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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/08/1964• 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. • City of Corpus Christi, Texaa Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 2 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. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 3 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. • City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 4 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. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 5 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., • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council meeting January 8, 1964 Page 6 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. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 7 • 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". • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 8 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". • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 9 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. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 10 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. • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 11 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- • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting January 8, 1964 Page 12 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.