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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/17/1967MINUTES CPTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCCL MEETING May 17, 1967 2:00 p. m. PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr, City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney LMo Singer Jack Grant City Secretary T. Ray Krieg Gabe Lozano, Sr. Ken McDaniel Mayor Jock R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Reverend Reynell Parkins, Priest in Charge, St. Martin's Episcopal Church. City Secretary T. Ray Krieg called the roll of those in attendance, The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 1967, were approved as submitted to the Council and as corrected. Mayor Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the following; NATIONAL INSURANCE WOMEN'S WEEK in Corpus Christi, May 21 through May 27, 1967, in recognition of the high objectives of this organization and its participation in the civic and cultural activities of the community; received by Mrs. R. L. Andrews and Mrs. Wallace Matthews; SALVATION ARMY WEEK in Corpus Christi, May 21 through May 28, 1967, in recognition of the religious and social service ministry rendered in this City and throughout the country, aiding young and old in meeting hardship and attaining a better way of Rife, received by Major James A. Anderson; and MARITIME DAY in Corpus Christi, May 22, 1967, urging all citizens to honor our Merchant Marines by appropriate recognition of the contributions made by the men and women for the success of our Merchant Fleet, received by Mr. Clifton Lewis, Mr. Tommy Sexton and Mr. R. C. Thwing. Mayor Blackmon welcomed the Student Council from Flour Bluff Junior High School, and their sponsor, Mr. W. H. Howard, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to John Barrientos, Sharon Stevens, Joy Humbled, Ernie Buttler and Marian Pendleton. Mayor Blackmon recommended for reappointment as substitute judges of Corporation Court, Harry M. Carroll, Wrn. B. Mobley, Jr., and Edward Yturri, and recommended for appointment, Wi I I lam Bonilla arld James Klager, Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 2 Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Lozano and passed that the foregoing nominations for re- appointment and appointment as substitute judges of Corporation Court be approved and confirmed. Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids. Bids were opened and read on the construction of the United States Inspection Station at Corpus Christi International Airport, from the following firms: Casey & Glass, Inc.; Tanner H. Freeman General Contractors; B. E. Beecroft Company; Braselton Construction; and Cole 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 Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "h", with Bradley abstaining on Item "h", be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate 04 in the amount of $6,527.11, due the contractor, F.M. Thornton, for construction of the Westport Area Storm Sewer, Unit II, be authorized; b. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate #4 in the amount of $33,622.00, due the contractor, F.M. Thornton, for construction of the Leopard -Westchester Storm Sewer, be authorized; c. That the authority to advertise for bids on various quantities and sizes of Copper Tubing for Warehouse Stock to be opened May 31, 1967, be granted; d. That the bid award on Irrigation Equipment, Lot I, consisting of 46 items of Plastic Pipe, 1/2 -inch through 2 -1/2 -inch, and various sizes and quantities of plastic fittings, be made to Can - Tex Industries of Mineral Wells, Texas, in the amount of $9,187.97, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; and that Lots II, Ill and IV be deferred awaiting receipt and evaluation of sample sprinklers, valves and control panels; (Bid Tabulation $67-13) e. That the date of June 6, 1967, Special Council Meeting convening at 2:00 p.m., be set for public hearing on four zoning cases; f. That, on determination of the City's eligibility, the application for Federal Assistance in the amount of $221,415.00 through Parks and Wildlife Department of the State of Texas, for planning, Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 3 acquiring and developing of public recreational area, be authorized; that the City Manager be designated as the responsible officer, the finance director as fiscal officer, and that West Guth Park be dedicated and rededicated for public outdoor recreational purposes in connection with the project; g. That the application of Tepeo Engineering and Centennial Royalty Company for a permit to drill their Rand Morgan Well No. 42, located 1500 feet east of the west line and 2300 feet north of the upper south line of the 493.63 acre Rand Morgan Lease two miles east of Clarkwood and 836 feet southeast of Rand Morgan No. 41, Saxet Field, to be drilled to a proposed depth of 5500 feet, and having been examined and approved by Petroleum Superintendent Harry Franklin, be approved as applied for; h. That an appropriation in the amount of $14,725 from the General Reserve Fund, to cover cost of equipment, supplies and salaries, for a mosquito control program in the City, be approved. Commissioner Bradley made the following comments in order that there be no misunderstanding as to why he abstained from voting on the foregoing Item "h": "I am not against a mosquito control program as such, but I am opposed to the manner in which it is being approached. "I am not in favor of increasing the number of low -pay employees ($3113.00 per year) of the City. On the one hand we 'wage war' against poverty - on the other we create more of what we are fighting. I would suggest we temporarily reassign some existing employees to this program until more money is available to pay decent wages, and the program proves its worth as a permanent full-time program. "Fina Ily, it appears we are already 3 to 4 months late instituting this program, and the hiring of qualified personnel will delay it another 60 to 90 days - or well past the critical period. "The temporary arrangement suggested in (1) above will permit the health department to institute the program immediately upon receipt of materials." SECOND READING OF AN ORDNANCE ABOLISHING THE REQUIREMENT HERETOFORE EXIST- ING THAT PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ON CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FILE PRE -QUALIFICA- TION