HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/09/1966CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 9, 1966
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez
Ken McDaniel
Ronnie Sizemore
Wm. H. Wallace
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
Assistant City Attorney Tom McDowell
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Dr. E. C. Sheehan, pastor of Alameda
Bapci:9t Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Dunn, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the absence of
Mayor Furman be excused for cause.
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 2, 1966, were
approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized the Roy Miller High School Govern-
ment Class, and their sponsor, Mr. R. S. Garza, and presented Certificates of
Attendance to Eddie Powell, Carlyle King, Elizabeth Pina, Aurora Trejo, Henry
Torres, and Lore -Lei Mills.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the
following: ERADICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS WEEK, in Corpus Christi, November 15,
through November 22, 1966, in cooperation with health agencies who are waging
a constant and continuous fight against this contagious disease; and DECA WEEK
in Corpus Christi, November 6 through 12, 1966 in recognition of Distributive
Education Clubs of America, received by Ted Morris. Anthony Monclova, presi-
dent of a local Deca Club was also present in connection with the proclama-
tion.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized Mr. Curtis Dyer, representative of
Jaycees, who appeared and expressed appreciation and support of the work of
the City Council for the improvement and betterment of Corpus Christi, and
read a resolution, signed by Mr. George H. Brown, Jr., president of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce in support of the pending proposal for the formation of an
arts commission to serve as an advisory agency, to screen, suggest and imple-
ment projects and programs to improve and preserve the artistic and esthetic
values of the City. (Council Exhibit #66-8)
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Mr. Cuban Burbank appeared in connection with Veterans Day celebration
and solicited, on behalf of the American Legion, the patriotic participation
of members of the Council in the ceremonies honoring our Armed Services, Friday,
November 11, at Sherrill Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the opening of bids:
Bids were opened and read on the construction of 5,000 feet of Fence
at South Staples Street Disposal Area from the following firms: Allied Fence
Company; Lay Construction Company; and Edens Construction Company, Inc.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City
Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the pending item of the zoning
Application #966-5, J.M. Wilson, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Lots 13 through 18,
inclusive, Block 6, Park Terrace, Unit No. 3, on which public hearing was held
October 26, 1966, and stated that a ruling from the Legal Department was that
the 20% rule is in effect with regard to the foregoing zoning request and that
a 3/4 vote of the entire City Council will be required to change the zoning or
grant a Special Permit.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that action on Zoning
Application #966-5, J. M. Wilson, be deferred for two weeks or until all members
of the Council are present.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the pending item of Zoning Application
#966-3, Mrs. Bohnet's Bakery, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block
1, Broadmore Park No. 2, on which public hearing was held October 12, 1966.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the recommen-
dation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Appli-
cation #966-3, Mrs. Bohnet's Bakery, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighbor-
hood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1, 2 and 3,
Block 1, Broadmore Park No. 2, be denied, but in lieu thereof, a Special Permit
be granted to operate a business for the wholesale distribution of bakery products
but with no actual baking permitted; and further, that the permit be granted
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for a period not to exceed five years from the date of issue; that the opera-
tion be limited to the existing structure, and that in all other respects comply
with "B -l" regulations, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating
the change.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the scheduled public hearings on ten
proposed street name changes located in various sections of the City, and
explained the procedure to be followed.
City Manager Whitney presented the proposed changes and stated they were
necessary in order to avoid further confusion to the Post Office and other affected
agencies because of duplications and similar sounding names, and stated that
residents affected have been duly notified of the time and place of the public
hearing. The proposed changes were presented as follows:
Avenue "B", located between Canal Avenue and Elm Street, the portion on
Corpus Christi Beach lying between the Navigation District and Highway 181, which
was not re -named along with the other Corpus Christi Beach Street name changes,
be changed to "Surfside Boulevard";
Avenue "A", between Canal to Coastal and from Gulfspray to Timon, be
changed to North Shoreline, to conform to the normal street pattern;
County Road #53, extending South from Highway #44 to the City Limits, be
changed to Buckholt Road;
The Unnamed Road, extending East from North Padre Island Drive to Joe
Mireur Road, be changed to Acme Road. Councilman Dunne suggested that this road
be named Hopkins Road in honor of the late Judge W. B. Hopkins instead of Acme
Road, to which other members of the Council concurred.
Mr. Whitney stated that no communications had been received either for
or in opposition to the foregoing proposed name changes, and no one appeared in
the audience in connection with the suggested name changes.
Debra Lane, a continuation of Jamacia Drive in Flour Bluff, be changed
to Jamaica Drive. Mr. Whitney explained that he had received a communication
from Mr. Van A. Rousseau in March of this year which pointed out confusion in
the street name pattern; that the street sign reads "Debrough", but that the
residents of the street have been receiving mail, bills, advertisements and even
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tax statements addressed to "Debra Street," and requested that a sign be erected
to correspond with that which is correct. Mr. Whitney further stated that various
existing maps seem to be confusing; that the Hearne Brothers map shows a portion
of this street to be named Debrough, a portion named Jamaica, and the south end
is shown as Debra Jean; and that Mr. Rousseau had been advised that a public
hearing would be called to consider changing the name of this street officially to
Debra Street.
Mr. Art Hansen, of 2845 Debra, spoke in connection with the foregoing
proposed street name change and stated that he opposed the suggested name of
Jamaica Drive; that he had lived on this street for the past ten years, and that
the name had been Debra long before anything was built across the ditch, and
that the name Debra is the logical name for the street.
Mr. Rousseau appeared and re -stated his position as previously cited in
his communication to Mr. Whitney in March of this year. He further stated that
the street was named Debra for Debra Johnson, granddaughter of Mr. Jesse Johnson
who lives on Glenoak; that she was the daughter of Mr. Kennoid Johnson who is an
employee of Humble Oil Company in Bishop, Texas; and that he does not know where
the suggestion came from to change the name to Jamaica Drive. Mr. Rousseau also
complained of the lack of proper communication between the Tax Office and other
departments in connection with street name changes.
Mr. Tom Witherspoon of 2610 Debra, stated that he would like to have the
name remain "Debra" on the basis that there are more residents on Debra than on
Jamaica Drive.
No one else appeared in opposition or in favor of the foregoing proposed
street name change, and Mr. Whitney stated that no other communications had been
received in connection with the proposed change.
Del Oso Road, from Ennis Joslin Road to South Alameda, be changed to
Ennis Joslin Road. Mr. Whitney stated that the road in question is a section
located between South Alameda Street and the now designated Ennis Joslin Road,
which has the name of Del Oso, and that he would recommend that the road bear
the same name so as to avoid confusion. He stated that he had received one
communication from Mr. F. L. Dauenhauer of 6028 Del Oso Road which stated that
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if the Council decided to change the name, he would appreciate if the effective
date could be delayed until after the first of the year to give adequate time to
send notices to all concerned of his new address, and that for business reasons
he would be unable to attend the scheduled public hearing.
Prescott Street, from 18th Street to Morgan Avenue and Brownlee Boulevard,
be changed to Sablatura Street - Mr. Whitney stated that confusion resulting from
a division brought about by the construction of the Freeway, creates an impractical
situation for this section of the street to remain Prescott Street.
Mr. E. F. Lange, owner of Lange Electric Company, 1611 Prescott Street,
appeared and stated that he definitely opposes the proposed name change; that he
has contacted a number of other people on the street and that they all oppose the
change; that a change of address will inconvenience him and adversely affect his
business; and that an effective date of January, 1967 will not help.
Clemmer Street from Naples Street to Ayers Street, be change to Arlington
Drive. Mr. Whitney stated that, according to the map, these two blocks of Clemmer
Street in question are an extension of the street which bears the name of Arlington
Drive, and that it is a logical extension of this street. He further stated that
two communications had been received from Ruby Lowe and her sister, Ella Lewallen,
who stated they approve the name Arlington Drive; also, a communication from Mr.
Charles E. Herschbach, which stated that he objects on the basis that most of the
residents on Clemmer Street are longtime residents; that Arlington Drive would be
confused with the Addition near UpRiver Road called Arlington Heights. Further,
Mr. Herschbach offered a counter proposal that the entire street, including Arlington,
be named Clemmer Street from its junction with Naples Street to Port Avenue.
Mrs. Catherine Herschbach appeared in support of the aforementioned com-
munication, and further stated that the proposed re -named Arlington Drive would
deadend into Naples Street and could not be considered "a Drive".
Campana Street, from Cheyenne Street to Port Avenue, be changed to Tarlton
Street. Mr. Whitney stated that no communications have been received in connection
with the proposed change.
No one appeared in opposition of in favor of the foregoing proposed street
name change.
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Emmord Road, in Flour Bluff, be changed to Rabbit Run Road. Mr. Whitney
stated that the name Emmord Road was similar to a street named Emmord Loop in
Annaville; that one communication had been received from Mrs. Wanda Roscher,
Secretary to the Administrator at Spohn Hospital, and representing the sentiments
of five or six residents on Emmord Road, objecting vehemently to the name of
Rabbit Run Road, but that they would accept the name of Caribbean Drive.
Mrs. Roscher appeared and stated that she and the other residents which
she ie representing, do not object to the name being changed but object only to
the name which is proposed.
Mr. R. C. Cooper, and Mr. Morrison, appeared and stated that they do not
object to a change, but that they do not like the proposed name of Rabbit Run
Road, but that the name Caribbean would he preferred.
Mr. Ralph Emmord appeared in opposition to the proposed name of Rabbit
Run Road, and suggested the name Los Encinos or Los Loreles.
No one else appeared in connection with the foregoing proposed street
name changes.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearings be
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recommended that decisions on the foregoing street
name changes be made after further consideration at the next Workshop Meeting,
with the thought of making all the changes effective as of January 1, 1967.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and
granted as follows:
a. That the award of contract for the construction of the Cole Park
Hydraulic Fill, be made to Loyd W. Richardson on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications, and that an appropriation in the amount of $110,205.00, be
authorized;
b. That the award of contract for the construction of Sidewalks for
various Schools, Unit III, Project No.220-64-66, be made to Stanley Orion &
Keisel, Inc., and that appropriation in the amount of $52,000.00, of which
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amount $47,381.15 is for construction contract and $4,618.85 for contingencies
and related costs, be authorized;
c. That a five year contract for the Oil and Gas Lease of 40 acres,
described as Lots 9 and 10, Section 21, of the Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm &
Garden Tracts be awarded to Leonard R. Sayers of San Antonio, on the basis of his
bid proposal of $515.00 bonus or 1/6th royalty, be authorized;
d. That the authority to advertise for bids on Automotive Equipment, to
be received November 30, 1966, be granted;
e. That the date of November 23, 1966, be set for public hearing on an
appeal of W. Kenneth Whitlock from a decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission
in connection with a re -plat of Lot 28A, Ebony Acres;
f. That the date of December 15, 1966, at 11 o'clock a.m., be set for the
sale of $2,700,000 General Obligation Bonds;
g. That the Law Firm of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton be employed as Attorneys
for the proposed Sale of $2,700,000 General Obligation Bonds;
h. That the temporary closing of Chaparral Street from the North Curb Line
of Laguna Street to the South Curb Line of Williams, from the North Curb Line of
Williams to the South Curb Line of Lawrence, from the North Curb Line of Lawrence
to the South Curb Line of Schatzel Street, and f^om the North Curb Line of
Schatzel to the South Curb Line of Peoples Street, for the approximate period of
November 20, through December 30, be authorized.
