HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/14/1968PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
W. J. Roberts
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 1968
2:00 P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attomey I. M. Singer
Ass stunt City Attorney Tam McDowell
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend James Kilpatrick, Assistant Pastor
of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that Commissioner Jimenez be
excused for cause.
Mayor Blackmon gave special recognition to Miss Jane Trigg,who has brought honor
to the City of Corpus Christi and has recently been designated by the Govemor as "Outstanding
Teenager" of the State of Texas. She was one of the four local Exchange students to visit Yokosuka,
Japan, last year in connection with the Sister City Exchange Program, and among her many other
outstanding endeavors, she is chairman of arrangements for the local Sister City Committee's enter-
taining four Japanese students expected to arrive this week for a nine -day visit of this City. Mayor
Blackmon, on behalf of the Council, presented Miss Trigg with a Certificate of Commendation and a
symbolic "Key to the City". Also present for this occasion were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Trigg,
her school principal, Mr. Hal I, and teacher, Mr. Lamos.
Mayor Blackmon, on behalf of the Board of Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund
Trustees of Corpus Christi, presented 20 -year Service Certificates to: Captain William C. Anderson;
Captain Otto K. Mohrenweiser; and Captain Billie O. Jeffrey. The foregoing participating members
of the System of this City,haveas of June 12, 1968, completed 20 years or more of active service as
firemen, and entitled to be retired under provisions of House Bill No. 258, Acts of the 45th Legislature.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented a proclamation designating the period August 18-24,
1968, as DOE WEEK, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, and
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commending this organization for their many accomplishments for the well-being of the City. The
proclamation was received by Mrs. Holden.
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Ocean Drive Improvements, Unit III, Hewit to Airline,
from the following firms: Heldlanfels Brothers and B&E Construction 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 Blackmon presented the following nominations for appointment and re-
appointment to Boards and Committees:
For appointment to the Airport Board of Adjustment, John E. Miller, replacing Gordon P.
Reid, and for re -appointment, Paul F. Beall and Dr. Roger Mills;
For appointment to the La Retama Library Board, Reverend James Sigler, replacing
Reverend John MacKinnon;
For appointment to the Municipal Arts Commission, Mrs. Jim Gabbard and Mark Tucker,
replacing Henry 0. Wyneken and Marshall Boykin 1Ii;
For re -appointment to the Museum Advisory Board, John Chapman, Mrs. Tom L. Goad,
and John P. Sprinkle;.
For appointment to the Pest Control Licensing Advisory Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Barfield,
replacing Tom Wise;
For appointment to the City Solicitations Committee, Harvey Lewis and Joe C. Salinas,
replacing Wendell Keetch and Doris Porter; and for re -appointment, Bernard Golding.
For appointment to the Zoning and Planning Commission, Ralph Emmord, replacing
H. E. Savoy.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the foregoing nominations
for appointments to Boards and Committees, be confirmed and approved.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending items of Zoning Application 01161-6, Mr. H. G.
Marston, on which a public hearing was held January 30, 1962.
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City Manager Townsend explained that the Staff had made a thorough search of records
and had been unable to find an ordinance granting "A-2" zoning as had been Mr. Marston's under-
standing, and that the deed restrictions had expired in February, 1967; that it was the Staff's
recommendation that "A-2" Apartment House District be denied, but in lieu "A-1" be approved
on the basis that it would be more in character with the neighborhood, which is entirely single family.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed that the recommendation of
the Staff be concurred in, and that Application #1161-6, H. G. Marston, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Residential District to "A-2" Apartment House District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3,
Westland Addition, be denied, but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District, be approved, and
that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Zoning Application #1264-2,
M. D. Gowland, Trustee, on which a public hearing was held February 10, 1965.
City Manager Townsend explained that at the time of the hearing the Council approved
the request subject to a replat with a 30 -foot setback on the Everhart side of the property, and that
the Staff has contacted the applicant and that he is still interested in the zoning and is in the
process of preparing a plat for submission which would meet the requirements; that the Staff recommends
denial on the basis it would be in conflict with projected Everhart plans.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the recommendation of the
Staff be concurred in and that .Application #1264-2, M. D. Gowland, Trustee, for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5,
Block 14, Gardendale Unit 3, be denied.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Zoning Application #1262-4, Joseph
Grossman, on which a public hearing was held December 26, 1962.
Mr. Townsend stated the records show that the action of the Council at the time of the
hearing was to deny the "B-1" but granted Special Permit for a gift shop subject to conditions (1) that
the sign or outdoor advertising structure be erected flat against the building and not to exceed 10
square feet; (2) that a II other regulations of the "AB" District would apply; and (3) proper platting;
that the Staff has searched the files and leamed that the subject property was filed for record as Lot 13-C,
Block 4, Del Monte Addition, that all other conditions have been complied with, and that it is the
Staff's recommendation that a Special Permit for a gift shop be granted.
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed that the recommendation of the Staff
be concurred in and that Application #1262-4, Joseph Grossman, for change of zoning from "AB" Pro-
fessional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the North half of Lots 13 & 13A,
Block 4, Del Monte Addition, be denied, but in lieu thereof a Special Council Permit for a gift shop,
be granted, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the Special Permit.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item relative to Zoning
Application #962-3,Pharaoh Enterprises Ltd., consisting of four tracts on which a public hearing was
held September 25, 1962, and Application #1262-3, on which a joint public hearing with the Planning
Commission was held December 4, 1962,
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, with McDaniel abstaining, that an
ordinance be brought forward and placed on three reading basis granting the zoning as follows:
Tract 1: Application #1262-3, change the zoning on an unplatted portion of
approximately 6.7 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encino) Farm and Garden
Tracts, from "R -IB" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District;
Tract 2: Application #1262-3, change the zoning on an unplatted portionof
approximately 3,2 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A -l" Apartment House District;
Tract 3: Application #1262-3, change the zoning on Lots 2 and 3, Section 29,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4"
General Business District; and
Tract 4: Application #962-3, change the zoning on a 7.2 acre, more or Tess, tract
of land out of Lot 1, Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encinal Form and Garden Tracts, from "R -1A", One -
family Dwelling District to "AT" Apartment-Tou¢ist District.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #668-6, Mr. Tom Scar-
borough, for change of zoning on Tract 4, Wilkey Partition, on which a public hearing was held
August 12, 1968.
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Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, McDaniel abstaining, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application 4668-6, Mr. Tom
Scarborough, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "B -1A" Tourist
court District to "B-4" General Business, on the North 392.84 feet of Tract 4, Wilkey Partition, be
approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of the TOffic Safety Advisory Board's
recommendation that Carmel Parkway be made a one-way facility between Alameda and Staples.
He stated he was in receipt of a petition containing 17 signatures of merchants who operate mercantile
and/or service businesses in the Carmel Village Shopping Center at South Staples Street, requesting
that the Council reject the proposed ordinance which would establish Carmel Parkway as one-way on
the basis that it would be seriously detrimental to the respective businesses. (Petition 016-68)
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, Sizemore disqualified and Lozano
abstaining, that an ordinance be brought forward amending the City Code, changing the schedule of
one-way streets provision for Carmel Parkway, between South Staples and Alameda Street.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
be accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be granted and approved as follows:
a. That the plans and specifications for street improvements for Belton, MacArthur,
Sarita, Hiawatha and Podd Field Road, be approved, and that the authority to advertise for bids to
be received September 11, 1968, be granted;
b. That an appropriation in the amount of $1,000, of which amount $280 is for
acquisition of right of way from the State of Texas; $470 for acquisition of right of way from the
University of Corpus Christi, and $250 for court costs and incidental expenses, applicable to Ocean
Drive improvements, from Alameda Junction to Naval Air Station, be authorized;
c. That the authority to approve five-year renewal leases with Hertz Corporation,
Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc., and National Car Rentals, for 10 percent of gross receipts against
a guaranty beginning at $12,000 the first year and increasing to $16,000, as compared to present
rates of 8-1/2 percent against $6,000 annual guaranty for three years, be granted;
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d. That the Tax Error and Correction List for March 1 through May 31, 1968, reducing
the 1967 levy by $2,985 and prior years by $9,238, be approved;
e. That concurrence in Coastal States Petrochemical Company's request for an
extension to September 15, 1968, for compliance with Texas Air Pollution Control Board regulations
which were delayed because of weather, be approved;
f. That the public hearing on assessments for improvements on North Staples Street,
Kinney to I. H. 37, held August 7, 1968, be officially closed, and that the Assessment Roll as
corrected, and reflected in the ordinance, be approved;
g. That the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve plats of Padre
Island - Corpus Christi Barataria Bay, Units 1 and 2, be approved as provided in Ordinance 8650
with the understanding that the Director of Public Works withhold his signature until after Council
approval, be approved;
h. That the authority to enter into a contract with the Goveming Committee on
Aging and Health, Education and Welfare, for Services and Activities Geared to the Elderly Project
for Elderly Group Communications and Coordination cif Community Services for the Elderly, be granted;
the Federal Share for the first year being $15,827 and the local share in-kind, totaling $7,061; the
program to take place at Meadow Park, Leathers, and Clairlane and will focus on medical assistance
and social adjustment for the elderly;
i. That the award of bid .on Cask Iron, Ductile Iron and/or Asbestos Cement Pipe, be
made to the following firms:
AMERICAN !CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY - Houston
Lot 1 - Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe $ 17,045.00
Lot 11 - Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe 213,359.80
MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC. - Corpus Christi
Lot 111 - Cast Iron, Ductile Iron or
Asbestos Cement Pipe $104,300.00
JOHNS -MANVILLE SALES CORPORATION - Denison
Lot IV =cast Iron, Ductile Iron or
Asbestos Cement Pipe $ 11,140.00
GRAND TOTAL
for a grand total of $345,844.80; (Bid Tabulation #41-68)
$230,404.80
$104,300.00
$ 11,140.00
$345,844.80
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j. That an appropriation in the amount of $25.00 for acquisition of Parcel No. 14,
applicable to Ocean Drive, Craig to Alameda, from the owners, H. G. Marston and wife, be
authorized, and that the necessary instruments be executed for the acquisition;
k. That the date of August 28, 1968, Regular Council Meeting be set for a public
hearing on the application of Seabrook Development Company for change of zoning;
I. That the date of Tuesday, September 3, 1968, Special Council Meeting be set for
public hearing on five zoning cases;
m. That the application of Humble Oil and Refining Company for waiver of bond
and insurance requirements of Ordinance No. 8879, in order that they may be self insured as shown
by letter of indemnification, dated July 12, 1968, and approved by the City .Attorney as required
in the ordinance, be approved;
n. That the Director of Public Safety Wayland Pilcher be appointed as Acting City
Manager for vacation relief of City Manager Townsend, from '.Saturday, August 17, 1968, through
Friday, August 23, 1968;
o. That the proposed contract with Rader and Associates for the preparation of plans
and specifications for extending and repairing runways at International Airport, be authorized with a
five percent fee for services and testing services provided by Shilstone Testing Laboratories, Inc.,
at an estimated cost of $7,275.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 (GENERALLY REFERRED
Tc) AS THE PLATTING ORDINANCE), AS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH DESIGNATED AS
PARAGRAPH 16 UNDER SUBSECTION "A" OF SECTION IV, WHICH NEW PARAGRAPH WOULD
ESTABLISH A POLICY CONCERNING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO SUBDIVISION
LAYOUTS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and
voting "Aye"; Jimenez was absent. ORDINi4E NO. 8972
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A PIER LEASE WITH THE CORPUS
CHRISTI YACHT CLUB, TRUSTEE, FOR LEASE OF SLIPS 15 TO 19 AND 21 TO 26 ON THE L -HEAD
FOR CONVERSION TO ACCOMMODATE EIGHT SAILBOATS UNDER 22 FEET AND TWELVE SAILBOATS
UNDER 26 FEET, ALAS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally'by the following
vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent. ORDINANCE NO. 8973
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. 0. FOR THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE NORTH-
WEST PORTION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BUILDING, LOCATED AT BELDEN AND NORTH
WATER STREET, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS,
BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1968, AND TERMINATING JULY 31, 1973, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye';
Jimenez was absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION
OF THE LEASE WITH COASTAL BEND RENT -A -CAR, INC. ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER
ORDINANCE NO. 7710, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8327, SAID LEASE PERIOD TO BEGIN
AUGUST 8, 1968, AND PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM RENTALS, AS SHOWN ON THE EXTENSION
AGREEMENT 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, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "Aye"; Jimenez was absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
THE LEASE WITH NATIONAL CAR RENTALS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 7711, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8326, FOR MINIMUM
RENTALS, AS SHOWN ON THE EXTENSION AGREEMENT 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, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "Aye"; Jimenez was absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
THE LEASE WITH HERTZ CORPORATION ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 7709,
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8325, SAID LEASE PERIOD TO BEGIN AUGUST 8, 1968, AND
PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM RENTALS, AS SHOWN ON THE EXTENSION AGREEMENT 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, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and
voting "Aye"; Jimenez was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8974
CLOSING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS OF NORTH STAPLES STREET FROM KINNEY
AVENUE TO I. H. 37, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID
STREET WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF
IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR PAYMENT; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN,
PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND
COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore abstained
and Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 8975
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1968, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING TO SUBSECTION
(A) OF SECTION 21-153, SCHEDULE OF ONE-WAY STREETS, PROVISION FOR CARMEL PARKWAY,
BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND ALAMEDA STREETS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (THIS ORDINANCE FAILED TO PASS).
Mr. Oscar Spitz, attomey speaking for the Carmel Village Shopping Center, opposed
the passage of the foregoing ordinance stating that the merchants who had signed the petition presented
earlier in this meeting feel that to change the street pattern of Carmel to one-way would do serious
economic damage to the shopping center, making it more difficult for shoppers to reach the center,
and would give other shopping centers a geographical advantage. Other businessmen appearing and
speaking in opposition were Mr. David Smith and Mr. Bemard Golding. Mr. Smith stated that he has
been driving Carmel Parkway daily for the past year, and based on his experience, the amount of
traffic the street carries, and the inconvenience it would cause the people who live on the street, he
sees no justification to change the street pattem to one-way. Mr. Golding pointed out that there have
been no serious accidents compared to the traffic, and stated that probably the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board had traffic efficiency in mind when they made their recommendation.
Approximately eight persons indicated opposition to the ordinance by the show of hands.
City Manager Townsend explained that the Council passed the second reading of an
ordinance on December 1, 1965, by a 6 to 1 vote, and that at that time the subject of construction of
a crossover had been considered, but that the minutes do not reflect that any agreement was reached,
and the ordinance was not read for the third time. He further explained that the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board had in mind to simplify the traffic signalization at that intersection, and that they felt the inter-
section was a potential traffic hazard.
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The Charter Pule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance failed to pass by the
following vote: Blackmon and Lozano voting "Nay"; Bradley, McDaniel and Roberts, voting "Aye";
Jimenez absent, and Sizemore disqualified.
ORDINANCE NO. 8976
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. HARRY R. BAMESBERGER, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
OF' LOTS 19, 20, and 21, BLOCK 24, DEL MAR ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-2" 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: Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye"; Blackman
abstained and Jimenez 'was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8977
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 J. W. FARLEY, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A
2-1/2 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PART OF A 5 -ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE NORTHWEST
HALF OF THE NORTHWEST HALF OF LOT 1, SECTION 28, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM
.AND GARDEN TRACTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 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, Lozano, McDaniel, and Roberts, present and voting "Aye';
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8978
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 WPON APPLICATION
OF HUMBLE OIL AND REFINING COj, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON LOT 7, SHIPP TRACT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MOST WESTERLY TRIANGULAR
PORTION, FORMERLY LOT 26, BLOCK 2, VANCURA ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO
"B-41" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
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, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8979
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8294, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS THE "BAY DRILLING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI", BY DELETING THE PREStNT SUBSECTION 4.1 AND SUBSTITUTING
THEREFOR A NEW SUBSECTION 4.1, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE BAY DRILLING COMMITTEE; AND BY DELETING SUBSECTION 4.2 AND SUB-
STITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SUBSECTION 4.2 SETTING FORTH THE NECESSARY CHANGES IN
IN ROTATION OF MEMBERSHIP; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8980
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE AMOUNT OF $1,000, OF WHICH
AMOUNT $280 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, $470 IS
FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND $250
IS FOF COURT COSTS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSE ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 220-64-64,
MINOR 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, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8981
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $25.00 FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL NO. 14, OCEAN DRIVE, CRAIG TO ALAMEDA, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 220-67-97; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO 8982
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, FOR NORTH STAPLES STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS FROM KINNEY TO I.H. 37, THE SUM OF $15,000, OF WHICH AMOUNT $3,278.06, IS
FOR THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND $11,721.94 IS FOR CONTIN-
GENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, SUPPLEMENTING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 7031 DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1963; RATIFYING THE PREVIOUS APPROVAL OF
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THE ISSUANCE OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,339,25 FOR THE ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-61-50; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8983
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, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 6699 PASSED AND APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1962, UPON APPLICATION
OF TOM SCARBOROUGH, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
THE NORTH 392.84 FEET OF TRACT 4, WILKEY PARTITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE-FAMILYRESIDENTIAV DISTRICT AND "B -1A"
TOURIST COURT DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL 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, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Jimenez was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore was•absent from the meeting for a brief period of time.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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 THE PHARAOH ENTERPRISES LTD., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON FOUR TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS:
TRACT 1: FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
DISTRICT, SAID TRACT BEING AN UNPLATTED PORTION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.7 ACRES OUT OF
LOTS 3 AND 4, SECTION 29, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS;
TRACT 2: FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT,
SAID TRACT BEING AN UNPLATTED PORTION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.2 ACRP OUT OF LOTS 3
AND 4, SECTION 29, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS;
TRACT 3: FROM R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SAID TRACT BEING AN UNPLATTED PORTION OF LOTS 2 LAND 3, SECTION 29, FLOUR BLUFF AND
ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND
TRACT 4: FROM "R -1A", ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AT" APARTMENT -TOURIST DIS -
TR T, SAID TRACT BEING A 7.2 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1, SECTION
29, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS.
