HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/17/1963CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 1963
2:00 p.m.
PRESERP:
Mayor James L. Barnard
Commissioners:
Jim Young City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
Jack R. Blackmon City Attorney I. M. Singer
J. R. de Leon City Secretary T. Ray Kring
M. P. Maldonado
W. J. Roberts
W. H. Wallace, Jr.
Mayor James L. Barnard called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Doyle Holmes, Assistant
Pastor, Second Baptist Church.
Mayor Barnard announced he would entertain a motion for the adjourn-
ment of the special meeting of April 16, 1963.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Wallace and passed that the special
meeting of April 16, 1963, at 7:30 p.m., now in recess, be adjourned.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance,
and Mayoi Barnard declared the regular meeting of April 17, 1963, competant to
proceed.
Mayor Barnard recognized Phil Ridgeway who introduced Jim Davis and
Lloyd Sessions of the Board of Directors of the C.C. Tennis Association, who
in turn presented a membership and copy of the Official Tennis Magazine to each
member of the Council, and two gavels made of native mesquite in the shop of
one of the Tennis Association members and inscribed to Mayor Barnard and to
Mayor Pro Tem Young on behalf of the C.C. Tennis Association in appreciation of
the assistance and cooperation the Council has given to the Association in fur-
thering its aims and purposes.
Mayor Barnard welcomed and introduced Mr. Jorge Alcocer, C., Mexican
Consul, and -exchanged greetings and assurances of a continuation of the spirit
of goodwill and cooperation that has been established between this City and
Mexico.
Mayor Barnard recognized and introduced Ricky Donnaho, a student at
Mary Carroll High School, who has been chosen to represent the Texas Future
Farmers of America as one of fifteen representatives of the Future Farmers of
America in a 21 -day, informative, educational, and goodwill tour of several
European countries in connection with the People -to -People Program between the
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United States and Europe. Mayor Barnard said that Ricky Will also be officially
representing the City of Corpus Christi and will carry letters of greeting from
the Mayor and City Council to each of the Mayors of the cities he will be visit-
ing, and wished him a very successful and enjoyable trip. In acknowledging the
Mayor's remarks and introduction, Ricky expressed his pride at having been
chosen for these honors and his hope that the purposes of the mission will be
accomplished for an informed und..rstanding and goodwill relationship between
the people of America and Europe. Ricky was accompanied by Mr. Jim Summers,
Assistant Principal of Mary Carroll High School.
Mayor Barnard read and signed a proclamation proclaiming Wednesday,
May 1, 1963, as LOYALTY DAY in Corpus Christi, and urging every member of the
community to join in a demonstration of undivided allegiance to the government
of the United States and the ideals Which it defends and preserves. The proc-
lamation was accepted by Charles Clark, Commander of the Nueces County Council
of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mayor Barnard called for the opening of bids, and City Manager Whitney
explained that bids to be received had been advertised for in compliance with
the City Charter provision that the City Manager shall, immediately after each
biennial election of the Mayor and Commissioners, advertise for bids for City
Depository to be opened and read by City Council and City Manager and awarded
at the next regular meeting.
The bid of Corpus Christi State National Bank, the only bid received
for City Depository, was opened and read, and tabled for 48 hours as required
by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for study and recommenda-
tion.
Mayor Barnard announced that relative to the pending zoning applica-
tion of Mrs. Dorothy Wilkie that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning
Commission was that the request for "B-1" zoning on Lots 41 and 42, Block 817,
Port Aransas Cliffs, be denied, but that in lieu a Special Permit for a needle-
craft center and the sale of knitting and needlecraft supplies under Article 25,
Section 25-4, Subsection (12) of the Zoning Ordinance, be approved subject to
the following conditions: (1) That the first floor area of the existing build-
ing be used for a needlecraft center and the sale of knitting and needlecraft
supplies only; (2) That the second floor area of the existing building be used
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in compliance with those use regulations of the "AB" Professional Office Dis-
trict; (3) That outdoor advertising be restricted to one circular sign two (2)
feet in diameter attached flat to the building and that it not protrude above
the eave line of the building; (4) That one lighted display window be permitted
in the south portion of the front wall of the existing building; (5) That off-
street parking be provided as required for a retail establishment under Article
22 of the Zoning Ordinances (6) That all other regulations of the "AB" Profes-
sional Office District be complied with.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the recom-
mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the request
for "B-1" zoning on Lots 41 and 42, Block 817, Port Aransas Cliffs, be denied,
but that in lieu a special permit for a needlecraft center and the sale of
knitting and needlecraft supplies be granted subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) That the first floor area of the existing building be used for a
needlecraft center and the sale of knitting and needlecraft supplies only;
(2) That the second floor area of the existing building be used in compliance
with those use regulations of the "AB" Professional Office District; (3) That
outdoor advertising be restricted to one circular sign 2, in diameter attached
flat to the building and that it not protrude above the eave line of the build-
ing; (4) That one lighted display window be permitted in the south portion of
the front wall of the existing building; (5) That off-street parking be pro-
vided as required for a retail establishment under Article 22 of the Zoning
Ordinance; and (6) That all other regulations of the "AB" Professional Office
District be complied with.
