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PRESENT:
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEKAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 1971
2:00 P.M.
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 James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend R. L. Brown, Pastor of Brooks
Chapel AME Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of May 12, and of May 19,
1971, were approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced that a proclamation had been issued designating
the month of June, 1971, as DAIRY MONTH.
Public Works Director Jack McDaniel opened and read bids for Hurricane
Celia Repairs to Memorial Coliseum from the following firms: Roofcraft, Inc.,
(Higgins Corp.); Manson Industries; and B. E. Beecroft.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements
of the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item relative to a request
presented at the May 19, 1971, Council Meeting by Mr. Jack Kelso, representing Mr.
Dan Brown of the Dockter Pet Center, to amend the Animal Control Ordinance to permit
certain animals in the City without regulation. He stated it was the recommendation
of the Staff that the ordinance not be so amended, but stated if it is the desire
of the Council to amend the ordinance, it would be his recommendation that it include
regulations concerning rabies vaccinations, caging, leashing, quarantine period, and
other health considerations.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the recommendation
of the City Manager be concurred in and that the request to amend the Animal Control
Ordinance be denied.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "c" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations
be granted and approved as follows.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 1971
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a. That the zoning application of Mr. E. L. Delgadillo which was with-
drawn by the applicant's attorney prior to its scheduled January 4, 1971 hearing
before the City Council, be considered as not properly disposed of and that he be
allowed to resubmit his application without fee in view of the apparent misunder-
standing between Mr. Delgadillo and his attorney as to the course of action to be
followed;
b. That a resolution be passed authorizing the City Manager to make appli-
cation, and the Transportation Study Committee to proceed with submissions to the
Texas Highway Department requesting approval of the Federal Air for Urban Systems
map, and requesting that a number of streets included on the map be included in the
first year program; that the only bid received on Ayers Street improvements from Port
to Norton be rejected, and that Ayers Street from S. H. 358 to Norton and South
Staples from Padre Island Drive to Saratoga be included in the first year program
request to the Texas Highway Department;
c. That an application be authorized to Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for an urban beautification and improvement grant of $106,010 for Federal
assistance in initially developing or improving 20 park areas, which program is
based on 50/50 participation in those costs in excess of the average park improve-
ment costs of the two previous fiscal years.
ORDINANCE NO. 10264
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 70 AND PUBLIC LAW 875,U.S. CONGRESS, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISASTER
RELIEF ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED, 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 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISASTER HOUSING PURPOSES WITHIN
THE CITY AS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, TO CONTINUE THE SAME; PRO-
VIDING 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, Roberts and
Sizemore, present and voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 10265
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AYERS STREET FROM NORTON TO PORT AVENUE,
AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET FROM PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO SARATOGA BOULEVARD, PURSUANT TO
THE FEDERAL -AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1970 FOR URBAN SYSTEMS; .AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO HANDLE THE NECESSARY SUBMISSIONS TO
116 HIGHWAY COMMISSION AND PREPARE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 1971
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and
Sizemore, present and voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 10266
EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO
MAKE APPLICATION UNDER TITLE IX OF THE ROUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965
FOR A FEDERAL GRANT FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT; 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, Roberts and
Sizemore, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 10267
CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HELD ON THE
22ND DAY OF MAY, 1971; 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."
Mayor Blackmon announced that the passage of the foregoing Ordinance
No. 10267, constituted the official canvass of the votes cast in the May 22, 1971,
City Runoff Election in accordance with the official returns submitted and certified
by City Secretary Ray Kring, and are available for review by those who may desire.
Mayor Blackmon announced that Certificates of Commendation to the Corpus
Christi Area News Media for their distinguished service in disseminating the news
and emergency reports before and during Hurricane Celia, had been prepared and signed
on behalf of the citizens of Corpus Christi in appreciation for this service, and
were now available in the office of Mayor Sizemore.
Mayor Blackmon congratulated the newly elected Mayor and Council members
and invited them to join the Council at the Council Table for swearing-in ceremonies.
He introduced the Honorable Noah A. Kennedy, Judge of 148th District Court who
administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Ronnie Sizemore, and to Commissioners,
J. Howard Stark, Roberta Basques, M.D., Gabe Lozano, Sr., Charles A. Bonniwell,
Reverend Harold T. Branch, and Thomas V. Gonzales.
Judge Kennedy declared the foregoing to be the duly elected Mayor and
Council of the City of Corpus Christi for the term 1971-73.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 1971
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Mayor Sizemore presented outgoing Mayor Blackmon with the gavel which
he had used for conducting the Council meetings during his terms as Mayor from
1967 to 1971, and commented that "during the last four years the gavel had seen at
least twenty years of service." He also expressed his pleasure and appreciation on
having had the opportunity of serving on the Council with the other Commissioners,
and presented to each of them the name plates which had identified them at the Coucil
Table during their terms of office. He expressed confidence that their retirement
Council
from the City/would not terminate their activities as community leaders.
Mayor Sizemore read and presented, on behalf of the citizens of Corpus
Christi, a resolution commending Mayor Blackmon for his outstanding devotion and.
services rendered to the City of Corpus Christi, and in recognition of this faithful
service and the many permanent improvements occasioned during his tenure as mayor,
officially appointing him to the honorable position of Mayor Emeritus.
Mayor Emeritus Blackmon humorously pointed out that the Council had had
some difficulty in always finding parking space available around City Hall, and
stated that for one day at least the City Hall Driveway would be reserved for their
parking, and proclaimed the City Hall Driveway to bear the names of the six Council -
Lozano Lane,
men simultaneously for the day. The street signs bearing their names,/Bradley Boule-
vard, de Ases Lane, McDaniel Driveway, Roberts Road and Sizemore Street, were presented
respectively to them. Mayor Sizemore reciprocated by presenting another sign bearing
the name "Blackmon Boulevard" and commented "may it always rest in peace."
Mayor Emeritus Blackmon also presented the footstool to Mr. de Ases,
facetiously stating that its use had contributed to his comfort at Council meetings
which explained his patience and ability to endure the long sessions and make prompt
decisions.
Mayor Sizemore and each of the newly elected Commissioners madd brief
acceptance speeches and introduced members of their families and friends who were
present for the occasion.
Others in the audience recognized were former Mayor Ben F. McDonald,
unsuccessful candidate for Mayor in the Runoff Election; his People's Party running
mate, George E. Clower, Jr., and unsuccessful independent candidates, Tom Ducote and
Joe Moreno, all of whom congratulated Mayor Sizemore and the new Council.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 1971
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Mayor announced the first item of business of the new Council was the
election of mayor pro tem, and called for nominations.
Mr. Gabe Lozano, Jr., approached the Council Table stating that he was
aware that in all probability the Council had made its decision relative to the
selection of mayor pro tem, and that traditionally, the position went to the member
polling the most votes, and that his father would probably make the nomination. He
stated that with all due respect to Mr. Bonniwell, he was requesting that this Council
break that tradition and reconsider its decision and elect his father, Gabe Lozano, Sr.
He stated the mayor pro tem should be experienced and that he felt his father met
that qualification.
Commissioner Lozano stated heves proud that his son felt he was qualified,
but that he "could be a little biased."
Commissioner Lozano nominated Commissioner Bonniwell as Mayor Pro Tem and
urged that he be elected. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Branch and
unanimously passed.
Mayor Sizemore commended Commissioner Lozano for following tradition and
expressed praise for him as a person and as a Councilman. Mr. Lozano received a
standing ovation from the audience.
The following Resolution was signed by Mayor Sizemore, Mayor Pro Tem
Bonniwell, and Commissioners Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark.
RESOLUTION NO. 10268
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO JACK R. BLACKMON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT' FROM
OFFICIAL DUTIES AS MAYOR AND _APPOINTING HIM TO THE POSITION OF "MAYOR EMERITUS"
OF THE CITY OF'CORPUS CHRISTI.
The Benediction was delivered by The Reverend Elliott Grant, Pastor of
St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned, after which members of the old and new Councils and Staff viewed
a 20 -minute film produced by the City describing the achievements of the Adminis-
tration during 1969-70,
1, RONN,IE SIZEMORE, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of May 1, 1971, to May 31, 1971, inclusive,
and having been previously approved by Council ac on, are b me hereb,approved.
ONNI , ayor
City of Corpus u•ti, Texas