ORDINANCE NO. 8232
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LOYD W. RICHARDSON, FOR CONSTRUCTION CONSISTING
OF PUMPING HYDRAULIC FILL FOR THE EXPANSION OF COLE PARK; APPROPRIATING AND RE -
APPROPRIATING OUT OF PARK CONSTRUCTION FUNDS CURRENTLY BUDGETED IN ACTIVITY NO.4122,
CODE 502 OF THE GENERAL GUND, THE SUM OF $110,205.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace
present and voting "Aye". Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8233
CLOSING THAT PORTION OF LEWIS STREET BOUNDED BY KOSAR STREET ON THE NORTH AND CARTER
STREET ON THE SOUTH, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION BY THE CITY OF A SIX-INCH WATER LINE EASEMENT; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY. "
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace
present and voting "Aye". Furman .absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8234
PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CHAPARRAL STREET FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE
OF LAGUNA STREET TO THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF WILLIAMS, FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE OF
WILLIAMS TO THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF LAWRENCE, FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE 05' LAWRENCE
TO THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF SCHATZEL STREET, AND FROM NORTH CURB LINE OF SCHRT'LEL
TO THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF PEOPLES STREET PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF
SAID PERIOD OF CLOSING; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AFFAIRS
DURING THE PERIOD OF CLOSING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE ?)ATF; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaouel, Sizemore and Wallace
present and voting "Aye". Furman absent.
Mr. W. R. Hammonds, a housemover, appeared in connection with the
Ordinance appearing on the agenda as Item "d" relative to a proposed amendment
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to the bag Code to exempt prefabricated sections of houses from the require-
ment that a housemoving permit be obtained and a permit fee of ten dollars be
paid, and stated that it appeared the ordinance was being amended at the request
of one construction company which is in the process of hauling some 100 prefabri-
cated sections of buildings from a site on UpRiver Road to Padre island. Mr.
Hammonds further stated that the housemoving provisions meed solte CLaflges, "out
that the housemoving industry would like the privilege of making .some suggestions,
and requested that the ordinance in question be removed from the agenda.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the ordinance appear-
ing on the agenda as Item 1°d" relative to a proposed amendment to the aerktding e<4 -
Code be deferred for further consideration.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Wallace and passed that the ordinance
appearing on the agenda as Item "g" relative to ordering an election on the
questions of adopting amendments to the City Charter, be deleted.
THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE,
PART III, PLUMBING, 1962-1963 EDITION, FOR THE REGULATION OF THE INSTALLATION,
ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING APPLIANCES), FIXTURES,
FITTINGS AND/OR APPURTENANCES THERETO OF PLUMBING, BOT:? EXISTING AND NEW, AND
ALL PARTS THEREOF, INCLUDING EVER; CONNECTION TO THE WATER OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM
OF THE CITY, WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY
FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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The foregoing o7inance was read for the seco7;d time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote; Elackmfn, Domne, Jimenez, McDaniel,
Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye". F;.;rman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8235
DETERMINING TOE NECE3SQT7 FOR AND ORDERIND THE 1111 0N OY SIDEWALKS ON THE
HEREINAFTER NAMED STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO -WIT;
1. BALBOA STREET FROM HIDALGO TO FINE;
2. MARY STREET FROM 20TH TO SOUTH PORT;
3. MRTON AND CASA GRANDE STREETS AT CASA LINDA PARK;
4. PRESCOTT STREET FROM CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY. TO CUNNINGHAM SCEOOL;
5. BURTON LANE FROM WILLIAMS DRIVE TO CAIN;
6. ANTELOPE AND CARANCAHUA STREETS Al THE POST OFFICE;
7, McARDLE ROAD FROM NILE DRIVE TO ZARSKX;
8. HORNE ROAD FROM PRESCOTT TO CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY;
9. HUDSON STREET FROM SHAW 70 CPULA VISTA SCHOOL;
10. WILLIAMS DRIVE PROM STAPLES 70 ENERHART;
11. CARROLL LANE FROM McARDLE ROAI 700 FEET SUllTE TOWARD PADRE ISLAND
DRIVE
12. CAIN DRIVE FROM BURTON LANE :0 SOUTH STAPLES STREET;
13. SANTA FE STREET FROM MINNESOTA TO ROSSITER;
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FUR SUCK WORK; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
ESTIMATES; ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 106, ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED
SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE, KNOWN AS ARTICLE 12.05-z OF VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL
STATUTES; PROVIDING A msTRop OF RELMEORSLY3 CLTY CF CORPUS CHRIST.T. FOR A
PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OY A ?O12120 0? SUCH WKS AGAINST THE
PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS • AND. FOR TFE 372?I120 CY A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT
OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; SIATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL
SUCH COSTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECREITAR7 TO CALSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN 1252? MORTGAGE OR DEED CF TRUST RECORDS 0? NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENGB'.
The Charter rule was suspended, and theforegodne ordinsr.c.,b wab passe.d by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace.
present and voting Ave"."Furman absent,
ORDINANCE NO. 82.36
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE 0127 MANAGER TO EKECLTE AN AMENDMENT /0 A REVOCABLE
EASEMENT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO, 8111 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION BY
L0-VACA GATHERING COMPANY OFA 612505 ?R000012 1205 PIPELINE CIOSSING CERTAIN STREETS
INSTEAD OF A 4 -INCH PIPELINE AUTHORIZED IN SAID ORDINANCE NO, 8111, A COPY OF
WHICH AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; ANT DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace
present and voting "Aye". Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8237
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC PARK ON THE BAYFRONT OF TEE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, MAKING A PUBLIC RECORD 07 75.E RECEIPT OF THE DEED TO A PORTION
OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN SAID PARK AND COMMITTING TEE 01220 TO THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF SAID AREA LOCATED ON TEE EAYERONT FOR LSE YOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace
present and voting "Aye". Furman absent.
A number of residents appeared in connection with the ordinance relative
to the construction of sidewalks in the vicinity of various schools in the City.
A request to include Rossiter, Santa Fe to Alameda, and the one-half block on
Balboa from Hidalgo to Pine, stating that there is flooding at the latter loca-
tion during rainy weather, leaving the streets impassable for children attending
school.
Mr. Whitney stated that the addition of Santa Fe Street from Minnesota
to Rossiter, would provide a sidewalk to St. Patrick's School and the Balboa
Street sidewalk is included in the proposed improvement.
Mr. E. D. Haymond, Mr. Ted Abbott and Mr. Jerry Sides appeared, represent-
ing the Schanen Parent Teacher Association, and residents in the area of Schanen
Estates, Carroll Woods, and Malibu Heights, and presented petitions bearing 943
signatures, requestion that the City Council include in the bond election funds
to widen and rebuild Weber Road from Padre Island Drive to Saratoga, stating
that that portion of Weber Road is in very poor condition but is heavily traveled
daily because of the increased development in the area and the advent of several
schools and churches. (Petition #66-21)
Commissioner Jimenez stated that Weber Road had been considered but was
excluded in an effort to keep the total amount of the bond issue down, and that
the attitude of citizens toward bond elections has been discouraging in the past.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon accepted the petition and stated the Council will
consider it in future consideration of the bond election.
Mrs. Frank Addison presented a petition containing 17 signatures, asking
that the Winters Drive paving project be cancelled for the reason that the
majority of the property owners cannot pay for the assessment, and that it will
create a hazard for small children in the area. (Petition #66-22)
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that a public hearing was held on the
project, the contract has been awarded, objections were considered at the time
the decision was made to proceed with the project, and that the hearing was closed.
The petition, however, would be received and referred to the Legal Department for
advice.
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City Manager Whitney stated that he had received an application from
Cities Service Oil Company for a drilling permit, and also a Letter from Mr.
Harte, Chairman of the Bay Drilling Committee, but that he had not had an
opportunity to review the application and that he would recommend that it be
deferred until the following week.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.