HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/11/1963PRESENT:
Mayor James L. Barnard
Commissioners:
Jim Young
J. R. de Leon
M. P. Maldonado
W. J. Roberta
W. H. Wallace, Jr.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 1963
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor James L. Barnard called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner J. R. de Leon in the absence
of the invited guest Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by de Leon and passed that the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 4, 1963, be approved as furnished to the
Council.
Mayor Barnard recognized Ronald Wood for the purpose of presenting a
resolution by the Steering Committee of the Progress Party. Mr. Wood, as Chair-
man, read a resolution adopted at a regular meeting on December 10, 1963, highly
commending the Mayor,City Council and Police Department for their alertness and
rapidity of action in taking steps;;to cope with and curb the increased and mounting
trend of violence, lawlessness, and vandalism among the teenage elements of the
City, with particular reference to instances within the past few weeks, and recom-
mending that the funds necessary to accomplish the immediate curbing of these con-
ditions be made available to the Police Department.
Mayor Barnard welcomed representatives of the Student Council of North
Side Junior High School and their sponsor, Miss Florence Adams, who were introduced
by their president, and Commissioner Wallace presented the following with Certifi-
cates of Attendance, designating them as Honorary Junior City Commissioners:
Johnny Arrevalos, president; Myrle Grasty, vice-president; Mary Helen Acosta,
secretary; Ray Flores, treasurer; Dora Salazar, parlimentarian; and Sylvia Davila,
representative.
Mayor Barnard reminded the Council and audience that last year, at the
suggestion of Myrle Grasty as an Honorary Junior City Commissioner, the City
Council had assisted in obtaining the abandoned David Hirsch School playground
for use of the children in the neighborhood, and that in recognition and appre-
ciation of MQyrle's efforts, the playground had been named for him.
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Mayor Barnard called for the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read or. 2 triple combination Pumper Trucks for the
Fire Department from the followings Central Fire Truck Corp,; American-LaFrance;
Seagrave Corp,; Mack Trucks, Inc,; and Howe.Fire Apparatus Co.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter,
and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Barnard asked the members of the Zoning & Planning Commission to sit
with the Council for the purpose of hearing the evidence presented and announced
the public hearing on the proposed Arts and Science Center, and explained the pro-
cedure to be followed in conducting the nearing,
Dave Coover, attorney, speaking for the proponents for the development
of a Sciences and Arts Center, explained the purpose of the creation of The Founda-
tion for Sciences and Arts, Inc.; outlined the proposal of the Foundation to the
City, and the program for the ultimate acquisition by the Foundation through private
contributions, and by the City of certain lands at the north end of Shoreline to
comprise a 15 -acre tract, covered by Blocks 92, 93, 94, 95, 104 and 105, the dock
area, and the intervening streets, to be designated and zoned by the City as a
Science Park available to non-profit, privately financed organizations for buildings
and facilities dedicated to the advancement of scientific and cultural activities
in conformity with a land use pattern to be agreed upon by the City and the Founda-
tion for the use of the general public,
Richard Colley, architect, displayed a large colpred drawing showing what
could be expected to develop if properly supported; pointed out the areas suggested
for marine sciences, symphony hall, museum, promonade, parking, landscaped areas;
and stated that a development of this type is very much needed in Corpus Christi and
will attract tourists much the sane as has Disneyland and the Copenhagen Trivoli
Gardens, and is a better use of land than the 10 or 15 times larger swath of land
taken by the freeway.
Edwin Singer, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation, spoke of the need
for development of new sources of economic growth in the City; emphasized the im-
portant economic advances to be derived from the development of such a Science Park,
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and the fantastic return on its investment in the Science Center the City will
realize particularly with respect to marine research and education, the growing field
of oceanography, and increased Governmental and industrial expenditures in our area
for submarine defenses and under sea mining.
