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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 28, 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
Assistant City Attorney Bob Young
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Roy Brewton, Paster of Central
Christian Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 12, Regular Meeting of
August 14, and of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1968, were approved as submitted
to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented a proclamation designating September 1,
1968, as DOG DAY in Corpus Christi, and urged the citizenry to exemplify the traditional
hospitality to visitors who will patronize the All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial to
be held in the City on this date. The Show is sponsored by the Corpus Christi Kennel Club
and the proclamation was received by Mrs. Elizabeth Airheart.
Mayor Blackmon recognized the presence of Robert Allen Slusher of Boy
Scout Troop 3, and presented him with a Certificate of Attendance verifying his attendance
and participation in govemmental affairs which is required in connection with his work in
Scouting. He was accompanied by his father, Mr. Al Slusher.
Mayor Blackmon recognized Mr. Art Babbittwho in tum, introduced Mr. Walter
Wood of Great Western Sales Corporation. Mr. Wood, on behalf of Mr. Jack Modessett,
President of the Great Western Investment Corporation, presented Mayor Blackmon with a
Targe framed map in color of Padre Island National Seashore. He explained that the map
was prepared by Mr. Rusty Smylie and would appear in National Geographic Magazine.
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Mayor Blackmon announced the nomination of Mr. Rudy Garza for appointment
to the Civil Service Board to fill the vacancy created by the expired term of Mr. Clemente
Garcia.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the foregoing
nomination of Rudy Garza to the Civil Service Board be approved and confirmed.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #868-12, Sea-
brook Development Company and The City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District and "B-1" Neighbor -
head Business District, on a 11.5 acre portion of Tract 15-D, Paisley Subdivision, and
explained the procedure to be followed.
Director of Planning William Anderson presented the application and pointed
out the location on the zoning and land use map. He explained that the applicant proposes
to construct a 166 -unit apartment project on the 11.5 -acre tract of land bounded by McArdle,
Orchid, Mansheim and the Crosstown Expressway. He explained that in order to develop this
project as planned, the applicant had conferred with the Planning Staff and proposed that
the City and Seabrook Development Company exchange two tracts of land, the City property
being a small unimproved park area paralleling the Freeway, for a portion of property at
Orchid and Mansheim owned by the applicant, and that the Staff's reaction to this proposal
had been favorable inasmuch as the location was suitable for a park, more centrally located,
and closer to the residential area away from the Freeway, and that the Staff had agreed to
recommend the exchange of this property to the City Council in the interest of the City and
the general area. Mr. Anderson further explained that the proposed development of the
apartment project would be financed under the Federal Housing Act of 1965; that the applicants
had employed an outstanding engineering firm to design the project, to make certain that the
plan would be acceptable to the City; that the Harland Bartholomew Report had pointed out
the need for this type of housing in Corpus Christi and had recommended that this particular
tract by used for high density residential. He pointed out that the "A-1" zoning applied for
would permit 220 units, and that plan calls for only 166 units, which shows that the applicant
are not trying to overcrowd the area. He explained that the Staff had prepared a study of the
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park layout; that the matter was submitted to the Park Board but was rejected because they
felt there is not enough park land and recommended purchase of more land in the area to
fulfill the need. Mr. Anderson pointed out on the map the existing parks and available
park land around Moody High School, Prescott School, Cunningham Junior High School, and
the 50 acres around Greenwood Sanitary Land Fill Area. Mr. Anderson stated that at the
Commission hearing held on August 20, 1968, 50 letters were mailed out, none received in
favor and 15 in opposition, and: that four letters were received in favor at the Commission
hearing from people not living in the area; that eight persons appeared at the hearing in
favor and five in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission
that the request be approved as applied for.
City Manager Townsend asked that it be noted that a petition had been
received at the hearing containing approximately 300 signatures of persons in opposition;
that written objections had been received from ten persons, some of which appear on the
petition; that the hearings had been properly published and that property owners had
received usual notification. Mr. Townsend stated that the subject property has not been
selling as residential land, and stated, in connection with the land across the street owned
by the Corpus Christi Independent School District, that whatever action is taken on the
zoning request would become a pattern for joint govemment action, and that govemmental
agencies should work together.
Mr. Franklin Smith, Attorney, representing Seabrook Development Company,
appeared and explained that the subject property was purchased from the Corpus Christi
Independent School District and prior to planning this project, Seabrook Development Company
had discussed with the City Staff the transfer of the park site to a better, more centrally
located area for the residents of the neighborhood, and had the encouragement of the City
Staff. He stated the land is covered with dense growth of weeds; that the land is only suitable
for use as proposed by the applicant. He described the proposed project and stated the apart-
ments would be located adjacent to the Crosstown Expressway partially where the City park
is now located; stated that the development as proposed is not a "low rent" housing project
since the cost of each unit would be in excess of $12,000 and that the average rent would be
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$105 for one bedroom, $125 for two bedroom and $145 to $150 for three bedroom apartments,
which is set by the F.H.A. and is a rent supplement program, and comparable to the Federal
Housing Project LULAC, Cliff Maus Village, and North Side Manor, all under the 221D-3
Federal Housing Act of 1965. He explained that according to the Harland Bartholomew
Report and the City Staff, this is the most desirable location for this type development because
of its proximity to schools, streets and utilities, and would provide a housing need in the City
which Urban Renewal could not do. He stated that the proposal had been discussed with
School (ficials and they advised there would be no problem so far as overcrowding the schools.
is concerned. He stated that those who had objections were on the basis of overcrowding the
schools, traffic hazards and the low rent aspect, which they feel would devalue the properties.
Mr. Smith explained that the development will be a high type project and will be constructed
according to the site plan as submitted; that if a buffer zone is needed, the park will serve
this purpose; that the land will never be suitable for single family dwellings, and that the
multi -family zoning is the highest and only use suitable for the land, will be an asset to the
neighborhood; and further pointed out that if the land is allowed to remain vacant, some future
council will zone the entire area as industrial or commercial.
Mr. Bob Conner, President of the Seabrook Development Company, appeared
in support of the request and explained certain features of the project, such as the location
of the apartments next to the Freeway and the park area which would serve as a buffer
between the surrounding residential areas. He stated that it will be a garden -type project
with 30 separate buildings instead of the row -house type development; that the traffic has
been planned so that a minimum of traffic flow will be on adjacent residential streets, and
described the small shopping area which has been included for the convenience of the tenants
with a supermarket, washateria and a service station. Mr. Conner stated that he had discussed
the proposed project with Mr. Harris of the Regional Planning Commission, and that it was
agreed that Corpus Christi was in need of more of the proposed type housing, and that the
area in question, away from the blighted of "Ghetto" area, is ideal for this development.
He further stated that the values in the proposed area are in the same price range as proposed
development; stated that the land is too valuable for single family residences; and that the
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tract of land across the Street owned by the School District will ultimately be used as multi-
family andindustrial use. Mr. Connor urged favorable action of the Council on the merits
of the proposal as being in the public interest.
Larry Urban, representing the firm Urban Engineering, spoke in sppport of
the proposed development, stating that his firm had a vested interest, but that it is believed
that the value of this property does not makeit economically feasible to turn it into single
family dwellings; that his firm has provided engineering services for other 221D-3 programs
and in so doing, have found that they are far from being low rent type developments; that
the buildings that are permitted under F. H.A. are inured for 40 years; are substantial and
very'attra'a$h'e, and will definitely not be a slum area.
Mr. Ian Naismith, owner of Naismith and Trevino Construction Company,
spoke in favor of the request, stating that he does not have a vested interest in the project,
but that he had appeared on the request of about 15 of his 200 employees who live in this
neighborhood and are in favor of the proposed development. He further stated that he is
personally acquainted with Mr. Connor and is certain that he plans to build a quality product.
Also stated that he had discussed the proposed development with the School Superintendent
Dana Williams and had been advised that the added population would be no problem to
the schools.
Mr. Jack Solka, Executive Director of the. Community Development Corporation,
stated that it is his business to do something about substandard buildings in the community,
and that it is his observation that these buildings are of high quality, and the need for this
type development is great. He suggested that the Planning Staff make a study of suitable
areas in the City for sucti.developments and submit an overall master plan designating
suitable locations for the benefit of developers.
Mr. Jim Fleming of Givens Realty Company stated he had made a search of
available areas and had found the subject location to be ideal; would be putting the land to
its highest and best use, and would upgrade the neighborhood.
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Others appearing in favor were Mr. E. H. Trevino, E. R. Bimberg, Mrs. Pat
Morris, and three others, unidentified, who spoke in favor of the request.
