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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 28, 1971
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwel I
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.D.
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Roberto Bosquez.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 1971, were approved as submitted
to the Council.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on the appeal of Kelly Bell, Oil
and Gas Producer, from the denial of a permit by the Petroleum Superintendent to drill
Wilson. Trust Lease, Well #1, Drilling Block 689, located within the City in Palm Park
Addition, between Leopard, Port, Antelope and Leary Avenue.
City Manager Townsend explained the provision in Subsection 4.3 of the Land
Drilling Ordinance No. 8879 which requires an applicant to provide waivers from all
property owners within 400 feet of the proposed drilling site before a permit can be issued.
He stated. that Kelly Bell had failed to secure waivers from two of the eleven owners within
400 feet, and that the Petroleum Superintendent, under the terms of the ordinance, had no
authority and no alternative but to deny the issuance of the permit. Mr. Townsend further
explained the applicant's right to appeal by requesting a hearing before the City Council.
He pointed out on the map the location of the proposed drilling site and the location of
the two properties on which waivers were not provided, being Statewide Stations Inc., of
Bellaire, Texas, and H. E. Butt Grocery Company. He stated the purpose of the hearing is
to hear statements from the applicant and opposition, if any, in the audience. He stated
that notice of the public hearing had been published and that no communications had been
received in protest.
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Mr. Wm. N. Cones, agent and representative of Kelly Bell, appeared on behalf
of the appeal, and presented a letter to the City Secretary which he stated he had received
in the morning mail, from the H. E. Butt Grocery Company, which stated they had no
objection to the drilling of the proposed well. He stated the other owner, Statewide
Stations, Inc., is a peculiar situation of joint ownership with on arrangement between the
two owners that neither party has the right to make a lease with a third party. He stated
he had submitted his request for a waiver and was told that neither party would act one way
or the other, and as a result, it was impossible to obtain the waiver.
City Attorney Riggs explained that the Council has the authority to grant the permit
without the waiver.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing appeal.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Stark and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the appeal of Kelly Bell
from the denial of a permit by the Petroleum Superintendent to drill Wilson Trust Lease,
Well 111 in Drilling Block 689, located in the City between Leopard, Port, Antelope, and
Leary Avenue, in Palm Park Addition, be granted.
City Manager Townsend presented the following requests and recommendations:
a. That the authority to receive bids on August 13, 1971, for the City's 1971-72
requirements for Blue Print Service and Drafting Supplies, be granted;
b. That the authority to receive bids on August 18, 1971, for the Gas Division's
annual requirements of 1", 2", 4", 6", 8" and 10" bare steel pipe, totaling 157,000 feet
and for coating and wrapping the pipe, be granted;
c. That a contract be awarded to Texas Scenic Company, San Antonio, for refurbishing
stage curtains and a counter weight rigging system for the Coliseum for $13, 198.41, being
the only bid submitted out of the four known sources in the area because of the highly
specialized type of work; (Bid Tabulation #35-71)
d. That a contract be awarded to Nueces Ford Tractor, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas,
for one 70 HP all purpose Type Tractor costing $4,244.17, on the basis of low bid received
of four firms submitting bids; (Bid Tabulation #36-71)
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e. That a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Crevel:ing Dodge, Corpus Christi,
for one 1 -ton pickup for the Street Division and one 60" CA Cab and Chassis for the Traffic
for $6218.18,
Engineering Department/ bids having been received from two firms; (Bid Tabulation 037-71)
f. That 1971-72 supply contracts be awarded as follows:
(1) Water and Sewage Treatment Chemicals:
(a) Round Rock Lime Co., Round Rock, Texas -
(Calcium Oxide -Quicklime -Pebble - Item 1) $ 88,136.40
(b) U. S. Gypsum Co., Houston, Texas -
(Calcium Oxide -Hydrate Lime -Powdered, Item 2) 6,864.00
(c) McKesson Chemical Co., Corpus Christi -
(Ferrous Sulfate -Copperas, Item 3; Sodium Silico-
flouride, Item 4; Ferric Chloride-Crystel - Item 5) 78,320.45
(d) PPG Industries, Corpus Christ -
(Liquified Chlorine, Items 6 & 8A) 91,142.28
GRAND TOTAL $264,463.13
Bids were received from 12 firms. Prices indicate an increase of 6.7%.
Bids were not received am Item 9. It will be purchased on open market.
(2) ) ire Hydrants and Parts:
(a) McAllen Pipe & Supply Co., McAllen, Texas -
(Fire Hydrants, Lot I) $ 11,464.01
(b) Trans-Tex.Suppfy Co., San Antonio, Texas -
(Hydrant Parts For Mueller Fire Hydrants, Lot II) 4,539.54
(c) Municipal Pipe & Fabrication Co., Houston, Texas
(Hydrant Parts for M&H Fire Hydrants, Lot 111) 418.33
(d) Clow Corp., Houston, Texas -
(Hydrant Parts for Iowa Fire Hydrants, Lot V)
GRAND TOTAL
431..20
$ 16,853.08
Bids were received from 6 firms. Prices indicate an increase of 21%. No
bids were received on Lots 4, 6, and 7 because bidders have dropped
manufacturer's line. Items will be purchased on open market as required.
(3) Street Construction Materials:
(a) Humble Oil & Refining Co., Corpus Christi -
(Item 1, Emulsified Asphalt)
(b) Gulf States Asphalt Co., Corpus Christi -
(Item 2, Asphalt AC 5 and Item 3, Cut Back Asphalt)
(c) Whites Uvalde Mines, San Antonio -
(Items 4 & 5, Rock Asphalt, Types B & CC; Items
7 & 8, precoated Aggregate, Grades 3 & 4, & Item
9, Limestone or Rock Asphalt)
(d) Servtex Materials, New Braunfels, Texas -
(Item 6, Surface Course Asphalt)
(e) Heldenfels Brothers, Corpus Christi -
(Item 10, Hot Mix Asphalt, Type D)
(f) South Texas Construction, Corpus Christi -
(Item 11, Base Caliche)
(g) Corpus Christi Shell Co., Corpus Christi -
(Item 12, Base Mudshell)
(Tie bid with Heldenfels Brothers, determined by
casting lots.)
GRAND TOTAL
$ 14,099.80
42,735.00
101,659.52
68,800.00
129,675.00
138,350.00
122,200.00
$617,519.32
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f. (Continued):
(4) Warehouse Supply Items:
(a) Wallace Co., Inc., Corpus Christi -
(Rubber Boots, Lot II)
(b) Norvell Wilder Supply Co., Corpus Christi -
(Raincoats & Storm Suits, Lot III; Garden Hose,
Lot VII)
(c) Corpus Christi Fire & Safety, Inc., Corpus Christi -
(Safety Hats, Caps and Vests, Lot IV)
(d) A & B Reflectorizing Co., Temple City, Calif. -
(Traffic Cones, Lot V)
(e) Corpus Christi Wholesale Hardware Co., Corpus -
(Nails, Staples & Tacks, Lot VI)
(f) Sweeco, Corpus -
(Fire Hose, Lot VIII)
GRAND TOTAL
$ 2,184.27
3,715.88
779.20
1,244.88
517.38
528.00
$ 8,969.61
Bids were received from 13 firms. Prices indicate a decrease of approximately
22.2%. Recommendation that bids for gloves be rejected as being excessive
in cost and that authorization be granted to readvertise to receive bids on
August 16, 1971, on an individual basis for rubber and leather -palmed gloves.
(5) Hand and Garden Tools:
(a) Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi -
(Buckets, Garbage & Oil Cans, Lot 1)
(b) Wallace Co., Inc., Corpus Christi -
Waler Coolers, Lot II)
(c) Norvell Wilder Supply Co., Corpus Christi -
(Misc. Hand & Garden Tools, Lots III & IV)
(d) Moreman's Flasher Rental, Inc., Portland -
(Shovels, Spades, Forks & Handles, LotV)
GRAND TOTAL
$ 1,460.04
1,076.76
21,885.78
2,515.56
$ 26,938.14
Bids were received from nine firms. Low bids on Lots 1 and IV were not
accepted as bids did not meet City specifications.
(6) Gas and Water Meters:
(a) Universal -Lancaster, Inc., Dallas, Texas
(Item 1, Aluminum Gas Meters)
(b) Sprague Meter Co., Houston, Texas -
(Item 2, Aluminum Gas Meters)
(c) Rockwell Mfg. Co., Houston, Texas -
(Items 3, 4, 5, & 6, Aluminum Gas Meters; Item 7,
Correcting Instruments; & Item 13, Water Meters).
(d) Crane Co., Rogers, Arkansas -
(Disp. Type Water Meters, Item 8)
(e) Carlon Meter Sales Co., Houston, Texas -
(Items 9, 10, 11 & 12, Disp. Type Water Meters)
(f) Gamon-Calmet Ind., Inc., Ft. Worth, Texas -
(Items 14 & 15, Comp. & Current Type Water Meters)
(g) Hersey Products, Inc., Dallas, Texas -
(Items 16 & 17, Fire Line Meters)
GRAND TOTAL
$ 19,590.00
810.00
23,344.44
44,000.00
5,636.25
2,735.60
3,789.00
$ 99,905.29
Prices indicate in increase of 4.9% over last years prices. Recommend that
bids on optional item 18 be rejected as trade-in offer for replacement meters
does not equal present scrap values. Two apparent low bidders failed to meet
specifications. (Bid Tabulation 038-71)
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g,. That revocable easements be granted to Humble Pipe Line Company for a
6 -inch line for approximately 1300 feet and for five crossings located at Amber Drive,
Dove Lane, Flour Bluff Drive, Don Patricio Road and Division Road, for a total fee of
$738 in accordance with the existing policy;
h. That revocable easements be granted to Humble Pipe Line Company for a
4 -inch line along Flour Bluff Drive approximately 2,000 feet between Graham Road
and Don Patricia, and two crossings, one at Flour Bluff Drive and another at Graham
Road, for a fee of $600 in accordance with the existing policy;
i. That the engineering contract with Urban Engineering be amended to include
staking services and resident inspection services for sanitary sewer construction in Flour
Bluff near the Naval Air Station for a total estimated cost for both services of $11,200;
(The appropriation made by Ordinance No. 10339 being sufficient to cover these expenses)
1. That the General Fund be reimbursed $78,880 for engineering services provided
during May, June and July, on 38 bond projects, an additional appropriation of $54,813
being required; major projects including Gollihar, Molina, Hillcrest and McBride Streets;
Brownlee -Leathers, Norton and Richter area storm sewers; Rolling Acres and Westerh Hills
Sanitary Sewers; and Cole Park;
k. That $10,694 be appropriated out of the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund to reimburse
the Sewer Fund for labor and materials not reimbursed by HUD for the construction of an
8 -inch sanitary sewer force main to serve the Cabaniss Field Lift Station;
I. That the City Manager be authorized to submit a change in site for the develop-
ment of Hudson Acres Park from the northeast corner to the Southwest corner of Erne Street
since erection of a gas compressor adjacent to the original site and the accompanying noise
make the site undesirable, there being no change in the original size of 3.25 acres;
m. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for the acceptance
of a grant of $94,343 with the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment for 'the
execution of an Urban Beautification and Improvement program - the program to require
$94,343 in local funds for the beautification and/or improvement to 16 existing parks, Corpus
Christi Beach restrooms, Garden Center, Old Bayview Cemetery and Alameda medians, said
project to be completed by July 31, 1972.
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Motion by Branch, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the foregoing requests
and recommendations be accepted and approved as presented by the City Manager.
Mayor Sizemore announced the scheduled public hearing on the proposed Budget
for the fiscal year 1971-72.
City Manager Townsend presented the proposed budget totaling $33,436,708
representing an overall increase of over $3,000,000 over 1970-71 Budget. He pointed
out that comparison of actual expenditures to budgets of prior years have been made
difficult because of Hurricane Celia, which show that sales taxes, building permits,
and itinerant vendor permits, and the rate of property tax collections, are higher
than estimated. He stated the General Fund reflects an increase from Celia insurance
and OEP payments. He stated the proposed revenues for 1971-72 assume an increase in
the ratio of assessed market value from 54% to 60% and a decrease in tax rate from
$1.60 to $1.58 or an approximately 9-3/4% tax increase. He explained that sales tax
revenue is expected to decrease to a level reflecting normal economic growth since
1969-70; that growth of property values before re -assessment should be approximately
5%; two-thirds of this assessed value growth is oil and gas properties in Corpus Bay
and Laguna Madre, annexed in 1970, but is being challenged; that these values are
included but a special reserve should be established deleting this estimated income
until the law suit is resolved; that certain selected increases in services charges are
proposed in various departments; that with revaluation and other increases, revenues,
considering the annexation reserve and data processing will be 11.2% over the original
1970-71 estimate and 2.8% over revised 1970-71 estimated revenues.
Mr. Townsend explained that a revaluation is recommended, rather than a rate
increase, although either would accomplish the same net result; that a revaluation will
strengthen the City's credit position and have an influence on future interest rates;
would simplify the assessment ratio, making it easier for a property owner to compare
assessed value to market value; and that all of the proposed increase would go to the
General Fund. He stated that the existing tax rate for debt service is now and will
be sufficient to pay all interest and principal payments on all presently authorized
tax supported debt.