STATEMENTS; REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND IN PARTICULAR ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT rititvvllrl; rKVVI130INV HIN LrrCCuvt The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 4 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 7506, ADOPTED MARCH 3, 1965, BY AMENDING SECTION 11-15 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING CHAPTERS II, III AND IV OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE - 1965, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN LIEU OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CODE (1960-61 EDITION); FURTHER AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 7506 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 11-13 THROUGH 11-20C OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE WORD "BUILDING OFFICIAL" WHEREVER THE SAME APPEARS IN SAID SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, TO"HOUSING REHABILITATION CO- ORDINATOR", WITH ALL OF THE POWERSAND DUTIES IN ADDITION TO THOSE PRESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE OF THOSE DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 8378, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 8, 1967; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS IN SAID SECTIONS 11-13 THROUGH 11-20C, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SAID PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its thrid reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO, 8457 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEOPARD-WESTCHESTER STORM SEWER, PROJECT NO. 295-64-27, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, F. M. THORNTON, UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED DECEMBER 21, 1966, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8281; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 4, DATED MAY 4, 1967, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,622.00, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES; 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, 8458 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTPORT AREA STORM SEWER, UNIT II, PROJECT NO. 295-64-42, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, F. M. THORNTON, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 21, 1966, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8282; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO, 4, DATED MAY 3, 1967, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,528.11, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The t..harter rule was suspendea ana rhe foregoing orainance was passea by rhe following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO, 8459 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT; CERTIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 5 RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PROJECT; DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS FISCAL OFFICER FOR THE CITY FOR THE PROJECT; DEDICATING AND REDEDICATING WEST GUTH PARK FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO. 8460 EXPRESSES ITS APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF THE HONORABLE JOHN TRAEGER AS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO. 8461 CREATING THE "CORPUS CHRISTI COMMITTEE FOR HEMISFAIR", AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye". Mr. Jim Ryan, attorney, appeared and stated that he was representing Mrs. Thelma Parr and other property owners in the vicinity of the intersection of Louisiana and Ocean Drive, and presented the Council with a petition containing approximately 600 signatures requesting that the City abandon plans for the construction of a bridge or overpass at the intersection of Louisiana and Ocean Drive, and submit such a project to the voters of the City of Corpus Christi for approval or rejection. The petition further stated that the proposed bridge would constitute an eyesore; would be permanent and increasingly objectionable with age; detract greatly from the beauty of the existing drive; such concept was not expressly, or by implica- tion included in the propositions submitted to the voters in the recent bond election. (Petition X67-14) Mayor Blackmon accepted the petition and advised Mr. Ryan that the Council would not enter into a discussion of the Ocean Drive. Improvements at this meeting as an informal meeting is scheduled on this matter at 8 p.m., this date. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 6 Mrs. Arthur Ellis appeared and commended the Council for the expediency in which they are handling City matters. Mayor Blackmon thanked Mrs. Ellis and stated that "praise is well taken". Mr. Joe A. Garza of 3313 Greenwood Drive, accompanied by approximately 10 other persons from the area, appeared and presented a petition containing some 125 signatures protesting the City's plans to sell a nine -acre tract of land located behind the Greenwood Branch Library for housing developments for low-income families. Mr. Garza stated that residents of the area are concerned that a housing project would devalue their property and add to the congestion of schools and other facilities; stated the residents in this area favor additional housing but not at this location, and further, that the citizens of the affected area should have the opportunity of a public hearing. (Petition #67-15) Mrs. Garza also appeared in connection with the foregoing petition and pointed out the need for additional recreational facilities, schools, and facilities for boy's and girl's clubs, for the people already living in the area, and stated that these things should come first before doing anything which would bring more people to this already congested location. Mayor Blackmon explained that the proposed housing project is not termed a low -housing project, but a low-income housing project; that the buildings would be standard and well con- structed in every way, built by non-profit groups, or otherwise, for low income families, but stated that the views of the delegation would be considered. Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would consider the request of Saratoga Land Company to change the name of Inwood Drive in Country Club Estates, Units 1 and 4, to "Fenway Drive". City Manager Whitney presented the request and stated that the subject drive is approximately 400 feet long and that all of the lots facing and adjoining it are under the ownership of the Saratoga Land Company; stated that the request had been initiated because of its similarity to Inwood Village Subdivision. Mr. Whitney further stated that the suggested name of "Fenway" coincides with the plan of naming streets in this subdivision after famous golf courses; that the City Staff had been consulted and that they offer no objection to the suggested name change. No one appeared in favor or in opposition to the foregoing request. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 7 Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the name of Inwood Drive in Country Club Estates, Units 1 and 4, be officially named "Fenway Drive", and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would hold a public hearing on the request of residents of Westhaven Street to change the name of Westhaven Street to "Aswan". City Manager Whitney presented the request and stated that a petition had been filed with the City Council on April 19, 1967, signed by 24 residents of Westhaven Street, representing every resident on the Block with the exception of one, requesting the name change, stating that the name "Aswan" 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; and stated that the City Staff concurs in his recommendation that the request be granted. Mrs. CI'iff Thomason, 1306 Westhaven Drive, appeared in support of the foregoing street name change request, and stated that Mr. Frank Peerman of the Pharaoh Development Company had been consulted and that he does not oppose the name change. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Grant, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the name of Westhaven Street, located north from the 6800 Block of McArdle Road to Southland Drive, be officially named "Aswan Street" and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon announced that the meeting would be recessed briefly in order for the Zoning and Planning Staff to prepare the Council Chamber for the scheduled public hearings. Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting and recognized Mr. Tony Bonilla who appeared representing residents interested in the proposed bridge over the intersection of Louisiana and Ocean Drive, delivered a petition containing approximately 150 signatures in opposition to the concept of an overpass, bridge or causeway being constucted at this location. (Petition #67-16) Mayor Blackmon accepted the petition and invited Mr. Bonilla to attend the scheduled meeting on this matter to be held at 8 p.m. this date. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 8 Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on the appeal of Miss Myrtle L. McAlphine re Special Use Permit #79 for the operation of a mobile home on Lot 10, Block 3, Flour Bluff Heights, and explained the procedure to be followed. Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner presented the appeal, located the property on the map and described the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held April 11, 1967, the applicant spoke in favor of the application and stated that she is re- questing this Special Use Permit to allow her to move her mobile home onto the subject property. Mr. Wenger stated that three persons had appeared at the hearing in favor of the request and that no one had appeared in opposition; that the Staff reported that 12 notices were mailed, three returned in favor and none in opposition, and that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the request be denied on the basis that single mobile homes should not be allowed to locate anywhere in the City on an individual basis - that they belong in mobile home parks. Miss McAlphine, applicant, appeared and stated that it is her intention to retire from the Navy and, at such time, she wishes to make Corpus Christi her home; stated that at the present time she is living in her mobile home in the Marina Village Trailer Park and that she has an agreement to purchase the subject property if the Special Permit is granted. She further stated that there is a mobile home located about two lots to the west of the subject property; presented photographs of homes located on Skipper Lane, and also pictures of her trailer home, pointing out that it would not detract from the general character of the neighborhood. Mrs. J. B. Hill, owner of the subject property, appeared and stated that she was in favor of this request. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McCallum of 450 Skipper Lane, appeared and spoke in favor of the subject request, stating that the applicant was the type person they would want for a neighbor and would be an asset to the community. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing matter. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 9 Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley that the request of Mks Myrtle L. McAlphine for a Special Use Permit 479, for operation of a mobile home on Lot 10, Block 3, Flour Bluff Heights be granted with a time limitation of two years. Following discussion of the motion as to the two-year time limitation, Commissioner Jimenez amended the motion, concurred in by the seconder, Commissioner Bradley, and restated the motion as follows: That the appeal of Miss Myrtle L. McAlphine re Special Use Permit #79, for operation of a mobile home on Lot 10, Block 3, Flour Bluff Heights be granted with a time limitation of 22 months expiring with the terms of this Council. On vote of the Council on the foregoing motion, Commissioners Sizemore, Jimenez, Grant, Lozano and Bradley voted "Aye"; Commissioner McDaniel abstained, and Mayor Blackmon declared the motion passed, and stated that an ordinance would be brought forward effectuating the granting of the permit. Commissioner McDaniel stated he had abstained on the foregoing motion on the basis that the granting of the permit would constitute spot zoning to which he is opposed. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on the Appeal of Mr. S. B. DeGaish re Special Use Permit #81, for operation of a mobile home on an 0.8034 -acre tract of land out of the Southeast corner of Lot 15, Section 48, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farrn & Garden Tracts, located on the Southwest corner of tho intersection of Flour Bluff Drive and Graham Road, fronting 200 feet on Flour Bluff Drive and extending approximately 175 feet for the most depth. Larry Wenger located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held April 11, 1967, the applicant stated that at present his mobile home is located on the subject property, but that he cannot secure utility connections until a Special Use Permit is granted. Mr. Wenger stated that the Staff reported four notices were mailed, none returned in favor and three in opposition, and that no one had appeared at the hearing in opposition. Mr. Wenger further stated that it had been pointed out to the applicant that it would be necessary to plat the property in addition to having a Special Use Permit before he could secure the necessary utilities, since two dwellings are prohibited on a single lot; stated that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 10 the appeal be denied - that to allow mobile homes to locate in undeveloped areas, could hinder the future development of this area. Mrs. 5. B. DeGaish spoke in support of the application, and presented pictures of property owned by one who opposed the request, and referred to a written protest which was on the basis that it would be detrimental to the values of the surrounding property. Mrs. DeGaish further stated that her husband's parents have a permanent dwelling on the subject property; that they are in ill health, and that it is necessary that they be near them; stated that it is their plan to share the utility connections, and that they would be satisfied with time restrictions on the permit. She further stated they were told the plat would cost $125 and that is the reason this had not been done. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Grant, seconded by Bradley and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the foregoing appeal re Special Use Permit #81, be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing for the closing of all streets and alleys bounded on the North by Beach Avenue, on the East by Timon Boulevard, on the South by Gulf Spray Avenue, and on the West by Highway #181, Brooklyn Addition, except that portion of said streets and alley closed by action of the Council March 22, 1967. City Manager Whitney presented the proposal, located the property on a map showing the area in question, and the portion closed at a previous hearing; explained that the hearing was originally set for April 26, but that due to insufficient notice, the hearing had been reset; stated that the Utilities Department had noted that an 8 -inch sanitary sewer line is located in the center of Seagull Street, but had indicated no objection to the proposed closing providing this existing utility line is retained; and pointed out that the proposal is in accordance with the Harland Bartholomew and Associates' Master Plan for the development of Corpus Christi Beach which was adopted in May of 1966. Mr. Whitney.stated that he had communicated with Mr. George Haney of Guaranty National Bank, who had previously opposed the closing; that it was not possible for him to be present today, but that he had reiterated and confirmed his statements made on April 26, that he did not object to the general plan for the development of Corpus Christi Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 11 Beach, but objected to the closing of Seagull street until such time as all of the street can be closed, stating that they own two lots facing on Seagull and that they feel the closing would adversely affect the access to their property. Mr. Pat Horkin, representing himself and Mr. Ed Prichard, appeared and spoke in favor of the proposal to close the subject streets and alley in question, and stated that, in his opinion, the most feasible means of implementing the Harland Bartholomew Plan of improving Corpus Christi Beach is to close the streets and alleys piece at a time, and stated that he k hereto carry out his promise to support this plan. Mr. Bernard Raimondo, 1041 Bradshaw, appeared in opposition and stated that several small businesses, including a 12 -unit tourist court, would 6e forced to close if the streets are closed; stated that the only way to enter these places of business is by way of Seagull; that the 4200 Block of Seagull will not be affected, but that the 4300 and 4400 blocks will be hurt tremendously. Mrs. Fred A. Miller, Route 1, Robstown, appeared in opposition to the closing of the sub- ject streets and alley, and filed a written protest with the City Secretary. She stated that the land involved is a natural salt water marsh, inhabited by large birds, and that she feels the purpose for the proposed closing is to "fill the street and alley to a height above the surrounding business and rental area, thereby giving the marsh to adjoining neighbors"; stated that she and her family own six lots which will be damaged unless salt water is prevented from flowing from Highway 0181; that she had been approached by a buyer to purchase her Lot 5 for the purpose of filling it to flood Lots 1 and 3, then buy the property at a low rate; that she feels there will be undue congestion and blocking of traffic on Beach Avenue and around the school if the 4400 Block of Seagull is closed. Mrs. Miller suggested that some action be taken on the west side of Highway #181 to prevent salt water from flooding under the Highway; that the City renew building a garbage dump in this area; that the Highway Department dig a bar ditch; that the Navigation District make a levee in connection with the new canals. Mr. Harold Alberts appeared representing Mr. Alvin M. Hurwitz, and stated that Mr. Hurwitz is one of the largest property owners involved; is not opposed to the development of Corpus Christi Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 17, 1967 Page 12 Beach, that it is long over due, but is opposed to the piece meal method of closing the streets and alleys on Corpus Christi Beach, stating that, in his opinion, the entire beach should be considered at one time; that he does not believe this was the Harland Bartholomew Plan in this respect, and that he would like to see a total development of Corpus Christi Beach. Mayor Blackmon stated that this is only the first step; that there has to be a beginning, and that eventually, all the property will be increased in value if the development is allowed to progress. Motion by Grant, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the hearing be closed. The foregoing motion failed to pass for lack of affirmative votes. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be recessed for two weeks, or until May 31, 1967. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.