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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 1970
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Te Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Commissi .ners:
Dic Bra. ey, Jr.
Eduardo . de Ases
W. J. R•berts
Ronnie Sizemore
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayo Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The I vacation was given by Commissioner Roberts in the absence of the invited Guest
Chaplain.
City 'ecretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motio by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the absence of Commissioner
McDaniel be -xcused for just cause.
The inutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1970, were approved as submitted
to the Counci
Mayo Blackmon read and presented a proclamation designating the week of Sunday,
February 1, 1.70, as CLERGY WEEK in cooperation with Civitan International and Corpus
Christi Civita Club's observance of Clergy Week throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico
and Norway, and urged citizens to give special honor to the priest, rabbi or minister of his
choice. The .roclamation was received by Mr. Gary York and Mr. Larry Sherwood.
Mayo Blackmon read and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Don Tooker,
esteemed me ber of the local press who has covered City Administration activities for the past
several years, now moving to Austin, Texas, and extended sincere wishes in his new field of
endeavor ther- Mr. Tooker has been associated with Channel IIB in this City.
Memb-rs of the Student Council of Incarnate Word Academy were recognized, and Mayor
Blackmon rea• and presented Certificates of Attendance to Edna de los Santos, Mary Skrobarczyk,
Linda Kosare Yvonne Escobar, Mimi Vallejo, and Mary Meehan. The students were accompanied
by their spons•r, Sister Patricia Ruth.
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A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mrs. Allie P. Roddy, retiring as of
January 31, 1970, after completing 26 years of continuous service as Assistant Recreation
Superintendent, and to Jackson R. O'Neal, water system foreman for 23 years of continuous
service who has moved from the City. Mayor Blackmon extended, on behalf of the Council,
sincere thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
Mr. Sheridan C. Lewis, President of Southern. Community Gas Company and Southern
Coast Corporation, appeared before the Council and read and presented a written statement in
protest of the phrasing of Proposition "A" appearing on the Damsite Referendum Ballot for the
February 14 election. (Council Exhibit 02-70)
Mr. Lewis' statement alleged that the ballot is unfair, inaccurate, and totally prejudicial
to any fair consideration of the question, and that it is being presented to the voters of Corpus
Christi in an improper manner which "shrouds the issue in a fog of confusion, and tends to project
the Choke Canyon site over the R&M-Calallen site." He stated that he was willing to assume
that the "inaccurate and incomplete information" projected into the prefacing explanation on
the ballot was the result of honest errors. He stated the estimated cost of the R&M site of
$85,386,000 was in error by $11,018,000, pointing out that $16, 169,000 for recreational
facilities were included in the figures and that these facilities should have no part in the cost
of water; that it might be possible to reduce the R&M cost by some $16 million by obtaining
funds for these recreational developments around the lake from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. Mr. Lewis listed other reasons why he felt the R&M site was preferable; that the
Bureau of Reclamation will waive the interest for the first ten years of the dam; that the R&M
site will bring millions of tourists and visitors to the area which will mean millions of dollars
to merchants and employees; that the cost of the dam is repayable only from the proceeds of the
sale of water by the Bureau of Reclamation to the City and/or industries within the Corpus Christi
Area; and that the Choke Canyon could impound only about one-fourth of the flow of the
Nueces Basin.
Mr. Lewis requested that the "Dam Site Referendum" under Proposition "A" be stricken
from the February 14, 1970, ballot, and that a special election for the damJocation becalled
immediately after the investigation by the City of the availability of the $16,000,000
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through the Texas Park and Wildlife Department, under the terms of the existing $75,000,000
Granfi made specifically for recreational facilities in the Corpus Christi, R&M and Calallen
area, and stated that if the request is granted he would agree to deposit the estimated cost of
such election in the Treasury Department prior to the calling of such election.
Mayor Blackmon explained that Mr. Lewis had requested time on the agenda today to
protest the wording of the ballot, and that he had been advised that his comments would be moot
inasmuch as the election had already been called, the ballot printed, and absentee voting begun.
He further explained that the Council had been in communication with Mr. Lewis prior to
January 5 when the matter was taken up and discussed very informally; that the calling of the
election had been delayed from January 14 to January 21; that meetings had been well attended
and reported, and that in the meantime, Mr. Lewis' comments and objections had not been
received.
City Manager Townsend distributed a prepared statement for clarification of the City's
position and understanding of the facts in the matter of the wording of the ballot. (Council
Exhibit #3-70)
Mr. Townsend stated that for the past ten years the question of the City's second water
reservoir has been studied, and that every City Council since 1963 has concluded that a second
water reservoir is needed and that the Bureau of Reclamation should build it. He stated that
no one has presented a feasible plan for local financing and thus, the City has concluded that
construction by the Bureau of Reclamation will be most advantageous. He explained that the
Bureau has completed its studies on the two most suitable sites; that the Council has carefully
studied alternative financing and construction methods, and has concluded that the Federal
Bureau of Reclamation should be asked to construct the dam and to allow the City to repay the
costs over a 40 or 50 year period; that as a result of these studies and comparisons, it is submitted
for the choice of the voters to indicate their preference as to where the proposed dam should be
located, at Choke Canyon, estimated to cost $37,460,000 with an annual water supply of 45
billion gallons, or R&M site, estimated to cost $85,386,000, with an annual water supply of
54 billion gallons.
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Relative to Mr. Lewis' statement that the Texas Park and Wildlife Department put
money into recreational facilities, Mr. Townsend stated that many hours have been spent on
this aspect, but that there is no one who could sign any committment that money would be
available for such recreational facilities, and stated that both R&M and Choke Canyon figures
are based on minimum recreational development.
Mayor Blackmon announced that for lack of a motion from the Council to the contrary,
the Council would proceed with the election in accordance with the ordinance approved on
January 21 calling the election setting forth the propositions.
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read for the construction of the Neighborhood Improvement
Project in the Molina area, from the following firms: King Construction Company; B & E
Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., and South Texas Construction Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter andreferred
to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Blackmon announced the continuation of the public hearing held January 14,
1970,6for the closing of an alley located between Booty Street and Elizabeth and parallel to
Staples Street, separating Lots 1 thru 11, and Lots 12 thru 22, Block 4, Booty and Allen Addition.
City Manager Townsend explained that the hearing had been recessed because some of the
property owners within the notification area had been inadvertently omitted from the list and had
not received proper notice. He briefly reviewed the request pointing out that all of the property
abutting on the alley proposed to be closed is owned by the applicants, Knolle Jersey Milk
Products Company and Roy Conyers, and that it is not needed except for access purposes of the
owners; that it was the Staff's recommendation that it be closed subject to the retention of easements
for existing utilities, and that a satisfactory agreement had been worked out with the owners.
Mrs. W. T. Hunt, 3209 Casa de Palmas, asked for information relative to the length of
time the City must give notice of hearings; if a fence will be constructed; and what type of gates,
if any, will be constructed. She stated her property will be adversely affected since it is located
directly opposite the alley opening.
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Mrs. Hunt was advised that the type of gates, fences, and general use of the property
after the alley is closed is not the issue before the Council; that the alley basically serves only
the property owners, and that they are requesting the closing because of security problems
involving improper use of the alley.
No one else appeared in opposition to the proposed alley closing.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passad, that the alley located between
Booty Street and Elizabeth, separating Lots 1 thru 11, and Lots 12 thru 22, Block 4, Booty and
Allen Addition, be closed subject to retention of easements for existing utilities, and that an
ordinance be brought forward effectuating the closing.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on the request of CPC International, Inc.,
for a variance from the Texas Air Control Board regulations through April 1, 1971, pursuant to
the recent policy adopted by the Council relative to procedure of hearing all air pollution
control variance requests. (Variance Request #1-70)
City Manager Townsend explained that the requested variance is the first opacity
variance request ,in Nueces County;that previous requests have concerned particulate matter;
that notice of the Air Control Board hearing was received on January 23, and that since the
City's statement must be submitted immediately, sufficient time does not exist for a full week's
notice, and stated that the press had been informally advised of the hearing. Mr. Townsend
read a letter from Chas. P. Barden, P,E., Executive Secretary, Texas Air Control Board,
addressed to Dr. W. R. Metzger, dated January 16, 1970, notifying that the petition had been
submitted, and requested that comments concerning the petition be submitted to the Air Control
Board's Office within ten days of the letter so that it can be evaluated prior to the Board meeting.
He explained that the Council does not make the regulations, but they have the right to make
objections or recommendations to the Air Control Board.
Mr. Tim Sherman, Chief Chemist, Lloyd Miller, Mechanical Division Superintendent,
and Bernie Duncan, Chief Engineer, of CPC International, Inc. appeared in support of the
request. Mr. Sherman explained that the firm has applied for a variance until April 1971, to
allow time to test new processing methods and to purchase and install equipment that will bring
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the plant into compliance. He explained that three months is needed to complete studies of
processes being used and 12 months to purchase and install needed equipment. Hefulther stated
that the emission which is in violation is not harmful to health.
Mr. A. L. Cock, Public Health Engineer explained the meaning of "opacity"; stated
that the Clean Air Act regulations we re revised last summer to include opacity provisions, and that
Nueces County is one of eight counties in the State covered by these regulations; that it was
determined last November that the emission from one of the plant's stacks was in violation of the
"opacity" provision; that the regulations are based on the percentage of light that can pass through
the emission, and that smoke wasppreviously graded on the basis of shades. He explained that
special equipment and training are needed to apply the opacity regulations, and'Stated that CPC
International, Inc., is in compliance with other air control` requirements.
Mr. Jon Held, home builder, spoke in favor of the request, stating that industry should
be encouraged, and that the subject company has shown a willingness to comply with regulations,
and that he feels undue burdens should not be imposed.
Commissioner de Ases questioned the length of time the company had been in violation;
when they were notified of this violation, and at what time they had made formal request for
variance.
Mr. Cock explained that in June, 1969, the Texas Air Control Board's new regulations
were put into effect; and that it was from that time that industries were made aware of possible
violations.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, with de Ases voting "Nay", that
the request of CPC International, Inc., for variance from the Texas Air Control Board regulations,
through April 1, 1971, be approved, and that the Texas Air Control Board be notified of this action.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "k" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be approved and
granted as follows:
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a. That an appropriation in the amount of $1,500 for payment to the State as the
City's share in the reduction in salvage value resulting from leaving the old bridge in as a
fishing pier between the University of Corpus Christi and the Naval Air Station, be approved;
b. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on February 10, 1970, for
a tree -digging machine or tree spade as provided in the 1969-70 Park Budget, be granted;
c. That the request of the Southside Little League for a 5 -year renewal oftheir
lease of five acres of Price Park as recommended by the Park and Recreation Board, be approved;
d. That Parcel #2 be acquired from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Garza for $2,700, and Parcel #10
from Mr. J. Reyna for $2,625 for the expansion of Elgin Park, be authorized, and a total
appropriation in the amount of $5,509, including $184 for closing costs, be approved;
e. That a tract of land, being 8.57 acres out of Lot 12, Section 17, Flour Bluff and
Encina) Farm and Garden Tracts, Parcel #48, be acquired from A. C. Lloyd, Jr., for $27,500,
and that an appropriation in the amount of $27,891 including related costs, be approved;
f. That the authority to execute deed restrictions on property acquired with HUD
open space assistance stipulating the property cannot be sold without prior written approval
of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, be granted; --
g. That an easement continuing along what would be the extension of Dunn Lane to
Interstate 37 be abandoned at the request of the abutting property owners, the Northside State
Bank of Houston, but that the abandonment be subject to the platting of the property, including
continuation of Dunn Lane to another street and the provision for adequate utilities;
h. That the Plumbing Ordinance be further amended prior to its third and final reading;
(See Motion prior to reading of ordinance)
i. That a contract with the Department of the Navy for water service to the Naval Air
Station and other Navy facilities, incorporating the water rates adopted August 27, 1969, and
replacing the 1951 contract with the Navy, be authorized; (providing for future changes in
rates as long as the increases involve the full schedule of rates and not just those rotes that
apply to the Navy.
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j. That an appropriation in the amount of $55,570, including Award of Special
Commissioners, Commissioners' fees, and appraisal testimony, in connection with the con-
demnation proceedings for Sewer Plant Site for Flour Bluff, be approved;
k. That a general release and termination of intent to assess all property abutting
Fifteenth Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Morgan, in connection with Street Improvements
set forth in Ordinance No. 8682, be authorized.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application 11069-10, Del
Starr Realty Company, Inc., for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "A-1" Apartment House District, on a 7.6 -acre tract of land out of Lot 3, Section 10,
Bohemian Colony Lands, located 580 feet South of O1Day Parkway between Weber Road
and the Fred R. Sanders Elementary School, on which a public hearing was held January 5, 1970.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1069-3, Del Starr Realty Company,
Inc., for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District, on a 7.6 -acre tract of land
out of Lot 3, Section 10, Bohemian Colony Lands, located 580 feet south of O'Day Parkway
between Weber Road and the Fred R. Sanders Elementary School, be denied, but in lieu thereof
a Special Permit be granted for a townhouse complex according to a plot plan approved by the
Commission, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the Special Permit.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application #1269-1, Dr. C. E.
Padgett, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District, on all of Lot 1, Block 7, Gardendale #1, on which 15 public hearing was held
January 21, 1970.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the recommendation of the
Staff be concurred in and that Application #1269-1, Dr. C. E. Padgett, for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on all of
Lot 1, Block 7, Gardendale #1, be denied, but in lieu thereof, the South 180 feet be zoned
"B -I" Neighborhood Business District and the North 120 feet remain "R -1B" Single-family
Dwelling District, to provide arb4fer between the proposed business and the existing residential
uses, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9617
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $55,570, OF WHICH
AMOUNT $55,000 IS THE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, $270 IS FOR SPECIAL COMMIS-
SIONERS' FEES, $150 IS FOR APPRAISAL TESTIMONY, AND $150 IS FOR COURT COSTS, ALL IN
CONNECTION WITH CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN CAUSE NO. 613, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
VS. THOMAS A. WILLIAMS, ET AL, INVOLVING LOTS 13, 14, AND 15, SECTION 56, FLOUR
BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, WHICH ACQUISITION IS NECESSARY FOR THE
FLOUR BLUFF SEWAGE PLANT SITE, PROJECT NO. 250-67-53; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9618
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI CERTAIN DEED RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. 291-64-4
AND OSC-36 (DL) OPEN SPACE LAND PROGRAM, ELGIN PARK, THAT ARE TO BE FILED FOR RECORD
INDICATING THAT THE PARCELS MAY NOT BE SOLD, LEASED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITH-
OUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF THE FORM OF SUCH RESTRICTIONS BEING 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, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9619
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 COASTAL BEND
ENTERPRISES, INC., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 23A
AND 23B, BLOCK 6, CABANISS ACRES SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-2" TWO-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 EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9620
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, LT 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 FRANK PEERMAN,
BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A 40.61 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 7, SECTION 4,
BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF SOUTH
PADRE ISLAND DRIVE SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEP-
ING IN EFFECT ALLOVER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN L'ONFLICT HEREWITH; 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"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9621
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $27,891, OF WHICH AMOUNT
$27,500 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 48 AND $391 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE AND
RELATED COSTS, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-61-25.5 0S0 SEWER PLANT, LAND ACQUI-
SITION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES
CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE OWNER, A.C.
LLOYD, JR.; 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"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9622
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, TO LEAVE A PORTION OF THE EXISTING BRIDGE ACROSS THE OUTLET
OF CAYO DEL OSO ON OCEAN DRIVE TO BE USED AS A FISHING PIER, UNDER THE STATE S
PROJECT, DESIGNATED AS CONTROL 916-20-2, N -AD 29(3), NUECES COUNTY; APPROPRIATING
OUT OF NO, 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1500, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
220-67-106, OCEAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, ALAMEDA TO N.A.S., AS THE CITY'S PARTICI-
PATION IN THE COST OF THE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE PLACED IN
ESCROW, PAYABLE TO THE STATE TREASURER, TRUST FUND ACCOUNT NO. 927; 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"; McDaniel absent.
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
SOUTHSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE LEASING TO THE SAID SOUTHSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT OF
APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) ACRES OF LAND IN EVELYN PRICE PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAIN-
TAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1970,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE AFORESAID SOUTHSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE 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, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel,
Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE 9623
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $5509 OF WHICH AMOUNT $2,625
IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 10, $2,700 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 2,
AND $184 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE AND RELATED COSTS, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-64-4 ELGIN PARK; AUTHORIZING :AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL
ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH THE OWNER
OF PARCEL NO. 10, JOSEFA REYNA, AND THE OWNERS OF PARCEL NO. 2, MR, AND MRS, J.H.
GARZA; 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, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the Ordinance
adopting the Southern Standard Plumbing Code, be amended before its third and final
reading as follows:
1. Amend Subsection 404.1 by deleting the words "bands" from the second
sentence thereof.
2. Amend Subsection 502.6 by adding the following sentence thereto:
"Plastic flanges may be used under conditions set forth in Table
505."
3. Amend Item 32 of the Ordinance by adding the words "provided the
highest point of the waste pipe is above the waste outlets of the
combination plumbing fixture."
4. Amend Subsection 705.3 by adding the following sentence thereto;
"Manholes subject to traffic loads shall be capable of withstand-
ing said loads."
5. Amend Subsection 911.1 by deleting the word "or" from the third
line and by deleting the second sentence and substituting the
following therefor: "The pan shall turn up on all sides at least
to the height of the sill of the opening into the shower compartment
6. Amend Item 43 of the Ordinance by changing it to read as follows:
"Amend Subsection 1206.2 by deleting the remainder of the section
that follows the words 'copper tube' in the second line and adding
the following sentences: '200 psi PVC plastic pipe may be used for
cold water service line outside the building only. All underground
water lines outside buildings shall be at least 18 inches deep."'
7. Amend Subsection 1502.4 by deleting the words "or ferrous -alloy
piping" therefrom, changing the word "authorities" to "Official",
and deleting the words "bituminized-fiber pipe" therefrom.
8. Delete Item 63 from the Ordinance.
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Mr, Tommy McDonald, Vice President of Local 185, Plumbers and Steam -
fitters Union and Chairman of the Legislative Committee, appeared and stated that
he is still opposed to the use of ABS and PVC plastic pipe under concrete slabs,
and that the Master Plumber's Association, at their meeting of January 20, 1970,
went on record as being opposed to the ordinance allowing ABS & PVC plastic pipe
under concrete 'slabs.
Mr. John Crutchfield, representing Gateway Mobile Homes, appeared and
stated he is opposed to the provision which continues the requirement of outside
vent lines in mobile homes, that they feel they are unnecessary and should be
eliminated. He stated they are willing to take the responsibility that all mobile
homes will be adequately vented, and further stated they feel if regulations adopted
are good, they should be enforced.
Mr. Jon Held, representing the Home Builders' Association, appeared and
stated he recommends the adoption of the Southern Standard Plumbing Code in its
entirety as presented for third and final reading.
Mr. Ignascio J. Garcia, Sr., 1742 Morales, stated he is a plumber and
the use of plastic pipe would mean more work for him, but that he would not buy a
house with plastic pipe under the concrete slab.
ORDINANCE NO. 9624
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1967,
EDITION AND THE 1968 REVISION THERETO FOR THE REGULATION OF THE INSTALLATION,
ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING .APPLIANCES,) FIXTURES,
FITTINGS AND/OR APPURTENANCES THERETO OF PLUMBING AND GAS PIPE AND APPLIANCE
FITTING, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND ALL PARTS THEREOF, INCLUDING EVERY CONNECTION
TO THE WATER OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY, WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND
ADDITIONS THERETO: PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT: MAKING VIOLATIONS
A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY
NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally,
as amended, by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and
Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9625
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A WATER SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR
WATER SERVICE TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI NAVAL AIR STATION AND OTHER NAVY FACILITIES,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, 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, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9626
DECLARING TERMINATION OF THE INTENT TO ASSESS CERTAIN PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 7682, PASSED' AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON AUGUST 18, 1965, AND THE NOTICE OF THE
CITY SECRETARY FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON
THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1965, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 1099, PAGE 457 OF THE 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 STREET IMPROVEMENT: PROPERTY ABUTTING ON FIFTEENTH
STREET FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO MORGAN STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9627
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONTRACT
WITH EACH AMBULANCE SERVICE OPERATOR DESIRING TO ENTER INTO EMERGENCY SERVICE
AMBULANCE OPERATION WITH THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM
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, Roberts and Sizemore,
peasant and voting "Aye"; McDaniel abeest.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the appointment
of the following personnel to serve as judges and alternate judges in the February
14, 1970, election, be approved and confirmed:
PRECINCT NO. PRESIDING JUDGE " ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE
1 C. M. Proctor Mrs. P. T. Moore
2 Mrs. J. H. Vetters Mrs. David H. Moore
3 Mrs, H. A, Tycer Mrs. W. H. Davis
4 Mrs. H. H. McCool Mrs. Frank Ryan
5 Mrs. Edward Whelan Mrs. Catherine Kelly
6 Mrs. D. D. Bramblett Mrs. Abe Whitworth
7" Mrs. N. E. Sullivan Mrs. C. E. Weeks
8 Isidro Ortiz Mrs. Jose Hinojosa
9 Mrs. Lena Schriever Angelita Barrera
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PRECINCT NO. PRESIDING JUDGE ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE,
10 George Elizondo Mary Edens
11 Santos De La Paz Rosendo Salinas
12 Mrs. E. M. Jimenez Mrs. Philip E. Tanis
13 Mrs. Ralph Duran Mrs. W, J. Weissinger
14 Miss Judy Bishop Mrs. F. L. Alexander
15 Mrs. C. E. Buck Mrs. James B. Durham
16 Mrs. Lilly May Hurst Mrs. Ada E. Lawson
17 Mrs. Ada J. Lane Mrs. Raul C. Gutierrez
18 Mrs. Henry Trujillo Mrs. Zulema M. Tamen
19 John S. Amerson Mrs. L. M. White
20 Mrs. Welder Brown Mrs. 0felia Keever
21 Mrs. Keith W. Lewis Marcella Ruiz
22 Mrs, Edwin L. Olsen Mrs. M. H. Davis
23 Ned W. Beadreau Margaret Sutton
24 Mrs. Dolly Carroll Ruth B. Gill
25 J. M. Morris Mrs. Joseph A. Dorsey
26 W. W. Adcock,Jr. Bernice Boecker
27 M. R. Zepeda Mrs. Auroro V. Garza
28 Mrs. Frank J. Games Natividad Garcia
29 Garland Dieringer Mrs. J. P. Gonzalez
30 Mrs. Chas. Foyt William E. Brandesky
31 Mrs. Victor Dlabaja Mrs. Louis A. Polacek
32 Mrs. Jessie Jordan J. 0. Spencer
33 R. L. McComb Mrs. A. L. Nolen
34 Mrs. I. H. Spoor, Jr. Mrs. Frieda G. Goff
35 Mrs. Anna J. Kuehm Lloyd G. Lipsey
36 Mrs. M. A. Cage Edwina D. Williams
37 Mrs. Catherine Cox Mrs, Frances Pierce
38 Mrs. H. L. Ross Mrs. Wm. P. Smith
39 W. B. Loftin Mrs. Helen Smith
40 Mrs. James Corcoran Mrs. W. J. Moore
41 Mrs. G. E. Mulle Mrs. J. M. Jordan
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PRESIDING JUDGE ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE
42 F. L. Youngs Marys A. Bodger
43 Mrs. J. W. Marshall Mrs. Q. D. Edwards
44 Mrs. Nancy Esparza W. W. Weltshire
45 John H. Kennedy Mrs. D. S. Waggoner
46 Mrs. F. C. Payne Mrs. Elmar Crain
47 Earl Hodges Fred R. Smith
48 T. D. McDowell Bobbie L. Scoggins
Special Mrs. Dora Vetters Mrs. Edna Meador
Canvassing
Board
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
I, JACK R. BLACKMON, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of January 1, 1970, to January 31, 1970,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby
approved.
JACK R. BCACKMON, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas