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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 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
Acting City Attorney Jim Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Father Ambrose Giannoukos of St. Nicholas. Greek
Orthodox Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of thosein attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 1970, were approved as
submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced the issuance of a proclamation designating the week of
June 7 through 13, 1970, as RECREATION WEEK;in the City, in copperation with the City
Park and Recreation Department summer program for activities in arts and crafts, and play-
ground competition in music, dramatics and athletics, and urged all citizens to take
advantage of this special program. The proclamation was presented to Mrs. Lynn Young,
Assistant Superintendent of the Recreation Division of the City Park Department.
Public Works Director Jack McDaniel opened and read one bid received for the repair
of the roof of Memorial Coliseum from Sechrist-Hall Company, which was tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recom-
mendation.
Mr. McDaniel stated that no bids were received for roof repairs to the Exposition Hall
as advertised to be received this date, and that it had come to his attention that the contractors
had not fully understood the project, and consequently did not submit bids. He suggested that
they be readvertised and that in the meantime, contractors will be contacted by the Staff to
clarify the project with the hope of encouraging bidders to submit proposals. (Item "I" City
Manager's Reports.)
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Mayor Blackmon announced the scheduled public hearing on a request to close the
alley running parallel with 15th and 16th Streets from Morgan Avenue to Craig Street and
located in the 1200 Block of Bay View II Addition.
City Manager Townsend pointed out the location of the alley proposed to be closed,
and stated that it is presently open from Morgan to Craig, but that it is not maintained in
such a manner to be used for vehicular traffic beyond the point at the rear of Lots 4 and 17
to Morgan. He stated that the request had been initially submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Krummel, 1225 15th Street, and by a series of petitions signed by some 20 persons which
represent approximately one-half of the residents up and down the Block. He explained that
since the petition was filed, additional communications have been received from several of
the signers indicating that they wish to withdraw their signatures. He stated that ten letters
have been received from residents generally at the Craig Street entrance of the alley, in
opposition to the proposed closing. He pointed out the lots owned by the persons who had
withdrawn their signatures. He stated that the request had been circulated through the
affected City departments in the usual manner and it was the recommendation of the Staff
that to open the alley onto Morgan would be a traffic hazard and should be closed to the
center of the block with provisions for sidewalks, and that the easement be retained for
utilities because of the overhead wires.
Mrs. Joseph Krummel spoke in favor of the proposed closing, stating that the alley
is open only for pedestrian use; that there is pilfering, theft, trash, and improper conduct
of teenagers, and that the alley is not needed.
Mr. Harold Alberts, owner of Lot 10 at the corner of Morgan and 15th, spoke in
favor stating that a petition had been submitted about two years ago for the closing of the
alley, that he favored it then and was heartily in support of it now. He stated it had been
a mud and water trap because of the terrain of the land; that no one assumes the responsibility
for its maintenance; that it is used as a teenager hangout; and that it is deceiving because it is
only navigable half way through. He stated that if the alley is closed, he and the resident
adjacent to him, would be willing to construct sidewalks along their property, He suggested
that it be closed to the center of the block and that he would be willing to construct a fence.
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Others appearing and speaking in favor of the closing, generally on the basis that it
is a collector of trash, an improper hangout for teenagers, and generally not needed, were:
Mr. John Rodriguez, 1217 15th Street, speaking also for Mr. J. R. Bruni, 1219 15th Street;
Granddaughter of Mrs. Krummel, 1225 15th Street; and Mrs. Ramon, 1225 15th Street.
Mr. Daniel F. Hinojosa, owner of properties at 1214, 1216 and 1218 16th Street,
spoke in opposition, stating he had purchased the property north of 1214 16th Street for several
thousand dollars so as to have access to the alley through his driveway. He stated there would
be no access to the garage at 1218 16th Street on which a building permit had been issued by
the City, and that the family living at 1216 16th Street does not have space for a driveway
due to the face that there is only six feet on each side of the property line. He further stated
that he had observed that at least 40 times per day cars drive in or out through the north end
of the alley.
Mr. Hector de Pena, owner of Lot 14, facing 16th Street, stated he had signed the
petition favoring the request, but after giving the matter further thought, he had withdrawn
his signature. He stated his tenants need the alley for access to and from his duplex and
apartments; that he felt the City should keep the alley clean, that it is not being used because
of its condition, and that if it we e cleaned it would resolve all the problems of the proponents.
City Manager Townsend explained the policy of the City for opening and maintaining
of alleyways in the City, and stated that when complaints are received the alleys are cleaned.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the foregoing matter be
tabled for further consideration.
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 "I", with Item "j" deleted, be accepted, and that the requests and recom-
mendations be granted and approved as follows:
a. That the construction of West Guth Park Comfort Station be accepted, and that
full payment in the amount of $9,997 to the contractor, Stanley -Orion, Inc., be authorized;
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b. That bids be received June 16th, 1970, for 9,000 doses of Rubella vaccine to
replace the vaccine used for pre-school children in the recent County -wide campaign, the
State having contributed the other 32,000 doses, and the campaign committee having raised
the money for this purpose from private donations and contributions from voluntary agencies;
(The City has been asked to use its purchasing facilities to acquire the vaccine with full
cost to be reimbursed.)
c. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on June 24, 1970, on
the following improvements, be granted; (1) Sgnta Fe Storm Sewers, from Louisianatto
Melrose, authorized in the 1970 bond election; (2) Minor storm sewer projects on McArdle
Road at Janet and Lenora, McArdle Road at Kathy, Buford, Furman, and Hancock, behveen
Third and Water Streets, Kinney and Water, Outfall Structure at Morgan Street outfall at
Emerald Cove; Hot -mix overlay at Santa Fe from Louisiana to Rossiter, and some storm sewer
inlet reconstruction;
d. That Mr. John Cunningham be retained as a water treatment advisor through
June 30, 1979, at a monthly fee of $300 with a 30 -day cancellation provision, and duties
to include indoctrination of his replacement, daily availability for guidance thru a 12 -month
plant operation cycle, chemical treatment and operating considerations;
e. That membership in the American Gas Association and its television program for
1970, be authorized, the fee being $6,303, resources available in the Gas advertising budget,
and benefits including participation in seven nationally televised T.V. programs, professionally
prepared color T.V. and newspaper ads, numerous items of promotional material, and current
gas advertising literature;
f. That an ambulance contract for emergency service with Canales Funeral Home on
the same basis as other ambulance contracts which will restore the number of contracts in
effect to six, be authorized;
g. That the revised Building Standards and Housing Code be adopted, which will
improve upon administration procedures for requiring owners to rehabilitate or demolish
property, and adopts the 1969 edition of the Southern Standards Housing Code with minor
amendments, as reviewed and approved by the Building Standards and Housing Code Board
of Appeals;
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h. That Assistant City Attorney Jim Riggs be appointed Acting City Attorney;
i. That an ordinance regulating trade schools or related vocational type training
facilities in the City, for the purpose of controlling "deceptive trade practices" be authorized
on a three -reading basis;
j. (Deleted)
k. That the authority to acquire Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Craven Heights Addition
from Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chavana for $11,250, Lots 5 and 6 and part of Lots 7 and 8,
Block 2, Craven Heights, from Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Jones for $6,728, plus Lots 5 and
6 of Block 3, Craven Heights Addition, plus the relocation of the Jones improvements and
all related costs of moving the Jones family and improving the transferred property, all
subject to acceptance by Mr. Jones, be approved;
I. That the authority to readvertise for bids on roof repairs for Exposition Hall to
be received on June 24, 1970, be granted.
Mr. Henry Ayala of Custom Ambulance Service appeared relative to the recommendation
that a contract for emergency ambulance service be authorized with Canales Funeral Home,
also speaking on behalf of Charles Jackson of Clifford Jackson Funeral Home, and stated that
he had purchased additional ambulances and equipment geared to handle: the need in cooperation
with four other services, which he stated was sufficient to serve the needs of the City, and that
they were opposed to the proposed contract with Canales Funeral Home.
Attorney Charles Cartright, representing Canales Funeral Home, stated his clients
had been providing service to the City since February of this year, and painted out that
Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service had been discontinued. He stated he had checked with
the Dispatcher as to the need for ambulance service, and presented facts and figures to support
the need, pointing out that there Name been instances in the past three months when there was
a need and no ambulance available. He stated that the additional service of Canales Funeral
Home will represent no added cost to the City.
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City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #470-9,
The City of Corpus Christi for "B-1" zoning on property located on the southwest corner
of the intersection of Carmel Parkway and South Alameda on which a public hearing was
held May 4, 1970, and tabled pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission to
better relate the property to the surrounding residences.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, de Ases voting "Nay",, that
Application #470-9, City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on a 0.693 -acre tract of land
out of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, located on the Southwest corner of the intersection of
Carmel Parkway and South Alameda Street fronting 151' in the 4100 Block of South Alameda
and having a depth of 200' along Carmel Parkway, be approved, with the stipulation that
the property be deed restricted to require a standard screening fence along those property
lines which abut other property, except business zoned property; that a 3 -foot standard
screening fence be required along Carmel Parkway to the property line; that uses be restricted
to prohibit the sale of consumption of food or beverages outdoors; that no entrances or exits
be permitted from Carmel Parkway; that the City be specifically a party to the enforcement
of the deed restrictions, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this action.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN
THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ADOPTING CHAPTERS II AND III OF THE SOUTHERN
STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1969 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS OR CHANGES,
AS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF SUBSTANDARD
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EVACUATION, REPAIR AND/OR
DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF
LIENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORGANIZATION FOR ENFORCE-
MENT; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES INCLUDING HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROVIDING
A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND PARTICULARLY REPEALING
ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER II OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
AND SUBSTITUTING THIS ORDINANCE THEREFOR; PROVIDING 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, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 9783
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES, 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.
The Charter Rule was s-sspended 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. 9784
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 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 6 (5.385 ACRES), H. E. BUTT TRACT, SITUATED IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PRO-
VISIONS 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 and Roberts, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore abstained.
ORDINANCE NO. 9785
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH HENRY
SANCHEZ FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING CITY SIDEWALK FOR THE OPERATION OF
A MINIATURE TRAIN FROM EMERALD COVE BEACH TO LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD AND
CITY BARGE DOCK ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN AGREEMENT ATTACHED 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. 9786
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,
A CONTRACT WITH CANALES FUNERAL HOME 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.
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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".
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER KNOWN AS CHAPTER 28;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER; PROVIDING FOR THE
DEFINITION OF TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR
ACCREDITED SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR
ISSUANCE OF PERMIT BY THE CITY SECRETARY; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION
OF PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NUISANCES;
PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED ACTS; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
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, 9787
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES
CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH DUDLEY
JONES, ALSO KNOWN AS NORMAN D. JONES, ET UX, GERTRUDE JONES, FOR
ACQUISITION OF LOTS 5 AND 6 AND PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2, CRAVEN
HEIGHTS ADDITION, AS A PART OF THE SITE OF THE CITY SWIMMING POOL TO BE
CONSTRUCTED ON A TRACT OF LAND AT BROWNLEE AND WINNEBAGO STREETS IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND THE
SUM OF $14,250, OF WHICH $6,728 IS FOR MONETARY CONSIDERATION FOR ACQUI-
SITION OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL OR TRACT AND $7,255 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES,
INCIDENTAL CLOSING AND RELOCATION COSTS, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH
PROJECT NO. 291-70-7, SAID GENERAL FUND NO. 102 TO BE SUBJECT TO REIMBURSE-
MENT OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND IF AND WHEN SUCH FUNDS ARE PROVIDED;
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. 9788
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES
CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH ROGER
CHAVANA AND WIFE, HERMINIA CHAVANA, FOR ACQUISITION OF LOTS 5 AND 6,
BLOCK 3, CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION, IN CONNECTION WITH RELOCATION
NECESSITATED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF:A CITY SWIMMING POOL TO BE CON-
STRUCTED ON A TRACT OF LAND AT BROWNLEE AND WINNEBAGO STREETS IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND THE
SUM OF $11,410, OF WHICH $11,250 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF THE AFORESAID TRACT
AR PARCEL AND THE SUM OF $160 I5 FOR CLOSING COSTS AND RELATED EXPENSES
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IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF THE ABOVE PARCEL OR TRACT, IN
CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO, 291-70-7, SAID GENERAL FUND NO, 102 TO
BE REIMBURSED OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND IF AND WHEN SUCH FUNDS
ARE PROVIDED; 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. 9789
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 I. W. SHAFFER BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL
PERMIT FOR A MUFFLER SHOP TOGETHER WITH THE SALES AND INSTALLATION OF
AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONERS AND OTHER AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES AND PARTS,
SITUATED ON LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 4, SOUTHWEST HEIGHTS ADDITION, 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; 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 and Sizemore, present
and voting "Aye"; Roberts disqualified.
Mayor Blackmon directed that City Manager Townsend proceed diligently with land
acquisitions necessary for Little League Parks'so as to be available during the summer season.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.