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ALL OF SAID TRACTS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Pat Morris attorney representing residents of Pharaoh Valley, renewed objections
to the passage of the ordinance granting "8-1", "A-1", "B-4", and "AT" zoning on application of
Pharaoh Enterprises Ltd., which applications were made in 1962, and approved subject to a plat.
Mr. Morris stated the character of this area has changed substantially since the hearing and that
the proposed changes conflict with the proposed Master Plan drawn by Harlan -Bartholomew fot the
City, and that these residents are requesting another public hearing.
Mr. Jim Ryan, attomey representing the applicant, stated the requested uses are part
of a master plan developed and presented at the hearing in 1962, and that the people who have
subsequently purchased their homes did so knowing that some of the property had been zoned commercial.
He pointed out that it is not practical to file a plat in long-range developments such as proposed by
the applicant. He further stated that the residential area will be screened by the Golf Course, and
that the Board of Directors of the Country Club are not opposed to it.
Mr. Morris alleged the area is a transitory area and that most residents have purchased
their property from persons who have moved and not directly from Pharaoh Enterprises, therefore, it
could not be said that they knew all the facts as to adjacent tracts before they bought their property.
Mayor Blackmon stated that the matter of prior Council's actions are public records,
that an applicant has the right to rely on such actions, that another public hearing is not being held
today, and that he would have to have good reason to undo what another Council has done. He asked
both the proponents and opponents submit in writing, further objections and/or comments, and promised
that the Council would within the next few days attempt to make a lawful decision in the matter. He
further stated the proposed ordinance granting the requested zoning changes will be placed on a three -
reading basis.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts, present and voting "Aye''; Blackmon
passed, and Jimenez and Sizemore absent.
Mayor Blackmon declared a brief recess before the scheduled public hearing on assess-
ments for improvements on UpRiver Road.
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Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting, directed that it be noted that a quorum was
present, and announced the Council would now hold the public hearing for the proposed streetlmprove-
ments on UpRiver Road, Leopard to 1.1-1. 37, explained that each member of the Council had been
presented with a Preliminary Assessment Roll; and stated that Mr. Tom McDowell, Assistant City
Attomey, would conduct the public hearing.
Mr. McDowell explained the purpose of the public hearing and stated the Staff would
offer testimony from the City Engineer and evaluation testimony from a real estate appraiser to sub-
stantiate the assessments which appear on the Preliminary Assessment Roll, and that the hearing was to
form a basis on which the Council, acting 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;
testified as to the nature, extent and specifications of the proposed improvements; stated the total cost
of the construction was $125,118.17; the property owner's assessment is $43,351.46; that the City's
portion is $81,766.71; and explained the manner in which such pro rata share was computed.
Property owners in the audience were given the opportunity to question Mr. Lontos
as to the construction aspects of the project, at which time Mr. Will Fry, Mrs. Frank Longoria,
Steve Valdez, and a representative of Statewide Stations, Inc., made inquiries as to their specific
pieces of property as to access, type and width of driveways, drainage facilities, credits allowed for
existing improvements and trees, to which Mr. Lontos explained in detail.
Mr. McDowell called Mr. Harold Carr to testify as the City's expert witness, and
asked permission for his statement of qualifications be dispensed with as Mr. Carr has appeared in
this capacity on numerous other occasions and the Council is familiar with his qualifications as a
real estate appraiser. Mr. Carr 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 stated that in his opinion,
each of the properties so assessed would be enhanced in value at least to the extent of the proposed
assessments, with the following exceptions, for which he recommended that adjustments be made as
follows:
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Item 01, First Presbyterian Church (Woodlawn Presbyterian Church) - Mr. Carr stated
there is a legal question involved as to ownership of a strip of land in front of the church property which
is being used for off-streat head -in parking by the church and that his estimate of enhancement would be
two -fold; that if R is determined that the church does not own the property, then, in his opinion, the
improvements would enhance the value to the amount of the assessment, and if it is owned by the church,
then there is some question as to the amount the improvements would enhance the value of the property,
as the prpposed plans would permit the continued use of the 20' strip, but stated that either way the
property would be benefitted by the improvements,
Mr. Bob Wolter, attorney representing the Woodlawn Presbyterian Churclystated he did
not agree that the improvements would be an enhancement to the amount of the assessment, and that it
is not clear to him as to how the ownership of the land in question affects the amount of the assessment.
He stated he was not in agreement with the plans relative to the placing of curbs and gutters, and
proposed parallel parking as an alternate proposal; stated it is not practical for the elderly members of
the church to park across the street as there is no push-button traffic signal at that intersection.
Mr. Lontos stated he had discussed the parking problem with Mr. Wpiter and that
further discussions will be held with the intent of working out a solution acceptable to both the City
and the Church.
Item 011, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints - Mr. Carr stated some adjust-
ment should be made for the loss of hackberry trees now located in front of this property, stating that
this portion of the street is distinctive for the beautiful trees.
Item #12 , Mrs. Frances Martinez - Mr. Carr stated the sidewalk of the new improve-
ments would destroy three hackberry trees; that Mrs. Martinez had agreed to give five feet of land
for re-alighment of the sidewalk in order to preserve the trees, but stated that since the trees are
located on the easement, he would have.to say the property would be enhanced to the amount of the
assessment, and that this opinion would also apply to Item #11 relative to the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.
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Item #25 , Mrs. Mary Andrews Randall - Mr. Carr explained that the existing curbs
and gutters are in good condition, and since the assessment is only on curbs, gutters, sidewalk, and
driveway, in his opinion, there would be no benefit to this particular piece of property by virtue of
the proposed improvements.
Item #26 , James A. Creighton - Mr. Carr explained that there are existing gutters
and header type curbs which are adequate, and that there is a question as to the amount of benefit
or enhancement to the property by virtue of the proposed improvements.
Item #38, Robert H, Davis - Mr, Carr stated that this property is presently zoned "AB"
which was the basis for the amount of •the assessment, but in the event it should be zoned "R -1B" (by
pending application to down -zone), then in his opinion, the assessment should be reduced approximately
one-third or $400.00 of the amount shown on the assessment roll.
Mayor Blackmon stated he would call the names of the property owners as they are
listed on the assessment roll and invited each property owner to state his approval or objection to any
of the proposed improvements or assessments to his property. The following persons appeared:
Item #4, Will E. Fry - Mr. Fry stated he had no objections to the proposed improvements.
Item #20, Tommy L. Robison - Mrs, Robison appeared and stated she haS good sidewalks
and driveway, and could not understand why she is beingspssessed for these improvements. Mr. Lontos
explained that the existing sidewalk is only three feet wide which she is being given credit for, but
that the new sidewalk will be four feet wide and that she is being assessed for the extra width,
Item #21, Steve M. Valdez - Mr. Valdez stated he has good sidewalks and driveway,
and understands that he is being given credit for the extra width, but complained that the pavement on
this street has been severely damaged by heavy truck traffic.
Item #33, L, E. Berry - Mr, David Smith spoke on behalf of the L. E. Berry property,
and stated he felt the 100 percent assessment was excessive and that the credit !being given for existing
curbs and gutters was not satisfactory,
Item #34, L. K, Sherrill - Mrs. Sherrill stated she heartily approved the proposed
improvements, but was concemed as to who would bear the expense of moving her fence. Mr. Lontos
advised Mrs. Sherrill that the fence would not be moved as it was on her property.
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Item #36 , Frank and Ida Longoria - Mr. Longoria stated that he now has a 10 -foot
driveway, that the assessment roll shows a fifteen -foot driveway, and that he would like to have it
increased to 20 feet. He stated he had no objections to the proposed improvements,
Item #41, Vergie R. Norman - Mrs, Norman stated she has no objections to the proposed
street improvements nor the assessment, but expressed concern over the loss of the palm trees located
just outside the fence on the property line,
No one else appeared to be heard in connection with the foregoing proposed street
improvements.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be recessed for
one week, and that the matters relative to adjustment in assessments and other requests will be taken
under advisement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.