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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/08/1971• 4 -moi MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1971 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Ronnie Sizemore 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 Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Stark in the absence of the invited Chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Branch and passed, that the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Bonniw,ell be excused for just cause. The Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of August 25, 1971, were approved as submitted to the Council. Mayor Sizemore announced the issuance of proclamations designating September 12 through 18, 1971 as SQUARE DANCING WEEK, and Sunday, September 12, 1971, as MEXICAN FIESTA DAY. Mayor Sizemore recognized Mrs. Mildred Kirk and Mrs. Evelyn Binion who presented him, on behalf of the Arts Association, an original painting of local scenery to be hung in the Mayor's Office at City Hall. The painting was the work of Mrs. Evelyn Binion. Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend made the following requests and recommendations: a. That the procedure for granting revocable easements be simplified by granting authority to the City Manager to grant such easements upon the recommendation of the Director of Engineering Services; (The ordinance authorizing such easements should establish the basic rate for street use and street crossings. The recommended use fee is $0.20 per linear foot of pipe up to 4" in diameter plus $0.03 per inch diameter above 4", and the crossing fee $100.00 per crossing for pipe up to 4" and $10.00 per additional inch of diameter. The proposed ordinance requires a new permit if more than 12% of the line is reworked and provides for an appeal to the City Council by the applicants) • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 2 • • b. That a public hearing be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22;,1971, on the closing of those portions of West Shoreline Boulevard (Rincon Street) and Dan Reid Street located within the Bayfront Science Park, being necessary to complete the land exchange with the Corps of Engineers; c. That a contract be awarded to Wells Lamont Corp., Dallas, Texas, to furnish the City's 1971-72 requirements for Lot 1, Leather Work Gloves, on the basis of the low bid of $3,245.00, meeting specifications; that all bids be rejected on Lot II, Gauntlet Type Rubber Gloves, as it is questionable if gloves bid meet safety standards; that the City's small require- ments (about $600 per year) be purchased on the open market so standards can be established; (Bids were received from 6 firms and prices on Lot I indicate a decrease of $208.50 over previous purchases) (Bid Tabulation #48-71) d. That parking restrictions be placed on the west side of a Service Road west of Ayers Street extending from La Armada Housing north to Tarleton Street and that a speed limit of 15 M.P.H. consistent with speed limits on similar service roads be established; (This is an 18 -foot wide roadway which serves the Ayers Shopping Center and several units of La Armada) e. Thlit a contract be awarded to Petroleum Trading & Transport Company, Corpus Christi, to furnish the City's annual requirements for Engine Oil, Chassis Lubricants and other miscellaneous lubricants for their low bid of $17,27037; (Prices indicate an increase of $377.28 over last year - bids were received from 8 firms) (Bid Tabulation #46-71) f. That the authority to advertise for bids for contract II of Flour Bluff Sewers Stage 11, be granted; advertising to commence on September 13, 20, and 27, and bids to be received on October 6; authority subject to approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development; plans having been previously approved by the City Council and also by the Texas State Department of Health. Motion( by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing requests and recom- mendations, Items "a" through "f", be granted and approved as presented. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application 0771-8, J. Hansler and B. R. Willeford, for change of zoning from "R-18" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on an approximate 13.4 -acre tract of land out of Lots 19 & 20, • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 3 • • • Section 18, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, on which a public hearing was held August 25, 1971. Mr. Townsend eeplained that a letter had been received from the applicant's representative stating that they are agreeable to deed restrict the property to a maximum density of 10 units per acre. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that Application 0771-8, J. Hensler and B. R. Willeford, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District,on an approximate 13.4 -acre tract of land out of Lots 19 & 20, Section 18, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, located in the 6800 Block of Williams Drive, be approved subject to the applicant deed restricting the property to a maximum density of 10 units per acre, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. City Manager Townsend presented for first reading the proposed commercial and industrial waste disposal ordinance regulating discharge of industrial wastes into the City's Sanitary Sewage System. Motion by Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and that the proposed commercial and industrial waste disposal ordinance be brought forward for first reading. Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the proposed ordinance amending the animal ordinance, be brought forward for first reading as recommended by the City Manager. ORDINANCE NO. 10453 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 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; 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, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,' present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosquez were absent. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 4 • • • SECOND READING OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE POWERS AND AUTHORITIES AFFORDED THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 7621d-1, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, (62ND LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, CHAPTER 58, SEC, 21 .254), AND PARTICULARLY BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUBCHAPTER D, PROHIBITION AGAINST POLLUTION: ENFORCEMENT, AND SUBCHAPTER E, AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, IN THE MANNER AND METHODS 'THEREIN PROVIDED; PRO- VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. The foregoing reso'Wtion was eead for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosquez absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-77 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) SO AS TO REGULATE THE DISCHARGE OF ANY LIQUID WASTE MATERIAL INTO THE LAKE, NUECES RIVER, OR ANY OTHER CREEK OR OTHER STREAM DISCHARGING INTO THE NUECES RIVER WITHOUT THE OWNER FIRST SECURING A PERMIT FROM THE TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 9-77 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (G) SO AS TO HEREAFTER PROVIDE THAT NO BOAT, RAFT, OR OTHER FLOATING DEVICE HAVING OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS OR TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE OPERATED ON LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI; HOUSE BOATS AND FLOATING CABINS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE LAKE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark voting "Nay"; Bonniwell and Bosquez were absent. SECOND READING OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE STATE WATER QUALITY BOARD ESTABLISH CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL STANDARDS FOR LIQUID WASTE DISCHARGE INTO LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI OR ANY WATERWAY IN THE IMMEDIATE WATERSHED OF LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NUECES RIVER FROM THE OUTLET OF LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE CALALLEN DIVERSION DAM THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR CONTACT RECREATION AT THE TIME OF DISCHARGE INTO THE LAKE OR RIVER . The foregoing resolution was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales„ Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosgez were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 10454 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9499, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS "THE ELECTRICAL LICENSENG ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI", PASSED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1969, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 1-5: POWERS ANDTDUTIES; DELETING THE SENTENCE, "UPON REQUEST OF ANY APPLICANT FOR LICENSE AS JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN BY EXAMINATION, THE EXAMINATION SHALL BE SET FOR SOME DATE WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM DATE OF THE APPLICATION", BY AMENDING -SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 1-5: POWERS AND DUTIES: ADDING THE SENTENCE, "IF THE APPLICANT DOES NOT MAKE AT LEAST 70% ON THE PART I TEST, HE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WAIT 90 DAYS FROM THE TIME HE FAILED PART I • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 5 • • BEFORE HE CAN TAKE THE PART I TEST AGAIN"; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosquez were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 10455 FINDING THAT THE FIESTA MEXICANA DE CORPUS CHRISTI ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1971, IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 200 AND 300 BLOCKS OF CHAPARRAL AND THE 300 AND 400 BLOCKS OF WILLIAM TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 7:30 P.M., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1971, FOR SAID FIESTA SPONSORED BY LULAC LADIES COUNCIL #26; PROVIDING FOR BARRICADES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN CHANGES, REQUIRED PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CIN CODES AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE SPONSOR TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION PERMIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:. Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosquez were absent, ORDINANCE NO. 10456 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 J. L. SILVERMAN AND J. A. LEWIS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK A, JOSLIN TRACT, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES 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, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Bosquez were absent. City Manager Townsend reviewed the background of the proposed commercial and industrial waste disposal ordinance and gave a detailed explanation of the intent of the ordinance. He stated that comments and information received from interested parties at last week's meeting had been thoroughly reviewed by the Staff, and that it is his conviction i Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 6 • • • that the ordinance is reasonable and consistent with other ordinances throughout the State. He explained that the ordinance provides a more equitable system for preventing industrial wastes from entering the sewer system as untreated material than the existing ordiance, and provides a charge if this happens, but that revenue is not the intent of the ordinance. He again pointed out that the sewer system is partially supported by tax funds, and that certain regulations are required by the Texas Water Quality Board in order to be eligible for Federal Aid. He stated that he strongly recommends approval of the ordinance. Mr. Michael Kendrick, Jr., attorney representing Southwestern Oil and Refining Company, PPG Industries, Inc., and Celanese Corporation, stated that there had been some misunderstanding of their position as representatives of a part of the industrial community. He presented a statement in writing which stated that they have no objection to the passage of the bask ordinance and their suggestions had to do with minor changes in the language to make various provisions consistent with others; that none of the changes actually affect his clients and that it is agreed that an ordinance should be passed without unnecessary delay, Mr. R. Kinnan. Golemon, attorney representing the Driscoll Hospital, stated he was basically in favor of the concept of the proposed ordinance and that it is necessary, but suggested that it be limited to those persons applicable and not including service organizations and hospitals. He stated he felt if the hospitals were contributing to pollution tlaeey should be responsible. Mrs. Garrison Pells, 317 Country Club Drive, spoke in favor of the ordinance and cited an article taken from BUSINESS WEEK of September 4, 1971, "Paying for Pollution by the Pound" where in Springfield, Missouri, a packing plant that was faced with a municipal waste -treatment charge of $1,400 a month so modified its production process that its monthly payment dropped to $225. Mrs. Robert E. Clark, representing the League of Women Voters, presented a copy of the letter which she handed the Council at last week's meeting supporting the passage of an ordinance regulating discharge of industrial wastes into the sewer system, • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 7 • • • Mr, A. C. Skinner, Jr., president of Oriental Laundry and Cleaners, stated he did not oppose the concept of the ordinance, but did oppose portions of it; stated he felt service laundries should be exempt; that they are already paying their share of the sewer charge through sewer charges on water usage; and that homeowners should also be regulated and required to pay the surcharge under the terms of the ordinance. He stated he was not invited to attend the workshop meeting for discussion with the Council and Staff before presentation of the ordinance; questioned the methods of measuring sewage flow, stating it is not clearly spelled out in the ordinance; questioned the capabilities of persons making tests; and questioned the paragraph relating to the right to appeal. City Manager Townsend commented that the City sewer plant does have problems; that a high count of B.O,D., odor problems and sustained solids are arriving at the plant every day; that the total problem existed ten years ago; and that homeowners are charged at the same rate as laundries. Mr. Hans Suter, consulting ecologist, stated the ordinance does not favor industry, but that the heavy metals requirements parallel those imposed by the Texas Water Quality Board'. Mr. Bob Sorrell, attorney representing Oriental Laundries, Inc., spoke in opposition to portions of the ordinance, emphasizing that they are already paying their share of sewer charges; that the ordinance is discriminatory whereby it eliminates the homeowner who is one of the worst offenders. He stated he felt the laundries should only be regulated to the point of meeting requirements for the City to be eligible for federal aid, Mr. Harold Alberts, attorney, 702 Wilson Building, spoke in opposition, stating he was now representing Sam Kane Packing Company. He stated he could not agree with many sections of the ordinance, particularly with the appeal clause, since appeal would be made to the board who administers the ordinance. He further stated that he or his client had not been invited to the discussions; questioned as "suspicious" the fact that the industrial community had asked to be regulated more and not less which; he stated was unprecedented; that the ordinance promotes pollution by heavy industrial exemptions, and that claims that state or federal agencies require the ordinance if the City is to continue to receive federal s • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 8 assistance for sewer projects, are unsubstantiated, and that his repeated requests for communications in support of this hod been ignored. He further stated that the ordinance passed in 1955 has far more stringent regulations than the proposed ordinance and if enforced, would accomplish the goals desired. He stated a more comprehensive ordinance could not be passed. He further charged that the proposed surcharge is solely for the purpose. of collecting revenue for the City. City Manager Townsend agreed that the appeal provision of the ordinance should be studied, and suggested that Mre Alberts submit an amendment or revision to that particular paragraph. He handed to Mre Alberts a copy of rules published in the Federal Register calling for control of industrial wastes into sanitary sewer systems, Mayor Sizemore explained that the meeting held this mroning was pot a closed meeting, and that it was not specifically for industry, but for the purpose of hearing a report from the City Manager and discussions relative to information submitted at last week's meeting. He stated there would be an opportunity for open dialogue with industry and other interested parties before the ordinance is presented for second and third readings, and if passed, would be properly administered. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE 1958 BY AMENDING ARTICLE I CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-5 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL; REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTES INTO THE SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING TERMS; PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN LIQUID WASTES INTO PUBLIC SEWERS; REQUIRING CONTROL MANHOLES; AUTHORIZING THE DISCONNECTION OF WATER AND/OR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO PERSONS VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; PRO- VIDING FOR INSPECTION AND SAMPLING OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE; REQUIRING THE PRETREATMENT OF CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL WASTES; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO DETERMINE THE SUFFICIENTY OF PRETREATMENT; PROVIDING AN ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE; PROVIDING AN APPEAL; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell was absent, • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 9 • • FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POLICY ESTABLISHING A STREET USE FEE BASIC RATE TO BE CHARGED PARTIES DESIRING TO UTILIZE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING; LAYING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PIPELINES FOR TRANS- PORTING ANY SUBSTANCE, SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, OR GASES; DEFINING ROAD OR STREET CROSSINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH REVOCABLE EASE- MENTS UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES; ESTABLISHING THE FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SAME; PRESCRIBING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE; PROVIDING APPEAL; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell was absent. City Manager Townsend presented the proposed ordinance relative to revision of the animal ordinance. He read the ordinance and pointed out proposed revisions. Mr. Jack Kelso, attorney representing Docktor Pet Center at Padre -Staples Mall, stated they had requested the ordinance but did not agree with all sections of it. He stated they were opposed to the $10.00 permit fee, and the 90 -day quarantine requirement, stating that both of these requirements would discourage anyone from owning the pets. He stated that if they were required to keep the animals outside the City limits for three months in quarantine, they would be too old to be desirable for pets. City Manager Townsend stated that he felt the $10.00 permit fee is reasonable for the initial fee, and that consideration could be given to a lesser renewal fee, but that he strongly maintains that rigid rules should be applied to assure that the animals are not disease carriers before bringing them into the City. City Attorney Riggs stated that the advice of Dr. G. W. Fischer, City Veterinarian, was sought relative to the 90 -day quarantine period and that he strongly recommended it. Mr. Dan Brown, franchise holder for Docktor Pet Center, and Mr. Carl Easter, Manager, were present and concurred in the objections stated by Mr. Kelso. Mrs. Elizabeth Airheart, Route 1, Box 139, Corpus Christi, spoke in opposition to the ordinance and pointed out discrepancies and contradictions in the ordinance relative to the naming of specific animals, reptiles and birds. She stated she felt the 90 -day quarantine period was not excessive, that the animals would die sooner if not protected, and that animals regardless of age should have a rabies vaccination. She stated she would recommend that the • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 10 • • permit fee be $50.00 instead of $10.00, and further recommended that the ordinance either be tabled or abandoned. Mayor Sizemore noted that a letter had been received from Pamela A. Gartner, 625 Texas Avenue, requesting that the foregoing ordinance not be passed for reasons of ecology, health and safety. ORDINANCE NO. 10457 (Failed to pass) FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRIST! CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 5-5, 5-6 AND 5-7; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 5-5 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO KEEP CERTAIN WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS, TO PROVIDE FOR EXHIBITION OF WILD ANIMALS BY CIRCUSES, ZOOS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 5-6 TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED FOR ANY ANIMAL THAT CAN CARRY RABIES OR POLIOMYELITIS UNLESS QUARANTINED FOR AT LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS AND PROOF OF RABIES AND POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION AND QUARANTINE I5 PRESENTED; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 5-7 TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMIT FEE; PRO- VIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and failed to pass by the following vote: Sizemore and Gonzales, voting "Aye"; Bosquez, Branch, Lozano and Stark, voting "Nay"; Bonniwell was absent. ORDINANCE NO. 10458 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO GRANT A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO THE TEXAS -MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF A RAILROAD SPUR ACROSS HOLLY ROAD NEAR STATION 315+ 50 OR MILE POST 5.9 TO SERVE A TRACT ADJOINING THE MUNI- CIPAL SERVICE CENTER, A COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell was absent. Mr. J. 5. Amerson, 2814 Kitchen Street, representing the Carver Civic League, presented a petition containing signatures of some 230 persons living in the area covered by the League requesting street, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and housing improvements in this area as a Neighborhood Improvement Program. He stated the signers were aware that they would be asked to participate in the cost of such improvements. He explained that the residents in this area feel they were left out when the area was deleted from a recent appli- cation to designate the area around Austin School as a Neighborhood Improvement Project. (Petition #71-7) • ✓v • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1971 Page 11 City Manager Townsend explained that the Department of Housing and Urban Development had deleted this area on the grounds that it did not qualify because of its deteriorated condition. He stated that the petitions are the first step toward local improve- ment, and it is hoped the area will be approved. It was suggested that the signers of the petition call a meeting for the purpose of spelling out in detail what will be involved in order to get the requested improvements. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.