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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 25, 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
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.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend Walter Kruse of Memorial Baptist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the absence of Commissioner
Sizemore be excused for just cause.
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 2, and of the Regular
Meeting of November 11, 1970, were approved as presented to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon recognized visiting members of the Flour Bluff High School Student
Council, and presented Certificates of Attendance to: Debbie Gohlke, Chris Royce, Marcey
Phelps, Jane Gregg, Diana Berta, Mary Jo Dilley and Cheri Sherwood.
The Council paused to honor the memory of Judge R. Briscoe King who passed away
Tuesday, November 24, 1970. Mayor Blackmon read a resolution recalling the many accomplish-
ments of Judge King and urged the citizens of this community to join in mourning the loss of
this valuable citizen of this City and County. He directed that this resolution be entered into
the official record of these minutes, and that a copy be forwarded to the family of Judge R.
Briscoe King.
Mayor Blackmon stated with the indulgence of the audience he would deviate from the
agenda slightly to transact the business requiring the attention of the Council in case some
members may wish to leave to attend the services of Judge King.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "j", (deleting Item "g" relative to request to close an easement across Lots 6
to 13 of Bratton Place, Unit #2), be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be
granted and approved as follows:
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a. That a contract be awarded to Manson Industry for their kw bid. of $23,582.71,
for Hurricane Celia repairs to the Transit System facilities;
b. That Section 6 of the present contract with Regional Planning Commission be
amended to provide for payment not to exceed $200 per month instead of present provision
of $100 per month for improved teletype connections to the Department of Public Safety here
and in Austin, through Department of Public Safety to the National Crime Information Center
in Washington and to area cities, increasing actual cost from $30 to $68 per month because of
Federal assistance and the number of cities participating; (Department of Safety -Austin informa-
tion response time should be cut from present interval of from 20 minutes to two hours to less
than 15 minutes)
c. That Munroe & Bass be employed to provide engineering services for the improvement
of Greenwood Drive from Horne Road to Padre Island Drive, and West Point Road, from Green-
wood to Columbia, and an appropriation of $24,500 for these services and $1,000 for testing
and other related costs, be authorized;
d. That the bids for the Cole Park Seawall and Fishing Pier be rejected, on the basis
that the low bid exceeded available resources by over $100,000, and that the Engineering
Division's alternative proposal that a 2 or 3 foot concrete cap or sheet piling with a sand
topped rip rap slope to grass at elevation 7 or 8 feel., which will be as structurally acceptable
and possibly better from a recreational standpoint, be approved, with revised plans to be ready
to receive by late January;
e. That an appropriation in the amount of $2,416 for foundation tests by Trinity
Engineering Testing Corporation for the Cole Park Seawall and Fishing Pier, be authorized;
f. That the authority to acquire a 2 -foot strip of right-of-way, located at Gollihar
and Ivy Lane, for Gollihar Street Improvements, from Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Bailey for
$120 and $90 for closing costs, be granted;
g. (Re request to vacate an easement across Lots 6 to 13 of Bratton Place Unit #2,
deleted)
h. That a contract be awarded to B. E. Beecroft of Corpus Christi for $28,681 for
repairs to La Retama Library, with all but $1652 to be reimbursed by insurance or Office of
Economic Preparedness;
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i. That improved data processing equipment, generally described as RCA 70/35, 32K,
two -tape, two -disc system with a 1250 lines per minute printer, be leased from RCA for
approximately $7,980 per month, as recommended by the consultants, Touche Ross and Company,
being the most advantageous to the City due to the system development and staff restraining
aspects of the RCA proposal.. Delivery and conversion to require approximately 12 months.
Existing equipment, owned by the City and fully amortized, should be surplus and available
for sale early in 1972. A full year's make-ready work will be involved, and organizational
and staffing changes which may be desirable should be made now. The following steps are
recommended:
(a) The position of Computer Programmer, AIC (Grade 28)be increased to Senior
Computer Programmer (Grade 31).
(b)
A new position of Data Processing Manager (Grade 35) be employed from
outside the City organization.
(c) The position of Data Processing Supervisor (Grade 29) be reclassified to Data
Processing Supervisor (Grade 31).
(d) The Data Processing section be separated from the Public Utilities Office and
commence reporting to the Assistant City Manager.
