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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 1, 1966
2:00 p.m.
PRESERT:
Mayor McIver Furman
Mayor P}o Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick a. 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 was given by L. W. (Lou) Harrell, Deputy Director, Civil
Defense, City of Corpus Christi.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of May 25, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the
Council.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the application of Cities
Service Oil Company to construct and operate a production platform and flare riser
in the East corner of State Tract #62, Corpus Christi Bay.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Cities Service Oil
Company which was filed with the City on the 16th day of May, 1966, and presented
a plat showing the location of the proposed well site; pointed out the location as
being in the east corner of State Tract #62 (the northeast corner of such platform
being 540.68 feet west and 212.40 feet south from the east corner of said State
Tract 02, and the northwest corner of such platform being 500.00 feet east of
Atlantic State Tract 62-1), which location is more than three miles from the nearest
Shore. Mr. Whitney stated the platform will be of reinforced concrete and steel
construction with a concrete deck 105 feet in length and 32 feet in width; that the
bottom of the deck will be 20 feet above mean sea level, and the maximum height of
any of the equipment on the deck will be 145 feet above mean sea level; that the
Platform will be positioned so that its narrow profile will be toward the central
business district and will be relatively inconspicuous or as the Council may suggest;
that the platform will contain separators, heaters, dehydrators, tanks for liquids;
* Arrived prior to reading of the Ordinances.
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that there will be no storage of condensates on the platform; that it will have
minimum equipment needed to handle and market production; that all pipe line con-
nections in the waters of the bay will be lowered to a depth of at least 2 feet below
actual bottom of the bay waters; that suitable warning lights shall be in operation
during all hours between sunset and sunrise; and that the platform will be operated
by Cities Service Oil Company as a joint facility to handle production for other
operators. Mr. Whitney stated that a copy of this application, together with schematic
construction drawings of the platform showing the equipment proposed to be placed
thereon, had been submitted to the Bay Drilling Committee for their study and recom-
mendation.
Mr. Eduard H. Harte, Chairman of the Bay Drilling Committee, was present
and presented a written dissertation of the Committee's findings after a thorough
and extended study of various methods of processing and handling of gas produced in
the Corpus Christi Bay; that the committee had consulted with Dr. Frank H. Dotterweich
and members of his faculty in the Gas Engineering Department of A & 1 College, and
with an independent petroleum consultant from Austin; that later the committee had
retained Mr. Drew Cornell of LaFayette, Louisiana, as consultant; and that the
committee recommended approval of the application with the following understandings;
(1) That attorneys for the committee and the City Attorney are to be satisfied that
the operators of the platform will be bound by the terms of such applicable ordi-
nances as may be adopted by the City; (2) that storage above the platform will be
eliminated; and (3) that the operator will pursue efforts so to arrange components
as to enhance the facility's appearance.
Mr. Harvey Weil, attorney representing Cities Service Oil Company, was
present and spoke in their behalf. He introduced to the Council executive personnel
of the Company from Oklahoma, and also Mr. Frank Preibe, Division Superintendent,
stating that their presence was not to prolong the hearing with speeches but to
impress upon the Council the importance of this project; that Cities Service Oil
Company was in complete agreement with the Bay Drilling Committee's report and
were willing to comply, and presented a form of the production platform permit as
agreed upon by the Cities Service Oil Company, the Bay Drilling Committee, and the
City Legal Department.
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June 1, 1966
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Mayor Furman asked if there were persons in the audience who wished to
speak in opposition to the application.
No one appeared in opposition.
In answer to questions raised by Commissioner Jimenez, Mayor Furman stated
that the authority to grant such a permit is at the discretion of the Council after
the public hearing; that there probably will be four or five more applications for
production platforms in the bay, but that this hearing is only on Cities Service°
application.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Mayor Furman stated at this point that the Council would defer making a
final decision on the application in question until after all information is avail-
able and that Mr. Harte will report back to the Council later during this meeting.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on ten proposed street name
changes in various sections of the City, and explained the procedure to be followed.
City Manager Whitney explained that the name changes were necessary in
order to avoid confusion to the Post Office, Fire Department, Police Department,
ambulances, and the general citizen, because of duplications and similar sounding
names, in some instances causing a delay in responding to emergency fire and police
calls.
Mayor Furman announced. the first street to be considered was Campbell Road.
City Manager Whitney pointed out the location as being in the Industrial
Area of the City; that one communication had been received from Mr. Fred A. Slime
of San Antonio stating that he is in agreement with any name the Council proposes,
but submitted for consideration the names "Campbeliton", "Campbell" and "Camelotte."
No one appeared in connection with the proposed name change.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Campbell Road be
changed to "McCampbell Road."
Mayor Furman announced that the next street to be considered would be
Glenwood Drive.
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Mr. Whitney stated that Glenwood Drive is three blocks long and is located
in Glen Arbor Addition and conflicts with Glenwood Street located in Westwood Heights;
that the Council proposes to change Glenwood Drive in Glen Arbor Addition to Etheridge
Drive, and that no communications had been received in connection with this proposed
change.
No one appeared in connection with the proposed street name change.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that Glenwood Drive in
Glen Arbor Addition be changed to Etheridge Drive.
Mayor Furman announced that the Council proposes to change the name of
Harry Street in Hamedale Subdivision, to Hcnedale Street.
City Manager Whitney stated that the name of Harry Street in Hamedale Sub-
division conflicts with Harry Street in Pope Place V, and that the name "Homedale
Street" was proposed to coincide with the subdivision in which it is located; that
there were no communications received or objections voiced in connection with this
change.
No one appeared in connection with the proposed street name change.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the name of Harry
Street in Homedals Subdivision be changed to Hamedale Street.
Mayor Furman announced that the Council would now consider Gibson Lane in
Abbott Addition, which is proposed to be changed to Hammond Lane.
Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner, located the street on the map.
City Manager Whitney stated that a communication had been received from
Mr. C. Healey Hammonds stating that when the freeway interchange is completed in
this area that he plans to develop an area with attractive commercial buildings,
and that the proposed street name will be helpful to establish a small shopping
center and identify the location; that a communication had been received from
M. Dee D. Horton, President of Horton Automatics, Inc., protesting the name change
on the basis that there are 37 residences on Gibson Lane and 5 businesses, and that
there are 9 residences and no businesses on Gibson Street; that the firm has spent
approximately $100,000 establishing 121-123 Gibson Lane as a permanent address of
the home of Horton Automatic Sliding Doors; that thousands of pieces of literature
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and advertising has been distributed throughout the world for technical and
promotional purposes which list Horton Automatics, Inc., at this address.
Mr. Horton filed with the City Secretary a petition containing 36 signatures of
residents and 8 business firms on Gibson Lane protesting any change in the name of
Gibson Lane.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Wallace and passed that the name of Gibson
Lane remain unchanged.
Mayor Furman announced the proposed name change of Juanita Street in Coronado
Subdivision to Galvan Street.
City Manager Whitney pointed out the location of the street in question and
stated that Juanita Street in Coronado Subdivision conflicts with Juanita Street in
Baldwin Park Addition.
City Manager Whitney stated that there were no communications received in
connection with this street name change, and no one appeared in favor or in opposition
to the proposed name change to Galvan Street.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Juanita Street in
Coronado Subdivision be changed to Galvan Street.
Mayor Furman announced the hearing on the proposed name change of Jackson
Terrace in Jackson Terrace Addition to London Drive,
City Manager Whitney located the street on the map and pointed out that
Jackson Terrace in Jackson Terrace Addition conflicts with Jackson Place in LaMar
Park; and that three communications had been received from Bil]. Cross, Leon J.
Manning, and Dr. James W. Simpson of Houaton, Texas, opposing the proposed name
change. Also Mrs. Harold M. Ward, of 11126 Jackson Terrace and J. D. Nelson of
11110 Jackson Terrace, appeared in protest of the change, stating that there had
been no difficulty in mail delivery.
Commissioner Sizemore stated that Mrs. Doyle London, of 11129 Jackson
Terrace and Mrs. H. L. O'Neal of 1113+ Jackson Terrace, had contacted him and
voiced their objections to the proposed name change.
