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Minutes City Council - 05_27_1952 to 12_16_1953
325 McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids and -referring them to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed appointing Allen Mote as City ;Auditor for the fiscal year 1951-1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest thanked all those organizations, agencies and individuals who aided at the.Refinery Fire, and instructed that proper resolutions be prepared and presented at the next council meeting. The following ordinance was2read: ORDINANCE NO. 3265 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. B. MARTIN TO GRANT TIE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE PEOPLES STREET T—HEAD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR A TERM BEGINNING JUNE 1, 1952, AND ENDING JUNE 1, 1953,.FOR FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS, ACCORDING TO TILE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED• IN SAID LEASE, ' A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED ,IIERETO 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. 3266 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF TILE BLUCHER ARROYO STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FROM TANCAHUA STREET ALONG LAREDO, CARRIZO, TILE PROJECTION OF AGNES STREET, AND KING STREET TO MARGUERITE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; APPROPRIATE $47,064.41 FROM'NO. 297 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS, $42,785.83 BEING TIE CONTRACT PRICE WITH TIE BALANCE OF $4,278.58 TO COVER ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES 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. 3267 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN -THE CITY OF OORPUS CHRISTI AND GULF OIL CORPORATION FOR THE LEASE BY TIIE SAID CITY TO TIE SAID GULF OIL CORPORATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,' MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY HEREOF; SETTING FORTH TIE TERM AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE CONTRACT; 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 IIGeorge L. Lowman Aye nmsnn.....,Ave 326 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 27, 1952 PRESENT:: Mayor Pro Tem 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, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held May 20, 1952. forward. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come Mr. Fenner Roth, Chairman of the Water Board, presented to the Council the Engineering Report on Lower Nueces River Dam for Lower Nueces River Water Supply District Revised May 1952. .Mr. Roth introduced Mr. Victor Jaeggli. Water District Manager. Mr. Jaeggli explained to to the Council the five major changes included in the new engineering study. (Report on file in City Manager's office.) Ed Williams, Attorney, identifying himself as a former City Commissioner who well knows the possible mistakes of dam deals, urged the Council to hire its own experts to double check on the survey, and look with skepticism on the Mathis site. Sheridan C. Lewis, member of the Highway 9 Businessmen's Association, urged the Council to follow Mr. William's suggestions. Mr. Williams further inquired as to whether or not the value of the City's holdings on property at Lake Mathis had been included in the total anticipated expenditures, and stated that if this property were not included,'it would amount to the City making a gift of some $1£3,000,000 to the Water District. Mr. Williams also brought up the matter of the City's oil leases and stated that certain groups of attorneys would take any steps to get hold ofthe City's oil properties and had gone so far as to import "hoodlums" to tap city officials telephone wires in order to get inside information. Public Hearing was opened on the matter of closing an alley in Block 7, Brooklyn Addition, in the City of Corpus Christi. Appearing for the applicants was Albert B. Walker who testified regarding the benefit to the public by the closing. No one appeared in protest to the proposed alley closing. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to close the hearing and instructing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance to effect a closing. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on cast iron pipe and fittings for Warehouse stock to American Cast Iron Pipe Company, low bidder. (See Tab. of Bids No. 132, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid on kerosene for the quarter ending August 15, 1952, to Crystal Petroleum Company (See Tab.of Bids No. 133. Citv Secretarv's offic A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on diesel fuel for quarter ending August 15, 1952, to Texas Star Oil Company (See Tab. of Bids No. 134. Citv Secretarv's Office 327 Gene Thornton, acting for Elbert Cox, presented the Council witha copy of proposed deed restrictions to be PLACED on the Tract of land on Lexington Boulevard under consideration by the City Council for rezoning to Tourist Court uses. The restrictions were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and consideration. City Manager Collier stated that he had asked representatives of the Federal Industrial Groups to serve as a committee to make a detailed survey of the conditions and make recommendations to the City Council as to what precautionary conditions should be set up by the City Council in regards to the local oil tank farms in order to prevent another fire as recently occurred in the City. City Secretary read a Resolution commending various agencies and individuals on their aid and assistance in controlling and preventing the spreading of the fire at the Southwestern Refinery and General American Storage Terminals. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3268 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO -EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ROGER L. GAULT, DBA GAULT AVIATION COVERING THE NORTI]WEST ONE—HALF OF HANGAR NO. 651, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THIRTY—SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3600) TO BE PAID IN TWELVE MONTHLY INSTALMENTS OF TIiREE HUNDRED ($300) DOLLARS EACH, AND OTI]ER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, UNDER TILE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART IEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Eye 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. 3269 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH R. S. MOORE, DBA ROD MORE AVIATION SERVICE, COVERING A LEASE ON THE SOUTHEAST ONE HALF OF HANGAR NO. 651 LOCATED AT CUDDIIIY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THIRTY SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3600) TO BE PAID IN TWELVE MONTHLY IN— STALLMENTS OF THREE HUNDRED ($300) DOLLARS EACH, AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, UNDER TILE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF.SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICIi 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. rilliamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3270 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. T. IRWIN ON NE QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 652 LOCATED AT CUDDIIIY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH CONCRETE APRONS ADJACENT AND ADJOINING THERETO FOR ONE YEAR FOR TILE SUM OF EIGHTEEN IRMRED DOLLARS . ($1300) AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN 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. 1%liIliamson Aye The following ordinance wag's"r6hd: 11'NO, 2'-'71 ORDINANCE NO. 3271 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ERNEST A. BROWN, JR. ON ONE HALF OF HANGAR NO. 652, AND SW ONE FOURTH OF HANGAR NO. 653, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITII CONCRETE APRONS ADJACENT AND ADJOINING THERETO AS MORE PARTICULARLII' DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR TIE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($41300) AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS UNDER TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS 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. 3272 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TILE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION.OF SIDEWALKS AND SERVICE DRIVES FOR THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE CENTER (EXPOSITION HALL) LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD BY C. L. CASTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER CONTRACT DATED APRIL 16, 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3252; AUTID RIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-NINE CENTS ($7,741.29) TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE.HERETOFORE'APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FNND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT AND WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MAY -22, 1952,-A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLAR- ing 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. 3273 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BIIAILF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITII CLAUDE W. GLASSON ON SE QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 652 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH CONCRETE APRON ADJACENT TIERETO FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE SUM OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS UNDER TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS 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 Goerge L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye 329 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 Mr. Bruce C. Collins called the attention of the Council to the need for a correction deed concerning bulkhead easement in Section 15 of the Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, originally given for the purpose of protection Ocean Drive. The matter having already been investigated by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, the Council proceeded.with•the consideration of the following ordinance. After due consideration, the following ordinance was read: -.:t ORDINANCE NO. 3274 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AS JOINDER AS EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THAT CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY DEED FROM R. L. BROCIGIAN, B. L. COLLINS, J. Y. ROBB, DON C. DOUGLAS, F. R. HANSEN, C. V. JONES, H. B. ROBB, GEORGE W. THORNTON, AND E. H. ROWLEY AND H. B. ROBB, TRUSTEES FOR FRANCIS ROWLEY HEINEN, E. H. ROWLEY, JR., AND JOAN H: ROWLEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN LIEU OF AND IN CORRECTION OF THAT CERTAIN DEED DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1944, RECORDED IN VOLUME 306, PAGES 620, 621, of TIE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE COUNTY OF NUECES, CONVEYING .520 ACRES, BEING A PART OF TRACTS 1, 2, and 3 SECTION 15 of FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING AND ERECTION AND MAINTAINING A SEAWALL OR BULIQIFAD AND PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FOR OCEAN DRIVE, SAID INTEREST IN SAID LAND HAVING 6UCCEEDED TO THE CITY THROUGH ANNEXATION, SAID DEED BEING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING AND RESERVING UNTO TILE GRANTORS TILE RIPARIAN RIGHTS TO SAID LAND; 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. 3275 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LA GLORIA CORPORATION COVERING A LEASE ON THE NORTHEASTQUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 65�, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH CONCRETE APRONS ADJACENT AND ADJOINING THERETO, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO BE PAID IN TWELVE MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF - ONE I-RJNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS EACH, UNDER THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIIED HERETO AND MADE A PART 'IIEREOF; 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 F. 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. 3276 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE.A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FORREST L. POWERS COVERING A LEASE ON TIE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 653, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETIIER WITH CONCRETE APRONS ADJACENT AND AD- JOINING THERETO, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO BE PAID IN 12 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $150 EACH, UNDER TIE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY 330 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. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1952 , MAYOR PRO TGG 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 Wm. J. Burke, Director of Public Works Ii. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf. 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 May 27, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Elbert Cox and Gene Thornton appeared in regards to the Lexington Boulevard rezoning and inquired as to whether or not the deed restrictions presented at last week's Council Meeting had been approved by.the Council. They were advised that the City Attorney's staff was working on the proposed deed restrictions and that a report would be made at the next Council Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the Purchasing Department be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on 10,000 pounds of caulking lead for Warehouse stock. Commissioner Lowman made a motion approving plans and specifications and authorizing Public Works department to advertise for bids to be received for the construction of a storm drainage improvement consisting of a reinforced concrete box culvert, reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer and appurtenant struc— tures along an existing ditch from approximately 170 feet west of Old Robstown Road to Highway No. 9 at Elmore Drive and along Highway No. 9 to Villa Drive, then along Villa Drive to Quaile Drive. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed. City Secretary Vetters read a request from Morris Levy, architect, requesting an extension of 60 days from June 1 to complete final plans and specifications on remodeling old City Hall into Public Library. Recommendations from City Manager Collier and Director of Public Works Stirman were for an extension as requested by the architect for reasons as follows: (1) Time lost on final selection of library site; (2) Time spent by architect in submitting sketches and designs for the exterior of the building to the Library Board, and correlating the floor plans nd operation scheme with Mr. Wheeler, Library Consultant employed by Mr. Levy; (3) Delay in getting final tructural designs by Mr. Simpson of San Antonio. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by ssioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing extension of time as requested. 331 Mayor Wasserman asked that City Manager Collier give a report on the proposed improvement of Santa Fe Street. City Manager Collier indicated that he had conferred with the successful bidder on the project and had learned that a number of property owners had indicated their willingness to sign up for the assessments program in spite of the suit now pending in the Appellate Courts. (Attorney Dave Coover, representing some forty property owners, filed suit against the assessment procedure on this particular street.) On completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the Director of Public Works be instructed to issue a work order to.Heldenfels Brothers for the commencing of the Santa Fe Street improvement program and further that all property owners be treated impartially regardless of the final outcome of the suit which seeks to stop the City from assessing a part of the project's costs on property owners abutting Santa Fe Street. Recommendation was presented by the City Attorney, City Tax Assessor—Collector, and the City Manager, regarding an adjustment in the amount of delinquent tax due from the Dryer Estate, for the years 1919 through 1932, and 1939 through 1943, and 1946, and 1948, on Lots 3 and 10, Block 8, Beach Addition. Adjustment recommended as based on the same basis used in adjusting taxes during the past several years on property lying below the Bluff and menaced by storms prior to the erection of the seawall. The 1919 taxes have been paid and the adjustment recommended is as follows: Principal amount of taxes before adjustment $5,413.51 After adjustment 4.476.82 Reduction in principal amount'of taxes. Ay adjustment of assessed values $ 936.69 Payment of the amount of $8,077.23 being offered as follows: Check.in hand $6,940.82 Cancellation of 1919 receipt 689.41 Credit in partial payment account 447.00 8,077.23 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting the above as recommended. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving Tax Error and Correction List in the amount of $1,025.26 for the month of May, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed approving the Supplemental Tax Roll in the amount of $24.60 for the month of May, 1952. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3277 CLOSING THAT AREA OF DENVER STREET BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONEHUNDRED FEET FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF ROSSITER STREET AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF OCEAN DRIVE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN BUILDING RESTRICTIONS; SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENT RETAINED BY THE CITY, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH VACATED AREA TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; 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. 3278 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TME CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO EXECUTE A STATION LEASE AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH BRANIFF AIRWAYS, INC., AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FOR TILE CONSIDERATION AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WIiICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. s 332 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frm k 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 June 10, 1952 LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Atto m ey I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Directorof Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson. 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 June 3, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Elbert Cox appeared in regard to a rezoning application heard at a Special Council Meeting April 24, as follows: 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 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 a point in the southwesterly line of Lexington Boulevard for the east corner of this tract; THENCE in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly line of Lexington Boulevard a distance of 776.5 feet to the place of beginning. At the meeting April 24, the City Council took the matter under advisement and that on May 6, 1952, Elbert Cox appeared before the City Council requesting a decision on his applica— tion which resulted in a motion being made, seconded and passed, that 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. Mr. Cox today presented copies of the deed restrictions as revised to meet requirements of Zoning and Planning Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the property be rezoned to Tourist Court use upon filing the use restrictions submitted and filing a plat of the area showing the dedication of the streets and easements as stated in the restrictions. City Manager Collier read a budget summary letter and presented to the Council the 1952-53 tentative combined budget summary. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to accept the budget summary and that it be placed on file in the City Secretary's office. City Secretary Vetters read a -letter from Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, in which it was stated that t 333 It was the recommendation of Mr. Burke, Director of Public Works II, I1. Stirman, Police Sergeant W. L. Baskett, and.City,Manager Collier, that the bids be awarded so as to utilize the priority, and that the bids be awarded,as follows: Sterett Supply Co. — 7000 ft. 5/c 412 "Ilazaltex", $2,765. Escalation — maxi— mum 10%; C. C. Hardware Co. — 7200 ft. 7/c #14 "Hazaltex", $2,073.60, Escalation — maximum 10%; Graybar Electric Co. — 7200 ft. It6-19 strand black "Hazaprene", $523, Escalation not to exceed 10°o; Graybar Electric Co. — 7200 ft. 96-19 strand white "Hazaprene" V525, Escalation guaranteed not to exceed 10%. (See bid Tabulation file 9135) Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed) concurring in the above recommendation and awarding the bids as stated. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids to be received July 1, 1952, for the construction of hot—mix asphaltic concrete,'together with curbs and gutters, storm sewers, and appurtenant structures along Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Norton Street, and widening of pavement with 6" caliche base and double penetration asphalt surface from Norton Street to Alexander Street. The following ordinance was read for the first time:and p ss ul to scconk reach,,{;: AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH NUECES COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. 2 TO 'SELL AND SUPPLY TREATED WATER TO SAID DISTRICT AT THE RATES AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID WATER CONTRACT, WHICH CON— TRACT BY ITS TERMS STIPULATED PLACE OF DELIVERY, MEASUREMENT OF WATER, WATER PRESSURE, AND MANNER OF PAYMENT; RESERVES CERTAIN RIGIIrS, RESTRICTS RESALE, AND FIXES MINIMUM OBLIGATION, CONTAINS CLAUSES CONCERNING TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, FORCE MAJEURE, ASSIGNABILITY, AND ADJUSTMENT OF PRICES, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 17, 1952 4: 00 P. M. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor 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, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, 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 June 10, 1952. ' rll Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Bids were opened on caulking lead for Warehouse stock.- Bids were received from the following: Norvell—Wilder Supply Co., :Allied Plumbing Co., Midwest Smelting Company, American Radiator Standard and Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co., Southwest Plumbing Co., Gulf Hardware Co., Briggs Weaver Machine Co., C. C. Hardware, Geneal Export Iron and Metal Co., General Export Iron and Metal, Viking Supply Co., and San Antoni6 ' Machine &.Supply Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—'eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommenda— t a 334 Bids were opened on the construction of a storm drainage improvement consisting of a rein— forced concrete box culvert, reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer and appurtenant structures along an existing ditch from approximately 170 feet west of Old Robstown Road to Highway No..9 at Elmore Drive and along Highway No. 9 to Villa Drive, then along Villa Drive to Quaile Drive. Bids were received from McKenzi Construction Co., Brown and Root,,T...H. Lee, IIeldenfels Brothers, and Slovak Brothers.- A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight,- hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The following ordinance: was' read:; rJ RESOLUTION NO. 3279 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE TO BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ANDAPPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PRESENTING TO SAID BOARD THE FACTS EXPRESSING THE DESIRE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY. OF WATER APPROPRIATION IN QUANTITIES GREATER THAN 20,000 ACRE FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PRIORITY RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI UNDER ITS EXISTING PERMIT NOS. 51, 933, 1463, and 1177, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 2, CHAPTER 136, ACTS OF THE 39TH LEGISLATURE; RATIFYING AUTHORITY HERETOFORE GRANTED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE FILING OF SUCH APPLICATION ; and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The CharterrRilerwas 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 J The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3280 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE CITY TO MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPAIR AND USE A SIX INCH SANITARY SEWERAGE PIPE LINE ALONG THE RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY ALONG AGNES STREET AS SHOWN ON THE BLUEPRINT CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ONE ($1) DOLLAR, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LICENSE 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Lierndon Aye t 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.3281. " AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO EXECUTE A STATION LEASE AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN AIR LINES FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACK 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. Iierndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye 33� II The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 11 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: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH NUECES COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 TO SELL AND SUPPLY TREATED WATER TO SAID DISTRICT AT TIIE RATES AND UNDER TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID WATER CONTRACT, WHICH CONTRACT BY ITS TERMS STIPULATES PLACE OF DELIVERY, MEASUREMENT OF WATER, WATER PRESSURE, AND MANNER OF PAYMENT: RESERVES CERTAIN RIGHTS; RESTRICTS RESALE, AND FIXES MINIMUM OB LIGATION, CONTAINS CLAUSES CONCERNING TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, FORCE MAJEURE, ASSIGNABILITY, AND ADJUSTMENT OF PRICES; A COPY OF WHICH CON— TRACT IS HERETO ATTACIED 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 Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY . LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 17, 1952 10:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie, Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon•,�George L. Lo wean, Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Acting City Secretary Mrs. Mary Ethel Rigby. Also present were Mr,, Fenner Roth, Edgar Linkenhoger, Guy Warren, Victor Jaeglli, Charles Galland, John Lynch, the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District Board of Directors. ii 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 joint meeting with the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District Board on the subject of new dam. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of.the meeting held June 10, 1952. A motion was made by,Commissioner;DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, appointing Mrs. Mary Ethel Rigby as Acting City Secretary for the duration of this meeting. Mr. Fenner Roth stated that the Water Board met this morning and selected the sit Amberson recommended at Mathis and were asking the Council to go along with the details for financing and building the dam and the operation could be worked out by administrative staffs of the City and the'District. Mr. Guy Warren said that the meeting was based on three*tings: 1. Selection of a dam site: 2. Who is to build; -3. Staffs put at job of carrying out details of working out contract in connection with it. Cbidmissioner Williamson stated that he would like to know the opinion of the Water Board as to whether or not'it is the Board's idea to have an operating staff or turn it over to the City for operation. Mr. Lynch answered that the part of contractural and lease arrangements should be worked out so that the most economical delivery of water to Corpus Christi could be made; and that the district would probably have to keep some staff in that they have to keep some staff in that they have bonds, etc; also that the rest of operations should be worked out to the best economic advantage to the City and Water District. Commissioner DeForrest stated that the City was not going to surrender any of its water rights. In reply, Mr. Roth said that in the contract, there was nothing where'the city would have to surrender one foot of water. ` Mr. Guy Warren stated that nothingmust be barras the Board and the Cit done which might em 336 insofar as water rights are concerned inasmuch as they belong to the people of the area. Ile added that the Wa d and the City must not let anything be done which might send them back to the State. City Manager Collier advised that Mr. Potter and Mr. Singer said that the City could not assign or transfer their waterrights but would have,to relinquish their rights with the State and the district would then have to make application. be transferred. Mr, Jaeggli stated that the Statute setting up the Water District provided that these rights may Mr. Singer interjected that Mr. Jaeggli's statement was true, with the approval of the Water Board, which brings one back to the same question. Mr. Warren said that this had not definitely been looked in to. He added that he did not think the group should argue at this meeting. He commented that he believed that it would be crazy if it was not worked out with the City owning the rights. tie said that these rights ought never to be transferred, but that the City could pass on that when the administrative staffs come in with a decision on how to do it. Mr. Roth interposed that they would not jebpordize the city. Mayor Wasserman reminded 'the group that both the City and the Water Board are interested in lots f water at cheap rates. Mr. Lynch agreed by stating that whenever there is an argument they should All remember that. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion that the City go along with the Water Board in financing and in assisting in every way possible to build the dam at Mathis. Commissioner Lowman seconded the motion whit was passed. City Attorney Signer said he understood that the contract would be worked out on the basis if it appears to be a more economic operation after study that it be worked out on some lease basis (what finances, how nuch payment from-eity'through water rates, etc,) then work out with the district for it to build dam, do all financing with a lease'or'.operational agreement with City where it will be worked out on monthly, yearly, or some sort of basis as simple as possible. Mr. Warren agreed that if that is the best way that is what ought to be done Mr. Singer suggested that it could be studied from that angle. Mr. -Warren asked if Mr. Collier would appoing the City's staff, to which the answer was in the affirmative. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June E4. 1952 4:00'P. M. 'RESENT:, Mayor Leslie Wasserman,_ Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, and Frank E., Jilliamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M.;Singer, City Secretary E. W. Vetters, Purchasing. genti:lkn. Burke. Director of Public Work Works.'Chief of Police Roy Lay, Airport Manager B. W. Schrader, City :ontroller W. G. Graf. Health Officer Dr. J. M. Cameron, and Sanitary Engineer Paul Werner. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by,Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed. approvir nutes of the..meeting held,June 17, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. J. E. Hartle, representing the Real Estate Board, the Six Points Kiwanis Club, and the City anitation Commission. appeared and asked the Council to aid the clean-up drive. He stated that the Health epartment needed two extra men to inspect garbage cans. Mr. Hartle read a letter written by.Dr. A. B. Cervenka, esident of the Six Points Kiwanis Club. Mr. Hartle urged the Mayor to make a plea to all civic organizations to operate and aid the Sanitation Commission. He stated that he would like to see not only the City Council but ne in Corpus Christi help clean up the polio breeding grounds. Mayor Wasserman advised Mr. Hartle that the City Council would do everything in its power to aid 337 in the clean-up drive but they would have to have.the voluntary support of all citizens. He said that first thel Council would make a plea to the citizens to aid voluntarily and -if they didn't then the City would use the words "have to". Mr. Hartle told Mayor Wasserman that he thought it had come to the point where they should use the words "have to". City Manager Collier stated that he would see that from two to six extra men were hired to help in the Health Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman. and passed, awarding the bid to McKenzie Construction at their low bid of, $137,345.40, on the construction of a storm drainage improvement consisting of a reinforced concrete box culvert reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer and appurtenant structures along an existing didtch from approximately 170 feet west of Old Robstown Road to Highway No. 9 at Elmore Drive and along Highway No. 9 to Villa Drive, then along Villa Drive to Quaile Drive. (See Tabulation 6f Bids No. 136, City Secretary 's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Worrest, seconded by Commissioner Lo wnan, and passed, award- ing bid on caulking lead for Warehouse stock to Allied Plumbing Supply Company at their low bid of $16.39 cwt., total $1639. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 137, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authoriz- ing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on ditching maching to replace Buckeye Ditcher No. 171. ,, A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on one 7,000 GPM pump complete with 2400 volt motor and starter, as required for additional pumping capacity at Savage Lane Station. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForr est, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to•be received on lime in sacks, minimum 2,000, maximum 4,000. _ A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on two sickle 7 foot blade mowing machines for use in the Street Division and to be used to mow weeds and grass along shoulders right of way and along City property. _ A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lo wean, and passed, setting Thursday, July 24, 1952, 2:00 p.m. as date for public hearing on the following zoning cases: - Mrs. F. F. Duke, Sunshine Laundry, Inc., Dr. Y. C. Smith, etal, R. W. Allen & Hazel F, Cumbee, Michel E. Shemoun, Octavio .& Eufemia Alvarez, Ralph Rossi & Saul Cooper, C. L. Garcia, W. M. Heyland. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on 737 gas meters and 1200 standard house regulators, and 2,155 water meters. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3282 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948, AND ENTITLED -REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTIER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIDNS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITI '9' AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2722, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 63 AND 64, IN GRANTING AUTHORITY TO TIE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO ERECT "YIELD RIGHT OF NAY" SIGNS AND TO DETERMINE AND DESIGNATE INTERSECTIONS WHERE SUCH SIGNS ARE REQUIRED; BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 65 SO THAT SUCH "YIELD RIGHT OF MY" SIGNS ARE DESCRIBED AND DESIGNATED AS TO LOCATION; AND FURTHER, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SAID ARTICLE BY THE INSERTION OF SUBSECTION 66A TIEREIN PROVIDING THAT VEHICLES APPROACHING "YIELD RIGHT OF MY' SIGNS SHALL SLAW TO A SPEED OF TEN MILES PER HOUR AND YIELD RIGHT OF MY, AND SETTING FORTH PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO DO SO; PROVIDING FOR MANNER OF PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. TAe Rule l'.as s fzp n(!c,e bey ._tbiQ Aye 338 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 3283 APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS AND FOUR CENTS ($689.04) FROM NO 296 IMPROVEb'ENT BONDS 1950 CgNSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT TIE INTERSECTION OF LEOPARD AND CARANCAHUA STREETS TO BE INSTALLED BY CITY FORCES, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WRKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, 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. 3284 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 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWR IMPROVEMENTS — STATE HIGHWAY NO. 9 AND VILLA DRIVE — IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND MADE APART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, APPROPRIATING $151,079.94 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SE WAR IMPROVEMENTS) $137,345.40 BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE, WITH THE BALANCE OF $13,734.54 TO COVER ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye `lack 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 City Manager Collier read the following letter "June 24. 1952 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen The Civil Aeronautics Administration, acting by and through Mr. J. B. Jaynes. regional adminstrator, extended to the City a grant amendment and grant offer in the amount of $214,987 for improvements to our municipal airport. This grant offer has already been executed by the proper authorities of CAA and becomes an effective agreement and contract upon acceptance and execution by the City. In addition to this grant, CAA has funds already allocated for an Instrument Landing System. Corpus Christi is the only city having comparable flight volume in the State which does not have an Instrument Landing System. The following quote from a letter from Branaff International Airways dated June 17. 1952 points out the urgency of making this installation 'Lack of an Instrument Landing System at Corpus Christi has brought about what is 339 probably the lowest.percentage of schedule completions for any city which we serve in the state of Texas. Approximately 25% of these flights which have overflown on account of weather conditions or were delayed on account of weather conditions, would have been completed had an Instrument Landing System been in operation.' It is alwo interesting to. note that the present Instrument Runway has a length of 4100' and the longest runway has a length of 4503'. 'Using the longest run- way, which is possible only when wind conditions allow, we can expect a penalty of at least five or six passengers when using the Convair 340 airplane. Under conditions of high temperature an even greater penalty will occur.' You will note that Special Condition No. 9 in the grant offer provides that certain revisions must be made in the preliminary plans and specifications as submitted by the project applicationrp for to commencing construction on this project. This seems to leave the door open for the City to submit and for CAA to consider revisions and modifications of the presently approved plan which contemplates extending the run way to the northwest. Because of Public Law No. 382 there is no assurance that the $214,987 federal funds now tentatively allocated to the City of Corpus Christi will be available to CAA for use in the State of Texas after June 30, 1952 unless the funds are - obligated by that date. It is therefore of utmost importance that the grant offer be accepted and executed by the City of Corpus Christi without Melly and I so recommend. Sincerely, /s/ W. B. Collier City Manager WBC/mer" The following ordinance was read : ORDINANCE NO. 3285 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CANCELLATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE AD- MINISTRATOR OF CIVL AERONAUTICS, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO OBTAIN FEDERAL AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF 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 Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Afire 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. 3286 ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF TIE GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ADMINSTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. TO OBTAIN FEDERAL AID IN DEVELOPMENT OF CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 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 340 The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3287 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH NUECES COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 TO SELL AND SUPPLY TREATED WATER TO SAID DISTRICT AT THE RATES AND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID WATER CONTRACT WHICH CONTRACT BY ITS TERMS STIPULATES PLACE OF DELIVERY, MEASUREMENT OF WATER, WATER PRESSURE, AND MANNER OF PAYMENT; RESERVES CER— TAIN RIGHTS; RESTRICTS RESALE,'AND FIXES MINIMUM OBLIGATION, CONTAINS CLAUSES CONCERN— ING TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, FORCE MAJEURE, ASSIGNABILITY, AND ADJUSTMENT OF.PRICES; A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. 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 resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3288 APPOINTING, RE—APPOINTING-AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF '. MANAGERS FOR THE CITY—COUNTY HOSPITAL; 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 agove resolution 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 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS. CITY SECRETARY LIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR 341 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -July 1, 1952 4:00 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. W. Vetters, Dr. J. M. Cameron, H. H. Stirman, Wm. 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 June 24, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Harold Naylor, local poultryman, appeared and offered a check for $200 in payment of a fine for vio— liting the city ordinance prohibiting the keeping of over 12 chickens, etc. inside the City limits. City Attorney 'Singer told Mr. Naylor that the check was payable at Corporation Court and Mr. Naylor was instructed to take the check there. Bryan Wingo, Attorney representing Mr. Naylor, stated that he and Mr. Naylor knew that a lot of good had come out of the enforcement of the animal and chicken ordinance, even though they were opposed to it at the time it was passed. He said, though, that a lot of injustice had been worked against a lot of the people and he recommended that the Council be lenient and give the people at least ten days to get Ad of the animals and fowls. Mr. Collier stated that he would like to make an informal recommendation that people, under conditions which did not justify the granting of a permit to keep animals or fowls, be given until July 29 to get rid of City Attorney Singer made a recommendation that no changes be made whatever,and to let the Health Department handle the matter. He said that some conditions needed attention immediately, and that the policy had been adopted and that the City could not make any agreement not to enforce it. Mr. Wingo said that he thought ample publicity should be given the matter, although all the people did not read the newspaper and did not know what the law is. He said that in a case like that, the people should be given twenty—four hours notice and not be arrested immediately, that. they should be given an oppor— tunity to cooperate. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and that the matter be referred to the Health Department and that they be reasonable in the length of time given to the people to get rid of the animals if they are not granted a permit by the Health Department. Dr. Cameron reported on the Polio situation. He said that only one case had been reported in the last four days, and that if no new cases were reported during the rest of the week, the Health Department had hopes that the peak had been reached. He said that during the last year great improvements had been made in the sanitation conditions of the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, appointing the following as members of the Traffic Commission: Gilbert L. Ogden, J. P. Hill, R. C. (Dick)Watkins, Glen Alexander, and DeWitt Morgan. (One is for a replacement of Scott Skinner, who resigned, and the others are additions.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, appointing f the following as members of the City Solicitations Commission, for a term of three years, expiring July 10, 1955. . H. 0. Schlenk, Captain Louis Davis, and Charles R. Porter, Jr. (The term of office for H. 0. Schlenk, Wm. Anderson, and Louis Davis, expiration date is July 10, 1952, the completion of a one year term. On this new appointment, Charles Porter, Jr. replaces William Anderson.) Commissioner Lowman made'a motion authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received fro 5,000 feet of fire hose for the Fire Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi consents to the assignment by Taylor Refining Compamy to Taylor Oil 342 and Gas Company of its contract dated Appil 2, 1952, for the sale and supply of water to it by the City, being Contract No 1207, and that the City Manager is authorized to execute such consent for and on behalf of the City Bids were opened on the improvement of Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Norton Street (for the construction of hot -mix asphaltic concrete, together with curbs and gutters, storm sewers, and appurtenant structures),and widening of pavement with 6" caliche base and double penetration asphalt surface from Norton L Street to Alexander St Bids were received from Brown & Root, J M Dellinger and Heldenfels A motion was b made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation Commissioner DeForrest made a motion to accept the recommendation of Acting Airport Manager Schrader, and authorize the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to request the Blue Angels to hold an exhibition T appearance on August 10, 1952, in connection with CAP Day Presentation was made by City Manager Collier of complete bound budget together with City Manager's message and narrative analysis of proposed annual expenditures by each department preliminary to public hearin A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to accept the proposed budget and to set a public hearing for July 29, 1952 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE 3289 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIiALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT CON- SENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT BY TAYLOR REFINING COMPANY TO ITS PARENT COMPANY, TAYLOR OIL AND GAS COMPANY, OF ITS LEASE WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COVERING THE NORTEINEST ONE QUARTER OF HANGAR NO 653, CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DATED MARCH 14, 1952, BEING CITY CONTRACT NO 1203, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 3233, A COPY OF WHICIi LETTER OF CONSENT 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 Sydndy 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 3290 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEI14LF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN SMITH COMPANY WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) TIFA FOG APPLICATOR MACHINE FOR THE TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF NINETEEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($1,965 28) PAYABLE UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH AGREEMENT AND OUT OF NO 102 CURRENT FUND FOR USE OF THE HEALTH UNIT, 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 Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydndy E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR , city Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 1952 4 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 W Vetters, Director of Public forks H H Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay, 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 July 1, 1952 appeared 343 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward No one A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on the construction of street improvements consisting of the paving of Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Alexander Street, to J M Dellinger, Inc , in the amount of $154,108 88, the low bid (See Tabulation of Bids No 138, City Secretary's office Bids were opened on two mowers for use in the Street Division Bids were received from Mission Farm Equipment Co , Jess McNeel Machinery Co , Cage Implement Co , Corpus Christi Implement Co , Hi Way Machinery Co , and H W. Lewis Equipment Co A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, referring the bids to City Manager Collier for study and recommendation Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed Bids were opened on water meters Bids were Teceived from Badger Meter Company, Ilersey Mfg Co , Neptune Meter Co , and Rockwell Mfg Co A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation Bids were opened on pulverized quick lime Bids were received from Austin White Lime Co . Kaffie Lbr & Brick Company, Barada & Page, U S Gypsum Co A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, referring the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Wilh amson, and passed, that the tract on Gollihar Road, previously used as a sanitary fill, be designated as Evelyn Price Park in recognition of Mrs Price's wholehearted efforts on behalf of the City, and that the Legal Department draw up the proper Resolution There being no further business, the meeting adjourned Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 1952 4 00 P M LESLIE WASSERMAN, Mayor SENT. Mayor Letlie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E Herndon, George L Lowman, and Frank Williamson, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I M. Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, Purchasing nt Wm J Burke, Director of Public Works H H Stirman, City Controller W G Graf Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed,approving minutes of the meeting held July 8, 1952 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward No one ppeared Bids were opened on trenching machine for the Water Department Bids were received from Longhorn ndustries, Bud Dietz Machinery Co , Closner Equipment Co , and Alamo Iron Works. A motion was made by Commis— loner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and ferring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation Bids were opened on gas meters and regulators for warehouse stock Bids were received from Ro 0 11 t 344 I $ i It Manufacturing Co , Westcott and Greis, Sprague Meter Co . and Reynolds Gas Reg Co A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for forty-eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed, awarding bid on water meters for warehouse stock to Rockwell Manufacturing Co at the low bid of $60,298 75 (See Tabulation of Bads No 139, City Secretary's office ) Commissioner Herndon made a motion awarding bid on lime for the Filtration Plant to Barada & Page of Corpus Christi, at the low bid of $17 40 per ton, less discount of 25�, net $17 15 per ton, minimum requi ments 2,000 tons - maximum 4,000 tons Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed (See Tabulation of Bids No 140, City Secretary's Office ) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed,autborizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on steel pipe for Gas Division requirements for the i fourth quarter of 1952 and the first quarter of 1953 Commissioner Williamson made a motion authorizing payment to Street Department the amount of $3,752 out of Fund 305 Airport Extension and Improvement Bonds Series 1941 Sinking Fund frhis will reimburse the Street Department for the work of reconditioning the ramp and parking facilities at Cliff Maus Airport ) Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approvi final plans and specifications and authorizing Public Works Department to advertise for bids for remodeling the Old City Hall into new La Retama Library Commissioner Williamson made a motion approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of June. 1952, in the amount of $1,054 66 Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed Mr Collier presented to the Council and asked for their reaction and recommendation, a proposed plan for expansion of the water system which will entail a bond issue in the amount of approximately $2,500, for an extension of the Lexington Boulevard water line and connecting grids to improve water pressure in the area and to allow additional connections This installation would also increase supply and pressure of the U S Naval Air Station Mr Collier outlined a letter received from Admiral Morehouse urging that some steps be taken immediately to improve water pressure and supply at the various Naval Bases The second step in the �lan would be to improve pumping facilities, and the third major item would be extension and improve- ment of the Calallen water treatment plant Mr Collier explained that the improvement project involved at the Calallen plant would take approximately two years of construction, aid the entire plan carried on this step - to -step process should be able to meet the demands of the water users Commissioner Williamson questioned the feasibility of arranging for this additional distribution and supply before an additional amount of water was available Mr Collier again explained the long period of time involved in making the necessary improvements He further explained that if too long a length of time was allowed to elapse that it must be remembered that al construction iqoAld end at least two years from date of actual starting Question was raised as to the conflict of this plan with the overall Area Development survey plan Mr Collier stated that in his opinion it would not conflict in any way with the Area Development Committee survey but that it would be his suggestion that the project be referred to the ADC for their recommendation and approval This referral, he stated, would not be time consuming and a slight delay anticipated by1the referral would not have any adverse affect on the pro- ject Commissioner DeForrest commended Mr Collier for his thoughtfulness and sincereity of purpose in planning this expansion program The verbal report was received and a motion made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to refer the project to the Area Development Committee for their considera- tion and recommendation 345 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3291 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS PUBLIC PARK BONDS, SERIES 1952; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING ANB ERGENCY. w 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. 3292 DESIGNATING AND NAMING THAT CERTAIN PARK AND RECREATION AREA OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 32430 BEING APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON GOLLIHAR ROAD, TILE EVELYN PRICE PARK; 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. 3293 APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED NINETY—SIX DOLLARS AND THIRTY—ONE CENTS FROM NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY . SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) AND SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGIiTY--THREE DOLLARS AND SIXTY—NINE CENTS FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEhENTS) TO COVER THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER LINES TO SERVE EVELYN STREET, HELEN STREET, THE NORTH SIDE OF OLSEN STREET AND TIE AREA BETWEEN TOWNSEND STREET AND GREENG40VE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; -AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID 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 Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: LeslieWasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3294 A1!'ENDING 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, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PARTICULARLY AS EMENDED 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 CHANaTNr TFTF: PRFgFNT 7nNTwn nr a nnrrrTnni no 04 LOT 7, SECTION 2, BOHEMIAN COLONY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO "A-4" TOURIST COURT 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 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. Co W. Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR s REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 22, 1952 4:00 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. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest; seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, hpproving the minutes of the meeting held July 15, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Dick Watkins, members of the Citizens' Traffic Commission, appeared and read a letter signed by T. S. Cyrus, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, requesting that the City Council include in the 1952-53 Budget the amount of $2500 for the use of the Traffic Commission in its Educational Program and for other uses. Mr. Watkins pointed out that members of the Commission had, in the past, been using their own money but that they couldn't continue indefinitely; therefore the Commission requested that they be granted money from the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to take the matter under advisement and an answer be given at the next regular meeting of the Council. Bids were opened 6nrfire hose. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works, C. C. Hardware, C. C. Gasket & Packing Co., the Continental Supply Co., the General Detroit Corp., Kidde Sales & Service, Samsco, Fyr—Fyter Sales and Servides, and Norvel Wilder Supply Co. .A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on pump fir Savage Lane Pugip Station. Bids were received from the following: Allied Plumbing Co., Alamo Iron Works, M. N. Dannenbaum Co., Samsco, Lockett Co., Langhanner Runnel Co., Southern Pump and Engine Co., Towery Equipment, Fairbanks—Morse, and Delaval Steam Turbine. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid on gas meters and regulators for warehouse stock to the low complete bidder, Rockwell Manufacturing Co., in the amount of $23,038.91. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 141, City Secretary's Office) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding �I 347 bid on two mowing tractors, to Hi Way Machinery Company of San Antonio, the low bidder in the amount of r' , . I $3,555.09 with delivery in'ten days. (Tabulation of Bids No. 142, City Secretary's Office) Bids were due to be awarded on ditching machine but they were removed from the agenda due to the fact that a wire was received from Longhorn Industries asking that before the bid was awarded, that they be allowed to demonstrate their machine. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, guarantee - Ing payment to Contractor Brown & Root, Inc., on four homestead propertyowners on Antelope Street who will not sign paving liens, as follows: (Some of these property owners have indicated that they would pay the assess- ment on completion of the work; however, they would not sign assessment certificates due to the fact thatheir property is homestead.) OWNERS: E. U. Rivera and wife, Maria Rivera . PROPERTY: Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Monterrey Addition AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT: 50 ft - $366.57 OWNERS: Elena C. Valdez and husband, S. C. Valdez PROPERTY: Lots 24 and 25, Block 2, Monterrey Addition AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT: 50 ft. - $305.00 OWNERS: 0. L. Bolden and wife PROPERTY: Lot 33, Block 2, Monterrey Addition (mount of Assessment: 25 ft. - $152.50 . QVNERS: Maria Delores Alcala, a Widow PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Doxx O'Neall Addition AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT: 100 ft. - $733.13 Commissioner Lowman made a motion setting Tuesday, August 5, 1952, 4:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on application to close an alley in Block 83, Brooklyn Addition, as requested by G. E. Hudson and W. H. Leiblie. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Tuesday, April 5, 1952, 4:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on application of Fred Quaile to close an alley in Block 72, Beach Portion. - Public Hearing was held on the matter of revocation of taxicab drivers license of Willie Rufus Jones. Neal Dancer, attorney for Mr. Jones, stated that said taxicab driver had been charged with -Vagrancy by the Polic Department but had been proved guilty in Court, and until the time when he was proved guilty that he should retain his license. Mr. Jones stated to the Council that he was innocent. Walter Wilkins, of the Vice Squad, presented as evidence the complaint form and judgment of the Court. After general discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to take the matter under advisement until the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. W. C. Jackson, Fiscal Agent for the Water Board, read the following letter and suggested that the same letter be sent to all holders of the City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Revenue Bonds, 'Series 1948 and 1948A. To the Holders of City of Corpus Christi, Texas Waterworks Revenue Bonds Series 1948 & Series 1948-A Dated June 1, 1948 The purpose of this letter and the enclosures, which are being forwarded to you by the Mercantile National Bank of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, Trustee, is to acquaint you with our critical water supply problem, and to earnestly solicit your cooperation with the City of Corpus Christi -in a program to remedy this situation. The City of Corpus Christi's problem is that it does not have an adequate water supply for the present needs, to say nothing of the foreseeable future needs of the rapidly expanding demand. We have lost several large indus- tries to other cities because of our inadequate.water supply. With your support and cooperation, we can correct this problem which is of tital interest to the City and to you, as a bondholder. Engineers and other authorities on water supply estimate that the present City supply (Lake CorpusChristi), will under extreme drouth conditions, provide not more than 30,000 acre feet of water per year, whichis approximately 72% of the present demand. The area has'experienced a drouth condition during thepast 2 1/2 years. In order to avoid a depleted water supply, it became necessary for -the City rof Corpus Christi to enter into anagreement with individuals and with the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District (a District created by the State Legislature expressly for the purpose of providing a water supply for Corpus Christi) to drill water wells and dump the water into the Nueces River,i�which in turn flows into Mathis Lake. This method of supplementing the City's water requirements was adopted as an emergency measure and is,.of,course. uneconomical and undependable as a source of water supply for any considerable period of time. he Lower Nueces River Water Supply District, upon recommendation of its engineers. Ambursen Engineeri 348 tion and Myers & Noyes, has selected,a site for the construction of a dam to provide a reservoir with a net yield of approximately 130.000 acre feet of water per year, or 115,000.000 gallons per -day -- Corpus Christi is presently using approximately 40,000,000 gallons of water per day. The site selected as being the most __desirable from engineering and economic considerations is on the Nueces River just below Mathis Dam, which forms Lake Corpus Christi, the present City water supply. The proposed dam will submerge and replace the present dam. Before a new dam can be constructed at this location, it is necessary for the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District to obtain from the City of Corpus Christi title to the present dam and the lands comprising the reservoir. In order to do this, we must obtain the consent of the holders of 75% in principal amount of the outstanding bonds of the 1948 and 1948-A Series of City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Revenue Bonds for the approval of the execution by the City and the Trustee of A Supplemental Deed of Trust, Enclosure A. This Supplemental Deed of Trust will reconvey and release to the City of Corpus Christi that portion of the trust estate which consists of lands and other properties comprising Mathis Dam and the reservoir(exclusive rlof minerals.) :If the holders of 75% of the outstanding Waterworks Revenue Bonds consent to this modification and amendment to the Deed of Trust by means of the aforementioned Supplemental Deed of Trust, the City of Corpus Christi will r sell the lands and other properties comprising Mathis Dam and the reservoir (exclusive of minerals) to the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District for a consideration of $2,071,165.00 (being the amount of presently outstanding bonds -- $2,006,000.00 -- which refunded the bonds originally issued to construct the present dam and acquire the lake site, plus the premium the City would have to pay on $2,006,000.00 of Bonds). Under the provisions of the proposed Supplemental Deed of Trust this $2,071,165,00, when received by the City of Corpus Christi, will be deposited into the Bond Redemption -Fund, created by Article V of the Deed of Trust and on June 1, 1953, would be used to retire the longest maturities of both Series of Revenue Bonds, in accordance with the provision for prior dedemption as contained in the Deed of Trust: to -wit, the following bonds: Series 1948 -- $1,001,000 of Bonds, maturing from June 1, 1969, through June 1, 1978, inclusive at a price of par and accrued interest, plus a premium of 4%. Series 1948-A -- $1,005,000 of Bonds, maturing in June 1, 1969, through June 1, 197.8, inclusive, at a price of par and accrued interest, plus a premium of 2 1/2%. - In order to initiate proceedings for the accomplishment of the foregoing, the City Council on July 22, 1952, enacted an ordinance authorizing the execution of the proposed Supplemental Deed of Trust by the City and the Trustee upon receipt of the required bondholders' consent, which consents will be conditioned upon the deposit of $2,071,165.00 in the Bond Redemption Fund. A statement of the operation of the City's Water Department reflecting actual operating experience forthe fiscal years ended July 31, 1949 through 1951 inclusive, and a projection of operations for the fiscal years ending July 31, 1952 through 1956 inclusive is forwarded hereft th as Enclosure B. It is significant to note that the program herein presented for your consideration and approval will result in greater bond requirement coverage in succeeding years than at -the present time. As a bondholder you have a definite interest in the growth and welfare of the City. If the Cityis to provide water in sufficient quantity to insure present requirements and foster future growth it is vital that it provide an increased supply such as is now contemplated. To this end, therefore, the City of Corpus Christi respectfully asks that you please complete and execute the enclosed consent form in duplicate (Enclosure C) and promptly return same to the City in the envelope herewith furnished foryour convenience. Very truly yours, City Manager City of Corpus Christi, Texas WCj ; emb On the completion of thereading of the letter, a motion was made by Commistioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing City Manager to send such letter to all known holders of the above mentioned bonds. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was thereupon read by the City Secretary. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NUMBER 3295 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND DESIRABILITY OF MODIFYING AND AMENDING TiiE DEED OF TRUST•DATED JUNE 1, 1948, AS HERETOFORE SUPPLEMENTED, GIVEN BY TILE. CITY TO THE MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK AT DALLAS, AS TRUSTEE, TO SECURE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1948 AND 1948-A: AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO THE MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF SAID HEED OF TRUST PURSUANT TO TILE PROVISIONS THEREOF THEREUNTO ENABLING; DETERMINING UPON AND ADOPTING TIIE FORM AND PROVISIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL DEED OF TRUST DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISIi SUCH PURPOSE; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE 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 voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ' , Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. 1KIlliamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 24, 1952 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: MAYOR PRO TEM Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George sL. Lowman and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager V.. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary C. V. Vetters. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. j 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 several zoning cases. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, Seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed, approving the iinutes of the meeting held July 22, 1952.1 Public Bearing was held on the folbwing zoning cases and action is indicated in each instance: MRS. F. F. DUKE: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Sunflower Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Gollihar Road and Evelyn Street, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial. Attorney Fred Reeder represented Mm F. F. Duke Mrs. E. E. Stout appeared against the rezoning due to the proximity of Fannin School. Mrs. Dyer and Mrs. Denick also appeared against the rezoning. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to deny the application. SUNSHINE _LAUNDRY. INC.: - - 1.' From "A-2" Second apartment House District to "L -I" Light Industrial District, Lots 1 through 7i inclusive, Block 2, Hillside Addition, being generally that property at the northeast corner of Mestina and Coke Streets fronting 175 feet on Mestina; 2. From "B-4" Primary Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial District; Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 2, Hillside Addition, being generally that property at the southeast coreer of Leopard and Coke Streets and fronting 75 feet on Leopard. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval on Tract 1 and for denial on Tract 2 of this same application on the basis that no necessity existed for this change and that the introduction of the light industrial uses on Leopard Street would not be a reasonable use of the land. Mr. Eckhart appeared representing `Sunshine Laundry, Inc. and advised that Sunshine Laundry was hoping to start a new plant some time next year, which was the reason for their request for rezoning of the above two, tracts. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed to uphold the commendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission and approve the rezoning of Tract 1 andvto deny the plication for rezoning of Tract 2. Y. C. SMITH. ET AL: Lots 41 through 56, Block 1003, Fitchue Place Addition, being generally that property located along the east side of Brownlee Boulevard and extending 400 feet northward • from a point 200 feet north of Ayers Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1".Neighborhood Business District. Recommendation of .the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval of this application as sub- tted plus the rezoning of Lots 57 and 58 of Block 1003, Fitchue Place to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District s such additional lots are presently occupied by business which was established under Board of Adjustment tion and in view of the fact that there is adequate off the street parking. Motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed that the commendation of the Zoninq and Pla 350 I 41 through 56 as well as Lots 57 and 58 as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. R. W. ALLEN & HAZEL F. CUMBEE: Plot "D", Block 45, Diana Pearse Tract, being generally that property 100 feet in width beginning at a point 50 feet west of Lewis Street and extending through from Fannin to Norton Streets, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. The Zoning and Plannin Commission recommended denying this application on the basis that it would bonstitate "spot zoning". A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld and the application of R. W. Allen & Hazel F. Cumbee be denied. MICHEL E. SHAMOUN: Lots 53 through 56, Block 817, Port Aransas Cliffs Subdivision, being geerally that property fronting 100 feet along the east side ofdAlameda Street and beginning at a point 200 feet north of Doddridge Street from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial on the basis that adequate business zoning was provided in the area, that the present zoning of Mr. Shamoun's property represented a logical. stopping point and finally that no public necessity existed for such a change. Mr. Norman Utter appeared for Mr. Shamoun and presented maps and sketches. He requested thatthe Council take the matter under advisement and take a look at the property. Mr. George Peels appeared against the rezoning and presented a petition with nine (9) names of person who are against such rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, upholding the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and denying the application.: OCTAVIO & EUFEMIA ALVAREZ: Lot 6, Block 13, Paul Court Addition, being that property located at the northeast corner of Comanche and Mexico Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighbor- hood Business District. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed that this application be taken under advisement and that the Council table the matter and take a look at the property involved. RALPH ROSSI AND SAUL COOPER: .1. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: A portion of the original Uriah Lott Tract fronting approximately 410 feet along the east side of South Staples Street beginning at the south line of said tract and extending to a depth of 220 feet; such area also being'designated as a business area on the preliminary plat of Cooperdale Addition (Layout No. 2)ion file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission. 2. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1".First Apartment House District: a portion of the original Uriah Lott Tract extending approximately 110 feet along the east side of South Staples southward f= the north line of said tract and to a depth of 280 feet more or less; also a portion of said tract approximately 110 feet in depth adjacent and parallel to; and immediately to the . east of that area described in paragraph 1 above; such areas also being designated as Lots 1 through 4, Block 1, and LotsJ through 4, Block 3, on the preliminary plat of Cooperdale (Layout No. 2) on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that Tract 1 of the application of Messrs. Rossi and Cooper be limited and that it be recommended to the City Councilthat the area shown as business, Lots 1 through 8, Block A, Layout No. 1 of the proposed Cooperdale Subdivision, dated March 26, 1952, be rezoned to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. It was also recommended by Zoning and Planning Commission that Tract 2 of the Rossi and Cooper application likewise be limited and that it be recommended that Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, and Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 3, as shown on Layout No. 1 of the proposed Cooperdale Subdivi- sion dated March 26, 1952, be rezoned to "A-1" First Apartment House District. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed that the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission in regard to the Rossi and Cooper applications be upheld and approved with the addition of a twenty (20) foot planting strip as shown in Plan No. 2 Revised. 351 C. L. GARCIA . The north one—half of Lot 6, Block 22, Meadow Park Addition, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Mohawk and Chippewa Streets, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial in that granting of the applica— tion would constitute "spot zoning Mr. Bill Shiremennrepresented Mr. Garcia and stated that Mr. Garcia wanted to build a duplex. A motion was,made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by commissioner Williamson, and passed, that this application be tabled and taken under advisement. W. M. NEYLAND• 1. From "A-4" Tourist Pourt District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; Lot 3, Block 88, Brooklyn Addition, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Avenue D and Market Street; 2. From "A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, Block 87, Brooklyn Addition, being generally that property located along the east side of Avenue E or U. S. Highway 181 between Garner and Vine Streets. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial. Mr. Ed Williams represented Mr. Neyland An ordinance was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed, overruling the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and granting Mr. Neyland's application. There being no further business; the meeting adjourned. �at� C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 29, 1952 4T 00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commistioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman and Frank E. Williamso City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Chief of Police Roy Lay, City Controller W. G. Graf, and Tax Assessor—Collector P. W. Grevelle. 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 special council meeting held July 24, 1952. Public Hearing was held on the proposed 1952-53 Budget. Mr-. Collier gave a short resume of the estimals of revenues and expenditures for the forthcomingfiscal year. Mr. William Shireman, attorney, appeared and ques tioned an item of $5450 proposed in the budget under Water Office Operations Service Code CH. Mr. Shmeman was advised that this amount was set up for the purposes of armored car service for handling utilities collections, the Water Department portion of the audit,land $2400 for Special Services, not allocated. Mr. Shireman inquired as to whether or not this $2400 was set uplfor the services of Lon Messer, Special Representative for the City in Austin on water matters and other legislative matters. Mr. Collier advised that no definite stipulations had been made as to the expenditure but that last year Mr. Messer was paid $150 per month for his services plus $50 per month car allowance. Mr. Gabe Garrett, Representative elect, advised that this money should be earmarked for the legisltuare rather than the lobbyists. He stated further that Mr. Messer had opposed both he and Mr. Shireman in their past election — Mr. Garrett running for re—election of Representative and Mr. 'Shireman for Senator. Mr. Ed Williams appeared and stated that in his opinion Mr. Messer had been underpaid for the valuable services given to the City and he reminded'Mr. Shireman that in previous races Mr. Messer had supported him (Mr. Shireman) while receiving pay from the County, The audience was reminded that this was a budget hearing and not a political rally and it was suggested that the speakers retire to more adequate facilities and a larger 352 audience. Mr. Jere Daniel, Chief Probation Officer of the City—County Juvenile Department, appeared and out— lined the silary requirements for the department for the coming year and advised the Council that the amount set out for this purpose was inadequate. Mr. Collier was instructed to check into the requirements of this particular division and to attempt to work some agreeable settlement out with Mr. Daniel. On completion of the discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to accept the 1952-53 Budget as printed and presented. (Copy on file in office of City Secretary.) Mr. Sheridan.C. Lewis, Chairman of the Dam Committee, Highway Nine Businessmen's Association for a greater Corpus Christi, P. 0. Box 299, Corpus Christi, Texas, appeared and read the following letter: HIGHWAY NINE BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR A, GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI P. 0. BOX 299 Corpus Christi, Texas July 29, 1952 The Honorable Leslie Wasserman, Mayor of City of Corpus Christi and/or The Honorable Jack DeForrest, Mayor Pro Tem of City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Si r: V In the fourth paragraph of your letter of July 18, 1952, in re Calallen Dam vs. Mathis Dam, you state that "the City Council and its staff, having made independent studies during the several months interim between the sub— mittal of the reportmadd and its adoption",' meaning the engineers reports made for the Lower Nueces River NXXI§3E Supply District on the subject of Calallen and Mathis dam sites, you acted immediately upon being informed that the District Water Board had selected Mathis and pledged your assurance of full cooperation and assistance. It is our information that Mr. John Cunningham, ]Nater Department, your Mr. Stirnman, Director of Public Works, your Mr. McCamey, Director of Public UtititipsWrandrCity Attorney, Mr. Ike Singer, together with Mr. Graft, City Controller, did make written reports and opinions to you regarding the dam location. We would therefore like to ask permission to examine the reports made by these gentlemen to you,such to be done in the presence of a reporter from each of the local papers and the City Secretary of the City of Coip us Christi ind upon such examination, with your permission, we would like to make such notes of the memorandums and sugges— tions made by the department heads as might be helpful to us in understanding the basis upon which you are acting. Yours very truly, HIGHWAY 9 BUSINESS•MEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR A GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI /S/ Sheridan C. Lewis Shtridan C. Lewis Chairman, Dam Committee On completion of the letter, Commissioner,DeForrest advised, "you may see such reports; we have nothing to hide." Mr. Lewis read the following letters July 29, 1952 The Honorable Leslie Wasserman Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: Mr. Allen Mote is the official Auditor for the City of Corpus Christi and we respectfully request that you authorize Mr. Mote as an official of the City of Corpus Christ, in the capacity of Auditor, to permit Mr. E. - Melvin Cummins, Certified Public Accountant, to examine in Mr. Mote's office the financial figures and state— ment showing the cost of Mathis Dam at Lake Corpus Christi and to make such copies of these records as Mr. Cummins considers necessary to prepare his report to us. We of course will stand the expense of Mr. Motes time in this consultation, as well as that of Mr. Cummins. Yours very truly, HIGHWAY 9 BUSINESS MEN's ASSOCIATION FOR A GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI /S/ Sheridan C. Lewis Sheridan C. Lewis Chairman, Dam Committee At the completion of the letter, the Council approved the request with the stipulation that it be of no cost to the City. The following letter was read by Mr. Lewis: July 29, 1952 e Honorable Leslie Wasaarman yor of City of Corpus,Christi and W. B. Collier ty Manager 353_ Gentlemen: We respectfully request that you advise us whether as of this. date any form of contract, whether in final form or in preliminary form has been executed by the City of Corpus Christi with the Lower Nueces River WaterSupply District for the sale of the Mathis Dam and Lake Corpus Christi, made the subject of your emergency ordinance, dated the 23rd daycf July, 1952. If so, please furnish us copy. Yours very truly. HIGHWAY 9 BUSINESS MEN'S ASOOCIATION FOR A GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI /S/ Sheridan C. Lewis Sheridan C. Lewis Chairman, Dam Committee P.S. If no contract has been executed, please advise us affirmatively to that effect. Mr. Collier answered that no contract had been executed as the contract was in excess of five years and must be put to the vote of the people. Mr. Lewis read the following letter: July 29, 1952 The Honorable Leslie Wasserman, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: We hand you herewith copy of letter just delivered to Mr. W. G. Graft, Comptroller of City of Corpus Christi, whereby we request information on the investment of the City of Corpus Christi in the Mathis Dam and respect- fully request that you ask and direct Mr.,Graft, if such direction or request is necessary for a public official to perform his duty, to supply us with the requested information as quickly as it can be assembled. Yours very respectfully. HIGHWAY 9 BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR A GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI /S/ Sheridan C. Lewis Sheridan C., Lees Chairman, Dam Committee The Council gave the approval as requested for Mr. Cummins, CPA, to work with Mr. W. G. Graf, City Comptroller, on item requested at no cost to the City.I Clifford Cosgrove appeared and stated that he had been fired from the employment of the City under circumstances that prevented him from obtaining other employment. He was advised thatthe Council had no juris- diction in the matter, and that he would have to appeal to the County Court. The following rezoning application, taken under advisement on July 24, 1952, was brought up for consideration: OCTAVIO & EUFEMIA ALVAREZ: Lot 6, Block 13, Paul Court Addition, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Plannin Commission's recommendation and approve the rezoning application. The following rezoning application, taken under advisement on July 24, 1952, was brought up for consideration: C. L. GARCIA The north one-half of Lot 6, Block 22, Meadow Park Addition, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. Recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial as its granting would constitute "spot zoning". A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendatio and deny the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold the taxicab inspector's action and approve revocation of taxicab license for Willie Rufus Jones. Commissioner Lowman made a motion setting Tuesday, August 12, 1952, as date for public hearing on application of Ringling Bros. Circus to stage circus in the City of Corpus Christi. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner' Williamson and passed, awarding the bid on 7000 GPM pump for Savage Lane Pump 'Station to Fairbanks -Morse & Company, at their bid of $9,029, f.o.b. factory, with full freight allowed to Corpus Christi. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 144, City Secretary's office.0 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on trenching machine to Closner Equipment Company as per their bid proposal of $9,500 with delivery seven days from receipt of order from the factory. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 145, City Secretary's Office) 354 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3296 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1200) TO REIMBURSE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND (ZONING AND PLANNING CR) FOR EXPENDITURES THEREFROM FOR TRAVEL, SUPPLIES AND OTHER EXPENSES PAID FROM SUCH OPERATING FUND BY THE CITY PLANNING ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH TIIE PROPOSED AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Y The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Georg' 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. 3297 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1952 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. 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. 329£3 ADOffINGIAC.B'UDWrAFOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, - 1952 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1953, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER AS AMENDED FOR 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 } 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. 3299 APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1952, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1953; 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 Sidney FHerndon Aye d e George L. Lowman Aye Fraik E. Williamson Ave 355 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3300 AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1952: FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALIMANCE MAY BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BE DUE AND SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING THE METHCD FIXING PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN FOR TAXES SHALL INCLUDE DELINQUEIVf TAXES, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COST OF SUIT; PROVIDING DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES IN RE— GARD TO DELINQUENT TAXES; AND DECLARING ANEMERGENCY. - f 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 xxixxgxxg*ax#xgxgxxxxxxxx,xxxxgxiax There being noffurther business, the meeting adjourned. JACK DE FORL11911..1AYOR PRO TEM C. W. Vetters, City Secretary I (J REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 5, 1952 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest and George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. Ii. Stirman, 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 July 29, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Public hearing was held. on matter of closing that portion of an alley in Block 72, Beach Portion, from the North line of Hughes 'Street to the South line of Resaca Street in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, as applied for by Fred Quaile representing the owners of the property adjacent to the alley in question. Mr.. Quaile appeared and statdd that the purpose of the application was that the owners were desirous of constructing a half—million dollar hotel project. He further stated that the Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial because of its value as a means of access to and servicing those lots facing on Shoreline Boule— vard. Mr. Quaile stated that the occupants would occupy the entire block and it would not be necessary to have access to the other lots in the block. Ferrell n. Smith, attorney, stated that in his opinion it was not a good idea to close any alleys included in the Bayfront plat. He said that additional city taxes would never compensate for the losses in bayfront beautification, fire protection, delivery truck convenience, off—street parking, and doubled to quadrupled costs of installing utilities. Mr. Quaile answered that the occupants would be the only ones interested in fire protection and that the motel would be arranged in such a way that fire trucks could gain access to all buildings,' and that there would be no garbage cans as there would be no kitchen facilities. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, a passed, to take the matter under advisement and give an answer before the tenth of the ihonth. 356 Public Hearing was held on matter of closing that portion of an alley in Block 82, Brooklyn Addition, from the northeast line of Burleson Street to the Southwest line of Sigler Street. Jack White, Attorney for II applicants, G. E. Hudson and W. H. Leiblie, appeared and pointed out that Mrs. Bonnie McCarver, owner of one of the lots in the block, recently won part of the alley in a local district court,'and the alley had been closed by court action. Mr. Collier asked if thepetitions for the closing were willing to wait until the Court of Civil Appeals returns its-verdict•on the suit. Mr. White agreed,to this. City Attorney Singer stat that a new hearing would have to be set. Bids were opened on remodeling and construction of the new La Retama Library. Bids were received from Braselton Constructbn Company and Eisenhauer Construction Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on steel pipe fpr Gas Division requirements for the fourth quarter of 1952 and the first quarter of 1953. All concerns invited to bid stated they were unable to bid at this time due to the steel strike. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, setting Thursday, August 28, 1952, 2:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on the following zoning cases: Mrs Victoria Khoury, et al and Simon & Edward Grossman, et al; Agnes Pope & W. R. Reid; Mrs. Ella M. Welch & Maurice Mer— naugh; Mrs. L. R. Perry, et al; Zerry Vrba; Developers of Meldo Park. The.following ordinance was read: II ORDINANCE NO. 3301 E AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR RIGHiT OF WAY THROUGH SOUTH GUTH PARK, AND THE OSO SEWAGE PLANT 35.63 ACRE TRACT,TO - THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, FOR THE PROPOSED COUNTY ROAD LEAD— ING FROM LEXINGTON BOULEVARD TO A JUNCTION WITH ALAMEDA STREET NEAR THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, BEING THE CAYO DEL OSO ROAD; A COPY 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 Wasserman Aye: Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent 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 - Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W..Vetters, 6ity Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 8, 1952 4:00 P. M. W PRESENT:. Mayor. Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest and George L. Lowman, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, 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 1Wasserman stated that the meetbg was called for the purpose of giving a decision on the application of Fred Quaile to close a portion of an alley in Block 72, Beach Portion, and for any other business that might be brought up. A 357 the minutes of the meeting held August 5, 1952. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion that that portion of an alley in Block 72, Beach Portion, as applied by Mr. Fred Quaile, be closed and that the City be reimbursed for this property at the fair market price to be agreed upon by City Manager Collier and Mr."()ualle; and in the event that the lots not be used for the purposes set out in the application by Mr. 'Quaile, that the alley be re -opened. The following ordinance was read and passed: II ORDINANCE NO. 3302 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A RELEASE TO MORRIS LIEDEXER AND WIFE, BERTHA LIEDEKER, OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TEN FEET WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 435.6 FEET LONG ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 5, BARR KEELER SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID EASEMENT HAVING BEEN ABAN- DONED BY THE CITY AND REPLACED BY OTHER EASEMENTS GRANTED BY SAID MORRIS LIEDEKER AND WIFE, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule wassuspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon -Absent 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 Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1952 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Erank 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. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held August 8,1952. 1+_,•, Mayor'Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Buster Shely stated that while he was on his recent visit to Corpus Christi University (a part of Cambridge University in England) Sir Will Spens presented him with a college flag of Corpus Christi University and requested that he in turn present it to the City of Corpus Christi on behalf of the University. He then presented the flag to the City Council. Mayor Wasserman requested that an appropriate resolution be drawn up to thank Sir `Will Spens on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on June 22, 1952, the official representative of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Buster C. Shely, Ambassador of Barbeque to Corpus Christi College of Cambridge University of Cambridge, England, was presented a flag of said Corpus Christi College by Sir Will Spens; Master -of Corpus Christi College; and WHEREAS, said flag has been delivered to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and it is fitting that due acknowledgement be made of such presentation: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: THAT the flag of Corpus Christi College of Cambridge University of Cambridge, England, be, and the same is hereby, formally accepted by the City bf Corpus Christi, Texas, and the City of Corpus Christi does hereby express its gratitude and acknowledges this expression of goodwill from the Corpus Christi College, and PROCLAIMS that it is fit and proper that such flag be displayed on special occasions, and especially on the date 358- p spread upon the minutes of the City Council this the 12th day of August, 1952, a copy to be sent to Mr. John.; u Harley Mason, Dean of Men of Corpus Christi College of Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. COMMISSIONERS: �S Jack DeForrest /5/ Sydney Herndon ATTESTED: /S/ C. W. Vetters City Secretary /S/ L. Vasserman Leslie Wasserman MAYOR T116 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI S Geor a Lowman /S Frank E. Williamson Public Hearing was opened on application of Ringling Brothers for Special Council permit to operate a circus in the area bounded by Leopard `Street, Port Avenue, Lipan Street and Palm Drive on October 2, 1952. No one appeared in opposition to such permit. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to close the hearing and grant Ringling Brothers permit as applied for. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, authorizing. Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following equipment to be paid for out of Account No. 141, - Water Operations and Water Construction, such to replace equipment for Water Department. One 4 --door sedan; threel/2 ton pickups; four 1!2 ton flatbed trucks; two 3/4 ton pickups; one 160 CFM air compressor; one 1 yd. Pneumatic mounted loader. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed,approved Tax Correction and Error List for July 1952 in the amount of $379.60. City Manager Collier read the following letter: To: W. B. Collier, City Manager From: H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works Subject: Santa Fe Street Paving Date: August 4, 1952 Attached is a letter from Heldenfels Brothers by Atlee McCampbell, their attorney, with reference to the contract between Heldenfels Brothers and the City of Corp us Christi, Texas, for the paving of Santa Fe Street between Louisiana Avenue and Rossiter Street. This letter sets out the name of the owner, description of the property and amountof the assessment for the property along Santa Fe Street in the limits above noted. This letter constitutes 52 owners or a total assessment of $20,874.72 and requests the City to assume payment to the contractor for the payment of these assessments because these owners would not sign a voluntary lien against their property, which is subject to homestead exemptions. This information is submitted to you for necessary council action relative to this project and the City assuming this additional cost. There is a total of 83 owners in the entire project for an assessed amount of $36,466.20. /S/ H. H. Stirman Director of Public 'Works City Manager Collier read the following letter and stated that the same was the letter from.Helden- fels Brothers as referred to and attached to the letter from H. H. Stirman, above: August 4, 1952 re: Assessments for improvements along Santa Fe St Mr. H. H. Stirman Director of Public Works City of Corpus Christi, Texas Dear "Sir: This is to advise that we have been unable to secure voluntary liens upon the following described properties which, in our opinion, are subject to the homestead exemption, to -wit: W. A. Fagan E. G. Joslin Stephenson P. Brown C. E. Dorsey ' John B. Hardwicke Jack & Irene Glaze Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Toland Dr. H. D. Hunsaker Mrs. F. B. Cochran Mrs. Elsie Lee Otha Bonham J. E. Hartle, Jr. B. T. Parr, Jr. R. H. Coleman Dr. Robert E. Bennett Lot 11, Blk. 1, Bessar Park Lot 129 Blk. 1, Bessar Park Lot 13, Blk. 6, Del Monte Lot 12, Blk. 6, Del Monte Lot 12, Blk. 2, Bessar Park Lot 12, Blk. 4, Del Monte Lot 15, Blk. 4, Bessar Park Lot 22, Blk. 6, Rest Haven Lot 15, Blk. 5, Bessar Park Lot 16, Blk. 5, Bessar Park Lot 22, Blk. 5, Rest Haben Lot 1, Blk. 5, Rest Haven Lot 9, Blk. 6, Bessar Park Lot 1, Blk. 4, Rest Haven Lot 8, Blk. 8, Bessar Park $ 518.00 518.00 250.00 250.00 518.00 200.00 518.00' 361.40 518.00 518.00 361.40 270.40 518.00 3b.D. 40 t 359 Lewallen Borden Lot 1, Blk. 3, Rest Haven Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Graves Lot 22, Blk. 2,*Rest Haven Gabriel Botello, Jr. Lot 2 & 21, Blk. 2, Rest Haven P. B. Marshall Portion of Harney Tract R. R. Darden Lot 2, Blk 1, Rest Haven Annie Lee Graham Lot 1, Blk. 7, Morningside A. E. Eckard Lot 20, Blk. 6, Morningside Jack F. McKemie Lot 1, Blk. 6, Morningside E. D. Henslee, Jr. Lot 20, Blk. 5, Morningside Matthew Shaw, Jr. Lot 1, Block 5, Morningside Mr. & Mrs. Perry Beaty Lot 20, Blk. 4, Morningside A. Coke &'Aline Williamson Lot 1, Blk. 4,'Morningside W. B. Carter Lot 20, Blk. 3, Morningside C. V. Byers Lot 1, B1&. 3, Morningside Barbara S. Crook Lot 20, Blk. 2, Morningside Ferris Heffington Lot 1, Blk. 2, Morningside Mrs. Dorothy EIawn Blackney Lot 1, Hewit Estates William D. Hawn- Lot 2 and 3, Hewit Estates George D. Rees Lot 1, Blk. l,'Morningside J. D. Ball Lot 1, Blk. 5, Bellavida Place Arthur L. Elliott Lot 20, Blk 4, Bellavida Place Mae J. Elter Lot 1, Blk. 4, Bellavida Place W. E. Hayek Lot 20, Blk. 3, Bellavida Place Mr. & Mrs.' Clarence E. 'Storms Lot 1, Blk. 3, Bellavida Place Raymond Keller, Jr. Lot 1, Blk. 2, Bellavida Place R. S. Colley Lot 1, and 2, n3 3, Gulf Breeze Richard J.'Gaulding Lot 10, Blk. 4, Beverly Heights L. C. Gilliam Lot 17, Blk. 3, Beverly Heights Robert A. Robbins Lot 16, Blk. 3, Beverly Heights Ben G. Mew, Jr. Lot 1, 2 Gulf Breeze Annex J. W. Anderson Lot 2, Nolte Jno. W. Anderson Lot 53, 54, Blk. 313, P. A. Cliffs Thos. R. McGee Lot 55, 56, 57, Blk. 313, P. A. Cliffs Robert L. Vauter Lot 58, 59, 60, Blk. 313, P. A. Cliffs Robert H. Tooke Lot 61-64, Blk. 313, P. A. Cliffs La Verne Sandifer Lot 10, Blk. 2, Beverly Heights Clarence C. Ashmore Blck 413, P. A. Cliffs $ 361.40 305.50 611.00 994.76 258.50 342.00 376.20 376.20 376.20 376.20- 876.20 376.20 376.20 376.20 376.20 376.20 197.21 397.64 342.00 396.00 396.00 396.00 396.00 396.00 396.00 787.25 409.08 211.64 353.74 470.00 239.09 200.46 352.50 352.50 470.00 272.58 470.00 We therefore request that the City assume responsibility for payment to the Contractor for such improvements. In view of the pending contests regarding the assessment along such street, we furth er request that the City assume payment to the Contractor of all assessments along such street. Yours very truly, HELDENFELS BROTHERS By Their Attorney" City Manager Collier recommended that the City guarantee payment to the Contractor of all assessments along Santa Fe between Louisiana and Rossiter against the homesteads where Contractor was unable to secure voluntary liens and further, in the event the suit in regard to assessments along such street, now pending, be finally determined adversely to the City, that the City guarantee payment to the Contractor of all the re— maining paving assessments along Santa Fe between Louisiana and Rossiter. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and'passed, autbarizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received for the construction of a pumper test pit at Fire Station No. 7. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3303 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF AYERS STREET FROM THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH— WEST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTON STREET 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 HERIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the folbwing vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye 50nij CE. H erndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye . r, 360 V2 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3304 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J M DELLINGER, INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT PAVING ON AYERS STREET FROM THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF NORTON STREET, ALONG WITH STORM SEWERS, CURBS AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE APPROPRIATING $91,452 35 FORM NO 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUC- TION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH CONTRACT TERMS, $77,044 06 OF WHICH SUM IS THE DIRECT COST OF SUCH PROJECT TO THE CITY AND $14,408 29 (BEING EQUIVALENT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $144,082 92) OF WHICH SUM IS TO COVER THE COST OF ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES, 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 Frank E Ifilliamson 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 3305 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AYERS STREET FROM THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTON STREET, AND THE STATEMENTS 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 TIE 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 9TH DAY OF BEPTEMBER, 1952, 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 OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS IN- TERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESS- MENTS AND PROCEEDINGS, DIRECTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GIVE NO- TICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQFIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARIER 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 SHALL NOT BE GNCLIISIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP 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 CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; 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 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 3306 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TD EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TODD SHIPYARDS CORPORATION FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL OF EIGHTY DOLLARS A MONTH, WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE FOR THE TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF NINETEEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND NINETY TWO CENTS ONE (1) TIFA FOG APPLICATOR MACHINE, SERIAL NUMBER 2450, MODEL NUMBER 40-E-52, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SUCH PAYMENTS TO BE MADE OUT OF NO 102 CURRENT FUND FOR THE USE OF THE HEALTH UNIT OF THE CITY, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 3290, PAS.',Fn Ann APPROVED ON THE 1 ct nAv OF .nrr.v_ 1952_ AUTHORIZING A 361 h CONTRACT WITH MARTIN SMITH COL.FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH MACHINE, SAID g1iDL'8T CONTRACT BEING UNEXECUTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2 THE Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. IIerndon Absent 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 Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3307 AMENDING 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, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME log 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 CHAINGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLU- SIVE, BLOCK 2, HILLSIDE ADDITION FROM "A-2", SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO "L -I" - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE: LOT 6, BLOCK 13, PAUL COURT ADDITION, BEING THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COMANCHE AND MEXICO STREETS FROM "A-2",- SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1", NEIGHBOR- HOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; LOT 3, BLOCK 88, BROOKLYN ADDITION, BEING GENERALLY THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF AVENUE D AND MARKET STREET, FROM "A-4", TOURIST COURT DISTRICT USE TO "B-1", NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; AND LOTS 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12, BLOCK 87, BROOKLYN ADDITION, BEING GENERALLY THAT PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF AVENUE E OR U. S. HIGHWAY 181 BETWEEN GARNER AND VINE STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM "A-4 TOURIST COURT DISTRICT USE TO "B-1", NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINES'S DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 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. 3308 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND ENLARGEMENTS TO THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS AT THE OSO AND BROAD- WAY PLANTS BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 4, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2952; GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME ON SAID CONTRACT AS RECOMMENDED; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN DOLLARS AND THIRTY-ONE CENTS ($12,627.31) AS REELECTED BY THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTACHED HERETO AND DATED AUGUST 4, 1952, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID OUT OF THE FUNDS HERE- TOFORE APPROPRIATED AND SET ASIDE OUT OF NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTSO 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 Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 362, 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. 3309 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $62.74 AGAINST THAT CERTAINPROPERTY FRONTING ON NIAGARA STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLACK 6, SOUTf]WEST HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ' TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, CLIFTON L. HAMIL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAaLOM PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $81.40; A COPY OF WHICHRELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 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 There being no further business the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 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, Chief of Police Roy Lay, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. 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 August 12, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Joe Simon appeared and requested that a traffic signal light be placed at 15th and Ayers Street next to Wynn Seale Jr. High School. City Manager Collier stated that he would look into the matter and see that something was done. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on a 5 -ton truck for the Filtration Plant. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following (this to be lease purchase): 9 - 4 -door Sedans (for Library, Fire and Police Dpts.) 1 = Station wagon (for Engineering Division) 6 - 1/2 ton pickups (For Garbage, Garage, Gas M & 0, Street Depts.) 2 - 3/4 ton pickups (For Street Dept.) 1 - 3/4 Ton Pickup (For Electrical Dept.) 5 = 1� ton cab and chassis (for weed Control, Gas Const, Gas M & 0) 2 - D2' ton flat bed (For Street Dept.) 1 - 1' ton stake body (for Garbage Disposal) 3 - 132 ton damp truck, (for Street Dept.) 6 - two ton cab and chassis (For Garbage & Ref. Coll.) 1 - 23 ton cab and chassis (For Sewer Dept.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, adhorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on 700 to 800 bns of chlorine for use at Filtration Leslie Wasserman Aye 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 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, Chief of Police Roy Lay, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. 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 August 12, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Joe Simon appeared and requested that a traffic signal light be placed at 15th and Ayers Street next to Wynn Seale Jr. High School. City Manager Collier stated that he would look into the matter and see that something was done. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed,authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on a 5 -ton truck for the Filtration Plant. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following (this to be lease purchase): 9 - 4 -door Sedans (for Library, Fire and Police Dpts.) 1 = Station wagon (for Engineering Division) 6 - 1/2 ton pickups (For Garbage, Garage, Gas M & 0, Street Depts.) 2 - 3/4 ton pickups (For Street Dept.) 1 - 3/4 Ton Pickup (For Electrical Dept.) 5 = 1� ton cab and chassis (for weed Control, Gas Const, Gas M & 0) 2 - D2' ton flat bed (For Street Dept.) 1 - 1' ton stake body (for Garbage Disposal) 3 - 132 ton damp truck, (for Street Dept.) 6 - two ton cab and chassis (For Garbage & Ref. Coll.) 1 - 23 ton cab and chassis (For Sewer Dept.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, adhorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on 700 to 800 bns of chlorine for use at Filtration The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO..3310 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS PUBLICPARK BONDS, SERIES 1952; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; ADN DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForhest Aye Sydney E. erndon 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. 3311 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING SALE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS PUBLIC PARK BONDS, 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 N0. 3312 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE H. BAKER LEASING TO HIM SUCH TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 70.00 ACRES OUT OF THE FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FARMINIG PURPOSES FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR AND FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ONE-FOURTH GROSS YIELD OF ALL COTTON AND ONE-THIRD GROSS YIELD OF ALL CIPHER CROPS RAISED THEREON, UNDER THE PROVISIONS ©F.SAID LEASE 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 Waseerman 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. DEFORREST./ MAYOR PRO C. W. Vetters, City ;Secretary 363 .364 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 26, 1952 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest,'Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman and Frank E. Williams, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City 'Secretary C. V. Vetters. 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 August 19, 1952. Brown. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. City Secretary Vetters read a letter of resignation from the Board of Adjustment signed by Willard J. S. Naismith appeared and stated that he wished to resign from the Park Board.. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed,authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: One 3 wheel motorcycle for police work; sewer rodding machine, complete with 600 ft. of rod; crawler tractor bulldozer for Garbage Disposal Division 'Ilease purchase); one tractor mower for Weed Control (lease purchase). Bids were opened onpneumatic loader for the Water Department. Bids were received from the following: J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., Contractor's Machinery Co., Jess McNeel Machinery Co., and Hi—Way Machinery Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on 160 ft. air compressor for the Water Department. Bids were received from Acme Iron Works, Browning—Ferris Machinery Co.,Contractors Machinery Co., C. C. Oxygen Co., Wm. K. Holt Machine Co:, J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., EI. W. Lewis Equipment Co., Longhorn Equipment Co., and Samsco. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on test pit for fire pumper for Fire Department. Bids werereceived from Lay Construction Company, T. H. Lee, McKenzie Construction Co., and Slovak Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed awarding the following bids: 2S" double jacket rubber lined fire hose to Fyre Fyter Sales and Service Company on their bids price of $1.41 per foot, delivery'in 35 days from receipt of order, terms 2% cash; W double jacket rubber lined fire hose to Norvell Wilder Supply Company on their bid price of :787 per foot. (See Tabulation Bids No. 146, City Secretary's Office.) Commissioner Herndon made a motion setting Tuesday, September 16, 1952, 2:00 p. m. as date forpublic hearing on application to close an alley situated in Block 1303, Fitchue Place Addition, running from Ayers to McKenzie Streets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Tuesday , September 16, 1952, 2:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on application to close aaxXttzXxx txxxsd ix those streets within that portion of Port Aransas Cliff Addition lying generally within that area bounded by Alameda Street, Doddridge and South Staples Streets, and lying roughly 1544 feet from Doddridge Street South There being no'further business, the meeting adjourned j vJACK DEFORRE YOR RO TEM -C. W..Vetters, City Secretary 365 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 28, 1952 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, Acting City Attorney Bill Anderson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters. 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 August 26, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one came forward. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the public hearing on rezoning applications as scheduled was in progress. MRS. VICTORIA KHOURY, et al: Simon & Edward Grossman, et al: Lots 7 through 32, Block 1103, and Lots 33 through 40, Block 1003, Fitchue Place Addition, from "A--2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval subject to the property owners agreeing to file with the Commission a letter agreeing to restrict their property in such a manner as to.make the provision of off-street parking condition to any development since the opposite side of the street -was now zoned for business and subject to a parking regulation, that such rezoning completed the district pattern and that McKenzie Street constituted a logical stopping point. A motion was made Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed that Mrs. Khoury's applications be approved with the restrictions as set out by the Zoning and Planning Commission. AGNES POPE & W. R. REID: 1. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B -l" Neighborhood Business District: An area located at the southwest corner of South Alameda dnd Doddridge Streets being described as q quarter circle having a radius of 400 feet and having its center located at the intersection of the west and south lines of Alameda and Doddridge Streets respectively; such area also being designated as "Business Area" on the preliminary plat of Pope Place, Unit 1, dated April 12, 1952, on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission; 2. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District: An area at the southwest corner of South Alameda and Doddridge Streets generally defined by lines drawn perpen- dicular to the streets at points located 520 feet and 600 feet respectively from the corner ex- cept for the area described in paragraph 1 above; such area also described as Lots 1 through 13, Block 3, and 7 through 10, Block 4, on thepreliminary plat of Pope Place,Unit'l, dated April 12, 1952,and on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission; 3. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; an area at the southeast corner of Soath Staples Street and Weber Road fronting approximately 500 feet alongthe east side of South Staples Street extending to a depth of approximately 270 feet; such area also being designated as "Business Area" on the preliminary plat of Pope Place, Unit 1, dated April 12, 1952, on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, upholding the recommendation of theZoning and Planning Commission and approving the application. MRS. ELLA M. WELCH 6• MAURICE MERNAUGH Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Furman Addition, being generally that property located at 519 Furman Avenue, from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Recommendation of Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial since no evidence had been presented by the applicants which would show that such a change was necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. No one appeared for rezoning. ."•• Rev. Walker appeared in the interest of public health. Recognized the fact that Furman Addition is probably the last community that side of the City for finer homes. At present Dr. Walker has about one-half million dollar investment in their (Second Baptist) buildings. We feel it most unfortunate for thischange to` be now. Mary Carroll, 910 S. Carancahua, appearred as a leader of a group of citizens,property owners, along Furman Avenue who have come to request that residential district not be destroyed. These citizens objected to rezoning this property for B-3 Secondary business. Mrs. Carroll stated they had been before the Zoning Commissi e 366 several times and three times they have denied the petition to rezone the property. The first time on February 6, 1951 the Council sent it back to the Zoning Commission at the request of the attorney for the owners of Lots 8 and 9 on the corner of Furman, known as 519. A list of those who signed the petitions the first time they went before the zoning commission with this request is available. The same people are willing and ready to have their names read at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, that this application be turned down as recommended by theZoning and Planning Commission. MRS. L. R. PERRY. ET AL The west one-half of Block 2, all of Block 3, Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, west one-half of Block 7, east one-half of Block 8, Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 8, Lots 1 and 2, Block 9, all -in Bay'View Addition, being generally that property on both sides of the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Third Street, the east side of the 1100 block of Santa Fe, the northwest corner of Craig and SantaFe fronting approximately 100 feet on Craig Street, the southeast corner of Craig and Santa Fe Streets fronting approximately 160 feet on Santa Fe, and that portion of the generally triangu- lar block bounded on the north by Craig, on the east by Santa Fe and the west by Fifth Street fronting approximately 190 feet on Santa Fe Street, from "A-1." First Apartment House District and "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. The recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that only Lot 16, Block 2, Bay View Addition be rezoned from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business - District as this property is the only remaining property at the intersection of Buford and Third Streets now now used for business and that the balance of the application be denied. - Mr. Joe Alsup appeared as attorney for the rezoning. There were only two people in actual opposition Mr. C. E. Coleman, representing 3 lots, -in favor of rezoning to have B-3 business. Mrs. Graves in favor. Mrs. George Emmert on Third Street appeared on behalf of Third Street residents. The following two letters were read by City.Secretary Vetters: t Corpus Christ!, -Texas. August 15, 1952. To the Honorable Mayor and the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: - This letter is addressed to you in protest of the proposed change in zoning that will affect my home located at 720 Craig Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. I will be out of town on the date of the proposed change in zoning is_to be considered by you aid am using this means of submitting my protest to you, since I cannot be present at the meeting. I am primarily opposed to any change in the present zoning because of the fact that any such change will materially depreciate the value of my property, and will render same unsatisfactory for further use as a home. I was a party to a suit which was filed in the District Court of this County to prevent spot zoning of a property near my home, and testimony by a reputable realtor of this city, rendered in the trial of that suit, definitely shows that my home will greatly depreciate in value of B-3 zoning is permitted.in the area. I have been informed,by the Planing and Zoning Commission that approximately 14% of this city is now zoned B-3, and that only about 4% of that 14% is actually being used for businesses permitted under.B-3 zoning. Since there is so much of the city now zoned B3 that is not in use by businesses permitted under IB -3 zoning, I can see no necessity for creating more B-3 zoning. It will serve only to cheapen the neighborhood and flood the whole area with second-hand furniture stores, bicycle shops, a drive-in grocery, etc. I do not want to live next door to a drive-in grocery, second hand furniture store, or any other type of business; and I do not think that these businesses should be forced upon me, since there is now plenty of zoning in this city where they are permitted, and there can be no great need to bring them into my neighborhood. I earnestly trust that you will authorize no change in the present zoning of the area'in which I live. Yours very truly, /S/ Mrs. Edward Grodahl, Mrs. Edward Grodahl, 720 Craig Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas. August 18, 1952. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas, •1 Gentlemen: - Since it may be impossible for me to be present on the date the proposed change in zoning is to be considered that will affect my home located at 724 Craig, I am submitting my protest in this letter. As the has been my home for many years and I hope will continue to be, I am definitely opposed to any change in the present zoning because such a change to B-3 zoning or spot zoning if permitted in this area will render my property undesirable as a home as well as otherwise. At a recent meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission we were informed by the Commission that approximately 14% of this city is now zoned B-3, and that only about 4% of that 14% is actually being used for businesses per mitted under B-3 zoning. Under these circumstances I can see no necessity for creating more B-3 zoning that wi cheapen our neighborhood with undesirable business interests as permitted by said zoning and which would be p' forced upon us. Since this matter is of such vital importance to me._ any tune of business as permitted under B-3 zoning within 367 proximity of my property would certainly be very unsatisfactory, and since there is sufficient B-3 Zoning within the city that is not being used for said businesses there can be no outstanding need to bring them into this neighborhood Therefore, I am definitely opposed to any change of zoning in this area, and sincerely trust that you will oppos any such change in the present zoning area invhich I live I remain Very respectfully yours, /S/ Mrs Kathryn S Collier Mrs Kathryn S Collier, 724 Craig Corpus Christi, Texas A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that only Lot lb, Block 2, Bay View Addition be rezoned for business and that the application for the remainder be t% tabled for further business JERRY VRBA The west 200 feet of Lot 10, Hillcrest One Acre Tracts, being generally that property fronting approximately 70 feet alongthe east side of Old Robstown Road gust north of the intersection of Victory Drive, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "H -I" Heavy Industrial District The recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was for denial on the basis that no public necessity existed for such change and that the further expansion of business or industrial uses in the area 1) would constitute encroachment on the residential properties in the area Mr Phil Schraub appeared representing Jerry Vrba He advised that the request for a change to Heavy Industrial District was in error and that the change should have been requested as from "R-1" to "B-3". A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, advising Mr Vrba to resubmit his application to Zoning and Planning over a new application Mr R V Coulter, Sec Treas of the Real Estate Board, appeared to inquire if the City had forgotten its promise made June 24 for an all-out fight against polio inasmuch as the Health Department advised they did not have any additional men assigned to their department Collier, to see what his records reflected in this case Mr Graf was called for, in the absence of Mr City Controller Graf came in to say that the City has transferred no men to the Health Department but has tvo Sanitation Division workers cleaning trash cans for the health unit Coulter thanked the Council for the information There being no further business, the meeting adjourned /J CK DEFO C W Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 2, 1952 4.00 P M YOR PRO T PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E Herndon, George L Lowman, and Frank E Tilliamson, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, City Manager1W B Collier, Purchasing Agent Wm J Burke, R W McCamy, and Police Chbf Roy Lay Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving' minutes of the meeting held August 28, 1952. r Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. John Trett appeared on behalf of the Lone Star Racing Association. He stated that the Association was sponsoring boat races to be held in the bay next to the T -Heads and that they had requested the Park Board b � close the T -Head during the races in order that they could sell tickets to the races Mr Trett said that thg Park Board had refused to comply with this request and he appealed to the City Council Mr. Collier told Mr." Trett that he would discuss the matter with the Park Board and advise Mr Trett of the decision $ Mr Sheridan C Lewis, President of the Calallien Dam Association, presented a petition requesting r ,; "the city council to immediately and forthwith hold a special election, limited exclusively to the sale of Mathis Dam, Lake Corpus Christi, its waterworks, water rights, easements and lands to the Tower Nueces River Water Supply District, etc." Said petition was signed by Mr. Lewis, as president of the above association. (Petition and letters as read by Mr. Lewis are on file in City Secretary's office.) Commissioner Williamson asked Mr. Lewis if he were representing any group or groups of people who had requested that he come before the City Council in regard to the above matter. Mr. Lewis replied that he wash't appointed as spokesman for any group or organization, that his was a Tone—man fight." A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, to take the matter under advisement and discuss it with the Water Board and give Mr. Lewis an answer as soon as possible. Commissioner Herndon made a motion appointing H. T. Morton as a member of the Board of Adjustment to replace Willard Brown, who resigned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. Commissioner Williamson asked for up—to—date data on the airport problems. Mr. Collier advised that the CAA report had been received and referred to the Area Development Committee and he hoped it would be available before the next Council meetin g A motion was made by Commissioner.DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of August, 1952, in the amount of $316.96, and theSupplemental Tax Roll for the month of August, 1952, in the amount of $4.83. Commissioner Williamson made a motion authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on steel pipe for warehouse stock for use by the Gas Division, for the last quarter of 1952 and the first quarter of 1953; payment to be made from Account 141 — Warehouse Stock. Motion was seconded by Commis— sioner Herndon, and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and bassed, awarding bid on construction of fire pumper test pit to T. H. Lee at the low bid of $1,950, same to be paid from Fire Station Budget Code XG. (Tabulation of Bids No. 147, City Secretary's office.) Bids were opened on: One sedan; three 1/2 ton pickups; two 3/4 ton pickups; four 1' ton flat bed trucks, for Water Department. Bids were received from Baker Motors, Gulf .Chevrolet Company, George Jones Motors, Newman West Motors, International Harvestor Co., Frank Hayden Motors. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and re— ferning them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on a Loading machine for Water Construction to J. E. Ingram Equipment Company, at their low bid of $8,085, less trade—in value of Equipment No. 155 — $750 for a net price of $7,335, discount of 2% applicable to the net price if payment made An ten days, delivery promised in 15 days. (Tabulation of Bids No. 143, City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed awarding bid on a 160' air compressor, to Browning Ferris Machinery Company at their bid to furnish a Jaeger 185 machine at a list price of $5,229, less trade—in value of Equipment No. 126-0 of $1,090 for a net price of $3,139, delivery in three days (low bid). (Tabulation of Bids No. 149, City Secretary's -Office) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on the following: two 1/2 ton pickups, and one 132 j_ ton truck for use by the Park -Department; the following construction equipment to be used by the. Street Depart ment; One. tractor bulldozer; one concrete mixer; two asphalt patching rollers; one sheepfoot roller, one pneumatic roller; one 4" water pump;. one vibrator compactor; one 9' spreader box;'one hydraulic controlled boom type digger. All of the above to be on lease purchase. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3313 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGERFOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO PURCHASE LOT 12, BLOCK 2, STEWART—NEMAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONNECTING �i_ n NINETEENTH STREET FROM RIGGAN TO 4CRGAN, BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHNNY GALVAN JR., OR WHCEVER MAY BE THE OWNER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900): SUCH CON- SIDERATION TO BE PAID OUT OF AND TE.E SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SAID ACQUISITION; AN) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 0. 3314 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 KNOWN AS THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE ENTITLED "REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGH- FARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ?TEXAS, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER DRDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", BY AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREOF, BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF SECTION 52A PROHIBITING THE's PASSING OF OR OVERTAKING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE PROCEEDING IN THE SAME" DIRECTION IN ANY SCHOOL ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 O'CLOCK A. Al. AND 5:00 P. M.; REFERRING TO SECTION 136 PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE BY A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) AVD NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) ; PROVIDING FOR MANNER AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION; AN) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by tae 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. 3315 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($1,234.11) TO COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, INLET BASIDS AND THE RESURFACING AND ADDITION OF BASE OF PAVEMENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF UPPER BROADWAY BETWEEN MESTENYA STREET AND LEOPARD STREET IN THE CITY, SUCH WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT; AVD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by t1e 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. 3316 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED A STRIP OF LAND, FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING ALAMEDA STREET BETWEEN HANCOCK AND COLEMAX, OFF THE EAST SIDE OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 13, BLACK 11. BAY TERRACE SnRDTVTviN Tn Trw rTTV nr rmnrTc rrrerc, 370 IN TWO TRACTS, ONE TRACT TO BE PURCHASED FROM H. J. ANNEN FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $322.30 AND THE OTHER TRACT FROM T. E. NICHOLSON FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $368.50; SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUC- TION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMER_ GENCY. 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. W'illiamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3317 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEING ORDINANCE NO. 760 ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937 APPEARING - OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU- TION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND 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 834 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED ON THE 4111 DAY OF MAY,'1948, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF LOTS 41 THROUGII 58, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1003, FITCHUE PLACE ADDIDTION, TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, SUBJECT TO ONE SQUARE FOOT OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE BEING PROVIDED FOR EACH SQUARE FOOT OF FLOOR SPACE; A PORTION OF URIAN LOTT TRACT FRONTING APPROXIMATELY OLO FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT AND EXTENDING TO A DEPTH OF 220 FEET, TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, SUBJECT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PLANTING STRIP TWENTY FEET WIDE ALONG THE PROPOSED SIPER DRIVE; A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL URIAH LOTT TRACT EX- TENDING APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET SOUTHWARD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A•DEPIH OF 280 feet MORE OR LESS; TO "A-1", FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE: LOTS 7 THROUGH 32, INCLUSIVE, BLACK 1103, AND LOTS 33 THROUGH 40 INCLUSIVE, BLACK 1003, FITCHUE PLACE ADDITION TO "B-3", SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; THAT AREA LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH AL.AMEDA AND DODDRIDGE STREETS AS DESCRIBED HEREINT TO "B-1", NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; ANOTHER CERTAIN AREA AT SAID CORNER OF SOUTH ALAMEDA AND DODDRIDGE STREETS TO "R-2", TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; AND AREA AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND WEBER ROAD AS DESCRIBED HEREINTO "B-1" NEIGHBORIOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE: AND LOT 16, BLACK 2, BAYVIEW ADDITION TO "B-3", SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Williamson Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye following vote: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1952 371 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Villi 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. W. McCamy, John Cunningham, and Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke. 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 September 2,.1952. was read: 7 Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to Come forward. No one responded. The following letter addressed to the City Manager, signed by H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, "Attached is a letter from Brown & Root requesting the City to guarantee payment of the paving assessment against Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Doss O'Neall Addition, owned by Hubert Nelson Scogin and Charles Herman Scogin, jointly, by deed from their.Mother, Mrs. Janie A. Scogin. The property is homestead property in the opinion of Brown & Root's attorneys. The owners of this property hate said that they will pay for the improvements upon completion; therefore, it is recommended that the City Council guarantee payment on the property listed above in the amount of $733.13. /S/ Approved W. B. Collier HITS/mer /S/ H. H. Stirman BROWN & ROOT, INC. Engineering Construction P. 0. Box 1996 Corpus Christi, Texas September 9, 1952 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Corpus Christi, Texas Re: Paving of Antelope Street, from Carrizo Street to Nueces Bay Boulevard Gentlemen: The owners of the hereinafter described property abutting upon Antelope Street, which is now under contract to be improved by Brown & Root, Inc., have failed and refused to secure the contractor in the payment ofthe assessment against their property. This property, in our opinion, constitutes the homestead of these owners and it will, therefore, be necessary to omit the iloprovements in front thereof, unless the City desires to assume such assessment by paying to the contractor the amount involved in said assessment. The description of said property, the names of owners, the amount of assessment and other pertinent facts in connection with said assessment are set out below: (1) OWNERS: Hubert Nelson Scogin and Charles Herman Scogin Jointly (by deed from their,Mother Mrs. Janie A. Scogin) PROPERTY Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Doss. O'Neall Addition AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT: 100 Ft. $733.13 CHARACTER AND OCCUPANCY OF PROPERTY: Situated on the property are two fm me residences. A six room frame occupied by Mrs. James A. Scogin now Mrs. Estes. This property is still used as her home and the deed was made to sons for convenience. Other fram building is a garage apartment. Mrs. Estes has agreed to pair for the im— provements but did not think it necessary to sign a lien on property.. If It is the desire of the City to have the above street improved in front of the above mentioned property, Contractor desires that the City take the necessary and formal action and immediately authorize Con— tractor to proceed with its improvement and provide for the assignment by Contractor of the assessment certifi— cate to the City of Corpus Christi upon completion and acceptance of said improvements. In the event the City does provide for such assignment of the assessment certificate to itself, it is to be unddrstood that should the above listed property.owners, at a later date in the future, secure the Contractor in the payment of the assessment against their property, Contractor shalllook to the property owners for payment and not to the fund set aside by the City for that purpose. Your immediate attention and instructions are respectfully requested in order that this project will not be unnecessarily delayed. Very truly yours, BROWN AND ROOT, INC. /S/ Dan Be. Martin Dan B. Martin DBM;fh cc: Mr. H. H. Stirman Dept. of Public Works Mr. Edgar Monteith Atty. for contractor Houston, Texas A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, concurring in Mr. Stirman's recommendation and guaranteing payment on the above property assessmentsby purchase by the City k 372 of the paving certificate on said property Public Hearing was opened on matter of Ayers Street paving assessments (See Official Transcript on , file in City Secretary's office ) Bids were opened on liquid chlorine for Filttation plant Bids were received only from Columbia— t Southern Chemical Corporation A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed, tabling the bid for 43 hours and referring it to City Manager for study and recommendation Bids were opened on five—ton truck for Filtration Plant Bids were received from Mission Equipment Co , International Harvestor Co , and Coastal White Service, Inc 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 study and recommendation Bids were opened on two 1/2 ton pickups, four 1 1/2 ton cab and chassis for Gas Division and one 2 1/2 ton cab and chassis for Sewer Division Bids were received from Baker Motors, Gulf Chevfolet Co , Geo Jones Motors, Newman—West Motors, International Harvester Company, and Frank Hayden Motors Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on premium, regular gasoline, kerosene, and Diesel oil for various City Departments for the quarter ending November 30, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the 1952 Tax Roll as follows Real Estate Personal Property Total assessed value Total tax levied $2 00 $104,933,960 30,603,120 $135,536,810 $ 2,710,736 20 and requesting the Mayor Pro Tem to affix his signature thereto A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed awarding bids as follows (See Tabulation of Bids No 150. City Secretary's Office) 4 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Gulf Chevrolet One 4—boor sedan list $1,747 39 less trade in, net $1,299 39 International Hary One 1/2 ton pickup list $1,516 52 less trade in, net $1,066 52 ofto One 3/4 ton pickup list $1,706 82 less trade in, net $906 82 toit One 3/4 ton pickup list $1,706 82 less trade in, net $1,106 82 to of One 1� ton truck list $2,335.22 less trade in, net $1,635 22 Frank Hayden Mtrs One 1/2 ton pickup list $8,670 45 less trade in, net $1,187 00 to of One 1 ton truck list $2,175 45 less trade in, net $1,729.00 Newman West One 1/2 ton pickup list $1,795 48 less trade in, net $1,225.00 to One lion truck list $2,100 00 less trade in, net $1,750 00 of One 1! ton truck list $2,100 00 less trade in, net $1,825 00 The following ordinance was read for the first time AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A BILL OF SALE TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION TO 11,309 FEET TEN INCH GAS MAIN PIPE, EXTENDING ON F, ALONG SHELL ROAD WESTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SHELL ROAD WITH A POINT NEAR NAVIGATION BOULEVARD, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DELIVERY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OF 11,300 LINEAL FEET OF NEW STEEL GAS PIPE FOR THE USE OF THE GAS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 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 There being no further business, the meeting adgourned. C W Vetters, City Secretary LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR 373 A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1952 2 00 P. M. PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lo wean and Frank E. Williamson, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H H. Stirman and Zoning Engineer Wn Anderson. 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 for the purpose of a public hearing on the application to close an alley in Block 1303, Fitchue Place and the application to close those streets within that portion bounded by Alameda Street, Doddridge Street and South Staples Street, and lying roughly 1544 feet from Doddridge Street South. Motion was made by Commissioner 'Williamson. seconded by Commissioner Lo wean, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held September 9, 1952. Public hearing was opened on the application of W. R. Reid and L. M. Fisher to close an alley in Block 1303, Fitchue Place. The following petition was read by City Secretary Vetters "The STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTY OF DIUECES ) TO THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS We the undersigned owners of land adjoining or abutting on the alley hereinafter described, in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, hereby petition the Honorable City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to permanently close that certain alley situated in Block 1303, Fitchue Place Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, said alley running from Ayers to McKenzie Streets, and parallel with Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets, and being approximately ten (10) feet wide, and as grounds for this petition. She undersigned would respectfully show that said alley now sought to be closed, is not now and has never been used as an alley for utilities or otherwise, that the same is a burden and expense to the City of Corpus Christi, and that the said City receives no benefit therefrom whatsoever, that if said alley was closed and abandoned, and turned over to the abutting property owners, it wpuld be kept clean and sanitary which would be beneficial to the general public. WHEREFORE, the undersigned respectfully petition the Honorable City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to enter its oreder closing said above described alley and allowing said alley to revert back to abutting land owners." The following names were signed to the above petition Michel E. Shamoun, Oscar Talley, A. V. Ruther, Mrs. John Ulcak, Mrs. R. K. Marshall, Mrs. Garland Barmore, Mrs. ' y Mary K. Stovall, L. G. Lipsey, Mrs. J. W. Behee, G. W. Depew, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Selinger, Fabian Cortez, Jr.. F. D. Gallagher, A. A. Davis, Margaret Davis, Helen Dunn, W. B. Knok, Y. C. Smith, Dimitry Bassous, Mrs. C. L. Cunningham, and Roger Rickle. Mrs. Irene Currier appeared and stated that she wasn't a property owners along the alley but that she lived in the next block. Mrs. Currier stated that she was against the City closing any alleys as there weren't enough alleys now inside the City limits. Also appearing against the closing were A. J Harris and R. M. Correa. Appearing in favor of the closing were A. A. Davis, Simon Sellinger, M. E. Shamoun, Garland Barmore, and Oscar Talley. Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for denial due to there having been no public necessity demonstrated for its closing. Public Bbrks Department's recommendation was for approval, as there are no utilities in the alley and the entire block is now built up. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement. Public hearing was opened on application of W. R. Reid and L. M. Fischer to close and vacate those streets within that portion of the Port Aransas Cliffs Addition lying generally within that area bounded by Alameda Street, Doddridge Street, and South Staples Street and lying roughly 1544 feet from Doddridge Street south. Gilbert McGloin. attorney, appeared for Agness Pope and W. R. Reid and pointed out to the Council the advantages in having the streets vacated Also appearing in favor of the streets being vacated was Mr. McClenden, engineer. 3'74 No one appeared in opposition. Public Works Department and Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendations were for approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Eommissioner Herndon, and passed, that the hearing be closed and to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and close the street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C W VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY LESLIE MSSERMAN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1953 4 00 P. M. PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E Williamson, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, City Secretary C. W. Vftters, Purchasing Agent Wn, Burke, 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 special meeting held ]September 16, 1952, 2 00 p.m. responded. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one A motion was made by Commissioner 'Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awardirg bid on chlorine to Columbus Chemical Corporation, at their bid to supply 700--800 ton chlorine in 1 -ton cylinder at $3.20 cwt. f.o.b. Corpus Christi. (This was the only bid received.) Bids were opened on tractor bulldozer for Garbage Disposal. Bids were received from W. H. Lewis Equipment Company, Wn. K. Holt Machinery Company., and Jess McNeel Machinery Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Wilhamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and refer- ring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on the following 9 - 4 -door sedans for Library, Fire and Police Departments. 1 - Stations wagon for Engineering Division 6 - 1/2 ton pickups for Garbage. Garage, Gas M & P, and Street Departments 2 -- 3/4 ton pickups for Street Department 1 - 3/4 ton pickup for Electrical Department 5 - 1� ton cab and chassis for Weed Control, Gas Const., and Gas M G•0 2 - 1Y2 ton flat beds for Street Department 1 - 1-Y2 ton stake Body for Garbage Department 3 - 1Fi ton dump trucks for Street Department 6 - 2 ton cab and chassis for Garbage and Ref. Coll 1 - 232 ton cab and chassis for Sewer Department. Bids were received from Newman -West Motors, Gulf Chevrolet Company, George Jones, Inc., Baker Motors, Frank Hayden Motors, International Harvester Co , and Coastal %bite Service, Inc A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bids on trucks for gas and sewer divisions as follows Newman West Motors Studebaker pickup, trade in involved, low net bid $1,070 00 Newman West Motors one lV2 ton cab and chassis, trade in involved, low net bid $1,640.00 International Harvester 1/2 ton pickup, trade in involved, low net bid $989 12 Frank Hayden Motors Dodge truck, no trade in involved, low net bid $2,493.00 Gulf Chevrolet three 1' ton cab and chassis, trade involved, low net bids two for $1,709.6 , one for $1,659.69 (See Tabulation of Bids No 151, City Secretary's Office ) 375 The following letter, addressed to the City Council, from the La Retama Public Library Board, was read y City Secretary Vetters: "Due to the fact that it has been necessary to omit service areas and make other adjust— ments in the old city hall remodeling plans to reduce the cost of construction from $525,000 to $300,000, the board believes a review of the plans would be in the best interest of the library. Therefore, La Retama Libruary Board recommends that all bids for remodeling the old city hall be rejected at this time." Signed by Catherine B. Terry, Chairman La Retama Library Board." This recommendation was concurred in by City Manager Collier, A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed, to accept the recommendation of the Library Board and reject all bids for the remodeling of the old city hall. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids to be received on four light two—door sedans to be used by the Water and Gas Department, only one unit to be offered ii trade, all others to be purchased outright.ThA motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed. The following ordinance -wasp read:.,. ORDINANCE N0. 3318 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY TO EXECUTE A RIDER TO CONTRACT NO. 1200, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDIN ANCE NO. 32299 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARMORED MOTOR SERVICE, INC. PROVIDING FOR ADDI— TIONAL SERVICE TRANSFERRING CITY FUNDS FROM POLICE B UILDING TO DESIGNATED BANK, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGE OF FOURTEEN DOLLARS PER MONTH A COPY OF WHICH RIDER 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 The following ordinance was read; ORDINANCE NO. 3319 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO MABEL B. CALDWELL, A FEME'SOLE, WIDOW OF OF E. L. CALDWELL, WHEN.AND IN THE EVENT SAID MABEL B. CALDIVELL,EXECUTES A DEED TO THE CITY IN EXCHANGE THEREFOR, REGARDING LOT 4, BLOCK 3, FURMAN ADDI— TION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, COPIES OF W[IICH DEEDS ARE 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 Ayel 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 3320 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO EDITH R. BECKNER, WIDOW OF S. BECKNER, WHEN AND IN THE EVENT SAID EDITH R. BECKNER EXECUTES A DEED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN EXCHANGE THEREFOR, REGARDING LOT 5, BLOCK 3, FURMAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 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 Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon A e George L. Lowman Ayye Frank E. Williamson Aye 376 ., 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 Resolution was read: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING".-ITHE_INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF WITHDRAWING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED, MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486; FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF MATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD. DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933 WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;.APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHTS. PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIOD FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE;'AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Ed Williams, local attorney, inquired as to whether or not there was a time limitation stipulated in the ordinance. Acting City Attornye Thompson replied that the ordinance prescribed a reasonable length of time. Mr. Williamson suggested that a definite time limit be placed in the ordinance. Mr. Sheridan C. Lewis said that in his estimation the ordinance transferred the water rights and he questioned the legality of the ordinance based on this conceptiop and that in his opinion the matter shou be put to the vote,of the people. Mr. Thompson replied that the ordinance did not transfer any water rights.- After ights. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest. seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to table the ordinance until Acting City Attorney Thompson could make investigations on points brought out by Mr. Lewis, and a decision given at the next Council Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE KASSERMAN, MAYOR C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY 377 SPECIAL COUNCIL 11EETING September 18, 1952 10:00 A. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. ' Williamson, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, Acting City Attorney Hodge Thompson, City Secretary C. V. Vetters City Controller W. G. Graf, and Airport Manager B. W. Schrader. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called'the meeting to order. Notice of'Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest stated that the special meeting was called for the purpose of discussing business pertaining to water ordinance, and such other business as may come before the City Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting held September 16, 1952. Acting City Attorney Thompson read the following ordinance. BESOLUEM NO. 3321 EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF WITH— DRAWING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A. DAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION N0. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE REASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LONER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOZRD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND THAT ANY RIGHTS RE— MAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY.DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND M4DE A PART HEREOF; SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH _ THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED. PRO- VIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHTS, PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; 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 **Mr. Sheridan C. Lewis was present and stated that the present form of the above ordinance was satis— actory in his opinion, as the time limit was specific and it contained the stipulation that if and when there s a transfer of property, the people will get to vote on it. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to close hat alleyway in Block 1303, Fitchue Place, lying to the Southand being that portion approximately 200' South of he South property line of McKenzie Street and extending Southward to Ayers and being that portion which has n obstructed for a period of around twenty—three years or more. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. W. Vetters, City 'Secretary �78 , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 23, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Willian son, XXXXX#XCity Manager•W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer,City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Airport Manager B. W. Schrader, and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissoner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held September 18, 1952. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Attorney Dave Coover registered protest on the assessments of property owned by T. P. McCord — Block 8, Dahlia Terrace. Mr. Bryan Wingo, Attorney, presented a petition from residents in the neighborhood adjacent to the 500 block of South Port Avenue. Said petitioners requested that action be taken against the persons conducting and operating an unnamed dance hall in that 500 block of South Port Avenue, in that "loud noises, caused by the use of a public address sytem, and because of the shouting and yelling permitted at such location, that this condition has become a public nuisance, and such noises and disturbance carried on by the conduction of the dance or dancing disturbs the peace and quiet of your petitioners to such a degree that their rest at night is broken by such distrubance." Petition further stated that cars parked at such an angle in this neighborhood as to block the driveways so that the residents on said streets are unable to get into or out of their drive— ways. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, referring the petition to the Legal Department. Bids were opened on equipment for Street Department, including Tractor bulldozer, excavating machine, cement mixer, etc. (9 items). Bids were received from the following firms; Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co., Longhorn Equipment Co., Jess McNeel Machinery Co., H. W. Lewis Co., Hi—Way Machinery Co., Acme Iron Works, Browning— Ferris Machinery Co., J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., and Boehck Engineering Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on sewer rodding machine. Bids were received from Flexible Sewer Rod Equipment Co., and Roto—Rooter Corporation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened.on a three—wheel motorcycle for the Police Dppartment. Bids were received from Harley—Davidson Sales and Sykes Motorcycle Sales. 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 study and recommendation. Bids were opened on a tractor mower for Weed Control Division. Bids were received from Cage Imple— ment Co., H. W. Lewis Equipment Co.,and Hi—Way Machinery Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hour s,and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and,passed, awarding bid on a bulldozer for Garbage Disposal, to Jess McNeel Machinery Company at their low bid to furnish Inter— national Model TD18A diesel tractor with cable controlled bulldozer blade at their low net to trade bid of $13,941.25, same to be financed on Lease -purchase agreement carrying 1% interest. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 152, City Secretary's Office.) It is moved, seconded and passed that the City of Corpus Christi, joined by the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Corpus Christi, intervene in the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings set for Wednesday, June 18, 1952, at the Reese—Wilmond Hotel in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, wherein Trans—Continental Bus System, Inc. — Continental Bus System, Inc. have an application for joint control of Union Bus Lines, Inc. and the Inter—State Commerce Commission has an investigation concerning the joint control of Union Bus Lines, Inc. by Transcontinental Bus System, Inc. and Union Bus Lines, Inc. has an application for the acquisition of certai 379 Interstate Commerce Commission certificates, and that the City Attorney is authorized to represent the City in said proceedings. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3322. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FIVE FEET WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY FEET IN LENGTH, BEING THE NORTH FIVE FEET OF THE WEST SEVENTY FEET OF LOT 11 IN BLACK 9 OF BAY VIEW ADDITION NO. 2 OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PREMISES UNTO ROSALIE RUSCHHAUPT, GRANTOR THEREOF AND ERNA B. RUDOLPH, PRESENT OWNER THEREOF, 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 4 Bent 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. 3323 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CORRECTING AND AMENDING AN ORDINANCE HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY IT ON THE 13TH DAY OF MAY, 1952, CAPTIONED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CLDSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE 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 PRO- PERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS.THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, . AND ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED WHEREWITH; FINDING THAT THERE WERE NO PROTESTS TO SUCH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AT SAID HEARING; FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE ONWERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TILE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PRE -REQUISITES TO FIXING THE 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 THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT CERTI- FICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION, AND DECLARING AN EAIERGENCY;" BY CORRECTING AND AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO THAT SAID . SECTION 3 SHALL HERINAFTER BE AND READ AS HEREIN SET OUT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the Following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aleent 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. 3324 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON AYERS STREET FROM THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTON STREET, AND 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 IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED: FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID AYERS STREET] WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IM- PROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE MADE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SAID AYERS STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT 380 FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID AYERS STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE ONNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPT- ANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT 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 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. :.C. W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1952 4:00 P. M. s�.r.�atr M, SanO. ..O 'RESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W. B. Collier, CityhAttorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 23, 1952. Bids were opened on premium, regular gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil for various city departments for quarter ending November 30, 1952. Bids were received from Crockett Oil Col,. Crystal Petroleum, Gulf Oil. Co., Humble Oil & Ref. Co., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales. and Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for.study and recommendation. Bids were opened on steel pipe for warehouse stock for use by the Gas Division, for the last quarter of 1952 and the first quarter of 1953. Bids were received from Crane Company and Allied Plumbing Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids and authorizing Purchasing,Department to readvertise for the unfilled portion of pipe. Bids were opened on two 1/2 ton pickups and one 13 ton truck for use by the Park Department. Bids were received from Newman -West Co., gulf Chevrolet Co., Frank Hayden Motors, International Harvester, and George Jones, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on four light 2 -door sedans for Water and Gas Department. Bids were received from George Jones, Inc., Gulf Chevrolet, and Newman -West Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, -seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid on tractor bulldozer for Street Department qtb Jess McNeel Machinery Company at their low net to trade bid of $10,073.25 (lease -purchase) (See Tabulation of Bids No. 153,_ City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by CommissionerLowman, seconded by Commissioner Tilliamson, and passed, awarding 3811 bid on tractor—mower for Weed Control -Division, to H—Way Machinery Company at their bid to furnish the Case Model VAI tractor at their bid price of $1,775, this being the most advantageous bid. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 154, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting Thursday, October 30, 1952, 2:00 p. m. as date for public hearing on the following zoning applications: W. W. Meredith, J. B. Bennett, et al; G. Leslie Jackson;et al; Derward A. Stephens; Iron Works Union No. 510; and W. R Reid. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Thursday, October 30, 1952,2:00 P. M. as date for public hearing on application of Boulevard Drive—In Theater for Special Council Permit to remodel the existing drive—in theater into a double screen plan, at the same location as the present drive—in theater. Commissioner DeForrest made a motion adopting the recommendation of the Chamber ofCommerce and the Area Development Committee for the enlarging'and'improvement of the Cliff luaus Municipal Airport, and directing the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with negotiations for the acquisition of additional land in accordance with the terms of Ordinance No. 3246,determining the advisability of such improvements, etc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. The following letter was read by City Secretary C. W. Vetters: "Honorable Mayor and City Council, Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: The agriculture lease on approximately 174 acres of land available for farming at Cliff Maus Airport with Mr. Alvin McNair has expired. Some interest has been evidenced by other potential lessees in this lease, and I am therefore requesting authority -to advertise for bids on a minimum basis of crop rental at 1/3 grain and 1/4 cotton, bids to be determined on the amount of cash bonus over and above such crop rental offered. Sincerely yours, /S/ W. B. Collier, city manager." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing City Manager to advertise for bids as stated in above letter. The following ordinaneW. iwas- read: ORDINANCE NO. 3325 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIDER TO CONTRACT NO. 1200 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3229 AND THE RIDER THERETO AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3318, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARMORED MOTOR SERVICE, INC., SUCH RIDER PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE OF PICKUPS FOR TRANSFERRING THE CITY FUNDS TO THE BANK EACH BANKING DAY INSTEAD OF THREE TIMES A - WEEK FOR THE ADDIDTIONAL CHARGE OF $3.50 A MONTH, A COPY OF WHICH RIDER 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 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3326 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS — SHELY AND BALDWIN STREET LINES — IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PERFORMED BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDOR ITS CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 11, 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY. ORDINANCE NO. 2955; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,408.02, IN ACCORD— ANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY TILE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATED JUNE 9, 1952, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND bIADE A PART HEREOF, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID OUT OF THE FUNDS HERE— TOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUC— TION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); GRANTING ANEXTENSION OF TIME ON SAID CONTRACT AS RECOMMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 382 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 on 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. 3327 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951.CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF FIFTY—FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY—SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($54,996.90) TO BE PAID ENGINEERS ASSOCIATED, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, A PARTNERSHIP AS THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR SERVICES PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT NO. 1205 WITH THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1951, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3112, IN CONNECTION WITH ALTERING, IMPROVING, REMODELING AND ENLARGING THE PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO AND ACCORDING TO THE COST BREAKDOWN SHEET ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the folloO ng 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. 3328 CLOSING THOSE STREETS WITHIN THAT PORTION OF PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION? TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LYING GENERALLY WITHIN THAT AREA BOUNDED BY ALAMEDA STREET, DODDRIDGE STREET AND SOUTH STAPLES, EXTENDING 1544 FEET SOUTH FROM DODDRIDGE STREET, DISCLAIMING AND RELINQUISHING ALL CLAIM TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C 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. WilliamsOh Aye The above ordinance was passed by the follorking vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Mr. Syd Murray, acting as Co—chairman of the Better Government. League, presented to the City Council and the City Secretary, a number of petitions demanding the calling of an_election for the removal of the present Mayor and Commissioners from office. He read a prepared statement as follows: MR. CITY SECRETARY: Here are the signatures of 6,638 qualified voters of Corpus Christi, asking for a recall. In order to make your job easier, we asked each voter, before signing this petition, if he lived in the city, had a poll tax, and to record his precinct number, if known. Under the circumstances, it is obvious that if y u desire to do so, you can certify to the City Council within twenty—four hours that we do have sufficient -qualified signatures. On the other hand, you can delay the process of law for ten days, if that is your wish. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: If you reject the petition we have presented today you will have to reject it because it is printed in black ink instead of blue ink, or upon some equally flimsy pretext. This petition more than complies with every requirement of the city charter and with every criticism, objection or suggestio made by the city attorney in his consideration of the first petition. A few weeks ago we presented a recall p tition that we believe to have been valid in every respect. Many competent attorneys said that it was valid. The city attorney ruled it invalid. You neither accepted or rejected it. We are here today to point out to you that you, and only you, have the authority and responsibility for passing on this petition. According to the city charter BZ the city secretary has no legal right to do anything except to certify to you that the petition does or does not have a sufficient number of signatures of qualified voters. The city attorney has - no authority to act. Ile can only advise you. The responsibility is your., When the first petition was pre— 383 sented the city secretary and city attorney exceeded their authority. You evaded your responsibility. Now we are back with another valid petition. According to the votes cast in the last election for the Mayor, 3,518 signautres are required for a recall election. We have 6,638 qualified voters of Corpus Christi who are now asking you for a recall election -- almost double the amount needed. This petition was not presented last Tuesday because of the effect it might.have had on the trial of Mayor Wasserman. These signatures were acquired In only thirteen days, from.Septelnber 8 to September.20, inclusive. We know, as you men do, that you can resign one at a time and appoint someone in your stead, but this.will not satisfy the 6,638 people who have asked for an election. We are sure you men are aware that so long as you are in office, or anyone that you might appoint is in office, it is going to be difficult, if not impossible, for the City to proceed with a favorable vote for the Mathis Dam, Airport, or any other major project where several hundred dollars of the taxpayers' money is involved. This petition is not the work of just a few; rather, it is the work of several hundred civic minded citizens who have unselfishly given their time and effort in the interest of better government, and nothing but a recall election is going to satisfy the Public, whether it is now or three days before your term expires. The city charter says plainly, in language a child can understand, that you must order a recall election to be held in not less than 30 days nor more than 40 days. -It may be that you can stall or evade your responsibility by se k— ing out some obscure technicality to use as an excuse. It may be that some people will urge you to do so. We ask you to consider the motives of those who would persuade you to violate your oaths of office. Are they interested in the good of Corpus Chrati? Are they interested in your welfare? The people who advise you will not have to stand in the glare of pd3ic opinion and try to explain why the law has not been observed, nor why some obscure. technicality has been invoked. But you will. And you will have to say to many thousands of the same citizens who elected you to office that you refuse to honor their signatures, and that you are denying them the right.to petition that is guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and of Texas, and by the City Charter. We ask you to obey the law, not to ignore it. A recall election does not necessarily mean that you will be recalled. The people may vote against recall. If they do, you will have a vote of confidence If the recall carries, and you are voted out of office, it will be because that is what the majority of the people want. That is democracy. We ask only that you observe the democratic processes of law." Paul Vogler appeared and urged the Council to remain in office as he thought that they had done "aa. splendid job of showing impartiality among the smaller people." Mayor Wasserman thanked both Mr. Murray and Mr. Vogler. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING October 6, 1952 3:30 P. M. SENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman, and nk 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 stated that the meeting was called for the urpose of discussion on the water contract with Lower Nueces River Water Supply District and other business as ay come before the City Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving he minutes of the meeting held September 30, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to reject 11 bids on the 5—ton truck for use of the Filtration Plant (bids received September 9, 1952) and authorizing hasing Agent Burke to readvertise at a later date on the basis of trade—in of the Federal Truck now used at he Filtration Plant. City Manager Collier read the entire proposed water contract with Lower Nueces River Water Supply istrict and a discussion was held regarding each section of the contract. No officiil action was taken at his meeting as this meeting was for discussion of the contract and to receive any alterations or changes. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _,.. �._.... LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR . W. Vetters, City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1952 4:00 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. W.Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman „ Chief of Police Roy Lay, 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 special meeting held October 6, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Sheridan C. Lewis appeared and discussed the proposed water contract with the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District. The Council advised Mr. Lewis, that it was in. the discussion stage only, and that before any official action was taken the public would be thoroughly acquainted with the contract. Paul Vogler appeared and urged the Council to stave off the recall effort until a group he is forming completes gatherirginformation about the recall sponsors, the Better Government League. Mr. Vogler said his group, which held an organizational meeting attended by 47 small businessmen on October 6, decided to call itself Corpus Christi First, a League for a Better Corpus Christi. He stated that the League was applying for a charter and would be represented by legal counsel and he hoped to have more material prepared and ready j to present to the Council before the next meeting. Briscoe King, attorney, appeared and requested the Council to remove the three-year time limitation placed on the Special Council,Permit granted to Conway Conservatory of Music on November 1, 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to amend the Council minutes of November 1, 1951, and remove the three-year time limitation on the Special Council Permit of Conway Conserv. tory of Music with the stipulation that Mr. Conway continue to own and hold the adjoining property which pro- perty is necessary for him to own in order to meet the Zoning ordinance side -yard requirements of 25 feet for his private school operations. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the Tax Correction and Error list in the amount of $539.60 for the month of September, 1952, and the Supple- mental Tax Roll in the amount of $4.80 for the month of September, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner.Williamson, and passed, awarding bid on four sedans for the Water and Gas Office, to Newman -West at their bid to furnish one sedan at a net trade cost of $570 and three outright purchases at $5,070, total $5,650. (Tabulation of Bids No. 157. See in City Secretary's Office) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed awarding the following bids: Newman 'West: Two Studebaker Commanders, trade in involved, low net to trade, One to n to to to i. of to it One it to It of to of to One 1/2 ton pickup " to it " it of to One Studebaker Commander to to of to to to " One 1/2 ton pickup of is of is of" Two n to of to to to it of to it Two 3/4 ton pickups it 7 fa " One 1� ton cab 6•chassis to to to to of to of Three 1' ton flat beds to to to to of ofit Three 1' ton dump trucks of of of toof it to Gulf -Chevrolet: One four door sedan No trade in involved One four door sedan trade in involved, low net to trade Three four -door sedans to it to of it to of No trade in involved Station wagon Trade in involved, low net to trade to n of n It of it No trade in involved $1476.48 each 1601.48 1401.48 1230.00 1469.27 1245.48 1325.00 each 1325.00 1650.00 1827.28 1877.28 1872.28 2155.00 2065.00 2025.00 $28,512.51 $1733.63 1418.63 1688.63 1568.63 1813.63 2339.95 5499.32 (two) 5558.32 5479.32 5498.32 (two $43,596.02 Frank Hayden Motors: One 1 -ton pickup No trade in involved 3196.00 a"f- n,A �„ 3855 (See Tabulation of Bids No. 158, City Secretary's Cffice.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on sewer roding machine to Flexible Sewer Rod Equipment Company at their price of $4,250.15 with delivery In 30 days. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 156.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed awarding the ii following bids: To Gulf Chevrolet, at their bid to furnish a Model 3104 Pickup at their low net to trade bid of $1;369 and to furnish a pickup with platform -stake body at $1,349.95; and the bid of Newman West to furnish a Studebaker model flatbed truck at $1,980, low bid received. XSee Tabulation of Bids No. 155, City Secretary's Office) ,...�. W.... A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on a hydraulic control mechanical arm construction machine for the Street Department to Hi -Way. Machinery Company, same to be purchased at their bid price of $23,000, to be financed on Lease -Purchase contract. (See (Tabulation of Bids No. 159, City Secretary's Office) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Public Works Department to'advertise for bids to be received for the construction of additional pier to the L -Head and mooring piling andnnoring bitts to the L -Head, T -Head and Barge Docks in Yacht Basin. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed awarding bid on two Flat Wheel Patching Rollers to Longhorn Equipment Company at their low bid of $1,780.00 each. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 160A. City Secretary's„Office.) (lease -purchase) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, Seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed awarding bid on Double Sheep Foot Roller to Longhorn Equipment Company at their low bid for a Ferguson Model 112 at $1,395.00 with delivery in 10 days be accepted. (See Tab,, of Bids No. 160A. City Secretary's Office).(lease-Purc A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid on one nine wheel pneumatic roller 'to J. E. Ingram Equipment -Company, to furnish the Model R-9 Tampo Pneumatic Roller with 98 cubic feet ballast box for immediate delivery at $1,445.00. (See Tab. of Bids No. 160A, City Secretary's Office.)(lease Purchase) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on one 9 -foot spreader box to J. E. Ingram Equipment Company on their low bid to furnish a Hi -Way Model R-4 Spreader Box mounted on four traction tires and complete with agitator at $1,065 with delivery in two weeks. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 160A, City Secretary's Office) (lease -purchase) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid to furnish the Jackson Vibrator and generator at their bid price of $1,850.00, delivery from stock subject to prior sale. (See Tabulation of Bids No, 160A. City Secretary's Office) (lease -purchase) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid to Hi Way Machinery Company on their low bid for one 4” self -priming Centrifugal Water Pump, Novo Model L -30M -4W mounted on two wheel trailer at $566.00 with delivery to be made within five days. (See Tab. of Bids 160A. City Secretary's Office) (lease -purchase) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by. Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on one 1/2 cubic yard cement mixer to Browning-Ferris Machinery Company at $1,910.00 on the position that 4. their bid to furnish a Jaeger Model 11-sa is the most advantageous bid. (see Tabulation of Bids No. 160A, City Secretary's office.)(lease-purchase) The following letter was presented to the Council: "October 7, 1952 City Council and City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi Gentlemen: This is to request that the City of Corpus Christi, in the manner provided by law, advertise for bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer main located as follows: Beginning at a point in South Staples Street where the existing twenty-four inch sewer line to the Oso sewer disposal plant inter- sects the southeasterly line of Section 4 of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract. se 386 Thence in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly boundary line of Sections 4, 5, 12 and 13 of the Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman tract to the northwesterly side of McArdIe"Road to serve subdivisions of the City of Corpus Christi which are owned by the undersigned at that location and which sewer main can serve additional areas of the City of Corpus Christi, and that after advertising for such bids that by ordinance, passed in accordance with the charter of the City of Corpus Christi, the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the person making the lowest bid most advantageous to the City for the construction of such sewer main, all in accordance with the plans and specifications which have heretofore been furnished you by Jones and VanPelt, Engineers In the event such contract is made as above set out the undersigned agreed to purchase Second Lien Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Warrants issued by the City of Corpus Christi covering the cost of construction under said contract, said warrants to be six in number and to be as nearly of the same denomination as is practical, said warrants to be numbered one to six inclusive and one warrant to be due each year commencing on or be— fore one year from the date of issue and bearing six (6%) percent interest It is understood, however, that the undersigned will not be obligated to purchase said warrants unless the under— signed approve the bid which is accepted and the contract which is made by the City for the construction of the sewer Yours very truly, /s/ T E McArdle, Trustee /s/ Wm L Tungate /s/ W D Weller" A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, instructing Public Works Department to prepare the necessary plans and specifications in regard to the above letter The following ordinance was read i ORDINANCE NO 3329 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 72, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH LINE OF RESACA STREET NORTH 200 FEET, TO PUBLIC USE FOR STREET OR ALLEY PURPOSES, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO B C & W COMPANY, INCORPORATED, UPON PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE, CONVEYING TO IT SAID AREA HERETOFORE DESCRIBED AS AN ALLEYWAY CONDITIONED UPON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL ON THE AREA DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, SAID BLOCK 72, BEACH PORTION, INCLUDING THE ALLEYWAY HEREBY CLOSED, WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE THEREOF AND CONTAINING A REVERTER CLAUSE, A COPY OF WHICH SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote L eslie 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' f i There being no further business I C W VEiTERS, CITY SECRETARY Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye the meeting adjourned LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR 387 • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 14, 1952 4:00 P. -M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, George•.I.. Lowman, and Frank Williamson, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, CitySecretary C. W. Vetters, Purchas-ing Agent Nn. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. 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 October 7, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in•the audience having business with the City to come forward. Gilbert Merg appeared and complimented the Council on their fine record and the progress the City had made under their administration. He further stated that he was attending the meeting today on behalf of the Nueces Transportation Company bus drivers who are presently out on strike. He appealed to the Council to appoin a Board of Arbritrators or in some may take action to settle the strike. Mr. Joe Davis, representing the labor union, appeared and thanked the Council for anything they would be able to do in connection with settling the strike. Mr. John Conally, labor representative from San Antonio, Texas, appeared in regard to the settle- ment of the bus strike. Lawrence Burger commended the Council on the fine work they had been doing and advised the Council that --he represented a group of bus operators. He urged that the Council• take -some action that would affect i diate settlement of the bus controversy. Cuban Burbank, a member of the Better Government League, appeared and read a statement which labeled city officials "artists'of stalling" and "willing stooges". Ed P. Williams, Attorney and former City Commissioner, answered Mr. Burbank. He questioned the motives of the BGL and its members. He critized them for their tactics and stated that they were operating in poor faith. ;... DeWitt Morgan answered some of the allegations made by Mr.. Williams. H. E. Richards appeared.,and demanded. an-answer-from,the-Mayor on the, questions presented by Mr. Burbank as to when they would give an answer on the recall petition:i Mayor Wasserman stated: "I have been on the witness stand once; Icam not going to be today." Paul Vogler, member of Corpus Christi First, an organization organized to combat the BGL, appea and again commended the Council for their fine.work and stated. that his group was still in the process of organi- zation. Bids were opened on lease for agricultural purposesion approximately 174.5 acres of land located �ll between runways and adjoining concrete aprons at Cliff Maus Airport..•Bids were received from T-5 Ranch, J. A. !' Rektorik, Adolf A. Marek, and McNair Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commis- sioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise f®r bids to be received on copper pipe for warehouse stock. A motion .was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and ppssed, award- Ding the following bidsi'-,;Tb Magnolia Petroleum Company - Mobilgas Special at 20� per gallon, less .0025 per gallon discount - net .1975 per gallon;. to Southern Oil Sales - Regular Gasoline at-.154� per gallon, Diesel Fuel at .1025 per gallon, and Kerosene at .1125 per gallon. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 160, City Secretary's Office.) A_motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson,.,and passed, uthorizing the refund of City Taxes in the amount.of $90.60 to the Forrest, Park Baptist Church. (This is a church property and no exemption was claimed.• -This property contains a parsonage and was not identified as rch property and was assed as such property in cases where no exemptions were claimed.) W Mo•0 A resolution was read by City Secretary Vetters commending Mr. James Lattimore for his services le serving as Chairman of the City Sanitation Commission. (Mr. Lattimore had previously resigned.) The resol tion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and pass appointing Mr. J. E. Hartle as Chairman of the City Sanitation Commission to succeed Mr. James Lattimore. The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 3330 APPROPRIATING FROM NO 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY—FIVE DOLLARS, PAYABLE TO F. BERT SMITH AND COMPANY FOR FISCAL AGENT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF $150.p00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PARK BONDS, SERIES 1952, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CONTRACT WITH F. BERT SMITH AND COMPANY DATED APRIL 17, 1951, 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 3331 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY AANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY O: CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT BY AND BE— TWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND LOWER NUECES RIVER VA TER SUPPLY DISTRICT, -WHICH CONTRACT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO AN ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON TIE PROPOSITION OF THE AUTHORIZATION THEREOF, IN ORDER TO MAKE AVAILABLE A GREATER SUPPLY OF MTER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH AGREE— MENT TO CONTRACT AND MIER 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 The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 3332 APPROPRIATING FROM NO 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($3,750) TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRIGS FOR TWO AND ONE HALF ACRES OF LAND AS HEREIN DESCRIBED, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT— ING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SUCH PROPERTY, BEING BLOCKS 5, 6, 7, AND 8, OF TRACT B IN LEXINGTON PLACE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM F. M MYERS, OWNER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A PUBLIC PARK AND PLAYGROUND TO SERVE SOUTHSIDE SUBDIVISION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRU11ENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE, 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 Herndoh, Ae Georae_L._Lothman A�e s The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE 3333 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THREE PARTS WITH ELECTRO RUST PROOFING CORPORATION (N J ) TO FURNISH THE CITY A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF CATHODIC PROTECTION TO PROTECT THE MORGAN STREET AND SAM RANKIN STREET MTER TANKS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE THEREON, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDI— TIONS OF SAID CONTRACT IN THREE PARTS, COPIES OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR AMIN CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT OF NINE HUNDRED TAENTY—NINE DOLLARS TO IT FOR SUCH SYSTEM AND SER— VICES, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ri > + r 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 3334 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY MY IN BLOCK 1303, FITCHUE PLACE, LYING TO THE SOUTH, AND BEING THAT PORTION THEREOF APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF MCKENZIE STREET AND EXTENDING SOUTHPARD TO AYERS STREET, AND BEING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack PeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. 111liamson Aye The abov a ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. L.owean Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned C W VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1952 400 PM LESLIE M SSERMAN, MAYOR Present Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney Herndon, and George L. Lowman, City Manager W B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City 'Secretary C W Vetters, Director of Public Works fE 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 October 14, 1952. appeared Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward No ones Bids were opened for construction of additional pier to the L—Head, T—Bead and Barge Docks in the C.C. Yacht Basin. Bids were received from Slovak Baes., Peterson Construction Co of Houston, Texas, Austin 390 Bridge Company, and Goldston 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 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authoriz- ing the call of $100 00 in principal amount at par plus a premium of 3% and accrued interest to date of call, on December 1, 1952, of the City of Corpus Christi Water Works Revenue Bonds Series 1948A, in accordance with the terms of Deed of Trust A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, award- ing bid for the leasing of approximately 174 5 acres of land at Cliff Maus Airport for agricultural purposes to McNair Brothers at their bid of a cash bonus over and above standard crop rental of $7j230 for the five year period, being $540 cash bonus, crop rentals being 1/4 cotton and 1/3 on other crops (See Tabulation of Bids No 159 in City Secretary's office Commissioner DeForrest made a motion authorizing City Manager to enter into an agreement with County and Navigation Distruct for pro rata share of costs and to approve the appointment of Harriggton and Cortelyou of Kansas City, Mo , to gather data and prepare testimony for the hearing on the condemnation of the Bascule Bridge as called by the Board of Army Engineers on December 10, 1952 at the Exposition Hall, Corpus Christi, Tex Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that the properties of the McCord family, which properties are involved in proceedings to attempt to invalidate assess- ments levied against these properties and further that the J M Dellinger, Inc , be guaranteed payment for t the paving in front of these properties and that the City take the proper legal steps to cover these assess- ments after the completion of the project The properties are described as follows (a) T.P McCord, Indiv. and as Trustee, Lots 1 to 6, inclusive, Block 1, Dahlia Terrace (191 T P. McCord, Indiv, and as Trustee, Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Dahlia Terrace (c) T P McCord, Indiv, and Trustee, Block 8, Dahlia Terrace (d) T P McCord, Indiv and as Trustee, Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace (e) T.P McCord, Indiv and as Trustee, Lot 6, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace (f) Eunice McCord Sims, Lot 5, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace (g) Dahlia Ferm McCord Carpenter, Lot 4, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace (h) Ina McCord Kilian, Lot 3, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace (I) Ina McCord Kilian, Lot 1, Block 2, Dahlia Terrace The following ordinance was read - ORDINANCE NO 3335 $2161 93 1174.41 1174 02 1174 41 360,55 360 55 36055 360 55 361 58 APPROPRIATING FRO M NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) $690 04 TO COVER THE COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL FYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIPAN AND PORT AVENUE, SUCH INSTALLATION T OBE MADE WITH CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter Rule was suspended by the fallowing vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrett Aye Sydney E IIerndon Aye Georgb L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E IIerndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent The following ordnance was read ORDINANCE NO 3336 r CLOSING THAT PORTION CF VINE STREET EXTENDING BETWEEN AVENUC C AND AVENUE D IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO THE USE OF THE PIB LIC FOR STREET PURPOSES AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANT DEED TO JOE W DAY FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $672 CASH AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CON _- SIDERATION, CONVEYING TO PIM THAT AREA COMPOSING THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY ABOVE DESCRIBED, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF TWENTY FEET IN WIDTH AND BEING THAT PORTION OF AN ALLEYWAY RUNNING THROUGH BLACKS 54 AND 55 IN BROOKLYN ADD- ITION TO THE CITY LYING IN SAID VINE STREET, RESERVING UNTO THE CITY THOSE CER— TAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS NOW EXISTING IN SAID PORTION OF VINE STREET HEREBY CLOSED TWO AIS ONE-HALF FEET ON EIGHER SIDE OF THE WATER AND GAS LINES THEREIN, CON- TAINING OPTION TO REPURCHASE AND REOPEN SAID PREMISES FOR STREET PURPOSES UPON CERTIN CONDITIONS, A COPY OF V611ICH DEED IS ATTACHED PERLTO AND 1%DE A PART HERE- OF, 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. Willimason Absent 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. 3337 Aye Aye Aye . Aye Absent AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH JESS MCNEEL MACHINERY CORPORATION AS FOLLOWS: ONE, COVERING ONE (1)�INTERNATIONAL TD14A DIESEL CRAWLER TRACTOR TDF33874 EQUIPPED WITH PULLMAN -STANDARD HYDRAULIC ANGLE DOZER P1022-DO336 WITH ACCESSORIES, FOR THE USE OF THE STREET DIVISON FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $12,743.25, OF WHICH SUM $2,673.25 (COMPOSED OF $573.25 CASH AND $2100 TRADE IN VALUE ON TD91tM6037 EQUIPMENT 9413) IS THE INITIAL PAYMENT, $570 OF WHICH IS FOUR PER CENT INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE; AND $9,500 IS THE REMAINDER THEREOF, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM NO.'108 STREET FUND (STREET DIVISION), THE OTHER, COV- ERING ONE INTERNATIONAL TD18A DIESEL TRAC TRACTOR TDR28681, BUCYRUS-ERIE CABLE ANGLE~:` DOZER 996821 AND P-25 POWER CONTROL UNIT P25-96211 WITH ACCESSORIES, FOR THE USE CF THE GARBAGE DIVISION FOR A_ND IN CONSIDERATION OF $16,777.72, OF WHICH SUm $2,000 (TRADE IN VALUE ON 9702AC IID LCW 9397 DOZER 172, CONTROL C 7922) IS THE INITIAL PAY- MENT, $836.47 OF WHICH IS FOUR PER CENT INTEREST ON THE DIMINISIiING BALANCE, AND $13,941.26 IS THE REMAINDER THEREOF, SUCK AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM NO 102 CURRENT FUND, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CONTRACTS OF AGREEMENT, COPIES OF WIIICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. he 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 ordianace was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Frank E. Willimason The following ordinance was read:: Aye Aye Ayb Ayb Absent ORDINANCE NO. 3338 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND A. J. MCCALL AND J.P. RATLIFF, DBA SUBURBAN GENERAL STORE ST 2923 NORTON STREET IN CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR TILE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BILLS QVED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAY- ABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT CF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING OCTOBER 2, 1952, UNTIL TER- MINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINITEES HEREIN AX HERE- IN PROVIDED FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIIID HERETO AND RADE A PART HERE - GF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY he 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 abovb 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. 10/21/S' LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR .W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY 391 392 'i,.. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING .October 28, 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, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, Director of Public Works H.H. Stirman. 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 October 21, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Bids were opened on plain and line pipe. Bids were received from Atlas Pipe Co., and Texas Pipe and Supply Co. A motion was made by Commissioner DeFbrrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabli the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. • P . Petition was received from property owners representing more than 10% of the qualified voters residinc in terri1W briefly described as Westchester Place, petitioning the City Council to call an election for annexe tion of this territory. (Petition on file in the City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Deforrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, receiving the petition and referring it to the City Secretary for tabulation and the City Manager for,,study. Petition was received from property owners representing more than 10% of the qualifiai voters residing in the area bounded by the present City Limits line, Navigation Boulevard, Shell Road and Highway 9, petition- ing the council to call an election for annexation of this territory.(Petition on file in City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, receiving .. r the petition and referring it to the City Secretary for tabulation and the City Manager for study. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid l for boat slip improvements in the Yacht Basin to Goldston Company at the low bid of $13,181.15 (Tabulation of Bids No. 160 - City Secretary's Office The following ordinance was read for the fir€t time and passed to second reading: AUTHORIZING 'AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ,CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A BILL OF SALE TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION TO 11,3000 FEET TEN INCH GAS MAIN PIPE, EXTENDING ON AND ALONG SHELL ROAD WESTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SHELL ROAD WITH A POINT NEAR NAVIGATION .BOULEVARD, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DELIVERY TO THE CITY AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OF 11300 LINEAL FEET OF NEW STEEL GAS PIPE FOR THE USE OF THE GAS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTT, TEXAS; SUCH BILL OF SALE BEING LIMITED BY ITS GWNuTERMS AS TO THE USE OF SUCK PROPERTIES BEING CONVEYED AND AS TO CONSUMERS TO BE SERVED; CONTAINING A FORFEITURE CLAUSE; ALL AS SET OUT IN_TIHE BILL OF SALE AND LETTER OF GRANTEE ATTACHED AND MADE A PART IERFPOF The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: $ln pig O. Leslie Wassermann Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Georgb L. cowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3339 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE MCNAIR AND W.T. MCNAIR, THE MCNAIR BROTHERS, COV-- ERING 174.5 ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AM AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF .ONE-FOURTH GROSS YIELD ON ALL COTTON AND COTTON SEED AND ONE-THIRD GROSS YIELD ON ALL OTHER SEED AND CROPS RAISED ON SAID PREMISES, PLUS A CASH BONUS TO BE PAID AS AN ANNUAL RENTAL, TO -WIT: $1,767.50. $546 TO BE PAM TILE CITY ANDz$1,331.50 THEREOF TO BE PAID ALVIN MCNAIR FOR WORK DONE. FOR THE FIRST YEAR; $546, THE SECOND YEAR AND EACIi SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER DURING THE TERM (W SAID LEASE, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF IUCH LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 393 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye Frank E Willaamson 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 3340 APPROPRIATING FRO%1 NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BONDS) THE SUM OF $2,310, BEING $2,100 TO COVER TILE COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADD- ITION OF A ROO11 TO TILE EXPOSITION HALL (CIVILIAN DEFENSE BUILDING) TO SERVE AS A KITCHEIN, AND $210 TO COVER THE COST OF ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES (10% OF THE TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION), AUTHORIZ- ING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES AND THAT BRICKWORK, MILLWORK, ETC , BE DONE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT ON PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAME, 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 3341 APPROPRIATING FROM NO 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $4,023 TO COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR IIUNDRED FEET CF 24" RE- INFORCED- COMM ErSAMARY SEWER THAT CAN BE OPERATED UNDER PRESSURE AND FOR FOUR MANHOLES TO BE PLACED ON THE OSO GOLF COURSE IN ACC- ORDANCE WITH PLANS ON FILE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SUCH WORK TO BE DOVE 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 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 ordiance was read ORDINANCE NO 3342 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HI WAY MACHINERY COMPANY COVERING ONE MCDEL A12460 GRADALL MACHINE MOUNTED ON INTERNATIONAL "IF" 510 TANDEM TRUCK, AND ONE NOVO "4" WATER PUMP ON TRAIL- ER FRAME, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH LEASE AGREEMENT, FOR AND IN CON- SIDERATION OF $24,529 96 OF WHICH $7,500 IS TILL: INITIAL PAYMENT, $963 96 IS FOUR PERCENT INTEREST ON THE DIMISPING BALANCE OF $16,066, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID OUT OF NO 108 STREET FUND, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TER1r1S ANR CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE PURCHASE AGREEPENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIIED HERETO AND MADE A PART IIEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye ank E Williamson Aye 394 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 'he following ordinance was Tread: ORDINANCE NO. 3343 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE GOLDSTON COMPANY FOR TIIE CONSTRUC- TION OF ADDITIONAL PIERS AND BOAT SLIP IMPROVE?-ENTS FOR THE L-11EAD, THE T --HEADS, AND BARGE DOCK IN TIE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT •BASIN; APP-- 80PBIATING FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $14,499.27,-$13,181.15 OF WHICH IS TO BE PAID AS.THE CONTRACT PRICE AND THE BALANCE. THEREOF,. $1,318.12, TO COVER THE COST OF ENG- INEERING AND CONTINGIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 'here being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 10/28/53 C.W . VEITERS, CITY SECRETARY . SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING October 30, 1952 2:00 P. M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack Deforrest, Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Frank E. Williams , Planning Engineer R. W. Burr, City Manager W. B. Collier, Assistant City Attorney J. F. Park, and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest 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 October 28, 1953. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary.Vetters announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of public hearing on a number of zoning applications - come forward. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to Public Hearing was opened on the application of the.Boulevard Drive -In Theatre for Special Council Permit for expansion.of the present th e,atre into a double -screen plan. No one appeared for or against this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed closing the hearing and granting the application. Public Hearing was opened on the following rezoning applications: W. W. MEREDITH: From "B-3" Secondary Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial District: Lot 3 through 10, Block 1, Lexington Subdivision, being generally describbed as a strip of land extending approximately 800 feet southeasterly from the intersection of Ayers and Lexington Blvd, •- on the southwest side of said Lexington Boulevard. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that its granting would constitute "spot" zoning and the insertion of a small industrial area into a business and residential area. Mr. Thurman Mulhollan, representing Mr. Meredith, appeared for the application. and no one appeared against it. A motion was then made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and to deny the application. J. B. BENNETT, ET AL: All of that portion of Block 2, Alameda Estates subdivision bounded by Delano Drive, Eldon Drive, South Alameda and Robert Drive, and including therein all of the Campbell replat of a portion of Alameda Estates, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment House District that property facing on Eldon, Delano and Robert _Drives and to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District that property facing on Alameda Street. • e Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that sufficient business zoning already existed in the area and that there was no public necessity demonstrated for such change. Those appearing for the application were: Mr. J._ B. Bennett, Mr. R. C. Littleton, Mr. A. D. Campbell, Mr. C. A. Nesbitt, and Mr. Bill Neyland. Mr. Allen Davis and Mr. R. M. Eichner appeared against the application and presented petition opposing the rezoning. 395 A the close of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissione Lowman, and passed, taking the matter under advisement. G. LESLIE JACKSON, ET AL:. Lots 11 and 12, Block 12,.Craven Heights Subdivision, Tract B, Block 4 and Tract A, Block 6 of Doss «'Neal Subdivision, generally described as that property lying immediately south of Buffalo Street between Lester and Doss Streets and extending south approximately one—half block, from "B-4" Primary Business District to "L—I" Light Industrial District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval as it represented a logical expansion of an existing industrial area. Mr. Jim Day, representing Mr. Jackson, appeared and urged that the application be granted. A motion was then made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to close the hearing and uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the application. .DERWARD A. STEPHENS: A tract of land containing approximately 0.918 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Krejci Lane and Old Robstown Road, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that its granting would constitute "spot" zoning and be the intrusion of an isolated business area into a purely single family neighborhood and opposit from an existing school. Mr. Neal Marriott appeared representing Mr. Stephens and -urggd granting of the application, and no one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, referring the matter back to Zoning and Planning for further study. IRON WORKERS UNION N0, 510: Lot 5, Hillcrest One Acre Tracts, fronting approximately 101 feet on Old Robstown Road and opposite and generally between South Saxet Drive and Liberty Drive and extending in an easterly direction approximately 500 feet, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that its granting would consititute "spot" zoning, that no public necessity existed for such a change and that the further expansion of business or industrial uses in the area would constitute undue encroachment on the residential properties in the area. No one appeared either fir or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. W. R. REID: From "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighbor— hood Business District: Lot 1, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit 1, being generally that property fronting 70 feet on the south side of Doddridge Street, beginning at a point 400 feet west of the intersection of Doddrigge and South Alameda Streets. ALSO From"R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District: Lot 2, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit 1, being generally that property fronting 70 feet on the south side of Doddrtdge Street begin— ning at a point 470 feet west of the intersection of Doddridge and Alameda Streets. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that that portion of the application requesting the change in Lot 1, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit 1, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District be ipproved:'as�an addition to the existing business area since the restricted conditions under which such property is to be developed represents a grading up of the zoning classifications; and, further, that that portion of the application requesting a change in Lot 2, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit 1, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District be denied on the basis that the more intensified uses which may be made on the property under this classification are notcompatible with the balance of the area which is residential. 396 Mr. William W. McClendon, representing Mr. Reid, appeared and urged that rezoning on both portions of the application be grantid,,. A motion was then made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendations and grant that portion of the application requesting the change in Lot 1, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit.l, and to deny that portion of the application requesting the change in_Lot 2, Block 3, Pope Place, Unit 1. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. JACK DEFORREST, MAYOR PRO TEM 11C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY 397 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1952 4:00 P.M. PRESEVI: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon and Frank E. Williamson, City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City 'Secretary C.W. Vetters, Acting Purchasing Agent Nan Al— brecht. 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 special meeting held October 30, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invitgd anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. City Secretary Vetters read a letter dated October 22, 1952 from.L.P. Thomson, Master, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge to the City Council. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, that the Council accept the letter and that it be spread upon the minutes. The Master's Lodge, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Telephone 5018 Gentlemen, 22nd October, 1952 At the meeting of the Goterning Body of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, on 18th October, 1952, it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the College be sett to the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for their Resolution and the assurance which it contained. It was also resolved that the flag of the City of Corpus Christi given to the College on the occasion of its Sexcentenary should be kept displayed on the staircase leading to the Library of the College. Yours Sincerely, /S/ L.P. Thomson Master. The City Council, Corpus Christi, Texas Bids were opened on Type K Copper pipe for warehouse stock. Bids were received from Alamo Iron 'Works Briggs Weaver Machinery Co; Wallace Co., Inc., Samsco, American Radiator and Standard 'Sanitary. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bid on plain and pipe to Atlas Pipe, Inc. (the only bidder) to furnish 6800 feet of used 6 5/8" OD plain end pipe at $1.75 per foot. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, setting Tuesday, November 18, 1952, 4:00 P.M. as date for public hearing on application of Jarmon and Spann, Attorney's for closing an alley in Lot 6, Block 4, Bayview Addition to theCity of Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authoriz— ing the City Manager and City Attorney to procure appraisal by an appraisers committee of the Corpus Christi Real Estate Board concerning a tract west of Oak Park School tract and concerning the four acre Fred Morgan Tract situated on Nueces Bay Boulevard. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, calling a special meeting for Thursday, November 6, 1952 at 4:00 @°.M. for setting an election date relative to sale_ of Mathis Dam and entering into a contract with Lower Nueces River Water 'Supply District. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3344 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEhIENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCIION FUND 398 (PARK CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $9,500.00 AS AN ALLOCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF T.C. AYERS PARK, SUCH ALLOCATION BEING DESIGNATED AS AS PROJECT P-1, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATES OF TILE PARK DEPARTMENT ON FILE IN THE CITY CON'TROLLER'S OFFICE, AS LISTED ON TILE SCHEDULE OF APPRO- PRIATIONS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BOLDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK) (CONSTRUCTIONAND IM- PROVEMENTS) THE SUM CF $23,100.00 AS AN ALLOCATION FOM71 E PARTIAL DEVELOP- MENT OF MCCAUGHAN PARK, SUCH ALLOCATION BEING DESIGNATED AS PROJECT BF -5 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATES OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT ON FILE 'IN THE CITY CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, AS LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS 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 Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye • The above ordianance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3345 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - EXTENSION OF BLUCHER ARROYO FR9.1 TANCAINA STREET ALONG LAREDO, CARRIZ 0, THE PROJECTION OF AGNES STREET AND KING STREET TO DIARGUHRITE STREET IN TIS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PERFORMING BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDER CONERACT DATED MAY 229 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3266, SAID ORDINANCE AS WELL AUTHORIZING EAYRlENTS.,UNDER,MTD' CQ'ICyR= TD,13E' D'I�?OHT�((Hn"No. 797,111 BQMEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER°IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO BE IWE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL ESTIMATE -IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,330.13, SAID ESTI- MATE BEING DATED OCTOBER 28, 1952, PREPARE) BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, `A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHE[) 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 Absent Rrank 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 Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3346 MAKING UNLAWFUL TIME FAILURE TO APPEAR IN CORPORATION COURT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT TO APPEAR; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. i - The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye The above ordiance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye; Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAAN, MAYOR C.W. VETTERS, SECRETARY 399 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1952 4E.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, Assistant City Attorney William R. Anderson Jr. and Acting City Secretary Mrs. Mary Ethel Rigby. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commossioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, appointing Mrs. Mary Ethel Rigby as Acting City Secretary in the absence of City Secretary C.W. Vetters.. Notice of special meeting was filed and Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of instructing the City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinances in regard to calling an election December 13, 1952 on the questions of entering into a Water Contract with the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District and whether or not the City shall sell to the District the present dam and rights connected with same not provided to be reserved, and other business as may come before the City Council. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, approving the minutes of the meeting -held November 4, 19M City Manager Collier read the following letter to the Council: November 6, 1952 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: In view of the action of this morning by the Board of 'Directors of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District - setting the date of December 13, 1952 .fpr an election on the issuance of $15,500,000.00 worth of bonds for the bonstruction of a dam and reservoir facilities at a site(' just below our existing dam at Mathis. I recommend that the Council approve December 13 ad the date for an elec-- tion to be called by the City. I,'further recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinances calling an election in regard to'entering into a water contract with said District on the question of whether or not a contract with said District by and between the City of Corpus Christi and Lower Nueces River Water 'Supply District shall be executed on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi wherein the Diktrict shall be obligated to purchase water to'be impounded by the reservoir facilities of the District on the Nueces River just below the present Mathis Dam; and an election of theCity of Corpus Christi as to whether or not the City shall sell to the District the present dam and rights,_ connected. with; ,saipe not provided to be reserved. Sincerely, /S/ W.B. Collier City Manager WBC/mer . A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinances calling an election in regard to entering into a water contract with said Lower Nueces River Water Supply District on the question of whether or not a contract by and between the City of Corpus Christi and Lower Nueces River Water.Supply Distric& shall be executed on be— half of the City of Corpus Christi wherein the District shall be obligated to supply and the City shall be obligated to purchase water to be impounded by the reservoir facilities of,the District on the Nueces River just below the present Mathis Dam; and an election of the City of Corpus Christi as to whether or not the City shall sell to the District the present dam and rights connected with same not provided to be reserved, both such elections to be called for December 13, 1952. y The following ordinance was read a ORDINANCE NO. 3347 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 141 WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE THE SUM OF $5,000 TO BE PAID:jAS THE PRO RATA COST OF CITY FOR ENGINEERING SERBICES AND REPORTS FROM ADC OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: 400 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 Jaek DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 11, 1952 4:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYER .W. VETTERS, SECRET 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,` Purchasing Agent William J. 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 Special Meeting held November 6, 19g . Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Attorney (Charles Lyman, representing the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, presented an ordinance which his Company wished to have passed regarding responsibility of taxicab companies. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding the (bid for Type K Copper Pipe to San Antonio Machine Supply Co., low bidder in the amount of $8,668.99, said pipe t The available for immediate delivery. (See Tabulation of Bids 9161 in City Secretary's Office). The queston of the J. B. BENNETT, ET AL rezoning application was brought up. Mrs. Eikner, phone 4-4326, appeared against the rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman; and'ipassed, postponing the decision on this rezoning question until Tuesday, November 18, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Deforrest, and passed, setting Tuesday, November 18, 1952, 4:00 P.M. for a public hearing on the application of `St. Joseph's Church for a special council permit fora temporary commercial amusement enterprise.( carnival). The following adinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3348 ' AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 115 ACRES OF LAM, MORE OR LESS, EXTENDING TO THE NORTBWEST FROM THE PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,,TEXAS,_ AND MORE PAR= TICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AM DIRECTING THE CITt"IAITORNEY 10 INSTI— TUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTION OF THIS ORDINANCE AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 'The Cha'rter 'mule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye J ack DeForrest Aye Sydney;.E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye - Erankc!E. Williamson No Vote 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 No Vote ,he following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3349 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTARY TO AND IN CLARIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT HERETOFORE EXECUTED AM DATED OCTOBER 30, 1951, AS AMENDED ON NOVEMBER 27, 1951, BY AM BETWEEN THE CITY AM SUNRAY OIL CORPORATION, SIMI SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT INTERPRETTING THE WORK "PERSON" IN RELATION TO ASSIGNMENTS, TO INCLUDE CORPORATIONS: CONSENTING AND APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAID ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY: AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: 401 F Leslie Wasserman Aye 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye following ordinance which was presented by Mr. Lyman was read for the first time AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, BEING ORDINANCE, NO 1688, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIBN RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXI— CABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXIBAB STANDS PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION CF LICENSES, DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDING FOR PU-LIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES, PROVIDING LICENSE FEES, CREATING THE OFFICE CF 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 ORDIRANCE, ENACTING THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN TILE CAPTION OR NOT, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND CONTAINIPGA SAVING CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO 1688, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISIIING OF A VERIFIED FINANCIAL STATEAENT IN LIEU 47F PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASIi OR SECURITIES, PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR THE FILING 06 SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT, AND FIXING THE MINIMUM PROTECTION TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE PROTECTION CF 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 Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E Herndon Absent George L Lowman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye here being no further business, the meeting adjourned LESLIE WASSERb1AN, bIAYER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING C W VETTERS, SECRETARY November 18, 19M 4LOO P M PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L Lowman, and Frank E Williamson, Mike A Needham, Jr , City Manager W.B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J Burke, Director of Public Utilities R W McCamy, City Controller W G Graf, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Planning Engineer W W. Anderson Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner' Williamson anipassed, approving the inutes of the Regular Meeting held November 11, 1952 appeared Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward and no one Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing the alley in Block 4, Bay View Addition Alley description as follows The alleyway immediately north and east of Lot 6, Block 4 Bay View Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, as shown by map or plat of said addition recorded in Volume A, Page 24 of the map re— cords of Nueces County, Texas, said alleway being bounded on the north by the south boundary line of Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 4, Bay View Addition, on the south by the north boundary line of said LCL 6, Block 4, Bay View Addition, on the east by the west boundary line of Lot 8 and a part of Lot 7, all in Block 4, Bay View Addition, and on the west by the east boundary line of said Lot 6, Block 4, Bay View Addition, all in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas The original petition for closing said alley was presented by the law firm of Jarmon ad Sporn and sped by three property owners, Mrs Ruth Muchout, firs. Blanche Gerdes, and Mrs Davenport First person to appear bra: Mrs Blanche Gerdes, who asked that her name be removed from the original petition Letter was presented signed by Mrs Davenport asking that her name also be removed from said petition The remaining petitioner, Mrs Much— out, did not appear, nor was she represented by legal council Appearing against the proposed closing were Mr G L Floyd, Mrs T A Hickman, Mrs Blanche Gerdes, and Mrs Beryl Hotchkiss. Recommendations for the Zoning and 402 Planning Commission and the Director of Public Utilities were read, both bodies recommending the alley.not be closed. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissio er Herndon and passed that the hearing b e closed and that the petition for abandonment of the alley be denied a the said alley remain open. Public hearing was opened on the application of St. Joseph's Chruch for a Special Council Permit for the operation of a carnival. No one appeared either for or against the application. Upon the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by DeForrest and passed approving the Special Co— uncil Permit. Mr. Sydney E. Herndon asked to address the Council. Mr. Herndon announced: "As I have discussed with you gentlemen previously (last Thursday), I am today tendering my resignation as City Councilman for theCity of Corpus Christi." Mr. Herndon read the following statement: "Aly resignation as Commissioner of the City of Corpus Christi is hereby submitted. "The activities of the City government have become increasin4ly complex, requiring more time than I find it possible to give consistently with the efficient operation of my private business. "I have enjoyed working with you men on the Council and other members of the City Government, and share with you a -justifiable pride in the many outstanding achievements made by the present City Administration. I am sure you will continue to serve the people of this community faithfully and efficiently Nnrvr- th(' Commissioner DeForrest moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that Mr. Herndon by itten a letter of commendation for this services as City Councilman. The motion was sceonded by Commissionx Lowman and passed. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest as$ed to address the Council, Mr. DeForrest asked that he be relieved of his osition as Mayor Pro Tem. Ile further stated that insofar as he did not plan'to be a candidate in April, 1953, t was his wish to resign his position as Mayor Pro Tem at this time and remain on theCouncil.. Ile stated fur— r that since his election to the office that he had been absent at only one regular Council Meeting. On this sion he was out of the City on City business. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. Commissioner DeForrest then made a motion that Commissioner Frank Williamson be appointed as Mayor Pro em on the.Council. Motion was seconded- by. Commissioner Lowman and passed, Commissioner Villiamson voting " No." Congratulations were offered by the Council and'those from the audience for both Mr. Williamson and Mr. DeForres Mayor Pro Tem Williamson made a motion that M. M.A. Needham, Jr. be appointed and elected by the Counc to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Sydney Iierndon, resigned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed. All member voted "Aye" for Mr.Needham, Mayor Wasserman introduced Judge James V. Allred, who was present with membefs of his court, and asked that the Judge participate in the swearing—in exercises of new Councilman Needham. The oath was administered by Judge Allred as follows: "I, Mike A. Needham, Jr. do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office to which I have been elected, Commissioner of the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, State of Texas, and will be the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defind the Constitution and the Law of the State of Texas, the United States, and of this'City; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute ay money, or val— uable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or witholding a vote at the election at which I was el— ected, SO HELP ME GOD." On conclusion of the oath, Judge Allred made the remarks: "Since I have come to know Mike Needham, I've grown to admire him and learned to love him. Mr. Needham is one of the outstanding citizens of any commu— nity." Congratulations were exchanged with Mr. Needham and Mr. Herndon by the members of the Council and those in the audience. The new Council now sat in official session. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed approving Tax Error and Correction List for October, 1952, in amount of $1,825.10, which list is so high as it is the first Error and Correction List after completion'of rolls. 403 _A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed approving supplement roll for October, 1952, in the amount of $1,337.80. The next order of business was the proposed second reading of the amendment to the Taxicab Ordianance. Mr. Collier advised the council that sixe the Ordinance had been referred to him and City Attorney I.M. Sivr that sufficient time had not been given for study and he adked that the order be tabled for future business. Appearing in connection with the passing of the proposed ordinance and representing a number of the members of the Bar Association was Dean Dirkham. Mr. Kirkham outlined the reasons for the group of attorneys being against the proposed ordinance and stated that it did not afford the travelling public adequate protection. Mr. Charles Lyman, attorney for the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, who proposed the original amendment, answered Mr. Kirkham. Mr. Kirkham then appeared and presented for the Council's recommendations another proposed amendmert to the Taxicab Ordinance, which amendment was referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation. The Bennett Zoning application was considered. Motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed postponed decision until Tuesday, November 25, 1952. Mayor Wasserman presented for tive consideration of the Council the name of Mr. W.J. Holly, Jr. as a member of the Park Board to fill the position of Mr. J.S. Naismith, resigned. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, Seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed approving the appointment. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council the name of Mr. P.B. Mahaffey as a member of the Civil Service Board to replace Mr. L.H. Gross whose term had expired. A motion was made by Comm- issioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman an'd passed approving rhe appointment. A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed setting Tue- sday, December 16, 1952,as the date for public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance re- garding Section 2 of No. 11. Commissioner DeForrest inquired as to what action the City could take regarding the continued leakinj� of casement windows on the northern side of the City IIall. Mr. Collier advised that the matter had been taken up on two previous occasions with the contractor, Braselton Construction Company, and a solution had been promis Mr. Collier advised further that the City was protected by the Contractor's bond. The following ordinance was read:a :c' ORDINANCE NO. 3350 SETTING ASIDE AND DESIGNATING A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 205 FEET IN LENGTH AND WITH AN APPROXIMATE AVERAGE WIDTH CF 80 FEET, LYING BETWEEN EAST SIEORELINE DRIVE AND WEST SIiORE- LINE DRIVE AND COOPER'S STREET AND THAT PARCEL OF LAND USED BY TELE ERNEST H. GRAGG POST NO. 81 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO BE USED AS A PARK SITE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - The Charter rule was suspended by the following -vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3351 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF ®F THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BRAINING -FERRIS MACHINERY COMPANY COVERING ONE JAEGER MODEL 11SA CEMENT MIXER MOUNTED ON 2 -WHEEL TRAILER TYPE FRAME FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $21338.60, OF WHICH SUM $1,00($600 CASH AND $400 TRADE-IN VALUE ON MACHINES NO. 412 AND 416) IS TILE INITIAL PAYMENT, $73;60 IS 4% INTEREST ON DIMINISHING BAL- T,r` "ANCE"r :SUCH ADAAMER (DEING $1,:31:11;00 Frill IICH PAYMENT SIiALL BE MADE OUT OF NO. 103 STREET FUND - 5D AEE6UNTS PAYABLE, STREET M/C, FOR USE OF CITY DEPARTMENTS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADEA PART, HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 404 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye E. Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowmen Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lawman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The Following ordinance was read:as,c; ORDINANCE NO. 3352 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH J.E. INGRAM EQUIPMENT COMPANY COVERING ONE TAMPO R9, 9 W HEEL PNEUMATIC ROLLER WITH 6 -PLY SMOOTH TIRES, 98 CUBIC FOOT BALLAST BOX, MACHINE UW--11790-CK AND ONE HI -WAY R4 SPREADER BOX WITH 4 TRACTION TIRES. MACHINE 413102R FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TIIE SUM OF $2,612.60 OF WHICH SUM $800 IS THE INITIAL PAYMM7 , $102.60 IS 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE, SUCH BALANCE!' BEING $1,710.00, SAID ROLLER BEING.$1,445.00 AND SAID SPREADER BOX BEING $1,065,- WHICH PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE FROM NO. 108 STREET FUND -XD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, STREET M/C FOR USE OF CITY DEPARTMENTS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED IIERET 0 AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye - The following ordinance was read: - ORDINANCE N0. 3353 CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTON OF WHETHER OR NOr SALE AND: CONVEYANCE SIIALL BE MADE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO LOVER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT CONCERNING CERTAIN PROPERTIES NOW A PART OF THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTIK GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING TIIE RESERVOIR (KNOWN AS LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI) AND THE IMPOUNDING DAM TI;EREOF SITUATED ON THE NUECES RIVER APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MILES NORTIYEST OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE COUNTIES OF,SAN PATRICIO, JIM WELLS, AND LIVE OAK, TEXAS, ON LANDS TO WHICH THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI OWNS NECES- SARY EASEMENTS AND FLOWAGE RIGHTS AND IN CERTAIN INSTANCES THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE, TOGETHER WITH ALL WORKS,- APPLI9NCES, EQUIPMENT, BUILDINGS, MACHINERY, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, WAY, EA_SEI.T,, NTS, AND LAM IN CON- NECTION WITH THE IMPOUNDING DAM TO FACILITATE THE USE OF THE RESERVOIR FOR A WATER SUPPLY FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A CERTAIN DEED OF TRUST DATE JUNE 1, 1943, UNDER THE HEADING OF "A" LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI," RESERVING E1aVEVER, UNTO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ALL MINERAL RIGHTS OF ANY AND EVERY CHARACTER PERTAINING TO SAID LANDS, INCLEDING ALL MINERALS, IN, UNDER, OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED THEREFROM , FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT BY SAID LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLE' DISTRICT OF TELE SUM OF $2,071.165.00, PAYMENT TO BE MADE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF PROPER CONVEYANCE; DESIGNATING PLACES OF HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING TILE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF NOTICE OF ECECTION, AND ENACT- ING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Alike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3354 BY THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOR A CONTRACT BY AND BE—' TWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND LOiER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT SHILL BE EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISIT, WHEREIN TIE DISTRICT SHALL BE OBLIGATED TO SUPPLY AND THE CITY SAHLL BE OBLIGATED TO PURCHASE WATER TO BE IMPOUNDED BY THE RESERVOIR FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT ON THE NUECES RIVER JUST BELOW THE PRESENT MATHIS DAM, SAID CONTRACT BEING SET OUT IN THIS ORDIANANCE; DESIGNATING THE PLACES OF HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING ,TILE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION, AND ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO TIE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman 'Aye Frank E. Williamson, Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needharp, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The Following ordinance was read: ORDINAANCE NO. 3355 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUME OF $4,357.00 TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR TWO AND ONGIIALF ACRES OF LAND, BEING LOTS 5, 6, 7 and 8 OF BLACK A IN LEXINGTON PLACE SUB— DIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY CITY CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SAID CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM E.F. HUS KEY OF PORTLAND, OREGON, OWNER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THERON A PUBLIC PARK AND PLAYGROUND TO SERVE SOUTHSIDE SUBDIVISION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND INCIDENT TO SUCH PURCHASE; AND DECLAR— ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest-- Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Neddham, Jr. Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 1952 4:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYER r 405 ENT: Cpmmissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr. Acting City Manager R.W. Mc— , Acting City Attorney J. Hodge Thompson, City Secretary C.W. Vetters. Mr. Thompson explained to the Commissioners that before the Council could meet in regular session a uorum must be present. Ile advised that the Charter defines and describes quorum: "The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and two Commissioners." Inasmuch as both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were absent, it was recommended that the ting be recessed until Fridpy, November 28, 1952, at 4:00 P.M. seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed. being no further business the meeting adjourned .W. VETTERS, SECRETARY The motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,) MAY UH PRONKEM 40.6 SPECIAL COUNCIL .MEETING November 23, 1952. 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest; George L. Lowman, M.A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney, I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, City Controller W.G. Graf, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Planning Engineer W.W. Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order._ Notice of Special Meeting was filed,.and Mayor Wasserman stated that the special meeting was called as the Regular Council Meeting for.Tuesday, November 25, 1952 had been recessed on account of no quorum. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 18, 1952 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with.the City to come forward. Mr. B. L. Thompson, pastor of the Spanish Seventh—Day Adventist Church, appeared appealing the decision of the City 'Solicitations Commission of denying their application for house to house solicitations of funds to supplement the mission budget of its world organization. Mr. Thompson stated that in his estimation the City's interferent with the church's effort to solicit door to door violated their rights of religious freedom. Assistant City Attorney, Bill Anderson advised that the Constitution makes guarantees of religious freedom only as long as the Church's activity is strictly religious. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, Seconded by Commissio— ner Williamson and passed referring the application and appeal to the City Solicitations Commission for further advisement prior to the Regular Council Meeting December 2, 1952, at which time the Council would uphold or override the Commission's decision. Regarding Bennett Rezoning Application, City Secretary C.W. Vetters stated that Mr. Bill Neyland had _ asked that the application be withdrawn without prejudice and further that he be allowed to present additional data to the Zoning and Planning Commission on his original application. Air. Vetters advised the Council that this would call for -another recommendation from the Commission b the Council at a later date. Motionwas made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed referring the application back to Zoning and Planning for further study and notification of property owners. Mr. R.M. Eichner, one of the chief opponents of the Bennett Rezoning Application, appeared before the Council in conjunction with a petition signed by twenty residents against the application, which petition had been handed to City Secretary C.W. Vetters prior to the Council -Meeting. Mr. Leslie Chappel appeared to try to feel out the Council on whether or not an annexation election would be called next month. The council did not commit themselves in this. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, setting Tuesday, December 16, 1952, 4:00 P.M. ad date for public hearing on application of Mr. Simon Castro, Jr. for Special Council Permit to conduct a small nursery and floral shop from a fanily residence located at 710 Muely Street. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lawman, and passed, setting Thursday, January 8, 1953, 2:00 P.M. as date for public hearing on ten (10) Zoning Recommendations as follows: Alex A. Flusche, Phillip Doss, Windsor Park Parent Teacher Association, Mrs. D.W. English, E.B. Quaile & T.E. McArdle, Jr., E.E. Harland, et al, Zoning & Planning Commission Amendment regarding the northwest 100 feet of Lot 10 through 17, Suburban Homesite Subdivision;Zoning & Planning Commission regarding Lots 1 through 6, Block 2, Broadway Court Addition; W.F. Warns; and -Jerry Verba. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner,Williamson, and passed, setting Tuesday, December 16, 1952, 4:00 P.M., as the date for public hearing on application of Magnus Beck for vac— ating area of Nineteenth Street as follows: The west Forty feet of the right—of—way of Nineteenth Street, be— ginning at the northerly lines of blocks 1703 and 1603, Bay Terrace No. 2, as extended across Nineteenth Street and extending said forty—foot strip in a southerly direction to the south end of Nineteenth Street A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, sedonded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, setting Tuesday, December 16, 1952, 4:00 P.M., as the date of public hearing on the matter of closing Lily Street be— tween Nueces Bay Boulevard and Antelope Street. 407 following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3356 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE THREE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS M TH NEWMAN--WEST MOTORS, ONE COVERING FOUR LIGIIf SEDANS FOR USE OF TILE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ONE MEDIUM SEDAN FOR USE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, ONE 1/2 TON.PICK-UP TRUCK AND ONE 1-1/2 TON FLAT BED TRUCK WITH SIDEBOARDS FOR USE OF THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL, ONE U2 TON PICK-UP TRUCK FOR USE OF GARBAGE COLLECTION: ONE 1/2 TON PICK --UP FOR USE OF THE GARAGE, AND ONE 1-1/2 TON CAB AND CHASIS FOR USE OF WEED CONTROL, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET - OUT IN TILE SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS SET OUT IN SECTION 1 HEREOF, SAID PAYMENTS TO BE MADE OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND FROM THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTAL APRROPRIATIONS HERETOFORE SET ASIDE FOR SUCH USE; ONE CONTRACT COVERING THREE 1-1/2 TON DUMP TRUCKS, TOW 1-1/2 TON FLAT BED TRUCKS, TWO 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCKS, AND ONE 1/2 TON PICK-UP TRUCKS FOR USE OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET OUT IN TIE SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS APPEARING IN SECTION 4 THEREOF, SAID PAYMENTS TO BE MADE OUT OF NO. 108 STREET FUND AS IE RETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND ONE CONTRACT COVERING ONE 1-1/2 TON PLATFORM TRUCK FOR USE OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT, FOR CONSIDERA— TION AS SET OUT IN THE SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS APPEARING IN SECTION 3 HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT S TO BE MADE OUT OF WO. 102 CURRENT FUND AS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TABULATION OF BIDS ON FILE HEREIN AND AS'MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AND SET OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENTS, COPIES OFrWIIICII ARE ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack Dfforrest 'Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye Following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 8357 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALD OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HI WAY MACHINERY COMPANY COVERING ONE TNLY CASE MODEL VAI PNEUMATIC MOUNTED TRACTOR WITH SIX FOOT SICKLE MCVIER, FOR USE OF WEED CONTROL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $1,847, OF WHICH SUM $575 IS CAHS DOWN PAYMENT, $72.00 is 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE, AND $1,200 IS DEFERRED PAYMENTS, TO BE PAID OUT OF -NO. 102 CURRENT FUND XD (WEED CONTROL) , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS AND OF THE LEASE PLR CHASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICII IS ATTACKED IERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman-- Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 11asserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The Following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3358 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 29339 PASSED AND APRROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ONTIE 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. 1950 BY APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $487.64 TO COVER THE BALANCE OF.COST IN EXCESS OF THE ESTI- MATE ON THE COST OF INSTALLING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND REARRANGING TRACKS FOR LIPAN STREET CORSSING, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE (MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES) AS A PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION' FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF A RIGIIT-OF-IgAY IN CONNECTION THE EXTENSION OF LIPAN STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH T HE STATEMENT OF EXPENSES ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID AMOUNT OF $486.64 IS IEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEAM BONDS 1950 CONSTRUC- TION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS): AM DELCARING AN EMERGENCY. ��i The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:(` Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adJourned. , MAYOR C.W. VETTERS, COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1952 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and M.A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Sieger, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, MXXXXIMN Aggx:txWittf$mx:gxxJaxxkiRTxkiagx:txzxilf xitxbtizxWmxkxxi4ftxg*ixmxxTxbilyxRloxxxxttgxxWXfXxig Mayor Wasserman called the meetin to order. Notice of Special Meeting.was filed and Mayor Igasserman stated that the special meeting was called for the purpose of condemning certain real estate extending to the northwest from the present Municipal airport, and such other business as may come before theCity Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held November 28, 1952. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3359 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO .CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE CONSISTING CF APPROXIMATELY 117 ACRES. OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, EXTENDING TO THED NORIfAVEST FROM THE PRESENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT'CF T HECITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IIEREIN, AID DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT T HEINT ENT I ON OF THIS ORDINANCE: SUPERSEDING AND, INSOFAR AS SAME MAY CONFLICT, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3348: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, reappointing Mrs. Luther Terry, Mrs. Gordon Lewis, and Reverend John Oonaho to the La Retama Library board. Mayor Wasserman presented for the consideration of the Council the name of Mr. H.L.Scott as a member of the Civil Service Board to fill the position of Mr. V.G. Woolsey, whose term had expired. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,,seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed approving -the appoint— ment. Mrs. Magaret Hardy, Librarian of La Retama Library, appeared before the Council and read the following recommendation: City of Corpus Christi LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY Corpus Christi, Texas December 1, 1952 Mr. W.B.Collier, City Manager Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr.Collier: As suggested in your letter of October 23, 1952, La Retama Library Board has conducted the investigations necessary for the recommendation of an architect and submission of a plan for the rebuilding of the old City Hall Building for use as a library. These investigations and the accumn— lation of information have included conferences with all interested archi— tects for the discussion of their qualifications and for submission of their ideas or preliminary plans for the performance of the work with the funds available. Individaual members of the Board also have had numerous discus— sions with architects and otherwise inquired into the qualifications and abil— ity of several architects to perform the job satisfactorily and without un— reasonable delay. On the basis of these investigations and studies, the Board recommends r Mee the employment of Mr. Walter E. Wilde on the architect for the production of the plans find for the architectural supervision during construction.. Mr. Wilde, who has associated with him Mr. Vernon Smith, has offered to perform this service for a fee of 77o of the cost of the construction, exclusive of the cost of stacks for the books and otter furniture which would be purhased under separate call for bids with funds (probably about $40,000.00) held back for that purpose. He has agreed also that if at any time La Retama Library Board should conclude that he is not qualified or cannot handle the job satisfactorily, he will withdraw from the job and waive any claim for compensation for services performed or to be performed. If the above recommendation is not approved and adopted by the City Council, then we make the alternate recommendation that Air. Ben E. Christian be employed as the architect to produce the plans and provide the architec— tural supervision during consturction. He has offered to perform this serv— ice for a fee of 6% of the cost of construction, exclusive of the cost of stacks for thebooks and other furniture whidi would be purchased under a separate call for bids. . The Board recommends that in the contract employing the architect it be provided that the plans and specifications will be prepared in a way calcu— lated to assure that the lowest basic bid, less any allowances for alternates or eliminations offered in the bid in accordance with the call for bids, will come within the limits of the funds available, and that the plans and specifi— cations will include other alternates and additives covering additional desir— able work and improvements that can be selected and accepted so far as funds will.permit. If this plan is followed, it is anticipated that it will be possible, when bids have been received, to let a contract for the maximum amount of buildings and facilities obtainable with the funds available. If the architect formerly employed by the City Council had been used to rebise the previous plans in an attempto get the cost of the project within the funds available and to supervise the construction, the City would have been obligated, under the contract employing him, to pay him the addi— tional sum of $5,100.00, and possibly also additional compensation for prepar— ing revised plans and specifications after his original ones had been accepted and bids called for on them. By employing a new architect and make a new approach as recommended by the Board, the amount of the net additional cost, therefore, will be minimized considering the size of theproject. We are encouraged to believe that more than the anount of such additional cost can': -;be encouraged to believe that more than the amount of such additional cost can be and will be saved through careful consideration of costs in the preparation of the plans and specifications andthrough more complete and definite plans and specifications 4hdttkill,-,bttractcmore^bldderst?fegiltePlts9 pt6tection by Bid— ders against undertainties and generally result in mope competitive bidding. In recommending only two architects the board did so with the thought in mind that it would be to the City Council's advattage to have the list narrow— ed down to those whom the board thought would be satisfactory from an archi— tectural standpoint as well as being in the position to give the maximum amount of time to this project:in order that construction woulki commence at the earliest possible date. Respectfully submitted, LA RETAMA LIBARY BOARD By Chairman A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham and passed accepting the report as read and referring to City Manager W.B. Collier for further study. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VETTERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEA13ER 2, 1952 4:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman,.Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, And M.A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B.Collier, City 'Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public Works 11.11. "Stirman, City Codroller W.G. Graf, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of theSpecial Meeting held.December 2, 1952, at 11:00 A.M. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Gilleland appeared, inquiring if there were any plans for,the widening or improving of Alameda and 'South Staples Streets. He stated that he thought these streets should be improved before any money was spent on Ocean Drive. City Manager W.B. Collier answered that work probably would be started on Alameda and South Staples some time next year and further stated that money to be spent on the widening of Ocean Drive could not be spent on any 410 street other than Ocean Drive as it was money from the sea wall construction bond fund, whdh represents ixome from the investment of funds originally provided for the purpose of improvements to the bay front anc construc— tion of the sea bbl and break water. /14g that p p p al inter retation of the Ocean Drive improvement laces it within the classification of a bay frontimprovement. City Secretary C.W. Vetters read petition presented to him prior to the meeting by Mrs. H.B. Lockhart and signed by agpriximately four hundred property owners of the Ocean Cliffs Addition area. Said petitioners requested development of a playground park within the following areas: On the East by Corpus Christi Bay; On the North by Alta Plaza and Minnesota Streets; On the West by Alameda Street; and On the South by the Proctor Ditch. A motion was made by Commissioner'VVilliamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, accepting the pe— tition and passing it to the park and Recreation Board for study. Commissioner Williamson made a motion that permit be granted the Spanish Seventh—Day Adventist Church to solicit for funds to supplement the mission budget of its work organization. Said permit had been rejected by the City Solicitations Commission. Themotion was seconded by Commissioner Needham anipassed. Mr. B.L. Tho son, pastor of the Spanish Seventh—Day Adventist Church expressed his appreciation to the Council. Mr. Bob Bandy, Chariman of the City Solicitations Commission, addressed theVouncil and advised that the Commission did not oppose the application of the funds but -the way of raising the funds. He further stated that the Commissi did not object as long as the solicitations were kept within the church's memberhd.p but only.when the church asked others to step Vin, Mayor Wasserman commended Mr. Bandy and the Commission on the fine job they were do— ing. Motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner T.owman 90passed, authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for the widening of Ocean Drive from Craig Street to the South Side of Louisiana Avenue to a paving width of 56 feet with new curbs, gutters, etc. The advertisements are to be on December 5th and December 12th with receipt of bids at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 16th, at the regular council meeting. Motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, keconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, setting January 8, 1953, as the date for the public hearing on the following Zoning and Planning Amendments: Dudley T. Harris, Richter Baking Company, Mrs. P.S. Dugat, and Zoning Text Amendment as applied to attached garages. City Secretary C.W. Vetters read the following letter from the Gulf Coast humane Society, signed by Josephine Sparks, Vice President: GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 1101 WHELAN DRIVE (STATE CHARTERED) CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS The Honorable Mayor and City Councilmen City of Corpus Christi City [fall Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: TELEPIIONE 4-9131 November 21, 1952 The cruelty incident to the use of baby chicks as Easter novelties has long been one of great concern to the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Experience has shown repeatedly that baby chicks sold in Corpus Christi for playthings or for decorative purposes seldom survive the mishandling and unnatural conditions to which they are subjected. The baby chick industry is a big one. The majority of poultry raisers ' are dependent upon it for their source of supply. When purchased by leg— itimate dealers and placed in proper brooders, these chicks grow into mat— urity with small loss and become an important factor in our poultry and egg market. The existing ordinance concerned with the keeping oc chickens within the city does not refer to chicks pruchased as novelties or pets. how— ever, here also is a definite health problem. Few, if any, homes within our closely knit residential areas have proper facilities for the care of the baby chickens. Without.proper care and food, chicks die within a short time. The Easter chick trade is an unwarranted, cruel practice, not only because of the great suffering which it causes thousands upon thousands of chicks, but also because it takes these chicks out of legitimate trade channels and destroys them at a time when they.are needed for food. The chicks only a few days old are colored with a water dye, resulting in a high percentage loss by pneumonia before they are placed on the market. With the high cost of food, such a waste should be condemned. The greatest evil, however, is inflicted upon the child to whom they are given. He is innocent of any wrong doing, but in permitting the chicks to be roughly handled and condemned to death, the child may become hardened to an act of cruelty and, in additon, suffers intensely because his plaything dies so soon. The Gulf Coast Humane Society urgently requests that the City of Corpus Christi adopt a local ordinance as an effective means to stop the practive of selling baby chicks as pets. For your consideration we enclose herewith copies of such ordinances from the cities of Chicago and San Francisc6. Very truly yours, BOARD OF DIRECTORS GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY /S/ Jos ep hone Sparks Vice—President S enclosures THE CITY ORDINANCES OF CHICAGO READ AS FOLLOWS: Be -it ordained by the City Council of the City of Chicago: Section 1. The Municipal Code of Chicago hereby is amended by inserting herein, immediately following section 93-14i a new section to be known as Section 93-14.1 which shall read as follows: "93-14.1. Sale of baby chicks. No person shall sell, offer for sale barter or give away living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl un— less proper brooder facilities are provided for the care of such i rM baby chicks, dudklings or other fowl which during the time they are in the possession of such person. No person shall sell, offer for sale,barter or display living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl which have been dyed, colored or other- wise treated so as to impart to them an artificial color." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and due publication. Published October 18, 1944, and passed November 10, 1944; 98-43. Any person that shall violate any of the provisions -of this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided, shall be fined not less than five dollars nor nor than two hundred dollars for each offense. ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Section 1. .It shall be unlawful for any person, firm .or corporation to display, sell, offer for sale, barter or give away an y baby chicks, rabbits, ducklings or other fowl as pets or novelties, whether or not dyed, colored, or otherwise artificially treated. `Section 2. This ordinance shall not be construed to prohibit the dis- play or sale of natural chicks, rabbits, ducklings or other fowl in proper facilities by dealers, hatcheries or stores engaged in the business of selling the same to be raised for food purposes. Section 3. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five ($5.00) Dollars nor more than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each and every offense. Mrs. Sparks expressed her appreciation to the Legal Department for their help in up an ordin- ance prohibiting the sale of dyed baby chicks, etc. as pets. Mr. C.B. Osborn, of W.T. Grant Company, appeared in opposition to the pasting of said ordinance and stated that only roosters, which would be disposed of otherwise, were dyed and sold as pets and that only h harmless egg dye was used. Ile further advised that about four or five thousand dyed baby chicks were sold last Easter and that this was the livelihood for numerous people. The following ordinance was -read: ORDINANCE NO. 3360 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, BARTER OR DISPLAY LIVING BABY CHICKS, BABY RABBITS, DUCKLINGS,. Qt ANY OTHER BABY FOWL OR ANIMALS WHICH HAVE BEEN DYED, COLORED OR OTHERWISE TREATED SO AS TO IMPART TIIERErO AN ARTIFICIAL COLOR PREVIDING THAT THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF SHALL BE A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ; PROVIDING THAT EACH DAY'S VIOLATION CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDINJFOR MANNER AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN SIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E.Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. 'Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3361 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS TO COVER THE COST OF CONIPLETING THE INSTALLATION OF,CER TAIN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMEIT IN THE PEOPLE STREET BAND SHELL, TO -WIT CONSTRUCIION OF AUDIO CONSOLE CABINET, A MARINE WINDOW, AND TIE LABOR PERTAINING TIIERErO, SUCH INSTALLATIONS TO BE MADE ON PURCHASE ORDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. 'Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Geage L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Neddham Aye E. 4w The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3362 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY.MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUIE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $444.50 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERIY FRONTING ON NINETEENTH STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK K, MONTE VISTA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, .TEXAS, AND THE CWNER THEROF, LUCIO GUZMAN, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $506.42,'A COPY OF WIIIC H RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. TheCkxter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. .Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie' Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest. Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further busines$, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSER119AN, MAYOR C.W. VETTERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 1952 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest; George L. Lowman, and M.A. Needham, Jr. City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Director of Public VW'orks H.H. Stirman, Planning Engineer W.W. Anderson, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the inutes of the Regular Meeting held December 2, 1952. Mayor Wassermna invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forwer&,,Mr. Frank ortelyou, engineer from Kansas City, Missouri, employed by the City, recommended that the ordinance and resolu— tion prepared by ?_oning and Planning Commission effecting the Bascule Bridge be passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the ax Error and Correction List in the amount of $614.20 for November, 1952. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the upplemental Roll in the amount of $75.20 for November, 1952 Petion was received signed by at least five hundred qualified voters of the City, petitioning the City Council to call an election for annexation of the area extending from the Oso around the City to Corn Products and easterly along the Turning Basin, including Industrial Area, more specifically described in petition. (Pet— ition on file in City Secretary -'s Office.) Said petition had been presented to City Secretary C.W. Vetters on December 4, 1952, by Mr. Leslie Chappell. Mr. David M. Coover appeared, opposing the annexation of this indust— rial area on the basis that annexation would make his fire insurance cost more. Mr. I.W. Keys, attorney for some of the industries that would be annexed, stated that in his opinion annexation would be disastrous. Mr. Leslie Chappell appeared for the proposed annexation and stated that the man—on—the—street knows annexation will keep his tax bill smaller. Mr. Wasserman pointed out that this was the third petition presented for annexation of this industrial area. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and Im passed referring petition to City Secretary C W Vetters and Legal Department for tabulation and careful study City Manager W B Collier read the following recommendation from Mrs. Luther Terry, Chairman of the La Retama Library Borad "The Board recommends the employment of Mr. Wal+er Wilde as the architect for the rebuilding of the old City Hall for use as a library Mr Wilde, who has associated with him Mr Vernon Smith, has offered to perform this service for a fee of 6% of the cost of the construction, exclusive of the cost of stacks for the books and other furniture which would be purchased under a separate call for bids with funds (probably about $40,000 00) held back for that purpose," City Manager Collier advised that during the past week he had talked to three applicants, and Mr Wilde, who had previously requested 7%, had come down to 6% He stated he had convinced Mr. Wilde that the work which Mr. Morris Levy had put into plans was worth more than the extra 1% A motion was made by Commissioner DeForre seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, appointing Walter E Wilde and Vernon Smith as architects for the new La Retama Public Library A Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for pneumatic tired, small back hoe machine for use by the Water Department, cost of machine to be approximately $4,300 00 City Secretary C.W. Vetters read a resolution from Zoning and Planning Commission relative thepresent Bascule Bridge constituting an unreasonably obstructive navigation hazard The resolution further recommend— ed that certain improvements and changes (described in Resolution No 3363 following) be made regarding the present plans. A motion was made py Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham and passed, accepting the resolution The following resolution was read RESOLUTION NO 3363 EXPRESSING THE POSITION OF THE CITY AS BEING IN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTENTION OF TILE NUECES O11UNTY NAVIGATION DIST— RICT THAT UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS THE BASCULE BRIDGE IS UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE TO NAVIGATION AND THAT PROCEEDIPGS PRESCRIBED BY TRUMAN—HOBBS ACT SHOULD BE APPLIED IN THE SO— LUTION OF THE PROBLEM, ADOPTING THE CITY'S PLAN AS HEREIN SET OUT AS BEING THE MOST SATISFACTORY PLAN FOR THE SOLU— TION CF ALL THE PROBLEMS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Ape George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read I ORDIRANCE NO 3364 AUTHORIZING AAD DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LONG— HORN EOUIPMENr COMPANY, INC COVERING 2 FERGUSON MODEL 152, FLAT WHEEL PATCHING ROLLERS AND 1 FERGUSON MODEL 112, DOUBLI+DRUM SHEEPFOOT ROLLER WITH FEET CLEANERS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DE— SCRIBED THEREIN, A FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $5,164 68 ($4,955 AS PURCHASE PRICE AND $209 68 INTEREST) TO BE PAID FROM NO 108 STREET FUND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED IE RET 0 AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following (rote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needhap, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed bythe following vote t, 415 Leslie Wasserman Aye. Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Georg L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3365 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST L937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEZ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION REC— ORDS ECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM THE TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1943, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEZ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON TIE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1943, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 12, CRAVEN IIEIGTLiS SUBDIV— ISION, TRACT B. BLOCK 4 AND TRACT A. BLOCK 6 OF DOSS O'NEAL SUBDIVISION FROM "B-4" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "Ll" LIGI1T INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; LOT 1, BLACK 3, POPE PLACE UNIT 1, FR06f "R-2" TWO FAIMILY MELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORIIOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOT 6, BLOCK 13, PAUL COURT ADDITION, FROM "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGILBORIIOO) BUSINESS DISTRICT; A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE WEST CORNER OF I.Dr 9, SECTION 16, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDENPTRACT AS DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC. HEARING AND DESIGNATED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 13, BLACK L,- ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF WAVERLY ESTATES NO.. 3, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGIIBORIIOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT: LATS 1 THROUGH 9 BLACK 9 WAVERLY ESTATES NO. 3 FROM ."R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DIS— TRICT USE; LOIS 14 THROUGH 22, INCLDSIVE, BLOCK 9 AND LOTS 30 TIiROUGH 34 BLOCK 2 (AS SIIOwN ON THE RECORDED PLAT AND BEING APORTION OF LOTS 32 THROUGH 37 AS SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT — SCHEME MAVERLY ESTATES NO. 3 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRLQI, TEXAS, KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF TIIE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Willfamson Abeent Jack DeForrelt Aye George L..Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3366 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONSTROL) TILE SUM OF $747.37 TO COVER THE COST OF A TRAFFIC, SIGNAL SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF KOS— TORYZ ROAD AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: , Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest , Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3367 APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT (RESERVOIR DIVISION CODE CE) THE SUM OF $2,500 TO COVER THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF THE WATER ELECTION TO BE I D DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Absent Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye .416 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEIIALFOF THE CITY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROXIMATELY 4.23 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE CERTAIN 9.68 ACRES OUT OF THE NORTHEAST PORTION OF ICT 1 IN SECTION G PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS THE SITE OF VERTERANS HOUSING PROJECT DESIGNATED AS LAND; EHT; TEX 41065, AND 92 HOUS– SING uNrrS!'LOEA7rEG" ON :'SAID LAND; KNa9N AS VETERANS HOUSING, PROJECT TEX -- V-- 41769, BEING ADJACENT TO LA ARMADA 111 LOCATED AT 2800 BLOCK OF AYERS STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; SAID HOUSING UNITS TO BE SOLD AS SALVAGE BY THE CITY AND THE LAND TO BE DEVELOPED AS A PUBLIC PARK AND PLAYGROUND, SUCH PUR– CHASE BEING111ADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPTION CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO IN ORDINANCE NO. 2961; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSIRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($4,500) DOLLARS TO BE PAID AS TILE PURCHASE PRICE FOR SAID LAND DINGSNECESSARY ) FOR NSES INCIDENT TO SAID ACQUISITION; AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION ANDHTOIZING EXECUTEALLRICMANAGER TO DO ALL NSTRUMENTSI CIIVT ID THERETO: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C.W . VEIT ERS, SECRETARY ` REGULAR COUNCIL b1EETING December 16, 19S2 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, M.A. Needham, Jr. 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, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, Director of Zoning and Planning W.W. Anderson, Chief of Engineering and Construction J.E. Johnson, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Comissioner DeForrest, second ed .by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 9, 1952 Mayor Pro Tem -Williamson invited anyone in the audience having business withtthe City to come forward and no one appeared. Bids were opened for paving and improvement of Ocean Drive from Craig Street to South Side of Louisiana Avenue. Bids were received from Brown and Root, Inc.. J.M. Dellinger, and Heldenfels Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. -- A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded,by Commissiomr Lowman, and passed, authoriz– ing the Purchasing Department to receive bids on approximately X0,000 pounds of caulking lead, which willcost approximately $39800.00 and will fill requirements for approximately five months. A motion was made by Commissioner*DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, receiv– ing Proclamation proclaiming the week of January 14-21, 1953 as JAYCEE WEEK, and.urging all citizens to give full consideration to the future service of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. City Manager W.B. Collierexplained that he and City Controller W.G. Graf had reviewed the Audit Report prepared by Allan Mote, CPA, and that he felt they had thine a good job. A motion was made by Commission er DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, accepting the Audit Report for the fiscal year ending Ju 1 y 31, 1952. Public hearing was opened on the application of Mr. Simon Castor, Jr. for a Special Council Per– mit to conduct a small nursery and floral shop from a family residence located at 710 Meuly Street, being on Lo 11, Block 1, Villa Green Addition . No one appeared against the Application; however, Mr. Simon Castro, Jr. appeared for his application. Zoning and Planning Commissioner recommended the granting of the application. Upon completion of the discussion, amotion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the Special Council Permit. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing Lily Street as foll,ows: From the north boundary line of Antelope Street to the southeast boundary line of Nueces Bay Boulevard. Mr. J.R. Sorrell, representing Mr. Dudley T. Harris, appeared in favor of the Lily Street closing. Ile stated that there was no opposition when the matter was before the Zoning and Planning Commission, but that the St. John Lutheran Church now opposes closing. Planning Engineer W.W. Anderson advised that the matter had been discussed with the St. John Lutheran Church and explained that Lily Street was part of a heavy six–points intersection, and as the street was only three blocks long, it did not serve any heavy trdffic volume. Ile further stated that a five— point intersection would make possible more expeditious moving of traffic. Mr. Bill Shirman, representing St. 417 John Lutheran Church, Corpus Christi Awing Company, D.W. Grant, Temple Lumber Company, appeared against the closing. He stated that St. John Lutheran Church did not receive a notice of the hearing. Reverend T.H. Graalmann of S. John Lutheran Church appeared and.advised that the Church had never indicated the desire to have the street closed and that he felt the closing would effect them directly as they were planning to have their new church face Lily Street when built. Petitions were received from members of thecongregation of the St. John Lutheran Church and property.owners in the Lily "Street area (petitions on file in City Secretary's office)and the following letter was read from C.E. Burns opposing the closing of Lily Street: C.E. BURNS _ Pipe Line Welding and Road Crossing Contractor CorpusChristi, Texas '.. December' 12, 19M City Council City Hall Shoreline Drive Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Mr. Dudley Iiarris has requested the City Council to close Lily Street between Antelope 'Street and Nueces Bay Blvd. I protest the closing of Lily Street as requested by Mr. IIarris. My shop is located on Lily Street; and as much of my work is with the Taylor Refinery, my welding trucks travel Lily Street everday to and fromthe refinery. If the street is closed between Antelope and Nueces Bay Blvd., I will have to route my trucks into the heavy traffic of Leopard Street creating a traffic hazard and a hazard to the safety of my employees and equipment. I have been at this location since 1943 and to my knowledge there has never been an accident on Lily Street.. To close Lily Street, as requested, will not bene— fit the public as much of the traffic that travels the street will have to be directed to Leopard to reach Nueces Bay Blvd., which will inconvenience a number of people as well as create a traffic hazard on Leopard. Yours very truly /S/ C.E. Burns A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed referring the matter of the closing of Lily Stteet back to Zoning and Planning Commission for further study and recommendation k Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing a portion of Nineteenth Street as follows: The West Forty (40' Feet of the Right—Of Way of Nineteenth Street in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, beginning at the northerly lines of Blocks 1703 and 1603, BAY TERRACE NO 2, as extended across nine— teenth Street and extending said forty—foot strip in a southerly direction to the south end of Nineteenth Street. Mr.,Faires P. Wade, attorney representing Mr. Magnus Beck, appeared for the closing of portion o said street. The following people appeared in opposition.to the closing: Mary Nelson, Cloyde Street; J.M. Saenz, 19th Street; R.A. Little, 19th 'Street;'L.R. Evans, 2502 Terrace; and G.E. Storey, 2510 Terrace. A mot— ion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, closing the hearing and' tddng the matter urd er advisement. City Manager W.B. Collier recommended that Myers Xnd Noyes and Associates by appointed as eng— ineers to plan,the expansion of Calallen Filtration Plant. He explained that they had planned the 1950 plant which had brought favorable comments from all over the nation, and advised that planning would take four to five months and that planning ane construction would require two years. He further stated that if the city continues to grow at the same rate the present treatment plant will see demand go beyond its capacity within two years. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lawman, an d passed, appointing Myers and No and Associates as engineers to prepare a contract to be presented to the Council A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed appoint— ing Mr. Lew Borden as Chairman of theZoning and planning Commission, to fill post vacated by Mr. M.A. Needham, Jr. moil ba was made by Commissiore r Needham, Seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, 418 Mayor Pro Tem recommended that Commissioner M.A. Needha, Jr. be appointed to the City Council Welfare Board. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by the City Council Welfare Board, A mot— ion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving the recommendatio . City Secretary Vetters presented fro the approval of the Council, the Tabulation of Votes on re— turns of the City Water election held December 13, 1952. A motion was mady by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissio rer DeForrest and passed, approving said TabulAtion and declaring the election results to be in favor of the Sale, Proposition 1, by the vote of 4,389 for and 312 against; and in favor of the Contract between the City efid Lower Nueces River Water Supply District, Proposition 2, by the vote of 3,923 for and 256 against. (Tabulation on file in City Secretary's office) City Secretary C.W. Vetters read letter written by him listing reasons why petition calling for election for annexation of industrial area could not be considered valid, as follows; CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS December 16, 1952 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: On December 4, 1952 there was filed in this office a petition requesting the calling of an election to determine whether or not certain territory described in said pet— ition shall be annexed to the City.of Corpus Christi. This petition was presented to the Mayor and City Council on December 9, the action at that time beinga referral of the petition to this office for verification of signatures and certification. Full investigation has been made, and we offer the following report in this connec— tion: L. In checking the heading or substance of the petition, we find that the territory described disannexes a considerable portion of lard now in the City Limits, which land was in the. City at the time of passage of thelast bond issue and which land is contained in the obligations attached to said bonds. This being the case, it is therefore impossible to disannex any df the now existing properties in the City Limits for this reason. On tracing the boundaries for the proposed annexation as outlined on Pages 1 and 2 of said petition, we find that the boundaries fail to meet at a point near the Nueces Bay Causeway. The proposed new line was evidently meant to end at this point and from this point joie with the present City Limits line. There is, however, no meeting of boundaries and no reference given as to direction to be taken from the final point mentioned in said petition. For your information we have had prepared by the engineers a map showing the present City Limits line and the proposed annexation line. The areas to be disannexed by this proposed line are shown in red on the map. The final directional line ends near, the Nueces Bay Causeway and is indicated by a red circle. With these facts evident and after consultations with the Legal Department and the engineers, it is the combined opinion.of all concerned that no election could be called on the description furnished in said petition. 2. The mares appearing on the petitions and purported to be signatures of these inl— ividuals were compared with names appearing on'a list of qualified voters and I am un— able to certify that the petition contains a requisite number of qualified voters. In addition to the above factors, whft h contribute to the insufficiency of this pet— ition, Ifeel obligated to call the Council's attention to the fact that matey of- the signatures appearing on the petition would appear to the most inexperienced eye to be written by the same person. Neither I nor the members of the City staff who aided in checking this petition are handwriting experts, but even to our inexperienced eyes many of the names are obviously in the same handwriting and appear alphabetically as com— pared with the poll lista C V1mbt Respectfully submitted, C.W. Vetters City Secretary Mr. Leslie Chappell, head of the Corpus Christi Booster Club and annexation petition sponsor, asked if he could add petitions to those already submitted. City Attorney I.M. Singer advised that he could have the petitions back but could not resubmit them because it would be a different petition then the one signed, if the descrip— tion were corrected. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and pass— ed,.-denying the petition for eiction, based on its insufficiency. The following ordiance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3368 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FROMIHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; APPROXIMATELY 4.23 ACRES OF LArD OUT OF TIE CERTAIN 9.63 ACRES OUT OF THE NORTHEAST PORTION OF LAT 1 IN SECTION G PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HUFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, THE SITE OF A VETERANS HOSUING PROJECT DESIGNATED AS LAND: Elm: TEX 41065, AND 92 HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON SAID LAND KNCWN AS VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT TEX —V— 41769, BEING ADJACENT TO LA AR_ MADA 111 LOCATED AT 2800 BLOCK OF AYERS STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI VEITERS, TEXAS, SAID HOUSING UNITS TO BE SOLD AS SALVAGE BY THE CITY AND THE LAND TO BE DEVELOPED AS A PUBLIC PARK AND PLAYGROUND, SUCH PURCHASE BEING MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITHTIE OPTION CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO IN ORDINANCE NO 2961, APPROPRIATING FROM NO 291 IAE— PROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEPIENTS AND CONSTRUC_ TION) THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($4,500) DOLLARS TO BE PAID AS THE PRUCHASE PRICE FOR SAID LAND AND FOR EXPENSES INCIDENT TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION AND TO EX— ECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLIZING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above ordinance was gassed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3369 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION ON TILE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A SALE AND CONVEYANCE SHALL BE RADE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO TILE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES NOW APART OF SAID WATER DISTRICT GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING THE RESERVOIR (LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI) AND THEIMPOUNDING DAMTHEREOF TOGETHER WITH ALL WORKS, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, BUILDINGS, MACHINERY, RIGHTS—OF—WAY, EASEMENTS, AND LAND IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPOUNDING FACILITIES, FOR AND IN CONSIDERA— TION OF THE PAYMENT OF SAID LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT OF THE SUM OF $2,07,165 00, PAYMENT TO BE MADE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF PROPER CONVEYANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMER— GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest ASe George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The Above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The Following ordinance was read 70 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARINGTHE RESULTS OF AN ECECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT A 3X1EXX=X91DMi1£ XXEXXBICRMKEX=KXBY IMEXICMXEKXLTIFISXEMSTIXiAXTMZEWl XNEEESXKUEiMA=SN19RIY CONTACT SHALL BE APRROVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE SAID CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED BYAND BEHALF OF TIEE CITY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND MIER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, WHEREIN TILE DISTRICT SHOULD BE OBLIGATED TO SUPPLY AND THE CITY BE OBLIGATED TO PURCHASE WATER TO BE IMPOUND— ED BY THE RESERVOIR FACILITIES OF SAID DISTRICT, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY The charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The Above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned ARY F—' NK- W REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IDetember 23. 19M 400 P M 419 420 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Fraink E. Williamson, Jack PeForrest, George L. Lowman, M.A. Needham, Jr. City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City"Secretary, C.W. Vetter, Ditector of Public Works H.H. Stirman, Pubbhasing Agent William J. Burke. Mayor Wasserman~ called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, second ed by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approvi the minutes of the meeting held December 16, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Albert A. Lichtenstein appeared and stated that he was one of the City's leading taxpayers and that he thought it improper for the City to authoriz or permit the use of the taxpayers money for the pur— pose of furthering any legal fight regarding the recall issue, Mayor Wasserman stated that he and the other Councilmen would gladly hire their own lawyers and stand the expense of an appeal. Mayor Wasserman called Mr. Lichtenstein's attention to the cost of an election as urged by the Better Government League and stated that an unnecessary election would cost many times the few dollars needed for the appeal of a case Mr. Paul Vogler appeared stating that he represented many of the smaller taxpayers of the City and it was their wikh that the recall case be finally settled to the satisfaction of all concerned, at whcih time he placed $350.00 in cash on the Council's table and told the Council to use this money to fight the re— call aid that there was more where that camefrom. Mr. Ed Williams appeared and accused Mr. DeWitt Morgan of writing Mr. Lichtenstein's statement and further stated that Mr. Morgan had been talking aid writing about taxpayers acid their wishes even though Mr. Morgan was not on the city tax rolls. Mr. Williams and Mr.Vogler both said that the recall effort was an attempt by past city officials and real estate people to gain control of the City._ Mr. Sid Murray, co—chairman of the Better Government League, appeared and agreed with Mr. Lic— htenstein amounted to— Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, during the exchange of words, said that bb thought the suit against th City was the City Attorney's job and should be handled by theCity's legal staff. Mr. Gordon Lewis, President of the Citizens' Council, appeared and asked to address the Council on the proposed construction of the Municipal Auditorium. Mr. Lewis read the following statement: December 23, 19M City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: At a board meeting of the Citizens Council on Friday, December 19, the new City Auditorium was discussed. It was the unanimous opinion of those present that the Citizens Council should respectfully ask thecCity Council to delay advertising of bids for construction of the auditorium until further study could be given the plans by a citizens' committee. It has been several years since the plans were drawn, and perhaps the passage of time would change conditions to the extent that alterations should be made in the plans. The directors of the Citizens Council felt that since the construction had been shelved for several years, delaying a few more months for further study in the light of changed conditions would be in order. With this in mind the directors appointed a committee to discuss the matter with some of the mem— bers of the City Council Monday morning, December 22, this committee talked with two members of the City Council, and both stated that the requst for delay for further study was reasonable. The second member of theCity Council contacted stated that he would talk with other members of the City Council and with the City Manzger, to get their reaction. Later in the day it was reported by this member of theCity Council, to a mbrrber of the Citizens' Council committee, that the City Council was determined to go ahead with construction bids on the auditorium before the deadline for their administration to let contracts. j' Therefore, for the reasons stated above, theCorpus Christi Citizens Council urges the City Council of Corpus Christi to abandon its announced intention of awarding a contract in the immediate future for the construction of a new City Auditorium, be— cause: 1. The plan for the new auditorium should be widely publicized before construction is started. The plan should be studied in detail by those who will use the auditor— ium, by Chamber of.Commerce officials, and by Del Mar College officials, who have just built an auditorium, and by the Area Development committee, which has been studying future plans for Corpus Christi for the past two to three years. 42.E 2. This is an air—conditioned age, and it is our understanding that air con— ditioning will not be installed in the new auditorium. A great deal of cKiticism was heard last year regardirgg the heat in the Exposition Hall because air conditioning had not been installed there either. 3. Parking is a major problem around any public meeting place. Sufficient time should be allowed for careful parking study before construction of the auditorium is begun. Before it is too late, provisions should be made for more parking in McCaughan Park. If the auditorium will seat 7,500 people, provision for parking 3,000 cars in the immediate area adjacent to the Auditorium should be made, because the area between the City hall and Exposition Hall will not provide adequate parking. BOARD OF DIRECIOR OF TI:E CITIZENS COUNCIL The statement raised quick objections from Mr. Ed Williams and Mr. Vogler. City Manager Collier defended the previous action of the Council. Mr. Conway C. Craig appeared and defended the Citizens' Council's recommendations and denied that politics had any part in the recommendations. City Manager Collier stated that the plans for the auditorium were approved last December, received wide publicity, and had been the study of many groups, and many officials had spoken to many civic groups about the auditorium. fie further explained that location and plans of the building would made air conditioning unnecessary and further that the cost pro— hibited it, particularly the operational costs of air conditioning, which would made the rental price of the auditorium prohibitive. He further stated that the economics of providing parking for the maximum seating capacity of the auditorium was not in keeping with good business practises and that it was unwise to tie up valuable.land for maximum parking, whb h would be used only once or twice a year. The final action of the Cou— ncil was their refusal to postpone action on the construction of the auditorium, whcih they stated was the final slate of their platform, but they did plan to appoint a committee to recommend minor changes during the next 30 days. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, secord ed by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authoriz ing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids for the Municipal Memorial Auditorium with bids to be re— ceived January 20, 1953. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids for construction of parking lot in n".cCaughan Park, with bids to be received January 13, 1953. A motion was madeyby Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bid forthe widening of Ocean Drive to fifty—six (56) feet from Craiz Street south to Louisiana Avenue to Held fels Brothers, low bidders, in the amount of $104,336.36. (See Tabulation of Bids 4162 in the City Secretary's Office) Petition was presented from property owners on Port Avenue between Agnes and Morgan Streets re— questing installation of curbs and sidewalks along both sides of Port Avenue between Agnes and Morgan. A mot— ion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed authorizing the public Wo Department to advertise for bids for the installation of said curbs and sidewalks with the understanding that the proper amount of the costs of these improvements will be assessed against the abutting property owners. Bids are to be re— on January 13, 1953 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authori ing transfer of surplus funds from Account No. 318, "Seawall and Breakwater bond Fund, to Account No. 253; Sea— wall and Breakwater Construction Fund, in order to utilize the surplus funds for the purpose of improving Ocean Drive. These surplus funds have accrued as a result of prudent investment of sinking funds received prior to principal and interest maturity of the bonds. At the present time these funds are in excess of those IIrequiremtnts necessary to meet principal and interest maturities on all the remaining bonds. It has been in - 11 terpreted that such surplus funds may be used for the purpose indicated. The following ordinance was read: 11 ORDINANCE NO. 3371 11 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH 422 ATERS AND NOYES ANM ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, IN PREPARING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND TO SUPERINTED THE CONSTRUCTION CF THE ENLARGEMENT AND EXPANISION OF THE FILTRATION PLANT AND PUMPING PLANT OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY AT CALALLEN FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF A BASIC FEE OF FIVE PERCENT OF THE FINAL CONSTURC - TION COST OF SAID PROJECT SBE REQUESTF�TmCOST BYFSUCH TI-� CITYSAIW [ACALENT I • NEER AND/OR INSPECTORS S IAY TRANSPORTATION FOR SUCH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE (F PAYMENTS SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS ANDPRO- VISIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO' AND MADE A PART HEREOF; DESIGNATING AND APPROPRIATING TIIE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT CF NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER SAID ENGINEERING COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3372 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE, CITY MANAGER FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PAVING CF OCEAN DRIVE FROM CRAIG STREET TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE: APPRORRIATING $114,770.29 FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCRON FUND, $104,336.63 BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE, WITH THE BALANCE OF $10,433.66 TO COVER EN- GINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye GeaUe L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3371 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND, STREET 1RAFFIC CONTROL, THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN ($1,410) DOLLARS TO COVER THE COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF PAUERO STREET AND ALAMEDA STREET, AND CLIFFORD STREET AND ALAMEDA STREET, TO BE INSTALLED BY CITY FORCES, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCYi The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Fran k E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was passed by, the following Tote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3374 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM CF $280.04 TO COVER THE COST CF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT TIIE INTERSECTION OF ANTELOPE STREET AND PORT AVENUE, SUCH INSTALLATION TO BE MADE BY CITY FOREES; AND DE- 42 CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3375 DESIGNATING OUT OF NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000) AS FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE FOR A PARK Alb RECREATION CEN— TER, INCLUDING THE COST OF APPRAISAL AND TITLE EXPENSES, AT SOME LA— CATION IN THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPIS CHRISTI,. TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following resolution was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time: AN ORDINANCE GRANTfING TO F.C. WARNER, DBA AMERICAN CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AICD OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS -CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATION TAXI- CABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGU— LATION OF SUCH SERVIE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCAISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPER— VISION; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS GRANT. The above ordiamce was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 30, 1952 4:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, GeorgeL. Lowman, And M.A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetter, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, Director of Public Works, ILII. Stirman, 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, approv— ing the minutes of the meeting held December 23, 1952. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with theCity to come forward. Mr. W.W. Cochran appeared to protest the plans for the improving of Cliff Maus Airport and read the following state— ment: "TO TIE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL "1. That the final approval of the C.A.A. has not been given. "2. That the grant agreement with the C.A.A. requires: a. Construction should not start until fee simple title and avigation easements are obtained. How does the City know 424 it will obtain these? b. The City has not taken steps to comply fully with the safety clearances for zoning the airport approaches for the cominant runway. "Further, the City has not followed the recent recommendations of the C.A.A. to provide the one—half mile safety areas at each end of the proposed runway for instrument operation. " Since it is indicated that the City will have to go to the taxpayers to get more money to expand the Cliff Maus Airport, why not ask for the people's consideration and their approval before you expend the funds not on hand? "How can you justify wasting money on an airport that'is obsolete and will be inadequate even when you complete your expansion pro— gram? How can you justify the situation now existing — — namely the Bartholamew recommendations to surround Cliff Maus Airport with single homes, while the F.H.A. acid Veterans Administration say No -- Mortages in an area equal to six hundred city blocks? This loss in value to home owners will increase if you carry out your present plans. Now is the time for the Council to look carefully into the expansion of Cliff Maus Airport. "Look where your city limits were ten years ago -- today--- and where they will be ten years and twenty years hence. You can see the need to integrate your airport into your city's expansion. "Have the Mayor and City Council studied ani approved the plans for which you are going to take bids?" In answer to the questions in Mr. Cochran's statement, City Manager Collier said he thought ley were "mostly moot" and explained that T.M. Gannaway, Jr., Engineer, was in Austin getting O.K. from C.A.A. ith small change in plans today. Bids were opened on pneumatic tired, small back hoe machine for use by the water Department Bids were received from the following: Lee Upshaw Company and Hi Way Machinery Co. A motion was made by Comm' issioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and re— ferring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on caulking lead for warehouse stock. Bids were received from the follow— ine: General Export Iron and Metal, Samsco, American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation, Corpus Christi Hardware, Allied Plumbing Supply, Ajaz Supply Company, Alamo Iron Works, Crane Company, Wallace Company, Norvell Wilder Supply Company and Gulf Hardware Company. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Comm— issioner Lowman and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for st !and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed authorizing Public Works to advertise for bids for improving Cliff Maus Municipal Airport, with bids to be re— ceived on January 20, 1953. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by commissioner DeForrest, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to receive bids for the following for Warehouse 'Stock: 600 — 150 CFII Gas Meters 100 — 175 CFH Gas Meters 700 — 1 X14" House Regulators A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to receive' bids on the following water, meters for Warehouse 'Stock: 2,000 — 5/8x3/4 Split Case Meters 75 — 1" Bronze Meters 20 — 1% Bronze Meters 2Z5'_ 2" Compound Meters 6 — 4" Compound Meters A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, Seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to receive bids on the following fuels for use by various City Departments as fuel award expires February 1, 1953: 30,000 gallons per month — regular gasoline 1,500 gallons per month - premium gasoline 2,300 gallons per month — diesel oil 2,000„gallons per month — kerosene Decision on public hearing on vacating west 40 feet of'Nineteenth Street from southern II oundary line of McKenzie to northern boundary line of Terrace Street was held under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VETTERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 6, 1953 4:00 P.M. 425 LIE WASSERMAN, RESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and M.A. Needham, Jr ity Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City 'Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities .W. McCamy, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, ipproving the minutes of the meeting held December 30, 1952. onward. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come Air. Gordon L. Lewis, Chairman of the Citizens Committee appointed by Mayor Wasserman to study Municipal Auditorium plans, read the following recommendations: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: The committee that was appointed by Mayor Leslie Wasserman to study the Municipal Auditorium plans herewith submits the following recommendations: 1. Your ,committee recommends that the parking and traffic problems incident to the location of an auditorium on the site designated by immediately referred to your Traffic Commission for further study and recommendations. 2. Your committee recommends that sufficient funds be provided for a stage that will meet the requirements of individuals and groups interested in stage presentationsl. 3. Your committee does not recommend further consideration to provide for the air conditioning of this structure at this time. 4. Your committee recommends the study of providing movable ramp floors to be placed in the central section of this structure. 5. Your committee recommends more study for the proper division of toilet facilities. Im making the above recommendations your committee sincerely feels it is impractical for one building such as is now planned to properly staisfy both the cultural and athletic type entertainment. Respectfully submitted, /S/ Gordon L. Lewis Mayor Pro Tem Williamson thanked Mr. Lewis for his report and stated that he thought most everyone could be satisfied if bids were not too high. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, receiving the report to be carried out if humanly possible. City Manager Collier stated that the changes recommended by the Committee would add another $50,000 to the cost of the auditorium, but he felt sure that the City could provide the extra money during the 15 months construction period. Mr. Ed Williams, who stated he had been very critical of Chairman Lewis and the Citizens ttee two weeks ago when they asked for a review of plans, said he was well pleased with the report and thought the members of theCommittee had been very sincere. He said he could not agree with the final point, how ,ver, as he thought the auditorium could fulfill all needs, although it would not be "ideal" for any need. Mrs. Oscar Koepke and Mrs. Sol Green questioned the fact that there would be no air con— litioning for about year for trial, and if this was not satisfactory, it could be added at a later ddte when Funds were available. He also stated that it would cost no more to add air conditioning later than to install it when the auditorium was built and.that sufficient funds were not available at this time Mrs. Sol Green also questioned the acoustics of the auditorium, and Architect Bob Tomlinson 426 stated that the,dome type shape of the building would lend itself to a good acoustical arrangement. Mr. E.B. Stonesacker, Box 2255, asked if stage equipment was figured in the plans and cost of the auditorium. Architect Tomlinson advised that a small amount of stage equipment would be furnished but that most production companies had and could furnish their own stage equipment. Mr. Oscar Spitz stated that he had voted for an auditorium in the bond election and not fo a.coliseum. Mayor Prr Tem Williamson answered that according to Webster's Dictionary they were the same. Also, Architect Tomlinson advised that upholstered chairs would not be used as they were more expensive than the plain wooden ones and took more maintenance. Mr. Gabe Garrett lauded the "spirit of harmony" of those working with the auditorium plans. Ile said that we can't afford to build one building for those few who like grand opera ad there will be more hillbilly singers down there and drawing bigger crowds. IIe further stated that television would kill all roadshow entertainment anyhow and "you'll be using it to store hay in 10 years." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on back hoe mahcine with bulldozer blade for Water Department, to Lee Upshaw Company to furnish a Ford unit with Sherman Back Hoe and Blackhawk Dozer at their low -bid of $4,510.55, with 1% discount applicable for payment within ten days.(See Tabulation No. 163.) A motion was made by Commissioner I L6wmanvt, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and pass— ed, awarding bid on caulking lead for warehouse stock, to San Antonio Machine and Supply Company on their low bid for virgin lead at .1545iper pound, total $3,090.00. (See Tabulation No. 164). Decision on public hearing on vacating of west 40 feet of Nineteenth Street from Southe m boundary line of McKenzie to northern boundary line of Terrace Street was postponed. A motion was mady by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to receive bids on approximately 2,000 tons of alum (minimum 1,500 tons and maximum 2,000 tons) for use by the Filtration Plant City Secretary Vetters read the following letter received from Mr. Willie R. Jones, 5334 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas: "Dear City Councilmen January 5, 1953 " My taxi cab driver's permit was canceled indefinitely by the cab inspector on information received from the police department and upheld by the City Council. I am respectfully asking for a new hearing January 6th. The cab inspector said he would notife my of your decision." Yours very truly, /S/ Willie R. Jones Mr. Jones appeared and stated that he was accured of pandering at the county court—at—law but was innocent of the charges and wanted to prove it. However, he advised that he had been unsuccessful in trying to bring his case to trial and he thought the Police Department was standing in the way of his being tried. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson advised Mr. Jones that he would have to apply throughthe City Cab Inspector. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3376 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATED AVIATION UNDERWRITERS FOR THE OPERATION CF AN INSURACE VENDING MACH INE AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF 13% OF ALL MONIES COLLECTED LESS BONIFIED REFUNDS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR UNDER TIIE PROVISIONS AMID CONDITIONS SET OUT, IN SAID AGREE1tENI, 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 Frank E..Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 427 Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3377 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY COVERING TWELVE VEHICLES FOR USE OF CITY DEPART- ME'VfS (LEACH FOR LIBRARY, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND ENGINEERING DIVISION, B FOR POLICE, AND 6 FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION) FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $44,831 11 ($1,082 00 TRADE-INS, $13,318 09 INITIAL DOWN PAYMENT AND $30,431 02 DEFERRED PAYMENT)I PLUS 4% BEING $1,825 36 ON THE DI- MINISHING BALANCE SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM NO 102 CURRENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEP ENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLAPI NG AN 01ERGCNCY The Charter i;ule'was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above ordiaance was passed by the following vote Leslie 11asserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read aid passed ORDINANCE NO 3378 APPROPRIATING FRCAI NO 208 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION THE SUM OF $1250 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE STEPS ON CITY OWNED BLUFF PROPERTY BETWEEN SOUTH BROADWAY AND CHAPARRAL STREET LYING ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCIi, TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR PEDESTRIANS TO AND FROM THE YACA, CHURCHES, AND OTIICR PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN SAID AREA FROM PARKING AREAS BELOW THE BLUFF, SAID CONSTRUCTION TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie 17asserman Fria k Williamson Jack DeForrest George L Lowman Mike A Needham, Jr The Above ordiaice was passed by Leslie Wasserman Frank Williamson ' Jack Derorrest George L Lowman Mike A Needham, Jr Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye the following vote The following ordinance was read c Absent Aye Aye Aye Ay e ORDINANCE NO 3379 APPROPRIATING FROM NO 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUME OF $1600 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 15" DIAMETER REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER IN SOUTH CHAPARRAL STREET AND BROADWAY COURT TO CONNECT TO THE PERMANENT STORM SIXER SYSTEM OF WATER STREET TO PERMIT THE ABANDONMENT OF AN OLD DETERIO- RATED STORM SL'"'ER ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY, SUCH CONSTRUCTION TO BE DON BY CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Rrank Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Neddham, Jr Aye The Following ordinance was read AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CIT' MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF CHEV— ROLET COMPANY COVERING TWO VEHICLES FOR USE OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $3,193 05, OF WHICII SUM $1,035 97 ($900 97 CAHS AND $135 TRADE-IN VALUE) IS TILE INITIAL DOWN PAYMENT, $2,CB 5 IS THE DE- FERRED PAYMENT, AND $122 08 IS 4% INTEREST ON DIMINISHING BALANCE, PAY- MENT TO BE MADE OUT OF NO 102 CURRENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS 420 r OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY C' WHICI3 IF ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest . Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business; the meeting adjourned. , MAYOR PRO TEM C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ' January 8, 1953 2: 00 P. M. ?RESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and M. A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Zoning and Planning William W. Anderson, Assistant Director of Zoning and Planning Bob Burr, Chief of Police Roy Lay. 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 public hearing on eleven zoning applications and three Zoning and Planning Commission Amendments. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the minutes of the regular council meeting held January 6, 1953. Commissioner Needham asked that he be able to abstain from all voting as he was a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission when the applications were passed on. Public hearing was held on the following rezoning applications. DUDLEY T. HARRIS: All of Block 5, Barthlome Addition, being that tract of land bounded by Nueces Bay Boulevard, Antelope and Lily Streets, from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that Block 5, Barthlome Addition, plus thirty feet along the east comprising one—half of Lily Street be rezoned and that the City Manager determine the policy matters in this overall application as presented by applicant's attorney. Mr. Bob° Sorrell, representing Mr. Harris, ap— peared and recommended that the rezoning of Block 5 be granted but that the rezoning of the 30 feet be rejected. He also stated that the St. John Lutheran Church was not interested nor opposed to the matter of rezoning. No one appeared against the rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson;. and passed, granting the rezoning of Block 5, but rejecting the rezoning of the 30 feet along the east comprising one—half of Lily St RICHTER BAKING COMPANY: Lots 1 through 12 and Lots 53 through 64, Block 1504, Port Aransas Cliffs, being generally the south 300 feet of that block bounded by Ayers, 17th, Cole and 18th Streets, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to L—I Light Industrial District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation. was that the application as amended by the applicant during the public hearing before the Commission be approved and that Lots 9 through 12 and 53 through 56, both inclusive, Block 1504, Port Aransas Cliffs, be rezoned since the proposal represented a substantial improvement to an es— tablished business. Mr. B. A. Peel, Manager of Richter Baking Company, appeared and requested that his applica— tion as amended be approved. No one appeared against the rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner :Ldkhani:and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and to grant the application as amended. ALEX A. FLUSCHE: Block 2, Hughes Addition, being that area bounded by Morgan, Alameda, Elizabeth, and Tenth Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District and "B-3" Secondary Business District to "B-4" Primary business_ District, , Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that no public necessity was demon— strated for such change, that the area was predominately residential -and that several property owners in the 429 rea had indicated a desire to maintain the present zoning pattern. Mr. Phillip Schraub, representing Mr. Flusche, appeared for the rezoning and Mrs. Yetta Nelson appeared gainst rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed eturning the, application to Zoning and Planning as a changed application. ° PHILLIP pOSS: Lots 20 and 21, Annie Bagnall Subdivision, being generally that property located at the, orthwest corner of Up River (Shell) Road and Nueces Bay Boulevard, from "A-2'.' Second Apartment House District o "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that more than sufficient business oning,no w existed in the area, no public necessity had been demonstrated fon the change and a further expansion f business on these properties would reppesent further encroachment on the limited residential area in the ghborhood. Mr. Clifford Swearingen, representing Mr. Doss, and Mr. P. A. Vogler appeared for the applimtion. ne appeared against the application;- A.-motibn was made by :Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Forrest, and passed to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. No r WINDSOR PARK PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: Lot 1, Block 9, Windsor Park,.Unit 1, being generally that roperty located at the southwest corner of Alameda Street and Sharon Drive, -from B-1 Neighborhood Business Dis- rict to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. _Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as no public necessity had been demonstrated for uch change, that the School Board had purchased the present school site after it was established•under the zoning )rdinance and has proper recourse if a real need can be demonstrated and that while the Commission is in sympathy qith the members of the Parent Teachem. Association, the entire responsibility for existing condistions rests with :he School Board. Mrs. J. C. Pruett, Mrs. Gulick, and Mrs. Dodd appeared on behalf of 300 children attendin g Windsor Par school and urged that the application. be granted, They stated that they would like to dee a doctor's or dentist"js office on the corner instead of the filling station, and that,the City was taking the responsibility I of childrens ives if the application was rejected. No one appeared against the rezoning application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to take he matter under advisement for further study and consideration. _ MRS. D. W. ENGLISH: Lots767 and -84, Block II, Corpus,Christi Beach Hotel Addition,_ being generally thal roperty 50 feet in depth along the east side of -Hamilton Boulevard between Kleburg Place and Paul Place, from "A- ourist Court District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. , Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as it represented an intrusion into an otherwise -estricted area and since no necessity whatsoever for such a change had been shown. Mrs. English appeared and urged that the application be approved. No one appeared against the applica- ion. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed -to -uphold oning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. E. B. QUAILE ANT) T. E. MC ARDLE, JR.: That portion of the followingdescribed tract of land lying within he limits of the City of Corpus Christi: An area at the southeast corner of Weber and McArdle Roads, extending 23 feet along Weber Road and to a depth of 265 feet, which area is further designated at Lot 28, Block 1, on the reliminary plat of Lincoln Terrace on file with the Zoning and Planning Commission, from "R-1" One Family, Dwell - ng District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as the proposal does not fit in with the master plan or the area,- that sufficient business zoning already exists in the area and that the establishment of a business enter at this location. would seriously handicap the existing and planned residential developments in the imme-- iate vicinity. Mr. Quaile and Mr. McArdle appeared and urged that their application be approved. Mr. Bryan Wingo ppeared against the rezoning application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissio eForrest, and passed,.to take,the matter under advisement for further study and consideration. E. E, HARLAND, ET AL: Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval of a change from "B-3" Secondary Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on the following described property. BEGINNING at.a point located 165 feet northwest of the northwest line of Ayers Street and 157,27 feet northeast of the northeast line of Horne Road. THENCE north 61q 40'. west paralleling the north line of Horne Road a distance of 388.96 feet to a corner; THENCE south 280 20' west along an existing property line 57.27 feet to a point; THENCE north 610 40' west parallel with the north line of Horne Road and 100'feet therefrom a distance of 370 feet more or less to the east line of Port Avenue; THENCE north with the east line of Port Avenue a distance of 568.80 feet to a corner, said corner being the southwest corner of Gulf Drive -In Theater Tract; I 436 THENCE south 610 40' east 593.07 feet to a corner; THENCE south 280 20' west 38 feet more or -less to a corner, THENCE south 610 40' east 388.96 feet to a point 165 feet from thenrthwest line of Ayers. Street; THENCE south 280 20' west parallel to the northwest line of Ayers Street, a distance of 314.54 feet to the place of beginning. Mr. Harland appeared for his application and no appeared against. A motion was made by Commissioner De- `rForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the application. , ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT: The northwest 100 feet of Lots 10 through 17, Suburban Home - site Subdivision, being generally described as a strip of land 100 feet in -width lying 100 feet to the northwest of Oliver Court between Up River (Shell) Road and Leopard Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment House -District to "B-3" Secondary Business District,, -ti Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval since it represented a logical delineation of the zoning district boundaries in view of previous amendments. No one appeared either for or against the Amendment. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the Amendment. r , ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT: Lots 1 through 6, Block 2, Broadway Court Addition, being that property lying along the north side of Broadway Court between Water and Chaparral Streets, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was -for approval since it represented a logical delineation of the zoning district boundaries in view of previous amendments. No one appeared either for against the Amendment. A motion was made by Commissi6ner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the Amendment. . W. F. WARNS;., Lot 7, Block 9, Bay View Addition, No. 3,. being that property located at 1225 Sixteenth Street, from "R-1" One Family District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as it represented an unwarranted expansion of the es tablisbed business district and a detriment to the established residential pattern in the area. No one appeared for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamso and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. I JERRY VRBA-: The West 200 feet of Lot 10, Hillcrest One Acre Tracts, being generally that property' '' fronting approximately 70 feet along the east side of Old Robstown Road just north of the intersection of Victory Drive, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "Hi -I" Industrial District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the bass that,no public necessity existed for or had been demonstratbd for such a change. (The applicant having only•recently purchased the property with the full knowledge of the existing zoning.) Further expansion of business or industrial uses in the area would rep- resent a serious encroachment on the residential properties in the area, and further, that the granting of this application would only transfer a problem of where to draw a zoning• district..boundary to the•,adjacent property, Mr. Phillip Schraub, represehting;Mrr.Vrba, appeared and urged approval of the application. -Mrs. W. S. Moffett, representing land d wners of the area, appeared againstthe rezoning and stated that it would lower the slue of their property. Mr. Ray Johnson also appeared agaimt'the rezoning. Mr. George Miller appeared for the ezoning and stated that he was in favor of a car garage being put in the area. I .. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold .Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. MRS. P. S. DUGAT: Lot 6, Garza and Benavides Subdivision of Block 1404, Port Aransas Cliffs,.being that property located at 1714 --17th Street, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business Distri t. Zoning and Planning recommendation was for denial on the basis that the granting of this application would end to extend and re -orient business development and establish a question for its further expansion along this- ide of 17th street into a good residential district. No one appeared for against the rezoning application. A notion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION TEXT AMENDMENT: ARTICLE XVIII. 1 ADDITIONAL USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND PARKING REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS. SECTION 3. Yard and Area Regulations. D. Rear Yard Add thereto 'the following additional item: (d) Garages copnected to the main structure by an open breezeway, which breezeway shall be de- fined as an open, unenclosed, roofed over structure, shall be construed as separate struc- tures and may be located within the rear lot according to the' normal required yard areas. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval as it represents a logical amendment to the existin rdinance which, based on the experience of the Building Inspector and the Board of Adjustment, should,be made.. No one appeared for or againstthe text amendment. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded y Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and approve the text•amendment. �. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY 431 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1953 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Alike A. Need- ham, Jr., 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, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, Building Maintenance Supervisor J.F. Ash. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson called the meeting to order. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, second ed by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting Held January 8, 1953. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Charles R. Porter, Jr., representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared and requested that four more outboard motorboat lauching and land ramps be built on the L head as the single ramp now provid- ed was not sufficient for th?4,500 boats in this area. He also stated that there was considerable conjection on L -head. City Manager Collier answered that there was approximately $50,000 in the Sea Wall Bond Constructio Fund that could probably be used for this purpose. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson suggested that the Junior Chamber of Commerce's be received and turned over to Director of Public Works Stirman for his estimate and suggestions and advised that their request would be carried out if feasible. Mr. Jake Hartle, Chairman of the City Sanitation Commission, appeared and reported that the present city administration had eliminated all but 200 of the 2,000 pit privies, which were endangering the health of all. He said this decrease in pit privies had reduced the number of deaths from infant diarrhea from 83 a year ago to 20. Ile urged that firmer enforcement be made in order to eliminate the 200 pit privies remain ing, and also presented pictures of untidy garbage facilities at 1564 14th, where he advised a big operator was not taking care of a 17 -unit apartment. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson commended Mr. Hartle on the fine work he and the commission had done and asked that he arrange a meeting together with City Manager Collier and Dr. James Cameron, health director. Bids were opened on installation of curbs and sidewalks along both sides of Port Avenue be- tween Agnes and Morgan. (Proper amount of the cost of these improvements will be assessed against the abutting property owners.) Bids were received from the following: Heldenfels brothers and CIL. Caston. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for forty-eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on the construction of a parking lot in McCaughan Park. Bids were received from the following: Heldenfels Brothers and C.L. Castor. A motion was made by Comm. Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for forty-eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on Gas Meters with connections (Total 700), and Regulators (Total 700) for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from Reynolds Gas Regulator Company, Westcott hnd Greis, Inc., Rockwell Mfg. Company and Sprague Meter Company. A Motion was madeby Commissioner Needham, secombd by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for forty-eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on Water Meters (Total of 2,126 Meters) for Warehouse stock. Binh were re- ceived from Badger Meter Manufacturing Company, Hersey Manufacturing Company, Neptune Meter Company, and Rock- well Manufacturing Company. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the bids for forty-eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommenda- tion. Bids were opened on approximately 30,000 gallons of Regular Gasoline per month, approximately. 1,500 gallons of Premium Gasoline per month, approximately 2,300 gallons of Diesel Oil per month, and approxi— mately 2,000 gallons of Kerosene per month. Bids were received from the.following: Crockett Oil Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Humble Oil and Refining Company, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Osage Oil Company, Sinclair Re- fining Company, Southern Oil Sales, and the Texas Company, Texas Star Cil Company and Crystal Petroleum Company 432 A Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, tabling decision on the closing of the West 40 feet of 19th Street between the southern boundary line of Mc Kenzie and the norther boundary line of Terrace Street indefinitely. Abutting property owners are to be advised when this matter comes f up again B. Collier City Secretary C W Vetters read the following letters from Mr Gus Heinemann and City Manager V CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS January 13, 1953 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen The attached letter from Mr Gus Heinemann, Chairman of the Park and Recrea— tion Board recommends the acceptance of the offer of Mr. H E. Butt offering to grant approximately 832 acres of land and further to build a 50 by 150 foot swimming pool with necessary aprons, bath house, and other facilities. Mr Butt's offer is conditioned that the work be undertaken as rapidly as possible to permit use of the 1953 summer season and that the gross receipts from the operation of the pool go into a revolving fund for construction of additional pools I ,loin with the Park Board in recommending the acceptance with heartiest thanks and appreciation of Mr Butt's offer to provide these needed public facilities and request that the City Manager and the Legal Department by instructed to prepare necessary contract and legislative papers necessary to put this program into effect Sincerely yours, /S/ W B Collier City Manager Attachment(1) WBC/mer PARK & RECREATION BOARD City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Tex January 12, 1953 Mr. W.B Collier, City Manager City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Collier At a called meeting of the Park & Recreation Board held on Friday Janun•y 9, an offer was received from Mr H E. Butt in whcih Mr Butt would give to the City of Corpus Christi approximately 8-1/2 acres of land, lying roughly south of and adjoining the 4 23 acre tract being purchased from the Federal Government, and will build theron a 50" x 150' swimming pool with necessary aprons and bathouse, subject to the follow— ing conditions 1 That action be taken as rapidly as possilbe in order to permit the building of the swimming pool for use during the 1953 season 2 That the gross receipts fromthe operation of the pool be paid be paid to Mr. Butt or to the HEB Foundation, as designated, for the purpose of providing funds for the building of similar pools elsewhere in the City , At such time as funds have been paid to Mr Butt or the HEB Foundation equal to the cost of the pool unit, Mr Butt or the HEB Foundation would make avail— able to the City of Corpus Christi a similar amount of money for the building of an additional pool on the same terms It was voted by the Park & Recreation Board to recommend to you this offer be accepted in order to provide a'basis for the construction of pub— lic swimming pools in the City of Corpus Christi GH j r C C Mr W P Witt Yours very truly, /S/ Gus Heinemann, Chairman Park & Recreation Board A motion was mady by Commissioner DeForrest, second ed by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, accepting Mr Butt's offering with gratitude and instruction the Legal Department to prepare necessary contract and legislative pap— ers to put this program into effect The following ordinance was read 433 ORDINANCE NO 3381 APPOROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM NO 220 STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 285 LINEAR FEET MORE OR LESS, OF CURB AND GUTTER RETURNS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF VILLA DRIVE WITH LEIGHr DRIVE, WESTLAND DRIVE, PETTY DRIVE, REEVES DRIVE AM QUAILE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The Following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3382 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF ANTELOPE STREET IN SUCH CITY, AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AM ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES TO BROWN AND ROOT, INC , THE CON— TRACTOR RERFORMING SAID WORK, AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needhaip, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wassermna Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3383 APPROPRIATING FROM NO 258 SEAWALL AM BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION TIE SUM OF $92,500 FOR TIIE CONSTRUCTION Or STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN LOUISIANA AVENUE AND AL.AR]EDA STREET CONSISTING OF WIDENING THE EXISTING 18—FT PAVEMENT TO A WIDTH OF 40 FEET BETWEEN LOUISIANA AVENUE AM AIRLINE ROAD AND WIDENING THE EXISTING 18—FT PAVING TO A WIDTH OF 30 FEET OR MORE BETWEEN AIRLINE ROAD AM ALAMEDA STREET, AM THE ADJUSTMENT OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, DRIVEWAY AND STREET INTERSECTION CULVERTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE WIDENING OF THE PAVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAP ATTACHED HERETO AM MADE A PART IICREOF, AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WIICI H IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The Sbbve ordinance was passed by the following vote _ Leslie Wasserman Absent Fraik E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3384 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING AYERS STREET, WITIIIN TIIC LIMITS IIERCINBELOW DEFINED, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY J M DELLJNGER, INC , APPROVING ANC ACCEPTION THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY J M DELLINGER, INC IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK, AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 434 The Charter rule was suspended by the -following vote: Leslie Wasserman • Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordianance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DdForrest Aye George L. Lawman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. .C.W. VETTERS, SECRET SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1953. 3:00 P.M. 'RAN ,'MAYOR PRO PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, and Mike A. Needharp, Jr. City 'Ilanager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, and City Secretary G.W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and pass ed, approving the minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1953. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced this meeting would be a joint meeting with the Nueces County Commissioners Court, the two boards meeting together as the Nueces Co— unt Navigation Commission. At this point Mr. John Young, County Judge,'acted as chairman, and after a general discussion, a motion was made, seconded, and passed that the following members be re—appointed as Naivigation Commission members: Richard King, Jerome Jaluka, and Robert E. Sallee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. NETTERS, SECRETARY LESLIE WASSERPIAN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 19M 4:00 P.M. PRESDIr: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissiners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needharp, Jr. City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary CX Vetters, Director of Public Works H.H. `Stirman, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Cheif of Engineering and Cont ruction J.E. Johnson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the Bpecial Council Meeting held at 3:00 P.M. on January 20, 1953. Bids were opend on the construction of the Memorial Auditorium. Bids were received as follow GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Burnett Construction Company, J.A. Walsh, and E. Eiseohauer, Inc. PLUMBING Corpus.Christi Plumbing Company, Eaton and Otto Plumbing Company, J.B. Garrett Plumbing Company, and Stein and Dawson, Inc. ELECTRICAL A & H Electric Company, Nelson Electric Company, Scott Electric Co., Martin Elec— tric Company, Mathiew Electric Company, and Lowe Electric Company and Clyde Fair— bairn. Heating and Ventilation ` Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, W.R. Cook Air Conditioning Company, Air Condition— ing Engineer Co. and Stein and Dawson,`Inc. STAGE Texas Scenic Company, Houston Scenic Company SEATING American Seating Company and Bickley Brothers 435 A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, tabling the bids for forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on the improving of Cliff Maus Municipal Airport, Stage One. Bids were re— ceived from the following: South Texas Constructs n Company, H.B. Zachry Company, Ileldenfels Brothers, Brown and Root, Inc., and J.M. Dellinger, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids far forty—eight hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Mr. M.W. Cochran appeared in connection with the Cliff Maus Municipal Airport expansion plan and asked the City to follow the recommendatins of the Chamber of Commerce and the Area Development Committee and proceed only with the minimum essential requirements of Stage One, Cliff Maus Improvemerts, and then stop and make a study before going any further. Mayor Vasserman, Commissioners Williamson and Needham, and City Manager Collier advised Mr. Cochran that that was just what the City was doing. City Manager Collier asked Mr. Cochran if he had any objections to the stage one plans. Mr. Cochran answered "No". City'Manager Collier then advised Mr. Cochran that the engineers had been told to limit their planning to stage one and to the lighting in stage two and said that the expansion would be only enough to make the airport adequate. Mr. Perry Melton appeared and declared that there was going to be a FederalGrand Jury Invest gation of the whole airport expansion plan and stated that the people living near the airport had their live savings invested in their homes and the the Caller—Times was making a special effort to keep the "true facts" about the airport from the people..,Mr. Melton asked the Council what the City was planning to do if the Civil Aeronautics Administration did not give its approval to the airport expansion. City Manager Collier then in— formed Mr. Melton that Civil Aernautics Administration headquarters in Washington, D.C., had phoned their O.K. yesterday (January 19) and that C.A.A. had said that after the investigation tdid notlmeanlg thingnas the off— icials were against the people. Mayor Wasserman asked Mr. Melton to stop talking a minute and listen to him and then told him that the City was not trying to crucify anyone, that the airport had been there for many years andwhile a few homeowners who had built near the airport after its creation might be hurt, the City was only trying to do what the most people wanted and to follow the Area Development Commission's reccommendations. Mr. Melton termed the Area Development Commission's plan a."racket" to build up the downtown area. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in theCity having business with th a City to comer€onward and asked Mrs. Conway Craig if shw would start the scheduled discussion on the growing activities of Art, Gardening and Writing. Mrs Craig intorduced Mrs. Charles Sanders, president of the city's Council of Garden Clubs, who appeared and stated that their Clubs were badly in need of space and that they were very dissappointed to learn that space for Gardening Club activites had not been included in the auditorium plans. Mrs. K.K. Simpson, president of the Fine Arts Council and Art Foundation and art.chairman for the Art Guild, appeared and read the following alternatives as ways to help provide needed space and other needs: CORPUS CIiRISTI FINE ARTS COLONY 201 Kosar Street Corpus Christi, Texas Representing C.C. Fine Arts Colony C.C. Art Foundation C.C. Art Guild Memberships in the various groups interested in our meeting today have been checked and approximately 1900 members are on these lists. We understand that a committee recommended provision for the Art Groups in the'49 plans for the Auditorium, but according to architect Colley, this provision was not in the plans. Thr Art Groups did not know that plans provided no room for their activities until information came out in the papers. Our organizations have grown with the City sine 1949, and so all have need of space for meetings, places, work shops, exhibits and storage. Three alternatives have been listed as possible ways to help provide these needs: 1. The addition of a wing to the auditorium. If not possible at this time, then make provisions for this addition in plans at this time for construc— tion at -earliest possible date in the future. Plans should provide for a museum, workshops, storage space for Music, Writing, Art, and Gardening Groups so that an art Center can be established. 2. If the wing to the auditorium cannot be provided now, there could be a possibility of rooms being partitioned off in the expostion building to 436 provide workshops -- else make provisions for school exhibits and other local exhibits too large to be held in the present museum -- with rentfree. , 3. Or that room be added to the present museum. The additional space needed at the present time would be double the size of the museum with storage space. The present kitchen, whfth is approximately 5 feet by 10 feet, could be enlarged by removing partition between the present storage room which is not more than 10 by 10 feet. Provide gas outlet for kitchen. The present kitchen does not have a gas outlet. 1. The Thursday Art Classes hold an all—day session once each week at the museum. The class membership is not 125. If enrollments continue on.the • :c°preseete�eve��approximately 300 will register this year. The class acti— vity rates thhd inihe state now and wel,would like to have first place.in.the coming year. This class is open free to any in Corpus Christi. The museum is too small to accommodate the present enrollment. The class exhibit should show at leat 300 pieces of work. The museum has froom for 70 pieces of work. 2. The Art Guild has doubled in membership in the -past few years, Space for exhibiting 140 pieces of work is needed and again the museum provides for 70. 3. The Corpus Christi Public School exhibit can no longer be held at the museum for lack of space. Last year the C.C. Art Foundation paid for the use of the Expositon Building for the exhibit. The cost of the foundation was $225.00. Other cities the size of Corpus Christi set aside allotments for the maintenance of their museums but the Art Foundation has only money obtained through its membership drives to maintain the museum, pay a secretary, also all expenses of obtaining exhibits and hainging exhibits. ti. Mrs. Harry Eaton appeared and advised that the Museum had a wonderful and permanent exhibit of art worth thousands of dollars which the art groups paid storage fees of $6.00 per hour when the exhibit had to be removed to make room for another exhibit. Mrs. W.J. Roberts appeared and asked that something to be done to make the plans for the auditorium more adequate.' Commissioner Williamson suggested that+a committee be -appointed to study the possibilities a of including the space requested in the Memorial Auditorium or the Exposition Hall. City Manager Collier stat— ed it might be possible to provide space in the Expostion Hall but he recommended that addition be made to the present Museum or that the City go all out and provide a new art center, to':,be financed by the City's next bond election. Mr. Ed Williams appeared and stated that he was in sympathy with the art groups and app—. reciated all they were doing for the community. Ile said he felt some space should be set aside for these art purposes and suggested that some art people be appointed to work with the previous committee appointed by Mayor Wasserman to work on the auditorium plans, Mr. Williams further stated that the art groups had prior claim on auditorium space as they were promised space whenthe auditorium was originally conceived. Mayor Wasserman assured the art groups represented at the meeting that their requests would be given careful consideration and that they would do everything in their power to supply space needed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and'passed, approving Tax Error and Correction List in the amount of $536.10 for December, 1952 A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed approving Supplemental Roll in the amount of $119.53 for December, 1952. A motion was:;made by Commissioner Williamson, record ed by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed awarding bid on 2,1261,Water Meters for warehouse.stock to Rockwell manufacturing Co, on their low bid meeing specifications, total $54,002.50 (See Tabulation of Bids No. 165) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, awarding bid of 700 Gas Meters anx 700 house Regulator for warehouse stock to Rockwell Manufacturing on their low bid of $16,032.00 XSee Tabulation of Bids no. 166) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, awarding bids as follows:_ On Regular Galoline for Garage, Street, and Incinerator Pumps to Southern Oil Sales on their low bid of .153 per gallon. 437 On Premium Gasoline for use by Fire Department to Sinclair Refining Company on their low bid of .1925 per gallon. On Diesel Fuel for use by Garbage, Street Departments, and miscellaneous use to Osage Oil Company on their low bid of 10 per gallon. On Kerosene for use by all departments to Crystal Petroleum Company on their low bid of .11 per gallon. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 167.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid for Street Improvements on Port Avenue from Agnes to Morgan'to C.L. Castor on his low bid of $11,518.00. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 163 ) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Needham, aid passed award -II, ing bid on construction of parking area at McCaughan Park to Heldenfels Brothers on their low bid of $10,389.45. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 169.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, setting Thursday, February 12, 1953, 2:00 P.M., as date of public hearing on the following zoning applications: C.R. Quaintance, et al, W.L. Bates, A.B. Walker and Tyalor Brothers, M.W..Meredith, Saul Cooper, Harry Weisman, L.O. Ingle, C. M. Browne, Saul Cooper, Lucile Wilson.Brown, & T. M. Gillespie. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing public Works Department to advertise for bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer between South Staples Street and McArdle Road, a distance of approximately 5200 feet, to serve properties adjacent to Weber Road. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3385 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY AUGUST; 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FEDI$ TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1943, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON TILE 4TH DAY OF MAY; 1943, BY CHANG- ING THE ZDNING OF BLOCK 5, BARTHLOME ADDITION FROM "A-1" FIRST APART- MENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOTS 9 THROUGH 12 AND 53 THROUGH 56, BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLACK 1504, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS; A FIVE ACRE TRACI LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST COINER OF HORNE ROAD AND SOUTH PORT INTERSECTION MORE SPECIFICALLY DES- CRIBED HEREIN FROM "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRUCT TO "L-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRUCT, NORTIIVEST 100 FEET OF LOTS IA THROUGH 17, .SUBURBAN HOMESITE SUBDIVISION FROM "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, BLACK 2, BROADWAY COURT ADDITION FR()M "A-2"SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-4" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; ALL IN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS; AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVIIr SECTION 3D (d) AS SET OUT HERIN: KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTIIER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED,. REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Ge(r ge L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3386 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WALTER E. WILDE AND VERNON SHIT -I, ARCHITECTS, FOR ARCHITECT''S SERVICES IN ALTERING IMPROVING, RENOVATING, AND REMCDELING THE FORMER CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE PRUPOSE OF CONVERTING THE, SAME TO THE USE OF A PUBLIC LE RARY INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART IEREOF; APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CON- W* STRUCTION 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 Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForest Aye Gear ge L. Lowman Aye Mike Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Frmk E Williamson Jack DeForest George L Lowman Mime Needham, Ur. The following ordinance was read Aye Aye Aye Aye Ay e ORDINANCE N6 3337 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3324 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 23rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A D , L952, BY AMENDING SHEET NUMBERED 6 OF THE FINAL PAVING ASSESSMENT UNDER SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECT— ING THE ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST BENNETT OCIER ON AYERS STRECT BETWEEN WATSON STREET INTERSECTION AND NORTON STREET INTERSECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike Needham, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY Or CORPUS CHRIST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLU11BIA— SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION RELATIVE TO THE PtRCIIAS OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY TIIE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 31, 1953, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TIIAT CERTAIN CON— TRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHER HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Geaige L. Lowman Aye Mike Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read for the first time AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNTIDE COMPANY, AMENDING A CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 30, 1951, AND SUPPLEMENTED NOVEMBER 27, 1951 PERMITTING THE USE OF AN EXISTING PUMPING STATION AND OTTER FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH AN EXISTING PIPE LINE, ALL FORMERLY OWNED BY COWMBIA-SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, IN LIEU OF THE CONSTRUC— tion of a new pump station and facilities, and in lieu of a new pipe line, PERMITTING THE FURNISIIING OF RAW WATER TO SINCLAIR PIPE LINE COMPANY AND CLOUNU31AN CARBON COMPANY FROM SAID EXISTING PIH] LINE, RELEASING THE CITY FROM ITS OBLIGATION TO FURNISIi A NEW PUMP STATION SITE, AND CONTINUING THE COLT RACT OF OCTOBER 30, 1951, AS SUPPLE"'IENTED, IN EFFECT The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike Neddham, Jr. Aye The Following ordinance was read for the first time AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY 'EO EXECUTE A C V R= WITH CENTRAL P(K ER AND LIGI1r COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERICD OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 31, 1953 UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT,- A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED EE RETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank'.E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye .George L. Lowman Aye Mike A, Needham, Jr. Aye Their being no further business, the meeting adjourned. , MAY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 23, 1953 11:30 A.M. 439 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson and Jack DeForrest, City Manager W.B. CollieT City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, and Director of Zoning and Planning W.W. Anderson . II Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed, and Mayor Wasserman stated that the special meeting was called for the purpose of decision on the zoning application of E.B. 'Quaile and T.E. McArdle, Jr. which application was taken under advisement at the Special Council Meeting on January 8, 1953. (E.B. Quaile and T.E. McArdle, Jr.'s application requested that an area at the southeast corner of.Weber and McArdle Roads, ex— tending 723 feet along Weber Road and to a depth of 265 feet, which area is further designated at Lot 28, Block 1, on the preliminary plat of Lincoln Terrace on file with the Zoning and Planning Commission, be changed from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B—l" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as the proposal did not fit in with the master planfor the area, that sufficient business zoning already existed in the area and the establishment of a business center at this location would seriously handicap the existing and planned residential -developments in the immediate vicinity.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 20, 1953. City Secretary Vetters advised that Commissioner Needham asked that he be excused from this meeting as he was a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission when Mr. 