(e) An advisory committee 6e established consisting of the Director of Public Utilities,
Directoi of Finance, Data Processing Manager, and using department directors to
advise the Assistant City Manager and Data Processing Supervisor.
j. That the City be divided into election districts in the following manner:
(a)
(b)
Begin at Calallen and include all voting precincts north of Agnes (Highway 44)
adding precincts between Agnes and Morgan -Booty to obtain more than 19,500
eligible voters (District #1)
Begin at Flour Bluff and include all precincts south of Everhart, adding precincts
between Everhart and Weber to obtain more than 19,500 eligible voters (District #4)
(c) Using Texan Trail and West Point Road as guide points, divide the remaining
precincts as evenly as possible (Districts #2 and #3)
This procedure will result as follows:
District
1
Precincts Number of Voters
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 29,
30, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 44,
45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 76,
78, 79, 81, 82, 85, 99, 100,
101, 103
19,732
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j. (Continued):
District
2
3
Precincts Number of Voters
24,34,40,41, 42, 43, 50,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
62, 67, 74, 75, 77, 80,
83, 86, 88
5, 15, 20, 53, 63, 64,
66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73,
87, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98
19,310
19,372
4 2, 17, 18, 48, 65, 70, 19,662
84, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 106
Estimated total eligible voters 78,076
The estimated number of voters is based on estimated distribution of voters between
inside City and outside City for those precincts partially in and partially out of the City.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the public hearing held
November 4, 1970, relative to Urban Renewal, be further recessed to one week hence.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING
OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEFINITIONS," BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF
SUBSECTION 3-1.03 APARTMENT TO INCLUDE LIVING UNIT OR DWELLING UNIT WITHIN
A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 3-1.16 COURT
TO INCLUDE AS PART OF THE DEFINITION THE PROVISION WHICH MAY INCLUDE
UNCOVERED PARKING; AMENDING SUBSECTION 3-1.22 DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY,
TO INCLUDE A TRIPLEX, APARTMENT, TOWNHOUSE, CONDOMINIUM, COOPERATIVE,
HIGH-RISE, ETC.; AMENDING SUBSECTION 3-1.26 FLOOR -LOT RATIO BY DELETING
THE ENTIRE SUBSECTION AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS CON-
CERNING FLOOR AREA; DELETING SKETCHES AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF FLOOR -LOT
RATIO IN THEIR ENTIRETY AS APPEARS ON THE TOP OF PAGE 5 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE; DELETE ILLUSTRATION OF YARD IN ITS ENTIRETY FOLLOWING SUBSECTION
3-1 .71 YARD, SIDE, AND ADD NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 3-1 .72 YARD, OPEN
SPACE; AMENDING ARTICLE 7, "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 7-2, USE REGULATIONS, BY DELETING ITEM (3) AND ADDING
IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ITEM (3) TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSING IN MULTIPLE -FAMILY OR
TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS OF NO MORE THAN TEN DWELLING UNITS PER DETACHED
BUILDING; AMENDING ARTICLE 9, "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
BY AMENDING SECTION 9-1 BY DELETION OF THE LAST SENTENCE THEREOF; AMENDING
SECTION 9-5, SUBSECTION 9-5.01, BY DELETING THE ENTIRE PROVISION AND IN LIEU
THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE THAT BUILDINGS MAY EXCEED 60
FEET OR FOUR STORIES IN HEIGHT PROVIDED 40% OF THE SITE IS DEVOTED TO NON-
VEHICULAR OPEN SPACE; AMENDING SECTION 9-5, SUBSECTION 9-5.02, TO REMOVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR AREA PER ACRE; AMENDING ARTICLE 10, "AT" APARTMENT -
TOURIST DISTRICT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 10-1 TO PERMIT HIGH-RISE
MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS; AMENDING SECTION 10-2, ITEM (3) TO INCLUDE HIGH-
RISE; AMENDING SECTION 10-5 HEIGHT, AREA, AND BULK REGULATIONS, BY DELETING
THE WORDS "AND IN ADDITION THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY" AT THE END OF THE
SENTENCE; DELETE SUBSECTION 10-5.01 IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMEND ARTICLE 11, "AB"
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 11-5 BY
DELETING SUBSECTION 11-5.01
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IN ITS ENTIRETY; RENUMBER SUBSECTION 11-5.02 TO 11-5.01 AND AMEND THE SAME
TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR AREA PER ACRE; AMEND ARTICLE 16, "B-4"
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS, BY DELETING SUBSECTION 16-5.03 IN ITS
ENTIRETY; AMENDING ARTICLE 20, "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
BY DELETING SUBSECTION 20-5.03 IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING ARTICLE 22, PARKING
REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1 BY AMENDING THE TABLE, COLUMN 3
TO HEREAFTER READ "ALL DISTRICTS"; COLUMN 4, TO HEREAFTER READ "1 PER 200 SQUARE
FEET OF FLOOR AREA"; AND COLUMN 5, TO HEREAFTER READ "5 SPACES MINIMUM";
AMENDING SECTION 22-1 BY AMENDING COLUMN 4, PERTAINING TO "FUNERAL HOME"
TO READ "1 PER 5 SEATS PER PARLOR OR CHAPEL"; AMENDING SECTION 22-1 BY AMEND-
ING THE TABLE, COLUMN 3, PERTAINING TO "RETAIL STORE OR PERSONAL SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT AND BANKS'TO HEREAFTER READ "ALL DISTRICTS"; AND COLUMN 4, TO
HEREAFTER READ "1 PER 200 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA"; AMENDING SECTION 22-3
JOINT USE AND OFF-SITE FACILITIES, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION.22'3.01 BY REMOVING
CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS THEREFROM; AMENDING SECTION 22-4 DESIGN STANDARDS,
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 22-4.01 AS TO SIZE AND PROVIDING THAT VEHICLE PARKING
SPACES SHALL BE PAVED WITH HARD -SURFACE MATERIALS; AMENDING SECTION 22-4 BY
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 22-4.02, REQUIRING BUILDING PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PARKING AREAS; RENUMBERING THE PRESENT SUBSECTIONS 22-4.02 AND
22-4.03 AS SUBSECTIONS 22-4.03 AND 22-4.04, CONSECUTIVELY; AMENDING SECTION
22-4 BY ADDING FOUR NEW SUBSECTIONS FOLLOWING SUBSECTION 22-4.04; SUBSECTION
22-4.05 TO REGULATE MINIMUM AISLE WIDTHS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANGLE OF PARKING;
SUBSECTION 22-4.06 CONCERNING CIRCULATION WITHIN A PARKING AREA WITH MORE
THAN ONE AISLE; SUBSECTION 22-4.07 PROVIDING FOR LEGIBLE MARKING OF PARKING
SPACES; AND SUBSECTION 22-4.08 PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL
BARRIER ON PARKING LOTS; AMEND ARTICLE 24, HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS,
SECTION 24-1, TO HEREAFTER READ AS INDICATED IN THE CHART ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AMENDING ARTICLE 27, SUPPLEMENTARY HEIGHT, AREA AND
BULK REQUIREMENTS, BY DELETING SUBSECTION 27-3.01.03 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING
IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING WIDTH OF COURT BETWEEN BUILDINGS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SIZE OF BUILDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 27-3 MODIFICATION
OF AREA REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, NUMBERED 27-3.07, CON-
CERNING TRASH AREAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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 Roberts, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10008
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 BY THE CITY OF MOBILE HOME PARK ACCOMMODA-
TIONS 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 Roberts, present and voting "Aye";
Sizemore was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10009
APPROPRIATING $2,416 FROM NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR FOUNDATION
INVESTIGATION STUDIES BY TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
FOR THE COLE PARK SEAWALL AND FISHING PIER, PROJECT 291-70-14; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10010
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 1, GOLLIHAR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, BEING THE
SOUTHWEST 2.0 FEET BY 75.0 FEET OF PARTIAL LOT 1-A AND LOT 2-B, AVA COOPER
SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY HAROLD G. BAILEY AND WIFE, DORIS ESTELLE BAILEY;
APPRQPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 220-67-86, GOLLIHAR ROAD IMPROVEMENT, OF WHICH $120 IS FOR ACQUISITION
AND $90 I5 FOR CLOSING EXPENSES; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10011
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH MUNROE AND BASS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FOR
THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEST
POINT ROAD (GREENWOOD DRIVE TO COLUMBIA), AND GREENWOOD DRIVE (PADRE
ISLAND DRIVE TO HORNE ROAD), PROJECT NOS. 220-70-112 AND 220-70-113,
RESPECTIVELY, A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 220-
70-113, $25,500, OF WHICH $24,500 I5 FOR THE BASIC ENGINEERING FEE, AND $1,000
IS FOR DESIGN CONTINGENCIES; 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 was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10012
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
MANSON INDUSTRIES FOR HURRICANE DAMAGE REPAIRS TO THE TRANSIT SYSTEM
BUILDINGS, JOB NO. 6598-01, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,582.71 OUT OF
NO. 118 TRANSIT SYSTEM FUND ACTIVITY 6598; 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 and Roberts, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10013
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF JUDGE R. BRISCOE KING; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, and Roberts, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10014
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH B. E. BEECROFT COMPANY FOR THE REPAIR OF HURRICANE DAMAGE
TO LA RETAMA LIBRARY, JOB NO. 4298-200; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102
GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 4298, THE SUM OF $28,681 FOR SAID REPAIRS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed 6y the
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, and Roberts, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10015
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY
AMENDING CHAPTER 39 "WEAPONS", SECTION 39-8, "DISCHARGING FIREARMS PRO-
HIBITED" AS AMENDED, PERMITTING DUCK HUNTING IN THE LAGUNA MADRE AND
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR THE DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING SEVERA-
BILITY; 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 was absent.
Mr. James M. Gillin, 738 Sheridan, spokesman for the newly formed Corpus Christi
Taxpayers Association, appeared and stated that a canvass of his organization of 250 members
revealed that 94 percent were opposed to the December 5 Election relative to the establishment
of a governmental complex. He stated they do not object to the concept of the center, but
object to a bond issue at this time; that there are too many unanswered questions and considera-
tions; that if the December 5 issue is approved three more bond elections would be necessary;
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and stated that even if Federal funds are available to assist in the development of the center,
local taxpayers are also federal taxpayers.
Mayor Blackmon pointed out that the "concept of the center" is all that is being put
before the voters at this time, that if this is tumed down than no further action will be taken,
but that design and specifications cannot be submitted until after the concept has been approved.
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on repairs to Greenwood Library and Parkdale Library
(Celia Damage), from the following firms: Monson Industries; Maurice Mendel Corporation;
Bartex Incorporated; Mendenhall Corporation; J .S.R. Building Company; and B. E. Beecroft.
The foregoing bids were tabled pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened for repairs to the electical and lighting systems of Kiwanis, Ben
Garza, Jaycee, and Price Parks, from the following firms: Line. Constructors, Inc., and
Stevenson & Associates.
The foregoing bids were tabled pursuaht to the requirements of the City Charter and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mr. Ron Maples, District Manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company appeared
and formally asked the City Council for a rate increase in telephone rates pointing out that
the Company hod been operating under the rates granted by the Council in April, 1959, but
have expanded and met growth under the same pressures that have caused other businesses to
increase prices. He stated that the number of telephones in use in 1959 as compared to the
end of the year 1969, represented an increase of 70 per cent, and explained that this growth
had been absorbed by capital dollars. He announced a major expansion program, stating that
the Company plans to invest approximately $24 million here during the next two years, which
expansion will include a multimillion dollar, five -floor expansion to the Company's main
office. He stated that the $9 million dollar Hurricane Celia damages are not included in the
proposed expenditures, and does not have any bearing on the request for a rate increase. He
pointed out basic operating costs increases over the past ten years in steel, lead, copper,
poles, and other sophisticated equipment required; salaries and wages; local and long distance
calls; average investments; taxes; interest rates; and rate of return (reduced 33 per cent). He
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pointed out on a chart the increases to be requested as follows: one party residential rate,
from $5 to $6.50; two-party, from $4 to $5.25; and business telephones from $13 to $17.
He stated that some miscellaneous items and service connection charges would also be
affected, and that it is expected that the proposed increased rates will produce gross annual
revenges of $1 .6 million with some $792,000 to go toward improving earnings. Mr. Maples
filed the formal request with the City Secretary, asked that it be given prompt consideration
and approval, and stated that he was prepared to provide whatever additional information
the Council and Staff may requireLetureii ,ex h< °��t 44-
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the foregoing request be
tabled for further consideration and analysis of other information, and until such time as the
Council is prepared to take action.
Mr. Dave Wilson, Chairman of the Special Citizens Advisory Committee, appointed
August 19, 1970, following Hurricane Celia for the purpose of reviewing the local building
codes to determine if the existing building practices are lacking, appeared and presented the
final report of the committee outlining the recommended building code revisions, stating that
the existing building code, for the most part, is adequate, but that no building opde would
have been effective against a storm with the force of Hurricane Celia. He stated that the
Committee did suggest expansion and modification of the present code, generally, as it per-
tains to light steel construction; minimum changes to wood construction; that mobile homes
and trailers be secured to foundations; that additional foofing requirements be added and
enforced; and that for buildings of more than 5,000 square feet, a single designer be held
responsible for code compliance. Other recommendations related to chimneys, ornamental
projections, signs and fences. (Council Exhibit X21-70)
Mayor Blackmon acknowledge receipt of the report and recommendations and referred
them to the City Manager for study. He commended the Committee for a "tremendous job well
done", commenting that it is this kind of public spirit and service that has permitted this City
to emerge victorious from nature's calamity.
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City Manager Townsend brought to the attention of the Council: receipt of a petition
of Corn Products International, Inc., for extension to March 31, 1971, to their Variance
from the Texas Mr Control Board Regulations, and stated that with the view that the company
has been operating in good faith, and that there has been no notice, that concurrence in the
petition is recommended, and that no action of the Council is necessary.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.