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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/19/1967PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon *Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Jack Grant Gabe Lozano, Sr. Ken McDaniel MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 19, 1967 2:00p. m. City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney 1. M. Singer City Secretary T, Ray Kring Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by The Reverend Bachor, Educational Director of the First Mexican Baptist Church. City Secretary T, Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Blackmon recognized Mr. Bruno Morgan, President of the State Baptist Brotherhood, who in turn introduced Dr. Fernando V. Vangioni, Latin American associate with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, in Corpus Christi to begin a week of evangelistic services at "tie First Mexican Baptist Church. Mayor Blackmon presented Dr. Vangioni with a Citizenship Certificate and a Symbolic Key to the City, and extended good wishes on behalf of the Council and the Citizens of Corpus Christi. Rev. Alfonso Flores, Pastor of the First Mexican Baptist Church was also present. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 11, 1967, and of the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1967, were approved as submitted to the Council. Mayor Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the following: NATIONAL SECRETARY'S WEEK, the week of April 23 through April 29, 1967, accepted by Mrs. Louise Hall, President of the local Desk Set Chapter; CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS WEEK, April 24 through April 30, 1967, paying tribute to this fine organization and respectfully urged citizens to meditate upon their motto - For God, For Country,For Home - received by Mr. Manuel Cantu, Jr.; ADA WILSON DAY, April 20, 1967, manifesting the gratitude of Corpus Christi for the great work of Mrs. Wilson, to be presented to her in person at a luncheon in her honor April 20; COIN WEEK, April 22 through April 29, 1967, urging citizens to visit the exhibits sponsored by the American Numismatic Associa- tion, accepted by Mr. Clarence Davis, president of the Liberty Coin Club; LAW DAY USA, May 1, 1967, for all Americans to reflect on our heritage of individual liberty under law and to focus Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 2 attention on the responsibilities of citizenship, received by Mr. Jim Atwell, representing the Junior Bar Association and the Nueces County Bar Association; and ARMY NURSE RECRUITMENT WEEK, the week of April 17 through 21, 1967, encouraging nurses to answer the call for volunteers for active duty as commissioned officers with the Army Nurse. Corps, accepted by Major Edith Knox, Army Nurse Counselor. Mayor Blackmon welcomed the Student Congress from Del Mar College and their sponsor, Mr. Harry C. Fisher, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to Bill Locke, Clifford Schuette and Chris Davis. Mrs. George R. Clark, Chairman of the La Retama Library Board appeared and presented members of the Council with copies of a brochure on the operations of the Library and a 20 -year master plan for future projections. Mrs. Clark commended the work of the Board and congratulated the new Council on their recent election to office. Mayor Blackmon nominated for reappointment O.E. Cannon and Robert L. Bunting as Corpora- tion Court Judges. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed that O.E. Cannon and Robert L. Bunting be reappointed as Judges of Corporation Court for two year terms coinciding with the terms of the appointing Council. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that Robert Sullivan be reappointed as Corporation Clerk for a term of two years, coinciding with the terms of the appointing Council. Mayor Blackmon nominated Harvey J. Fry, Jr. and Dr. H. J. Williams for reappointment to the Building Standards & Housing Board of Appeals for three year terms. Motion by Bradley, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the foregoing nominations be accepted and confirmed. Mayor Blackmon nominated Mrs. Rosa Garza and Harold T. Branch for reappointment to the Housing Authority for two year terms. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Lozano and passed that the foregoing nominations be accepted and confirmed. Mayor Blackmon nominated WiIHorn A. Seale for appointment to the Human Relations Com- mittee, replacing Reverend A. F. Swearingen, resigned. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 3 Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the foregoing nomination be accepted and confirmed. Mayor Blackmon nominated Mrs. Sabas Gonzales for appointment to the Park Board, replacing Gabe Lozano, Sr., who resigned following his election to the Council. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the foregoing nomination be accepted and confirmed. Mayor Blackmon announced the recessed public hearing on Application #367-2, Mr. Abe Block, for change of zoning from "1-3" Heavy Industrial District to "1-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 20 and 21, Block 2, Los Angeles Hills. City Manager Whitney explained that the hearing had been opened on April 11, and that no one had appeared either for or against the application, and that the applicant, Mr. Block, had since been notified by letter that he would be given the opportunity to appear if he so desired. Mr. Whitney further explained that the applicant is requesting down zoning on the subject property and proposes to demolish the existing substandard building and replace it with a new one, which would, in fact, be upgrading the premises; stated that the Zoning Ordinance does prohibit the construction of residences in "1-3" Districts and that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the request be denied on the basis that approval would constitute spot zoning. Mr. Abe Block, applicant, and Mr. Earl Mittler, appeared on behalf of the application. Mr. Block described the type of structure he proposes to build as being a three-bedroom completely modern structure; stated that there is only one commercial building in this particular block; that he has never had an offer for sale of this property for heavy industry, and stated that in his opinion, a nice residence would contribute more to the neighborhood than a vacant substandard building. Mr. Block presented pictures of the proposed new building, and stated that both the Lots, 20 and 21, would be needed for this structure. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bradley and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed, all Councilmen voting "Aye", that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission not be concurred in and that Application Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 4 #367-2, Mr. Abe Block, for charge of zoning from "9-3" Heavy Industrial District to "9-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 20 and 21, Block 2, Los Angeles Hills, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the charge. Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application 4367-4, The Duaine Development Co., Inc., for change of zoning from "R-13" One-family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lots 1, 2 & 3, Glenoak Park, Unit I, Lots 4 through 13,Glenoak Park, Unit 2, on which a public hearing was held April 11, 1967, and called for a motion for the disposition of this matter. City Manager Whitney stated that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the application be approved as requested, but recommended that the applicant consider the possibility of utilizing Lots 1, 2 & 3, Glenoak Park, Unit 1, for two-family dwellings; that follow- ing the public hearing, the Council had requested that the Zoning and Planning Staff submit a recom- mendation with regard to the use of Lots 1, 2 & 3 of the subject regt.est, and that in compliance, the Staff had recommended that the request be denied, but in lieu thereof "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District be granted on Lots 4 through 13, Glenoak Park,Unit #2. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the foregoing application be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #267-7, Mr. Halen H. Hunt, for change of zoning, on which a public hearing was held April 11, 1967, and called for a motion for the disposition of the matter. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the recommendation, of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #267-7, Mr. Hulen H. Hunt, for change of zoning - TRACT h from "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District, "A-2" Apartment House District, and "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on a 4.90-acre tract of land beginning at the Southwest corner of the Intersection of Nile Drive and South Padre Island Drive and extending in a Westerly direction along the Southerly right of way line of South Padre Island Drive 633.97 feet and extending 332.03 feet in a Southwesterly direction for the most depth; TRLCT II: from "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on a 6.18-acre tract of land beginning at the Southeast corner of the Intersection of Nile Drive Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 5 and South Padre Island Drive and extending in an Ea terly direction along the Southerly right of way line of South Padre island Drive approximately 615.39 feet and extending 492.02 feet for the most depth, be denied, but in lieu thereof, "A-2" Apartment House District be granted on TRACT II only, in accordance with the applicant's amended request that "A-2" Apartment House District be granted on TRACT II, and that TRACT I remain as it k presently zoned, and that an ordinance be brought for- ward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon announced the Public Hearing on the closing and abandonment of Padre Street located between West Broadway and the Interttate 37 Frontage Roads. City Manager Whitney presented the request and stated it was initiated by the Park Board and Park and Recreation Department, stating that the grade from the Bluff of Old Bayview Cemetery to the Padre Street Roadway is too steep to be satisfactorily developed and maintained; that filling to reduce the grade will require raising and sloping the area now in the street; that since the road is umimproved, and even impassable when wet, closing of the street and regrading will deprive no one of the use of the area; that filling can take place in an orderly manner over a period of time until completed, and that when funds are available, the water lines can be extended to the area and a permanent entrance to the cemetery can be developed. Mr. Whitney stated that all affected City Departments had interposed no objections to the closing of the subiect street, and stated that it is his recommendation that the street be closed as requested subject to the dedication of an easement for an existing 4 -inch gas line in Padre Street. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed,- that the hearing be closed. Motion by Grant, seconded by Lozano and passed that Padre Street, between West Broadway and the Interstate 37 Frontage Roads, be closed, subject to dedication of an easement for an existing 4 -inch gas line, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the closing. Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "I", with Item "f" being deferred, be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 6 a. That an architectural agreement with Morris L. Levy for services in connection with the design of Plans and Specifications for construction of a Boy's Club Neighborhood Facility, be authorized; b. That a change order in the estimated amount of $8,670.45, relative to the contract of King Construction Company for the improvements of Doddridge Street from Staples to Topeka, be authorized to extend the improvements from Topeka to Ocean Drive with a hot -mix asphalt over -lay; c. That Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Lease No. DA -41 -443 -ENG -6589, cancelling said lease at the Corpus Christi International Airport as of August 31, 1966, and transferring to the City the properties enumerated in said lease, for the sum of $2,500.00, be authorized; d. That a Use Privilege Agreement with Charles Allen for the privilege of using a Boat Slip on the Northwest side of the L -Heal and a Use Privilege Agreement with Herschel G. Kelley for the privilege of using a Boat Slip on the Northwest side of the Peoples Street T -Head, from which to rent sailboats and teach sailing in the Corpus Christi Marina for terms of two years beginning April 22, 1967, be authorized; e. That a Use Privilege Agreement with William M. Tosheff for the privilege of operating small scooter boats in the Corpus Christi Marina from April 27, 1967 to May 31, 1967, be authorized; f. That the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board re an amendment to the Golf Course Rate Ordinance, be deferred; g. That the date of May 10, 1967, Regular Meeting, be set for public hearing on two zoning cases; h. That the revised plans and specifications for the purchase of 8 A'r Conditioned 45 - passenger buses, and 19 Air Conditioned 35 -passenger buses, be approved, and authority to advertise for bids, upon receipt of approval from the Housing and Urban Development Agency, be granted; i. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received May 10, 1967, on 1,000 feet of Fire Hose for the Fire Department, be granted; That the authority to advertise for bids to be received May 3, 1967, on One Wet Blast Cabinet, be granted; k. That the date of May 10, 1967, be set for public hearing on the appeal of Mr. A. H. Ahrens from the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission of Special Use Permit #78; Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 7 I. That the application of Cities Service Oil Company to drill their State Tract 88, Well No. 3, Corpus Christi Bay, surface location 5414' FNWL and 400° FNEL of State Tract 84, and bottom hole location 1320° FSWL and 1320' FSEL of State Tract 88,be approved as requested. ORDINANCE NO. 8421 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS L. LEVY FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CON- STRUCTION OF A BOY'S CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY, AND AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 8422 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES ALLEN FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING BOAT SLIP NO. ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE L -HEAD FROM WHICH TO RENT SAILBOATS AND TEACH SAILING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA, FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, BEGINNING APRIL 22, 1967, ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. file Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8423 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOt AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH HERSCHEL G. KELLEY FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING BOAT SLIP NO. ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD FROM WHICH TO RENT SAILBOATS AND TEACH SAILING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA, FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, BEGINNING APRIL 22, 1967, ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 8424 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM M. TOSHEFF FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING SMALL SCOOTER BOATS IN THE MARINA FROM April 27, 1967 TO MAY 31, 1967, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO, 8425 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, HERBERT W. WHITNEY, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE NO. DA -41 -443 -ENG -6589, CANCELLING SAID LEASE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 1966, AND TRANSFERRING TO THE CITY THE PROPERTIES ENUMERATED THEREIN FOR THE SUM OF $2,500.00, A COPY OF WHICH SUP- PLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". Mrs. Cliff Thomason, 1306 Westhaven Drive, appeared and filed with the Council a petition bearing the signatures of 24 residents of Westhaven Street, representing every resident on the block with the exception of one, requesting that the name be changed from "Westhaven" to "Aswan", which would be a continuation of Aswan Street from across McArdle and would eliminate a conflict with Westhaven Addition on the west side of the City. (Petition #67-11) Mayor Blackmon accepted the petition and advised Mrs. Thomason that the matter would be referred to the Zoning and Planning Staff for study; that a check with theTelephone Company will be made to determine the date of the Directory change; that a public hearing will be necessary, and that a hearing date will be set to consider the request. Mr. Tony Bonilla appeared and presented a petition containing 76 signatures of Milo Street residents requesting that the street be improved with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks under the neighborhood street improvement program, stating that the need for such improvements is urgent inasmuch as both automobile and student traffic is heavy, and that all those who signed the petition Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 9 are willing to assume the financial obligation for these improvements. Mr. Bonilla further stated that children walking to and from Mary Carroll High School are forced to use the side of the street, creating a dangerous traffic hazard, and further stated that the ditches on either side are a health hazard. (Petition X67-12) Mayor Blackmon accepted the petition and advised Mr. Bonilla that the matter will be investigated by the City Staff, and that a recommendation will be requested. *Commissioner Sizemore departed the meeting. Mayor Blackmon announced the scheduled public hearing for 3:00 p.m. on Assessment for the proposed street improvements for a portion of McArdle Road from Greenwood Drive to State Highway 286; directed that it be noted that a quorum was present; explained that each member of the Council had been presented with a copy of the Preliminary Assessment Roll, and stated that Assistant City Attorney Tom McDowell would conduct the public hearing. Assistant City Attorney McDowell explained the purpose of the public hearing to establish whether or not each individual property would be specially benefitted or enhanced in value to at least the amount of the assessment, and explained that the Staff would offer testimony from the City Engineer and evaluation testimony from a real estate appraiser to substantiate the assessments which appear on the Preliminary Assessment Roll, and stated that the hearing was to form a basis on which the Council, acting as a legislative body, would determine or establish the assessments on the abutting properties. Mr. James K. Lontos, City Engineer, stated that he was a qualified, registered professional engineer, that he was thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications of the proposed improve- ments which were prepared by his staff and under his supervision, and stated that subsequent con- struction will also be under his supervision; testified as to the nature, extent and specifications of the proposed improvements; stated that the total contract price is $186,819.96; total paving assessments $63,906.04; Corpus Christi Independent School District, Storm Sewer Participating by separate agreement, $64,516.90, total cost to the City is $58,397.02; explained the manner in which the pro rata share was computed, stated that the improvements will consist of excavation to a width and depth to permit the construction of 6" compacted sub -base to 18" back of each curb Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 10i line, 8" compacted caliche base, prime coat and a 2" type of "d" hot-mix asphaltic concrete surface for a pavement width of 44 feet face to face of curbs; that concrete curbs and gutters, 4 feet wide by 4 inches thick reinforced concrete sidewalk and 6 inches thick reinforced concrete driveway approaches where specified on the approved plans on file in the office of the City Engineer; that drainage improvements appurtenant to this project include the construction of 6' x 6' reinforced concrete box and reinforced concrete pipe ranging in size from 60" to 15" and storm sewer inlets; that the assessment rate to the abutting property owners had been determined by applying the unit prices obtained by bids to the calculated quantities for the improvements. Mr. Lontos pointed out that the rate for the Corpus Christi Independent School District is based on 100% of unit bid price, and that the storm sewer portion of the contract is being constructed jointly by the School District and the City under a separate agreement. Interested property owners in the audience were given the opportunity to question Mr. Lontos for clarification of calculations based on the size and shape of the respective lots, as to credit given for existing improvements, and the method of computing varied costs, after which the follow- ing persons appeared: Mr. John Brooke, attorney, representing Amy Reid Dalton, Item 25, questioned Mr. Lontos as to total amount being assessed against abutting property owners; asked if the term "assessed for paving" included curbs and gutters; inquired as to the width of the street, the material to be used, the design, what percentage of cost is being assessed against the property owners, and if a qualified appraiser would be employed. Mr. Harry Henderson Miller, Item #2, raised the question as to what consideration had been given to the fact that traffic will'be fed onto Greenwood Drive, which is a narrow street, and City Manager Whitney explained that normally Greenwood would have been paved first, but because of the urgency brought about by the construction of the new high school, McArdle is being improved now with a plan to eventually pave Greenwood from Horne Road to Padre Island Drive. Mr. Bill Roberts, Right of Way Coordinator of the City Staff, testified as to his background and experience which he felt qualified him as a real estate appraiser for all types of properties in this City; stated that he had personally viewed and understood the extent and specifications of the Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 11 proposed improvements; that he had personally viewed within the past week the preliminary assessment roll and each of the properties to be assessed; and that in his opinion, each of the properties so assessed would be enhanced in value at least to the extent of the proposed assessments, with the follow- ing exceptions, for which he recommended that the assessments be reduced as follows: Item #14, Monterrey Dev. - Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 1, Greenwood Park #2, reduce assess- ment from $668.50 to $609.0@, based on the irregular triangular shape of the lot; Item #15, Eugene Stewart - Lot 20, Block 1, Greenwood Park #2, reduce assessment on Lot 20 from $449.47 to $203.00, based on the irregular triangular shape of the lot. Mr. Brooke questioned Mr. Roberts' authority for the making of real estate appraisals; inquired as to what basis he had arrived at his conclusions that the properties will be enhanced at least to the value of the amount of the assessments and questioned his affiliations with appraisers' associations. Mr. Roberts stated that he was an accredited real estate appraiser, having appeared as a witness at prior hearings of this type for the City; that he is a member of the Corpus Christi Real Estate Board, but that he is not a member of the American Association of Real Estate Appraisers; that his conclusions have been based on his knowledge of Corpus Christi real estate and his general knowledge and experience both in the capacity of his position with the City of Corpus Christi and of his private experience. Mayor Blackmon stated he would call the names of the property owners as they are listed on the assessment roll, and invited each property owner to state his approval or objection to any of the proposed improvements or assessments to his property. The following persons appeared: Item #2, Harry Henderson Miller - Mr. Miller stated that he has no objection to the proposed improvements of McArdle Street, but that be is interested in obtaining general information as to the financial responsibility and the maintenance after the project is completed. Mr. Miller was informed that he will be responsible for the initial assessment only, and that the maintenance is the City's responsibility. Item #3 and Item #6, City Manager Whitney stated that he had received a communication from Mr. Jule PeIs in connection with these two items, stating that he could not be present at the hearing but that he wanted to go on record that he wished to waive the access rights, Mr. Whitney stated Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 12, 1967 that this could be done, but that it would have to be done by agreement between the property owner and the Council. Item #12, Wilford E. Ranson stated that he did not oppose the proposed improvements, but asked if all property owners were to have received a notice, stating that some of his neighbors have not received a letter as of this date. Mr. Joe Pierce, Paving Coordinator of the City Staff, explained that names of property owners are taken from the City Tax Rolls as the record owners, and that notices are mailed by Certified Mail. Mr. Pierce further stated that all have been received with the exception of two. Item #13, Robert Lee Smith. Mr. Kitchen .appeared in behalf of Robert Lee Smith, and stdted that this property backs up to McArdle; that the owner does not oppose the improvements nor the assessments, but questioned the reasoning for assessing property which does not abut the street to be improved; stated that he was seeking general information so that he would be in a position to inform the owner; inquired as to how the payments can be made and when the installments will begin and if interest will be added. Mr. Kitchen was advised that the assessmentmay be paid in full at the completion of the construction or by five annual installments plus five percent interest, or in monthly payments over a period of five years. Item #25, Amy Reid Dalton. Mr. John C. Brooke, spoke in behalf of the subject property, and stated that his client has no basic objection to the proposed street improvements, but stated that a few months ago, after attempting to negotiate with the City for the purchase of this land for right of way purposes, he became convinced that an agreement could not be reached, and that he decided that he preferred to give the right of way to the City by gift deed; at thattime he was not aware that he was going to be assessed for street improvements; and that his client is asking that he be given credit for the right of way given to the City valued at $981.00. City Manager Whitney stated that it would be his recommendation that the Dalton property be assessed for the full amount rather than give credit for the right of way, and then buy the right of way outright. No one else appeared to be heard in connection with the proposed street improvements. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 19, 1967 Page 13 Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed that the hearing be closed. City Manager Whitney made a recommendation that the award of contract for the construction of the McArdle Road Improvements, from State Highway 286 to Greenwood Drive, be made to Slovak Brothers in the amount of $186,819.96 on the basis of low bid meeting specifications, and that an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 be authorized to cover construction contract and contingencies. ORDINANCE NO. 8426 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SLOVAK BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE McARDLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, FROM S. H. 286 TO GREENWOOD DRIVE, APPLI- CABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-67-90; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $200,000 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $186,819.96 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $13, 180.04 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, LABORATORY TEST- ING,LEGAL ADVERTISING AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozpno and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". Sizemore absent. ORDINANCE NO. 8427 CLOSING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS OF AIRLINE ROAD FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO ALAMEDA STREET, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR PAYMENT; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN, PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLAING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye" with Jimenez voting "Nay" and Grant abstaining.. Sizemore absent, Mr. Tom Hunt appeared and requested that the City reconsider a request he had made to the Council in January of this year that copies of trcffic ticket, i,ned to teenagers be sent to parents. Mayor Blackmon advised Mr. Hunt that the City had investigated the feasibility of this request, and had determined that if would be too expensive, and stated that a form letter is now being mailed for this purpose. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed that the foregoing matter be made a pending item for the Council's reconsideration. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.