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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/16/1966MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 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 City Attorney I. M. Singer Acting City Secretary Mrs. Edna Meador Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by the Reverend James Billman, pastor of Central Park Presbyterian Church. Acting City Secretary Mrs. Edna Meador called the roll of those in attend- ance, in the absence of City Secretary T. Ray Kring. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the absence of Mayor Furman be excused for cause. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 1966, were approved as furnished to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized members of the W. B. Ray High School Student Council, and their sponsor, Miss Oneta Cummings, and presented Certificates of Attendance to Angela Hill, Janet Olander, Susan Mynard, Randy Grissom, Jane Allard, and Tommy Elkins. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the opening of bids: Bids were opened and read on the construction of a prefabricated building in West Guth Park from the following firms: Best Steel Buildings, Inc., of Houston; Inco Products, Inc.; Western Steel Company; and I.E.H. Construction Company. 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 Council would now consider the pending item of ten proposed street name changes on which a public hearing was held Novem- ber 9, 1966. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Jimenez and passed, that the proposal to change the name of Debra Lane to Jamaica Drive, and the name of Prescott Street to Sabla- ture Street, be tabled for further consideration, and that the following street names be changed to hereafter bear the names as follows, to be effective January 1, 1967: Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 2 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 Avenue "A", located between Canal to Coastal and from Gulfspray to Timon, be changed to County Road #53, South from Highway #44 to the City Limits, be changed to Unnamed Road, from North Padre Island Drive to Joe Mireur Road, be changed to Del Oso Road, from Ennis Joslin Road to South Alameda, be changed to Clemmer Street, from Naples Street to Ayers Street to remain Campana Street, from Cheyenne Street to Port Avenue, be changed to Emmord Road, from Roscher Rd. to Flour Bluff Drive, be changed to Surfside Boulevard North Shoreline Boulevard Buckholt Road Hopkins Road Ennis Joslin Road Clemmer Street Tarlton Street Caribbean Drive Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #1066-1, John H. Thomason, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 9 & 10, a portion of Lot 15, Block 10, Bayview Addition No. 3, and explained the procedure to be followed. Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner, located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land use of the area, as being a combination of "A-2", "B-4" and "R -1B"; that there is located in the area a lumber yard, Memorial Hospital, and numerous small businesses; that at the Commission Hearing on October 11, 1966, Mr. Thomason, applicant, appeared in support of the request, and stated he represented the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark, and Mrs. Vesta Jones; that Mr. Charles Stone, realtor, had appeared in favor of the request, and Mr. Alfred M. Reyna, owner of Lot 14, Block 10, had appeared in opposition; that the Staff mailed 23 notices, two received in favor and one in opposition; and that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the application be approved subject to adequate screening to protect abutting residences. Mr. John H. Thomason appeared representing the owners Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark and Mrs. Vesta Jones, and stated that the Humble Oil and Refining Company pro- poses to purchase the lots for the purpose of locating a service station at the Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 3 intersection of Morgan and facing on the Freeway; that the adjacent properties fronting on Morgan Street, which are also proposed to be utilized by the service station, are now only small pieces of lots, having been cut up when the Crosstown Expressway was constructed; and that in his opinion, this is the only use for which the value of these lots may be realized. Mr. Thomason also presented photographs of the subject property as well as the proposed site plan. No one else appeared in favor or in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing applica- tion, #1066-1, John H. Thomason, be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on the Appeal of Mrs. M.W. Clark, et al from the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission granting an appli- cation for a Special Use Permit for the operation of a trailer park on Lots 1 through 6, Block 23, and Lots 3 through 6, Black 39, Nueces Town Subdivision. Larry Wenger presented the appeal and explained that the request had originated when Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sheets had applied for a Special Use Permit under Article 25, Section 25-4, Subsection (10) of the Zoning Ordinance authorizing the operation of a trailer park on Lots 1 through 6, Block 39, Nueces Town Subdivision (unrecorded); that a public hearing by the Zoning and Planning Commission on this Special Use had been held September 27, 1966; that it had been appealed to the City Council by adjacent property owners, and that the Council had referred it back to the Zoning and Planning Commission for a rehearing because of a revised site plan submitted by the applicants; and that it was indicated that the action of the Zoning and Planning Commission would be final unless again appealed to the City Council; and that on October 4, 1966, the appeal of Mrs. Clark, et al was filed and set for hearing; that the Staff reported that nine letters were mailed, and that none were received in favor and three in opposition; and that the Staff had recommended approval subject to the site plan prepared by the Planning Staff and subject to its ultimate approval by the Nueces County and Corpus Christi Health Department. Mr. R. Briscoe King, appeared representing the applicants and reviewed the history of the case in question and stated that the new site plan created by the City Planning Staff was a good plan; pointed out that the 18 trailer spaces now Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 4 shown would be much more acceptable; and further, explained in detail some of the land uses in the area as being more obnoxious than a mobile home park; that there existed a slaughter pen within 50 feet of the property, and that in his opinion, a mobile home park would be an improvement. Mr. William R. Anderson, attorney representing the appellants, appeared in opposition to the request and pointed out that his clients were property owners sur- rounding the entire subject property; that the site plan created by the City Staff was submitted only as a plan and not as a recommendation. Mr. Anderson cited the report of Mr. A. L. Cock, City Health Engineer, regarding this site plan and stated that on the basis of the size and number of septic tanks required by the City -County Health Department, the number of trailers would have to be further reduced from 18 to 9. He further cited excerpts from the Harland Bartholomew & Associates' prelimin- ary report on zoning which suggested that mobile home parks or subdivisions be at least 10 acres in area, and that the plan failed to satisfy other suggested require- ments of the Harland Bartholomew report. Further, that applicants have not attempted to furnish or make percolation tests which might have changed the report made by Mr. A. L. Cock of the Health Department to the Council, leaving it an incomplete and incorrect plat. Also, Mr. Anderson, quoted Bill Anderson of the Zoning and Planning Department as disapproving the plan as worked out by the Staff; and that the slaughter pen referred to by Mr. King was "slight". In answer to Mr. Anderson's remark on sanitation requirements, Mr. King stated that percolation tests were to be made which could, if favorable, lower the require- ments as to size and number of septic tanks. No one else appeared in favor or in opposition to the foregoing matter. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Wallace, Sizemore voting "Nay", that the appeal of Mrs. M. W. Clark, et al from the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission granting an application for a Special Use Permit for the operation of a trailer park on Lots 1 through 6, Block 23, and Lots 3 through 6, Block 39, Nueces Town Subdivi- sion, be tabled for further consideration. Commissioner Sizemore stated that the rules and regulations governing trailer parks are numerous and expensive, and that there are discrepancies existing in every Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 5 trailer park; that he feels the ordinance is outdated and needs revising; and that he feels a more workable solution could be worked out by the Planning Staff. prepare a motion and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon requested that City Attorney Singer/provide the Council with a ruling on the number of votes which would be required for action on the fore- going matter. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City Manager's Reports Items "a" through "o", with Item "n" considered separately, be accepted, and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That the Plans & Specifications for the construction of the Westport Storm Sewer, Unit II, be approved, and that authority to advertise for bids to be received December 7, 1966, be granted; b. That the Plans & Specifications for construction of the Leopard Street, Westchester Drive, Baldwin Boulevard Storm Sewer, Unit I, be approved and that authority to advertise for bids to be received December 7, 1966, be granted; c. That the authority to advertise for bids on Plastic Pipe and Fittings, to be received November 30, 1966, be granted; d. That the authority to advertise for bids on Chemical Feeder and Lime Siaker for Cunningham Water Plant, to be received November 30, 1966, be granted; e. That the authority to advertise for bids on Turbidimeters for the Stevens Water Plant, to be received November 30, 1966, be granted; f. That the award of contract for the construction of 5,000 feet of fence located at the South Staples Street Disposal Area, be made to Allied Fence Company, in the amount of $5,850.00; (Bid Tabulation #66-47) g. That the acquisition of a tract of land, being Lot 3, Block 94, Beach Portion, for the Bayfront Arts and Science Park, from owner, H. R. Smith, for the consideration of $5,604.50, including closing costs, be authorized; h. That the Tax Error and Correction List for the months of August and September, 1966, be approved. i. That the award of contract for architectural services in connection with the design of Plans and Specifications for a recreation building, be madeto the firm of Blanton and Yeager; and that appropriation in the amount of $4,500, including soil explorations, be authorized; Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 6 j. That the award of contract for engineering and design of Plans and Speci- fications far a swimming pool, be made to Architects, Hans and Bennett, and that appropriation in the amount of $3,500, including soil explorations, be authorized; k. That the Plans & Specifications, prepared by Architect, Jack Rice Turner, for the construction of, the New Club House at the Oso Golf Course, be approved, and that authority to advertise for bids to be received December 7, 1966, be granted; 1. That the City Manager be authorized to convey to Roy Wilder a triangular tract of land containing 1,281.42 square feet, more or less, being a portion of Lot 3, Block 2, of the Bluff Portion of the Central Wharf and Warehouse Subdivision, and being in excess of the right of way needed for the Midtown Traffic Exchange, for the sum of $2,300; m. That the date of Tuesday, December 6, 1966, at 1:00 p.m. be set for a Special Council Meeting for public hearing on 4 zoning cases; n. Application of Cities Service Oil Company to drill Well #1, State Tract No. 89, to be considered separately; o, That the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, concerning the additional repairs at the H.E.S. Tennis Center, be approved, and that the contractor now working at the Tennis Center be given an extension of his contract to construct the recommended re -working and re -surfacing of the four courts in Battery 8, at an estimated cost of $3,280; Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated the Council would now consider the Application of Cities Service Oil Company to drill Well #1, in State Tract No. 89, appearing as Item "n" on the Agenda. City Manager Whitney presented the application and located the proposed well on a small scale map which accompanied the application; that the company proposes to directionally drill the well to a bottom hole location of 467' from the northeast line and 467' from the southeast line of State Tract 89; that the surface location of the well is to be 2146' from the northeast line and 467' from the southeast line of said State Tract, in order to stay outside the fairway limits of the Intercoastal Canal, and that the well will not fit the "clustering" pattern in this portion of the Bay because of the location of the channel; that the well is to be drilled to a true vertical depth of 11,600'; that the applicant has submitted the Railroad Com- mission permit; a copy of Certificate of Insurance; and the required $500 drilling Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1966 Page 7 fee; that the anticipated casing program is 16" conductor pipe to be driven to 120' - 10 3/4" Surface Casing to be cemented at. 3000° - 7 5/8" protection casing to be cemented at 9500' with additional strings to be set as required. Mr. Whitney further stated that the application appears to be in order, and that. the Bay Drilling Committee had recom- mended approval with the understanding that if granted, the required location in Tract 89, they will not request a wellhead cluster location in the west corner of State Tract No. 88, because of its location to the Channel. Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the application of Cities Service Oil Company to drill Well #1, State Tract No. 89, be approved. It was agreed that the third reading of the ordinance appearing on the Agenda as Item "h" relative to adopting the Southern Standard Building Code, be deferred for further consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 8238 APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 102 GENERAL FUND ACTIVITY NO. 4181, THE SUM OF $5,604.50 OF WHICH $5,500.00 IS FOR THE REAL ESTATE AND $104.50 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE, RECORDING FEES AND RELATED COSTS THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR ACQUISITION OF SAID PARCEL NO.14 FOR BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENCE PARK FROM THE OWNER, H. R. SMITH; 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 NO. 8239 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BLANTON AND YEAGER FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOk A RECREATION BUILDING, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-64-39 A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUNDS THE SUM OF $4,500 OF WHICH AMOUNT $4,200 IS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND $300 IS FOR SOIL EXPLORA- TIONS; 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 NO. 8240 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HANS AND BENNETT, ARCHITECTS, FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SWIMMING POOL, PROJECT NO. 291-64-3; APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0.291 PARK BOND FUNDS THE SUM OF $3,500, OF WHICH AMOUNT $3,200 IS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND $300 IS FOR SOIL EXPLORATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 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-t'Aye". Furman absent. ORDINANCE NO. 8241 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 FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF JAMES P, CHARNQUIST BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR -THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 64, BLOCK 415, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, T_EX44, ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSTRUC- TION PLANS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED BE