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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/29/1965MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 29, 1965 2:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor McIver Furman Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon Commissioners: Patrick J. Dunne Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore City Manager Herbert W. Whitney Asst. City Attorney Robert Young City Secretary T. Ray Kring • Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Major Jones A. Anderson, Corps Officer, Local Salvation Army. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called, the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the absence of Commissioner William H. Wallace be excused for cause. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 22, 1965, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Furman recognized James P. Kenny, 4+34 Texas Street, who stated he had a recent interview with former Vice -President John Nance Garner, and Mr. Garner asked him to tell the citizens of Corpus Christi how much he loved the city and hoped to visit Corpus Christi in the near future, weather permitting and health - wise. Mr. Kenny requested that Council write a letter of invitation to Mr. Garner to visit our city at his convenience. Mayor Furman thanked Mr. Kenny for hie presence and suggestion, and stated that he felt sure the Council would join him in inviting Mr. Garner to our City, and that a copy of the invitation would be mailed to Mr. Kenny as requested. Bids were opened and read on the purchase of one Carbon Arc Spotlight for the Coliseum from the following: Little Stage Lighting Company of Dallas, Texas; National Theatre Supply Company of Dallas, Texas; The Strong Electric Corporation of Toledo, Ohio; and Texas Scenic Company, Inc, of San Antonio, Texas. The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 2 Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of the closing of certain streets in Loma Rosa Addition, on which public hearing was held December 22, 1965, and which was tabled for further study and consideration. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that certain streets be Closed in Loma Rosa Addition, subject to a proper plat being filed granting sufficient right-of-way for streets and easements for utilities. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the application of Daubert Oil & Gas Company to drill Payne-Flato (40 -Acre Lease) Well No. 3, Lot 10, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Saxet Field. City Manager Whitney presented the application of Daubert 031 & Gas Company of San Antonio, Texas, to drill Payne-Flato (40 -Acre Lease) Well No. 3, Lot 10, H. B. Sheppard. Farm Lots, Saxet Field. Mr. Whitney pointed out the location of the well as being 340 Feet Bast of the center line of County Road #53, and 2900 Feet North of North Right -of -Way line of Highway #44; that the well will be drilled as a straight hole with a proposed depth of 6000 Feet; that the proposed casing program is 400 Feet of 8-5/8" surface casing and 5400 Feet of 4-12" production casing; and that applicant had submitted a copy of Railroad Commission Permit dated December 21, 1965, and Certificate of Insurance. Mr. Whitney stated that applicant requested a variance to use earthen mud pits instead of steel pita with the stipu- lation that the land vill be restored upon completion. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that Daubert Oil & Gas Company be granted a permit to drill Payne-Flato (40 -Acre Lease) Well No. 3, Lot 10, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Saxet Field, as applied for. City Manager Whitney pointed out that the proposed well would be in the flight pattern of International Airport; that applicant had applied for clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency; and that he would recommend the permit be approved subject to applicant securing clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 3 The foregoing motion was amended that Daubert Oil & Gas Company be granted a permit to drill Paayne=Flato (40 -Acre Lease) Well No. 3, Lot 10, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Saxet Field, as applied for, subject to applicant securing clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency. Mayor Furman recognized Dr. Slobodan Bosnia of Novi Geograd, Yugoslavia, who is visiting the United States as a guest of the State Department and is studying city governments. Mayor Furman presented Dr. Bosnia with a synbolic "Key to the City", and extended good wishes on behalf of the Council and the citizens of Corpus Christi. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the proposed street name changes and the naming of unnamed streets in the western section of the City. City Manager Whitney pointed out on a map the locations of the streets; explained that the street name changes were necessary to avoid confusion; and recommended the following street name changes; (10) Brookdale Drive in Brookhaven Addition be changed to Brookhill Drive; (38) Lum Hart Road (Northwest of Annaville) be changed to Hart Road; (111) Road extending between Leopard Street and Sunset (last street west of Calallen Townsite) be named Ripple Road; (113) Road extending from existing Alpine to County Road #53 be named Alpine Road; (114) Road between Agnes Street (Highway #44) and Sedgwick Road (first road east of Manning Road) be named Bronco Street; (115) Road between Agnes Street (Highway fh'i) and Old Brownsville Road (first road east of International Airport)2 The suggested name was Wilding Road; and Commissioner Dunne made a motion that this unnamed road be named Joe Mireur Road, seconded by Blackmon; (116) Road between Eklund Street and Clarkwood South in Clarkwood Town - site be named Sullivan Street; (117) Road extending from City Limits line to intersection with fila and (now designated Highway #77) be named Five Points Road; and that (39) Lakeview Circle in Westend Heights and (112) road extending North from Up River Road (first street east of Ferry Road) be deleted as these streets are outside the City T,imits. No one appeared in connection with the street name changes. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing street name changes be approved as submitted. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 4 Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the City Managers Reports, Items "a" through "e" be accepted, and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That the City participate in the cost for the installation of over- sized facilities for storm sewers for North and South Stonegate Subdivisions, at an estimated cost of $17,460.50; b. That the farn lease on approximately twenty-five acres of land in South Guth Perk be leased to Roy Smith under the conditions that he pay the City rental on 1/3 of grain and 1/4 on cotton; and that the agreement be in accordance with the terms and provisions of expiring agreement; c. That the date for receiving bids on Joint Senlirg, Commercial Apron at International Airport, be extended to January 5, 1966, as no bide were received for the opening date of December 29, 1965; d. That Social Security coverage be provided for members of the Police Department who voted for Social Security coverage; and that Social Security coverage not be provided for members of the Fire Department who voted against it; e. That the date of January 5, 1966, be set for public hearing on the application of Expando Production Company to drill a well in Sazet Field. ORDINANCE NO. 7848 AMENDING ORDINANCES N0. 5806 AND 5949 CONCERNING THE INSURANCE SALES CONCESSION AT THE NEW CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRESENTLY HELD BY THE FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK BY AMENDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE ATTACHnD TO EACH OF SAID ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE S.LTL FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE INSURANCE BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY SAID FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK IN ITS LEASE ASSIGNMENT.' AND AGREEMENT AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION IN THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM ANNUAL RENTAL OF $1200 PER ANNUM FOR THE BALANCE OF THE LEASE TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDED EXHIBIT "B" SHOWING THE RELOCATION SITE FOR THE CONDUCT OF ASSIGNEE'S BUSINESS, SAID AMENDED EXHIBIT "B" BEING AETACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7849 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE RESTAURANT AND NEWSSTAND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES PRESENTLY LOCATED IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM TSE UNION NEWS COMPANY, FOR THE SUN! OF $8,225.50; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF CODE 506, ACTIVITY 5421 TERMINAL AND TOWER BUILDING, THE SUM OF $8,225.50 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 5 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was pasted by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7850 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ON YOUTH EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES, DESIGNATING THE CITY AS FISCAL AGENT TO RECEIVE, HOLD AND DISBURSE CERTAIN FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOCAL HEAD -START AND COMMtINIT°P ACTION PROGRAMS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN Tkik, CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACH® 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: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7851 AMENDING 113E ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 2(111 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 N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF THE WELDERS Ems' COMPANY, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOT 3, BLOCK 7, CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DIS- TRICT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE LOCATION OF A 2000 -GALLON MAXIM(JM CAPACITY MAPP GAS TANK SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIO?S OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackinon, Donne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7852 ESTABLISHING A FUND TO BE ENEMAS THE "TRANSIT FUND"; APPROPRIATING OUT OF TRANSIT FUND N0. u8 THE SUM OF $307,000 FOR THP. BALANCE OF THE 1965-66 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE BUS SYSTEM, BASED UPON THE ESTIMATED REVENUES, AND AS SET FORTH IN THE TRANSIT FUND BUDGET, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED MEN, MARKED EXHIBIT "1", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7853 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE AD- MINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN TO ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEUIIVJ DATE", BEING ORDINANCE N0. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION "b" OF SECTION 1, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THOSE CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE OPERATING OR ENGAGED FULL TIME IN THE ACTIVITIES OF NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 6 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7854 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXEuuJts, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LEASE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY ACCORDING TO TSE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS FULLY AS IF SET OUT VERBATIM; PROVIDING THAT NO FRANCHISE TAXES WILL BE DOE UNDER THE FRANCHISE WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE DURATION OF THIS CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7855 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BRNAII' OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT ACENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND AIRCRAFT INSTkT SERVICE, INC., OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, COWERING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITE FOR USE AS AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT REPAIR AND OTHER AVIATION RELLATEDACTIVITIES, WHICH PLOT IS IDENTIE/ED AS LOT 1, COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITt, AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SAID SITE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER IN THE ASSLMENT AGREEMPT, A COPY OF SAID ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Forman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE TO INLAID) LIMOUSINE, SERVICE, INC., TO PROVIDE LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AND MENTHE CORPUS CHRISTI =NATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER POINTS IN AND ABOUT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH INTO FRANCHISE AGREEME55, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Mr. Howard Suddeth,, attorney representing Corpus Christi Transportation Company, protested the granting of the foregoing ordinance for reasons set forth in the past. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Furman, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", Dunne present and voting "Nay", Blackmon disqualified, and Wallace absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 7 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO mem PIPE LINE COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, BEMIS AND REMOVE TWO (2) PIPE LINES 4-1/2" IN OUTSIDE DIMMER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL, GAS OR THE PRODUCTS OF EITHER OR BOTH, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS OLD BROWNSVTLLE ROAD, WEST POINT ROAD, LEXINGTON BOULEVARD, CLIFF sus DRIVE (COUNTY ROAD NO. 35), NAVIGATION BOULEVARD, KOSAR ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY NO. 44, VILLA DRIVE, BALDWIN BOULEVARD, =ROM= ROAD, TROPICAL LANE, WEIL PLACE, FLORES STREET, PORT AVENUE, BLUNTZER AVENUE, COMANCHE STREET, LIPAN STREET, LEOPARD STREET, ANTELOPE STREET, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY No. 37, BUFFALO STREET, WINNEBAGO STREET, NUECES STREET, LEARY STREET AND WEST BROADWAY; MAKING SUCH FRANCHISE BINDING ON THE GRANTEE2S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY TH4 GRANTEE; PROVIDING AN EMOTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third ren -i ng by the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and Wallace absent. Mayor Furman declared a brief recess before the scheduled public hearings on zoning cases, during which time Commissioner Dunne departed. Mayor Furman reconvened the meeting and announced the Council would now hold the scheduled public hearings, and explained the procedure to be followed. Mayor Firman announced the public hearing on Application 41165-2, George Hamilton, for change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "I-2" Li t Industrial District, on a 6.508 -acre portion out of the Southern portion of Lots 4 and 5, Section Ao, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, fronting 957.67 Feet on the Northwest Right -of -Way line of Flour Bluff Road near its intersection with Division Road. William Hovey, Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant, located the property on the map, pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held November 9, 1965, the applicant appeared in support of the application and explained that the railroad is located on two sides of his property, making it desirable for industrial use; that three other persons spoke in favor of the application, and that two persons spoke in opposition. Mr. Hovey stated that seventeen letters were sent out, and that three returns were received in favor and one received in opposition. Mr. Hovey further stated that the Commission did not take any action at this meeting but deferred action penning further study; and that at the Commission meeting held November 23, 1965, the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be approved. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 8 In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Hovey stated that applicant did not state the proposed use of the property but implied it mist be for ware- houses. Mr. Houston K. Lyons, a nearby property owner, spoke In opposition to the application, and stated that the location of warehouses would not provide any area for "turning around" and that it would only create more traffic problems. Mr. M. C. Floyd, a nearby property owner, spoke in opposition to the application and stated he was opposed to industrial zoning. Mr. Dave Coover, attorney, spoke in favor of this application, and stated that since 1942 the area had been used for the loading and unloading of materials; that Mr. Hamilton had received inquires from representatives of Tex-Mex Railroad who were interested in that location; and that it was the only spur nearby outside of the Naval Air Station. Mr. Coover further stated that there was a great dis- tinction between zoning a piece of property and the platting of property; and that if the property was developed the Platting Department would require adequate "turn around" area, Mr. Coover pointed out that the railroad fronted on two sides of Mr. Hamilton's property making it desirable for industrial uses, and that he was very much in favor of the application and felt it was of the best interest to the public. Mr. J. E. Hartle, Realtor, spoke in favor of the application, and stated that industrial zoning was the only logical use of the property, and that it could not be used for residential use because of the railroad being on both sides of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Blac!eon advised Council that Mr Hamilton had been railed out of the City but would be willing to appear at a later date; and that Mr. Hamilton did not ask for a postponement on the hearing as notifications had already been mailed out to the interested parties. Commissioner McDaniel inquired about the platting of industrial property, and City Manager Whitney advised that the property must be platted before a permit could be issued; and that the platting would necessarily show the access on streets as well as the location of proposed buildings. • Jl Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 9 Mr. Coover stated that from past experience, the Platting Committee required the establishing of certain streets and access -ways; type of building and location; that utilities must be installed as required by the State for light industrial purposes; and that this was done by the Platting Department when the plat was submitted for a permit. Commissioner Sizemore asked Mr. Lyons what he would suggest for zoning in that area, and Mr. Lyons replied that it was residential area on the east side of the railroad tracks. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by B1acenon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 6.508 -acre portion out of the Southern portion of Lots 4 and 5, Section 40, Flour Bluff and ncinal Farm & Garden Trento, fronting 957.67 Feet on the Northwest Right -of -Way line of Flour Bluff Road near its intersection with Divis.on Road, be approved and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this change. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #1165-6, D. R. Castleberry, for change of zoning from "R-lB" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District, on a 9.54 -acre tract of land out of Lot 5, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, fronting 330 Feet along the Northerly Right -of -Way line. of Saratoga Boulevard and extending 1260 Feet in a Northerly direction from Saratoga Boulevard for the depth. Wiliiem Hovey, Zoning and 1.1ernning Administrative Assistant, located the property on the map, pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held November 23, 1965, the applicant appeared before the Commission and submitted a drawing of plans for a steel building to be con- structed on the property and explained that the building would be used to overhaul and repair aircraft instruments and parts; that no one appeared in opposition; that seven letters were sent out, and two returns were received in favor and none in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be approved on the portion fronting 300 Feet on Saratoga Boulevard for a depth of 580 Feet, but that it be denied on the remainder of the tract. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 10 A representative of SS•TACO, Panther City Investment Company, Inc., spoke in favor of the application, and stated that his company had a temporary permit for the location of oil field rental equipment in that area; that he felt the area should be zoned light industrial; and that twenty-five feet had already been dedi- cated for a road. Mrs. Alice Cenaa:y, a nearby property owner, spoke in opposition to the application, and stated that she was opposed to partial zoning, but would not oppose the application if the property was all zoned light industrial. Following a lengthy discussion relative to the depth of the property for industrial use and the possibility of a street ri.t-of-way, Mayor Furman suggested that the hearing be recessed for further consideration. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing on Application #1165-6, D. R. Castleberry, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 9.5k -acre tract of land out of Lot 5, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, be recessed for further study and consideration. Mayor Furman advised that all interested parties would be notified when this matter was brought before the Council again. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Special Use #48, J. E. Hartle, for a Special Use Permit under Article 25, Section 25-4, Subsection (10) of the Zoning Orairance authorizing the operation of a trailer park for one trailer per lot; on Lots 40, 41, 42 and 43, Block "3", Don Patricio Subdivision, fronting 196.8 Feet along the Southeast Right -of Way line of Chestnut Avenue and extending to a depth of 11+5 Feet. William Hovey, Zoning and Plan ing Mministrative Assistant, located the property on the map, pointed out the zoning and land use of the area, explained that at the Commission hearing held November 23, 1965, the applicant appeared and stated that the permit was requested for individuals who do not want to be crowded into trailer parks and that special use permits for one trailer had already been granted by the Commission for two lots on the same street near Don Patricio Road; that no one appeared in opposition; that thirty-three letters were sent out, and Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 11 one return vas received in favor and two in opposition; and stated that the recom- mendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be denied due to the pending change in the text of the Zoning Ordinance regarding single trailers that has been recently recommended by the Commission to the City Council. Mrs J. E. Hartle, applicant, spoke in favor of the application, and stated that he applied for trailer zoning on those four lots; that people did not want to be crowded into trailer parks; and that there vas no opposition from the Zoning and Planning Commission and it was just a technicality in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Hartle further stated that he owned a number of lots in that area and would apply for trailer zoning but that he did not plan to put in a trailer park. City Manager Whitney explained that Zoning and Plwnning Department had granted permits for trailers in the past on the basis of one trailer, but that the ordinance specified two or more trailers and that one -trailer trailer parks could not be designated. Mr. Whitney read the new recommendations from the Zoning and Plsnnifg Commission relative to trailer zoning, and stated that Council could grant special use permits for trailer parks. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that under Special Use Permits the number of trailers allowed could be restricted, and that permits had been denied where homes existed. Mr. Hartle stated that there were a few homes in the area but that the people did not object to trailers being located there. No one appeared in opposition to this application. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon that a special permit be granted for one trailer on Lota 40, 41, 42 and 43, Block "J", Don Patricio Subdivision. Commissioner Sizemore inquired about the Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation that the permit be denied due to the pending rhange in the text of the Zoning Ordinance regarding single trailers, and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the ordinance should be amended; that the Zoning and Planning Commission could not recommend otherwise; and that the Council had the authority to grant the permit. .Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 29, 1965 Page 12 Commissioner McDaniel suggested that the matter be tabled for further consideration. Assistant City Attorney Young advised that the motion to grant the permit would require a majority of the Council present and voting. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the motion that a special permit be granted for one trailer on Lots 40, 41, 42 and 43, Block "J", Don Patricia Sub- division, and declared the motion had passed with Furman, Blackmon, Jimenez, and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye", and McDaniel present and voting "Nay." Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that he felt the zoning applications should reveal the true owner of the property so that Council would have an authorized person requesting the zoning change, City Manager Whitney recommended the following City repre emtattves to serve on the Operations Committee in accordance with the lease agreement with Nueces Transportation Company; Assistant City Manager Marvin Townsend; Director of Finance Harold Zick, and Traffic Engineer Charles McLeroy, with Personnel Officer Ben Franklin and Chief Accountant Charles Daley as alter ,tee. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the foregoing nominations be approved and confirmed. Mr. Joe Watson, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce, advised that Mexicana Airlines had not received permiaeion from the United States Government yet, and that February 15th would be the starting date for the new airlines, and invited the Council to make the inaugural fii 114 t with the airlines in February. Mr. Tem Flower suggested that the City establish a net work of streete for bicycle riders with reasonable speed Jimits; and stated this program had heed carried out in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a great deal of success. Mayor Barman thanked Mr. Flower for appearing before the Council, and advised him that the request would be considered, There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. I, McIver Furman, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of December 1, 1965, through December 29, 1965, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved. MC lVJli FORMAN, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas