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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/13/1970MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 13, 1970 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano, Sr. Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Eduardo E. de Ases Ken 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, and called on Commissioner Roberts to give the invocation in the absence of the invited guest chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 27, and the Regular Meeting of April 29, 1970, were approved as presented to the Council. Mayor Blackmon announced proclamations had been issued relative to the following: NATIONAL INSURANCE WOMEN'S WEEK, May 17 through 23, 1970, in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments in community activities, received by Mrs. Whitt Batey and Mrs. Earl Pace; REALTORS WEEK, May 17 through 23, 1970, in cooperation with the endeavors to encourage home ownership and high standards of service rendered by the Board of Realtors, received by Mr. Vaughn Bowen; NATIONAL RADIO MONTH, May 1970, in special recognition of the many benefits provided by our radio broadcasters, received by Mr. Ed Stern, Mr. Steve DeWalt and Mr. Jim Bixler; EDUCATIONAL BOSSES' WEEK, May 17 through 23, 1970, in honor of the nation's school administrators and their unselfish service to our schools and community, received by Mrs. Joyce Francis; NURSING HOME WEEK, May 10 through 17, 1970, in cooperation with the programs of medical personnel to encourage volunteers and community leaders to work together for the care of the ill and aged, received by Mr. Douglas Pendergast; and NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, urging citizens to give proper recognition to our Police Department and manifest our appreciation for the efficient service rendered to our community, received by Chief Dick Runyan. Mayor Blackmon welcomed visiting members of the Student Council of Molina Junior High School, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to the following: Bobby Keever, Epifanio Farrias, George Ruiz, Charles Washington, Mary Salazar and Alma Garcia. They were accompanied by their sponsor, Mr. Edward King. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 2 Mr. Bob Wallace, President of the Corpus Christi Tourist Bureau, presented to Mayor Blackmon a 1970 First Award Plaque, to be received on behalf of the City Council, for outdoor advertising sponsored by the Southwest (10th) District of the American Advertising Federation. He expressed appreciation for the City's strong and generous support through its Hotel -Motel Room Occupancy Tax, and stated the award places the City of Corpus Christi in contention for the National Award in June. Mrs. Wm. G. Smith, 5718 Flynn Parkway, appeared on behalf of residents living in Schanen Estates and surrounding neighborhood, and requested that the drainage system which traverses Carroll Woods, Schanen Estates and Country Club Estates, be filled in such a manner that the drainage is underground, so as to be less of a hazard, and that it Ibe landscaped to provide a playground for children in the area. She presented a petition containing signatures of 1001 area residents, and a display chart showing the proposed improvement. (Petition 01-70) Mayor Blackmon stated that the City Manager and Council had viewed the display, and that the request will be studied to see if there is some way improvement can be funded in the foreseeable future. Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would now hold the scheduled informal public hearing on the proposed new traffic pattern which would establish one-way movement of traffic along a four -block area between Eighteenth and Baldwin and Texas and Annapolis. He asked that it be noted that the proposal has been a problem under consideration by the past four administrations; that bond funds were approved for the improvements in elections held in 1965 and 1967; and asked that it be understood that this hearing is for the purpose of listening as a matter of information to the merits of the proposal as well as reasons in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Wm. Anderson, Director of Planning, presented the background of the proposal, stating that it was a result of the Master Transportation Study made following the 1962 Federal Aid Highway Act which applied to cities with a population over 50,000. He explained that this plan was prepared jointly by the City of Corpus Christi, the Highway Department and the United States Bureau of Public Roads, He stated that a full time member of the Staff was assigned to the study plus a number of traffic engineers and specialists; stated that a number of public hearings were held before the Planning Commission and before the City Council. He stated the Master Transportation • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 3 Plan for the City was completed in 1964 and adopted in principle April 21, 1965. He explained that they had the best available advice and assistance possible in its preparation; that the proposal is one of several long-range proposals envisioned by the Master Transportation Plan, and that several other alternate plans had been rejected because of the tremendous cost. He pointed out on a map the one-way movement which is being recommended. Traffic Engineer Tom Stewart presented statistics relative to the traffic volume and accident rote; explained that the heaviest corridor of traffic in the City is from South Staples; that it now carries approximately 24,000 cars per day, and that it is estimated it will substantially increase within the next ten years. He explained the general circulation of the plan; pointed out the location of signals, number of lanes, lefthand turning lanes and one-way movements, and stated that the one-way traffic pattern as proposed would move the traffic more efficiently and safely than presently existing; stated it would require some minor reconstruction of the intersections involved at Baldwin and Staples, and that the signal lights will be so arranged so as not to inter- fere with the prompt operation of the fire equipment. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the improvements and traffic plan at these inter- sections are being pursued at this time because the project is one of the older approved bond programs, and that the Council stands to be criticized if old pro}ects are not completed; stated the proposal would accomplish what was conterrplated by the Master Transportation Plan and the bond programs, and that it is the opinion of the Staff that it is the best solution to the problem and that the City should complete its bond programs. Interested persons in the audience were given the opportunity to question Mr. Stewart and other members of the Staff, relative to the details of the plan. Questions were raised as to the future plans for South Staples, arrangement of traffic signals, on what basis the traffic study was made, and at what hours of the day the traffic count was made in computing statistics. Mr. A.C. Skinner, representing Oriental Laundry, stated the proposed plan would damage all of the businesses located in the four -block area between South Staples and Swantner and force some of them completely out of business. He stated that drivers would be compelled to cross three lanes of traffic to get onto Swantner and into the shopping center; that the traffic signals are not properly timed according to a check made by himself and another resident, stating the bottleneck Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 4 only exists for less than an hour at peak hours morning and evenings, and that this could be corrected if the signals were adjusted to permit the flow of traffic on Staples. Dr. Hans Heymann, 2709 Swantner, stated he was speaking only for himself, but is expressing the views of the 30 to 40 other doctors in his building, that the one-way proposed plan would adversely affect the convenience of his patients in getting to and from his office, and would greatly hamper the doctors getting from their offices to Spohn Hospital when on emergency calls. Mr. Joe Craine, 340 Barracuda, part owner of the Medical Arts Building, stated he was speaking for the other doctors who have offices in the Medical Arts Building, and that they had all signed a letter indicating their opposition on the basis that it would not only be an inconvenience but a hazard, would reduce property values because of the limited access, and would not benefit the general public in reasonable proportion to the damage to the individual property owners, interest holders or their patrons. Mr. Faires P. Wade, attorney representing Trip's Fried Chicken to Go, located at 2731 South Staples Street, spoke in opposition, stating he sees no real traffic problem in the existing arrangement, that it would damage both the Fried Chicken Place, the Zuider Zee on the adjacent lot, and all the businesses on both sides of Staples. He stated it will slow the flow of traffic that can be handled by Swantner and Staples in serving the area between Alameda and Ocean Drive; stated he was not advised of this plan before he sold these lots, and that if the proposed change is put into effect he would feel he had defrauded the purchasers. Mr. W. E. Nobles, stated it was his opinion thht the problem now is the lefthand turn at Baldwin and Staples, and felt rearrangement of signals would solve the traffic bottleneck. Dr. W. E. Arthur, 2802 South Staples, stated that there are five dentists in his building located on Texas Street across the street from Bel -Aire Shopping Center, and that customers would be subjected to a very hazardous situation since they would be compelled to cross two lanes of traffic to get into their parking lot which has no entrance from Staples Street. Mr. J. R. Sorrell, Jr., stated the proposed new plan would worsen the situation and would cause the traffic to stack up at both the intersections. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 5 Mr. J. L. Rascoe, operator of the Enco Station at 2754 South Staples, stated his business would be damaged, and that the plan would create a problem for customers when turning off Staples Street into his service station. He stated he would be completely cut off to southbound traffic on South Staples. Mr. Harold Carr, realtor, 3307 Leopard Street, owner of a building in the area under disa•ues.on, asked what disposition had been made of the one-time plans to build an overpass at the Baldwin -Staples junction. Mr. Townsend stated this was one of the alternate solutions as a possibility in the overall plans, but was found to involve a tremendous cost. Mr. Bert Roscoe, developer of Bel Aire Shopping Center, spoke as representative of his tenants and their customers, and stated he had viewed the proposed change objectively and could not see its merits, and that he concurred in the statements of Mr. Skinner that the re - timing of the signal lights at peak hours would alleviate a major part of the problem. Mr. Ralph Cobb, realtor, stated he is vitally interested in the growth of the City, but felt the