The following spoke and presented resolutions or letters indicating en-
dorsement and support of the proposal for development of the site at the north end
of Shoreline Boulevard for a Sciences and Arts Park, and urged the Council's favor-
able action on the basis of the cultural and economic advantages to the whole community
and the easy access to the proposed site both City -wise and Area -wise: Homer Innis,
President of Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Collins, Sr., President of
Central Business District Association; Leslie Mabry, President of Coastal Bend Chapter
of American Institute of Architects; Thomas Givens, former President, and John
Thomasson, President of Corpus Christi Board of Realtors; William Bonilla, President,
and J. B. Mascorro, Manager of Mexican Chamber of Commerce; Walter Dunham, Arts Council;
Mrs. Robert P. Wallace, Chairman of Board of Trustees, Art Foundation; E. Allan Willi-
ford, President of Corpus Christi Symphony; Lon C. Hill, President of Corpus Christi
Area Convention & Tourist Bureau.
Receipt of a communication from Mrs. L. C. Arnim, Secretary of the Athenian
Club of Corpus Christi, in support of the proposal was noted for the record; and
receipt of communications from the following property owners expressing their approval
of the plan and site, and their willingness to sell their property to the City pro-
viding the purchase price is fair and equitable; Mrs. J. W. Hunnicutt; Margaret Babb;
and A. C. Brown.
Howard Sudduth, attorney, representing Corpus Christi Transportation Co.,
C. W. Allison, Wayne Johnson, and Gunderland Marine, distributed copies of a letter
to the citizens of Corpus Christi in opposition to the proposed location, but not
to td.e development of the Sciencesand Arts Center, which listed unanswered questions,
disadvantages of North Shoreline for this project, and the advantages of the use of
fill land for this project. Mr. Sudduth pointed out that the long established
business operations of each of his clients are particularly suited to this area and
these properties; that they have substantial investments in their properties in im-
provements; presented and explained the plans of each of his clients for improvements
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and. expansion of their business operations, which he stated they have not been able
to consummate due to the pressure of groups desiring to gain possession of these and
other properties in the area for th1s tax-free project; emphasized the value to
the City in keeping these properties on the tax rolls and the increase in tax
revenue to be gained by permitting the further development and improvement of these
properties by private enterprise; suggested that the proposed site is not the only
area in Corpus Christi available or suitable for this worthwhile civic project, and
urged that thorough investigation be made of a possible fill area which he stated
would be cheaper to build and develop than it will be to acquire the proposed site.
He pointed out that the proposal contemplates the acquisition of the site over a
period of three years, during which time his clients would not be permitted to im-
prove or use their property as they want to, but would have to continue to pay taxes
without benefit of the potential increased income from such improvements and ex-
pansion, which he stated was neither fair to his clients nor conducive to attract-
ing new industry or private business to the City.
Joe Reynolds, attorney for Wayne Johnson in Houston, congratulated the
City on having such civic -minded citizens willing to look into the future and give
of their time, effort, and money to develop such a community project for their City,
but questioned the legality of the City's right to use its power of condemnation
to purchase land and allow building on the land by private financing, and of the
right of the City to refuse a building permit to his client for the construction
of his planned improvements since the proposal does not contemplate purchase of the
land for three or four years; questioned the public necessity for the use of tax
money for this project in view of more serious budgetary problems, and the economics
of the proposal since his client will have built a high-rise motel on his property
and there is undeveloped land elsewhere in the City for this project; suggested
that the expenses be estimated and this proposal be submitted for the people of
the community to pass on in a bond issue, and that even. though the project is
worthwhile, his client owns the land and has the right to use it as he sees fit.
City Manager Whitney reported receipt of a telegram from Mattie Reese
Moore, landowner, through her attorney, protesting acquisition of her property,
Lots 1 and 2, Block 94, Beach Portion.„ for public use.
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Mrs. Irene Moore, Moore's Ants, spoke in opposition to the proposed
location of the Science Park on the basis that the area in question is zoned for
businesses that are established and performing services not duplicated by anyone
else and providing tax revenue for the City; thatthe area is too valuable for
business purposes to be set aside for a non-profit Park; that the proposed method
of financing will damage the City's ability to meet obligations such as needs for
the Library, Bethune Day Nursery,Corpus Christi Museum, Memorial Hospital Clinic,
and welfare funds; that the majority of the landowners do not want to sell and it
is morally wrong for the City to force them to re-establish their homes and busi-
nesses, particularly when there are undeveloped areas in the City for this Park;
and that the matter should be submitted to the voters in a bond issue to decide.
Mrs. Pied Miller spoke in objection to the project and to the site in
view of the greater need for economy and for attention and improvement to other
areas of the City,
Paul Vogler spoke in opposition to the project and to the site; questioned
the suitability of the site, the method of obtaining the site, the benefit to all
of the citizens, the accessibility of the site, the assumption of any other indebt-
edness until moral and legal obligations have been fulfilled, protested against the
purchase of certain of the proposed area for this project on an emergency basis in.
order to prevent one of the property owners from obtaining a Building Permit to
develop his property; and suggested that the City accept the money donation from the
Foundation for the Nature Park development instead.
Larry French, land owner in the area with rent houses, expressed concern
for the economic welfare of tenants being displaced; stated that the estimated
purchase price to be offered by the City for some of the land was so flagrantly low
that it was evident that the City had no intention of compensating an equitable
amount for the land taken for project until compelled to after expensive Court
litigation; and stated that it war impractical for the City to purchase its share
of the land for this project out of current municipal operating funds, and that
therefore the matter should be submitted to the voters in a bond issue.
Wayne Johnson, property owner in the area, objected to the proposed site
for the project on the basis that he had figures to show that the cost of creating
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a fill area off Cole Park would be far leas expensive than the purchase of these
established business properties s.d: that the plans of the property owners will
enhance the waterfront rather than damage it.
Kenneth Cunderland, property owner, supported the views expressed by
Mr. Sudduth and Mr.,Reynolds, and added that he had already waited a year on his
blueprints for expansion of his business and should not nave to wait three more
years.
Dave Coover pointed out that the few business properties in the pro-
posed site are surrounded by publicly owned lands; that there is no desire to
hold up any property owner from business development, but that the purchase plan
was suggested for the convenience of the City in acquiring the properties; that
in any public project tnere is likely to be damage to private enterprise which the
law assumes will be made whole by the protection of the Courts; that the Founda-
tion acquired options to purchase similar lands in the area for less than the
figures estimated and offered by the City, and that recent property appraisals
and sales figures dhow that the estimated prices offered by the City are not low;
that the use of a proposed fill area off Cole Park would create access traffic
problems; and that the proposed use of the land in question is a higher and better
use of the land both as to activity and public interest.
Howard Sudduth pointed out that the value of the land has doubled on the
last tax roll and will increase with further improvements before the City is ready
to purchase, and that Mr. Cunderland has to be located where he is almost of nec-
essity doe to his type of operation.
Joe Reynolds stated that the project is nothing but an idea, that the
Foundation does not have facts and figures to support it, and that the plan is
not feasible because of the expense involved and the questionable legality of the
proposal.
Weslie Hammonds, real estate agent, stated that he has many clients who
want to sell their homes, but very few who want to buy; that industry is afraid
to locate in Corpus Christi because of fear of what the City government may do in
the future; that it is unwise to take land off the tax rolls; that investors from
other cities are watching to see what the City Council is going to do with Shore-
line property as to physical and economic improvements; and questioned whether
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the Council has sufficient information on which to make a decision in this matter
under discussion.
Commissioner Roberts' q'W.estions as to whether or not each of the four
individuals represented by Mr.. Sudduth own the land as well as the improvements,
if 10 of the 15 acres proposed for the site are included in the Hirsch School pro-
perty, and if the proposed acquisition of property involves one-eighth or one-tenth
as much land as was includedin the freeway, were all answered in the affirmative.
Commissioner de Leon's gr:estion as to the reason for the one, two, and
three year land acquisition proposal, was answered by the explanation that it was
hoped that it would cake it easier for the City to acquire the land in stages so
as not to require a bond election, that the Foundation would be glad to have the
property acquired immediately, and would immediately go forward with the project.
Mr. Sudduth urged that the Council and Commission members visit the
properties involved and view the business operations before making any decision
in the matter.
Everyone desiring to speak having been given an opportunity to do so,
and there being no further questions from. the Council or Commission members, Mayor
Barnard called for a motion to close the hearing.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by de Leon and passed that the hearing be
closed; and the members of the Zoning & Planning Commission retired from the
meeting.
Mayor Barnard announced that the Council has reviewed the minutes with
reference to the pending item of an application for the closing of a portion of
Denver Street, from Ropes to Proctor, and from the south line of Proctor to a
point approximately 325° north of Doddridge, on which public hearing was held
January 17, 1963, and that at the request of the applicant for disposition of the
matter, the Council would now take action.
Dave Coover and Bob Sorrell, attorneys representing property owners
involved, each stated that their recollection of this matter was that there was
to be studies made with respect to the ultimate future needs of the City in
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connection with extension of Brawner Parkway through to Ocean Drive, the widen-
ing of Ocean Drive beyond the existing right-of-way, an off -shore road, and the
future of Denver Street, and that this information would be made available.
City Manager Whitney reported that the Transportation Study by the High-
way Department is not completed and that no information as to the future of Ocean
would
Drive and Denver Street has been made available, but that he/inquire into the
status of the matter before the next Workshop meeting.
William Shireman, attorney for the applicant, stated that he did not
think anything had transpired since the Council closed 15' on both sides of Denver
north of the area of request that makes it any more imperative that the street be
open, and that he felt the matter had been pending long enough.
Mayor Barnard stated that the Council did not feel that the closing of
Denver and the possible widening of Ocean Drive were necessarily related projects,
that the width of Denver Street had just been made uniform by the closing of the
15' on each side referred to, but that Council needed to be sure that the street
would be there and the City would not have to buy it back, if it was later determined
necessary in the Master Plan.
It was decided to delay action on the matter further, and the City Manager
was requested to present whatever information is available from the Transportation
Study at next Workshop meeting.
Mayor Barnard called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Roberts and passed that the city Manager's
Reports be accepted, and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted,
as follows:
a. That a contract with Gulf Iron Works for the fabrication and erec-
tion of a new steel roof for Primary Digester No. 3 at the Broadway Sewer Plant
in the amount of $10,975.00 be approved, which is an adjusted reduction from the
original bid of $6300.00 for the items of sandblasting and painting which will
be done by City Forces;
b. That the date of Friday, December 27, 1963, during the regular
meeting, be set for public hearing on the zoning applications of Heliberto S.
Gonzales, Mrs. Frances W. Beckman, Dr. A. P. Portela, and Dr. Raymond R. Hughes;
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and that, at the request of the applicant, the date of January 8, 1964, during
the regular meeting, be set for public hearing on the zoning application of W. D.
Lowe;
c. That continuation of payment by the City of the salaries of the
Director and Assistant to the Director, respectively, of the Corpus Christi Museum
previously authorized for October through December, 1963, be approved for January
through July, 1964, in the total amount of $8,114.00, as requested by the Museum;
d. That the reduction to $15,000.00 of the retainage of $50,000.00 in
connection with the construction of the Holly Road Reservoir Project by Bur -Tex
Constructors, as recommended by Reagan & McCaughan, consulting engineers, and pay-
ment of Estimate No. 18 in the amount of $36,093.00, be approved, all subject to
settlement by the contractor of any and all claims for payment and indemnification
of the City against any liability for same;
e. That the following Interim Building Permit be approved as recommend-
ed by the Zoning & Planning Commission;
#62-77, Jim Walter Corp., to erect four model homes and build an addi-
tion to the existing storage building on Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Medford Subdivision,
at Leopard Street & McKenzie Road, be approved subject to a time limit of one year.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the absence of
Commissioner Blackmon be excused for cause.
