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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 1964
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
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 laying
W. J. Roberts
W. H. Wallace, Jr.
Mayor James L. Barnard called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Mr. L. E. Polvada, Minister of the Church
of Christ.
City Secretary T. Ray Ering Called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Young, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes
of the special meeting of December 27, 1963, as furnished to the Council, be
approved.
Mayor Barnard read a proclamation recognizing the Zonta International
Club service project of an annual grant to young women engineers to further
their careers in aeronautics, and honoring the endeavors and memory of the re-
nowned pioneer woman flyer, Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying the
Pacific Ocean in 1937, and proct.tmtng Monday, January 6, 1964, as AMELIA
EARHART DAY in Corpus Christi. The proclamation was accepted by Mrs. Fred
Cole on behalf of the Zonta Club.
Mayor Barnard welcomed as special guests of the Council, student
representatives of Sundeen Junior High School, and their Assistant Principal,
Vance Littleton, and Commissioner Blackmon presented Certificates of Attendance
to the following, designating them as Honorary Junior City Commissioners: Mike
Witt, vice-president; Bathe Thompson, treasurer; Steve Bowers, Sargeant -at -arms;
Larry Lee, chairman Constitution Committee; and Bruce Milford, chairman Clearing
Committee.
Mayor Barnard called for Appointments to Boards and Committees.
Mayor Pro -tem Young nominated the following for reappointment to the
Joint Airport Zoning Board:, Jack Constantine, Charles R. Manning, and Fred
Heldenfels, Jr. as joint appointee.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Blackmon and passed that nominations
cease, and that Jack Constantine, Charles R. Manning, and Fred Heldenfels, Jr.
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as joint appointee, be reappointed to the joint Airport Zoning Board by
acclamation.
Commissioner de Leon nominated the following for reappointment to
the Building Standards Commissions Harvey J. Fry, Jr.; Harris Evans; Jack
Rice Turner; and Leland Rose.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Young and passed that nominations
cease, and that Harvey J. Fry, Jr., Harris E'€ans, Jack Rice Turner, and Leland
Ross be reappointed to the Building Standards Commission by acclamation.
Commissioner Maldonado nominated the following for appointment to
the Pest Control Licensing Advisory ComQ.ti.'ttee: W. D. Bedingfield; and W. C.
Boren.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Blackmon and passed that nominations
cease, and. that W. D. Bedingfield, and W. C. Boren be appointed to the Pest
Control Licensing Advisory Committee by acclamation.
Mayor Barnard called for the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 7 items of Special Truck Bodies from
the following: Davis Truck Parts, Inc.; Truckers Equipment, Inc.; Coastal
Iron Works, Inc.; Seal -Press, Inc.; Commercial Body Corp.; Love Equipment Co.;
and Pak -Mor Mfg. Corp.
Bids were opened and read on 17 items of approximately 1,625 Weld
Fittings consisting of caps, ells, and flanges in various sizes, from the
followings The L. B. Foster Co.; Gulf Supply Co., Inc.; Maintenance Engineer-
ing Corp.; National Supply Co.; Norvell=Wilder Supply Co.; SAMSCO; Superior
Iron Works; Trans -Tex Supply Co,; Wallace Co., Inc.; Houston Oil Field Mater-
ial Co.; McAllen Pipe & Supply Co.; Alamo iron Works; Ft. Worth Pipe & Supply;
Oil Well Supply; and Allied Plumbing Supply Co.
Bids were opened and read on 476° of 42" Corrugated Galvanized Casing
in various lengths, from the following: Wyatt Industries, Inc.; and ARMCO
Metal Products Division.
All of the foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
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Mayor Barnard announced the joint public hearing with the Zoning
& Planning Commission on the application. Of South Texas Telecasting Company
(by William D. Bonilla) for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to "B-4" General PusineeF District on a 200' x 391tract of land out
of Tract 6, Lot 2, 030 Farm Tracts, locatet at the northeast corner of Ever-
hart Road and Lexington soideoar, for the purpose of erecting a television
broadnasting studio.