proposed traffic plan would deal a terrific blow to the growth of this particular area. Mr. Dave Coover, attorney, stated he is negotiating a lease for a new building in this area, but that if the new traffic plan is adopted it will kill the deal; stated the Council should consider the opinions and suggestions presented by the property owners instead of employing experts and that a substantial amount of money could be saved. He stated he is in complete agreement with Mr. Skinner that there is no necessity for the proposed change and that the problems could be solved by adjustment of the traffic signals. Mr. Sullivan of Peerless Cleaners, stated his business would be seriouslyhurt, as well as all the others in the four -block area, and that he was in complete accord with statements of Mr. Skinner. Mr. Franklin Critz, property owner in the area, stated the proposed plan is outmoded, having been on file for several years, and that he has been notified by several of his tenants that they will not exercise their option to renew their leases if the plan is put into effect. He stated it will bankrupt several of the businesses in the four -block area. - Others speaking in opposition to the proposed new traffic plan were: Mr. Jack Davis, owner of property on Corpus Christi Beach; Mr. Sam Susser, Jr., property owner in the subject Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 6 area; Owner of Capital Television, 2751 South Staples; Mr. Glenn L. Killough of Humble Oil and Refining Company; Mr. George Prowse, attorney, representing Opportunity Stores in the area; Mr. Seymore Mendell; Mrs. Ruth Jackson; A. C. Skinner, Jr.; A. C. Skinner III; Mr. Henry Flint; Mr. Carr Skinner, Bel Aire Drugs; and W. T. Biel. All stated they were in accord with opposition voiced by Mr. Skinner, and that the businesses in the area would be severely damaged by the change. Motion by Bradley, seconded by McDaniel and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing matter be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application 0470-8, Wymore Develop- ment Company to (1) Tract 1: establish a Community Unit Plan according to Article 28, Section 28-3, Detached Dwelling Developments, of the Zoning Ordinance, on a 71 -acre, more or less, tract of land out of the east 1/2 of Block 10, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, located in the 500Qrand 5100 Blocks of Bear Lane adjacent to the new West Oso High School, fronting 1131 .89' along Bear Lane and extending for a depth of 2,550'.08'; (2) Tract 2: request for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on a 5-acre,imore or less, tract of land out of the east 1/2 of Block 10, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Bear Lane and Navigation Boulevard, fronting 170' along Bear Lane and extending for a depth of 1,134' along Navigation Boulevard. Senior City Planner Larry Wenger pointed out the location of the property on the map and described the existing zoning and land use in the surrounding area, and explained that Tract 1 contains 71 acres on which a community unit subdivision plan will be developed, and the five acres on Tract II is to be developed in conjunction with Tract 1 as a neighborhood business center. Mr. Wenger stated that the Staff had been encouraging this cluster type of development for several years; that at the Commission hearing held April 28, 1970, Mr. Larry Urban of Urban Engineering, spoke on behalf of the applicant and described the proposed 460 unit development stating that the project is an attempt to provide moderately -priced housing for moderate income families and will enable economic utilization of the land and will be protected by deed restrictions. Mr. Wenger stated there was no opposition at thehearing; that prior to the hearing the Staff mailed out ten • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 7 r notices, two received in favor, none in opposition, and one was received in favor on April 29, 1970; that it was the recommendation of the Commission and the Staff that the request be approved as requested. Planning Director Wm. Anderson elaborated on some aspects of the proposed development, stating that it is unique in that it is a predominately cul-de-sac with each home backing up to a common open space and that the portion of the lots which would normally be used for yard setbacks has been devoted to open space providing a maximum amount of open space for community benefit. Mr. Larry Urban, Urban Engineering, and Mr. Joe L. Williams, local architect and President of the Corporation proposing the development, were present in support of the request, both stating that they felt it was an excellent plan, and thanked the Planning Staff for their cooperation in proceeding simultaneously with the platting and zoning processes. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that Application #470-8, Wymore Development Company, to establish a Community Unit Plan according to Article 28, Section 28-3, Detached Dwelling Developments, of the Zoning Ordinance, on a 71 -acre tract of land out of the east 1/2 of Block 10, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks (TRACT 1); and for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a 5 -acre tract of land out of the east 1/2 of Block 10,'J. C. Russell Farm Blocks (TRACT II), be approved with the understanding that the green open space area be equipped with a sprinkler system, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mr. W. H. Stahl, 4901 Kostoryz, distributed to members of the Council and the audience, copies of a printed statement charging the Council with discrimination in zoning and other matters pertaining to their administration. (Council Exhibit #9-70) Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "q" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be approved as fol lows: • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 8 a. That the date of May 20, 1970, be set for a hearing on the application of Gulf Star Foundries for a variance to October 31, 1970, to meet the requirements of the opacity regulations; b. That an appropriation in the amount of $16,061 .87 to reimburse Central Power and Light Company for the conversion of private electrical services from overhead to underground along Ocean Drive from Hewit to Alameda, be approved; c. That a contract with Page, Southerland, Page and Whittet, for architectural services for the Museum expansion, be approved, and that $35,000 be reappropriated in the Trust Account for the estimated fee of $31,500 and related costs; d. That the date of June 3, 1970 be set for a public hearing for the closing of an alley be- tween Morgan and Ccaig parallel to 15th & 16th Streets at the request of 13 abutting property owners; e. That the acquisition of Parcel 014 for Bayfront Open Space from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Foster for $25,905, be authorized, and that an appropriation in the amount of $26,132, including $227 for closing costs, be approved; f. That an appropriation in the amount of $950 to compensate Mr. A. M. Gonzales for prop- erty damages resulting from the acquisition of right of way for North Staples improvements at Staples and Lipan, be authorized; g. That the acquisition of Parcels 11, 12 & 13, for the Clarkwood Ditch project, being 653 feet by 15 feet divided by Eklund and Clark Streets, from Anna Isensee for $700, be authorized, and that an appropriation in the amount of $806.50, including $106.50 of closing costs, be approved; h. That the acquisition of a parcel of .8 acres for the Flour Bluff & Laguna Madre Water Lines Main, from E.J. Wranosky, president of Laguna Estates, Inc., be authorized; said parcel of land being approximately 1100' long by 25 to 50' wide located adjacent to Crestline Street and Lola Johnson Road, and being the last parcel needed for this project; i. That plans and specifications for improvements to the main runway and taxiway system at International Airport, be approved, including (1) lengthening the runway 1,900' to 7,500' ; (2) strenghtening the existing runway by adding an 8" hot -mix overlay; (3) widening the supporting taxi- way system from 60' to 75'; (4) strengthening the existing taxiway system by adding 6 to 8" of hot -mix; and (5) improving related field drainage; & that the authority to advertise for bids to be received on June, 10, 1970, be granted; j. That a partial final payment for Ocean Drive Unit III, be approved, retaining 5% for remaining clean-up work and related items; (Unit III is from Hewit to Airline and includes the main seawall opposite South Shores. Work done totals $1,256,167; amount still to be retained is $62,133.) • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 9 k. That the acquisition of right of way for the 48" Water Line be authorized as follows: Parcel 16 - one acre and house from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marshall for $11,000 plus $166 closing costs; and Parcel 14-1 and 14-2 from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bickham for $10,662 plus $238 closing costs; I. That Change Order #1 for $18,657 for the Leopard Street 48" water Transmission Main (whic', plans were prepared on the basis of ductile pipe, and certain modifications were omitted in the alternate plans using wrapped steel) be approved as follows: (1) reduce size and gage of certain casing ($5,124); (2) add steel wall collars ($11,158); (3) provide flanged adapters ($2,983); (4) thicken walls of valve vaults at collars ($9,640); total net added cost in the amount of $18,657; m. That no parking anytime restrictions be extended on Staples from Minnesota (Texan Trail) to Stirman to enable the installation of a center left turn lane for the new theater, the shopping area on both sides of Carroll Lane, and intersecting streets; n. That one-year sailboat concession contracts with Thomas L. Culver and Roland Read, on Peoples Street T -Head, each on the basis of $10 per month plus 10% of gross with a 15 -day cancellation provision, be approved; o. That the sidewalk at Morgan and Santa Fe, temporarily deferred, be constructed and that the abutting property owner be paid $300 damages; p. That the acquisition of Parcel #9 for Bayfront Open Space, from Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Blucher for $9,865, plus $143 in closing costs, be authorized; q. That plans and specifications for repairs and improvements to the Exposition Hall and Coliseum roofs, be approved, and that the authority to advertise for bids to be received on June 3, 1970, be granted. Mr. Lester W. Arend, 1518 Ocean Drive, appeared in connection with the ordinance which was passed on first reading May 6, 1970, relative to a change in the parking restrictions on the west side of Ocean Drive from 4 to 6 p.m., to no parking any time from Craig to Cole Street, and presented a petition containing 99 signatures of persons indicating their opposition to the restriction. Mr. Arend stated the no parking regulation would create a hardship and extreme inconvenience to 17 apartment house owners, and approximately 100 tenants of these apartment houses from Craig to Cole Street. (Petition #2-70) • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 10 Mrs. Gertrude Heath, 1337 Ocean Drive, spoke in opposition to the ordinance, and stated she was also speaking for her nephews, John and George Westervelt. She stvted if the action is approved, they would not be able to continue to rent their apartments. Mrs. George A. Arts, 1221 Ocean Drive, also spoke in opposition for the same reasons stated. ORDINANCE NO. 9740 THIRD READING OF AN ORpINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO HUMBLE PIPE LINE COM- PANY TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND REMOVE A CERTAIN FOUR - INCH (4") PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (INCLUDING CRUDE OIL AND GAS) PIPELINE WITHIN, BENEATH, ALONG AND ACROSS CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: ALONG WALDRON ROAD FROM THE KING RANCH GATE TO YORKTOWN ROAD; ALONG YORKTOWN ROAD TO FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE; ALONG FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE, INA NORTHERLY DIRECTION, TO APOINT IN AN EXISTING PIPELINE LOCATION ABOUT 4071 FEET NORTH OF PURDUE ROAD AND ACROSS WALDRON ROAD, YORKTOWN BOULEVARD, CARIBBEAN (NOT OPEN), GLENOAK DRIVE, FLOUR BLUFF ROAD, AND DIVISION ROAD (UNOPEN) FOR THE - TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CRUDE OIL AND GAS; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF SAID FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF FRANCHISE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND SETTING FORTH OTHER PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SAID FRANCHISE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye" SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF MINNESOTA AVENUE, FROM SANTA FE TO CASA BONITA, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO TEXAN TRAIL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Lozano, Bradley, de Ases and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Roberts voting "Nay"; Blackmon passed. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8288, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 7A THERETO, AND ENLARGING THE AUTHORITY, JURISDICTION AND DUTIES OF THE MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK ADVISORY BOARD AND SCIENCE PARK EXPEDITING COMMITTEE AUTHORITY, JURISDICTION AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; Roberts voting "Nay". • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 9740-1/2 (Failed to pass) AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY DELTING THERE- FROM ITEMS 21, 22 & 23, UNDER SECTION 21-155 AND ADDING TO SAID SECTION 21-155 NEW ITEMS 21 AND 22 50 AS TO HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN LOUISIANA STREET AND CRAIG STREET, AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN ATLANTIC STREET AND CRAIG STREET; AMEND- ING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THEREFROM ITEMS 13, 14, 15, AND 16 UNDER SECTION 21-156 SO AS TO HAVE THE EFFECT OF ELIMINATING PARKING WHICH HAD HERETOFORE BEEN PERMITTED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON PORTIONS OF OCEAN DRIVE, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY HEREINAFTER SET OUT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLI- CATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and failed to pass by the following vote: Blackmon, Bradley and McDaniel, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore voting "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 9741 APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $16,061.87 FOR PAYMENT TO CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR CONVERSION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM OVER HEAD TO UNDERGROUND ALONG OCEAN DRIVE, FROM HEWIT TO ALAMEDA JUNCTION, PROJECT NO. 220-67-97, OCEAN DRIVE UNITS III AND IV; 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. 9742 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH TOM C. BICKHAM AND WIFE, EMMA FICKHAM, FOR ACQUISITION OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, IN CONNECTION WITH THE 48" WATER LINE - GREENWAY RIGHT OF WAY, BEING PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUND THE SUM OF $10,900.30, OF WHICH AMOUNT $10,662.30 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF THE PARCELS AND $238 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING COSTS; 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. 9743 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAGE, SOUTHERLAND, PAGE AND WHITTET FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM BUILDING NO. 2; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 299 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND THE SUM OF $35;000 FOR PAYMENT OF SAID ARCHITECTURAL AND RELATED SERVICES, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. 299-70-2, CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM BUILDING NO. 2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 12 • 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. 9744 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH NORMAN FOSTER AND WIFE, MURIEL L. FOSTER, FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 14, BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE PROJECT, NO. 291-70-8; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $26,132, OF WHICH AMOUNT $25,905 15 FOR ACQUISITION OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND AND $227 15 FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING COSTS; 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. 9745 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $950 FOR PAYMENT TO ALONSO M. GONZALES FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES INCURRED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH STAPLES STREET IMPROVEMENTS, KINNEY TO I.H. 37, PROJECT NO. 220-61-50; 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. 9746 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NOS,. 11, 12, AND 13, FROM THE OWNER, ANNA C. ISENSEE, FOR THE CLARKWOOD DITCH PROJECT NO. 295-67-46; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $806.50, OF WHICH sot $700 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $106.50 I5 FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING COST; 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. 9747 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, OWNEDBYJ. R. (BOB) MARSHALL AND WIFE, DOROTHY MARSHALL, HAYDEN WING AND WIFE, MARTHA ANN WING; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUND THE SUM OF $11,166,OF WHICH AMOUNT $11,000 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $166 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE RELATED TO CLOSING COST APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1 48" WATER LINE GREENWAY RIGHT OF WAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 13 --� 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. 9748 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,657.30 TO REDUCE SIZES AND GAGES OF CASINGS, ADDING ITEMS TO THE CONTRACT, REDUCING THE QUANTITIES ON CERTAIN ITEMS OF THE CONTRACT, PROVIDING STEEL WALL COLLARS ON STEEL PIPE, PROVIDING FLANGED ADAPTERS AND THICKENING WALLS OF VALVE VAULTS AT COLLARS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEOPARD STREET WATER TRANSMISSION LINE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUND THE SUM OF $18,657.30 FOR PAYMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1, LEOPARD STREET WATER TRANSMISSION LINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by thefollowing vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9749 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS L. CULVER FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING BOAT SLIPS NOS. 19 AND 20 PN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STEM OF THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD FROM WHICH TO RENT SAILBOATS AND TEACH SAILING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA, FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING MAY 15, 1970, ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID 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, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases voting "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 9750 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE GALES CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 9, BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE PROJECT, NO. 291-70-8, FROM THE OWNERS, CONRAD M. BLUCHER AND WIFE, ZULA E. BLUCHER; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $9828, OF WHICH SUM $9,685 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF THE PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND AND $143 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING COSTS; 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". • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 14 ORDINANCE NO. 9751 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 ANQ RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF WESTMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND ROSS LANGHAM MORTUARY, INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR FUNERAL HOME AND UNDERTAKING BUSINESS SITUATED ON ALL OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 3, GLENDALE ADDITION, LOCATED AT 2045 -18TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; 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, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts, and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". FIRST READ-ING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY -DELETING THEREFROM ITEM 28 UNDER SECTION 21-155 AND ADDING TO SAID SECTION 21-955A NEW ITEM 28 SO AS TO HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF STAPLES STREET BETWEEN STIRMAN STREET AND MINNESOTA AVENUE (TEXAN TRAIL), ALL AS MORE FULLY HEREINAFTER SET OUT; PRO- VIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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, and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; Roberts voting "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 9752 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOUR BLUFF AND LAGUNA MADRE WATER LINES, PROJECT NO. 202-68-29-3; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST LAGUNA ESTATES,INC., THE OWNER; 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". • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1970 Page 15 ORDINANCE NO. 9753 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH ROLAND REED FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING BOAT SLIP NOS. 31 AND 32 PN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STEM OF THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD FROM WHICH TO RENT SAILBOATS AND TEACH SAILING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA, FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING MAY 15, 1970, ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID 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, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases voting "Nay". There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. •