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE N0. 7099
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6331 PROVIDING FOR FE6S TO COVER THE EXPENSE
OF INSPECTING ESTABLISRMIS PROCESSING MEAT AND POULTRY FOR NU1 AN FOOD, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID ZEES, AND P501fl ING FOR CERTAIN REPORTS TO BE
MADE BY ESTABLISHMENTS TO WHICH INSPECTION SERVICE IS GRANTED; REPEALING ORDIN-
ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN
k::fEC'TIVE DATE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLI•CATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Mayor Barnard, commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado,
Roberts, and Wallace all present and. voting "Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon,
absent.
OBIINANCE NO. 7100
APPROPRIATING "WW SUM OF $6,516.81 OUT OF VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR EXPENGF8 IN
CONNECTION W1,TA THE SALE OF $3,750,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1963-A
ON SEE'1E BER 24, 1963; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule Was suspended by the following votes Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and
voting "Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor
Bernard, Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present
and voting "Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
ORD111A NCE NO. 7101
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AN.J ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GULF IRONWORKS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STEEL
ROOD' FOR PRIMARY DIGESTER NO. 3 AT THE BROADWAY SEWER PLANT; APPROPRIATING AND
RE -APPROPRIATING 01FP OF NO. 109 SEM FUNDS, CUINdS "LY BUDGETED IN ACTIVITY N0.
5321, CODE 502, THE SUM OF $10,975 FOR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Camniesionera Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and
voting "Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
The foregoing ordinance vas passed by the following vote: Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present
and voting "Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE (RANTING TO CHARLES M. BOLDEN A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE
TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHT-SEEING SERVICE ON AND OVER THE PUB-
LIC STEMS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL IN THE FORM PRESCRIBED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 5072 PASSED) AND APPROVED BY THE 0flT COUNCIL ON JUNE 25, 1958.
The foregoing ordin.*ce was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Mayor Barnard, Commissioners Young, de Leon,
Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting "Aye", and Commissioner
Blackmon, absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTLNG TO ELI AHRAMS A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE TO
CONSTRUCT, ERECT, PLACE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CANS ON SIDEWAL B IN THE PRIMARY BUSI-
NESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ALL AS PRESCRIBED BY ORDIN-
ANCE NO. 5176, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following 'vete: Mayor Barnard, Commissioners Young, de Leon,
Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting "Aye", and Commissioner
Blackmon, absent.
Prior to the following discussion in connection with the first reading
of a proposed ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with $3.99 Economy Car Rent-
als of Corpus Christi, Inc., for space at the Diternatiora1 Airport for the opera-
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tion of a rent -a -car business, Mayor Pro Spm Young orae excusei from the meeting
during consideration of this matter, at his request, the to a personal interest
in this firm.
Owen D. Cox, attorney representing Avis Rent-a=Car, protested the
granting of a franchise to $3.99 Economy Car Rentals and to the granting of space
at the Airport for this operation; stated that there was no public need for an-
other rent -a -car business; that franchises were refused in the past to two other
companies m kieg application; that the ordinance reg u.ating this public service
is not an unusual one; that the existing franchise holders are not attempting to
stifle competition; that there is only one restaurant, one newsstand, one airplane
ineuranoe stand, and one carrier to bring people into to that the new Airport
was built with the idea of only three rent=a=car companies ia',ing space and pro-
visions made to treat them equally, and that the percentage had been raised from
5% to 7% and the minimum raised to $3,000 on this idea; and insieted that to grant
space to any other rent -a -car company before the expiration of the existing leasee
will be violating the contractnnl rights of the three existing franchise holders.
