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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 18, 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 waa given by Major James A. Anderson of the Salvation Army.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of
the Special Meeting of May 10, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., and of the Regular Meeting of
May 11, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council.
Mayor Furman read and presented proclamations proclaiming the period of
May 22 through May 29, 1966, as SALVATION ARMY WEEK in Corpus Christi, accepted. by
Major James A. Anderson of the Salvation Army; BUDDY POPPY DAYS, May 23 through
May 28, 1966, for the distribution of these symbols of Loyalty in this City,
accepted by Gerald F. Taber; MARITIME DAY in the City of Corpus Christi, Monday,
May 23, 1966, accepted by representatives of the Maritime Administration; and
NATIONAL INSURANCE WOMEN'S WEEK in Corpus Christi, May 14+ through May 21, 1966,
accepted by Mrs. Lozano Finkiey
Mayor Furhan commended the members of the Veterinary Medicine Association
of this area; and to all of those who participated in the animal vaccination clinic
held May 15, 1966. A total of 1,790 cats and dogs were vaccinated.
Mayor Furman announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Crossings
for Interstate Highway #37, from the following: Fowco Construction; Bur -Tex
Constructors; T. H. Lee; F. M. Thornton; Slovak Brothers; and Heldenfels Brothers.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the appeal of ruling of the
Building Standards and Housing Board regarding property at 808 Francesca Street,
and explained the procedure to be followed.
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May 18, 1966
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City Manager Whitney recommended that the hearing be reset for Wednesday,
May 25, 1966.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the public hearing
on the appeal be reset for Wednesday, May 25, 1966.
Mayor Farman announced the public hearing on the appeal of Raymond Rodriquez
regarding denial of a Taxicab Driver's License, and explained the procedure to be
followed.
City Manager Whitney advised that City Attorney I. M. Singer would conduct
the hearing for the City of Corpus Christi.
City Attorney Singer distributed copies of the letter of appeal and applica-
tion to members of the Council, and other related records; and explained that the
appellant had listed charges of intoxication as well as burglary and assault; that
the disposition of these cases was not completed on the application; that Taxicab
Inspector Dave Molder denied the application for a Taxicab Driver's License on the
basis of an inadequate application and on the recommendation of the Chief of Police;
and that the appellant is taking an appeal from that decision.
City Attorney Singer questioned Taxicab Inspector Dave Molder relative to
an investigation of the application, and Mr. Molder replied that the appellant had
a record in the Police Files; and that a record on file had been received both from
the Texas Department of Public Safety and the United States Department of Justice.
Commissioner Jimenez asked if the appellant had been convicted of anything
with the State Department, and City Attorney Singer stated he had probation violations,
and presented a certified copy of Judgment of Conviction.
City Attorney Singer further stated that Bob Sullivan, Corporation Court
Clerk, was present in the audience; that Corporation Court has a pending traffic
violation against the appellant since the application was filed; and that the
appellant has quite a list of offenses in Corporation Court.
In answer to questions from the Council, City Attorney Singer stated that
the appellant had been convicted on one felony, burglary and assault, and that the
application was denied on the basis of an inadequate application and recommendation
of the Chief of Police.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 1966
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Raymond Rodriquez, appellant, stated that the application was denied because
he had a prison record; that be did not complete his probation period because he did
not know the correct dates; that he had never driven While he was intoxicated; and
that some of the taxicab drivers have a prison record and obtained a license.
City Attorney Singer advised that the traffic report does not charge him
with driving while intoxicated, only with being drunk and unsteady on his feet.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Jimenez relative to other taxicab
drivers having a record of this type; Taxicab Inspector Molder replied that, to his
knowledge, none had a record of this type and that he had been here since 1963.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked the appellant if the reasons for denial of his
application were discussed with him in any way, and the appellant stated that he was
advised the application would be denied because he did not complete it; that he did
not know the dates, and that he wrote another letter giving the correct dates, and
that it was denied anyway.
In answer to questions from the Council, City Attorney Singer advised that
the application is dated April 4, 1966, and that the application was denied April 18,
1966.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked if the ordinance required action be taken on
the appeal within five days, and City Attorney Singer advised that there is not a
time limit on en original application.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Jimenez that the appeal for a Taxicab
Driver's License be tabled for further consideration.
In discussing the motion, Commissioner Wallace stated that in view of the
recommendation from the Chief of Police and the Taxicab Inspector, and the facts
presented during the hearing, the appeal should be denied.
Commissioner Jimenez stated that as the report from the Chief of Police
was a verbal report, he would like to have a written report before a decision is
made.
Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the appeal for
a Taxicab Driver's License be tabled for further consideration, and declared the
motion had passed with Sizemore and Wallace voting "Nay."
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Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 1966
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Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the application of J. E.
Hillier for a permit to drill Well No. 1, Frank Harmon Lease, in Saxet Field, and
explained the procedure to be followed.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of J. E. Ftl'4er for a permit
to drill Well No. 1, Frank Harmon Lease, in Saxet Field. Mr. Whitney presented a
plat showing the location of the proposed well as being north of State Highway #9;
and stated the proposed depth of the well is 7,000 feet with a easing program of
10-3/4" casing to 300 Feat below surface, and production casing if production is
secured; that applicant has submitted copies of Certificate of Insurance and permit
from the Railroad Commission, and the necessary filing fee. Mr. Whitney further
stated that the proposed location is approximately 330 Feet from the Right of Way of
the nearest road; that there are no buildings or structures within 400 Feet; that
the applicant requests the use of earthen pits for drilling mud; that the application
appeared to conform with the provisions of the ordinance, and that he would recommend
approval of the application.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that J. E. Hillier be
granted a permit to drill Well No. 1, Frank Harmon Lease, in Saxet Field, as applied
for.
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 "k" and Item "m" be accepted; (Item "1" being acted upon
separately and withdrawn as recorded later in these minutes); that Items "n", "o"
and "p" be considered separately; and that the recommendations and requests be
approved and granted as follows:
a. That the authority to negotiate en Engineering Contract with Lockwood,
Andrews and New= for engineering services for plans and specifications for the
improvement of Airline Road - Alameda to Lexington, be granted;
b. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 3, in the amount
of $2,624.59, to Siovak Brothers, for construction of the Anchor Harbor Lift Station
and Force Main, be approved;
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May 18, 1966
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c, That appropriation in the amount of $25,000 to cover the cost of
furniture and fixtures for the Greenwood Branch Library, be approved;
d. That the bid award on the Library Furniture and Equipment for the
Greenwood Branch Library be made to the following firms on the basis of low bid
meeting specifications, (Bid. Tabulation #66-20); and that all bids be rejected on
Lot IV as there was an error in preparing the specifications, and that authority to
re -advertise for bide on Lot IV, be granted:
ROYALMETAL CORPORATION - New York, New York
LOT I Steel Bookstacks $ 6,961.46
REMINGTON RABID, LIBRARY BUREAU - Houston
LOT II Reading Tables and Library Equipment 4,344.60
TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Taylor
LOT III Reading Tables 1,147.65
BROWNING BROTHERS - Corpus Christi
LOT V -ALT. Lounge Furniture 1,133.59
LOT VI Office Furniture and Chairs 3,017.45
GRAND TOTAL $16,604.35t
LOT IV Chairs (Rejected all bids - specifications were defective.)
e. That the authority to initiate eminent domain proceedings for the
acquisition of a portion of Lot 5, Block 5, South Beach Portion Central Wharf and
Warehouse Company Subdivision, for the Midtown Traffic Exchange, be approved;
f. That the authority to execute a real estate sales contract for the
acquisition of a portion of Lot 3, Block 10, Central Wharf and Warehouse Sub-
division, for the Midtown Traffic Exchange, be approved; and that appropriation in
the amount of $1,316.50, be authorized;
g. That the authority to execute a real estate sales contract for the
acquisition of a portion of Lot 2, Block 10, Central Wharf and Warehouse Sub-
division, for the Midtown Traffic Exchange, be approved; and that appropriation in
the amount of $362.00, be authorized;
h. That the abandonment of a Utility Easement in Lots 8 and 9, Tract 6
of the Bartblane Acre Tracts, be approved;
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May 18, 1966
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i. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on June 8,
1966, for extension of three ramps at the Corpus Christi International Airport, be
granted;
j. That the request from W. B. Dansfiell to emend his drilling permit
dated March 24, 1966, for Well No. 1, in Block 9, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, to a
maximum depth of 12,500 Feet, be approved;
k. That the date of June 8, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be
set for public hearing on Pour zoning cases;
1. That the matting of a date for public hearing on the application of
Cities Service Oil Company to construct and operate a production platform in State
Tract 62, Corpus Christi Bay, be withdrawn from the Agenda;
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the foregoing application should be
referred to the Bay DrMing Committee for study and recommendation, and that Item
"1" should be withdrawn until a recommendation has been received from the Committee.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the foregoing Item
"1" of the City Manager's Repots, be withdrawn from the Agenda;
m. That the date of May 25, 1966, during the regular Council meeting, be
set for public hearing on the application of Tarpon Management Company, S. A. Story
& Associates, for a permit to drill S. A. Story & Associates Well No. 1, McNorton
Subdivision Unit;
n. That the application of Cities Service Oil Company for a permit to
drill Well No. 1, State Tract 22, Corpus Christi Bay, be considered separately;
0. That the application of Atlantic Refining Company for a permit to
drill Lawrence -Harrell Well No. 7, Sazet Field, subject to clearance with F.A.A.,
be considered separately;
p. That the application of W. B. Donation for a permit to drill Well
No. 1, K.R.Y.S. Wildcat, be considered separately.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Cities Service 011
Company for a permit to drill Well No. 1, State Tract 22, in Corpus Christi Bay