Mr. Smith stated that the applicant had promised to donate $3,000 for park
improvements in the area when the project is completed.
Mr. Tony Bonilla, attorney representing residents in the area, spoke in opposition,
and questioned the authority of the Staff to be a party to such a request. Mr. Bonilla opposed
the zoning request on the basis that the LULAC Village Park in this vicinity fulfills the needs
for apartment dwellers; that the area is a residential one -family dwelling district with no
apartments; that the schools are already overcrowded; that there are other available pieces
of property already zoned for business and apartments and that they object to the establish-
ment of larger districts; that the granting of the request would lower the value of their homes
and constitute a traffic hazard; would constitute "spot zoning"; and that the recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Board should be respected. He further stated that the residents
feel there is a need for additional playground for the children in the area and that the City
should develop land for park purposes; that he had appealed to the Urban and Housing
Development in Washington in a letter of which copies were sent to members of the Council
and Staff, asking that an immediate investigation of the matter be made and to advise appli-
cants that no Federal funds will be available for such a project in view of the existing condi-
tions and complaints.
Others appearing and voicing objections to the requested zoning change were
Mrs. Rudy Gonzales, 1809 Yale; Mr. Richard Barrera, 4833 Orchid; Mrs. R. Trujillo; Mrs. Rod-
riquez, 4829 Orchid; Fidel J. Perez, Jr., 4817 Orchid; Manuel! H. Gonzales, 4734 Larkspur;
Salvador S. Zuniga, 4837 Orchid; T. M. Dillard, 4841 Orchid; and Manuel G. Fernandez,
037 Orchid.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Jimenez, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the Staff to approve the foregoing request for change of zoning,
be rejected.
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Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, Lozano and Jimenez
voting "Nay", that the foregoing zoning application be tabled for discussion at Workshop
September 9.
Mayor Blackmon called for Items "b", "g", :'i", and "I" of the City Manager's
Reports.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the following
recommendations and requests be granted and approved:
b. That the suthority to enter into a contract between the City and International
Aerial Mapping Company for engineering design for Gollihar Road Improvements, Dody to
Greenwood, for a consideration of $2,139, be granted;
g. That a revocable permit to the Sechrist-Hall Company to utilize 5-1/2 feet
of the public right of way for private parking purposes along Omaha Drive, and to landscape
the remaining portion of the parkway as set out in the permit, be granted;
i. That the authority to acquire Parcels 4, 5, and 6, at a cost of $30,620.20
including incidental expense, from the owners, Mesog V.Donigan and Lucy V. Welch, and
Parcels 7 & 8, at a cost of $2,758.45 including incidental expense;from the owners, Galloway
Selby and Pamot V. Donigan, all parcels applicable to Ocean Drive Street Improvements, be
granted;
I. That an appropriation in the amount of $45, 163 of which amount $44,850
is for acquisition of Parcel No. 45, and $313 for incidental expenses, in connection with
Ocean Drive, Craig to Alameda,Street Improvements, be approved, and that real estate sales
contract with the owners, Joseph Weldon Bailey and wife, be authorized.
Mayor Blackmon directed that City Manager Townsend commend the Staff of
the Public Works Department and its Right of Way Section for their diligence in connection
with the acquisition of tracts of land for Ocean Drive Improvements.
Mayor Blackmon called for the reading of ordinances.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance, upon application of Pharaoh Enterprises Ltd., for zoning
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change on four tracts of land in Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, heretofore passed to third reading, be amended by dividing said ordinance into two
parts, to the effect that Tracts 1, 2, and 3, will be in one ordinance as submitted for third
reading, and that Tract 4 will be in a separate ordinance for third and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 8997
THIRD 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 PHARAOH ENTERPRISES
LTD., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON THREE
TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUBCES 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-16" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A -I" APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT, SAID TRACT BEING AN UNPLATTED PORTION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.2 ACRES
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 2AND 3, SECTION 29,
FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS;'
ALL OF SAID TRACTS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Mayor Blackmon gave a brief background leading up to the third and final
reading of the foregoing ordinance, stating that a public hearing was held in 1962, at which
time proper notices were given property owners to appear and be heard, and that this Council
had not deemed it wise to reopen the hearing, but that he had taken it upon himself to place
the ordinance on a three reading basis and had given the applicant and protesters the opportunity
to be heard, and had invited written communications from the applicant and opponents which
have been given consideration. Mayor Blackmon further stated that he did not feel this Council
has the authority to undo what another Council has done, and urged the passage of the ordinance
on third reading.
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Mr. Pat Morris, representing the opponents, made a continued protest and
stated that he did not agree with Mayor Blackmon that residents of the area in question had
been given an opportunity to be heard, and further stated that it is his opinion that every
time the Council amends an ordinance or existing law, the Council is repealing or changing
something some other Council has enacted, and suggested that that reasoning is not in the
public interest.
Mr. Robert Wells, President of Woodlawn-Haas Civic Organization, stated
he had filed a written communication with the Council in protest of passage of the subject
ordinance; stated that he felt the Council should not have waived the requirement for filing
of the plat, and alleged that Pharaoh Enterprises, Ltd. has already altered their plan;
stated that the residents in the area were not aware of the zoning when they purchased their
property, and that an ordinary prudent buyer would have assumed the area was zoned for one -
family residences. Mr. Wells requested that the Council vote "Nay" on the foregoing ordinance
and grant the opponents the privilege of a public hearing.
Mr. Jim Ryan, attorney representing the applicant, asked the Council to refer
to his remarks made last week when the ordinance was read for the second time, and that he
would not be repetitious at this time, but stated that these residents who are voicing opposition
at this time live in the subdivision that was developed by the applicant; and that the entire
subdivision is part of a comprehensive plan for development; that all major subdividers have a
similar situation regarding the filing of a plat before they get the final zoning; and that it is
a matter of record that some of the residents bought their property at a lesser price because
of the zoning applied for by his client. He stated that the subdivider has relied on the decision
of the Council in 1962, and that plans have proceeded exactly as was called for by plans at
that time.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, McDaniel and Roberts, voting "Aye"; Jimenez
and Lozano voting "Nay".
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Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, that Ordinance "b"
relative to application of Pharaoh Enterprises Ltd., for change of zoning on Tract 4, Lot 1,
Section 29, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, be deferred for further
consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 8998
DECLARING TERMINATION OF THE INTENT TO ASSESS CERTAIN PROPERTY IN CONNECTION
WITH SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS UNIT III, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 8235,
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 9, 1966, AND THE NOTICE
OF THE CITY SECRETARY FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, ON THE 23RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1966, IN VOLUME 1181, PAGES 404-406,
DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING ON THE FOLLOWING STREET
AFFECTED BY REASON OF SAID NOTICE, IN CONNECTION WITH SIDEWALK IMPROVE-
MENTS UNIT III:
PROPERTY ABUTTING THE SOUTH SIDE OF MCARDLE ROAD, FROM
THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF MT. VERNON SHOPPING CENTER TO
THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF TEXACO, INC., WILKEY ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 8999
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, THE PROPOSAL OF INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY FOR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR
THE GOLLIHAR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, DODY TO GREENWOOD DRIVE, PROJECT NO. 220-
67-86; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUNDS"THE SUM OF $2139 FOR
PAYMENT OF THE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES; 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. 9000
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $30,620.20, OF
WHICH AMOUNT $30,373.20 IS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS NO. 4, 5, AND 6,
AND $247.00 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 220-67-97,
OCEAN DRIVE, CRAIG TO ALAMEDA; 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, MESOG. V. DONIGAN AND LUCY V. WELCH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts,
all present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9001
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A WATER SUPPLY
AGREEMENT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR BARATARIA BAY,
UNITS 1 AND 2, PROPOSED ADDITIONS, AS SHOWN BY THE MAPS THEREFOR, TO
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED ON PADRE ISLAND, COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT
15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES, THE
TERMS OF WHICH ARE FULLY SET OUT THEREIN; 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,
all present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9002
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO SECHRIST-HALL
COMPANY WHEREBY SAID COMPANY MAY UTILIZE FIVE AND ONE-HALF FEET OF
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ALONG OMAHA DRIVE FOR PRIVATE PARKING PURPOSES
AND TO LANDSCAPE THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE PARKWAY, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOCABLE PERMIT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano, McDaniel and Roberts,
all present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9003
OF WHICH AMOUNT $2,660.45
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $2,758.454 IS FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS NO. 7 AND 8 AND $98.00 15 FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE,
ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 220-67-97, OCEAN DRIVE, CRAIG TO ALAMEDA; 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, GALLOWAY
SELBY AND PARNOT V. DONIGAN; 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,
all present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 9004
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $45,163, OF WHICH
AMOUNT $44,850 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 45, AND $313 IS FOR INCIDENTAL
EXPENSE, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 220-67-97, OCEAN DRIVE, CRAIG TO ALAMEDA;
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,
JOSEPH WELDON BAILEY AND LENORE MAXWELL BAILEY; 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. 9005
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 BUFORD NICHOLSON, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 31, BLOCK 2, GULFWAY-AIRLINE PARK, FROM
"R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT, AND
CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 32, BLOCK 2, GULFWAY-AIRLINE PARK, FROM
"R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SAID LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 2, GULFWAY-AIRLINE PARK, AN' 'ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, APPEARING ON PLAT FILED FOR RECORD
IN VOLUME 35, PAGE 51, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS ON AUGUST 19, 1968, AND
FORMERLY DESCRIBED AS A 23 -ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PORTION OF LOTS 21 AND 28,
SECTION 13, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS (AND ALSO AS
LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 2, GULFWAY-AIRLINE PARK PRELIMINARY); 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, and McDaniel, present
and voting "Aye"; Roberts was absent.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application 468-8,
Mr. Guadalupe C. DeLuna, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-1" on Lot 25A, Patrick
Gardens, which was recessed from August 12, 1968, pending further information from the
applicant.
Senior City Planner, Larry Wenger stated no additional information had been
received, and the Council agreed to defer consideration of the matter further.
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Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #466-4,
Ed Holly, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "1-2" on Blocks 2, 5, and 8, Colonia
Hidalgo Addition, on which a public hearing was held May 10, 1966, and approved
subject to five conditions.
City Manager Townsend stated that the conditions on which the application
was approved, have not been met and that it is the recommendation of the Staff that the
request be denied.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, Jimenez abstaining,
that the recommendation of the Staff be concurred in and that Application #466-4, Ed Holly,
be denied.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the following
recommendations and requests of the City Manager be accepted and approved.
a. That the authority to advertise for bids on 178 Policemens Jackets, to be
received September 10, 1968, be granted;
c. That the award of bid on Irrigation Equipment be awarded to South Texas
Lawn Sprinkler Company on the basis of low bid meeting specifications as follows:
Lot I
Lot II
Lot 1 1 1
PVC Pipe and Fittings
Water Sprinklers
Valves and Control Panels
$ 3,565.34
20,132.08
11,896.30
for a grand total of $35,593.72 (Bid Tabulation #50-68)
d. That the award of bid on Copper Tubing be made to Perry Shankle
Company on the basis of low bid meeting specifications, on 2,000' - 1/4", 1,000' -3/8"
and 500' -1/2" Seamless Copper Tubing; 10,000' - 3/4", 10,000' - 1", 2,000' - 1-1/2"
and 2,000' - 2" Type K Soft Copper Tubing; 40' - 2" and 20' - 3" Type K Hard Drawn Copper
Tubing, for a total sum of $14,909.52; (Bid Tabulation #51-68)
e. That the firm of Gowland, Davis and Guy be employed for the audit of
the Tax Division subject to concurrence by the Corpus Christi Independent School District;
f. That the plans and specifications for piling replacement in the Marina and
removal of piling and a broken concrete seawall on City property along Ocean Drive be
approved, and that authority to receive bids on September 18, 1968, be authorized;
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Regular Council Meeting
August 28, 1968
Page 14
h. That the firm of Samuel E. Shelsky and Associates of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, be employed to prepare a Marina Master Plan at an estimated cost of $7,400;
1. That the date of Monday, September .16, 1968, Special Meeting, 2:00 P.M.
be set for public hearings cn five zoning applications;
k. That final approval of plats of Padre Island -Corpus Christi Barataria Bay,
Units 1 and 2, and related water and development contracts, be authorized;
m. That Mr. Brodie Allen of San Angelo, be employed as Director of Industrial
Development, effective September 15, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Rupert Hays.
adjourned.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
1, JACK R. BLACKMON, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of August 1, 1968, through August 31, 1968,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby
approved.
. BLAC MON, MA OR
ty of Corpus Christi, Texas