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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR CODICIL MEETING
January 10, 1968
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Bladon
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
W. J. Roberts
Acting City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney 1. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blaelmion celled the meeting to order, and called on Commis-
sioner Roberts to give the Invocation,
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 18, 1967; Special
Meeting of December 19, 1967; Regular Meeting of December 20, 1967; Regular Meeting
of December 27, 1967; and the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1968, were approved as
submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Steel Piper'.
for Warehouse Stock from the following firms: Alamo Iron Works; Bestway Tube and
Steel, Inc. (Houston); Corey Supply Co. (Houston); L. B. Foster Co. (Houston);
Kaiser Steel Corp. (Houston); McAllen Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.; Oilwell Supply Com-
pany; Rodman Supply Co. (Odessa); Superior Iron Works & Supply (Shreveport); Tex -
Isle Supply, Inc.; C. ITOB & Company (America) Inc. (Houston); Pipe Distr. Inc.
(Houston); Phoenix Supply Company; Allied Plumbing Supply Company; and Atlas Brad-
ford 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 Blacllmon announced that a vacancy exists on the Municipal Arts Com-
mission created by the death of Mr. John Deane.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that Wm. H. Wallace, Jr.,
be appointed to serve the unexpired term of John'd)$ane on the Municipal Arts Com-
mission.
Mayor Blackmon recognized Mr, I. C. Ee11s, General Partner of Hare
Associates, who appeared and stated that he wished to withdraw his request for Council
time on the agenda in connection with a building permit for a proposed 150 -unit
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apartment project at 5201 Kostoryz, stating that he believes his problem can be
resolved.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on the request of the Rainbo
Baking Company for the closing of the alley easement between Lots 1, 2, 3, 1E, 5 and
6, and Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Nelson Addition.
Mr. J. R. Sorrell, attorney, appeared in behalf of the request, with Mr.
T. M. Atkinson, President of the Rainbo Baking Company, and pointed out on a map the
location of the subject alley easement as being bounded on the North by Leopard Street,
on the South by Mestina Street, on the East by Palm, and on the West by Fisher
Street, and stated that this 10, strip of land had been largely donated by property
owners; stated that two and one-half years ago when the Raking Company had asked for
rezoning of the one-half block, now vacant except for a temporary building on the
Leopard Street side which is presently used for a parking lot, they had planned to
use the three lots at the back of the block on the Mestina Street side for
expansion of the present building which would provide for a truck loading facility,
and stated that the plans for this facility, estimated to cost approximately $170,000,
will be completed within the nest ten days.
In connection with the existing utility lines in the easement, Mr. Sorrell
stated that since all the buildings have been removed, there is no need for tele-
phone lines; that Central Power and Light Company have agreed to relocate their
facilities according to a separate agreement between the Bakery and the Power Com-
pany; that it is his understanding that the City will agree to relocate their exist-
ing 6" sanitary sewer line and a 2" gas line with the Baking Company bearing the
cost, and that another type of heating is proposed for the Baking Company, there-
fore, there will be no use for the gas line. Mr. Sorrell further stated that the
closing of the easement will present no problem to the Miller High School since
there is no egress and ingress into Fisher and Mestina Streets.
Acting City Manager Townsend stated that the affected City Departments
had been contacted, and that the Public Utilities Department reported that the 6"
sanitary sewer line and the 2" gas line serve customers other than the Rainbo
Baking Company, and that satisfactory arrangements would have to be made for these
two utility lines; stated that he would recommend that written statements be
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furnished from the Central Power & Light Company, the Telephone Company, and the
City, verifying that the necessary arrangements have been satisfactorily worked out
for the relocation or removal of the respective utility lines.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the foregoing
request for the closing of the alley easement in Block 1, Nelson Addition, be tabled
for further study and consideration of the recommendations made by Acting City Manager
Marvin Townsend.
Mayor Blackmon epiled for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and
granted as follows:
a. That the award of bid on 1,440,000 Bus Transfers, 2" x 62" overall
including 3/8" binding stub., Pads of 100, be mads to Southwest Glove Ticket y Com-
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(zanfb 7w11� j n the basis of the only bid received, for a total sum of $1, 378.10;
b. That the Tax Error and Correction List for the period of October 1,
through November 30, 1967, be approved as submitted;
c. That the date of February 5, 1968, Special Meeting, 2:00 p.m., be set
for public hearing on six zoning cases;
d. That an appropriation in the amount of Ow= for the purchase of
a drainage and utility easement from the owner, Agnes C. Green, applicable to the
Van Galen Ditch Project, out of Lot 15, Block 1, Waldron oaks Subdivision, be
approved;
e. That the authority to advertise for bide to be received January 31,
1968, for street improvements on Everhart Road from South Padre Island Drive to
Holly Road, Project No. 220-67-89, be granted;
f. That the authority to advertise for bids for a 20' x 20' building
for the temporary Cayo Drive Booster Station in Flour Bluff, be granted;
g. That the authority to execute an agreement with the State Highway
Commission for escrow funds for the payment of the cost of construction of street
Illumination System on State Highway 286, Relocated., extending from the North end
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Of the Tarlton Street Interchange to the South end of the Gollihar Street inter -
ch. ge,
nter-c^h.-ge, appropriating *38,250 to be placed in escrow for payment of the City's
ahAre of the costs, be granted; that the authority to execute a contract between the
City and the State of Texas for the purpose of determining the joint responsibilities
of the City and State for construction, maintenance and operation of the street
illumination System on the abovenamed streets, be granted; and that the authority to
execute a supplemental agreement with Central Power and Light Company to supplement
the agreement authorized by Ordinance No. 5193, passed and approved November 12,
1958, concerning Freeway lighting, operation and maintenance, be granted;
h. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received January 31,
1968, for 45 City cars, and 7 for the County, be granted;
i. That the recommendationsof the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved
as follows; (a) that No Parking be allowed on Santa Fe from Del Mar to Robert
Drive during the period of construction of Ocean Drive; (b) that the speed limit
on Airline from the North Right of Way line of Padre Island Drive to the South
Drive
Right of Way line of Ocean be increased from 30 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H, to be effec-
tive after publication of the ordinance; and (c) that the speed limit on Everhart
from the North Right of Way line of Padre Island Drive to the South Right of Way
line of Alameda Street, be increased from 30 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H. during the con-
struction of improvements being advertised for bids;
j. That the easement in Lot 1 of Cheaney Subdivision be closed by
ordinance, subject to the dedication of a 10' easement.