Mayor Barnard announced the Council would hear any pertinent informa-
tion relative to the public hearing recessed from April 10th on the application
of W.C.B. Construction Co. for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwell-
ing District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 10 -acre tract of land out
of Lot 4, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, located between Kostoryz and Weber
on Saratoga, about 1225' NW of the intersection of Saratoga and Weber.
City Manager Whitney presented and read letters of protest from the
following; Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Harrod, owners of a 10 -acre tract between Kostoryz
and Weber; John D. and George S, Hawn, Hawn Bros., owners of 80 --acres across
Saratoga from the subject property; and Del Starr Realty Co., Inc., developers
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of the residential area south of Lexington Blvd. known as Schanen Estates.
Milton Walton, attorney, and the applicant, Mr. Burnett, spoke in
support of the request on the basis that the existing nonconforming industrial
use of the property will continue since it vas so used prior to its recent an-
nexation; that it seems likely that in future development of the area, Saratoga
Blvd. will become a major traffic artery unsuitable for abutting reeidencee;
that there are other similar light industrial nonconforming uses in the area;
and that the applicant is willing to agree to provide suitable fencing or plant-
ing for screening purposes at such time as the area becomes developed.
City Manager Whitney displayed large aerial photo maps of the area
and pointed out various properties and land uses referred to during the hear-
ing.
Mayor Barnard declared the hearing closed.
Motion by Young, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the change of
zoning from "R -1B" to "1-2" Light Industrial District on the 10 -acre tract of
land out of Lot 4, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, described in the appli-
cation, be granted.
Mayor Barnard asked for a motion relative to the pending application
of Mr. & Mrs. Eusebio Deases, Jr. for a change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-1"
on Lot 11, Block A, Maretta Terrace, on which public hearing was held March 27,
1963, and briefly identified the property, the proposed use, and the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Young and passed that the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the change in
zoning be denied.
Mayor Barnard asked for a motion relative to the pending application
of -J. M. Benkendorfer for a change of zoning from "B-5" and "R -1B" to "I-2" on
Lot 5, Block 1, Alfred Barthlome°s Acre Tracts, on which public hearing vas
held March 27, 1963, and briefly identified the property, the proposed use,
and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the recom-
mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the request
for "I-2" be denied but that a special permit for a bottling plant be approved
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subject to the following conditions: (1) That the management comply with all
sanitary rules of the City -County Health Dept.; (2) That the property be main-
tained in a manner acceptable to the City -County Health Dept.; and (3) That
parking and
off-streetloading requirements be in compliance with the regulations of the
"1-2" District.
Mayor Barnard asked for a motion relative to the pending application
of Arturo Mendoza for a change of zoning from "R-1B".to "B-4" on Lot 17, Block
6, El Rey Addition, on which public hearing Was held March 27, 1963, and brief-
ly identified the property, the proposed use, and the recommendation of the
Zoning & Planning Commission.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Young and passed that the change of
zoning be denied but in lieu a special permit be granted for the operation of
a body repair and paint shop for automobiles on Lot 17, Block 6, El Rey Addi-
tion.