(Item "n"). Mr. Whitney presented a diagram showing the location of the proposed
well in State Tract 22, and pointed out the location of the proposed well as being
750 Feet from the Northwest line of State Tract 15 and 470 Feet from the Southwest
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May 18, 1966
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line of State Tract 15, or at a surface location 250 Feet from producing well State
Tract 14 #1. Mr. Whitney stated that the proposed well would be a deviated hole with
a vertical depth of 13,500 Feet; that the proposed surface location would be within
250 Feet of a presently producing well and would conform with the clustering concept;
that applicant has submitted copies of Railroad Commission Permit and Certificate of
Insurance; that the Bay Drilling Committee recommended that the application be
approved; and that he recommended that the application be approved.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that Cities Service 011
Company be granted a permit to drill Well No. 1, State Tract 22, in Corpus Christi
Bay.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Atlantic Refining Company
for a permit to drill Lawrence -Harrell Well No. 7, Saxet Field, subject to clearance
with F.A.A. (Ttem "o"). Mr. Whitney pointed out on a plat the location of the
proposed well as being 5,280 Feet North of Highway #44 and 5,290 Feet South of High-
way #9; and stated that the proposed depth of the well is 5,500 Feet with a casing
program of 8-5/8" casing to 350 Feet below surface and 4-1/2" production string; that
the applicant has submitted- copies of Railroad Commission Permit dated March 24, 1966,
and Certificate of Insurance; and requested variance to permit the use of earthen mud
pits instead of steel tanks. Mr. Whitney further stated that the location ie within
the Airport Hazard Zone and that the applicant had applied for clearance from the
Federal Aviation Agency; and that he recommended the application be approved with
the requested variance subject to clearance with the Federal Aviation Agency.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Atlantic Refining
Company be granted a permit to drill Lawrence -Harrell Well #7, Saxet Field, as
applied for and subject to clearance with the Federal Aviation Agency.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of W. B. Dansfiell for a
permit to drill Well #1, K.R.Y.S. Wildcat, (Item "p"), and John Brooke, attorney
representing the applicant, advised that five residences are within 400 Feet of
the proposed well locution; that three waivers have been obtained and that the
others have been contacted and object; and requested that a public hearing be set
next week on this application.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 1966
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Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that the date of May 25,
1966, during the regular Council meeting, be set for public hearing on the applica-
tion of W. B. Dansfiell for a permit to drill Well #l, K.R.Y.S. Wildcat.
ORDINANCE N0. 8015
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCCANEER DAYS COMMISSION COVERING THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS
FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE MUNICIPAL COLISEUM,
Till USE OF SAID GROUND NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN (11) DAYS DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR OF
THE LEASE TERM EMREOF, 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 finsl1y by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, McDaniel and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye," Jimenez present and voting "Nay," and Wallace abstaining.
City Manager Whitney advised that the ordinance unending the zoning ordinance
relating to text amendments should be amended before being read for the second time.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the ordinance read
and passed on first reading on May 11, 1966, relating to the text amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, be and the same is hereby amended by deleting Section 5, relating
to Subsection (7) of Section 13-2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI ADOPTED ON TEE eyed DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9,
PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF TEE 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 OEM 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING, ADDING TO, DELETING AND
MODIFYING SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AS BEREINA BR SET FORTH AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading, as amended, by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez,
McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
FIRST READING 0' AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO MAGNUS CORPORATION A FRA.NC$ISE TO CONSTRUCT,
ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSES AND
OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF THE GENERAL
PUBLIC; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE STREETSIDE THEREOF FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR A
FIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE =FOR PAYMENT OF A PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECE.u'TS TO
THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SAID BENCHES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT TSE CITY AND GRANTEE AND THE
PUBLIC; CONTAINING PROVISIONS FOR FORFEITUBE OF THE FRANCHISES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAME, SAID FRANCHISE NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 1966
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ROLLINS, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT,
ERECT AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD QF FIVE YEARS AT LOCATIONS ON THE ROUTES OF BUSES AND
OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BENCHES FOR USE OF TEE GENERAL
PUBLIC; TO USE AND EMPLOY THE STREETSIDE THERECIF FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR A
FIXED CHARGE FOR SAID FRANCHISE AND FOR PAYMENT OF A PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TO
THE CETT; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF LOCATIONS AND THE PROPER CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SAID BENCHES; LIMITING THE CHARACTER AND KIND OF ADVERTISING PERMITTED;
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.