'Quaile and Mr. McArdle's app— lication was heard and therfore he could not take an active part in the council meeting. Commissioner DeForrest advised that he had looked over the area on whcih Air. "!Haile and Mr. McArdle requested rezoning and could not see why Zoning and Planning had turned down the application as similar applications had been approved, but that it was not the rule of the Council to overrule Zoning and Planning's recommendations. business. Mayor -Wasserman stated that he did not see why they as a group should try to restrict Mr. Ed Quaile appeared and urged approval of their application and advised that they wanted the area zoned for neighborhood business as they had planned to establish a shopping center to serve people in the surrounding areas. Mayor Wasserman stated that he was in sympathy with what they were trying to do and said that he disagreed with Zoning and Planning's recommendation. Mr. C.H. Jones, Engineer, appeared and urged the Council to give their decision one way or 11 the other today so that they could begin construction on the sub—division. Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners Williamson and DeForrest, retired to the council committee room for an executive session. Upon returning to the Council Chamber, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, to uphold Zoning and Plannings recommendation and deny the application. Mr. .Quaile requested that his original application be withdrawn. 440 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W . VETTERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 27, 1953. 4:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorny I.M. 'Singer, City 'Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H.H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent William J. Burke, Chief of Police Roy Lay. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by -Commissioner DeForrest,.and . passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Janta ry 21 19ai': Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the city to come for— ward and no one appeared. Bids were opened on Alum for Filtration Plant._ Bids were received from American Cyanamid Company, Consolidated Chemical Industries, Inc., and General Chemical Division of Allies Chemical and Dye Corp— oration. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them tothe City Manager for study and recommendation. Bids were opened on*5-ton truck for Filtration Plant. Bids were received from Coastal White Service, Inc., Frank Hayden Motors, International Harvester Company, and Mission Equipment Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, tabling the'bids for 43 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study.and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed transferring from Fund No. 258, Seawall and breakwater Constructon Fund, to Fund No. 296, Improvement Bonds, 1 Construction Fund (Municipal Auditorium) the sum of $14,711.01, this amount to be used for the purpose of paying for a portion of the cost of alterations of the stage and for contingencies in connection with the construction of the Municipal Auditorium. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, awarding bid on General Construction for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, T.A. Walsh, at his base bid of $759,000.00, less Alternate No. 10 — $6,500.00, making contract amount $752,500.00 (See Tabulation of Bids No. 170) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on Plumbing for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, at their base bid of $35,255.00 (See Tabulation of Bids no. 170) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed awarding bid on Electricl Work for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, A C li Electric Company,.Inc. at their lcwl bid of $76,900.00.tSee Tabulation of Bids No. 170) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, passed, awarding bid on Heating, Ventilating and Air Condition Work for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, Corpus Christi Plumbing Company, at their low bid of $45,192.00. (See Tabulation of Bids 170) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bid on Seating Work for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, American Seating Company, at their bid of r' $31,989.75. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 170) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, -awarding bid on Stage and Equipment for Municipal Auditorium to low bidder, Texas Scenic Company, at their bid of $9,595.00 (See Tabulation of Bids No. 170) A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, Seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed awarding bid on construction of Stage L Improvements to the Cliff Maus Municipal Airport to low bidder, South' Texas Construction Company, at their low bid ofv$352,887.55, subject to acquisition of needed land and approvel work order by Civil Aeronautics Administration. City Manager Collier advised that if 'the above conditions were not met in 90 days, the construction company.would have the right to withdraw from the contract. (See— Tabulation of Bids No. 171) A petition was received from property owners in Block Six (6) of the Patrick—Webb Addition requesting that Kinney Avenue from 20th Street to 21st Street be closed as Kinney Avenue was not open to traffic in that area. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting date for public hearing on the closing of portion of Kinney Avenue for Tuesday, February 17,.1953, at 4:00 P.M.. City Secretary C.W. Vetters read the following letter from City Cab Inspector Nick Phelan: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS Office, Inspector of Taxicabs January 27, 1953 Mr. W.B. Collier, City Manager Dear Sir: In compliance with the request for my views on the application of E.C. Warner for a franchise to operat6 taxicabs over the streets of Corpus Christi, I approve the granting of a franchise to the applicant or to any applicant who would meet the requirements of the City Ordinance. My opinion is based on the overall picture of the taxicab situation in the city, as it pertains to public inconvience, which can be attributed to a lack of com— petition. If the present taxicab situation seemingly in— dicates that I have been remiss in my duties, in defense I will say, "If I endorced the ordinance to the letter, few taxicabs would be operating." Additional taxicabs will not increase traffic con— gestion. The law of.supply and demand will take care of any such condition. I shall be glad to furnish a detailed report on the taxicab situation. Respectfully yours, /S/ Nick Phelan, Inspector of Taxicabs Mr. Charles Lyman, Attorney for the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, appeared in co ection frith the second reading of an ordinance granting a franchise to F.C. Warner, dba American Cab Company, to operate taxicabs in Corpus Christi. IIe stated that there should be a public hearing at which time all interested parties could appear to determine public necessity, public convenience, and to go into the financial standing of the operat6r before taxicab permits were approved, and if permits were approved, that the franchise should be considered. Ile stated that in this instance there had been no hearing. He suggested that the matter be talked temporarily and that the Council have a hearing. City Attorney Singer stated that he disagreed with Mr. Lyman and the granting of a franchis was only a starting point and was of no value whatsoever in obtaining permitvras permits could be bought from other taxicab companies holding extras with the approval of the Council,, He said that the question of how mahy taxicabs should be operation in the City of Corpus Christi should be the purpose of the public hearing The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO F.C. WARNER, DBA AMERICAN CAB COMPANY, A FRANCIIISE ON AND OVER TILE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS Alm PUBLIC THROUGHFARES OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR 7IIE PURPOSE OF OPERATION TAXICABS; PROVIDI% FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILDGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SIC II SERVICE PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIA— BILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS GRANT The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Nay Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye 442 I A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting date of Tuesday, February 3, 1953, at 3:00 P.M. for public hearing on the granting of a taxicab fran— chise to F.C. Warner and to determine the necessity for more cabs inthe City. t The following ordinance was read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING -AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR Alm ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA—SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY TILE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF 15) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 31, 1953, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHCIH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART IEREOF. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, fir. Aye The Following ordinance was read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL POWER AND LIGIIT COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY -FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGIN— NING JANUARY 31, 1953, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN.; CONTRACT. A COPY OF WHCIH IS ATTACHED IIERETO AND MP1DE A PART HEREOF The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E..Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNTIDE COMPANY MENDING A CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 30, 19519 AND SUPPLEMENTED NOV— EMBER 27, 1951, PERM ITING THE USE OF AN EXISTING PUMPING STATION AND OTHER FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH AN EXISTING PIPE LINE, ALL FORMERLY OVINED BY COLUMBIA—SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, IN LIEU OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUMP STATION AND FACILITIES, AND IN LIEU OF A NEW •PIPE LINE; PERMITTING THE FURNISHING OF RAW WATER TO SINCLAIR PIPE LINE COMPANY AND COLUMBIAN CARBON COMPANY FROM SAID EXISTING PIPE LINE; RELEASING THE CITY FROM ITS OBLIGATION TO FUR— NISH A NEW PUMP STATION SITE: AND CONTINUING THE CONTRACT OF OCTOBER 30, 1951, AS SUPPLEMENTED, INEFFECT. The above ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Alike A. Needham, Jr. Aye A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham and passed authorizing the name Sinclair Pipe line Company, appearing in above ordinance, to be changed to correct name of Sinclair Prairie Oil Company. The following ordinance was read : ORDINANCE NO. 3388 APPROPRIATING $752,500.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR TIE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF NO.296 IMPROVE— MENT BONDS, 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL ALDITCRIUM),n AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J.A. WALSH, CONTRACTOR AND LOW BIDDER FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLAM AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AICD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 443 .1), Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack'DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The fib6ve ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest ' Aye Geroge L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read : ORDINANCE NO. 8389 APPROPRIATING $35,255.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE PLUMIBING NECESSARY IN THE ERECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD INTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR APD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITIT.; CORPUS CiRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IOW BIDDER, FOR SUCH INSTALLATION ; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE APART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie'1fasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Ja& DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ofdinance was passed by thefollowing vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L.:Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3390 APPROPRIATING $76,900.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR TI$ INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDIDTORIUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD INTO THE CITY OF COPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMIErf BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUMf); AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH A & fi ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, Lal 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'followingvote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The 5bbi&66rdinadieawas passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Loman Aye Alike A. Needham, ffm. Ayd; The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3391 APPROPRIATING $45,192.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR—CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BUILDING ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM)/ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF CF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY (LOW BIDDER) FOR SUCH INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITIi THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE MADE A PART HREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank Er Williamson Aye Hack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the`following vote: Leslie 'Wasserman Aye Ffank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3392 APPROPRIATING $31,939.75 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SEATING NECESSARY IN THE MUNICIPAL AM IT ORIUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM); AUTHORIZING AAD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO . EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY, LOBI BIDDER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH SEATING; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charterrthle,�was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above.ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman' Aye Frank E. Williamson Ayee, Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: Ordinance No. 3393 APPROPRIATING $9,595.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE STAGE AND EQUIPMENT IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDI— TORIUM BUILDING ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1950 CONSTRU— CTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) ; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TEXAS SCENIC COMPANY (LDW BIDDER), FOR SUCH INSTALLATION; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING AIADEA PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AN DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack BeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ' Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3394 APPROPRIATING $49,000.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1950 CONSTRUCTION FWND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) TO COVER ALTERATIONS TO THE STAGE AND FOR CONTINGENCIES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUC— TION OF THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, IN ORDER THAT RECOMMENDATIONS OF VARIOUS CITIZENS' CO1tIvIITTEES CAN BE CARRIED' OUT; AND DECLAR— ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the,:following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Ger rge L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 445 Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E.Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3395 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WITH SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CAW BIDDER ON CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FIRST STAGE EXPANSION, F.A.A. PROJECT 9-41-079-202, SAID CONTRACT BEING CONDITIONED AS SET OUT HEREIN; APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $352,337.55 ($61,603.52 FRCIM NO. 295 IMPROVEMEMI BONDS 1943 CONSTRUCTION FUND — AIRPORT IMPROS.IENTS — AND $291,234.03 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND -- AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) FOR PAYMENT OF THIS CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E.Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Neddham, Jr. Aye The Above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO.3396 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C.L. CASTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PDRTAVENUE FROM AGNES STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE (CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURB) IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHIRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF WIKIH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING $12,669.30 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVE— MENT BONDS L950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr: Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye'_ Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The Following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3397 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECIENG THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCIION OF PARKING AREA IN 6ICCAUGHAN PARK, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENT MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATI1% THE SUM OF NINE THOUSAND EIGIIT HUNDRED AND EIGI rY—SIX DOLLARS AND FORTY—SEVEN CENTS ($9,886.47) FROM BOND FUND NO.291, IMPROVD1EN1 BONDS. 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK CONSTRUCTION A® IMPROVEMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed with the following vote: Leslie Wasserman - 'Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye - Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needfiam, i AvE 446 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3390 AUTHORIZING AND DRIECTION TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE—PURCHASE AGREEMTN WITH FRANK HAYDEN MOTORS COVERING ONE 1 -TON 1953 TRUCK WITH POKERS SPECIAL COMPARTMENT BODY FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $3,196.00 ($960.00 INITIAL DOWN PAYMENT, AND $2,236,.00 DEFERRED PAYMENT) PLUS 47. BEING $134.16 ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE, SAID AMOUNT TD BE PAID FROM NO. 102 CURRENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE' WITH THE TERMS`,OFF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WIC1 IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest A3p George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by thefollowing vote: Leslie -Wasserman Aye Frank E', Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3399 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TI1E CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH T.E. MCARDLE, JR. AND EDWARD B. QUAILS, OWNERS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A PART OF LCT 13 AND 14, SEC. A. PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE TMFFAIAN TRACT AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN TILE OFFICE OF TIS COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Georgd L. Lowman Aye Alike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E.Williamson- Aye Jack DeForrest Aye george L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinancd was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3400 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIRE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BE— TWEEN THE CITY AND EARL V. MASSEY, DBA, MASSEY DRUG AT 2460 BELTON MEET IN CORPUS"CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING JANUARY 23, 1953 UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEES HEREIN AS HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN; ALL IN' ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREE— MENT, A COPY CF WIIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AM MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A.Needham, Jr.- Aye 447 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3401 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND M.S. GREEN, DBA, SOUTHSIDE DRUG STORE AT 4331 ALAM DA STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYI1,ENr OF BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMEIT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING JANUARY 27, 1.953, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR. REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEED HEREIN AS HEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THERIN, ALL IN ACCORD— ANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO A® MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ay Frank E.,WilliamDn Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L.Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the(following vote: Leslie Wassermai Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A.. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3402 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES PAYABLE TO TILE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITION IN THE POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSI— FICATIONS AND SALARIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH IE RLr OFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING ANrE7,IERGENCY", AN) BEING ORDINANCE 42655 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY DECEMBER, 1949, AS XENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE AMENDMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGECNY. The Charterrrule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Geoi7e L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3403 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 REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING ORDINANCE #2678 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TILE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY 1950, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE AMENDMENT; AND DECLARING AN D-IERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman' Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read and passed: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye 48 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3404 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 220 STREET IMPROVEMENTS THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS 1$300.00) TO COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION OF APPROXI— MATELY 126 LINEAR FEET (MORE OR LESS) OF CURB AND GUTTER AND CURB RETURNS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF BRACKENRIDGE DRIVE WITH QUAILE DRIVE, REEVES DRIVE, PETTY DRIVE AND THE INTERSECTION OF PETTY DRIVE WITH DIXON DRIVE, SUCH WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Willians on Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Ge or ge L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman • Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO., 3405 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BOEEICK ENGINEERING CO., INC. COVERING ONE (ONLY) JACKSON VIBRATOR— COMPACTOR, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED TIiEREIN FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $1,850.00 ($600.00 INITIAL DOWN PAYMENT AND $1,250.00 DEFERRED PAYMENT) PLUS 4%, BEING $675.00 ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID PhOM NO. 108 STREET FUND, CCDE XD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TETE TERMS OF SAID 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 Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye - — - The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman • Aye Frank -E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. WASSERMAN, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney, I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Chief. of Police Roy Lay. - 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 January 27, 1953 Notice of Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary Vetters stated that the meeting was called for the purpose pf public,hearing-to determine public convenience and necessity for additional cabs in the City before the third and final reading of an ordinance granting a taxicab franchise to F.C. Warner, dba American Cab Company. Mr. Frank Nesbitt, representing Mr. F.C. Warner, appeared and asked that report from Nick Phelan, City Cab Inspector, be read in order that -all concerned might have the facts before proceeding with discussion. City Secretary Vetters read the following letter from Mr. Phelan: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS Office, Inspector of Taxicabs January 27, 1953 Mr. W.B. Collier, City Manager Dear Sir: In compliance with the request for my Views on the application of F.C. Warner for a franchise to operate taxi— cabs over the streets of Corpus Christi, I approve the grant— ing of a franchise to the applicant or to any applicant who would meet the requirements of the City Ordinance. My"opinion is based on the overall picture of the taxi— cab situation in the City, as it pertains to public.incon— ° vience, which can be attributed to a lack of competition. If the present taxicab situation seemingly indicates that I have been remiss in my duties, in defense I will say, "If I endorced the ordinance to the letter, few taxicabs would be operatiin." Additional taxicabs will not increase traffic conges— tion. The law of supply and demand will take care of any such condition. I shall be glad to furnish a detailed report on the taxicab situation. Respectfully yours, /S/ Nick Phelan, Inspector of Taxicabs Mr. Nesbitt stated that Mr. Warner had the financial ability and backing to start with ten (10) new Plymouths to be painted white inside and out. He stated that the cabs would be serviced every day and fumigated every twenty—four hours and that the drivers would wear uniforms. He further advised that union driver would be used and that they would be paid on a 40—W basis, which meant that they would make enough money so there would be no incentive on the part of a driver *to deal in any immoral or unlawful outside activity in order to make a living wage. Mr. Nesbitt declared that the citizens of Corpus Christi were entitled to better service than what he thought they had been getting and that there was a definite need for someone who was ambitious, honest, and wanted to serve the people to come in and operate clean up—to—date cabs, in order that the other cab companies would have to meet his standards. Ile also stated that Corpus Christi was far behind other cities of approximately same population in the number of cabs operating in the city, especially since the cabs had to serve numerous people outside the city limits. H urged the Council to pass on third reading of the ordinance granting a taxicab franchise to Mr. Warner. Mr. Charles Lyman, attorney for Corpus Christi Transporation Company, appeared and stated the Mr. Phelan stands convicted for not doing his duty as cab inspector by his own report, which he declardd a crying disgrace. He stated that he and those he was representing wanted good taxicab operations for tIe City as well as others and said that Mr. Phelan should get out and catch all violators of the taxicab ordinance and file on them. Mr. Lyman further advised that if more permits were issued, there would be less business per cab and the drivers would have to turn to something else for support. He stated that this would bring a hugh turnover in drivers and that service would go down as well as the quality of the drivers. He stated that there was no need for the granting -of an additional franchise as far as public convenience andnecessity was concerned. Mr. Lyman read the following letter from Southwestern Greyhound Inc. SOUTHWESIERN GREYIIOUI\ LINES, INC. 905 Commerce Street Fort Worth, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas February 3, 1953 The Mayer and City Council City of Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas Re: Taxicabs Gentlemen: With regards to taxicab service in Corpus Christi, this matter has 450 recently been discussed with the Cab inspector and City Police with regards to a traffic and safety hazard which has been created due to either there'being too many taxis on the streets or not enough busi— ness to keep them all busy. ' The service at this time is very good for the passengers as there are usually two or more taxis available at this inter—city-bus.terminal for each call for such service. The writer has a daily contract with such service and the opinion stated above is hi_s.personal opinion. Very truly yours, /S/ J. P. Crabb Terminal Superintendent Mr. Longoria, of the Longoria Cab Company appeared before the Council and stated that Mr. Lyman also expressed his views. Mr. Hector DePena, representing Red Top Taxi Company, appeared and stated that Red Top had applications for fifteen additional permits on file and told the City Council if they felt more taxicabs were needed in the City, he thought the present compasnies should be given priority on permits. IIe said that the last time Red Top submitted their application for permits, they asked for eight permits but received only three. Ile further statedthat Red Top was rendering maximum service urd er persent conditions. Mr. 0.0. Russell, head of the taxicabs driver's union, appeared and said that they did not need to render a little better service but would need better equipment in order to do it. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, to close the public hearing and go into executive session until the regular council meeting at 4:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 1953 4:00 P.M. ..a PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of ,Public Works Ii.H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Chief of Police Roy Lay. A Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed a;; roving the minutes of the meeting held at 3:00 P.M. on February 3, 1953. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward Mrs. Ilelidoro Corona appeared and presented a petition protesting the opening and operation of a "beer joint" at 1530 Antelope Streret.(Petition on file in City Secreta 's office.) The Council advised her that they could do nothing since the establishment did conflict with municipal zoning but was non—conforming use and is allowed She was advised that since the grocery store was in operation before that area was zoned, it was exemp from zoning and nay business could be conducted there as long as it was of the same classification as the prezoning use. Also, the Council told her that the buildings an such property could not be enlarged or improved and suggested that she take her complaint to the Texas Liquor Control Board. With reference to her complaint that there were no lights in a park in that area, City Manager Collier asked her to make an application with the Electrical Division for same. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForest, and passed, awarding bid on Alum for Filtration Plant to low bidder. General Chemical Division of Allied Chermical Dye Corporation, at their low bid of $2,589 cwt, cost per ton $51.78, total for 2,000 tons $103.560.00. (See Tab_ ulation of Bids No. 172) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed awarding bid on 5—ton truck for Filtration Plant to low bidder, Frank Hayden Motors, who is to furnish a Dodge Model Y-190 truck 28,000 pounds GVW at list price of $8,053.54, less trade—in value on Equipment 9103 of $1,854 26, net $6,199.28 with delivery promise of 45 day. (See Tabulation of Bids No. 173 .,) Bids were opened on construction of sanitary sewer between South Staples Street and McArdle Road, a distance of approximately 5200 feet, to serve properties adjacent to Weber Road. Bids were receive&:- Heldenfels Brothers, McKenzie Contruction Company, T.H. Lee, and W.L. Rea Construction Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring them to the City Manager for study and recommendation. 45.E A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed, to receive request from the State Bar of Texas urging citizen participation fora,holding Government Open House as part of the "Get Acquainted with your Government" program sponsored by the State Bar Association adn to re end the week of February 16 through February 21, 1953, as "Open House at the City Hall." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving recommendation of the Park and.Recreation Board allowing that permission be granted the Buccaneer Days Commission to use the L -Head for the Bill Hames Show, May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd,-contigent upon the guarantee of the Commission to return the L-Head.to its present condition and to allow boat owners access to the L, -Head on those days. A motion was made -by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed receiving resolution from Citizens' Traffic Commission urging an increase in salary paid to present qualified officers of the Traffic Division axil stressing importance of increasing the number.of officers allocated to this department by not less than thirty men, and referring the resolution to the City Manager for study and recomme tion. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Neddham, and passed, re -appointing the following members of the Examining add Supervising Board of Electricians: Mr. Worth B. Kline, Mr. Dave Wilkins, Mr. Eugene Perdue, a ndMr. Lee Hugon; and appointing Mr. Ted Duce to fill position formerly occupied by John Maurer, these appointments for terms ending 1-31-54. A motion was made by Commissioner"Milliamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed receiving Mr. harry W. Coon's resignation from the Libary Board and appointing Mr. Georbe Clark, Jr. to fill Mr. Coon's unexpired term. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, secombd by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, to insert dates of February 3, 1953, to February 2, 1958, in ordinance granting a taxicab franchise to F.C. Warner, dba American Cab Company. The following ordinance was read for the third anf final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3406 GRANTING TO F.C. WARNER, DBA AMERICAN CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THDROUGHFARES OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS3CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUCH SERVICE; PRO- VIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF SAIII,FRANCIIISE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS GRANT. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye City Attorney Singer advised Mr. F.C. Warner that he would still have to make application to City Taxicab Inspector for taxicab permits. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3407 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BOLDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (5,00000), TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRIVE FOR 1.554 ACRES OF LAND AS HEREIN DESCRIBED, SAID $5,000.00 BEING A PART OF A DESIGNATION OF $30,000.00 FROM TILE ABOVE -NAILED FUND FOR ACQUISITION OF A SITE FOR A PARK AND RECREATION CENTER IN THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE CITY, SAME BEING PASSED AND APPROVED BY TILE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 23, 1952, AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3375; AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID 1.554 ACRES IN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISIT BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM H.F. EVI% , (IMER, SAID 1.554 ACRES BEI%A PORTION OF THE TRACT TO BE ACQUIRED AND DEVELJDPE9 AS THE SITE FOR THE, WEST SIDE RECREATION CENTER; AUTHOR121% AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUDIENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISIT TO SUCH PURCHASE; ADD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowmann Aye 452 Alike A. Needham, Jr. Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3403 AGENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2573 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16th DAY OF AUGUST, 1949, COMMONLY KNOV`1N AS THE PLUMIBING CCDE CF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND NOW IN EXISTENCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 921; VENTS AND VENTING. TO INCLUDE ASBESTOS CEMENT VENT PIPE AND SETTING OUT SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 911; SHOV ER STALLS BY ADDING AN ALTERNATE FOR USE IN ONE-STORY BUILDINGS;,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule^was suspended by the following vote: The above ordinance was the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Leslie Wasserman Frank E. Williamson Aye Frank E. Williamson Jack DeForrest Aye Jack DeForrest George L. Lowman Aye George L. Lowman Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3409 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI Am TILE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT AUTHORIZING TIIE TAX ASSESSOR, BOARD OF EQUALI- ZATION ON AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO ACT TAX ASSESSOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AM TAX COLLECTOR, RESPECTIVELY, OF TIIE LaER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT AM PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION OF SUCH SERVICES; AM DECLARING AN EAIERGECNY . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was redd: ORDINANCE NO. 3410 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY CF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, BEING A PART OF LOT 13 AM 14, SEC. A PAISLEY'S SUB@IVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT AS SHOWN BY RA P OF RECORD IN TILE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AM FULLY DES- CRIBING SAME AS AN INTERGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF TIE' CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ,AM THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CTIY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson .Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Alike A. Needham, Jr.. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3411 !AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITE OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, TI] EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TELE -TRIP POLICY COMPNAY, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF AN INSURANCE VENDING MACHINE AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND FOR IN CONSIDERATION OF 13% OF ALL MONIES COLLECTED LESSBONIFIED REFUNDS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR UNDER THE PROVISIONS ANC CONDITIONS DET OUT IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY CF WHICHi IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: passed by Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 453 Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Villiamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3412 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY LEANAGER FOR AND: -ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM I1OL21AN CARTWRIGHT AND WIFE, CLAIRE LUCAS CARTWRIGIIT WATER PRCDUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS (INCLUDING WELL #1), KNOWN AS THE CARTWRIGHT LAGARTO CREEK WELL NCW IN EXISTENCE) SITUATED ON SUCH LAN) S OWNED BY SAID CART— WRIGHTS IN LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS, ABUTTING LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI (MATHIS LAKE) AND. SOMIE OF ITS TRIBUTARIES FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF TIIE CONTRACT ATTACHED HRETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed byl;the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3413 APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $300.00 FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BODS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) TO SUPPLERIENT THE $4,500.00 APPROPRIATED FROM SAID FUND BY ORDINANCE NO. 3363, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 16, 19E2, FOR TIIE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.23 ACRES OF LAND FROM TIIE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS LAID BEING $1,223.73 AN ACRE WITH THE PURCHASE PRICE TO INCLUDE THE NINETY—TWO (92) IIOtaNG UNITS LOCATED ON SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack reForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3414 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1943 CONSTRUCTION FIND (STORM SEWER IMPRCVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $3,363.90 TO COVER TIIE COST CF MATERIALS AND U90R FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APRROXIRIATELY 530 LINEAR FEET OF 13" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STORM SEWER ON ALAMED A STREET BETWEEN MORGAN AND ELIZABETH STREETS AND APPRIXIMATELY 292 LINEAR FEET OF 13" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STORM SOMR ON SOUTH SAXET DRIVE BETWEEN BART [=,T DRIVE AND BAKER DRIVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITIE PLANS ON FILE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN ER'IERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye 454, The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest, Aye . George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3415 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2961 PASSED AND APPROVED' BY THE CITY COUNCIL (F THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON DECEMBER 26, 1950 BY AMENDING SECTION 11 THEREOF BY THE ADDITION OF A PARAGRAPH PROHIBITING THE PROPERTY, BEING THAT HOUSING ANNEXED TO LA ARMADA NO. LLL, FROM BEING SOLD TO .(R OCCUPIED BY PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATIONS; BY AMEND— ING THE DEFINITIONS OF "VETERAN" ANT) "SERVICEMAN" IN SECTION VIII TO INCIUHE KOREAN VETERANS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter .rule was suspended by the following Vote: Leslie Wasserman Ayi Frank E. 'Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank.E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike,A. Needham, Jr. 'Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3416 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $41,000.00 FROM NO. 291 IMPROJENEIT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTER AND LOCKERCLLB AND ADMINISTRA_ TIVE OFFICES FOR TIEPARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILD ON LATS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, OF BLOCK 12, WATER=BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPLS CHRISTI, ON WATER STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CIIAIIBER OF COMMERCE BUILD— ING, SAME BEING CITY PROPERTY, SAID $41,000.00 TO BE SUPPLEMENTED BY NOT MORE THAN $40,000.00 BY THE CITIZENS' COMIMITTEE AS VERIFIED BY LEITER OF MR. T.S. SCIBIENSKI DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1953 TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie `Wasserman Aye Frank E. ivilliamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, 'Jr. 'Aye The following ordinanceswas read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3417 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA—SOUTHEIN CIIEMICAL CORPORATION RELATIVE TO TIIE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIM OF FIVE '(5) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 31, 1953, UN) ER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN 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 Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3413 AUTIiORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TLE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE f5) YEARS BETINNING JANUARY 31, 1953, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. 455 The above ordinance was passed for the third and final time by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3419 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITII SUNTIDE COMPANY, AMENDING A CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 30, 1951, AND SUPPLEMENTED NOVEMBER 27, 1951, PER- MITTING THE USE OF AN EXISTING PUMPING STATION AND OTHER FACILITIES, TO- GETHER WITH AN EXISTING PIPE LINE, ALL FORMERLY 011NED BY COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL, CORPORATION, IN LIEU OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NUN PUMP STATION AND FACILITIES, AND IN LIEU OF A NE14 PIPE LINE; PERMITTING TILE FURNISIIING OF RAW WATER TO SINCLAIR PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY AND COULUBIAN CARBON COMPANY FROM SAID EXISTING PIPE LINE; RELEASING THE CITY FROM ITS OBLIGATION TO FURNISH A NEW PUMP STATION SITE; AND CONTINUINGIHE CONTRACT OF OCTOBER 30, 1951, AS SUPPLEMENTED, IN EFFECT. The abbve ordinance was passed for the third and final time by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jabk DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham,Jr. Aye The followinj resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3420 DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE IMPROVEMENT, ENLARGEME9 , AND EXTEN- SION OF THE CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND, RIGIITS AND EASEMENTS; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE TRUE, CORRECT AND PROPER DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LANDS NECESSARY TO BE TAKEN FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, ENLARGEMENT ANDEXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTIrG TIIE CITY MANAGER OR SUCH OFFICER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS HE, MAY DIRECT TO NEGOTIATE WITH TIE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTIES NECESSARY FOR THE ENLARGEMENT, IMPROVE- MENr AND EXTENSION: OF THE CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO ACQUIRE ALL PROPERTIES, EASEMENTS, REVERSIONARY RIGINS AM THINGS REQUIRED OR OTHERIVISE NECESSARY FOR THE EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SUCH AIR- PORT AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL DAMAGES WHCIH MIGHT BE SUFFERED BY THE, OWNERS OF THE SAME; DIRECTING THE CN. MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY STEPS IN CONNECTION TIJER13VITH AND CONDUCT AND CONCLUE SUCH NEGOTIATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND REPORT TIE RESULTS OF THE- SAME HESAME TO THE COUNCIL; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was passed by the following vote: Leslie Waseerman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3421 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297uIMPROVEMENr BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE IIUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS AND FORTY CENTS ($176,570.40) AND ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS ($1,354.19) FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE ACQUISTION OF LANDS, EASMENTS AND OUTER RIGHTS IN AND CONCERNING LANDS AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND SETTLEMENT OF DAMAGES FOR THE EXPANSION, EXTENSION EN- LARGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT CF CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NEEDED IN CONNECTION WITH SAID AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CAA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman A e Mike A. Needham, Jr. Avye 56` There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEI:TERS, SECRETARY LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 5, 195; 4:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, M.A. Needham, Jr. Acting City Manager R.W. McCamy, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H.H. 'Stirman. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson called the meeting to order. A motion was mady by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the regular meeting held February 3, 1953. Notice of 'Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary Vetters announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of awarding bids on construction of sanitary sewer between South Staples Street and McArdle Road a distance of approximately 5200 feet to serve porperties adjacent to Weber Road, and such other business as may come before the Council on account of the 60 days limitation clause of the City Charter. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson invited anyone in the audience having business withihe City to come forward, Mr. W.W. McClendon, of H & M Engineering Associates,'appeared in connection with the following rec— ommendation read by Acting City Manager R.W. McCamy: INTER—OFFICE COMMUNICATION Dept. Public Utilites To W.B. Collier, City Manager From R.11. McCamy, Director of Public Utilities February 5, 1953 Subject: 15" Sanitary Sewer Extension to serve John Jones Addition The John Jones Addition is being developed at present at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Horne Road immediately west of Midway Subdivision. The addition lies within the City Limits, and its developer is Mr. Edgar Linkenhoger. The John hones Addition is not adjacent to a sanitary sewer main for service, however, the developers are willing to extend a 15" sanitary sewer at the inter— section of Vitemb Street west approximately 1300 feet along Horne Road on a grade that will permit it to be extended on to Horne Road and Rabbit Run Road, whcih are potential subdivision development areas as well as a fire station location. The difference in construction this 15" main to.approximately the center of John Jones Addition and the cost of laying a smaller main for John Jones Addition from the end of our existing facilities amounts to $4900.00, which is very reasonable and in keeping with the price differential for additional depths and pipe sizes. The developer is willing to install the larger Pipe for the City if he can be guaranteed reinbursement at some later date by funds that would be available for sanitary sewer extensions and would be willing to accept warrants to cover the $4900.00. It is recommended that if at all possible some guarantee can be made for cost of this additional main, which can -be laid more -cheaply today than laying additional main paralleling a smaller main to serve John Jones Addition within a 3e ar or less to serve developments that are planned and which would lie west of John Jones Addition, it should be done. 1 TheiDirector of Public Works also recommends this extension if the developer can be guaranteed reimbursement at a later date. /S/ H.H. Stirman Director of Public Works /S/ R.W. McCamy Director of Public Utilities RWINT/C/bpr P.Ir. McClendon advised that Edgar Linkenhoger is paying Heldenfels Brothers to extend a sewer line to Lorne and Prescott to serve the John Jones Addition but that Heldenfels thinks that the 10 inch line as planned is too small and wants to install a 15 inch line, lay it deeper, and extend it approximately 1300 feet along Ho Road tb the middle of the sub—division. Mr. McCamy advised that this line would be needed to serve the new sub—divisions in this growing area and also to serve a fire station on Horne Road which the City will need in less than year. Mr. 'Stirman advised that the 10 inch line would have to be replaced by a 15 inch line some 45 City Attorney Singer advised that nothing could be done about this proposal because of the "lam /act' n on contracts and duck" provision in our City Charter whcih limits council activity to bpUf�srk�iildtrig��—�ba days before the general franchises and appropriations within the period beginning /— election. He stated that we could not make a contract without first receiving bids, and that we could not get bids not and award a contract because it would be within the 60 days. lie advised Mr. McClendon that we could advertise for bids two weeks before the election with bids to be opened and awards to be made soon after the election. Ile also stated that it was obvious that Heldenfels could underbid anyone because of the job he was doing for Linkenhoger. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson expressed regret that something could not be worked out as it would save the City a lot of money. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, re— appointing the following members to`the Building Standards Commission for a term ending August 29, 1954: Irving M. Dietz, Jr., Ralph Hendrix, and J.A.C. Baker. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, awarding bids on construction of sanitary sewer between South Staples Street an McArdle Road, a distance of approximately 5200 feet to serve properties adjacent to Weber Road, to low bidder T. HI. Lee on his bid for vitrified titl amounting to $26,970.30 X See Tabulation of bids No. 174) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3422 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AM BETWEEN TILE CTIY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, = H.E. BUTT AND H.E. BUTT FOUNDATION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF EIGHT AND ONE—HALF (%) ACRES OF LAND DESCRIBED THERIN, TOGETHER WITHi THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL SWIP&IING POOL, APRONS AND BATH HOUSE LO— CATED ON A PORTION OF SAID TRACT AND AGREEING TO CERTAIN COND IT IONS REGARHx— ING THE OPERATION THEREOF AM SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ALL OF WHICIi ARE SHOWN BY A COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED IERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chrter Rule was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was p uspeddbo byethelfollovgifigteote: Leslie T asserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman ., Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3423 AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T.H. IEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APRROXIMIATELY 5200 FEET OF -15" SANITARY SEWER MAIN PARALLEL TO M! APPROXIMATELY 1300 FEET SOUTILFAST OF WEBER ROAD FROM SOUTIH STAPLES STREET TO MICARDLE ROAD; PROVIDING METHOD OF PAYMENT BY ISSUANCE OF SECOND LIEN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE WARRANTS TO BE KNOWN AS "CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SECOND LIEN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE WARRANTS, SERIES 1953"1 FIXING TERMS OF SAID WARRANTS; AND DECLARING AN EMIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George.L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Ape The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MIEETING February 10, 1953 FRANK :WILLIAMSON, MAYOR PRO TEM Leslie Wasserman Absent Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MIEETING February 10, 1953 FRANK :WILLIAMSON, MAYOR PRO TEM I PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williansson, Jack DeForrest, adt George L. Lowmanr, City Manager W.B.Collier, Ass't City Attorney J.F. Park, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Works II.I1. Stirman, City Contraoller Wa;lliam Graf, Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, app— approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting Held February 5, 1953 Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. J.S. Modlin, operator of Modlin Plumbing Company, appeared with Mr. R.R. Milam, operator of Gulf Plumbing Company, and Mr. J.L. Lowman, manager of the Contract Plumbers Association, to protest an amendment, Ordinance No. 3408, to the plumbing ordinance which was passed last week and which permits the use of transite pipe in dry vents. He said that dry vents were not dry in this climate and that the transite pipe would rot out. Ile stated that the city would not permit the use of cement in their pipes and said that it should not be used in homes. Director of Public Works Stirman advised that the plumbing amendment was recommended by the Examining and Supervisory Board of Plumbers and that the amendment only permitted the use of transit pipe in dry vents, along with cast iron, krrass, and copper pipe, and did not make use of it mandatory.. Ile said that the City could not use transite pipe for sewers as it was affected by acid. Commissioner Williamson stated that the Air Force approved the use of the transite pipe and used it at 23 air bases in Alaska during the war and that the Air Force had higher requirements than any City. Mayor Wasserman recommended that Messrs. Modlin, Milam, and Lowman take their complaint to the Examining and Supervisory Board of Plumbera as this Board requested the '! amendment. Mr. Bob S;pa'nn, representing Mr. & Mrs. Albert II. Buckles, operatiors of the Abbott Convalescent Home at Cuddihy Field, appeared with the complaint that the Cuddihy Cconvalescent home was getting all of the city—county patients and advised that this home had been condemned as a fire hazard on several occassions. Mr. Spahn advised that the Abbott Convalescent Home had complied in every way with the requirements for convalescen homes and also that their prices were the same as asked by competitive homes, and he asked that the convalescen patients be removed from those homes that did not comply withtthe requirements and be placed in the Abbott Con— valescent Home which had complied. He asked that in the future ther be an open policy .for the distribution of the city—county patients. He stated that he had appeared at the Commissioner's Court and before the City—Co— unty's Welfare Board with the same complaint. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed appoint Ing Mr. Royce R. Milam to the Examining and Supervisory Board of Plumbers to replace Mr. Leo Carlot, whose term had expired. Mr. Milam's term is to expire December 31, 1954. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed; appointing Mr. Jim Stickter and Mrs.•E.B. Jobe to the City Sanitation Commission to replace Mr. Sam Gottlich and Mr.J.D. Scherrer, who have resigned; and also appointingtwo new members to this board; Mrs. Doris Hughes and Dr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald. The following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3424 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SANTA FE STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO ROSSITER STREET, WITHIN TIE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PERFORMEND BY IIELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDER CONTRACT DATED JUNE 11, 1952 BY ORDINANCE NO. 3148 •AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $81,473,95 TO BE PAID OUT OF TILE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FRUI NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCIIDN FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTI%4TE PREPARED BY TIIE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATED FEBRUARY 6, L953, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHER HERETO AND MADE A PART IIEREOFt AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Hike A. Needham, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye GeorgeL Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 3425 RECEIVING AM ACCEPTING TIE WORK FOR TIIE CONSTRUCTION Or ADDITIONAL PIERS AND BOAT SLIP IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE L BEAD THE T BEADS, AND BARGE DOCK IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT BASIN, PERrOR11D BY THE GOH)STON COMPANY UNDER CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1952 BY ORDINANCE NO 3343, AUTHORIZING TIIE FINAL PAYMENT Cr $4,376 15 TO BE PAID OUT OF TIIC AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO 253 SEAWALL AND BREAIWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TILE FINAL ESTIt+SATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORD DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1953, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED MRCTO AM MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following fiote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Aye Mike A Needham, Jr Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned CW VETTERS, SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 12, 1953 2 00 P. M. E WASSERMAN, MAYOR 459 PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lo wean, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Assistant City Attorney J. F. Park, Asst Director of Zoning and Planning Bob Burr. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 12, 1953. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of public hearing on the following zoning applications C. R. Quaintance, W. B. Bates, A. B. Walker & Taylor Brothers, M. W. Meredith, Saul Cooper, Harry Weisman, L. 0. Ingle, C. M. Browne, Saul Cooper, Lucile 1 ) i I) 1 Wilson Brown, and T. M. Gillespie Proclamation signed by Mayor Lieslie Wasserman was read proclaiming the week of February 16 through February 21, 1953, as "Open House at City Hall" and inviting all residents to visit City Hall and other City installations during this week as part of a state-wide observance of "Government Open House", sponsored by the State Bar of Texas and its Committee on American Citizenship. Original copy of the proclamation was presented to Mr. 0. E. Cannon, chairman of the local Bar Association's Interest in Government Committee. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. George Aboud, chairman of the Citizens Traffic Commission's school safety committee, introduced Mrs. A. S. Clover, who resides at 4302 Harry Street. Mrs. Clover stated that she was the leader of a group which was seek- ing smaller loads and more control on the school buses, and said that Commissioner Williamson had advised her that the meeting would be at 4 00 P. M. instead of 2 00 P. M. and that she was not ready to make her presenta- at this time and that a number of her group could not make the meeting. Mayor Wasserman told her that the s Council would be glad to hear her presentation at a later date and asked her if she and her group could be at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 17. Commissioner Williamson stated that he had advised her that th, meeting would be at 4 00 P. M. and apologized for his mistake. Mrs. Clover advised that she had begun her campaign, for improved school bus service last September after a student's foot was smashed in a school bus accident and protested a number of times that she was being given the "run around". Mayor Wasserman asked her if she would like to meet with the City Manager, other city officials and bus company representatives to talk over- the situation, and City Manager Collier asked her if 10:00 A. M. Monday would be all right for the meeting. She said it would. Mr. Aboud also appeared and: advised that, the school buses were being overloaded and that the drivers could not see out the right and he_thought the City was lucky not to have had ai.school bus accident. Public Hearing was opened on the following rezoning applications: C. R. QUAINTANCE: Lots 1 through 32, inclusive, Block 1102, Bay Terrace No. 2, being generally that property along the west side of Brownlee Boulevard between McKenzie and Elizabeth Streets or the 1500 block, fron "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial since no public necessity for such change had been demonstrated nor could be reasonably be. shown, and further that the change would tend to increase congestion of the streets.and interfere with free flow of traffic on one of the cross—town thoroughfares. Mr, Oscar Spitz, representing Mr. C. R. Quaintance, appeared and urged that the application be granted. No one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner eForrest, and passed to overrule.Zoning;;and Planning's recommendation and grant the application. W. L. BATES: Lot 1, Block 1, Barnett Addition, being generally that property at the northeast corner of ld Robsto wn Road and Colonial Court, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that there was alreadyin existence more than. enough.business zoning in the, area, that no public necessity had been shown which would require such, a change and that the application, if granted, would seriously impair and devalue the existing residential proper— ties in the vicinity. -Mr. W. L. Bates appeared for his application, and Mr. E. M. Biels, representing property owners of prop i ity adjacent to that to be rezoned, appeared and withdrew his objection to the application. A motion was made by i Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, to overrule Zoning and Planning and nt the application. A. B. MLKER & TAYLOR BROTIERS: All of Lots 5, 7,, 9 and 11 and fractional Lots 6, 8, 10 and 12, Block 18 Brooklyn Addition. being generally that block bounded by Avenue D, Garner Street and Highway 16 or 181, from A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-1",Neighborhood Business District. • Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that:°itib6sdenied as not being in the best interests of the- ommunity as a whole nor in conformity with the Area Development Committee's recommendations as applied to the roposed bridge or tunnel.:. Mr. Ed. P. Williams appeared representing A. B. Walker and Taylor Brothers and urged that the applicatio e approved.- Mr. J, A. -C. Baker appeared and advised that Area Development Committee had endorsed a resolution which asked that no land be rezoned. which might be in the path of the proposed tunnel construction of the bascule rrirdge. Mr._Williamson told the Council that he had talked with Mr. Ennis Joslin. and Mr. Josline had advised ,hat Mr. Baker was not authorized to represent the ADC, and Mr. Williams.also declared that the resolution had een offered by Mr. Albert Lichtenstein and had not been endorsed by the ADC. Mr. Baker answered that he had not een authorized but had been asked by several members of the ADC and the Real Estate Board to, -.'remind the Council f the resolution. Mr. Walker appeared and stated that since the City had no definite plans for tunnel construction that he id not think his property.should be tied up waiting for definite word that.his land would be included in the unnel construction. He advised that he had an offer from Phillips 66 for the building of a filling station on his land and 'De thought that if the City couldnot buy,it at this time that they.should.let him ise it. Commissioner Williamson advised that under ordinary.conditions the application would probably have been granted ut under present conditions, he would like it tabled for further study. A motion was made by Commissioner lliamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, to take the application under advisement. M. W. MEREDITH: Application to amend ARTICLE XX, _Special Council Permits, to include "veterinary spitals". Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial as this particular use was not considered to be of uch nature as to warrant special con sideration under the Special Council Permit Section of the ordinance, that dequate areas properly zoned now existed 'and that expanding the Special council Permit Section of the ordinance o provide special consideration for standard type uses would lead to a breaking down of the general zoning istrict pattern. j 461 Mr. Thurman Mulhollan, representing Dr Paul Brandes, appeared for the application and urged that it be passed, and no one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by i Commissioner Williabson, and passed, to overrule Zoning and Planning's recommendation and to grant the applicati SAUL COOPER Lots 19 through 22, inclusive, and Lots 23 through 26, inclusive, Block 4, Hughes Addition being generally the south 100 feet of said block and bounded by South Alameda on the east, Booty Street on the south, Tenth Street on the west and the balance of the block on the north, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that existing zoning represented a logical delineation best serving the community needs and that the granting of application would seriously affect transportation, increasing congestion in the existing narrow streets and have an adverse effecton surrounding properties. F Mr. Ed P. Williams., representing Mr. Saul Cooper, appeared and urged that the application be grant. He dvised that nine people had appeared at the Zoning and Planning Commission meeting, and all had been in favor f approval of the application. Mayor Wasserman stated that there was business all around and he did not see ny reason to deny this application. No one appeared against the application. A motion was made by Commissione Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest. and passed, to take the application under advisement for further study. HARRY WISMAN From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District EGINNING at the west corner of Lot 7 Section D of the Paisley's Subdivision of tpe Hoffman Tract, THENCE north 8 degrees and 20 minutes east with the northwest line of Lot 7 Section D'of Paisley's Subdivison of the Hoffman ract which line is also the existing center line of what is now known as Prescott Street at distance of 165 0 t., THENCE south 61 degrees and 40 minutes east 40.0 feet for the west corner and the beginning point of the urvey to be rezoned, said point being in the proposed new northeast line of Prescott Street, THENCE with said roposed new northeast line of Prescott Street north 28 degrees and 20 minutes east at distance of 362.5 feet to point for the north corner of this tract, THENCE south 61 degrees and 40 minutes east a distance of 205.0 feel o the east corner of this tract, THENCE south 28 degrees and 20 minutes west a distance of 362.5 feet to a point or the south corner of this tract in the northeast line of Rankin Tract, TIENCE north 61 degrees and 40 minutbs Fest withthe southeast line of this tract and the northeast line of Rankin Tract a distance of 205.0 feet to the !est corner of this tract, the point of beginning, said area being generally located as fronting 362.5 feet along rescott Street from a point 165 feet north of Gollihar Road and extending to a depth of 205 feet, all as set orth in the preliminary plat of Prescott Park No. 3, dated January 18, 1952, on file in the offic of the Zoning nd Planning Commission. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial since it did not conform to the overall land use lan for the area and because of its proximity to the junior high and elementary school sites, and in the belief hat the establishing of a business area at this location would initiate a trend for additional adjoining areas ich, if logically expanded, would encroach still further on the elementary school. Mr. Weisman appeared for his application. Mr. J D. Slaybough, Public School Direct of Finance, appear - d and advised that they were trying to get the schools away from business districts because of heavy and fast raffic. He advised that the area proposed for rezoning was across the street from site for proposed junior and lementary schools. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by ommissioner DEForrest and passed, Commissioner Needham voting "No", to overrule Zoning and Planning's recom- tion and to approve the application subject to the business district being set back the required 80 feet rom the street, subject to prior approval by the plat committee, and subject to sufficient parking lots and pace being provided. L. 0. INGLE All of Block 40, Hillcrest Addition, lying south of Buffalo Street, plus that portion of at was Bagnall Street lying east of Peabody Street and adjoining the described property on the swath, from "A-1 rst_Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Orignnal recommendation of Zoning and Planning as stated in their memo to City Manager Collier on nuaryr 22, 1953 is as follows "It was moved and seconded that the zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council for denial as it represented an intrusion of business zoning into a residential area almost to the extent, considering the Buffalo frontage, that it con- stituted "spot" xoning, further, that the development of Buffalo for business purposes, with its attendant traffic, would seriously interfer with its roll as a major thoroughfare." However, in Zoning and Planning's memo to City Manager Collier dated February 12, 1953, they advised "In a memorandum dated January 22, the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission relative to the application of Mr. L. 0. Ingle was forwarded to your office. On February 9 Mr. Ingle and his attorney again appeared before the Commission to present further evidence with resprect to that application. The presented a plot plan a prospective drawing of the proposed business development. They also presented a petition addressed to the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council indicating that the surrounding property owners were in favor of granting the request for rezoning of Block 40, Hillcrest Addition. The Commission discussed the matter before and after the appearance of Mr. Ingle and in conclusion took the following action WIN 'It was moved and seconded that the Commission rescind its previous action and grant the appliction except for a forty (40) foot strip parallel to Buffalo on the basis of its having been demonstrated that a public necessity existed and that the public convenience would be served; the Staff to discuss Lith the appli— cant the use and plans. -for the forty (40)foot strip along Buffalo; and, further, --- that the Board of Adjustment be informed of the Commission's discussion and conclusions in this matter with particular respect to the protection of Buffalo, Motion passed — four ayes, no nays.' "Following this action the Commission instructed the Staff.to work out a plot plan for the applicant.incorporating the Commission's ideas. They also asked that the possibility of moving the building further back from Buffalo so as to both increase the parking area and, further protect the Buffalo frontage be investigated. This study was made and discussed with both the applicant's attorney and architect; both agreed to the addition of an island along Buffalo Street limiting the entrances. They also said that they would seriously consider moving the building back from Buffalo a distance of approximately sixty (60) feet so as to provide a double tier of parking. On the basis of this general agreement it may be that if the Council sees fit to approve the Commission's recommendation in this matter that, the depth of the strip, along Buffalo which would remain as "A-2" (and which could be used for parking with the Board of.Adjustment approval) could.be increased from 40 to 60.feet increasing.the adequacy of the protective zone along Buffalo." Signed: R. W. Burr, Assistant Planning Engineer" Mr. Pat McGloin representing Mr._L. 0. Ingle, appeared for the application and urged that it be passed as recommended in Zoning and Planning's report of February 12, 1953. Mr. McGloin advised that Mr. Ingle agreed to restrictions placed as set out in Zoning and Planning's February 12 report. Petition was presented from property owners in Hillcrest Addition petitioning the Mayor and Commissioners to change zoning classification of the above described property from "A-1" First Apartment Houst District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, uphold— ing Zoning and Planning's recommendation of February 12 and granting the apAlication as stated in Zoning and Planning's recommendation of February 12, 1953. C. M. BROWNE:, From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District: BEGINNING at a point in.the south line of Up.River (Shell) Road located 315 feet More or less west of the' west line of Oak. Park Avenue; THENCE northwesterly along the south line of Up River Road a distance of 81 feet more or less to a corner; THENCE southwesterly a distance of 180 feet more or less to a corner; THENCE southeasterly a distance of 70 feet more or less to a corner; THENCE northeasterly a distance of 179 feet' more or less to a corner and the point of beginning. This tract is more generally described as being that 0.42 acre tract lying on the south side of Up River Road opposite and just to the east of the west fork of 1 Oak Park Avenue ' Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that sufficient business zoning already existed in the area, that no public need had been demonstrated for the change and that its granting would represent a further encroachment on the limited residentialuarea in this neighborhood. No one appeared either for or against this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to - uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and to deny the application. SA UL COOPER, ETAL: From."A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-1 Neighborhood,Business District; Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 3, Cooperdale Addition, being generally those lots ;�. immediately to the east of the existing business area which lies along the east side of South Staples Y Street approximately 100 feet north of the Carroll Lane intersection; > ALSO From "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1,Cooperdale Addition, being generally that property at the northeast corner of South Staples and Rosedale Drive; ALSO From "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District: Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Cooperdale Addition, being that property fronting 140 feet on Rosedale Drive beginning at a• point approximately 150 feet east of South Staples Street. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denianl on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change nor had been demonstrated by the proponents, and that the further extension of business zoning I in the area would have considerable effect on existing and future residential developments. Mr. Ed. P. Williams4 representing Mr. Saul Cooper, appeared and urged that the application be granted. Mr. Saul Cooper also appreared and advised that a business district was needed to serve the people in this area and in Buccaneer Gardens and urged that his application be granted. Mr. Rossi also appeared for this application, and no one appeared against. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passedCommissioner Needham voting "No", overruling Zoning and Planning's recommendation and granting the application. LUCILE WILSON BROWN: Lat.1i Block 7j,(Jones Addition, being that propertk located at the northwest corner of Brownlee Boulevard and Mestina Street from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that no public necessity had been shown which would require such cahnge and that its granting would constitute "spot" zoning. No one appeared either for or against this application. A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and to deny the application. T. M. GILLESPIE: Lots 40 and 41, Block 1, Monterrey Addition, being that property located n the east side of Brownlee Boulevard between Buffalo and Madero Streets from "A-2" Second Apartment ouse District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial on the basis that no public necessity ad been shown which would require such change and that its granting would constitute "spot" zoning. Mr. T. M. Gillespie appeared for this application and no one appeared against. A motion s made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold Zoning nd Planning's recommendation and deny the application. There being no further,business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE NASSERMAN, MAYOR ..W. PETTERS, CITY SECRETARY 463 46- J PRELIMINARY DRAFT Regular Council Meeting Februaiy 17, 1953 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collies, City Attorney I.M. 'Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Ass't City Attorney, J.F. Park, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, City Controller W.G. Graf. , Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting Held February 12, 1953, at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Wasserman invited anybae in the audience having business withithe City to come forward. City Manager W.B. Collier appeared before the Council and read the following statement: February 17, 1953 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Under the terms of the Charter I must have the permission of the Council to be ab— sent from my office. I am therefore requesting that I be allowed to take my vac— ation two or three days at a time during the coming few weeks. As you know, I have for some time been considering retiring from public service and going into private business. I shall need to make several short trips in order to work out my personal plans ifter the completion of my term of office on April 7. Recently.Mr. Albert Lichtenstein, candidate for mayor under the auspices of the Better Government Party, made the public statement that if he were elected mayor, he would not rehire me as City Manager and challenged the otter candidates to state their position on this question. I strongly believe in City Manager government and feel that the record here and elsewhere has shown the soundneds of the Council—Manager plan. Mr. Lichtenstein's public statement makes a political football.out of the City Manager position and tears the very guts out of City Manager government. During my career in public administration embracing a period of twenty—three years, I have never made application for a job and have never been fired from one. I have previously stated that I did not consider that I would be available for reappoint— ment to the position of City Manager in Corpus Christi after April 7 regardless of who is elected. I now wish to make it crystal clear that under the circumstances that exist in Corpus Christi that I would not touch the City Managership here with a forty foot pole. I know in my own mind and heart that I have done a good job during my three and one-half years in dI' ice here, and I am proud to have had a part in the improvements and progress that has been made in making CorpusChristi a better place in which to live. Sincerely yours, II W.B.Collier City Manager WBC/mdr Mayor Wasserman said:" Corpus Christi is going to be very unfortunate to lose you, Mr. Collier. I guess I have fought you in the hardest but I want to thank you for what you have done. When you came to Corpus Christi, we were over $300,000 in the red; we had a bunch of trucks that wouldn't run and equipment that wouldn't work; we were in real sad shape, but you have done a wonderful job and Corpus Christi is going to miss you." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham and passed, pa^— mitting City Manager Collier to take days off as he needs. Dr. H. Boyd hall, Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Col— ored People, appeared and read the following statement: February 14, 1953 Honorable Leslie Wasserman, Mayor City of Corpus Christi 3012 Santa Fe Corpus Christi, Texas Honorable Sir: Almost a year ago Negro golfers made it known to the Honorable Mayor and the Honorable City Council that they wished to utilize the facilities of the Oso Municipal Golf Course. It was deeided by the Park and Recreation Board, and approved by the City Co— uncil, that Negroes might use the facilities as soon as separate locker rooms could be provided. This was supposed to be in accordance with the law of the State of Texas. We were further led to believe that appropriations for the erection would be made in August 1952. We accepted this reply in good faith and have awaited until now the ful— fillment,of this promise. However, we still contedn now, as then, that the State of Texas has no such law. We are very cognizant of the hindering circumstances that have affected the smooth and orderly work of the present City Council recently. And, although we are int— erested, we have patiently waited for results. We would not insist now, only we wished that this program initiated under this administration be completed under the same administration. It is interesting to note that since those promises were made, Negroes have been admitted to Del filar College "unsegregated", without.fanfare, and without a single. unfavorable incident. -This should serve to point out that the rand and file of the citizenry of Corpus Christi are people of integrity and are willing to permit right to prevail. Please permit us to remind the Honorable City Council that the Reynolds Metals Co— mpany does not have separate locker rooms for its many Negro employees. The H.E. Butt Grocery Stores permit their Negro customers to utilize their cafes unsegre— gated. There are no separate facilities in the United States Post Office, the Naval Air Station, and the Federal Building. Our City Hall and Court House have existed one hundred years without separate facilities. There are no "Jim Crow". signs on our city buses, and the Nueces Transportation Co. has refused to prose— cute a simjle case of segregation even though the state law does exist. When Cor— pus Christi must enforce segregation, she does so apologetically. Whatever fears that the City Council may have held should have been•dispelled by the acceptance almost without notice of Negroes in Del Mar College. We now urgently request that the City Council instruct the Park and Recreation Board to permit Negroes to utilize the facilities of the Oso Municipal Golf'Course at onee. This is because it has been demonstrated many times over a period of a century that the people of all races can share the same facilities without incident.. HBH:f cc: Members of City Council Mr. W.B. Collin Mr. C.W. Vetters Mr:' Ike Singer Mr. Gus Heinemann Corpus Christi Caller—Times Respectfully yours, /S/ H. Boyd Hall, D.D.S. Executive Secretary He suggested that since no separate facilities had been made that the Negros be allowed to use existing facilities. Mayor Wasserman advised that since he and the Council had overruled a number of boards re— cently that he did not want to overrule the Park and Recreation Board at this time by allowing mixed use of the dressing rooms as well as the links at Oso Municipal Golf Course. City Secretary Vetters then read the follow— Ing report from the Park and Recreation Board: May 13, 1952 Mr. W.B. Collier, City Manger City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Subject: Oso Golf Course Dear Mr. Collier: At the regular meeting of the Park & Recreation Board held on Friday, May 9th, 1952, the subject of possible play at the Oso Golf Course by Ne— groes was discussed. It is the feeling of the Board that the Negroes should be permitted to play on the course, subject, however, to our ability to fur— nish the necessary rest rooms prior to that time. Inasmuch as we have no funds set up for this purpose, the Board voted to recommend to you that the necessary funds be appropriated by the City Council for the purpose of build— ing rest room facilities for Negroes at the Oso Golf Course. No estimate has been made of the cost of such facilities; however, it is believed that the cost will approximate somewhere around $10,000—$20,000. If you and the City Council agree in principle, we will have the necessary ex— timate made and submit it to you at the earliest possible moment. Yours very tuly, /S/ Gus Heinemann Gus Heinemann, Chatrman Park & Recreation Board GH; j r cc: Mr. W.P. Witt Mayor Wasserman stated that it would only be a matter of six weeks )before there would be a ew administration in power and asked Dr. mall not'to'make a political football out of this issue. City Manager Collier advised that no appropriations could be made for these separate facili— ties at this time because of the "lame duck" clause in our Charter, but he said that this matter came under the 46 Park and Recreation Board and whatever they see fit to do about mixed use of dressing rooms was all right with him. Dr. hall stated that his people had not been neglected under this administration but had thri 7 ed and prospered and that all self—respecting Negros were thankful for what this administration had done. How— ever, he further stated that he and his people were well satisfied with this administration with the exception of the Park Board. weeks. Mayor Wasserman stated that he would do his best to work something out within the next six Mr. T.S. Cyrus, Chariman of the Citizens Traffic Commission, appeared and reported as follows: "George Aboud reported to the Citizens Traffic Commission on a meeting of the committee composed of Dr. Oliver Harrison (Pastor of the First Christian Church), Rev. David Rose (Rector of Church of Good Shepherd), T.S. Cyrus, Roy Klett, A. George Aboud, and Chatter Allen, appointed to study the Park Avenue situation, and made a motion that the following recommendation be made and presented dir— ect to the City Council. Motion seconded and carried: " THAT PARK AVENUE BE MADE ONE WAY DOWN BETWEEN CHAPARRAL AND WATER AND ONE WAY UP ON BROADWAY COURTS BETWEEN CHAPARRAL AND WATER. ALSO THAT THE STREET SURFACE BE RETOUCHED BECAUSE OF THE LARGE BOLES, AND THAT A 'YIELD' SIGN BE PLACED ON THE NO— RTH SIDE OF CHAPARRAL AND PARK AVENUE." Mr. C.B. Maurin, Sales Manager for Gulf Chevrolet Company, appeared and advised that if this proposal affected Born Street that he would want a fuller hearing on it. Mr. Cyrus advised that it affected only two streets, one block of Park Avenue and one block of Broadway Courts. Mr. Maurin advised that he did not object to the proposed plan then. No one else appeared either for or against this proposal. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seonded by Commissioner Needham and passed to accept this recommendation and instructing City Manager Collier to put,theplan'into effect as soon as possible. Mr. Bryan Wingo, attorney, appeared and charged that.Mr. W.W. Anderson, Director of Zonirg and Planning, was holding up the plat on Central Park Subdivision Unit III, which is sponsored by three of his clients, E.A. McAlpine, R.H. Startzell, and C.N. Lowery, and stated that he had been advised by someone that Mr. Anderson was holding up the plat because some of his (Wingo's) previous clients had not fulfilled their commitments to the City. Mr. Wingo said he thought that this should not affect his present clients and asked who he could go to to have something done about this plat. Ile further stated that he thought Mr. Anderson had something against him because of the part he had Played in having the Council overrule Zoning and Planning Commission's.objections to zoning for the Borden Company milk plant tract on Ayers. He said that he objected to zoning and planning only when there were discriminations. Mayor Wasserman promised Mr. Wingo that the Co— until would go into this matter. Public Hearing was opened on the closing of Kinney Aveue from 20th Street to 21st Street. Mr. 1 Linton Savage appeared representing those property owners who signed the petition requesting the closing of thi portion of Kinney, and stated that this partion of Kinney from 20th to 21st had never been developed and that it was mostly fenced in by property owners. Mr. L.L. Woodman appeared and advised that he was not against the closing of this area of Kinney but asked if his old request for the closing of Kinney Avenue from 19th to 21st could also be considered at this time. He stated that a petition had been filed several years ago for the closing of this area of Kinney but had been taken under advisement by the Zoning and Planning Commission and had never been acted upon. No o►e appeared against the closing. A motion was made by CommissionerliXilliamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, taking the matter of closing of Kinney Avenue from 20th to 21st under advisement, and setting date of March 3, 1953, at 4:00 P.M. as date for public hearing on the closing of Kinney from 19th to 21st. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissionerr DeForrest, and passed approving the Holiday Schedule for 1953 as follows forCity employees: (This schedule conforms with the schedule of the County as obtained from Mr. Joe Stevens) Tashington's Birthday Texas Independence Da San Jacinto Day Labor Day February 23 1'Iarch 2 April 21 September 7 Thanksgiving Christman Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve New Year's Day 1/2 Day November 25 and November 26 December 24 (all day) December 25 December 31 (All Day) January 1 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman and passed sett— date for public hearing on Special Council Permit for carnival to be sponsored by American Legion Pbst 637 for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 19, 1953. Mr. Jerry DeNeve, Secretary for American Legion Post 637, advised that the Post will receive 20 precent of the carnival's gross piis $10,00 for each concession stand and advised that the money would be used to sponsor boy's baseball and other youth programs. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, Seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, accepting the 1952 Annual Report of Nueces County Navigation District No. 1. The Following Resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3426 DESIGNATING AND NAMING THAT AREA DESCRIBED AND SET ASIDE AS PARK AREA IN ORDINANCE NO. 3422 (BEING THAT AREA OF EIGI,Tf ARD ONE—CALF (811/2) ACRES LOCATED IN PINEDA PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS) H.E. BUTT PARK; ARID DECLARING AN EMER— GENCY. + ' The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye - The above Resolution was passed by the following vole: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForeest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: C .W . VETT ERS , SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1953 2:00 P.M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest and Mike A. Needha;p, Jr., 'City Manag W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, approving the minuted of the Regular Council Meeting held February 17, 1953. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary Vetters advised that the meeting was called for the purpose of public hearing to consider the application of Corpus Christi Post 637 American Leg— ion for a Special Council Perit for temporary commercial amusement enterprise to be operated by Hills Greater Shows. Public hearing was opened and City Secretary Vetters read the following report from Zoning and Planning Commisd on, signed by R.W. Burr, Ass't Planning Engineer and dated February 19, 1953 and addressed to City Secretary C.W. Vetters: "In September, 1949 the Zoning and Planning Commission approved a Special Council Permit in the name of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and others covering the area bounded by Leopard Street, Port Avenue, Up River Road and Palm Drive. This permit was drawn for the purpose of per— mitting circuses aWd carnivals and thelike to use the above described area. " The application of the American Legion covers a small part of the above described tract fronting on Lipan Street between Port Avenue and Palm Drive. A copy of the original report which was subsequently approved by the City Council should be in your files and will list the various conditions under which the permit was originally approved." City Secretary Vetters stated that the conditions referred to under which the permit was or— iginally approved is as follows and that copies of the permit went to City Manager, Chief of Police, Fire Chief Dr. J.M. Cameron, Fire Marshall, Lloyd Clarkson, Tax Office and in the City Secretary's File: "1. Health: Applicant must comply with an easily accessible, adequate and safe supply of water; conveniently located toilet facilities; food establishments connected with show and selling food to the public shall comply with the same regulations re— quired by the City Ordinance regulating this type of business. "2. Fire: Applicant must furnish certificate that tents have been flameprobfed, al— so name of.flameproofing company and date; electrical installations and connections must be safe; seats properly and securely arranged; enforcement of "no smoking"!" during performances; and a deposit to insure removal of debris fmn location. Fir e lanes hhall be provided as recommended by the Fire Chief. "3. Pollee: Applicant should comply with all regulatory ordinances of the City, and shall not permit gambling or showing of lewd shows of any kind. Loud speaker installations must comply with City ordinance. N. Public Works: Applicalt shall see that the mechanical installations at the show, including plumbing and wiring, the location of the structures upon the lot, and the structures themselves must be in compliance with the minimun requirements of the City Ordinance applicable to such buildings or occupancies and that before the show or shows are opened to the public, the management will d tain from the Inspection Section of the Department of Public Works a Certificate of Occupancy for each show. "5.. Violation of any .of the above recommendations shall constitute a violation of the entire permit, aid temporary commercial amusement enterprises may be closed by the Chief of Police. It it s determined by the Director of any of the departments referred to in the recommendations, including health, Fire, Police, Public Works, or the City Secretary, that any portion of the recommendations have been violated, the Chief of Police will -take action to close the temporary commercial amusement enterprises." Mr. Fred Ilomeyer appeared against the granting of this Special Council Permit. IIe stated that whe a carnival came to a City, there was always trouble and he thinks people as a whole are against carnivals. Ile said he was against carnivals as they always bring gambling with them and thinks that they should not be allow to come into City. As the request of Commissioner DeForrest, City Secretary Vetters read the above recommendations, under which Special Council Permits are issued, again. be no gambling. The recommendations -definitely state that there shall Commissioner Williasmon advised that if ther is any gambling at all it is in violation.of their permit, and if reported,their permit will be cancelled, add asked Mr. Ilomeyer to check at the carnival and if he found any gambling or violations to report them, and action would be taken. City Manager Collier advised that Chief of Police Roy Lay had assigned two special vice squad officers to watch the carnival day and night and if there are any violations of conditions contained in permit, that it would be cancelled and the carnival would be forced to leave town. No one else appeared against the granting of the permit and no one appeared for. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seoonded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, approv Ing the.granting of the Special Council Permit for temporary commercial enterprise to be operated by Hills Greater Shows subject to conditions contained therein. There beingno further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEIT ERS , SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1953 4:00 P.M. — 1"RANK �. SY'YLI.IAA.�1L. MAYOR PRO TEM PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George Lowman, and Mike Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters. 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 Special Council Meeting of Bebruary 19, 1953, at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business withthe City to come forward. Mr. J.E. Hartle, Jr. appeared incconnection with article which appeared in the paper concerning condemnation of buildings that have been ruled a fire, health, or safety hazard. He read the article, which is as follows: "Fifteen property owners are being notified to bring a'total of 50 buildings 470 up to minimum standards or face condemnation of the structures. "Notices are being prepared in the city's buildings spections offices by order of the city's Building Standards Commission. "They are first notices, according to Lloyd Clarkson, City chief building in— spector and commission secretary, and only ask cooperation of the property owners. "All 50 structures have been ruled fire, health, or safety hazards by Clarkson or Fir Marshall Forest Kirby. "The last time such notices were sent all but 11 of 30 property owners cooperated by improving or razing their buildings, Clarkson said. But condemnation citations for the remaining buildimgs have still not been served although they were turned over to the city attorney's office three months ago." Mr. Hartle asked why they had to wait so long for these 11 property owners to be cited as he thought they should be taken care of right away. City Attorney Sirg'r advised that he knew nothing of.these citation as his assistant. Mr. Hodge Thompson, had always taken care of these matters and attended theBuilding Standards Commission meetings. Mr. Hartle asked Mr. Singer if he would find out about this matter and let me know. City Manager Collier advised that the Legal Department had been convdred up with the work the last few m nths, that Mr. Thompson had these citations on file, was working on them, and wouldtake them to court*in a few days. City Manager Collier suggested that Mr. Hartle check with Mr. Thompson tomorrow (February 25) for a wr— itten report as to the when the citations vdll be filed and the status of the citations. J.A.C. Baker also app— eared adn advised that he thought Mr. Lloyd Clark, Inspection Chief, was trying to rush this matter through. Mr. Harry Callahan, special representative of John Mansville, manufactures of transite pipe, appeared in conncetion with'a plumbing ordinance which has been passed allowing the use of transite pipe in dry vents. Ile stated that he had come to reply to arguments of a group of plumbers led by Mr. J.S. Modlin that protested to the passing of this ordinance,'but since it had been passed he would not give the Council any trouble. Iie advisedd'that the transitepipe fight in Houston had brought two closed—dour sessions of the Council and then the Council had gone completely the other way and the current sessions were being televised. A motion was mady by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, approving preliminary plans and scketches.as submitted by Walter Wilde and Vernon Smith for remodeling the old City Hall into a modern library building, adn instructing the architects to proceed with the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. The following ordinance was read: 111IIIIIIIIN ORDINANCE NO. 3427 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE BOX STORM SEWER, INSTALLATION OF PRECAST PIPE SEWER, AM CONSTRUCTION OF MANHOLES, INLETS AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES ON HIGHWAY #9 AND VILLA DRIVE BY MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UDDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH TIS CITY DATED JUNE 24, 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3234; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1953, IN THE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRID NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGINY-SIX CENTS ($14,495.36) TO BE PAID OUr OF TIIE AAl0UNT PREVIOUSLY APPROP- RIATED OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMEN'TS), A COPY OF WHEI IS ATTACIIED IIIERETO AuM MADE PART OF HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman —Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George Lowman Aye Alike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Uack DeForrest Aye George Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3423 AMENDING SECTION 83 OF ARTICLE IX OR ORINANCE NO. 2241, REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, AM FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AM SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IIEREWITH-, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 471. The Charter rule was stispended by the following vote: • Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye •;iie George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C.�`. VETTERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 3, 1953 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Maybra-Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney I.W. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H.H. Stirman, Director of Public Utilities R.W. McCamy, Purchasing Agent Wm.. J. Burke, Chief of Police Roy Lay. 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 Regular Council Meeting held February 24, 1953. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with,the City to come forward, and no one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed re— ceiving petition from Windsor Developers, Inc. requesting that territory described in petition be admitted and annexed to the City of Corpus Christi by contract; tabling said petition until after the April 7 election, and referring it to Zoning and Planning and Public Works Department for study and recommendations. Public hearing was opened on the closing of Kinney Avenue from 19th to 21st Streets. Mr. Linton Savage appeared representing those petitioners who requested the closing and no one appeared against the closing Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that the closing not be granted as they felt no public purpose would be served through the vacation of this street and also if these properties, whichaare separated from the Tex— Alex Railroad right—of—way by Kinney Avenue, were to be developed industrially, a spur tract serving them would be more conveniently provided over the public right4tof—way through franchise with the City. Department of Pub— lie Works offered no objection to the closing subject to the policies of the City requiring a fair value for the land which they relinquish to the abutting property owners. A motion was made by Commissioner DeFor rest, -sec— ondedhby Commissioner Needham, and passed, closing the hearing and referring the matter of closing Kinney Ave— nue from 19th to 21st back to Zoning and Planning -for further study and recommeddationz A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, andpassed, accept— ing Mr. Herbert Alexander's resignation'from the Zoning and Planning Commission with regret, and appointing Mr. John Maurer, with Taylor Oil and Gas Company, to fill Mr. Alexander 's unexpired term. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, re r appointing Mr. Leo Carlot as a member of the Examining and Supervising Boaad of Plumbers with term to end Dec— ember 311954. (The ordinance setting up the Examining and SupervisingBoard of Plumbers, No. 25713, provides that the Board shall consist of one Master Plumber and one Journeyman Plumber. Mr. Royce R. Milam was erron— eously appointed to this Board on February 10, 1953, thereby placing two Master Plumbers on the Board and no Journeyman Plumber, since Mr. C.A. Mansheim had been appointed previously to serve a term ending December 31, 1953. Therefore, Mr. Leo Carlot was appointed to this Board to serve as the Journeyman Plumber.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Logan, aad passed', setting March 31, 1953 at 4:00 P.M. as the date for public hearing on Mr. Howard Jones' request for Special Council Per— mit for trailer camp and also on the following' Zoning applications Mr. J.F. Miller, Mrs. C.C. Christian, 47 2. Air. E.S. Shaw, Mr, J.N. Bluntzer, Mr. W.J. holly and May Blythe, and Mr. Page Gabriel. A motion was made by Commissions DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, re— ceiving report from Myers and Moyes and A ssociates, consulting engineers,'on their preliminary plans for en— largement of the Corpus Christi water treatment plant, and referring report, to the City Manager and Water De— partment officials for their study: City.Manager-Collier stated that work would continue on plans for increas— ing the water supply and that whoever came in with the next city adminstration wouldhave a detailed plan wait— ing for them. Commissioner DeForrest asked City Manager Collier to answer statement made by Mr. J.S. Naismith and an editorial in Times regarding plans for water and sewage service. City Manager Collier stated that on February 27 he had received a preliminary report on plans and specifications fmn Myers and Moyes and Associates on the proposed expansion of Corpus Christi Water treatment plant. In reply to Commissioner DeForrest's ques— tion on the date that P.1yers and Noyes were appointed to plan this expansion, City Manager Collier stated that they were appointed December 30, 1952 but that the question of water had been discussed and been a study by this administration for a long time and declared that Mr.Naismith's statement that nothing had been done was far from the truth aid that Mr. Naismith, as an engineer, knew that engineering work was underway. Ile said that he thought Mr. Naismith's statement inexcusable. Ile advised that on July 7, 1952, after considerable study and preparation by Mr. John Cunningham and Mr. R.W. McCamy, that plans for water distribution system to serve Lexington Boulevard—Naval Air Stathonaand_other areas on the south side of the City were announced and that a water revenue bond issue was suggested, and thet on July 10,1952, a $2.6 million proposed bond issue to expand municipal water system was announced as follows: An increase of treatment add filtration capacity in the City. New trunk line for Savage Lane Reservoir to serve Lexington Blvd. — Naval Air Station. Increased pumping capacity at Calallen with a proposed $5 million expansion program between now and 1957 with proposed expansion to increase capacity at Calallen plant from 45 million gallons per day to 68 million gallons per day. Ile further advised that the above overall water plan and recommended bond issue had been pre— sented to the City Council on July 16, 1952, then the netire project was referred to the Area Developimit Committee until the people had approved the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District's $ L million bond issue. IIe then stated that on December 30, 1952, Myers and Noyes and Associates were hired as engineers and the matter was turned over to them so they could make a study in an effort to alliviate the water shortage problem City Manager Collier also advised that the capcity at Oso treatment plant had been increased from 1/2 million gallons to 3 million gallons daily since 1949 and that plans were being made and had been announcdd to increase by another four million gallons per day by the end of the year and that additional facilities at the Broadway sewer treatment plant had increased the effectivemenss of operation there from $0 to 97 percent, therby making pollution of a drainage ditch and the turning basing a thin` of the past. Ile said that up to 2 years.ago nothing had been done about this. City Manager Collier then stated that he thought Mr. Naismith was unhappy because the La Pas sub—division was denied water service by City as the sub—division did not meet minimum requirements 'and would have been another health hazard at the expense of the general taxpayer. Ile said that he felt he had a right to answer criticism on plans which a community should be proud of and said he thought it was hig right to keep the facts before the public. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE WASSERMAN, MAYOR C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 1953 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, And Mike A. Needham, City Manager W.B. Collier, Caty Attorney, I.M. Singer, City Secretary C.W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities, R.W. McCamy, Purchasing'Agent Wm. Burke, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. 473 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, app— roving the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held March 3,1953. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward, a no one appeared. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, setting March 31, 1953, at 4:00 P.M. as date for public hearing on zoning application of. Harry L. Hoag. City Secretary stated that three letters addressed to the Honorable. -Mayor and City Council had been received fm m Charles G. Lyman, Attorney for the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, stating that an appeal was desired to the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi as a whole from the decision and finding of the City Taxicab Inspection granting to Raymundo, Pete and Manuel S. Longoria, -a partnership; dba Black and White Cab Company, two taxicab permits; to Victor Moreno, dba Red Top Taxi Company, twelve taxicab permits; and to Floyd C. Warner, dba American Cab Company, ten taxicab permits. City Secretary Vetters advised that the letters stated that the Corpus Christi Transportation Company protested and complained to the City Taxicab Inspector at the time of the hearing on taxicab permits for the above companies and that the main complaints were as follows: to That'the notice required by the taxicab Ordinance to be given and published by the Inspector of Taxicabs before holding any such hearing was improper and irs efficient adn in violation of the pertaining Coty Ordinance; "b. That Nick Phelan, Inspector of Taxicabs, was biased and prejudiced in the matter in that he had already formed a conclusive opinion that additional taxicab licenses were needed in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and had so publicly expressed himself, and that therefore he should disqualify him— self from hearing such application because of such bias and prejudice, and that Corpus Christi Transporation Company and others opposed to said applica— tion could not obtain a fair and impartial hearing before said Nick Phelan." A,motion was mdde by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by'Commissioner Lowman and passed, setting April 9, 1953, at 2:00 P.M. as date for hearing on the additional permits for Black & White Cab Company, Red Top Taxi Company, and American Cab Company., Mr. Floyd C. Warner, owner of the American Cab Company,- then appeared and stated that Mr. Lyman and the Corpus Christi Transportation Company were only trying to put off competition. Ile said that since the ordinance granting him a franchise had been read for three times and app— roved and since he had accepted the franchise in writing, hd did not see why he had to be put off on obtaining his permits. City Attorney, Singer advised that the law says the Corpus Christi Transportation Company has the right to appeal -the permits. Mr. Warner then asked the Council if they could have the hearing right away since he had already been delayed as the ghree readings onlhis franchise had taken six weeks and he had gone to a lot of expense and preparation getting ready to start his business. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest withdrawing his motion setting the date of April 9 as date for hearing on the taxicab permits and setting in— stead March 17, 1953, at 10:00 A.M. as the date for this hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Low— man and passed unanimously. City Secretary Vetters read the following letter: TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Geo.,W. Cox, M.D. State Health Officer Austin 1, Texas March 4, 1953 Honorable Leslie Wasserman Mayor, Coty of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: It is customary for this department to establish a honor roll for municipalities and other agencies operating water and sewage works to give recognition to those agencies for outstanding accom— plishments during the year 1952. The honor roll is compiled on the basis of nominations and evidence submitted by our various district engineers. 'We are pleased to inform you that the City of Corpus Christi was selected as having the highest percentage of its population connected to the sanitary sewage system during the year 1952. 474 This is certainly a worthy achievement, and we wish to commedn you and your associates on the efforts made in the interest of public health. Any publicity you wish to give this matter will be satisfactory with this department. Yours very truly, /S/ Geo. W. Cox. M.D. State health Officer RD V/ is ccs. Mr. S.L. Allison, Supt. of Sewage Treatment Mr. W.B. Collier, City Manager Corpus Christi—Nueces County Health Unit Mr. N.E. Davis, District Engineer A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, receivin letter from Dr. Cox with Texas State Department of Health, and instructing letter to be written to Dr. Cox thanking him for his letter, with copies of letters to go to J.S. Naismith. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Needham, add passed., to receive and accept the Supplemental Roll for January, 1953, in the amount of $32.60 City Secretary Vetters read the following letter from the Mam rial Hospital: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Honorable Leslie Wasserman Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas P.O. Box 5008 . Phone 4-2411 Corpus Christi, Texas February 18, 1953 .Dear Mr. Mayor: x The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital, at the regular monthly.Board meeting February 17, 1953, authorized the final payments on all contracts outstanding on our new building program. At the end of this three year buildirg program, of the one and a half million dollars that was originally auth— orized for this project, whcih is now complete in every detail, we have left $3,280. We felt that you add the City Council members who have done so much towards the building of this fine, modern hospital would appreciate knowing that we`have come to the completion of the pro— gram and have a 'small amount of money left over. We feel, as I am sure you and the council members do , that we have built a fine and complete hospital for the service of the people of Corpus Christi and Nueces County. We widh to extend our sincere thanks to the City officials for their very splendid cooperation in seeing that the people of this community have the best in hospital facilities. .._We cordially invite you and the Council to visit the hos— pital at any time we,can be of any assistance to you. Sincerely, /S/ George D. Trader Administrator For The Board of Trustees GOT; et Mayor Wasserman commended all those connected with the building of the Memorial Hospital for tle fine job they have done and said thet.they deserved a lot of credit for their hard work and for all efforts put forth in building the hospital. Mayor Wasserman also said he wanted to thank the Council that served before this one as they were the ores that had started the work on the Menorial Hospital, A motion was madeyby Comm— issioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner, receiving letter from the Memorial Hospital and instructing lette to be written and sent the Memorial Hospital Board thanking them for the effort and hard work put forth in tie building of the hospital and for the fine job they have done. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, app— roving the use of the City Council Chamber by the Boy Scouts Court of Honor for Thursday, April 30, 1953. No. 637: 475 City Secretary Vetters read the following letter from the American Legion, Corpus Christi Post TIE AMERICAN LEGION Corpus Christi Post No. 637 P.O. Box. 1997 Corpus Christi, Texas March 5, 1953 To: City Council Of: Corpus Christi, Dear Sirs: The American Legion Post 637 wishes to extend to you their sincere thanks for the trouble you have been put to in making arrangements for the Carnival we have just held. Post 637 wishes to go along with the Council and cooperate in all things for the good of Corpus Christi. Cordially yours, /S/ C.W. Gillespie Adjutant 637 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, receiving and thanking the American Legion Post 637 for their letter., City Secretary Vetters read the following letter from City Manager W.B. Collier: March 10, 1953 Honorable Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Mr. John Cunningham, Mr. Harry Stirma n, and I have reviewed and discussed the re— port by Myers and Noyes and Associates, consulting engineers, submitted under date of February 27 on the Corpus'Christi Water Filtration Plant. Mr. Noyes present preliminary estimates on two approaches to the enlargement of the treatment plant facilities, one being proposed improvements at the old plant in the amount of $2,000,000.00 and the other being proposed plant at a new site in the amount of $2,470,000.00. In the supplemental report Mr. Noyes points out that the saving in the handling of bulk chemicals at the new site, which would have railroad tracks, i,, would more than amortize the difference in estimated costs. This pjint, together with the other advantages outlined in the engineering report, indicates that improvements at a new site would be to the best interests of the City. I join with Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Stirman in recommending that the report be acc— epted and that the engineers be instructed to proceed with plans for proposed im— provements at a new site. Sincerely yours, W.B. Collier City Manager WBC/mer A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that recommendation made by City Manager Collier be accepted and that Myers and Noyes and Associates be in— structed to carry out plans for proposed improvements at a new site. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed setting March 12, 1953, at 2:00 P.M. as the date for a Speeb 1 Council Meeting for the purpose of calling the April 7. 1953, election avd naming the election officers therefor. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3429 ADOPTING TILE OFFICIAL FLAG OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECKING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye 476 Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3430 . ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTT; ,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY r The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye ,George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye Thre being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.W. VEITERS, SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 12, 1953 2:09 P.M. WASSERMAN, PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, and Mike A. Needham, City Manager W.B. Collier, City Attorney, I.M. Singer, Rnd City Secretary C.W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary Vetters announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of calling the April 7, 1953 Election and naming the election officers therefor and such other business as may come before the Council. A motion was made by.Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting March 10, 1953 City Secretary Vetters read the list of election officers for the April 7 election as contained in the following ordinance (No 3431) and stated that this list.had been tentatively agreed upon by the Better Government Party, and the Peoples Party and Mr. Noe C. Garza at a meeting which was held this morning at 10:00 A. M. Air. Province Winkler, Secretary to the Better Government Party, appeared to.withdraw h protest he had made at the morning meeting relative to the election officers for Precinct 47 and stated that it would be agreeable with him to have Mr. J.B. Mascorro placed as Judge and Mr. P. Ochoa placed as Assistant Judge. Comm— issioner Frank E. Williamson, the Peoples Partj's candidate for Mayor, stated that this was agreeable with him and stated that Mr. Mascorro had been Judge at this precinct for a long time. City Secretary Vetters advised that at the morning meeting the Better Government Party, the Peoples Party, and Pair. Noe C. Garza had also agreed that there should be adgquate clerks at Precincts 4, 31, 33, 41, 44, 47, 49, 60, and 61 who could explain the voting procedure on the mahhins in both English and Spanish. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3431 CALLING AN ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND FOUR,\(4) COr•IMISSIONERS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 1953; DESIGNATING PLACES OF' HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; NAMING TIIE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING TI;E FORM OF NO— TICE OF ELECTION, AND ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AICD RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AM DECLARING AN EPIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Ayh George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Absent Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The following resolution was read RESOLUTION NO 3432 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PUBLISH A SUPPLEMENT TO THE 1939 PRINTED EDITION CF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INCORPORATING THE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED SINCE THE ADOPTION OF THE SAID 1939 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye FrankE Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L Lowman Absent Mike A Needham, Jr Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote 7 Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A Needham, Jr Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned C W VEiTERS, SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 17, 1953 10 00 A M E WASSERMAN, 477 PRESENT mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E Williamson, Jack DeForrest, and Mike A Needham, Jr. City Manager W B Collier, Acting City Attorney J F Park, City Secretary C W Vetters. 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 Special Council Meeting of March 12, 1953 Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of taxicab hearing, to hear appeal of Mr Charles G Lyman and others First to appear was Mr. Charles G Lyman, representing Corpus Christi Transportation Company Mr. Lyman referred to letters addressed to the City Council as to the reasons for his protest, and part— icularly, (1) That the notice required by the Taxicab Ordinance to be given and published by the Inspector of Taxicabs before holding any such hearing was improper and insufficient and in violatin of the pertaining City Ordinance, and (2) That Nick Phelan, Inspector of Taxicabs, was biased and prejudiced in the matter in that he had already formed a conclusive opinion that additional taxicab licenses were needed in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and had so publicly expressed himself, and that therefore lie should disqualify him— self from hearing said application because of such bias and prejudice, and theCorpus Christi Transportation r Company and others opposed to said application could not obtain a fair and impartial hearing before said Nick Phelan. Air. Lyman argued that the revisions of the ordinance had not been complied with Mr. Collir asked if Dir. Lyman had been able to locate the meeting in question. Mr. Lyman replied that he did. Air Nick Phelan, Inspector of Taxicabs, appeared adn stated that it was his jcb as well as that of the City Manager and Council to protect the welfare of the people of the City, and that his invests tion had been based upon this reasoning. He stated that he had fully inestigated the financial ability of Air. Warner of the American Cab Company and the financing was sound and that the character of Mr. Warner was unquestionable Ile stated further that revenue put into theCity by theRed Top Taxicab Company definitely indicated their ability to conduct their business at a profit and that their reports indicated that they needed additional permits. This same statement was made regarding the Black and White Taxicab Company. Mr Phelan concluded this portion of his discussion by stating that during his investigations he had also considered public attitude and the feeling of the people, and he felt the people should be able to have more A IIe said that he had received many reports that the Corpus Christi Transportation Company was busy when customer called Mr Phelan gave a statistical comparision with other cities of comparable size showing number of cabs in operation as well as a compilation of fares in the other cities Other Persons appearing and those reappearing stated briefly as follows Mr Hector DePena, attorney for Red Taxicab Company, took issue as to whether a notice was man— datory and stated that the notice as published was sufficient. P1r Lyman answeredd that notices are mandatory and should show ownership of all vehicles City Manager Collier inquired as to Who prepared the notice Acting City Attorney Park replied that the notice was prepared by the Legal Department and that it was sufficient. PZr F.0 Warner, owner of American Cab Company, stated that the District Court had trashed out the matter of the notice and that Mr. Lyman was at the hearing and had full opportunity to present his charge. Mr. Warner furthe stated that the entire proceeding was meant to delay his application At this point Mr. I M Singer was called for legal advice Mr Singer said that he thought the notices sent were sufficient but further agreed with Mayo Pro Tem Williamson and Councilman Needham that there was a technicality involved. A recommendation was made th a new hearing be called The Council agreed to refuse to accept Mr Lyman's contention of prejudice and bias o the part of Mr. Phelan but was in doubt of the legality of the notices At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, ordering a new hear— ing on the matter of granting taxicab permits to Mr. F C. Warner dba American Cab Company as well as additional permits to Red a op Taxicab Company and Black and White Taxicab Company. i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned C W VETT ERS , SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 17, 1953 400 PM , MAY CR PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman Commissioners Frank Williamson, Jack DeForrest, and Mike A Needham, Jr City Manager W.B Collier, Assistant City Attorney J.F Park, City Secretary C.W Vetters, Director of Public Utilit s. 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 Special Council Meeting, March 17, 1953, at 10 00 A.M. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr Al Struller, owner of the Seadide Courts on Ocean Drive, appeared representing a number of tourist court a owners and operatior on Ocean Drive Mr Struller asked that detour signs to direct traffic back onto Ocean Drive be erected during the construction of improvements to Ocean Drive. He asked that the signs be changed as work progressed along Ocean Drive and as completed sections of the street were re—opened A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williasmon and passed, referring the matter to the D mector of Public Works, Mrs R Mirabal of 1325 Elbony appeared before the Council and asked that she be allowed to construct, additional dwelling units in the rear of her mother's home at this address Mrs blirabal was refe ed to the Zoning and Planning Commission Mrs J R Stuart of 207 South Alameda appeared and acted as spokesman for a group of petitioners who complaind of the operations of a private club (Unity Club) close to the residential area and requested that the club be required to halt loud noists and disturbances during the late hours of the night. A motion was mad by Commissioner DeForrest, secodded by Comm Williamson, and passed, referring the matter to the Legal Depart— ment for their recommendations Mr Linton Savage appeared representing property owners in the 2000 block of Kinney Avenue in connection with previous petition filed to close Kinney Avenue between 19th and 21st Streets. Also appearing in connection with this closing was Mr S K Mason, engineer for the Tex—Mex Railroad At Por Savage's request the matter was tabled in order that he might confer with additional property wwners regarding closing of said 0 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. U.N. VhI TENS, SEGHETAW REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Marph 24, 1953 4:00 P. M. LESLIE WASSERMAN, PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem. Frank E. Williamson, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L., Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer. City Secretary Cr W. Vetters, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lo wnan, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 17, 1953. Mayor Pro Tem Williamson invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forwa Mr. Tom M. Pogue, attorney for South Texas Home Builders Association, Guess Electric Company, tarns Electric Company, and Holeman—Nueces Electric Company, appeared and presented to the Council a suggested ordinance which he asked to be adopted as an amendment to the electrical code. The proposed ordinance called for the establishing of a new classification of limited journeymen electricians in the electrical code, this classification to be called limited journeyman house wiremen and to be made up of men who do electrical wiring in homes only. He stated that there was a shortage of electricians and advised that his clients had more house wiring work than they could do because of this shortage. Mr. Lee Ross appeared and read the following resolution: "At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Texas Home Builders Association held on Tuesday, March 24, 1953. the following resolution was adopted: "RESOLVED that it is to the best interest of the citizens of Corpus Christi, Texas, that the Corpus Christi Electrical Code be amended so as to provide for the creation of a different classification of registeration of electricians to provide for a classificii tion to be called a Limited Journeyman House Wireman, who shall be limited in their work so that they shall work only upon the installa— tion, alteration or repair of electrical wiring in one.or two—family dwellings, upon the passing of an examination upon the practical application of the parts of the City Electrical Ordinance pertaining to residence wiring. "RESOLVED further that this Resolution be called to the attention of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Corpus Christi. "Dated this the 24th day of March, 1953." IS/ N. 0. Simmons N. 0. Simmons, President ATTEST: /S/ Ben Eastland Ben Eastland, Secretary Mr. Will Fry, representing South Texas Home Builders Association, appeared and stated that no other city has the shortage of electricians that we have here and that if they obeyed the ordinance as it is now it would greatly hamper Corpus Christi's building program. Mr, Ralph Holeman also appeared and advised that he had been unable to hire men in the last year and continued than electricians were leaving home building and going into commercial work since Reynolds Metals Company and other industries had opened here. Mr. Ray Hayes. Secretary and Manager of National Electrical Contractors Association appeared.and. stated that there was no shortage and said the contractors could not hire men because they did not pay a fair salary. He stated that his organization put their electrical journeymen through a four—year school. Mr. Pogue stated that the suggested ordinance called for an eighteen—months training period for this particular classification. C. Nexttto appear was Mr. Truett Baker, who is attorney for the National Electrical Contractors Association, composed of the.folio wing companies: A & H Electric Co., Inc.. Aldrich Electric Company. Cline Electric Company, Electric Construction Company, Clyde Fairbairn, LoweElectric Company, Paul Martin Electric Co 1--07 480° Mathieu Electric Company, Moore Electric Company, Nelson Electric Company, Scott Electric Company, Star Electric Company, State Electric Company. Mr. Baker stated that his clients felt the real purpose of the amendment was to lower cost of this type ofinstallation in houses and that the cheaper electrical work would lower the quality of the work and bring more fires and increase insurance rates. He stated that he did not believe there was a shortage of these craftsmen in Corpus Christi. Mr. Faires P. Wade, attorney for the Electrical Works Union No. 278, appeared and stated that there was no shortage of electricians and said he thought the amendment if approved_ would relax skill required by electricians and,therefore, the amendment should be studied thoroughly by the Electrical Inspection and Examining Board or some fact finding board. Mr. N. 0. Simmons and Mr. A. J. McCall -also appeared for the proposed amendment. At the completion of the discussion, City Manager W. B. Collier suggested that the matter be taken under advisement and referred to the Electrical Section, to the Examining Board of Electricians, and the Underwriters for further study. (Referred to the Underwriters to findoat^if there would be any change in insurance rates if this proposed amendment were adopted.) A motion was made by Commissioner Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to the above effect. Petition was presented from property owners in Block 1, Ocean View Addition, petitioning the City Council to close a 15.52' alley, Block 1, Ocean View Addition, specifically between the 1300 block on Ocean Drive and 1300 block on Second Street and Morgan and Elizabeth Street. A motion was made by Commissionerl Needham, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest and passed, referring this petition to Zoning and Planning and Department of Public Works for their study and recommendations, which recommendations are to be presented before the date for public hearing is set. A letter was also presented from Sam and George Taylor protesting the fact that the above alley had been closed and a fence had been built across it: A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded. by Commissioner Needham, and passed, referring this letter to Zoning and Planning. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, setting March 31, 1953, at 4:00 P. M. as date for public I hearing on the Buccaneer Days Commission's application for Special Council Permit for carnival to be'operated at the southwest corner of Buford and Port, from April 27th through May 3, 1953. . There being no further business,the meeting adjourned C. W. VETZERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 31, 1953 4:00 P.M, LESLIE VASSERMAN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, City Managem 9, 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 DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, pproving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 24, 1953. Public Hearing aas opened on the following rezoning applicationst J. F. MILLER, ET AL: The east hald of Block 7, Bay View Addition and the west half of Block 6, Bay View Addition, being both sides of the 1200 Block of Second Street, from A-1 First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. '. � ;go, Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval of apllication and also approval of recom- ation that off-street parking beyond the.requirements of the Zoning Ordinance be provided in connection with ny clinics which might be built or developed in this area. No one appeared for or against this application. motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to uphold Zoning 0 and Planning's recommendation and to grant the application. :? . C. C_CHRISTIAN, ET AL: Lots 15 through 22, Block',1405, and Lots 45 through 51. Block 1305, Merchants Addition No; 6, being generally those properties located at and opposite 1925 and 1921 --16th Streets, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial for the following reasons: 1. That the application if granted would be unreasonable encroachment of business uses into a residential neighborhood; 2. That at the public hearing held before the Zoning and Planning Commission there was substantial neighborhood objection; 3. That no public necessity exists for such a change; 4, That the request if granted would have an adverse and deteriorating effect upon an even larger residential area than that in the immediate vicinity. The following people indicated they were against the application: Mr. George -Butler, 1905 --10th. Street; Mr. T. R. Brook, 1901 -1903 --16th Street; Elizabeth and Guy Matthews; James E. and Cecil White; Milliard Boyd; T. A. Nelson; M. G. Davis, 2022'19thStreet; P. E.C1ark;;L. P. Baecker. No one appeared for the application. A motion was made b y Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and deny the application. E. S. SHAW. ET AL: Lots 1 through 5, West Broadway Addition, being generally that property located long the north side of West Broadway approximately 187.5 feet to the east and 174.7 feet to the west of the intersection of Peabody Street, from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "C.1" Light Industrial District. _Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared against or for the applicatio . A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, to.uphold:Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the application. J. N. BLUNTZER: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Nelson Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Antelope and Kennedy Streets, from "A-1" First Apartment house District to "B-4" Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval. No one appeared either for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed,'to uphold Zoning and M anning's recommendation and grant the application. W. J. IiOLLY AND MAY BLYTHE: Lots '7, 3, and 9, Block 4, Booty and Allen Addition, being generally that property located along the east side of Alameda Street between points 100 feet and 250 feet from Booty Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment house District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial for the following reasons: 1. In a hearing before the Board of Adjustment in November, 1943, Mr. H. P. -Knolle stated that they wished to use the lot at the corner of Staples and Booty for their plant only temporarily and that after the war when building materials became available they would seek a new location. 2. The conditions of the Board of Adjustment permit granted to Knolle Dairy on December 17, 1951, under which Knolle was granted permission to use , two lots along Alameda Street for parking purposes only have not been met, the conditions of that permit being as follows: A. Fencing of the parking area along the building line on Alameda; B. The placing of a hedge inside the fence; and C. Paving of the parking lot along with the provision of adequate drainage. 3'; This use constitutes unwarranted encroachment of an industrial use into.a more protected area which would adversely effect property values. Mr. H. P. Knolle appeared and stated that the proposed rezoning would allow them to operate their plant at the present location, and at a later date if their plant were expanded, they would move it to a new location. Mrs. Ellen E. Pgpe appeared against the granting of this application and stated she lived only 50 feet from the plant. Mr. Phil Massad appeared and stated that the operation of the plant was actually light industrial use in the area, and although the industry was needed, it should be at some other location. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was m ade by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, nd passed, to close the hearing until all of the facts could be presented to a full council. n 0 PAGE GABRIEL: FROM "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: the northwest or front 128 feet of Lot 3, Alta Vista Sub - Division. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for denial for the following reasons: 1. Granting of this application would constitute "spot" zoning; 2. It would permit an unreasonable concentration of population in a substan- tially single family area; 3. Approval of the application would permit a land use which would have a depreciating effect -on the neighborhood. On February 18 the applicant withdrew by letter that portion of his application applying to the request for business zoning and substituted a request "A-3" zoning covering the entire tract. No one appeared for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and ppssed, to uphold Zoning and Plannings recommendation and deny the application. SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR TRAILER PARK 11014ARD JONES: Lots b, 8, 10 and 12, Block 25, and fractional Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Bock 75, Brooklyn Addi- tion, being generally that property extending 200 feet along the east side of Avenue C and 300 feet along the west side of Avenue C southward from Gulden Street. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was for approval subject to the'follo wing conditions: 11 1. That the service drive within the trailer park as well as a service drive on the front of those lots facing Avenue C be improved with a pavement approved by the Director of Public Works; 2. That a planting strip be provided along the south side of the tract and - along the rear property line which the owner would agree to plant and maintain; and 3. That the camp meet the standards prescribed by the Trailer Coach Manufacturing Association. No one appeared for or against the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning's recommendation and grant the application subject to above conditions. CRIPPLED CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. INC.; That the Zoning of that tract of land described as the southwest 450 feet of Lots 17 and 18, Section I, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, being generally that property, 400 feet in depth located on -the northeast side of Alamdda Street between Airline Road and Paloma Street be changed from "R-1", One Family Dwelling District, to "B-3" Secondary Business District Use; No fecommendation had been received from Zoning and Planning aA' the time of the public hearing. A. motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the hearing be continued until recommendation was received from Zoning and Planning Commission. Public hearing was opened on the granting of a Special Council Permit to the Buccaneer Days Commission.for a carnival to be operated at the southwest corner of Buford .and Port, such permit to run from April 27, 1953 through May 4, 1953. Mr. J. B. Mascorro of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce appeared and ex- plained the application. ,A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, that the hearing.be closed and that the Special Council Permit be granted subject to the usual condition. Petitions were received from 451 people petitioning the City to install traffic control lights at the intersection of Prescott. Arlington, and Bolivar with South Port Avenue, since ordinany traffic at this point is too fast, too heavy, and too hazardous both day and night to continue unregulated and sine this inter- section is used by school -children living west of Port Avenue and -attending Travis School and Christ the King School and presents and extra -hazardous situation for them. A motiion was made by Commissioner V lliamson, seconded by -.Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, referring the petitions to the City Manager and the Traffic Commission for their study ".and recommendations. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing Kinney Avenue from 19th to 21st Street.- Mr. Lee Scott appeared for the closing, and no one appeared against the closing. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner jrilliamson, and passed, to close the hearing; and a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, that Kinney.A venue be closed from 191ih to 21st Street, that.the Legal Bepattment be instructed to draw up necessary_ordinance, and that the abutting property owners be instructed to negotiate with the City Manager for acquisition of abandoned area. 483 �:. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and pgssed, approv— ing the Tax Error and Correction List for the months of February and March in the amount of $1,520.40. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,.seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, approving the Supplemental Roll for March in the mount of $138.60. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3433 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $211.6. AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 76.13 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF BEVERLY DRIVE INTERSECTION, DESCRIBED AS BEING IAT SEVENTEEN (17), BLOCK THREE (3), BEVERLY HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OIVINER THEREOF, L. C. GILLIAM, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAY=, OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $211.61; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETOR AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. -Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George -L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINAN CE N0, 3434 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ACSESS10a IN THE A40UNT OF $1,090.92 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 232.11 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF CHANGLER LANE INTERSECTION, DESCRIBED AS BEING LATS SIXTEEN (16) AND SEVENTEEN (17), LOS AMIGOS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, RICHARD M. KLEBERG, FOR AND IN CON— SIDERATION OF THE PAYnNT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,090.92; 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 Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslies Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Absent Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. L. WASSERMANAN, MAYOR C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1953 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor'Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., 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 Williamson, andpassed, approving the minutes of the meeting held March 31, 1953• Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Wasserman announced that the Special Meeting was called for the purpose of receiving recommendation from City Attorney regarding Gregg Oil Suit and such other business as may be brought before the Council. The City Attorney explained proposed ordinance in that all parties except A. W. Gregg and Sam Susser would be released from the suit. Mr. Tom Pogue and Mr. Farrell Smith made suggestions in regard to the proposed court order. Upon motion,made, seconded, and pw.ssed, the Council recessed its meeting until 6:30 P. M. At 6:30 P. M. the City Attorneys being absent, the meeting was delayed until 7:30 P. M. at which time it reconvened with the presence of City Attorney I. M. Singer, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson, and counsel for the City in the Gregg suit, Mr. William Shireman, Being noticed that neither Mr. Smith nor Mr. Pogue were present, the City Attorney was excused from the room to try and reach those parties by telephone. Upon his return.,to the room, it was 484 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3.35 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF CORFUS CHRISTI TO AGREE" TO THE ENTRY OF A JUDG17ENT IN CAUSE NO. 8166 ENTITLED A. W. GREGG VS. SOUTHERN MINERALS CORPORATION,ET AL TO THE EFFECT THAT THE INTERESTS CLAIMED BY ALL PARTIES IN SAID ACTION AND NOW 121GAGED IN THE TRIAL THEREOF, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE INTERESTS OF A. W. GREGG AND SAM SUSSER, BE RECOGNIZED AS ES— TABLISHED AND UNAFFECTED BY THE CLAIMS AND ACTION AGAINST A. W. GREGG AND SAM SUSSER, PROVIDED..SAID ORDER FURTHER PROVIDES FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF SAID CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A. W. GREGG AND SAM BUSIER UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR TERM OF SAID DISTRICT COURT OF SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH ORDER IS ATTACHED 0 AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. At the completion of the reading, Mayor Wasserman asked that he be allowed to step down and at this point turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, Mayor Wasserman completed his remarks with: "I am involved in a law suit regarding this lease, and I think it no more than fair to the Council and the people of Corpus Christi that I not take any part in this vote. You will all find out that I am innocent of the charges against me." Mayor Wasserman then retired from the meeting. The Charter Rule was suspended on the above Ordinance No. 3135 by the following vote: (The records show Mayor Wasserman absent at the wrote, account showing him excused: Leslie Wasserman Absent at Vote (Excused) Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above Ordinance No."3435 was passed by the following vote: (The records show Mayor Wasserman absent at the vote,aceount showing him excused.) Leslie Wasserman Frank E. Williamson Jack DeForrest George L. Loi man Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent at Vote (Excused) Aye Aye Aye Aye Mr. Mike A. Needham, Jr. was excused from the meeting at this time to fulfill a previous engagement City Manager Collier stated that he had talked to Mr. J. R.'Sorrell, and Mr. Sorrell stated that the operating agreement should be entered into between the City and Mr. Gregg and also that the understanding of Mr. Sorrell was that the subject operating agreement was in connection with the judgment and.order of continuance in the pending Gregg Oil suit. City Attorney stated that there was no such condition on the oraeiZs to be entered into suit, and if there was any such understanding on the part of any body, that it was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the whole matter be dropped and the _trial. of the case proceed. Mr. William Shireman who had previously been authorized to represent the City in this law suit also explained the operating agreement. City Manager Collier stated that the operating agreement, which involved the disposal of salt water, should be included in the ordinance. At this point Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson was instructed to prepare an additional ordi— nance authorizing the execution of the operating agreement. Upon the ordinance being presented to the City Manager, the following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. -3436 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH A. W. GREGG IN REGARD TO CERTAIN OIL LEASES BET1NEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS LESSOR, AND A. W. GREGG, LESSEE, DURING THE PENDENCY OF CAUSE NO. 8166 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended on the above ordinance by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent at Vote (Excused) Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest . Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Absent at Vote (Excused) The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent at Vote Excused Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Abseat at vote Excused) There being no -further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY LESLIE WASSERMAN. MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1953 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Loman, and Mike A; Needham, Jr,, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney C. W. Vetters, City Secretary Vetters, Tax Assessor - Collector P. W. Grevelle, Purchasing Agent. Wm. J. Burke, Planning Engineer R. W. Burr, Assistant Purchasing Igent Nan Albrecht, and a large group of City employees. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 2, 1953 at 6:30 P. M. Mayor Wasserman invited anyone in the audience -having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. Albrecht appeared -representing the City employees and stated to the Council that,insofar as this was their last official meeting, she had been asked to express to the Council and to 1Mr. Collier appreciation for the "friendly fellowship for the past four years". Mrs. Albrecht further stated that all city employees had enjoyed the cooperation of the City Council and especially the City Manager.' She then present Mr. Collier with a going -away present from the City employees. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing A gent to advertise for bids on the following fuel: (For quarter ending July 31, 1953) 30,000 (approximately) gallons per month - regular gasoline 1,500 (approximate) gallons per month- premium gasoline •2,300 (approximate) gallons per month - diesel oil 2,000 (approximate) gallons per month - kerosene Public hearing was continued on the rezoning application of the Crippled Childrens Hospital, Inc., as follows: That the zoning of that tract of land described as the southwest 450 feet of Lots 17 and 18, Section I, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, being generally that property 400 feet in depth located on the northeast side, of Alameda Street between Airline Road and Paloma Street be changed from "R-1", One Family Dwelling District, to "B-3" Secondary Business District use. Zoning and Planning's recommendation Paas for approval with certain modifications and limitations: that the area to be zoned for business be reduced by eliminating from the original application a strip of land along the northwest side of Paloma 150 feet deep, as measured from the center line of the street, and that the build- ing area within the remaining tract be reduced along the south end by the width of an alley, a double tier of parking and a sidewalk; and that the final approval of such zoning be subject to the final approval of a plat of the area which plat whould show the set -backs, b wilding area and parking area substantially as outlined on the revised plan prepared by the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission labeled Plan "B", dated March 1953 Dr. R. 0. Best appeared against the application and the recommendation of Zoning and Planning. Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Garrett also appeared against the application, and no one appeared for. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, to close public hearing on this application. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Needham, and passed, to take this matter under advisement. The following Resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 3437 C00ENDING THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD FOR THEIR EFFORT, TIME AND SERVICE IN COMPLETING TIE BUILDING PROGRAM OF THE CITY—COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD; AND DE— CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the folio wing vote: , Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman' Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Fxamk E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 9, 1953 2: OO P. M. LESLIE I-ASSERMAN, MAYOR . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Ve mrs, and Plan— ning Engineer R. W. Burr. 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 Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1953. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and City Secretary Vetters announced that the Special Council Meeting was called for the purpose of decision 'on several Zoning cases, and any other business that might come before the Council. The Crippled Childrens Hospital, Inc. rezoning application, which was taken under advisement at the Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1953, was presented to the Council fro their consideration. Mrs. W. H. Garrett appeared in connection with this application and stated that the meeting had not been officially announced and stated that they were still against the granting of the application as it would damage their property. No one appeared for the application. A motion was made by Commissioner Williamson, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, and passed, that Zoning and Planningb recommendation be accepted and that the application of Crippled Childrens Hospital, Inc. be granted subject to certain modifications and limitations as set out in Zoning and Planning's recommendation. The Saul Cooper rezoning application which had previously been tabled (At Special Council Meeting on February 12, 1953)..was presented.to the Council, and no one appeared for or against this applicastion. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, with Commissioner Needham,voting "No", that the Zoning `and Planning's recommendation be upheld and the application be denied with the exception of granting rezoning of Lots 21 and 22 only, Block 4, Hughes Addition, to "B-1" Neighborhod UBusi— ness District Use. The Legal Department had previously prepared the two following ordinances putting into effect various Zoning changes approved at this and several previous meetings. The following ordinance: was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3438 AMENDING TIE 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, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED 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 ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 32 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1102, BAY TERRACE NO. 2, BEING TIIE 1500 BLOCK ON THE REST SIDE OF BRONIVLEE BOULEVARD FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DIELLING DISTRICT USE TO "A-27 SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; BY REZONING LOT 19 BLOCK 1, BARNETT ADDITION FROM 9-2 TWO FAMILY TELLING DISTRICT USE TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; REZONING A TRACT 362.5 FEET ALONG TIE SOUTHEAST LINE OF PRESCOTT STREET EXTENDING SOUTHNRRD FROM THE SOUTHIIEST PROPERTY LINE OF KAREN STREET AND EXTENDING TO A DEPTIi OF 205 FEET FROM SAID SOUTHEAST LINE OF PRESCOTT STREET, AS SHOWN ON PAGE 23 OF VOLUME 15 OF'TIIE PLAT RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "11-1" ONE FAMILY D BELLING DISTRICT USE TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; REZONING LOTS 21 and 22, BLOCK 4, HUGHES ADDITION FROM "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO "13-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XX, SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMITS TO INCLUDE VETERINARY HOSPITALS; REZONING ALL OF BLOCK 40 HILLCREST ADDITION LYING SOUTH OF BUFFALO STREET FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; REZONING THE EAST ONE-IiALF OF BLOCK 7 BAYVIEW ADDITION AND THE NEST ONE-IIALF OF BLOCK 6 BAY - VIEW ADDITION, BEING BOTH SIDES OF SECOND STREET IN THE 1200 BLOCK, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; REZONING LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE, NEST BROADWAY ADDITION, BEING APPROXIMATELY 187.5 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NEST BROADIAY, FRCM "A-1"FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO %-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE; REZONING LOTS 1, 2, and 3. BLOCK 2, NELSON ADDITION NUMBER 2, FROM "A-1"- FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE TO "B-4" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above Ordinace was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The following ordinance was read.- ORDINANCE ead: ORDINANCE NO. 3439 AMENDING 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 TIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APEEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU- TION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 450 FEET OF LOTS 17 AND 189 SECTION 1, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, BEING GENERALLY THAT PROPERTY 400 FEET IN DEPTH LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF ALAMEM STREET EXTENDING SOUTHEASTERLY FROM AIRLINE ROAD, PROVIDED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AS TO PLATTING BE FIRST COMPLIED WITH BY THE OWNERS OF SAID LAND, SAIN ZONING TO BE CHANGED FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY. DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike.A, Needham, Jr. Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye M6 A. Needham, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LESLIE IASSERMAN,MAYOR C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 14, 1953 4:0o P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners- Frank E. Williamson, Jack DeForrest s, George L. Lowman, and Mike A. Needham, Jr., City ManagerW. 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 Lowman., mconded by Commissioner DeForrest, and passed, a ing the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held April 9, 1953, at 2:00 P. M. City Secretary Vetters announced that he had compiled the Official Tabul'tion of Returns of the General Election held April 7, 1953s for the purpose of electing Mayor and Commissioners for the City k of Corpus Christi. He read total votes received for each candidate and total votes cast in the election as follows: (Tabulation of Returns on filen City Secretary's Office) For Mayor: _ Frank Williamson --------------- 5,785 Albert Lichtenstein --------- 9,958 For Commissi oners: M. K. Moore ---------- - - -- 4,858 Mike Needham ----- 5,290 Chas. R. Porter ------------- 5,141 Jack Pratt ---------------------- 4,690 W. James Brace ------------------ 9,850 P. C. Callaway ------------------ 10,050 Ellroy King ------------- 92962— ,962—J. J.S. Naismith ------------------ 9.,940- ,940-Noe NoeC. Garza -------------------- 3, 542 Total Votes Cast 18,004 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,seconded by Commissioner Williamson, and passed, apcepting the Returns as presented and respectfully requesting that Messrs. Lichtenstein, Callaway, Brace, King, and Naismith be considered elected. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 344o CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYOR AND COMaSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter: Rule__*is- suspended_;by.'the':following:.vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye` Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Frank E. Williamson Aye Jack DeForrest Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mike A. Needham, Jr. Aye Commissioner,Williamson appeared and stated that he wished the gentlemen taking office all the luck in the world, and he hoped the Hand of God would guide each one. Commissioner Needham appeared and read the following statement: "Mr. Mayor and Council Members - Mr. Mayor -Elect and new members of the new Council - Ladies and Gentlemen: "For a long time I have been led to believe that the 'Mighty Jeep' was the most powerful piece of equipment available when a desired task was required .........Let me tell you now that I have been misinformed.........That honor, as of 7 April, last, goes right to the "Broom" and the•lovely.ladies who wielded it. I hope they never take after me again. "Seriously though ......... I think that now that the smoke has cleared away, it would be a grand gesture, and a proper one too, if all of the wonderful people who supported us as candidates in the past election would now join you and help do the things for Corpus Christi that a City such as Corpus Christi is so deserv- ing of ......... You as the new governing body will find that there is many a heartache to be had in your new job .........I would wish that these be lightened by the offer of encouragement to you and that Corpus as a whole join in making your work lighter and appreciative.........This can be done by working together. May Your success be of the greatest. "And to you, Mr. Mayor and my brother members of the Council ......... may I add that as an appointee to the commission it has been a joy to work with you and other members of the staff......... It is my opinion that your earnest effort to make Corpus Christi a better place to live will in a small way repay you for the many pains you have suffered. "I know that you too join me in congratulations to those taking office today and that their reign be a happy reign. "Thanks a million." Commissioner DeForrest stated that four years ago he had embarked on the same type of journey as those taking office today. He said that his voyage had been very rough at times and he hoped that the incoming administration would not be faced with the many trials and tribulations that he had experienced. He also wished them luck. Commissioner Lowman appeared and stated that he wanted to wish the incoming administration all the luck possible. Mayor Wasserman expressed pleasure in welcoming all to the meeting, wished those taking office luck and said he knew they would do a wonderful job. He said it had been a pleasure to work with the 1,500 city employees and thanked Mr. W. B. Collier, the Councilmen, and "Chile" Vetters, who he stated had all done a wonderful job. follows: Oath of Office was administered to Mr. A. A. Lichtenstein by District Judge Tillman Smith as "I, A. A. Lichtenstein, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State. of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this State and ofthis City; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected, So help me God. _1S/ A. A. Lichtenstein' A. A. LICHTENSTEIN, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this the 14th day of April, A.D. 1953. ISI Tillman Smith DISTRICT JUDGE, 94TH DISTRICT COURT NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS" Judge Smith then offered his congratulations to Mr. Lichtenstein as the new Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi. Oaths of Office were then administered to Mr. W. JamesBrace, Mr. P. C. Callaway, Mr. Ellrcy King, and Mr. James S. Naismith in a group and by District Judge Smith as follow s: "I, (W. James Brace) (P.C. Callaway) (Ellroy King) (James S. Naismith, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office to which I have been elected, Commissioner of theCity of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, pro— tect and defend the Constitution and the L2ws of the United States and of this State and of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered.4 or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected. So help me God." Each oath for theCommissioners was subscribed and sworn to before Tillman Smith, District Judge, 94th District Court, Nueces County, Texas. Congratulations were then offered to the new Commissioners by Judge Smith. Judge Tillman Smith then declared the above to be Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi for a term ending the first Tuesday in April, 1955• At this point in the meeting, the Wasserman Administration retired and the Lichtenstein Administration took their seats as the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor Lichtenstein thanked Judge Smith and the retiring Council for the courtesies extended him and the new Commissioners and said he prayed that he might have the cooperation of all the citizens of Corpus Christi in the future. He then read his prepared statement as follovs: 490 "Today we accept the honor, responsibility, and challenge, of the coming term as your chosen spokesmen as the result of your expression at the polls in the Demo— cratic, American Way. We pledge to you our resolute determination to fairly represent, and honorably act, for -All of thecitizens of the city. We five men, by the votes of -Corpus Christians�'are'now charged with the responsibility of leadership, accept that charge without reservation. "In our campaign for election we publicized the record of our living, our busi— ness and civic achievements, our manner of thinking, speaking and acting, on problems that confront us all in our daily living; so we accept the expression of the majority of the votes as our mandate to use these characteristics of our judgment, business and professional acumen, and these standards of conduct.. "We believe that the voters of this city would not have elected us their Mayor and Councilmen unless they had expected us to act with courageous leadership in,. achievement of Corpus Christi's rightful place as a city beautiful, a city prosperous, a city wholesome, a city progressive and progressing, a city conscious of its proud past, determined to make the most of its present opportunites and to build soundly and with vision for its limitless future. In short, we accept the job of leadership in this endless striving toward making Corpus.Christi the ideal place for its present and future citizens to live, rear their families, and feel secure in their wellbeing here. "Leadership will have its problems, for we are not unmindful of the acute growing pains and the constant need of making difficult choices between one immediate and semmingly essential need and another even more immediate and alledgedly equal and necessary project. We will not be able to do everything at once, but we shall accept the mandate of your electoral vote as an expression of confidence in our col— lective good judgment. We shall act in each case with the best interests of all the citizenry in our minds. We are not naive enough to believe that we will not make mistakes, nor will we be hesitant to admit we have erred and direct our corrective actions' future course in accordance with the motivations you have a right to expect of men of honest hearts. "We will give our best efforts. We need the continued support and confidence of a ,united Corpus Christi. Share with us your resources of mind and give us liberally of your energies so that we may build a better Corpus Christi. We accept the responsibility of leadership and will dedicate ourselves to meriting your complete confidence." Reverend John Donaho opened the new council meeting with a short prayer. The first order of business of the new council was the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. Commis- sioner Callaway recommended that Commissioner Ellroy King be appointed as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Lichtenstein asked for a motion to this effect. Commissioner Brace moved that Commissioner King be appointed as Mayor Pro Tem. Themotion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed by acclamation. City Secretary Vetters presented to Mayor Lichtenstein a communication from Mr. O. N. Stevens, retired operating vice—president of Southern: Alkali Corporation (now Columbia Southern Corporation). Mayor Lichtenstein read Mr. Stevens' communication which stated that he was willing to offer his service to the people of the City of Corpus Christi without compensation for a period of no more than 60 days in the hope that he could be of some constructive help to the City. Commissioner King made a motion that Mr. 0, N. Stevens be appointed to serve as City Manager without compensation for a period not to exceed 60 days and that bond of $10,000 be set for Mr. Stevens. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed. Mayor Lichtenstein then thanked Mr. Stevens for his courageous and unselfish offer to serve the people of Corpus Christi during this period. follows: Oath of office was administered to Mr. 0. N. Stevens by District Judge Tillman Smith as if I, 0. N. Stevens, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of the City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution ad`:'he Laws of the State of Texas, and of the United States and of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly noroi.ndirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, con— tributed, nor promised to contribute any money or valuable thing, or promised ary public office or employment as a reward to secure my appointment. So help me God. ISI 0. N. Stevens 0. N. STEVENS, City Manager THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI "SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this the loth day of April, A.D. 1953• ISI Tillman Smith DISTRICT JUDGE, 94TH DISTRICT COURT NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS M Mayor Lichtenstein read the following statement: "The new administration, in order to insure the smooth changeover and transition from one City Administration to another and in order to best serve the people of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, has asked that the City Secretary continue to serve the City in his same official capacity until the first day of May, 1953, rather than to act on his resignation effective April 15th, 1953• -Ands likewise, that the Judge of the Corporation Court, Mr. Robert VanNess, who has tendered his resignation, continue to serve the City of Corpus Christi' Texas, as Temporary Corporation Court Judge until May 1, 1953• And, likewise, that Method Snapka and the clerks and deputies of the Corporation Court continue to serve the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in their present capacities and serve temporarily until May 1, 1953s and on or about May 1, 1953s this City Council will then and there at such time make permanent appointments to such positions as under law they.are entitled to make and at that time naming the permanent appointees. In order to continue the legal processes of the City in Corporation Court, the Coun— cil will now take such action as is necessary to hereby deputize the clerks of the Corporation Court, being Method Snapka, and his three assistants. I call for a motion approving statements made in this particular." City Manager Stevens stated that he had nothing to add to the- above statement.- Mayor tatement.Mayor Lichtenstein announced that he had received answers from all of the above named temporary appointees to the effect that they wanted to cooperate with the people of Corpus Christi at this time by offering their services. A motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, approving the above statement regarding temporary appointment of a City Secretary, Corporation Court Judge, Corporation Court Clerk and three Deput Clerks, and making no change at this time in the said offices. A copy of the existing Rules of Procedure to Be Followed by the City Council was presented, and City Attorney Singer advised that these were the rules as adopted in an ordinance and followed at this time. He further advised that any of the rules could be changed by an amendment to the present ordinance if a motion were made and passed to that effect. - Mayor Lichtenstein stated that they would continue to operate under the same rules of procedure with the exception of a change in the day and time of the reular meetings. Commissioner Brace then moved that the Regular Council Meeting be held each Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock P. M. beginning a week from tomorrow, (which is .April 15). The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and passed. The Legal Department was in— strutted to amend the present ordinance containing the Rules of Procedure to include this change. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. T. Ray`\Kring, Secretary of the Better Government League, appeared and read the following statement: Corpus Christi, Texas April 114., 1953 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Corpus Christi, Texas In a meeting last night the Better Government League determined to perfect a permanent organization to foster and maintain interest in the activities of local agencies of government. We will have monthly meetings. We will publish a monthly bulletin. We plan to have representatives attend each council meeting. We will urge other organizations to likewise have representatives attend council meetings, and to devote occasional programs to the work of the city government to the end that more people may be kept informed and interested. We want you to know, hoarever, that we are not organizing a cheering section for this city council. We will give you our moral support when we think you are right; but we will not hesitate to criticize when we think you are wrong. We believe that you gentlemen have been given the opportunity to perform out— standing public servile for Corpus Christi. We will help you in every way that we can to build a better City. Sincerely yours, THE BETTER GOVERNMENT LEAGUE BY: /S/ T. Ray Kring, Secretary a 492 Mayor Lichtenstein asked. City Manager Stevens if he cared to make a statement,. City Manager Stevens assured the Council that he had nothing to say but. stated that he was pleased to be of any service ble to the City for the next 60 days or less. Rabbi Sidney Wolf delivered the benediction. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY L. WASSERKAN, MAYOR REOUTAR COUNCIL MEETING April"22, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT:: Mayor A..A. Lichtenstein, Commissioners Ellroy King, W. James Brace, P. C. Callaway„ and J. S. Naismith, City Manager 0. N. Stevens, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirma.n, Director of Zoning and Planning W. W. Anderson and Planning Engineer Bob Burr. Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order and read the following statement: "The members of the new city administration, in contemplating the problems that must'be-weighed and solved during their term of office, have been encouraged by the evidence of united support-and'a reawakened citizens' interest in civic affairs to believe that with -the- proper approach to each situation as it comes up for consideration, the right answers can somehow be found. Aside from the wellknown pending problems, each member of the administration has a deep conviction that there( are many opportunities for creative public service if we will but pause periodically in our pressing need to meet the challenge of each day's current problems and raise our sights a little higher to"seek the fulfillment of our city's inherent capacity to be a home maker's paradise. "We believe that it would be desirable to avail ourselves of the strength and inspiration that an opening prayer would provide, so we are going to invite a mem- ber of the clergy of our city to open each week's regular council meeting with a prayer for divine guidance in our deliberations. -The clergyman will also be in— vited to remain at the -council table, if possible, during the remainder of the session as a guest obserrver of the official proceedings.. We belive that such firsthand close observance of the problems facing the administration will foster a better understand and inevitable lead to a greater participation of thecitizen— ship Sas a whole in the responsibilities of constructively meeting the problems of today while soundly_ planning and building for an even greater tomorrow." Mayor' Lichtenstein:,advised that; -:he -'.had writt'eh*-to Reverend, .Ardra;_Walker., Ptesi-dent of Corpus Christi Ministerial Alliance., stating that the'Council realized that the time necessary to accomplish this act of public service by the.participating clergy would be in added burden to their already busy schedule but they hoped that they D ould count on those requested to help in this matter. Mayor Lichtenstein also stated that he had asked Reverend Walker to inaugurate this plan today but that Reverend Walker had advised that he the could not attend and arrangements had been made with Reverend Alfred Knorr$ pastor of the First Lutheran Church, to be present at this first meeting of the neer Council. Mayor Lichtenstein also advised that he had written to Bishop M. S. Garriga, too, and asked for the name of a Priest of one of the Mexican Catholic Churches of the community who could be guest Chaplain for the council meeting of Wednesday April 29th. . The Invocation was then delivered by Reverend Knorr and afterwards he took his seat at the Council table. City Secretary Vetters advised that he had registered those in attendance. A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, approvi the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 14, 1953• Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward, and no one appeared. City Secretary Vetters announced that he had received a petition signed by Charles G. Lyman for the Corpus Christi Transportation Company appealing the action of the Taxicab Inspector in granting additional taxicab permits to the Red Top Taxi Company. Mr. Lyman a.pp:ared and said he only attended the meeting to find when they were setting the phblic hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commission Brace, and passed, setting public hearing on this matter for Tuesday, May 122 19533 at 7:30 P. M. 49.3-= Alsa City Secretary Vetters, stated that he had receive petition from owners of 71. E. Pope Sub -Division D requesting the City rt6 officially close the unoccupied streets across this tract. City Secretary Vztters advised that these streets in question are merely dedicated and do not exist on the g round, R. but that this action was necessary in order that the final plat might be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, setting public hearing to.determine the closing of these streets for Tuesday, May 12, 1953, at 7:30 P. M., and referring the matter to the Director of Public Works andZoning and Planning for their recommendations, which are to be given to the City 1Lnager prior to the public hearing. City Secretary Vetters also announced that prior to the meeting he�had received a pettition from Oso Place, Inc. for annexation by contract of a portion of Flour Bluff t'ncinal Farm and Garden Tracts. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, referring the petition to Zoning and Planning, Department of Public Works, and Legal Department for recommendations and preparation of agreement to annex. Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from various department heads, boards, and committees, if any. None were received. Bids were opened on reguL^r and premium gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel for quarter ending July 31, 1953• Bids were received from the following:' Crockett Oil Company, Crystal Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Humble Oil andRefining Company, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Osage Oil Company, Sinclair 12efining Company, Southern Oil Sales Company, The Texas Company, and Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, referring the bids to the City Manager and Purchasing Department for a minimum of 48 hours for tabulation and recommendation of awards. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for the official newspaer for le gal notices published by the City of Corpus Christi. City Secretary read the following communication from W. G. Graf, City Controller: "In accordance with provisions of the trust deed securing the City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 1948 and 1948A, the City is permitted to -call. prior to maturity any of the bonds now outstanding of the 1948 issue. "We have sufficient funds on deposit in the bond redemption account with the Mercantile National Bank a.t'Dallas to call $100,000 in principal amount of these bonds on June 1', 1953.- The net saving in interest cost to the City from June lst to the maturity of the bonds called will amount to $76,957.50. "Will -you therefore please request the City Council to authorize by motion a call of"these bonds in accordance with the terms of the trust deed at par, plus a premium of 4% and accrued interest to the date of call." On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Callaway' seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, authorizing the call of %100,000 in principal amount of the City of Corpus Christi's Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series, 1918, in accordance with the terms of the trust deed at par, plus a premium of 4% and accrued interest to the date of the call. Report was presented from Mr. M. W. Cochran, Consulting Engineer, regarding survey and study of traffic conditions. In his report Mr. Cochran advised that the survey and study would take six months to complete and his fee would be $15,500.00, including the expense for outside -consultants, whoke fee for the proposed 18 months following the study would be $500.00 per month, estimated at ten days per month. In answer to May Lichtenstei.n's question, City Secretary Vetters advised that no one asked for this report but that it had been submitted voluntarily. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, to receive the report for study and to go into the matter at a later date. Xa.yor Lichtenstein said he under- stood that the ADC had made a similar report which was available to City officials for their study; however, he advised that they would give Mr. Cochran's report their attention. Mayor Lichtenstein announced that the City Manager was desirous of obtaining information on which recommendations of the Traffic Commission have not been acted upon, in order that they may be given the proper attention, and he appointed a committee composed of Mr. A. George Aboud, Mrs. E. B. Jobe, and Mr. 494` Gilbert Ogden for the purpo-se of checking the minutes of the Traffic Commission and giving the City Manager a report on this subject. The following ordinance was read:_,:. ORDINANCE 3441 AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 2527, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 24TH DAY OF MAY, 1919, APPEAR- ING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 17, PAGE 375 OF THE ORDINANDE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMEND- ING RULE 11 SECTION 1, CHANGING THE DAY AND TIME THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL MELT FROM TUESDAY, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. TO WEDNESDAY, 3 O'CLOCK P. M. KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT ,KITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. -Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy. King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. JamesBrace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. -Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway" James S. Naismith W. James Brace The following ordinance was read: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3442 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING A SANITARY SrdER MAIN OF APPROXIMATELY 5200 FEET OF 15" SANITARY SE7M MAIN PARALLEL TO AND APPROXIIRTELY 1300 FEET SOUTHEAST OF WEBER ROAD FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO McARDLE ROAD CONSTRUCTED BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FIND THE ACTUAL COST OF SAID SEWER MAIN TO BE $25,050.84; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF I'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SECOND LIEN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE WARRANTS, SERIES 1953", IN THE AGGREGATE SUM OF 025,050.84; AND DECLARING AN FLERGENCY.. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A:'Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King .. Aye P. ' C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The following ordinance was read: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3443 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING AREA IN McCAUGHAN PARK BY HELDLNFELS EROTHERS UNDER CONTRACT DATE JANUARY 27, 19533 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3397; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYra'ENT IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY— FIVE DOLLARS ($8,895.00), TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED OUT40F, BOND FUND NO. 291, JITROVEItENT DONDS, 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK CONSTRUCTION AND--IM1, OVEMENT ) TO BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SIAD CONTRACT AIM WITH THE FINAL ESTIIS'►TE DATED APRIL los 1953s A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HMETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; *TD DEWARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: . A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. JamesBrace Aye Before voting on the above two ordinances, Nos. 342 and 3443, Mayor Lichtenstein said hhat he understood they had been checked and approved and were ready for passage. 495 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 34 414 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CHRMICAL DEVISION OF ALLIED CHEMICAL AND DYE CORPORATION FOR ALUMINUM SULFATE NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND (2,000) NET TONS OF TWO THOUSAND POUNDS EACH PER."ANNUM, EXCEPT AT SELLER'S OPTION, FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 1953 TO FEBRUARY 1, 19514, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS - OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Before the above ordinance, No. 3444, was passed, Mayor Lichtenstein was advised that this was a routine purchase of supplies for the Water Department in answer to his question to that effect. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye. Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway • Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Elly King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3445 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT WITH TOM LAWRENCE, EMPLOYING SAID TOM LAWRENCE AS GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT A SALARY OF $3140 PER MONTH IN THE MUNI— CIPAL GOLF COURSE AND LEASING TO HIM THE GOLF SHOP AND CAFE LOCATED IN SAID MUNI— CIPAL COURSE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSA— TION TO 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; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was, suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Janes S. Naismith Aye 'W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A A. Lichtenstein Aye Eilroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Janes S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 31446 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 11u1PROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF $1,512934 TO COVER THE COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF ANNAPOLIS, TEXAS AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET, SUCH INSTALLATION TO RE MADE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A: A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Mayor Lichtenstein was advised that this traffic signal system was installed on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. City Secretary Vetters presented and read the following recommendation received from 49 Mr. H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, dated April 22, 1953, on the annexation of Windsor Park Unit 4: "With reference to the application for annexation of 120 acres of land to be a.sub- division called Windsor Park Unit 4 comprising lots 199 20, 29, 30, 31 and 320 Section 2, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm Tracts, Nueces County, Texas, this subdivision had been submitted to the Zoning and Planning Division for their approval, and the same has been given.. The developers of this subdivision have agreed, in keeping with the policies of the City Planning Division, to place all minimum standard improvements insisting of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sanitary sewer and water mains, and have on file with this office plans and specifications covering same, which meet the requirements of the City. This annexation was delayed because of the 60 -day charter provision that would not per- mit the City Council to enter into contracts. "With reference to the status of these improvements, the writer has read the contract agreement between the -various contractors and engineers listed, who are the following: For Engineering - Jones & Van Pelt, Inc., contract dated March 24, 1953 For Utilities - T. H. Lee, antract dated March 20, 1953 - For Street Improvements - Bailey & Lowman, contract dated March 19, 1953 "This information was submitted to the writer by Mr. Holmes, who represents Bevly and Janssen, developers of Windsor Park Unit !t. "At the present time -from a feild•inspection made by the writer -it was estimated that sanitary sewers are approximately 75% complete, that water mains are approximately 25% complete, and that the excavation for street improvements is complete, and 700 feet of curb and gutter have been installed to -date. "It is recommended that this area be annexed to the City by contract in order that delays will not be incurred to builders and that all phases of improvement can con- tinue in progressive order to provide homes for people and also permit this depart- ment to issue building permits and at the same time place these improvements on the tax records, which increases the valuation within the City, which in turn provides income for the general budget for the operations of the various city departments. "I wish to call your attention to the fact that City is not in any way furnishing any monies or aid for these improvements, all costs being borne by the developers, which improvements in turn will become the property of the City. "I also wish to call your attention to the fact that the loaning agencies such as the Federal Housing Authority,.Veterans Administration, etc. will not make loans or advance- ments of monies on houses until the City has accepted the improvements as having been built in accordance with their standard specifications and the assurance that the City will maintain same. ®11 of this acts as assurance for the completion of improvements in subdivisions'within .and adjacent to -the City, and the above recommendation is in keeping with policies in the past. The developers of this 'subdivision have brought - in and completed Windsor Park Units 1, 2 and 31n a similar manner, and no difficulties have ever arisen. H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works" Planning engineer R. W. Burr advised that in Zoning and Planning's previous recom- mendation they had recommended that the area be accepted into the city when legally possible. He further stated that all requirements had been met as far as Zoning and Planning was concerned and that all that remains is the engineering work which comes under the Department of Public Works. Director of Zoning and Planning W. W. Anderson stated City has control of the sub- division up until it is entirely completed and the contractors cannot be paid until Director of Public Works Stirman has given his approval. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that they were not passing the following ordinances, which accepts Windsor Park Unit 4 into the City, in line with prior practise but due to the fact that the various department heads believe it -should be handled in this manner in order that public interest :night be protected. He further declared that the Council was handling this matter in this manner with the understanding that "they were not establishing any precedent for future action" and indicated that they were not in favor of bringing these sub -divisions into the City until all work had been completed. .The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3447 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORBUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH.WINDSOR DEVELOPERS, INC., A CORPORATION THAT A TRACT OF LAND, BEING ALL OF LOTS NOS. 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and 32, SECTION 21 FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND CONTAINING 120,00 ACRES OF LAND, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIFED HEREIN SHALL BE IN- CLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY CONDITIONED UPON PERFORMANCE OF THE EXPRESS 49? 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.,James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following votes A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy :ring Aye P. Co Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye City Attorney I. M. Singer presented to the Council an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on the one part, and H. E. Butt & H. E. Butt Foundation, parties of the other part, relative to accepting a gift of 8z acres of land and the advancement of funds for the construction of a municipal swimming pool, which contract is in lieu of contract authorized by Ordinance No. 3422. He advised that the facts in regard to the necessity for the execution of the new contract are as f ollows s. 1. At the time of the authorization of the execuation of the original contract, Mr. H. E. Butt was not in the city and the proposed contract incorporated in Ordinance No. 3422 was not submitted to him for approval prior to its authorization by the City Council. 2. When Mr. Butt studied the proposed contract, he suggested the .following changes: a. The property in question was owned by H. E. Butt instead of the H. E. Butt Foundation, therefore the contract should be corrected to show such fact. In the negotiations, the city had understood that the land was owned by the H. E. Butt Foundation, which was erroneous. b. The addition to the paragraph in regard to title to the property of the provision that curative steps would be taken to cure defects in the title to a portion of the tract (the proposed swimming pool would not be located on the portion in question) within a reasonable time and "cure the same if possible to do so." c. The deletion from said contract of any provision in regard to the charges to be made t;y the city for the use of the pool, this change is in favor of the city. d. The provision that the gross receipts be paid over to him at the end of each year to repay the funds advanced by him instead of placing the same in an account and all being paid over to him at one time. Since the money is being advanced to the city without interest there could be no reasonable objection to Mr. Butt being repaid yearly in installments instead of delaying the time of -payment for a period of five .years. e. The deletion from the contract of the obligation of the H. E. Butt Foundation to finance other swimming pools for the city upon the same basis. In this connection, it is understood that if the present venture is successful that Mr. Butt and the Butt Foundation intend to finance additional pools, but they do not wish to be under a contractual obligation to do so. 498 3. The foregoing changes have been made in the new contract. A check has been made with Mr. James Naismith in regard to the proposed changes and he is familiar with the requested changes and states that the same are in line with the negotiations between the Park Department, Park Board and Mr. Butt. (excerpt from memo to 0. N. Stevens, City Manager, from I. M. Singer, City Attorney, dated April 22, 1953; filed in the Legal Department) Mayor Lichtenstein said they wanted to cooperate with Mr. Butt in every way possible in making these facilities available for use of the community and said Mr. Butt was being very gracious in enabling the City to acquire these facilities. The following ordinance was ready ORDINANCE NO. 34148 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AG r MEDT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND H. E. BUTT AND H. E. BUTT FOUNDATION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF EIGHT AND ONE—HALF (82) ACRES OF LAND DESCRIBED THEREIN, TOGETHER WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL, APRONS AND BATH HOUSE LOCATED ON A PORTION OF SAID TRACT AND AGREEING TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS REGARDING THE OPERATION THEREOF AND SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE SHOWN BY A COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, WHICH SAID C:)NTRACT IS IN LIEU OF THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED TO BE EXECUTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 31122, PASSED AND BPPROVED ON FEBRUARY 5, 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye. Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read: (Agreement had been executed by Mr. 0. N. Stevens, City Manager, for and on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, and the Windsor Developers, Inc. before this ordinance was read.) ORDINANCE NO. 314149 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, -PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ALL OF LOTS NOS. 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and 32, SECTION NO. TWO (2)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 ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULAT ONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy Ang Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. VETTERS, CITY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 292 1953 3:00 0. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein, Commissioners Ellroy King, W. James Brace, P. C. Callaway, and J..S. Naismith, City Manager 0. N. Stevens, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, City Controller W. G. Graf, Super- intendent of Sewer Division S. E. Allison, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Planning Engineer R. W. Barr, Chief of Police Roy Lay and Mr. T. Ray Kring. Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverand Oliver Harrison delivered the invocation. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 22, 1953• Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward... Mr. G. Lewis Lovelace appeared and requested that the Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted. permission to use a sound truck in connection with and to advertise their Ice Vogues of 1953, which will be held from May 11 through 16, 1953• He stated that they proposed to use the sound truck for four hours on Saturday, May 2, and all day Wednesday, May 6, at three locations: Six -Points, Shell Center, and Downtown, and further stated that if permission were granted, they would not make undue noise. Chief of Police Roy Lay stated he was in favor of helping charities and especially the Junior Chamber of Commerce and said he could grant the permission if the sound truck were kept in a stationary position and the volume were kept down. Mr. Lovelace.answered thatihey only wanted to use the sound truck in the above three areas while stationary and agreed to see Chief Lay later about the permit. Mr. C. C. Lane appeared and presented petitions from residents in Mahan Acres Sub -Division petitioning the City to arrange for the installation of sufficient sewer lines in said subdivision in order to reduce health hazards. He stated that all in this area were tired of using septic tanks. Mr. F. I. Davisson, 4204 Ocean Drive, appeared and requested that the speed laws along Ocean Drive be enforced or that the speed limit be lowered, especially the 45 M. P. H. limit for trucks. He advised that recently there had been three accidents on his property. Mayor Lichtenstein advised Mr. Davisson that the City could not promise instantateous action on this matter as they were operating without a Traffic Commission at this time. Howevers he promised attention to this problem as soon as a Traffic Commission was selected and appointed. Petition, previously received, was presented from Jack Davis requesting vacation of unused portion of street right-of-way.located at the intersection of Rose Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard, which land is out of ;ot 2, Block 1, Barthlome Addition and was dedicated on March 27, 1928. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed referring the petition to the Director of Public Works and Zoning and Planning for their study and recommendations, which are to be received prior to the public hearing, and setting June 4, 1953s at 7:OOP. M. as the date for the public hearing.. Petition was presented from the owner of Nanjean Park Sub -Division, Mr. 0. T. Nicholson, requesting annexation by contract of the Nanjean Park Sub -Division, being a portion of the northwest one-half of Lot 1 of the Byron Willis Sub -Division. A motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, referring the matter to Zoning and Planning and Director of Public works for their recommendations to be received prior to passage of ordinance agreeing to contract. Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from the various department heads, boards and committees. None were received. 500 A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, rescinding previous motion relative to the closing of Railroad (Kinney) Avenue from 19th Street to 21st Street, setting June 4. 1953 at 7:00 P.M. as date for new public hearing on this matter, and instructing City Secretary to again notify property owners within 150 feet of proposed closing. City Secretary Vetters advised that numerous requests had been made for a new hearing on this matter. I A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, approving recommendations of Purchasing Agent Burke and City Manager Stevens, and awarding bids as follows: (See Tabulation of Bids No. 175, City Secretary's office) On Regular Gasoline to Texas Star Oil Co. on their low bid of .1525 per gallon, On Premium Gasoline to Sinclair Refining Co. on their low bid of .1925 per gallon, On Kerosene to Southern Oil Sales Co. on their low bid of .1075 per gallon, On Diesel Fuel to Southern Oil Sales Co. on their low bid of .0975 per gallon.. (The above fuel requirements are for quarter ending August 1, 1953•) At this point in the meeting, Mayor Lichtenstein commented that during the past week, since the last official Council meeting, he and Commissioners had met on several occasions in conferences with heads of departments of the City attempting to get an inside into the depart— ments and the many problems that must be solved. One, he stated, was the City sewer system, which is in a percarious condition. He said he felt we have waited too long in getting started on what needs to be done and asked Mr. S. E. Allison to,read a report which he had previously submitted. He said that he thought Mr. Allison was the one to submit this report since he was the best informed on sewer problems not only for Corvus Christi but in this area. r Mr. S. E. Allison, Superintendent of Sewer Division, appeared and read the following report, which he had submitted to Mr. John Cunningham on March 26, 1953: "For the past five years I have periodically issued warnings of the extremely overloaded condition of various units of the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant and the need for replacements or repair of various units. Each yearly budget submitted contained only bare minimum requests for replacement or repairs, but even these requests were cut so drastically many major repairs could not be made. A sewerage treatment plant is not a s ngle piece of machinery but is composed of many units, the failure of any unit is reflected throughout the plant and also engenders structural failures resulting in heavy damage for beyond the cost of repairs. Failure of several units occurred as predicted but no action as yet has been taken to repair them resulting in more load being placed on operating personnel resorting to expediencies to keep the plant functioning. I request you place before the incoming administration at the earliest date possible for their immediate attention the following facts: Within two months raw sewage will have to be diverted to ditch which will carry it to ship channel. This will be necessary to avoid flooding of lines serving area between Starr, Mesquite, Water and Dan Reid streets because lower well pumps are unable to handle flow imposed on them. The Santa Fe lift station is very close to its capacity and needs another PUMP • Eight years ago the outfall from Plant reached its limit as a gravity line and a 24" pump was installed and the gravity line was used as a force line although it was not designed or constructed as a force line. The load now imposed on it is three times greater, and several'manholes have been blown apart. Line is now operating under 8 foot head at peak load and if any of the scab martor joints fail would cause some damage should it occur in any tank farm covering half its length.< It is necessary to bypass some raw sewage to prevent clari— fiers from overflowing. Should the effluent pump (one) fail the entire plant is flooded because Final clarifiers and filter overflow for 15 hours. The Oso plant is also required to give only primary treatment and bypass some of its load. The 10" force line under the ship channel is almost entirely carbonized and its failure can be expected at any time. Have samples two years old from one failure. The gravity line from Water street should be completed. The model K Dorr digester mechanism has collapsed and no way to relieve scum building up which will rupture roofs. The new digester would help relieve some but requires proper piping arrangement to make it workable. 501 The new roughing filters when placed in service will relieve some of the load on single stage filters and it is hoped will stop some of overflow of primaries. Y he intermediate clarifier needs another sludge line and pump. The Collecting mechanism will be flooded everytime we have a power failure as manual valves could not be closed in time to prevent flooding. No auxiliary power sources or quick closing hydraulic valves are available or provided to prevent flooding. Tapping crews are using trucks 8 to 13 years old and require frequent road repairs to get them on the job or back home. Cabs have been pur- chased from junkyards to keep them going. One dump truck hasl4 years old body. A number of lines need relocating to take them out of private property and from under houses. A number gf lines have been extended using several pipe sizes and flat grades. ome lines are on property without easement and have houses built over them making it extremely difficult to make repairs. A 2411 trunk from Hancock to Coleman passes under several structures without right of easement. The downtown or business area needs interceptors every other block to Water Street line after Water Street Line is completed to plant. Many of these lines are under a head pressure and it is only a matter of another year at most when it will back up and out of any low toilet or opening. We have approximately 500 yards per month of sludge which could produce $24000 gross annual income if proper facilities for drying, processing and handling were provided. Tap costs could be reduced if some machinery were provided. Better service on repairs and unstopping lines would result if two-way radio on trucks were installed. Operating funds for Broadway Plant are exhausted and Chlorination has been discoutinued for lack of funds. Fluids have not been sufficient to keep up with repairs, clean lines and keep up with the greatly expanded system. Much repair work has resulted from many cuts through sewer lines by construction work andhave settled out of alignment or have broken or crushed. Wages for skilled men and operators are too low to attract men able to assimilate the "know how" to operate a sewerage treatment plant and require a step by step instruction when ever a change is required. Some of them are well past retirement age. Much time is used schooling men in various jobs and when they become proficient they promptly quit for higher wages. More office space and files are needed. Laboratory is alongside flums and Hydrogen Sulphide shortens life of valuable equipment. Locker room and lavatory equipment is needed for men. Sewer charges imposed in 1937 are still used while costs of treatment and operation have multiplied many times and additional sums for various pur- poses have been diverted from Sewer receipts have resulted in an overloaded run down plant and in some areas inadequate sewer lines." Mr. Allison further stated thatihere were many fringe areas of the City that needed sewers. Mayor Lichtenstein stated then that if the report were not so tragic it would be comical and that it would be hard for the Council to understand how such a delapidated condition could occur of Mr. Allison did not begin his, report with "For the past five years."' Hel said that the sewer problem had not been exaggerated as the crisis was now and the remedy two years from the day work is started. He further declared that the sewer maintenance fund was bare and there was no place to get the money for this work, and said that an increase in sewage tap charges was being studied and a plan for this increase would probably be presented to the Council at a later date. Mayor Lichtenstein concluded hisremarks with, "We'll get you some assistance."' At the conclusion of the discussion, a -motion was -made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, receiving Mr. Allison's report and instructing the City Manager to contact and recommend engineers to servey a proposed expan- sion of the sewer system, including additional facilities for the Broadway and Oso Plants. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, 0A appointing the following members to the Board of Equalization for the tax year of .1953: Mr. E. B. Jackson, as Chairman; Mr. J. 0. Hedricl2 and Mr. V. G. Woolsey. Commissioner King moved that Commissioner P. C. Callaway and Commissioner W. James Brace be appointed to the City— County Welfare Board, for a term beginning, May 1, 1853. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, appointing Doughty and Company, Certified Public Accountants, to make an audit of the city books for fiscal year ending July 31, 1953 and to make recommendations for possible changes in pro— cedures and practises in handling the city's fiscal affairs. Commissioner King then moved that Doughty and Company be employed on a professional per diem basis instead of on a fixed sum basis. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Callaway -and passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, confirming appointment of Mr. T. Ray Kring as City Secratary, effective Mayl, 1953• Original appointment was made by City Manager 0. N. Stevens. Oath of Office was then administered to Mr. Kring by City Attorney, I. M. Singer, Notary Public in and for Nueces County, Texa-s') as follows: "OATH OF OFFICE I, T. Ray Kring, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of City Secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the Laws of the Vnited States and of this State and of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure * appointment. So help me God. T. Ray Kring /s/ T. Ray Kring, City SecretaiT of the City of Corpus Christi SUBSCRIBED AND S'NORN TO BEFORE ME this the 29th day of April, A. D. 1953• I. M. Singer /s/ Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas" Mayor Lichtenstein then thanked Mr. Vetters for the valuable cooperation he had given the new administration in helping them to learn the many Council procedures. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed,_ appointing the following members to serve on the Fire Prevention Bureau for term expiring March 31, 1955: E. Arthur Durham, as Chairman; W. Douglas Fleming; Harry W. Coons, George Straus, James Carlton, and Clyde Fairbairn. Commissioner King moved that Mr. John Polhamus be appointed as chairman of a committee which is to serve in advisory capacity to the Water Division of the Department of Public Utilities and that the Legal Department be instructed to draw up an ordinance effecting the appointments to this committee and setting out the rules and regulations for procedure and naming terms. Mayor 503 Lichtenstein advised that other committee members would be appointed at a later date and stated that this was to be a technical board to give technical assistance to the Water Department in the many problems facing them. Referring to the water distribution system, Mayor Lichtenstein stated that here they found a problem that almost defies current solution and said that the City has long since passed its capacity and the situation will get worse as there is.a 25% increase on the distribution system from June to September. After considerable discussion, a motion was then made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, authorizing the Engineering Department of the Public Works Department to proceed immediately with engineering studies necessary for extension of existing water distributing system and trunk lines and instructing' the Department of Public Works to draw up an estimate on this work, which is to be performed by city forces with reimbursement to be made to the department out of current water revenue or available bond funds. Mayor Lichtenstein then stated that the City of Corpus Christi, the County of Nueces, and the Navigation District, had all worked together in trying to solve the bascule bridge problem and charged that the Southern Pacific Railroad was now attempting to thwart the will of the people of Corpus Christi by suggesting an amendment to a bill which creates the Bridge and Tunnel Authority and which isnow on the Texas Legislaturels calender. Mayor Lichtenstein, stated he had received word that the railroad was suggesting this amendment in order to establish right of contract which the railroad claims they already have, and he declared that this proposed amend— ment could tie up the bill and delay solution to the bascule bridge bottleneck for two years. He stated that the City has no desire to take anything away from the railroad which is rightfully theirs but recommended that the Council take no part in acceeding to the railroad but suggested that they go on record as being in favor of the bill as introduced to the Legislature. The following resolution was then read: RESOLUTION NO. 3450 EXPRESSING THE POSITION OF THE CITY AS BEING FAVORABLE TO THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, BEING A PILL ENTITLED AN ACT CREATING "NUECES BRIDGE AND TUNNEL AUTHORITY" AND BEING ALSO DESIGNATED AS SENATE BILL318; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King . Aye W. James Brace Aye` P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following voter A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye City Secretary Vetters read the following recommendation from Zoning and Planning regarding annexation of Oso Place, Unit 1, by contracts "To Mr. 0. N. Stevens, City Manager From R. W. Burr, Asset Planning Engineer Date April 28, 1953 Subject — Oso Place, Unit 1 — Annexation "The Zoning and Planning Commission in their meeting Monday'- April 27, considered the application and contract for annexation of Unit 11 Oso Place which matter had been submitted to it for review and recommendation by the City Council. In passing on this matter the Commission took three separate action as follows: "-'It was moved, seconded and passed that the revised contract for the annexation of this area as prepared by the City Attorney, after discussion with the offices of the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Director of Public Works, be approved. 'It was moved, seconded and passed that the city part property '-.comprising the Oso Municipal Golf Course be annexed to the city 50 so as to place the area in question, namely Oso Place Subdivision, contiguous to the city. 'It was moved, seconded and passed that Oso Place Unit 1 be recommended to the City Council for annexation under terms of the revised contract and according to the condision under which the preliminary plat was approved.' "For your information the preliminary plat of the entire development which is to be developed in stages as Units 11 2 and 3 was approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission on February 23, 1953, as follows: 1. Provision of curb, gutter, sidewalks and one half of the street paving along McArdle Road; 2. Provision of sidewalks one foot from all property.lines including block ends; 3. Improvement of a full street section around the park area; 4. Minor corrections including street names; 5. Annexing the area to the city prior to any connection with city utilities; with Unit 3 being given tentative approval as to the general plan and subject to annexation and settlement of any zoning prior to final approval with the sug— gestion that the proposed business area be revised along the lines suggested by Zoning Planning Commission Study "B"." A letter from Mr. Gus Heinemann, Chairman.of the Park and Recreation Board, was also presented to the Council. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3151 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING, THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH OSO PLACE, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF NUECES,.STATE OF TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A PORTION OF LOTS TWENTY—TWO (22) AND TWENTY --SEVEN (27) IN SECTION FOURTEEN (34) OF FLOUR BLUFF ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AND BEING A PORTION OF OSO PLACE UNIT 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECFS COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DE= GLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A,. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote A. A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. Janes Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: AMENDING SECTION 83 of ARTICLE IX OF -ORDINANCE NO. 2211, REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND -REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CON17LICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A. A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye City Secretary Vetters announced that this ordinance would prohibit trucks which have a capacity in excess of one ton from Shoreline Blvd., or any part of Ocean Drive from the northermost end thereof to the intersection of Alameda Street, except those going to or returning from the barge docks, the "T" Heads, or the "L" Head or those used for the purpose of constructing, main— twining or repairing any part of the Corpus Christi Bay Front Improvement Project. After considerable discussion regarding trucks making deliveries on these streets and busses which are routed down 5Q5 these streets' a motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, tabling the above ordinance for further study. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3.52 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPF CTAL ASSESSMEA]T IN THE AMOUNT OF $991.76 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 211. FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF W. S. HARNEY TRACT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, P. B. MARSHALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAY ENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $994.76; 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: A' A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W: James Brace Aye P, C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith ilye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3153 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DEED FROM GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY TO A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT TO OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD IN GLEN ROYAL ADDITION, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ASSUI+QPTION BY THE CITY OF THE PAYIVMT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS AND SEVENTY—SIX CENTS ($140.76)2 WHICH IS THE AMOUNT OF THE PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSED AGAINST SUCH PROPERTY IN THE PAVING OF OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARD AND SEVENTY—SIX CENTS ($11.0.76) FROM STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND 110. 295 — 1948 ISSUE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following votes A. A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy.King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P.. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3155 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE 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 THEOFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NIJECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A.-Lichstein Aye Ellroy King. Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. Ca Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye Director of Public Works Stirman advised that 80% of the citizens in this area had petitioned for this improvement. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3456 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS1 WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMEENT OF PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES.STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE, AND THE STATEMENTS OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS: DETERMINING AND FIXTNG THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AIM TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVEYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING.PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE U67NERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1953, 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, 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 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 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 SHALL NOT BE CON- CLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP 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 NAbRED OR CORRECTLY NA14ED OR NOT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Xye A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, appointing Mr. Hodge Thompson as Corporation Judge of the City of Corpus Christi. A motion was made.by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, appointing Mr. Method Snapka as Corporation Court Clerk of the City of Corpus Christi# Commissioner Naismith moved that the following be reappointed as Corporation Court Deputy Clerks: Fay Hutchings, Mary Y. Ross, and Geraldine A. Jackson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King, and passed. Mayor Lichtenstein read the following announcement from City Manager 0. N. Stevens: "Rear Admiral J. B. Dunn, U. S. N. Retired, has been appointed Director of the Department of Public Safety of the City of Corpus Christi by City Manager 0. N. Stevens. "This appointment is in accordance with the provision of the City Charter for the naming of a Director of Public Safety who will be -over the Police and Fire Divisions. "Admiral Dunn recently was named membership manager of the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager and City Council are grateful to Mr. Oscar Koepke, President, and Mr. Gordon Lewis, Membership Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, for their agree— ment to release Admiral Dunn from his duties with the Chamber of Commerce in order that he may accept this new assignment where his usefulness to the City of Corpus Christi will be greater. "Admiral Dunn has submitted his resignation to the Chamber of Commerce to be effective on June 1, and he will become Director of the Department of Public Safety on that date.", City Manager Stevens advised that Adm. Dunn would work with City officials as an advisor until he took office as Director of Public Safety on June 1, 1953• A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, confirming above appointment of Adm. Dunn as Director of Public Safety. City Manager Stevens annofinced that he had appointed Mr. John Cunningham as Director of 507 Public Utilities, this appointment to be effective May 1, 1953• Mayor Lichtenstein said that Mr. Cunningham had the respect of all people of the City and he was sure that the citizens would accept this appointment with deep gratitude realizing Mr. Cunningham's great service to the City of Corpus Christi. (Mr. Cunningham was formerly Superintendent of Utilities.) A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, confirming the above appointment. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 2, 1953 9:00 AM PRESENT: Mayor Albert A. Lichtenstein, Commissioners W. James Brace and P. C. Callaway, City Manager 0. N. Stevens, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and City Secretary T. Ray Kring. Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed and Mayor Lichtenstein announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on pumping equipment and such other business as may come before the Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on a pump with the following speci— fications for the Water Department: 1 — 6,000 g.p.m. vertical, above ground discharge, multi stage mixed flow, semi—. enclosed impeller pump. Operating from 184 ft. head to 6,000g.p.m. at 225 ft. head, operation speed not to exceed 1,200 R. P. M., clear, cold water service from 500to 900 F. Bearings in pump column to be water lubricated, bronze impellers, cast iron bowls, standard A.W.W.A. flanged discharge. Pump column to be 14 ft. from bottom of suction bell to bottom of base plate. 3 7/161, minimum shaft size. 3/1611 minimum column thickness. 1 — Totally enclosed, fan cooled, vertical, induction, solid shaft. 3 phase 60 cycle, 1200 E.P.M. motor equipped with 110 volt strip heaters. Motor to be slotted and wound for 2100 volts but connected for 440 volts so that the windings can be reconnected in the future to make it a 2100 volt motor. 1 — Reduced voltage, 440 volt, 60 cycle, 3 phase started and air circuit breaker equipped with suitable overload relays for motor protection. 1 — Outdoor compartment for switch gear. Mayor Lichtenstein announced that because public health and convenience are involved due to the condition of the Broadway Treatment Plant, he is urging that the City Manager be directed to see that certain studies and surveys be started immediately to the end that the condition be alleviated as soon as possible. A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the City Manager's recommendation for appointment of Sigler, Clark, and Winston, engineers, to make the aforementioned surveys be authorized. A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, appointing Mr. L. D. Garrison and Mr. Cody S. Reagan to the Water Department Advisory Committee: The following ordinance was read and passed: 508 ORDINANCE NO. 3457 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF EXTENSION OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1953, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3395, EXTENDING THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH WORK ORDER MUST TISSUE FROM MAY 3, 1953 TO MAY 18, 1953, A COPY OF WHICH EXTENSION AGREEI9ENT IS ATTACHED HERE.. TO�IAND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Are W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. T. ay Kr ling ity ecretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 62 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein, Commissioners Ellroy King,_ W. James Brace, and P. C. Callaway, City Manager 0. N. Stevens, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary T. Ray Kring, Director of Public works H. H. Stirman, Director of Zoning -and Planning W. W. Anderson, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Airport Manager Bernard Schrader, and Chief of Police Roy Lay. Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Father Anthony Elsing, M. S. F., opened the meeting with a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callw2y, and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 29, 1953, and the Special Council Meeting of May 2, 1953• Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward, and no one appeared. No petitions were received. Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from department heads, boards, and/or committees. Mr. A. George Aboud, Chairman of the Citizens Traffic Commission, appeared and presented for the Councilts consideration a letter in which he submitted the following names for appointment as Ex—officio members of the Citizens Traffic Commission: Adm. J. B. Dunn, Director of Public Safety; Police Lt. W. L. Baskett as technical advisor to Director of Public Safety; Mr. Sam Davidson, re— presenting Director of Public Works; Mr. Wm. W. Anderson; and Mr. Wm. R. Anderson, Jr., representing Legal Department. He also submitted names of the following citizens, requesting that they be added to the Commission: Lt. G. S. Krippus, representing the U. S. Navy, and Mrs. E. B. Jobe, safety chairman of City Council of P.T.A.'s. Mayor Lichtenstein announced that he had received a report from the Water Conservation Recommendation Committee which he had appointed Saturday and praised them for their quick action, which indicates a fine spirit of cooperation. Bids were opened on City Depository. Only one bid was received, that being from the Corpus Christi National Bank. A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, tabling the bid for 48 hours and referring to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. Discussion was opened regarding the cessation of controlled water f louridation in the tter from the Texas State Department of Health 509 George W. Cox, M. D.: "TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF'HEALTH Austin 1, Texas April 30, 1953 "Mr. 0. N. Stevens City Manager Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Stevens: "This Department is very much concerned about the cessation of controlled water fluoridation at Corpus Christi since August of 1952, making it now about nine months that no fluoride has been added. Considerable amount of effort and time has been put into this project by this Department as well as by your own City Government, the benefits of which are practically entirely erased unless the measure is reinstated at an early date. Actually we believe that the nine months cessation has already detracted considerably from the benefits of lowering the tooth decay rate. "We were told that the reason for discontinuing the measure was that the supplies could not be obtained and led to believe that the water treatment would be continued as soon as supplies could be obtained. Later we have under- stood that no effort was made to obtain a renewal of supplies. "This Public Health measure was instituted upon the passage of an ordinance by the City (buncil and in our opinion it is effective by law and can only be discontinued by a rescinding act by the City Council. May we suggest that you get in touch with Mr. Cunningham, Water Works Superintendent, and that you endeavor to get the measure reinstated as early as possible so that the benefits may be continued. "This Department made a cross-section survey of the tooth decay rate of the school children of Corpus•Christi at the beginning of the water treatment so that a few years later another survey can be made for comparison and evaluation of the results. Of course a discontinuance of one or two months might not have changed the picture a great deal but we do believe one of nine months or more will materially change it. This Department would be glad to hear from you as to future plans at your earliest convenience. Sincerely yours, G. W. Cox, M. D. /s/ State Health Officer"' Mayor Lichtenstein read a letter from the Nueces County Medical Society dated September 16, 1949. "Mayor Leslie Wasserman City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mayor Wasserman: "At a meeting of the Nueces County Medical Society on September 13, 1949 the members of this society voted unanimously in favor of the use of Sodium fluoride in the city water supply for the prevention of dental caries. "It had been proven without a doubt that Sodium fluoride used in small amounts in the water will prevent dental decay to a marked degree. We feel that the use of this in the city water supply of Corpus Christi will be a great help in the dental hygiene of the children in the com- munity. "The Nueces County Medical Society will gladly help in any way possible in order to secure the use of fluorides in our water. "With kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, June Yates, M.D., Secretary, NUECES COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY" He announced that reaffirmation of the above recommendation was signed from M. C. Kendrick, M.D., President, Nueces County Medical Society under date of May 5, 1953• City Secretary Kring advised that letters had also been received from Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health Unit, J. M. Cameron, M.D., and from the Nueces Valley District Dental Society favoring use of sodium flouride in the city's water to prevent tooth decay and Flossie Asher, Chiropractor and Vice President of Corpus Christi Nutrition Club, who opposed the use of sodium floride in the City's water. Mrs. Asher appeared in opposition to resuming the use of sodium floride in the Citv's water. Also appearing in opposition to this use was Mr. Cash Asher. Those proponets 51 of thismeasure appearing at the council meeting were: Dr. W. E. Chandler, Jr., representing the Nueces Valley Dental Society; Dr. E. W. Hornis�j state dental health officer; Dr. Donald C. Seberg and Dr. A. -B. Cervenka, local dentists. Points brought out by those appearing in opposition to this use were: (1) It was not the duty of the Council to impose mass medication upon the citizens, (2) Who would benefit by this measure, (3) The Council has no right to prescribe.treatment for all the people of Corpus Christi. Points brought out by those appearing in favor of this use were: (1) tooth decay is on the increase and sodium flouride in the proper amount is very beneficial, (2) flourine can stop 65% of all dental decay, (3)'in cities where the flourine content in the water is high, tooth decay is low, and vice versus, (4) dentists had nothing to gain financially through this program but would probably lose, (5) tooth decay in Marshall, Texas, has been reduced 57% during the six years they have used flourine in the city's water. At the close of the dis— cussion, Mayor Lichtenstein announced that we did not have the funds available for this purpose at this time, as no provisions had been made in last year's budget for the continued use of flourine in the city's water. He suggested that both the proponets and opponents of this program submit briefs to the City Budget Director for his consideration in making up the 1953-195. Budget* A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, setting June 4, 1953, at 7:00 P. M. as the date for public hearing on the closing of an alley in the 1300 block of Ocean Drive and Second Street, and on the following applications for zoning amendments: Julian Sanchez, J. W. Elledge, Victor Moses, and Lois toper Perry. Director of Zoning and Planning W. W. Anderson appeared and advised that he had a rezoning application from the Gulf Coast Council of the Boy Scouts of America and requested that public hearing might be held by May 27, 1953• A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, setting public hearing on this application for May 27, 19532 at 2:00 P. M. and instructing notice on this public hearing to be published imme— diately.. City Secretary Kring stated a letter had been received from Knolle Jersey Milk Products requesting that a franchise be issued to them for the installation and maintenance of an ammonia line across an alley separting their plant from parking area for their fleet of trucks, this ammonia line to:be:-a,height of 14 feet above the ground. A motion wasmade by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, referring the matter to the Director of Public Works and Fire Marshall for their recommendations and to the Legal Department for preparation of franchise and ordinance governing same. A motion wasmade by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of April, 1953, in the amount of $527.65- A motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King and passed, appointing Mr. A. C. McCaughan as the third member of the Water Department Advisory Committee which is composed of Mr. John Polhamus and Mr. L. D. Garrison. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3458 bREATING1'AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TP BE -KNOWN AS THE "WATER DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE"; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOTNTMENTS, TERMS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ITS MEMBERS; SETTING OUT THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF SUCH COMMITTEE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye 51 .L. The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The folldwing ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3.59 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BE'IALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH 0. T. NICHOLSON OF THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST ONE—HALF (NW 1/2) OF LOT ONE (1) OF THE BYRON WILLIS SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ' The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3460 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A TRANSFER AGREEMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERNING ONE (1) TETREHEDRON TRAFFICAIRE CON— TROL, COMPLETE WITH UNDERGROUND POWER AND CONTROL CABLE FROM THE TRAFFIC CON— TROL TOMER, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE— OF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Airport Manager Schrader advised that this was the old type Tetrehedron Trafficaire Control and they were transferring to us as they did not want to pay cost of transferring it back to Washington. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace, Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3461 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPART— MENT OF COM1JERCE FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION STOREROOM LOCATED AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS FIELD, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A'. A. Lichtenstein Aye. Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The following ordinance was read: 512 ORDINANCE NO. 3462 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 111PROVE11ENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF $346.80 TO COVER THE COST OF A STREET TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TO BE USED AS A SPARE FOR REPLACEMENTS OF ANY OF GHE GS41S NOW IN OPERATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lishtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King "ye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Mayor Lichtenstein advised that the City Council had studied Airport Manager Schrader's request for expenditures of $1,000 for repairs to the control tower and another $1,000 for im— provements to same, and although they were in sympathy with this request, they had been advised by the Budget Director that there were no funds available for this work at this time and his request had been tabled until the last of July at which time necessary funds can be made available. Mayor Lichtenstein recommended that Mr. Robert Fagan and Mr. C. Burtt Potter be appointed as substitute judges of the Corporation (hurt. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed ratifying Mayor Lichtenstein's nomination. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. LIM, •�� r A. A. L iTENSTEIN, MAYC T—.RAY ER.71 CI Y SECRETA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 12, 1953 7230 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor X. A. Lichtenstein City Manager 0, N. Stevens Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer W. James B -face City Secretary T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed. The Mayor announced that the purpose of this meeting is to determine whether or not the unoccupied streets within the boundaries of South Staples Street, Alameda Street, Everhart Road, and southern boundary of Pope Place Addition should be closed in accordance with the request of the - subdivider; and to hear an appeal of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company on the granting of additional taxicab permits to the Red Top Taxi Company. Mr. W W.. McClendon, Engineer for the subdivision, made brief comments relative to the request for the closing of the streets in question. No one appeared opposing the closing of said streets. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway., seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the hearing be closed and the Legal Department be authorized to prepare an ordinance effecting the closing of the streets. With respect to the appeal of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, Mr. Charles G. Lyman, attorney for the appellant (Corpus Christi Transportation Company) insisted on the hearing of all facts of the permits to Red Top Taxi Company._ City Attorney Singer stated that 513 the burden}-bf iapprovalfwas-)uponlappellant to substantiate Mr. Lyman's allegation that the 1previous action of the Taxicab Inspector was in error. Attorney Hector dePena, representing the Red Top Taxi Company, stated he was in accord with the ruling of Mr. Singer. In further argument, Mr. Lyman stated that Mr. Phelan, Taxicab Inspector, should have disqualified himself because of prejudice and bias in the original hearing, which attitude continues to exist in the matter. After more dis- cussion between attorneys and City Council, the Mayor recessed the meeting for five minutes. Upon resuming the hearing, the Mayor stated that by advice of City Attorney, the City Council would consider the matter as an appeal, and suggested to Attorney Lyman that he proceed on this basis. Sttorney Lyman criticized the procedure of conducting such hearings and outlined his interpretation of the ordinance as to what determines public necessity and convenience in granting such permits. He reviewed some of the testimony at the previous hearing claiming that the evidence presented did not establish such convenience and necessity. Attorney dePena stated that his client was making money, as reflected by the reports, and the operations fully justified granting the permits sought. The hearing closed with the Council taking the matter under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r r eAc��^ T. RA , CITY SECRET PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith City Manager 0. N. Stamens A. A. L TENSTEIN, MA ft REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1953 3:00 P. M. City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary T. Ray Kring Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke . Assistant Planning Engineer R. W. Burr Chief of Inspection Section Lloyd Clarkson City Controller W. G. Graf Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Rev. Lowell Ryan opened the meeting with a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 6, 1953 Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the. City to come forward. Mr. Oscar Spitz arose and started a discussion on the construction of the city auditorium on Shoreline Drive. He had been under the impression that this structure was to be a City Audi- torium and was unpleasantly surprised to learn that instead a sports arena was being constructed. He reported on the findings of the Citizen's Council (organized under the Wasserman administration). He stated that the recommendations and modifications suggested by this Council had been over- looked in the planning of the municipal building, and objected to the spending of the people's money on something that he believed was not the people's choice. He made the definite suggestion that the floor plan of the proposed building be published in the newspaper so that everyone could view it and understand the controversy. The Mayor said that he would recommend getting the floor Z. plan published if he could prevail upon the press to publish it on a large scale. Commissioner Naismith then stated that not only the floor plan should be shown, but there should also be a discussion of the proposed use of the building with respect to the adequacy of the plans to serve such use. In this was people would better understand the pros and oons of the question. 514 Mr. Spitz returned the discussion to the modifications suggested by the Citizen's Council for the improvement of the building plans. He asked specifically why,the present City Council has taken upon itself to eliminate all such recommendations and revert -to the original "sports arena" purpose of building, instead of trying to construct an auditorium. Commissioner Naismith explained that the Tate Report did not call for an auditorium,- but such report mentioned that in the future a large auditorium should be built. Commissioner Naismith stated his objections to the building of 'a stage within this structure, as there was no downward inclination of the floor and, consequently, the view of the stage would be obstructed. He suggested that an exchange of views between the former Citizen's Council Committee and the present City Council would be desirable. The Mayor then stated that he had unsuccessfully tried to arrange such a meeting in the past in order that explanations could be made and suggestions considered. Mr. Phillip Albright was the next speaker on the subject of the construction of the municipal building. It was his view that the public was being mislead in their belief that the building under construction would serve a cultural entertainment purpose and stated that an injunction should be issued to stop work on building. He asked what could be done to obtain such injunction. The Mayor stated that he had made strenuous objections of the building plans to the Wasserman administration and had done his best to try to remedy the situation before it was too late. But now he believed it was too late to stop construction since contracts were signed and contractors had begun their work in good faith. He further pointed out that it was unjust for the Council to assume that the building now under construction does not represent the will of the citizens of Corpus Christi, and added that it may be the citizens do not understand it fully. Mr. Spitz then asked why — if subject building is intended as a sports arena — provide air conditioned dressing rooms off stage. Commissioner Naismith stated it was his opinion that such dressing rooms were unnecessary. Discussion followed relating to the parking space provided in plans and also.the subsequent traffic problems. Mr. Gordon Lewis, Chairman of the Citizen's Council Committee under the Wasserman adminis— tration, then spoke. He advised that such Council was no longer in existence, and when in operation held only five or six meetings, made its report (which was unanimously aceepted by the former adminis— tration), and then considered its duties completed. At this point, the Mayor reap-ointed the same Committee and made Mr. Lewis its Chairman. Mr. Lewis continued his discussion, setting forth the objections and recommendations his Committee had made to the former City Council, concerning the construction of the pr oposed municipal building, which objections and recommendations had been ignored. Mr. Lewis said the only course now open was to make the•.best of a bad situation and try to successfully combine an auditorium and coliseum. Mr. Victor Brock (member of the former Citizen's Council Committee) stated that it was his opinion that there would be a very small money loss to stop construction. Mr. Conway Craig suggested that 'a new elevated floor plan be submitted to the contractor. Then Mr. Albright stated that present structure would not be practical for any type of stage entertainment purpose. The Mayor then appointed Messrs. Albright, Spitz and Charles A. Brown and Mrs. Charles Saunders and Mrs. W. J. Roberts as members of Mr. Lewis' Committee and titled sl.ich Committee — "Auditorium Controversy Committee." He requested City Secretary Kring to notify Mr. Lewis of these additional appointments. The Mayor ended the discussion by stating that the Council is not optimistic as to what can be accomplished at this late date, but requested everyone to approach the situation with an open mind. No petitions were received. 515' Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from department heads, board, and/or committees. There were no such reports. Bids were opened on the official newspaper of the City and were received from the followings CORPUS CHRISTI STAR CALLER—TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY THE VOICE CHRONICLE NUECES COUNTY NEWS A motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the findings of the Taxicab Inspector in the granting of 12 additional taxicab permits to Victor Moreno, d/b/a "Red Top Taxi Company" be sustained. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed,' authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for and receive bids on two 1/2 ton pickups, no trade—in involved, for use in water distribution and to be assigned to the meter shop. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to receive bids on one Station Wagon, all—steel body, no trade—in involved, for use in water distribution and assigned to the Water and Gas office. City Secretary Kring advised that Mr. Franklin Flato had resigned from the City Solicitations Commission, and it was necessary to appoint someone to fill his unexpired term. He stated it was the desire of the balance of the members of the City Solicitations Commission that Mr. Joe PI Ratliff be appointed to fill this vacancy. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, II - appointing Mr. Joe P. Ratliff as a member of the City Solicitations Commission to fill the II unexpired term of Mr. Franklin Flato, ending July 10, 1954, Motion was made by C6mmissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, confirming the following appointments to the Zoning and Planning Commission for three year terms, ending March 9, 1956: Mr. R. V. Coulter to fill unexpired term of Mr. Austin Hemphell, resigned Mr. Dale Owen, as Chairman Mr. E. R. Cantwell, Sr., and Rev. A. M. Gomez Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, ratifying the appointment by City Manager of H. H. Stirman as Acting City Manager to act in the absence or disability of City Manager Stevens. City Secretary Kring brought bafore.-the<;meeting the matter of authorizing advertisement for bids for concession rights at Exposition Hall. City Attorney Singer expressed concern over what concession rights be limited to and suggested deferment of this matter until a recommendation is had from Park Board, as to what nature of concessions they want to let. Commissioner King asked that this matter be referred to the Park Board for study and brought up at next City Council meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, confirming the appointment of Mr. Burton llunn, of the Corpus Christi National Bank, as City Treasurer. The next order of business before the Council was the proposed appropriation of $1,000 for appraisal of oil and gas properties. The Mayor discussed oil development at Lake Mathis, mentioning that the value of these assets of the City should be determined. He suggested that a contract be entered into by the City Manager with a petroleum engineering 516 firm and City Manager be authorized to negotiate such a contract for a fee not to exceed $1,000 to the end that he may have a complete inventory and appraisal of the City's oil, interest to submit to the Council for its study. City Controller Graf said this money was available in the Water funds. Motion was made by Com-iissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with a petroleum engineering firm providing for appraisal of oil and gas properties. Announcement of membership to the Gas Advisory Commission was made. Such membership is as follows: Mr. T. S. Scibienski, Chairman Mr. George Gilliam Mr. Dennis McNamara Mr. Frank Peterson Mr. Ben D. Marks Mr. Stanley Hultman Mr. C. N. Waterman Mr. Fred Sewell The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 3464 AMENDING SECTION 83 OF ARTICLE IX OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGIiFARES IN . THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND RE— PEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH," BY PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE ANY TRUCK AND/OR TRAILER OR VEHICLE HAVING A CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF ONE TON ON CERTAIN STREETS OR CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AT ANY TTME; PROVIDING EXCEP`1'IONS; FIXING PENALTY FOR VIO— LATIONS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Bf'ace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3465 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T"E CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $361.40 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DES— CRIBED AS BEING LOT TWENTY—TWO (22) BLOCK FIVE (5), REST HAVEN, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, OTHA BONHAM, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $361.40; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3466 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A 0.70 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, COMPRISING A PORTION OF LOT 7 OF THE WOODLAWN BLOCK NO. 2 ADDITION, IN THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, TO BE DEVELOPED AS A PORTION OF A FOUR (4) ACRE PARK SITE FOR THE 517 WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER, WHICH LAND IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF WARRANTY DEED TO 1=E ATTACHED HERETO; SAID LAND TO 72E PURCHASED FROM C. D. BLACK AND WIFE NORA BLACK FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY— FIVE DOLLARS ($1,825.00)," PAYABLE OUT OF THE SUM WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY APPRO— PRIATED FROM.NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND.(PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) BY ORDINANCE NO. 3375, DATED DECEMBER 23, 1952; AUTHORIZING 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3467 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FRED BOWMAN TO GRANT THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE JAY—CEE SOFT BALL FIELD IN LINDALE PARK AND THE KIWANIS SOFT BALL FIELD ON NORTH BEACH IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING MAY 11, 1953, AND ENDING MAY 10, 1954, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3468 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, EEING A PORTION OF LOTS TWENTY+TWO (22) AND TWENTY— SEVEN WENTYSEVEN (27) IN SECTION FOURTEEN (14) OF FLOUR BLUFF ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AND BEING A PORTION OF OSO PLACE, UNIT 1, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF -THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, OR— DINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DE— CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The Mayor discussed the ordinance relating to rates to be charged for sewer service. He stated the sewer fund was in a depleted financial state and was determined to safeguard the health of the community by seeing that the sewer system does not reach a worse crisis than it is now in. The Mayor added that he has made arrangements to resume chlorination in view of the forthcoming change in sewer rates which will put money back into 518 that account. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3469 PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SEWER SERVICE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND PROVIDING THAT NO FREE SERVICE SHALL BE ALLONED: PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR PAYMENTS OF ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR':,FAILUZE TO PAY ACCOUNTS WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The amendment to the plumbing code was the next order of business. Mr. Clarkson, Chief of Inspection Section, advised that several meetings were hald by the Supervisory Board of Plumbers and members of Home Building Industry. The particular amendments were agreed to and Mr. Clarkson explained the changes. Mayor asked Mr. Clarkson if amendment to ordinance was in line with simi— lar ordinance of other cities. Mr. Clarkson replied that it was. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3470 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2578 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WITH IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH OF PERSONS, THE SAFETY OF PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF PLUMBERS, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING THE REQUIRING OF A PLUMBER'S SURETY BOND; PROVIDING THE REQUIRING OF PERMITS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND GAS FITTING AND THE INSPECTION OF SUCH PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND GAS FITTING "'WORK AND THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION; COMPELLING ALL BUILDINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE CONNECTED WITH THE PUBLIC SANITARY SEWERS'AND PROVIDING THE MANNER AND WAY IN WHICH PLUM ING AND GAS FITTING WORK SHALL BE DONE AND THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATERIALS TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16th DAY OF AUGUST, 1949, COMMONLY.KNOWN AS THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND NOW IN EXISTENCE, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 707; SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 1001 AND SECTION 604; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. c T. UPAY RG ITY ECRETARY A. A. CrTENSTEIN, MAYOR VASTER 519 PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 1953 3:00 P. M. City Manager 0. N. Stevens, City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Chief of Police Roy Lay Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. The Rev. David Rose opened the meeting with a prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, approving the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held May 12, 1953, and the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 13, 1953• forward. 'Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come Mrs. Conway Craig came before the meeting to speak on behalf of herself and others representing the Art Museum. She stated that ten years ago the City had assigned the Centennial Museum for use of the Art Group, which then was small. Since, the Group has increased in size to such an extent that the Centennial Museum no longer serves its purpose. She described the activities of the group which can no longer be accommodated in the 401 x 601 space afforded by the Centennial Museum. She stated the problem had been discussed with the former administration and Mr. Colley, who believed something could be built to accommodate the Groups purposes for the $35,000 left from the bond issue. The Mayor asked if it were a non—profit organization, and Mrs. Craig replied that the City extends no financial assistance. The Mayor asked if she were specifically requesting the City to erect a building (out of auditorium funds) between the proposed City Auditorium and Exposition Hall; also, whether the Art Foundation could maintain itself in such structure without any subsidy from the City. The Mayor explained that it would have to be on a basis of providing floor space only; that the City could not undertake to adopt a whole new project. Mrs. Craig stated she believed they could provide the necessary expense of maintenance. Commissioner Brace asked what disposition is to be made of Centennial Museum when and if it is vacated. Mrs. Craig made the suggestion that it be turned over to the Garden Club. The Mayor asked if. Mrs. Craig's reason for requesting the location of the proposed building between City Auditorium and Exposition Hall were to make use of either building in setting up large exhibits. She stated the added parking space provided would make exhibits more accessible. the matter of protecting the exhibits was brought up and Mrs. Craig advised that the building would be.kept locked, in accordance with insurance provisions. The Mayor requested a motion be made that the matter be accepted for study. Commissioner Naismith made such motion, it was seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed. The Mayor informed Mrs. Craig that the Council would accept her suggestions for study and stated it would be advisable for her to consult with the architect and familiarize him with pertinent facts in order that he may make proper estimates of cost and detailed recommenda— tions in line with the group's ideas. The Mayor drew attention of the audience at this point to a diagram of the proposed City Auditorium which was on public view in the Council Room. Making the proper identification 520 on the diagram, he stated that the proposed addition to the back had been stricken from further consideratidn by the Auditorium Controversy Committee, such Committee requesting that its previous recommendation be withdrawn. The Mayor.stated that the Council had a period of several weeks or more in which to make changes, but believed the building would be as shown on diagram, even though it is not an auditorium in the sense that we might at one time have thought of it. Attorney Jake B. Jarmon, Jr., of Pineda Park, stated that the City recently filed suits against residents of Pineda Park, or group representing the entire property owners of Pineda Park, in an effort to set aside certain deed restrictions now existing in that area. Mr. Jarmon informed the Council that a meeting of all property owners was scheduled for May 21, 1953, in Travis School Cafeteria, to discuss the matter. He stated it would be desirable to have some City Officials present at this meeting, with necessary data, to explain what is proposed and why suit is filed. The Mayor asked Mr. Stevens to arrange for proper officials of the City, who are acquainted with this problem, to attend the meeting on May 21, 1953s to explain the City's position. Attorney S. E. Dyer was the next speaker, representing Nueces Transportation Company, the City bus system. He stated his purpose in coming before the Council was to request a revision up— ward of the rates being charged by the bus company for all passengers. He informed the Council that this company had suffered an operating net loss of $10,000 for the fiscal year ending October, 1952, and an operating loss of $31,00 for the first five months of the current fiscal year. He stated that for this same five months' period there had been adecline in passenger traffic to the extent of $447,593 in full fares and $165,678 in school fares, or a total shrinkage of $613,271. He informed the Council that this situation was nation—wide., and attributed it to automobiles absorbing passenger traffic. He added that the Nueces Transportation Company has attempted to meet all the requirements and recommendations of the Area Development Committee in an effort to maintain its bus system in first class condition. He then asked the Council for the following relief: Increase full fares to 15¢ Establish tokens - 5 for 65¢, or 13¢ apiece Mr. Dyer said it was believed that 93% of all riders will use tokens, so that actually 93% will be paying only 3% more than they are paying at present time. He stated school fares and fares for children from ages 5 to 12 will remain the same and transfers willbe issued free to all riders as at present. Mr. Dyer stated that when the fare had been raised from 5¢ to 6¢ in 1912, the Nueces Traneportation Company voluntarily agreed to raise its tax to 2% of the gross revenue, which tax r it his been paying since that time, amounting to approximately $18,000 a year. He requested the Council to consider a reduction in that charge, or elimination of it, until such time as the bus company is operating in the black. Motion was made by Commissioner btacQ,rseconded by Commissioner King, and passed, to accept this matter for study. The Mayor stated it would be referred to the proper agencies for attention. At this point, the Mayor interrupted the meeting and requested City Manager Stevens to look into the matter of air—conditioning, which apparently was not working properly in the Council Chamber. City manager Stevens brought to the attention of the meeting a letter received from Messrs..Lewright, Dyer, Sorrell & Redford, Attorneys, enclosing Operating Agreement and invoices which they requested be paid to their client, A. W. Gregg. Mr. Stevens asked advice of Council as to the disposition of such papers, due to the fact that opinion of City Attorney stated that such Operating Agreement was illegal. The Mayor verified with City Manager Stevens that subject Operating Agreement between 521 the City of Corpus Christi and Mr. Gregg was dated April 6, 1953, one day before last election, and that the written opinion of City Attorney Singer was also dated April 6, and prior to the execution of such contract, Mr. Singer had notified opposing counsel that in his opinion the contract was illegal — that is that the Council could not, under the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, enter into any contract during the sixty day moratorium period. The Mayor then read an excerpt from the letter of Lewright, Dyer, Sorrell & Redford, relating to marketing the gas and the necessity of installing a gas compressor system to do so. He stated the Council was surprised to read that statement, inasmuch as an inquiry made of City Manager, City Attorney and City Controllet produced no evidence to the effect that the City has ever received any funds from the sale of such gas. The Mayor said he could find no one, prior to the meeting, who could give any information that this gas is in existence and added that the Council was greatly concerned about the matter, and believed that the Council would want to take the whole situation under study and refer it to the Legal Department for straightening out. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, to refer this matter to the City Attorney for further study and that no action be taken at this meeting, in view of the questionability and uncertain status of the transaction. The Mayor added for the record that no member of the present City Council had attended any meeting at which mention was made of the subject Operating Agreement, as inferred in above—mentioned letter. For the information of the public, the Mayor announced that the present administration is diligently p rsuing every avenue of study into this entire controversy and expected to have a comprehensive report to present to the citizens within the next ten days to two weeks. He advised that the services of a competent petroleum engineer had been employed to study the entire matter, so that something definite would be known about this controversial affair. At this point, City Manager Stevens left the meeting and Acting City Manager Stirman served in his absence. No petitions were received. Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from department heads, boards, and/or committees. There were no such reports. The next order of business was the Public Hearing on the construction of sidewalks and curbs on Port Avenue from Agnes to Morgan. A record of proceeding is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked "Exhibit g". (See copy in Public Works — Street Improvement file and Preliminary draft file,) In connection with theaward for official newspaper of the City, City Secretary Kring stated that the City Manager had recommended the award be made to the Caller --Times Publishing Company. - Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, appointing the CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES as the official newspaper of the City. (See tabulation of Bid No. 176 in City Secretary's office.) Bids were opened for purchase of pump for Water Department. The Mayor stated that these bids in the process of being opened are in connection with a pump to enlarge the water handling facilities. He commended City Manager Stevens for his resourcefulness in studying this matter, and stated that through Mr. Stevenbi efforts, careful study, and proper handling of the engineering on it, we may be able to obtain relief in this water matter considerably in advance of the original time proposed. Purchasing Agent Burke advised that bids were received from the following: 522 San Antonio Machine Supply Company Texas Railway Equipment Company Texas Filter. Company Alamo Iron forks Southern Engine and Pump Company M. N. Dannenbaum Pompany Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. Commissioner Naismith verified with Purchasing Agent that secondhand equipment would be in accordance with correct specifications. In connection with advertising for bids for concession rights at Exposition Hall, the Mayor referred to a list of conditions, stating an alteration had been made in such list under heading "Conditions Under Which Concession Rights are Offered,"' Item 3, which should read - "Concessionaire shall not sell beer or other alcoholic beverages of any type." Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for concession rights at Exposition Hall, in accordance with terms and conditions specified in list as corrected above. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner ilaismith, and passed, authorizing an adjustment in the assessed valuation for the years 1948 - 1952, inclusive, of the W. a of S. 68, of Lot 3 (E) and W. 2 of N. 641 of 3 (F) of Blk. V. South End addition and Personal Property, Nueces Cold Storage and Locker Co. for the reasons (property involved in bankruptcy and sale not producing sufficient funds to satisfy all claimants) otLtlined in recommendation of the City Attorney, City Manager and Tax Assessor dated April 29, 1953, and the acceptance of tender of $5,505.20 in full settlement. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for and receive bids on lighting softball diamond in Evelyn Price Park. The Mayor announced the proposed employment at this time of Mr. Russell E. McClure as City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, term of office to begin as soon after June 1 as Mr. McClure can return to the City. He advised deferment of actual official action on this matter until such time as the definite state of Mr. McClure's return is known and asked for approval of Council for such deferment. No objections were raised and official action was withheld. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway,, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for and receive bids on copper pipe to be used by the Water and Gas Departments. y. Y -0 Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for and receive bids on purchase of a 2 -ton, long wheel base, cab and chassis truc:�, to be acquired on lease purchase agreement, down payment to be trade-in value offered on 1950 model Federal 2 -ton truck, City Equipment No. 577, Engine No. 1696371. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner naismith, and passed, authorizing City Manager for and on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi to make final offer to L the owners of Donnigan Estate property fronting on Ocean Drive fot the acquisition of A btrip of land for the widening of Ocean Drive right-of-way by offering the sum of $600.00 in compensation for such strip of land, said property being approximately 4,859 square feet out of Alta Vista Hotel Tract, Nueces County, Texas. The Mayor asked City Manager Stevens to expedite the handling of this matter. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for the purchase of pipe to be used by Water Department in the coming fiscal year for fire lines, replacing undersize lines, extending 5�3 present system, tying in new subdivisions, and replacing old lines. At this point, the Mayor turned the meeting over to Commissioner King, who presided as Mayor Pro Tem during his absence. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3171 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI• FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A REVOKABLE PERMIT TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD FOR OCCUPATION OF A FIFTEEN FOOT (151) SQUARE LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY NEAR BARGE DOCKS AND SHIP CHANNEL, A COPY OF WHICH IS AT— TACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace - Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. -Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Calla way Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3172 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SIGLER, CLARK & WINSTON FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE AT THE BROAD1V7AY SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERE— TO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM NECESSARY TO PAY THE FEE OF SAID ENGINEERS NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS (1;500:00); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W". James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 34?3 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMUNT OF $376.20 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 110 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS £BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK TWO (2), MORNINGSIDE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, FERRIS HEFFING— TON, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $376.20; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye 524 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3474 CLOSING PORTIONS OF MEXICO AVENUE, MISSOURI 'AVENUE,, TODD STREET, KING STREET, FULTON STREET, MILLER STREET, MITCHELL STREET, VICTORIA STREET, EL PASO STREET, TRINIDAD STREET, PUEBLO STREET, WACO STREET, FORT WORTH STREET AND DALLAS STREET, BEING THAT PORTION OF THOSE STREETS AND ALL THE STREETS WITHIN THE AREA BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY SOUTH STAPLES STREET, ON THE NORTH BY'POPE PLACE, ON THE EAST BY ALAMEDA STREET, AND ON THE SOUTH BY EVERHARDT ROAD AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye (The Mayor returned to the meeting.) Attorney J. R. Sorrell asked to be recognized. He stated that due to an apparent mis— understanding; he had not been notified that the matter of the reimbursement of the Operating Agreement between the City and A. W. Gregg was to be considered at this meeting; and, therefore, was not present when the matter had been taken up previously at this meeting, and wished to be heard on behalf of Dan Moody, who represents A. W. Gregg. Attorney Sorrell explained how the proceedings arose, gave information relating to the trial of the case, and the actions of the previous City Council in connection with this matter. (Mr. Sorrell was asked to be corrected on his assumption that Commissioners Brace and Naismith had attended a meeting at which the Operating Agreement had been discussed.) Mr. Sorrell claimed that after the continuance in the case was granted and the City and its attorneys had achieved their purpose, City Attorney Singer wrote an opikion that the Operating Agreement was not legal. Mr. Sorrell stated that he did not agree with such opinion. It was his view that the lease has to be operated and that it takes money to operate it.. He stated Mr. Gregg has produced that money up to April 11 and the City made an agreement to reimburse him his operating expenses, which expenses should be reimbursed under present Agreement or a new Agreement. Discussion followed between Mr. Sorrell and City Attorney Singer, relating to various legal aspects involved in the case. The Mayor pointed out — (1) The City Council is governed by the advice of the City Attorney '11 in connection with legal matters and the legal status of things. (2) There is a question as to whether or not a contract can be executed in a moratorium period. He indicated that common sense — besides Mr. Singer's written opinion — would dictate that it cannot. He added that he believed it was peculiar that this was the only contract executed during the moratorium period. Mr. Sorrell asked that the City Manager be authorized to approve payment of -Mr. Gregg's expense account, or authorize Commissioners King and Naismith to work out a new Operating Agree— ment. The Mayor then asked — "Where did the lost gas go to?" Mr. Sorrell said it was a matter of lost pressure not lost gas. The Mayor stated that we are more concerned about lost gas, to which Mr. Sorrell advised that he knew nothing about it. Commissioner Xing waid the City never received any royalty; to which statment the Mayor added that there was no record as to whom $170,000 worth of gas was sold on the City's books; and, 525 therefore, the Council was reluctant to enter into an operating agreement with the party who has caused the gas to disappear. Mr. Sorrell stated that if the Operating Agreement was not going to be recognized that the City Attorney be ordered to prepare to go back to trial on Monday in this case. z The Mayor said it would be desirable to look into this matter and bring everything out in the open. He suggested that Mr. Sorrell submit a written statement, outlining the facts per- taining to these negotiations and claims, as he knew them to be from his personal knowledge. Mr. Sorrell stated he did not care to submit such written testimony. Discussion was closed with the suggestion that the matter be taken under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r � . RAY , CIT SECRET SPECIAL COUNCIL 1!EETING May 22, 1953 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: MAYOR A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith Acting City Manager H. H. Stirman City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T.•Ray Kring Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson Superintendent of Parks Spencer Ellis Vice Chairman Oscar Koepke (Park & Recreation) Airport Manager B. W. Schrader ' Director W. P. Witt (Park & Recreation) Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed. The Mayor stated the Special Meeting was called to discuss the status of the suit filed by the City and H. E. Butt to remove deed restrictions on certain property in the vici- nity of the proposed swimml.ng pool off of Ayers Street and to transact such other business as may come before the Council. The Mayor opened the discussion involving the above-mentioned suit filed against residents of Pineda Park, explaining how the suit came about, property involved, and the home owners' objections to the park and swimming pool at the proposed location. The Mayor stated that he believed the City may be the target of valid criticism in attempting to remove restrictions on property not contemplated to be owned by the City, and did not feel that the City ismorally in .-& position to oppose citizens in the Pineda Park addition, as he believed it was not the business of the officials of the City to have such restrictions removed. The Mayor recommended that Mr. Butt sever the City from the pending litigation for the reasons stated. Mr. Butt expressed his point of view, explaining that the location had been chosen because of its accessibility to everyone. He added that the matter of deed restrictions did not come about until Agreement was consummated between himself and the Park Board. He stated his objections in partially severing the City from the suit. After more discussion, the Mayor asked that a motion be presented in favor of severing the City from that part of the litigation seeking removal of restrictions on property not owned by the city.No motion was presented. Meeting recessed, reconvening at 3:15 p.m. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, andpassed, 526 of the Housing Authority for two year terms. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, authorizing the Mayor to dispatch the following letter to Mr. F. J. Schnitzer, District Airport Engineer of the Civil Aeronautics Administrations May 22, 1953 Mr. F. J. Schnitzer District Airport Engineer Civil Aeronautics Administration 1310 Congress Avenue Austin 1, Texas Re: FAA Project No. 9-41--079-202 Cliff Maus Municipal Airport Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Schnitzer: Due to the fact that the City has been unable to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary land for the enlargement of Cliff Maus Field because of a restraining order issued by the County Court Judge dated January 283 19533 the City of Corpus Christi will be unable to encumber the $200,000.00 now allocated for Cliff Maus im- 11:^prowemehtsJprior,,i o1JiZ 30, 1953• Further, it is requested that the existing grant agreement C4ca-6683 in the amount of $214,987.00 be reduced to include only the following items of construction which are to be installed within the present boundaries and in keeping with the CAA approved M;2ster Plan. CITY CAA 1. fine—half of Apron & Connecting '_ This improvement is absolutely necessary for the continued satisfactory operation of the landing facilities. It is requested that this amended grant agreement be expedited so that the City may advertise for bids and proceed with the construction at the earliest possible date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r Y KRINV CITY SECRETAR Very truly yours, A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor Taxiway, Grading & Paving $ 50,000 $50,000 2. Entrance Road and One—third of Terminal Parking Area 10,500 10,500 3. Utilities to Serve Terminal Area 2,500 2,500 1.4. Fencing, Ducts, Drainage, Walks, etc. 15,500 15,500 5. Engineering & Contingencies 0 10% 8,000 8,000 Total $102,500 $86,500 6. Relocation & Reconstruction Terminal Building 16,000 — Grand Total $102,500 $86,500 '_ This improvement is absolutely necessary for the continued satisfactory operation of the landing facilities. It is requested that this amended grant agreement be expedited so that the City may advertise for bids and proceed with the construction at the earliest possible date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r Y KRINV CITY SECRETAR Very truly yours, A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 27, 1953 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Calla way .Ellroy King J. S. Naismith City Manager 0. N. Stevens City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson Airport Manager B. W. Schrader Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Notice of Special Meeting was filed. Public Hearing was opened on the following rezoning application of the Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America: Lots 20 through 38, Block A, Bonita Addition, being generally that property lying along the north side of.Baldwin B)ulevard between Fig Street and the alley immediately behind those properties facing on Ayers Street, from ►'R -2,n Two Family Dwelling District, to nA-2,n Second Apartment House District. The Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation was for approval of the application on the basis that it represented a step-down or transition between the secondary business along Ayers Street and the duplex district along Baldwin lbulevard. No one appeared in opposition to this application. Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, to uphold Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation and to grant the application. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. V4/AA P, �vluAVM, T.—R—A-Y-WNY CITY tECRET , 77 A PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith A. A. LReTENSTEIN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 27, 1953 3:00 P. M. City Manager 0. N. Stevens City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Director of Public Utilities J. W. Cunningham Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. The Rev. Norris opened the meeting with a prayer* Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, approving the minutes of Regular Council Meeting hald May 20, 1953, and minutes of Special Council Meeting held May 22, 1953• Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Doctor H. Boyd Hall came before the meeting to discuss the proposed closing of the Howard Street Home for Girls, stating that he expected to be present at the meeting of the City -County Welfare Board scheduled for Saturday, May 31, to protest such action. Doctor Hall described two specific instances where the Home had favorably handled necessity cases. The Mayor explained the position of the City Council in the matter of the Howard Street Home, stating that it was administered by an independent board of officers and that . the City Council had no jurisdiction over the Home. He described the organization of the 527 a T& • b6ard of officers in charge of the Home and the duries of the City—County Welfare Board in conjunction therewith. Commissioner Brace, member of the City—County Welfare Board, explained to Dr. Hall that simultaneously with the closing of the home, effective the first of the month, a special board is to be appointed to consider the problem of reorganization, reopening, and employment of a supervisor. Commissioner Callaway, also a member of the City—County Welfare Board, pointed out that there were only two girl occupants of the Home; that three boys now needed a similar home; and, therefore, a reorganization of the Home;as a general children's home was being considered. Dr. H. J. Williams stated that there were many girls who should be admitted to the Home, but because of personal prejudices they were not. Dr. Hall requested that the City—County Welfare Board be petitioned to hear their objec— tions to the closing before taking final action on Saturday, May 31. The Mayor suggested that Dr. Hall contact Mr. Allen Wood, Chairman of the City—County Welfare Board, and try to arrange such meeting. Mr. Frederick Vajda appeared before the meeting to discuss the proposed plans for the City Auditorium. He made reference to the recommendations of Mr. Gordon Lewis' committee (which served under the former City Council) for the building of a stage, and stated he concurred. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Vajda confer again with Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Auditorium Study Committee, and be brought up to date on the circumstances relating to reasons why they thought it desirable to rescind their prior recommendations. The Mayor pointed out once more that the proposed City Auditorium is not the act of the present Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, setting July 16, 1953, at 7:00 p.m., as the date for public hearing on the application of Mr. N. A. Austin for a Special Council Permit to operate a nursery and landscape service. Attorney Bryan Wingo, on behalf of Mr. Fred Morgan, requested that a date be set for a public hearing on Mr. Morgan's application for a zoning amendment. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, setting July 16, 1953, at 7:00 p.m., as the date for public hearing on the following applications for zoning amendments: Fred Morgan, B. R. Deck and Felipe Maniz, Transport Company of Texas Ruth Petrie, et al, and Windsor Developers, Inc. Mr. Charles E. Ginn appeared to introduce to the City Council three students — Jane Todd, Sean McQuhae, and Joe Pinkner — selected from Corpus Christi High Schools to represent the City of Corpus Christi at the girls' and boys' state affair in Austin. No petitions were received. Mayor Lichtenstein called for reports from department heads, boards, and/or committees. City Manager Stevens presented to the Mayor a report by the firm of Crutchfield & Priett, relatin to the amount of gas and oil that is under City property. The Mayor explained that it was a report of the valuationscof Mr. A. W. Gregg's working interest and the City's royalty and overriding interest. He stated the value of the working interest as being approximately $21100,0002 and that the City is trying to sustain ownership of such interest through the courts. He further pointed out that this amount includes only valuation of known reserves and does not take into account any additional valuation, as a regdlt of wildcatting, etc. Mr. Stevens then presented the following letter from City Attorney Singer dated May 12, 1953: 529 City Manager and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Re: Employment of Additional Counsel in connection with that Cause styled A. W. Gregg vs. City of Corpus Christi Gentlemen: As you know, the above -styled cause is now pending in San Patricio County and is a suit by A. W. Gregg in trespass to try title to validate an Oil and Gas and Mineral Lease from the City of Corpus Christi, As Lessor, To Him, As lessee. Because of the importance of such suit to the City of Corpus Christi, and because of the vast amount of time that will necessarily be expended in defending the suit and prosecuting the cross action for cancellation of the leases, I am requesting of you that special, private counsel be ob- tained to aid the City in defense of the Litigation. In this connection, it is ny recommendation that the firm of Keys, Russell, Keys and Watson be so employed. Such employment will be limited to this law suit only, and it is my understanding that the fee will be fixed by the City Manager a:id City Council. If this recommendation meets with your approval, I should appreciate your so informing me in writing, with a copy of same to Keys, Russell, Keys and Watson. Yours very truly, I. M. SINGER CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Stevens stated that the firm of Keys, Russell, Keys and Watson had been contacted and had agreed to proceed with the case for a fee of $15,000, plus court costs and travelling expenses, through first trial, with an additional fee of $5,000 for each appeal proceeding, plus similar expenses to be borne by the City. Mr. Stevens recommended that this firm be retained immediately. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, authorizing City Manager Stevens to retain the services of the legal firm of Keys, Russell, Keys and Watson to represent the City of Corpus Christi in the suit instituted by A. W. Gregg vs. the City of.Corpus Christi. City Manager Stevens referred to a recommendation contained in the report of Crutchfield and Pruett, relating to the negotiation of an operating agreement. Mr. Stevens explained that execution of an operating agreement was imperative in order to keep the oil and gas flowing from the field. Motion was made by. Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, authorizing City Manager Stevens to negotiate an operating agreement with Mr. A. W. Gregg, or his representative. Further reference was made to the Crutchfield and Pruett report by the Mayor in connection with a deed of trust held by the City National Bank of Houston in the amount of $342,000 and drawing interest at the rate of about $1,425 per month. The Mayor requested City Manager Stevens to expedite the matter of clearing un payment of interest on -such deed of trust. The Mayor referred to another recommendation of said report, to the effect that the original loan of approximately $800,00 at the City National Bank s1ioff1d be:-iaAdited bycthb City of Corpus Christi to ascertain if all these funds were used for the development of City leases, as well as to check past lease income applied to the loan and paid to Mr. Gregg. City Attorney Singer advised that this Bank is supposed to furnish the City a copy of its banking records on this acoount and recommended that the City Controller review these records and advise whether a C.P.A. firm should be employed to audit the account. the Mayor also asked Bity Manager Stevens to look into the matter of arrangements to be made with Trunkline Gas Company and Southern Minerals Corporation as to the payment 530 of royalty to the City on gas produced on the "A" and "B" leases. The Mayor also asked City Manager Stevens to look into the matter of arrangements to be made with Trunkline Gas Company and Southern Minerals Corporation as to the payment of royalty to the City on gas produced on the "A" and "B" leases. records. The Mayor stated that the report of Crutchfield and Pruett will become a part of public Bids were opened for construction of building on City property at Belden and Water Streets to house the Park Department offices and a Recreation Center for Servicemen, and were received from the following: E. E. Harrison . Hinchberger Construction Company Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Director of Public Works and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. Bids were opened on purchase of Station Wagon for Water and Gas Office and purchase of two 1/2 ton pickups for Meter Shop, and were received from the following: Gulf Chevrolet Company Frank Hayden Motors International Harvester Company Lewis Boggus Motors Newman West Motors (bid on 2 -1 ton pickups only) Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. City Manager Stevens requested that he be permitted to enter into a rental agreement with Texas Railway Equipment Company for two 4100 GPM pumps and two starters (230OV), rental consideration to be $1,360 per month, which amount may be applied on purchase price of pumps if option to purchase is exercised within six months. The Mayor stated to the press that this remedy by no means solves the water problem. City Secretary Kring read the following appointments by the Mayor to the Sanitation Commission: Mr. J. E. Hartle, Jr., Chairman Mr. Reynaldo Alvarez Mrs. Seth Hall Dr. M. Kurzner Mr. Martin L. Lynn Mr. James Lowman Dr. Jack McKemie Mr. Jerry Otto Mr. Jim Stickter Chairman of "Clean-up Committee" Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, ratifying the above-named appointments by the Mayor to the Sanitation Commission. The Mayor stated that a report was submitted to the City Council recommending that the City Manager be authorized to place the duties of Corporation Judge on a fulltime basis at a salary of $10,000 per annum, in view of the volume of business being transacted in that office. Mr. Stevens pointed out that Judge Hodge Thompson, Corporation Judge, had agreed to perform duties in the City Legal Department when he is not busy at Court. City Attorney Singer said there was no restriction prohibiting his performing such duties as long as they did not conflict with his Court cases. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, authorizing the City Manager to provide for compensation of the Corporation Judge on a full-time basis, at a salary of $10,000 per annum (subject to approval of City Controller), it being agreed that the Corporation Judge shall be available for assistance to the City Legal Department when not on duty in Court. The City Secretary read the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 3475 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FROM THE HEIRS OF SAM RANKIN FOUR LOTS, BEING LOTS 11 21 11 AND 12, BLOCK 66, BEACH PORTION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE USE OF THE SANITARY SE7M DEPARTMENT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF $2,236.37; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION FUND (SANITARY SMVER IMPROVEMENTS) TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEY— ANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Stevens explained to the meeting that the above—mentioned lots are currently being used and stated the necessity for purchasing them. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, Mr. Cunningham stated that in his opinion the City should proceed with the purchase of the lots. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was then passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. Co Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read, adopted on first reading and passed to second reading: reading: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY A FRAN— CHISE TO USE AS MUCH OF THE ALLEY, WHICH RUNS FROM BOOTY TO ELIZABETH STREET BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND SOUTH ALAMEDA, AS ADJOINS THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS Ct%MPANY AT 1,531 SOUTH STAPLES, BEING LOTS 12, 13, and 14, BLOCK 4, BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE PROPERTY TO THE REAR ON THE CORNER OF BOOTY AND SOUTH.ALAMEDAY, BEING LOTS 10 and 11, BLOCK 4,9 BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR OVERHEAD PIPELINES TO TRANSPORT AT,%IONIA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF THE ALLEY BY THE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WHICH FRANCHISE SHALL BE ASSIGNABLE BY THE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON TIE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RE— STRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. . The following ordinance was read, adopted on first reading and passed to second AMENDING ORDINANCE NOo 2241 ENTITLED 'SAN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUC CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND RE— PEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDI,,IANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" BY ADDING TO SAIDORDINANCE A SECTION TO BE ENTITLED SECTION 482, PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY HEDGE, TREE, SHRUB OR OTHER GROWTH UPON CORNER LOTS IN SUCH MANNER AS TO ENDANGER TRAFFIC PASSAGE BY OBSTRUCTING VISION AT SUCH CORNER. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE.N0. 3476 CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS.OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; FIXING THE TERM AND ENU1M4UTING THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND STILL— BIRTHS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND SPECIFICALLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1544 AS AMENDED; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, Mr. Singer clarified the ordinance, stating that the net effect would be to separate the office of Vital Statistics from the office of City Secretary, with no additional cost to the City. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye 5-31 532 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3477 TERMINATING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SOUTH TEXAS CON— STRUCTION COMPANY, BEING THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY AND DIRECTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3395; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE; DECLARING THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3395 ABANDONED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was-readand explained by Mr. Singer: ORDINANCE NO. 3478 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BY AND -BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, AMENDING THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT DATED MARCH 2, 1916, AND DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. TEX—V-11769, BY PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF CONTINUED USE OF A CERTAIN BUILDING CONTAINTNG EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r ✓ 1 T. RAY K G, C I TY SECRET Y REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith City Manager C. N. Stevens ABSENT: Commissioner Ellroy King Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public works H. H. Stirman Director of Public Utilities J. W. Cunningham Director of Public Safety J. B. Dunn Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke The Rev. Dr. S. Evans Brown opened the meeting with prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, approving the minutes of Special Council Meeting held May 27, 1953 at 2:00 p.m., and minutes of Regular Council Meeting held May 27, 1953, at 3:00 p.m. 533 Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. No petitions were received. Mayor called for reports from department heads, boards, and/or committees. There were no such reports. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, awarding the contract for the construction of building on City property at the intersection of Belden and Water Streets (titled "Dry Dock 11 and Park Department Offices for the City of Corpus Christi") to C. C. Hinchberger Construction Company, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and the City Manager. (See tabulation of Bid No. 177 in City Secretary's office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, approving the appointment of Mr. Russell E. McClure as City Manager, effective June 8, 1953, at a salary of $15,000 per annum, and subject to posting a bond for $10,000. Mr. McClure will succeed City Manager 0. N. Stevens. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, ratifying the appointments by the Mayor of Geraldine Tower, as Registrar of Vital Statistics of the City of Corpus Christi, and Julia Pellegrino, as Deputy Registrar. The Mayor stated the next order of business was the approval of the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of May, 1953, which list had been studied by the City Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner -Brace, and passed, approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of May, 1953• reading: The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO USE AS MUCH OF THE ALLEY, WHICH RUNS FROM BOOTY TO ELIZABETH STREET BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND SOUTH ALAMEDA, AS .ADJOINS THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY AT 1531 SOUTH STAPLES, BEING LOTS 12, 13, AND 14, BLOCK 41 BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE PROPERTY TO THE REAR ON THE CORNER OF BOOTY AND SOUTH ALA— MEDA, BEING LATS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 4 BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR OVERHEAD PIPELINES TO TRANS— PORT AMMONIA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF THE ALLEY BY THE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WHICH FRANCHISE SHALL BE AS— SIGNABLE BY THE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FOREFEITURE OF THE FRAN— CHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2211 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGH— FARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" BY ADDING TO SAID ORDINANCE A SECTION TO BE ENTITLED SECTION 48 1/21 PROHIBITING THE CON— STRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY WALL, FENCE, OR OTHER STRUCTURE, OR THE GROWTH, OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY HEDGE, TREE., SHRUB OR OTHER GROWTH UPON CORNER LOTS IN SUCH MANNER AS TO ENDANGER TRAFFIC PASSAGE BY OBSTRUCTING VIWION AT SUCH CORNER. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3.79 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON EEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $733.13 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ANTELOPE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLACK 5., DOSS OINEALL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, HUBS, T NELSON SCOGIN AND CHARLES HERMAN SCOGIN, JOINTLY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $?33.13; A COPY OF WHICH RE— LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 534 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 3.80 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED «AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND REGULATING 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 iE RETOFORE 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, 1919, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT CHIEF; PROVIDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFEC— TIVE 1=1DIATELY; AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor took this opportunity to weldome Admiral J. B. Dunn as Director of Public Safety and asked if he had any special comments to make in regard to the above ordinance. Admiral Dunn stated that the need for said ordinance was self evident. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3481 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS TO SPECIAL BENE— FITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID.PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVMIENTS, AND IS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID DAPROVE11E4TS AND ASSESS— MENT, AND ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH; FINDING THAT THERE WERE NO PROTESTS TO SUCH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 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 ASSESSMIIENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITIES TO FIXING THE ASSESS— NENT 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 THERE -OF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESS— ITENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND DECLARING -AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor explained that the above ordinance related to a hearing held on May 20, 1953s in connection with construction of sidewalks on Port Avenue. He stated that the passage of this ordinance would close the hearing and enable the City to proceed with the laying of sidewalks. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein "ye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote:. A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye 535 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t r . RAY - XRINj CIT SECRET SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1953 7:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway. J. S. Naismith ABSENT: Commissioner Ellroy King City Manager 0. N. Stevens City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Planning Engineer W. W. Anderson Asst Planning Engineer R. W. Burr Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Public Hearing was opened on the following rezoning applications: Julian Sanchez: Lot 1, Block 3, Casa Blanca Addition, being that property at 2637 Guadalupe Street, from "R-ln One Family Dwelling District to HB -1" Neigh- borhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that the application be denied on the basis that this use would be contrary to the deed restrictions and would constitute a further encroachment of business in a residential area. No one appeared for or against this application. The Mayor announced the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. J. W. Elledge: Lots 30 through 34, Block 41 Austin Addition, being those properties on the north side of Morgan Avenue between Shawnee and Pueblo Streets, from "B-31' Secondary Business District to nB-411 Primary Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that the application be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change. I No one appeared for or against this application. The Mayor announced the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. Victor Moses: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: BEGINNING at a point at the northeast corner of Lot 17 and the southwest corner of Lot 18, Block 5, W. B. Ray Heights Subdivision; THENCE north 31000' east approximately 142 feet to a corner being also the northeast corner of -Lot 18, Block 5, W. B. Ray Heights Subdivision, said point also being in the south line of Hayward Drive; THENCE south 36029' west 97.88 feet to a point, the beginning of a circular curve to the right; THENCE is 205.90 feet a distance 80.86 feet to the point of intersection with another circular curve to the right; THENCE along said circular curve to the right, whose interior angle is 900 and whose radius is 30 feet a distance of 17.12 feet to the tangent point which point is located in the west line of South Staples Street; THENCE south 31000' east a distance of 116.48 feet along the west line of South Staples Street;to a corner in the west line of South Staples Street; THENCE south 45000' west a distance of 200 feet to a corner and the point of beginning. ALSO BEGINNING AT a point at the northermost corner of Lot 1, Block 1, W. B. Ray Heights Subdivision; THANCE north 36030'F -east 270.05 feet to a corner, said corner being in the west line of South Staples Street; THENCE south 31000' east along the west line of South Staples Street a distance of 112.57 feet to a point, the beginning of a circular curve to the right; THENCE along said circular curve to the right whose interior angle is 900 and whose radius is 30 feet, a distance of 47.12 feet to a point of inter- section with a circular curve to the left; THENCE along said circular curve to the left whose interior angle is 22030' and whose radius is 225.90 feet, a distance of 100.49 feet to the tangent point; THENCE south 36030' east 86.01 feet to a corner; THENCE north 53030' east 110.0 feet to a corner and the point of beginning; being generally that property approximately 220 feet in depth along the west side of south Staples Street lying to the north and south of Hayward Drive. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that the a pnlication be denied on the 536 basis that no public necessity existed for the change and, further, that the expansion of business zoning at this location would have an adverse effect on existing and future residential deve- lopments in the area. Victor Moses appeared in favor of the application, stating that he felt he was due the same consideration as owners across the street. Letter was read from Mr. Herbert Alexander, an adjoining property owner, who also favored the change, although he felt it would have a detrimental effect on W. B. Ray Heights Subdivision. The Mayor announced the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. Lois Roper Perry: The west half of Blocks 2 and 7 and the east half of blocks 3 and 8, Bay View Addition, No. 3, being generally that property on both sides of the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Third Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-11"Neighborhood Business District. Zoning and Planning's recommendation was that the application be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been shown for such a change, that there was adequate business area in the district and that the development of commercial establishments would have a seriously limiting effect on the capacity of Third Street as a major thoroughfare. Mr. L. K Perry appeared in favor of the application, stating that there were 21 persons in the two block area in favor of the proposed change and only two opposed, and that only two blocks on Third Street were not zoned for business. Mrs. George Emmert, in favor of application, stated she cannot sell her property as residence due to present usage. The following individuals appeared, opposing the applications Attorney John Mobley, representing property owners affected, stated there was no necessity for change until there is a demand forsuch business property, adding that values will be affected and that public interest should be considered. Mrs. Edward Grodhal, 720 Craig Street, opposed application because of.effect it would have on her home. . Mr. T. S. Cyrus, representing Judge Gordon Boone (former Mayor of Corpus Christi), stated there was no demand for more business property, business use would eventually cause street to be made a one-way street; and, in time, would cause Santa Fe Street to be one way. Mr. Co M. Ostrom stated his property would be ruined for residence purpose, because of the traffic nuisance. Mrs. Collier, 720 Craig Street, opposed application because of effect on her home. The Mayor announced the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. Public Hering was opened on the application for closing of Railroad Avenue from 19th Street to 21st Street. Zoning and Planning recommended that the street not be closed, which recommendation had previously been rendered at Regular Council Meeting held March 3, 1953• Messrs. Linton Savage and Lee Scott appeared for the closing and Mr. E. J. Ford, representing Texas -Mexican Rai Tway Company, appeared in opposition. The Mayor announced the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. Public Hearing was opened on the application for,closing of the unused portion of street right-of-way located at the intersection of Rose Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard. Zoning anA Planning recommended that the application not be granted since this dedi- 53? cation may serve future development of adjoining acreage. A letter from Mr. J. H. Mayberry was read favoring the closing of Street. Mr. Jack Davis appeared and stated that he did not want any action taken which would be injurious to anyone. The Mayor announced that the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered later. Public Hearing was opened on the application for closing of alley in Block 1, Ocean View Addition. Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the application be denied and that the alley remain open. A letter from Lorene Soape was read favoring the closing of alley. Mrs. F. R. Allicon appeared and requested that the alley remain as is. Mrs. George Westervelt appeared opposing the closing of alley, which she uses to get in and out of her property. Dr. J. N. Cook requested that the alley remain as is. Attorney Ferrell Smith, representing Mr. George Taylor, nquested clarification of the closing. The Mayor announced that the hearing on this case was closed and that a decision would be rendered. At this point, the meeting recessed to take under advisement all of the above cases. When the meeting reconvened the Nayor announced that it was the decision of the .City Council to uphold the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission in each of the above cases. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. f � T. RAY INS CIY SECRETAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1953 3:00 P.N. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith City Manager R. E. McClure A. A. LI ENSTEIN MAYO City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Controller W. G. Graf Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Director of Public Utilities J. W. Cunningham Director of Public Safety J. B. Dunn Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Rabbi Sidney Wolf opened the meeting with a prayer. The Mayor departed from the usual order of business to introduce and welcome to the community Mr. Russell E. McClure, newly appointed City Manager. City Manager McClure expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to be here and act in the capacity of City Manager, stating that he was looking forward to this opportunity to be of service to the community. Mayor Lichtenstein thanked former City Manager Stevens and expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council and all the citizens of Corpus Christi for his unselfish demonsta— tion of public service, presenting him with a scroll of appreciation for the job he had done. MIN 0 Mr. Stevens said he enjoyed every minute of it and asked everyone to support City Manager'McClure. The Mayor presented to Mr. Stevens, on behalf of the members of Council and himself, a token of their personal gratitude and thanks. Mr. John F. Lynch, on behalf of himself and others, presented to Mr. Stevens a gift to acknowledge the wonderful contribution he had made to our City as an outstanding citizen of Corpus Christi and an outstanding citizen of Texas. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, approving the minutes of Regular Council Meeting held June 3, 19532 at 3:00 p.m., and minutes of Special Council Meeting held June 4. 19532 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. "No one appeared. No petitions were received. Mayor called for reports fromcbpartment heads, boards, and/or committees. There were no such reports. He stated that henceforth all reports from department heads, etc., to come before the City Cbuncil should be submitted through the City.Manager for presentation at the Coi.ncil Meetings and requested that the Agenda be amended accordingly. Mayor called for reports from the City Manager. City Manager McClure reviewed briefly the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1953, through July 31, 1954, prepared by the City Controller for formal adoption on July 29, 1953• Mr. McClure explained that the proposed budget did not represent the final recommendation of the City Manager or the decision of the City Council. The Mayor stated that the budget is being receited as required by law for study, as we are faced with the necessity of _taking current action on it. He promised that between now and this same time next year, the Council would study the matter thoroughly and consider working out a plan in cooperation with the school district and other taxing agencies of the area for a complete revaluation or equalization of all tax values in respect to our taxing bodies. The Mayor pointed out that there was a $104,000 deficit "hangover" which would be cancelled out within this budget year. He also referred to an advance made to Memorial Hospital eighteen months ago, stating that this institution had no funds for repayment; and, consequently, their debt would be taken off the books. City Manager McClure referred to the plans for the library program. He suggested since all of the information was not available (re architect's estimate of cost, etc.) that action be deferred pending its receipt. The next item for consideration submitted by City Manager McClure was the "Summary Estimate of Cost — Proposed Water Treatment Plant," prepared by Myers & Noyes and Associates. This report is an itemization of the cost of various elements of the plant, a review of its capacity, concluding that it would be modern in every respect and costing an estimated $4,000,000. The matter of a bond issue for payment of this plant was discussed briefly. The Mayor stressed the fact that the figure of $4,000,000 was preliminary and subject to change as events unfold. City Manager McClure read excerpts from the ItStudy and Report of the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant," prepared by Sigler, Clark& Winston. He explained that the report was a review of previous engineering reports on the problem, stating that it was primarily a matter of rehabi— litation of the plant. Commissioner Naismith .stated the plant was in such a dangerous condition that the first thing to do was protect what we have. The Mayor added that the plant is about to collapse. The above—mentioned report was accepted by the Mayor, Council members, and City Manager for 539 their study and consideration. Mr. McClure made referrence to a report by Doughty & Company, C.P.A.'s, claiming that the Nueces Transportation Company was not receiving a fare rate of return. The Mayor stated this matter would be discussed later in the meeting. Bids were opened on purchase of one two—ton cab and chassis truck and were received from the following: Newman West Motors Gulf Chevrolet Company Frank Hayden Motors Motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. Bids were opened on purchase of copper pipe for warehouse stock to be used by the Water and Gas Departments, and were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works BetlE.ehem Supply Company Briggs—Weaver Machinery Co. Crane Company Gulf°Supply Company Milstead Company Municipal Supply Co. Southwest Plumbing Supply Company Viking Supply Corp. American Standard Sanitary Corp. Wallace Company San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Norvell Wilder Supply Co. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation of award. The Mayor stated it might be advisable to change the order of business and open bids at the close of each meeting, which time might better serve interested bidders who wished to be present, and an uninterrupted schedule might also prove beneficial to indi— viduals having other business to bring before the Council. He suggested that this procedure be experimented with in the future. The Mayor read the following list of prospective appointees to the "Industrial and Airport Board:: Frank Harrison, Chairman Rod More T. Frank Smith John Mobley Homer Innis Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, ratifying the appointments of the above—named individuals to the Industrial and Airport Board. The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NO. 3182 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO USE AS MUCH OF THE ALLEY, WHICH RUNS FROM BOOTY TO ELIZABETH STREET BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND SOUTH ALAMEDA, AS ADJOINS THE PLACE OF BUSI— NESS OF KNOLLE JERSEY MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY AT 1531 SOUTH STAPLES, BEING LOTS 123 13 and 14, BLOCK 41 BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE PROPERTY TO THE REAR ON THE CORNER OF BOOTY AND SOUTH ALAMEDA, BEING LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 41 BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR OVERHEAD PIPELINES TO TRANSPORT AMMONIA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF THE ALLEY BY THE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WHICH FRANCHISE SHALL BE ASSIGNABLE BY THE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The Mayor explained that if the above ordinance is passed at this meeting, it would be published in the paper, and automatically become law. He asked if there was any discussion, and there was none. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway . Aye Ellroy King Aye 540 Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Calla way Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The following ordinance was read for the third and final time: ORDINANCE NOL 3483 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERnVITH" BY ADDING TO SAID ORDINANCE A SECTION TO BE ENTITLED SECTION 482, PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY WALL, FENCE, OR OTHER STRUCTURE, OR THE GROWTH, OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY HEDGE, TREE, SHRUB OR OTHER GROWTH UPON CORNER LOTS IN SUCH MANNER AS TO EN— DANGER TRAFFIC PASSAGE BY OBSTRUCTING VISION AT SUCH CORNER. if there was any discussion regarding this ordinance, and there was The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The above Ordinance was A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The following ordinance was.read: by the following vote: ORDINANCE NO. RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAVING OF OCEAN DRIVE FROM CRAIG STREET TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE BY HELDENFELS BROS., UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED DECEMBER 31, 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3372 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED APRIL 22, 1953, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12031,56; APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $14,966.17 OUT OF NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COMPLETE PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. In connection with the above ordinance, referred to and an excerpt read City Secretary. report submitted by Trinity Testing Labo— Said report The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A*Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The above Ordinance waspassed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED nA RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUBJECT TO DONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261 DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOLID, POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILLBE RELTNQUISHED TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER, SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE LGIIWEER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 61 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, -SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART 541 HEREOF; SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVER— TER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHTS, PERIAISSIONS AND TH?NGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDI— NANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSION OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked Mr., Victor Jaeggli of the Lover Nueces River Water Supply District for his comments, regarding above—mentioned ordinance. Mr. Jaeggli stated that pending litigation has held up approval of bonds by Attorney General andhas caused delay in starting construction of the dam. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith At this point, the Mayor read a letter receiised from Carver Community Civic League of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated June 4, 1953, relating to the subdivision of peoperty, which is now Cliff Maus Airport, in the event said Airport should be abandoned at present location. It specifically requested that a sizeable amount of the area be sold to colored people for residential purpose. The Mayor recommended that said letter be received for study and made part of the public records for future reference as matters develop. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3486 REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES MADE BY ALL PERSONS, FIRIIIS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF OWNING OR OPERATING MOTOR BUSSES USED FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND THROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DURING THE INTERIM COMMENCING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr.'McClure had previously made reference to the report of Ibughty & Company, pertaining to this ordinance. The Mayor explained that it grants an increase in rates as applied for, for a period ending December 31, 19532 during which time City Manager McClure willstudy and familiarize himself with the circumstances and make a recommendation to the The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Ellroy King J. S. Naismith a The -following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3487 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 A. W. GREGG DATED JANUARY 24, 1950, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 77, PAGES 238-241 OF THE OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDS OF JIM WELLS CO., TEXAS, COVERING APPROXIMATELY 1% ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN JIM WELLS AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES, TEXAS; AND SUPERCEDING A DIVISION ORDER AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2774 AS TO 113.1 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, DATED APRIL 1, 1950; PRO��IDTNG FOR ROYALTY PAYMENT TO OF 1/2 OF 1/16 OF 7/8 O.P. UNTIL SAID INTEREST WITH OTHER PAYMENTS HAS PAID THE SUM OF $500,000.00 AND EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE OF FIRST -RUN OF OIL PRODUCED FROM SAID 113.1 ACRES OF LAND; SAID DIVISION ORDER BEING MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor explained the ordinance, stating that execution of the Division Order will in no way prejudice the City's rights in suit instituted by A. W. Gregg. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S.. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was then passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye P. C. Callaway Aye W. James Brace Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3488 REGULATING THE USE OF WATER; PROVIDING CONSERVATION MEASURES; FORBIDDING WASTE OF WATER; DEFINING TERMS; PROVIDrT?G EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF EXCEPTIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; CONTAINING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS. OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGANCY. The Mayor pointed out that the above proposed ordinance is the one that has been generally referred to as the ►'Water Rationing Ordinance." He stated that a very grave situation exists and that ixperiments with the possibility of voluntary rationing control and conservation of water seemed to have failed. The Mayor explained thatpassage of the ordinance will place the law on the books and enable the City Council to enforce it whenever a state of emergency is declared. He requested the City Manager to watch daily water readings very closely and call the Council into session for further action whenever, in his opinion, it is required. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Hye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith 'lye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3489 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON LEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT r?ETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TEXAS RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. FOR TWO 42100 G.P.M. VERTICAL TYPE, CLOSED BRONZE IMPELLER PUMPS WITH 350 HP, G.E. VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT MOTOR, 2 -PHASE, 2300 VOLT, 60 -cycle, 1180 RPM, TYPE KF, MODEL 12F-3553 MOTORS WITH 110 VOLT STRIP HEATERS, SERIAL NUMBERS 5641321 AND 5641733, COMPLETE WITH REDUCED VOLTAGE STARTERS AND OUTDOOR SWITCH GEAR CUA?ICLES AS PER BID PROPOSAL DATED MAY 19, 1953, ITEM 2-D (PUMPS AND MOTORS AT $5,175.00 EACH) AND 3-B (STARTER AND OUTDOOR CUBICLES AT $1,625.00 EACH), SAID EQUIPMENT TO BE FOR USE OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT BEGINNING JUNE 15, 1953 AND ENDING DECEMBER 15, 1953, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. possible. The Mayor stated the pumps had arrived and would be put into operation as soon as The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Lllroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A.. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace Aye P. Co Callaway Aye tllroy King Aye J. S. Maismith Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. X 1A_ I r, T. RAY , C Y SEC ARY PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W: James Brace - P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith Ellroy King REGULAR COUNCIL MET I"1G June 17, 1953 3:00 P.M. City Manager R. E. McClure City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Airport Manager B. W. Schrader Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. The Rev. Dr. Warren Walker opened the meeting with a prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed, approving the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held June 10, 1953, at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Lewis Boggus, Jr., appeared, on behalf of the Texas Outboard Navy, to invite the Mayor and Coundilmen to become members of the Texas Outboard Navy, the Mayor to have the rank of Admiral and each Councilman to be commissioned a Captain. The Mayor thanked Mr. Boggus and accepted membership into the Texas Outboard Navy for himself and Councilmen, ans was thereupon presented with the Admiral's Flag by Mr. Boggus. City Secretary Kring presented the following petitions: 1. Petition of Mr. A. P. Gilly, requesting the closing of a portion of Theresa Street adjoining his property. 2. Petition signed by Property owners of Hillcrest One Acre Tracts, requesting the opening of a road existing as a platted road between Naylor Circle Drive and Agnes Street, and to acquire necessary right—of—way in such strip extending along the east side of the Hillcrest One Acre Tracts to construct such a public road. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, referring the above—mentioned petitions to the Director of Public Works and the Zoning.and Planning Commission for their recommendations, which will be presented to the City Manager for his study. Mayor Gilled for reports from the City Manager. City Manager McClure referred to a memorandum received by him from the Director of Public Works dated June 16, 1953, in connection with installation'of water mains to south end of town. He stated that in April of this year, the Public Works Department was authorized to make 544 a survey for plans for a water supply main to serve the area between Savage Lane Reservoir and Rodd Field (a distance of approximately 11 miles). He advised that the surveys were about 85% complete and sufficient to permit design calculations to determine the size of main that should be installed. City Manager 16cClure recommended that the above—mentioned memorandum be received by the Council and given consideration in determining the amount of bonds to go before the electorate at a later date. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, accepting the subject memorandum for study. City Manager McClure discussed the proposed pipe line -to be installed from Calallen into the City, representing a totaldistanc6 of 90,000 feet. He suggested that he be authorized to obtain a proposal from Myers & Noyes and Associates, Consulting Engineers, for the preparation of the preliminary estimates and the design work to be done on the pipe line. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, authorizing City Manager McClure to obtain above—mentioned proposal from Myers & Noyes and Associates. City Manager McClure stated it was necessary to consider the enlargement of the Oso Sewage Treatment Plant; and, also, adopt a program in regard to the construction of a sewage treat— ment plant in the North Beach section of the City. He suggested that he be authorized to receive a proposal from Sigler, Clark & Winston, Consulting Engineers, which firm had prepared the Study and Report of the Broadway Sewage.Treatment Plant. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, authorizing the City Manager to obtain.a proposal from Sigler, Clark & Winston, which would include the preliminary estimates and report.on the Oso Sewage Treatment Plant and a study of the North Beach situation. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, awarding bid for purchase of one two—ton cab and chassis truck to Frank Hayden Motors, as recommended by the City Manager and Purchasing Department. (See tabulation of Bid No. 179 in City Secretary's office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, awarding bid for purchase of copper pipe for warehouse stock to Alamo Iron Works, as recommended by the City Manager and Purchasing Department. (See tabulation of Bid No. 180 in City Secretary's office.) Before the opening of bids, Mayor Lichtenstein advised that henceforth bids would be opened at the end of each meeting and requested that the agenda be amended accordingly and interested bidders be notified of this change. Bids were opened on cast iron pipe for use by Water Department, and were received from the following: James B. Clow & Sons Lone Star Steel Company American Cast Iron Pipe Company McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company Johns—Manville Sales Corporation Motion was made by Commissioner Naidmith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, tabling the bids for 48 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabu— lation and recommendation of award. The Mayor asked for recommendations oid the appointment of a third member to the Board of Exceptions (Water Conservation). Mntion„was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, appointing Mr. L. D. Garrison as a member of the Board of Exceptions (Water Conservation). The Mayor pointed out that.the Board of Exceptions does not become active until such time as Ordinance No- 3488 is enforced. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 3190 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND C. C. HINCHBERGER FOR THE ERECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A COM— BINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTER AND LOCKER CLUB AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, FOR A CONTRACT PRICE OF X79,370.00, PAYABLE OUT OF THE APPROPRIATION OF $41,000.00 PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3416, AND FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CITY BY THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ACTI',1G BY AND THROUGH ITS TRUSTEES, LON C. HILL, T. S: SCIBIENSKI, AND C. B. NEEL, SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECI— FICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended -by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye 6. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye tllro y King Aye J. S. Naismith aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James Brace aye P. C. Callawaye Ellroy King Aye •J. S. Naismith Aye the following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 3.91 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,410.39 FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUC— TION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) FOR ARCHITECTS' FEES PERFORMED AND TO BE PERFORMED BY E. DEXTER HAMON FOR PLANS AND SUPERVISION FOR THE CON— STRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTER AND LOCKER CLUB AND ADIdINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE -PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILT ON LOTS 1,2, 3, AND 4, OF BLOCK 12, WATER—BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT AS SUCH SERVICES ARE RENDERED, PAYMENT TO BE MADE OUT OF THE FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED AND F11NDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE ARMED SERVICE COMMITTEE AND ITS TRUSTEES, LON C. HILL, T. S. SCIBIENSKI, AND C::'B ',NEEL, THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE FOR SAID ARCHITECTURAL AND SUPERVISION SERVICE BEING $4,762.20; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye t. James Brace Aye P. C. Callaway Aye L''llroy King AyeG J. S. Naismith Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye W. James -Brace * Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i- . RAY _KRINCTi rCRETf 545 546 PRESff : Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith Ellroy King REGULAR COUNCIL 5EET ING June 24, 1953 3:00 P. M. City Manager R. E. McClure City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. The Rev. J. T. Stewart opendd the meeting with a prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, approving the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held June 17, 1953, 3:00 p.m. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to cone forward. No one appeared. City Secretary Kring presented a Petition signed by Carey L. Willis, Ruby McIntosh, and Morgan Skyles requesting the closing of Alley between Lots 5 and 6 to Lots 11 and 12, Inc., Block 67, Brooklyn Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Motion by Com-nissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, the petition be referred to City Manager for recommendation. Reports of the City Manager: City Manager IcClure reported: (1) Ile had had a meeting with Chairman of the Library Board, the Librarian, Architects for remodeling the old City Hall building, and had advised them that available funds were not sufficient for the furnishing of book stacks and other equipment estimated to cost approximately $40,000.00. With this understanding it was agreed the City would proceed with the advertising for bids for the remodeling. (2) City Manager McClure also reported on his negotiations with Sigler, Clark and Winston,_ Conlulting Engineers, to extend their services with reference to recommendations concerning the Oso Sewage Plant, and also recommend a program for a sewage treatment plant on North Beach. Mr. McClure further stated that the negotiations had accordingly been completed and an ordinancd would be submitted later in the meeting authorizing a contract for this work be done by the Engineers. Motion by Co►mnissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company in the amount of $230,250.00 for a quantity of cast iron pipe as recormnended by.the City Manager be accepted. (See Tabulation*of Bid No. 181 in City Secretary's Office). Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed,that the Bowman Vending Service's bid for concession rights at Exposition Hall, for a one year period,, as recommended by the City Manager be accepted. (See Tabulation of Bid No. 182 in City Secretary's Office). Motion by Coimnissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the date of August 6, 1953, 7:00 p.m. be set for a public hearing on the zoning ordinance amendments on the following applications: Application No. Name of Applicant 653-1 The Texas Star Oil Company 653-2 _ Dr. Bernard B. Friedman 653-3 Mrs. W. J. RpIlins 653-4 Mr. Paul Snyder 653-5 J. K. Stevens, Mrs. Rose Williams and D. T. Parks 653-6653-6 Corpus Christi Developers, Inc. 653-7 H. R. Cohrs and John Rodriquez 653-8 Mr. Phillip Doss 653-9 Messrs. Morris Braslau, Fred J. Harrison and J. E. Mooney Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the date of July 16, 1953, 7:00 p.m. be set for a public hearing on a request for a special council permit as requested 547 by the Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital, Inc. The following Ordinance was read: Ordinance No. 3492 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $657.27 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 117.64 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT EIGHT (6), BLOCK EIGHT (8) , BESSAR PARK, AN ADDITION TO TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISfij NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TIIE OWNER THEREOF, DR. ROBERT E. BENNETT, FOR AND, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSINENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $657.27; A CDPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND 'MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DE- CLARING AN E,*, ERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye LW. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read: Ordinance No. 3493 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ;MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESS:CNT, UPON PAY',ENT OF SAZ- , SAID ASSESS- MENTS BEING IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AND AGAINST THE FOLLOWING ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON AYERS STREET; EUNICE McCORD SIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $360.55 AGAINST LOT 5, BLOCK 2, OF DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION; DAHLIA McCORD CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $360.55 AGAINST LOT 4, BLOCK 2,, 8F DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION; INA McCORD KILLIAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $722.13 AGAINST LOT 1, BLOCK 2. DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION AND LOT 3, BLOCK 2, DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION; T. P. McCORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,174.02 AGAINST THAT PRO- PERTY DESCRIBED AS, BEING BUSINESS BLOCK NO. 8 OF DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION; T. P. McCORD, TRUSTEE, IN THE X40UNT OF $5,605.31 AGAINST THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL OF THE UNSUBDIVIDED STRIP OF LAND LYING N OR N11 OF LOT 1, BLOCK I" OF DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6. BLOCK 1, DAHLIA TERRACE ADDI- TION, LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 1, DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION, LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2. DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION, AND LOT 6, BLOCK 2, OF DAHLIA TERRACE ADDITION, AN ADDI- TION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSLCNT; A COPY OF WHICH RE- LEASES ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. rhe Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aire Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read: Ordinance No. 3494 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREE- MENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SIGLER, CLARK-& WINSTON IN CONNECTION WITH WORK TO BE DONE AT THE BOARDWAY SEWAGE TREAT?.ENT PLANT, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH SUPPLE':IENTAL AGREEMENT IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART IIEP.EOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 297 (I'NIPROVE;-ENT BONDS 1951 CONTfRUCTION FUND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVE'rENTS) THE SUA OF $750.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORT{ IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BROADWAY SEWAGE TREAT,= PLANT; AND., DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye a I The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. yLichtenstein Ellroy'King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, authorizing Purchasing Department to advertise and receive bids on a four -door sedan for the Police Department to replace Vehicle No. 64. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, the Purchasing Department was authorized to advertixe and receive bids on 1,536 gas meters, and 2,400 house regulators. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL i,EET ING July 1, 1953 3:00 p.m. Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith Ellroy King - Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. City Manager R. E. McClure Assistant City Attorney J. F. Parks City Secretary T. Ray Kring Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Director of Public Safety J. B. Dunn City Controller W. G. Graf The Dr. C. E. Hereford opened the meeting with a prayer. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Doctor Donald C. Seberg, representing the Dental Society, appeared before the Council seeking Information as to the action the Council had, or would take, on their previous request in connection with the floyridation of the water supply of the City. Mayor Lichtenstein advised Doctor Seberg that the council had given a great deal of study to the matter, and had reached an affirmative conclusion. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the flouridation of the City water supply be resumed, and the operation be included in the 1953-1954 Budget and work program, involving an expenditure of $18,000.00 to $20,000.00 per annum. Mayor Lichtenstein made reference to a study conducted by the Charter -Survey C omnittee, under . the chairmanship of Mrs. Sol Greene, and expressed his appreciation for the very splendid work accomplished. He then announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Committee to be composed of the following: Dr. Jean Richardson - Chairman Mr. R. K. Cartlidge - Vice -Chairman Mrs. Ray Airheart - Secretary Members: Farrell Smith Joe Garza Bob Flato Heyward White Allen Mote M. D. Gowland Zip Gonzales 0. W. Jones John Sorenson Mrs. J. A. Kaufman Binford Armey Mrs. Ben F. Dates Owen Cox Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the nomination of the Charter Revision Membership of 1953, as announced by the Mayor, be ratified. City Manager McClure announced the filing of the proposed Budget for the fiscal year 1953-54 in the City Secretary's office. 54.9: Mayor Lichtenstein advised that he desired a Committee of Bankers of the City td comprise a Finance Advisory Committee to the City Manager to be composed of: Burton Dunn G. J. .Merriman A. E. Dabney John A. Mobley W. E. McKenzie IIHe suggested that the City Manager McClure feel free to call upon this Committee as an Advisory Council in connection with the financial affairs of the City. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the Finance Advisory Committee, composed of the Bankers as suggested by the Mayor, be. ratified. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for a maximum of 4000 tons of quick lime for the Filtration Plant. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale, dismantling and removal from site, 11 buildings consisting of 92 units in La Armada III. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed,•that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids, to be received by July 15th, for the lighting of Evelyn Price Park. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, (Commissioner Naismith voting nay) that the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, with reference to continuing the prohibition of parking on Ocean Drive between the hours of 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., be sustained. Commissioner Naismith indicated some doubt as to whether or not the proper solution to this matter had been found. He suggested to the City Manager that a study be made after sufficient time had been allowed for a trial. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Cpmmissioner King, and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to engineering services on the proposed water line from Calallen be accepted, and an Ordinance be prepared authorizing the execution of a contract for this service. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that proper resolu- tions be prepared for the formal designation of the Calallen Filtration Plant, to be hereafter known as the John W. Cunningham Plant, and the proposed new plant, to be known as the 0. N. Stevens Plant. Motion by=.Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, be appointed as Acting City Manager from July 2nd to July 6th, 1953, as re- commended by City Manager McClure. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that Dick Watkin4, Dr. S. Evans Brown and Nat Friedman, be reappointed to the City Solicitation Commission for two year terms. The following ordinance was read: -ORDINANCE NO. 3495 CREATING THE, CITY -COUNTY WELFARE BOARD; DEFINING ITS POWERS AND JURISDICTION; PRO- VIDING FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT AND TERPIS OF ITS MENHBERS, THEIR REAOVAL, P,EETINGS, COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR KEEPING OF RECORDS AND APPROPRIATIDN OF ;MONEY; PROVIDING FOR THE HIRING OF AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND OTHER EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR THE TINE WHEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECO,'E EFFECTIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ESPECIALLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 3190; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye - P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 550 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace The following ordinance was read: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3496 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FRED BOITIAN, DOING BUSINESS .AS BOWMAN VENDING SERVICE, GRANTING THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION.AT THE EXPOSITION HALL ON SHORELINE BOULE- VARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BE7GINNING JUNE 24, 1953 AND ENDING JUNE.23, 1953, 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 EZRGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the kneeting adjourned. T. RAY KRING, Y1 E C RET A Y PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy king Comnissioners: W. James Brace J. S. Naismith City 11anager Russell E. McClure REGULAR COUNCIL rEEETING July 8, 1953 3:00 P. Al. - Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Pfirchasing Agent IV. J. Burke City Controller W. G. Graf Director of Public Works 11. H. Stirman Director of Public Utilities John W. Cunningham The Rev, henry Romer opened the meeting with prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, approving the Minutes of Regular Council Meetings held June 24th, and July lst, 1953, 3:00 p.m. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in the.audience having business with the City to come forward. Dr. Flossie Asher, Vice -President, Corpus Christi Nutrition Club, appeared before the Council in protest of the flouridation of the water supply of the City. Dr. Asher read excerpts of several statements, citing authorities in support of her objections. 6he further stated that the use of sodium flouride, as a deterrent to tooth decay, was still in an experimental stage, and its value in her opinion, was very ques- tionable. She appealed to the Council to rescind their former action authorizing flouridation of our water supply. Mayor Pro -Tem King advised Dr. Asher the Council was very interested in getting all facts and appreciated the information furnished. Mr. B. L. Collins, Chairman of the Bascule Bridge Coomittee, gave a report of the Bascule Bridge Bottleneck Breakers Co;mnittee, presenting the following Resolution, and request&d the Council to adopt same: 551 Be it resolved that the Bascule B ridge Bottleneck Breakers Board endorse the modified plan of the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Coitnerce of the City dfvCbrpus.ChEisti�t.for,)fhe'seorrection of the bascule bridge problem, which plan was adopted by City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces County Navigation District. Be it further resolved that the Committee recommend that the present City Couacil of the City of Corpus Christi go on record as confirming such previous aptioe of adopting the aforesaid plan. Mayor Pro -Tem King thanked Mr. Collins for the good work that the Committee had done, and advised him the Council would give the matter its' early attention. City Manager McClure reported that the Petition presented to the City Council on June 17th, 1953, requesting the closing of a portion of Theresa Street, had received the attention of the Director of Public Works, and the Zoning & Planning Commission, each of them advising against the closing of the street, hence it was recommended that the street not be closed at this time. n Motion by Commission Naismith, seconded by.Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the Petition, referred by the City Manager, be denied in accordance with his recoin,aendation. City Alanager ;McClure reported that a public notice had been received from the Corps of Engineers of the U. S. Army, Galveston, Texas, of a hearing to be held on the granting of a blanket permit to the Arkansas Fuel Oil Corporation for the erection and maintenance of structures to be used in connection with the drilling of oil wells in the Corpus Christi Bay, at a location in State Tracts No. 4, 10, 15, 16, 76, 77, 78, 85, 86, 456, 462, 462—A, and 485, central to a point approximately 1332' miles east fxom Corpus Christi, Texas. Attention was directed to the fact that drilling was prohibited in certain bay areas of the City , and the Corps of Engineers had been so advised. The following Ordinances`were-read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3497 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A [EASE -P URCIIASE AGREE: -ENT WITH FRANK HAYDEN *40TORS COVERING ONE (1) 2 -TON DODGE TRUCK FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $2,782.19 (_DOWN PAY—,',ENT OF $605.72 TRADE—IN ALLOWANCE ON ONE (1) FEDERAL 1110—TON CAB AND CHASSIS, ENGINE NO. 1696371, SANITATION DEPARTP+SENT EQUIP,4ENT NO. 577, AND AN ADDITIONAL $123.19 DOWN PATENT, BEING THE 4,o INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALXNCE OF $2,659.00) LEAVING A DEFERRED PAY,,rNT OF $2,053.28, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM NO. 102 CURRENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE TERf,IS OF SAID AGREE..ICNT, A COPY QF WHICH IS ATTACHED IIERETO AND UADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3498. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 1ANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESS;.ENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $396.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 120 FELT ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DES— CRICED AS BE11T4G LOT (1) , BLOCK FOUR W., BELLAVIDA PLACE, AN ADDITION TO TIKE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SH90 BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN TIE OFFICE OF TIIE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY :MAP OR PLAT TIEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OILIER THEREOF, MAE J. ELTER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE, PATENT OF SUCH ASSESS- PMENT IN TIIE AlOUNT OF $396.00; A COPY OF WHICH rJ:LEASE IS ATTACHED ItRETO AND MADE A PART EIEREOF ; AND DECLARING AN EliERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent 3ames A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 552 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3499 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY %1ANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TMC CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE A;4IOUNT OF $270.40 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK FIVE (5), REST HAVEN, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUCCES COUNTY , TEXAS, AS SI101UN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE UWNER THEREOF, J. E. HARTLE, JR., FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TETE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN TIIE AAOU'VT OF $270.40; A COPY OF WHICH RE— LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN E;9CP.GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3500 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESS,'IENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $342.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS. BEING LOT ONE (1) , BLOCK SEVEN (7) , '10RNINGSIDE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUII'TY, TEXAS, AS SH011N BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, ANNIE LEE GRAIIA I, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAY,'iENT OF SUCH ASSESS,'1,:NT IN THE AMOUNT OF $342.00; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3501 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $305.50 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 65 FEET ON TILE WEST SIPE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT TWENTY—TWO (22) , BLOCK TWO 92) , . REST HAVEN, AN ADDITION TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,, -TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN TIE OFFICE OF TIS COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, MR. & MRS. HARRY L. GRAVES, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TIIE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $305.50; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye 11. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3502 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIRE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A'RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESS=NT, UPON PAYMENT OF SAME, IN THE AMOUNT OF $518.00 AGAINST TIAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 140 FEET ON TIE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT FIFTEEN (15), BLOCK FOUR (4), BESS4R PARK, AN ADDITION TO TE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN TILE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, MR. & MRS. J. G. TOLANT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $518.00; A COPY OF WHICH RE— LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MAMA PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:. A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3503 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE, CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHN WESLEY WEIGHT, DBA, PORT AVE. DRUG STORE AT 913 S. PORT, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BILLS WED TO THE CITY FO WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEIrER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING JULY 6, 1953, UNTIL TEW INATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ACCRESS BY THE APPOINTEES IJEREIN AS HEREIN PROVED, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN I:ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3504 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE AN OPERATING AGREEMENT I'dTH A. W. GREGG IN REGARD TO CERTAIN OIL LEASES BETWEEN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS LESSOR, AND A. W. GREGG, LESSEE; PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION UPON THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE OF EITHER PARTY. AND DEFINING CERTAIN EXPENSES, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy Ki ng Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3505 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS) CHRISTI TO ACCEPT RIGHT—OF— AY DEEDS FROM THE FOLLOWING: W. C. COPP AND WIFE EUNICE COPP AND AYERS REALTY.COMPANY, A CORPORATION ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER, FORA TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTH TEN (10) ACRES OF LOT 1, SECTION G, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH DEEDS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A COPY OF SAID DEEDS BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A !;PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 553 11 554 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W, James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3506 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A SUPPLEMENT IL AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINI'EERING SERVICES -WITH MYERS & NOYES AND ASSOCIATES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RATER SUPPLY MAIN FROM TILE NEW FILTRATION PLANT NEAR CALALLEN TO THE CITY OF SOME POINT NEAR TI;E IESTERLY CITY LIMITS, A COPY OF X'IICI1 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; RESOLUTION NO. 3509 NAtM7ING AND DESIGNATING THE EXISTING VATER FILTRATION PLANT LOCATED NEAR AND NORTH OF CALALLEN, NOW OPERATED AS A PART OF THE CITY IIATER DEPARTMENT OF TILE' CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS "JOI1N W. CUNNINGHAM HATER FILTRATION PLANT"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace- Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Bids were opened for one 4—door Sedan for the Police Department, and were received from the following: Gulf Chevrolet Company Newman—West Motors Frank Ilayden Motors Lewis Boggus Motors, Inc. Motion was made Py Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendations of award. Bids were opened on gas meters and regulators for the Gas Department, and were received from the following: Sprague Meter Company Rockwell Mfg. Company Reynolds Gas Regulator Company Universal Controls Corp. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, tabling the bids for 43 hours and referring to the Purchasing Department and City Manager for tabulation and recommendations of award. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. //-lt /0-,- x T. RAY Kl 'G, TY SE RETARY ELLROY KING, MA)(OR PRO—TEM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 1953 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: W. James Brace J. S. Naismith City Manager Russell E. McClure City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Airport Manager B. W. Schrader Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Director of Parks and Recreation W. P. Witt 555 Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. The Rev. Francis Craig opened the meeting with prayer. Mayor Pro—Tem King invited any one in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bid of the Gulf Chevrolet Company for a sedan for the Police Department, as recommended by City Manager McClure, be accepted. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Comrfiissioner Naismith, and passed that the date of August 6, 1953, 7:00 p.m. be set for a public hearing on the closing of an alley in Block 67, Brooklyn Addition, as 556. recommended by City Manager McClure. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the amount of appro— ximatelk- $4,000.00 be added to the original agreement with H. E. Butt for the purchase of miscellaneous opera— tional equipment for the swimming pool, consisting of baskets, a cash register, and other equipment required in the operation of the pool as recommended by City Manager McClure. City Manager McClure reported that invitations for bids for the re—appraisal and equalization of tax— able property had been mailed to nine firms. This being a joint project of the City of Corpus Christi, Lower Nueces River Supply District, Corpus Christi Independent School District, and Corpus Christi Junior College. The following Resolution and Ordinances were read and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 3510 EXPRESSING THE POSITION OF THE CITY AS BEING IN AGREEhTENT IN PRINCIPLE WITH THE MCDIFIED PLAN OF THE AREA DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF TIIE CIIAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROVING AND' REAPPROVING SUCH AICDIFIED PLAN AS BEING THE PLAN MOST SATISFACTORY FOR THE SOLUTION OF ALL OF THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN THE MATTER OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE BOTTLE— NECK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A;; A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO. 3511 Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT A DEED FROM MESOG V. DONIGAN.AND LUCY V. WELCH, A FEME SOLE, FOR A TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BUNDS HEREIN, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF $1,554.40, SUCH SUM BEING IiEREBY APPROPRIATED FROG NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUC— TION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS), A COPY OF SUCH DEED BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND A14DE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3512 REGULATING THE USE OF WATER; PROVIDING CONSERVATION MEASURES; FORBIDDING WASTE OF WATER; DEFINING TERAIS; PROVIDING 'EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF EXCEPTIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent i Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3513 IIAUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF 4 SITE FOR THE WEST SIDE RECREATION CENTER: THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECE S X CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI X NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held in the Cityj of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 16th day of July, 1953, for the purpose of_a Public Hearing on the zoning applications as indicated by copy of agenda attached. DATED this the 16th day, -of _ July /_s/ Ellrov King .Mayor Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and consent and agree that said meeting shall be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose therein stated. --Is/ Ellrov King ELLROY KING /s/ W. James Brace W. JAMES BRACE /s/ P. C. Callaway P. C. CALLAWAY -� 1s/ Russell E. McClure CITY MANAGER' /sly S_. Naismith /s/ T. Ray Krina J. S. NAI SMITH CITY SECRETARY /s/ I. M. Singer r I. M. SINGER PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem King Commissi6ners W. James Brace P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith City Manager City Secretary City Attorney Planning Engineer Asst. Planning Engineer R. E. McClure T. Ray Kring I. M. Singer W. W. Anderson R. - W. Burr Mayor Pro -Tem King,called the meeting to order and announced the purpose of the meeting was to hear testimony in following the proposed Zoning changes: FRED MORGAN 1. From "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District: BEGINNING at a point in the north line of Buffalo Street 50.11 feet east of the east line of Rose Street; THENCE north 3040' west, 180 feet more or less'to a corner; THENCE souSh 890 50' east, 350 feet more or less to a corner; THENCE south 6 11' west, 180 feet to a corner in the north line of Buffalo Street; THENCE north 890 50' west, 340.86 feet along the north line of Buffalo Street to the place of beginning; being generally that property along the north side of Buffalo between a point 50.11 feet east of the east line of Rose Street and the Forrest Park Baptist Churbh property and extending to a depth of 180 feet. 2. From "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District: BEGINNING at a point 50.11 feet east of the east line of Rose Street and 180 fee more or less north of the north line of Buffalo Street; THENCE, north 30 40' west, 161 feet more or less to a corner; THENCE, north 570 50' west 43.37 feet to a corner in the east line of Nueces Bay Blvd; THENCE north 340 03' east, 255.83 feet along the east line of Nueces Bay -Blvd. to a corner; THENCE south 890 47' east, 507.90 feet to a corner; THENCE south 00 11' west, 250.0 feet to a corner; THENCE; north 890 50' west, 350.0 feet more or less to a corner and the point of beginning; being , generally that property lying to the north and west of the Forrest Park Baptist Church property located at 3002 Buffalo extending to Nueces Bay Boulevard and excepting that area described in Section 1 above. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and theYz application be recommended to the City Council for denial since no public necessity had been shown for such a change, that the granting of the business zoning would represent "spot zoning" and that the v" i granting of the request for "A-2" would tend to create, with the various uses permitted, an undesirable situation from the standpoint of residential properties and potentialities. Motion passed — six ayes, no nays." Bryan Wingo, attorney representing the appelant,stated that the owner proposed selling a part of'the,property to Radio Station KWBU,for a.Television Studio and it there— fore required the change in zoning to permit this type of construction. George Brundrett, attorney representing the Forrest Park Baptist Church stated that the appelant failed to show a need for the proposed change of zoning, furthermore;, that the Church contemplated substantial development of theproperty and requested that the zoning remain unchanged. Rev. Hiner, Pastor of the Forrest Park Baptist Church, showed the architects sketch of the proposed buildings. He also stated that he was sympathetic to KWBU's am— bitions, but that it was doubtful if they would obtain a permit for a Television Studio, �µ and therefore requested that the zoning remain unchanged. r Dick Bradley,,Sr., Anton Peterson, Paul A. Vogler,"Mrs. George Hudson, and Doris Murchhale spoke in opposition to the proposed change in zoning. Frank Leggett spoke in behalf of the appellant stating that KWBU proposed to build a $30,000.00 or $40,000.00 Television Studio on the property in question and therefore re— quested.the change in order that this development might be accomplished. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be -closed and the matter be taken under advisement. B, R. Deck and Felipe Mu�n_i_z From "B-3" Secondary Business District to "L-1" Light Industrial District; Lots 1, 2, 3, 30, 31 and 32, Block 1, High Terrace Addn, being generally that property along the southwest side of Baldwin ' Boulevard between Lamar Street and Rabbit Run Road to a depth of 100 feet more or less. Commission Action "It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and the application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that it represented "spot" zoning. Motion passed — six ayes, no nays. No one appeared for or against the proposed change of zoning on the above property. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Transport Company of Texas From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District: An area at the northeast corner of Gollihar and Rabbit Run Roads and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located 40 feet southeast of the Center line of Rabbit Run Road and 20 feet northeast of the center line of Gollihar Road; THENCE north 280 20' east, 268 feet along the southeast line of Rabbit Run Road to a corner; THENCE south 610 40' east, 160 feet to a corner; THENCE south 280 20' west, 268 feet to a corner in the north— east line of Gollihar Road; THENCE north 610 40' west, 180 feet along the northeast line of Gollihar Road to the place of beginning; this area further described as a business area, Lot 10, Block 1 on the pre— liminary plat of John—Jones Addition, No. 2, dated March 20, 1953, on file in the office of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Commission Action: ."It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and the application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved on the basis that the proposed location fit in with the long range plans for land use as a logical location for a neighborhood shopping center. Motion passed — six ayes, no nays." W. W. Anderson, Director of Planning explained the proposed change of zoning on the above described property. No one appeared for or against the proposed change in zoning, Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and carried that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Ruth Petrie, et al From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District: All of Block 3, Bay View Addition No. 4 to the City of Corpus Christi, bounded on the north by Hancock Street, on the west by Nineteenth Street, on the south by Buford Street and on the.east by Eight- eenth Street. Commission Action "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and the application be recommended to the City Council for denial since the request is contrary to the existing. deed restrictions. Motion passed - six ayes, no nays. H. W. Burr, Asst. Planning Engineer, commented on the proposed change in zoning on the above described property. No one appeared for or against the proposed change of zoning of the property described above. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement. Windsor Developers, Inc. 1. Lot 10, Block 21: Lot 22; Block 22; Lot 10, Block 23 and Lot 1, Block 24 as "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. 2. Lots 17 and 18, Block 20, Lots 14 through 21, Block 22; Lots 2, through 9 Block 24; Lots 1 -through 4, Block 25 as "A-1" First Apartment House District. 3. All of the remaining Lots as "R-1" One Family Dwelling District, all above described property being a part of Windsor Park, Unit 4. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and the application be forwarded to the Commission with the recommendation that it be approved as the proposed development was in accord with the requirements of the area and the general land use plan. Motion passed - five ayes, no nays." (Mr. Jones retired from the meeting during the discussion of this application) 11 No one appeared for or against the proposed change in the zoning of the above described properties. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement. Special Permits: 1. Application of Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital to erect a hospital on the following described property: the east 300 feet of the west 5 acres of the south 10 acres of Lot 1, Section G. Paisleys Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, being a tract of land 300 feet by 300 feet out of the W. C. Copp Tract at the north west corner of Tarlton Street and the proposed southward projection of Fig Street. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded this application be forwarded to the City Council with recommendation that it be approved in accordance with the Zoning Committee's recommendation. A letter by Gus Heinemann, Chairman of the Park Board, was read called attention to the noise. that probably will exist in the area of the proposed hospital because of the location of the H. E. Butt swimming pool being close by. Dr. Bailey, President of the Osteopathic Hospital Board stated that in view of the fact the building will be air conditioned that neither noise or lights from the swimming pool would present a problem. No one appeared in opposition to the special permit sought. IIMotion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed, and that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained in apppoving special permit required. 2. Application of N. A. Austin to erect and operate a plant nursery and landscape service on the following described property: A tract of land out of Tracy 1, Paisleys Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract fronting 169.26 feet on South Staples Street and extending to a depth of 1,047 feet, generally located north of and adjacent to the KRIS transmitter station. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that its granting would handicap the future development. It was generally agreed by the Commission that the KRIS transmitter station which was on the adjoinint tract by virtue of a Special Council Permit might be considered temporary in nature. Motion passed - six ayes, no nays." A letter was read from the Zoning and Planning Commission to the effect that they had received a letter from the owner of the property stating that the option to purchase the property involved in the above permit had expired. It was requested however. that the City Council record their action on said permit. 0 i -i -e- . _f No one appeared in behalf or against the permit sought. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed, and that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained in denying permit. The meeting was recessed for a few minutes to discuss the various matters under advisement. Upon re- convening the meeting, it was the unanimous action of the Council that the action of the Zoning and Planning Com- mission in each case be sustained to wit; Fred Morgan property located at Buffalo and Rose Streets and Nueces Bay Blvd., part of which proposed to be changed from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District and remainder pro- posed to be changed from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District, said pro- posed change be denied, B. R. Deck and Felipe b;uniz property described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 30, 31, and 32 Block 1, High Terrace Addition, proposed change from "B-3" Secondary Business District to %-1" Light Industrial District, said proposed change be denied, Ruth Petrie, et al, property described as all of Block 3, Bay View Addition A4, proposed change from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2 Two Family Dwelling District, said proposal to be denied. Windsor Developers Inc., property described as Lot 10, Block 21, Lot 22, Block 22, Utc10, Block 23, and Lot 1, Block 24, proposed to be zoned as "B-1", Neighborhood Business District. Lots 17 and 18, Block 20; Lots 14 through 21, Block 22; Lot 2 through 9, Block 24; Lots 1 through 4, Block 25, proposed zoning as "A-1" First Apartment house District. All of the remaining Lots, proposed zoning as "R-1" One Family Dwelling District, said proposed zoning be approved. Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital property described as the east 300 feet of the west 5 acres of the south 10 acres of Lot 1, Section G. Paisleys Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, said special permit be granted. N. A. Austin application for a special permit to erect.and operate a nursery plant and landscape ser- vice on the following described property; A tract of land out of Tracy 1, Paisleys Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract fronting 169.26 feet on South Staples Street and extending to a depth of 1,047 feet, generally located north of and adjacent to the KRIS transmitter station. Said application be denied, with the exception of the case of the Transport Company of Texas, property described as an area at the northeast corner of Gollihar and Rabbit Run Roads, proposed change in zoning from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District, in this instance the final decision be withheld pending the settlement of liti- gation concerning the dedication of park area in this and an adjoining subdivision. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / MAYOR PROTEM City Secretary ✓ CITY OFC PUS Cfff1I I, TEXAS 557'. AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO MAKE A FORMAL OFFER FOR THE PUR— CHASE AND ACQUISITION OF SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO CONDE51N CERTAIN REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTION OF THIS ORDI— NANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received from the following firms on 4,000 tons of Quick Lime for the filtration plant be refered to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation: Sanderson Supply Company Austin [White Lime Company Texas Lime Company U. S. Gypsum Company Round Rock White Lime Company Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received on the La Armada Housing Units for dismantling, sale and removal from site be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter.: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r r T. RAY KRI G, TY SECRETARY PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: J. S. Naismith W. James Brace P. C. Callaway EL ROY KING, ',mAY0R NI SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 20, 1953 7:00 p.m. City Manager Russell E. McClure City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Mayor Pro—Tem King announced that the purpose of the meeting was to consider the adoption of water conservation measures. City Manager McClure in the introduction of the proposed Ordinance for the conservation of water presented some factual data pertaining to the water emergency. He further stated for the information of thos present what steps had been taken by the Council to alleviate the water shortage, i.e. plans and specificati are being prepared by the Engineers for construction of a Filtration Plant and a transmission line as well as distribution lines and storage reservoirs, estimating it would require a year and a half to two years to com— plete. In the meanwhile the City is planning to drill wells to provide an interim supply of 5,000,000 gals. per day and an additional 5,000,000 for next years supply. J. F. Blasing Oscar Spitz Dave Isenberg Paul A. Vogler J. T. Barnett Bill Newby 4711 Blundell 314 Primrose 225 Wilshire 541532 Eden 1330 Melbourne 709 Ponder and others spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance stating various objections and offering numem us. 558 suggestions. W. A. Edwards, Supertindent San Patricia Water District, stated the district has a contract with Rey- nolds Metal Compamy to supply water for Odem, Gregory, Ingleside, and Portland and that the 4 towns to revert to their former supplywould work a serious hardship upon them, if not impossible. Their sources having been ex— hausted or wells having become useless. Mr. N. R. Erskine, Mayor of Ingleside, explained the provisions of their contract with Reynolds Metal Company for their supply of water and further stated that the cities mentioned have bonded themselves to the hilt in placing their water systems in serviceable condition and for them to be denied water from their present source world seriously affect the financial status of their cities. Commissioner Brace inquired as to the conservation measures taken by the towns in question. Mayor Erskine stated that their minimum charge was $3.00 for 5,000 gallons and $1.00 Per 1,000 gallons thereafter. With this rate, their usage was automatically controlled. Commissioner Naismith inquired if the wells from which they formerly obtained their supply could be reactivated? The answer was they could not be. Mayor Pro Tem King thanked those present for their suggestions, advising them that the entire matter Ilwould be taken under consideration. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . RAY KRING, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 22, 1953 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King City Secretary T. Ray Kring Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer W. James Brace Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke J. S. Naismith City Controller W. G. Graf City Manager Russell E. McClure City Engineer J. E. Johnson Director of Public Utilities John W. Cunningham Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. The Rev. J. Barcus Moore opened the meeting with prayer. Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, approving the inutes of Regular Council Meeting held July 8th, 1953, 3:00 p.m. Mayor Pro—Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the Council to come forward. H. J. Sanderson of the Sanderson Supply Company addressed the Council in connection with his bid for 4,000 tons of Quick Lime for the filtration plant, stating that while his bid was 4% higher ($4,000.00) he felt that as a local tax payer he should be awarded the contract. Robert Laws representing Barada and Page, Inc. also appeared and requested that he be considered as a bidder of the Round Rock White Lime Co. After a brief discussion the award of the bid was deferred for further study. The following bids were received for the remodeling of the old City Hall Building into La Retama Library: E. E. Harrison Construction Company Lawless & Alford Incorporated Burnett Construction Company Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and carried that the bids received.for the remodeling of the Library Building be refered to the City Manager and Architects for tabulation and recom— mendation. 559 Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner- Naismith, and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager, for lighting facilities for the Soft Ball Field in Evelyn Price Park, be followed and that the Scott Electric Company be awarded the contract, on their revised price of $4,675.00. This figure arrived at by deleting certain items from their original bid of $5,150.00 Bids received were: Scott Electric Company $5,150.00 Nelson Electric Company. 5,400.00 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and carried that the bid of the Round Rock White Lime Company for 4,000 tons of Quick Lime, as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted. See tabulation in file, 4186. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the following bids for La Armada No. 3 Housing Units as recommended by the City Manager be accepted. Clyde Rowland Building A $357.50 Building C 352.50 Building E 357.50 $1,067.50 Speed Construction Co. Building B $361.00 Building F 411.06 Building G 451.51 Building J 351.56 1,575.13 Broadmoor Park Nazarene Sunday School Building D $300.00 300.00 E. Ettel Building H $300.00 Building I 300.00 Building K 300_00 900.00 Grand Total $3,842.63 See tabulation in file, 4184 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that City Manager McClu bp authorized to advertise and receive bids on a quantity of steel pipe for warehouse stock for use by gas division estimated cost of $69,080.00. Motion by ComIDissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and carried that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on, Premium gasoline Regular gasoline Diesel Oil Kerosene 1,000 gallons per month 32,000 gallons per month 3,000 gallons per month 2,600 gallons per month The above amounts will cover the monthly requirements for the quarter ending on or about November 5, 1953. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and carried that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a 500 H. P. Motor and Starter for the City 1 -rater Plant at an estimated cost of $12,000.00. - City Manager McClure presented the matter of a petition request of the property owners for the open— ing pf a street from Naylor Circle to Agnes Street to serve the Hillcrest One Acre Tracts. Attorney Charles Porter, Ur, representing the petitioners requested action on this petition within a week, stating that if in the event the city would not be able to open the street to a 50 ft. width, that his clients would be satisfied with a street of 30 ft. alledgely dedicated, and shelled. The matter was deferred for further study. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and carried that the date of August 6, 1953, 7:00 p.m. be set for Public Hearing on the rezoning of a tract of land located at Everhart and Gol— lihar Roads. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the purchase of, Item 3 — 12 1—Y" 275 Cu. Ft. meters @ $25.58 $ 306.96 Item 4 — 24 1—Y' 415 Cu. Ft. meters @ 50.72 11-,217.28 Item 5 — 2400 Standard house regulators@ 5.35 12 840.00 14 346.24 from the Rockwell Manufacturing Company, as recommended by the City Manager, be authorized and that items 1 560 City Manager McClure announced that a report had been received from Myers & Noyes and Associates, Consulting Engineers on the proposed new water line from the 0. N. Stevens plant to the city at an estimated cost of $2,880,000.00. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and carried thatithe report refered t by the City Manager be filed for record. At this point Mayor Pro -Tem King announced that the Council would deviate from the regular order of business and would consider the Ordinance appearing last on the Agenda having to do with water conservation, in view of the fact that a number of persons were present obviously interested in this matter. City Manager McClure explained the present status of the water situation and the need for conservation beyond the presgnt vo iuntary program having been followed for the past 6 weeks, he further pointed out that plans were being drawn f new filtration plant and transmission lines for the alleviation of the water condition. Commissioner Naismith likewise commented on existing conditions and expressed thanks of the Council for the cooperation received in the voluntary plan of conservation, and further emphasized the seriousness of the water situation. Frank Allen, Sr. Don W. Sedgwick Dr. J. R. Riley Wm. M. Hager Harry L. Hoag Paul A. Vogler C. C. Moore J. Y. Taylor Bill Baur Leslie Chapel 305 N. Tancahua 1517 Daytona 4787 Ocean Drive 2860 Devon . 474 Homecrest . 541552 Eden 1904 N. Water were the principal speakers for and against conservation of water in the manner proposed. Mayor Pro -Tem King thanked those attending the meetingjor their views and stated that their comments and recommendations would be given consideration. The following Ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3514 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF $726.11 TO COVER TILE COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF ANTELOPE AND BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above,Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye . P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye . W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3515 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF $1,2413.0:3 TO COVER THE COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF COOPERS ALLEY AND CHAPARRAL STREET, SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3516 DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN ARTICLES OR ANY DANGEROUS WEAPON; PROVIDING FOR CONFISCATION OF THE ARTICLE OR WEAPON; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ADOPTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3517 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN RATES TO BES CHARGED BY THE CITY WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 873, 983, 1064, AND 1253; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1695 ADOPTED JULY 12, 1944, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14, PAGE 21 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMCND- ING SUBSECTION 2 OF SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1695 AND AMENDING SUBSECTION 4 OF SAID SECTION 3 AND AMENDING SAID SECTION 3 BY THE ADDITION OF. SUBSECTION 4A; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. e 4Y KING b1Al��R` I? O, -TEAT„ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 24 1953 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Secretary T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith City Attorney I. M. Singer W. James Brace Mayor Pro -Tem King announced the purpose of the meeting was to fill a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, created by the resignation of V. G. Woolsey, who resigned on account of ill -health. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that J. E. Hartle be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Equalization, and that the secretary be directed to express the Council's regrets in Mr. Woolsey's inability to serve. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 4L .01' KINd,� 14"Ift PRO -TEM 561 562 'RESENT: Mayor Albert A. Lichtenstein Commissioners: P. C. Callaway W. James Brace J. S. Naismith REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 29, 1953 3:00 p.m. City Manager Russell E. McClure City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Controller W. G. Graf City Engineer J. E. Johnson Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Mr. Maldonado, an Elder of the Mexican Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that Mayor Pro—Tem King be excused from attendance at this meeting on account of absence from the city on personal business. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the records show that Commissioner Callaway's absence from three regular meetings on account of personal business was with the permis— sion of the Council. M6t.ion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein from three regular meetings on account of vacation with permission be recorded in the official rem cord. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Regu— lar Council Meetings held July 15, 1953, and July -22, 1953, be approved. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. George Aboud, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, reported that the commission is receiving good coop— eration in connection with the Ordinance,pertaining to visual dratruction at the intersections of streets, common known as the Shrubbery Ordinance. City Manager'McClure announced the receipt of the study and report of Sigler, Clark, and Winston, En— gineers for the Oso Sewage Treatment Plant and North Beach Sanitary Sewage collection system. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the report be acknow— Iledged and filed for record. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise and receive bids on Sodium Silico Fluoride, minimum 20 tons, maximum 90 tons. City Manager McClure reviewed the water improvement projects, contemplated namely the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant, the 43 in. transmission line from said plant to Savage Lane reservoir, and districution lines from Savage Lane to Rodd Field Road, stating that the estimated cost is $4,000,000, 2,880,000, and 1,418,760 (respectively. He also submitted a suggested time table for providing funds for the projects by bond issues, Illetting of contracts, and conpletion time of projects. City Manager McClure reviewed for the benefit of Mayor Lichtenstein the circumstances pertaining to bids received and award of same for 4,000 tons of Quick Lime at the previous Council Meeting, said award being in usual and customary manner of accepting the low bid. City Manager McClure reported to the Council that a check list system had been unaugurated on how the city may cut the cost of operation. He emphasized that he thought it appropriate at this tipe in view of the budget having just been adopted for the ensuing year. Further stating that the purpose of, the check list system is to reduce cost, where possible, after proper study and careful analysis have been made of the -.City's operation. He further emphasized that the citizens are entitled to the greatest possible value of their tax Dollar. On the other hand, low cost government is not always good government, hence, the necessity for careful study. ^ The Mayor at this point invited any one present having any comments regarding adoption of the 1953-54 get to come forward as the Council will be glad to hear them. George Trader, Administrator for the City County Memorial Hospital, asked if the Memorial Hospital ould expect more assistance during the year than is now provided in the budget ($144,000.00) if more funds 563 become available. Mayor Lichtenstein replied to..Mr. Trader that the Council was in sympathy with their problems of operation and that consideration would be given to his request but that this was not to be construed as a promise in any manner. He further stated that he hoped the Hospital Board vo uld be able to find means of taking care of the indigents on the budget allotment provided. The following Ordinances were read and passed. ORDINANCE NO. 3513 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1953 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1954, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER AS AMENDED FOR TIIE CITY^'OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY i C-7 r�..n} xT 1 r'11 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3519 APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE- GINNING AUGUST 1, 1953, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vete: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3520 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1953 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERUSISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye _ W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein.' Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3521 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, SAID ASSESSMENTS BEING IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AND AGAINST THE FOLLOWING ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON SANTA FE STREET: E. S. JOSLIN IN TILE AMOUNT OF $513.00 AGAINST LOT 12, BLOCK 1, BESSAR PARK ADDITION; JACK AND IRENE GLAZE IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 AGAINST LAT 12, BLOCK 4, DEL MONTE ADDITION; AIRS. F. B. COCHRAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $513.00 AGAINST LOT 15, BLOCK 5, BESSAR PARK ADDITION; MRS. ELSIE LEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $513.00 AGAINST LAT 16, BLOCK 5, BESSAR PARK ADDITION; R. H. COLEMAN IN TIIE AMOUNT OF $361.40 AGAINST LAT 1, BLACK 4, REST HAVEN ADDITION; R. R. DARDEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $253.50 AGAINST LOT 2, BLOCK 1, REST HAVEN ADDITION; JACK F. McKENZIE IN THE AMOUNT OF $376.20 AGAINST LOT 1, BLOCK 6, MORNINGSIDE ADDITION; MRS. DOROTHY HAWN IN THE AMOUNT OF $197.21 AGAINST LOT 1, HEWIT ESTATE ADDITION; WILLIAM 11. HAWN IN THE AMOUN1 "OF $397.64 AGAINST LOTS 2 AND 3, HEWIT ESTATE ADDITION; RAYMOND KELLER, JR. IN THE AMOUNT OF 564 $396.00 AGAINST LOT 1, BLOCK 2, BELLAVIDA PLACE ADDITION; AND ROBERT L. VAUTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $352.50 AGAINST LATS 58, 59, AND 60, BLACK 313, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, ALL ADDITIONS BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF.CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND RELEASING THE OWNERS THEREOF, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESS- MENTS IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,093.45; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASES ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:' A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3522 AUTHORIZING ANDDIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) 1953 CHEVROLET 4 -DOOR SEDAN, ENGINE NO. LA750036, SERIAL NO. A53S128844, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $2,065.46 (DOWN PAYMENT OF $579.86 TRADE-IN ALL(mANCE ON ONE (1) DCDGE 1949 MEADOA'BROOK 4 -DOOR SEDAN, CITY EQUIPMENT NO. 64, ENGINE NO. D30-227592, SERIAL NO.'31399520, $100.00 CASH AND AN ADDITIONAL $33.10, BEING THE 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $1,335.60) LEAVING A DEFERRED PAYMENT OF $1,385.60, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM NO. 102 CURRENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3523 APPROPRIATING FROM PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND NO.'291 THE SUM OF $5,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LIGATING FACILITIES FOR SOFTBALL FIELD IN EVELYN PRICE PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUSCHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SCOTT ELECTRIC COMPANY, LOWBIDLIER, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID LIGHTING FACILITIES, SUCH CONTRACT DOCUMENIS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATION BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace There being no further business, the meeting was adjoui . RA Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 5, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway City Manager Russell E. McClure City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman Director of Zoning and Planning W. W. Anderson Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke- Director of Public Utilities John Cunningham City Controller W. G. Graf Airport Manager Bernard W. Schrader Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend F. A. Walton of the North Beach Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Bracd, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Commissioner Nai— smith be excused from the meeting because of illness. . Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that Mayor Lichtenstein be excused from this meeting on account of being on vacation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed approving the Minutes of Special Council Meetings held July 16, 1953, July 20, 1953, July 24, 1953, and Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held on July 29, 1953. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commistioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise and receive bids for the drilling of four water wells in the. La Fruta — Bluntzer area. Moti©n,by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the architects be authorized to proceed with changes in the construction of the Auditorium to include space for the Gold Star Mothers and Committee Meeting Rooms at a maximum cost of $15,210. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that 166 parking meters be installed at the Six Points area as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace,and passed that W. G. Graf, City Controller, be assigned the added duties of Director of Finance in accordance with Section 15 of the City Charter. His salary to be $750 per month and that a bond be required in the amount of $50,000 as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that City Manager McClu be granted absence from the City August 6 — August 13, in order that he may move his family from Dayton, Ohio, to Corpus Christi, and that H. H. Stirman be appointed acting City Manager for.this period. The following ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3524 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHfY— EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY—THREE CENTS ($1,3813.53) AS AN ALLOCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWSON PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUCK ALLOCATION BEING DESIGNATED AS PROJECT P-24; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO. 3525 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, SAID ASSESSMENTS. BEING IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AND AGAINST THE FOLL019ING ABUTTING PROPERTY 566 OWNERS ON SANTA FE STREET: ROBERT I1. T OOKE IN THE AMOUNT OF $470.00 AGAINST LOTS 61, 62, 63dAND 64, BLOCK 313, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION AND A. E. ECKARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $376.20 AGAINST LAT 20, BLOCK 6, MORNINGSIDE ADDITION, BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND RELEASING THE OWNERS.THEREOF, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAY— MENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS IN THE AGGREGATE SUM OF $846.20; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASES ARE AT— TACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith :.Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO.. 3526 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH E. E. HARRISON, CONTRACTOR AND LOW BIDDER FOR THE REMODELING OF THE OLD CITY HALL BUILDING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE USED AS LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY RE— FERENCI~; APPROPRIATING $304,395.00 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH REMODELING OUT OF NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BOMS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PUBLIC LIBRARY); AND DECLARING AN EMER— GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace . ORDINANCE NO. 3527 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A VrRACT WITH WAYNE WARD, JR., LEASING CERTAIN LAND AT CUDD INY FIELD TO BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AS MORE.PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King - "' Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3528 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM EARL C. D UNN WATER PRCD UCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN WATER SAAR S THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS OWNED BY SAID DUNN IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF TIE (ONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent 567 ORDINANCE NO. 3529 APPROPRIATING $4,775.00 FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1943 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENiTS) TO COVER AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, WHICH HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY TILE CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUN- CIL ; DESCRIBING SUCH PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN E4iERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3530 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS A BILL OF SALE TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS COR- PORATION TO 11,300 FEET TEN IN CH GAS MAIN PIPE, EXTENDING ON AND ALONG SHELL ROAD WESTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SHELL ROAD WITH A POINT NEAR NAVIGATION BOULEVARD, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DELIVERY TO THE CITY AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OF 11,300 LINEAL FEET OF NEW STEEL GAS PIPE, COATED AND WRAPPED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY GAS DIVISION, FOR THE USE OF THE, GAS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF CORDIS CHRISTI, TEXAS; SUCH BILL OF SALE BEING LIMITED BY ITS 01IN TERMS AS TO THE USE OF SUCH PROPERTIES BEING CONVEYED AND AS TO (DNSUMERS TO BE SERVED;. CONTAINING A FORFEITURE CLAUSE; ALL AS SET OUT IN THE BILL OF SALE AND LETTER OF GRANTEE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James -A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3531 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO RUN A RAILROAD ENGINE WITHOUT ,RINGING A BELL ATTACHED THERETO BEFORE STARTING AND AT CERTAIN PLACES; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL`TO RUN A RAILROAD ENGINE WITHOUT USING OTHER SOUND DEVICES, INCLUDING WHISTLES, REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A TRAIN AT CERTAIN PLACES THAN A GREATER SPEED THAN" EIGHTEEN (18) MILES PER HOUR; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESPECIALLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 3088, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 17TH DAY OF JULY, 1951; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Eltroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids received for 1500 175 -foot gas meters be refered to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaw.pY, and passed that the bids received on Premium Gasoline, Regular. Gasoline, Divsel Fuel, and Kerosene be refered to the City Manager For tabulation and recommendation.-,.. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 568 i T. RAY ING, ITY ECR 7ARY PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: J. S. Naismith W. James Brace P. C. Callaway MUM' KINd, , h ARO -TEM ' SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 6, 1953 7:00 p.m. Acting City Manager H. H. Stirman City Secretary T. Ray Kring City Attorney I. M. Singer Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order and announced the purpose of the meeting was to hear testimony in following the proposed Zoning changes. The Texas Star Oil Company Request to change classification from "R-1" One FamilyDwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following described property: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of Lot 18, Block 2 as shown by the recorded map of John Jones Addition, Unit No. 1 which point is also the northwest corner of this tract in the new south line of Horne Road and 40 feet, measured at right angles, from the center line thereof; THENCE with this south line 61040'45" east a distance of 210.5 feet to the intersection of the revised south line of Horne Road with the re- vised west line of Prescott Avenue for the northeast corner of this tract; THENCE with this west line of Prescott Avenue south 28020' west a dis- tance of 115.8 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 23, Block 2, John Jones Addition Unit No. 1 and the southeast corner of this.tract; THENCE north 61040'45" west a distance of 210.5 feet with the north line of LetssN, 24, 25, and.26, Block 2 of John Jones Addition, -Unit No. 1 to the southwest corner of this tract which is also the north- west corner of Lot 26 and the southeast corner of Lot 18, Block 2 of said Addition; THENCE with the east or northeast line of Lot 13 north 23019115" east 115.8 feet more or less to the point of beginning; being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Prescott and Horne Roads. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded thatt this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied with the further information to the Council that the Commission would look with favor on a request for "B-1" Neigh- borhood Business District zoning for this location. Motion passed - 5 ayes, 1 nay." Edgar Linkenhoger outlined briefly the proposed development of the property in question and stated that while the request was for a "B-3" secondary business, he would be satisfied with, and able to develop the property according to plans if zoned as "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Linkenhoger also reviewed negotiations with the Zoning and Planning Commission with reference to dedication of certain properties of the subdivision for park purposes and stating his preference to make a cash contribution in lieu of dedication of land. No one appeared Apposing the change in zoning as requested. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter taken under advisement. Dr. Bernard B.°Friedman - Request -to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the following des- cribed property: All of the Campbell Subdivision, a replat of Lot 6, Block 2, Alameda Estates Addition, being generally that property located at the southeast corner of South Alameda Street and Robert Drive. CommissioD;Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for such change and the applicationmins, net in nacta-d with d-ed-ze$t ri0ti1 a ne Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays." M Dave Coover representing Dr. Bernard B. Friedman stated that in his opinions the Zoning and Planning Commission was in error in their recommendation concerning the proposed change in zoning. IIe further stated that economically the property is business property and development as such is awaiting said proposed change In zoning. No one appeared in opposition to the above case. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Mrs. W. J. Rollins -Bequest to change classification from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following des- cribed property: Lot 12, Block 2, Mahan Acres, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Kosteryz Road and Foley Drive. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accept ed and that this ap- plication be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that it be denied an the basis that no necessity existed for such change, that if the change were granted, it would amstitute spot zon- ing and would be contrary to the cha- racter of the neighborhood. Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays." J. B. Jarmon representing Mrs. L. J. Rollins first requested a delay in any decisionconcerning the proposed change, to allow sufficient time to check a legal question involved. Mr. Jarmon suggested that the matter be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for further study because of the types of development existing before the area was annexed to the city. It was decided that since the matter was advertised for hearing that any one may appear for or against the change. No one appeared in opposition to this case. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that a decision be deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Council. . T .1. a. atevens mrs. Rose Williams and D. T. Parks - Request to change classification from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: Lot 9, Block 6; Lot 8, Block 7, and Lot 16, Block 5, Bayview Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the the northwest, northeast and southeast corners of Brownlee Boulevard and Buford Street. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied ori the basis that such a change would be contrary to the public welfare; that no public necessity could be shown for the amendment and the request, if granted, would conflict with the role of Brownlee Boulevard as a major thoroughfare. Mo- tion passed, 6 ayes, no nays." No proponent or opponent appeared in connection with the above case. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Corpus Christi Developers. Inc. - Request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District on the following described'property: Lots 20 to 35, inclusive, Block 1, Lincoln Terrace Addition, being generally that property located on the east side of Weber Road 122.75 feet north of McArdle Road and 110 feet south of Marion Circle. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved 570 on the basis that the public convenience and necessity required such a change. Mo-• tion passed - 6 ayes, No nays." No proponent or opponent appeared in connection with the above case. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. H. R. Cohrs and John Rodriquez - Request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment house District on the following described pro- perty: Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 3, Bayview addition No. 3, being generally that property located along the west Side of Fifteenth Street bet- ween points 150 feet and 300 feet north of Morgan Avenue. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be den- ied on the basis that no public necessity exist- ed for such a change. Motion passed - 5 ayes, 1 nay." No proponent or opponent appeared in connection with the above case. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Phillip Doss - Request to change classification from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Budiness District on the following described property: Lots 20 and 21, Annie Bagnall Subdivision, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Up River (Shell) Road and Nueces Bay Boulevard. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for such a change and the change, if granted, would represent a further encoachment of business into a residential, area. Motion passed -- 5 ayes, 1 nay." Jake B. Jarmon representing Phillip Doss stated to the Council that the Board of Adjustment had granted n appeal for a change in use of adjacent property and therefore felt that the request of change should be appro No one appeated in opposition to the above case. --Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the he be osed, and the matter be taken under advisement. Messrs. Morris Braslau, Fred J. Harrison and J E Mooney - Request to change classi- fication from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following described property: Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 2, Highlands Addition, being generally that property located at the southeast corner of Buffalo Street and Kennedy Avenue. Commission Action: "It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application forwarded to the City Coun- cil with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed nor had been shown for such a change -and that if granted, the request would interfere with Buffalo Street's role as a major thoroughfare through the conflicting traffic movements, Motion passed - 6 ayes, no nays."' Harold Alberts representing the petitioners stated that present zoning was hindering development of 4/5 a mile of thoroughfare on which this property is located and therefore felt that a change in zoning should be roved to allow development of the property. He further stated that "B-1" Neighborhood Business District would permit the owners to develop their property as planned. There was no opposition to the proposed change in zoning. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the hearing be closed, the matter taken under advisement. 571 T. M. Gannaway, Jr.: Request to change classification from "R-1" One Family District to "B -l" Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: TRACT I BEGINNING at a point at the intersection of the center line of Everhart and Gollihar Reads, said point also being the common corner between Lots 8 and 9, Section A, Paisleys Sub- division of the Hoffman Tract and Lots 16 and 17, Section 2, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; THENCE S 290 W, 40 feet to a point in the center line of Everhart Road; THENCE N 610 W, 40 feet to a point in the northwest line of Everhart Road for a corner and the beginning of the description of this tract; THENCE S 290 W, 173.73 feet along the northwest line of Everhart Road to a corner; THENCE N 610 W 192.12 feet to a corner; THENCE.N 290E, 173.78 feet to a corner; THENCE S 610 E, 192.12 feet to a corner and the place of beginning; TRACT 2 BEGINNING at a point at the intersection of the center line of Everhart Road and Gollihar Road, said Point also being the common corner between Lots 8 and 9, SEction A, Paisleys Sub- division of the Hoffman Tract and Lots 16 and 17, Section 2 Flour Bluff and Enc1nalTFartsand Garden Tracts; THENCE N 290 E, 40 feet along the center line of Everhart Road to a point; THENCE N 610 W, 40 feet to a pant in the northwest line of Everhart Road for a corner and the beginning of the descrip- tion of_this tract; THENCE N 610 W, 192.12 feet to a corner; THENCE N 290 E, 223.24 feet to a point in the west line of South Staples Street to a point in the northwest line of Ever- hart Road for a corner; THENCE S 29® W, 110.8 f6et along the northwest line of Everhart Road to a corner and the place of beginning. Commission Action: "It was moved, seconded and passed that the request of Mr. Gannaway for the "B -l" Neighborhood Pi$Jness District be granted except on the required 80 foot right-of-way for Gollihar Road which would be retained in the "R-1" Single Family Dwel- ling District." Buck Bailey representing the owners of the property involved stated that he felt the owners would agree to the dedication of a 80 foot Street between the 2 tracts of land to provide right-of-way of Gollibar Road. ij-There was no opposition to the above proposed change in zoning. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the hearing be closed, and the matter taken under advisement. Public Hearing re -closing of the alley in Block 67, Brooklyn Addition, in the City'of Corpus Christi, Texas; said alley running from the south boundary of Neal Street to the north boundary of*Ilayes Street No one appeared in opposition to the closing of the alley. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the closing of the alley in question be authorized, subject to satisfactory compensation being paid to the city for said alley. Ed P. Williams representing the Southern Community Gas Company and Sheridan C. Lewis appeared before the Council objecting to the exchange of some 11,300 feet of pipe with the Houston Natural Gas Company. Mr. Williams alleged that the matter was handled illegally, that the Council was not in possession of all -the -facts prior to their action and requested the rescinding of the action and that the city advertise for bids. This being done, he felt his -client would make a much better offer. Mr. Lewis in effect substantiated Mr. Williams allegations and request. Mr. Curtis Ford ask why the City saw fit to dispose of the line? ' 1 / i 572 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Council take a recess to consider all matters coming before it. Upon resuming the special meeting the following decisions were made: Case 41: Texas Star Oil Company — request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the area be zoned "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, subject to the developer d6dicating to the city a 10 foot strip of land on the side of.the property measuring 210.5 feet. Case 42: Dr. Bernard B. Friedman — request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for study of the area. Case 93: Mrs. W. J. Rollins — request tochange classification from"B-1" Neighborhood Business Dis— trict to "B-3" Secondary Btisiness District. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the.request of Jake B. Jarmon, attorney representing Mrs. Rollins, be deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Council to allow him time to study the legal aspects of this proposed zoning, be granted. Case 44: J. K. Stevens, Mrs. Rose Williams and D. T. Parks — request to change classification from "R--2" Twotfamily Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District.. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained and the request be denied. Case 45: Corpus Christi Developers, Inc. — request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained and the request be approved. Case 46: 11. R. Cohrs and John Rodriquez — request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment house District. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Com— missioner Brace, and passed that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained, and the request be denied. }f `+f Case 47: Phillip Doss — request to change classification from "A-2" Second Apartment House District 13 to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the matter be tabled until the regular meeting August 12, in order that recent action of the Board of Adjustment in connection with adjacent property be determined. Case 48: Messrs. Morris Braslau, Fred J. Harrison and J. E. Mooney — request to change classification from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for further action. Case 49: T. M. Gannaway, Jr. — request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling Distri to "B-1" Neighbourhood Business District. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the request be granted provided that an 80 foot right—of—way for Goll ihar Road be dedicated. Case 410: Closing of the alley in Block 67, Brooklyn Addition. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, se— conded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the alley be closed as requested, subject to the City receiving satisfactory compensation for it. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. IL /�`., I ELLROY KING; N#YO9-' kO—TEMA '' 573 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1953 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King Acting City Manager 11. 11. Stiripan Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer P. C. Callaway City Secretary T. Ray Kring J. S, Naismith Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke W. James Brace Director of Public Utilities John Cunningham Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Leonard Garrett of the Wesley Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Mayor be excused from this meeting on account of being on vacation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed approving the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held August 5, 1953. Mayor Pro—Tem King invited'anyone'having`business with the City to come forward. Sheridan C. Lewis representing the Southern Community Gas Company appeared to inquire what action if any, the Council had taken regarding gn exchange of some 11,300 feet of pipe with the Houston Natural Gas Com— pany authorized at the previous Regular Council Meeting of August 5, 1953. Mayor Pro—Tem King advised that members of the Council had just received a legal opinion regarding the transaction and as yet no action had been taken. A petition signed by some 79 property owners and business interest of the Six Points area protesting the installation of parking meters was presented. J..B. Trimble attorney representing the petitioners spoke in opposition to the parking meter in— stallation, pointing out that said installation would work to the detriment of the area because of neighbor— hood stores in close proximity without meters and also in view of the fact that off street parking lots had been provided at the expense of merchants for the customers of the area. He therefore requested that previous action of the Council be rescinded. R. A. Humble, Earl Jones, Billy Biel, Mrs. Mary Limerick, and Mrs. E. W. Willet also spoke in oppo— sition to the installation. Mayor Pro—Tem King stated that action had been taken on the matter, but that he appreciated hearing their views... Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the petition be received and filed for record. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bid of the Sprague Meter Company for 1500 gas meters be accepted as recommended by Acting City Manager Stirman. See tabu— lation file No. 190. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the following bids for a 3 months supply of fuel be accepted as.recommended by Acting City Manager Stirman. Premium Gasoline — Osage Oil Company Regular Gasoline — Texas Star Oil Company Diesel Fuel — Southern Oil Sales Kerosene — Southern Oil Sales See tabulation file No. 189. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for 5 turbine pumps and power units, 160 feet of pump column, 920 feet of 16" 0. D. pipe and 861 feet of 16" 0. D. Slotted pipe. (All the above material to be used in connection with the Ru r water wells to be drilled by the City.) Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the error and cor— rection list of the tax office for the months of June and July be approved. 574 The request for change in zoning of property owned by Mrs: W. J. Rollins and Phillip Doss on which I Public Hearing was held August 6, 1953, was referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for further study. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Legal Department proceed with necessary action to have a street opened from Naylor Circle to AgneslStreet to serve the Hillcrest One Acre Tracts. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that,R. L. reappointed to the City County Ilospital Board for a period of six years. Garrett be Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the recommendation of the Financial Advisory Committee in connection with employment of M. E. Allison and Company as Fiscal Agents for the City be accepted and the Legal Department be authorized to prepare a contract for this service. The following ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 3532 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM MRS. M. P. WRIGHT, SR. WATER PRODUCED FROM SUBTER- RANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS 01011) BY THE SAID MRS. M. P. WRIGHT, SR. IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND RADE A PART IIEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3533 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $361.40 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PRO- PERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK THREE (3), REST HAVEN, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TECHS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, LEWALLEN BORDEN, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $361.40; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3534 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ORDI- NANCE NO. 3433, ADOPTED ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1953, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 26 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY INCLUDING IN SECTION 3 THEREOF THE RE- ZONING OF LOTS 1 TIIROUGH 4, INCLIJSIVE, BLOCK 3, COOPERDALE ADDITION FROM "A-1" FIRST APART- MENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, COOPER - DALE ADDITION, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, COOPERDALE ADDITION, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 575 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids sub— mitted for a quanity of steel pipe be tabled 43 hours as required by the Charter and tabulation of same be prepared for subsequent action. (The bidsof the American Standard Supply Company received at 4:45 p.m. August 12, 1953, was not opened or considered in view of same having been received after the:dead line.) Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received for the 500 Ii. P. Motor and Starter be tabled for 43 hours in accordance with the Charter and tabulation of same be pr epared for subsequent action. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 14 T. RAY KRIN , G��,'IY SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 1953 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: 'Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Secretary T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Assistant City Attorney J. F. Park Ellroy King Director of Finance W. G. Graf W. James Brace Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Director of public Utilities John Cunningham Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Vasquez of the Mexican Christian Church opened the meeting with prayer. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that Commissioner Naismith be excused from the meeting on account of being on vacation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of Regu— lar Council Meeting held August 12, 1953, and Special Council Meeting held August 6, 1953, be approved. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. C. B. Neal, 144 Sinclair Street and W. Rinehart Miller, 150 Sinclair Street appeared before the Council complaining of the condition of their street being in bad state of repair evidently due to installa— tion of some type of utility lines. They requested that the street be at least restored to its former condi— ti on. Mayor Lichtenstein advised them that the matter would receive proper attention. ;,.The secretary read a petition signed by 5 residents of Alta Plaza Addition requesting that the speed limit of traffic be controlled to the very minimum on an alley extending from San Antonio Street to Ocean Drive, pointing out that the alley is 15 feet in width and the present usage constitutes a hazard to life and property. The petition was referred to the Director of Public Safety for'proper attention. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the San Antonio Supply Company for a 500 H. P. motor and starter; total net low bid of $10,611.63, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commission er King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on surplus equipment consisting of billing machines, bill printer, and mis— cellaneous items. (Water and Gas Office equipment.) Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that Ted. M. Anderson be appointed as substitute judge of Corporation Court. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to charge off items of $198.50 and $£3.00 incurred in cleaning weeds from lots of the Memorial Hospital and Thomas Construction Company (The latter item was incurred due to error in description of property) be authorized. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the installation of parking meters at six points area be deferred for 30 days to permit the business interest of this area to study the report and recommendation of the Area Developing Committee with refere4ce to off street parking as recom— mended by City Manager McClure. City Manager McClure read a letter from the Six Points Businessmens Association in connection with this matter and there upon recommended that the Zoning and Planning Commission and Traffic Commission make a study of the matter and that such study be available forfurther action. Mayor Lichtenstein outlined the general policy of the City with reference to the installation of meters i.e. where a condition exists requiring policing of such areas and where it is more expedient to control such situations by use of parking meters and particularly when recommended by the traffic commission, meters will be installed. City Manager McClure pr esented to the'Council a report of W. G. Graf, Director of Finance, and J. D. Slaybaugh, Director of Tax, Finance and Property, C. C. Independent School District, with reference to tax re— valuation for the City and School District, wherein it was pointed out that Erik Ehrenborg Co. was the most favorable proposal received. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate further with the firm recommended for the tax revaluation and report to the Council. Mayor Lichtenstein recommended that the City proceed with the installation of utility lines to serve the Windsor Park 44 and Lincoln Terrace Additions. He noted however, that the Gas Advisory Committee had pre— viously recommended that the IIouston Natural Gas Company be permitted to serve this area on the assumption that the City was not in financial position to make such installations without hindering our rehabilitation program of the gas system. This situation having improved by reason of additional revenue having been received, thereby making it practical and advisable for the City to serve these subdivisions. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to abandon negotiations with the Houston Natural Gas Company for their serving the afore mentioned subdivisions and that City forces be instructed to proceed with said installation. The following Ordinances were read and passed:, ORDINANCE NO. 3535 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FOR WATER AT THE RATE OF EIGHT CENTS (Bt) PER ONE THOUSAND (1,000) GALLONS DELIVERED TO COLUMBIA—SOUTHERN CHEMICAL. CORPORATION AND OTHER CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT WITHIN TEN. (10) DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH CALENDAR MONTII; PROVIDING FOO A TERMINATION OF SUCH CONTRACT AT THE OP— TION OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT SAID CONTRACT SHALL NOT LAST LONGER THAN FIVE (5) YEARS; INCORPORATING SUCH CONTRACT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AM DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King . Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye 577 ORDINANCE NO. 3536 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE Ii. BAKER LEASING TO HIM SUCH TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 70.00" AGRES OUT OF THE FLOUR BUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS FOR AGRICULTURAL AMID FARMING PURPOSES FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR FOR AND IN CONSI- DERATION OF ONE FOURTH GROSS YIELD OF ALL COTTON AND ONE-THIRD GROSS YIELD OF ALL OTHER CROPS RAISED TIEREON, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The abote Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3537 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH M�: E. ALLISON & CO., INC.; PROVIDING THAT M. E. ALLISON & CO., INC. ACT AS ITS FISCAL AGENT AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR; TO HIKE AVAIL- ABLE TO THE CITY THE SERVICES OF THE PRESIDENT OF M. E. ALLISON & CO., INC. OR ONE OF ITS VICE PRESIDENTS TO ASSIST THE CITY IN SELECTING A FIRM OR FIRMS OF ATTORNEYS TO RECOMMEND MATURITY SCHEDULES, OPTIONAL PROVISIONS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE CONTAINED IN THE BOND ORDERS; TO SUPERVISE THE PRINTING OF ALL BONDS AND OTHER FORMS OF INDEBTEDNESS TO BE SOLD; TO ASSEMBLE AND PREPARE ALL NECESSARY AND USUAL DATA TO BE CONTAINED IN PROSPECTUS AND NOTICES AND TO SEE THAT ALL SUCH MATERIAL IS MAILED TO BOND DEALERS IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE OF SALE OF SUCH BONDS; TO PERFORM OTHER SERVICES USUALLY PERFORMED BY FISCAL AGENT; DETERMINING THAT ATTORNEYS FEES BE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE CITY TO THE ATTORNEYS; THAT THE CITY SHALL PAY TILE COST OF PRINTING; DETERMINING THAT COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF $200 PER MONTH FOR FOUR (4) DAYS PER MONTH OR FORTY-EIGHT (48) DAYS PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50 PER DAY PLUS OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR MORE THAN FORTY-EIGHT (48) DAYS PER YEAR; PROVIDING THAT THE FISCAL AGENT SHALL FURNISH COMPLETE SET OF PROCEEDINGS; THAT THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING FOR ONE (1) YEAR AND SUBJECT TO RENEWAL AT THE END OF ONE (1) YEAR BY MUTUAL CONSENT; EXPRESSLY PROVIDING, HOWEVER, THAT THE CON- TRACT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME BY THE CITY OF CORPUS..CIiRISTI; INCORPORATING SUCH CONTRACT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A..A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed bythe following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO. 3538 Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 760 ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937 APPEARING OF RECON IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS MENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PAR- TICULARLY 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 OR- DINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS BY AMENDING TILE ZONING MAP APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY CHANGING THE PRESENT ZONING OF TIE PROPERTY NEAR EVERIIART ROAD AND GOLLI- HAR ROAD, KNOWN AS THE T. M. GANNAWAY TRACT, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVI- SIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF OR- DINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye 578 Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids received on Sodium Fluoride be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids received on four water wells be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City.Charter for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: W. James Brace P. C. Callaway City Manager Russell E. McClure SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 21, 1953 4:30 p.m. City Secretary T. Ray Kring Assistant City Attorney J. F. Parks Director of Finance W. G. Graf Director of Public Utilities John W. Cunningham Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Pro -Tem King announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider the award of a bid for the drilling of four water wells for an interim water supply. Bids were submitted by the following three firms for the'drilling of four water wells for an interim supply of pater: Layne -Texas Company Texas Water Wells Carl Vickers See tabulation file No. 191. W City Manager McClure presented the following letter from the Director of Finance, W. G. Graf, with reference to the above bids: 1. I have reviewed the proposals with Mr. Burke and Mr. Cunningham submitted by the Layne -Texas Company, Carl Vickers, and Texas Water Wells for drilling four water wells at the various locations which we will specify. It is our combined conclusion that the three bids are not sufficiently nor uniformly enough detailed to determine which of the three is the low bidder. None of the bidders have quoted unit or total prices on the same identical items. Hence, it is not possible to determine a comparable scope of cer- tain of the operations as compared to the price. 2. It is recommended that all of the bids received be rejected and that the Council authorize revised specifications to be prepared for bids to be accepted within the earliest possible limit provided by the City Charter. 3. Anticipating favorable action by the Council Mr. Burke has been requested to pre- pare revised specifications which will insure sufficient details of bids and descrip- tion of work to insure that the bids received and ultimate awards made can be adequately supported by facts. 4. It is therefore requested that the City Council at its next meeting authorize readvertisement for bids in conformance with the details outlined above. S. It is felt that the reasonably heavy rainfall within the last twenty-four hours has relieved to some extent the previous urgency of this project and that the delay occasioned by this situation will in no way result in any serious consequences. W: G. GRAF /s/ W. G. Graf Director of Finance Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to reject the afore mentioned bids be approved and that he be authorized to readvertise for bids on the basis of drilling one or more, or as many as four, wells. A. W. Gustafson appeared before the Council and presented the following letter: August 21, 1953 To the City Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas 579 El Gentlemen: I would like to place before the City Council and at the same time go on record that my ranch be considered as a good location for drilling a water well. As a member of the Optimist Club and Boys Work, I would gladly give to the Boys' City of Corpus Christi any revenue derived from this source. Sincerely, A. W. GUSTAFSON /s/ A. W. Gustafson Mayor Pro -Tem King thanked Air. Gustafson for his generous offer and assured him that his location would be given consideration if and when an additional location is required. .Glenn R. Hotchkiss representing the Layne—Texas Company suggested in view of the many ramifications involved in drillin g of wells of this nature on which bids were previously rejected in this meeting, that the City engage engineers to assist in drawing specifications. fie of fered the services of his company based on some 60 years of experience in the business. Ile explained that this offer was being made because of their interest -in the conservation of water supply in the area. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ELLROY KING, MAY PRO—TEM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 26, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem King City Manager — R. E. McClure COMMISSIONERS Assistant City Attorney — R. L. Bunting P. C. Callaway City Secretary — T: Ray Kring W. James Brace Director of Public Utilities — John W. Cunningham Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order; Reverend H. F.- Neunaber of the Trinity Lutheran Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance: Motion by Commissioner Brace; seconded by Commissioner Callaway; and passed that Mayor Lichtenstein and Commissioner Naismith be excused from the meeting on account of being on vacation. - Motion by Commissioner Callaway; seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 19, 1953, and the Special Council Meeting held August 21, 1953, be approved.- Motion pproved: Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway; and passed that the bid on Steel Pipe for warehouse stock be awarded to the following firms, as recommended by City Manager McClure: CASH PARTICULARS DELIVERY QUANTITY PRICE. DISCOUNT TOTAL 30,000' 2" pipe Atlas Pipe, Inc: Immediate 10,000' @ $ .3094 -------- $ 3,094.00 Norvell Wilder Supply Co, 4th quarter 20,000' @ .2693 ------L— 5,386.00 10,000' 4" pipe Norvell Wilder Supply Co, 4th quarter 100-000' @ 0.1.8415 -------- 8,415.00 10,000' 6" pipe San Antonio Machine 6•Supply Co..' -30-40 days 10,000' @ 1.7243 2% (1) 17,243.00 3,000' 8" pipe San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Immediate 400' @ 2,6194 2% (1) 1,047.76 San Antonio Machine 6• Supply Co. 30-40 days 2,600' @ 2.31 2% (1) 6,006.00 10,000' 10" pipe Norvell Wilder Supply Co, 4th quarter 10,000' @ 2.3152 -------- 23,152.00 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that September 24, 1953, 7:00 p.m, be set as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning'Cases, as recommended by City Manager McClure. 580 City Manager McClure stated that because of the recent rains in the Nueces River Shed, which were expected to fill the lake at Mathis, lawn and vegetation having benefitted by the rains, and also the fact that with cooler weather, all of which have created less demand for w9ter; he felt,that'in keeping faith with the people who have cooperated so wonderfully in the program, that the Economic Control of water might well be removed; and so recommended] It was moved by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed unanimously that section\ subsection 2, and subsection 4A, of Ordinance No, 3517, 'passed by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi on the 22nd day of Julj, 1953, and recorded in Vol 21, Page 196 of the Ordinance Records be declared to be no longer in effect from this date, and that the cost of water tharged"and-,t'llected from domestic consumers by the City of Corpus Christi shall be the rates provided by Ordinance No 1695 passed by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi on July 12, 1944; recorded in Vol. 144 Page 21, and Section 1, Subsection 4 of Ordinance No. 3517, passed by the City Council of the City Cf Corpus Christi on the 22nd day of July, 1953, and recorded in Vol. 21, page 196 of the Ordinance Records. ORDINANCE N0, 3539 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 296 IMPROVF31ENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL) THE SUM OF $546,87 TO COVER THE COST OF A FLASHING CAUTION SIGNAL AT EACH END OF THE OAK PARK SCHOOL ZONE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEOPARD STREET AND SHELL ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID SIGNAL DESIGNED TO FLASH AUTOMATICALLY AT THE START OF SCHOOL AND TO TURN OFF AFTER SCHOOL HAS BEEN DISMISSED; SUER INSTALLATION TO BE MADE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO. 3540 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 3535, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1953, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 21 AT PAGE 244 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RE— CORDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISIT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY PROVIDING FOR PAY— - MENT FOR WATER AT THE RATE OF EIGHT CENTS '6�) PER ONE THOUSAND (1,000) GALLONS DE— LIVERED TO COLUMBIA—SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION AND OTHER CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT WITHIN TEN 910) DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF SUCH CONTRACT AT THE OPTION OF EITHER THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, OR SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY; PROVIDING THAT SAID CONTRACT SHALL NOT LAST LONGER THAN FIVE (5) YEARS; INCORPORATING SUCH CONTRACT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMER— GENCY. I The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A, Naismith W. James Brace The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE NO. 3541 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye x� AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY ADDING A SECTION DESIGNATING THE COLORS OF CURB MARKINGS; REPEALING SECTION 16 OF SUCH ORDINANCE AND DESIGNATING SCHOOL ZONES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following Ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading.` An Ordinance AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE EXPOSITION HALL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.. CHRISTI, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3262, ADOPTED MAY 13 1952; APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 201 PAGE 239, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY CHANGING THE RENT FOR CLASS I ATTRACTIONS; INSERTING PARAGRAPH H THEREIN PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION OF RENTAL TO.THE CITY RECREATION DIVISION; FORBIDDING THE RENTAL OF EXPOSITION HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING MERCHANDISE; PROVIDING THAT BEER AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHALL NOT BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT THE HALL SHALL NOT BE RENTED FOR PROMOTIONAL DANCES; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, Mofion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway; and passed that the bids re ceived on pumps and equipment for four water wells be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter for tabulation and recommendation: Motion by Commissioner CallawaY, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the meeting Reverend'W. C. Hultgren of the Dowhtown Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. The approving 6f the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held August 26, 1953, was deferred until the.next meeting. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A. L. Struller representing himself appeared,to complain of shrimping being done in Corpus Christi Bay Adjacent to private piers in the vicinity of the 4300 block of Ocean Drive in violation of State Statute. Gilbert McGloin, Attorney, representing private fishing industries, supplemented the complaint and recited a provision of the state statute requiring=the City to erect and maintain buoys. Phil Massad also joined in the complaint, further stating that the previous CiilrCouncil had agreed to erect buoys wit;out which the law could not be enforced. Mayor Lichtenstein inquired if therewas any manner of establishing markers one mile off shore which would satisfy the complaixlt. Attorney McGloin replied that the law must be followed. Ernest Wehmeir, in charge'of the local Fish, Game and Oyster Commission stated that the matter,was an old problem for Ahem and that the County Attorney would not be able to obtain convictions without the erection of buoys[or markers. Mayor Lichtenstein stated the -Council's position was that of being sympathetic with their aims, but was interested in .the practical angles involved, particularly in installing and maintaining buoys. He suggested to the.City Manager that he arrange a conference with the various interest, with the view of working out some amicable solution. 581' rl- adjourn, l ELLROY KING, OR PRO TEA A44 T. RAY kRINV CITY ISECRETAR., REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING . September 2, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager — R. E. McClure COMMISSIONERS City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King Assistant City Attorney — R. L. Bunting James S. Naismith Assistant City Attorney — J, F. Parks W. James Brace Purchasing Agent — "W. J. Burke P. C. Callaway Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend'W. C. Hultgren of the Dowhtown Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. The approving 6f the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held August 26, 1953, was deferred until the.next meeting. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A. L. Struller representing himself appeared,to complain of shrimping being done in Corpus Christi Bay Adjacent to private piers in the vicinity of the 4300 block of Ocean Drive in violation of State Statute. Gilbert McGloin, Attorney, representing private fishing industries, supplemented the complaint and recited a provision of the state statute requiring=the City to erect and maintain buoys. Phil Massad also joined in the complaint, further stating that the previous CiilrCouncil had agreed to erect buoys wit;out which the law could not be enforced. Mayor Lichtenstein inquired if therewas any manner of establishing markers one mile off shore which would satisfy the complaixlt. Attorney McGloin replied that the law must be followed. Ernest Wehmeir, in charge'of the local Fish, Game and Oyster Commission stated that the matter,was an old problem for Ahem and that the County Attorney would not be able to obtain convictions without the erection of buoys[or markers. Mayor Lichtenstein stated the -Council's position was that of being sympathetic with their aims, but was interested in .the practical angles involved, particularly in installing and maintaining buoys. He suggested to the.City Manager that he arrange a conference with the various interest, with the view of working out some amicable solution. 581' rl- ON • Dave Coover, representing Garland Clymore, owner of property located at the Northeastern section of Kostoryz and Gollihar Roads stated to the Council that the drainage ditches at this location prevented access to the property and his developing of the same. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that a converence be arranged between Mr. Coover, City Manager McClure, and Director of Public Works Stirman, to determine what might be done to alleviate the condition complained of. Mr. F. I. Davisson, owner of some tourist courts located at 4204 Ocean Drive, appeared to object to the drainage condition created by improper facilities at Isis address, further stating that the cause was an obstruction in the drainage system resulting in damage being done to his property. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that the City Manager look into the matter with 'the view of affording him some relief.' Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for some 70 pieces of autom6tive equipment and 17 pieces of heavy machinery for the construction and maintenance departments of the City. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the tax and error correction list for the month of August be approved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the date of September 24, 1953, 7:00 P.M. be set for a public hearing on the application of Mrs. Lowell M. Sherrill for a special permit to operate arest home at 4014 ,Shell Road. City Managed McClure suggested that because of the recent rains that the voluntary water be abandoned. Mayor Lichtenstein stated in this connection that the cooperation controls could weld received from the public as a whole in the water conservation program has been excellent and that the voluntary controls were being henceforth withdrawn. City Manager McClure reported to the Council that the next step in the.City's permanent improvement program should be the employment of Attorneys to advise the City in connection with the legal aspects of the proposed bond election. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Attorneys in connection with the foregoing report. ORDINANCE N0, 3542 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93.00, AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 75 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, DES- CRIBED AS BEING LOT 36, 37 & 38, BLOCK 1003, FITCHUE PLACE ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,.AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, M. J.'CONSTRUCTIONJ COMPANY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93.00, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST IN THE.AMOUNT OF $27.90; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye. .P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 58 An Ordinance AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE EXPOSITION HALL ORDIANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3262,'ADOPTED MAY 13, 1952, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 2392 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY CHANGING THE RENT FOR CLASS I ATTRACTIONS; INSERTING PARAGRAPH H THEREIN PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION OF RENTAL TO THE CITY RECREATION DIVISION; FORBIDDING THE RENTAL OF EXPOSITION HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING MERCHANDISE; PROVIDING THAT BEER, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHALL NOT BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT THE HALL SHALL NOT BE RENTED FOR PROMOTIONAL DANCES; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 2 day of September, 1953, by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The: �Seing no further business, the meeting adjourned. T. RAY/K/R/TNG, C TY SECRE ARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ALBERT A. CHTENSTEIN, MATOR (/ September 9, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure COMMISSIONERS City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King City Attorney I. M. Singer P. C. Callaway Director of Finance - W. G. Graf W. James Brace Director of Public Safety- J. B. Dunn J. A. Naismith Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Msgr. A. H. Schmitt, Pastor, Corpus Christi Cathedral opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll -of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held August 26, 1953, be approved. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Paul A. Vogler appeared to complain that the Police Department was discourteous, that they treated their prisoners worse than prisoners of war, the jails were poorly kept, and no mattresses were provided for the bunks. He further stated that traffic tickets were not properly maintained as required by state law. Mayor Lichtenstein inquired if the matter had been reported to the proper officers. He replied that they had not been reported. Mayor Lichtenstein then asked the question, what it was that he was requesting of the Council? Mr. Vogler replied that the officers should be required to obey the state laws and City ordinances. City Manager McClure asked him.if there were any other comments that.he wished to make and he replied that there was no bedding or toilet paper on the North side of the jail last Thursday when he was being detained there in violation of a.traffic law. He further stated that either Officer Blackwell or Officer Neff hit him from behind. Admiral Dunn, Director of Public Safety questioned Mr. Vogler briefly relative to a Corporation Court trial in which he was involved. Admiral Dunn then suggested that M±;,c.,Vogler accompany him to his office to give him a detailed account in writing of his complaint which he agreed to do. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that after the investigation was completed if he was still dissatisfied that it was his privilege to take the matter before the Grand Jury. Thurmon Mulholland, attorney claiming to represent fifty property owners residing nil in the Western area of the City beyond the City Limits appeared to object to the current water rates being charged residents of this area, further stating that these residents were being discriminated against in that they were being charged approximately twice the rates charged residents of the City. Mayor Lichtenstein gave him several reasons for the variation in rates which he stated did not satisfy him. After a brief discussion pro and con on the question it was moved by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the present rates charged for water be maintained as is. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the Annual Audit Report of the Nueces County Navigation District No. 1 be received and f sled, as recommended by the City Manager. City Manager McClure made the following recommendation concerning award of the bid on Sodium Silico Fluoride. 1. The bids received on August 19th for one years supply of Sodium Fluoride for water treatment purposes have been reviewed and tabulated. Copies of these tabulations are attached to this letter. 2. It is recommended that this order be awarded to the American -Agricultural Chemical Co. on the basis of their bid of $.0975 per pound F. 0. B. Calallen, Texas with the first carload shipment to be made from -ten to fifteen days from receipt of order. 3. One other lower bid was received fr= Riches -Nelson, Inc. at $.0$ der pound but this firm failed to provide leverlock containers and shipment was specified as seven weeks from receipt of:'order. This chemical is of a highly toxic nature and difficult to handle thus the failure to provide the leverlock container device and the later delivery has resulted in disqualification of that bid even though the lowest of those received. 4. The bid of the American -Agricultural Chemical Co. was the lowest of those bidders meeting the specifications of the bid invitation. Robert W. Laws representing Barada and Page Co. stated in connection with his bid on Sodium Silico Fluoride that in as much as there was only a very slight difference in his bid and the bid previously accepted by the Council that he felt that the local bidder should be favored. He further stated that his firm maintained local.offices in the city and from time to time he had extended favors to the 'City resulting in saving the City considerable more than the difference involved in the two bids in question. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway that the recommendation of the City Manager in accepting the bid of the American -Agricultural Chemical Co. for Sodium Silico Fluoride be accepted. Commissioners Brace and King voted nay, Mayor Lichtenstein voted for the recommendation of the City Manager. Commissioner King explained that he was not necessarily voting against the bid, but that he was opposed to the Fluoridation of the City's water supply. The following Ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE N0, 3543 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GUY A.THOMPSON, TRUSTEED SAN ANTONIOt UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, FOR THE USE BY THE CITY OF ONE CERTAIN TEN (10) INCH. WATER LINE (FREE OF CHARGE) LOCATED NEAR THE COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE'A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein. Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A.•Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 585 ORDINANCE N0, 3544 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS - INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT - AT THE BROADWAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1952, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3199; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 19539 IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS ($39,000.70) TO BE MADE OUT OF THE BALANCE REMAINING OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE MADE FROM FUND NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) AND NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinanance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3545 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2211 BY AMENDING SECTION 52 OF SUCH ORDINANCE BY DESIGNATING TIME AND SPEED IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SETTING SPECIAL TIME FOR SCHOOL ZONES AT THE FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WYNN-SEALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A; Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James A. Naismith W. James Brace ORDINANCE N0, 3546 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1953; 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 OF 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 WUIT; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye. P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3.547 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE EXPOSITION HALL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3202, ADOPTED JANUARY 29, 19529 APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 111, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY CHANGING THE RENT FOR CLASS I ATTRACTIONS; INSERTING PARAGRAPH H THEREIN PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION OF RENTAL TO THE CITY RECREATION DIVISION; FORBIDDING THE RENTAL OF EXPOSITION HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING MERCHANDISE; PROVID= THAT BEER AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHALL NOT BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT THE HALL SHALL NOT BE RENTED FOR PROMOTIONAL DANCES; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PRO- VISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 586 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the date of September 244 1953, 7:00 P.M. be set for hearing on the establishing of a building line in block 32, Beach Portion Addition. • There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r T. RAY KRING CITY SECRETARY ALBERT A .--,;ICHTENSTEIN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager COMMISSIONERS City Attorney Ellroy King City Secretary P.C. Callaway Director of Public Works J. S. Naismith Purchasing Agent W. James Brace Director of Public Safety Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. - R. E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - H. H. Stirman - W. J. Burke. - J. B. Dunn Reverend Edward Mayor of St. Pauls Evangelistic & Reformed Church opened.the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held September 2, 1953, be approved. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Paul A. Vogler appeared before the Council and read a prepared statement charging the Police Department with violation of civil rights -'fake arrest, manhandling and mistreatment of the prisoners, and false imprisonment. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the City Manager conduct an investigation of the charges made by Mr. Vogler and report the results of his findings to the Council. Major Charles E. Crew appeared to complain that the Police Department had recently entered his home without a warrant and made arrest of himself and wife, and guests. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested to Major Crew that he give the Department of Public Safety, Adm. Dunn, the details of his complaint and he would be glad to make proper investigations. The City Secretary presented 2 petitions with reference to changing the name of Rabbit Run Road to Westside Drive and Hedden Street to Carver Drive. The aforesaid petitions were referred to the Planning Engineer, W. W. Anderson for investigation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the written recommendation of the City Manager to transfer the unincumbered funds in the amount of $12000 of the Tax Department allocated for re-evaluation of property to the City County Hospital 58 fund in order to provide additional funds for their operation be adopted. Motion by Commissioner Naismith; seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the 1953 tax roll be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the resignation of M. R. Snapka, Clerk of Corporation Court be accepted and the nomination and appointment of Mayor Lichtenstein of Mrs. Geraldine Jackson as clerk of the Corporation ® salary of $300 per month and,advancement of Yvonne Ross as Chief Deputy Clerk ® salary of $230 per month and Fay Hutchings as Deputy Clerk @ salary of $185 per month, effective September 23, 1953, be con- firmed. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that a renewal lease with Airline Catering Service on the basis of 3% gross receipts for One year as recommended by the City Manager to be authorized. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with J. L. Jacobs and Co. for a development of a uniform position classification and compensation plan and related personal matters. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the report of Myers and Noyes and Associates, Consulting Engineers, to the effect that the firm had been dissolved as of July 311 1953, and current projects of the firm will be carried out by 2 of the Associates, C. S. Reagan and F. A. McCaughan, under the name of a new partnership known as Reagan & McCaughan, Consulting Engineers, be received and filed for record. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that City Manager McClure be granted a leave of absence to attend a National Conference of City Managers September 20-24 dOEclusive in Los Angeles, California, and that he be reimbursed for his expenses incident to said attendance and that H. H. Stirman be appointed Acting City Manager during such absence. The following Ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE NO, 3548 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON.' BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH H. ZINDER & ASSOCIATES, INC; PROVIDING THAT H. ZINDER &'ASSOCIATES, INC. SHALL FURNISH AN ANALYSIST, NAMELY MR. C. A.• BRANDT, TO MAKE AN ANALYSIS OF GAS BILLS AND REVENUES; TO ANALYZE FUTURE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING INCREASES IN COST OF GAS; MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SIMPLIFY THE ADMINISTRATION AND APPLICATION OF CITY GAS RATES; TO MAKE COMPARISON WITH RATES IN OTHER CITIES; PROVIDING COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF $125,000 PER DAY NOT EXCEEDING TEN (10) DAYS; PROVIDING FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, TOTAL COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29000.00); APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PAY FOR SUCH WORK; INCOR- PORATING SUCH CONTRACT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ERIK EHRENBORG APPRAISAL COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF SUCH SERVICES OUT OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED IN THE CURRENT BUDGET, UNDER THE TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR DIVISION, CODE CH. NO. 102 CURRENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: ' A. A. Lichtenstein Aye is Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3549 CONTINUED The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James A. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Mayor Lichtenstein in presenting the next item of business made the following statement: My interest and I believe the interest of most citizens in the current tunnel talks is to UNTANGLE the mess at the ship channel: -'I am not interested -in -what name the project is called by, or by whom done. I want to get ships in and cars across and find some eventual train salvation. I DO NOT want to do anything here today that -will cause any more controversy or increase likelihood of later complications. Always"some risk -in -reaching any decision. Only time we are absolutely safe is when we are dead -Personally, I prefer less talk and more action and to be alive and help build a growing community. My recommendation based on: 1. ADC report saying the total aim included a tunnel project. 2. BBBBB report and endorsement of other organizations of citizens with just as much interest in the community as the Councilmen and Mayor. 3. This proposed plan will solve all the vehicular problem and two-thirds of the total problem stated to exist and covered by the ADC report. 4. Availability of an engineer willing to perform job at no cost ($52000) to the City and with enough confidence in their own ability to perform and produce the ultimate planned result entirely without TAX support. This is a matter of confidence in the integrity of the Engineers. I have that confidence. Then it becomes a question of whether the public has confidence in the judgment of its elected officials. Five months ago they expressed that confidence and I -know of nothing we have done to betray it. This is also a matter of confidence in the judgment of our fellow citizens such as those that served on the BBBBB and those of the Real Estate Board and North Beach Businessmen's Association who have recommended this action. It seems to me that there are two very basic and fundamental questions that should be answered today and that we legitimately can answer today just -as well as we could answer next week, next month, or next year. Besides these two basic questions there are various others that, for one reason or another.. I can see someone charged with the responsibility of making a judicious deter- mination of facts might rightfully seek a week's delay before reaching a decision on; But on these two questions, I feel after all the talk that has bubbled around the bottleneck -- on these two questions, I feel I should get a record a decision of the Council TODAY -- further talk on every- thing else is just waste of time if the answer is NO to either of these two questions. They are: 1. Should the City, this government which'I head as Mayor, the Municipality of Corpus Christi -- should we even consider -constructing a Tunnel prior to solving all the other problems connected with the elimination of the present Bascule Bridge. 2. Is it a legitimate, justifiable, risk to'take to hazard $5,000.00 of City Taxpayer funds and a maximum of 6 months of the Citizen's time to permit an engineering firm an opportunity to PROVE that they can accomplish what they claim. Actually these engineers estimate they will -be able to establish this proof within 90 days; but, to allow for all unforeseen contingencies, they have asked for a total of 6 months to reach the point of producing agreeable buyers for Toll Tunnel bonds so that construction can actually get started. Commissioners Naismith, Brace, King, and Callaway each expressed their respective views concerning,the subject under discussion, but were of the opinion that the matter was of such magnitude that they felt more study and consideration should be given to the matter. Various ones of the audience including H. H. Carr, Dave Coover, Cecil Proctor, Dr. Norvell, Harold Alberts, H. H. Wilkens, and J. A. C. Baker expressed their views concerning the subject of the tunnel, expressing the desirability of the utmost speed in the solution of the V problem. The matter was further discussed by the members of the Council and those present, along the same line of thought as previously expressed. Mayor Lichtenstein called for a motion to enter into a contract with Palmer and Baker, but none was forthcoming. m�t • As a substitute the following motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by. Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Council records its willingness to proceed with a tunnel construction contract if the Council reaches the conclusion that it is to the best interest of the City. Resolutions were presented by Martin Lynn, President of the North Beach Businessmen's Association; J. A. Blackwell, Real Estate Board; and B. L. Collins, Bascule Bridge Bottleneck Breakers Board, endorsing the project and urging the Council to expedite the project. Mrs. E. B. Jobe, Chairman, and the members of the Clean Up Committee, Mrs. J. H. Ludden, Mrs. Curtis Brittain, Mrs. E. B. Neiswanger, and Mrs. Perez appeared before the Council and stated briefly their objectives and accomplishments of their Committee. Mayor Lichtenstein expressed the thanks of the Council for work of the Committee and assured them that they were making a real contribution to the welfare of the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T. RAY k9IN CITYtSECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 23, 1953 3:00 P.M. " PRESENT: Mayor A. A..Lichtenstein Acting City Manager COMMISSIONERS City Attorney Ellroy King City Secretary P. C. Callaway Purchasing Agent J. S. Naismith prayer. Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. H. H. Stirman - I. M. Singer T. Ray Kring - W. J. Burke Reverend R. Earl Price of the Woodlawn Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that Commissioner Brace be excused from the meeting on account of being on vacation. The City Secretary presented a petition to the Council requesting better maintenance and drainage of Francisca Street, signed by residents of the 1000 block of Francisca Street. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the petition be referred to the Director of Public Works, H. H. Stirman, for study and recommendation. The City Secretary presented a petition to the Council requesting drainage in the Lamar f Street, Goliad Street, San Jacinto Street and Sonora Street neighborhood, signed by residents of this area. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the petition be referred to H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Worktj for study and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the date of September 30, 1953, 3:00 P.M. be set for hearing on application of Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey for Special Council Permit. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on liquid chlorine, Min. 700 T., Max. 800 T. The following ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE N0, 3550 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF 590 $376.20 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 110 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK FOUR (4), MORNINGSIDE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE . OFFICE OF THE.COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, A. COKE AND ALINE WILLIAMSON, FOR AN IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $376.20; 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein ,Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway, Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE N0. 3551 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS,1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF $1,046.65 TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET OF THE EASTERLY ONE-HALF OF LOT 1, WOODLAWN BLOCK 2 ADDITION, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SAID $1,046.65 BEING A PART OF THE DESIGNATION OF $30,000.00 FROM THE ABOVE NAMED FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE FOR THE WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER, SAME BEING PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 23, 1952 AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3375; SAID SUM OF, $1,046.65 BEING COMPOSED OF $1,000.00 TO BE PAID FOR SUCH TRACT AND $46.65 FOR CLOSING COSTS AND TITLE POLICY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM JAMES A. CREIGHTON AND WIFE AILEEN CREIGHTON; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY. MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; EXPRESSLY REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3513 IN CON— FLICT HEREWITH, SAID ORDINANCE HAVING BEEN PASSED AND APPROVED THE 15th DAY OF JULY, 1953, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 212 PAGE 1891 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY., The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE N0, 3552 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. D. SPARKS COVERING 420 SQUARE FEET OF LAND SOUTHWEST OF BRANIFF AIRLINES' CREW CHIEF'S OFFICE AT THE CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THREE PER CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPT INCOME 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 ONE YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRLINE COMMISSARY SERVICE CONDUCTED IN THE CUISINE BUILDING LOCATED ON SAID PREMISES AND OWNED BY SAID J. D. SPARKS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE N0. 3553 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEASING 0.85 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY CIVIL 591 AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS A REMOTE RECEIVER•SITE, FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 10 1953, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1954,-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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy,King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE N0, 3554 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF X15,393.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PRESCOTT STREET BETWEEN HORNE ROAD AND GOLLIHAR ROAD, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,628 FEET; ALONG GOLLIHAR ROAD WEST FROM PRESCOTT STREET TO BERNANDINO STREET, A DISTANCE OF APPROX— IMATELY 692 FEET, CONSISTING OF A 24—FOOT WIDTH OF 6" COMPACTED CALICHE BASE WITH A DOUBLE INVERTED PENETRATION ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DRAINAGE CULVERTS AND THE READJUSTMENT OF EXISTING DRAINAGE CULVERTS, DRIVEWAYS AND STREET INTERSECTIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PALMER &,BAKER, INC., COVERING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VEHICULAR TUNNEL UNDER ENTRANCE CHANNEL PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY'OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $5,000.00 TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent FIRST READING OF AN _ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., TO COORDINATE THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEMS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE SEVERAL FACILITIES REQUIRED TO SOLVE THE ENTIRE PROBLEM OF CHANNEL CLEARANCES OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TO STILL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR VEHICULAR AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS OF SAID CHANNEL, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID SUPPLEMENTAL. AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $10,000.009 TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the fallowing vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent 592 Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that since the Council had just passed the 2 foregoing Ordinances on the first reading he thought perhaps Mr. Palmer would have some comment to offer at this point. Mr. Palmer thanked the Council for the first reading of the Ordinances. My company has been viewing this situation for 14 years although the problem has become much more intense. A tremendous amount of research has been done on the problem, and the tunnel should be completed and open in 2 years, or near completion. The following letter from League of Women Voters was presented to the Council. September 23, 1953 To: The City Council . Corpus Christi, Texas From: Executive Board League of Women Voters Corpus Christi, Texas Believing that the early solution of the bascule bridge problem is essential to the growth of this area, the Executive Board of the League of Women voters urges the City Council to expedite elimination of this problem by taking responsibility for prompt negotiation of necessary contracts. MRS. WILLIAM LILES 16/ Mrs. Wm. Liles Acting President ORDINANCE N0, 3555 AMENDING 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, AS AMENDED FROM Tin TO Tim AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED 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 ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 19482 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 28 and 29 BLOCK 1, LA ARBOLEDA ADDITION, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT: KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C..Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The Above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0, 3556 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CORPUS CHRISTI"JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent 593 0 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the bids received on heavy equipment be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation and the bid received from C. H. Collier & Co., Houston, be returned to the bidder since it was not in accordance with the bid specifications. There being no further business, r T-* RAY �, CIT/ SECRET the meeting adjourn A. ALBERT LICHTENSTEIN, MAYOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING .September 24, 1953 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Acting City Manager - H. H. Stirman COMMISSIONERS City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King City Attorney - I. M. Singer J1: S. Naismith Mayor Lichtenstein expressed the purpose of the meeting as follows: 1. Public Hearing on Zoning Applications 2. Hearing on Special Council Permit application of Mrs. Lora M. Sherrill. 3. Hearing on the establishment of a building line in Block 32, Chaparral Street, Beach Portion Addition. Case No. 1 Lemuel Sinclair, . From "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: The west forty (40) feet of Lot 13 Block 803-A, Bay Terrace No. 2, being that property at 1013 Booty Street. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the report of the Zoning Committee be accepted and the Commission recommend to the City Council that the application be denied on the basis that if granted it would represent an encroachment of business into a more restricted district; that no public necessity had been shown for such change and the change, if granted, would in no way benefit public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. There were no proponents or opponents in connection with this case. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the hearing be closed and the case taken under advisement. Case No.-2- J. o.2J. F. Gonzales From "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District: Lot 13, Block 2, Kosar Addition, being that property located at the southeast corner of Ruth and Dolores Streets. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the report of the Zoning Committee be accepted and the Commission recommend to the City Council that the application be denied on the basis that there is already sufficient business zoning in the area; that the proposed change is not in the public interest and would inevitably lead to further unwarranted expansion and encroachment in the immediate area. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. There were no proponents or opponents in connection with this case. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the hearing be closed and the case taken under advisement. Case No. 3 V. K. Hrissicopoulos From "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District: 594 Lots 9 and 10, Block 49 Bayview Addition,"being generally that property located at the north- west corner of Santa Fe and Craig Streets. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the report of the Zoning Committee be accepted and the application -forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been shown for the change and there already -existed adequate "A72" zoning in the immediate vicinity. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. Dr. John W. Chriss, son of the owner of the property in question appeared and expressed his desire that the Council grant the application to permit him to construct a clinic on the property. Mrs. Edward Grodahl, 720 Craig, and Mrs.. K. S. Collier, 724 Craig, opposed the proposed change in zoning, stating that in their opinion there was sufficient property in the area zoned permitting such usage and the proposed use would be detrimental to their property as residences. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Case No. 4 Charles H. Weidenmueller From "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood District: Lot 12, Block 12, Paul Court Addition, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Sam Rankin and Lipan Streets. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the report of the Zoning Committee be accepted and the application forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed nor had been shown for such change and the change, if granted, would constitute spot zoning. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. There were no proponents or opponents in connection with this case. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the hearing be closed and the case taken under advisement. Case No. 5 Special Permit Application of Mrs. Lora M. Sherrill to operate a rest home under the Hospital classification of the Zoning Ordinance on the following described property: generally that property at the northeast corner of Cenize Avenue and Shell Road, fronting 130 feet on Shell Road and 160 feet on Cenizo Avenue. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved subject to the following restrictions. I 1. That the rest home be operated for no more than 5 people; 2. That there be no change in the operation as presently conducted. 3. That there be no remodeling or alteration of the structure involved; 4. That the permit be non -transferable; 5. That the permit be granted for a period of 2 years; all provided that the local City -County Health Unit is unable to make the inspections necessary to the operation under the present conditions. Motion passed - 4 ayes, 0 nays. No one appeared in opposition or representing the applicant. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the hearing be closed and the case taken under advisement. Case No. 6 The matter of establishing a building line in Block 32, Chaparral Street, Beach Portion Addition, City of Corpus Christi, was taken up for action. George Blucher and Duke Oatman inquired as to the details of the proposed action and when informed as to the matter, offered no objection. The meeting recessed to allow time to study the matters heard by the Council. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the Zoning and Planning Commission be sustained in the zoning matters considered at the meeting to wit: Case No. 1, Lemuel Sinclair, change from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" 9�� Neighborhood Business District, be denied. Case No. 2, J. F. Gonzales, change from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, be denied. Case No. 3, V. K. Hrissikopoulos, change from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District, be denied. Case No. 4. Charles H. Weidenmueller, change from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood District, be denied. Case No. 5, application of Mrs. Lora M. Sherrill to operate a rest home under the Hospital classification of the Zoning Ordinance on the following described property: generally that property at the northeast corner of Cenizo Avenue and Shell Road, fronting 130 feet on Shell Road and 160 feet on Cenizo Avenue, be approved subject to the restrictions of the Zoning and Planning Commission. ORDINANCE N0, 3557` - APPROVING THE MAP AND ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING LINE IN BLOCK 322 BEACH PORTION ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID MAP BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED EXHIBIT A; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the fallowing vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstela Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the nomination of the Mayor of Amanda Garza to fill the unexpired term of Rev. A. M. Gomez and A.,J. McCall to fill the unexpired term of Roger Pearce as members'ef the Zoning and Planning Commission, be ratified. There being no further business, i T. RAY rG, CITY SECRE PRESENT: Mayor A. A'. Lichtenstein COMMISSIONERS Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LICHTENSTEZ4 MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1953 3:00 P. M. City Manager . - R. E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Director of Public Warks - H. H. Stirman Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend T. M. Bruton of St. Pauls Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the minutes of Regular Council Meeting held September 9, 1953s be approved. The Mayor invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Paul A. Vogler appeared before the Council objecting to newspaper reports concerning him, in which he was rather critical of the action of Admiral Dunn, Director of Public Safety, M inferring that he was attempting to place him in bad light, and he threatened court action. At this point City Manager McClure was requested to file his report concerning his recent investigation of Mr. Vogler's complaint that the Police Department was guilty of mistreatment and manhandling of prisoners, and violating the civil rights of persons. City Manager McClure presented to the Council a written report of his investigation: "It is my conclusion that there was confusion in recording the charges at the time of Mr. Vogler's arrest." He should have received a clear cut statement of the charges on which he was -booked -and for -which he would be tried. I do not find any willful violation'of civil rights nor any mis- treatment during the time he was in custody." Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed, that the report be accepted and filed for record.' Hal Moore and Ray Lutrell, representing the Union Bus Lines, appeared before the Council to request that the Council either favor their lines established operations or remain neutral concerning the application of Joe Amberson of the Blue Bird Bus Lines, who has an application before the Railroad Commission for a permit to operate a competitive line. It was the consensus of the Council that they should remain neutral in such matters. S. M. King appeared before the Council to say that he had been ordered by the Fire Marshal to remove his property for the reason that it did not comply with the Building Code, but that he was not able to determine the City Limits Line. He was referred to the Inspection: Department for the information desired. The City Secretary presented a petition to the Council signed by some 400 residents of the vicinity of Central Park School, petitioning for improvement of their street, namely McArdle Road between Kostoryz and Weber Road to alleviate an unsanitary and unhealthy situation caused by dust blowing from the street. Mayor Lichtenstein advised the group present that the Council was cognizant of their situation, but doubted.that any thing could be done as an immediate remedy because of the expenditure involved. He further explained that sanitary sewer lines were needed in the area and it would not be practical to pave the street, if funds were available, until the sewer lines were installed, both of which projects would require the expenditure of funds that are not available and will not be available until a bond issue is passed authorizing such funds. In the meanwhile the matter would be referred to the City Manager to determine if any temporary and inexpensive relief could be provided. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the foregoing matter be referred to the City Manager for proper action. The City Secretary presented a petition signed by some 40 persons residing on Belton Street in Crockett Addition petitioning for the immediate improvement on a temporary basis of Belton Street. The p6tition stating that the condition of the streets had deteriated since the rains causing dust to blow which makes it very unpleasant for the residents, and damages. their floors, furniture, and automobiles. It was stated by the Director of Public Works that the Street Department was working on the street at this time. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the petition be referred to the City Manager for ptoper action. City Manager McClure pointed out that there were four matters that had been referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission that are now ready for Council action. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that the requested zoning of property described as: All of the Campbell Subdivision, a replat of Lot 6, Black 2, Alameda Estates Addition, being generally that property located at the southeast corner of South Alameda Street and Robert Drive. 597 Bernard B. Friedman, to be changed from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, be denied. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the requested zoning of property described as: Lot 122 Block 22 Mahan Acres, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Kostoryz Road and Foley Drive, W. J. Rollins, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B -3" -Secondary Business District, be denied. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the requested zoning of: Lots 20 and 21, Annie Bagnall Subdivision being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Up River (Shell) Road and Nueces Bay Boulevard. Phillip Doss, be changed from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the requested zoning of: Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, Block 2, Highlands Addition, being generally that property located at the southeast corner of Buffalo Street and Kennedy Avenue. Messrs. Morris Braslau, Fred J. Harrison and J. E. Mooney, be changed from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the date of November 52 1953, 7:30 P. M. be set for public hearing of 4 zoning matters referred to the Council by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed, that the application of Jon Held Construction Co. for a special Council Permit for a private park be set for public hearing October 21, 1953, 3:00 P.M. Second reading of an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., COVERING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VEHICULAR TUNNEL UNDER ENTRANCE CHANNEL PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $5,000.00 TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Abstaining Second reading of an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., TO COORDINATE THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEMS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE SEVERAL FACILITIES REQUIRED TO SOLVE THE ENTIRE PROBLEM OF CHANNEL CLEAR= ANCES OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TO STILL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR VEHICULAR AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS OF SAID CHANNEL, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID SUPP.Lk'NTAL AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $10,000.00, TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time.and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Abstaining Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that 598 a Special Council Permit be granted to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, subject to arrangements being made satisfactory to the City Manager -relative to extra policing, inspections, etc. A letter was presented from Mrs. Bernard E. Anderson objecting to the location of the Circus. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the bids opened on heavy equipment be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LICHTE , MAYOR i T. RAY EAI , CITI SECR.E r - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure COMMISSIONERS City Attorney . - I. M. Singer -Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke James S. Naismith Director of Public Safety - J. B. Dunn W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Rev. Paul Mangum of the lst Church of Nazarene opened the meeting with a prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Souncil Meeting held September 16, 1953, and the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held September 23, 1953, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Jim Strickter inquired if there had been any thought given to air conditioning the Exposition Hall and Auditorium? Mayor Lichtenstein replied that air conditioning of the Exposition Hall was being investigated, but sees no prospects of air conditioning the Auditorium because of the cost involved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the bid of Carl Vickers on the drilling of one to,four water wells be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. See tabulation in file. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the error and correction list of the Tax Office for the month of September be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Roy Smith Homes, Inc. for the annexation of Mt. Vernon Subdivision, subject to the Subdivision receiving the approval of the Public Works Department regarding installation of utilities, streets, and sidewalks, etc. City Manager McClure presented to the Council the report of H. Zinder and Associates on the rates and revenues of the Gas Division. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that this survey was a result of a recommendation of the Gas Advisory Committee, to the effect that the gas rate structure should be analyzed to -determine if the system is on a sound economic basis. The following ordinances were read: 5W vote: ORDINANCE N0, 3558 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., COVERING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VEHICULAR TUNNEL UNDER ENTRANCE CHANNEL PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $5,000.00 TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The following ordinance was read for the third time: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., TO COORDINATE THE SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE SEVERAL FACILITIES REQUIRED TO SOLVE THE ENTIRE PROBLEM OF CHANNEL CLEARANCES OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TO STILL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR VEHICULAR AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS OF SAID CHANNEL, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $10,000.00 to CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the passing of the foregoing ordinance be deferred until the next Regular Council meeting, in order that certain amendments to the contract might be reconciled. First reading of an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO THE TRUSTEES FOR DRY DOCK II FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3416, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19539 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 612 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PLANNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTER AND LOCKER CLUB AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILT ON LOTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 OF BLOCK 12, WATER BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON WATER STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye MOTION by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received on used office equipment be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manaker for study and tabulation. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the bids received on liquid Chlorine be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for study and tabulation. Glenn R. Hotchkiss, representative of the Layne -Texas Co., one of the bidders on the drilling of water wells on which previous action of the Council was taken, appeared to direct attention of the Council of certain inferior materials proposed to be used in the drilling of the wells. He particularly referred to screens and suggested that investigation should be made by the Council before this material is used. He stated that his interest was that quality workmanship in connection with the drilling of water wells be performed to the end, that satisfactory production be obtained from the wells. Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke advised the Council that proper investigation was being made of the materials in question and that the materials had not been purchased. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LICHTEN EINE MAYOR T. RAY I , CIT,Y SECR 71RY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING October 10, 1953 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager — R. E. McClure COMMISSIONERS City Secretary — T. Ray Kring Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace P. C. Callaway Mayor Lichtenstein announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider the passage of the following two ordinances: ORDINANCE N0, 3559 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEWAR, ROBERTSON AND PANCOAST AGREEING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND SELL, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PART OF AN ISSUE OF WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEMS REVENUE BONDS, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A..Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Abstaining P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Abstaining Aye Nay Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3560 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO MAKE A WRITTEN OFFER TO THE HOLDERS OF THE NOW OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1948 and 1948A, UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE CITY TO MODIFY THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING SAID WATER REVENUE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Abstaining P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace There being no further business, //" - / � L, 1; T. RAY KRI , CIT' SECRET Aye Abstaining Aye Aye Aye the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LICHTENST , MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 14, 1953 $:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring ,J. S. Naismith Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke T.T ir---- nom.- - 001 Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Salstrand of the Corpus Christi Tabernacle, Pentecostal Church, opened the meeting with a prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held September 249 1953, and Regular Council Meeting held September 30, 1953, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Al Struller appeared before the Council to introduce Mr. Tom Davis, representing Buoys Incorporated of Houston, who was interested in placing buoys in the bay in connection with shrimping in the bay. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that since the specifications and exact locations of the buoys had not yet been determined, he recommended that Mr. Davis talk with Mr McClure about his product. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the following bids for Heavy Equipment, as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted. See bid tabulation in file. STREET DIVISION Hydraulic Excavating Machine From Hi -Way Machinery Co , for delivery 3 weeks their bid of $24,690 00 Gradall - Model 2460 after receipt of order, on price 1-1/4 Yd, Bucket Loader From J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., for delivery on or before October 15, on their low bid price Trojan - Model LC - 100 of 7,950.00 Pulverizer -Mixer From Hi -Way Machinery Co., for delivery 3 weeks from receipt of order, on their bid price Seaman Pulvi-Mixer Model G-7 of 4,675.00 Hydraulic Compaeter From Hi -Way Machinery Co., for 30 to 40 their bid of 4,895 00 Ottawa SP -HH Hydro -Hammer day delivery, on pf�ice Asphalt Kettle - 220 -Gallon_ From Browning-Ferris Machinery Co , for delivery 3 weeks from receipt of order, on 665.00 Lettleford - Model 84 -HD their low bid price of Patching Roller - Self Propelled From Browning-Ferris Machinery Co., for Littleford Trail - 0 -Roller delivery 3 weeks from receipt of order, on 2 06.00 Model 155 their intermediate bid of s3 1 Sheensfoot Roller - Double Drum_ From J. E. Ingram Equipment Co for 9 'immediate delivery from San Antonio stock, Tampo - Model H-2 on their low bid price of 1,220.00 Pneumatic Tired Roller From J. E. Ingram Equipment Co., for immediate delivery from San Antonio stock, Tampo - Model R-13 on their low bid price of 1,348.00 GAS DIVISION Vertical Boom Ditcher From Closner Equipment Co., for shipment from factory 7 days from receipt of order, 13 921.00 Barber Green - Model 44C at their low bid price of Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the following bids for Heavy Equipment opened September 30, 19531 as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted. See bid tabulation in file. WATER CONSTRUCTIO Ladder Type Diteher From Closner Equipment Co., for immediate delivery from San Antonio stock X13,971.00 Barber -Greene 44-C This machine is of heavier construction, has capacity of cutting trench 18" to 24" with same bucket line, and is the low bid for equipment most nearly meeting specifications. Rg_ .khne y/ angle dozer From Hi -Way Machinery Company on their No. 1 alter - Case VAI w/ Henry Ba -8-3 nate bid for delivery 30-45 days 4'086.28 unit -DW 72-A-8 Blade Low bid most nearly meeting specifications M Hi -Lift Loader 1 1/4vd. From J. E. Ingram Equipment Co. for delivery Trojan LC -100 October (date to be determined) on their low bid 7,710.00 Gas M&0 DDR Air Compressor From Longhorn Equipment Co. for delivery within 15 days from receipt of order on their low bid to trade 31460.00 Less trade-in I*R Compressor City 264 .............. 975.00 Net 2,485.00 Sewer Construction XD Backhoe w/ 18"-24" From Dulaney Service Company for delivery within Buckets & bolt -On 45 days from receipt of order at the low bid which backfull blade meets specifications 51555.50 Minneapolis -Moline Less 2% discount 111.11 tractor ---Ottawa H. D. 59444.39 unit -18" ejector bucket 24" std. Bucket --36" bolt -on Backfu 11 blade Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the following bids for water well equipment, as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted. See bid tabulation in file. LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 1. One only electrict pump A. 0. Smith 14" M. 0. M. 3 stage 0. L. column 125 H.P. 440 volt motor with starter and switch at 2. One ditto pump except 2 stage with right angle drive head and continental engine model.R 602. (New bowl to be furnished from factory) 3. Reject bid on 20 pieces 0. L. column 8" by 2J" by li" 4. 920 ft. 16" O.D. plain end pipe subject to price tally upon delivery at $3.86 per foot (calculated) Total 5. Reject 862 ft. slotted pipe. STEWART & STEVENSON 6. 2 S & S Redhead #14T34.3 -stage pumps with Chrysler Industrial engine model 22 for Butane operation at $4,458.30 each. Total 7. Included in A. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the following bids on used office equipment, as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted. See bid tabulation in file. Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. Hand -operated Addressograph Model 725M - Serial #319645 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. Addressograph - Model 1950M Serial #317196 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. Lister attachment for above Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. Graphotype Model 6343 -Serial #319835 Business Office Equipment Co. Business Office Equipment Co. Central Power & Light Company Central Power & Light Company Burroughs Billing Machines Serial No. 676406, 6764072 676408, 676409 at $125.00 each 4 rate chart stands - Adjustable $1.00 each Total 1 Addressograph Plate Cabinet Approx. 140 trays 2 Addressograph Plate Cabinets Each 70 trays at $50.00 each • Total 5,579.76 5,245.22 3,555.91 8,916.60 35.00 100.00 3.00 100.00 238.00 500.00 4.00 504.00 100.00 100.00 . $ 200.00 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to award the bid for Liquid Chlorine for the Filtration Plant to Columbia -Southern Chemical Corporation be accepted. See bid tabulation in file. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 3,000 feet of 2-1/2" double jacket, rocker lug coupling fire hose which is eatimated to cost approximately $52250.00. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the date of November 5, 1953, 7:30 P.M., be set for a Public Hearing on the changing of the names of Hedden St. to Carver Drive, and Rabbit Run to Westside Drive. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the copy of the proposed Palmer & Baker supplemental contract as amended October 7, 19539 be substituted for the copy originally contained # the Ordinance. See third ordinance following. City Manager McClure presented the following report to the Council: At the meetin of the Bascule Bridge Technical Committee held this afternoon of which the full committee was present the following motion was passed: The Technical Committee expects to cooperate fully with any engineering firm selected by the City Council in the exercise of its discretion in the matter. The Technical Committee assumes it will be free to request any additional consultant services at any time it is deemed necessary. Wm. Anderson /s/ Wm. Anderson, Chairman Second reading of an Ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO THE TRUSTEES FOR DRY DOCK II FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3416, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1953, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 612 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PLANNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTER AND LOCKER CLUB AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILT ON LOTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 of BLOCK 121 WATER BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON WATER STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING; A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S.. Naismith W. James Brace First Readine of an Ordinance Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ir FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF SERVICE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSUMERS; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF SAID GAS DIVISION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3561 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PALMER & BAKER, INC., TO COORDINATE THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEMS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE SEVERAL FACILITIES REQUIRED TO SOLVE THE ENTIRE PROBLEM OF CHANNEL CLEARANCES OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TO STILL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR VEHICULAR AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS OF SAID CHANNEL, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AVAILABLE IN NO. 108 STREET FUND, THE SUM OF $10,000.002 TO CODE CH, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. vote: The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 603 I�t ORDINANCE N0, 3562 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT•BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF $2,046.20 TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 OF THE WOODLAWN BLOCK 2 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SAID $2,046.20 BEING A PART OF THE DESIGNATION OF $30,000.00 FROM THE ABOVE NAMED FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE FOR THE WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER, SAME BEING PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 23, 1952 AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3375; SAID SUM OF $2,046.20 BEING COMPOSED OF $2,000.00 TO BE PAID FOR SUCH TRACT AND $46.20 FOR CLOSING COSTS AND TITLE•POLICY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY GENERAL" WARRANTY DEED FROM ETHEL NELSON, A WIDOW; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; EXPRESSLY REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3513 IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID ORDINANCE HAVING BEEN PASSED AND APPROVED THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, 19539 OF RECORD IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 189 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith. -Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3563 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF $1,540.40 TO BE PAID AS THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET OF THE WESTERLY ONEIHALF OF LOT 11, WOODLAWN-BLOCK NO. 2 ADDITION, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SAID $1,540.40 BEINQ COMPOSED OF $1,500.00 TO B& PAID FOR SUCH TRACT AND $40.40 FOR CLOSING COSTS AND TITLE POLICY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM MAY BLYTHE, A FEME SOLE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH PURCHASE; EXPRESSLY REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3513 IN"CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID ORDINANCE HAVING BEEN PASSED AND APPROVED THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, 19539 OF RECORD IN VOLUME 219 PAGE 1892 OF THE ORDINANCE AND . RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye -- Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3564 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J. L. JACOBS & COMPANY, MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FOR A SURVEY AND CLASSIFICATION OF ALL POSITIONS IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL SERVICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3565 AMENDING SECTION 50 (a) OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241, REGULATING .TRAFFIC UPON THE THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2515, BY REPEALING THE 45 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT HERETOFORE EXISTING ON ALAMEDA STREET FROM DODDRIDGE STREET TO EVERHART ROAD AND FROM ELDON DRIVE 605 SOUTH TO AIRLINE ROAD, SO AS TO FIX THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR ALAMEDA STREET SOUTH TO AIRLINE ROAD AT THE 30 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT APPLICABLE TO ALL THE STREETS IN THAT SPECIFIC AREA; AND AMENDING SECTION 51 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (a) PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM OF 15 MILES PER HOUR SPEED ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS AND PORTIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING HEWITT ADDITION SERVICE DRIVES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P, C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by -the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Resolution No, 3566 WHEREAS heretofore by resolutions passed by both the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, and the County Commissioners Court of Nueces County, Texas, a City County Welfare Board was created consisting of five men to be appointed jointly by the City and County to serve for a period from one to five years as designated. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, and the County Commissioners Court of Nueces County, Texas, sitting in joint session that the following named citizens of Nueces County, Texas, be and the same hereby are appointed to serve.on the City County Welfare Board for the length of time set after their names. Frank Allen, Sr., Corpus Christi, Texas, 1 year; Mrs. Vaughan D. Bailey, Agua Dulce, Texas, 2 years; Manuel Ramirez, Corpus Christi, Texas, 3 years; Lee'Herman, Banquete, Texas, 4 years; Dave M. Coover, Corpus Christi, Texas, 5.years. The.Charter rule was suspended by the following vete: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LIC S IN, MAYOR T. RAY G, CITY SEC.R ARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway _ J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend H. E. Boatright, Hillcrest Assembly of God Church, opened the meeting with a prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. 606 A petition was presented to the Council from the Corpus Christi Independent School District to close a strip of land 40 feet wide and 646.92 feet long, lying between Lots 4 and 5. Block 12 Southland Estates. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that,the recommendation of the City Manager to purchase a 3/4 Yd. Dragline from Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. on their bid price of 4 20,305.00 Less trade-in 5.305.00 Total 15,000.00 be accepted. (See bid tabulation in file) Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be granted a leave of absence to attend the 15th Annual Conference of Personnel and Management Association on Thursday and Friday, October 220 23;_"1953, in Austin, and the League of Texas Municipalities in Beaumont, Texas, on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, October 25,- 26, 27, 1953, the expense to be borne by the City and H. H. Stirman be appointed as acting City Manager during his absence. Public Hearing was opened re finding the necessity for fixing of gas rates and determining the schedule of rates to be charged by the City of Corpus Christi from Customers or Consumers. M. M. Phillips, 286 W. Vanderbilt, appeared before the Council stating that since the gas supply was so abundant, the proposed rate change was too high. City Manager McClure explained several steps taken by this Council; first the appointment of the Gas Advisory Committee to study the gas situation, from which came the recommendation that experts be employed to make an analysis of the general economic condition of the gas system,. thence the employment of H. Zinder and Associates to make the analysis. Their report filed with the Council on October 7, 19530 recommended uniform gas rates for the same classification of Consumers, a general increase in rates of approximately 32% among other things pertinent to an efficient ever all operation of the system. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed. Second readina of an ordinance FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF SERVICE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSUMERS; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF SAID GAS DIVISION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: -- A. A. Lichtenstein Ay* Ellrey King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye First Reading of an Ordinance GRANTING TO ELI ABRAMS, DOING BUSINESS AS THE COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, PLACE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CANS, ON SIDEWALKS IN THE PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SUCH DISTRICT IS DEFINED AND OUTLINED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY, TO USE AND EMPLOY THE SIDES OF SAID CANS FOR ADVERTISING BY SIGNS PLACED THEREON; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATIONS OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID TRASH CANS; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY, GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: vote: A. A. -Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. -C. Callawgy Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 356 AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ALONG LOUISIANA AVENUE BETWEEN SANTA FE AND ALAMEDA STREETS, CORDULA STREET BETWEEN DENVER AND SAN ANTONIO STREETS, DENVER STREET BETWEEN SINCLAIR AND CORDULA STREETS AND BETWEEN LOUISIANA AND LEMING STREETS, REEVES STREET BETWEEN VILLA DRIVE AND BRECKENRIDGE DRIVE, SINCLAIR STREET BETWEEN DENVER AND SAN ANTONIO STREETS, SUCH IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSIST OF THE INSTALLATION OF 290 LINEAR FEET OF 12" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, 2984 LINEAR FEET OF 15" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, 1108 LINEAR FEET OF 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, 744 LINEAR FEET OF 21" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, 39 5—FOOT INLETS, 3 STANDARD MANHOLES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS ON FILE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $18,590.00 FROM STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE AMOUNT OF $2 029.14; NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS] THE AMOUNT OF $16,286.74; AND NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE AMOUNT OF $274.122 TO COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellrey King Nay P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellrey King P.'C. Callaway James S. Naismith W.'James Brace Aye Abstaining Aye Aye Aye ORDII'ANCE NO, 3568 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH McCALL, PARKHURST AND CROW COVERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REVENUE AND TAX BOND ISSUE, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID'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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye " The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellrey King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3569 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO THE TRUSTEES FOR DRY DOCK II FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 34169 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19532 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 612 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PLANNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION CENTERAAND LOCKER. CLUB AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILT ON LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 of BLOCK 12, WATER BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON WATER STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CHAMBER:"OF COMMERCE BUILDING, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Public Hearing was opened re granting of a Special Council Permit to Jon Held Construction Company to operate a private park and swimming peel on Lots 1 through 6, sol a L99 , ;' Block 19, Central Park Unit 4. No one appeared for or against the proposal. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the hearing be closed and the Special Council Permit be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed parking areas be paved and pool and service facilities properly. fenced; 2. That the operation of the concession be limited as follows: a. That no beer or alcoholic beverages be sold; b' That the concession be operated only in connection with the pool;, c. That the services be limited to soft drinks, confections and cigarettes. 3. That the construction and operation of the pool meet the standards of the State Health Department; 4. That the pool not be operated commercially, but that its use be limited to the residents of the subdivision and their guests. There being to further business, the meeting adjourned. A. ALBERT LICHTENSTEI MAYOR Y' r T. t Y 'I ., CIT SECRET Y REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 28, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. -M. Singer Ellrey King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring P: C. Callaway Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend James Roy Clark of the Morgan Avenue Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of these in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith' seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held October 71 1953, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein presented Mrs. E. B. Jobe a Carol Lane Certificate of Merit for her achievements in the field of traffic safety. The award, made by Mayor Lichtenstein, was voted by the National Safety Council at a recent meeting in Chicago. The award is sponsored by Shell Oil Co. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Jim Sparks, operator of the Airline Catering Service at Cliff Maus Field, appeared before the council to suggest that they consider including in the proposed improvements an observatory concourse to the Airport Terminal Building. Mr. Sparks pointed out that if the t, Airport Restaurant is run properly it will need more income and the observatory will draw people through the restaurant and thereby stimulate the revenue. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested to City Manager McClure that consideration be given to the suggestion offered"by Mr. Sparks. Mrs. Lewis Breiden appeared complaining of the confusing cards sent out by the Utility Office, stating that she had received a card with 3 months water bill on it, which she states has been paid. When she complained to the Water Department she was referred to the Council. Mayor Lichtenstein referred the matter to City Manager McClure. Cecil Procter inquired of the Council if something could be done to let Nature air condition the Exposition Hall. He suggested opening the windows on both sides and putting windows in the East wall to create cross ventilation. Mayor Lichtenstein thanked Mr. Proctor for his suggestion and stated the matter would certainly receive attention, but he thought nothing but air conditioning would remedy the situation. Mr. Struller asked if any thing further had developed regarding the markers to be placed in the bay, in regard to shrimping in the bay waters. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that the last development that he knew of was that of an Ordinance was being submitted to the Legal Department for comments. He suggested that Mr. Struller contact the Legal Department to leak the Ordinance over. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to authorize the architect to prepare detailed plans for the enlargement of the Administration Building at Cliff Maus Airport. Notion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on instruments for the Filtration Plant. City Manager McClure presented a letter to the Council from Lt. Col. Beacham regarding the Armory construction for Texas'National Guard at Corpus Christi, Texas. The letter stated that if the City of Corpus Christi would convey by deed (er lease for ninety-nine years), the present property known as the Corpus Christi Amery, and .constituted of two buildings and about five acres of land, mote r less, at the address known as 447 Ramsey Street, to the Texas National Guard.Armory Board, the Board would construct thereon a two unit Armory costing in the vicinity of $90,000.00. The matter was discussed briefly and questions of zoning and street reservations arese. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for their study and recommendation. City Manager McClure submitted to the Council a proposal from the Petty Construction Company regarding the development of a 72 acre subdivision located at the northwest corner of Lexington Blvd. and Everhart Road to be known as Gray Village. The Petty Construction Company stated that they would advance the money to the City for the construction of a sewer line from So. Staples to Lexington Blvd. to be laid under City contract, and of a size to be determined by the City to permit future areas to be connected, and take City.warrants payable over such a period as mutually agreed upon to reimburse them for funds advanced. City Manager McClure stated that the City has made extensions into areas not served by sanitary sewers for development purposes and has issued warrants to pay the construction cost of the sewer installations. The developers in turn purchased these warrants.from the Contractor, and the City is paying them out on a yearly basis over a 5 -year period. If the City so desires to assume this indebtedness, this subdivision could be handled the same way, but he recommended that the Council decline the Petty Construction Company's proposal at this time because of the effect such a plan would have on the proposed bond issue and that the area . is not contiguous to the City. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that they accept the,City Manager's recommendation to decline the proposal. Mr. M. J. Swearingen appeared before the Council to object to the raise in the gas rates. Mayor Lichtenstein explained that one reason for the increase was that the City was 610 having to pay more for the raw gas, previously instead of fixing leaking gas mains or other run down conditions, they were having to spend all the money for the gas. rates. Mr. Swearingen withdrew his protest. Mr. Jack Pedigo asked when the increase for raw gas went into effect? Mayor Lichtenstein replied March, 1953. Mayor Lichtenstein asked if anyone else wished to speak about the proposed increase in gas No one else appeared. ORDINANCE N0, 3570 FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF SAID GAS DIVISION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3571 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARL VICKERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) TO FOUR (4) WATER WELLS FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AT LOCATIONS TO BE DESIGRATED BY THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREE— MENT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $449140.00 OUT OF NO. 141 WATER OPERATIONS FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3572 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF C. C. HINCHBERGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINATION NAVY RECREATION AND LOCKER CLUB AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE BUILT ON LOTS 12 2, 3 and 4 OF BLOCK 123, WATER BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER'THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JUNE 18, 1953, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 3490; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED OCTOBER 23, 1953 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,105.00 TO BE MADE OUT OF THE BALANCE REMAINING OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE MADE FROM FUND NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND ( PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION), 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance Was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3573 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF SCOTT ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHTING FACILITIES FOR SOFTBALL FIELD IN EVELYN PRICE PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED AUGUST 4, 1953, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3523; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED OCTOBER 23, 1953 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,625.00 TO BE MADE OUT OF THE in BALANCE REMAINING OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE MADE FROM FUND NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Eilroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye V-; James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aare Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second reading of an Ordinance GRANTING TO ELI ABRAMS, DOING BUSINESS AS THE COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY,. A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, PLACE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CANS, ON SIDEWALKS IN THE PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SUCH DISTRICT IS DEFINED AND OUTLINED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY, TO USE AND EMPLOY THE SIDES OF SAID CANS FOR ADVERTISING BX SIGNS PLACED THEREON; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATIONS OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID TRASH CANS; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVER- TISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY, GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3574 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY IN THE USE OF GOVERNMENT OWNED VEHICLES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3575 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT A DEED FROM H. E. BUTT CONCERNING 4005 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT"IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE DEED ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A.. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye N1� ORDINANCE NO. 3576 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND:ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH ROY SMITH HOMES, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNEXATION OF A 239,73 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, SECTION 3, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE KNOWN AS MOUNT VERNON SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS," ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Mayor Lichtenstein commented that hereafter he would not favor the annexation of any more subdivisions until the standard of streets had been improved. In his opinion the quality of streets resulted in too much grief and expense to the City at their present minimum requirements. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on 34 pieces of equipment to be acquired on lease purchase agreement be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter for recommendation and tabulation and the bid of Coastal White Truck be returned, as it was not accompanied with a check or bond. A. ALBERT LICHTEN'TEIN, MAYOR T. RAY KR NG CITY SECRET REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend John W. Donaho of the First Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King.and passed that Commissioner Callaway be excused from the meeting on account of being out of town on City business. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held October 10, 1953, the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held October 14, 1953, and Regular Council Meeting held October 21, 1953, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A petition was presented to the Council from the Fannin Parent-Teacher Association regarding a ditch in front of the James W. Fannin Elementary School. They had been promised that the ditch would be covered, but nothing has ever been done except deepening the ditch when it was cleaned. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that he knew of the ditch, and the seriousness of the problem, but to properly do the job needing to be done, 72" pipe should be installed and -then covered. This would involve the expenditure of approximately $15,000.00, which isn't available and won't be unless and until the issue is passed. 613 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and a report. A petition was presented from A. A. Davis requesting the closing of 100 feet of an alley between 15th and 16th Streets. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the petition be present- ed to the Zoning and Planning Commission and Public Works Department, for study and recommendation. A petition signed by some 80 citizens was presented to the Council requesting the stretch of road on Rabbit Run and Horne Roads connecting this area with the pavent of Crockett School be improved as an all weather road. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that this matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and a report. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to award the bid for 24 pieces of replacement and new equipment to the following, be accepted: Award to Lewis Boms Motors List G Bodies XB Trade -In Net to trade 5 Ford Mainliner Sedans with Leece-Neville DBR $1,498.76 #58 $150.00 $ 1,348.76 80 amp generators - for police. 4498.76 63 150.00 1,348.76 19498.76 56 160.00 1,338.76 4,910.39 19498.76 62 175.00 1023.76 1 n „ 1,498.76 44 100.00 1,398.76 XB 4498.76 571 None 1.498.76 4,985.39 $ 8,257.56 1 - 1/2 Ton Ford F100 Panel Delivery DBR $1,395.60 917 30.00 $ 11365.60 Total for Humane 552 75.00 4,910.39 $ 1.365.00 1 - 0/2 Ton F100 Pickup for Weed Control DBR $1,283.42 913 50.00 $ 1.233 42� 2 - 2 Ton Ford F600 Trucks w Pakmor G Bodies XB $ 9,970.78 8 - 2Ton Ford F600 Trucks w Pakmor G. Bodies DBR $4,985.39 573 75.00 $ 4,910;39' 4,985.39 563 75.00 4,910.39 4,985.39 548 75.00 4,910.39 4,985.39 571 75.00 - 4,910.39 4,985.39 572 75.00 4,910.39. 40985.39 552 75.00 4,910.39 41985.39 518 75.00 4,910.39 49985.39 567 100.00 4.885.39 $49,228.90 2 - 2 Ton Ford F600 Cab & Chassis XB $1,835.39 None $ 31670.78 1 Ford Mainliner Sedan DBR 1,350.25 576 75.00 1.275.25 Total for Garbage Collection $54.174.93 1 Ford Mainline Sedan (Street M&C) XB $1,350.25 None $ 1.350.25 Total66 83 1.76 Award to International Harvester Co. 1 - 1 Ton Panel Delivery with Full $1,883.26 66 467.35 $ 1,406.91 Width Front Seat Model R122 For Police Department Award to Frank Hayden Motors 5 -- 1 1/2 Ton Dodge G6 Trucks with Per- fection Bodies w/Steal Cab Protector (CL) $2,326.59 608 75.00 $ 2,251.59 (CL) 2,326.59 609 75.001 2,251.59 (CL) 2026.59 610 100.00 2,226.59 M&C 2,326.59 489 200.00 29126.59 M&C 2,326.59 488 150.00 2,176.59 M&C 2,326.59 None 13,959.54 $24,992.49 The following ordinances were read and passed: ORDINANCE N0, 3577 GRANTING TO ELI ABRAMS, DOING BUSINESS AS THE COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, PLACE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CANS, ON SIDEWALKS IN THE PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SUCH DISTRICT IS DEFINED AND OUTLINED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE SIDES OF SAID CANS FOR ADVER- TISING BY SIGNS PLACED THEREON; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATIONS OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID TRASH CANS; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 614 TO PROTECT THE CITY, GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Mayor Lichtenstein stated that last week he announced that he would not favor annexing any additions to the City until the specifications for street paving had been settled. He further stated that he did not know that this matter was pending, and suggested that the Council proceed with this matter. ORDINANCE NO. _3578 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 34.3 ACRES OF LAND, TO BE KNOWN AS WINDSOR PARK UNIT NO. 3, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FULLY DE- SCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART 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 A. A Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0. 3579 SETTING UP CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO ELEVEN (11� 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 A. A Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye P. C. Callaway Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3580 DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO ELEVEN (11) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SAME SHALL BE KNOWN AS ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), NINE (9), TEN (10), ELEVEN (11); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3581 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARMORED MOTOR SERVICE, INC., OF FORT.WORTH, TEXAS, FOR FURNISHING ARMORED MOTOR SERVICE FOR THE TRANSFER OF MONEY, CURRENCY AND CHECKS FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER AND GAS DEPART- MENT TO THE DESIGNATED BANK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS SET OUT 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3582 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH MONTERREY DEVELOPERS, A TEXAS CORPORATION, HAVING ITS OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNEXATION OF 29.99 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 11, SECTION D OF PAISLEYIS SUBDIVISION, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE KNOWN AS GOLLIHAR PARK NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP -OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway - Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 616 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3583 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT AN EASEMENT FROM TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY' FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, IN PARTICULAR FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN NAVIGATION BOULEVARD AND WATERS STREET, UPON AND ACROSS THE PROPERTY OF THE RAILROAD COMPANY SITUATED IN BLOCK 46 OF BROOKLYN SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened on 21 cars and trucks be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. e being further business, the meeting adjourned. i T. AY IN , CITt SECRET Y NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING THE STATE OF TEXAS : COUNTY OF NUECES : CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI : TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, CITY MANAGER AND CITY.ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,'TEXAS: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held at the City Hall within said City, at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., on the 5th day of November, 1953, for the purpose of passing an ordinance calling an election on the propositions set forth in the ordinance. (SEAL) DATED this the 5th day of November, 1953. /s/ A A. -Lichtenstein Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned, members of the City Council, the City Secretary, City Manager and City Attorney of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service of the foregoing notice, and consent and agree that said meeting shall be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose therein stated. Ls/ P. C. Callaway /s/ J. S. Naismith Is/ W. JamesBrace /s/ T. Ray Kring /s/ I. M. Singer City Attorney THE STATE OF TEXAS s COUNTY OF NUECES : CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Is/ Ellrov Kine /s/ Russell E. McClure On this the 5th day of November, 1953, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi Texas, convened in Special Meeting with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. Albert Lichtenstein, Mayor J. S. Naismith, Ellroy King, _ P. C. Callaway, : Commissioners W. James Brace, : T. Ray Kring, City Secretary Russell E. McClure, City Manager I. M. Singer, City Attorney with the following absent: None , constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted; Mr. A. Albert Lichtenstein, Mayor, presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communi- cation in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: "Corpus Christi, Texas, November 5, 1953. TO THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: 617 The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of the proceeds of the bonds contemplated to be voted pursuant to said ordinance create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore, request that the City Council pass the proposed ordinance calling an election for the issuance of said bonds as an emergency measure. You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council on this subject. Yours very truly, A. Albert Lichtenstein, Mayor." - ORDINANCE NO. 358 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BONDS: $89000,000.00 WATER- WORKS IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS; $3,000,000.00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS; $19000,000.00 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS; $3,500,000.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS; $600,000.00 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BONDS; $499759000.00 STORM SEWER BONDS; $941,000.00 POLICE BUILDING BONDS; $720,000.00 FIRE STATION BONDS; $201,000.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS; $11,210,000.00 PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS; $50,000.00 LIBRARY BONDS; $350,000.00 WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE BONDS; $850000.00 AUDITORIUM BONDS1 $100,000.00 EXPOSITION HALL BONDS, AND $115p000.00 WATER FRONT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Callaway. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callway, and Brace. NOES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. Commissioner King made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following vote: AXES.: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway, and Brace. NOES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. ere being no urther business, the meeting adjourned. A. A. LICK NSTEIN, MAYOR i SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING T. RAY 11I, C Y SEC T Y November 5;1953 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners: City -Secretary - T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Assistant City Attorney -J. F. Parks James S. Naismith W. James Brace ABSENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein - I. M. Singer, City Attorney Mayor Pro -Tem King opened the meeting by announcing the purpose of the meeting - being to hear appeals on 4 zoning cases, a petition to change the names of two streets and the closing of an alley. 1. Carl Shelton and Lamar Turner - Request to change -classification from R-1 One Family Dwelling District and R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-1,Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: Lots 11 2, and 3. Block 5, Tracy'Addition, being generally that property at the northwest corner of Baldwin Boulevard -and. Riggan Street. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it'be denied' on the basis that the further extension of any business zoning in this area would represent an encroachment on the zoned and deed restricted residential area; that the area to the rear of the property represented -- a logical line on which to draw a district -boundary, the lots in question siding on an "R-2" district; and, that no public necessity had been shown for such change, the applicants having failed to demonstrate that the request was in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. T. S. Cyrus, attorney representing the property owners appeared and outlined the need for the requested change and detailed to some extent the proposed development of the property. Carl Shelton, one of the owners stated that it was his understanding that a magazine store would be opened on the property immediately north of the Conoco Station. No one appeared in opposition to the request for change in zoning. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed, and the matter be taken under advisement. 2. Mrs. Agnes H. Kelley - Request to change classification from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District, on the following described property: Lots 5 and 6. Block 2, Nelson Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Buffalo Street and Kennedy Avenue. Commission Action: - It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and 11 of those properties along the south -side of Buffalo back to the light industrial area along Antelope, -extending from the industrial area on Port -Avenue to the business section at -Peabody, be" -considered for future business zoning and that this application be:.forwarded to the City Council with the l the peculiar situation in wh1chi these properties have been - the -area and recommendation that it be anted due to the character of _placed, with the thought that such rezoning might lead to a better standard of develop- ment and use of the properties than -now exists and that the public welfare would be served in that such -re=zoning --would permit the land to be used - without detriment to the•other`property owners; with the definite reservation insofar as the Commission's -recommendation -is concernedp'that the balance of the area along Buffalo from'Peabody and the two small city parks westward, be held for residential purposes.' Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays. Leslie Lockett, attorney representing the property owners appeared and review the proposed change in zoning of the property -in question and the contemplated development of the property. No one appeared in opposition of the proposed change. Motion by Commissioner Naismitht seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the zoning of the property described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Nelson Addition No. 2, be changed from "A-1" First 619 r .Apartment House District to 11B-311 Secondary Business District. 3. Harry Weisman - Request-to"'change classification from -"R-1",•One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District, on the following described property: Lots 35 through 40'.9 -Block' -3p Prescott -Park- 'Unit 49 being generally that property extending-in•an easterly direction from Prescott Street 340 feet along the north side of Karen Drive. Commission Aciions It was moved and -seconded that this application -be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved on the basis that the"properties were poorly situated -for -single family development across from the existing business area and there was a need foi-this type of rental property in the neighborhood. Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays. No one appeared for or against the proposed change in zoning of the property afore mentioned. Motion•by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, ands pa that the zoning of Lots 35 through 40, Block 3, Prescott Park, Unit 4, be changed from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. 4. Monterrey Develogersr;,6': - Request to change classification from -"R-111 One Family Dwelling District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on the following described property: Beginning at a point in the center line of Gollihar Road at the north corner of Lot 11, Section D, Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract: THENCE south 280 20' west, 40' to the point of beginning of description of this tract; THENCE south 610 40' east, 264' to a corner: THENCE south 280 20' west, 125' to a corner; THENCE north 610 40' west, 264' to a corner; THENCE north 280 20' east, 125' to a corner; and the place of beginning, being generally that area fronting 264' along the south side of Gollihar Road approximately 1200' west of the Prescott Street Intersection. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee Report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied since there was no public necessity for a shopping center at this location, adequate business area already being provided within IA miles in each direction along Gollihar Road. Motion passed - 4 ayes, 1 nay., No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the request for change in zoning of the afore described property. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the request for change in zoning of the property above described be denied for'the reason that public necessity for a shopping center at this location had not been established. 5. Public Hearing re closing of an alley, Block 1, Shannon Addition, said alley opening onto South Staples, and extending Eastward for a distance of 390 feet where it comes to a dead end. J. B. Trimble representing the property owners of the property abutting this alley appeared and reviewed the situation as it exists and as further outlined in his petition for said closing. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the alley be officially closed, preserving any utility easements that may now exist. 6. Public Hearing r6 changing the names of Rabbit Run Road to Westside Drive and Hedden Street to Carver Drive No one appeared in connection with the proposed changes of names of the afore mentioned streets. City Manager McClure outlined to the Council what would be involved if the names of the aforesaid streets were changed particularly the changing of street markers which would cost approximately $200 for each street, maps and other records would need to be corrected. On the other hand, the change of the name of Hedden Street to Carver Drive as requested would probably aid the Fire Department in more quickly identifying this location as the Carver School is located in this area. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the request to change the name of Rabbit Run Road to Westside Drive be denied and that the name of Hedden Street be changed to Carver Drive, and that the Legal Department be authorized to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change. Case 1, identified as Carl Shelton and Lamar Turner, requesting a change in classification of zoning from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District and 11R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District was discussed and decided that the change should be denied for the reason that sufficient need had not been established to warrant a change. •It was so moved by Commissioner Naismith, and seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed. 620 There �g o furthe siness, the meeting was adjourned. `�- A. A. LIC ' NSTEIN, MAYOR - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING T. RAY KR NG, ITY �ECRETAR November 119 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners: City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King Asst. City Attorney - J. F. Parks P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the,meeting to order. Reverend M. H. Applewhite of the Parkway Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with prayer. Reverend Lee Gaines appeared before the Council in regard to a rezoning case, wishing to know when it would appear before the Council. Mayor Lichtenstein referred Reverend Gaines to Mr. Bob Burr,.of the Zoning and Planning Office to obtain the information desired, and suggested that when the case did come before that he be present if he was interested in the matter. A petition was presented from the S. S. Cyril and Methodius Church requesting the City to close Green Street, which runs through their property from Kostoryz Road to Hackel Drive. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Naismith,rand passed that the matter be referred to Zoning and Planning and Department of Public Works for recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the recommen- dation for the award of bids for 21 cars and trucks be accepted. Award to Lewis Bogus Motor Co. List_ Tragi 1 - Ford Mainliner 4 -Dr. Sedan $ 19368.60 - - 1 - Ford Mainliner 4 -Dr. Sedan 1,368.60 #285 $ 75.00 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup 10247.18 - - 11- 1/2 Ton Pickup (AC Generator) 1.341.1.0_ 1119 6 0.00 4 $ 5,325.48 135.00 Award to Frank Hayden Motor Co 1 - 2-1/2 Ton Dodge Dump J 6153 $ 2,813.32 - - 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Cab & 1 728.78 #242 130.00 1 - Chassis 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 1,838.00 108 '225.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 11838.00 130 100.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 1,838.00 306 50.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 1,838.0 308 75.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 1,838.00 315 75.00 1 - 1 -- 1-1/2 Ton Dodge G-171 Flat Bed 2 Ton Dodge H-153 Dump 1,838.00 2,362,l - 312 - 1--30e-� 9 $172932.91 785.00. Award to International Harvester Co. 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup $ 1,648.07 170 $ 517.50 Less disc. 142.31 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup ' 12648.07 272 417.50 Less disc. 142.31 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup 19648.07 142.31 273 412.50 Less disc. 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup Less disc. 19648.07 142.31 275 C 417.50 1 - 3/4 Ton Pickup 1,801.95 164 158.45 591.67 1 - 1 Ton Pickup 1,999.92 174.99 206 615.76 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Flat Bed Dump 2,202.03• 238 420.8o 1 - 2-1/2 Ton Cab & Chassis 3,495.60 474.77 139 545.30 $15,071.54 $39938.53 Grand Total SUMMARY 102 - Electrical DB -R 1 2$1 10 141 - Water Office DB -R 11293.60 XB' 19368.60 Filtration Plant DB -R 988.26 DB -R 19613.00 DB -R 2,475.53 Net to Trade 1,368.60 1,293.60 1,247.18 1.281.10 $ 5,1� 90.48 $ 2,813.32 1,598.78 1,613.00 1,738.00 1,788.00 1,763.0 1,763.00 1,838.00 2.232.81 $17.147.91 988.26 1,088.26 1,093.26 1,088.26 1,051.83 1,209.17 2,138.44 2.475.53 $11,133.01 $33,471.40 62.E Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that C. T. Wells, James M. Wilson, George Clark, and Mrs. Guy Warren be reappointed as members of the La Retama Library Board for a term of two years. Ordinance No. 3585 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM EQUIPMENT COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) TROJAN MODEL LC-1--LOADSTER WITH 1-1/4 CU. YD. BUCKET; ONE (1) SHEEPFOOT DOUBLE DRUM ROLLER-TAMPO H2; AND ONE (1) PNEUMATIC TIRE ROLLER (13 WHEEL) TAMPO R-13 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 30, 1953 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ' Ordinance No. 3586 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JESS McNEEL MACHINERY CORPORATION COVERING ONE (1) HOUGH MODEL H F PAYLOADER SERIAL 84486 WITH. HERCULES GASOLINE ENGINE #QXD3-2849869 EQUIPPED WITH 3/4 YD. BUCKET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 19, 1953 AND ENDING OCTOBER 19, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King , P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith - W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 358 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A SITE FOR A COMBINED TOWER AND COMMUNICATION STATION AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS FIELD, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SUCH AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. XB 2,813.32 Water Construction DB -R 11051.83 DB -R 11738.00 XB- 1,247.18 XB- 1.$38.00 16,427.32 106 - Gas M/0 DB -R 1,088.26 DB -R 1,088.26 DB -R 1,209.17 DB -R 2,138.44 Gas Construction DB -R 1,093.26 DB -R 1.598.78 8,216.17 109 - Sewer Construction DB -R 1,788.00 DB -R 1,763.00 DB -R 1,763.00 DB -R —2,232.81 7.546.81 Total 33,471.40 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that C. T. Wells, James M. Wilson, George Clark, and Mrs. Guy Warren be reappointed as members of the La Retama Library Board for a term of two years. Ordinance No. 3585 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM EQUIPMENT COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) TROJAN MODEL LC-1--LOADSTER WITH 1-1/4 CU. YD. BUCKET; ONE (1) SHEEPFOOT DOUBLE DRUM ROLLER-TAMPO H2; AND ONE (1) PNEUMATIC TIRE ROLLER (13 WHEEL) TAMPO R-13 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 30, 1953 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ' Ordinance No. 3586 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JESS McNEEL MACHINERY CORPORATION COVERING ONE (1) HOUGH MODEL H F PAYLOADER SERIAL 84486 WITH. HERCULES GASOLINE ENGINE #QXD3-2849869 EQUIPPED WITH 3/4 YD. BUCKET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 19, 1953 AND ENDING OCTOBER 19, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King , P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith - W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 358 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A SITE FOR A COMBINED TOWER AND COMMUNICATION STATION AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS FIELD, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SUCH AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 622 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace • Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace , Aye Ordinance No. 3588 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT AN EASEMENT FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT, TO FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND SITUATED IN PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ROAD PURPOSES ADJACENT TO THE OAK PARK SCHOOL, SAID TRACTS OF -LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE EASEMENT FROM SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Ordinance No. 3589 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye REPEALING A PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 35659 PASSED ON THE 14TH -DAY OF OCTOBER, 19539 OF RECORD IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 315, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID PORTION BEING SOUTH STAPLES STREET FROM CARROLL LANE TO THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH; SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3565 BEING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 50 (a) OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3590 AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC REARRANGEMENT ON WATER STREET AND OTHER STREETS IN THE AREA OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE MOVING OF TRAFFIC ACROSS THE BASCULE BRIDGE; SUCH CONSTRUCTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS ON FILE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,244.50 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AND THE AMOUNT OF $1,320.00 FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT CONTROL), TO COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye P. C. Callaway Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye -James S. Naismith Aye -62 3 P. C. Callaway Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3591 EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO.'3559, PASSED ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1953, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 219 PAGE 299, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3559 HAVING AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF'CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEWAR, ROBERTSON AND PANCOAST AGREEING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND SELL, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PART OF AN ISSUE OF WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT WAS ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No3592 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTYi TEXAS, FOR A PORTION OF PARK PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF HOWARD AND COKE STREETS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY SUFFICIENT PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAMP TYPE FIRE ESCAPE FOR THE COUNTY HOME FOR AGED PERSONS, GENERALLY KNOWN AS "THE HEARTH", IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE, 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye As the League -of Women Voters has a representative at each Council meeting, Mayor Lichtenstein said that the Council was open to any suggestions from the League as to how to conduct the meeting better, so the citizens could better understand the business of the City. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on cars and trucks to be purchased on Lease Agreement be tabled for 48 hours as r qi ®r� er d to CiV Manager for tabulation and recommendation. /L,-e_� T. RAY V CITX 5EC13ETA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1953 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager Commissioners City Secretary Ellroy King City Attorney P. C. Callaway Purchasing Agent J. S. Naismith W. James Brace he Charter, STEIN, MAYOR - R. E. McClure - T. Ray Kring - I. M. Singer - Wm. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Goodenough of the Trinity Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held October 28, 1953, Regular Council Meeting held November 4, 1953, and Special Council Meeting held November 5, 1953, be approved. MM 624 forward. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come No one appeared, so Mayor Lichtenstein asked if any of the Council members had anything to bring before the Council., Commissioner Naismith stated that he had an occasion to observe Officers Jones and Chalko investigating an accident several days ago, and wanted to compliment them on the business -like manner in which they handled the matter. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that City Manager McClure relay the message to Admiral Dunn, in view of the fact that many of the comments received are not of the complimentary variety. A petition was presented to the Council signed by 15 petitioners requesting that the Council set the necessary City Departments in motion to determine the current zoning ordinances applicable to the property occupied by the Hatch Trailer Court,.or.Park, located on or near 3101 Up River Road, to det mine if these ordinances are being violated, and if a violation exists, to have the ordinances enforced. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for a report. Ordinance No. 3593 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLOSNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) BARBER GREENE VERTICAL BOOM, MODEL 44-C CRAWLER MOUNTED DITCHER MACHINE SERIAL NO. 44-3653 GASOLINE ENGINE MAKE MINNEPOLIS-MOLINE MODEL 403-4A NO. 0-24008999 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15, 1953 AND ENDING THE 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace. Aye Ordinance No AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ACME IRON WORKS COVERING ONE (1) INGRAM 3 WHEEL 8-10 TON ROLLER WITH BOOSTER STEERING MACHINE SERIAL NO. 53575-D162 GASOLINE ENGINE MAKE INTERNATIONAL NO. U264-1077589 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 16, 19539 AND ENDING OCTOBER 16, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye, Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye .625 Ordinance No. 3595 CLOSING THAT CERTAIN ALLEY OPENING ONTO SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BEING TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH AND LYING TO THE REAR OF LOTS ONE (1) THROUGH SEVEN (7), BLOCK ONE (1), SHANNON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR ALLEY PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye' P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3596 APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $844.00 FROM NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER FUND TO PAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTING THE WATER STREET BAYFRONT STORM SEWER TO THE LAGUNA STREET STORM SEWER WITH A 24" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE; RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION BY T. H. LEE, CON- TRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King. Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 359 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WM. K. HOLT MACHINERY COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) LORAIN TL 25 K - 3/4 YD. DRAGLINE -W/40 FT. BOOM, COUNTERWEIGHTS, AUTOMATIC TAG LINE, 3/4 YD. HENDRICKS GENERAL PURPOSE BUCKET D-315 - 4 CYL. CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE NO. 9S 9637, MACHINE SERIAL NO. 251892 BUCKET SERIAL NO. 160.79, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 1953, AND ENDING DECEMBER 19 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH -SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. -Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3598 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $396.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 120 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK FIVE (5), BELLAVIDA PLACE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, J. D. BALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $396.00; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 626 A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Resolution No. 3599 DETERMINING WHEN AND TO WHAT EXTEND BONDS VOTED IN THE ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 24, 1953, SHALL BE ISSUED. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on 3,000 ft. of fire hose be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred'to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting was a 0 T. RAI KRIN .4 TY SECRETARY A. A. L REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager Commissioners —City Secretary Ellroy King City Attorney P. C. Cilllaway Director of Finance J. S. Naismith Water Superintendent W. James Brace Purchasing Agent Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. prayer. -Russell E. McClure -T. Ray Kring -I. M. Singer -W. G. Graf -Attlee Cunningham -W. J. Burke Reverend Phillip L. Wahlberg of the St. Marks Lutheran Church opened the meeting with The City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance., Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held November 11, 1953, be approved. forward. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come No one appeared. The following statement was made by Mayor Lichtenstein: "As I sit on this mourners bench today and witness the burial of the seven proposals for building a better Corpus Christi that were killed yesterday I am mindful that when the bond issues were submitted to a vote of the electorate we of the Council split the proposals into 15 separate pieces so Corpus Christians could freely select any part of what we considered a total essential program without of necessity being called upon to some unwanted category of.improvement just because it was wrapped up on the ballot with some other "wanted" item. Had we not anticipated that the voters might want to vote against some issues there would have been no need to break the election into 15 separate pieces. We would have, under normal "day after election" circumstances, no sadness then, as we bury officially the Police Building Extension project a sincere effort to correct someone else's prior years ill -planning that failed to provide the needed facilities wittin a so recently built structure, or as we bury the noble effort of the cultural interests to salvage some measure of appropriate usage at small proportionate expense by creating an Art Foundation headquarters by a building addition to the monstrosity 627 on our Bayfront we sometimes call an Auditorium, Quansitorium, or Roofed Arena. It may, however, be fittingly appropriate that this "Thing" in its unaltered state should sit with its adjoining Turkish Bath building as.a permanent reminder to us and succeeding generations of local citizens that it may mockingly illustrate how complacency in the citizenship can permit such buildings to be created in the first place and left unaltered to continue their ineffectual existence in the second place. I am glad that I can witness the burial of the Art Foundation, and the Exposition Hall air-conditioning bond issues with a clear conscience, remembering how hard I fought before I was Mayor to stop the signing of the Quan- sitorium construction contract and how hard I have campaigned in recent weeks,to salvage some measure of usefulness by the two now dead bond issues which totaled in dollars less than 8/10ths of 1% of the total voted upon Tuesday. The votes are counted; we shall resignedly but not proudly live with the results. Also as we bury that effort to introduce business -like procedures into a function of governmental operation where so many millions of dollars of citizen's funds have in the past years and now will be spent in the future inenforced inefficiency I cannot help but wonder if on a long term basis citizens really want good and efficient operating practices adopted to local usage? I hope, too, that those who voted the defeat of our Bayfront Conservation bonds and our Library equipment bonds will come forward with some workable solution as to how, without funds, we shall restrain our unprotected water front areas from slipping into the bay under the ravages of erosion and how we shall equip our La Retama Library when its present building project is completed. Spiritually we must be joined on this mourner's bench today by every mother of Corpus Christi as we scrape into the trash basket carefully laid plans for a conservative yet comprehensive citywide park and recreation development to be executed at the neighborhood level. Parks and recreational facilities are so essential in the framework of a city that ordinarily it would be difficult to select any area that would suffer more than another by this program's loss, but in this election it is depressing to realize that the major park development so sorely needed in the heavily populated area surrounding the Lozano and Zavala Schools were doomed to defeat by the very people whose children and neighbors would have been most directly benefited. All citizens truly interested in the well-being of Corpus Christi as a whole will get no satisfaction out of the irony of this situation. The approval by the voters yesterday of the eight bond issues totaling almost $22,000,000, will enable this Council to immediately get under way with a broad program to build,a.better Corpus Christi as well as to avoid the threat to our civic progress that continued existence of inadequate water distribution facilities would have posed. So, as I said before, as we bury our 7 dead hopes, we would have under "normal" day after election circumstances no lingering concern. But today is not the day after a "normal" election, for yesterday Corpus Christi witnessed a shameful exhibition of. democracy at work in a way we like to kid our- selves into thinking it works only in distant lands. Just because block voting, or directed individual voting, was boastfully used in only a few voting precincts of our City, some citizens may choose to close their eyes to it in the same manner as some Americans are so foolish As to believe that Communism, if firmly rooted in Mexico or in Canada, would be no threat to the government of the United States.. I do not believe evil practices can be tolerated in one geographical section of a city without contaminating eventually the whole city. All will admit that a sanitation problem in one area of Corpus Christi can fail not to pose a concern to the whole city. The germs of machine politics and bad citizenship spread across precinct frontiers just as surely as polio germs. Some may say that it is inappropriate for a Mayor "in office" to speak out plainly against such taboo subjects as machine politics and deliberate misrepresentation of facts available in the public records. But I was born a citizen of Corpus Christi and until the day I am buried here I shall continue to strive for a Corpus Christi that my children can be proud of, not just for a bigger Corpus Christi. Since I have no present intentions of ever again serving in any elective office I shall reserve for myself the privilege of speaking frankly about those deplorable evidences of the ambitious plans of self-styled political leaders who on the radio stations of our community Tuesday afternoon, both in Spanish language and English language broadcasts firmly announced their plan and organization and aim to block by votes if they could, and by litigation if they couldn't, our City's improvement program, even the vital water improvements. This was no idle boast, for in a manner reminiscent of Duval County election returns of the past we see every issue on yesterday's bond ballots defeated at the Lozano polling station; even the issue to provide more water wat voted down more than 2 to 1. Truly the "Master's Voice" was heard here for here is the newspaper edited by Tuesday's radio speaker and these headlines: "Vote Against $24,000,000. Bond Issue November 24th" give the order of the day to those in its area of circulation._,., .. Here, too, is a hand bill that was distributed two or three days before the election in certain parts of our city. This is written in Spanish and is urging the "voters in general" to oppose the bond issues. Honest opposition to any question is an American privilege, but deliberate misrepresentation is regrettable and a disservice to our democratic way of life. This is all the more true when it is done as a means of creating intercommunity ill -will based upon grounds of racial, lingual, or,locale considerations. Every item submitted to the voters during this bond election was a matter of public record; easily available, not only at the City Secretary's office as provided by law, but through the cooperation of all of the responsible members of the Press and Radio and the nationally recognized, unbiased efforts of the League of Women Voters,.and many other civil organizations, every detail of this bond election, its purposes and plans of procedures were available to anyone honestly seeking correct information. Had every one of these issues been defeated by the voters due to unfavorable reaction to the information thus made available to anyone honestly seeking correct information. Had every one of these issues been defeated by the voters due to unfavorable reaction to the information thus made available, I would voice no protest here today, but I deplore the fact that our children, including the children of Lozano School Ward shall be deprived of adequate park and recreational facilities and might well even have been deprived of water by the last day use of knowingly erroneous information. As an example of this malicious type of deliberate falsification the concluding paragraph on this hand bill said, according to my translator: "For forty years you will mortgage your interest, your property, your shop, your business, etc. Paying $240.00 annually." It concludes with the puzzling pleas: "do not be misled." . I am incensed by this apparent willful misrepresentation because both in the official records of the City and many other places where information concerning this bond issue has been made available, it is clearly discernible that the maximum term of any municipal bond.proposed was 30 years and, of course, the individual does not mortgage his individual properties, nor can anyone make such a blanket statement that each taxpayer would have to pay $240.0,0 yearly. It is tragic to realize that we have among us any citizens who would so callously jeopardize 628 the welfare of the City,of Corpus Christi for petty political considerations. I want to repeat that I.do not object to opposition -on any-issue'but-1 believe it is shameful for any group of citizens -to attempt to climb to personal political power over the rubble created by the willful wrecking of our city's welfare. I urge every Corpus Christian to clip from today's newspaper the precinct by precinct report of yesterday's election, keep this ever before -you as a constant reminder of the type of city your children may find themselves living in if you remain'complacent*to this threat. Recognize this develop - went for what it is, stamp out"this evil and build Corpus Christi for the future with unity and unself- ish purposes." A petition signed by some 17 persons petitioning for the cleaning of ditches on both sides of Muely Street was presented to the City Council. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the aforesaid petition be referred to the City Manager for proper action. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for an additional accounting machine for the City Controller's office. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Mayor's appointment of Atlee McCampbell as substitute judge for Corporation Court Judge be confirmed. City Manager McClure advised the Council that the work proposed on the iterim water program under the direction of Mr. 0. N. Stevens and associates, had progressed to'the point of his requesting author- ity to advertise for bids to be received for the construction and/or installation of certain phases of the program which when completed is estimated will increase the supply and delivery of water into the City by approximately 12,000,000 gallons per day. It will be noted that the estimated cost of these items is $365,493.00, of which only $85,698.00 will not be used when the 0. N. Stevens Plant is placed in operation in 1955. Added revenues from the sale of additional water will support the entire expendi- ture of $365,493.00. He likewise pointed out that an ordinance will be presented subsequently for the appropriation of $365,493.00, from the available water funds, for the items in the interim water program. Likewise ordinances will be presented to authorize the execution of contracts with Reagan and McCaughan, consulting engineers for the necessary engineering services in connection with these water improvements. ITEMS OF WORK ON PROPOSED INTERIM WATER PROGRAM ITEM N0, UNIT 1 One new raw water pump 2 Changes in lower chemical house 3 New lime slaker 4 Changes at settling basin #1 5 One new intermediate pump 6 Changes at settling basin #2 7 One new intermediate pump 8 New alum feeder at upper -house 9 Changes at upper chemical house 10' Changes at settling basins #3 and #4 11 Settled waterline 12 Changes at filters 13 (New filters - not included) 14 Pumps "x" and "Y" 15 Pumps "C" and "D" 16 Impeller changes in existing pumps #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 17 (New 48" main - not included) 18 New 24" crossover on Savage Lane 19 Impeller changes pump #1 and #2, Savage Lane 20 New pumps #5 and #6 - Savage Lane 21 Pump #7 (from Calallen) - Savage Lane 22 (New 36" & 24" to Gollihar Tank - not included) T ,Totals Without Contingencies Contingencies -- Plus 15% GRAND TOTALS - _. , ; ; ESTIMATED COST IN PLACE 11,900,00 200.00 15,000.00 2,000.00 9,000.00 25,000.00 12,800.00 9,000.00 100.00 50,000.00 5,920.00. 43,600.00 24,000.00 37,500.00 60,000.00 800.00 101000.00 1,000.00 $317,820.00 47.673.00 $3659493.00 Authority is requested to advertise for bids to be received on items 1, 31 % 69 7, 8, 10, 12, 149 15, 18, 20, and 22. Mr. McClure pointed out that in as much as item 22, aforementioned would involve the expenditure of $672,634,00, that advertising for bids would be deferred until funds are made avail- able by the sale of bonds voted in the November 24•electiela.• 629 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the program as outlined by the City Manager be approved and that he be authorized to advertise.for bids on the items requested. Commissioner Naismith commented that he was particularly proud of his profession at this time in view of the splendid services rendered by Mr. 0. N. Stevens and his associates, pointing out that an engineer's stock is his time and skill, and this group of civic minded citizens have given most generously of both with- out remuneration, and solely for the welfare of the City. Mayor Lichtenstein likewise praised this group of citizens and also paid tribute to the local .Chapter of the Engineers Society, of which Mr. M. H. Allen is president, for their contribution toward the improved specifications in the construction of streets in the City. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the report of the local Engineers Society be received and filed for record. Mayor Lichtenstein suggested that a resolution of appreciation and.gratitude be prepared in connection with the 2 foregoing gratuitous contributions made by the 2 groups of citizens and be,made a metter of record. the following ordinances were read and passed: Ordinance No. 3600 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT INTERPRETING THE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS AND SUPPLEMENTS NOW IN EFFECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND MYERS AND NOYES & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ENGIN- EERS, AND REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, AGREEING IN EFFECT THAT THE CONTRACT OF DECEMBER 24.. 1952, IS AND WILL BE CONSIDERED AS LIMITED TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, PREPARATION OF PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FILTRATION PLANT PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED BY THE CITY NEAR CALALLEN AND TO BE NAMED THE 0. N. STEVENS FILTRATION PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. G. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3601 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT AN EASEMENT FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT, TO FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, EACH TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH, TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; SAID TRACTS OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE EASEMENT FROM SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3602 PLACING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PARK BOARD AND THE CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE AREAS, CENTERS, AND GROUNDS, INCLUDING THE "T" AND "L" HEADS, AND THE BARGE AND BOAT DOCKS IN THE YACHT BASIN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING A NEW DIVISION WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE YACHT BASIN DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR THE SUPERVISION AND MAINTENANCE AND OPER- ATION THEREOF BY SAID YACHT BASIN DIVISION OF THE PARK AND RECREATIO14 DEPARTMENT; TRANSFERING THE BUDGETARY ITEMS NOW DESIGNATED AS WHARVES AND PIERS TO SAID DIVISION HEREBY DESIGNATED AS YACHT BASIN DIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 6.30 The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3603 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HI WAY MACHINERY'COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) GRANDALL UNIT MODEL 2460 - WITH 1 EACH 361' AND 6011 -BUCKET MOUNTED ON GRANDALL CARRIER MODEL GR -6-44, MACHINE SERIAL #NP-27426,'ENGINE #B-6427 19799, One (1) OTTAWA SP -HH HYDRAHAMMER MACHINE SERIAL #576-M-5, ENGINE #VF4-2123340-BL, ONE (1) SEAMAN PULVI-MIXER MODEL G7 MACHINE SERIAL #M-3399, ENGINE #6MZA-913802 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 192.1953, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 19550 FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3604 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DULANEY SERVICE COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) WAYNE 2-450 STREET SWEEPER;WITH R & L GUTTER BROOMS HYDRAULIC CONTROL; COMPLETE WITH STANDARD EXTRA EQUIPMENT MACHINE SERIAL #1352, ENGINE SERIAL #67062, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 1953, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3605 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FUND THE SUM OF $365,493.00 TO COVER THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE INTERIM WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE TO THE PRESENT JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM FILTRATION PLANT LOCATED AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PLANT INTO THE SAVAGE LANE RESERVOIR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 631 The above ordinance was passed by the following votes A A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P C Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3606 APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE IN NO 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FUND THE SUM OF $32,050.00, TO BE PAID TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT FOR TWO PUMPS AND APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET OF 16 INCH PIPE, AND TO STEWART AND STEVENSON FOR TWO PUMPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE WATER WELLS TO BE DRILLED BY CARL VICKERS AT LOCATIONS TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE CITY, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AWARDING OF BIDS ON OCTOBER 14, 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote. A A Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote A A Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P C Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3607 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS GHMT1, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BONDS: $81,0001000.00 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, $3,000,000 00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTEN- SION REVENUE BONDS, $1,000,000 00 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, $3,5009000.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, $6003,000.00 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BONDS, $4,975,000.00 STORM SEWER BONDS; $949,000.00 POLICE BUILDING BONDS, $720,000.00 FIRE STATION BONDS; $201,000.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS; $1,210,000.00 PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS, $5x,000.00 LIBRARY BONDS, $350,004.00 WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE BONDS, $85,000.04 AUDITORIUM BONDS, $100,000 00 EXPOSITION HALL BONDS, AND $115,000.00 WATER FRONT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote A A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace There being no further business, the meeti t RAY ERI , CITY SECRE A Y Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1953 3,00 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King City Manager - R. E McClure Commissioners City Secretary - T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith City Attorney - I M. Singer W. James Brace Purchasing Agent - W J. Burke Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Biloff of the Seventh Day Adventist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in Attendance. 7=� 632 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein and Commissioner Callaway be excused. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held November 5, 1953, and Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held November 18, 1953, be approved. Commissioner Naismith presented Mr. M H. Allen, president of the local Chapter of the Engineers Society, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Council, for the work done toward the improved specifications in the construction of streets in the City. Mr. Cecil Proctor appeared before the Council requesting that they proclaim the week of December 14, 1953, to December 21, 1953, as Winter Tourist Week. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the proclamation be authorized Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that a public hearing on zoning cases be set for January 7, 1954, 7 30 P. M. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the follow- ing award of bids as recommended by the City Manager be approved Lewis Boap_us Motors List Trade-in No. Trade-in 3 - Ford 1953 Mainline 4 -Dr. Sedans AC Generator - XB - Police 1 - Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup AC Generator - DBR - Garage Frank Hayden Motors 1 - 1 1/2 Ton Flat, Bed Truck F6-153 XB - Golf Course 1 - 1 1/2 Ton Flat Bed Truck G6-171 DBR - Street M & C 1 - Ditto DBR - Street M & C 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Truck G6-153 with 1200 Gal Water Tank - DBR St 1 - Ditto St 1 - 1-1/2 Ton F G6-171 1 - 1-1/2 Ton T Tool Body 1 - Ditto 1 - Ditto See addendum at M $1,533.40 1,385.14 1,752.00 1,847.00 1,847.00 International Harvester Co. #1304 402 440 2-5:00 50.00 75.00 Net $ 4,600.20 1,360.14 1,752.00 1,797.00 1,772.00 List Trade-in No. Trade-in $ 1- 1-1/2 Ton Truck with Oil Field Body 6. 12,000 lb Winch $3.528 49 Less Disc 209.93 Extra for M6 -15B in lieu of M6-15 Winch $3,318 56 4810 $ 458 57 Net $2,859 99 32.00 $2,891 99 Tax Error and Correction List for the month of October be approved, and adoption of supplemental Tax -Roll. � Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for Two 36" x 24" Tapping Sleeves with 24" Tapping Valves and Five 36" Gate Valves, all to be used in connection with the 48 inch main, emergency section to be installed between Highway 9 and Clarkwood. Ordinance No. 3608 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FRED COLE, D/B/A COLEIS BOOK AND CARD SHOP, LOCATED AT 723 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS AND BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 1953, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEES HEREIN AS HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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 A A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S Naismith A3w 02 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein and Commissioner Callaway be excused. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner'Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held November 5, 1953, and Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held November 18, 1953, be approved. Commissioner Naismith presented Mr. M. H. Allen, president of the local Chapter of the Engineers Society, a Certificate.of Appreciation from the Council, for the work done toward the improved specifications in the construction of streets in the City. Mr. Cecil Proctor appeared before the Council requesting that they proclaim the week of December 14, 1953, to December 21, 1953, as Winter Tourist Week. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the proclamation be authorized. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that a public hearing on zoning cases be set for January 7, 19549 7:30 P. M. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the follow - Ing award of bids as recommended by the City Manager be approved: Lewis Bogaus Motors List Trade-in No. Trade-in Net 3 - Ford 1953 Mainline 4 -Dr. Sedans $1,533.40 - - $ 4,600.20 AC Generator - XB - Police 1 - Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup AC Generator - DBR - Garage 1,385.14 #1304~2:00 801 60.00 2,488.00 1,360.14 Frank Hayden Motors 2,548.00 806 65.00 2,483.00 1 - Ditto XB - Park 1 - 1 1/2 Ton Flat, Bed Truck F6-153 - - 21548.00 See addendum attached. -- XB - Golf Course 10752.00 - - 11752.00 1 - 1 1/2 Ton Flat Bed Truck.G6-171 DBR - Street M & C 1,847..00 402 50.00 10797.00 1 - Ditto DBR - Street M & C 19847.00. 440 75.00. 1,772.00 1 - 1=1/2 Ton Truck G6-153 with 1200 Gal. Water Tank - DBR Street M & C 2,446.00 486 125.00 29321.00 1 - Ditto Street M & C 2,446.00 487 75.00 2,371.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Flat Bed Cab & Chassis G6-171 DBR - Street M & C 1,728.00 462 75.00 19653.00 1 - 1-1/2 Ton Truck F6-153 with Special Tool Body DBR - Park 2048.00 801 60.00 2,488.00 1 - Ditto DBR - Park 2,548.00 806 65.00 2,483.00 1 - Ditto XB - Park 29548.00 - - 21548.00 See addendum attached. Total 19,185.00 Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner*Naismith, and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of October be approved, and adoption of supplemental Tax R Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for Two 36" x 24" Tapping Sleeves. with 24" Tapping Valves and Five 36" Gate Valves, all to be used in connection with the 48 inch main, emergency section to be installed between Highway 9 and Clarkwood. Ordinance No. 3608 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A'MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FRED COLE, D/B/A COLEIS BOOK AND CARD SHOP, LOCATED AT 723 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,.APPOINTING PERSONS AND BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER.SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING DECEMBER 1,.1953, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEES HEREIN AS HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein. Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Ayes The above ordinance was passed by the Following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3609 APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $146.70 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) TO PAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION of_97.8 LINEAR FEET CURB AND GUTTER RETURNS INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTIONS. OF ELIZABETH AND BUFORD STREETS WITH SIXTH STREET; RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION BY C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A.'Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3610 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS' CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CANCELLATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CANCELLING THE CONTRACT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN_ THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED MAY 28,'1953, FOR FURNISHING 110/220 VOLT, 2 -WIRE, 60 CYCLE, SINGLE PHASE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION CHIEF ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN AND AIRWAYS ' MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN STOREROOM, LOCATED IN GOVERNMENT OWNED BUILDING, AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CLIFF MAUS FIELD, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,.SUCH TERMINATION TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 14, 1953, A COPY OF WHICHMREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The.Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Mr. W. J. Burke, Purchasing Agent called attention to some of the bids being received unidentified, and were opened but not read. No objections were raised by any representatives of bidders present. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on instruments for Calallen Plant to be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Thare being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ELLROY KING, WOR Pro -Te 1 T. RAY ARINds CIT SECRE Y REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace City Manager - R. E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Director of Public Utilities - John Cunningham Director of Finance - W. G. Graf 63 634 Superintendent of Water Dept. - Atlee Cunningham Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein be excused. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held November 25, 1953, be approved. forward. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come No one appeared. No petitions were presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to accept a permit from the State Highway Department granting permission to cross under Hiway #9 at Savage Lane Reservoir be approved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the date of December 30, 1953, 3 00 P.M , be set for a hearing for Special Council Permits for 1. Therapeutic Pool, etc., 2. Hospital - Mrs Julia Valent Ortiz, as recommended by City Manager McClure. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received for the construction of a Railroad Spur Track for the 0. N. Stevens Plant when right-of-way and funds are available. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Administration Staff be authorized to negotiate a contract for engineering services with Sigler, Clark, and Winston for plans and specifications for Broadway and Oso Sewage Treatment Plants. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the award of bids on instruments for Calallen Plant be made as recommended by the City Manager. See bid tabulation in file #199. First reading of an Ordinance CHANGING THE NAME OF HEDDEN STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO CARVER DRIVE The foregoing ordinance was read and passed to the second reading by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye First reading of an Ordinance_ AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2771 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS IN, ON, OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, WATER, AND CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS, PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, REPEAL11G CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION", PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23RD DAY OF MAY, 1950, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITTING PHOTOGRAPHIC FLIGHTS UPON SPECIAL PERMIT OF THE CITY MANAGER, OR UNDER HIS DIRECTION The foregoing ordinance was read and passed to the second reading by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3611 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND AGREEMENT WITH AUGUST DOSCHER AND WIFE, MARY E. DOSCHER, AND TENANTS OF THE CITY AS TO THE BUILDING KNOWN AS CADET BARRACKS, SAME BEING BUILDING NO. 657, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AGREEING TO APPLY A PORTION OF THE RENTALS PAID AND TO BE PAID BY SAID TENANTS TO THE LIQUIDATION OF THE COST OF CERTAIN PLUMBING ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PLACED ON SAID BUILDING BY SAID TENANTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3612 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING, COVERING LEASES AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: ROGER L. GAULT, D/B/A GAULT AVIATION, FOR THE NORTHWEST ONE-HALF OF HANGAR NO. 651; FORREST L. POWERS, FOR THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 653; BOYSI CITY, FOR THE BUILDING KNOWN AS SHIP SERVICE, SAME BEING BUILDING NO. 613; ROD MORE AVIATION SERVICES, INC., FOR THE EAST ONE-HALF OF.HANGAR NO. 651; LA GLORIA CORPORATION, FOR THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 653; J. T. IRWIN, FOR THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 652; CLAUDE W. GLASSON, FOR THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 652; ERNEST A. BROWN, JR., FOR THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF HANGAR -NO. 653; ROGER L. GAULT, FOR THE NORTHWEST'QUARTER OF HANGAR NO. 653; MRS. MARY E. DOSCHER, JOINED BY HER HUSBAND, AUGUST DOSCHER, FOR THE BUILDING KNOWN AS CADET BARRACKS, SAME BEING BUILDING N0. 657; ERNEST A. -BROWN, JR., FOR THE NORTHWEST ONE-HALF OF HANGAR NO. 652; AND HAROLD C. RAHN, FOR BUILDING 602, A SCHEDULE SETTING FORTH THE NAME OF SUB -LESSEE, PROPERTY SUB -LEASED, TERM OF SAID SUB -LEASE, FEE AND PURPOSE, BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, TOGETHER WITH A FORM OF THE AGREEMENT USED FOR SUCH SUBLEASES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith - Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye :IJames S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3613 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT -WITH BROWNING FERRIS MACHINERY COMPANY COVERING ONE (1) LITTLEFORD ASPHALT PATCHING ROLLER AND ONE (1)LITTLEFORD ASPHALT KETTLE MODEL 84 -HD 2 WHEEL TRAILER MOUNTED, FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 15, 1953, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 1955; FOR AND IN CONSIDER- ATION OF THE FEES AS .::SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID 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: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King F: C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Absent - Aye Aye Aye Aye 635 - 636 First readinS,�of an Ordinance AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION AND MAIN- TENANCE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, REQUIRING PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR; PROVIDING PEN- ALTIES FOR THE_ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANY SUCH BILLBOARDS OR ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHOUT SUCH PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AFTER NOTICE OF ANY SUCH COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD OR ADVERTISING SIGN ERECTED IN VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 1935, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ERECT, CONSTRUCT OR ESTABLISH ANY BILLBOARD OR SIGN HAVING AN OVERALL SURFACE AREA OF MORE THAN EIGHT (80) SQUARE FEET WITHOUT MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR PERMIT. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3614 . APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPIRATING THE SUM OF $5,575.95'AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE SAME OUT OF NO. 106 GAS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE DIS- TRIBUTION LINES, INCLUDING PIPES, METERS, REGULATORS AND FITTINGS NOW IN USE IN BLOCKS 30, 31 and 32, WINDSOR PARK IV, SAME TO BE PURCHASED FROM HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, THE PRESENT OWNER; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAYMENT TO BE MADE UPON DELIVERY OF A BILL OF SALE OF SAID GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The.Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace . Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent 'Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Resolution No. 1615 AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 12619 DATED JUNE 119 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF- A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 5002000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 19529 AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS.. TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHTS, PER- MISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1953, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSION OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein �llroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above resolution was passed A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P, C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye by the following vote: Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye 63? Ordinance No. 3616 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO MAKE A WRITTEN OFFER TO THE HOLDERS OF THE NOW OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1948 and 1948 A, UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE CITY TO MODIFY THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING SAID WATER REVENUE BONDS, A COPY OF WHICH TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S; Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C, Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on an accounting machine for Controller's office be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on pumps 4, 5 and 6 for the Savage Lane Pumping Station be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Reverend Graham of the Calvary Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein be excused. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meetings held December 2, and December 9, 1953, be approved. forward. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in.the audience having business with the City to come No_one appeared. No petitions were presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace,. and passed that the recommendation for the purchase of an accounting machine from the National Cash Register Company for the City Controller's office be approved. See bid tabulation #207 in file. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of November be approved. • Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Mr. Gus Heinemann, Mr. W. J. Holly, Jr., and Mrs. Robert M. Jackson, be reappointed as new members of the Park Board, that Rabbi Sidney'Wolf, and Mrs. Charles Gregg be appointed as new members of the Park Board, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ELLROY KING, YOR Pr4t em T. RAY KRI G ITY SECRETARY l REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 16, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King City Manager -,R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer P. C. Callaway City Secretary - T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke W. James Brace Water Superintendent - Atlee Cunningham Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Graham of the Calvary Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the absence of Mayor Lichtenstein be excused. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meetings held December 2, and December 9, 1953, be approved. forward. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in.the audience having business with the City to come No_one appeared. No petitions were presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace,. and passed that the recommendation for the purchase of an accounting machine from the National Cash Register Company for the City Controller's office be approved. See bid tabulation #207 in file. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of November be approved. • Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Mr. Gus Heinemann, Mr. W. J. Holly, Jr., and Mrs. Robert M. Jackson, be reappointed as new members of the Park Board, that Rabbi Sidney'Wolf, and Mrs. Charles Gregg be appointed as new members of the Park Board, M and that a certificate be prepared to express the gratitude of the Council for work done by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ettell. Oscar Koepke Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the recommend- ation of the City Manager for the purchase of 3 pumps from San Antonio Machine and Supply Company be approved, See bid tabulation No. 208 in file. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the com- pletion of lease of land described as 160 feet long by average of 32 feet wide between the railroad right-of- way and Highway 181 on -the north side of the Bascule Bridge from Mr. L. H.' Greer, be authorized. Second reading of an Ordinance CHANGING THE NAME OF HEDDEN STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO CARVER DRIVE. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P,-C..,Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace, Aye Second reading of an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2771 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS IN, -ON, OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, WATER, AND CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION", PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23RD DAY OF MAY, 1950, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITTING PHOTOGRAPHIC FLIGHTS UPON SPECIAL PERMIT OF THE CITY MANAGER, OR UNDER HIS DIRECTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye First reading of an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,"AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCE AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 48j OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENDED. .The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: . A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3617 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E. DEXTER HAMON, ARCHITECT, FOR ARCHITECT'S SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT; APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $1,362.00 OUT OF NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS), FOR SUCH ARCHITECT'S SERVICES; A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy 'King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace- Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye.. P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace _ Aye