COMPLETED WITH- IN TWO YEARS OF THE DATE OF PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORD.TNANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 NO. 8242 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 FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDI- NANCE NO.6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF H. J, CANTU, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FLOWER SHOP ON LOT 1, JASMIN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; 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: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye". Furman absent, ORDINANCE NO. 8243 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 FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDI- NANCE NO.6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF MRS, BONNET'S BAKERY, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT ON LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1, BROADMORE PARK NO, 2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT; KEEPING 1N 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: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez,, McDaniel,, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye". Furman absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 1965 Page 9 ORDINANCE NO. 8244 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTLNG THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO CONVEY TO ROY WILDER A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1,281.42 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS, FOR THE SUM OF $2,300 CASH, SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 3, ELOCK.2, OF THE BLUFF PORTION OF THE CENTRAL WHARF AND WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION, ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE MIDTOWN TRAFFICE EXCHANGE, SAID TRIANGULAR TRACT BEING IN EXCESS OF THE. RIGHT OF WAY NEEDED FOR THE MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE, AND BEING MPRE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The C!sle., r;le was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the F.1.-4unr, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye", Furman absent. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE ON LOTS 9 AND 10, SECTION 21, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO LEONARD R. SAYERS, FOR A 5 -YEAR TERN s ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THE ETD OF SAID,LEONARD R. SAYERS, FOR THE CASH CONSIDERATION OF $515, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS SET OUT IN THE AFORESAID LEASE, PLUS THE PUBLICATION COSTS AS PROVIDED BY CHARTER. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye". Furman absent. ORDINANCE NO, 82.45 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 FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF THE ANNAVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FUNERAL HOME AND AMBU- LANCE SERVICE ON LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, BLOCK 1, MAYFIELD ADDITION AND LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK D, ANNAVILLE ADDITION' 34,IN THE CITY OFY,CORPUB CHRISTI, NUECES :COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO A SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND DESIGNATED AS EXHIBIT "A", AND SUEJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY SET OUT; 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 Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace present and voting "Aye". Furman absent. ORDINANCE NO. 8246 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT MEMBERSHIP, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SUCH ACCEPTANCE OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY IN SAID COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, INCLUDING AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, AS AMENDED, AND THE AMENDED BY-LAWS OF SAID COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY BY THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 16, 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. Mr. W. A. Scholl, Union President of Firefighters Local 936, appeared and took issue with charges alledgely made last week by three Fire Department Captains, that the Union is creating a false impression of dissension within the Department, and that they also criticized the Union's stand against the requirement of long - sleeve. s.a~tarts and tie uniforms. Mr. Scholl distributed a written statement to the Council which stated that Fire Chief Carlisle is harrassing Union members; he further stated that the Union wants "unwarranted' attacks against it stopped", and that the Union will protect its members. (Council Exhibit #66-9) Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon thanked Mr. Scholl for these comments. Mr. Perry Melton, 3312 Highland Street, appeared and complained of excess growth of weeds, shrubbery and palm trees at the intersection of Santa Fe and Morgan, creating a dangerous traffic hazard. He stated that the traffic light at this inter- section is hard to see, and that drivers proceeding either direction on Santa Fe are fourced to trust Morgan Street traffic to stop. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised Mr. Melton that the matter would be referred to the Traffic Engineer for investigation. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the preliminary plans, as submitted by Architects, Hans and Bennett for a swimming pool (location yet to be determined), be approved as submitted. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.