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Mr. Townsend stated that $1,308,000 will be available to support new programs
and it is recommended that $813,000 or 2/3rds of the new money be spent for a 6% cost
of living increase for City employees, expanding the retirement base to $500, and improving
employee group health insurance; approximately 1/6th of the new income is planned for
police activities ($207,000) and sanitation capital costs ($215,000) and the remaining
$73,000 to support other minor program changes. He listed by major departments and
functions proposed changes in General Government, Public Safety, Traffic Engineering,
Engineering Services, Health and Welfare, Park and Recreation, Museums and Library,
and Community Renewal Fund. He pointed out increased revenues in the Transit Fund due
to increased fares and number of passengers following Hurricane Celia; decrease in Airport
Fund revenues due to a downturn in business travel; estimated $200,000 under budget
estimate in Water Fund due to a drop in consumption after Celia; decrease in Gas Fund
due to a warmer winter than average; and increase in Sewer Fund duly to rate increase.
Mr. Townsend furnished each member of the Council with a copy of the budget
summary setting out specifics and figures, providing estimated revenues, existing and
anticipated resources to support the total appropriation in the amount of $33,436,708, and
recommended its approval .
Following a period of questions and answers between the Council and the City
Manager relative to specific items included in the budget, Mayor Sizemore called for
comments from the audience.
Mr. Larry C. French, 3510 Aransas Street, appeared representing the Taxpayers
Association and stated he felt the specifics and small details had overshadowed the concept,
that the administration should be concerned with protection of the citizens of the community,
but that it appears the budget which has just been presented is only concerned with City -
employee relationship. He stated the Taxpayers Association feels this Council should not
arbitrarily raise taxes for the purpose of increasing salaries, and suggested that a merit system
for deserving employees would be more realistic. Mr. French compared this City's tax rate
with the City of Waco, stating they were considerably lower, and that the repercussions
from the National publication could be tremendous.
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Mayor Sizemore pointed out that the recently published reports listing Corpus
Christi's rate as one of the highest of major Texas cities, were erroneous, and read from
a report researched by a member of the City Manager's Staff from the Texas Municipal
Advisory Council, listing Corpus Christi as between seventh and eleventh, depending on
which taxing districts were included. Mayor Sizemore. also stated that he had asked the
U.S. News & World Report, which published the reports, for a retraction of the statement.
Mr. Cuban Burbank, 1137 Ocean Drive, protested the proposed tax increase and
questioned the reasoning of increasing the assessed valuation and decreasing the tax rate,
stating that it appeared to be "some kind of subterfuge" to give the appearance of reducing
taxes. He stated he feels the City should make an attempt to hold a line on inflation.
Mr. Clay Moore, 325 South Morningside, expressed appreciation for the Council's
position in trying to solve the difficult problems of taxation. He pointed out the large
portion of taxes which are channeled into the Federal Funds, stating that approximately
91% of all taxes are Federal. He also cited the large amount of property exempt from taxation.
Mr. Juan Gonzales, 902 South Brownlee, protested the proposed tax increase, and
reminded the Council of their campaign promise that night neighborhood meetings would be held,
Mr. Louis Peronis, State Vice President of the Fire Fighters Association, and B. Tanguma,
President of the Local Association, protested the alleged disparity at the officer ranks in the
Police Department and the Fire Department, and asked that the new pay raises not be increased
as proposed in the new budget presented by the City Manager, which he stated only increased
the disparity from $5 to $15 at the lieutenant, captain and commander levels.
Mr. Robert C. Wolter, 325 Santa Monica, speaking on behalf of the La Retama
Library Board, commended the Council for their consideration for the Libraries of the City
and their concern for the continued efforts toward meeting the educational needs of the people
who are served by the Libraries. Also present on behalf of the La Retama Library Board were
Mrs. George W. Stephenson and Mrs. George Clark,Jr.
Mrs. Martha Walraven protested the proposed tax increase on behalf of the Corpus
Christi Rental Property Association, stating it places an unfair burden on the landlords, and
that it would be years before the increased on to their tenants.
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Mr. Charles Nichols, 1547 Lea Lane, owner of a local pharmacy, spoke in
opposition to the proposed tax increase, stating he had lost several customers in the past
few months to area cities due to the high cost of living in Corpus Christi. He stated he
did not protest salary increases for competent employees, commenting that firemen and
policemen had been underpaid for several years, but did not approve of the 6% across the
board salary increase for all employees. He stated he feels there is "too much bureaucracy
and too much fat" at all levels of government. He stated we are in a recession due to
inflation, and that the City government should be conducted as economically as a private
business eliminating some of the unnecessary spending. He specifically suggested elimination
of the office of Public Safety Director.
