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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
EXPOSITION HALL
July 31, 1968
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
W. J. Roberts
Church.
City Manpger R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend G. A. Poehlman of the First Lutheran
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the absence of Mayor
Blackmon be excused for cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 1968, were approved as
furnished to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore read and presented a proclamation designating August 11,
1968, as FAMILY REUNION DAY in Corpus Christi, calling upon citizens of the community
to set aside this day for family activities to dramatize the family as a basis for all that is good
across the land. The proclamation was sponsored by Kiwanis international and the Freedoms
Foundation at Valley Forge, and received by Mr. Roger Pearce.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore announced the opening of bids.
One Bid was opened and read on the H. E. B. Tennis Center Court repairs from
Casey & Glass, Inc., of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing bid was 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 the purchase of two Prefabricated Buildings for the
Gas Division, from the following firms: Inco Steel Products; Peco Construction: Service Industries;
Universal Building Systems (San Antonio); Western Steel Company; Casey & Glass, Inc.; and
D & R Sales Company.
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The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
One Bid was opened and read on one Printasign Machine with stand and a standard
type case of 222 characters, from Reynolds Printasign Company of Pacoima, Califomia.
The foregoing bid was tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience as
scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Donald Stiefel, 4630 Coventry Lane, appeared and presented a petition
containing approximately 100 signatures of residents in the vicinity of the Staples Street
Sanitary Land Fill, requesting that the location of the dumping ground be relocated, shut
down, or condemned, on the basis that it is a source of a constant offensive stench, creating
a nuisance and decreasing the value of their properties. (Petition #13-68)
Mr. Tony Bonilla, attorney, spoke on behalf of the petitioners; presented pictures
of the subject area to support the request, and alleged the City has not fulfilled its duty
and that the pit is in violation of State Laws dealing with pollution.
City Manager Townsend explained that the sanitary land fill method of disposing
of garbage is accepted as the best method by major cities, and that the City is in the process
of phasing out all other methods. He stated that a 140 -acre site west of the City will
eventually replace the Staples pit; stated that the problem at the Staples Fill has been
practically eliminated since the rains have stopped, and work is being continued for the
elimination of flies and other health hazards.
Mrs. William Painter, 5726 Glen Arbor, appeared in support of the foregoing
petition and stated that some of the traffic problems in the Glen Arbor area would be eliminated
by the removal of the Staples Sanitary Land Fill.
Mr. W. A. Sammis of Maurice Pincoffs Company appeared in connection with the
City's procedure for the awarding of bids on asbestos cement pipe, stating that his firm's bid
had been consistently rejected on a technicality and other suppliers awarded the bids. He
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stated that when the last bids were advertised, his company had submitted a higher bid which
made allowances for this technicality and included all the other services offered by other
suppliers, and that the bid was also rejected.
City Manager Townsend explained that the bid of Maurice Pincoffs Company did
not meet specifications in that a gasket called for in the bid was made of rubber which is
not considered the best product for this use, but stated that he had been advised that this
company has accepted the type gasket specified, and on that basis the bid could be reconsidered.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that inasmuch as the purchase
order has not been issued, that the action of the Council be rescinded and taken under
advisement.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore recognized the Paisano Girl Scout Council, Inc. repre-
sented by Girl Scout, Miss Josephine Stefek, who appeared and offered the assistance of
the Girl Scouts working on their Active Citizenship Challenge in a cooperative effort with
the Park Department, the Corpus Christi Museum, the Lantana Garden Club, and other inter-
ested groups, to help carry out the landscaping plan of the Park Department in the area around
the Corpus Christi Museum. The group offered the suggestion that the area be made into a
Nature Park which would offer a helpful educational opportunity for Girl Scouts and other
youth to team about native plants and provide an outstanding attraction for visitors to the
City.(Council Exhibit 014-68)
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore thanked the girls for their offer and commended them for
their interest and cooperation.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore announced the Council would now hold the public hearing
on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1968-69, and explained that anyone wishing to ask
questions or make additional presentations would be given the opportunity to be heard.
City Manager Townsend presented a summary of the proposed budget, stating that
the proposed budget, as presented, is based on estimated revenues and expenditures. He stated
that General Fund revenues are estimated to be $1,558,400 more than the 1967-68 Budget,
totaling $12,208,671,due to sales tax revenue of $2,200,000, hotel occupancy tax receipts
of $121,000 earmarked specifically for encouraging the growth of tourism and convention
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activity and advertising, or a total increase in all revenue of $911,129. He stated that the
property tax rate of 90 cents is 20.7 cents less than the 1967-68 tax rate for general purposes
and will result in approximately $1, 138,500 less property tax revenue. Mr. Townsend stated
that General Fund expenditures are $2,079,500 more than the 1967-68 Budget, and that all
activities reflect increased costs of growth, social security, salaries, postage and price
increases; that the total General Fund expenditures are estimated at $13, 176,933; expanded
activities in the General Govemment, Public Safety, Traffic Engineering, Public Works,
Aviation, Library, Park & Recreation, City Secretary, and Museum, are included. Mr. Town-
send stated the ad valorem tax rate will show a decrease of ten cents from $1.70 to $1.60;
that the tax for debt service is proposed to be increased from 59.3 cents to 70 cents, and
will provide a sufficient reserve for the sale of as much as 7.5 million dollars of bonds in
December, 1968. Mr. Townsend stated the total Budget of $25,279,688 will provide the
resources to maintain an acceptable level of service to the public.
Commissioner Jimenez stated that he did not approve last year's Budget because
he did not think the five (5) percent raises across the board were equitable, for the reason
that it gave the big wage earner a sizeable increase but gave the laborers a meager increase;
stated that he supported the Sales Tax because he thought several issues which he had discussed
with the Council would be included in this year's Budget, and that one of these issues was that
of an overall pay increase for all City employees with the laboring group and the lower paid
group receiving the greatest percentage of increase; stated that he also expressed at informal
discussions that the fire and police force get an adequate salary increase; that he feels the
policemen have received an adequate increase, but that the seven (7) percent increase for
firemen is not adequate, and that his opinion differs from the rest of the Council. He further
stated that he feels the reduction in working hours from 60 hours to 56 is entirely separate
from the seven (7) percent pay increase proposed, and should not be tied to it. He stated that
the resentment which he feels has existed for some time from elected personnel against firemen
"was brought out clearly at the past Monday's Council Workshop when one of the members of
the Council threatened the citizens of Corpus Christi with higher taxes if the firefighters
were successful in having a referendum passed to raise their salary ten percent... that the
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Council should raise the salaries of all the City employees and then raise the taxes of the
citizens to pay for these raises ..." Commissioner Jimenez asked the Council to reconsider
their decision, and asked if he would be in order to make a motion to accept the original
recommendation of City Manager Townsend for a 56 hour workweek and a ten (10) percent
raise for firemen.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore asked Commissioner Jimenez to defer his motion until
the hearing was closed.
Mrs. George Clark, Jr., Chairman of the Library Board, expressed appreciation
of the Council's interest in the Libraries, and stated that they were very proud of the new
records set for this year.
Mr. Louis Peronis, President of the Firefighters Association, read a statement
describing the work of firemen, read a sample petition which he said will be circulated
during the year seeking a referendum election to grant firemen the ten (10) percent raise
and 56 hour workweek. Mr. Peronis questioned and expressed disappointment of the Mayor's
absence at this meeting, and also absence of the sign usually in the Council Chamber which
reads "Is the Request in the Public Interest". Mr, Peronis also commented that Commissioner
Roberts had cast a vote at the informal discussions without having been properly informed.(Exht.13-68)
Commissioner Roberts explained that he had read the statement which Mr. Peronis
had presented to the Council on July 24, and that he was not uninformed on the matter
before he cast his vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore explained that Mayor Blackmon's absence from the City
at this time had been planned well in advance of this meeting, and that he had not deliberately
planned to be absent from this particular meeting.
Other firemen appearing and speaking in support of the request for a ten (10) percent
salary increase were: Mr. Earl Wilder, who urged the Council to make Corpus Christi a leader
in establishing a 40 -hour workweek; Mr. Paul Montemayor, International Steelworkers Official,
stating that if the firemen did not get the pay increase, they should strike and that he would
support it; Mrs. Gonzales, stated she felt the existing disparity between the salaries of policemen
and firemen was disgraceful and degrading, and suggested a compromise of an inrease of
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eight (8) percent; Captain Don Herschbach pointed out the percent paid into the Retirement
Fund, that firemen actually save the taxpayers money by having a good fire insurance rate,
and asked that the individual Council members be polled as to why they opposed the ten (10)
percent increase, which request was refused by the Chair; Captain Jones stated that the 1600
other City employees are permitted to strike while firemen do not have this privilege.
Mr. W. H. Stahl, 4901 Kostoryz, appeared and attempted to read a statement
attacking the Council on its previous decisions relative to his zoning requests, and Mayor
Pro Tem Sizemore ruled him out of order. Mr. Stahl continued to read his statement, and
a temporary recess was called.
Commissioner Bradley stated that he did not want the statement which he had made
in Workshop meeting referred to by Commissioner Jimenez, to be taken out of context, and
restated the comment:..."if firemen circulate a petition and are successful, I personally
feel this is a mandate of the people to raise the salaries of the other City employees who make
less than firemen."
Mr. Montemayor pointed out that he has failed to see where the proposed Budget
as presented by Mr. Townsend, provides for water and air pollution programs.
City Manager Townsend explained that both firemen and policemen make more
than 90 percent of City employees; that the tumover in the Police Department is twice as
high as that in the Fire Department; stated that it would take an estimated $270,000 to give
firemen the added three (3) percent increase, and that all policemen are not eligible for the
proposed ten (10) percent raise. He stated that the programs concerning water and air pollution
have been handled through the Health and Welfare, Public Utilities, Sewer Division, Petroleum
Engineer, and State Control Board, and that the Budget provides for the continuation of these
programs.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Jimenez that the Council reconsider the original proposal of City Manager
Townsend giving firemen a ten (10) percent salary increase and reducing the workweek to 56
hours. The motion died for lack of a second.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore announced the Council would now consider Item "b" of
the City Manager's Reports relative to the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board that Carmel Parkway be made one-way between Alameda and South Staples, in
deference to those in the audience interested in this matter.
City Manager Townsend described the pattern on a drawing and explained that
the increased traffic on this roadway has created a need to consider a one-way traffic flow
to reduce the possibility of headon accidents, and for a more orderly flow of traffic in general;
stated that it is proposed to move the North Lane of traffic west from the west right-of-way
Zine to Alameda to the west right-of-way line of South Staples, and to move the South Lane
of traffic east from the west right-of-way line of South Staples to the west right-of-way line
of Alameda.
Mr. Oscar Spitz, attorney representing the Carmel Corporation, appeared in opposition
to the foregoing proposal on the basis that it would adversely affect the merchants in Cannel
Village. He pointed out that on Louisiana Street, the only other one-way thoroughfare in the
City, statistics reveal there have been more accidents than at the subject intersection. He
classified Carmel Village as basically a neighborhood shopping center, drawing most of their
business from the people who live on both sides of Carmel, and the one distinct advantage is
that residents can shop in this center without having to cross South Staples Street. He asked
that the Council defer action on this matter at this time.
Commissioner Jimenez stated that last year when this street pattern had been proposed,
that the question of constructing a crossover bridge between the two streets permitting traffic to
flow into the Carmel Village had arisen, and asked Mr. Spitz if this would be acceptable.
Mr. Spitz stated he felt the construction of a bridge would solve the problem and would be
acceptable.
Others appearing and speaking in opposition to the proposed one-way traffic pattem for
Carmel, were Simon Grossman, Dr. G. L. Abbey, and Barnard Golding, all stating they feel
the change would only compound the problem and adversely affect the businesses in Carmel Village.
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City Manager Townsend stated that the construction of a bridge leading into Carmel
Village would be feasible, and that this possibility would be investigated.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the Council defer action on
the foregoing proposal pending further information from City Manager Townsend:
Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore announced the Council would now consider the pending
items of four zoning cases: Application #262-6, Mary Spisak Moses, on which a public hearing
was held May 23, 1962; Application #660-1, I. H. Saenz, on which a public hearing was held
August 9, 1960; Application #1161-7, M. A. Groff, on which a public hearing was held on
January 30, 1962; and Application #262-2, John W. Wright, on which a public hearing was
held April 3, 1962.
City Manager Townsend gave a brief history of the foregoing cases, and explained
that they had been investigated by the Zoning and Planning Staff, and that he submits the
following recommendations:
That Application #262-6, Mary Spisak Moses, for change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that portion of the
May Tract located on the southwest comer of the intersection of Hayward Drive and South
Staples, be granted "8-1" zoning instead of the "R -1B" which was previously granted, and
that an Ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
That a Special Council Permit for the operation of the existing beauty shop be granted
to I. H. Saenz, Application #660-1, on Lot 11, Block 1, Loma Alta Subdivision, and that an
Ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
That Application #1161-7, M. A. Groff, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment
House District to "B-4" General Business District, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 6, Block 1102, Bay
Terrace Addition #2, be denied;
That Application #262-2, John W. Wright, for change of zoning from "1-2" Light
Industrial District on all of a 3.044 acre Tract out of the Original Tyre Mussett Tract located
at the southwest comer of Port Avenue and Buford Street, be denied.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the recommendations of the
City Manager on the foregoing zoning applications, be accepted and approved.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sizemore cal led for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "k", with Item "b" deleted, be accepted, and that the recommendations and
requests be approved and granted as follows:
a. That an appropriation in the amount of $50,584, from Bond Funds, supplementing
funds remaining from funds previously appropriated for engineering and contingencies, applicable
to various Bond Fund Projects, be approved, and that reimbursement to No. 102 General Fund
in the amount of $53,338 from funds hereby appropriated and previously appropriated, and not
heretofore reimbursed during the current fiscal year, be authorized;
b. Recommendation of Traffic Safety Advisory Board that Carmel Parkway be made
a one-way facility between Alameda and Staples Street, considered separately, and deferred
for further consideration;
c. That a substitute agreement with the Texas Highway Department involving
lighting of Project "A" and "B" of I. H. #37, and Project "C" of State Highway 286, be approved;
d. That a new Central Power & Light rate schedule, No. TSS -7, for traffic signal
service, as submitted by Mr. W. P, Fischer, Assistant District Manager of Central Power and
Light Company, be approved;
e. That an appropriation in the amount of $65,040.13 for construction of 6619 feet
of Sanitary Sewer Trunks and Laterals in McKenzie Road and Bervonne Terrace Subdivision, being
a portion of the laterals in Leopard Street Area, Hudson Drive to McKenzie Road, be approved,
and that the reimbursement 'of 109 Sewer Fund for all amounts previously advanced and to be
advanced through July 31, 1968, be authorized;
f. That Minute Order No. 61236 of the Highway Commission and its provisions under
which the City and Highway Department will jointly construct Farm to Market Road No. 43 from
the State Highway 357 to State Highway 358, presently designated as Weber Road, be adopted,
and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Highway Department
whereby the City will pay for drainage facilities, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, provide necessary
right-of-way and maintain road upon completion in accordance with provisions of said Minute Order;
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g. That a Change Order in the amount of $4,477.20 for construction of a sidewalk
along Greenwood Drive from McArdle Road to Garcia Elementary School, be approved and
included in the contract for Sidewalk Improvements, Unit IV;
h. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
