HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/17/1969PRESENT:
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 17, 1969
2:00 P. M.
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Eduardo E. de Ases
K€i McDaniel
W. J. Roberts
Ronnie Sizemore
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend R. L. Brown, Pastor of Brooks Chapel
AME Methodist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 1969, were approved as submitted
to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sizemore and passed, with Councilman de Ases
abstaining on Items "c", "d", and "e", that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and
that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as follows:
a. That the date of October 13, 1969, 2 p.m., Special Meeting be set for hearing
on the following zoning cases: (1) The Fraternal Order of Eagles from "R -1B" to "AB" on
Johanna Street near Ayers; (2) The American National Red Cross, from "A-2" to "AB" on
10th Street near McKenzie Street; (3) Dr. W. H. Briscoe, from "R-2" with a dance studio
special permit to "AB" at 3422 South Alameda; (4) Robert Callaway, from "R-1B"and•"B-1"
to "B-4" on Tract "A" located in the 400 Block of Padre Island Drive; and on Tract "B",
from "R -1B" to "A-1" on property located across from Haas Junior High School in the 6600
Block of McArdle Road; and that the date of October 8, 1969, Regular Meeting, be set for
a hearing on the application of Columbus Club Home Association, from "A-2" to "B-1"
located across from the intersection of University Drive and South Alameda;
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b. That a contract with the Texas -Mexican Railroad Company whereby the Railroad
Company agrees that the City may construct a 42 -inch water main crossing at Highway 44 and
Padre Island Drive, be authorized;
c. That the award of contract for the hauling of 30,000 cubic yards of fill dirt from
the Schanen Ditch to the Staples Sanitary Land Fill at 43 cents per cubic yard or approximately
$12,900, be made to Haas Trucking Company on the basis of their low bid; (Bid Tabulation #22-69)
d. That the award of contract on 5,000' - 3/4", 40' - 1-1/4" Type K Soft Copper Tubing
and 40' - 2-1/2", 40' - 4" Type K Hard Drawn Copper Tubing, be made to Crane Supply Company
of Victoria, Texas, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of
$2,960.87; (Bid Tabulation #23-69)
e. That the award of contract on approximately 26,500' of PVC Plastic Pipe and
approximately 2,380 PVC Fittings (Irrigation Equipment) be made to Southern Plumbing Supply Company
of Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $9,282.02;
(Bid Tabulation #24-69)
f. That the contract with the Texas Water Development Board be renewed from September 1,
1969, to August 31, 1970, for the operation and maintenance of the Tilden Stream Gauging
Station on Nueces River with the City's cost in the amount of $845.00;
g. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to sell at public auction Lot 15, Block 6,
of Villa Gardens located at 510 Villa Drive, which property was acquired by the City for
$1,050, at second Sheriff's Sale on January 1, 1969, and as of 1966, the delinquent taxes
totaling $3,349 of which $1,738 was City taxes;
h. That Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to License No. FA 66SW-4020 between the
City and United States of America concerning a remote transmitter site 02 and RR site at
Corpus Christi International Airport, be authorized;
i. That an appropriation in the amount of $22,685 representing the City's part of the
cost of relocating the FAA -owned localizer for the main Runway 13-31 at Corpus Christi Inter-
national Airport be authorized, and a contract with FAA for FAA to carry out the relocation
which is estimated' to cost $45,370, be approved;
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j. That the proposal of amendment of the Engineering Contract with Reagan and
McCaughan dated November 20, 1967, authorized by Ordinance No. 8655, so as to include
engineering services for a 24 -inch water line in Tuloso Road from the Leopard Street 48 -inch
line to I.H. 37 and from I.H. 37 N.P.L. to the 20 -inch main in UpRiver Road, be approved;
k. That a Grant Agreement with Texaco, Inc., to relocate an identification sign
(presently located between Bledsoe Hangers 2 and 3), on the site where Humble Oil Company's
sign was located immediately adjacent to the Bledsoe Hanger lease, which was formerly Gulf
Coast Aviation lease, be authorized;
I. That the authority to execute a Grant Agreement with Housing and Urban Develop-
ment for $498,490, for acquisition of Open Space land under Title VII of the Housing Act of
1961, at four sites along Corpus Christi Bay, be approved.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 14,
1969, through September 20, 1969, as DIEZ Y SEIS WEEK in Corpus Christi in commemoration
of Mexico's celebrated day of independence, and urged citizenry to observe the week in an
appropriate manner. The proclamation was received by Mexican Consul Edgardo Briones.
Mayor Blackmon recognized State Representative Joe Salem who appeared before the
Cpuncil in connection with a resolution which he had introduced in the State Legislature
proposing that the artifacts recovered off Padre Island be permanently displayed in Corpus
Christi. He stated he feels the artifacts belong in Corpus Christi and would be a tourist
attraction "second only to the Alamo in Texas." He further stated that he probably will head
the House Committee since he introduced the resolution creating it, and urged the Council to
appoint a Citizens Committee to work with the House of Representatives Interim Committee in
a coordinated effort to obtain a suitable local site to display�the treasures and to show that
adequate security would be provided .,��6wn wt CY/a1 * 1I' 4g
Mayor Blackmon advised Mr. Salem that such a committee had been proposed by
Commissioner McDaniel and that the Council will establish the committee.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item relative to Zoning Application 0769-5,
Mr. Wendell Barnes for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2"
Two-family Dwelling District on Lot 18A, Block 6, Gardendale 02, located at 5419 Burton Lane,
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on which a public hearing was held August 11, 1969. He explained that a permit was issued
on May 30, 1961, to move a single family dwelling to this location; that the owner removed
a second kitchen sink and made the building conform to "R -1B" requirements and the building
has been used for single family use since that time; and that the house is therefore, a single
family house and not a non -conforming use.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by McDaniel and passed, with Roberts and de Ases voting
"Nay", that the foregoing Application #769-5, Mr. Wendell Barnes, be denied.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #569-3,
F. L. Beck and L. D. Patton, for change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "1-2"
Light Industrial District, on Tracts A, B, C, and D, out of Lot 4, Lokey Addition, located on
the South side of the 5900 Block of Holly Road, on which a public hearing was held June 23,
1969. He stated that an ordinance has been prepared in accordance with revised deed restrictions
as stated in the action of the Council of September 10, 1969, and recommended that the ordinance
be voted upon now but signature of Mayor held in abeyance until after the owners' purchase
contract is consummated.
Mayor Blackmon stated that in view of legal technicalities relative to time limitations
as to veto powers of mayors in enacting ordinances, he would rule that the ordinance as pre-
sented by City Manager Townsend be placed on a three -reading basis and read for the first
time this date.
City Manager Townsend presented for the Council's consideration Application #469-17,
Businessmen's Association of South Texas, Inc., for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District, on all of Blocks 5 and 6, San Simeon
Subdivision, bounded by Villareal Drive, Rene Drive, Bloomington Street and Columbia Drive,
on which a public hearing was held June 9, 1969. Mr. Townsend reviewed the application in
connection with its relation to the request to close portions of Rene Drive and Roel Streetin
San Simeon Subdivision on which a public hearing was held August 27, 1969. He explained
that the land had been encumbered for construction of certain improvements; that :'B-4" zoning
had been applied for on the entire tract, and that development of the subdivision entails the
closing of Rene Drive and Roe! Street. He stated it was the unanimous recommendation of the
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Planning Commission that the request be approved and that the Planning Staff had recommended
denial on the basis that there is sufficient business zoning in this area to serve the needs of
the neighborhood.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed, with Roberts, Blackmon, McDaniel
and Bradley voting "Aye", Sizemore voting "Nay", and Lozano and de Ases abstaining, that
Application #469-17, Businessmen's Association of South Texas, Inc., for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District, on all of Blocks
5 and 6, San Simeon Subdivision, bounded by Villareal Drive, Rene Drive, Bloomington Street
and Columbia Drive, be denied, but in lieu thereof, "8-1" Neighborhood Business. District be
granted, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend stated that an ordinance would be prepared for presentation
at next week's meeting, and that the matter of the street closings would be embodied in the
ordinance for change of zoning.
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 F. L. BECK AND L. D.
PATTON, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACTS
A, B, C, AND D, OUT OF LOT 4, LOKEY ADDITION, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
THE 5900 BLOCK OF HOLLY ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading
by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and
Sizemore, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9486
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LICENSE NO. FA66SW-4020
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,CONCERN-
ING REMOTE TRANSMITTER SITE #2 AND RR SITE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9487
AUTF?ORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL. OF AMENDMENT OF THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT
WITH REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1967, AUTHORIZED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 8655, SO AS TO INCLUDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A 24 -INCH
WATER LINE IN TULOSO ROAD FROM THE LEOPARD STREET 48 -INCH LINE TO I.H. 37
AND FROM I.H. 37 N.P.L. TO UPRIVER ROAD APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1,
DESIGNATED AS A 48 -INCH TRANSMISSION LINE FROM CALALLEN; APPROPRIATING OUT
OF NO. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUND THE SUM OF $5,100 FOR PAYMENT OF SAD
ENGINEERING SERVICES HEREBY AUTHORIZED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9488
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITYOFCORPUS CHRIST!, A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY
COMPANY WHEREBY THE RAILWAY COMPANY AGREES THAT THE CITY MAY LAY, MAIN-
TAIN, OPERATE AND REPAIR A 42 -INCH WATER PIPE BENEATH THE TRACTS OF THE RAILWAY
COMPANY AT HIGHWAY 44 AND PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE AGREEMENT, 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, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9489
APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO
ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES, COPY OF WHICH
CONTRACT 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, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 9490
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, RELATIVE TO RELOCATING THE FAA -OWNED LOCALIZER FACILITY,
RUNWAY 13-31, AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH
REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPRO-
PRIATING $45,370 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR THE AFORESAID RELOCATION
OF FAA -OWNED LOCAL LOCALIZER FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote:) Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 9491
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING
SECTIONS 7-49 AND 7-50 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW SECTIONS 7-49
AND 7-50 SO AS TO CHANGE THE SITE OF THE HELIPORT FROM THE L -HEAD TO THE
AREA BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BRANCHES OF INTERSTATE 37 AND BOUNDED ON
THE EAST BY WATER STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
Commissioner de Ases expressed approval of the Mayor's proclaiming Diez Y Seis
Week in this City, and recognition of Mexican Consul Edgardo Briones as recipient, and.
emphasized the importance of continued friendly relations with our neighbors to the South.
In this respect, he requested that the City renew efforts to establish a "Sister City" relation-
ship with Mexico City and invite participation by the local Mexican Consul.
Mayor Blackmon stated that some groundwork had already been done for the
establishment of a Mexican Sister City, that the City of Vera Cruz had been designated
and is now available, and that the City is ready to move forward into this program now
that the Yokosuka program has become firmly established.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.