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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 14, 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
Ronnie Sizemore
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney Jim Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order and gave the Invo-
cation in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the absence of
Commissioner Roberts be excused for just cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 30, 1970, were
approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced the issuance of proclamations relative to the
following: DAY -IN -COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES, Thursday, October 22, 1970, a day
designated for legal secretaries to attend court for the purpose of furthering
her understanding, interest and efficiency in her position; NATIONAL BUSINESS
WOMEN'S WEEK, October 18 through October 24, 1970, in recognition of business and
professional women's organizations and their contributions to civic and cultural
programs of this community.
Mayor Blackmon welcomed members of the Student Council of Mary Carroll
High School who were attending the Council Meeting on invitation of the Council
to observe local government in action, hopefully, to further their education in
governmental procedures and to encourage their aspirations to serve their community
through public office. Mayor Blackmon presented Certificates of Attendance to the
following students: Douglas Ocker, Tommy Yarborough; Marlene Sablatura and Billy
Slingerland.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on an appeal from the decision
of the Planning Commission on granting Special Use Permit d#70-15 for a mobile Home
Subdivision on Lots 1 through 20, Block°1, Holiday Harbor Subdivision, located in
the 200 Block of Yorktown Boulevard.
City Manager Townsend explained the provisions of the zoning ordinance
governing procedures in such cases, and recourses permitted property owners if
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they are not in agreement with such decisions and feel it would be in conflict with
the area and detrimental to property values.
Senior City Planner Larry Wenger reviewed the background of the applica-
tion and pointed out on the land use map the location and zoning classifications in
the surrounding area. He explained that areas to the north and west are developed with
scattered single-family dwellings; areas to the south are mostly vacant, with scattered
single-family dwellings, and that the area to the east is presently used as a boat
barn. He stated that the request was heard by the Planning Commission September 15,
1970, at which time the applicant, Mr. Carroll Wakefield, spoke in support of the
request, stating that he had owned the undeveloped lots for several years and now
felt they were very desirable for a mobile home subdivision since the lots are large
and the area is served by all utilities except sewer. Mr. Wenger stated that one
person spoke in opposition on the basis that there is no sewer system; that mobile
homes are not built to withstand hurricane winds and are therefore dangerous to sur-
rounding residences; and that mobile home subdivisions depreciate property values
in surrounding areas. Mr. Wenger stated that prior to the hearing the Staff mailed
out 31 notices, one received in favor and five in opposition; and that the Planning
Commission unanimously approved the request as submitted.
City Manager Townsend stated that the appellants in this case were: Mrs.
Gertrude C. Phippeny, 134 Summit, owner of property at 134 Spring Lane, 121 Rex Lane,
and 4057 Laguna Shore Road; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ray, 126 Whiteley Drive; Mr. and Mrs.
Dennis H. Kennard, 110 Whiteley Drive; and Mr. Paul R. Zimmerman, 130 Whiteley. He
stated that letters of protest had been received since the hearing from: Mr. C. G.
Bragg, 1230 York; W. D. Harris, 331 Yorktown; John D. Mortimer, 122 Whiteley Drive;
and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Robbins, 4001 Herring.
Mr. Carroll Wakefield, applicant, appeared and spoke on behalf of the
request. He pointed out the large size of the lots; stated that only one trailer and
one septic tank would be placed on each lot; stated that in his opinion the mobile
home subdivision would be of tremendous benefit to a lot of people who are presently
in need of.housing, and further pointed out that practically all the surrounding
area is zoned for business.
Mr. J. E. Hartle, realtor, spoke in favor of the proposed mobile home
subdivision, stating that he owns several tracts of land across Yorktown Road; that
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he contemplates being a party to the sale of the subject property; that he feels
the area is an excellent location, and that the large lots make it unusually suited
for mobile home development. He stated that he will incorporate into the contract
a provision that the units be well securred to foundations to withstand high winds.
Mr. Jon Held, developer, spoke in favor of the request, stating it was
his opinion that the area is ideally situated for mobile homes; that he is the owner
of approximately 40 acres of land in the immediate area which he plans to submit
for rezoning in the near future.
Mrs. Gertrude Phippeny spoke in opposition, stating she owns two acres
of land on Laguna Shore Road and Rex Lane which she purchased because it was zoned
for residences; that she feels the Bayfront area should be devoted to nice residential
development instead of mobile homes, and that the Flour Bluff area is already over-
crowded with Mobile home parks and subdivisions.