Mayor Barnard asked for a motion relative to the pending portion of
the application of W. J. Kosarek, Rudolph Polasek, Modern Homes Supply Co.,Inc.,
Joseph Muras, Edward Quaile, Marian Hall McArdle and John A. Wailer for change
of zoning from "R -1B" and "R-2" to "B-4." on Lots 1, 2, & 24, Block 3; Lots 1,
2 & 24, Block 4; Lots 1, 2 & 24, Block 5; Lots 1, 24 & South 30' of Lot 23,
Block 6; Lots 1, 24 & South 30° of Lots 2 & 23, Block 7, of Lexington Estates;
and briefly identified the property on which public hearing was held March 27,
1963, and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Motion by Young, seconded by de Leon and passed that the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the request for
"B-4" zoning be denied, but that the zoning on Lots 1 & 24, Block 3, Lots 1 &
24, Block 4, Lots 1 & 24, Block 5, and Lots 1, 24 & the South 30° of Lot 23,
Block 6, Lexington Estates, be changed to "AB" Professional Office District,
and the zoning on Lots 1, 24 & the South 30' of Lot 23, Block 7, Lexington
Estates, be changed to "B-1" Neighborhood Business D1 trict.
Mayor Barnard called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City
Manager's Reports be accepted, and the recommendations and requests approved
and granted as follows:
a. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on May 1, 1963,
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for estimated 12 -months' supplies of the following items be granted: (1) Com-
mercial oxygen and Acetylene for Garage, Shops, and Utilities; (2) Pipeline
Enamel and Pipeline Felt for coating gas lines; (3) Flashlight Batteries for all
departments; and (4) Regular and Premium Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Kerosene, and
Lubricating Oils;
b. That the sum of $360.00 be appropriated for the purchase of a
certain small tract of land, containing 599.47 sq. ft. out of Block 20, J. C.
Russell Farm Blocks, on Navigation Boulevard as part of the acquisition of
right-of-way for the Savage Lane -Whelan Drive Street Project;
c. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate #2 in the amount
of $6,751.76 to T. H. Lee, contractor, for construction of Section 6, Unit V,
Westside Sewer System, be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 6871
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CON-
DEMN JrE. TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PLACES OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTIES, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID
CONDEMNATIONS BEING NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AS A PART OF THE
CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMPTS OF TRF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT
THE INTENTION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye'.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6872
LEVYING, ASSESSING AND RG -ASSESSING PROPERTY AND THE VARIOUS OWNERS THEREOF
FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING AND PAVING PORTIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING STREETS AND PORTIONS THEREOF IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
TO WIT: LUM, FmFSA, CHIPPEWA, ELEANOR, RUTH, FRANCESCA AND KENWOOD DRIVE; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE TIME WHEN SUCH ASSESSMENTS BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE, THE RATE OF
INTEREST AND FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY AND MAKING SAID
CHARGE A PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING PROPERTY ABUTTING ON
SAID STREETS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
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Wallace all voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NC. 6873
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 6844 SO AS TO CORRECT THE METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE cm MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A NEW QUITCLAIM DEED CONTAINING THE CORRECT DESCRIPTION,
SAID QUITCLAIK DEED TO COVER THAT PORTION OF THE STREET CLOSED IN ORDINANCE NO.
6844, AND AUTHORIZING SAID QUITCLAIM DEED TO BE DELIVERED TO JOHN THOMASON, THE
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER, UPON THE PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION OF $1,000.00;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6874
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $360.00 FOR
ACQUISITION OF RIOT aria! FOR PARCEL NO. 18, SAID TRACT BEING MORE FULLY DE-
SCRIBED HEREINAFTER; ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-61-30 SAVAGE LANE -
WHELAN DRIVE, HIGHWAY 44 TO UP RIVER ROAD; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6875
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION 6 OF UNIT v OF THE WEST -
SIDE Shwrit SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 250-61-19.1, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR,
T. H. TEF, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 30, 1963, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
N0. 6779; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 2, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,751.76, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAY-
MENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUNDS, PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallaoe all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 6876
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 PARTICULAR-
LY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1961, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 9, PAT-
RICK WEBB ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TERAS, FOR
THE OPERATION OF A GROCERY STORE UNDER THE CONDITIONS HEREIN CONTAINED; KEEP-
ING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; RE-
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance vas passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6877
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE £(TB
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 PARTICULAR-
LY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH,
1961, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 3,
CABANISS ACRES, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 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: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 21-153 OF TRE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE,
1958, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO ADD TO THE SCHEDULE OF ONE-WAY STREETS PROVISIONS
FOR NORTH FRONTAGE STREET (INTERSTATE 37), INCLUDING BAGNALL STREET, FROM
STILIMAN STREET TO UPRIVER ROAD --WEST, AND SOUTH FRONTAGE STREET (INTERSTATE
37) FROM UPRIVER ROAD TO ANTELOPE STREET --EAST; AMENDING SECTION 21-97 OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO REQUIRE PARALLEL PARKING
ON TOR NORTH SIDE OF NORTH FRONTAGE STREET FROM STILS.MAN STREET TO UPRIVER
ROAD, AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH FRONTAGE STREET FROM UPRIVER ROAD TO
ANTELOPE STREET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to
its third reading by the following vote: Mayor Barnard, Commissioners Young,
Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting ."Aye".
