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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 6, 1968
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 R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend E. Grant, Pastor of St. Matthews
Missionary Baptist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Blackmon recognized the Student Councils of Flour Bluff and Molina
Junior High Schools, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to: David
Cottle, Randy Kubik, Pamela Sithian, Bill Talley, and Robin Tichenor, of Flour
Bluff Junior High School, accompanied by their Counselor, Mr. W. W. Odom; and to
Robert Lemos, Amado Longoria, Blanca Garcia, Ivy Coleman, Velva Houston and
Henry De La Garza, of Molina Junior High School, accompanied by their sponsor,
Mr. E. A. Beltran.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the following:
YOUTH ART MONTH IN CORPUS CHRISTI, the month of March, 1968, in observance
of the emphasis on art education instruction marked by the designation of National
Youth Art Month, received by Dr. Dana Williams, Superintendent of Corpus Christi
Public Schools, and Mr. Wally Davis; SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH, the Month of
March, 1968, urging all citizens to give their financial support to this life-saving
organization, received by Mrs. Ann Dobbins and John Simer, Chairman of the
Annual Fund Drive, DOG WEEK, March 10 - 16, 1968, in recognition of the All
Breed Dog Show to be held at Memorial Coliseum on March 14, received by Mr. Joe
Pierce.
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Mayor Blackmon expressed, on behalf of members of the City Council, pleasure
in the selection by the Corpus Christi Junior Chamber of Commerce of Mayor Pro Tem
Sizemore as "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" for 1968.
Mayor Blackmon called special attention to a very favorable article to
appear in the April Issue of Ford Times entitled "Corpus Christi is Something Else,"
and a special Section devoted to Hemisfair 1968, which he stated will give Corpus
Christi considerable Nationwide and Worldwide publicity. He especially compli-
mented and credited the local Ford Dealers, particularly mentioning Mr. Rex Ulrich,
for making this publicity available. He further expressed appreciation for this
Company's liberal donations of engines and transmissions for use in the various
City Schools, and stated that they recently gave twenty-five bearings to the School
District. He also stated that a film is soon to be released on Padre Island National
Seashore to be shown in connection with the official dedication of the Island on
April 8, highlighted by the visit of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson to Corpus Christi for this
event.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 21, 1968, and of the
Regular Meeting of February 28, 1968, were approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced the scheduled public hearing on the request of
the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church to close portions of San Jose and Ramirez
Streets.
City Manager Townsend presented the request and pointed out on a map the
locations of the portions proposed to be closed, and stated that the application
is being made contingent upon the applicants securing a 100% FHA loan of approxi-
mately I.4-milIion dollars, through a non-profit trust controlled by the Church, for
construction of a non-profit Rent Supplement Project No. 115 -35024 -NP -SUP, con-
sisting of a 96 -unit apartment with 14 buildings. Mr. Townsend stated that the
applicants have made the required arrangements with abutting property owners and have
submitted executed options for purchase of the necessary land. He further stated that
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the affected City Departments have been canvassed and that no objections have been
interposed, but that the Utilities Department called attention to utility lines
located on both San Jose and Ramirez where the requested closing is indicated, and
recommended that these utility easements be retained.
Mr. Townsend stated that this is a very bold project; that this type of
development would be very beneficial, and that he heartily recommends the closing
of the subject streets in order that this plan may proceed.
Mr. Edward Massman, 425 Miramar, Mr. Fred Quai le; Mr. George Heaney ;
and Pastor of St, Paul's Baptist Church, appeared for information on the exact lo-
cation of the portions to be closed, access, and drainage. The foregoing persons
voiced no opposition to the project, and the closing of the streets as requested.
Mr, John M. Olson, architect, and Virgil Lott of Austin, attorney, pre-
sented preliminary plans of the development, explained the mechanics of the pro-
ject; pointed out the portions of the streets proposed to be closed; stated that the
existing buildings will be removed, and that the new construction will consist of
two, three and four bedroom units; stated that the area is located in a second Fire
District; explained the proposed traffic pattern around the development as com-
pared to a similar traffic pattern in the downtown area; and stated that this partic-
ular location had been selected because of its proximity to the area where this type
of development is most needed.
Reverend Grant, pastor of the supporting Church, stated that the Church is
attempting to provide decent, standard housing for people now living in substandard
houses, and also stated that the project will provide the Church an opportunity to
work with the tenants in light of their educational and religious background.