August 13, 1968, on various quantities and sizes of Copper Tubing, be granted;
i. That the authority to advertise for bids on Irrigation Equipment, to be received
at 10:00 a.m., August 13, 1968, be granted;
j. That the bid award on 7' to 10' Washingtonia Filifera x Robusta Palm Trees for
the Park Division, be made to Bob's Nursery and Landscape Service, on the basis of low bid
meeting specifications in the amount of $1,262.24; (Bid Tabulation #32-68)
k. That bid awards be made on Annual Supply Contracts on the basis of low bids
meeting specifications as follows:
(1) Brass & Iron Service Fittings: (Bid Tabulation #33-68)
TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY. - San Antonio
Lot 1 - Brass Items Only $14,395.51
Lot 11 - Iron Body Items Only 5,838.01
GRAND TOTAL $20,233.52
(2) Gas & Water Meters: (There were two identical bidders, American Meter Company
of Garland, and Rockwell Manufacturing Co. of Houston, on Items 4 through 7, and American
Meter Company determined by casting of Lots) (Bid Tabulation #34-68)
SPRAGUE METER COMPANY - Houston
Item 1. - 850 175 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters $22,057.50
Item 2. - 15 415 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters 801.75
ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING CO, - Houston
Item 3. - 8 1,600 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters
Item 12. - 10 2" Disc or S.R. Water Meters
Item 13. - 5 2" Current Type Water Meters
Item 17. - 2 3" Compound Type Water Meters
1,136.00
1,973.70
1,000.00
1,151.28
AMERICAN METER COMPANY - Garland
Item 4. - 10 3,000 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters 3,020.00
Item 5. - 2 5,000 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters 1,008.00
Item 6. - 4 10,000 Cu. Ft. Aluminum Gas Meters 3,320.00
Item 7. - 10 Automatic Pressure Correcting 2,600.00
Instruments
22,859.25
5,260.98
9,948.00
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THE CRANE COMPANY - Houston
Item 8. - 1,000 5/81" x 3/4" Displacement Water $28,800.00
Meters
Item 9. - 100 3/4" Displacement Type Water 4,320.00 $33,120.00
Meters
AMERICAN METER CONTROLS DIV. - Buffalo, New York
Item 10. - 100 1" Displacement Type Water 6,587.00
Meters
GAMON/CALMET METER DIV., OF WORTHINGTON - Fort Worth
Item 11. - 50 1-1/2" Displacement Type 6,080.50
Water Meters
Item 14. - 2 3" Current Type Water Meters 695.50 6,776.00
NEPTUNE METER CO. - Atlanta, Georgia
Item 15. - 2 4" Current Type Water Meters 1,175.10
Item 16. - 1 6" Current Type Water Meters 1,169.48 2,344.58
HERSEY - SPARLING METER CO. - Dallas
Item 18. - 1 4" Compound Type Water Meters 952.00
(3) M. J. Gate Valves: (Bid Tabulation #35-68)
TO THE PERRY SHANKLE CO. - San Antonio:
M. J. Gate Valves - Lot 1
M. J. Gate Valves - Lot 11
GRAND TOTAL $87,847.81
15,911.75
6,304.67
GRAND TOTAL $21,216.42
(4) Street Construction Materials: (Bid Tabulation #36-68)
TO HELDENFELS BROTHERS:
30,000 Cu. Yds. Mudshell - (Stockpile)
(Nueces Bay Hopper)
(Navigation Blvd. Hopper)
TO CORPUS CHRISTI SHELL CO., INC.
20,000 Cu. Yds. Mudshell - (Padre Island Causeway Hopper)
$1.95 Cu.Yd.
$1.65 Cu.Yd.
$1.65 Cu.Yd.
$1.65 Cu.Yd.
(5) Water & Sewage Treating Chemicals: (Bid Tabulation #37-68) (There were five
identical bidders on Item 2; Austin White Lime Co.; McKesson Chemical Company; Round Rock
Lime Companies; Texas Lime Company; and United States Gypsum Company; and McKesson
Chemical Company was determined by casting of Lots)
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AUSTIN WHITE LIME CO. - Austin
Item 1 - 4,055 Tons Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)
@ $15.49 per ton
MCKESSON CHEMICAL CO. - Corpus Christi
Item 2 - 290 Tons Calcium Oxide (Hydrate Lime)
@ $25.35 per ton
MCKESSON CHEMICAL CO. - Corpus Christi
Item 3. - 860 Tons Ferrous Sulfate ( Copperas)
@ $32.99 per ton
Item 5. - 125,000 Lbs. Ferric Chloride (Crystal)
@ $.1225 per Lb.
$28,371.40
15,312.50
AC -RICO CHEMICAL CO. - Memphis, Tenn.