John Zern, vice-chairman of the Zoning & Planning Commission re-
- ported a quorum of the CommissiOn. vas present, and Mayor -Rarnard explained
the procedure to be followed.
Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map;
pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; and stated that 13 notices
had been mailed out, that no returns had been received in favor of the re-
quest, and one return vas received. against; and presented the applicant's
site plan to the Council and Commission.
William D. Bonilla attorney representing the applicant, explained
the purpose of the request for the charge in zoning was to permit the con-
struction of studios for Channel 3 television station 'which has been granted
for the Corpus Christi area; that a thOrough. search of the Corpus Christi area
indicated the area of request as the most suitable, available land for this
purpose; that the transmitter will be located at some distance from the
studios and is not involved in the application.; and urged that the request
be wanted.
E. Dexter Ramon, architect, presented an architectural drawing of
the proposed construction; explained the type of h 11d1n construction, em-
phasizing the necessity for sound -proofing; pointed out the planned usage of
various portions of the building for main studios, projectors, video tape, re-
ception area, conference roamo managers' offices, and secretaries' offices for
the physical operation of the TV station; and stated that the structure is of
advanced, outstanding design which will be a credit to the City
Mr. Brazelton„ ceLtractor for the applicant, was also present in
support of the application.
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No one else appeared to speak either for or against the application.
The members of the Zoning & Planning Commission were excused to allow
them the opportunity to dlscuse the matter and make recommendation to the City
Council if they Chose to dc eo at this meeting.
Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of
Wo Da Lowe for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
to "1-2" Light Industrial District on a 155° x 100° portionout of the north-
east portion of the vert, half of the southeast half of Lot 2, Byron Willie Sub-
division, located on the southwest right-of-way line of Lexington Boulevard,
Tom T ke locateQ the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and
land use of the area; stated. that 8 notices had been mailed out, one return
was received in favor of the request and none against; that Mr.o Co Bo Caswell
and Mro Herbert r'ondren had appeared at the Commission hearing in support of
the application, and no one had appeared in opposition; and that the recom-
mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the application be
denied, but that in lieu, a special Permit for the sale and fabrication of
glass and related items, be approved subject to the following conditions (1)
Compliance with all of the regulations of the "I-2° Light Industrial District.
Mr. Co Po Caswell, representing the applicant, and Mro Herbert
Fondren, partner in the Thurman--iaondren Glass Company, both spoke in support
of the request, explained the proposed sale of the property to the glass
company for the relocation of this business, the type of building construction,
and explained that there is very little noise or nuisance conditions connected
with the operation of this business and would be compatible with the eurround-
ing businesses. In answer to questions from the Council, they stated that the
company would not be able to arrange the needed financing under a Special Use
Permit, and urged that the change of fon?rg be granted as requested.,
No one else appeared to speak on this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed unanimously that
the hearing be closed„ and the change of zoning from "B=1" to "I-2" Light In-
dustrial District on a 155° x 100° portion out of the northeast portion of the
vest half of the southeast half of Lot 2, Byron Willis Subdivision, be granted.
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Mayor Barnard called for a motion on the pending item of the appli-
cation for the closing of efl that portion of Denver Street extending from
the right-of-way of Ropes Street to Proctor right-of-way and from Proctor
right-of-way to a point even with the north line of Lot 52, Block 17, and
Lot 13, Block 117, Which is to within approximately 400' of Doddridge Street,
on which public hearing was held January 17, 1963.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the ap-
plication be denied on the grounds that the area of request might be needed
for street purposes in the foreseeable future.