No one appeared in favor of the name change of Jackson Terrace.
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Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that Jackson Terrace in
Jackson Terrace Addition remain unchanged.
Mayor Furman announced the Council would now consider the proposed name
change of Kennedy Street in Central Wharf & Warehouse Subdivision, and stated that
the Council recommends that it be changed to "Telco Street."
Mr. Whitney located the street on the map and stated that Kennedy Street
in Central Wharf & Warehouse Subdivision is in conflict with Kennedy Avenue in
WI"erest Addition; that there were no communications received either in favor or
in opposition to the proposed change.
No one appeared in opposition or in favor of the proposed change to Telco
Street.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Kennedy Street in
Central Wharf & Warehouse Subdivision be changed to Telco Street.
Mayor Furman announced the Council proposes to change the name of Kosar
Road in Russell Farm Tracts east of the International Airport to McMullen Road, and
Kosar Road in Russell Farm Tracts west of the International Airport to McGloin Road.
Mr. Whitney located the street in question on the map and stated that Kosar
Road in Russell Farm Tracts conflicts with Kosar Street in Westmoreland Addition.
Mr. Whitney stated that no communications had been received in connection with the
proposed name change.
No one appeared in the audience opposing or favoring the name change of
Kosar Road.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that Kosar Road in
Russell Farm Tracts east of the International Airport be changed to McMullen Road,
and that Kosar Road in Russell Farm Tracts west of the International Airport be
changed to McGloin Road.
Mayor Furman brought up the proposed name change of Lake Street in Flour
Bluff, to MWNelly Street.
Mr. Whitney pointed out the location of the street and stated that Lake
Street in Flour Bluff is a duplication of Lake Street in Bluff Portion Addition; that
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a communication had been received from Mrs. J. E. West, 163 North Shore Drive,
Starbuck, Minnesota, objecting to the proposed name change to McNelly Street, and
suggested either Cherry Street for her daughter, Chelsea, or John West Street, for
her husband; that McNelly has absolutely no meaning.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that Lake Street in
Flour Bluff be changed to Mrelly Street.
Mayor Furman announced the Council would consider the proposed name change
of Las Palmas Street to Halifax Street.
Mr. Whitney located the street as being in Corpus Christi Industrial
District; that it is in conflict with a street named Las Palmas Drive in Flour Bluff;
that there were no communications received either for or against the change.
Mr. E. G. Horne appeared and suggested that Las Palmas Street be named
Beacon Street instead of Halifax as was suggested.
A communication had previously been received from Mr. J. S. Naismith
suggesting that the street be named Beacon Street.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that Las Palmas Street
in Corpus Christi TnAnstrial District be changed to Beacon Street.
Mr. Ed Harte, Chairman of the Bay Drilling Consnittee, reported to the
Council at this time with a revised form of permit to Cities Service Oil Company
for construction of a production platform in Tract #62, Corpus Christi Bay, the
hearing on said application was heard earlier in this meeting.
Mr. Harvey Weil, representing Cities Service Oil Company, requested that
the Council take action on this form of permit at this time.
Motion by Jimenez, eeconded by Sizemore and passed that the Council recess
for a brief period for a conference on the form of permit as presented by Mr. Harte.
Mayor Furman reconvened the meeting.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Wallace and passed that Ordinance No. 79999
be amended by adding to Section "X", Subsection 1, thereof the following language:
"providing however that the issuance of any such permit Shall be conditioned upon
the agreement by the applicant to comply with any presently existing or subsequently
enacted ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, or regulation issued pursuant thereto,
pertaining to installations of similar type and character."
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing amendment to Ordinance
No. 7999, was approved by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Jimenez, McDaniel,
Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye;" Dunne temporarily absent from
meeting.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Wallace and passed that Cities Service Oil
Company be granted a permit to construct, maintain, operate, repair, replace and
remove, a production platform in and above the waters of Corpus Christi Bay for the
handling of production frau gas and gas condensate wells located in the East corner
of State Tract #62 with the northeast corner of such platform being 5+0.68 Feet west
and 212.40 Feet south from the east corner of said State Tract #62 and the northwest
corner of ouch platform being 500 Feet east of Atlantic's State Tract x}62-1, which
location is more than three miles from the nearest shore of the bay, in accordance
with the terms of such applicable ordinances as may be adopted by the City Council.
(Reference to Ordinance No. 8045 to be presented later in this meeting.)
On vote of the Council on the foregoing motion, Furman, Blackmon, McDaniel,
Sizemore and Wallace, voted "Aye", Dunne absent, and Jimenez voted "Nay."
Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "h" be accepted; that Items "i" and "j" would be con-
sidered separately; and that the recommendations and requests be approved and
granted as follows:
a. That an engineering contract with Lockwood, Andrews, Nemims, for
engineering services in connection with the design of plans and specifications for
construction of street improvements on Airline Road from Padre Island Drive to
Alameda Street, be authorized; and that appropriation in the amount of $25,500 for
payment of engineering fees, be authorized;
b. That the award of contract for construction of Williams Drive Drainage
System be made to Heldenfels Brothers on the basis of low bid; appropriating a total
sum of $209,966, of which amount $207,413.19 is for the construction contract and
$2,582.81 is for contingencies, including engineering, laboratory testing and legal
advertising costs, be approved;
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c. That the bid award on Corrugated Casing for the Water Division be made
to the following firm on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; (Bid
Tabulation #66-21)
WYATT INDUSTRIES, INC. - Souston
Corrugated Casing $2,113.31
180 Ft. 21", 16 gauge, complete
146 Ft. 30", 14 gauge, complete
d. That the bid award on sale of property in Livingston Park Addition be
made to the following individual on the basis of high bid received: (Bid Tabulation
#66-22)
WILLIAM KAIMPLEISCH $3,100.00
e. That the acquisition of Right of Way for Lexington Center Sewer Main
and Lift Station site from Paul Oeker and wife, Lillie B. Ocker, be authorized; and
appropriation of $1,403.00 to cover cost of acquisition, be authorized;
f. That the date of June 22, 1966, during the Regular Council Meeting, at
2:00 p.m., be set for public Bearing on three zoning cases;
g. That the grant offer from the United States of America, acting through
the Federal Aviation Agency for the construction of extensions to the aircraft parking
aprons, including aircraft tiedowna at the Corpus Christi International Airport, and
the approving of said agreement, be accepted;
h. That the request of the Corpus Christi Junior Chamber of Commerce to
use the hill on Shoreline Boulevard beginning at the entrance of the FEuerald Cove
Hotel and extending North to the Coliseum for the 1966 Soap Box Derby, be granted,
and that permission be granted to use the parking lot to the South of the Coliseum
adjoining McCaughan Park for an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration; be granted.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of W. B. Danafiell, filed
With the City Secretary May 16, 1966, (Item "i") for a permit to drill their No. 1
K.R.Y.S. Wildcat; pointed out on a plat the location of the proposed well aa being
in Drilling Block No. 469, located 50 feet from the North line and 50 feet from the
East line of a 6.0 -acre tract owned by South Texas Broadcasting Company, 190 feet
south of the South line of Erwin Drive, and is 265 feet from the nearest residence;
that the proposed depth of the well is 12,500 feet; that the applicant has submitted
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Certificate of Insurance; and has made application to the Railroad Commission for
permit; and requested a variance to permit the use of earthen mud pits instead of
steel tanks. Mr. Whitney further stated that the location is not within the Airport
Hazard Zone; that the applicant has submitted a waiver signed by all property owners
within JI00 Peet of the proposed drilling site.
Mr. John Brooke, attorney for the applicant, was present and stated that
all requirements had been complied with, and requested that the Council grant the
permit pending receipt of the Railroad Commission Permit which has been applied for.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the application of
W. B. Dansfiell for a permit to drill their No. 1 K.R.Y.S. Wildcat, Drilling Block
469, Nueces County, Tess, be granted with variances as requested in the application,
subject to the filing of Railroad Commission Permit.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of R. L. Kirkwood for a
permit to drill and operate Well No. 9, State Tract 706, in Nueces Bay (Item "j"),
and stated that the proposed well site is located 1500 feet west of the East line
and 3148 feet South of the North line; that the proposed depth is 8,000 feet with
a casing program of 220 feet of surface casing; that applicant has submitted Cer-
tificate of Insurance, and a copy of permit from the U. S. Array Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Whitney further stated that within the current year there had been issued seven
other permits within this same tract, and recommended approval of this permit
subject to receipt of Railroad Commission Permit.
No one appeared in opposition to the granting of the foregoing request.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the application
of R. L. Kirkwood for a permit to drill and operate Well No. 9, State Tract 706,
in Nueces Bay, be granted as applied for subject to the receipt of Railroad Com-
mission Permit.
City Manager Whitney presented for Council consideration a request, not
appearing on the Agenda, from Mr. Ray Peterson for a franchise to use portions of
the alley running through Block 15, Cupier Addition, being (1) the southeast 7 feet
of Lots 13 and 14, and (2) being the southeast 6 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block 15,
for the installations of refrigeration equipment and appliances, for a term of five
years and subject to certain restrictions as set out by ordinance.
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Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Wallace and passed that the application of
Mr. Ray Peterson for a franchise to use portions of the alley running through Block
15, Cupier Addition, for a term of fire years, be granted as applied for and subject
to restrictions as set out by ordinance.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that Commissioners
Blacltmon and Wallace be appointed to represent the City on a Tax Base Study Committee
with other various taxing agencies of the City.
Commissioner Dunne reported to the meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 8037
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON Xd
QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR Tne, ACQUISITION, PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVE-
MENT AND EXTENSION OF A STREET TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR Tab, CARRYING OF PASSENGERS
FOR HIRE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES CODE Y, =CAS, ITS SUBURBS AND
ADJACENT AREAS, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; PROVIDING MAILS FOR THE HOLDING
OF SUCH ELECTION; 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. 8039
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITS LOCKW00D, ANDREWS AND NEWNAM FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATioNs FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON AIRLTNN? ROAD FROM PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO ALAMEDA STREET,
DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. 220-64-60; APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND
THE SUM OF $25,500 FOR PAYMENT OF THE ENGINEERING FEES; 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. 8040
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLIAtis DRIVE DRAINAGE PROJECT, NO. 295-61-17; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM
SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $191,666 AND APPROPRIATING AND RE -APPROPRIATING OUT OF
N0. 102 GENERAL FUND, GARBAGE DISPOSAL ACTIVITY NO. 3554, CODE 502, THE SUM OF
r8,330 FOR TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,966, OF WHICH AMOUNT
207,413 I.199 IIFORTHECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,582.81 IS FOR CONTJ.BtrENCIES,
INCLUDING
AN INEERIR0, LABORATORY TESTING AND LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS; AND
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 NO. 8041
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,403.00, OF WHICH
$1,325.00 IS FOR PURCHASE OF LAND AND $78.00 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE AND RELATE COSTS
THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-61-45, LEXINGTON CENTER SANITARY SEWER MAIN
AND LIFT STATION Si'X ; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL
ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE OWNER
OF THE PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, PAUL F. OCKER AND WIFE, LILLIE B. 00E2E; 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. 8042
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ELECTRIC WIRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE
OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS
DUTIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR
ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY T4rF9EWITLr; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE
PRE INSTALLATION OF *MrCTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHER-
WISE PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF FLFCTRICAL WORKERS AND CONTRACTORS;
ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; 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."
RESOLUTION N0. 8043
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE
FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY, CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS TO AIRCRAFT
PARKING APRONS, INCLUDING AIRCRAFT TIEDOWNS, AT THE CORPUS CERISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, AND APPROVING AND ENTERING INTO rurT SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution Was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8044
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED) ON iHh 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. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION
OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON ALL
OF BLOCKS "A" AND "B" AND LOT 1, BLOCK "C", PARKDALE VILLAGE ANNEX, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO
"B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN srrr.CT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF tFL
EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERNW.Tti; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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."
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RAY PETERSON A FRANCHISE TO USE PORTIONS OF
THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 15, CUIPER ADDITION, AT THE POINTS WITHIN THE LIMITS
HEREIN SET FORTH FOR THE INSTALLATIONS OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES;
PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHrmP IN CASE OF FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE
GRANTEE TO OBSERVE TEE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE SETTING OUT TRE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel,
Sizemore and Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8045
AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 7999 PASSED AND APPROVED ON APRIL 27, 1966,
AMENDING SECTION 24-55 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE GRANTING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR IN-
STALLATION OF PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN CONFECTION WITH OIL
AND GAS WELLS IN THE BAY AREA OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; 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. 8038
ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSES
OF DETERMINING WEITi 2 OR NOT THE TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FIXING NEW
BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING THE 'TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION; SETTING A DATE FOR
SAID ELECTION AND ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Charles Hutchinson, District Manager for AtlanticRichfleldCompany spoke
in opposition to the foregoing ordinance relative to the �A»ing of an election for
the expansion of the City Limits boundaries into Corpus Christi Bay, which would be
pushed out to extend from Ingleside Point to a point on the Intercoastal Carrel east
of the Naval Air Station and then loop around to encircle the Naval Base, stating that
it would mean more City Taxation for the oil industry for which there would be no
City Services rendered; that the extended boundaries would take in 8 or 10 producing
wells and others which are being drilled; and that the oil industry is willing to enter
into some kind of an agreement whereby the City could control the area for drilling of
wells; that the oil industry would be willing to bear the expense of marking the City
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June 1, 1966
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limits by jetting in piling in order for seining to be regulated; leaving the oil
industry free of City taxes. Mr. Hutchinson urged that this election not be called at
this time but be postponed until this proposal can be worked out and tried; that if
an agreement cannot be worked out between the City and the oil industry with respect
to preserving the Bay for sport fishing, an election could always be called, and he
stated that the oil industry would bear the expense of the election; and also of mark-
ing the boundary line. Mr. Hutchinson added, that because of the oil wells in the area,
there probably would be no netting or seining.
Attorney M. Harvey Weil, speaking for Cities Service Oil Company and Sunray
DX Oil Company, joined Mr. Hutchinson in urging that the Council consider an agreement
with the oil industry for some kind of control of the area in question without annex-
ing it; that an agreement with the State would be necessary since it owns the sub-
merged lands involved and are controlled by the State Land Commission whose policy
generally has been to go along with requests of the industry and since it holds the
leases on the tracts and is developing them.
Commissioner Wallace stated that he thought Mr. Hutchinson's proposal was
a reasonable one; that he is of the opinion that Bay seining can be controlled through
the State; that if the oil companies are willing to submit to control within the area
in question, then there is only one reason left to annex it into the City Limits.
That would be for taxation, for which the City would be providing no services, and
that this would not be an honest approach.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore that the calling of an election at
this time for the purpose of annexing the territory in the Bay as set out in Ordinance
"b" (Ordinance No. 8038) be postponed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated he was opposed to the motion postponing the
calling an election for annexing the Bay Area for the reason that this has been under
consideration by the Council for 7 or 8 months and has been studied thoroughly; has
been studied and approved by the Bay Drilling Committee and is in the interest of the
City to extend these lines; that the oil industry will receive certain services which
are not tangible, and that we should not pass the obligation of marking the bay boundaries
and the holding of an election on to the oil industry.
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June 1, 1966
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On vote of Mt, Wallac'a motion to postpone the calling of the election to
annex the bay area, Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, and Blackmon voted "Nay,"
and Wallace and Sizemore voted "Aye," and Mayor Furman declared the motion had failed
to pass.
OP vote of the Council; for the passage of the Ordinance No. 8038 calling
ap election for the purpose of annexing territory in the Bay, Furman, Blackmon,
Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Sizemore voted "Aye," and Wallace voted "Nay."
Mr. .7, R. Wells of Flour Bluff appeared and complained of a drainage problem
in Flour Bluff; also stated that he was surprised to read that the Council had
unanimously endorsed Urban Renewal.
Mayor Furman stated that the drainage problem would be studied and that the
endorsement of the Urban Renewal krogram was made after much study and thought.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned..