total cost of $4.70 per front foot of property and with the paving cost being adjusted where the paving is placed along the long side of the lot to the width of the platted lot adjacent to Santa .Fe Street irrespective of the number of lots a person may own. A depth of 100 feet or more of a platted lot carrying the full assess- ment and lots less than 100 foot width from Santa Fe Being adjusted in proportion to their width. For property zoned as business, the full assessment of $9.26 for Paving Costs plus $0.70 for curb costs should be main- tained. "Attention is called to the fact that Santa Fe Street between Louisiana Avenue and Rossiter Street is zoned as residential with the exception of one block on the east side between Indiana and Leming Streets, and a number of the owners may be holding their property under the homestead laws and will refuse to sign voluntary liens on their property, and the City will have to buy the paper and hold until the property is sold before they will be able to collect. Santa Fe Street should be improved, as it is badly needed and is in keeping with the Master Plan for the Development of Corpus Christi." Mr. Dave Coover, Attorney, stated that as a representative of the residents along Santa Fe Street, they were objecting to the paving whether they had to pay part or none of it. Mr. Coover asked that a new hearing be called on the matter. Mr. Collier stated that he agreed with Mr. Stirman's report and that he didn't believe that a new hearing was necessary. City Attom ey Singer stated that a new hearing was not needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner W man, and passed, accepting and approving Mr. Stirman's report and instructing the City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for passing at --the next regular meeting. 243 City Secretary Vetters read the report from Director of Public Utilities, approved by City Manager Collier, on the placing of Fire Hydrants in Moravian Village, "With reference to hlr. George T. flubbards' complaint at the Council Meeting recently in regard to Fire Hydrants in Moravian Village, it would be necessary to extend the 12" main in Kostoryz Road from Lexington Boulevard to Southland Road and install an 8" main in Southland Road. This would involve an expenditure of about $16,312.00. "At the present time we have only forty—four (44) active water accounts in this subdivision, which was taken Into the City in October of 1950. The Gas is supplied to this widely scattered subdivision by Houston Natural Gas Corporation. Attached hereto is a list of taxes assessed and payable as of January 1, 1951. 1 "This particular subdivision was developed outside of the city limits and the majority of the 44 active accounts mentioned above were added after the area was annexed in October of 1950. It is not deemed advisable at this time to spend $16,312.00 in Moravian Village in view of the fact that it would have to be under an overall plan which would have to be taken care of as finances permit." " (See attachment in City Secretary's files) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, receiving and accepting the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing IlDepartment of Public•Works.to advertise for bids to be received for the construction of Street improvements along Lipan Street from 19th Street to Palm Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Department of Public Works to advertise for bids to be received for sidewalks, curbs and gutters and parking - area for the new City I1all Building on Kinney Avenue between East Shoreline and West Shoreline Drives. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding storm, sewer improvements along Alameda from Proctor Channel to SE corner of Driscoll Foundation property to T. 11. Lee on his low bid of $14,319.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, awarding street construction bid on Doddridge from Alameda to Staples to South Texas Construction Co. on their low bid of $12,804.32. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3153 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITII SOUTfi TEXAS CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON DODDRIDGE STREET FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO STAPLES, -A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; APPROPRIATING $14,084.75 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS), $12,804.32 BEING TIIE CONTRACT PRCIE WITH THE- BALANCE ILEBALANCE OF $1,280.43 TO COVER ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Ilerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3154 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 1hMANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON ALAMEDA STREET FROM PROCTOR CHANNEL TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE DRISCOLL FOUNDATION PROPERTY, COPY OF.WHICH CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; APPROPRIATING $15,750.90 FROM N0: 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWERS)t $14,319.00 BEING Tfi - CONTRICCT PRICE WITH THE BALANCE OF $19431.90 TO COVER ENGIN EERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent 244 Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: . ORDINANCE NO. 3155 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION AT DODDRIDGE AND SOUTH STAPLES STREETS BY E. EISENHAUER, CON- TRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITII THE CITY DATED JANUARY 19, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2968; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AS TO THE AMOUNT OF $12,907.80 IIERETOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION (FIRE STATION) BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED NOVEMBER 6, 1951, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID FINAL PAYMENT BEING THE BALANCE OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $70,627.50; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott . Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. -Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3156 AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO PURCHASE 45.3 acres MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF THE LULA MAE NOAKES ESTATE, LYING AND SITUATEDIN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM NEW NOAKES, ET AL, FOR TIIE SO4 OF $9,060.00 CASH AND TITLE EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $100.00; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS INCIDENT TO OR REQUISITE TO OBTAINING TILE TITLE POSSESSION OF SAID LAND; APPROPRIATING $9,060.00 AND SUCH ADDITIONAL SUMS UP TO $100 AS MAY BE INCURRED AS TITLE EXPENSE FROM NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wassermar4 Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3157 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR THE SALE AND SUPPLY BY TIIE CITY OF TREATED WATER, DELIVERY TO BE MADE AT SERVICE LOCATIONS OF NAVAL AIR STATION, RODD FIELD, CABANISS FIELD AND CUDDIHY FIELD, SAID WATER TO BE SOLD AT SPECIFIED QUANTITIES AND RATES FOR AN INDETERMINED TERM SUB- JECT TO TERMINATION BY EITHER PARTY BY TIIE GIVING OF NOT LESS TITAN SIXTY (60) DAYS OF ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE AND PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE TEMIS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye I 245 Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Ilerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. WrYAAA. Leslie Wasserman, IWO C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1951 M PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. M. McCamy, City Controller W. G. Graf, Tax Assessor and Collector P. W. Grevelle, Director of Public Works H. fi. Stirman, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, Gordon Heiber, and Mrs. Nan Albrecht, Assistaht Purchasing Agent. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 13, 1951. Mayor Wasserman read the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION 43158 "WHEREAS, Barney Cott has served for the past thirty—three (33) months as a City Commissioner of the City of Corpus Christi, during which time the City of Corpus Christi has seen considerable growth and improve— ment, attributable in a large measure to the Commissioner's loyalty, vigor, and imagination; and "WHEREAS, Barney Cott has lived in the City of Corpus Christi for eleven (11) years; and "Whereas, Barney Cott has tendered his resignation as a City -Commissioner of the-City:of Corpus Christi and is moving his residence to another city; and "WHEREAS, his departure from our City is a loss, not only to the City of Corpus Christi, but to the many and varied other cultural, civic and charitable programs which he has supported in his own enthusiastic, cheerful and purposeful way; and "WHEREAS, Barney Cott has been appointed as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Corpus Christi,. - "NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas: "THAT the said Barney Cott is hereby tendered appointment as an Ex -Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi and as such is entitled to all the rights and privileges and obligations which go with said office; "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the gratitude of this Council and of the people of Corpus Christi be, and hereby is, expressed to Barney Cott for his many successful efforts in behalf of:fthis City, and that he be assured that his departure is felt as a keen loss by his fellow citizens and, is to us a cause of sincere regret "AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be prepared in suitable form and presented to Barney Cott in testimony of our high esteem and appreciation of his untiring efforts in behalf of the City of Corpus Christi and to serve as a momento of his loyal and untiring public service. "DONE this twentieth day of November, A. D. 1951." } /S/ L. Wasserman Leslie Wasserman, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas 1S/ Jack ,DeForrest Jack DeForrest, Commissioner IS/ Sydney E. Herndon Sydney E. Herndon, Commissioner /S/ George L, Lowman George L. Lowman, Commissioner After reading said Resolution, Mayor Wasserman stated that inasmuch as this was Commissioner Cott's last meeting as City Commissioner, he was turning the meeting over to Commissioner Cott to act in the capacity--" 246 of Mayor Pro Tem and to proceed with the meeting. Mr. Wasserman presented to Mayor Pro Tem Cott, an enlarged copy of the above Resolution signed by the members of the City Council, and expressed his thanks and appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Cott. Mrs. Nan Albrecht, representing the City Employees, presented Mayor Pro Tem Cott with a briefcase, and stated that on behalf of the City Employees, that she was presenting this briefcase as a token of their appreciation and friendship. Mr. EdWilliams, Attorney, spoke briefly and commended Commissioner Cott on the splendid work and cooperation during his term of office as City Commissioner. Mayor Pro Tem Cott expressed his thanks to everyone and stated that it was with regret that he was resigning as City Commissioner. From this point on in the meeting, Mr. Cott acted as Mayor Pro Tem and the following business was brought forward: Mayor Pro Tem Cott invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Noone responded. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of October, 1951, in the amount of $3,249.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving :Supplemental Tax Roll, for the month of October, 1951, in lie amount of $2,224.95. Bids were opened on premium and.regular gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene, for the quarter ending February 29, 1952. Bids were received from the following: Crockett Oil Co., Humble Oil & Refining Co., Sinclair Refining Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., Gulf Oil Corp, Texas Star Oil Co., Crystal Petroleum Co., Debco Petroleum Company, Osage Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3159 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) AUTOMOBILE FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS AND SIXTEEN CENTS ($1,740.16) FOR TIIE USE OF THE STREET DIVISION (MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF STREET, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION FUND NO. 108 AND A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS.A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ,� Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3160 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE LITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE THREE (3)AUTOMOBILES FOR TILE USE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ONE (1) AUTOP:IOBILE FOR THE USE OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT, FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGI,'TEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY EIGHT CENTS ($7,218.78), SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102, AND A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott.:. Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ayjei George L. Lowman Aye 247 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3161 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCIASE THREE (3) AUTOMOBILES FOR A TOTAL CON- SIDERATION OF SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND FORTY NINE CENTS ($6,268.49) FOR TILE USE OF THE POLICE DE_ PARTMENT, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102, AND A COPY OF WIIICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF TIIIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye' The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3162 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE- CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) TROJAN MODEL 1.1"175 LOADSTER FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND EIGIIrY_SEVEN CENTS ($6,788.87) FOR THE USE OF TILE STREET DXVISION (MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE M OF STREET, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION FUND NO. 108, AND A COPY OF WIIICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye JaEk DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Iierndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3163 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE THREE (3) 1 1/2 TON DUMP TRUCKS FOR USE OF THE STREET CLEANING DIVISION OF PUBLIC'WORKS; ONE (1) AUTOMOBILE FOR USE OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT; ONE Q) AUTOMOBILE FOR THE USE OF THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL DIVISION OF TIIE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; ONE (1) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR USE OF THE GARBAGE COLLECTION DIVISION OF TILE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; ONE (1) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE USE OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT; ONE (1) 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR TILE USE OF THE HUMANE DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT$ ONE (1) 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE USE OF THE WHARVES AND PIERS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ALL FOR A TOTAL CON- SIDERATION OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY TWO CENTS ($17,755.62) SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102, AND A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3164 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) FLAT BED TRUCKS FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS AND NINE CENTS ($4,576.09) FOR TIIE USE OF THE STREET DIVISION (MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF STREET, MAINTENANCE AND OONSTRUCTION FUND NO. 103 AND A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman!'! Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. IIerndon Aye .,,.;George L. Lowman Aye r The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3165 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE BY AND BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TIIE UPTOWN KIWANIS CLUB, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS OF A ROOM AND ADJACENT GARAGE IN THE RECREATIONAL BUILDING OF KIWANIS FIELD, NORTH BEACH, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waS passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following.ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3166 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE BY AND BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS OF A BUILDING AND PREMISES SITUATED IN LOT 12 AND TIIE S 1/2 OF LOT 11, ALL IN BLOCI{ 23, MEADOW PARK ADDITION TO TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie•Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest �� Absent Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 249 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3167 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITII WALTER WISZNIA, ARCHITECT, FOR'ARCIIITECT'S SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A FIRE STATION BUILDING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT THE CORNER OF HORNE ROAD AND RABBIT RUN ROAD, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF BONDS HERETOFORE AUTIIORIZED TO BE ISSUED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCIi PROJECT; AND THE AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT ARE =. HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION); A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE;'AND DECLARING AN EATERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Absent Barney Cott Aye r Sydney E. Ilerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 23, 1951 sserman, MAYOR PRESENT: mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, and Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters and Taxicab Inspector Lewis Davis. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, acid passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 20, 1951. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that this special meeting was called for the purpose of a Public Hearing on the appeal of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company of the action taken by the Taxicab Inspector on granting to Victor Moreno d/b/a!Red Top Taxi Company, additional taxicab permits. , Appellant advised the Council that the Attorney for.Corpus Christi Transportation Company was out of the City on business and asked the Council to recess the hearing to`a later date in order that the represen tine of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company could be present to present their case. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, recessing the meeting until November 28, at 2:po P. M. There being no further business, the meeting adjou Leslie Wasserman, C. W. Vetters, City Secretary 11 k 250 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 27, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Iierndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. V. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. II. Stirman, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, City Controller W. G. Graf, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, Tax Assessor and Collector P. V. Grevelle, and Mrs. Nan Albrecht. Mayor Wasserman opened the meeting and announced that the first order of business before the official Council Meeting started would be the swearing in of new City Commissioner Frank E. Williamson. Judge Paul Martineau administered the Oath of Office to Frank E. Williamson. Mayor lasserman called the meeting to order. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone to come forward that had business with City. No one responded. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowmani, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 20, 1951. Public hearing was held on the application of Messrs. Fry & Easley for Special Council Permit for a Group Housing Unit Plan located at 3431 Shell Road. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared protesting the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the following bids (for quarter ending February 29, 1952) (See Tabulation of Bids No. 126 on file in City Secretary's Office.) Diesel fuel to Southern Oil Sales at low bid of 10/2 per gallon; Premium Gasoline to Osage Oil Co. at low bid of 19Y2� per gallon, Kerosene to Southern Oil Sales Co. at low bid of 11 1/4� per gallon, Regular gasoline to Debco at low bid of $.1425 per gallon. Bids were opened on Lipan Street improvements from 19th Street to Palm Drive. Bids were received from the following South Texas Construction Company, J. M Dellinger, Roy Dugger, and Heldenfels Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on sidewalks and parking area for new City Hall Building. Bids were received from ` the following South Texas Construction Company, Slovak Brothers, Roy Dugger, Heldenfels Brothers, C. L. Castor and T. H.Lee. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and I passed „ referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, reappoint ing the following members of the Park Board for a term of two years, ending November 15, 1953: Mrs. Edward Ettell, James S. Naismith, Oscar Koepke, Gus Heinemann, and Mrs. Robert M. Jackson. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, accepting recommendation of City Manager Collier and approving the reappointment of Everett L. Williams as a member of '11t he Civil Service Board, for a two year term, ending November 26, 1953. F A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the bid of $17,434.70 submitted by the American LaFrance Foamite Corporation for one 750 GPM Fire Truck. II(See Tabulation of Bids NTo, 127. City Secretary's Office) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting the final 1951 audit report and authorizing final payment to Allan Mote in the amount of $600. City Secretary Vetters read the ordinance closing the hearing and setting up final assessments on anta Fe Street improvements. Dave Coover, Attorney representing the residents of area proposed to be im- proved, Gordon Stewart, and Tom Givens, both Real Estate Agents, appeared protesting passing of said ordinance, E r in'that it would not enhance the value of the property. After a general discussion, a motion was made by S Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take the matter under advisement and $n stpte their decision at the next regular council meeting, on December 4, 1951. �l , The following ordinance was read i 2511 OGDINANCE NO. 3168 APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($555.75) FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMIENT BOND, 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER RETURNS AND VALLEY GUTTERS ALONG SCOTT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER RETURNS ALONG ROSALIE STREET; AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING -THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON. BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3169 APPROPRIATING FOUR TIIOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINE DOLLARS ($4,709.00) FROM BOND FUNDS NO. 295 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIXTY INCH (60") REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STORM SEWER ALONG STAPLES STREET FROM PROCTOR CIIANNEL APPROXI— MATELY SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FEET (770') NORTHWARD AND THE PURCHASE OF EIGHTY FEET (809 OF SIXTY INCH (60') REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE AND THE NECESSARY JOINTING MMATERIALS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS T0. PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK SO AS TO ACCOMPLISH THE COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3170. RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIIERRILL PARK IMPROVEMMENTS PERFORMED BY C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED JUNE 14, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3061, WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SIX DOLLARS AND EIGHTY THREE CENTS ($4,556.83), THE BALANCE OF;THE ADJUSTED CONTRACT PRICE IN TIIE AMOUNT OF $13,653.02, UPON THE FINAL ES— TIMATE DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1951, A COPY OF WIIICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was.suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E.*Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. 'U'illiamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3171 AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY, TO PURCHASE 4.23 ACRES MORE OR LES$, BEING A PART OF LOT 8, SECTION "E" OF.PAISLEY SUBDIVISION, IIOFFMAN TRACT, 252 FOR TILE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,200.00) CASIi AND TITLE EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS INCIDENT TO OR REQUISITE TO OBTAINING THE TITLE POSSESSION OF SAID LAND; APPROPRIATING TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2200) AND SUCH ADDITIONAL SUMS UP TO FIFTY DOLLARS ($50) AS MAY BE INCURRED AS TITLE EXPENSE FROM NO. 260 CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote* Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. I60illiamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote* Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read. ORDINANCE NO. 3172 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BSIIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION, SAID CONTRACT TO BE SUPPLEMENTAL TO AND IN CLARIFICATION OF A PROVISION OF THE CONTRACT ALREADY ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI AND SAID SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION FOR TIIE SKPPLYING OF WATER, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote' Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned. k —AA C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 23, 1951 PRESENT. Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Ilerndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M Singer, Assistant City Attorney William Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Taxicab Inspector Louis Davis. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 27, 1951. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that this special meeting was called for the purpose of completing the recessed hearing of November 23, 1951, on the appeal of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company of the action taken by the Taxicab Inspector on granting Victor-oreno d/b/a Red Top 6 1 Taxi Company additional permits. Phil Schraub, representing Corpus Christi Transportation Company, presented to the Council, a trans— k ctipt of the hearing before the Taxicab Inspector on the application of Victor Moreno for additional permits. Mr. Schraub stated that Mr. Moreno failed to show at said hearing the public convenience and necessity for 253 additional permits. Captain Louis Davis stated that he had visited Mr. Moreno's cab stand and noted that during the week he had one or two cabs idle the majority of the time, but that on the week ends he didn't have enough cabs to take care of the calls he had. Ile stated that this was the reason he recommended to the Council that the application be approved. Hector De Pena, Attorney for Victor Moreno, questioned Mr. Schraub and Mr. Crow as to how many permits their company held. He suggested that insofar as the other cab companies held more permits than they were using, would they be willing to transfer some of them to Victor Moreno, and cancel some of them, thereby decreasing the number of outstanding permits as this was their argument. Mr. Leroy Crow, Corpus Christi Transportation Company, Mr. Longoria of the Longoria Cab Company, and Lonnie King of King's Taxi Service, all stated that they were opposed to the granting of additional permits. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to take the matter under advisement at an executive session, and for the City Secretary to advise the appellant and applicant as to what action was taken. The Council retired for an executive session, with the City Manager, City Attorney and City Secretaryt. At the end of the Executive Session, the Council was called back to order in the Council Chambers. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, granting three (3) additional taxicab permits to Victor Moreno. I There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LI WASS R119 , MAYOR 04 I -Lw —�Of --UAAf I -- C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 4, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held November 26, 1951. responded. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No o A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,'and passed, setting January 2, 1952, 2:00 p.m. as date for public hearing on the following zoning cases: T. P. McCord, Ray Hostutle�-, and N.A. Austin, James.L. Smith, Paul A. Vogler, Jr. A motion.was made by Commissioner Herndon, sedonded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting January 2, 1952, 2:00 p.m. as date of public hearing on corrections to a number of ordinances amdndigg the Zoning Ordinance, and an amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner. Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Mayor to execute the order granting three additional taxicab permits to Victor Moreno dba Red Top Taxi Comp A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, and seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, appointing Frank A. Sullivan as a member of the Zoning and Planring Commission to serve the unexpired term of Frank E. Williamson. Dave Coover, Attorney, appeared and asked the effective date of the Santa Fe Street improvements ordinance. He was advised it was effective the date of the passage of the ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding y• the bid for the construction of sidewalks and parking area at the new City Hall Building to C. L. Castor at III 254 the low bid of $9,287.91. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, acid passed, awarding -the bid of the construction of improvements on Lipan Street from 19th Street to Palm Drive to J. M. Dellinger, at the low bid of $9,914.78. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3173 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH f. M. DELLINGER, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, NAMELY, THE EXTENSION OF LIPAN STREET FROM NINETEENTH STREET TO PALM DRIVE; APPROPRIATING TIE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($10,906.25) FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN—EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Georbe L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman '_ Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3174 APPROPRIATING $4,984.55 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) AND APPROPRIATING $5,232.15 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS — SIDEWALKS) FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING AREA RND SIDEWALKS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING AT KINNEY AVENUE BETWEEN EAST AND@ WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON • • BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest' Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3175 APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY—FOUR DOLLARS AND THREE CENTS ($354.03) FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) AND ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY—THREE DOLLARS AND NINETY SEVEN CENTS ($1,263.97) FROM NO. 299 1950 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT (8) INCH SANITARY SEWER LINE TO SERVE LOTS 13 THROUGH 16 OF OCEAN DRIVE ADDITION; AUTHORIZING TIE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH WORK WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack BeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye 255 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3176 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST LOT 1 OF THE A. P. COBB SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FRONTING 91.2 LINEAR FEET ON MINNESOTA STREET, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF, GERTRUDE P. HEATH — J. E. HARTLE, JR., FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF FULL AND FINAL PAYMENT THEREOF, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon. GeorgeL. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3177 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO TILE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SANTA FE STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF ROSSITER STREET, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF. AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREOF, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SANTA FE STREET WITHIN DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF TILE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTINT UPON SANTA FE STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID SANTA FE STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID SANTA FE STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING THE MANNER'AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lo wnan Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lo wean Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3178 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RIGHT OF WAY DEEDS GRANTING TO THE STATE OF TEXAS A CHANNEL EASEMENT RIGHT OF WAY AND A PART ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ON AND ACROSS THE J.M. MCMURRAY TRACT, J. A. ANDERSON TRACT AND THE ARTHUR C. JONES TRACT IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED NEAR LAKE MATIIIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT THE EXISTING PUBLIC ROAD ON SAID LOCATION, SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND EXPENDITURES THEREFOR TO BE MADE BY TIIE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, COPIES OF WHICH DEEDSARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. He°rndon Aye George L. Lotman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye M I{ 256 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3179 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURCHASE OF CALICHE MATERIAL FOR ROAD BUILDING PURPOSES.ON P.R. HIGHWAY NO. 25, EXTENDING FROM U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 59 AT THE NUECES RIVER TO LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI PARK ENTRANCE IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY AT THE SITES ON CITY PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID. CONTRACTS, WHICH CONTRACTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: r' Leslie Wassennan Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lo wnan Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Vasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3180 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT TO TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY A NATURAL GAS r COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LAYING PIPE LINE OR LINES IN THE THIRTY FOOT RIGHTY OF WAY GRANTED ACROSS TWO TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE DELGADO SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 4 SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, BEING 277.99 ACRES OF LAND; AND A FIFTY FOOT SQUARE AAREA ADJACENT TO SAID RIGHT OF WAY, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SAID RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR GATHERING AND TRANSPORTING OIL, GAS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES LOCATED ON CITY 0WNED LAND AT LAKE MATHIS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ONE DOLLAR PER LINEAR ROD OF PIPE LINE LAID,'ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended by the following note: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson There being no further-b4siness, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Le lie Wasserman, Mayor 257, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - December 11, 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held December 4, 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one responded. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed. authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on tires and tubes for Warehouse Stock to be paid for from Account 141 Water. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of November in the amount of $2,129.16. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, approving the supplemental Tax Roll for the month of November, in the amount of $101.40. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be'received January 8. 1952, for the installa- tion of piping and mechanical equipment at the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant. The following ordinance was read for the first time r AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY TO • EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1. 1952. UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS IDENTICAL WITH THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT- ENTERED.-INTO..BETWEEN SAID PARTIES ON AUGUST 1, 1944. --WITH THS_ AMENDMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney. E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3181 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RELEASE ANY CLAIM OF LIEN ON [ATS 10 and 12, IN BLOCK 88, BROOKLYN ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY. TEXAS, FOR TIE PURPOSE OF CLEARING THE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The CharteriRule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3182 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION— FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $469.50 FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS ALONG FIFTEENTH STREET EXTENSION BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH LANES OF LOUISIANA IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING s:. 0 258. FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: .Leslie Wasserman, Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No. 3183 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE WITH FRANK tAYDEN MOTORS COVERING ONE PLYMOUTH STATION WAGON FOR USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (ENGINEERING), AND TWO DODGE 2 -TON TRUCKS WITH GARBAGE BODIES FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED RORTY -FIVE DOLLARS ($13,445). SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND, AND A COPY OF WHICH LEASE PURCHASE CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson There being no further business, C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye the meeting adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 18. 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Sydney E. Herndon. and George L. Lowman. City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City'Secretary C. W. Vetters. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf. and Purchasing Agent William J. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. approving. the minutes of the meeting held December 11. 1951. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the_City to come forward. Ed Williams. Attorney, representing a group of property owners on North Beach, stated that the.property owners were opposed to the high bridge proposed to be built to replace the present Bascule Bridge. Mr. Williams suggested that the present ship channel be extended to Rincon Point. then to the marshland and salt flats and then to the west end of the turning basin; and that this would extend the channel into,the bay and eliminate the present Bascule Bridge. Reporting why North Beach residents were opposed to the high span, 259 Mr. Williams said that a high bridge would afford a breeding place for slum conditions under it. He proposed that the City Council ask Mr. Bartholomew have one of thlir engineers study this particular proposal and determine the feasibility of it. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Herndon.11''' and passed, referring the matter to Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, postponing the regular meeting on December 25 and calling a Special Meeting for Wednesday. December 26. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. approving the installation by City Forces of an 8 inch water line in Santa Fe Street to extend from Louisiana Avenue to Minnesota Street. The following letter was presented by City,Manager Collier. and read by City Secretary Vetters: "The Mayor and City'Council Corpus Christi. Texas Gentlemen: On November 1. 1951, a public hearing was held on the.application of Morris and Bertha Liedeker for the rezoning of a portion of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6, Barr -Keeler Tract from "R2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation was for approval and no one appeared against the application. The matter was referred to me for further study. Attached hereto is.a map from Public Works Department showing the street pattern in detail (Map now on file In City Secretary's Office.) .I recommend that the recommendation of Zoning and Planning for approval be sustained. Sincerely. /S/ W. B. Collier City Manager" A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, to accept Mr. Collier's recommendation and approve the application of Morris Liedeker for the rezoning of said property. A letter was presented and read by City Secretary Vetters from the Driscoll Foundation Children's Hospital regarding a request for installation of permanent sewer line and permanent paving and gutter. (See letter on file in City Secretary's office.) Attached tkreto was Mr. Stirman's report as follows: "Attached is a letter from the Driscoll Foundation Children's Hospital that was sent to this office, which letter requests the extension of a 60" storm sewer along Alameda Street in front of the Driscoll Foundation Hospital Tract. and reasons for such ex- tension are set out in the letter. The Public Works Department recommends that this extension be made and that an extension of the contract with T. H. Lee be extended to cover this cost if at all possible legally to make this extension. as the price of $14.70 under our present contract with Mr. Lee is a very low unit price for this work. There would be approximately 1000 linear feet at -an estimated cost of $14.700.00 or less. Mr. Lee has verbally expressed his desire to do this work at this price to the writer. H. H. Stirman..Director of Public Works." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded.by Commissioner Herndon. and passed, accepting the recommendation of Mr. Stirman. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3184 APPROPRIATING.FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED SIXTY AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($660.50) TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND AND DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF POLICE DIVISION CODE XL TO COVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS (PEDESTRIAN ACTUATED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTESTING AND FOR THE USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PARTICULARLY SCHOOL, CHILDREN. IN THE 4400 BLOCK OF SOUTH ALAMEDA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WINDSOR PARK SCHOOL, SAID INSTALLATION HAVING BEEN MADE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent 4 a 26 The following ordinance was read: `ORDINANCE NO. 3185 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF BAGNALL STREET BETWEEN THE.EAST LINE OF PEABODY AVENUE AND THE WEST LINE OF HILLCREST AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A QUITCLAIM DEED TO L. 0. INGLE, THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400); AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read for the second time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF.THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1952, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS IDENTICAL WITH THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT' ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SAID PARTIES ON AUGUST 1. 1944, WITH THE AMENDMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Leslie {Wasserman. Mayor Q� W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING December 26. 1951 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest. Commissioners George L. Lowman.and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Purchasing Agent William J. Burke. Assistant City'Attorney.William Anderson. and City Controller W. G. Graf. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest.stated that the meeting was called due to the fact that the regular meeting of December 25 was on Christmas Day. a holiday, and was postponed; therefore a special meeting was called for the next day. same being December 26. 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman. seconded by Commissioner.Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held December 18, 1951. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Bill Shireman, Presidentof the Civic Betterment League. appeared in regards to the hearing set for January 10, on the application of C. A. Richter and Leon Neuman for a special council permit fora drive in theatre to be located opposite Buccaneer Gardens on Soulth Staples. Mr. Shireman requested that the hearing be held at a place larger than the Council Chambers at the City Hall; also that the hearing be set for 4:00 p.'. 261 and recessed until 7:30 in order that all persons interested could appear. Mr. Shireman suggested that the Ray High School Cafeteria be used as the meeting place (this was'conditioned on the Cafeteria being avail- able). A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, approving Mr. Shireman's request that the meeting be held at the Ray High School cafeteria, conditioned on the availability of the cafeteria, and that the hearing set for the regular 4:00 p. m. meeting be recessed until 7:30 at the cafeteria. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, postponing the regular council meeting on Tuesday, January 1 and calling a special meeting on January 2, at 4:00 p. m. Bids were opened on tires and tubes for warehouse stock. Bids were received from Creager Tire and Battery Service, Firestone Stores, Goodyear Service, Montgomery War & Co.. Moreman Tire Service, Motor Supply, Osage Oil Co.. Ray's Tire and Supply Co.. Sears, Roebuck and Co., and Seale Tire Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City ManagerCollier for study and recommendation. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3186 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH . PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1., 1952, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS IDENTICAL WITH THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SAID PARTIES ON AUGUST 1, 1944, WITH THE AMENDMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed on the final reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Villiamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3187 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADOPTED ON THE 27th DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 94 PAGE 565 et'seq OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR,- AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON .THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 et seq OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF SAID CITY, BY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 1948, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF: A TRACT OF LAND 160 FEET ALONG GOLLIHAR ROAD AND 237 FEET ALONG WEBER ROAD AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TIE INTERSECTION OF GOLLI- HAR ROAD AND WEBER ROAD, TO B-1. NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOTS 1, 2. 3, and 4.- BLOCK 3, NELSON ADDITION NO. 2 TO B-3. SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOT 25. BLOCK 1, LOMA ALTA ADDITION TO L-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE; ALL OF BLOCK 3. GENEVA HEIGHTS ADDITION TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE;'A ,TRIANGULAR PIECE OF PROPERTY 119.89 FEET ON BUFFALO. 149.91 FEET ON LAWRENCE AND 83.73 FEET ON ROSE STREET TO B-1,.NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; AND A PORTION OF BLOCK 10 BARTHLOME ADDITION, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 10 EXTENDING 105.38 FEET ALONG THE NE LINE OF BARTHLOME STREET AND 136.39 FEET ALONG ` THE E LINE OF LILY STREET, TO B-4. PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank'E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. G. W. Vetters, City Secretary 262 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1952 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Sydney E.,Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. X. Vetters. Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson, Assistant Planning Engineer Robert Burr, and Lloyd Clarkson, Inspection Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that the meeting was called for the rpose of a public hearing on several zoning applications and proposed corrections to a number of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the m nutes the meeting held December 26. 1951. The following zoning applications were presented: T. P. McCord: A strip of land seventy-five (75) feet in depth lying along the southwest side of Baldwin Boulevard and extending from a point one hundred (100) feet northwest of Ayers Street to the southeast line of the Winston Plumbing Company Tract from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "BO1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial because such rezoning would not be in conformity with existing development in the area which is predominately residential and that development of the property as proposed by the applicant would seriously conflict with the moving of traffic on Baldwin Boulevard, one of the cityVs most important major thoroughfares. The following persons appeared and stated that they were opposed to the rezoning of this property as it would detract from the appearance of the adjoining property that has already been developed; Messrs. Parsons. Houser and Koepke. Mr. J. F. Wakefield, attorney representing T. P. McCord, gave a short history of the property. After general discussion. a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take the matter under advisement until a future date. Rav Hostutler and N. A. Austin: Lots 9 and 10. Woodlawn Addition. being generally that property located as beginning immediately west of 3717 Up River Road and extending approximately two hundred feet to the west along the south side of Up River Road and Leopard Street (Highway 9), from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial on the basis that its granting would constitute "spot zoning". Mr. Anderson explained the proposed rezoning to the Council. Mr..Hostutler appeared and asked for deferment until later date. Mr. 0. W. Jones, representing the Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, asked for denial of the application. A motion was made by Commissoner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application. v James L. Smith• Lots 13 through 17. Block 12. Segrest addition, being generally that property located on the east side of Sarita Street between Heinley Street and that property,zoned as "B-3" Secondary Business along Morgan Street from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to. "A-1" First Apartment House District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared protesting the application. A motion was made by.Commissioner Williamson. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. approving the application. Paul A. Vogler, Jr. Lots 169 through 240. Baymoor Addition. being generally that property on both sides of the 3100 and 3200 -Blocks of Ebony Street from "R -l" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. . Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial because such rezoning would have a very limited effect since the area was almost entirely developed; the proposed rezoning could not change the status of the scattered non -conforming garage apartments; and that the possible developmentcf the area as a two family district would, through the increased density of use, create certain hazards relative to traffic and children due to the narrow, walkless, dead-end street. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the north side of Ebony Street in the 3200 Block, Lots 205 through 218. Baymoor Addition, be rezoned from "R-1".One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation. The proposed amendments to the text of the zoning ordinance and a number of corrections to various amendments were brought up for public hearing. (See amendments on file in City Secretary's office) A number of scrap iron dealer and wrecking yard dealers appeared against the proposed special council permit provision, as set out in the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance, for scrap yards and wrecking yards. They were represented by John Pichinson, Fisher. Lyle and Burney. Also speaking against the proposed amendment were Messrs. Ed Williams and Bill Shireman. "A -B" District Commission Meetings 5-28-51 Commission Meeting The status of the previously recommended "A -B" District was questioned. It was condluded that the opinion of the Legal Department should be obtained to determine what faults were in the original recommendation that they had advised against it and by what means might such a proposal be made legally conforming. The Planning Engrineer was requested to submit this matter to the City Legal Department immediately. 6-25-51 Commission Meeting In the light of the discussions presented in the hearing the Commission discussed advisability of further exploring the setting up of the so-called "A -B", Apartment Business District. It was Concluded that the matter should not be held pending the study of Harland Bartholomew & Associates but that the Legal Department should be.:asked for an immediate answer on their objections to the original proposal. 10-8-51 Commission Meeting The series of proposed amendments to the text of the Zon- ing Ordinance and the applications on file in the Commission office were discussed briefly. It was agreed that the next meeting of the Planning Commission be set for Monday, October 29, at which time a public hearing would be held on the pro- posed text amendments including the "A -B" District, the appli- cation which may be on file with the Commission up to the dead line for legal notices and those cases which will be necessary, according to the Legal Department, to rehear to correct mis- takes made in prior ordinances. 10-29-51 Commission Meeting The proposed amendment creating the "A -B" District was dis- cussed. At the conclusion of1the discussion the following action was taken: It was moved and seconded that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance creating the new "A -B" District be recommended to the City Council for approval. Motion passed - five ayes, no nays. 1-2-52 Council "**on N9eeting Minutes (see amendments in City Secretary's office on file) 263 A general discussion was held regarding the proposed corrections to various amendments to the zoning ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the corrections indefinitely. John Pichinson, representing Messrs. Richter and New man, requested that the hearing on the appli- cation for a special council.permit for a drive-in theatre on South Staples Street, be held at the White Plaza Deck and that the date be changed from January 10 to January 17. Mr. Bill Shireman suggested that the meeting be held at the Ray High School Cafeteria or the Del Mar Auditorium if it would be available and that the date should not be changed. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the Council take the matter under advisement until the 4:00 P. M. meeting and advise the interested parties of their decision at that time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . Vetters, City cretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1952 4:00 P. M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman and Frank E. Williamson; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman explained that this meeting was called due to the fact that the weekly regular meeting was on January 1, a holiday, and had beeipostponed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed approving the minutes of the meeting held January 2, 1952, at 2:00 P. M. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mayor Wasserman announced that the decision on the hearing on the special council permit for a drive-in theatre was that the meeting would be held as scheduled and advertised on January 10, 1952, at 4:00 p. m.; that it would then be recessed until January 17, 1952, 7:30 P. M. at the Ray High School Cafeteria due to the fact that the suggested Del Mar auditorium would not be available. John Pichinson promised to defr any advertising expenses attached to giving publicity to the hearing. Bids were opened on the Driscoll Hospital storm sewer extension. Bids were received from T. H. Lee Slovak Brothers, Heldenfels Bros., and W. L. Rhea Construction Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, re- ceiving final plans and specifications from Architect Richard Colley on Memorial Auditorium. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3188 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO..2307, passed AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 1948, AND ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEES APPLICABLE IN CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION OF UTILITY TAPS OR SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR CITY OWNED UTILITIES. REPEALING ALL.OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," BY AMENDING SUBSECTION AM OF RULE 5, SECTION 1, THEREOF TO PROCIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN SEWER TAP FEES IN STREETS AND EASEMENTS INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote-.- ,Leslie ote: .Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye , There being no further business, the meeting adjourned C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 1952 P", LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Also present was Mr. Nat Turner of Freese, Nichols and Turner, Consulting Engineers. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 2, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. s A petition was presented, signed by a number of residents of the 3200 Block'of Ebony.Street. Petition was protesting the rezoning of this block as approved by the City Council on January 2; rezoning being applied for by Paul A. Vogler and property being rezoned from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling. A motion was made by Comnissbner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take the matter under advisement. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed approving Tax Correction and Error List in the amount of $334.30 for the month of December, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the Supplemental Tax Roll in the amount of $474.20 for the month of December, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on January 22, 1952, on the installation of reinf pipe storm drainage line along South Staples Street from the southwest corner of Woodson Addition to Minnesota Street. This drainage improvement will be a part of the permanent storm sewer system and was included in the last bond issue program. Bids were opened on Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received from Farnsworth and Chambers. (Southern Industrial Piping Co., Houston, Texas), Tellepsen Construction Co., Houston, Texas, and Heldenfels. s., Corpus Christi, Texas. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and ssed, referring the bids to City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by*Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving e Recommendation of the Park Board and authorizing and instructing the City Manager to work out the details obtaining possession and operational management of the Jaycee Ball Park subject to the following conditions: (a) That the city assume an interest debt of approximately $330 now outstanding in connection 265 uwith their financing of the park. 11 1 (b) That the park retain the name "Jaycee (c) That, subject to the usual five year limitation, the Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted permission to hold occasional (not over two to three.times per year) events, such as the donkey soft ball game, in the park charging admission for these events.. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on tires and tubes for warehouse stock: 53 tires, Creager Tire and Bettery Service, $867.06, 46 tires, Goodyear Service, $1,931.44; 55 tires, Motor Supply, $606.70; 91 tubes, Seale Tire Co., $127.62. (See Tabulation No. 128, City Secretary's Office.) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3189 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ALAMEDA STREET FROM PROCTOR DRAINAGE CHANNEL - TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE DRISCOLL FOUNDATION PROPERTY CON- STRUCTED BY T. H. LEE. UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3154; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT ON FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 'WORKS, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1951, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6.515.10 TO BE PAID OUT OF THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) A COPY' OF WHICH FINAL ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Lest ote:Lest ie r-asserman Aye Jack De orrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The above oAdinance was passed by thefollowing vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye . .Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3190 ' AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE CITY -COUNTY WELFARE BOARD, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND JURISDICTION. PROVIDING FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF ITS MEMBERS. THEIR REMOVAL, MEETINGS, COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR KEEPING OF RECORDS AND APPROPRIATION OF MONEY; PROVIDING FOR THE TIME WHEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFEC- TIVE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chapter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Georbe L. Lowman Aye Frank E.,Williamson Absest The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L.' Lowman Aye. Frank E. Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3191.' AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING.THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A LEASE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE WITH W. H. LEWIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY. COVERING ONE. ALLIS-CHALMERS AD4 MOTOR GRADER FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION - STREET DIVISION) FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF $14,154.12 PAYABLE OUT OF NO. 108 STREET FUND. A COPY OF WHICH LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE_ A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent 266 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman. Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3192 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CON- STRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE ($15.873) DOLLARS TO BE PAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - ALAMEDA STREET ACROSS THE DRISCOLL FOUNDATION PROPERTY - IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE CONTRACTOR. FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION. SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN. Mayor C. W. Vetters. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 10. 1952 . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest..Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer. and City Secretary C. W. Vetterl. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that this special meeting was called for the purpose of a public hearing on the application of C. A. Richter and Leon Newman for a special council permit fora drive-in theatre on South Staples Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed..,;approving the minutes of the meeting held January 8. 1952.. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one" appeared. The following Resolution was read:and passed: RESOLUTION N0. 3193 WHEREAS. The untimely passing of WESLEY E. SEALE has caused an unforeseeninterruption of his work and plans for a greater Corpus Christi and South Texas; and WHEREAS. His passing has been a GRIEVOUS LOSS to CORPUS CHRISTI AND ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS. But we take heart in the assurance that his career of service will endure as a constant INSPIRATION to all who are bound together in a common endeavor to make Corpus Christi a greater city and South Texas a better place in which to live; and WHEREAS. The.Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Chrill. Texas desire to express for the 267 City of Corpus Christi and its citizens their appreciation for the efforts of WESLEY E. SEALE in making the Ci of Corpus Christi infinitely greater by having devoted so many years of his life to its betterment: THEREFORE, Be it RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: That the sympathy of the entire citizenry of Corpus Christi, Texas, be extended to the family of Wesley E. Seale in their bereavement; That this expression of appreciation on the part of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a life- time of devoted, conscientious. MERITORIOUS and HONORABLE PUBLIC SERVICE on the part of WESLEY E. SEALE be conveyed to the family of Wesley E. Seale in appropriate form, and that it be inscribed upon the Official Minutes of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Done this the 10th day of January, 1952. Attested: /S L. Wasserman MAYOR C. W. Netters THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS City Secretary , Approved: /S/ I. M. Singer City Attorney A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, recessing the meeting until Thursday. January 17, 1952, 7:30 at the W. B. Ray High School Cafeteria. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, and Purchasing Agent'William J. Burke. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meetingteld January 8, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the bid on Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant to Heldenfels Brothers. It was the recommendation of Freese, p Nichols and Turner, Consulting Engineers, City Manager Collier, and H. H. Stirman, that the bid of Heldenfels` Brothers be accepted with the deduction of Alternate A for the elimination of the Filter Piping,.making a contract amount of $221,018.50. Further recommendation was that an agreement be made with Heldenfels Brothers whereby the City may reserve the right to reinstate the work eliminated from the contract by Alternate A within a period of eight months from the date of the contract. (Heldenfels Brothers were low bidders on this project with total bid of $234,868.50.) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appoint - Ing Nathan Friedman as a member of the City Solicitations Commission. The Council was reminded that the application of T. P. McCord for rezoning of his property was tabled at the meeting held.January 2, 1952, and that no action had been taken. A motion was made by Commissione Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and,passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's re- commendation and deny this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on alum for the filtration plant. (Maximum J 268 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3194 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF TIIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND.APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16. PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE, ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SAID 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948. BY CHANGING TETE PRESENT ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, AND ALL OF LOT 6, BARR- KEELER TRACT. AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO B-3, SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOTS 13 THROUGH 17, BLOCK 12, SEGREST ADDI- TION. TO A-1, FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; AND LOTS 205 THROUGH 218. BAYMOOR ADDITION, TO I-2, TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the.following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3195 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE SUPPLEMENTAL TO AND IN CLARIFICATION OF A PROVISION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 6. 1951, GRANTING TO SAID TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY A NATURAL GAS PIPE LINE EASEMENT ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY AT LAKE MATHIS, A COPY OF WHICH SUPPLEMENT TO SAID AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO ; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E.. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3196 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST ALL OF LOT 11, BLOCK 4. WEST END ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF. THE ESTATE . OF JAMES M. TAYLOR. DECEASED, KATE L. TAYLOR, ADMINISTRATRIX, D. C. REED & CO.. AND JOE M. ESTRADA AND WIFE. PAULINE ESTRADA, FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON DWIGHT STREET, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FULL PAYMENT OF SAME,'A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman • Aye Frank E. Williamson aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 269 Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3197 RECEIVING AN) ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION OF 6" COMPACTED CALICHE BASE AND DOUBLE ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT ON DODDRIDGE STREET FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 23, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3153; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $3,284.27 TO BE PAID OUT OF THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED JANUARY 7, 1952, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent .Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3198 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONCERNING THE SOFTBALL PARK IN L.INDALE PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3199 APPROPRIATING $222,518.50 FROM BOND FUNDS; $354.03 FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVE- MENTS), $17,562.21 FROM NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUC- TION FUND (SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS) AND $204,602.26 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENTS BONDS 1451 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS - INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND MECHANICAL TREATING EQUIPMENT - TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE BROADWAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXE- CUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye f 270 There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 17. 1952 7:30 P. M. (W. B. Ray High School Cafeteria) , Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier. City Attorney I. M. Singer. City Secretary C. W. Vetters, William Anderson. Zoning and Planning Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that themeeting was called for the rpose of a public hearing on the application of Leon Newman and C. A. Richter for a special council permit for a drive-in theatre on S. Staples Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the inutes of the meeting held January 15. 1952. Mayor Wasserman introduced the members of the Council to the audience, consisting of some 600 people. Messrs. Dean Kirkham and John Pichinson, representing Messrs. Richter and Newman, appeared first and rgued for the granting of the permit. Also speaking in favor of the application were Mrs. Ralph Graham. E. A. ndon. Mrs. Robert Howard, and Mr. Mellinger. A petition was presented carrying the names of some 696 people n favor of granting of the permit. Appearing against the application: Mr. Wm. Shireman. President. Civic Betterment League, who spoke n general against the application; Mr. Peyton Bryan discussed the zoning (see letter on file in City Secretary's ffice); G. H. Dunn spoke on the economics of the application (see letter on file in City Secretary's office); Crenshew; Frank Nelson. Weldon Gibson, for School Board; Miss Shirley Englehardt, for W. B. Ray Student ncil. Also appearing was Mrs. Harry Hopkins, who presented a petition containing the names 6f 2864 persons gainst the application. In addition and previous to this presentation, additional petitions were presented ontaining names of 158 people and petitions from W. B. Ray Student Body containing names of 1139 people. Also ppearing against the application were Jack Davis and Victor Moses. (See entire transcript of proceedings on recording on file in City Secretary's Office.) At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, to the effect that nsofar as any official action would have to be made at a regular session in the Council Chambers, that the earing be closed and an answer given as to the final action as soon as possible. issioner Lowman, and passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. - LW W. Vetters, City Secretary Motion was seconded by 271 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 22. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman and Frank E. Tilliamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Director of Public Works H. [i. Stirman, Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowmap, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 17, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Commissioner DeForrest stated that after carefully weighing and listening to the evidence.presented at the public hearing for a special council permit for a drive-in theatre on S. Staples. requested by Messrs. Richter and Newman, that it was his personal opinion that it be denied; therefore. he moved that the applica- tion be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. Commissioner Williamson stated that he abstained from voting due to the fact that he was on the ?_oning and Planning Commission at'the time the application was approved by that Commission. Bids were opened on storm sewer improvements on Soath-Staples Street from Minnesota.to Woodson Addition. Bids were received from the following: McKenzie Construction Co., of San Antonio; Heldenfels Brothers; Slovak Brothers; and T. H.Lee. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. Session Mortgage Company presented an application to narrow San Antonio Street from its present width of 80 feet to a width of 68.90 feet. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, receiving the application. (Application and map on file in City Secretary's Office.) A letter was presented from the Civic Betterment League regarding the status of their president, Mr. William Shireman. (See letter on file in City Secretary's Office) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3200 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING ., POSITIONS. CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND.SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING.ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DEJCLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING ORDINANCE 92989 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1951, BY AMENDING SECTION I OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL CLASSI- FICATIONS; AND AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS. CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS. CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", and BEING ORDINANCE 93059. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE -CITY COUNCIL ON THE STH DAY OF JUNE, 19510 BY AMENDING SECTION I OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE AMENDMENT; -AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon. Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3201 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT A DEED FROM RUSSELL R. WILLIAMS FOR STRIP OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY l,. 272 CLEO STREETS, ADJACENT TO AM ABUTTING CERTAIN LOTS. LOCATED IN THE DAVID BROWN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH DEED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY., The Charter rule was suspended by the folloowing vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, Mayor W. Vetters. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 29, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson. City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 22, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Dudley Tarlton. Attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared and read a letter from Stan 1. District Manager of the telephone company. (Letter on file in CitySecretary's office.) This letter urged the Council to approve the telephone rate increase ordinance now pending. Attached to the letter were Summary Fair Value of Exchange Property as of December 31, 195; Statement Showing Effect of Proposed City Ordinance Adjusted Operating Results; and Summary of Rate Schedule Required to Produce $34,000 per Month Additional Income. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,accepting report for study. Fred McCaleb appeared and asked that the application for rezoning of his property be given definite sion. The Council promised him that the ordinance would be brought'up the next week. Mayor Wasserman introduced Mayor Washburn of Centralia, Illinois, a visitor in the City. Pat Jeffries and Joe Griffith. representing Boys Work Committee of the YMCA, spoke to the Council- nd stated that the public schools were studying city government; they asked the Council to appoint three to work with them and advise them in setting up a city government in the schools for the purpose pf the tudents participating to learn how a city is operated. Mayor Wasserman thanked ----them and assured them that -the uncil would cooperate. Bids were opened on alum for the filtration plants. Bids were received from only one firm - General cal Division. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, erring the bid to City Manager for study and recommendation. _. A motion was made awarding bid on storm sewer improvements on South Staples Street to McKenzie Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, Mayor W. Vetters. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 29, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson. City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 22, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Dudley Tarlton. Attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared and read a letter from Stan 1. District Manager of the telephone company. (Letter on file in CitySecretary's office.) This letter urged the Council to approve the telephone rate increase ordinance now pending. Attached to the letter were Summary Fair Value of Exchange Property as of December 31, 195; Statement Showing Effect of Proposed City Ordinance Adjusted Operating Results; and Summary of Rate Schedule Required to Produce $34,000 per Month Additional Income. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,accepting report for study. Fred McCaleb appeared and asked that the application for rezoning of his property be given definite sion. The Council promised him that the ordinance would be brought'up the next week. Mayor Wasserman introduced Mayor Washburn of Centralia, Illinois, a visitor in the City. Pat Jeffries and Joe Griffith. representing Boys Work Committee of the YMCA, spoke to the Council- nd stated that the public schools were studying city government; they asked the Council to appoint three to work with them and advise them in setting up a city government in the schools for the purpose pf the tudents participating to learn how a city is operated. Mayor Wasserman thanked ----them and assured them that -the uncil would cooperate. Bids were opened on alum for the filtration plants. Bids were received from only one firm - General cal Division. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, erring the bid to City Manager for study and recommendation. _. A motion was made awarding bid on storm sewer improvements on South Staples Street to McKenzie 273 Construction Company at the low bid of $31,973.60. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting the date of February 26, 1952, 2:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on the•following zoning cases: J. H. Mayberry, G. H. Deer, Trustees of the Church of God, Mrs. J. Mayberry, Virginio Rios, Great'Southern Realty Company. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3202 CLASSIFYING THE ATTRACTIONS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE EXPOSITION HALL IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO BE CHARGED EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS; PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH UTILITIES; SOUND SYSTEM. SPOTLIGHT. STAGE HANDS AND OTHER SERVICES. CONVENIENCES AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT•ADDITIONAL CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENTAL AT REDUCED RATES FOR REHEARSALS AND PREPARATION PURPOSES AND FOR THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT: PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO OPERATE CONCESSIONS SHALL BE RESERVED BY THE CITY UNLESS SPECIALLY CONTRACTED OTHERWISE; REQUIRING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SUCH BUILDING AND FACILITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charterrule was suspended by the Following Vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. 11illiamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3203 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH McKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON STAPLES STREET FROM APPROXI- MATELY 800' NORTH OF PROCTOR CHANNEL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENT. MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF STORM SEPFER IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS NO. 297 THE SUM OF THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS AND NINETY SIX CENTS (435,170.96) WHICH SUM INCLUDES THIRTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THREE'`' DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($31,973.60) AND THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS AND THIRTY SIX CENTS ($3,197.36) ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary 274 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 5. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City,Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director'of Public Works H. H. Stirman, and Purchasing Agent William J. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed. approving the minutes of the meeting held January 29, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one responded. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the bid of General Chemical Division to furnish aluminum sulphate for the Filtration Plant at $2:514 per one hundred pounds, freight allowed to Calallen. Texas. (This was the only bid received.) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, retracti motion made at meeting held November 2. 1951. (at which time the application of Fred McCaleb for rezoning of his property in Blue Bonnet Addition was approved) to uphold 'toning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application of Fred McCaleb. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed. setting Tuesday. February 19, 1952. 4:00 p: m. as date for public hearing on the application to close a portion of San Antonio Street. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3204 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE KNOWN AS THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; Providing FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION OF SUCH DEPARTMENT; SETTING FORTH THE PERSONNEL AND FUNCTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; RECOGNIZING EXISTING CONTRACTS REGARDING CONCESSIONS AND EXCEPTING CONTRACTS WHICH MAY BE MADE IN THE FUTURE CONCERNING CONCESSIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: K Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack D6Forrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman 'Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye, A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson. and passed. approving he appointment of William P. Witt as Director of the Park and Recreation Department, such appointment to be ective on February 11. 1952; appointment being made by City ManagerCollier. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. appointing M. Singer, James Wray and C. W. Vetters, to represent the City on.the Madel City Government Advisory Board. s requested by Pat Jeffries and Joe Griffith at the meeting January 29. 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed,.confirming he appointment of the following members'of the City Sanitation Commisiion James Lattimore — Chairman, Sam ottlich. Antonio Escobar. Dr. hector Garcia. Jerry Otto. Lon C. Hill, J. E. Hartle, L. C. Smith, Mrs. Harvey Fry, Mrs. Franklin Moore. Mrs. Joe Scherrer. Ex—Officio members — H. H. Stirman and Dr. Cameron. City Manager Collier introduced Mr. Clinton Owsley, Public Utility Rate Consultant of Houston. Texas; he stated that Mr. Owsley was here at his invitation to assist in the study of the telephone rate increase as requested by the Idephone company. Mr. Collier stated that the ordinance authorizing the rate increase had een tabled for some time and he suggested that it be brought up at the next meeting. A motion was made by 275 Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Williamson. and passed, to take the telephone rate increase ordinance off the table and to give it final consideration for the third reading at the next meeting. Mayor Wasserman asked for motion requesting that the City Secretary draw up a resolution commending Gus Haycock on his services to the city and thanking him for the fine work he had done during the time he was serving as Park Superintendent. A motion was mde by Commissioner.. Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. and passed, that said resolution be prepared and presented to Mr. Haycock. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3205 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT OF STREETS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA BETWEEN TWIGG AND COOPERS ALLEY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PERFORMED BY J. M. DELLINGER. INC. UNDER CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 8. 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3133; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1952. IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY THREE THOUSAND. THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY THREE CENTS ($23,334.33), THE BALANCE OF A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVEN CENTS ($87.318.07). to BE PAID OGT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C, W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 12. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson. City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer. City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, City Controller W. G. Graf. and Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held February 5, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Major Merle C. Hollingsworth of the United States Air Force appeared and outlined plans of the Air. Force to survey reserve officers and personnel in the Corpus Christi area. Major Hollingsworth requested use of a portion of the city hall building when it was vacated. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the use of the City Hall by the U. S. Air Force from April 1 to May 7. 1952. 11 Charles Stevenson, Attorney, appeared representing a group of citizens protesting the location of Cliff Maus Airport in its present location, and asked that the Council set a publib hearing on this matter, and indicated that the Council would be petitioned to move the present airport to another location. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. to take the matter under .A advisement, and that when the request was received from Mr. Stebenson, the Council would set a date for a public hearing to be held in the evening or at night in order that all interested people could attend. 276 Mayor Wasserman announced that the matter of the telephone rate decision would not be discussed. Dudley Tarlton�,Attorney for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared. He outlined the compan's request and position and asked that the proposed ordinance be passed. City Manager Collier made the following report: "February 12, 1952. The Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: On October 30, 1951 the City Council passed a motion tabling the final reading of the telephone rate ordinance until after the first of the year and until such time as the actual figures showing the operating results for the year 1951 of the Corpus Christi Exchange of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company could be made availabl, The action deferring final consideration of the ordinance was in exact conformity to the recommendation of the committee of competent businessmen appointed by the Citizens Council at the request of the City Commission. On January 29, 1952, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.'acting through its District Manager. Mr.,Stan Bell. presented a statement of Exchange Revenues. Expenses and net Operating Income of the Corpus Christi Exchange for the year 1951 together with a letter asking for "immediate relief" and restating their claim for higher rates based on the Company's approach of 7% on the "fair value" of the Company's property. I again definitely reject any application for increased rates based on the so—called "fair value" for rate base purposes and for a return of 7%. .I also again recommend that the Council stand firm on the formula for developing a rate base on the basis.of the historical cost less depreciation reserve and a maximum return of 6 On July 31; 1951. in response to a referral from the City Council. I submitted a report showing the estimated results of operation for the year 1951 together with a determination of the rate base which at a 6% return would establish the allowable net return to the Company. Attached hereto find a schedule showing the comparison between the operating results as projected and presente in -the July 31 report and as per the actual figures for 1951.adjusted to the condition of the proposed rates having been in effect for that full year. An analysis of this comparative schedule shows that the projections and estimates upon which the pending rate schedule is based were rather accurate and that the rather small percentage of error is, on the whole, on the conservative side. The primary results of the comparative analysis show that the Company would have net earnings of $8,160 less that the allowable return of 6% on the rate base and the percentage of return would have been 5.88%. Also attached a statement showing the effect of the proposed City'ordinance on the adjusted operating results for the year 1951. The first column of this statement gives the actual operating results for 1951 showing a net operating income of $262,284.00 and a rate of return of 3.87%. These are the actual operating figures for 1951 and must be considered with the recognition that this existing rage schedule was only in effect for 1% months of that year and that the existing salary schedules paid by the Company were only in effect for 7 months of that year. Column 2 -shows the operating results for 1951 adjusted to the condition that the current rates and costs had been in effect for the full year. It should be noted that this adjustment will show a slight reduction in net operating income and rate of return. The third column shows -the operating results for 1951 afjusted to the condition that the proposed City ordinan had been in effect for that full year and are the same figures used in the analysis making a comparison with the July 31 projections. Also find attached a schedule determining the rate base as of December 31. 1951 as per actual figures for 1951 operations. It should be noted that the net cost of plant on December 31. 1950 is arrived at by deducfing the depreciation reserve from historical or book cost and is the same as was used in the July report. To this figure is added the additional investment actually made during the year 1951 plus cash working capital and material and supplies. It might be added that the formula for arriving at a rage base is the same as recom— mended and used by Mr. Clinton Owsley. one of the outstanding rate consultants in the State of Texas. and by Mr. Jerome M.' Joffee as presented by him at the National Conference of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers.. December 6, 1949. Since the Telephone Company submitted their certified figures for 1951 operations two weeks ago. I have made detailed studies of such figures and have attempted to determine whether the rates as prescribed in the pendin ordinance are as low as could be established under a new study. Under date of February 4 the Telephone Company has submitted a schedule of their planned net additions for the next twelve month period in the amount of $1.535,545. After application of the separations procedure, this would result in additions to the local exchange plant in the amount of $1,256,297. Under -the formula submitted by Mr. Joffee to the Citizens Council -Committee, which embodied the average invest ment theory, one—half of this amount, of $628.149. would have to be added to a 1952 rate base, which would amount to an increase on the allowable return of approximately $37.500. We might attack the depreciation re— serve setup by the Company and secure a reduction of approximately $16,000 and eliminate $12,OU0 general expense by cutting the license fee from 1% to 1/2 of 1%. It is still obvious. however, that a rate established under a new study would probably be slightly higher than the rates now pending Before the Council. Mr. Joffee advises that every effort be made to hold a trial period on any rates established for at least one year before consideration be given to further adjustments. I fully concur with this theory and recommend to the Council that you stand firm in a refusal to consider any further rate changes for at least one year from the date any new rate is made effective. 'There are three proper courses of action that the City Council can take in the matter of the pending applicati n. (1) The Council can arbitrarily reject the application and force the matter of rates into long drawn out and 277 and expensive litigation. Mr. Singer gave you an opinion last Fall. quoting from Supreme Court decision that rates must be established on the facts and figures and cannot be influenced by policital considera- tion or personal opinions. I again quote Mr.'Jerome Joffee in his speech to the Institute of Municipal Law Officers December 3. 1948 -- "Every telephone rate case is a trial of the facts. Oratory and jury trial methods have no place in such proceedings and are frowned upon." (2) Council could vote pending ordinance down on the third reading and initiate a new rate study under standard rate procedures. It seems obvious that any rate properly established for 1952 and forward would in all likelihood be somewaht higher than the rate shcedule naw pending. (3) The Council could pass the ordinance on the third reading aid made effective the rates proposed last July and which have been under constant study and review since that time. You will remember that last October a Committee of independent businessmen appointed by the Citizens Council recommended that final action be deffered until the actual operating facts and figures for 1951 were available. In their report of that date they set up certain conditions and certain factsi whibh should be ascertained from the record. Everyone of these conditions has been fully met, and the results of any unbiased. impartial and unprejudiced study indicate that the proposed rates are less than could be established under the tightest and most restrictive known rate procedure. _ Very truly yours, /s/ W. B. Collier City Manager Attachments (3) C O M P A R I S O N OPERATING RESULTS (2) Represents.the actual connections and rate base for, -the twelve months ending December 31,1951.and the adjustments of revenues and expenses. net income. and percentage of return if the proposed rates had been in effect during that period. STATEMENT SHOWING EFFECT OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE ON ADJUSTED OPERATING RESULTS Net Investment - December 31. 1951 Exchanbe Revenues Uncollectible Operating Revenue - DR Net Exchange Revenues Expenses: Maintenance Depreciation Traffic r;, Commercial General and Other Taxes Except Income Taxes Federal Income Taxcs Total Expenses Net Exchange Operating Income Rate of Return YEAR 1951 Operatina Results Under Present Rates As Reported Adjusted (1) $2,474.821 $2,549,928 12.406 12.799 $2,462,415 $2,537,129 $ 687,540 312.908 154,259 321.980 224.324 221.517 277.603 $2.200.131 $ 262.284 3.87% $ 704.296 312.908 159,785 330.089 229,890 246,259 291.728 $2,274,954 $ 262.175 3.86% (1) Includes adjustments to give full effect to current level of rates and costs. $6.785,206 Proposed City Ordinance $2.850.028 3 14.369 $2,835.659 $ 704,296 312,908 159,785 330.089 232,515 256,835 440.099 $2.436,527 $ 399.132 5.88% As Per As per actual recommendations of figures for 1951 July 31. 1951 (1) operation (2) Telephones End of Period 46.223 46,224 Rate Base End of Period $ 6,982.919 $ 6.785.206 Total Exchange Revenues 2,939,268 2,850,028 Uncollec,ibles 7.610 m 14,369 Net Exchange Revenues 2.931,658 2,835.659 Total Expenses 2.512.747 2,436,527 Net Income 418,911 399,132 Percent Return to Rate Base 6.00% 5.88% 6% Return on Rate Base 418.975 407,292 Net Revenue under Existing Rates - 279,035 262,175 (1) Represents the estimates of connections and rate base. revenues and expenses. net income andpercentage of return as pr3jected and forecast in the report to the City Council of July 31. 1951. (2) Represents.the actual connections and rate base for, -the twelve months ending December 31,1951.and the adjustments of revenues and expenses. net income. and percentage of return if the proposed rates had been in effect during that period. STATEMENT SHOWING EFFECT OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE ON ADJUSTED OPERATING RESULTS Net Investment - December 31. 1951 Exchanbe Revenues Uncollectible Operating Revenue - DR Net Exchange Revenues Expenses: Maintenance Depreciation Traffic r;, Commercial General and Other Taxes Except Income Taxes Federal Income Taxcs Total Expenses Net Exchange Operating Income Rate of Return YEAR 1951 Operatina Results Under Present Rates As Reported Adjusted (1) $2,474.821 $2,549,928 12.406 12.799 $2,462,415 $2,537,129 $ 687,540 312.908 154,259 321.980 224.324 221.517 277.603 $2.200.131 $ 262.284 3.87% $ 704.296 312.908 159,785 330.089 229,890 246,259 291.728 $2,274,954 $ 262.175 3.86% (1) Includes adjustments to give full effect to current level of rates and costs. $6.785,206 Proposed City Ordinance $2.850.028 3 14.369 $2,835.659 $ 704,296 312,908 159,785 330.089 232,515 256,835 440.099 $2.436,527 $ 399.132 5.88% 278 DETERMINATION OF RATE BASE AS OF,DECEMBER 31, 19511 AS PER ACTUAL FIGURES FOR 1951 OPERATIONS Book Cost of Plant - December 31, 1950 $ 6,728,314 Depreciation Reserve - December 31, 1950 (21% 1,388,418 Net Cost of Plant - December 31, 1950 $ 5,339,896 Additional Investment -- Year 1951 1,324,412 Cash Working Capital 49,965 Material and Supplies 70.933 Total - December 31, 1951 $ 6,785,206 Mrs. Irene Roe appeared and presented petitions against the proposed telephone rate increase. Mr. Burcher, Public Accountant, outlined his thoughts on the accounting system of the telephone company and indicated that he was against the proposed rates. Mr. Perry, Accountant for the telephone company, answered questions asked by Mr. Burcher. Mr. Bob Swantner outlined the fact that new subdivisions needed adequate telephone serivice and thal the rate increase was necessary in order that this could be accomplished. lie also spoke in favor of such an increase. Mr. Bill Slack stated that in his opinion many people would have their telephones removed if the rate increase was granted. lie asked that if this suspension would not have the efffect on the telephone company of a loss of revenue, thereby causing the telephoie company to ask fora further increase. Attorney Edmond P. Williams discussed the economics of the telephone system and the various increase in salaries and materials paid by the telephone company. He sated that the company should have adequate increases to meet these added expenses. Mr. T. Frank Smith spoke in favor of the increase. Mrs. Elizabeth Nouheim reminded the council that they were elected by all the p®ple and should consider all the people in making their decision. Mr. Murris Lichtenstein appeared in favor of the increase. �r T. B. Tucker spoke in favor of the increase. Paul Vogler adivsed that he would leave the decisions in the hands of the Council ad that it was up to them to decide. Dr. Boyd Hall appeared and stated that the telephone company descriminated against the colored race in making telephone installations. Joe Mireur said that although he was not in favor of higher prices, that the telephone company, in order to serve a growing city, must have additional revenue. Sam E. Wilson appeared and suggested that a vote be taken immeid ately on the question of the increase. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest that the ordinance to be considered be amended as follows: That the present date of August 26, 1951, be changed to February 16, 1952, 123 O1 A.M. as the effective date of an increase should the ordinance be passed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3206 MAKING A FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF SOUT VESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SCIIEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES; FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES; REQUIRING FILING OF SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY THE TELEPHONE COMPANY. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Dr. Boyd hall appeared and read a letter calling attention to the the fact that two Negro men 279 were refused permission to play golf on the municipal golf course. At the completion of the reading, Dr. Hall introduced legal counsul for the NAACP, U.S. Tate. Attorney Tate outlined to the council various court decisions which were in connection with problems similar to the one at hand. Also appearing and urging that the colored people be allowed use of the municipal golf course were Leroy Byrd. Paul Vogler, Mrs. Irene Roe, and a group of Negro citizens. At the completion of the discusion, a motion was made by Commissioner William— son, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to take the matter under advisement and refer to the Legal Department for.a legal opinion, and to the Park and Recreation Board for suggested statement of policy. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving Tax Correction and Error List for the month of January, 1952, in the amount of $1735.56. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, appw ving Supplemental -Tax Roll for the month of January. 1952, in the amount of $58.20. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, Setting; February 19, 1952, 4:00 p.m. as date for public hearing on application to close and abandon the East portion of San Antonio Street. i. A Lotion was made by Commissioner Williamson approving the application of Mrs. M. W. Williams for a renewa of the Special Council Permit granted March 8, 1949, for the miniature golf.course in the 700 Block of West Shoreline Blve. for a one—year period, containing same conditions in effect as now exist. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that due to time element that the meeting be closed and the remainder of the items on the agenda be taken up at a special meeting on February 13, 1952, 11:00 a.m. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNTIL MEETING February 13, 1952 L.- Wasserman, Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jhck DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, Geofge L. Lowman,and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman stated that the meeting was called for the purpo of taking up matters that. through time element, were not taken up at the regular meeting on February 12, 195 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman approving the minutes of the meeting held February 12, 1952. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion approving the preliminary plans and instructing the architect to proceed with plans for construction of Fire Station at Rabbit Run and Horne Roads. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williamson,,_and passed. City Manager Collier recommended tothe Council that Traffic Engineer Thomas Willier, of Houston,i'exas, be requested to come to Corpus Christi and study the traffic conditions and make recommendations to the City as to what could be done to eliminate all the traffic hazards. and to map out a traffic plan for the City, A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing th City Manager to contact Mr. Willier and employ him to work on the traffic problems. Commissioner Williamson stated that he was in favor of a complete investigation of the possibilities of the relocation of the ship channel around Rincon Point in Nueces Bay. He stated that in his estimation. the Council should make every effort to acquaint the general public with the possibilities of such an arrange— ment. fie discussed the economics in both the present plant of enlarging the present ship channel and constructing an overhead bridge as compared with costs of relocation. The Council concurred in Commissioner Williamson's remarks and indicated that a full investigation would be made. 280} The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3207 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY PUGH IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES AND BUSINESS TO BE OPERATED BY LESSEE, PROVIDING FOR A RENTAL, ALL ACCORDING TO THE TERMS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lownan Frank Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read:and Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lowman Frank Williamson ORDINANCE N0. 3208 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LAWRENCE F. LAKE TO GRANT THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE KIWANIS SOFT BALL FIELD AND THE JAYCEE SOFT BALL PARK OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR A TERM BEGINNING MARCH 1. 1952, AND ENDING MARCH 1, 1953, FOR FIFTEEN PER CENT (15%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CONTRACT. A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lowman Frank Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lowman Frank Williamson ORDINANCE NO. 3209 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT AND 711E INSTALLATION OF CULVERTS ALONG LIPAN STREET FROM NINETEENTH (19TH) STREET TO PALM DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PERFORMED BY J. M. DELLINGER, INC., UNDER CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 12, 1951. AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3173; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. DATED FEBRUARY b. 1952, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY SEVEN -CENTS ($1,331.27) OF WHICH FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND TAO CENTS ($418.02) is over -run of CONTRACT PRICE OF NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY EIGHT CENTS ($9.914.78) AND FINAL AMOUNT OF CONTRACT BEING TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY TSO DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($10.332.80) TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 297 STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lowman Frank Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney Herndon George Lowman Frank Willimson The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3210 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY PROVIDING THEREIN MR THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN'EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO.3211 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY SIX CENTS ($8,749.96) FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NINE (9) ITEMS OF WORK OF INSTALLATION OF TWO INCH (2") CONDUIT DUCTS TO SERVE DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON ALL INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN TWIGG AND COOPERS ALLEY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3212 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE LOT 3, BLOCK 57, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE USE OF THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT (SANITARY DIVISION) FROM WARD MCCAMPBELL ICOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY'MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE T09UCH ACQUISITION; AND APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FROM NO. 299 1950 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Frank Williamson Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. . MAYOR City Secretary 282 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1952 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W Vettess, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held February 13, 1952 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward Charles Stevenson, Attorney, appeared representing a group of citizens opposed to the expansion of Cliff Maus Airport at its present location. He requested that the Council set a date for a public hearing to b held at night in order that all interested parties could attend. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed. that a public hearing be set for March 5. 1952. 8 00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building James Lattimore. Attorney and Chairman of the City Sanitation Commission, gave a preliminary report of the Sanitation Commission Mr Lattimore requested that the Council pass an ordinance empowering the Sanitation Commission to entertain all public health matters and to notify householders of any unsanitary con— dations existing and give them an opportunity to defend themselves, etc. Mayor Wasserman asked City Attorney Singer if something could be worked out along these lines. Mr Singer stated that he would study the matter and advise the Council at the next meeting Mr. Lattimore also advised the Council that three of the members appointed at the meeting held February 5. 1952, were unable to accept the appointments and asked that the Council appoint the following Drs. M. Kurzner, Jack McKemie and Sam Powell. all Pediatricians. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,seconded by Commissioner Williamson. and passed, appointing the three above named doctors as members of the City Sanitation Commission. City Manager Collier advised the Council that Girl Scout Executives had asked for additional facilities at the Girl Scout Camp at Lake Mathis. fie asked for authority to proceed with negotiations %ith the Girl Scout officials to negotiate for additional land, approximately twenty acres, to be used by the Girl Scout . A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. authorizing City Manager Collier to complete negotiations for additional land and renewal of present lease. Neal Merriott appeared representing Paul Cog Land Development Company and asked the Council to authorize the Utility Department to make necessary water connections available to the La Pausca Subidivision, which Subdivision is located in the western section of the City outside of the city limits Discussion was held regarding the matter and at the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to the effect that water connections not be made available to this subdivision until minimum standards as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission were completely complied with Minimum standards as recommended are as follows Subdivision Standards Inside City Limits. The followinj standards are the minimum required by the Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Corpus Christi for subdivisions inside the city limits I Drainage is to be approved by the Department of Public Works in accordance with the overall drainage plan of the area in which subdivision is proposed to be located. 2. Utility plans for sewer, water and gas are to be approved by the Department of Public Works in accordance with general specifications for the needs and requirements of such subdivision considering its size, distance from existing mains, and its connections with existing utility lines. 3. The minimum paving for streets shall be six inch compacted cliche or a mixture of compacted cliche and shell base, said mixture being surfaced with a double inverted penetration surfacing 4 Curbs and gutters are required of a design approved by the Department of Public Works as a standard design for subdivisions of the size and type making the application. 5. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of each street with a minimum width of four feet In the event of FHA requests or in the event of low cost housing the sidewalk requirement may be (',modified + 6. A reasonable area shall be set aside in each subidision as a park area for playground and recreational facilities, said area not being less than 5% of the total area concerned. f 283 Subdivision Standards Outside City Limits The above requirements for subdivisions within the City limits should be required in subdivisbns out— side the City limits with the following exceptions: 1. Where sewer lines are not available and cannot be provided, septic tanks of a design approved by the City—County Health Unit of the City of Corpus Christi shall be permitted; provided that the minimum size lot for such type of installation for each one family dwelling shall be sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet. 2. In special and unusual cases such as a division of tracts into large estate type tracts about an area of three acres, special standards and consideration shall be given to each case. Public hearing was opened on the application of Sessions Mortgage Company to abandon the East 11.10 feet of San Antonio Avenue, extending from the east corner of H. J. Nolte Addition to the Northwest Boundary of Rossiter Street; and the application of Harry L. Hoag, Civil Engineer. for the abandoning of that portion of San AntoQio Avenue, lying between the present Northeast boundary of Block 213 C Part Aransas Cliffs Addi— tion along the Southwest side of San Antonio Avenue and a line ten (10) feet northeast of said boundary adjacent to Lots 6 to 21 inclusive, and said line extended Southeasterly to its extension with the Northwest line of Rossiter Street except that a curve with radius of thirty feet shall become the property lige at the Southeast corner of the intersection of San Antonio Avenue and Rossiter Street adjacent to said Blolk 213 C..' Director of Public Works and Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval and as no one,^'f" appeared against the applications. a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson. and passed, closing the hearing and approving the applications. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3213 APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($348) FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 195v CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER RETURNS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES ALONG OLEANDER STREET BETWEEN SANTA FE AND LAWNVIE9; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGR FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITTI C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the followinj vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3214 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPRUMIST A CLAIM MADE BY FRANK C. ALLEN, SR., FOR WRONGFUL ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NATURE OF SIDEWALKS ON AND ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF WATER STREET ABUTTING ON LOTS 3, 4. 5, and 6. BLOCK 54, BEACH PORTION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY. TEXAS. BY VIRTUE OF ORDINANCE NO. 254v, FOR THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY ONE CENTS, SAID SUM TO BE PAID OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. IU8 (STREET FUND) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 'Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ,George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MA YOR R FA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 1952 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of a public hearing on several zoning cases. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held February 21, 1952. Public Heawng was held on the following zoning cases and action is indicated in each instance GREAT SOUTHERN REALTY COMPANY (1) From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. A tsadto6 f land out of the west corner of Lot 9, Section 16, Flour Bluff C Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts fronting approximately 590 feet on the east side of South Alameda Street and extending back to a depth of approximately 220 feet, being generally located at the Southeast corner of South Alameda and Glenmore Streets and being further identified as a "Business area" on the Preliminary Plat of Waverly Estates No. 3 (Scheme 7) on file in the office of the Zonin and Planning Commission (2) From "11-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment House District. A tract of land out of the southwest part of Lot 8 and the south corner of Lot 9,Section 16, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts fronting and extending back to a depth of approximately 160 feet. being generally that property 160 feet in depth along the ease side of South Alameda extending northwesterly from the north line of Edgewater Terrafe Subdivision, and being further identified as Lots 1 through 11 inclusive, Block 9 on the Preliminary Plat of Waverly Estates No. 3 (Scheme 7) on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission (3) From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-1" Two Family Dwelling District. A tract of land out of the west part of Lots 8 and 9. Section 16. Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts approximately 125 feet in depth lying immediately to the northeast of the above described two parcels and being generally the property facing on the southwest side of the proposed northward extension of Rio Vista Drive and being further identified as Lots 12 through 23 inclusive, Block 9. and Lots32 through 37 inclusive, Block 2, on the Preliminar Plat of Waverly Estates No. 3 (Scheme 7) on file in the office of the Zoning dnd Planning Commission Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval for the reason that this was a part of an overall plan and public health. convenience and necessity required such action. Johnny Pichinson, Attorney, appeared for the applicants and presented letters recommending the approva of the applications from the following people R.R Henry. Mirando Lumber & Supply Company. H. J. Ledman, Gener Construdtion Company, Mark P. Bratton, Bratton Wood Works, LeRoy Roberts and Roland K Branelon, Nueces Lumber Company, Dwight H Purcell, Purcell Mortgage Loan Company, and J. A. Martin, Southland Lumber and Supply Co., an Nelson H Raiford. property owners Also appearing and urging that the applications be approved, were A E. Hinman, H J Ledman, Fred Moore, H VH McClendon. Appearing against the application was Owen Cox who presented petitions from property owners in the area affected who stated that they were against the rezoning of such property. Also appearing in protest to thel rezoning were Dave Coover, Victor Brock, Joe Minton, Robert L. Rankin, H Vaughan, Lucille Minton, Harold Thomas, Harry Hoag After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement. G. H. DEER Lots 21 and 22, Block 3. Rest Maven Addition being generally that property located at the southwest cornerof Santa Fe and Breezeway Streets from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District Recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial since its granting would constitute ° "spot zoning " t A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to deny the a application J. H. MAYBERRY ! All of that tirangular tract of land bounded by Antelope Street, Rose Street and Lawrence Drive from y "A-V First Apartment House District and "A-2" Seconde Apartment House District to "B-4' Secondary Business District 11 iP 4 „�4 Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial. 4 � � u No one appeared for or against this application A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, and passed to deny the application I z� In 1 285 TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH OF GOD: Lot 1, Block 1, Mahan Place Addition, being that property located at the Southeast corner of Gollihar Road and Kostorys Road from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission was for dpproial, for reason of public convenience and necessity. No one appeared either for or against this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Williamsoh, and passed, to approve the application. MRS. J. MAYBERRY: Lot 26, Baymoor Addition, being generally that property on the north side of Lawrence Drive approximate three hundred twenty-five feet west of Nueces Bay Boulevard from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recoffimendation was for denial on the basis that a further extension of business zoning would be injurious to the neighborhood. No one appeared for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and defy the application. VIRGINIA RIOS: Lot 4, Block 2, Craven Heights Addition, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Buffalo and Culberson Streets from "A--2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial on the basis that it would constitute "spot zoning." A. B. Rios, representing Virginia Rios, appeared and urged the Council to approve the application. After discussion. a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded. by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. to refer the application back to Zoning and Planning Commission. AMENDMENT INSTITUTED BY THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION CORRECTING AN ERROR IN THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE: A piece of land 22U feet in depth out of the Moses Tract located partially in Lot 11, SectionI. Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract and partially in the Uriah Lott Tract extending 35U feet southward along the west side of South Staples beginning at the north corner of the Moses Tract from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "R-1" One Family Dwelling District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, approving and upholding the Commission's recommendation There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . Mayor City Secretary REG =R COUNCIL MEETING February 26. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie'Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. M. McCamy, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Gordon Heiber -- Manager of Water and Gas Office, City Controller W. G. Graf, and Assistant City Attorney Wm. Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the special meeting held February 26, 1952. at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. W. D. Miles of the W. D. Miles Mortgage Loans Company, presented an appeal to the Council of the action of the Zoning and Planning Board in rejecting a proposed plat of an acre of land situated on Houston Street, ' same being the Miles Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. 286 and passed, to take the matter under advisement. City Secretary Vetters read an application of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation for an increase in gas rates. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, receiving the application and referring it to the City Manager for study and recommendation back to the City .Council. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to accept the recommendation of Mayor Wasserman and appoint the following as members of the City—County Board of Public Welfare: Mrs. Edwina Williams. Sydney E. Herndon, and Frank E. Williamson. Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy made an application to the City Council for an increase in the c1ty„gas rates. Messrs. Joe Simon and Jack Pedigo questioned Mr. McCamy as to the City's gas rates compared to other cities. etc. A motion was made by Commisssioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed. 11 to take the matter under advisement until figures could be obtained from Mr. McCamy pertinent to the proposed increase. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3215 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE EAST 11.10 FEET OF SAN ANTONIO AVENUE, EXTENDING FROM THE EAST CORNER OF THE H. F. NOLTE ADDITION TO THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY OF ROSSITER STREET AND WEST 10 FEET OF SAN ANTONIO AVENUE ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF BLOCK 213—C, PORT ARANSAS CLIFF'S ADDITION, FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK EXTENDING TO THE NORTHEAST BOUNDARY OF ROSSITER, STREET, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMEI RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: LESLIE Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman -Frank E. Williamson There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 21, 1952 _ Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon. George L. Lowman. and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier. City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C . W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of the Council making a tour of the new City Hall facilities. and considering the matter of acceptance. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner.Herndon, and passed. approving the minutes of the meeting held February 19, 19520 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson. and passed. that the Council make an inspection tour of the new City Hall facilities. After the inspection tour was completed, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, receiving and accepting the work of construction of the new City Hall Building loc ated on Shoreline Boulevard in the City of Corpus Christi. by Braselton Construction Company, Contractor. under his contract with the City, dated September 28. 1950, as authorized by Ordinance No. 2884, and authorizing the preparation of a formal ordinance accepting said work. a The Council complimented the architect. Richard Colley, and the construction contractor. Braselton Construction Company, on a fine job. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary ***************************** REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 4, 1952. Mayor PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrett, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Pu►chasing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held February 26, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one responded. City Secretary Vetters presented an application of L. C. McClaugherty, Licensee, Hertz Driv—Ur—Self System, for the operation of a Rent a Car Driv—Ur—Self System in the City of Corpus Christi and permission to operate twelve two—passenger cars under the name of the Hertz System. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the application for further stud. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, appointing Cecil Burney to replace Chairman Birge Holt, deceased, on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Wasserman that a letter of appreciation for the late Mr. Molt's serviced to the City be written and presented to Mrs. Holy.. Commissioner Williamson made a motion that such letter be written; motion was seconded by Commissionr Herndon and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on paving of Antelope Street between Carriso Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard: City Secretary Vetters read the report of City Attorney Singer on the matter of the request(' the Negroes of Corpus Christi to use the Municipal Golf Course. (Report on file in City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, directing the City Manager to request the Director of Park and Recreation to submit operational plan to the Park and Recrea— tion Board, who in turn, shall submit their findings back to the City Mqnager. The following ordinance was read: OP.DINANCE NO. 3216 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON ALAMEDA STREET ACROSS THE DRISCOLL FOUNDATION PROPERTY BY T. H. LEE, UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 17, 1952, AS -AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE - NO. 3192; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED FEBRUARY 29, 1952, IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND AND FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($7,043.75) TO BE PAID OUT OF THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEI9ENTS) A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by'the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman AYE Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Ave M The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0.-3217 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE TO LAY AN EIGHT INCH (8") WATER LINE ACROSS THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY PROPERTY (KNO'WN AS THE NAVAL AIR BASE RAILROAD LINE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS), SAID LICENSE BEING IN THE FORM OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TILE CITYOF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILROAD COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayer Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3218 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE LOTS NINE (9) AND TEN (10) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF ALTA VISTA CLIFFS ADDITION TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. FROM GORDON BOONE FOR STORM SONER AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF SIX THOUSAND AND SEVENTY ONE DOLLARS ($6,071) AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF SIX THOUSAND AND SEVENTY ONE DOLLARS ($6.071) OF WHICH FOUR THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS AND NINETY TWO CENTS ($4.240.90) IS APPROPRIATED FROM N0. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1943 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SE`,NER IMPROVEMENTS) AND ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY DOLLARS AND EIGHT CENTS ($1.830.08) FROM NO. 220 STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND, TO BE PAID FOR SUCH CONVENIENCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting ,adjourned. Mayor City Secretary �**s***aas*�s*��:•�se�*o��s*s . SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March5. 1952 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Fro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Zoning Engineer Bm. Anderson. W.B. Schrader, Acting Airport Manager. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of a public hearing on the proposed improvements to Cliff Maus Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minute of the meeting held February 26, 1952. Charles Stevenson, Attorney, stated that he was representing a group of citizens who were opposing the I mprovement of Cliff Maus Airport at its present site. He stated that the citizens in that area were opposing the proposed improvement as it would prove to be a dangerous hazard to the lives of the people living in the vicinity of the airport. Mr. Stevenson presented a petition with some signatures to that effect. Ile also read several newsppaper clippings of incidents in the United States inside of city limits of other cities. Allen C Wiggins, commercial pilot, stated that the City needed new airports facilities and thatil the facilities at the present time were outdated. He pointed out that in his opinion proposed extension of the runway could decrease the present hazards Out of the approximate 100 people in the audience, the following stated that they were opposed 1. to the improvements of Cliff Maus Leo Busenlehner, Rod Moore, Harry Pool, Fred McCaleb, Eddie Brucie, Bill Shireman, Lee Aiken, Julian Youngman, Dave Coover, Irving Diet$ and a Mr Martin Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest asked Mr Collier to explain to the audience about the CAA Loan. Mr. 11- Collier stated that the CAA had refused a loan for improvements to Cuddihy Field but had granted a loan for improvements on Cliff Maus Airport He stated that the Council was trying to make negotiations with Washington 0 for a loan for Cuddihy Field improvements Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested the people in the audience who were opposed to the improvemen to Cliff Maus Airport to stand The majority of the people stood The meeting adjourned City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 11, 1952 X 44"J,6 MAYOR PRO TEM PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E Herndon, George L Lowman and Frank E Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R W McCamy, Dr Cameron, Paul Werner, Director of Public Works H H Stirman, City Controller 11 G Graf. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the meetings held March 4 and 5, 1952 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward Luther Jones, Attorney, appeared and stated that he was representing a group of citizens oppos to the proposed gas rate increase. He presented and read a letter to the Council urging that they call a specia election in order that voters could add a referendum amendment to the City Charter. Mrss Adams presented to the Council a group of students from the Junior and Senior High Schools who were representatives of the City Student Council. One of the group explained that a convention of the South Texas District of City Student Council was being held in the near future and invited the Mayor to attend and be a speaker Mayor Wasserman thanked them for the invitation and for attending the Council meeting Commissioner DeForrest made a motion approving Tax Error and Correction List for the month of February, 1952, in the amount of $506 Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting March 27, 1952, at 2 00 p m as date for public hearing on the following rezoning applications Dr, Y I _ , Smith, ,Joe Hall, W M Neyland, Sr , Mrs. Thelma Thorne Whitley, Mrs William Rascoe,FRank R. Tevino. Commissioner Williamson made a motion that the application of the Great Southern Realty Company for rezoning be approved subject tothe developers agreeing that Lots 11 and 12 of Block 9, which adjoin Edgewate Terrace and Lots 10 and 13 of Block 9, all of which lots at the present time are applied for either Apartment Area 4—Unit and Apartment Area Duplex, be zoned for Single Family Residence only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed City Secretary Vetters stated that numerous requests had been received by the City Manager and City Council urging that the name of Cooper's Alley be changed to Cooper Street, these requests being made by business establishments abutting along Cooper's Alley A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by 290 Commissioner Herndon, and passed, instructing the Legal Department to prepare ordinance changing the name of ti Cooper's Alley to Cooper Street AN APPLICATION was presented for a replat of LOts 1 through 7, Block 8, Carroll Lane Park Unit 2, to clarify a discrepancy in the original plat. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissiot Lo wnan, and passed, approving the application. Commissioner Williamson made a motion reappointing the following members of the Zoning and Planning Commission for a three year term ending March 9, 1955 Mike Needham, Chairman, Frank Sullivan, and Roger Pearce Motion vas seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed. Recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board was presented pertinent to the approximately 20 acres of the sanitary fill on Gollihar Road being dedicated as a park site A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lovman, and passed, instructing the City Manager to work out necessary dedication details with the Sanitary Division reserving prior rights on the unused portion (approximately five acres) for sanitary fill purpose. The following ordinance was read for the first time AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3091, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 17TH DAY OF JULY, 1951, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 475 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GIVING AUTHORITY TO HEALTH INSPECTORS TO MAKE INSPECTION OF ANY ROOM, APARTMENT, OR PLACE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, MAKING SUCH HEALTH INSPECTORS REOSPONSIBLE PERMITTING THE OBTAINING OF SAMPLES, PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN FOODSTUFFS, PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR SALE AND DELIVERY OF FOODSTUFFS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE CONFINES - OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI The a0ove ordinance vias passed to the second reading by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lo wnan Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3219 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1491, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1942, BY AMENDING SECTION i THEREOF BY ADDING ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS THERETO, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTIONS IN CASE OF VIOLATION AND REGRADING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lownan Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote - Leslie Wasserman--/ Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E. Willismaon Aye The following ordinance vias read ORDINANCE NO 3220 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEIL AF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CdRISTI A CORRECTION DEED TO A PORTION OF THE FILLED—IN LANDS LYING EAST OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, and 5 OF WATER BLOCK 4 OF THE BEACH PORTION OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN CONSIDERATION OF AND IN EXCHANGE OF A PORTION ON AND ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF WATER STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF WATER STREET, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN FROM COPIES OF BOTH INSTRUMENTS MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Loman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye er 29.E Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read • ORDINANCE NO 3221 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BILLY PUGH, DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1952, IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES AND BUSINESS TO BE OPERATED BY LESSEE ON A PORTION OF THE L—HEAD PROPERTY, AND TO SUBSTITUTE A NEW CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lo wean Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The -Aboire ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ' Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L Lo wnan Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3222 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF THIRTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND EIGHTY SIX CENTS ($30,400.86) FROM NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIXTURES, CABLE AND CONTROLLERS ON THE TRAFAIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF CHAPARRAL AND MESQUITE STREETS BETWEEN TWIGG STREET AND COOPERS ALLEY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule vas suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack deForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack deForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye Frank E Williamson Aye George L. Lo wean Aye `The following ordinance was read L._ Slie OORDINANCE NO. 3223 R t AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR.,AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI A CORRECTION ,DEED,,T0 A PORTION OF THE FILLED—IN LAND LYING EAST OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and,12 IN WATER BLOCK 3 OF THE BEACIt PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN CONSIDRATION AND IN EXCHANGE OF A PORTION ON AND ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF WATER STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF WATER STREET, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN FROM COPIES OF BOTH INSTRUMENTS MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye 292 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3224 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO ITS WATER RESERVOIR LOCATED ON THE NUECES RIVER NEAR THE CITY OF MATHIS AND CONTAINING SIXTEEN (16) ACRES MORE OR LESS, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sykndey E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE N0 .3225 i AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE OR[I NANCE AND RESOLUTION -RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED' BY ORDINANCE NO 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 19489 APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SAID 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1), MAHAN PLACE ADDITION, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, LOT TWENTY SIX (26) BAYMOOR ADDITION TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT, A PIECE OF LAND 220 FEET IN DEPTH EXTENDING 350 FEET SOUTHWARD ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH CORNER OF THE MOSES TRACT TO "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWLLING DISTRICT, IN TILE CITY OF COPRUS CHRISTI TEXAS, KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye b The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 3226 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO JOIN IN THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED REPLAT OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 8, CARROLL LANE PARK—UNIT 2 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING A DISCRIPANCY IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ` The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson There being no further business, the meeting adj ounred. Mayor Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 293 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 18, 1952 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E, Herndon, George L. Lowman, Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H H. Stirman, Zoning Engineer Wm. Anderson, City Controller W. G. Graf, City Engineer R. L. Otto, Asssistant City Attorney Wn. Anderson, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 11, 1952. _ Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. - Luther Jones, Attorney, asked the Council if they had made any further study on the matter of an electik regarding referendum amendmnet to the City Charter. Mayor Wasserman stated that City Attorney Singer had presentk his opinion City Secretary Vetters read the opinion as follows - "March 13, 1952 W. B. Collier, Mayor, and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen In answer to your inquiry as to what would be the effect if the Catty Charter was amended as requested by Luther Jones, to the effect that upon the adopting of any ordinance protest from the general public if made within twenty (20) days from the adoption of the ordinance and if received to the extent of a stated per cent of the votes cast for Mayor at the last preceding general election of the City,that the ordinance be submitted to an election and be suspended until approved by a majority vote at such election. A As previously stated to you in my opinion of August 21, 1951, regarding the question of submission of "raising telephone rates" to the voters at an election, it was pointed out to you that there is now no provision bf the City Charter prohibiting the holding of an election upon any question, but the result of an election on questions of rate fixing would have no force or effect, or would have no weight whatsoever in the fixing of the rate. It was also pointed out to you at that time that there are several matters which are not a matter of the exptession of the wishes of the voters but is a matter of digesting information, data and facts, and arriving at an answer by calcualtion and such matter's must be determined without regard to the wishes of the voter. As to rate making,' the cases of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company v. Dallas, 134 SW 321 and Dallas R. Company V. Geller 271 SW 1106, SpecifiEally so held. I also call to your attentionthe decisionof the Supreme Court of Texas in the case of Taxpayers' Association of Harris County vs. City of Houston, wherein it was stated rt I r "There are certain cases where, under the peculiar provisions of the City's charter or -the peculiarity of certain legislation, it has been held that certain matters do not come within the purview of the initiative and referendu provisions of City Charters .......... the Court condemned the Dallas ordinance, not because the fixing of tele— phone rates was not a legislative matter, but because the charter expressly provided for a fair hearing before the Commissionrs, and because the hearing contemplated by the charter could not be had in an election by the people If this reasoning be followed then on matters requiring a hearing such as the fixing the amount of the budget, axing the tax rate, determining the assessments on paving, opening or closing of streets and amending the zoning ordinance would all be matters not properly subject to submission of the voters at an election. The further matter of issuance of bonds is expressly required to be submitted to a vote of the qualified voters of the City who are property tax payers and cannot be submitted to all of the voters of the City, Such question was so decided in City of Richmond vs. Allred, 71 S.W. 2nd 233 and Wingo vs. Seale, 212 S.W. 2nd 968, The Wingo vs. Seale Mayor case cited above was prosecuted by Mr. Luther Jones as Attorney for Wingo on the contention that it was improper to submit the bond issue to all of the voters and to this extend he was sustained by the Court. The Courts have passed upon a provision almost identical to the one proposed by Mr. Jones, in the case Denman vs. Quinn, Mayor of San Antonio, whereas it was sought to compel the City Council to submit the matter of a tax levy b the voters; and the request being refused by the City, court action was sought to compel the sub— mission of the question to an election upon appeal from the decision of the Tral Court holding that an election could not be compelled, the court said "We are of the opinion that the trial ,fudge did not abuse his discretion in denying the relief prayed for by plaintiffs. 1 _ Broadly speaking, we are of the opinion that it was not intended by the electorate, in addpting Section 131 of th Charter, that the right of referendum therein conferred should apply to every ordinance, of whatsoever nature, which might be enacted by the iipprd of Commissioners, or that any and every ordinance so enacted would be subject to nullification by the processes of referendum . ... An ordinance originating or enacting a permanent law or laying down a rule of conduct or course of policy for the guidance of the citizens or their officers and agents is purely legislative in character, and referable, but an ordinance which simply puts into execution previously— declared policies, or previously—enacted laws, is administrative or executive in character, and not referable." i "It seems to be perfectly obvious, -too, that ordinance which must rest upon minute Investigation of facts and figures, or application of expert, skilled, or technical knowledge, or upon audits, or upon close and careful study or ascertaimmnet or adjustment of masses of facts and figures, such as the elements entering into matters )r fate making, cannot be effficiently initiated or passed upon ty bhe public en masse, however intelligent and patriotic they may be." It is therefore obvious that matters such as already mentioned, including rate making, would not be proper to submit even were such a provision in our Charter. _ [MS lar' - Respectfully, /s/ I. M. Singer, 1I City Attorney I bf 294 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received for wire required for changing traffic signals, and for the additionaljraffic signals itis proposed to install, approximately 29,000 feet. Bids were opened on Antelope Street improvements. Bids were received from Helddnfels Bros,,Brown & Root and J. M. Dellinger,. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,.seconded by Commissioner, Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and feferring them to the City Manager for study and recommenda A motion was made by Commissionr DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting April 11 1952, 4:00 p.m. as date for public herring on application of J. L. Leary for Special Council Permit to operate a photographer's stand at Peoples Street and West Shoreline Drive. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion authorizing the pure hase of Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 66, Beach Portion, for future expansion and maintenance of the Boardway.Sewage Treatment Plant. Motion was'seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. Discussion was held on the application of W. D. Miles for a replat of the Miles Addition. Wm. M. . Anderson, Zoning Engineer, explained the matter to the Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the replat. The following ordinance was read for the second time: AMENDING AN ORDINANCE N0. 3091, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 17TH DAY OF JULY, 1951, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 475 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GIVING AUTHORITY TO HEALTH INSPECTORS TO MAKE INSPECTION OF ANY ROOM, APARTMENT, OR PLACE.IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, MAKING SUCH HEALTH . INSPECTORS RESPONSIBLE, PERMITTING THE OBTAINING OF SAMPLES, PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN -FOODSTUFFH, PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR SALE AND DELIVERY OF FOODSTUFFS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye, The following ordinance was rehd for the first time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT -WITH TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1952, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MARE A PART HEREOF,.. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney.E. Herndon Aye ,.. George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3227 AUTHORISING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH BEVLY AND-_JANSSEN DEVELA PMENT CORPORATION THAT A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING THIRTY FOUR AND THREE TENTHS(:(34.3) ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY CONDITIONED UPON PERFORMANCE OF THE EXPRESS COVENANTS AS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye: Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye, The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: v Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye ion, The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 3228 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 1, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 2, ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 3, ARTICL XVIII, SECTION 4, ARTICLE XX, SECTION 1, ARTICLE XX, SECTION 4, ARTICLE XXVI, SECTION 3, AND ARTICLE XXVII, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,'KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Pye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3229 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARMORED MOTOR SERVICE, INC OF FORTH WORTH, TEXAS, DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1952, HAVING A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE, FOR A MONTHLY FEE OF THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY NINE CENTS ($35.49) for furnishing armored MOTOR SERVICE FOR THE TRANSFER OF MONEY, CURRENCY AND CHECKS FROM THE CITY TAX OFFICE TO THE DESIGNATED BANK, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINACE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY - The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CHANGING THE NAME OF COOPERS ALLEY, FROM BOARDWAY TO EAST SHORELINE, TO COOPERS STREETS, AS THE ORIDINAL ALLEY HAS ASSUMED THE CHARACTERSITICS OF A BUSINESS THROUGHFARE, AND IS MISLEADING AND CONFUSING TO THE PUBLIC, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye " Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City Secretary 295 - I 296 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1952 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E Herndon, George L Lownan, and Frank E Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, Director o Public Works E H Stirman, City Controller W G Graf, and Purchasing Agent Wn Burke Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 18, 1952 ` W, Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward No one responded A motion was made by Commissionr Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid o paving of Antelope Street to the low bidder, Brown and Root Company, lh the amount of $174,725 03 Commissioner DeForrest made h motion approving plans and specifications and authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on the Construction of sidewalks and service drive ?or the Exposition Building Motion was seconded byt Commissioner Lowman and passed /A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving pre— liminary plans and instructing architect, Morris Levy, to proceed with the preparation of detailed plans and specifications of remodeling old City Hall into Library building Commissioner DeForrest made a motion approving the Lockwood and Andrews proposal for the making of an engineering study of the feasibility and cost of rerouting the Port Aransas—Corpus Chri`stt waterway around North Beach Motion was seconded by Commissioner' Williamson and passed A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appointing the following as members of the Human Relations Council, for terms ending March 31, 1954 Don Holden, Sam Gottlich, and Anton Guzman F1 The following ordinance was read for the third time ORDINANCE NO 3231 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3091, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 17TH DAY OF JULY, 1951, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 475 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GIVING AUTHORITY TO HEALTH INSPECTORS TO MAKE INSPECTION OF ANY ROOM, APARTMENT OR PLACE IN THE CITY OF CORUS CHRISTI, MAKING SUCH HEALTH INSPECTORS RESPONSIBLE PERMITTING THE OBTAINING OF SAMPLES, PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN FOODSTUFFS, PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR SALE AND DELIVERY OF FOODSTUFFS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time J 1 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1952, UrD ER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART 3REOF The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman Frank E Williamson There being no further business, the meeting adjounred City Secretary ft J 4 z Q e �x Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye MAYOR 297 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 27, 1952 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E Herndon, George L Lownan, and Frank E Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, and Zoning Engineer Wm Anderson Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the meeting had been called + for the purpose of a public hearing on various rezoning applications A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Hrndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 25, 1952 The following rezonLng applications were heard Lots 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50, Block 1003, Fitchue Place Addition, being generally located along the eas side of Brownlee Boulevard approximately midway between Ayers Street and McKenzie Street, from "A-2" Second Apar ment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District Zoning and Planning recommendation was for disapproval No one appeared either for or against this application A motion was made by Commissionr Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to table the application for further study l Lot 1, Block 87, Brooklyn Addition, being that property located at the northwest corner of Garner Street and Avenue D, from "A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation was for denial on the ^basis that its granting would constitute "spot" zoning R D Lloyd appeared and stated that he was opposed to such rezoning A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, ,to table the application for further study W The North 91 4 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 2, Alameda Estates, being generallly that propert extending 250 feet along the east side of Alameda beginning at a point approximately 400 feet south of Robert Dri e from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District recommendation Zoning and Planning Commissionj was for denial on the basis that no public necessity existed for such a change, that the change if granted would constitute "spot" zoning and further that the property in question was deed restricted to residential use A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson,,seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the application Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 1305, Merchants Addition, No 6, being generally that property fronting on South Staples at the southwest corner of South Staples and 15th Street from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business Distract Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval t Motion was made byCommissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendatio and approve the application Lots 49, 50 and 51, Block 1305, Merchants Addition No 6, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District Zonnng and Planning Commission recommendation wasfor denial on the basis that the extension of the n n business area in that direction would not be in the best interests of the public and in consideration of the fact that the applicant's use of the property as a parking lot can be continued under its present classification A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to deny the appli- t r rr S J cation Lots 52 through 59, Block 1035 Merchants Addition No 6, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business to "B-3" ndary Business District Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation was for denial on the basis that the opening of the area o those uses permitted in the"B--3" Seac►dary Business District would not be compatible with the character of r the neighborhood and further that the uses which the applicant proposed could be provided for through the Board 298 Board of Adjustment in the case of the bakery and through what is considered a proper amendment to the Zoning` Ordinnance in the case of the self—service laundry A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to deny the application Lot 12, Block 1305, Merchants Addition No 6, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighbor— hood Business District Zoning and Planning Commission -recommendation was for approval A motion was made by Commissioner seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to approve the application FRANK R. TREVINO Lots 28 and 29, Block 1, La Arboleda Addition from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighbor hood Business District II Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation was for approval on the basis that a public necessity 7 existed for such a change A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and I passed, approving the application There being no further business, the meeting adjourned City Secretary b REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 1952 Mayor PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners -Sydney E Herndon, and George L Lowman., Acting City Manager R W McCamy, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, Purchasing Agent Wm Burke, City Controller W G Graf, Zoning Engineer Wm. Anderson, and Public Works H H Stirman Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest Galled the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held March 27, 1952 Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward Bob Cutting of KEYS Radio Station presented to the City Council recordings of the Dedication Ceremonies held Synday, March 23, 1952 _ Bids were opened on copper traffic signal cable and wire Bids were received fao m C C Hardware, G E Supply Corp , Graybar Electric, Okonite Co , Samsco, and Sterett Supply Co A motion was made by Commmissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring th to the City Manager for study and recommendation Commissioner Lowman made a motion setting Thursday, April 24, 1952, 2 00 p m as date for public hearing on the following rezoning applications Mrs 0 B Ingram, H I Taylor, Elbert Cox, Trustee, Ed Markins, Joe Martinez, Gabino Flores, Juan Castilla and Virginia Rios, J L,- Aldrich, also one text amendment Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed Commissioner Herndon made a motion setting Tuesday, April 8, 1952, 4 00 p m as date for public hearing on application of Harry L Hoag to close and hbandon a portion of Palm Street, Orange Street, Oleander Street, and Plaza Avenue, all being old dedications and unused Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed Public hearing was held on application of J L Leary for Special Council Permit to operate a photo— grapher's stand at West Shoreliie Drive and PeoplesStreet. Zoning Engineer Anderson explained the application to the Council. No one appeared in opposition to the permit A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, granting a Special Council Unassignable Permit for a term of three years to J L Leary for the operation of a photographer's stand at West Shoreliie and Peoples Street The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3232 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED ON SdORELINE BOULEVARD BY NELSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, CONTRACTOR UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 2885, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,939 45, BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRCT PRICE OF FIFTY TWO THOUSAND AND SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS ($52,072) HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF FUND NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL) BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATES DATED MARCH 29, 195, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lo wnan Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3233 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE USE OF THE NORTH— WEST ONE—QUARTER (NW 1/a) OF HANGAR NO 653, CUDDIHY FIELD, NAVAL AIR STATION, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST (1ST) DAY OF APRIL 1952, AND EDNING MARCH 80, 1953, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspneded by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3234 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED OCTOBER 25, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 2886, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,975 07 BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRCT PRICE OF THIRTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND ELEVEN DOLLARS ($32,71I1 HERTOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF FUND NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MARCH 28, 1952, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended byrthe following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E Herndon Goerge Lo Lowman Frank E Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman Frank E. Williamson Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent The following ordinance was read for the third and final time ORDINANCE NO 3235 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5k YEARS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1952, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREDF The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman j i Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon �� Georae L Lowman 299 �t 300 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3236 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE AGREEMENT (WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE) WITH FRANK HAYDEN MOTORS FOR ONE (1) 1952 DODGE ONE (1) TON CAB AND CHASSIS, MODEL D-116, FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY THREE CENTS ($43,254 73) FOR THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SAID AMOUNT BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO 1029 A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINNANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lownan Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3237 Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING AREA AND SIDEWALKS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY C L CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED DECEMBER T. 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCENO. 3174, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY TWO DOLLARS AND SEVENTY SIX CENTS ($3,862.76) BEING THE BALANCE OF A CONTRACT PRICE OF TWELVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO DOLLARS AND SEVENTY TWO CENTS ($12,492.72) HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED AND HEREIN APPROPRIATED FROM NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS11950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS — SIDEWALKS) AND NO 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MARCH 25, 1952, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lo wnan Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read an ORDINANCE N0. 3238 Absent Aye a Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CONTRACTOR. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 2884. AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SEVEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY TWO CENTS ($46,607.62) BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THREE DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($348,273.11) HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED AND HEREIN APPROPRIATED FROM NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MARCH 28, 1952, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForre:t Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE N0. 3239 Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF YORK AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN THE NEW CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 29. 1950, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 2887, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6.859.01. BEING THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF FORTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($41,941.00) HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED AND HEREIN APPROPRIATED FROM FUND N0. 2% IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (CITY HALL) BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MARCH 28, 1952, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ♦I I } The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1952 10 00 A. M. "", MAYOR PRO TEM 301 PRESENT, Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, Assistant City Attorney Wm. Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H H. Stirman, Zoning Engineer Wm. Anderson, Assistant Zoning Engineer Bob Burr, Director of Public Utilities R W. McCamy, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, and Superintendent of Utilities J. Cunningham. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest stated that the meeting had been called to receive a report from Ambursen Engineering Corporation of Houston, and New York, and Meyers and Noyes and Associates of Corpus Christi, Engineers for the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, a Ing the minutes of the meeting held April 1, 1952. Report was presented in brief by Mr. C. R. Marks, Vice President of the Ambersen Engineering Corporation (copy on file in office of City Secretary.) On completion of the report, Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest thanked the group, and entertained a motion for acceptance of the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, accepting the report for study with decision to be rendered at a later date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MV,1PR0 TEM City Secretary 302 303 SPECIAL COUNCIL April 4, 19� 2 00 P. M. PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lo wean, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H H Stirman, Zoning Engineer Wm. Anderson, Chief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, Traffic Co—Ordinator R. L. Baskett, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Chle of Policy Roy Lay, Assistant Zoning and Planning Engineer Bob Burr, and Police Sergeant Dick Rupyan. Notice of Special Meeting was filed. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and stated that the meets Iwas called for the purpose of accepting the report of Mr. Thomas E. Willier on traffic problems in the City of (Corpus Christi, and such other business as may be brought before the Council. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the Iminutes of the meeting held April 2, 1952. Mr. Willier briefly outlined three portions of his report. The firstibeing the study of the problem which will exist on the opening of the Wilson Building garage. Second report being devoted to the signal system in th downtown area. The third was dealing with traffic congestion and parking problem in the Six Points area. The Ifourth assignment of Mr. Willier was that of the City Hall Parking lot which had been previously presented to Ithe City Manager and in turn handed to Mr. Basket for execution. (Copy of report on file in City Hall.) The Mayor recommended for reappointment the following members of the Housing AuthorityrBoard of the City of Corpus Christi A. E. Dabney, Curtil Bell, and Roy Hebert. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed unanimously, that the recommendation be approved and the following members of the Housing Authority be reappointed for a term of office expiring the 4th day of April, 1954 A. E. Dabney, Curtil Bell, and Roy Hebert. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 1952 Mayor PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson. City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Phief of Engineering and Construction R. L. Otto, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. Chief of Police Roy Lay, and Sam Davidson, Office Engineer. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lo wean, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed;,approving the nutes of the special meeting held April 4. 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. M. V. Donnigan and W. N. Cooper appeared and asked to be placed on record to the effect that the Donnigan .state owned the land on the West side of Ocean Drive at Alta Vista Hotel Tract, consisting of approximately ).185 acres. Public Hearing was opened on the matter of closing and abandoing portions of Palm Street, Orange Street, Oleander Street, and Plaza Avenue, in the Alta Plaza Addition No. 1. Mr. Spitz, representing Mrs. Grossman, questioned Mr. Harry Hoag, representative of the applicants, in regards to the closing of the streets. Mr Hoag s explained the proposed application and advised that the streets were portions of the old Nolte Tract and were not ever constructed or used. Mr. Hoag and Mr. Anderson, Zoning Engineer; further explained that the streets' z abandommnet as indicated, had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Public Works Department No one appeared against the proposed abandommnet of these street right—of—ways. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lo wean, and passed, closing the hearing, and the abandonment of the streets as indicated on the map attached to the application with instructions to the Legal Department to prepare necessary documents to officially abandon these street right—of—ways. I 304 Commissioner Lowman made a motion approving the Tax Correct and Error List for the month of March, 1952. in the amount of $651.81. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the Supplemental Tax Roll for the month of March, 1952, in the amount of $100. Bids Mere opened on construction of sidewalks and service drive for the Exposition Building. Bids were received from C L Castor, Slovak Brothers, and Heldenfels Bros. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lo wean, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and refer them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3240 3 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT ANTELOPE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN DEFINED, BE IMPROVED IN THE MANNER HEREIN PROVIDED, ADOPTING THE AND APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND NOW` ON FILE, DIRECTING SAID DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET, PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID. AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS. DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO PREPARE AND FILE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT HEREOF WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE. OF ARTICLE 1185-b OF THE REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wassem an Jack DeForest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vaote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman n Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3241 Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON STAPLES STREET FROM APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET NORTH OF PROCTOR CHANNEL. TO MINNESOTA STREET BY McKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE rITY DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1952. AS ATJHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 3203, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED APRIL 1, 1952, IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($17.841.50) TO BE PAID OUT OF THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO 297 STORM IMPROVEMNT BOND FUNDS, A COPY OF WHICH ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote The following ordinance was read Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrst Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson ORDINANCE NO. 3242 Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EX ECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERS ASSHLATED, SAID CONTRACT TO BE A SUPPLEMENT TO AND IN CLARIFICATION OF A PROVISION OF THE CONTRACT ALREADY ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SAID ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE ALTERATION, IMPROVEMENT, REMODELING AND ENLARGING OF THE CITY'S AIRPORT, GENERALLY KNOWN AS CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH SUPPLMENTAL CONTRACT IS ATTACHEB HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ft The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForeest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lo wean Aye _ Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed My the following vote Leslie Wasserman - Aye Sydney E. Herndon - Abse Jack DeForrest - Aye George L Lo wean - Aye The folio wing ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 3243 SETTING ASIDE AND DESIGNATING APPROXIMATELY TWENTY (20) ACRES OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SANITARY FILL ON GOLLIHAR ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO BE USED AS A PARK SITE, WITH THE SANITARY DIVISION RESERVING PRIOR RIGHTS ON THE UNUSED PROTION (APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) ACRES) FOR SANITARY FILL PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3244 i Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye 305 APPROPRIATING EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($8,350) FROM NO 297 IMPROVEMNT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENT) TO COVER THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF NEW CURBS AND GUTTERS, INLET BASINS, ADDITION OF BASE AND RESURFACING OF LIPAN STREET FROM UPPER BOARDWAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ATTACHED HERETO ANDMADE A PART HEREOF, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK SO AS TOt=MPLISH THE COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT WITH CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lo wean Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lo wean Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE N0. 3245 Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Ayea Aye APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS AND TWENTY ONE CENTS ($520 21) AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SAID SUM TO C L CASTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE TRAFFIC ISLAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF PEOPLES AND SCHATZEL STREETS, AND CONCRETE SIDEWALK ACROSS LOUISIANA PARKWAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAMEDA, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote i Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L Lownan Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3246 DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE IMPROVEMENT, ENLARGEMENT AND EXTENSION OF CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND, DETERMINING THE REASONABLE AMOUNT TO BE OFFERED FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND NEEDED 10 BE ACQUIRED, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO MAKE A FORMAL OFFER TNECESSAR FOR AND ENLARGEMENT, ACQUISITION OF ONE IMPROVEMENTT ANDAND EXTNSIONlOF)SAID ACRES MORE OR LESS, NOW D CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye { 306 The above ordinance %as passed by the following vote The following ordinance was read Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lo wean Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye ORDINANCE N0. 3247 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN STEPS HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN TAKEN IN RELATION WITH THE MATTER OF PBRMANENTLY PAVING AND IMPROVZING ANTELOPE STREET IN THE CITY OF CARPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN REFERRED 70, ACCEPTING TEE BID PROPOSAL OF BROWN & ROOT. INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AS THE BEST AND MOST ADVANTAGEOUS BID PROPOSAL FOR SAME, AWARDING CONTRACT TO SAID BROWN & ROOT, INC. UPON SAID PROPOSAL FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PERFORMANCE ANDIMAINTENANCE BONDS HERETOFORE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND EXECUTED BY SAID CONTRA CTOR AND ITS SURETY FOR THE DOING OF SAID WORK. MAKING APPROPRAITION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SAID CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGNCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lovman Aye Frank E. Williamson" Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote The following ordinance was read Leslie Wasserman A3e Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Hem don Absent George L. Loman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3248 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ANTELOPE STREET WITHIN LIMITS THEREIN DEFINED, AND THE STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS. DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS. AND THE RATE THEREOF TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ODERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AND GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS, DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LANs, WHICH SHALL BE AALID AND SUFFICIEr IN ITSELF. TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONSLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED. AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVER711ELESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY. WHERE NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT. AND DECLARING ANEMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the follo%l ng vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye SydAet E. Herndon Absent r George wman Aye Frank E. Williamson- Aye The above ordinance was�assed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lo wean Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. City Secretary Mayor 307 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April. 15. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest. Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Sinapr, City gerretary_C. W. Netters, Dr. Cameron, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Paul Werner, Purchasing Agent Win. Burke, City Controller W. G. Graf, Zoning Engineer William Anderson, and Police Chief Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called.the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approvin the minutes of the meeting held April 801952. _ Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Harold Naylor presented to.the Council and the members of the audience. copies of a Science News Letter, which contained an article'entitled "Pets Cleared of Blame for Spreading Polio." Mr. Doublas Fleming, acting as Spokesman for the Civic Beautification Association, thanked the Council for the City's cooperation in the clean—up drive. Mr. -Fleming introduced Mrs. Harvey Fry. Chairman of,, the Civic Beautification Association. Mrs.Fry explained the work the association is doing and requested that the Weed Control Division be put back on full—time basis. Mayor Wasserman requested City Manager Collier to tak the necessary steps to see that the Weed ControlDivision was put back into full operation. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Fry and complimented her on the work she has been doing in connection with the Civic Beautification Assoc. Dr. BoydiHall, representative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, presented a petition. wherein the colored people objected to the.setting aside a portion of the money hitherto set aside for improvements of the T. C. Ayers Park to be used to provide lockers and toilets -at the Oso Munici, Golf Course to accomodate Negro golfers. Petition also stated that the colored people believed it was a_.waste ofmoney to provide separate facilities. (Petition on file in City Secretary's office.) Dr. Hall stated that the Negro golfers would agree, hoIwever, tot the Recreation Board's proposal on the condition that the colored room would not be labeled "Colored" and that they could bring their white friends as guests. Dr. Williams, another representative of the NAACP, sthated that he knew of about 25 or 30 colored.people who went to Houston or San Antonio in order to play golf. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to take the matter under advisement until a report had beenneceived from the Park and Recreation Board. Attorney Luther Jones appeared and questioned the legality of a lease entered into by the City and A. W. Gregg Oil Co. (Public interest was aroused this week by a news story in the Caller—Times Sunday, April 13, that Sam Susser, local businessman, and Harry A. Grebe had been assigned royalties totaling $180.000 by Gregg.) Mr. Jones referred to the article and advised the Council that in his opinion the lease was void. He referred to Article 5400A Revised Civil Statutes and told the Council there were two routes that might be taken to nulify the lease. He urged that the Council obtain an opinion from an outstanding title lawyer. He further demanded lihat the Council either instructs its City Attorney to file suit or else the other alternative to be followed kvould be a citizens suit for the City against Gregg. In a general discussion following Mr. Jones' appearance. Mayor Wasserman asked Manager Collier to investigate the allogations made by Mr. Jones. City Secretary Vetters read the following letter addressed to City Manager W..B. Collier:_ "Please note the attached letter from R. H. Goodwin, relative to Personal Property taxes for the years 1946 and 1947, due to the City by Acme Pharmacy. This property was not'rendered for the years 1946 and 1946, therefore, could not be identified at this date. Mr. Goodwin has tendered check in the amount of $783.20 in payment of the two_years in question and it is my suggestion that it be accepted, if.the Council should so agree. /s/ P. W. I) Grevelle, Tax Assessor—Collector. I) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, accepting the above check. Commissioner DeForreft made a motion awarding bid on the construction of sidewalks and service drive at the Exposition Building to C. L. Castor at the low bid of $7,527.65. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed. 308 A motion was made by Commissioner Lo waan, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Tuesday, April 29, 1952, 4 00 p.m, as date for public hearing on application of C P GI., to close a portion of Dempsey Street, lying between Port Avenue and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a distance of in excess of 200 feet E Commissioner Lo wean made a motion authorizing City Manager to offer for lease the City Gasoline and " Marine Service Station located on the Lawrence Street T—Head. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3249 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF PALM STREET, ORGANGE STREET, OLEANDER STREET, AND PLAZA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT OF ALTA PLAZA ADDITION NO 1, AND THAT PORTION OF FORMER SAN ANTONIO AVENUE EXTENDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF ALTA PLAZA ADDITION, EXCEPT SUCH PORTION OF ALL SAID STREETS AS MAY LIE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STREETS, LANES ANDALLEYS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT OF ALTA PLAZA ADDITION AS RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, VOLUME 14, PAGE 13, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGK;Y The Charter rule uns suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L. Loman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3250 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRM TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WAYNE WARD, JR., LEASING CERTAIN LAND AT CUDDIHY FIELD TO BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF THE CONTRACT AIM CHED HERETO AND MADE A PAR'S OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3251 AUTIiORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ' CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI WITH ASSOCIATED AVIATION UNDERWYITERS FOR RENTAL OF SRPACE AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT FOR INSURANCE VENDING MACHINES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wassermm Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Iierndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Ilerndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2252 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIMU OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C L CASTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND SERVICE DRIVES FOR THE NEW EXPOSITION BUILDING, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SECPIFICATIONSAND CONTRACT DOCUMENT MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND 4 0 300 SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY FOUR CENTS ($1,634.24) FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) AND SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND SEVENTEENCENTS ($6,646.17) FROM NO. -296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) OF WHICH SUM $7,527.65 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE AND $752.76 IS ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY FEES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank -E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3253 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 2241 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948, AS RECORDED IN VOL. 16, PAGES 197 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ENTITLED "REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND.FIXING PANELTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL .OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2515, BY AMENDING SECTION 141 •(A).TO PROVIDE FOR ONE WAY TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC.TO:.FLOW IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION) ON CARROLL STREET BETWEEN EAST SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR METHOD OF PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The -Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3254 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH F. E. BOWMAN FOR THE USE OF THE SMALL SWIMMING POOL, BEINq no. 612, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD AND THE LARGE SWIMMNG POOL, BEING NO. 693, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY-FIELD, NUECES COUNTY;--TEXAS;-FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND.DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule .was suspended by, the: following'.vote:, Leslie Wasserman Aye :. Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E.. Herndon r Xye George L. Lownan Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed.by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank. E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3255 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUT$ FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH ALBERT H. BUCKELS FOR THE USE OF THE BACHELOR OFFICERS QUARTERS, BEING BUILDING NO. 655, CUDDIHY FIELD, TO BE USED AS A CONVALESCENT HOME, ACCORDING TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 310 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L.'Lowman Frank E. Williamson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E." Williamson There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye.' Aye Aye L Aye�� Aye,'` I Leslie Wasserman, Mayor C, W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 22, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman,'and Frak E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasin Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay, City Controller W.G. Graf, a Zoning Engineer Wm. Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 15, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience':hasring business with the City to come forward. Mrs. Harvey Fry presented the report of the Clean Up Drive and explained the progress made. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner.Lownan, and passed, appointed the following as members of the Citizens Traffic Commission: Mrs. E. B. Jobe, Chatter Allen,and Cdr. D. J. Corco A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissiore r Herndon, and passed, appointing Damon C. Brickley as a member of the Board of Adjustment to serve the unexpired term of L. B. Wehring, deceased. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion to exercise the optional call privilege at par lus accrued intere on June 1, 1952, to call $550,000 in prinvipal amount of City of Corpus Christi Seawall and Breakwater Constru tion Bonds 2% Series 1944, which aggregate the total balance outstanding and not due as of that date.. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to authori the call of $50,000 in principal amount of the City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Revenue Bonds Series 1948A on June 1, at par and accrued interest plus a premium of 3% in accordance with the Trust Deed securing the issuan of these bonds. The following ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO L. C. McCLAUGHERTY, UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF HERTZ DRIV—UR—SELF SYSTEM, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN TIE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lownan Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye "There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Is 311 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1952 2:00 p. m. The meeting was called fot the purpose of a public hearing on several zoning applications. As nofone was presen but Commissioner Frank Williamson, City -Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Vetters announded that the meeting would be recessed until Friday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 25,'1952 PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M.. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Zoning Engineer Wm. M. Anderson. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of public hearing on several zoning applications. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minute of the meetings held April 22 and 24, 1952. Public hearing was held on the following rezoning applications: MRS. 0. B._INGRAM: 1. From "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Lots 17 and 18, Block 1305, Merchants Addition No. 6, being generally that property fronting fifty (50) feet along the west side of 15th Street immediately north of Staples Streets. 2. From "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B--3" Secondary Business District. Lots 47 and 48, Block 1305, Merchants Addition No. 6, being generally that property along the east side of 16th Street approximately two hundred (200) feet from South Staples Street. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial in both parts in that the rezoning of the property -on 16th Street as requested would constitute a skip or "spot" zoning and that insofar as the property on 15th Street was concerend, there appeared to be no public necessity for such a change and that a logical boundary delimiting the present business area had been previously established. No one appeared either for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and deny both parts of the application. H. I. TAYLOR: 1. Lot 7. Block 3, Southwood Addition, being generally that property sixty .(60) feet in width along the west side of Kostoryz Road, one Hundred ninety (190) feet south of Gollihar Road, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial on the basis -that present business zoning in that area is adequate and properly delimited and that the granting of this application would constitut an encroachment upon the residential portion of the neighborhood. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed,.to deny the application as recommended.; ELBERT COX, TRUSTEE: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to A-4 Tourist Court District. Portion of Lot 7, Section 2, Bohemian Colony,, beginning at a point in the southwesterly line of Lexington Boulevard, the east corner of Boulevard Place Subdivision; THENCE in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly line of Boulevard Place Subdivision asdistance of 575.28 feet•to the west corner of this tract. Said point also being the south corner of Boulevard Place Subdivision; THENCE in a southeasterly direction a distance of 776.5 feet to the south corner of'this tract; THENCE in a northeasterly direction a distance of 575 feet more or less to a point in the southwesterly line of Lexington Boulevared for the east corner of this tract; THENCE in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly line of Lexington Blvd a distance of 776.5 feet to place of be 04 Joe Alsup, representing the applicant, appeared and urged that the application be approved. 5_..fa 5i.T ry: i .. Appearing against the application was T. S. Cyrus, whostated that the granting of the application would deteriorate the value of the properties adjacent to the property,in question.. - Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for.denial.on the basis.that no public necessity existed for such a change and that the present character of the neighborhood was such that the granting of the application would have a detrimental effect on the existing and, potential residential development in the area. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded.by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to take. the matter under advisement for further study and consideration. - ED MARKINS • II •From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. That area at the northwest corner of South Staples Street and Weber Road, fronting approximately 330 feet along 'South Staples Street and 235 feet along Weber Road and delimited by intersecting lines drawn parallel to South Staples Street: and Weber Road. and being further indicated as a "Business Area! on a preliminary platvof Markins Place on file i in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission. e.: i'"�, 312 )tt d',Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for appromal. s No one appeared either for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioper Herndon, and passed, to approve the application JOE MARTINEZ. GABINO FLORES, JUAN CASTILLO AND VIRGINIO RIOS Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, Craven Heights Addition, being generally that property along the north side of Buffalo Street between Coke and Culberson Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to approval the application. J. L. ALDRICH Lot 7, Block 9, Bay View No. 2, being that property located at 1225 Brownlee Boulevard, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval. Motionves made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to approve the above application. follows Zoning and Planning Commission presented an application to amend the original Zoning Ordinance as Article XII "B-1" Neighborhood Business Distract. Section 1 Use Regulations. Add thereto the following 24a Laundry, self-service only. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, apprvoing the above application There being no further business, themeeting adjourned. /hack DeForrest , MAYOR PRO TEM C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 29, 1952 2 00 p m PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L Lowman, and Frank E Williamson, City Manager W B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, and Director of Public Works H H Stirman Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called4the meeting to order. Notice of Specihl Meeting was filid and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of a Public Hearing on the matter of paving assessments on Antelope Street. Motion was made by Commissioner Williamson,seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 24, 1952 Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest opened the public hearing and turned the meeting over to City Attorney Singer At Mr. Singer's request, Mr Stirman, Director of Public Works, explained to the Council and the audience, the amount of paving, the costs, etc Mr. Singer called the following men, respectively, and asked that they come forward He questioned them and each stated that he was acquainted with that portion of Antelope Street and that in his opinion, the paving of it would enhance the value at least in the amount of the paving assessments. The men called were pin. Nayland, Jr , J. E. Hartle, Jr , and J A.C. Baker. Mr. C H. Kearney asked if it would be permissable to pay off the assessments all at one time, and if so, how long before interest would be added. Mr. Stirman answered that it would be permissable to pay it off at one time and interest would not be added if it were paid within 20 days. He further stated that the amount of the assessments could be paid in five installments, with the first payment due 20 or 30 days after approval of the project by Council and one each year thereafter until final installment. Mrs. Wenning stated that she owned a 100' strip on Antelope that had existing curbs and sidewalks She asked if the property owners that already had curbs would have to pay for having new ones put in. Mr. Stirman answered, "No " 313 At the end of the discussions, Mr. Singer asked if there were anyone in the audience who wished to make a statement. No one answered. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the hearing be closed and that an ordinance be prepared closing the hearing. L Jackorrest, MAYOR PRO TEM C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 29, 1952 4:00 p, m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. William— son, City Manager W. B. Collier. City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W Vetters. Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Utilities,R 1WI MCCamy, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. P Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held April 29, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward Mrs. Harvpy Fry presented a report on the clean—up drive. She requested that the Council publicize Ordinance No. 138, wherein the throwing of paper, etc. on streets and public property is prohibited. Mr. Singer advised her that he would make a copy available for her. Public hearing was opened on matter of closing that portion of Dempsry� treeL14` g'between Port Avenue and the Missouri Pacific Railroad right—of—way. City Secretary Vetters read a letter from R. D. Johnson, pwner and city tax payer on property located on Dempsey Street, namely Lots 7 and 8, Block 8,'Shoreline Park,( wherein Mr. Johnson stated that he was opposed to the closing of the street and requested that the Council grant ample time to him for the purpose of securing legal assistance and submitting further evidence in regard to this case. Mr. Vetters stated that Mr. Johnson was unable to attend the meeting as he was out of town on business. Appearing for the applicants were Mr. Ernest Horne of Guaranty Title.and Trust Co., and Mrs. James Wilson of C.P.&L. They stated that the reason for the request for closing that portion of Dempsey Street was that it dead ends at the railroad and has never been opened or maintained by the City as a street. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon. seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to recess the hearing until Tuesday, May 6. 1952. at 4:00 p.m, in order to give the opposition an opportunity to be heard. City Secretary Vetters presented an application of A. O. Morgan, Martha C. Morgan, and L'? M. Fisher, for the closing of.the unimproved part of Denver Street, from the North end of Rossiter Street to the point where said unimproved part of Denver Street intersects with Ocean Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. and.passed, accepting the application and setting -Tuesday. May 13, 1952, 4:00 p.m. as date for public hearing on the matter Commissioner Williamson made a motion authorizing the Public..Works Department to advertise for bids to be received on May 13, 1952, for the construction of the- .Blucher Arroyo Storm Sewer from Tancahua Street to Staples Street. Motion was seconddd by Commissioner Herndon, and passed.;-- At assed.;, At the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest. a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman. seconded by.Commissiaeer Herndon.;.and.passed..-,reappointing,the following._as members of the Board of Equglization for the tax year 1952: E. B. Jackson, Chairman, J. T. Davis, and Charles Galland. ... ;,­..; A motion was gage by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon,..and passed, authorizing Purchasing Departent-to advertise for bids to be received on premium gasoline, regular gasoline, diesel oil, and kerosene for the quarter beginning May 1, 1952. 314 following ordinance was GRANTING TO L C McCLAUGHERTY, UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF HERTZ DRIV-UR-SELF SYSTEM, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS, AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE above ordinance was The following ordinance was Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L Lowman Frank E. Williamson ORDINANCE NO following vote AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 760, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS . . BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, and 4, BLOCK 2, CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, LOT 7, BLOCK 9, BAY VIEW NO 2 TO BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, THAT AREA AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND WEBER ROAD FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 330 FEET ALONG SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND 235 FEET ALONG WEBER ROAD AND DELIMITED BY INTERSECTING LINES DRAWN PARALLEL TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND WEBER ROAD TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, AMENDING SECTION 1, ARTICLE XII BY ADDING SUB -PARAGRAPH 32-A, TO BE INSERTED BETWEEN SUB PARAGRAPH 32 AND SUB PARAGRAPH 33, AND READING AS FOLLOWS "32-A. SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY ", KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the The above ordinance was following ordinance was Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman Frank E. Williamson following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson ORDINANCE NO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST ALL OF LOTS 13 to 16 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1305. MERCHANTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTIAND AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER THEREOF, MRS H I WHITLEY, FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET (COLORADO AVENUE) FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FULL PAYMENT OF SAME, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY suspended by The above ordinance was There being Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E Williamson Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E Williamson the meeting adjourned. C W . Vetters, City Secretary 315 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 6. 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman. Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman.k E Director and Frank ty of Williamson. City Manager W. B. C61ofdPolicey City Attorney 1. M. RoLay. PurchasinggAgentitin.SBurke,',City Controller Director G. Graf, and Public Works H. H. Stirman. Chief o Y , Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. an, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. approving A motion was made by Commissioner Lown the minutes of the meeting held April 29 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. t the authenticity -of -an item appearing in the Corpus Christi Commissioner Williamson inquired as to -. Caller on April 6, 1952, wherein it stated that the lease on oil property at Lake Mathis was executed with A.W. Gregg and that such authority for execution was granted at an unpublicized and unannounced Council meeting. -The story further stated that no advance publicity had been given in connection with the lease. Commissioner De it was his recollection that considerable publicity had been given this Forrest replied to Mr. Williamson that particular incident. He asked that the scrapbook containing this and other articles be reviewed by the City Secretary,) City Secretary Vetters read portions of four newspapers articles; the first appearing on February 25 1950 in the Corpus Christi Caller, and in a three -column heading, stating the terms offered by A. W. Gregg; the next newspaper article referred to the City Fathers planning to lease additional lands to Gregg (March 1. 1950, Caller, two columnhead and two column picture); the terms offered the City by Gregg were again publicized on March 2. 1950, in the.Times and refers to new proposal under which the City would receive $2500 per well plus, 3/16 royalties; the final item appeared in the Callger*on March 9, 1950, wherein it stated that the lease was made to Gregg under terms announced two weeks previously. Commissioner DeForrest asked newspaper reports press rt to note this and to publicize a correction: Mr. C. B. Neel of the law firm Neel, Rachal & Wallace of Corpus Christi and Midland. Texas,'appeare and presented petition signed by approximately 75 fieople representing themselves as taxpaying citizens. Said petition demanded that the City ,join or refuse to join officially, a suit to cancel oil and gas leases awarded to A. W. Gregg of Houston. (Petition referred to leases dated January 24, March 8, March 31. 1950 and July 24, 1951. All leases have been recently questionsed as to legality for lack of advertising in newspaper articles appearing in Caller -Times and investigations now underway by the present Grand Jury.) Mr. Neel also presented a letter to the Council containing additional excerpts from lease of A. W. Gregg; said lease being referred to in original petition as Item 2 and dated March 8, 1950. General discussion regarding legal points was entered into by Mr.Neel and City Attorney Singer. On compbetion of the.discussion. Council indicated they,would announce their decision as soon as possible on demands made in the petition. Mr. John Mobley appeared and requested the closing of a certain unnamed street. -He was instructed by the City Attorney to prepare regular application including a complete description. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting public hearing on the matter for May 21. 1952, at 4:00 p.m. Public hearing was opened on the closing of that portion of'Vine Street between Avenue C and Avenue D. Mr. Ed Williams. attorney for the applicant Joe W. Day, appeared and explained the reasons for the applica- tion. C. L. Hollis, 2919 Avenue D and 0. M. Johnson, 2923 Avenue D. had indicated to the Secretary previous t the meeting that they were againsthe closing of Vine Street. Also appearing at the public hearing were Messrs. J. W. Haigler and 0. W. Whitehead. Mr. Haigler was against closing of Vine Street and Mr. Whitehead questions the closing of an alley next to Vine Street. He was informed that the alley was not included in the application Also considered were recommendations from Zoning and Planning Commission to the effect that the matter should be tabled until such time as determination with respect to the Bascule Bridge would be made. Similar letter was received from W. M. Neyland, Chaiom an Highways and Thoroughfares. Area Development Committee, which letter indicated that insofar as the Bascule Bridge was unsettled it wouldbe unwise to close any street in the area. Recommendation from Mr. Stirman was to the effect that this portion of Vine Street contained an 8" water main and 4" gas main; said recommendation stipulated that if this street were closed, arra ngements should be made 316 for the rerouting of these water and gas mains or a utility easement be reserved for them; further that the costs of any alterations of these utilities should be borne by the applicant; and that the applicant should pay fair value for the street if it were closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson; seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, -that the hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement.' Public hearing was reopened that was recessedon April 29,.1952, on the matter of closing a portion of Demspey Street. (Council agreed to recess the hearing on April 29 until May 6, at the request of R. D. Johnson who was opposed torclosing the street and was unable to attend the meeting.) Letter was read by City Secretary Vetters received fm m R. D. Johnson indicating his wishes to withdraw his letter of April 8, 1952 in regards to his -opposing 9 the closing of Dempsey Street. (Mr. Johnson had previously opposed to the closing.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, closing th hearing and instructing the City Manager to negotiate with abutting property owners for the sali.of the closed street and at a price equivalent to 1/2 of the appraised value. Permission was granted to E. B. Jackson to place street banners on Leopared Street bwtween the Wilson Building and White Plaza Hotel and some points on Chaparral Street. This was subject to approval of the Director of Public Works and City Manager. Elbert Cox appeared in regards to his application for rezoning as follows: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-4" Tourist Court District. Portion of Lot 7, Section W, Bohemian Colony, BEGINNING at a point in the southwest line of Lexington Boulevard, the east corner of Boulevard Place Subdivision; THENCE in a southwest direction along the SE line of Boulevard Place Subdivision a distance of 575.28 feet to the west corner of this tract. Said point also being the south corner•of Boulevard Place Subdivision; THENCE in a southeasterly direction a distance of 776.5 feet to the south corner of this tract; THENCE in a northeasterly direction a distance of 575 feet more or less to the point in the Southwest line of Lexington Boulevard for the east corner of thistract; THENCE in a northwesterly direction along the southwest line of Lexington Boulevard a distance of 776.5 feet to the place of beginning. Mr. Cox appeared for himself and stated that it was his interpretation of the Zoning and Planning Commissions minutes that they had tentatively approved his proposed rezoning (Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was that the application be denied.). Opposing the rezoning in addition to the Commission,,were Realtor Ed Quaile, and his attorney T. S. Cyrus. On completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest that the final recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission be overruled and the application be approved subject to deed restrictions ,on the properties being approved by the City Council previous to any construction; such deed restrictions to include adequate restrictions to keep the properties in conformity with the surrounding area so as not to damage the other improvements in the immediate area., Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed. Four ayes, one nay; Commissioner Williamson voted nay. Previously tabled was the application of Dr. Y. C. Smith for the rezoning of Lots 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50, Block 1003, Fitchue Place Addition from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to take the application off the table and refer it back to the Commission. (Dr. Smith had previously made anew application.) Motion was passed. Rev. L. W. Quinn, of the Pilgrim Church, presented a ptition to the Council requesting new sanitary .sewer lines in Sun Flowers 1 and 3, between Fannin School and South Side Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the petition to Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on a 5 -year lease proposal for marine service station located on the Lawrence Street T -Head. Bids were received from Gulf Oil Co., Magnolia Petroleum, Ada Oil Co., and Oriental Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. I 3! A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approvin the tax Error and Correction List for the month of April, 1952, in the amount of $344.24, and the Supplemental Tax Roll for the month of April, 1952, in the amount of $6.80. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received for cast iron pipe and fittings for Warehouse stock. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. A mtd on was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, to receive for study and recommendation, the report of Lockwood and Andrews on the feasibility and cost of rerouting the Port Aransas—Corpus Christi waterway around North Beach. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO.3258 GRANTING TO L. C. MCCLAUGHERTY, UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF HERTZ DRIVE—UR—SELF SYSTEM, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRSTI; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3259 APPROPRM NG SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS ($729.70) FROM NO. 296 IMBROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) 70 COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO—PHASE SEMI—ACTUATED TRAFFIC CONTRLLER AT THE INTERSECTION OF MORGAN STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE; SAID WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was"k1suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson There being no further buwiness, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye L.. Wasserman, Mayor 31$ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 13, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent. Wm, Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Roy Lay — Chief of Police, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, and Zoning Engineer Wm. R. Anderson. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held May 6. 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. Harvey Fry presented a report to City Manager Collier on the clean—up drive. (Report on file in City Manager's office.) Attorney C. B. Neel, of the law firm Neel and Rachal, appeared and requested an answer to a petition presented to the Counil at the regular meeting on May 8. the original petition, in brief, urged that the City either join in a taxpayers suit to cancel certain oil leases made by the City, or if the City did not see fit to join such action, that they so state a definite refusal. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest asked City Attorney Singer to make his report. The following report was read in full by the City Attorney: "May 13, 1952 Mayor and City Council of Corpus Christi City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: I have been handed petition dated April 29,,1952, requesting that the City Council cause suit'to be brought in the name of the City of Corpus Christi to cancel four certain oul, gas and mineral leases described in such petition and which petition was filed with the City Council at its last regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 1952, for consideration. I have received in connection with such petition a communication on the letterhead of Neel and Rachal, Attorneys at Law. dated May 8. 1952. to the effect that if the City of Corpus Christi and other defendants agreed that they will not at any point in the letigation raise the question of the right of the taxpayers to maintain such suit, then Mr. Neel would join the present existing suit changing it to the effect that the suit is brought for and on behalf of the Cityof Corpus Christi on the relation of the named taxpayers. This letter was transmitted after discussion at said Council meeting on May 6, 1952, wherein it was suggested that since an early decision was desired by all parties that the question involved might be submitted to the Court for decision upon agreement of the parties not to raise the question of whether or not the taxpayers who have brought the suit now pending have the right to bring such an action.` First, I wish to point out to the Council that no such question has been raised as to the right of the tax— payers or in any other capacity in which they desire to personally appear in Court, but the question is raised as to whether or not such taxpayers who have brought this suit have the right to claim they represent all of the taxpayers and water users of the City of Corpus Christi. The objection is to the effect that the have not shown in their petition that they have any such authority, and I know of my own knowledge that In hm.one"taxpayer and water user whom they do not represent, and it is possible that there are many more of the 110,000 persons living in Cows Christi whom they do not represent. As to the matter of agreement of the right to bring the suit, no question of their right has been raised except perhaps in their own minds. My reply to their request for agreement is that if they have a justiciab e interest they have the right to bring the suit and if they do not have such a justiciab le interest, no amount of agreement can give the court jurisdiction to hear the controversy. But there are other matters stated in their petition and letter which I now call to your attention. The petition states that the petitioners are not in any manner charging the City Council or any members thereof with fraud in connection with the execution of such leases, but, the petition contains the following general statements: 1. "It is our opinion that in most instances the consideration received was so grossly inadequate as to constitute a legal fraud upon the citizens of Corpus Christi." 2. "By reason of the failure to comply with the provisions of Article 5400A of Revised Civil Statutes . . . as well as other factors in connection with the leasing of said lands, a serious legal question has arisn as to the validity of such leases........" 3. "The above listed leases are all that have been brought to our attention, but what has been said 'in connection with these leases would be equally applicable to any other lease executed by the City under the said circumstances." The letter contains the following statements: 4. "I would expect to please invalidity of the leasess on several grounds. "2. Inadequate consideration as well as any other grounds that I might determine to be beneficial to cancelling these leases." 5. "I would not agree to submit the case solely on stipluation that Article 5400A.was not complied.with." I have made request of the attorneys who brought the suit now pending to take the depositions of each of the three parties named as plaintiffs therein for the purpose of ascertaining what facts are in their minds relating to the five general statesments just quoted. However, the attorneys decline to agree to take such 319 deposition until after the City Council has made its answer_tothe petition and letter presented by Judge Neel. They are therefore now in the position of requesting that the City turn over to them the right of instituting and maintaining an action on behalf of the City without disclosing what evidence is at their disposal or even what issues they expect to raise in such action. The Charter of the City of Corpus Christi as amended by October 6, 1945, provides "the City Attorney shall represent the City in all litigation and controversies In my opinion, to give these persons blanket authority to bring action in the name of the City under the statements contained in the petition and letter might involve the City in ill-considered litigation which would prove costly to the City. These parties are not willing to base their litigation solely on the question of whether or not Article 5400A was complied with and are not willing to disclose what otherufacts or cir- cumstances upon which they wish to base their proposes legal action. If these persons are in fact in possession of evidence sufficient to justify a court to set aside an agreement to the city, which apparently is an above board and good faith contract, and such evidence is made available to me, I will immediately join in an action on behalf of the City, as would be my duty as City Attorney, to set aside such a lease contract. No facts or circumstances have been stated in any instance which were not known by at least C. B. Neel, and Mhich were matter of public record and newspaper items before the execution of any of the leases, and in all events, before any expenditures were made by the Lessee or any development carried out by the Lessee. It appears to me that it Is not in keeping with good conscience to knowlingly watch the Lessee risk his money in exploratory work and the only when ddvelopment is complete raise the question of whether or not a certain notice should have been publishid- by the City before entering into such lease. 0 This was not the first lease entered into by the City of Corpus Christi, without publication and notice. ,A previous City Administration on January 28, 1949, authorized the City Manager to execute, and H. H. Allen, the t City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi did exedute and deliver for a cash consideration an bil and gas lease concerning forty (40) acres located near Rodd Field, owned -by the City, and described as Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. And, to this moment, no evidence has been disclosed to me which evidences any unfair advantage having been taken of the City in the transactions mentioned by the petitioners, and so far as I can discover, all of the agreement were good faith undertakings on the part of the Lessee in each instance.Law suits, unlike some other under- takings, cannot be successfully operated on suspicions. Evidence is required, and tothis moment, no disclosure has been made to me of the existence of any evidence which would justify the questioning of the good faith of the Lessee in each of the leases. Furthermore, the parties will not !rubmit to interrogation until your answer has been given to the petition presented by Mr. Neel. It is my position that the City owes the Lessee in each instance the obligation to live up to the terms of each of said leases which were entered into in good faith and if some court construction should hold that Article 5400A were application and not complied with to the extend that the leases are unenforceable on the part of the Lessee, then I am still of the opinion that the leases, having been entered into in good faith, ought to be made enforceable and recognized by the City as a solemn good faith obligation of the City. The City owes the same obligation as would exist between private individuals. 'This obligation was brought forceably.to the Attention of the citizens of Corpus Christi in the recent case of Hayward V. City of Corpus Christi in' which the opinion of the court was expressed on July 11, 1946, when the court quoted w1th approval the language first stated by Mr. Justice Fields, speaking for the Supreme Court of the United Stater in the early case of Marsh V. Fulton County; "The obligation to do justice rests upon all persons, natural and artificial, and if a county obtains the money or property of others without authority, the law, independent of any statute, will compel restitution or compensation." In the said Hayward case the court decided that the bonds in question were void in that they were not authorized by popular vote as required by statute. Notwithstanding such decision, the Court permitted recovery against the City of Corpus Christi for $2,684,307.36, less certain credits. In arriving at this decision our own Teaas court said: "But in good conscience the city ought not to be permitted in this suit (1) to defeat the right of the bondholders to recover on the bonds and trust indentures solely because their issuance was not legally authorized, (2) retain the properties which had been acquired through the issuance of such illegal instruments because such properties were necessary to it in the service of the public and (3) at the same time deny and escape liability to pay the bondholders the reasonable value of such properties and of their use because the enforcement .of such rights and liabilities was barred by either the four or five year statute of limitations. Manifestly, the end result of such pyramidal process of reasoning would be to circumvent and defeat the natural obligation which inevitably rests upon the city to do justice. In our judgment such wrongful result cannot be required or justified either at law or in equity." It is therefore, my considered opinion that even if the contention that the leases mentioned are invalid because of failure to comply with the provisions of Article 5400A were more than a matter of an opinion (as is true in this instance) and if it were true that such contention was established beyond contradiction, I would still advise the reflection of the City Council upon the possible effect of legal action before authorizing litigation for the purpose of setting aside any of the leaes under consideration. Each of said leases, so far as has been shown, were entered into in good faith and follow3d by the expenditures of large sums of money for exploration and development, and litigation should not be statted without first determining what might be obtained by such litigation and what might be the effect of such litigation upon the future good faith and credit"of the City as well as the powsible cost to the City in actual expenses and in ultimate cost compara§le to the result eventually reached in the Hayward case. In other words, shoulaithe City be sucdessful in cancelling such lease, would the City have to compensate the Lessee for the actual present value of the property snatched from him? If so, what is to be gained by such litigation other than to advertise the lact of good faith of the City of Corpus Christi in deailing with those who contract with it? No consideration of these questions have been apparently considered by the petitioners and are in my opinion questions which ought to be seriously considered before the City joins in any such program of litigation. It is, therefore, my opinion that the City respect- fully decline the invitation extended by the petition pentioned. Respectfully submitted, /s/ I. M. Singer I. M. Singer, City Attorney." 320 On completion of the reading -of the,repoft, and at the insistance of Attorney Neel, the following motion was made by Commissioner Williamson: That the report be accepted and that in the light of knowledge presently before the Council, the request to institute suit to cancel these oil leases be refused. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing that portion of Denver Street between Ocean Drive and Rossiter. This application was made by L. M. Fisher, Arnold 0. Morgan and Maude Morgan. Those appearing in favor of the proposed closing were: DeWitt Hale, representing A. M. Fisher and Arnold 0. Morgan; Arnold 0. Morgan, L. M. Fisher, Harold Pettus and Farrel Smith. They all spoke in favor of closing the street as its present condition was so that it could not be used as a public thoroughfare and was not improved. Mrs. Adele Love, who stated that she owned property at the corner of Denver and Rossiter, stated that she would/be in favor of closing the street unless arrangements were made by the petitioners to stand the cost of redisigning her home Mich faced on Benver and to pay for any remodeling in order that her house might face Rossiter, and to stand any expenses connected with changing her Denver Address. Mr. Marvin ERicson, who owns property adjacent to Mrs. Love, stated that he was not against closing Denver Street as long as the south 100 feet was left open in order to allow him ingressand egress to his property. The recommendation was recieved from H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, opposing to closing the street due to the fact that the city had three utility lines, water, sewer and gas, running beneath the dedicated right—of—way; said utilities being from 2 feet to 32 feet off the West property line. Mr. Stirman outlined the possibilities of owners of the West side of Denver Street needing the street for ingress and egress to garages. After a discussion by all concerned; a motion was made by Commissioner Lo wean, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to close the hearing, and take the matter under advisement, and that the Council personally inspect the property on the ground before final action is taken. Indication was given that decision would be reached at the next council meeting. Attorney Luther Jones appeared and urged that the Council immediately call a charter amendment election Mich amendment would do away with the Council—Manager form and government and reinstitute the Mayor—Council form. He further urged that the Aldermatic procedure be instituted under which an Alderman would be elected from each of several precincts in the City. He further proposed that the Charter amendment election include another issue which would put up to the voters the question of annexation of all the industrial area surroundin the City. This step, he stated, if approved, would add additional valuation to the tax roll and thus eliminate the necessity for any increase in tax rate. He recommended a substantial salary for the Mayar and each of the Aldermen or Councilmen and urged that action be taken at once. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest thanked Mr. Jones for his appearance and with a statement of, "You might have something there," said the Council would take it under advisement. The next order of business was the awarding of bid on Marine Service Station located on the Lawrence Street T—Head. The recommendation of Purchasing Agent Burke, approved by Mr. Collier, was read in its entirety by the City Secretary. Recommendation and tabulation calculated on yearly rental from Gulf Oil Corporation was $4.937.40. The calculated yearly rental from the Ada Oil Company, which calculation anticipated the minimum of $5,000 for the improvement of the present service stationand harbormaster facilities, was $3,551.79. Mr. Crowell of the Ada Oil Company, questioned the tabulation and disagreed with Mr. Burke, Purchasing Agent, on the tabulations and indicated that there was no mention made of furniture which would be placed in the facility by the Ada Oil Company, and had this amount been considered in the tabulation, that the Ada Oil Company's bid would have been the highest. Mr. D. M. Beech of Gulf Oil, presented a tabulation of projected figures on the possibilities of the earnings of,the City under the lease agreement offered by_Gulf_Oil,_which figures indicated that the caiculated rental could possibly be increased considerably. An argument by the bidders ensued. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,_seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed that the bid be granted to the highest bidder, Gulf Oil Company, subject to terms con— tained in their original bid. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest thanked Mr. Crowell for his attendance. (These were the only two bids considered. See Tabulation of Bids No. 129, City Secretary's Office.) 321 Bids were opened on the construction of Blucher Arroyo Storm Sewer. Bids were received from: Slovak Brothers, Heldenfels Brothers, South Texas Construction Company, McKenzie Construction Com— pany, Brown andfRoot, and T. H. Lee. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids and referring them to City Manager Collier for study and recommenda tion. Bids were opened for premium gasoline, regular gasoline, and diesel fuel, and kerosene for the quarter ending August 15, 1952. Bids were received from Crockett Oil Co., Crystal Petroleum, Gulf Oil Co., Humble Oil Co., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Oriental Oil Co., Southern Oil Sales, and Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids and referring them to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3260 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO TILE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON ANTELOPE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AS TO TILE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OF THING CONNECTED THEREWITH; FINDING THAT THERE WERE NO PROTESTS TO SUCH PROPOSED IM— PROVEMENTS AT SAID HEARING; FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING TILE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND TILE PER FORMANCE OF ALL PRE—REQUISITES TO FIXING -TILE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL_ LIABILITY'TO PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING SAID STREET AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COSTS OF TIE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TIE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND TILE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ' George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Dave Coover, Attorney, appeared and asked Council to note the lreation of Santa Fe paving now under question in the Courts, and the Antelope paving. Mr. Coover reminded Council there was no opposition to the Antelope paving, and he stated that over 90% of the property owners opposed to Santa Fe paving. Ile requested that the Council make a change on the original plans on the Santa Fe paving before the Santa Fe paving suit reached the Appellate Courts. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest indicated to Mr. Coover that the matter would be taken under advisement and that the City At would be consulted regarding. Former Commissioner Barney Cott, who was in the audience, stated that he had property both on Antelope and Santa Fe Streets and he was agreeable to the Antelope assessments but did not favor the Santa Fe assessment or paving project. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3261 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT, BEING TILE WEST SIDE OF LAT FIVE (5) BARR KEELER SUBDIVISION, TO MORRIS LIEDEKER AND WIFE, BERTHA LIEDEKER; AND DECLARING AN, EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie R'asserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 322 Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3262 Abeent Aye Aye Aye Aye RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE CENTER (EXPOSITION HALL) LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY J. A. WALSH, CONTRACTOR, UNDER CONTRACT WITIi TILE CITY DATED JANUARY 30, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2984; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE SUM OF $47,891,45, BEING THE BALANCE OF TME CONTRACT PRICE OF $329,975 PLUS EXTRA WORK IN THE SUM OF $984.45 DONE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT ALL OUT OF A TOTAL SUM OF $333,975 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MAY 9, 1952; AND THE BALANCE OF $3,015.55 IS TO BE RETURNED TO NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest - AYE Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3263 CLOSING TILAT PORTION OF DEMPSEY STREET BETWEEN PORT AVENUE AND THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD, A DISTANCE IN EXCESS OF TWO ILUNDRED FEET, OF TILE JOIIN G. HATCH ADDITION TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A QUITCLAIM DEED, TO GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY FOR THE NORTH ONE HALF (1/2) OF THAT PORTION OF DEMPSEY STREET EXTENDING FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE EASTWARD TO THE WEST LINE OF THE RAILROAD RIGIT OF WAY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600); AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A QUITCLAIM DEED TO CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR TILE SOUTH ONE HALF (1/2) OF THAT PORTION OF DEMPSEY STREET EX— TENDING FROM THE EAST -PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE EASTWARD TO TILE WEST LINE OF TILE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. 'tti'illiamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3264 AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEILALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COLUN13IA SOUTHERN CILEMICAL CORPORATION FOR A FOUR (4) ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOT EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9) OF BANCROFT—DODGE FARM LATS, TO BE USED BY THE PARK AND RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE AGREE— MENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART ILEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ' George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 4UIA,455� C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 1952 Jack DeFo t, Mayor o Tem PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City 'Secretary C. W. Vetters, William Burke — Purchasing Agent, and Police Chief Roy Lay. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held May 13, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one responded. The first order of business was the decision on the matter of closing Denver Street between Ocean Drive and Rossiter. (Public Hearing was held on May 13 at which time the Council voted to close the meeting, inspect said block of Denver Street, and state their decision at the next meeting.) Appearing in favor of the closing of the street were John Pichinson and Farrell Smith. Mr. Smith stated that all of the property owners on that block were in favor of the closing, and wanted it closed, except for the South one hun— dred feet of the Street located next to RossiterStreet, and that by closing the street, a potential traffic hazard and a public nuisance would be eliminated. Ile said that the street was dedicated 61 years ago and since that time no one had built homes facing on and using that block of Denver, and it had never been im— proved or opened for traffic. Mr..Pichinson stated that he concurred with Air. Smith. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that all of the subject block of Denver Street be closed except for the first one hundred feet (1001) of Denver Avenue lying immediatel S North of Rossiter Street and subject to the City retaining the proper and reasonably necessary utility ease— ments, including sanitary and storm sewers; said utility right—of—way being described as follows: Said utility easement commences on a line parallel to and one hundred feet (1001) North of Rossiter Street in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, and from said commencement point is twenty—five feet (259 wide, being ten feet (109 East of.the center line and fifteen feet (159 West of the center line of Denver Street for a distance of approximately one hundred twenty—five feet (1251) Northward to a point on a line which would be the Eastward extension of the dividing line between Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Two (2), Ocean Park Addition, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, and narrows at that point to a width of twenty—two feet (229 - being of three feet (39 lesser width on the west.side, that'is to say, being twelve feet (12') wide West of the center line of Denver Street and remaining an additional ten feet (109 wide East of the center line of Denver Avenue, and continues at said width of twenty — two (229 feet and parallel to the center line of Denver Avenue Northward a distance of approximately four hundred feet (4001), intersecting at that point a line drawn by projecting eastward in a straight line a line coincident with the North foundation concrete wall line of a garage building located on Lot Twenty—four (24), Block Two (2), of said Ocean Park Subdivision, and at said point said utility easement has a width of twenty—two feet (229, being"the distance of twelve feet (129 West of the center line of said Denver Avenue and on to and across said center line to a distance of ten feet (109 East of said center line of Denver Avenue., Said utility easement shall have for its Eastern boundary from said point Northward a line parallel to and three feet (39 East of the six inch (6") water main now lying East of and near the center line of said Denver Street until said six inch (6") water line intersects with the South boundary of Lot One (1) in Block Three (3) of Alta Plaza Subdivision, a distance of approximatel, fifty—five feet (559 Westerly from the Southeast corner of Lot One (1) in Block Three (3) of Alta Plaza Subdivision, and said utility easement shall have as its Western boundary line (on such portion) a line parallel to and seven feet (79 West of said six inch (6") water line (referring to the distance North of� the center line of said Denver Avenue where it intersects with the Eastern extension of a line coincident with said garage building located on said Lot Twenty—four (24), Block Two (2), Ocean Park Subdivision. In addition to the foregoing easement THERE SHALL BE ANOTHER EASEMENT ten feet (109 wide commencing at the center line of Denver Avenue where it intersects with said Eastern extension of the aforesaid garage foundation line and covering a distance from that point to a point ten feet (109 West of said point. Said line continues NorthO° ward, but East of said comer line of Denver Avenue_ to an iron stake annroximately eiahty feet (£30') 324 Northeast of said point of beginning,_said easement covering the ten feet (10'') West of" "said line.to said iron stake, and makes an abrupt turn Eastward toward-Ocean.Drive to another.iron stake fifty—seven feet (579 away set in the ground at the property line on Ocean Drive, a distance of approximately one hundred five (105') feet South of the Southeast corner of Lot One '(1) Block Three (3), Alta Plaza Subdivision, covering the ground from said stakes to a distance ten feet (10') North of the same. It being understood and agreed that the eighty— five feet (859 of six inch (6") water line lying immediately South of the South boundary line _of Lot One (1), In Block Three (3) of Alta Plaza Subdivision, if it ever be replaced or relaid or relocated shall b e located within or relaid within the other and remaining portion of the easement lying South of said eight—five foot (85') section of six inch (0) pipe, and said easement as to said eighty—five foot (851) section shall cease to' exist thereafter, And subject to the further restriction that no buildings be erected within the utility easement area at any time, and that no building be erectedsin the remainder of the street area hereby vacated within a period of five (5) years from date. The next order of business was the decision on the matter of closing Vine Street between Avenue C and Avenue D. (Public Hearing was held May 6, 1952, at which time the Council voted to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement.) Appearing for the applicant was Attorney Ed Williams, who stated that the applica w would pay for taking up the water and gas mains and that the swimming pool proposed to be constructed on the abandoned property would be open to the public at the same price to everyone. Mr. 0. W. Whitehead again appeared and questioned the Council in regard to an alley that runs across the portion of Vine Street proposed to be closed. Ile was assured that the alley right—of—way would remain open across - the closed portion of Vine Street. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the street be closed extending from West line of Avenue C to the east line of Avenue D. save and except as to the areaway extending north and south through Blocks 54 and 55, after removal of existing utility lines now located in said street, the cost of removal and relocation being, borne solely by the property owners abutting said closed portion.of Vine Street, and this vacation is further subject to the reservation in the City of the option to reopen said portion of Vine Street at any time. The exercise of which option being in the discretion of the City Council of theCity of Corpus Christi, Texas. Public hearing was scheduled to be held on matter of closing a certain street which was supposed to have been dedicated in the Barr—Kuehler Subdivision in the City of Corpus Christi. City Attorney Singer stated that he had received a letter of withdrawal from the applicant, John Mobley, said letter reading in part as follows: "This street has never been opened and, as a matter of fact, the contract for the same was purely executory and, to our opinion, has lapsed, some 27 years having passed since the date of said agreement. Further check of the title reflects that such action on the part of the -City Council will not be necessary so please accept this letter as my withdrawal of the request for action on the part of the City." A motion was made by Commis- stoner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, cancelling the public hearing on this matter set for May 20, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting May 27, 1952, 4:00 p. m. as date of public hearing on the matter of closing an alley in Block 7, Brooklyn Addition, said alley running from the south boundary of Vine Street to the north boundary of Garner Street. This is at the request of George Taylor, 'Sam Taylor, Albert B. Walker, George H. Jennings; and Sam Isenberg. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the bid for the construction of Blucher'Arroyo 'Storm Sewer to Heldenfels Brothers, at their low bid of $42,785.83. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the bid on premium gasoline to Crystal Petroleum Company at M less 1% discount for payment in 10 days. (See Tabulation of Bid File No. 130, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding the bid on regular gasoline to Southern Oil Sales Company at $0.1495. (See Tabulation of Bid File" No. 131 Cit 'Secretary's Office.) Bids were opened on cast iron pipe for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from: American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Jam s B (' l rnw a n rl S n n c , 11 Pa' ,—