Mayor Barnard called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by de Leon and passed that the City
Manager's Reports be accepted, and the recommendations and requests be
approved and granted as follows:
ao That the plana and specifications for the installation of new
piling at Corpus Christi Marina he approved; and authority to advertise for
bids to be received on January 29, 1964, be granted;
b. That acceptance and payment of final Estimate #14 in the amount
of $50,250.00 to Wyatt Industries for construction of Holly Road Water Reser-
voir, be approved;
c. That the award of bid on Automotive Equipment be made on the
basis of low bid meeting specifications, as follows: To Ed Hoffman Motors,
Items 1 and 2A, totaling $34,437044, for 17 - 4 -dr. Sedans, 1964 Plymouth
Police Pa roller, 8 cyl., 230 HP, Auto. Trane., 116" wheelbase, for $1,921,70
each, and 1 - 4 -dr. Sedan, 1964 Plymouth Police Patroller, 8 tyle, 230 HP, Std,
Trans., 116" wheelbase, for $1,768054; to Lewis Boggus Motors, Inc., Items 2,
3, 4, 6 and 9, totaling $38,712075, for 5 - 4 -dr, Sedans, 1964 Ford Custom,
8 cyl., 195 HP, Auto, Trans., 119" wheelbase, for $1,920.00 each; 9 - 4 -dr.
Sedans, 1964 Ford.y'alcon, 6 cyl., 85 HP, 110" Wheelbase, for $1,568.00 each;
1 - 6 -dr. 3 Seat 8 Passenger Bus, 1964 Econoline, 6 cyl., 85 HP, 90" wheelbase,
for $1,921.00; 7 - i -ton Pickups, 1964 Ford F100, Flareside, 6 cyl., 135 HP,
114" wheelbase, for $1,566.25 each; and 1 - 1 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 Ford
F350, 6 cyl., 135 HP, 60" Cab -Axle, for $2,116.00; to Creveling Motor Co.,
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Items 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13, totaling $42,642,00, for 3 - 3/4 -ton Pickups,
1964 Dodge, D-300 Utiltne, 6 cyl., 145 HP, 122" wheelbase, for $1,768.00
each; 8 - 2 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 Dodge Ds500, 8 oyl,, 200 HP, 60" Cab -
Axle, for $2,288.00 each; 2 - 2 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 Dodge D-500, 8 cyl.,
200 HP, 84" cab -Axle, for $2,335.00 each; 4 - 2 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964
Dodge D-500, 8 cyl., 200 HP, 102" Cab -Axle, for $2,37.00 each; and 2
2 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 Dodge D-500, 8 cyl., 200 HP, 124" Cab -Axle, for
$2,432.00 each; to Internationa1 Harvester co., Items 5, 14, 15 and 16,
totaling $12,525.71, for 1 - 4 -dr. 6 Man Cab, *-'ton Pickup, 1964 Inter-
national C-1100 Travelette, 6 cyl., 140 HP, 140" wheelbase, for $2,103.85;
1 - 2i -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 International 1600 HD, 6 cyl., 154 HP, 60"
Cab -Axle, for $2,542.70; 1 - 24 -ton Cab & Chassis, 1964 International
1600 HD, 6 cyl,, 154 HP, 84" Cab -Axle„ for $2,574.88; and 2 - 2i -ton Cab
& Chasais, 1964 International 1600 HD, 6 cyl., 154 HP, 120" Cab -Axle, for
$2,652.14 each; and to Lev Williams Chevrolet Co.„ :tem 8, totaling
$2,197,42, for 1 - 4 -ton Panel, 1964 Chevrolet C1405, 8 cyl., 175 HP, 115"
wheelbaee, for $2,197.42; making a grand total award of $130,515.32; (Bid.
Tabulation #1);
d. That the award of bid on 2 - 750 GPM, Class A, Triple Combin-
ation Pumpers, be made on the basis of low bid most advantageous to the
City, to Mack Trucks, Inc., for a total of $53,116.20; (Bid Tabulation #2);
e, That the request of the Library Board for additional staffing
for La Petama and Rarkdale Branch Libraries be approved for two additional
Clerk-T/pists, Grade 10, and that the current Library Budget be increased
inthe amount of $4100,00 to cover the cost of salaries for the balance of
the fiscal year, typewriters and desks;
f, That the date of January 29, 1964, during the regular meeting,
be set for public hearing on two zoning cases.
SECOND READING- OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OP SECTION 21-153 OF
THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMNDED, SO AS TO ADD TO THE SCHEDULE
OF ONE-WAY STREETS PROITTS:ONS FOR ADKINS DRIVE FROM HAMLIN DRIVE TO MARIE
STREel; FROVIDZEG AN arECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was reae, for the second tdme 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".
ORLaNANCE NO. 7118
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CYTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOYTEU ON THE
27TH DAY OT AUGUST, 1937, APTRARING RECaBD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION F,ECORDS, AS AMENLED.FROM TIME TO TIME AND
PARTICULARZY AS Aro ED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BT AtqNLINO THE ZON'LNG MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
OF ALL OF LOTS 3, 4. AND 5, BLOCK D, FLOUR BLUFY ESTATES #1, IN THE CIT! OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NOECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-113" ONE FAMELY DWELLING DIS-
TRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL
OF BLOCK 1, INCLUDING LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, NAVAL CENTER SUBDIVISION #1, BEING
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE O LEIDNGTON BODIEVARD, BETWEEN NAVZ DRIVE AND
SKIPPER LANE, 3ROM"R-1IP ONE FAMILY DWELL:NC- DISTRICT TO 'B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EPFECT ALL OMER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS MINTED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREW1111; AND
DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY.
Tte 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 present and voting "Ma".
ORDINANCE NO. 7.119
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 AHD RESOLUTION RECORDS0 sAMENDED FROM T: TO TIME, AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSE AND APPROVED ON THE
29TH DAY or MARCH, 1961, BY GRANTING A SPEOAL USE PERICT ON ALL OF LOT 6,
BLOCK I, MAHAN PLACE, IN 1HE C1TX OF CORPUS NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FOR A SHOP, SUBJECT TO THE CONDMONS CONTAINED HEREIN; KEEPING IN
EFFEOT ALL OTHER PRCVISIONS OF THE EXISTYNG ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCESIN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ANL LECLARIND AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all present anl. voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinarce was passed by the following vote Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE N0. 7120
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOL-VhO 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. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON ALL OF LOT B,
BLOCK 4, RAYNE TRACT, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
PARK AVENUE AND SOUTH TANCAHUA STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AN ADVERTISING AGENCY OFFICE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING OR-
DINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DE-
CLARING 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 present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 7121
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLLY ROAD WATER RESERVOIRS,
PROJECT NO. 202-59-23.2, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, WYATT INDUSTRIES,
UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED MAY 22, 1962, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6506;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 14, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1963, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,250.00, A. COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM N0. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUNDS PRE-
VIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; 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 present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 7122
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND FUND THE SUM OF $2,800.00 FOR
ARCHITECTURAL,. LABORATORY AND TESTING SERVICES APPLICABLE TO FIRE STATION NO.
12, PROJECT NO. 212-53-14; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE THE FIRM
OF BROCK, MABREY & ASSOCIATES TO REVISE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED
UNDER EXISTING CONTRACT AUTHORIZE: BY ORDINANCE NO. 6073 SO AS TO ADAPT SAID
PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION AT THIS SITE; 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".
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following voted Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 7123
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER N0, 53783 PASSED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ON
NOVEMBER 22, 1963, REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF AN ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FROM
EAST OF UP RIVER ROAD TO WEST Or CORN PRODUCTS ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI WHEREBY THE CITY OF CORPUS OHRISTI AND THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WILL PARTICIPATE ON AN EQUAL BASIS IN THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATING COST OF THE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 37 AT THE
LOCATIONS AFORESAID; 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 present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 7124
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 53784 PASSED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ON
NOVEMBER 22, 1963, REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY LIGHTING BETWEENWEST
OF CORN PRODUCTS ROAD AND Mo P, RAILROAD UNDERPASS NEAR CALALLAN IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WHEREBY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT W U PARTICIPATE ON AN EQUAL BASIS IN THE CONSTRUCTION,
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COST OF THE SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEM ON INTERSTATE
37 AT THE LOCATIONS AFORESAID; 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 present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO, 7125
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING WHP. CIF? MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR THE PLACING IN TRUST FUND NO. 927 THE
AMOUNT OF $45,800°00 AS THE CITY'S PART OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF INSTALLING
STREET ILLUMINATION ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY PROJECT BETWEEN PEABODY STREET
AND UPRIVER ROAD ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 37, AND BETWEEN LEOPARD STREET
AND MORRIS STREET ON STATE HIGHWAY NO. 286, A COPY OF WHICH ESCROW AGREEMENT
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0, 220 STREET
BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $45,800.00, BEING $26,900000 FOR PROSECT NO.