Mr, Tom Swantner, local realtor, appeared and stated that the proposed
development is long over due, and pointed out that this particular Section of the
Federal Housing Administration was designed to help cities to work out their slum
problems; and stated that he is definitely in favor of the project and that it will be
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an asset to the community.
Others appearing and indicating their approval were Dr. Harold Branch,
Pastor of St. John's Baptist Church and active in other Housing Projects of the com-
munity, and Mrs. Lottie Barnes, 1422 Sam Rankin.
Commissioner Jimenez stated in his opinion, this is an excellent type of
improvement.
Mr. L. D. King, 1510 Ramirez, appeared in opposition to the foregoing
request stating that the project is "as wrong as two left shoes." He questioned the
qualifications of the management or supervision of the project, and the feasibility
of its operation on the revenues proposed; stated it is just another step to rob those
people of their initiative, and that they are weary of "handouts" and should be
provided with good jobs instead. Mr. King further stated that he has rental
property in this vicinity, and that the proposed development will cause unfavor-
able competition to existing rental property. He stated that the entire blighted area
should be cleared and improved.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Mayor Blackmon stated that the question before the Council was that of
closing the portions of San Jose and Rami rez Streets and not particularly on the
merits of the project, but stated that the Council is committed to the support of such
projects, and that the sponsoring Church is to be commended for attempting it.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Brandley and passed, that all of San Jose,
that being a dedicated public way on either side of Ramirez Street between Sam
Rankin and North Alameda Streets and being approximately 30 feet wide and 200 feet
long separating the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/2 of Block Cg and being 30 feet wide and
300 feet long separating the NW 1/4 and NE 1/4 of said Block C, Colonia Mexicana,
Subdivision of the City of Corpus Christi; and all of Ramirez Street between Sam Rankin
Street and North Alameda Street, that being a dedicated public way approximately
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62.5 feet wide and 280 feet long in the N. Broadway Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, be closed, subject to the retention of the existing utility easements, and
contingent upon the applicant securing the necessary financing through the Federal
Housing Administration as stated in their application.
City Manager Townsend recommended that the City sell to a Transit
Company at Bucyrus, Ohio, 8 - 1957 GMC 3I-passenger buses at $2,500 each
without tires, with a one week option for 4 additional buses of the same model at
the same cost.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the foregoing sale
of buses, be authorized as recommended.
Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would now hold the public hearing
on assessments to abutting property owners on Everhart Road from Padre Island Drive
to Holly Road, scheduled for 3 p.m., and that consideration of the City Manager's
Reports and other business appearing on the agenda would be deferred until after
the public hearing.
Mayor Blackmon directed that it be noted that the Council was all present,
and stated that Assistant City Attorney Tom McDowell, would conduct the public
hearing.
Mr. McDowell explained the purpose of the hearing and stated 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 that the hearing was to form a basis on which the Council, act-
ing as a legislative body, would determine or establish the assessments on the abutting
properties.
Mr. James K. Lontos, City Engineer, presented the plans for the street
improvements and the Preliminary Assessment Roll; testified as to his responsibilities
as City Engineer; testified as to the nature, extent and specifications of the proposed
improvements; the cost of construction; the amount of cost to be borne by the City;
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the amount to be assessed against the abutting property owners; the manner in which
such pro rata share was computed; and explained that City funds were provided for
this project by a Bond election; that plans had been prepared by Roy M. Monroe,
consulting engineer, and that the rate of assessment was based on the low bid sub-
mitted.
Mr. Bill Roberts 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;
testified that he had personally viewed and understood the extent and specifications
of the 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.
Mayor Blackmon gave property owners in the audience an opportunity to
question Mr. Lontos as to specifications of the improvements, and to question Mr.
Roberts as to property values and bases for the assessments.
The following persons or representatives appeared to seek information and to
oppose or approve the assessments on their respective properties:
Item #1 - Mrs. Blanche Moore - Mr. M. A. Compton, representing Mrs.
Moore, stated that the owner feels the property will be enhanced in the amount of the
assessment, but requests that the construction of sidewalks be delayed on the 705 feet
in front of her house at this time.
Item #3 - Della Boyd - Mr. H. B. Boyd, representing Della Boyd, stated that
the owner is requesting that the construction of the driveway on this property be
deleted.
Item #6 & Item #7 - Rayburn Britt - Raymond M. Britt stated that he thought
the assessments to be excessive on both these properties.
Item #II - E. R. Webb - Mr. Webb stated he would prefer to delete the 300
feet of sidewalks, and that he considered the cost too high for all of the assessments.
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Item 013 - Mr. Edward Fuller inquired as to the location of the sidewalk and
its effect on his fence which is located on or near the property line. Mr. Fuller
was informed that the sidewalks would be located outside the property line.
Item #17 - Mr. Wayne Brock, stated he considered the assessments
excessive .
Item #18 and #19 - Robert E. Lindley stated he felt the cost of the improve-
ments to be too high.
Item #20 - Mrs. Zelona R. Harding stated she felt the cost of the entire
project was too high, basing her opinion on the fact that the area does not warrant
this type of improvement; that there is already adequate drainage, and pointed out
the hazard of the railroad track in the area.
Item #22 - Texaco, Inc. - Mr. J. L. Page stated that he favored the
improvements, but inquired as to plans to construct curbs and gutters on Padre Island
Drive. Mr. Lantos stated that curbs and gutters on Padre Island Drive are not
included in the present plans.
Items #23 and #25 - Turnbull, Simard & Weil - City Manager Townsend stated
a letter had been filed by the owner's attorney, Mr. Willard Shuart, stating that
the owners are not protesting the assessment of the pavement, including curb and
gutter, but insofar as the 750 square feet of sidewalk to be constructed on the
tract zoned for commercial property and the 600 square feet of sidewalk to be con-
structed on the tract zoned for residential property is concerned, they are request-
ing, at this time, that this assessment on sidewalks be postponed or eliminated, on
the basis that they do not feel the value of the land will be enhanced by sidewalks,
and further stated, that they agree to install the necessary sidewalks when the
property is subdivided and a determination is made of its use.
Item #25A - Mr. Joseph V. Levek questioned the advantage to him of
having sidewalks constructed on his side of the street since they are not being con-
structed on the opposite side.
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Item #27 - Representative of American Home Builders stated they have no
objection to the improvements.
Items #28, #29, and #30 - Mr. John W.Crutchfield submitted an appraisal
made by the Veterans Administration of the subject property, Lot 21, Block 3, which
showed the amount of $22,250, and then a recent revised appraisal to show the
enhancement to this lot by Veterans Administration's estimate to be $22,750, or a
net increase of $500. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the same will apply to Lot 21.
Mr. McDowell requested that the records show that he could not cross
examine the Veteran's Administration's appraisal.
Mr. C. C. Horn, owner of Lots 1-A, I -B & 1-C, Block 3, Gardendale #2,
stated his property is the same as Mr. Crutchfield's, and asked if the VA appraisal
would apply to his property. He further stated that he paid $900 for his property
and that the cost of the proposed improvements will be three times that much, and
that he estimates it will take two years to pay for the improvements.
Mr. Roberts stated that it was possible that Mr. Horn's improvements are
not comparable to the value of the land.
Mr. Lontos stated that the total contract price for the improvements is
$160,842.70,: the total assessments are $62,164.30, and that the total cost of the
City's portion is $98,674.40.
Item #31 - A. A. Lichtenstein - City Manager Townsend stated that a letter
had been filed March 6, 1968, signed by Mr. Lichtenstein, in which he stated he
has no protest as to the paving assessment, but stated that this property is at present
being used for farm land, and requested that the construction of the sidewalks be
waived until the property is developed.
In answer to questions from property owners as to lighting facilities, City
Manager Townsend explained that lighting is governed by a separate budget, and
is not included in the subject project, but that this will have to be considered in
future budgets.
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Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Following a brief recess, Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting and
'armed for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be granted and
approved as follows:
a. That a renewal and extension of the lease agreement with Pittsburgh
Plate Glass Chemical Division for lease of four acres of land, for a two-year
period beginning May 15, 1968, and ending May 14, 1970, being subject to the same
terms and conditions of the lease under authority of Ordinance No. 808+, be
approved;
b. That a permit to Cities Service 011 Company to drill State Tract 25,
Well #1, Corpus Christi Bay, as an irregular location in the Southeast corner of
said Tract 25, and deviate in a northwesterly direction, being in a restricted area
and excluding the normal cluster area, be approved, as recommended by Petroleum
Superintendent and the Bay Drilling Committee;
c. That the date of March 27, 1968, Regular Council Meeting, be set
for public hearing on three zoning cases;
d. That Section 21-68 of the City Code, 1958, be amended by amending
the speed limits on Padre Island Drive (S.H. 358) to include the areas set out in
the ordinance;
e. That an agreement, relating to undertaking a project for Neighhborhood
facilities on Greenwood Drive under Section 703, D.S. Public Law 89-117, between
the City and the Boys Club, a non-profit Corporation, be authorized.
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f. That the execution of a Neighborhood Facilities Grant contract with HUD
under Section 703 of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, in connection
with the neighborhood facilities on Greenwood Drive, be authorized;
g. That an agreement with Ruth Sparks whereby the City will lease the
premises located on fractional Lots II and 12, Block 18, and fractional Lot 7, Block
17, Beach Portion, for the period of five years for uses provided under said lease,
be authorized;
h. That the date of March 27, Regular Council Meeting be set to receive
bids for a sedan for the City Manager's Office, with revised specifications, and
providing that the bids heretofore received will not be cancelled by this action.
City Manager Townsend reported that Heldenfels Brothers, who have sub-
mitted the low bid for Everhart Road Improvements, have advised that a detour route,
which would require them to maintain two-way traffic from Williams Drive to Padre
Island Drive,would add $6,000 to the contract cost and an additional 15 days to
the contract time.
ORDINANCE NO. 8782
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL AND EXTENSION
OF THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CHEMICAL
DIVISION, SAID RENEWAL AND EXTENSION BEING FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING MAY 15, 1968, AND ENDING MAY 14, 1970, AND BEING
SUBJECT TO THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN LEASE
AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND
PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CHEMICAL DIVISION, ON JULY 6, 1966, UNDER
AUTHORITY OF ORDINANCE NO. 8084, A COPY OF WHICH RENEWAL AND
EXTENSION AGREEMENT I5 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."
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ORDINANCE NO. 8783
CLOSING THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE STREET LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
LOTS 3, 4 and 5, LYLES SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO RETENTION OF A 20 -FOOT UTILITY
EASEMENT, THE AREA FORMERLY EXISTING AS STREET RIGHT OF WAY; 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. 8784
AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE SPEED LIMITS ON PADRE ISLAND DRIVE
(S.H. 358) TO INCLUDE THE AREAS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; PROVIDING
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, McDaniel
and Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8785
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT RELATING
TO UNDERTAKING A PROJECT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES UNDER
SECTION 703, U. S. PUBLIC LAW 89-117, SAID CONTRACT BEING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE BOYS CLUB OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, A COPY OF WHICH
CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLAR-
ING 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."
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ORDINANCE NO. 8786
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD
FACILITIES GRANT CONTRACT WITH HUD UNDER SECTION 703 OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965; 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."
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RUTH SPARKS, WHEREBY THE CITY
IS TO LEASE FROM THE SAID RUTH SPARKS FRACTIONAL LOTS II AND 12,
BLOCK 18, AND FRACTIONAL LOT 7, BLOCK 17, BEACH PORTION OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE USES AND
UNDER THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN SAID LEASE, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH THEREIN, A COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Jimenez, McDaniel,
and Roberts, present and voting "Aye," Lozano voting "Nay," and Sizemore
abstained.
ORDINANCE NO. 8787
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 MR. JIM YOUNG BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOTS
24, 25 and 26, BLOCK 24, DEL MAR ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR 18 APARTMENT UNITS,
CONDITIONED ON THE PRO/ISION THAT 11/2 PARKING RATIO, OR 27
PARKING SPACES, BE PROVIDED; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PRO-
VISIONS 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: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel
and Roberts, present and voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 8788
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 W. D. MILES COMPANY, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 3C, BLOCK 2, SOUTH END ADDITION,
OF RECORD IN VOLUME 34, PAGE 4, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS ON
FEBRUARY 27, 1968, SAID TRACT OR PARCEL FORMERLY DESCRIBED AS THE
NORTH 1/3 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 3 AND THE ADJOINING 10 FEET OF
THE EAST I/2 OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, SAVE AND EXCEPT A TRIANGULAR STRIP
OFF THE SOUTH SIDE, ALL IN SOUTH END ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A -I" APARTMENT
HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED; REVEALING 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."
Mayor Blackmon called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Robert Leal, 2206 Belton, appeared and requested that sidewalks be
constructed on the north side of Belton Street. Mrs. Leal stated that the majority
of the property owners on this side of the street want the improvements, including
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, and are willing to pay for them.
Mayor Blackmon invited Mrs. Leal and others interested in these improve-
ments to attend the public hearing on these improvements which is set for March 13.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.