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING SECTION 21-156 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY
MAKING PROVISION FOR ITEMS 11 THROUGH 15, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO FORBID THE
STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING OF VEHICLES ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET
BETWEEN HANCOCK AND AYERS STEMS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.,
ON TSE NORTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET BETWEEN OCEAN DRIVE AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 600 P.M. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET
BETWEEN BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND
9:00 A.M. ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES STREET
AND BUFFALO STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 9:00 A.M., AND ON THE
WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD BETWEEN BUFFALO STREET AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to
its third reading by the following vote: Mayor Barnard., Commissioners Young,
Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Barnard called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Alien Williford, president of C.C. Symphony Orchestra Society,
invited the Council and their wives to be guests of the Society at its Pops
Concert on Friday, April 19th, at 8 p.m., in the Coliseum.
Mrs. Dora Cravens, president of the Corpus Christi Museum, presented
and read a letter to the Council requesting permission for the C.C. Museum to
locate its new Museum building on a 23 -acre tract of City property bordered
by Alameda Street, Parade Drive, Cullen School, and the Municipal Golf Course,
under the same terms given the Council of Garden Clubs for their building site
on South Staples, in the hope and expectation of the future development of the
23 -acres as a Nature Center to include a Planetarium, Acquarium, Arboretum,
Nature Trails and other similar projects, and pledging the cooperation of the
Museum in the planning of such a Center. She added that the Museum is anxious
to begin its fund-raising drive for the proposed new building.
Mr. Albert Heine, Director of the Museum, presented a land use study,
including a proposed sketch, of the 23 -acres referred to; explained the pro-
posed layout that has been visualized; pointed out the advantages and possi-
bilities of the proposed use of the land, details of which would be worked out
by a landscape architect if approved; and emphasized the enthusiastic interest
the Museum°s'Long Range Planning Committee has received from the Marine Biolog-
ical Dept. of the university of Corpus Christi, the Council of Garden Clubs,
the Association for Childhood Education, and from organized Corpus Christi ed-
ucators.
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The following spoke in support of the foregoing request and offered
their cooperation: Sam Story, Chairman of Long Range Planning Committee of
C.C. Museum, and Mrs. Joanne Thompson; Mrs. Reid Cochran, president of League
of Garden Clubs; and Mrs. Virginia Hogan, president of Association for Child-
hood Education.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Young and passed that the Park Board
be requested to review its previous recommendation for the sale of the 23 acres
of park land on Alameda Street in the light of the new information, and that
the Park Board be requested to study the request of the Corpus Christi Museum
and make further recommendation to the City Council.
Mayor Barnard asked Commissioner Maldonado, as Sub -committee of the
Council, to assist the Park Board in this matter and report to the Council as
soon as possible.
Mrs. Levi Xatterne, representing several Flour Bluff residents, re-
quested that a gas line be provided by the City down Glen Oak to Laguna Shores
Drive to serve the residents in this area.
City Manager Whitney explained the City's policy for the extension
of gas lines, and following a short discussion of the problem, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for investigation.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Nueces Tile Sales,
Inc. for en Interim Building Permit, and the recommendation of the Zoning &
Planning Commission for its approval.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by de Leon and passed that the follow-
ing Interim Building Permit under Article 31 of the Zoning Ordinance be approved:
#62-44, Nueces Tile Sales, Inc., for an 18' x 30' addition to
existing warehouse on lot, for tile storage & wholesale house,
on SW of Tract "0", Lot 16, Lokey Subdivision, at 6018 South
Staples St.
Mayor Barnard explained the need for assistance in planning and carry-
ing out the City's Annual Fourth of .hely Parade and Celebration, and called a
meeting of all those interested on April 19th, at 5 p.m., in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meet-
ing was adjourned.