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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/20/1966MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 20, 1966 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 Mayor McIver Furman City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend W. Roland Williams, Pastor of Windsor Park Baptist Church. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the absence of Commissioner William H Wallace be excused for cause. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., and of the Special Meeting of April 13, 1966, at 3:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Furman announced appointments to Boards end Committees, and stated that as the nominations had been previously discussed and considered, the appointments could be considered at one time, and nominated the following persons for appointment and reappointment to the following Boards and Committees: BUILDING CODE OF APPEALS: Fred T. Rheinlander BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Gene Urban Bill Stalter Herbert Alexander E. P. Limon William Mobley Franklin Critz, Sr. Sam Amspoker, Jr. BUILDING STANDARDS & HOUSING Harold Thomas Leland Ross Jack Rice Turner PARK BOARD: Gus Heinemann Mrs. D. C. Bernwanger Reverend H. C. Dilworth Gabe Lozano, Sr. Donald Greene Henry Noes, III Mrs William Trott (Reappointment) (Alternate) BOARD OF APPEALS: (Reappointment) vv (Reappointment) n ov Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 2 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Rill G. Read Virgil Howard Jay Davis INVESTMEBT ADVISORY BOARD; Richard King, III Walter R. Young William H Kirk (Reappointment) (Reappointment) Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the foregoing nomi- nations for appoinizaent and reappointment to the foregoing Boards and Committees be approved and confirmed. Mayor Furman announced the opening of bids. Bids were opened and read on the purchase of Weld Fittings and Flanges for Warehouse Inventory, from the following: Alamo Iron Works; Fort Worth Pipe & Supply Company, Gulf Supply Company, Inc.; McAllen Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.; MnJunkin Corporation; Maintenance Engineering Corporation; National Supply Division; Norvell.m Wilder Supply Company; Oilwell Supply Division; Superior Iron Works & Supply Campany; and Wallace Company, Inc. The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-ei t hours as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Bids were opened and read. on Uniform Renta]. Service for the various depart- ments, from the following: Model Industrial Uniform Service and Terms Industrial Laundries. The foregoing bide were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of Application #366-1, James R. Preis, for change of zoning from "R-18' Ona -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two- family Dwelling District on Lots 7A and 7B, Block 4, Cabaniss Acres, on which public hearing was held April 13, 1966, and which was tabled for further consideration. City Manager Whitney presented a land use map of the area, and photographs Showing the improvements presently on the subject property. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez that the application for change of zoning from "R-11" Cue -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Lots 7A and 7B, Block 4, Cabanies Acres, be approved. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 3 Mayyor Pro Tem Blaeknon pointed out that approval would be overriding the recoimmendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the application be denied on the basis that approval would constitute epot zoning, and Commissioner McDaniel inquired about the vote requirements. City Manager Whitney advised that a majority vote plus one was required for passage of the foregoing motion. In discussing the foregoing motion, it was pointed out by the Council that the neighborhood ie comprised of many non -conforming lees. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the application for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Lots 7A and 7B, Block 4, Cabeniss Acres, and declared the motion had passed with Blackman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore voting "Aye-" Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of Application #366-6, Tito Sandoval, Jr., for change of zoning from "R-13" One -family Dwelling District to "B=1" Neighborhood Business Distrint on a rectangular tract out of Lot 8, Section "E", Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, fronting 200 Feet along the Northwest Right -of -Way line of Greenwood Drive, beginning at a point approximately 1300 Feet Southwest of the Southwest corner of the intersection of Greenwood Drive and Horne Road, and extending 190 Feet in a Northwesterly direction from Greenwood Drive for the depth; on which public hearing wan held April 13, 1966, and which was tabled for one week in order to allow Attorney Waller, representing the applicant, an oppor- tunity to file written approval from the adjoining property owners that had been obtained by Mr. Sandoval. City Manager Whitney advised that Attorney Waller had present communica- tions from the adjoining property owners directly across the street from the subject property, in favor of the request; that the adjoining property owned by the City wan proposed to be used for a park; and that on February 28, 1966, the Council instructed him to have the Right -of -Way Section make an appraisal on the property owned by the applicant. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred. in, and that the application for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a rectangular tract out of Lot 8, Section "2', Paisley's Sub- division of the Hoffman Tract, be denied on the basis that approval would constitute spot zoning and encroachment of business into a residential area. i Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 4 0 Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City proceed with the acquisition of the Sandoval property in connection with the proposed. park. Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of Application #166-10, The Humble Oil and Refining Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" neighborhood Buainese Dis- trict to "B-4" General. Business District on Lot 7, Shipp Tract; on which public hearing was held February 22, 1966, and vhioh vas tabled for further study and consideration. City Manager k4hitney presented a sketch of the site plan for the subject property; pointed out the proposed laud use; and stated that applicant proposed to landscape the triangular portion of the property es a planting area. In discussing the subject property and deed restrictions, City Manager Whitney pointed out that the application could be approved with the exception that the zoning not be changed on the triangular portion (formerly Lot 26, Block 2, Vaneura Addition). Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Plnnning Commission be concurred in with the exception of the triangular portion, and that the application for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighbor- hood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 7, Shipp Tract, be approved.with the exception of the most westerly triangular portion (formerly Lot 26, Block 2, Vancura Addition) whiah vould remain "B-1" Neighborhood Business Dis- trict; with the exception of a fence along the South line of said portion, which is to be left to the discretion of the property owner, and further subject to the erection of a 6 -foot solid fence along those portions of the South line and West line of the remptoApr of this lot (formerly Lot "H", Shipp Tract) which are adjacent to other private properties. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the appeal of William and Helen G. Meyer, Special. Use Permit #52, for operation of a trailer court on the Frederic Tract, South Right -of --Way line of UpBiver Road West of Old Robstown Road, and explained the procedure to be followed. City Manager Whitney explained that the appeal of Wiaaimm and Helen G. Meyer vas from an application that vas made to the Zoning and Planning Commission for a Special Use Permit under Article 25, Section 25=4, Subsection (10) of the Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 5 Zoning Ordinance for the operation of a trailer park, which provides that the Com- mission can grant a special permit without making a recommendation to the Council. Mr, Whitney pointed out on asap the zoning and land use in the area, and stated that at the Commission hearing held February 15, 1966, twenty-four letters were sent out, and two returns were received in favor and four in opposition, and that the application vas denied by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Whitney further stated that the Staff recanmendation was that it be approved subject to screening from adjacent properties, proper platting, and all other requirements normally placed on trailer parks; and that in accordance with Section 25-4 of the Ordinance, the applicants had appealed to the Council on their application. William Meyer, applicant, spoke in favor of his application, and stated that this particular piece of property had been a trailer park for many years; that there is an average of fifteen to twenty trailers in the park; that he wanted to make improvements on the property and had a contract with Central Power and Light Company for twenty-eight trailer outlets; that there are over a hundred families living in trailers in that vicinity; and that he could not understand the opposition to this request. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked if the trailer park is operating as a non- conforming use and if the permit was needed so that the park could be improved and enlarged. Mr. Meyer replied that the park is a non -conforming use; and presented pictures showing the present use of adjoining property; and stated that he wanted to put in more spaces for modern trailers. J. R. Hatch, trailer park operator, spoke in favor of the application, and stated that one-fifth of the homes are mobile hcmes; that one out of seven families will be living in mobile homes; that a mobile home park is a subdivision; and that the park could not become a slum area as the mobile homes could be moved out. William Shireman, representing Herbert Alexander, owner of Lot 1, Woodlawn Addition", spoke in opposition to this application, and stated that Mr. Alexander had purchased the properly with the intent of improving it but because of the existing trailer park immediately adjacent to his property, had not made the Improvements. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 6 In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Shireman advised that Mr. Alexander had purchased the property about four years ago; that the trailer park had operated on the subject property for more than twenty yeare; that the area had declined until about three or four years ago When Mr. Ray Peterson acquired all of the property beginning at Lot k and the rest of the property in Woodlawn Addition on the South side of Leopard Street, and invested a substantial sum of money for develop- ment of that area that had contributed to the economics of the City; and because of the business growth a trailer park did not appear to be the highest and beet use of that land. Mr. Shireman pointed out the ingress and egress of the trailer park; and stated that one of the trailers in the park was within ten feet of the sidewalk and appeared to be in the building line, and that if a permit was granted, any violation as to building setback lines should be corrected. Mr. Shireman presented pictures to the Council of the trailer park and of the Woodlawn Shopping Center, and stated that a solid wood fence such as the one in Woodlawn Shopping Center should be erected if the permit is granted. Mr. Shireman further stated that he realized trailer parks are necessary; that an offer was made to Mr. Meyer to buy the subject property; and that he believed the trailer park was so situated that it was not economically feasible for that tract of land. Mr. Shireman concluded his remarks by stating that recent developments in that particular area do not justify encouraging the conditions of this non -conforming use. Commissioner Jimenez departed from the Council meeting. Ray Peterson, developer, spoke in opposition to the application, and stated that he purchased the land where Woodlawn Shopping Center is located some three years ago; that the area had not enjoyed the growth that other parts of the City had; that the trend is now to improve the area; that new businesses have moved into the area and there has been an increase in property values; that special attention and consideration should be given to this particular part of the City as it is just now beginning to move forward; and cited tax figures and revenues of certain properties in that area. Mr. Peterson further stated that a trailer park was not the highest and best use of this area; that it would decrease the values of the neighborhood, and requested that the application be denied. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 7 J. F. Wakefield, representing Ben F. Vaughan III, owner of property in that area, spoke in opposition to the application on the basis that Mr. Meyer did not have any definite plan for improvement of the trailer park. Mr. Meyer asked for a rebuttal, and Mayor Furman advised that the Council would allow a rebuttal. Mr. Meyer Stated that he did not understand the tax values and economics that were discussed; that "if a man chooses to pick a certain business that is his choice;" and that he did not believe the trailer park would hurt the surrounding prop- erty. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Meyer stated that an offer to buy the property might have been made to his parents; that he had not seen any contract; and that the land was worth more than the amount quoted by Mr. Shireman. Mr. Meyer further stated that he did not have any definite plans at the present time but would work very closely with the Zoning and Planning Commission. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the application be tabled for one week and that the matter be discussed at Workshop Monday night. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked City Attorney Singer for a legal opinion as to the vote requirements to override the Zoning and Planning Commission and the respon- sibilities that the Council is charged with, and that the information be available for Workshop Monday night. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the proposed street name change of Lawrence Drive to Luther Drive, and explained the procedure to be followed. City Manager Whitney presented a map showing the location of Lawrence Drive, and stated that the reason for the street name change was because of a duplication of street names of Lawrence Drive and Lawrence Street; that notices had been sent out to the affected property owners; that one letter had been received protesting any change in street name; that a letter from Stan Hultman, Works Manager, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co, suggesting other names to be considered; and that a letter from the Reverend Andrew Sincak, Jr., Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church had been received requesting the change. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 8 Jack Broughton spoke in opposition to the proposed street name change on the basis that this is not the opportune time as the new telephone directories will soon be delivered, and that. Lawrence Street has fewer residents and should be changed if any change is made. Reverend Simcak, Jr. spoke in favor of the proposed street name change on the basis that his church is building a new church which will front on Lawrence Drive, end requested that the Council make a decision on the street name change as soon as possible so that the Church can have their new stationery printed. Mr. Broughton stated that the names of trees are used in that area; that Lawrence Drive was originally "Ash Street," and that if the name were changed, the name should revert back to "Ash Street." Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the proposed street name change of Lawrence Drive be tabled for discussion at the Workshop Monday night. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the proposed street name change of Cape Lookout to South Shore Estates, and explained the procedure to be followed. City Manager Whitney pointed out on a map the location of Cape Lookout in South Shore Estates; and stated the change was requested by the South Shore Estates Association to correspond with the name of the subdivision; and that no communica- tion had been received other than the letter requesting the change. No one appeared in connection with the proposed street name change. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon pointed out that the entrance into South Shore Estates from Ocean Drive is "South Shore Place," and City Manager Whitney advised that the request was to change the name only on the Alameda Street entrance. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the street name of "Cape Lookout" be changed to "South Shore Estates." Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "f" be accepted; that Items "g", "h" and "i" be con- sidered separately; and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 9 a. That appropriation in the amount of $7,000 for engineering fees for the plane and epecifications for Interceptor Sewer Line 31-B and 31-A between 31-B and 34-A in the Hilltop-Annaville area, be authorized; b. That appropriation in the amount of $9,000 for payment of engineering fees in connection with water line relocations for I.H. 37 construction; be authorized; c. That the semi-final payment of Estimate No. 16 for the construction of the Allison Sewer Treatment Plant be made to the contractor, Burtex Constructors and Burnett Construction Company, and that the sum of $5,000 be retained pending comple- tion of final adjustments on some items of work; d. That the authority to re -advertise for bids to be received on May 4, 1966, on one 2l1 Ton Truck Mounted Crane, be granted, e. That the date of May 10, 1966, at a Special Council Meeting convening at 2:00 p.m., be set for public hearing on five zoning cases; f. That the filing of an application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency, United States of America, for Federal funds for the acquisition and improve- ment of the public bus system, be authorized; g. That the application of Southern Minerals Corporation for a permit to drill Well 016 on a ten -acre proration unit out of its Perkins-LaGasse Lease, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots Subdivision, be considered separately; h. That the application of Jake L. Ramon for a permit to drill Well 01 Pernitas Partners, on the Pernitas Partners Lease, Section 4, Lot 4, Bohemian Colony Lands, be considered separately; i. That the application of Atlantic Refining Company for a permit to drill and operate Well 01, State Tract 34, Corpus Christi Bay, be considered separately. City Manager Whitney presented the application of Southern Minerals Corpora- tion for a permit to drill Well 016 on a ten -acre proration unit out of its Perkins- LaGasse Lease, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots Subdivision. Mr. Whitney pointed out on a plat the location of the proposed well as being 1,320 Feet East of Clarkwood Road between Highway 044 and Highway 09; and stated that the proposed site had been in- spected and that there were no roads, buildings, or permanent structures within 600 feet; that the proposed depth of the well is 5,500 Feet with a casing program of 8-5/8" to 300 Feet and 4-1/2" production casing through the producing horizon; that Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 10 the applicant had submitted a copy of the Railroad Commission Permit dated April 13, 1966; copy of Certificate of Insurance; and requested a variance to allow the use of earthen mud pits instead of steel tanks. Mr. Whitney further stated that the appli- cation appeared to be in order, and that he recommended approval of the application as submitted. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Southern Minerals Corporation be granted a permit to drill Well No. 16 on a ten-acre proration unit out of its Perkins-LaGasse Lease, H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots Subdivision, as applied for. City Manager Whitney presented the application of Jake L. Ramon for a permit to drill Well #1 Pernitas Partners, on the Pernitas Partners Lease, Section 4, Lot 4, Bohemian Colony Lands. Mr. Whitney pointed out on a plat the location of the pro- posed well as being 2,015 Feet Northwest of Chapman Ranch Road, 467 Feet Southwest of Holly Road; and stated that the proposed site had been inspected and that there were no buildings or structures within 560 Feet; that the proposed depth of the well is not exceeding 11,000 Feet with a 10-3/4" surface casing cemented to 2,200 Feet and no less than 4-1/2" production casing through the producing horizon; that the appli- cant had submitted copy of the Railroad Commission Permit dated April 7, 1966; Certificate of Insurance; and requested variance from the requirement that the site be fenced and fire walls put in pn the grounds that it is a large tract and there are no buildings or structures around and that security will be maintainedat all times. Mr. Whitney further stated that the application appeared to be in order, and that he recommended approval of the application as submitted. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that Jake L. Harron be granted a permit to drill Well 161 Pernitas Partners, on the Pernitas Partners Lease, Section 4, Lot 4, Bohemian Colony Lands, as applied for. City Manager Whitney presented the application of Atlantic Refining Company for a permit to drill and operate Well 161, State Tract 34, Corpus Christi Bay. Mr. Whitney pointed qut'on a map the location of the proposed well as being 660 Feet Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 11 from the Northw8St line and 660 Feet from the Southwest line of State Tract 34; that the we11 is proposed to be drilled to a vertical depth of 13,500 Feet; that the applicant has a State Lease on this tract and has submitted copy of Certificate of Insurance; and that the application appeared to conform with the requirements of the drilling ordinance Mr. Whitney further stated that a letter dated April 15, 1966, was received from Edward H. Harte, Chairman of the Bay Drilling Committee, stating that the Committee has considered this application and voted to recommend that the permit be granted. Noone appeared in connection with this application. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Atlantic Refining Company be granted a permit to drill and operate Well 1, State Tract 34, Corpus Christi Bay. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 12 ORDINANCE N0. 7983 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24-55 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, SAID SECTION BEING ALSO ORDINANCE NO. 7201, PASSED AND APPROVED ON APRIL 22, 1964, AS AMENDMENT TO SAID SECTION 24-55 AND AS AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF SAID CORPUS CHRISTI OIL AND GAS ORDINANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SAID ORDINANCE 7201, AS SECTION 24-55 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, TO APPLY ALSO TO OSO BAY AS WELL AS CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AND NUECES BAY; AND FURTHER AMENDING SO AS TO REQUIRE A COPY OF THE DRILLING PERMIT FROM THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND THE PERMIT FROM THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, UNITED STATES ARMY, BE FURNISHED THE CITY WITH THE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FROM THE CITY; AND FURTHER AMENDING PARAGRAPH (10; OF SUBSECeTION (8) SO AS TO PERMIT A SPECIAL PERMIT TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY OF ANY PARTICULAR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Harvie Branecomb, speaking on behalf of the Bay Drilling Committee, appeared before the Council and read a communication stating that the Bay Drilling Committee had considered the proposal of Atlantic Refining Company to construct a gas processing facility on the spoil bank opposite the Reynolds Metals Company plant in the northern portion of the Bay, and after consulting with representatives of the Ingleside area, the Committee decided that the proposal should be approved; that such application would have to be considered and approved separately aa would other applications filed under the amended ordinance; that the Bay Drilling Committee recommended adoption of the foregoing ordinance amendment on the basis that it would be 1n effect on an interim basis only as it is anticipated that it viii be superseded by a comprehensive new ordinance which will deal comprehensively with gas processing facilities; and that if other applications are filed for the construction of other oil or gas facilities under the interim ordinance, they would be reviewed by both the Bay Drilling Committee and the City Council, and that representatives of the Ingleside community and other interested groups would be given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Branscomb eapinined that the proposed gas processing facility could be used by other companies other than Atlantic; and that this particular location is not within the area that is presently being considered as a prohibitive zone. David Aston, L. K. Williams and John Seaman, representing Atlantic Refining Company, were present in support of the foregoing ordinance. James C. Tiffany, Chairman of the Ingleside on the Bay Community Council, read and presented a letter dated April 19th, stating that at a meeting held April 18th, a motion vas made, seconded and unanmmously approved "that this organization be in favor of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi rejecting the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 7201, now under consideration, concerning bay drilling and accompanying facilities as it is now proposed." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 13 Ben Foss, property owner in the Ingleside area, spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance on the basis that it appears to be a blanket ordinance; that from a beauty standpoint it would be unsightly; and that it would definitely lower the property values on the waterfront properties. Ivan C. Baucom, Secretary of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, spoke in opposition and stated that it was the responsibility of this City to decide whether or not industry would be in the "front door or back door;" and that the Portland area wanted this City "to think of us as you think of yourselves." Minor Culli, resident of Ingleside and businessman in this City, spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance, and asked that the third reading be postponed until the Portland -Ingleside area groups could have an opportunity to study this and consult with the Council; that they have not had this opportunity; and stated that he did not believe this ordinance is in the public interest; that he is against anything that will destroy the beauty of the Bay; that this spoil island is used for recreational purposes which will be destroyed by a gas processing facility; and that the ordinance is a blanket ordinance. Mrs Colli further stated that other land could be used for this facility; that the spoil island was approximately four or five hundred feet from shore; and that he thought it was only reasonable and fair to postpone this ordinance so that the Portland -Ingleside area could formulate definite plans. Mr. Culli also stated that he had not seen any publicity on this ordinance and that the area repre- sentatives had not discussed this until last night. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Colli stated that the distance from the spoil island and shore at one point was only the width of the Reynolds Channel; and that he was concerned not only about the location of this proposed gas processing facility, but also the possibility that other facilities could be located in the area. L K Williams, representing Atlantic Refining Company, stated the spoil island was located about a mile from shore. Harvie Branscomb stated that the Ingleside area was one of his favorite areas; that the Bay Drilling Committee wanted to protect this area; that the Committee had toured the area; that he had consulted with Dr. William Triplett, Chairman of the Bayfront Advisory Board and Ingleside Area Chamber of Commerce, and that he did not believe'this particular location would be damaging to the area. Mr. Branscomb pointed Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 14 out that the oil companies had spent considerable money for leases in the Bey area and that certain requirements had been made and are proposed which will increase the coat of production on their part; and that the purpose is to find some reasonable and tolerable way in which the oil industries can operate and "we can preserve our priceless heritage." Mr. Branscomb further stated that the facilities would be controlled and will serve the maximum so that it will be unobjectionable as possible. Tom Andrews, attorney in Aransas Pass and representing various local groups in San Patricio County; spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance on the basis that the health, welfare and morals factors are involved; that property values in the area would be decreased; and urged Council to postpone the final reading of this ordinance until such time that their opinions could be presented. Mayor Furman expressed appreciation for the opinions and feelings that have been brought before the Council relative to the foregoing ordinance, and stated that it is the hope and desire to preserve the beauty of that part of the Bay that is enjoyed by all; that serious and deep consideration has been given to this problem for many months; that it is the duty of the Council to have policing powers, and by agreement, a Committee vas selected that is composed of citizens with a knowledge of the oil business, members of the City Council, and members of the oil industry itself. Mayor Furman further stated that it is the feeling that this Council has a Committee on which the community can depend upon, including the Portland -Ingleside area; that this matter has not been taken lightly by the Committee and the Council; and that "we do have your feelings at heart." Commissioner McDaniel stated that a special point was made in considering all of the outlying areas; that a great deal of thought has been given to the location of this facility; and that in his opinion there ere two choices, to try to hide the facility or to put it in the water for everyone to see. Mr. McDaniel further stated that the Committee spent many hours on this problem, and concluded that the least objectionable place for the facility would be on this particular spoil bank. Mr. Culli asked if the ordinance could be redrawn and the area limited and the operations confined, and it was pointed out that Atlantic has agreed to comply with any present and future ordinance, and that it is costing that company about $6,000 daily to wait. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 15 Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon pointed out that the ordinance is up for the third reading; that there have been a number of discussions on it and that it has been veil publicized; that he was one of those interacted in delaying this matter until certain legal questions could be straightened out; and that "we can°t in good conscience delay this any further." Mr. Blackmon further stated that a week delay world not help; that a decision had to be made; and that the ordinance still did not give Atlantic what they wanted; that it only amends the ordinance aed ore will still have to judge the merits of their application. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Furman., Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCCANEER mrs COMMISSION COVERING IRE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF C1TY PROPEL LOCATED NEAR THE MUNICIPAL COLISEUM, THE USE OF SAID GROUND NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN (11) DAYS DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR OF THE LEASE TERM HEREOF, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE LEASE AGREE FET, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Mrs. Janet Harte spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance and stated that the Buccaneer Commission had been trying for a year to find another location and could not find one and that it "must be undesirable then." Mre. Frances Farenthold spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance, and stated that an active tuberculosis case of a Carnival employee was discovered by the City -County Health Department; that at one time contaminated food was brought in; and that during this period a great influx of "undesirable" people comp into the City. Mrs. Farenthold further stated that she would present some data on tee safety aspect of the Carnival as soon as it was compiled. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon pointed out that these conditions could exist any- where and had nothing to do with the lose .on of the Carnival. Mayor Furman pointed out that he has a special interest in tuberculosis and did not want anyone in the City to be exposed. Approximately ten persons appeared in favor of the foregoing ordinance. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Furman, Blaclmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 16 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CSTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGED= WITH AIRPORT PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA WHRREBY THE SAID AIRPORT PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA IS GRANTED THE RIGHT TO OPERATE THE PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, prevent and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7984 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUBJ) THE SUM OF $7,000, SUPPLEMENTING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 7092 AND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-61-36.2, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FEES FOR REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN IN CONNECTION WITH INTERCEPTOR SEWERS 31A AND 3LB IN THE HILLTOP-ANNAV7LLE AREA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was paased by the following vote; Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and. Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7985 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH WATER T.TNF, RELOCATIONS FOR I.H. 37 CONSTRUCTION; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF N0, 141 WATER MAINTENANCE FUNDS THE SUM OF $9,000 FOR PA/MEET OF THE ENGINEERING FEES; ADD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blac10 on, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent, RESOLUTION N0. 7986 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERCIA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dw.ie, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE NO. 7987 AMENDING TBE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE el_�°H DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PADRE 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF RAY E. PETERSON, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON AN 18.99 -ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 1, SECTION 5, RANGE VIII, GUGENHEIM AMID COHN'S FARM LOTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NIECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-18 ONE-FA8ECIY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICTHEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes) Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 17 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7988 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 AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF E. G. HORNE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 12, SEGREST ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TExAS, FROM "A-1" APARDNENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERENTBH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7989 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 AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF L. W. AREND, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 3, BLOCK 4, BAY FRONT TERRACE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECE4 COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance waa passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. ORDINANCE N0. 7990 AMENDING THE ZONiM, 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 AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF J. B. WRIGHT, BY METING A SPECIAL PERMIT ON LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, JOHNSON ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OUTDOOR NURSERY SUBJECT TO THE CONDI- TIONS NEREINAFTE2 SET OUT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and voting "Ave," and Jimenez and Wallace absent. Mayor Furman called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the Agenda. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1966 Page 18 Bob Schafer, National Association of Letter Carriers Station representative at the Portaires Post Office Station, appeared before the Council and read a communica- tion pertaining to the Dog Leash Law, citing certain facts and figures relating to dog bites; that this City has a higher incidence of dog bites than does the City of Dallas; and that they feel a need for a more stringent, enforceable, workable dog leash law for the protection and welfare of the general public. (Council Exhibit #66-1) Mayor Furman advised Mr. Schafer that this matter has been discussed with the local veterinarians and Health Department and are working toward a solution of this problem. Mrs. James C. Scott appeared before the Council and read and presented two letters from OPUS, Inc., pertaining to billboards. Mrs. Scott stated that the sign controversy had been going on for over two years, and urged that this matter be resolved and acted upon immediately. In answer to questions from the Council, Mrs. Scott stated that the letters "OPUS" meant "Preservation of an Unblemished Shoreline," and that as so many problems are interrelated, the possibility of a name change has been discussed. There being no further business to came before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.