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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/11/1966MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL. MEETING May 11, 1966 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor McIver Furman Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon Commissioners: Patriot J. Dunne Dr. P. Jimenez 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, and explained to the audience that the meeting vas deferred until 3:00 p.m. as a tribute to a great, dedicated and devoted citizen, Mr. 0. N. Stevens. The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon in the absence of the invited guest chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Furman read and presented proclamations procleirging May 18, 1966, as BOARD OF TRADE DAY in the City of Corpus Christi, accepted by R. R. Reed and Byrd Harris, representing the Board of Trades and Saturday, May 14, 1966, as TECH DAY in the City of Corpus Christi, accepted by George Strickland. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the adoption of the proposed plan for development of Corpus Christi Beach, and explained the procedure to be followed. City Manager Whitney advised the Council that William Anderson, Director of Planning, would present the proposed plan for development of Corpus Christi Beach. Mr. Anderson explained that in December, 1955, businessmen on the Corpus Christi Beach (the beach was known as North Beach at this time) presented a reso- lution requesting the City Council to undertake a study for the restoration of the Beath area; that in January, 1956, the City Council instructed the Staff to proceed with various studies at Corpus Christi Beach, and authorized a special study to be made of floods and storm tides, the problems of beach erosion and beach maintenance, and a special study of the flood protection of the entire area; that the Council Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 2 authorized and requested, by resolution from Congress, a study to be made for storm protection on the beach; that in November, 1961, a public hearing was held by the Corps of Engineers concerning flood protection for the Corpus Christi Beach area; that in November, 1964, the Council authorized and received a resolution from Congress to have a public hearing and the Corps of Engineers held another public hearing con- cerning the restoration of the beach and the protection of the beach at Corpus Christi Beach; that the Corps of Engineers' preliminary report of their studies indicate there is a possibility that a beach restoration project would be economically feasible; that it would cost around $1,000,000 and that the Federal Government would pay fifty per- cent of the cost. Mr. Anderson stated that a citizens committee was appointed about a year ago by the Council, the "Corpus Christi Beach Committee;" that the Committee requested that the master plan for development of the Corpus Christi Beach be adopted; that a subcommittee was created and prepared the following recommendations: 1. That the Corpus Christi Beach Plan be adopted as presented; 2. That a park be provided adjacent to the public beach; 3. That a boat ramp be provided; 4. That the City Legal Department proceed with its study to determine the legal status of submerged properties; 5. That the necessary engineering studies be made to provide for internal drainage of public streets; 6. That recognition be given to the Southern Pacifio Railroad for their generosity in presenting title to the abandoned railroad right-of-way to the City; 7. That the City undertake to determine how to provide the City's share of the costs of the entire project, including beach restoration and public areas, and that all stages of the develop- ment be included in the Capita]. Improvement Program; S. That all State and Federal programs be investigated to determine if funds provided for such programs are available for the Improve- ment of the Corpus Christi Beach area. Mr. Anderson further stated that the Corps of Engineers estimate that there will be very heavy use of the beach once it is constructed; that public facilities are needed; that a large park area adjacent to the beach will be needed; that approximately fifty-five percent of the beach area is used for street and highway right-of-way purposes; that there is inefficient use of the land and not enough land available for private development; and pointed out on a map certain streets that could be abandoned and certain streets that should be kept open. Mr. Anderson concluded his presentation of the beach plan and stated that the Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the Corpus Christi Beach development plan be adopted as a part of the Master Plan. Minutes Begnlar.Counoil Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 3 In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Anderson stated that a large part of the park area would have to be devoted for parking facilities. J. D. Myers, Amos Thompson, Larry Platt, and several other representatives frau the beach area, spoke in favor of the foregoing plan and requested that the pian be adopted. City Manager Whitney advised that he had received a telephone call from Jack Davie in Shreveport this morning, and Mr. Davis was unable to attend this hearing and asked that he go on record as being in favor of the proposed plan. No one appeared in opposition to the proposed development plan. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne that the proposed plan for develop- ment of the Corpus Christi Beach be adopted and expedited as soon as possible. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he did not oppose the foregoing plan but wanted to point out that Harland Bartholomew & Associates are to make a study of this, and may present recommendations that could change the plan considerably. Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the proposed plan for development of the Corpus Christi Beach be adopted and expedited as soon as possible, and declared the motion had passed unanimously. City Manager Whitney advised the Council that Mr. Calhoun of the Southern Pacific Railroad had informed him that as soon as a crew could be obtained here they would start removing the railroad trestle. Mayor Furman suggested that the naming of the proposed park be "Southern Pacific Park," and Mr. Calhoun stated that he appreciated the suggestion very much; that they did not want to impose on the City to name it; and that whatever the City of Corpus Christi wanted to name the park would be proper. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the appeal of ruling of the Building Standards and Housing Board regarding property at 808 Francesca Street. City Manager Whitney advised the Council that Dave Coover, attorney representing the applicant, had contacted him and requested that the hearing be deferred for one week. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing on the appeal be deferred until May 18, 1966. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 4 Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the City Manager's Reports; Items "a" through "X" be accepted; that Item "k" 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. 1, in the amount - of $2,972.06, to Brown and Root, for construction of the Corpus Christi Marina Improvements, Unit IT, be approved; b. That an engineering contract with Urban Engineering for the design of plans and specifications for sewer facilities to serve the Hudson Acres-McNorton Area, be authorized; and that appropriation in the amount of $9,800 be approved.; 0. That appropriation in the amount of $1,000 for reimbursement for the cost of oversized storm sewer facilities in connection with the extension of Carroll Lane frau Tiger Lane to Holly Road, be authorized; d. That authority to receive bids on May 25, 1966, on Corrugated Casing for the Water Division, be granted; e. That authority to re -advertise for bids to be received on May 25, 1966, on the sale of City -owned property in Livingston Park Addition (Santa Fe and Aberdeen), be granted; f. That the bid award on one 2i -Ton Truck Mounted Crane be made to Utility Equipment Company of Houston, in the amount of $5,288, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications (Bid Tabulation #66-19); g. That the date of June 1, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on ten proposed street name changes; h. That the authority to execute a contract for the acquisition of the Sandoval property, being a rectangular tract out of Lot 8, Section "E", Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, for additional park area, be granted; i. That an ordinance amending the Drilling Block Map so as to redefine and establish Drilling Blocks 457, 467, 468 and 469, be approved; j. That the date of May 18, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on the application of J. E. Hillier for a permit to drill Well No. 1, Frank Harmon Lease, in Saxet Field. k. That the discussion of a Federal Aviation Agency grant for Airport Ramps, be considered separately. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 5 City Manger Whitney presented Item "k" relative to a Federal Aviation Agency grant for Airport Ramp Extensions at the International Airport; and stated that the City had applied for a grant; that the Agency would pay one-half of the cost for building these ramps; that they had submitted an offer in the amount of $72,000; that the present flowage fee for the base operators is 2¢ a gallon; that the operators had agreed to a 1¢ increase, or a 30 per goon flowage fee to amortize the cost of the ramps but not for the balance of the life of the contract which is same twenty-four years; and that according to the minutes of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Board, the operators agreed to the 30 flowage fee for a period of twelve years but have not agreed to amend their leases. In answer to questions from the Council, City Manager Whitney stated that he had previously recommended to the Council that the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board be concurred in, and that there not be a time limit; that according to the minutes of the meeting of the Board that has been changed and the Board now feels that a twelve-year period will be sufficient to amortize the coat of the ramps. In discussing this matter, Mayor Furman stated that further growth is anticipated in the future, and Commissioner Wallace stated that in addition, fuel cost ie being charged at a higher rate here than in many other large cities; that aa a result, a oertain amount of refueling le not done here; and recommended that the Council adopt the reoo eendation of the Airport Advisory Board. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommendation Of the Airport Advisory Board be concurred in, and that the increase of 10 per gallon flowage fee be for a twelve-year period only. City Manager Whitney stated that if the operators etill agree to this it will be neoeseary to amend tho three leasee; and asked if it van the feeling of the Council that once the agreements have been received the City go ahead and advertise for bide on these ramps; that the plane and specifications are ready; and that we could go ahead in the next week or so. The Council instructed City Manager Whitney to proceed with this matter. Minuted Regales CouncI1 Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 6 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ELI AB'RAMS, DBA COULTER? ADVERTISING CC PAN1, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEAR, AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSES AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN 'miE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF THE OENE'2AL PUBLIC; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE STREETSIDE THEREOF FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR A FIXED CHARGE $OR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR PAYMENT OF A PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNA- TION OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID BENCHES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMIT/RD; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY AND GRANTEE AND THE PUBLIC; CONTAINING PROVISIONS FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAME, SAID FRANCHISE NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE. The foregoing ordinance vas read for the second time er..a passed to its third reading by the following vote; Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Blackmon passing. ORDINANCE N0, 8005 AUTHORIZLNG AND DIRECTLNG THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EEECUTE AN ENGMEMIN0 CONTRACT WITH LLRBAN ENSINEFRING FOR THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER FACILITIES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-64-49, DESIGNATED AS HUDSON ACRES - MoNORION AREA SE1Ec EXTENSIONS; APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0, 250 SANITARY SEWER FUNDS THE STIR OF 0,800, OF WHICH AMOUNT $9, 300 IS FOR ENGINEERING FEES AND $500 IS FOR SOIL INVESTIGATIONS; AND DECLAIM AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following votes Firman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Blackmon passing. ORDINANCE NO. 8006 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,000 FOR REIMBURSE- MENT EIC SE 'ME9T FOR THE 00ST OF OVERSIZED STORM SEWER FACIT.11IES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ECMNSION OF CARROLL LASE FROM TIGER LANE TO HOLLY ROAD, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0, 295.64-25,1, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S AMERMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER DATED MARCH 8, 1965, PER ORDINANCE NO. 7491; AND DECLARING AN EmERTIiCY. The Charter r•'.r.Le was suspended and the foregoing ordinance me passed by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, Mrnvniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye.„ ORDLNANCE E. 8007 AMENDING THE MAP OF THE CITY DESIGMA.TRD AS "CORPUS CikRISTI DRILLING BLACKS, MAY 31, 1956", BY RN1'IFIBiNG DRILLING BLOCKS 457, 467, 468 AND 469, AS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY DE.SQRIBED; PROVIDING 707 PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARThN AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the fcx.egaing ordinance was passed by the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Thnne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore end. Wallace, present and voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 196E Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 8008 '::ANGING TINE NAME OF SHERIDAN DRIVE, ADJACENT TO RICHARD KING HIGH SCHOOL, BETWEEN GOLLIHAR ROAD AND SOUTH STAPLES 3TRZET, TO 2+IUSTANG TRAIL; 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 N0. 8009 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TTN CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ,.'Y:EEUTE AN :;3SEMENT AGREEM.RNT WITH SCOTCH INVESTMENT COMPANY HERBY THE CITY WILL BE PERMITTED TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SHORE OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AND NOW CALLED "EMERALD COVE" FOR TEMPORARY ROAD PURPOSES AND STOCKP LING OF FILL MATERIAL DURING THE ENLARGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT TO COLE PARK, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED LERETO AND MADE A PART ILEEOF; 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. 0010 AIIOIDING 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 MIL DRED W. LUCAS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING I4AP BY CHANGING THE ZONENG ON A xORTION OF LOT 1, BANCROFT-DODGE FARM LOTS, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF POTH LANE AND UP RIVE ROAD, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TE.",AS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY TELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; TEEPING IN h'robECT ALL OTHER PRO- VISIONS OF THE .7CISTING ORDINA?CE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT H2RsLS ITS; AND DECLARING All EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Purnan, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE 1110, 8011 iU710'.DING THE Z0NI9G ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUTE 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDIPIANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 6106, AB ATENDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF JAMES 3. PREIS, BY 3J NDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING GF LOT 23, BLOCK 6, CABANISS ACRES, IT1 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BAJECES P0697Y, TEXAS, FROM GRE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" 'Tarn -FAMILY DTELLING DISTRICT; ?TERING IN.L.VECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF Tat EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; R~IPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON'i ICT HER ,iITH; AID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspender and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the .following vote: F`,rmau, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and allace, present and voting "Aye." Minutes. Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1956 Page 8 ORDINANCE 80, 8012 AMENDING TUE ZONING ORDINANCE OP THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON TRA 2'(TTiI DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE CRDINANC,s AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMODED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMMIDED, UPON APPLICA- TION OF HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING= Tar SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOT "A" WIT EY ADDITION, UNIT 2, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN '14ik. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "8-18" ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; PEEPING IN EFFECT AI.L OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINAIIC S IN CONFLICT IIERENITH; 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 N0. 8013 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATED AS C. C. MARINA IMPROVEMENTS, UNIT V, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, BROWN AND ROOT, UNDER CONTRACT DATED MARCH 23, 1966, AUTHORIZED 8Y ORDINANCE N0. 7954; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 1, DATED MAY 2, 1966, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,972.06, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 102 FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR ACTIVITY N0. 4151; 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 N0. 8014 APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF GENERAL FUND RESERVE ACTIVITY NO. 4299, THE SUM OF $4,595.50 OF WHICH AMOUNT $4,500.00 IS FOR REAL ESTATE AND $95.00 IS FOR TITLE EXPEN'E, RECORDING FEES AND RELATED COSTS THERETO, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR ADDITIONAL PARK AREA; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR ACQUISITION OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND; 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." Minutes regular Council Meeting May 11,1966 Page 9 Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon and passed that Ordinance "1" be considered separately. City Manager Whitney presented Ordinance "1", and explained the additions, deletions and modifications amending the Zoning Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED nN THE Z7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING, ADDING TO, DELETING AND MODIFYING SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner McDaniel asked that Section 5 pertaining to signs be deleted or that the ordinance be placed on three readings; and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon and Commissioner Jimenez asked that the ordinance be placed on three readings. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the foregoing ordinance be read at three consecutive readings. Mayor Furman declared the ordinance would be placed on three readings and tnat the first reading would be today. In discussing this ordinance, it was pointed out by members of the Council that several persons in the audience were interested in discussing this ordinance, and Mayor Furman advised that the hearing had been closed. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Jimenez and passed that a brief discussion be allowed from the audience on this ordinance, and that the discussion be con- fined to the ordinance. Mrs. James C. Scott asked if it were possible to do this without notifi- cation, and City Attorney Singer advised that the ordinance could be discussed; that reference to facts already introduced would be in order, but that additional facts could not be introduced. Bill Sullivan, of Peerless Cleaners, commended the Council on their approach to this matter, and stated that the way the ordinance is written, it will create a hardship on a number of businesses; and that sign identification is very important to most businesses. Mr. Sullivan explained that some of the build- ings are built in such a fashion that it will prohibit a free-standing sign; that there is no roof line on which a sign could be mounted due to the design of some Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 10 of the buildings; and asked what the businessman should do with an existing building. Mr. Sullivan stated that he had a lease on his building, but that the ordinance forbids the use of the building for him with reference to signs, as free- standing signs are not allowed, and he could not go above the roof line for a sign, and asked if it would be proper to read a letter from the Restaurant Association. In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Sullivan stated that he had businesses in the "B-1" district and "B-4" district and that he had never applied for a change of zoning for the purpose of a sign. Bud Walton of the Walton Neon Sign Company stated that the architectural design of buildings has changed in the past few years; that buildings with flat roofs are being built; that there is not any way to place a sign on these buildings; and that as free-standing signs are not allowed and you cannot go above the roof lines, it will affect a great many businesses. Robert Rylee, attorney representing Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc., asked if it would be in order to present one or two proposed changes relating to bill- boards, that would be in the form of a compromise and permit Rollins to exist, and City Attorney Singer advised that he would discuss these changes with Mr. Rylee, and that the language could be amended in the ordinance at the next reading if the changes were adopted. Mr. Rylee stated that he would present the matter under Petitions or In- formation from the Audience on matters not scheduled on the Agenda later on during the meeting, and that Rollins concurred completely with the proposed definitions in the foregoing ordinance. Glenn Killough, with Humble Oil and Refining Company, asked if service stations would be considered under a separate ordinance as far as free-standing signs are concerned, and Mayor Furman advised that it is being discussed but that a definite decision has not been made. Commissioner Wallace proposed an amendment to Section 5, page 2, of the foregoing ordinance pertaining to signs flat against the wall, that "flat against the wall includes a position parallel with the wall but flat against the overhang;" that the sign could be hung on the overhang; and City Attorney Singer advised that the Building Code provides that no sign can be less than seven feet from the side- walks. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 11 Mr. Walton stated that this would not solve all of the problems; that it would help a few people; that most overhangs are nine to ten feet above the side- walks and that the overhangs are not designed for signs; that new buildings could be designed in this manner; and that restrictions should be placed on signs above the roof lines. In discussing this matter, Mr. Walton suggested that the Council consider placing reasonable height restrictions on signs above the roof lines, and that they should not extend over six feet above the roof. Mayor Furman stated the Chair would entertain a motion to delete Section 5 from the foregoing ordinance, and City Attorney ginger advised that the Council would not have a first reading on this ordinance today if the section is deleted. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recommended that the foregoing ordinance be considered at the Workshop meeting, and stated that he was not ready to vote on the ordinance. Commissioner Wallace stated that he could see no objection to the suggestion relative to signs above the roof lines, if the sign is parallel to the face of the building; does not show from the back side and if some wording can be put in the ordinance to prevent extremely high roof lines being placed on buildings so that signs cannot be put at too great a height. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye," and Blackmon and Jimenez, present and voting "Nay. Mayor Furman called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the Agenda. Robert T. Rylee, attorney representing Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc., appeared before the Council and stated that he had a new suggestion to propose and requested that a new district be created, and distributed copies of letters to members of the Council outlining proposals concerning billboards. City Attorney Singer pointed out that another public hearing should be held. Mr. Rylee stated that he did not think it necessary to hold another hearing; that billboards are of great concern to Rollins, and asked that consideration be given to the creation of a new zoning district. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1966 Page 12 Mr. Rylee pointed out on a map the general locations of signs and struc- tures situated in the "B-4" districts, and suggested that the land use regula- tions of the ordinance, relating to the ''B-4" General Business Districts, be changed to permit outdoor advertising structures or billboards in "B-4" districts only on lots abutting on seven major thoroughfares; that the other portions be set on a five-year amortization schedule as non -conforming uses; and that it is not feasible for outdoor advertising to operate under Special Use Permits. Mr. Rylee stated that the outdoor advertising business needs an area where they can legally operate, and petitioned the Council to create a new district to include those lots abutting on the seven major thoroughfares only. (Council Exhibit #66-2 ) Mayor Furman asked Mr. Rylee if he is familiar with the preliminary plan as presented by the Area Development Committee, and Mr. Rylee replied that he is not, and that it is his understanding that the sign problem will not be included. Mrs. Dale Owen, President of the League of Women Voters; commended the Council for their action on the proposed Cole Park project, and stated that the League of Women Voters is very much in favor of this project. Bob Veach, 5342 Bowie, presented a petition signed by residents in the area, relative to the flooding of Bonham and Bowie Streets during the recent heavy rainfall, and requested that all drainage systems be cleaned and graded and periodically maintained. (Petition #66-7) Mrs. James C. Scott stated that the Council has a letter from OPUS con- cerning violations of advertising structures, and requested that the Council take action on the matter. Mayor Furman announced that a substitute judge is needed in Corporation Court, and n.minated Virgil t{o•lard to serve in Corporation Court. Motion by Wallace, s.:conded by Sizemore and passed that Virgil Howard be appointed as substitute Corporation Court Judge. City Manager Whitney announced that, in cooperation with the local veter- innri>:ns; three city iu..2 ioice ,ould be held Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in connection ,it.h the rabies vaccination and dog license grogram. 'There being ao furth.:r business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.