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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) Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 2 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 3 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 4 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 6 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 7 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. " Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 8 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 G'41 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. Minutes Regular Council. Meetlme November 9, 1966 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 10 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1966 Page 11 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.