220-56-74.2 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 37, AND $18,900°00 FOR PROJECT NO. 220-56-
74,5 ON STATE HIGHWAY 286; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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 votes Mayor
Barnard, Commissioners Young, Blackmon, de Leon, Maldonado, Roberts, and
Wallace all present and voting "Aye".
Receipt of a petition from Flour Bluff residents relative to the
Nueces Water Control & Improvement District #2, was acknowledged for the
record. (Petition #1).
Mayor Barnard called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Ray Hostutler, Jr., representing his,father, reviewed his
understanding of the circumstances under which his father had indicated to
the Council his willingness to cooperate in working out a mutually satis-
factory agreement with regard to the sale to the City of certain property
on York belonging to his father; stated they felt sufficient time had elapsed
for the City to determine its need; that the sale price offered by his father
was a fair figure; and that, therefore, if the figure was not accepted at
this time, they would consider that the offer had been refused by the Council,
the offer would be withdrawn, and the price would be considerably higher in
future negotiations.
Mayor Barnard explained that the Council was sorry for any incon-
venience to Mr. Hostutler; that the matter has been discussed in Workshop in
connection with the need to move traffic from the Baldwin, Staples, Louisiana
intersection area to the new Crosstown Expressway, but that the plan and
drawings have not yet been submitted to the Council in accordance with the
Council's thinking on the best route; that the Council had been considering
a request of Ted Anderson for business zoning on property in the York -Staples
Street area and was concerned as to the possible need of the City relative to
the new route that might involve the subject property, which was the reason
for the interest as to property values in that area.
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City Attorney Singer stated that in his telephone call on October
16th to Mr. Hostutler, he had asked for a figure on Mr. Hostutler°s property,
and had asked only that if Mr. Hostutler was not going to be in the City that
day, that he call back with the price so that the information could be used
that afternoon in consideration of Mr. Anderson's zoning matter.
City Manager Whitney felt the Public Works Department should be
able to provide at least a preliminary plan within 30 days in line with the
Council°s thinking that Baldwin Boulevard would be the proper way to move
the traffic to the new Crosstown Expressway, which would show how many feet,
if any,.would be needed from various property owners, and Commissioner Roberts
felt that Mr. Hostutler could be contacted at that time; and Commissioner
Blackmon felt that the City was not in a position to acquire any property
at the present time in this connection, but urged that the matter be given
earliest possible attention in fairness to property owners desiring to de-
velop their property.
Mr. Hostutler, Jr. then stated that he considered that his father's
offer had been turned down and therefore the offer was now being withdrawn.
Mayor Barnard announced that the recommendation of the Zoning &
Planning Commission just handed to him was that the request of South Texas
Telecasting Company for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to "B-4" General Business District on a 200' x 391' tract of land
out of Tract 6, Lot 2, Oso Farm Tracts, be approved.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hear-
ing be closed, and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be
concurred in, and the change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-4" General Business
District on the 200° x 391' tract of land out of Tract 6, Lot 2, Oso Farm
Tracts described in the application, be granted.
Mayor Pro -tem Young urged that the Publle Works Department be re-
quested to provide figures on the cost for increasing the size of the parking
lot on the south side of the Coliseum by 200'; Commissioner Roberts requested
that the cost for providing additional parking on the west side of the City
Hall building be furnished at the same time; and Commissioner Blackmon sug-
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gested that if the walk -way is to be provided across East Shoreline Drive as
provided for in the current budget, it should be started as soon as possible.
City Manager Whitney advised that he expects to submit a report at
the next Workshop on the proposed closing of one side of Shoreline Drive to
vehicular traffic.
In answer to the Council's question, City Secretary Kring reported
there have been approximately ten showings of the City's Industrial Film of
the Corpus Christi area, and there are presently three reservations for its
showing.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.