Mrs• Ben Goodwin, 1333 Ray Drive, appeared and questioned the authority
of the Council to close the easement in Lot 1, Cheaney Subdivision, without notifi-
cation of property owners within 450' radius.
Acting City Manager Townsend explained that the easement in question is
not an open public passageway, and that the City Charter provides that notifica-
tion is not required for the abandonment of such easements.
Mayor Blackmon recognized the presence of former Councilman Barney Cott,
now living out of the State but spends every winter in Corpus Christi, and extended
greetings and welcome to the City and the Council Meeting.
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NIECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano,
McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
FIEST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT THE DUTY OF THE CITY TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR
TO ASSESS, INA SUPPLEMENT TO BIS NEXT ASSESSMENT ROLL, THE PROPERTY WHICH MAY HAVE
ESCAPED TAXATION FOR ANY YEAR; SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURE FOR SUCH BACK ASSESSMENT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL IN ENACTING THE ORDINANCE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano,
McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye," Jimenez voting "Nay,"
ORDINANCE NO. 8718
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-155,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ITEM 37 THERETO, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES AT ANY
TIME ON BOTH SIDES OF SANTA FE STREET, FROM DEL MAR BOULEVARD TO ROBERT DRIVE; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McPA.n1el and
Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 21-68, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPS) LIMITS ON AI LINE ROAD, FROM
PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO OCEAN DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano,
McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 21-68, AS AMENDED, RELATING 10 SPEED LIMITS ON EVERHART ROAD,
FROM PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO ALAMEDA STREET; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second re -ding by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano,
McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8719
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF ',1100.00 FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OUT OF LOT 15, BLOCK 1, WALDRON OAKS SUBDIVISION,
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NIECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AGNES C. GREEN, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 295-67-51, VAN GALEN DITCH; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACQUIRE THE AFORESAID PARCEL AND
EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS, AND DO SUCH OTHER THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE TBE
PARCEL DESCRIBED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following votes Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and
Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8720
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $59,474, OF WHICH AMOUNT
$224,789 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-67-97, AND $34,685 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT:
140. 220-64-65.5, AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND 102 OF THE HEREIN-
AFTER DESCRIBED FUNDS; 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. 8721
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FORAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO ESECUPE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, TSE STATE
OF TEXAS ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, FOR COSTS OF CONSTRUC-
TION INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF A STREET ILLUMINATION
SYSTEM ON STATE HIGHWAY 286 (RELOCATED), EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH END OF THE TARLTON
STREET INTERCHANGE TO THE SOUTH END OF THE GOLLMAR STREET ISMUCHANGE; APPROPRIATING
THE SUM OF $38,250 OUT OF N0. 22o STREET BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 220-54+-74.7, SAID
SUMS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW POR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF CON-
STRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SAID ILLUMINATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO SUCH THINGS A8 MAY BE NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE 0ITr's PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION
AND PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE SAID ILLUMINATION
SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and
Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8722
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX
THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DING THE JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
CITY AND THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF TSE STREET
ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FROM NORTH EMD OF THE TARLTON STREET INTERCHANGE TO THE SOUTH
END OF THE GOILIHAR STREET INTERCHANGE ON THE ROUTE OF STATE HIGHWAY 286(RELOCATED)
=THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.
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 N0. 8723
AUGHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND =BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO TET' A SOPPLEmEATAL AGREEME]W1' WITH CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY,
TO SUPPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 5193, PASSED AND APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 12, 1958, CONCERNING FREEWAY LIGHTING, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE, A COPY OF SAID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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."
Mr. W. H. Stahl., 4901 Kostoryz, appeared and asked clarification of a letter
he had requested and received from Assistant City Attorney Tom McDowell in which Mr.
McDowell had attempted to answer some questions regarding clarification of alleged
conflicting statements re the granting of Special Council permits, and the State
Statutes re Mr. Stahl's request for "8-1" zoning applied for in 1965. Mr. Stahl
stated that he questioned Mr. McDowell's qualifications to render the opinion, and
requested that City Attorney Singer reply to his request.
City Attorney Singer stated that he had approved the opinion given by Mr.
McDowell and that there was nothing he could add.
Mayor Blackmon advised that a determination would be made as to whether or
not the opinion submitted by Mr. McDowell had sufficiently answered the questions of
Mr. Stahl, and directed. that Mr. Townsend provide specific examples of comparable
zoning matters and provide clarification.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.