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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/27/1965MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 1965 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon Commissioners: Patrick J. Dunne Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore Wm. H. Wallace City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Lambert H. Schroeder, Pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the absence of Mayor McIver Furman be excused for cause. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1965, at 2:00 p.m., and of the special meeting of the same day at 3:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon welcomed the Student Council from Baker Junior High School, and their sponsor, C. J. Harrison; and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to Gwen Byles, Jane Henderson, Marcia Staff, Rickey Rundle and Pat Horak; accepted by Gwen Byles, President of the Student Council. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the following: NAVY DAY in Corpus Christi, Wednesday, October 27, 1965; and LIFE INSURANCE WEEK in Corpus Christi, November 1 through 6, 1965; accepted by a member of the National Underwriters' Association. Bids were opened and read on the apron joint sealing at International Airport from the following: R. S. Black and Texas Joint Sealing Company. The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "g" and Items "j" and "k" be accepted, with Items "h" and "i" being considered separately, and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 2 a. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 13 in the amount of $123,704.01, less $4,650.00 being retained pending settlement of dmmage claim, to Heldenfels Brothers for the construction of the South Staples Relief Sewer Main, be approved; b. That the acquisition of Parcel No. 14-A, Right of Way Easement for Turkey Creek Trunk Main, be approved; and that appropriation in the amount of $50.00 be authorized; c. That real estate sales contract for the acquisition of Parcels No. 12 and No. 30, Midtown Traffic Exchange Right of Way, be approved; and that appropria- tion in the amount of $33,102.00, be authorized; d. That the amendment to the Plumbing Ordinance requiring the use of compression joint clay tile pipe for sewer service lines, recommended by the Advisory Board of Plumbers and the Director of Public Works, be approved; e. That the 1965 Edition of Southern Standard Building Code be adopted to replace the 1954 Edition which is presently being used; f. That the date of November 30, 1965, at 11:00 a.m., for the sale of $1,700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, be approved.; and that the employment of the bond attorney firm of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton be authorized; g. That the amendment to published gas rates to provide additional rate steps applicable to Churches, Schools, Hospitals and Governmental Agencies, be approved; h. That the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill Well No. 7A, State Tract 706, Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay, be considered separately; i. That the application of E. J. Pearl to drill Well No. 1, on his Lawrence "B" Lease, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots Subdivision, Saxet Field, be considered separately; j. That the date of November 10, 1965, at the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on the request for closing a short, unnamed street in the Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; k. That the closing of a portion of Wooldridge Road Southeast of Everhart Road, on which public hearing was held August 21, 1963, and on which motion was passed that the portion be closed subject to a new street being built and deeded to the City, be approved. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 3 City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill Well No. 7A, in State Tract 706, Nueces Bay. Mr. Whitney stated the application was dated October 21, 1965; pointed out the proposed location of the well as being 494 Feet West of the East line and 2289.3 Feet North of the South line, State Tract 706, and that there were no buildings or structures within 400 Feet. He explained that the proposed depth of the well is 3,200 Feet, with a casing program of 220 Feet of surface casing. Mr. Whitney further explained that applicant had submitted Certificates of Insurance, copy of Railroad Commission Permit dated August 31, 1965, and that application appeared to conform with the ordinance. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Whitney stated that applicant had not submitted any designs for screening, but that under the terms of the ordinance, this would be part of'the permit. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez, and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez that the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill Well No. 7A in State Tract 706, Nueces Bay, be tabled for one week and referred to the Bay Drilling and Platform Committee for recommendation. Commissioner Wallace stated that he felt the Bay Drilling and Platform Committee did not want to get involved with the drilling in Nueces Bay at the present time, and made a motion to approve the application. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he felt the Bay was "cluttered" up now and more information was needed. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for a show of hands on the motion to table the application for one week and refer to the Bay Drilling and Platform Committee for recommendation; and declared the motion had passed, with Wallace voting "Nay.." City Manager Whitne$.presented'LorTublic, hearing the:application.of.5.'.1. Pearl to drill`.We11 No.: 1 .in Fa rm Dot: 13, sof 'the. L :B. Sheppard Farm, Lots; '8axet.. . Field..t':Mr; Whitney'etated'the.application was dated October'22, 1965; pointed.out on. a.map the proposed' location,of,the well.as being '660 Feet West of'.County Road 53, Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 4 generally about one-half mile between Highwayr 9 and Highway 44; and that there Were no buildings, structures, or roads within 400 Feet of the site. Mr. Whitney explained that the proposed depth of the well Le 6,000 Feet, with a casing program of 8-5/8" casing to 300 Feet below the surface, and 4-1/8" casing to formation if producer is secured; and that applicant had submitted Certificates of Insurance, and copy of Railroad Commission permit dated October 14, 1965. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne, and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that E. J. Pearl be granted a permit to drill Well No. 1, in Farm Lot 13 of the H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Servet Field, as applied for. City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing the application of Southern Coast Corporation to drill May Humphrey #6 Well in Saxet Field. He stated the application was dated October 19, 1965; pointed out the proposed location of the well as being 330 Feet West of Clarkwood Road and 150 Feet South of Hunter Lane; and that there were no buildings or structures within 500 Feet with the exception of a compressor station located approximately 350 Feet from the site. Mr. Whitney explained that the proposed depth of the well is 6,500 Feet, with a casing program of 8-5/8" casing to 300 Feet below the surface, and 4-1/2" casing to formation if producer is secured.; and that applicant had submitted Certificates of Insurance; copy of Railroad Commission permit dated October 19, 1965; and requested variances from the conductor pipe requirements; the use of earthen mud pits, and variation from the distance of roads. Mr. Ernest Allerkamp, representing applicant, was present in support of the application. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Southern Coast Corporation be granted a permit to drill May Humphrey #6 Well in Saxet Field, as applied for. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 5 ORDINANCE N0. 7765 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH STAPLES STREET RELIEF SEWER MAIN, PROJECT N0. 250-61-21,1, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, HELDENFELS BROTHERS, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED APRIL 15, 1964, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 7197; AUTHORIZ- ING PAYMENT FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED, FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 13, DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1965, IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,054.01, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HF.RRTO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT BEING THE BALANCE DUE THE CON- TRACTOR, $123.704.01, LESS THE SUM OF $4,650,00 WHICH IS RETAINED PENDING SATISFAC- TORY SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM BY NOLA CAR WASH, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7766 APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $50.00, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENT PARCEL N0. 14-A, TURKEY CREEK TRUNK MAIN, PRO- JECT N0. 250-64-36,7, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AND DO SUCH OTHER THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE PARCELS DESCRIBED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7767 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $33,102.00 OF WHICH AMOUNT $23,700.00 IS FOR PURCHASE OF PARCEL #12, $9,115.00 IS FOR PURCHASE OF PARCEL $30 AND $287.00 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE AND RELATED COSTS THERETO, ALL APPLI- CABLE TO PROJECT N0. 220-53-18.2 MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS C..i:,ISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote° Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. ORDINANCE N0, 7768 AMENDING THE ZONING 0;:I,INANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAS 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION '::`.CORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 7, SAN DIEGO ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-18" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO "8-1" NEIGHBO:::.00D BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meting October 27, 1965 Page 6 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote; Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. 0INANCE 7769 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TBE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK 8, GATEWAY PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVI- SIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL RJ'INANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent, ORDINANCE NO. 7770 ABANDONING A PORTION OF WOOLDRIDGE ROAD AND IN LIEU THEREOF, ESTABLISHING AND DEDICATING A NEW ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. 0 INANCE NO, 7771 CANCELLING THE UNISSUED $8750000,00 PORTION OF THE 1959 HOSPITAL BOND ISSUE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent, O;uINANCE NO. 7772 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FOUR (4) BONDS TO REPLACE BONDS OF CITY OF CO US CHRISTI, TEXAS, GENERAL EH - MOVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1963-A, WHICH WERE LOST, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye" g Furman absents. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 7 ORDINANCE N0. 7773 AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED. SO AS TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS OF THE CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRI- BUTION SYSTEM BY AMENDING SECTION 38-46 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ALL INSTANCES WHERE THE PHRASE "CHURCH, SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL CUSTOMERS" APPEARS SAID PHRASE SHALL HEREAFTER READ "CHURCH, SCHOOL, HOSPITAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY CUSTOMERS" AND THAT RATES PERTAINING TO USE OF GAS IN QUANTITIES EXCEEDING 2000 MCF PER MONTH SHALL BE BILLED ACCORDING TO A NEW SCHEDULE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote; Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. FIRST READING OF AN 0.' MANCE AMENDING THE PLUMBING CODE FO4. THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALSO DESIGNATED AS ORDINANCE N0. 2578, BY AMENDING SECTION 902, PARAGRAPH (h), SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPRESSION CLAY TILE PIPE INSTALLATIONS RATHER THAN THE PRESENT REQUIREMENT THAT ALL JOINTS OF CLAY PIPE SHALL BE OF THE HOT -POURED BITUMINOUS TYPE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent. FIRST READING OF AN O,c:rINANCE AMEti+SING SECTION 11-5 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, SO AS TO ADOPT WITH CERTAIN CHANGES AND ADDITIONS THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1965 EDITION, FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; MAKING VIOLATIONS A MIS- DEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; SPECIFICALLY KEEPING IN EFFECT CERTAIN ORDINANCES; AND REPEALLNG ALL ORDINANCES HEREWITH. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following voted Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye"; Furman absent, Following a brief recess, Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon reconvened the meeting, announced the Council would now hold the scheduled public hearings, and explained the procedure to be followed. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #965-11, Humble Oil & Refining Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighbor- hood Business District to "B-4" Cenral Business District, Lots "E", "F" & "G", Mt. Vernon Center, Unit 3, located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of South Staples Street and Lexington Boulevard. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 8 Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held September 14+, 1965, Mr. Glenn Killough, representing the applicant, appeared in support of the application and no one appeared in opposition; that four notices were sent out, two returns were received in favor and none in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and 'Inn/ling Commission was that it be approved as a logical extension of the existing "B-4" zoning. A representative of Humble Oil & Refining Company explained to Council that applicant proposed to erect a service station, and desired to construct a sign consisting of four letters, at a height of 50 Feet. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District, Lots "E", "F" & "0", Mt. Vernon Center, Unit 3, be approved, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this change. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #965-12, Humble Oil & Refining Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighbor- hood Business District to "B-5" Primary Business District, Lot 1, Block "A", Baldwin Park, located on the Southeast right of way line of Prescott Street between Keys Street and Baldwin Boulevard. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held September 14, 1965, two persons representing the applicant, appeared in support of the application and no one appeared in opposition; that seventeen notices were sent out, four returns were received in favor and none in opposition; and stated that the reeommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that the existing "B-1" zoning is adequate; that this is a neighborhood business location and that approval of the request would constitute spot zoning. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 9 Mr. Bill Owen, representing Humble Oil & Refining Company, explained to Council that applicant proposed to build a modern service station, and it would be necessary to have a high -rising sign as the neighborhood would not be able to support the service station, and they would need to depend on the Crosstown FScpressway for business. Mr. Swanson Reynolds, also representing applicant, spoke in support of the application and stated that it was in the public interest to have the high -rising sign, that signs give warning and allow the motorist to get off the high speed lanes in ample time. Mr. Frisco Roberts, real estate agent for applicant, stated that the development of commercial enterprises along the frontage roads of the expressways were gradually replacing the neighborhood areas, and that he did not feel it was detrimental to the neighborhood. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Commissioner Wal1oe stated that the view from the Crosstown Expressway was very attractive, and that he felt the change of zoning was not in the public interest, and urged Council to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and deny this request. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the application of Humble Oil & Refining Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-5" Primary Business District, Lot 1, Block "V', Baldwin Park, be tabled for two weeks for further consideration, Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Special Use #44, David Cullins, for a Special Use Permit under Article 25, Section 25-4, Subsection (10) of the Zoning Ordinance authorizing the operation of a trailer park for one trailer; portion of Lot 6, Block 13, Highway Village #3, fronting 90.1 Feet on the North right of way line of Kingsbury Drive, beginning at a point 144 Feet East of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Kingsbury Drive and Robb Drive and extending 102,6 Feet in a Northerly direction from Kingsbury Drive for the depth. a 9 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 10 Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held September 14, 1965, the applicant appeared in support of the application and no one appeared in opposition; that fourteen notices were sent out, no returns were received in favor and three returns were received in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that a mobile home is not appropriate to the area and would deter future development. Mr. Lake further explained that applicant proposed to locate a mobile home on this property and expected to make certain improvements. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Lake explained that the other trailers located in the area were there before annexation, and that the lots marked "Trailer Site" would require a Special Use Permit before trailers could be located on the sites. No one appeared in connection with this application. City Manager Whitney presented communications in opposition to the application from Mrs. Hollie Funderberger, Mrs. Neva B. Smith and D. E. Williams. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommenda- tion of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request of David Cullens for a Special Use Permit be denied. Mrs. Tale Owen, President of the League of Women Voters, read a communication commending the City Council for appointing the Bay Drilling Committee and thanking the Committee for their study and Interim Report, and offering certain recommendations and suggestions. (Council Exhibit #8) Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon spoke briefly on the subject of annexation of the bay area near Portland, and stated that the matter was still under considera- tion and study, but that he felt there should not be any adverse action against Portland, and that the City of Portland had requested the City of Corpus Christi to not annex in their vicinity. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 11 Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the opening of the public hearing on assessments for improvements consisting of 4' wide, 4" thick, reinforced con- crete sidewalks along the following streets, adjacent and leading to various schools within the City: Gollihar Road, southwest side, from Airline Road to existing paved area approximately 190' east of South Staples Street intersection; Weber Road, northeast side, from Holly Road to Mary Carroll High School; Greely Drive - Parade Drive intersection, south side; Highland Avenue, north side, from existing sidewalk west of Port Avenue to Osage Street; Arlington Drive, south side, from Lanier Drive to school property line, east of Churchil Drive; Rosewood Street, east side, from Highland Avenue to Blake Street intersection; Winnebago Street, north side, from T. C. Ayers Park to Sam Rankin Street, and approximately 150 linear feet on east side of Sam Rankin, from Winnebago Street; Cantwell Drive, west side, from I. H. 37 to Up River Road from Cantwell Drive to Savage School; and Lantana Street, west side, from I. H. 37 to Hampshire Road. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that each member of the Council had been furnished a copy of the assessment rolls pertaining to the property abutting the sidewalk improvements (designated Sidewalk Project Unit II), and then asked Thomas D. McDowell, Assistant City Attorney, to proceed with the hearing, Jack Graham, Director of Public Works, was called upon to explain the nature and character of improvements. Mr. Graham stated that the project involves nine streets, all adjacent or leading to private or public schools, and involves streets which are not curbed and guttered an a permanent basis. In all cases, consideration will be given for side lot adjustment and credit for existing sidewalks or driveways which are left in place. Harold Carr was called and testified as to his qualifications as an ap- praiser of real estate; stating that he had been in the real estate business in Corpus Christi since 1944 and was familiar with property values in general and in particular in the City of Corpus Christi, He has investigated the property in question and has physically inspected each street that is listed on the assess- ment roll, a copy of which he has in his possession, and has examined and reviewed Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27,.,1965 Page 12 each assessment listed thereon. Mr. Carr stated that based on his experience as a real estate appraiser, in his opinion each of the properties listed on the assess- ment roll would be enhanced in value at least the amount of the assessment. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked if any of the property owners involved were present and if any of them wished to be heard. Mrs. J. G. Esparza (Item No. 31) of 2914 Highland stated that she was in favor of the sidewalk being built on Highland and was not questioning the assess- ment against her property, but that she thought the sidewalk should be on both sides of the street, since Highland is the zone line between schools and the children living on the North side of the street go to schools located North of Highland Avenue, and children living on the South side of the street attend schools located South of Highland, and the sidewalk would only benefit those children living on and attending schools on the North side of the street. Mrs. Esparza stated there had been four deaths of pedestrians recently on this street. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that this was a matter of general safety and would have to be discussed at a later time, and asked Mrs. Esparza if she was questioning or protest- ing the assessment against her property. Mrs. Esparza stated that she was not, but did not think a sidewalk on one side of the street only would be an "improvement." Commissioner Jimenez asked why sidewalks were being built only on one side of the street. Jack Graham advised they were being built to serve school children, at the City's own initiative, rather than by petition of the residents in the area, and the City had determined that these streets are most in need of sidewalks to serve school children. Graham stated that the Highland Street area is being actively considered for sidewalks on both sides of the street, because of a petition from the people in this area, and that these petitions are considered in the order in which they are received and as funds are available. Commissioner Dunne asked if "need" was not considered and Graham stated that it was, and advised that the present sidewalks were being constructed in such a manner that they could be left in place when the street is paved on a permanent basis. Albert H. Ahrens (Item No. 85) stated that he was protesting the sidewalk which was being placed on the Cantwell Lane side of his property and was not Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 27, 1965 Page 13 protesting, but was in favor of the sidewalk being placed on the Up River Road side of his property. He felt a sidewalk on the West side of Cantwell Lane would damage his business in that he would have to erect a fence in front of his trailers to protect them from damage done by the school children, and he felt that the side-. walk should be on the East side of Cantwell so that the children could cross the street at a point supervised by a School Crossing Guard and since the pedestrian walkway over the Freeway was located on the East side of the Street. Charles McLeroy, Traffic Engineer stated that an attempt was made to locate the sidewalks as close to the schools as possible, and there was a service station on the East side of Cantwell on the corner and considerable traffic in and out of the station, both on the UpRiver Road side and the Cantwell Lane Side. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that Mr. Ahrens' protest would be taken into consideration, and asked the Department of Public Works to give the matter further study and evaluation, and report back to the Council. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore, that the hearing be closed, passed. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.