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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/24/1968MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 24, 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 1. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order, and called on Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore to give 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 Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 1968, were approved as submitted to the Council. Mr. Louis Peronis, President of the Fire Fighter's Association, appeared and read a lengthy statement urging the Council to reconsider its previous decision and approve a pay raise on a par with the one approved for policemen. Approximately 150 firemen, their wives, and children, were present and stood as an indication of their support of the statement. The nine -page statement pointed out the alleged disparity and described the qualifications in detail as compared to that of policemen, stating that their hours are longer and that the work is more hazardous; that modem firefighting has become highly sophisticated requiring a high degree of skill and experience; that they spend their workday and worknight in a variety of activities to improve the service; that more consideration and credit should be given to fire prevention and efficiency, and that these efforts should be compensated; that it is time to talk about the fires that did not occur and the children who were not killed or bumed. The statement further alleged that consultants "are not examining the facts to arrive at a decision but offering a predetermined decision and then conjuring up arguments to support it"; that many firemen get killed every year or suffer painful effects from such occupational diseases as heart attacks or smoke -damaged lungs. Mr. Peronis stated that the Council's action is more than a personal disappointment to the men, and that increasing disparity between the pay of fire and policemen hill lead almost inevitably to deteriorating fire protection services, to higher insurance rates, and to unnecessary fatalities..." (Council Exhibit #12-68) Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 2 Commissioner Jimenez stated that last year when he voted to support a one percent City Sales Tax, it was his impression that equal pay raises were being promised for policemen, firemen and lower paid employees, and that he is unable to understand why the Council has determined that the firemen are not entitled to a pay raise equal to that of policemen. He further stated that he sees no connection in the raise in salary and reduction of work hours, and that he has noticed for several years that there is "ill will evidenced against firefighters." Mayor Blackmon stated that he did .not ,recall apromise as referred to by Commissioner Jimenez, and stated that the Council is elected as a body and that the actions taken by the Council majority are intended to reflect representation for all the community and the good of the City as a whole. Mayor Blackmon called for a few minutes recess to provide for the orderly withdrawal of those in the audience who wished to leave at this time. The meeting was reconvened, and Mayor Blackmon recognized eighteen representatives of the Paisano Girl Scout Council of Corpus Christi, who were present for observation in con- nection with their citizenship in government. Mrs. Reese Smith accompanied the group. Mayor Blackmon called for the opening of bids. Bids were opened and read on 80 palm trees for the Park Division from the following firms: Currie Seed Company, Jackson Nursery, H. D. Thompson, Hendrix Nursery and Bob•'s Nursery. 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 Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "q'!, with McDaniel voting "Nay" on Item "n", be accepted; that Items "b" through "k" and Item "r" and "s" be considered separately, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows: a. That an appropriation in the sum of $4,822.49, applicable to Project No. 220-61-81.13, for reimbursement to the Corpus Christi Independent School District for street improvements around the Inwood Village Park, Moody High School Tract, said reimbursement to be made from funds hereby appropriated, be approved; Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 3 (Items "b" through "k" considered separately) 1. That the authority to advertise for bids on Gas Fired Incinerator for animal disposal, to be received Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. Special MookiiagJ be granted; m. That an appropriation in the amount of $902.00 covering cost of acquisition of Parcel No. 1, including $77.00 for incidental expenses, applicable to Ocean Drive Improvements, Craig to Alameda Junction, be approved, and that real estate sales contract with the owners, C. L. Van Cura & wife, be authorized; n. That the lease agreement between the City and Tuloso Midway School District regarding 9.55 acres of West Guth Park be extended for five years with the stipulation that the City have the right to develop any portion not being used by the School District, in accordance with the recommendation of the Park Board; o. That an ordinance, effectuating the recently adopted Charter Amendment to levy a two percent I-btel-Motel Occupancy Tax to be effective August 1, 1968, be authorized; p. That the authority to transfer the Concession agreement with William Tosheff, dated April 24, 1967, to Aqua -Skiff, Inc., subject to the insurance as provided in the agreement, be granted; q. That the date of August 7, 1968, Regular Council Meeting be set for a public hearing on the closing of portions of an easement and right-of-way on South Staples Street; Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the bid awards on Annual Supply Contracts, appearing on the agenda as Items "b" through "k", be made to the following firms on the basis of low bids meeting specifications: (Bid Tabulation #22-68) AIRTROL SUPPLY, INC. - Corpus Christi Air Conditioning Refrigerants $ 1,180.12 THE HARCO CORPORATION - Houston Anodes 8,371.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM - Corpus Christi Automotive & Flashlight Batteries - Lot 1 $ 8,109.34 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM - Corpus Christi Automotive & Flashlight Batteries - Lot 11 2,799.24 TROPICAL SUPPLY, INC. - Corpus Christi Automotive & Flashlight Batteries - Lot 111 1,854.00 $ 12,762.58 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1969 Page 4 SOUTH TEXAS MATERIALS COMPANY - Corpus Christi Bricks - Lot 1 $ 4,410.00 TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Bricks - Lot 11 1,952.16 $ 6,362.16 CENTEX CEMENT CORPORATION - Corpus Christi Bulk Portland Cement 3,162.00 MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC. - Corpus Christi Cast Iron Tapping Sleeves & Valves - Lot 1 451.06 TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY - San Antonio Cast Iron Tapping Sleeves & Valves - Lot 11 5,210.84 AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY - Houston Cast Iron Tapping Sleeves & Valves - Lot 111 3,079.71 8,741.61 B. L. HENDERSON & SONS, INC. - Houston Commercial Fertilizer 8,925.00 ACME WINDOW CLEANING - Corpus Christi Custodial Service - Lot 1 4,560.00 ARMSTRONG BUILDING MAINTENANCE - Corpus Christi Custodial Service - Lot 111 1,950.00 MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC.- Corpus Christi Fire Hydrants CREIGHTON SHIRT CO., INC. - Reidsville, North Carolina Firemen's Uniforms GULF STAR FOUNDRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Foundry Items - Lot 1 14,841.59 GULF STAF FOUNDRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Foundry Items - Lot 11 1,872.59 THE PERRY SHANKLE COMPANY - San Antonio Foundry Items - Lot 111 1,677.50 GULF STAR FOUNDRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Foundry Items - Lot 1V 269.28 6,510.00 10,603.22 9,608.00 18,660.96 AMERICAN METER COMPANY - Garland Gas Regulators 5,750.00 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 5 CENTURY PAPERS, INC. - Corpus Christi Hand & Garden Tools - Lot 1 $ 1,022.89 SUPERIOR IRON WORKS & SUPPLY CO., INC. - Corpus Christi Hand & Garden Tools - Lot 11 975.49 WALLACE COMPANY, INC. - Corpus Christi Hand & Garden Tools - Lot:111 6,068.42 NORVELL-WILDER SUPPLY COMPANY - Corpus Christi Hand & Garden Tools - Lot 1V 683.26 PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Lime Slurry SOUTH TEXAS LINEN SERVICE - Corpus Christi Linen & Towel' Service WALLACE COMPANY, INC. - Corpus Christi Lubricated Plug Valves KAFFIE LUMBER COMPANY - Corpus Christi Lumber & Survey Stakes - Lot 1 KAFFIE LUMBER COMPANY - Corpus Christi Lumber & Survey Stakes - Lot 11 KAFFIE LUMBER COMPANY - Corpus Christi Lumber & Survey Stakes - Lot 111 NORVEL WILDER SUPPLY COMPANY - Corpus Christi Malleable Fittings, Black & Galvanized 14,549.00 1,125.00 1,372.00 SUPERIOR IRON WORKS & SUPPLY CO., INC. - Corpus Christi Manila & Wire Rope, Chains, Clamps & Hooks TYLER PIPE & FOUNDRY - Tyler M. J. Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Fittings - Lot 1 20,372.58 AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY - Houston M. J. Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Fittings - Lot 11 5,568.00 ORKIN EXTERMINATING CO., INC. - Corpus Christi Pest Control Service ROSSON-RICHARDS COMPANY OF TEXAS, INC. - Corpus Christi Pipe Line Primer, Enamel & Felt $ 8,750.06 12,500.00 3,800.10 12,793.43 17,046.00 7,670.52 3,128.29 25,940.58 1,754.00 2,920.10 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 6 DONOVAN UNIFORM CO., INC. - Dallas Police & Bus Drivers Uniforms - Lot 1 BURKE UNIFORMS, INC. - Houston Police & Bus Drivers Uniforms - Lot 11 DONOVAN UNIFORM CO., INC. - Dallas Police & Bus Drivers Uniforms - Lot 111 $ 10,497.71 945.98 4,144.29 $ 15,587.98 ARMSTRONG LUMBER COMPANY - Corpus Christi Polyethylene Plastic 3,008.16 NATIONWIDE PAPERS, INC. - Corpus Christi ' Printing Papers & Stationery Store Items Lot 1 6,680.22 NATIONWIDE PAPERS, INC. - Corpus Christi Printing Papers & Stationery Store Items Lot 11 981.96 FEDERAL ENVELOPE COMPANY - San Antonio Printing PaPlars & Stationery Store Items Lot 111 1,831.30 NATIONWIDE PAPERS, INC. - Corpus Christi Printing Papers & Stationery Store Items Lot 1V 528.12 CENTURY PAPERS, INC. - Corpus Christi Printing Papers & Stationery Store Items Lot V 3,473.17 STERLING ELECTRONICS, INC. - Corpus Christi Radio Tubes GULF CONCRETE COMPANY - Corpus Christi Ready Mix Concrete TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi Reinforced Concrete Pipe W. S. DICKEY CLAY MFG. CO. - San Antonio Sewer Tile & Fittings S. X. CALLAHAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. - Corpus Christi Sparkplugs, Oil & Fuel Filters - Lot 1 3,239.75 MOTOR PARTS COMPANY - Corpus Christi Sparkplugs, Oil & Fuel Filters - Lot 11 2,738.61 13,494.77 2,690.94 18,910.00 4,427.00 39,621.66 5,978.36 ALLIED EGRY BUSINESS SYSTEMS - Houston Standard Stock Forms 4,124.30 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 7 BITUCOTE PRODUCTS COMPANY - Corpus Christi Street Construction Materials - Item 1 $ 8,747.73 GULF STATES ASPHALT COMPANY - Corpus Christi Street Construction Materials - Item 2 15, 106.00 GULF STATES ASPHALT COMPANY - Corpus Christi Street Construction Materials - Item 3 3,330.00 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 4 2,240.00 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 5 22,400.00 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 6 29,120.00 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 7 6,720.00 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 8 9,754.58 UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT COMPANY - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 9 31,430.00 WHITE'S UVALDE MINES - San Antonio Street Construction Materials - Item 10 6,713.30 HELDENFELS BROTHERS - Corpus Christi Street Construction Materials - Item 11 36,000.00 HELDENFELS BROTHERS - Corpus Christi Street Construction Materials - Item 12 132,750.00 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS - Chilton, Wisconson Street Sweeper Broom Materials - Lot 1 2,197.95 MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY - Omaha, Nebraska Street Sweeper Broom Materials - Lot 11 1,425.00 SOUTHWEST GLOBE TICKET COMPANY - Dallas Tabulating Machine Cards - Lot 1 6,455.38 STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY - Houston Tabulating Machine Cards - Lot 11 3,237.13 $ 304,311.61 3,622.95 9,692.51 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 8 c. That the bid award on one 12 HP Track Mounted Trencher with Trailer be made to Gulfside Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $3,348.75, on the basis of low bid meeting specifi- cations; (Bid Tabulation #23-68) d. That the bid award on Fuel, Oil, Grease & Anti -Freeze, be made to the following firms on the basis of low bids meeting specifications, for a total amount of $242,900.47; (Bid Tabulation #24-68) CONCINENTAL OIL COMPANY - 1,020,000 Gals. Gasoline, Lot 1, and 1,048 Gals. Anti -Freeze, 2 Items, Lot V. fora total of $162,673.52; CRYSTAL PETROLEUM COMPANY - 393,250 Gals. Diesel Fuel, Lot 11, fora sum of $65,135.55; HESS OIL & CHEMICAL COMPANY- 6,380 Gals. Solvent, Lot 111, fora sum of $1,323.85; and PETROLEUM TRADING & TRANSPORT COMPANY - 17,676 Gals. Engine Oil Detergent, Lot IV; 6,58QLbs Chassis Grease; 968 Gals. Transmission Fluid; 9,110 Llbs. Gear Lubri- cant; 3,025 Gals. Hydraulic Oil; 1,000 Gals Torque Fluid; and 440 Gals. Form Oil, for a total sum of $13,767.55. e. That the bid award on Oxygen & Acetylene be made to Ace Welding Supply Company in the amount of $2,768.96, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; (Bid Tabulation #25-68) f. That the bid award on Janitorial Supply Items, Lot 1 and Lot 11,E fora total sum of be made to Century Papers, Inc. $2,824.97, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; (Bid Tabplation #26-68) g. That the bid award on Bag Portland Cement be made to Corpus Christi Brick and Lumber Company for the amount of $3,360.00, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; (Bid Tabulation #27-68) h. That the bid awards on Cast Iron, Ductile Iron andfor Asbestos Cement be made to the following fi rms: AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY: Lot 1 - Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe, $17,045.00 Lot 11 - Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe, $213,359.80; for a total sum of $230,404.80; MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.: Lot 111 - Cast Iron, Ductile Iron or Asbestos Cement Pipe, $104,300.00; JOHNS -MANVILLE SALES.1CORPORATION: Lot IV - Cast Iron, Ductile Iron or Asbestos Cement Pipe, $11,140.00, for a grand total of $345,844.80; (Bid Tabulation #28-68) Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 9 i. That the bid award on Bermuda Grass Seed be made to Watson Distribution Company, Inc. of San Antonio, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications, in the amount of $1,638.00; (Bid Tabulation #29-68) I. That the bid award on Street Marking Materials be made to the following firms on the basis of low bids meeting specifications; CORPUS CHRISTI BRICK & LUMBER COMPANY: Street Marking Materials - Lot 1, $7,766.00 CATAPHOTE CORPORATION - Jackson, Miss. Street Marking Materials - Lot 11, $797.30 for a grand total of $8,563.30; (Bid Tabulation #30-68) k. That the bid award on Street Sign Blanks be made to the following firms: ATLANTIC ALUMINUM & METAL DIS., INC. - Springfield, Mass. Lot 1 - 600 Street Name Sign Blanks & 1,350 Traffic Sign Blanks - $3,694.88; VULCAN SIGNS & STAMPINGS, INC. - Birmingham, Ala. Lot 11 - 350 Extruded Blades - $563.50 for a grand total of $4,258.38 (Bid Tabulation #31,68) City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Applicating #1060-3, Thomas John, (Item "r" on the agenda) and explained that on November 30, 1960, a public hearing was held and at that time the Council agreed to zone the subject property for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District subject to the owner filing a deed restriction limiting the use of the property to Professional Office Building; that upon investigation of this case, it was determined that no deed restrictions had been filed; that the Staff now recommends that this property be zoned for "AB" Professional Office District which will accomplish the same purpose as zoning the property for "B-1" and deed restricting it to office use. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed that an ordinance be brought forward changing the classification of Lot 6-A and the north 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 1, Doddridge Addition, located at 430 South Tancahua Street, from "A-2" Second Apartment, House District, to "AB" Professional Office District. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item (appearing on the agenda as Item "s") of Zoning Application #661-2, Wayne E. Miller, for change of zoning from "P -1B" One -family Dweli(ng District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on Lots 11 & 12, Block 16, Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 10 Meadow Park, being that property located on the southeast comer of Huron & Osage Streets, on which a public hearing was held in August, 1961, and explained that in view of the fact that the applicant cannot be located and is no longer the owner of the property, which is now vacant, and there are no plans for development, it is the recommendation of the Staff that the request be denied. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the recommendation of the Staff be concurred in and that the foregoing application #661-2, Wayne E. Miller, be denied. ORDINANCE NO. 8942 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 21-153, SO AS TO ADD TO THE SCHEDULE OF ONE-WAY STREETS PROVISION FOR BORN STREET, BETWEEN WATER STREET AND CHAPARR{4L STREET: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, MPaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8943 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, FOR BUSINESS OFFICE PURPOSES OF THE SAID COMMISSION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8944 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUNDS THE SUM OF $4,822.49, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-61-81.13; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE INWOOD VILLAGE PARK, MOODY HIGH SCHOOL TRACT, IN CONNECTION WITH TERMS OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, SAID REIMBURSEMENT TO BE MADE FROM FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED: 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 Meting July 24, 1968 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 8945 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, THE SUM OF $902.00, OF WHICH AMOUNT $825.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 1 AND $77.00 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-67-97, OCEAN DRIVE, CRAIG TO ALAMEDA JUNCTION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE OWNERS, C.. L. VANCURA AND WIFE, JEAN VANCURA, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; 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". Mr. Fred Rheilander, architect for development relative to the zoning application of Dr. Pat K. Hrissikopoulos et al, appeared in connection with the proposed ordinance granting the zoning request, and stated that the applicants were not entirely satisfied with the frontage allowed for the proposed shopping center, but that the ordinance would be acceptable at this time, and the applicants probably would come back to the Council with a new application at a later time. ORDINANCE NO. 8946 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 DR. PAT K. HRISSIKOPOULOS, WILLIAM M. FANT AND NICHOLAS T. HALLICK, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON APPROXIMATELY 242 FEET RUNNING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE NORTH- WEST CORNER OF THE TRACT ALONG GLENOAK DRIVE FOR ITS DEPTH, AND APPROXI- MATELY 310 FEET RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE TRACT ALONG WALDRON FIELD ROAD FOR ITS LENGTH, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; 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: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 8947 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 JON B. HELD, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 12 THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, SECTION 50, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-18" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT, THE "B-1" AREA TO COVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED AREA: APPROXIMATELY 310 FEET RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT ALONG WALDRON FIELD ROAD FOR ITS DEPTH, AND APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET RUNNING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT ALONG GLENOAK DRIVE FOR ITS LENGTH, AND THAT THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE TRACT BE REZONED TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; 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: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye". Mr. Richard VanderDrift, Manpger of the Emerald Cove Hotel, appeared in protest of the proposed ordinance putting into effect the Charter Amendment approved by the voters July 13, to levy a two percent Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax, on the basis that it is his opinion that the tax is unconstitutional; that no enabling legislation has been passed; that no plans have been developed for the spending of the money, and that this will be just another bureau which will enter into the promotion picture to the detriment of the existing agencies which are the Tourist Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce; that this opinion is shared by seventy percent of the hotel -motel owners of the City; that the tax will defeat the purpose of the advertising; that it will work a hardship on the motel and hotel operators, stating that the minimum wage law had already adversely affected their business. He stated that he has not been informed as to the projected plan for use of the money nor who is going to be responsible for its disbursement, and that it would be a duplication of advertising since the hotels and motels have their own method of advertising. Mayor Blackmon stated that the Council is bound by the Charter Amendment voted by the people; and that it is intended to bring tourists to the City; that other cities, Galveston, El Paso and San Antonio, have levied similar taxes, and that the Council will work with the Tourist Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, individuals and organizations, as to the use of the funds derived from this tax. City Attorney Singer stated that a home rule city such as Corpus Christi does not need enabling legislation tp pass a law, and that the Council has a legal right to levy such a tax. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 24, 1968 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 8948 PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PRO- VIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; 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". There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.