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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/23/1965PRESENT: Mayor McIver Furman Commissioner: Patrick J. Dunne Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore Wm. H. Wallace MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR couNCIL MEETING June 23, 1965 2:00 p.m. City Manager Herbert W. Whitney Ass't City Att'y Wayland Pilcher City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by the Reverend James B. Billman, of Central Park Presbyterian Church. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon and of Commissioner P. Jimenez, Jr. be excused for cause. Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of June 16, 1965, at 8:00 a.m., and of the regular meeting of the same day at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Furman called for the opening of bide. Bids were opened and read on 60 Palm Trees for the Park Department from the following: Currie Seed Co.; The Garden Center; Jackson Nursery; Leonard's Lexington Nursery; R. Durward Thompson; and American Nursery. Bids were opened and read on one Offset Duplicating Machine, complete with attachments, for the Print Shop from the following: A. B. Dick Products Co.; and Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. Bids were opened and read on 900 feet of 36 inch Corrugated Casing from the following: Metal Products Division of Armco Steel Corp.; and Wyatt Industries, Inc. Bids were opened and read on two Lots of Traffic Control Equipment for the Emerald Cove Area from the following: Nunn Electric Supply Corp.; and Signal Sales & Maintenance Corp. All of the foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eightt hours, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Furman nominated the following to the Public Transportation Committee: Dr. James L. Barnard, Captain H. E. Born, H. Lee Howell, Dan Kilgore, J. L. Laird, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 2 Gabe Lozano, Sr., and James B. Wilson. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing nominations be seconded, and the appointments be approved and confirmed as named. Mayor Furman nominated the following to the Zoning & Planning Commission E. Allan Williford, Dr. R. T. Barrera, Henry J. Annen (Reappointment), Joe Roscoe (Reappointment), and Rear Admiral S. S. Bowling. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the foregoing nominations be seconded, and the appointments and reappointments be approved and confirmed as named. Certificates of Appointment will be sent to each of the foregoing, since none were present at the meeting. Mayor Furman announced that public hearing on the application of John C. Hill for permit to drill Well ff'1, E. Richardson et al, in Lot 25, Section 52, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Carden Tracts, Nueces County, has been reset for June 30, 1965, during the regular meeting, due to the fact that the required legal notice was not met. Mayor Furman declared a brief recess to prepare for the scheduled public hearings on zoning cases, following which the meeting was reconvened. City Manager Whitney presented a communication received just before noon today from R. F. Emmord requesting permission to withdraw his application for a change of zoning scheduled for public hearing at this meeting. Mayor Furman read the request of R. F. Emmord for permission to withdraw his application for a change of zoning on the 2.12 -acre portion out of the north- west one-half of Lot 2, Byron Willis Subdivision. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Application if365-10, of R. F. Emmord for a change of zoning be allowed to be withdrawn as requested by the applicant. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #565-1, The Planned Building Company, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 36A, 37, 38, 39 and 40, Block 817, Port Aransas Cliffs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 3 Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that at the Commission hearing, Ted Anderson, attorney representing the applicant, and one other person spoke in favor of the request; that twenty-one notices were sent out, two returns were re- ceived in favor of the request and none in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that the re- quested zoning is not appropriate for the area. No one appeared to speak in favor of the application. Bush Caswell, 3725 Topeka, spoke in opposition to the change in zoning on the basis that he was opposed to opening the area to "B-4" zoning; the increase in the amount of traffic at the intersection and down Alameda and Doddridge; and the number of objectionable uses permitted under "B-4" zoning that will downgrade the neighborhood. Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the change of zoning be denied. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #565-2, Dr. W. T. Pulliam, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a tract out of the northwest one-half of Lot 2, Sec- tion 4, Bohemian Colony Lands. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained there is a frontage road to be included in the future Crosstown -Lexington intersection; stated that at the Commission hearing the ap- plicant was unable to be present and had requested that his letter of application be read; that the letter stated the applicant contemplates the location of a trailer sales operation on the property, and that one person representing owners of nearby property appeared in support of the request; stated that five notices were sent out, one return received in favor and none in opposition; and that the recommenda- tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 4 the request is premature and may adversely affect future development of adja- cent properties. In answer to a question of the Council, Mr. Lake added that the subject property was about ten or 12 acres almost totally undeveloped, as are the areas behind and to the north. Bryan Wingo, attorney, representing the applicant, explained that there are approximately forty acres in the tract, but that Dr. Pulliam wants to use only 200 feet along Lexington Boulevard and 150 feet deep for a temporary opera- tion of a trailer sales project; that he does not know yet what will develop int the rest of the area; that there are no residences within 200 feet of the loca- tion of the four large and one small trailers there now, and it is 250 feet from the intersection; and urged that Dr. Pulliam be given the opportunity to use this 200' by 150' portion of this tract for something besides farming. No one appeared to speak in opposition to the request. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be closed. Mayor Furman explained that the Council is hopeful that the Zoning & Planning Commission, which has so far been burdened with requests for zoning changes, will soon have the time to do some planning to help Dr. Pulliam and others in other parts of the City to plan for development in all of the areas that need planning. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the application as presented be denied, but that in lieu an ordinance be brought forward granting a special Council permit for the operation of a trailer sales business on the 200' by 150' portion fronting on Lexington of the tract out of the northwest one-half of Lot 2, Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands. Mr. Wingo stated that the arplicant will furnish a measured map of the area to the Zoning & Planning Department, which City Manager Whitney said would need to be included in the ordinance granting the special Council permit. City Secretary Kring reported to the Council that Mr. Ted Anderson desired to be heard in respect to Application #565-1, of the Planned Building Company, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 5 Mayor Furman stated that the hearing on this application has been closed, and with the approval of the Council, Mr. Anderson's request to be heard on this matter at this time was denied. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #565-4, The E.L. Bearden Company, for change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 0.946 -acre portion out of the 9.889 -acre J. B. Hunter Estate, a portion of the Eleanor Page Survey #591. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing, Mr. E. L. Bearden stated he wished to erect additional warehouse facilities for wire rope and other oil well supplies and needed the "I-2" for the expansion of the existing facili- ties, and that no one appeared in opposition; and stated that seven notices were sent out, two returns were received in favor and one in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. E. L. Bearden was present in support of the request, and no one ap- peared in opposition. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommenda- tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and that an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning on the 0.946 -acre portion out of the 9.889 -acre J. B. Hunter Estate, a portion of the Eleanor Page Survey #591, from "F -R" to "I-2" Light Industrial District. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #565-5, R.F. Johnson, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "AB" Pro- fessional Office District on Lots 19 and 20, Block 1102, Bay Terrace #2 Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that at the Commission hearing, Mr. Johnson, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 6 applicant, and one other person appeared in favor of the request, and no one in opposition; that thirty-one notices were Bent out, seven returns received in favor and two in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied but that in lieu a special permit for an insurance agency office be approved subject to the regulations of the "AB" Professional Office District. John Thomason, representing the applicant who was unable to be present, spoke in support of the request on the basis that Mr. Johnson is attempting to buy this property to relocate his insurance office; that the existing five -room house was built before World War II, as were most of the homes in the neighbor- hood, and the remodelling will upgrade the neighborhood; that most of the neighbors contacted were enthusiastic with the idea that they might also be able to have their properties rezoned; and pointed out that the Texas Employment Commission has now located on Brownlee, and Thomas -Spann Clinic uses an area there for off- street parking. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Wallace and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for re- zoning be denied but in lieu an ordinance be brought forward granting a special Council permit for an insurance agency office on Lots 19 and 20, Block 1102, Bay Terrace #2, subject to the provisions of parking of the "AB" Professional Office District. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 7 Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed, with Sizemore abstaining on Item "c" only, that the City Manager's Reports be accepted and the recommenda- tions and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That the plans and specifications for construction of street improvements on Commanche, Bluntzer, Palm Drive, Beach Avenue, Pueblo, and Fifteenth Streets, and intersection of Up River Road and Leopard Street, be approved; and that authority to advertise for bids to be received on July 14, 1965, be granted; b. That the plans and specifications for construction of the Swimming Pool in Meadow Park, at the corner of Highland Avenue and Osage Street, be approved; and that authority to advertise for bids to be received on July 14, 1965, be granted; c. That the plans and specifications for the air conditioning and heating of the Garden Club Center Building at Greely Drive and Parade Drive, be approved; and authority to advertise for bide to be received on July 14, 1965, be granted; d. That the preliminary plans for construction of the Recreation Building and Clinic in Meadow Park be approved in order that the architect may proceed with final plans and specifications; e. That the acquisition of four tracts of land for right of way easements in connection with the Turkey Creek Trunk Main, being Parcels No. 8, 9, 10, and 12, for a total of $1404.00, be approved; f. That the acquisition of a 25.578 -acre tract of land located near the Allison Sewer Plant needed for Sanitary Refuse Disposal operations, from Columbian Carbon Company for $750.00 per acre, be approved; g. That the reimbursement of the Sewer Fund from bond funds for the cost of installing the sanitary sewer line from Laguna Street to the Crest Motel in the sum of $25,210.06, be approved; h. That the recommendation from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Louisiana and Swantner, be approved; and that the request for appropriation in the sum of $1300.00 for this signal be granted; i. That the report by the Corporation Court Clerk on the proposed staffing necessary for the increased work load caused by the addition of a second Corporation City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 8 Court, plus filling in lack of manpower for the present Court, be approved and accepted as the proposed Staffing, with the understanding that positions only be filled as the program develops and it becomes evident all of these positions are needed; j. That the date of July 14, 1965, at a special meeting convening at 3:30 p.m., be set for public hearing on four zoning cases; k. That the date of July 7, 1965, during the regular meeting, be set for public hearing on the application of Logue and Patterson Inc. for a permit to drill Well No. 1, C. H. Harrington Lease, in Block 19, Section 3, Highway Village Sub- division; 1. That Items "1", "m", "n", and "o", relative to applications for drilling permits, be temporarily deferred and be considered separately; p. That the date of June 30, 1965, during the regular meeting, be set for public hearing on an application for the closing of a portion of Seventh Street in Calallen. City Manager Whitney presented Item "1" of the City Manager's Reports, the application of Atlantic Refining Company for a permit to rework an existing well, being Well No. 7, Rand Morgan Lease, Saxet Field, Nueces County. He stated the application was received June 18th; pointed out on the plat the location of the well 330 feet south of Bunter Lane and 330 feet east of County Road 51-A, and that the applicant has certified there is no building, structure or public road within 330 feet of the well site. He stated the applicant has submitted Railroad Commis- sion permit datel June 4, 1965; certificates of insurance with $100,000/$300,000 limitations; that the applicant proposes to rework and clean out to not exceed- ing the present depth of 1717 feet of 9-5/8 inch casing, 4865 feet of 6-5/8 inch casing, and that present production is at 2400 feet; that the necessary filing fee has been submitted; and recommended that the permit be granted. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed, and the permit be granted. City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing Item "m", the application of W. B. Dansfiell, received June 22nd, for permit to drill Well No. 1, KSIK Lease, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 9 Corpus Christi Field, Nueces County. He pointed out on the plat the proposed location of the well in City Drilling Plock 455, 431 feet west of the west right of way line of Navigation Boulevard and 471 feet south of the south right of way line of Interstate Highway 37; that no buildings or public streets are within 400 feet of the proposed site; that the proposed depth is 12,000 feet, consisting of 10-3/4 inch casing to 2300 feet; and that the applicant has submitted copy of Rail- road Commission permit dated June 22, 1965, copies of certificates of public lia- bility and property damage of $100,000/$300,000;and copies of leases evidencing appli- cant has leases on more than fifty-one percent of the block, and the necessary check for the filing fee. Mr. Whitney pointed out applicant requests variances to permit drilling to 12,000 feet, waiver of well enclosure and firewalls requirements, and waiver to permit open pit for mud subject to restoring the premises upon completion of drilling operations. Pat McGloin, attorney representing the applicant, and the applicant Mr. Dans- fiell, were present in support of the application. No one appeared in opposition to the request. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be closed, and the permit be granted as submitted. City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing Item "n", the application of Southern Minerals Corporation, received June 22nd, for permit to drill Well No. 13, Anton Ocker Lease, in Section 8, Range V of the Sectionized Lands of H. L. Kinney, Nueces County. He pointed out on the plat the location of the proposed well 330 feet west of Southern Minerals Road and 126 feet south of State Highway 9, or Leopard Street; that the proposed depth is 4500 feet; and applicant proposes to set casing of 7-5/8 inch to 300 feet. He stated applicant has submitted insurance certificate evidencing $50000'$1,000,000 coverage; copy of ilroad Commission permit dated June 21, 1965; the necessary filing fee; and waivers from A. E. Till, owner of the building that is within 400 feet of the proposed well site, and from W. W. Walton, adjoining mineral owner; and that applicant is requesting a variance from the distance requirements.frA4 Bob Reeling, attorney representing tfae applicant, stated they were asking for a waiver as to surface casing as they proposed to set 300 feet of conductor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 10 • and cement to the tope and dispense with the 19000 feet of intermediate ptpe and set the production string if the well is produdtive. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed, and the permit be granted as submitted. City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing Item "o", the application of Bill Pearl Drilling Company, received June 18th, for permit to drill Well No. 2, Lawrence Lease, in Farm Lot 19 of the H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots„ Nueces County. He pointed out the proposed location on the plat 330 feet south of Hunter Lane and 1044 feet east of County Road 53, two miles northeast of Clarkwood; that applicant has submitted the necessary filing fee; statement as to insurance evidencing $100,000/$300,000 of liability and property damage; copies of mineral leases; Rail- road Commission permit dated June 11, 1965, and copy of a letter from the Railroad Commission authorizing applicant to set minimum. of 300 feet of surface casing; and waiver of adjoining property owner; and that the proposed depth of well is 6,000 feet with 8-5/8 inch casing to 300 feet. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be closed and the permit be granted as submitted. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 11 Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that before the second reading, that Sections 2 and 3 of the Ordinance amending the Taxicab Ordinance pre- sented to the City Council on June 9, 1965 and June 16, 1965, be deleted and the succeeding Section numbers be renumbered accordingly. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CI'TY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 36-33 & 36-42, UNDER ARTICLE 1, TAXICABS, AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 36-33, AND 36-42, SAID NEW SECTIONS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO TAXICABS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA- TION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading as amended by the following vote Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent.. ORDINANCE NO. 7613 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $25,210.06 FOR CON- STRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER GRAVITY AND FORCE MAIN ON SHORELINE DRIVE FROM BUFORD STREET TO LAGUNA STREET AND A GRAVITY MAIN ON LAGUNA STREET FROM SHORELINE DRIVE TO WATER STREET, PROJECT NO. 250-61-23, SAID CONSTRUCTION TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF NO. 109 SEWER FUND FOR ALL AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY AD- VANCED FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7614 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FOND THE SUM OF $1„404.00, OF WHICH AMOUNT $93.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENT PARCEL NO. 8, $93.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY BASEMENT PARCEL NO. 9, $148.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENT PARCEL NO. 10, AND $1,070.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENT PARCEL NO. 12, TURKEY CREEK TRUNK MAIN, PROJECT N0. 250-64-36.7, IN THE CITY 01' CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon andJimenez absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7615 APPROPRIATING $19300.