Commissioner Wallace stated that before the Council was called upon to vote
on the foregoing ordinances he wanted to make a motion.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez that the foregoing ordinances "0"
and "d" be withdrawn from the Agenda for further consideration, and that the City
Council advertise for bids for benches to be placed on bus routes; and that the third
reading of the ordinance granting a franchise to Eli Abrams for benches to be placed
on bus routes, be included is this motion.
In answer to questions from the Council, City Manager Whitney stated that
the present franchise with Eli Abrams expires around June 1, 1966, and that if the
franchise is put out for bids, specifications would have to be prepared.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon inquired about the status of the present franchise
with Eli Abrams if the franchise is put out for bids, and City Attorney Singer
advised that the present franchise will hold until Mr. Abrams is ordered to remove
the benebes.
Commissioner McDaniel stated that he would like to see the foregoing motion
changed or withdrawn, and Commissioner Wallace stated he would withdraw his motion if
someone else wanted to make another motion.
Commissioner Wallace furrther stated that he felt a decision should be made
as soon as possible; that if the Council approved on three readings a non-exclusive
franchise to three different companies it would create an "untenable situation" in
the Traffic Department and that it would result in the Council having to decide Where
the benches should be placed; that he maintained it must, by necessity and definition,
be an exclusive type of franchise; and that the only proper way it can be done is to
put the franchise out for bids.
Commissioner McDaniel inquired as to how much notice is required for the
franchise; and stated he appreciated the foregoing statements, and suggested that a
short-term extension be given to Mr. Abrams, perhaps a year, in view of contracts
he may have obtained; and that the other two franchises be disapproved.
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May 18, 1966
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Following a discussion by Council relative to the length of time a franchise
couid.be granted and considered as notice; Mayor Pro Tem Biao non stated that there
is sufficient business for only one company; that there is not enough sign room and
seat room for three companies; that he has much admiration for Mr. Abrams and the
Pine service be has rendered for twenty years; that two companies are willing to bid
on the franchise; and that if the City can gain additional income it is the duty of
the Council to obtain what the traffic will bear.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon made a substitute motion that Council adopt the
policy now of acquiring the bus stop benches under the terms of the present franchise.
Mayor Furman pointed out that the proposed bond issue has not been voted
upon as yet and that the Council has no assurance that the City will purchase the
bus System.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon withdrew his foregoing motion.
Mayor Furman stated the Chair would entertain a motion that these two
ordinances be withdrawn from the Agenda.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore, with Wallace and Blackmon voting
"Nay" and Jimenez not voting, that these two ordinances be withdrawn from the Agenda.
Commissioner Wallace requested that a vote be taken on his motion "that
the two foregoing ordinances "e" and "d" be withdrawn from the Agenda for further
consideration, and that the City Council advertise for bids for benches to be placed
on bus routes; and that the third reading of the ordinance granting a franchise to
Eli Abrams for benches to be placed on bus routes, be included in this motion."
Mayyer Furman declared the motion had passed and that these two ordinances
would be withdrawn from the Agenda for further discussion.
ORDINANCE N0. 8016
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TBE CONSTRUCTION OF ANCHOR HARBOR SANITARY SERER LIFT STATION
=FORCE MASN, PROJECT NO. 250-61-46, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, SLOVAK
BROTHERS, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 19, 1966, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.
7873; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 3 DATED MAY 10, 1966, INTO AMCUNT
OF $2,624.59, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED D HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAY-
MENT TO BE MADE PROM N0. 250 SANrl'ARY SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE N0. 8017
APPROPRIAT/NO OUT OF NO. 207 PUBLIC BUILDING FUND THE =OF $25,000 TO COVER THE
ESTIMATED COST OF FURNITURE AND FIBS FOR THE GREENWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT
NO. 207-64-6; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Chaster rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Parman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8018
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE
TITLE TO CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUPFTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS PARCEL
435, MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE PROJECT, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 5, SOUTH BEACH
PORTION CENTRAL WHARF =WAREHOUSE COMPANY SUBDIVISION, =MIMING THE RECORD TITLE
OWNERS AS ACNES SHAW MORRISON, ROSE MARY SHAW PRIHODA, MARY McCUE SHAW, ET AL; SAID
CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE FOR PUBLIC STREET
PURPOSES, AND BEING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
DIRBOTING THE CITY A'1TORNE! TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE
trrrantrIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Dunne abetAining.
ORDINANCE N0. 8019
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,316.50, OF WHICH $1,250
IS FOR PURCHASE OF PARCEL N0. 3, AD® $66.5o IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE AND RELATED COSTS
THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-53-18.2, MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID PARCEL NO. 3, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, WITH THE OWNER OF SAID PARCEL, JOSE SOLIS; 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. 8020
APPROPRIATING CUT OF M. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $362.00, OF WHICH $300.00
IS FOR PURCHASE OF PARCEL N0. 4 AND $62.00 FOR TITLE EXP)si. AND RELATED COSTS
THERETO, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 220-53-18.2, MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE; AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE OWNER, LOUISE BITTs lt; 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."
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ORDINANCE N0. 8021
DECLARING ABANDONED TEE 8 -FOOT UTrr.rrr EASEMENT HERETOFORE EXISTING IN LOTS 8 AND 9,
TRACT 6 OF THE RAM:LOME ACRE TRACTS, IN THE CITY of CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES comer,
TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8022
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM of $2,562.50 FOR ADDITIONAL
JUDGMENT AWARD, APPRAISAL AND EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY AND COURT COSTS, ALL IN CON-
NECTION W1TH THE MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE, PROJECT N0. 220-53-18.2, APPLICABLE TO
PARCEL NO. 32, CAUSE N0. 468, SAID CAUSE BEING FILED IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following votes Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8023
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 AMADO LAUREL, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 36B,
BLOCK 1, LEXINGTON SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONO -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; DING
IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8024
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE 0121 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 N. C. FLOYD, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 10,
BLOCK 2, OSAGE ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS°2I, NUECE8 COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISBRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
27720P ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF TBE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONiLICT HEREWITH; 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."
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Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 1966
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ORDINANCE N0. 8025
AMENDING m 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 SRQ, OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA-
TION OF R. E. MENDEZ, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 16,
BLOCK 5, BAYVIEW ADDITION #2, INTIM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R-2" TWO-FAMILY ThThLLTNG DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT K RLWIT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance vas passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8026
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 NO. 61o6, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICA-
TION OF CHARLES HRISSIKOPOULOS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
LOTS 2, 3, 4, 27, 28 AND 29, BLOCK 11, FLOUR BLUFF PARK, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY WELLING 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 was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
Mayor Furman called for petitions or information from the audience on matters
not scheduled on the Agenda.
Mrs. Karl Raneleben and Mrs. Ralph Bennett, representing the League of
Women Voters, read a communication from that organization setting forth certain
recommendations and endorsing the major goals of the workable program for community
improvement.
Pat McGloin, attorney representing Cities Service Oil Company, inquired
about their application to construct and operate a production platform in State Tract
62, Corpus Christi Bay being passed over by the Council, and asked if it could be set
for public hearing on May 25, 1966, so that the necessary advertising could be
published.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon explained that the application had been referred to
the Bay Drilling Committee for study and reconmtendation; that the Committee may be
unable to have a recommendation by nest Wednesday; that it would be unfair to set
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Page the hearing for next week and then postpone it as a great any people are interested
in this matter, and that the Council is tentatively considering the date of June 1,
1966, for the public hearing on this application.
Harvie Branscomb, a member of the Bay trilling Committee, stated that there
is a great deal of public interest in this application; that the public would like an
opportunity to be heard by the Council, and that the public would prefer the hearing
to be held on the date announced for the hearing. Mr. Branacomb further stated that
the Committee would expedite this matter as soon as possible so that a date for the
public hearing may be set.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the Council concluded earlier in the
meeting that it would be premature to net a date for the hearing until a recommenda-
tion is received from the Committee; and that a recommendation should be received
before this matter is voted upon.
Captain Clark appeared before the Council and inquired about the Bay area
being annexed, and if this matter would be voted upon in the next election.
City Manager Whitney explained that the Council had suggested that the
City prepare an ordinance ea1ling for an election to annex a new line in the Bay;
and that maps are being prepared and should be ready for Council discussion and
action next week.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.