Item 4. - 60 Tons Sodium Silicofluoride (Sodium
Fluosilicate) @ $159.75 per ton
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. - Corpus Christi
Item 6, - 675 Tons Liquefied Chlorine (30 Ton
tank cars) @ $65.60 per ton 44,212.50
Item 8A- 569 Tons Liquefied Chlorine (1 Ton
cyl.-supplier's plant) @ $86.00 per ton 48,934.00
$62,811.95
7,351.50
43,683.90
9,585.00
93,146.50
GRAND TOTAL $216,578.85
(6) Pipe Repair Clamps, Couplings & Adapters: (Bid Tabulation #38-68)
TO TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY - San Antonio:
Full Circle Clamps & Service Clamps, Lot 1 18,383.85
Steel Couplings, Lot IV 2,343.80
TO"DRESSER MANUFACTURING DIVISION Houston;
Repair Clamps, Lot 11, 300.05
Sleeves Couplings & Adapters - Lot V 5,547.79
TO THE PERRY SHANKLE COMPANY - San Antonio
Bronze Service Saddles - Lot 111
GRAND TOTAL
20,727.65
5,847.84
2,826.93
$29,402.42
City Secretary Kring asked that it be noted that a petition had been filed in his
office signed by 85 property owners in the area of Shephard, Norvel, and surrounding streets,
requesting that something be done to correct the alleged inadequate drainage facilities in
this area. (Petition #14-68)
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEASING TO THE SAID
TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY 9.55
ACRES OF LAND IN WEST GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAIN-
ING A SCHOOL RECREATIONAL AND PARKING AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOr.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present
and voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE No. 8949
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH SEA AND SEA MOBILE HOMES, INC. FOR THE LEASING OF LOTS 1 AND 1A, MCBRIDE
COMMERCIAL SITES, FOR A MOBILE HOME SALES CENTER, FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS
AND ELEVEN (11) MONTHS, FOR A RENTAL OF $8,850, PAYABLE IN 59 INSTALLMENTS OF
$150 EACH, BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1968, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE
AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND
MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and voting "aye";
Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8950
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1968,
AND ENDING JULY 31, 1969, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER, AS AMENDED,
FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8951
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED, AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1968 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THERE-
AFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE
SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE: PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE: AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8952
APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE-
GINNING AUGUST 1, 1968, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1969; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and voting "aye";
Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8953
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING, DELETING, AND CHANG-
ING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE BY AMENDING SECTION 4,
THEREOF, BY SUBSTITUTING THE ATTACHED LIST OF CLASSES OF POSITIONS; AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (B), BY
SUBSTITUTING NEW SALARY SCHEDULES AND A NEW LIST OF CLASSES OF POSITIONS FOR
UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (H) AND (0; BY AMENDING SECTION
2, SUBSECTION (3), PARAGRAPH 4; BY AMENDING SECTION 4, SUBSECTION (A)AND (C);
BY AMENDING SECTION 9, SUBSECTION (A) AND (C); BY AMENDING SECTION 10; SUB-
SECTION (A) AND (B); PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and voting
"aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8954
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $65,040.13
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 6619 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER TRUNKS AND LATERALS IN
MCKENZIE ROAD AND BERVONNE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, BEING A PORTION OF THE
LATERALS IN LEOPARD STREET AREA, HUDSON DRIVE TO MCKENZIE ROAD, PROJECT
NO. 250-67-52, PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
109 SEWER FUND FOR ALL AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY ADVANCED AND TO BE ADVANCED
THROUGH JULY 31, 1968, FROM SAID 109 SEWER FUND, UNDER APPROVAL FROM THE
CITY MANAGER, FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8955
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $50,584, OF WHICH AMOUNT $46,140 IS FROM NO. 220 STREET
BOND FUND AND $4,444 IS FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, THE FOREGOING
AMOUNTS TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,754 REMAINING FROM FUNDS
PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES, APPLICABLE TO
VARIOUS BOND FUND PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNT-
ING DIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,338
FROM FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED AND PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED AND NOT HERETOFORE
REIMBURSED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 1968, THROUGH
JULY 31, 1968; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 31, 1968
Page 15
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8956
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. THOMAS JOHN, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF CHANGING
THE ZONING ON LOT 6A AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, DODDRIDGE
ADDITION, LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH TANCAHUA STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE 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: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8957
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 MRS, JANET FRANK, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING ON LOT 15, SUNNYSIDE STRIP ADDITION, LOCATED AT 815 EVERHART
ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE 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: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 8958
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 61236 OF THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION AND ITS PRO-
VISIONS, UNDER WHICH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPART-
MENT WILL JOINTLY CONSTRUCT FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 43 FROM STATE HIGHWAY
357 TO STATE HIGHWAY 358, PRESENTLY DESIGNATED AS WEBER ROAD, LOCATED IN CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, UNDER WHICH AGREEMENT THE CITY
WILL PAY FOR DRAINAGE FACILITIES, CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS, PROVIDE
NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND MAINTAIN ROAD UPON COMPLETION, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SAID MINUTE ORDER NO. 61236; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 31, 1968
Page 16
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "aye"; Blackmon was absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
I,. Ronnie Sizemore, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the periof of July 1, 1968, through July 31, 1968,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby
approved.
R•NNIE SIZEMOREyor Pro Tem
City of Corpus Chris, 0xas