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPRO7LIE1'T FUND FOR THE INSTALLA- TION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SWA`F'LNER STREET AND LOLISIANA STREET, PROJECT NO. 220-64-65.2; AND DECLARING AN EEMEROEE: The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was psssed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace., present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 7616 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIAN CARBON COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF 25.578 ACRES, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF WHICH IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND CURRENTLY BUDGETED IN REFUSE DISPOSAL, ACTIVITY NO. 3554, CODE 501, THE SUM OF $19,350.50 OF WHICH AMOUNT $192183.50 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF SAID 25.578 ACRES AND $167.00 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE, RECORDING FEES AND RELATED COSTS THERETO, SAID PROPERTY BEING NECESSARY FOR SANITARY, REFUSE DISPOSAL OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7617 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AMENDING THE RULES AND ;:..:GULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICERS AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE," BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND AP- PROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 10, 1954, BY DELETING CERTAIN CLASS TITLES AND GRADES OF CERTAIN POSITIONS, BY CREATING CERTAIN NEW CLASS TITLES AND CLASS GRADES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7618 DECLARING ABANDONED THE 5 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT FERFT0F0RE EXISTING IN LOT A, BAY - MOOR ANNEX TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Jimenez absent. Dave Coover, attorney, expressed his appreciation for the expeditious manner in which the City Staff and the Council had handled his emergency request for the closing and abandoning of a five-foot easement in Baymoor Addition, which will permit early development of the adjoining property. Domingo Pena protested the renting of the Exposition Hall on July 4th at regular rates to a competitor for a dance, on the basis than he and Mrs. Conzal=_s had been the only bidders to bid for this night for the Coliseum for a premium price which has been on deposit with the City since the bidding. He pointed cut City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 13 that the promotion of dances is his business, that he regularly rents these buildings for weekly dances, and has been the successful bidder at premium, prices on numerous occasions for New Year's Eve dates for these buildings, and that he be- lieved that if the Manager of the Coliseum and Exposition Hall had not been out of town this week, this matter would not have come to the Council,, as Mrs. Brown would have given him the opportunity of paying the regular rate for the Exposition Hall, under the circumstances, before renting it to a competitor at this late date, who had not even submitted a bid at the time the two buildings were offered for this date, City Manager Whitney explained that two applications received today to rent the Exposition Hall had been referred to the Director of Parks & Recreation since Mrs, Marjorie Brown is out of towns and that on the basis of the fact that the two buildings are there to rent, Mr. Witt had recommended that the Exposition Halle being vacant on the date of July 4th, be rented to the first applicant, a Mr. Garcia of Robstown, The Matter was discussed at length as to the merit of Mr. Pena's protest, and as to the affect on future bidding for use of these two facilities, and the matter was referred to City Manager Whitney to contact Mrs. Marjorie Brown and be and be guided by her decisions on the basis that the Council has every confidence in her management of these facilities. City Manager Whitney pointed out that Mrs Witt does not work day by day with the operation of these facilities as Mrs. Brown does, but that he did not like to put Mrs. Brown in the position of a division head overruling a department head, since he felt that if she had been in town this matter would have been normal- ly handled by the division head; and suggested that under the ciresmstances the decision be made by the Council, The Council suggested that in the future bidding on these two facilities, it be clearly understood by the bidders that there are two buildings being of e -ea for bids and that if only one of the buildings is hid 07., the, other might still be leased out later at regular commercial rates, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting June 23, 1965 Page 14 (T Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the City Manager be authorized to give Mr. Pena the first refusal of renting the Exposition Hall for the night of July 4th at the regular Gdniiiarcia1 rate, and in the event of re - Meal that the facility be rented to the person who had first made application for the rental. Ted Anderson, attorney, spoke at length on what he considers the impera- tive nature of some sort of action by the Council on the matter of the sign Ordinance; explained his particular problem of having had to go through the process of making application for rezoning on property, which he knew would be denied, merely for the purpose of attempting to obtain a sign; and urged that the matter of the pro- posed sign ordinance be acted on as soon as possible. Mayor Furman explained that such ordinance is being prepared and has been discussed, but has not yet come up for public hearing, and that the Council is trying to pattern applications for signs to fit this proposed ordinance which it feels is quite good; and that the Council is giving the matter every considera- tion. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.