HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/14/1967PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Jack Grant
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 1967
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Blackmon in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed that Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore be
execused for cause.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 6, 1967, and of the Regular Meeting of June
7, 1967, were approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the dates of June 16, 17
and 18, 1967, as NAVY FESTIVAL DAYS in the City of Corpus Christi, and urged the citizens of
the community to manifest their appreciation of their being a part of our City by supporting and
patronizing the Navy Relief Festival being held in the City during this period; received by Captain
Auman and Lieutenant Henderson.
Mayor Blackmon recognized Mr. Glen Littrell, Principal of Richard King High School and,
on behalf of the citizenry of Corpus Christi, read and presented a Certificate of Commendation
to members of the Richard King High School Baseball Team upon winning the State Championship,
Class 4A, for the current year. Mr. Littrell, in the absence of Coach Funk, who could not be
present for this occasion, introduced the following members of the team: John Mims, Wayne Vann,
Bryan Mayo, Neal Butler, Mark Lauritzen, Daryl Haas, Larry Smith, Mike Peterson, Burt Hooten
and Steve Nelson.
Mayor Blackmon, in words of commendation, stated that this achievement brings credit to
the Team, the coaches, school, and to the entire City, and charged them, saying "May the spirit
that carried you to this honor be with each of you in your daily pursuits throughout life."
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Regular Council Meeting
June 14, 1967
Page 2
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Zoning Application #467-2, Moises Rangel,
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District
on Lots 28-A and 28-B, Block 3, Lexington Subdivision, on which a public hearing was held
May 10, 1967.
City Manager Whitney stated that the applicant had been contacted, and that he had indicated
that "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District zoning as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission, would be acceptable in lieu of the requested "A-1" Apartment House District.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Grant and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #467-2, Moises Rangel, for change of
zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lots 28-A
and 28-B, Block 3, Lexington Subdivision, be denied, but in lieu thereof "R-2" Two-family Dwelling
District be approved, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed that the City Manager's Reports be
accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows:
as That acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 3, in the amount of $15,780.84,
representing the balance due the contractor, Fowco Construction Company, upon completing
construction of Crockett Heights, Annex B, West Guth Park, 14th and Marguerite Street Improve-
ments, be approved; and that appropriation in the amount of $995 to supplement funds previously
appropriated, be authorized;
b. That the award of bid on the sale of Lot 5-B, Block 9, Colonia Hidalgo Addition, be
rejected, and that a sign "For Sale" be placed on the property; (Bid Tabulation #67-17)
c, That the award of bid on Crockett Heights Annex B, be made to Hulen Hunt on the bask
of high bid received in the amount of $41,222.00; (Bid Tabulation #67-18)
d That the authority to enter into an agreement with Arnold M. Gurley, Sr., for determina-
tion of the feasibility of developing of Tract "C" area of the Oso, according to the terms set out
in the agreement, be granted;
e, That the date of July 5, 1967, Regular Council Meeting, be set for public hearing on
four zoning applications;
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Regular Council Meeting
June 14, 1967
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f, That the authority to execute and deliver to fiumble Oi & Refining Company a revocable
easement to cross under Laguna Shores Rood with tottr 2-lnch pipelines for the transportation of
and/or other hydrocarbons to be placed in one 14-1ncH: see/ conduit, according to the terms as set
crit in the easement, be granted;
g • That the design of surface structures, as ssEntitted by Cities Seryke Oil Company and
Atlantic Richfield Company, for their respective weli $truciturec L,S,,ed on their well in the Boy, be
approved as recommended by Petroleum Scperintendent Horny L, Franklin;
h. That the date of June 28, 1967, Regular CouncilMeeting be set for pubic hearing on
the appeal of the Peerman Corporation relative to the Euling of the Zoning ord Planning Commission
PS to park requirements in Pharaoh Valley Towne
it That the application of Wt 8 Darritlicli fcr a permit to &it NeJ. Rt Locke Well Not 1
to a depth of 11,000 feet at a location des,r6bed us an area sc.stb of Highway 44, We of Noviga--
tion Boulevard, being a 37„096 -acre tract cut of the J C R farm 2ok Sehtlor 3„, Stock
8, and haying been examined by Petroleum S,iperintehident Henry r.,ar:OH, be approved
exceptions agreed upon by the applicar,t o follaws;,
1. To drill to a depth of 11,000 feet., or no deeper than 50 feet below He
hose of the Anderson Sand;
2, That the applicant be permted to USE: e,ortherl wase pit's;
3 Permit a caring program which cortrilcht of 9-5/8" coring 'o 2300 'o
be cemented from the bottom cif the ri;a3ing to the surface of the. uroutxl,
and the use of 5-1/2" production, casing to o total depth;
4. Permit exception to the realArement relative o the locoU'on of b,sldings
as waivers from the owners are provided;
5,. That in the event the well is dry and intended 'o be uhocdoned that
ufficient cement plug will be placed at tHe slice of the "ii:rfa,ire
to extend upward into the surface ,casing at least 50', oTd afters
sufficient time has been allowed far the s:ement to hardetL tie top cf
the plug will be located to ascertain that it it: ln fact at least 50' op
from the shoe and then ei..fficient weight be ii:et on the plyg eq 0
to the weight of the drill pipe to this depth if the plirg',;zodrw
ascertained, then a 100' surface cement plug wlllhe placed .ctf,et
which the casing will be cdt off 6' below He .:1;rfc,,-se, depth cid a 'steel
plate welded over the hole
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Regular Council Meeting
June 14, 1967
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
CRYSTAL PETROLEUM COMPANY FOR THE LEASE BY SAID CITY TO THE SAID CRYSTAL
PETROLEUM COMPANY OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY
HEREOF; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE CONTRACT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the.
following vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano, and McDaniel present and voting
"Aye". Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8496
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROCKETT HEIGHTS, ANNEX B,
WEST GUTH PARK, 14TH AND MARGUERITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NOS.
220-61-69.11 AND 291-64-1, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, FOWCO CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, UNDER CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 4, 1967, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.
8304; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $995 SUPPLEMENT-
ING REMAINING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,786; AUTHOR-
IZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 3, DATED MAY 31, 1967, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,780,84, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID
PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM FUNDS HEREBY AND PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CON-
STRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano, and McDaniel present and voting "Aye",
Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8497
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANCES CLARK LOCKETT
WHEREBY THE CITY WILL LEASE FROM SAID FRANCES CLARK LOCKETT A TRACT OF LAND
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 4.6 ACRES LOCATED ON SARATOGA BOULEVARD FOR
A TERM OF ONE YEAR, COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 1967, TO BE USED AS A PISTOL AND
RIFLE RANGE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE 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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano, and McDaniel present and voting "Aye",
Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 8498
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ARNOLD M. GURLEY, SR.,,
FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING OF TRACT "C" AREA OF
THE OSO, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREE-
MENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Regular Council Meeting
June 14, 1967
Page 5
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Jimenez
voting "Nay"; and Sizemore absent,
ORDINANCE NO, 8499
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO CROSS UNDER LAGUNA SHORES ROAD IN
THE FLOUR BLUFF COMMUNITY WITH FOUR 2 -INCH PIPELINES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF OIL AND/OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS, PROVIDING THE TERMS OF SUCH EASEMENT,
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 Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye";
Sizemore absent
ORDINANCE NO, 8500
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 ALBERT H. AHRENS, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON LOT 10,
NAVIGATION HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
WHICH SPECIAL USE PERMIT GRANTED 15 MORE FULLY SET OUT, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREINAFTER; 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: Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon and Grant
voting "Nay"; Sizemore absent,
Mr. John W. Ault, 337 Lakeside, appeared and presented a petition containing 16
signatures of residents in the Flour Bluff Area, requesting that the City take steps to eliminate
standing water in this area by constructing a road parallel to the 300 block of Lakesiae Drive
and Richard, so that the swamp adjoining these two streets will be drained_ Mr, Ault stated that
the area has a problem with mosquitoes, is a fire and health hazard to the area; stated that the
City Engineering Division had advised him that the street is not a dedicated public street and that
the C'ty can do nothing about it, (Petition #67-20)
Mayor Blackmon accepted the petition and advised Mr, Auit that it would be referred to
the proper departments for investigation and recommendation for consideration at the Council's
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June 14, 1967
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Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Doyle McCain, 10733 Westwood, President of the Master Plumbers Association and
Chairman of the Examining and Supervising Board of Plumbers, appeared heading a delegation of
approximately 10 private Local plumbers, and appealed to the Council to obtain more City
plumbing inspectors and increasing the minimum starting salary to $575 per month commensorate
with the salary increases recently given to the electrical inspectors. Mr. McCain stated that
the shortage of inspectors holds up construction work for days at a time, and also stated that
qualified inspectors are available for employment if the salary is increased.
Mayor Blackmon stated that the request will be given early consideration, and asked for
a report from City Manager Whitney on whether the situation is critical enough to warrant
immediate action or should the matter be deferred in preparation of the 1967-68 Budget to be
adopted August 1, and that the report be considered at workshop meeting Monday, the 29th
There being no further business to come before the 'Council, the meeting was adjourned.