Mrs. Billy Chandler, Chandler Apartments, stated she was finding it difficult to
make a profit on a $100,000 investment because of the high tax rate and high cost of living
in Corpus Christi. She stated that for the past 16 years she had been employed as a teacher
in Japan, and stated their simple and economical way of life should be an example to the
percent
cities of this country. In protest of the proposed 9-3/4/increase in taxes, she stated a
great City could be built without the increase. Mrs. Chandler protested the amount of
advertising the proposed budget had received, stating the public should have been better
informed.
Following the public hearing, Mayor Sizemore gave each member of the Council an
opportunity to express his individual views concerning the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell stated that the budget as presented by the City Manager
reflects the majority thinking of the Council and not necessarily individual member's views.
He stated he was not in complete agreement with all of the concepts, but felt the Council
was elected to be governed by majority rule. He pointed out that there was a definite need
for some adjustments to meet operating needs of the City and since taxes have not been
increased in eleven years, it became the unfortunate lot of this Council to meet these needs.
He stated he feels there are some areas where savings could be made and that these areas will
be thoroughly investigated. He pointed out that all workshop meetings at which the budget
matters and other City business had been open meetings and reported by the news media. He
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also reminded the audience that all citizens are welcome to Council meetings, be they
Regular or Workshop Meetings.
Commissioner Branch pointed out that the Council has not had sufficient time to
review the budget as fully as they would have liked, and that he personally has some
"misgivings" about it. He stated that this Council has been meeting as a body for only
ten weeks, and that it should be noted that they were delayed almost a month because of
the necessity of a run-off election; that they had not had an opportunity to acquaint them-
selves with all the operations of the City; that besides the budget, they had been involved
in other crises, and that having to vote on a budget of this size, gives them much concern.
Commissioner Gonzales stated he had had some ideasfor program expansion but
postponed them until next yeor because of the tight budget. He stated he favored eliminating
the disparity complained of between the Police Department and the Firefighters, and felt
they should be made equal.
Commissioner Stark stated he shared the feelings of the other Councilmen, but stated
he felt the 6% across the board pay raise for the employees was not inflationary, pointing
out that it was below raises granted this year in industry and the building trades. So far as
the "fat" in government mentioned earlier in the meeting, he stated this is something he
intends to investigate thoroughly as time progresses. He stated possibly some of the depart-
ments are overstaffed; that he believes the merit system is by far the best system especially
in the higher ranks in supervisory and executive levels, and that he intends to work toward
that end.
Commissioner Bosquez expressed concern that all who had protested the tax increase
had not remained to hear the individual comments of the Council. He stated if they could
have heard all the workshop discussions of the Council when they were attempting to find
ways and means to meet the needs of the City, they would have appreciated the position of
the Council. He stated it should be noted that the year is ending in the black, and that it
is the responsibility of the Staff and the Council not to begin the year in the red and to
project funds needed for a full l2month period. He further stated he shared the concern of
other members of the Council that they had not had an opportunity to go into every item of
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expenditures as thoroughly as they would have preferred but the element of time was a
factor. He commented that so far as the salary increases, City employees have no merit
scale when applied to the cost of living, and he felt each employee is entitled to at least
a 6 percent increase.
Commissioner Lozano commented on earlier statements made by Mr. French comparing
Corpus Christi's tax rate with the City of Waco, stating that the two cities are not comparable
since Corpus Christi is twice as large, with more streets, more garbage collection, more
policemen, and many more services needed, and that the budget is only being increased to
take care of the increase in cost of materials for operation of the City, and salary increases
to meet the increased cost of living.
Mayor Sizemore stated he particularly wanted every member of the Council to make
a statement as evidence that they all did have some differences of opinion. He stated that
in workshop sessions during the past weeks, every protest voiced at this hearing had been
considered before any final decisions were made.
City Manager Townsend explained that minor amendments to the budget can be made
at any time during the year so long as it is within the limits of the total budget. He stated
that Commission Gonzales' suggestion that the alleged disparity between the Policemen and
Firemen can be considered at any time.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the hearing be closed.
City Manager Townsend presented the following budget recommendations:
n. (a) That the Planning Commission be requested to initiate an amendment to
increase the application fee for the Board of Adjustment from $40 to $60
because of increased costs of postage, materials and staff salaries;
(b) That the Health Department Fees be increased as follows:
(1) Vital statistics document charges from $1 .50 to $2.00 effective
January 1, 1972, the date the State authorized increases.
(2) Meat Dealer License fees be doubled to reflect cost increases since
1957. The annual fee isnow$10 for two employees to $40 for nine employees.
(3) Milk and dairy fees be doubled to reflect cost increases since 1961. Total
current income from this source (about $6,300) does not offset even the travel
costs involved in the inspection process.
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n. (c). That the Building Code be amended as follows:
(1) Establish a $10 investigation fee where a field investigation is required
when work has been started without a permit.
(2) Establish a $5 reinspection fee.
(3) Create a $5 fee for a Certificate of Occupancy.
(4) Increase the fee for an appeal to the Building Cade of Appeals from $15 to $25.
(5) Readopt certain provisions of the Code which existed prior to September 1970
and which were deleted in error when the 1969 Southern Standard Building Code
with 1970 amendments was adopted.
n. (d). That the Building Official use $l8 -per square foot for first floor residential
10,00
construction and $12 per square foot for second story residential construction
to determine building value for permit fee purposes; ($6.00 and $8.00 per square
foot are now used.)
n. (e). That the parking meter fee be increased from 5C for one hour parking to 10C
per hour on those streets where there is currently a parking deficiency and
where meter feeding sometimes occur. It is anticipated that 25% (400) of the
meters will be changed according to study by the Traffic Engineering Department;
n. (f). That a fee be established for the platting of property, based on $10 for a
preliminary plat and $5 for a final plat plus $.50 per lot in the final plat;
n. (g) That Park and Recreation Department fees be increased as follows:
(1) Golf Course - monthly from $12 to $15, daily from $1.50 to $2.00,
Saturday, Sunday and holidays from $2.00 to $2.50 and other rates the
same proportional increase.
(2) Tennis - increase all daily rates 20%, annual rates for adults to $35 and
all other rates proportionately. The fees at H.E. Butt and South Bluff will
become the same for all categories except the base 1-1/2 hour rate which
will be $.25 at South Bluff and $.50 at the H.E.B. Tennis Center.
(3) Coliseum - base rates for new leases up 10% to offset cost increases.
Rates have not been changed since 1961.
n. (h) That the charge to secure a tax certificate be increased from $1.00 t0 $2.00.
The last fee increase was in 1961 and should be increased to reflect current costs;
n. (i) That the records search charge be increased from $1.00 to $2.00, since requests
are received daily from the general public and attorneys for this service because
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of the effect traffic violations have on auto insurance, and the increase
will cover the current cost for this service;
n. (j) That an increase in parking fines in order to encourage compliance with
parking regulations, be approved, with overtime fees increasing from $1.00
to $2.00, and increase to $4.00 if not paid within ten days; other parking
fees to increase from $4.00 to $8.00 for violations such as parking in front
of fire hydrants, loading zones and no parking zones.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's recom-
mendations, Items " r(o)" through "n(j)" be approved as presented.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that the following recommendations,
Items "o" through "r" be approved: -
o. That the Group Health insurance plan be modified to improve coverage by
(1) Increasing room from $20 to 80% up to $40 maximum
(2) Increasing ho pital services from 75% to 80%
(4) Revise surgical schedule from $800 to $1,000
(4) Change Doctor's hospital visits maximum from $4.00 to $5.00
(5) Modify pregnancy benefits from $175 to $200.
(6) Add $100 diagnostic and $300 accident benefits
Cost per employee borne by the. City to increase from $5.77 to $11.00 per month,
and dependent coverage all at the employee's expense, from $13.70 to $24.18
per month, the carrier, Connecticut General having already placed into effect
an increase to $7.27 and $17.26 without improved benefits;
p. That participation in employee retirement programs beiuodified as follows:
(1) The base on which both the employee and the City contribute, be
increased from $400 to $500 per month thus increasing the maximum
employee contribution by $5.00 and the City's participation to a
greater amount
(2) The City's contribution to the Firemen3' Relief and Retirement
Fund be increased as of January, 1972, to the same level as the City's
average retirement contribution for other employees. The employee
pays 6%and the firemen 7-1/2%.
q:. That revised salary schedulesise adopted, effective August 9, 1971, increasing
salaries approximately 6% from a minimum of $20 to a maximum of $60 increase per month;
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r. That the tax rate for 1971-72 be set at $1.58 per $100 valuation on a 60% ratio
of assessed value to market value and the 1971-72 Budget, totaling $33,436,708 be adopted.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application 0571-6, The
Planning Commission, for a change of zoning on all of Lots 5 through 16, Block 1; Lots 1
through 5, Lots 7 through 21, and the south 9'5" of Lot 22, all in Block 6, Koolside Addition
located on the west side of Airline Road between Gollihar and McArdle Roads, from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District, on which a public
hearing was held by the Planning Commission May 25, 1971, and forwarded to the Council
with the recommendation that it be approved as requested. Mr. Townsend stated the request
was heard by the Council July 21, 1971, and that the 20% rule is in effect.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Gonzales and passed, with Lozano voting "Nay",
that the foregoing request be denied.
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY,
A CORPORATION, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A TELEPHONRELAY STATION AT
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT MARKED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading
by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez,Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10371
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, AS AMENDED, THE STATE OF
CIVIL EMERGENCY CONTINUING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A RESULT OF
HURRICANE CELIA AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT flY 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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10372
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $10,694 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8 INCH SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN TO SERVE THE CABANISS
FIgLD LIFT STATION, PROJECT NO. 250-70-91; AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
109 SEWER FUND FOR ALL AMOUNTS ADVANCED FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS NOT
REIMBURSED BY HUD FOR THIS PROJECT FROM SAID 109 SEWER FUND; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozan*, and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10373
APPROPRIATING $54,813 OF WHICH $41,455 IS FROM THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND,
$4,704 I5 FROM THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND, $8,327. IS FROM THE NO. 250
SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, AND $327 IS FROM NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, TO
SUPPLEMENT $24,067 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CON-
TINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN
ON THE TABULATION PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF $78,880 PF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 1971 THROUGH JULY 31, 1971; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed byte
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 10374
EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO MAKE APPLICATION UNDER TITLE VII OF THE HOUSING.ACT OF 1961,
AS AMENDED, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP OPEN SPACE
LAND (HUDSON ACRES PARK); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DELETE THE
LAND DESCRIBED IN SAID APPLICATION AND SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN OTHER LAND IN
LIEU THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10375
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THECITY.,QF 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 WARD FOOFYS RESTAURANTS, INC. BY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION
OF AN AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT ON LOT 10, BLOCK 2, OSAGE ADDITION LOCATED
IN THE 4600 BLOCK OF EVERHART ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE PLOT PLAN APPROVED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, ATTACHED HERETO; 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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10376
AMENDING SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 8211, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 19, 1966, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES -
FOR MILK PRODUCERS, MILK PRODUCER -DISTRIBUTORS, MILK DISTRIBUTORS, MILK
DEALERS AND MILK DISPENSER OF MILK AND/OR MILK PRODUCTS BY AMENDING
LICENSE FEES ESTABLISHED BY SAID ORDINANCE; PROVIDING REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 10377
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1,
1971, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1972, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER,
AS AMENDED, FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING CERTAIN
SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1,
1971, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1972; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stari.:,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10378
AMENDING CHAPTER 18A, GOLF COURSE SCHEDULE OF GREEN FEES AND REGULATION,
OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, AND IN PARTICULAR AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 7658, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON JULY 28, 196tS, BY AMENDING SECTION 18A-1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW
GREENS FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10379
AMENDING SECTION 1105 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, SO AS TO
ADOPT THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1969 EDITION, WITH 1970 REVISION,
A COPY OF WHICOAUTHENTICATE❑ BY THE SIGNATURES OF THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY SECRETARY, IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND ADOPTED
AS THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY AS FULLY AS IF COPIED AT LENGTH; ESTABLISH-
ING CERTAIN FEES; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; MAKING
VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10380
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEM7Z 1971 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR
THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND SUCH OTHER YEARS
AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10381
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE PLATTING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS AMENDED, PASSED AND ADOPTED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 23, 1955, BY ADDING TO SECTION III, PROCEDURE
AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS, A NEW SUBSECTION A-1, FILING FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR
FILING FEES TO ACCOMPANY THE REQUIRED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUIRED
IN SAID ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10382
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4826, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON THE 31ST DAY OF JULY, 1957, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE
SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE FOR RETAIL MEAT DEALERS; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10383
AMENDING CHAPTER 35, TAXATION AND LICENSING OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5613, PASSED AND APPROVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1951, BY AMENDING SECTION
35-1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHARGE OF $2.00 FOR EACH TAX CERTIFICATE ISSUED
BY THE TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR OF THE CITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 10384
AMENDING CHAPTER 19, HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED IN PARTICULAR BY ORDINANCE NO. 6249, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 16, 1961, BY AMENDING SECTION
19-29 BY INCREASING THE FEE TO $2.00 FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF
BIRTH, DEATH OR FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATES FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
OF VITAL STATISTICS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 1038
APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR
GRANT FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES, IDENTIFICATION
NO. UBIh-TX-06-59-1002 (G) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizembre, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10386
REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 6314, 7557, AND 9504; AMENDING CHAPTER 18
OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18B, ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF RATES OF TENNIS COURT FEES; ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED
AS FEES FOR USE OF DESIGNATED TENNIS COURTS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR
ISSUANCE OF CARDS AND TICKETS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING
FORjREPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR NON -
TRANSFERABILITY OF CARDS AND TICKETS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10387
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 H• L. EDENS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF A 2.472 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT
OF LOT 8, SECTION 4, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUKES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-18" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
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TO "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND BY CHANGING A PORTION OF THAT SAME
TRACT OF LAND FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO "B-1" NEIGHBOR-
HOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, ALL AS 15 MORE FULLY HEREINBELOW SET OUT AND AS
SHOWN ON THE PLAT ATTACHED, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", 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 ordinancewvas passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozato and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10388
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED
ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAVES
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 OSCAR SPITZ AND MARCUS LUTZ BY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 2 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF
THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 26, AND A PORTION OF LOT 27, SECTION 13, FLOUR
BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CCR PUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
A ONE -ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 27, SECTION 13, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL
FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS (MORE FULLY..HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED) FROM "R -1B" ONE -
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; ALL AS SHOWN ON
PLAT ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; KEEPIN%
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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience not scheduled
on the agenda.
Mr. Don Teague, 1340 Clare, requested improved city services in the Woodlawn
area, stating that the residents of this community are not getting anything for their tax money.
He stated streets are narrow, traffic is hazardous, no sidewalks and deep ditches which are
unsigntly and hazardous, and insufficient lighting. Mr. Teague stated he was willing to
pay his share of a voluntary street improvement program but did not think all the residents
would cooperate.
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City Manager Townsend stated the streets and other improvements are
needed in this area, and that the Staff could provide petitions upon request
for participation in voluntary program for the improvements in a bond issue for
the future.
Mr. Jack Kelso, attorney representing Mr. Dan Brown, franchise holder for
the Dockter Pet Center at Padre -Staples Mall, appeared requesting that the Council
amend the existing animal ordinance to permit certain animals in the City. He
stated he had presented this request to the prior Council and that it had been
denied because some members of the Council felt the ordinance should be more
restrictive. He stated the City animal ordinance is the most restrictive in the
State of Texas; that he had made a research study on the subject, which study has •een
delivered to the City Attorney; and that he does not feel the request is unreasona.le
in comparison to other cities. He made three alternative requests; (1) that the
ordinance be amended according to the one he presented to the previous Council;
(2) that the ordinance be amended to permit only a few animals which are considere
to be wild animals but are really tame; or (3) amend the present ordivaucc Lo
exclude the provision that prohibits permits being issued to persons living in a
residential area. He asked to be notified when the Council plans to consider
this request so that he and the veterinarian may be present. -
Mayor Sizemore stated that Mr. Kelso would be notified and that he would
be asked to attend the workshop meeting when this matter is considered.
Reverend Bill Spivey, who appeared before the Council during the Regular
Meeting of July 21, alleging police brutality in the recent arrest of a 17 -year of
Negro girl, stated that he was following the Council's advice by going through
adminiserative channels. He stated that the City Manager owes Miss Cynthia Morgan
a public apology for statements made at the July 21 meeting which he stated were
incriminating to Miss Morgan's reputation.
Mr. Townsend stated that he had responded in writing to the letters which
he had received from Reverend Spivey and Rossevelt Porter, the coordinator for the
Leathers Center area, and that copies of this statement had been furnished to
members of the Council. He also placed a copy of the letter in the hands of
Reverend Spivey.
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Mr. Clay Moore, 325 South Morningside, stated that he had recently remodeled
his wrestling arena located as Mesquite and Resaca Streets, compliere with landscaping
and most of the inside furnishings, which he offered as an auxiliary convention center
when the City facilities were full. He stated there is considerable space available, and
is being used for auctions, antique shows, and occasionally, a barn dance.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Bonniwell,
seconded by Branch and passed, that the meeting be adjourned.
I, RONNIE SIZEMORE, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of July 1, 1971, to July 31, 1971, inclusive, and having
been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
RONNIE SIZEMO� ayor
City of Corpus Ch , Texas