Phil Ridgeway, owner or National Car Rentals, epoke in opposition on the
basis that the Economy Car Rentals franchise had not been approved•by the Taxicab
inspector and the leasing of space at the Airport had not been approved by the
Airport Advisory Board, and objected to the ease with which this applicant is on
the tbreshhold of doing business at the Airport, and to the designation of space
before the granting of a lease as being premature.
Flank Boubelik, Hertz representative, objected on the basis that all the
figures he has run on it indicate that the cut-rate operation of this company
will decrease the revenue from the rent -a -car operations to the City.
J. B. Trimble, attorney for Economy Rentals, stated that the City would
not be breaching any contractual obligations in granting this lease, since the
existing agreements are for a designated space for a designated time and the
language indicates that there will or could be otters in the future; that every
step of the ordinance has been followed in acquiring the franchise granted and in
making application for space at the Airport; that the apace sought for this
company was placed there for the purpose of locating desks and counter of future
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additional lessees in the terminal building; that the Council's policy is to en-
courage business and free enterprise; that the Airport needs more revenue to be
self-supporting; and that the public will be benefited.
Putt Hill, member of the Airport Advisory Board, requested that his
minority opinion as outlined in his letter to the other members of the Airport
Advisory Board, be recorded to the effect that he was not aware of the meeting at
which the matter was heard, discussed, and recommendation made; that the Airport
Should be on a self-supporting basis and not at the expense of limiting service
to patron utilizing airport facilities; that it is not the Board's function to
regulate business, and the additional $3,000 per year minimum rental will help to
increase revenue and will increase service to the public; that the present occu-
pants should have preference to any new proposed space if they believe it is more
desirable; that additions or alterations to the present plant should be at the
expense of the lessee and in keeping with present standards. Mr. Hill added that
the Economy Rentals offered a little different type of service, that he did not
believe this Council should be penalized by the decisions of past Councils, and
that he did not seek any special treatment for this applicant, and did not be-
lieve the Council would be breaching any contract by the granting of another
lease in this instance.
Barnard
Mayor/felt the present lessees Should be allowed to trade spaces with
the new applicant if they so desire, and requested that the City Manager look
into the matter of the recommendation of the Airport Manager with respect to
this matter, and look into the matter of the revenue, and make his recommendation
in the matter to the Council.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREMENT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE
$3.99 ECONOMY CAR RENTALS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., COVERING A RENT -A -CAR BUSINESS
AT THE NEW CORPUS CHRISM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR A PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF EX-
ECUTION TO AUGUST 8, 1965.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Mayor Barnard, Commissioners de Leon,
Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting "Aye", with Commissioner
Young abstaining, and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
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RESOLUTI.0N No. 7102
ACING RECEIPT OF A COMPROMISE PROPOSAL OF THE COUNTY JUDGE OF NUECES COUNTY,
TERAS, DATED DECEMBER 6, 1963, ON BEHALF OF TBE COMMISSIONERS' COURT TO THE CITY,
CONCERNING FAMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATIONAL FUNDS, AND ACCEPTING SAID PROPOSAL ON BE-
HALF OF THE =I.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting
"Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting
"Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7103
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AGREES WITH SCOTCH INVESTMENT COMPANY, JOINED
HEREIN BY C. G. GLASSCOCK AS la:MOLDER, AMENDING AN EXISTING AGREEMENT CONCERNING
DEDICATION OF RIM OF WAY FOR WIUENINO OF OCEAN DRIVE AND ACCESS ENTRANCES TO GLASS -
COCK FILL PROPERTY, A COPi OF WHICH ACM' I8 ATTACHED HEMO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Bernard,
Commissioners Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting
"Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Barnard,
CamNieaionere Young, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and Wallace all present and voting
"Aye", and Commissioner Blackmon, absent.
There being no further business to came before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.