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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/27/1966Liz MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 27, 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 Wm. H. Wallace City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order. The invocation vasgiven by Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon in the absence of the invited guest chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring tailed the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Furman read and presented proclamations relative to the following: NATIONAL SECRETARY'S WEEK, the week of April 24th through April 29, 1966, accepted by Mrs. Mary McDonald, Secretary of the Year for the Local Chapter; LOYALTY DAY, May 1, 1966; and LAW DAY USA, Sunday, May 1, 1966. Mayor Furman recognized Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon who presented a plaque that was given to the City of Corpus Christi by the U.S.A. Aix Force Recruiting Service in grateful appreciation. Mayor Furman announced the appointments to Boards and Committees. Mayor Furman nominated the following persons for appointment and reappoint- ment to the Bayfront Advisory Board: Dr. Jack McKemle, Rear Admiral R. S. Clarke, Eli Abrams, and Mrs. Levi Materne for reappointment; and Mrs. Ken McCaleb, Dr. Myron Appel and Jack Lancaster, Jr. for appointment. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the foregoing nominations for appointment and reappointment to the Bayfront Advisory Board be approved and confirmed. Mayor Furman nominated the following persons for appointment to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board: R. S. Garza, Commander R. L. Shaffer and Frank S. Woodard. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed, with McDaniel and Sizemore voting "Nay," that the foregoing nominations for appointment to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved and confirmed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 2 Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of the street name change of Lawrence Drive to "Luther Drive," on thich public hearing was held April 20, 1966, and which was tabled for further consideration. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon that the street name of Lawrence Drive be changed to "Buddy Lawrence Drive," effective January 1, 1967. Reverend Andrew Simcak, Jr., Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, stated that his church vas building a new chureh that would front on Lawrence Drive; that his congregation had suggested the name of "Luther Drive" as they were opposed to the proposed name of "Chemical Drive," and read an excerpt from a letter he received stating that street name changes would be made on the basis of the street having the least number of residents. Reverend Simcak further stated that he did not believe the similarity of names would be solved by renaming Laurence Drive to "Buddy Lawrence Drive," and asked Council to reconsider and name the street a different name or change the name of Lawrence Street in the downtown area. Mayor Furman advised that a great deal of thought and consideration had been given to this street name change; that the Council had discussed the fact that this street bore the name of a County Commissioner vho for many years had given of his time and effort to this community; that there would be some similarity of names but that in time people would become accustomed to the change; and explained. that it is the desire to give recognition to a fine citizen that had served this community so well. Commissioner Wallace stated that as Lawrence Street is only three or four blocks long, Reverend Simcak's point is well taken, and suggested that to avoid confusion, Lawrence Street be Changed to Luther Drive and Lawrence Drive remain unchanged. Mayor Furman pointed out that this would require a public hearing, and Commissioner Wallace stated he would recommend the hearing be held. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that Lawrence Street is over a hundred years old and al.ao named after an elder citizen; that part of Lawrence Drive ie outside the city limits and would probably remain Lawrence Drive unless the County joined the City in changing the name; that there are some double -named streets in the City, Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 3 and that with cooperation, "Buddy Lawrence Drive" would become widely known and widely used. Mr. Blackmon further stated this name would be the least amount of change for people in that area, and that he was in favor of the present proposal. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that Lawrence Drive be changed to "Buddy Laurence Drive," effective January 1, 1967, and declared the motion had passed with Wallace voting "Nay" and McDaniel abstaining. Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "b" through "d" and Items "f" through "k" be accepted; that Items "a" and "e" be considered separately; and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows; a. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 6 to Stanley - Orion, Inc. for Sidewalk Construction, Unit II, be considered separately; b. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 5, in the amount of $5,572.69, to King Construction Company, for construction of the Glen Arbor Storm Sewer, be approved; c. That the bid award on Uniform Rental Service be made to Model Industrial Uniform Service on the basis of low bid meeting specifications (Bid Tabulation #66-17); d. That the agreement with the Driscoll Hotel be amended so as to permit installation of thirty -minute parking meters on Antelope Street on the north aide of the Driscoll Hotel extending from the garage entrance eastward to Broadway; e. That the renewal of the existing bus stop bench franchise be considered separately; f. That the date of May 1+, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on the application of Atlantic Refining Company for the installation of a gas processing facility on the Spoil Island Bank opposite Reynolds Metals Plant; g. That the agreement with Central Power and Light Company on the new sewage pumping rate, be approved; h. That the plans and specifications for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Crossings, I. H. 37 between Rand Morgan Road and Calellen, be approved; and that authority to advertise for bide to be received May 18, 1966, be granted; Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 4 i. That the acquisition of Parcel #4, Bayfront Arts and Science Center Project, be approved; and that appropriation in the amount of $4,345.00 be authorized; j. That Change Order No. 2 for the West Guth Park Swimming Pool, providing for the installation of two overhead lights and construction of a wading pool and shelter, be approved; k. That the date of May 11, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on the appeal of Raymond Rodriguez on his application for a Taxicab Driver's License. City Manager Whitney explained that the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 6 for Sidewalk Construction, Unit II, (Item "a") to Stanley -Orion, Inc., in the amount of $2,895.52, represented the balance due the contractor; that the sum of $385.00 had been retained as Liquidated Damages, and that the contractor was satisfied with the final estimate and holding the damages from his estimate. Mr. Whitney also stated that the contractor had exceeded twenty-one days over the specified time; and that a ten-day extension had been granted for delays caused by bad weather. In discussing this item, Commissioner Wallace stated that in taking the penalty from the final payment, it might conceivably have the affect of raising bids in the future, and that perhaps the damages could be waived as no hardship was in- volved; and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the contractor was willing to accept the penalty; that it would be setting a precedent; and that each case should be judged on its own merits. Commissioner Jimenez asked when the contractor was notified, and City Manager Whitney advised that on February 14th, the contractor requested a fifteen - day extension for the project because of unusual weather conditions and additional work, and that on February 15th, the City Engineer wrote the contractor that he felt a ten-day extension was justified and would recommend it. Mr. Whitney further stated that the contract provided for completion in forty-five working days, and that the contractor had used twenty-one days over the specified time. Jack McDaniel, Director of Public Works, explained the reasons for such penalties, and stated that the contractor indicated that he is satisfied with the final settlement.. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. McDaniel stated that Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 5 he did not Snow if the contractor was actually satisfied with the penalty or did not want to protest, and that he did not believe any contractor was satisfied unless they received the original bid. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed, with Jimenez voting "Nay," that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in, and that the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 6, to Stanley -Orion, Inc., in the amount of $2,895.52, be approved. City Manager Whitney presented Item "e" relative to the bus stop bench franchise, and explained that the franchise expires June 1st; that Eli Abrams is asking for a renewal of his existing franchise for a five-year period with a pro- vision whereby he pays the City ten percent of his gross receipts; and that the bus stop benches have advertising on them. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he thought the proposed zoning ordinance contains a definition of billboards which includes these benches; that it could be illegal, and asked for a legal opinion from City Attorney Singer. City Attorney Singer advised that he would investigate the matter and would have en opinion for Workshop meeting Monday night. Eli Abrams spoke in support of the bus stop bench franchise; and stated that he vas vitally concerned; that there 1s no connection between the benches and billboards; and pointed out advertising uses in other businesses. Mr. Abrams further stated that he felt the benches are a very fine public service, and that they are a sales aid to the local merchants who support this program. Robert T. Ryles, attorney, spoke on behalf of Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc., and Magnus Corporation, and urged Council to put the franchise out for bids, and stated that at least two corporations that he represents had authorized him to advise that they wanted to bid on this particular franchise, and would bid in excess of the amount that the City is now receiving. Mr. Rylee further stated that the City would receive more money by putting the franchise out for bide; that it is in the public interest, and urged Council to reconsider the matter. Mr. Abrams pointed out that his franchise was not an exclusive franchise. Commissioner Wallace stated that there could be difficulties in a non- exclusive franchise and that the matter should be tabled for further discussion. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 6 Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon that the bus stop bench franchise be tabled for discussion at the Workshop meeting Monday night. In answer to questions from Commissioner Sizemore, Mr. Ryles stated that Rollins had been in business in this City since August, 1961, and Msgnus Corporation had been in business here since about three and one-half years ago. Mr. Abrams stated that he had been serving this community for twenty years; that he had not received any complaints, and that the "waters are being deliberately mudded at this time." Mayor Furman asked Mr. Abrams if he was opposed to the Council taking bids, and Mr. Abrams replied that he could not see any point in taking bide on something that is not exclusive, and that there may be roam for more companies. Commissioner McDaniel pointed out that aside from this standpoint, it might be well to consider the billboards, signs and zoning and discuss it from this point. Mr. Abrams stated that the franchise comes under the category of public service, and that it allows some type of rest while waiting for transportation. Mr. Rylee stated that the ordinance proposes a maximum number of benches to be put in; that there are some limitations on the number of benches in some locations; and that you could not compete side by side. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Abrams stated that if the City grows there is room for more business with the bus stop benches. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the bus stop bench franchise be tabled for discussion at the Workshop meeting Monday night, and declared the motion had passed with Furman, Blackmon, Jimenez and Wallace voting "Aye," and Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore voting "Nay." ORDINANCE NO. 7991 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE ON 18.876 ACRES OF LAND ON THIRTEEN (13) VARIOUS TRACTS OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING JULY 1, 1966, AND EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1971, FOR A CASH BONUS IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS SET OUT TRIBE LEASE FORM, TO HE PAID IN ADVANCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, MoDeniel, Sizemore and. Wallace, present end voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 7 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEENT WITH AIRPORT PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA WHEREBY 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 second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE N0. 7992 ACUaeliNG THE CONSTRUCTION OP SIDEWALKS FOR SCHOOLS, UNIT II, PROJECT NO. 220-64-66, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, STANLEY-ORION, INC., UNDER CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1965, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 7726; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 6, DATED APRIL 21, 1966, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,895.52, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM N0. 220 STREET BOND rvlwS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; APPROVING A 10 DAY EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME FOR PROJECT COMPLETION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance vas passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez present and voting "Nay." ORDINANCE N0. 7993 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF GLEN ARBOR STORM SEWER, PROJECT N0. 295-64-144.4, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1966, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 7786; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 5 DATED APRIL 14, 1966 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,572.69, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM N0. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED, APPROVING A 10 DAY EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME FOR PROJECT COMPLETION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the folloving vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Blackmon abstaining. ORDINANCE NO. 7994 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT DRISCOLL, JULIA DRISCOLL AND ROBERT DRISCOLL, JR. FOUNDATION, OWNER OF THE ROBERT DRISCOLL HOTEL, ACTING THRU ITS TRUSTEES, JOINED BY THE HOTEL MANAGER, PROVIDING FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE SIDE- WALK AREA BY THE PLANTING OF TREES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 600 BLACK OF ANTELOPE STREET, ADJACENT TO THE ROBERT DRISCOLL HOTEL, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS 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," and Furman abstaining. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 7995 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT OFFERED BY CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO COVER FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE CITY FOR SEWAGE PUMPING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TNN CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF Tilt CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 7996 APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL, FUND, ACTIVITY NO. 4181, THE SUM OF $4,345.00 OF WHICH $4,250.00 IS FOR THE REAL ESTATE, AND $95.00 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE, RECORDING FEES AND RELATED COSTS THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENGZ Co.sTlAA PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR TEE ACQUISITION OF SAID PARCEL NO. 4, BAYFRONT ART AND SC1NACE PARK, FROM THE OWNER, JOHN J. HELM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 7997 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 APPLICABLE TO THE WEST GUTH PARK SWIMMING POOL, PROJECT NO. 291-64-1; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $4,400 SUPPLE- MENTING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENC7Io9; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 7998 CHANGING THE NAME OF CAPE LOOKOUT, A CITY STREET INTO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO SOUTH SHORE ESTATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 7999 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 7983, PASSED AND APPROVED ON APRIL 20, 1966, AMENDING SECTION 24-55 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR THE GRANTING OF APPLICATION FOR PERMITS FOR INSTALLA- TION OF PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH OIL AND GAS WELLS IN THE BAY AREA OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 PaSe 9 City Manager Whitney explained the foregoing ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney as instructed by the Council; that City Attorney Singer had filed his written objection to the ordinance passed last week; that the Bay Drilling Committee approved this amendment; and that the amendment provides certain standards for the granting of application for permits for installation of production and processing equipment to be used in connection with oil and gas wells. Commissioner Jimenez inquired about the feelings of the oil companies relative to this amendment, and City Attorney Singer advised that they had no opposi- tion; and that the provisions were in the original ordinance before it was sent to Houston. Miner Culli appeared before the Council and requested a meeting with the Council relative to the problems of the Portland -Ingleside area residents, and Mayor Furman advised that Council would meet with his group at 6:30 p.m., Monday evening, and that the Council wanted to cooperate with his group In every way they could. Mayor Furman explained that each application would have to be heard, and that it is for the protection of everyone involved in the Bay area. Mrs. James Scott asked about the determination that has been made of the zoning in the Bay area, and City Manager Whitney read Paragraph 9 of the proposed foregoing ordinance, "It is hereby determined by the City Council that such installa- tion as herein regulated shall, if permitted by Special Permit of the Council under the foregoing provisions, in no wise be conaidered in violation of the City Zoning Ordinance." The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Jimenez abstaining. ORDINANCE NO. 8000 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 RESSOLUTION RECORDS, AS ANIENTED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF JAMES R. PREIS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OFF LOTS 7A AND 7B, BLOCK 4, CABANISS ACRES, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DIS- TRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 2?, 1966 Page 10 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." Attorney Robert T. Rylee, representing Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc., appeared before the Council and requested an opportunity to meet with the Council, or a subcommittee, in order to discuss the problems involved with the billboards issue, and stated that it ie a very vital issue to his client and the City; that many people are involved; that the meeting could be open to all interested parties and that both the "pro" and "con" of the billboards could be discussed. Mr. Rylee further stated that all the facts could not be presented at the regular meeting of the Council due to the amount of time involved, and that he would like to present the whole history of the billboard issue before consideration of any ordinance relative to billboards. James Roddy, Vice -President of Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc., stated that Corpus Christi is one of the 226 cities in which they operate outdoor advertising; that they operate approximately 10,000 sign structures; and that this City is the only city in which there is question about the use of billboards in the General Business District. Mr. Roddy further stated that damage to his company would be in the neighborhood of approximately $795,000 if billboards were removed from the "B-4" districts, and urged the Council to consider the request of Mr. Rylee and meet with all interested persona. Bud Walton, in the electrical advertising business, stated that since the last public hearing on signs, he had a number of small businessmen contact him and that they were quite concerned; that there are many violations in the "B-1" zoning; that after the free-standing sign permit is taken out and the sign is inspected and approved, that additions are made; and that he concurred with Mr. Rylee on the many problems that could not be covered during the regular meetings of the Council, and urged Council to appoint a committee to study these problems. Mrs. N. E. Sullivan inquired about a new building for the Police Department, and stated that the building was very crowded and that more personnel should be added to the staff. Mayor Furman advised that a recent bond issue that was passed provided for a new addition to the Police Station, and that the City had added some twenty-eight policemen on the force. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 11 Mrs. James Scott stated that she understood the public hearing on the zoning ordinance text had been closed; that it was in violation of the regulations of the City to receive additional information and data relative to this, and that it is a tragic situation to have this continuous harangue on the billboard and sign issue. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon pointed out that the hearing was closed, and that additional communications have been received from both Mr. Ryles and Mrs. Scott. Following a discussion by the Council relative to meeting with Mr. Rylee°a group to further discuss the billboard and sign problems, Mrs. Scott stated that it Should be done on an equal basis; that the information she had presented pointed out specific violations of the law; and that She had additional information to submit. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore that the Council meet with Mr. Ryles's group on Monday at 6:30 p.m., May 9, 1966, and that they be allowed thirty minutes to discuss the billboard and sign problems, and that the Council meet the following week for the same purpose with Mrs. Scott's group. Mayor furan asked if the Council was fully satisfied that the hearing vas not being reopened, and City Attorney Singer advised that the hearing could not be reopened without due notice being given, and that if more information was heard on the signs and zoning ordinance, notice should be given. Mayor Furman stated that inasmuch as emotion was made to discuss this matter on May 9th with Mr. Bylee's group, he wanted more information from the Legal Department, and would entertain a substitute motion that this matter be discussed at the Workshop Monday evening. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing matter be discussed at Workshop Monday evening, May 2, 1966. Mayor Furman declared a brief recess before the scheduled public hearings on four zoning applications. Mayor Furman reconvened the meeting and announced the Council would now hold the scheduled public hearings, and explained the procedure to be followed. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #366-7, The Rumble Oil and Refining Company for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1, Block "A", Baldwin Park. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 12 Laura Copeland, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held March 15, 1966, Mr. Glenn Killough, representing the applicant, appeared in favor of the request end no one appeared in opposition; that thirteen lettere were sent out, and no returns were received in favor or in opposition; that since the Commission meeting one letter was received in favor; and stated that the recommenda- tion of the Zoning and P1nnning Commission was that the application be approved. In answer to questions from the Council, Miss Copeland stated that the request for change of zoning was for a larger sign. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne 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 on Lot 1, Block "A", Baldwin Park, be approved. Commissioner Wallace stated that the area is a small business area and obviously not a "B-4" area; that the Crosstown Expressway is a beautiful drive and still "uncluttered;" that it is a very short drive; and that to grant "B-4" zoning for a sign is not necessary and that it should be denied. Commissioner McDaniel concurred with the foregoing remarks of Commissioner Wallace. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the Crosstown Expressway cuts through that area and changes the whole character and use of the neighborhood. In answer to a question from Commissioner Sizemore, Commissioner Wallace stated that he WAS, opposed to a change of zoning for a sign primarily; that there was no point in granting "B-4" zoning in a small "B-1" area; and that it was ridiculous to clutter up this drive. Commissioner Sizemore stated that he agreed with Commissioner Wallace relative to the zoning but that he did not agree with reference to the sign. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the application for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1, Block "A", Baldwin Park, be approved, and declared the motion had failed and that the application was denied, with Blackmon, Dunne and Sizemore voting "Aye," and Furman, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace voting "Nay." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 13 Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #366-8, The Humble 011 and Refining Company, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling Dis- trict to "B-4" General Business District on the Southerly 1/2 of Lot "A" Wilkey Addition, Unit 2, fronting 136.67 Feet on the Weet Right -of -Way line of Airline Road, begin at a point 136.67 Feet South of the Southwest corner of the intersection of Airline Road and Lexington Boulevard, and extending 334.95 Feet in a Westerly direction from Airline Road for the most depth. Laura Copeland located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held March 15, 1966, Mr. Glenn Killough, representing the applicant, appeared in favor of the request and no one appeared in opposition; that six letters were sent out, and no returns were received in favor or in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that the application be approved as a logical extension of the existing "B-4" General Business District zoning on the front portion of this lot. In answer to questions from the Council, Mies Copeland stated that appli- cant proposed to build a service station on the property and wanted to have the entire property with the same zoning. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and paesed.that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for Change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on the Southerly 1/2 of Lot "A" Wilkey Addition, Unit 2, fronting 136.67 Feet on the West Right -of -Way line of Airline Road, beginning at a point 136.67 Feet South of the Southwest corner of the intersection of Airline Road and Lexington Boulevard., and extending 334.95 Feet in a Westerly direction from Airline Road for the most depth, be approved. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #366-9, James R. Preis for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two- family Dwelling District on Lot 23, Block 6, Cabaniss Acres. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 14 Laura Copeland located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held March 15, 1966, the applicant appeared in favor of his request and no one appeared in opposi- tion; that sixteen letters were sent out, and one return was received in favor and one return was received in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that the application be approved as a good transition between the existing "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District, "A-1" Apartment House District and "I-2" Light Industrial District zoning. City Manager Whitney stated that an ordinance was passed today granting "R-2" zoning on Lots 7A and 7B in the same addition. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon inquired about a study that was made on Cabanies Acres, and City Manager Whitney replied that the study was made and that the recom- mendation was for the general concept of the entire Cabaniss Acres. James R. Preis, applicant, spoke in favor of hie application and stated that he proposed to move in two duplexes on the property and remodel the existing house on the property; that the area is run down and that this will upgrade the neighborhood; and that there is a need for more housing in this area. Mise Copeland stated the property had been replatted but had not yet been filed for record. No one appeared in opposition to this application. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Lot 23, Block 6, Cabanisa Acres, be approved. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #366-10, Mildred W. Lucas, for change of zoning from "R-lB" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on a portion of Lot 1, Bancroft -Dodge Farm Lots, located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of Poth Lane and Up River Road and extending approximately 133 Feet along Poth Lane and approximately 135 Feet along Up River Road. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1966 Page 15 Laura Copeland located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and lana use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held March 15, 1966, Mrs. Mary Heritage, representing Mrs. Lucas, and two other persons spoke in favor of the application and no one appeared in opposition; that nineteen letters were sent out, and four returns were received in favor and one in opposition; that one letter vas received in favor after the Commission hearing; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission vas that the application be approved as a logical change of zoning in an older residential area, where the character of the land use has undergone a change - that this zoning change would tend to upgrade a run-down area. Mrs. Mildred W. Lucas, applicant, appeared in favor of her application, and stated that She has a contract, pending the zoning change, for sale of the property, and that plans have been made for the building that will be put on the property. No one appeared in opposition to this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on a portion of Lot 1, Bancroft -Dodge Farm Lots, located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of Poth Lane and Up River Road and extending approximately 133 Feet along Poth Lane and approximately 135 Feet along Up River Road, be approved. There being no further business to came 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 April 6, 1966, through April 27, 1966, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved. M'''P FURMAN, M.D., Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas 0 1,c./..4.4?? .674."