Mrs. Dennis Kennard, 110 Whiteley, spoke in opposition stating that area
deed restrictions would be violated if the mobile home development is permitted; that
sewer systems would not be installed properly; and that the Flour Bluff area has too
many mobile homes already.
Mr. Paul Zimmerman, 130 Whiteley, opposed the proposed development, pointing
out that numerous permits had already been granted for mobile home parks which had
not been developed; that the ingress and egress was not good; and that the effect of
recent storms was evidence that mobile homes are a dangerous hazard to nearby resi-
dents.
Mr. Henry Saina; Mrs. Bob Wilson, Sweet Bay Drive; and Mr. James Miller,
3806 Wagner, spoke in opposition generally concurring with the foregoing statements.
Mr. Wakefield stated that the development for mobile homes would be in
accordance with the City's new regulations as to anchoring of the trailors; pointed
out that mobile homes do not increase the student density any more than single-
family residences, and requested that it be understood that the proposed develop-
ment is for a mobile home subdivision and not a park.
Mr. Held pointed out that financing of housing has become a major factor;
that because of the high cost of construction, most future homes under $15,000 will
have to be mobile homes; and that he feels the proposed development would enhance
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the value of his adjacent forty acres.
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Motion by de Ases, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the appeal be
denied, and that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "m" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations
be granted and approved as follows:
a. That the date of November 4, 1970, Regular Meeting, 3 p.m., be set,
at the request of the Planning Commission, for a public hearing on the closing of
Eater Drive from Ester Street to Roseaan Street adjacent to a proposed expansion
of a mobile home park approved by the Commission on July 7, 1970;
b. That the date of November 4, 1970, Regular Meeting, 3 p.m., be set
for public hearings on the following zoning applications: (1) Mr. H. Culp, and
Others, from "R -1B" & "B-1" to "B-4" between Saratoga Boulevard and Sandra Lane
east of Airline Road; (2) Mr. Sam Ferris, from "R -1B" to "A-1" on the south side
of the 2300 Block of Carolyn Drive west of Chapman Ranch Road; and (3) Mr. Charles
M. Bowyer, from "R -1A" to "I-2" on the north side of the 7300 Block of Rodd Field
Road;
c. That, subject to concurrence of the appellant's attorney, the date
of October 21, 1970, 3 p.m., be set to hear the appeal of Mr. Victor Lopez from a
decision of the Civil Service Board at their meeting of July 10, 1970;
d. That the authority to extend the lease agreement with Mr. Jack Painter,
President of the Prudential Corporation, for Lot 1, Block 7, South Bay Addition, for
one additional year at a cost of $300, be granted; (The original lease was for
three years, beginning December 27, 1967, and is the site of the temporary water
pumping station to improve pressure and volumes to Flour Bluff, the Naval Air Station
and Padre Island. The station will probably be needed through the summer of 1971,
when the new transmission main from Staples along Holly Road should eliminate the
problem)
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e. That a change order for 300 feet of 18" storm sewer pipe replace-
ment be approved to Maverick Construction Company for approximately $6520, said
change order being to the Santa Fe Storm Sewer contract which includes new catch
basins leading to this line;
f. That approval be given for Trinity Testing Laboratories to provide
welding inspection and X-ray of the welds (est. $5,000), and that Reagan and
McCaughan provide inspection and staking services (est, $38,550) on Flour Bluff -
Padre Island Water Main and overhead storage tank, with an additional appropria-
tion of $1500 needed in addition to the previously approved engineering and
contingency appropriation;
g. That plans and specifications be approved and the authority to
advertise for bids to be received on November 4, 1970, for the sewage pump station
to serve the Industrial Foundation property on Padre Island Drive, the site of the
Levi Straus Building, be granted;
h. That Parcel No. 8 of Bayfront Open Space, fronting 103 feet on
Ocean Drive, being 130 feet deep of which only 30 feet is high ground, be acquired
from Mr. John H. Yochem by condemnation, since the asking price is approximately
three times the appraised value;
i. That an oil and gas lease with Kelly Bell for 11 small tracts,
totaling 1.43 acres, on the basis of 3/16ths royalty, be authorized; (Mr. Bell
is forming a 432.47 -acre producing unit of 9 City drilling Blocks, and of the
various options available to the City as landowner, this appears most advantageous.
Revenue will probably not exceed $50 per year)
j. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received November 6,
1970, for two prefabricated sheetmetal replacement buildings (one 40' x 20' x 10'
building at Interstate 37 and Guth Street, and one 50' -3" x 15'-3" x 8' building
at Southgate, Naval Air Station) for gas regulator stations destroyed by Hurricane
Celia, be granted;
k. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received November 6,
1970, for installation of navigation aids for the runways at International Airport,
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including a visual approach slope indicator for the north -south runway and run-
way identification lights for both runways, be granted;
1. That mobile home temporary housing sites and the steps necessary
to complete the development of such sites be approved for the following locations:
(1) Lots 1-12, inclusive, Block 4, Lawnview Addition; (2) Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
and 12, Block 87, Brooklyn Addition; (3) Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 151-157, inclusive,
Block VI, Beach Hotel Addition; (4) Lots 158, 159 and 163-167, inclusive, 168
and 170-177, inclusive, Block VII, Beach Hotel Addition; and (5) Lots 184-187,
inclusive, 195 and the West 1/2 of Lot 196, Block VIII, Beach Hotel;
m. That City participation in Celia -related housing development,
assistance and rehabilitation activities, with the Community Development Corpora-
tion, including hiring several professional and clerical positions and supporting
office supplies and rent, not to exceed an annual level of $35,000, be author-
ized.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending zoning Application #870-1,
Hulen H. Hunt, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"A-2" Apartment House District, being a portion of Lot 12, Section 18, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Nile and Williams Drives, having a frontage of approximately
226 feet in the 6700 Block of South Padre Island Drive and a depth of approxi-
mately 1120 feet, on which a public hearing was held September 21, 1970.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the foregoing
zoning application be denied.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9953
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 8, BEING A PORTION OFLOT 2,
BLOCK 8, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SAID PARCEL BEING
NECESSARY FOR THE BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE PARK SITE NO. 2, PROJECT NO. 291-70-8,
AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNER,
JOHN H. YOCHEM; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9954
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL NO. 10B, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SAID PARCEL BEING NECESSARY FOR THE GREENWAY WATER
LINE CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
THE OWNERS, ROGER D. BICKHAM AND WIFE, ANN C. BICKHAM; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDuni;el. and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
Roberts was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9955
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE: TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 12, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN-
AFTER, SAID PARCEL BEING NECESSARY FOR GREENWAY WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION,
PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1, AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST THE OWNER, ILA MAGEE NOAKES; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9956
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL NO. 13, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREINAFTER, SAID PARCEL BEING NECESSARY FOR GREENWAY WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION,
PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1, AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
THE OWNER, I. W. SHAFFER; 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,end Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
Roberts was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9957
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND, PARCELS 15-1 AND 15-2, DESCRIBED MORE PARTICULARLY
HEREINAFTER, SAID PARCELS BEING NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GREENWAY
WATER LINE, PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1, AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS, HAROLD GLEN DAVIS AND WIFE, MAY JO
BICKHAM DAVIS; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9958
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A 2.27 ACRE PORTION OUT OF TRACT 6,
WESTBROOK HEIGHTS ANNEX, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SAID
PARCEL BEING NECESSARY FOR THE GREENWAY WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT
NO. 202-68-29.1, AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE
OWNERS, BURLEY FELLOWS AND WIFE, SHIRtEY FELLOWS; 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";
Robetts was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9959
REDECLARING, UNDER ART. 5890e, V.A.C.S., TEXAS AND ARTICLE 1175, V.A.C.S. TEXAS,
AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY -HUD CONTRACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, UNDER
AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 79 AND PUBLIC LAW 875, U.S. CONGRESS, AS AMENDED, AND
THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1969, THE STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY CONTINUING IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE CELIA AND AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT IBY THE CITY OF MOBILE HOME PARK ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISASTER
HOUSING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY AS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
TO CONTINUE THE SAME; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING NOTICE AND 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 and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
Roberts was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9960
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AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY CREATING THE POSITIONS OF
CHIEF OF FIRE AND CHIEF OF POLICE AS UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHING
A SALARY GRADE FOR EACH, BY AMENDING SECTION I, PARAGRAPH (a); DELETING
THE CLASSIFIED POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND FIRE CHIEF EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31,
1970t BY AMENDING SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH (a); AMENDING SECTION 2, SUBSECTION
(b), BY PROVIDING MECHANICS OF ADVANCEMENT IN SALARY GRADE FOR THE CHIEF
OF FIRE AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 votine "Aye";
Roberts was absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.