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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 3, 1972
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.D.
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
Hall.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Lozano in the absence of the invited Guest
Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the absence of Mayor Pro Tem
Bonniwell and Commissioner Branch be excused for just cause.
Mayor Sizemore announced the issuance of proclamations relative to the following: CINCO
DE MAYO DAY, May 5, 1972; and HOSPITAL WEEK, May 7 through 13, 1972.
Mr. Joseph H. Garza, 4021 Iturbide, and Mrs. Lilly Lira, 428 Hiawatha, appeared
representing the Austin Neighborhood Council and presented a petition (Petition #10-72), containing
signatures of over 80 residents in theAustin School area requesting that the street improvement program
which was petitioned by these residents over three years ago, be implemented. Mr. Garza stated
the condition of the street and sidewalks, particularly along Hiawatha on which two churches are
situated, is deplorable and embarrassing especially when church services and funerals are being
conducted. Mrs. Lira read a letter dated February 11, 1970, which stated that the street improvements
in that area had been included in a bond issue to be submitted to the voters, requesting that the
residents vote for the bonds. She stated they were informed that the improvements could be made
without increasing their property taxes. Mrs. Lira stated that the people were afraid that their
homes would be destroyed if included in a government funded program.
City Manager Townsend explained that the street improvements in this area were included in
the bond program, but that the construction had been held up in an effort to include it in with the
Code Enforcement Program so that individual homeowners could have other benefits and become
eligible for low-cost loans for home improvements, and in some instances grants, stating that if the
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improvements are constructed first, than that eligibility is lost. He explained that this has not
been successful so far for the Austin area. He stated that the Code Enforcement Program had been
confused with the Urban Renewal Program by some residents, and assured them that homes would not
be destroyed.
Director of Engineering Services Jim Lontos gave a design status report of the improvement
plans and pointed out the areas to be improved. He stated the Staff is actively working on drawing
the final plans which should be ready for submission to the Council in approximately three months.
Mayor Sizemore suggested that the Council hold a Special Council Meeting in the Austin
Neighborhood for the purpose of discussing with the residents problems and improvements in that
area, and asked that Mr. Garza and Mrs. Lira make arrangements with the City Manager for a
specific date for such a meeting.
Mr. Garza also requested that the Staff investigate an area in front of his house (4021
Itirbide) where three and one-half feet of water remains for weeks following heavy rains. He stated
this is a health hazard and dangerous for small children.
Mayor Sizemore called for the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read by Director of Engineering Services Jim Lontos on Pine and
Pueblo Park Improvements and T. C. Ayers Parking Lot Landscaping, from the following firms:
Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., and Landscape Design & Construction Co. (Environmental of
Dallas ).
The foregoing bids were tabled pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred
to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing for contractual annexation of Lot 2, Block 1,
South Clarkwood Acres.
City Manager Townsend stated that the request was made by Buccaneer Mobile Home Park, a
Texas partnership, who proposes to construct a mobile home park on the subject property and have
agreed to contractual annexation in exchange for City services. He explained that the City hos
agreed to allow the applicant to move a small sewage treatment plant which is presently located in
Flour Bluff, into this area with moving costs to be that of Buccaneer Mobile Home Park; also that
Buccaneer will provide the necessary sewer laterals to serve the park, and provide a pressure main to
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transport the waste from a collection point to the package plant. He stated that the applicant has
indicated agreement with all conditions set forth by the City and willingness to contractually annex.
Mr. John C. Brooke, attorney representing the applicant, was present and stated he would
answer any questions the Council had in connection with the proposal. Also present were Mr. Ed
Huff and Mr. Larry Crow of the Buccaneer Mobile Home Park Partnership. Mr. Brooke explained
that the Texas Water Quality Board would meet next week and would finalize approval of their pro-
posal to discharge effluent into the Clarkwood Ditch; that construction of this facility is being done
with the cooperation of the City and that City Inspectors are inspecting the work as it progresses;
and that conditions either have or will be met within the next few weeks.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing contractual annexation proposal.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the contractual annexation of Lot 2,
Block 1, South Clarkwood Acres, be approved according to conditions presented by the City Manager
and that an ordinance be brought forward authorizing the contract.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on the request of Central Power and Light
Company for contractual annexation of a 20 -acre tract known as Lot 7, Section 20, Flour Bluff &
Encina) Farm & Garden Tracts located on Saratoga near Rodd Field Road.
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City Manager Townsend explained that the proposal/initiated by letter from the District
Manager of Central Power & Light Company, stating that they had contracted to purchase the 20 -
acre tract to be utilized as a service center, and that the contract is contingent upon annexation
and "1-2" Light Industrial District zoning which would allow use of the property for this purpose.
He pointed, out the location of the land on the map and described the land uses in the surrounding
area. He stated that all applicable public notices had been published for hearings before both
the Council and Planning Commission including notice of annexation hearing and Text Amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance, and that the public hearing for the Text Amendment had been set for May
10; that it is his recommendation that the Council close the public hearing on the annexation but
table action,until after the public hearings on the zoning amendment to be held by the Planning
Commission May 9, and by the Council May 10. He pointed out that this procedure had been
previously approved by the Council.
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Mr. S. E. Kelly, Jr., District Manpger of Central Power & Light Company, spoke on behalf
of the proposal stating that the "1-2" zoning is necessary in order for them to utilize the land for the
service center; stated they are trying to comply with the City's zoning ordinance and build a facility
similar to what presently exists; that the water service is an important factor but that they are also
desirous of the zoning change.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing annexation proposal.
Mayor Sizemore reported that he had received two letters in opposition from Dr. James L.
Barnard, and Dr. C. B. Slabaugh, both owners of property in this area, stating they were holding
their property for residential development which they felt had high potential for one -family dwelling
use and that an industrial zone adjoining the area would make it much less desirable and impede
development.
City Manager Townsend commented that the opposition appeared to be primarily in connection
with the "1-2" zoning rather than the annexation factor.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing matter of contractual
annexation be tabled until after the public hearing on the request for "1-2" zoning.
Mayor Sizemore announced that the Council plans to change the time of its Regular weekly
meetings from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., which he stated is being made because of the Wednesday Morning
Workshop sessions are continuing past noon, leaving little time for lunch or for the Staff to prepare
the formal agenda, and that as part of the change, all Wednesday zoning hearings will be set for
4:30 p.m. He stated that this policy change will require an ordinance which will be submitted soon.
Mayor Sizemore also made a formal statement which he termed "a declaration" of the Council's
position relative to location of a convention center in a landfill area in the Bay across from the
Memorial Coliseum. He stated that the Council had abandoned this proposal on the basis that it had
been concluded following several meetings with the public that the consensus was that they did not
want that location. He reported that a petition had been presented this morning at Workshop Meeting
containing 641 signatures of persons opposed to this concept. (Petition #9-72)
Mayor Sizemore also reported that Mr. C. W. Vetters, Manager of the Better Business Bureau,
had furnished background data for information on the Consumer Affairs Council and Advertising
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Review Board, and as was suggested, stated that a full report will be given to the Council after
the organizational meeting of the Consumer Affairs Council now planned for mid-May.
Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports, and
City Manager Townsend presented the following recommendations:
a. That the authority to receive bids at 11:00 a.m., May 23, 1972, for a five-year lease
for the Marina Fuel Station located on the Lawrence Street T -Head, be granted. Minimum lease is
$7,500.00 for 5 years. Present contract expires May 31, 1972.
b. That the bid award to Liftmoore, Inc., Houston, Texas, for one 5000 pound Crane Hoist
on the basis on their low bid of $3,400.00 be approved. Bids were received from five firms; the
crane will be used by the Gas Division to move large valves, meters, regulators and other equipment.
(Bid Tabulation #4-72)
c. That a contract be awarded to Hollis Neese Auto Parts of Corpus Christi, for one
Portable Service Station for mounting on truck, on the basis of their low bid meeting specifications
in the amount of $3,240.79. The apparent low bid submitted by Corpus Christi Rubber & Specialty
does not meet our specifications. The pressure ratio they offer on the gear lubricant pump and the
chassis lubricant pump is less than the requirements called for on our specifications. Bids were
received from four firms. (Bid Tabulation #5-72)
d. That a three-year motorboat rental concession in the Marina to Aquasports, Inc. for
$10.00 per month plus 10 percent of monthly gross receipts, be granted. This is a continuation of
the concession privilege now operating under a one-year permit which expires May 31, 1972. The
Marina Board concurs in this recommendation.
e. That the application of Texas Oil and Gas Corporation, to drill a well in State Tract 750,
Nueces Bay, be approved. The well is to be drilled as a straight hole to a depth of 7,000' and is
located on 1320' east of the west line and 2300' north of the south line of Tract 750 approximately
6,500° north of American Smelting & Refining Company. The well is to be drilled with no exceptions
requested.
f. That a wat er main easement in Lot L, Savage Lane Addition, located off of Navigation
Boulevard south of I.H. 37, be abandoned upon request of Thomas Whelan. All departments are in
accord with the abandonment.
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g. That a 10 -foot utility easement along the west line of Lot 9R, Block 10, Bayview No. 3,
located off Morgan Avenue east of 18th Street, be abandoned upon the request ofUrbanEngineering.
All departments are in accord with the abandonment.
h. That the City Manager be authorized to execute an application to the Nueces County
Community Action Agency for continuation of a Family Planning Health Services Program from
September 1, 1972, through August 31, 1973, through the City -County Health and Welfare Depart-
ment. Total program cost is $50,454. The program consists of twice -a -week Family Planning Health
Clinics in Robstown offering informational and educational materials concerning child spacing,
prenatal and postnatal services and patient follow-up. This is a continuation of an existing program.
The local share is provided by volunteers and use of space.
i. That a resolution accepting the provisions of Highway Commission Minute Order No.
66090 for the improvement of Ayers Street from Port Avenue to Norton Drive, be authorized. The
City agrees to provide for the construction of curb and gutter, storm sewers, driveways, sidewalks,
utilities, and maintenance of the entire project upon completion.
j. That a contract be authorized with HUD for Greenwood Park Open Space or Legacy
of Parks Project involving federal assistance of $269,227.00.
k. That the City be authorized to sell two surplus lots to the Community Development
Corporation, an independent non-profit foundation, for development for low income housing. The
lots were purchased by the City at a Sheriff's Second Tax Sale as follows: 510 Villa Drive, $1,400.00;
10234 N. Harrington, $1,300.00; for a total of $2,700.00.
I. That the contract for Sidewalk Improvements for the Downtown area and the City Hall
Parking Lot Expansion be accepted as complete. The contractor, Asphalt Paving and Construction
Company, has completed the project in accordance with the plans and specifications, and it is
recommended that final payment of $4,874.55 be authorized. Total work done was $34,878.75.
m. That a real estate sales contract with Mrs. Blanche D. Moore for the acquisition of
Parcel No. 1 on the South Staples Street Project, be approved, and an appropriation of $15,408.50
to cover acquisition in the amount of $15,150.00 plus $258.50 for closing costs, be authorized. The
parcel is needed for the improvement of South Staples from Padre Island Drive to. Saratoga to be done
jointly by the City and the State Highway Department. The tract contains 23,675 square feet and
narrows from 80 feet to 20 feet.
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n. That the Director of Public Utilities be authorized to execute collection agreements with
other public utilities for the collection of their bills at the City's pay stations and agreements with
other utilities and businesses to collect City utility bills. There is now pending a request of the
Nueces Electric Cooperative for collection services at Pay Station No. 4, Clarkwood. (This request
is identical to that entered into between the City and Central Power and Light Company).
o. That the Bay Drilling Ordinance be amended to include in the Bay Park and Recreation
restricted area that portion of State Tract 79 located' in Corpus Christi Bay opposite the Oso Bay,
which amendment will extend the southeastern portion of the Bay Park and Recreation restricted
area so as to preclude drilling immediately off the islands dividing Corpus Christi Bay from the Oso
Bay. The Bay Drilling Committee concurs with this recommendation.
p. That Section 7 of the Bay Drilling Ordinance be amended to exclude those State tracts
that lie within the City limits in the Laguna Madre as annexed by the City in 1926, which will
allow these tracts to be treated in the same manner as the remainder of the Laguna Madre and Nueces
Bay by removing these tracts from the clustered requirement of Section 7. The Bay Drilling Committee
concurs with this recommendation.
q. That the joint construction and maintenance agreement between the City and.the State
Highway Department for the construction of the intersection improvements to Airport Road and
Morgan Street and Swantner and Staples from 18th to Annapolis, be approved. The project is part
of the "TOPICS" (Traffic Operations Programs to Increase Capacity and Safety) program agreed by
City and State and includes the widening overlay, right turn lanes, signalization, illumination and
related work. An appropriation from the Street Bond Fund will be necessary when bids are taken.
r. That a resolution be passed authorizing C.O.G. (Council of Governments), to file an
application with the Department of Transportation for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation
Act of 1964, as amended, to aid in the financing of a study of transportation needs in law density
and low income areas within the City of Corpus Christi and to investigate the possibility of services
to outlying areas and communities for the elderly and low income. The Transit System will provide
route information as the City's share.
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s. That an amendment to the Airport Limousine Concession contract, Paragraph II, Zone 1,
be approved to read as follows: "... a line beginning at the shore of Corpus Christi Bay where
Morgan Street extended would meet the shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay, and continuing westward
along the centerline of Morgan Street and Old Brownsville Road to the City limits - $2-4/0."
Zone 2 East - Change fare to read $2.75
Zone 2 West - Change fare to read $2.75
Zone 3 East - Change fare to read $4.00
Zone 3 West - Change fare to read $4.00
Insert into Paragraph III after "contract and franchise", "... including that gross revenue
derived from the transportation of baggage."
Mr. Howard Sudduth, attorney representing the Corpus Christi Transportation Company,
appeared relative to item "s" and questioned the policy of allowing a low bidder to request rate
increase and adjustments in the Airport Limousine fares after having been awarded the franchise.
He stated this places the other bidders at a disadvantage, and that he feels adjustments in fares should
be made on the anniversary date of the contract. He stated the Corpus Christi Transportation Company
bid was slightly higher than the one receiving the award, and that their bid was based on the present
rates. However, he stated he feels the increases are justified because of the increased cost of
operation, and asked for a report on his firm's request for an increase in taxicab rates.
City Manager Townsend pointed out the past controversies in the area of types of equipment,
whether or not it should be limousine or standard equipment, and the level of services, but that he
felt this was not of major consequence in Zone 1. He pointed out that under the terms of the contract
a change of rates cannot be made without the approval of the Council, that his recommendation is
still before the Council, and an ordinance will be submitted next week.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "s" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be approved as presented.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application #272-9, Ben Marks, for
an amendment to the site plan attached to a special permit located along the south side of South Padre
Island Drive in the 4700 Block, and stated the request was approved by the Council on March 27,
1972; that the ordinance had been pending because the stubend of Wedgewood Lane located in
Stonegate North Unit #1 had not been vacated by Council action; and that the applicant in the mean-
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Carona Drive north to South Padre Island. He stated it is his recommendation that this revised
site plan indicating this new street be substituted for the site plan presently attached to the pending
ordinance, and that an ordinance be brought forward for passage following the public hearing and
closing of the stubend of Wedgewood Lane.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the foregoing recommendation of the
City Manager be concurred in and that an ordinance be brought forward accordingly.
For the benefit of certain persons present in the audience who were waiting to be recognized
in connection with a request for sale or distribution of printed materials in the City, City Manager
Townsend reversed a previous interpretation of the ordinance by the Staff that the provision of the
ordinance included distribution of newspapers. He stated that the ordinance does exclude only
written matter which is banned from the United States Mail by postal or other regulations or laws by
reason of any objectionable statements therein contained, etc., and that the sale of the newspaper
in question is permitted.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD, WITH THE CITY BEING A COOPERATOR IN AN EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, THE U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, AND THE TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE WATER QUALITY
AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BAY SYSTEM;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000, OUT
OF FUNDS CURRENTLY BUDGETED IN THE 1971-72 BUDGET, SAID PAYMENT TO BE PAID ON
DEMAND AFTER MAY 1, 1972, WI -HCH SUM 15 THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION AS COOPERATOR.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by
the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye";
Bonniwell and Branch were absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THEREFROM THE REFERENCE TO OCEAN
DRIVE, FROM THE NORTH GATE OF CORPUS CHRISTI NAVAL AIR STATION TO A POINT 400
FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF ROSSITER STREET, AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING
PROVISION FOR OCEAN DRIVE, NORTH AND WEST BOUND TRAFFIC (IN -BOUND TRAFFIC),
AND OCEAN DRIVE, SOUTH AND EAST BOUND TRAFFIC (OUT -BOUND TRAFFIC), AT THE
SPEED LIMITS SHOWN HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by
the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye';
Bonniwell and Branch were absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10832
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THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1971
EDITION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIP-
MENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; ESTABLISHING
INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; ADOPTING
CERTAIN OTHER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDI-
NANCES IN,CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Sizemore,Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Branch
were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10833
CLOSING AND ABANDONING OF A WAT ER MAIN EASEMENT IN LOT "L", SAVAGE LANE
ADDITION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10834
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,
FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 33, PERMITS, PLATS AND FILING FEES, SECTION 33-3,
SUBSECTION 33-3.02, BY DELETING REFERENCE TO APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS
UNDER PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present andvoting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10835
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO COLLECTION AGREEMENTS
WITH OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES OR CORPORATIONS AND TO ENTER INTO COLLECTION
AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS FOR THE COLLECTION OF CITY UTILITY BILLS, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD COLLECTION AGREEMENT FORMS, A COPY OF
EACH OF THE SAID AGREEMENTS BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "V;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10836
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APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT
TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10837
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8294, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY CALLED THE "BAY DRILLING
ORDINANCE", REGULATING OPERATIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS, SO AS TO
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 6.6, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LINE DESCRIBED
IN SECTION 6.1, "BAY PARK AND RECREATION AREA",; ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE
NUMBERED 7.15, EXCEPTING FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7 OF THE SIAID ORDINANCE
CERTAIN NUMBERED TRACTS IN THE LAGUNA MADRE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 9.1 SO AS TO
INCLUDE CERTAIN NUMBERED TRACTS IN LAGUNA MADRE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10838
ADOPTING HIGHWAY COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 66090, DATED APRIL 3, 1972,
REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENT AND ITS SUPPORT ON AYERS STREET,
EXTENDING FROM PORT AVENUE TO NORTON DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY
0.9 MILE, SUCH AYERS ATREET BEING INCLUDED IN THE FEDERAL -AID METROPOLITAN
SYSTEM; ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID MINUTE ORDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ANNEXED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by thefollowing
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting"Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10839
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORIATION ACT
OF 1964, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A USE
PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH AQUASPORTS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION QF OUTBOARD MOTOR-
BOATS IN THE CORPUS CHRIST MARINA, FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, BEGINNING JUNE 1,
1972, ON THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye";
Bonniwell and Branch were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10840
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPART-
MENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRUNK MAIN
(OUTFALL) AND UNDERGROUND GRAVITY STORM SEWER COLLECTOR LINES IN THE GARDEN -
DALE AREA OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PROJECT NO. WS -TX -
06 -59-1017; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Branch
were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10841
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE _TEXAS STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OFAIRPORT ROAD
AND MORGAN STREET INTERSECTION, AND SOUTH STAPLES AND SWANTNER FROM 18TH
STREET TO ANNAPOLIS, BOTH PROJECTS BEING PART OF THE "TOPICS" PROGRAM AS
APPROVED BY THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION MINUTE ORDERS 64966 AND 64967, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A", 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, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and
Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10842
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH BLANCHE
D. MOORE, A WIDOW, FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 1, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, PADRE
ISLAND DRIVE TO SARATOGA BOULEVARD; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND
FUND $15,408.50, OF WHICH AMOUNT $15,150 I5 FOR LAND PURCHASES AT THE APPRAISED
OR APPROVED VALUE AND $258.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING OF THE
PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL, ALL BEING APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-70-107;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell
and Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10843
ADOPTING THE MASTER PLAN FOR STORM DRAINAGE FOR THE AREA WEST OF CLARKWOOD
ROAD AND THE FLOUR BLUFF AREA OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ASCPREPARED
BY BLUCHER AND NAISMITH ENGINEERS, INC„ CONSULTING ENGINEERS AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AS SUCH MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN APPEARS ON FILE
WITH THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND IDENTIFIED BY THE SIGNATURE AND
ATTESTATION OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, preseht and votingi"Aye"; Bonniwell
and Branch were absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10844
CLOSING AND ABANDONING OF A 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF LOT 9R, BLOCK 10, BAYVIEW NO. 3; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, preseht and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell
and Branch were absent.
City Manager Townsend noted that Mr. Raymond Sims was present in the audience relative
to the pending matter of Application #272-15, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "T-1" on
10.271 acres in Flour Bluff on Waldron Road. He explained that the matter had been a subject of
discussion at Workshop this morning with reference to a letter from Mr. Sims' attorney which stated
that his client's commitment on this project is for development of a mobile home park, rather than a
mobile home subdivision, and that a preliminary site plan for a mobile home parkwhich had
accompanied the letter was submitted as identical to that which was submitted to the_Planning
Commission and on which the Commission had taken favorable action. He stated it had been Mr.
Sims request that this matter be acted upon at this meeting. Mr. Townsend pointed out that the
Planning Commission had recommended "T-1" Travel Trailer use which does not necessarily require
a site plan, but that it had been his recommendation that this site plan should be -submitted to the
Planning Commission for review at their next meeting, and that when a report is received, he will
report back to the Council.
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Mr. Bill Woolsey, attorney representing the applicant, stated that the site plan which was
submitted with his letter was the same plan which had been submitted to the Planning Commission;
explained that initially his client had a mobile home subdivision concept in mind, but had realized
that that is not a good plan, and a mobile home park under his supervision would be more satisfactory
to himself and all others concerned.
Planning Director Wm. Anderson pointed out that the application was for "T-1" and that
that involves the problem that under that classification the property can be developed three ways,
a subdivision, a park, or Travel Trailer park.
City ManagerTownsend stated he saw no reason why this cannot be approved as a Special
Permit with deed restrictions.
Mr. Woolsey commented that he did not understand how the Council could effectuate the
deed restrictions, but that the Special Permit would be satisfactory and they would be willing to
file deed restrictions.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the foregoing matter be -removed
from the table and considered at this time.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the Staff be instructed to bring forth
an ordinance approving "T -l" Travel Trailer Park zoning on a 10.271 -acre portion of Lots 24 & 25,
Section 55, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, providing deed restrictions are filed,
prohibiting a mobile home subdivision without consent of the Council, or that the "T-1" be denied,
and in lieu thereof a special permit be granted for the operation of a mobile home park according to
the site plan submitted and all other requirements as contained in the "T-1" district for mobile home
parks.
Mayor Sizemore stated the Regular Meeting would be temporarily recessed during which time
the Council would hold the Special Meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. for consideration of four zoning
applications.
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The Meeting was reconvened at 4:15 p.m.
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City Manager Townsend reported that the six months time limitation had expired on the
pending item of Bishop Mobile Homes, Application 4671-6, for change of zoning from "1-3" to
"1-2" near Lantana, Leopard and Lexington Boulevard, heard by the Council on August 4, 1972,
and a 90 -day extension granted February 2, 1972. He explained that the ordinance was delayed
because of the applicant's failure to submit a legal description; that the applicant had been reminded
of the need to resolve the problem and as of this date he had not complied, and -for this reason the
matter is automatically resolved with no further action required.
The Council informally discussed the following: the matter of the Hurricane damaged Trade -
winds Motel; possible and suitable locations in the City for mobile home parks and subdivisions;
pending matter of a convention center site; request for stop signs at Kokernot Street; appointments to
Boards and Committees, requesting that the City Secretary solicit recommendations for suggested
appointments and replacements from chairmen of respective committees, and also communicate with
Commissioner Branch for his recommendations for proposed expansion of the Human Relations Commission;
the problem of blowing sand and caliche onto residences on Lamont Street from a construction project;
establishment of a committee in support of the Bureau of Reclamation Report favoring the R&M Dam
Site; and designation of representatives at the Hurricane Research and Disaster Preparedness Seminar
to be held in Miami, May 9, 10 and 11
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Lozano that the
meeting be closed at 4:50 p.m., May 3, 1972.