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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/01/1967MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 1, 1967 2:00 p. m. PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Gabe Lozano, Sr. Ken McDaniel W. J. Roberts City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. Commissioner W. J. Roberts gave the Invocation in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 16; Special Meeting of October 23; Special Meeting of October 24; and of the Regular Meeting of October 25, 1967, were approved as sub- mitted to the Council. Mayor Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the following: LPGA DAYS (Ladies Professional Golfers Association) in Corpus Christi, November 3 through 5, 1967, in recognition of the participation of the LPGA in the Civitan Open Golf Tournament to be held at the Pharaohs Country Club on these dates, received by Mr. Oel Castner, Civitan Open Official; Miss Leslie Holbert from Miami, Florida, participant in the tournament; and Mr. Joe McManus, Secretary of Pharaohs Country Club; ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS WEEK, November 5 through 11, 1967, in support of the fund raising campaign sponsored by the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc., and urged the citizenry to support the campaign to the full extent, received by Mrs. Thomas Gallander, Director of the Art Galleries of the C. C. Museum; DECA WEEK (Distributive Education Clubs of America), the week of November 5 through 11, 1967, in recognition of the Distributive Education students of our community engaged in the marketing and distribution of goods and services through part-time and on-the-job training in retailing and related business in our community; TEXAS NURSE WEEK, the week of November 5 through 11, 1967, urging that the young people of this community consider the possibilities of entering this vital profession. Mayor Blackmon welcomed the Student Council from Northside Junior High School, and their sponsor, Mrs. Adams, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to Oscar Martinez, Patty Mendoza, Lupe Valdez, Willie Tate, Jackie Barnes and Alma Quiias. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 2 Oscar Martinez, President of the Student Council of Northside Junior High School, filed with the Council a petition signed by 33 students, parents, and friends of Miller High School and North- side Junior High School, requesting that special bus service be established from Corpus Christi Beach to the respective schools to enable students to leave at 7:45 a.m. for school and return home earlier in the afternoon. (Petition #67-27) Mayor Blackmon stated the petition would be referred to Assistant City Manager Marvin Townsend for investigation and recommendation. Mayor Blackmon welcomed members of the Seventh and Eighth Grade Civics Class of the Sr, Cyril & Methodius Parochial School, and their sponsor, Mrs. Riley, who were present for the purpose of extending their education in the governmental activities of the community. Mayor Blackmon recognized and presented Certificates of Commendation to the following members of the local news media in appreciation of the splendid and efficient news coverage during Hurricane Beulah September 20, 1967: Leo Luna, Roberto Mendez and Gilberto G. Villarreal of KCCT Radio Station; Jim Buckley, Staff Photographer of KIII-TV; and the Employees of the Plant Department and Telephone Operators of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids. Bids were opened and read on various items and quantities of Traffic Control Equipment from the following firms: Econolite (Ft. Worth); Signal Engineering (Houston); and Signal Sales & Maintenance (Dallas). The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Mechanical Joint Gate Valves from the following firms: Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Company (Troy, N.Y.); McAllen Pipe & Supply Company; Trans -Tex Supply Company (San Antonio), M & H Valve & Fittings Company (Anniston, Ala.); and The Perry Shankle Company (San Antonio). The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 3 Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of the recessed public hearing on Application #967-6, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Blalock, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a portion of Lot "Q", Travis Addition, Unit 3, located on the Southwest corner of the intersection of Carroll Lane and Dalraida Drive, having 100' on Carroll Lane and siding 150' on Dalraida Street, on which the public hearing was opened on October 25, 1967, and recessed until all members of the Council could be present. Mr. Dave Coover reviewed the history of the case for the benefit of those members of the Council who were not present for the opening of the hearing on October 25, described the proposed development of the property; pointed out the need for such development in this particular area, and stated that he feels the request meets with the original intent of the zoning ordinance and is in the public interest; Mr. Coover further stated that a Special Permit would be acceptable to his clients, and that they would be willing to control by voluntary restrictions any obnoxious uses that would fall under the "B-1" classification. Mrs. Frank Blalock spoke on behalf of the application and pointed out that the petition which had been circulated within a 500 foot radius of the area in question had revealed that at least 95% had favored this type of facility in the area, and further pointed out that it would be beneficial to the City tax -wise. In answer to questions from the Council, Mrs. Blalack stated that her home is located on the back of the lot and sides to Carroll Lane, and that she will file a proper plat. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the foregoing application be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #967-7, Mr. Sam B. Armstrong, on which a public hearing was held October 24, 1967, and called for a motion for the disposition of the matter. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #967-7, Mr. Sam B. Armstrong, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "8-4" General Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 4 Business District to "1-2" Light Industrial District fora Warehouse and Office Lumber Building on Lot 8, Block 1, Martine Addition, be approved for a depth of 250 feet and frontage of 200 feet along Leopard Street, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #967-8, Mr. James D. Peterson, on which a public hearing was held October 24, 1967, and called for a motion for the disposition of the matter. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #9671-8, Mr. James D. Peterson, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "13-1" Neighbcrhood Business District to build and lease to Dairy Queen on Lot 8, Block 2, Lena Pearse Subdivision, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of the Appeal of Corpus Christi Theatres, Inc. from the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission denying an application for Special Use Permit (#94) on which a public hearing was held October 24, 1967. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts, and passed, all voting "Aye", that a Special Use Permit be granted for a two -screen drive-in theater on an area described as a portion of Lots 7 and 8, Section 13, Flour Bluff and Encina) Farm and Garden Tracts fronting 600 feet on Lexington Boulevard and extending through to McArdle Road with the understanding that there will be no ingress and egress from McArdle Road, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bradley and passed that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "i", be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That an ordinance amending the City Code, relating to fees for the impounding and storage of vehicles by the Police Department, be authorized, by substituting a new Subparagraph 3, to read "upon the payment of a storage fee of $1 .00 for the first 24 hours, or part thereof, and an additional $1 .00 for each suceeding 24 hours, or part thereof, while such vehicle is impounded, which storage fee is hereby declared to be reasonable"; Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 5 b. That an ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Community Committee on Youth Education and Job Opportunity extending the Fiscal Agent Agreement of February 10, 1967, to include all grants received by the Community Committee through August 31, 1968, be approved; c. That a contract with Padre Island Investment Corporation, providing for the construction of subdivision improvements in Section 4, Padre Island, on or before November 1, 1974, be authorized, and that the Corporation be required to file with the City Secretary their form of sales contract used in connection with the portion that they plan to defer improvements; d. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 1, in the amount of $11,907.00, representing the balance due the Austin Bridge Company for completion of the Marina Improve- ments Unit VI, be approved; e. That the contract authorized by Ordinance No. 8637 awarded Heldenfels Brothers for the construction of improvements for Ocean Drive, from Craig to Hewit, be amended to provide that Item 30 pertaining to the construction of a retaining wall, of the proposal contract, be deleted, thereby reducing the contract price in the amount of $4,200 as per specifications set out in the ordinance; f. That the joint recommendation of the City and School District Staff representatives re- garding the proposed elementary school and park development in the 52 acre park between Green- wood Drive and the Airport Drainage Ditch, be approved as follows: (1) The School District acquire 3 acres of undisturbed land along Greenwood generally between Bernadino and Karon for the construction of the buildings for the elementary school at a price of $2,300 per acre. This land was acquired by the City in April, 1964, at a price of $2,000 per acre.. The recommended price was determined by adding 4 per cent interest since the time of purchase since the City can generally borrow money at 4 per cent. (2) The $6,900 proceeds from the sale be placed in a trust account to be used only for the development of the remaining park area of the acquisition of additional acreage at this location. (3) The City reaffirm the dedication of the area as a park and give the School District an option to purchase an additional 7 acres, as shown on the attached plat, on the same basis, cost plus 4 per cent interest per year, should a future City Council dispose of the park acreage. (4) The City, as its part of initial development, survey the property, prune the trees, remove existing brush piles, fill a small depression with existing material from the Gollihar Storm Sewer Project, and regrade and drain the fill area so that it can be mowed with rotary mowers. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 6 (5) School District install, as initial improvements, a parking area and playground equipment which will be available for joint use. (6) Both staffs prepare recommendations regarding development and maintenance and these matters be covered by separate contracts or administrative agreements in the future. (7) The School District Make the necessary utility connections and extensions which would otherwise be required fora school development. If the above proposal is satisfactory, it is recommended that the following actions be taken: (1) The City Council be requested to approve by motion the sale of 3 acres to the School District for an elementary school site on Greenwood Drive at a cost of $2,300 per acre or $6,900. (2) The Public Works Department be requested to prepare the necessary property descriptions and deed so that an ordinance authorizing the sale can be consummated in the near future. (3) The Park and Recreation and Planning Departments be instructed to complete the prepara- tion of the overall plan of park development. (4) The Public Works Department and Park Divisions be requested to carry out the necessary site improvements indicated above. (5) The Park and Recreation Department be requested to submit a recommended distribution of responsibilities for maintenance and development of the entire park area. g. That the authority to advertise for bids on various quantities and sizes of Fire Hose to be opened November 22, 1967, be granted; h. That the authority to advertise for bids on One 36" Horizontal Gate Valve for the Water Division to be opened November 27, 1967, be granted; i. That the date of Monday, November 27, 1967, Special Meeting, be set for public hearing on two zoning cases. Mrs. Hope Gonzalez, inquired as to the City's plans for use of the $6,900 received from the sale of the three acres of City -owned park land on Greenwood Drive sold to the School District for construction of an elementary school, and if the money would be used for development of the remaining acreage as a park. Mayor Blackmon stated that the money will be used for development of and designed as an area park, that plans are only in the beginning stage, but that the $6,900 on hand is earmarked for this purpose. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 8646 DECLARING TERMINATION OF THE INTENT TO ASSESS PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SANTA FE, BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND ROSSITER STREETS, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 8235, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 23, 1966, AND THE NOTICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1966, IN VOLUME 1181, PAGE 404, DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SANTA FE, BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND ROSSITER STREETS, AFFECTED BY REASON OF SAID NOTICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8647 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MARINA IMPROVEMENTS, UNIT VI, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, AUSTIN BRIDGE COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1967, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8579; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 1, DATED OCTOBER 20, 1967, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,907, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 102 GENERAL FUNDS, CURRENTLY BUDGETED IN MARINA ACTIVITY NO. 4151, CODE 502, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO, 8648 AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-151, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THE PRESENT SUBPARAGRAPH (3) AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (3), RELATING TO FEES FOR IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; 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, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8649 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8637, CONCERNING CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR OCEAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, FROM CRAIG TO HEWIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ITEM 30 OF THE PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FOR A 70 -FOOT LONG WALL IN COLE PARK BE DELETED AT A REDUCTION IN PRICE OF $4,200; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 8 Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Lozano and passed that the contract with Padre Island Invest- ment Corporation relative to deferring of construction of subdivision improvements in Section 4, Padre Island, be amended to require that the Corporation file with the City Secretary their form of sales contract used in connection with the portion that they plan to defer improvements. ORDINANCE NO. 8650 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS IN SECTION 4, PADRE ISLAND, ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1,1974, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed, as amended, by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and Roberts present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel abstained. ORDINANCE NO. 8651 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ON YOUTH EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES, A COPY OF EACH OF SAID CONTRACTS BEING 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, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8652 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND NATIONAL CAR RENTALS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., COVERING A CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BEING LOT 3, OF THE NORTHWEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR THE SERVICING OF COMPANY-OWNED VEHICLES FOR HIRE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ASSIGNMENT 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, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO, 8653 ESTABLISHING BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS FOR PIERS ON AND AT THE SHORELINE AND SHORE WATERS OF THE BAY AREAS OF THE CITY BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION TO THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1965 EDITION, AND NUMBERED 1305, AND ENTITLED "BOAT AND FISHING PIERS"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1967 Page 9 The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Jimenez, Lozano and Roberts present and voting "Aye"; Bradley and McDaniel present and voting "Nay". Mr. Ben Marks, president of the Padre Island Investment Corporation commended the Council and Staff for its cooperation during the several months of detailed work on the Padre Island Develop- ment Project, and stated that he has the greatest respect for the integrity and imagination to under- take such a project. Mr. Paul Martinez, local auctioneer, appeared and requested that the Council consider amending the ordinance regulating auctions in the City to eliminate the $5.00 fee charged auctioneers, stating that he would like to establish an auction barn if the ordinance were made more lenient for auctioneers to come into. the City, and that he felt this auction barn would be a help to furniture dealers and to the City. Mayor Blackmon requested that the City Manager and the Legal Department make an investigation of the ordinance and report with recommendation. At the request of Mr. Delton.O. Lunsford, 2225 Frederick Street, a petition signed by approximately 86 residents of the Cabaniss Acres area was filed with the City Secretary requesting that drainage facilities be improved in this area. (Petition X67-28) There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Blackmon stated the meeting would be adjourned, but that he is calling the Council into a closed meeting permitted under Senate Bill No. 94, Article 6252-17, Section 1 - 5, V.A.C.S., immediately following this meeting.