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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 24, 1972
2;00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.D.
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V.Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell in the absence of the invited
Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bosquez, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the absence of Commissioner
Stark be excused for just cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 1972 were approved as submitted to the
Council.
Mayor Sizemore announced issuance of a proclamation designating May 27, 1972, as VFW
BUDDY POPPIES DAY. He also reported that Certificates of Commendation had been presented in
the Mayor's Office immediately prior to the meeting to six policemen who have completed a 40 -
hour police supervision course, co-sponsored by Del Mar College and the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments. The recipients of the citations were Lt. J. A. Knox; Lt. R. D. Tatum; Lt. C. B.
Mauricio; Sgt. M. C. Delgado, Sgt. A. G. Barretto; and Sgt. Z. H. Gorbett.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing for the closing of a portion of right-of-way
of Wedgewood Lane located east of Lot 13, Block 6, Stonegate North Unit 2.
City Manager Townsend pointed cut the location of the area proposed to be closed stating
that the area is a deadend dedicaticn of Wedgewood:iane having a depth of approximately 106 and
including a 5 -foot utility easement previously dedicated by separate instrument. He stated the
request had been made by Urban Engineering; briefed the Council on the land use plan, stating
that the closing will enable the use of the area as two lots. He presented the site plan which was
approved in connection with the zoning request of Ben Marks subject to the closing of this right-of-
way. He explained that the request had been circulated in the usual manner through the affected
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City Departments and that it was the recommendation of the Staff that the right-of-way be
closed subject to the following conditions: That the developer bear all costs of closing which
includes removal of pavement and two storm sewer inlets; construction of new curb and gutter,
sidewalk and storm sewer inlet, rebuilding a portion of the intersection of pavement to eliminate
the crown in the northwest half of Stonegate Way; that the six-inch water line now in this
area be removed or plugged; that the necessary easements be dedicated for utilities; and that
all details of these conditions be worked out on the ground before the closing is finalized.
A representative of the developer was present and stated that they were agreeable to
the conditions as recommended by the City Manager.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Bonniwe@l, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the hearing be dosed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bosquer and passed, that the portion of right-of-way
of Wedgewood Lane located east of Lot 13, Block 6, Stonegate North Unit 2, having a depth
of approximately 106 feet, and a portion of a 5-foct utility easement previously dedicated by
separate instrument, be dosed as recommended by the City Manager, and that an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating the closing.
City Manager Townsend presented for the Council°s consideration the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 10870
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AIRLINE
ROAD FROM 300° NORTH OF ALAMEDA STREET TO OCEAN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEER-
ING SERVICES TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREON; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemcre, Bonniwell, Bcsquez, Ginza@es, and Lozano, present and vot'i'ng
"Aye"; Branch and Stark were absent.
Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented the following requests and recommendations:
a. That June 14, 1972, 4:30 p.m. be set for a public hearing on the following zonng
applications:
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(1)
Text Amendment re Planned Unit Development
(2) Mary Ella Cocke - from "R -IB" to "B-4", located north of South Padre Island
Drive and east of Mounts Drive
(3)
Evelyn B. Collins - from "R -IB" to "A -I", located on the southwest corner of
IH #37 and Up River Road
(4) Donald V. Kingsbury - from "R -IB" to "A -I", located on the east right-of-way
line of Poth Lane, north of Up River Road
(5) William S. Hopkins - from "A -B" to "B -I", located on the west right-of-way
line of Kostoryz Road, south of Horne Road
(6) Anita Neyland - from "R -IB" to "A -I", located on the south right-of-way line
of McArdle Road, west of Ennis Joslin Road.
b. That two easements out of Tracts "B" and "C", Country Club Estates Section 1
be abandoned upon request of Urban Engineering and concurred in by affected City
Departments.
c. That parking be prohibited on Gollihar Road on the approaches to signalized
intersections and in those areas where homes back onto the street. Businesses having off-
street parking - parking is recommended to be allowed on Sundays in front of several
churches facing Gollihar Road and where residences face the street, and parking prohibited
from Dody to Mokry and 330 feet both sides of Kostoryz.
d. That real estate sales contract for acquisition of Parcel No. 3, Lots 5 and 6,
block 36, Hillcrest Addition of Hillcrest Park Project from Willie Mae Byarley, be
approved. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will reimburse the City for
50% of this project; an appropriation of $7,900.00 is requested to cover the acquisition of
$7,750.00 plus related closing costs of $150.00.
e. That the agreement between the Texas Highway Department and the City of
Corpus Christi for the construction of the street improvements at the intersection of Morgan
and Airport Road and on Staples and Swantner Streets between Eighteenth and Annapolis,
be approved. This is a joint project financed by the City and the Federal Government as
part of the TOPICS Program. An appropriation of $137,700 is requested to cover the City's
portion of the cost which includes the curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and the water
line replacement in South Staples Street with the State providing the paving.
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f. That the preliminary assessment roll for Airline Road Street Improvements from 300'
north of Alameda to Ocean Drive be approved, and that a public hearing on the assessments
be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 21, 1972.
g. That the public hearing on assessments for Gollihar Road Street Improvements„
from Caddo to Airline, be closed and that the assessments be levied against the abutting
property owners as submitted. The assessments total $41,114.83 with the City's portion
$233,066.04 for a total cost of $274,180.87. (Assessment for Saint Pius X Church Property
has been adjusted to side street basis,)
h. That a contract for the construction of Gollihar Road, from Caddo to Airline,
be awarded to Burtex Constructors in the amount of $274,180.87, and an appropriation of
$285,000.00 to cover the contract and funds for engineering costs, inspection costs, and
other contingencies, be approved.
i. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application to the Department
of Labor for $84,000 for a Summer Recreation Support Program. This program will provide
approximately 62 youth jobs and will support 12 additional recreation activity sites. The
program is designed primarily to reach age 8 to 13 year old disadvantaged youth and will
include all types of recreational activity as well as day camps, field trips and special
events.
j. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application to the Texas
Criminal Justice Council for a $20,140 grant to purchase receiving, transmitting and
monitoring equipment for a Police -Citizen Contract Monitoring System. During 1971,. the
Police Division participated in a successful six month pilot project to monitor the conversa-
tions between police officers and citizens. The tapes proved to be an invaluable asset both
in daily operations and in cadet training.
k. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application to the Texas
Criminal Justice Council for a three-year grant for $201,807 entitled Nueces County
Organized Crime Control Unit. An Organized Crime Control Council will be formed
composed of the heads of the Police Division, the Nueces County Sheriff's Department,
and the District Attorney's Office with each agency head selecting the men to serve on the
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Crime Control Unit. The Unit will be supervised by an officer with the rank of Lieutenant,
and will consist of four investigators, a member of the District Attorney's stoff, two s1!,ppert
personnel, a systems analyst and a secretary. The Unit will seek to detect, control and
prevent organized crime in Nueces County by directing its attention toward area in which
organized crime is known to infiltrate. Local share os all in --kind consisting of salaries.
1. That a resolution be passed authorizing and directing the City Manager to file
an application for designation of the City of Corpus Christi as the cooperating local
sponsor on Nueces River Project, Texas, as proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation,. U. S.
Department of the Interior, before the Texas Water Rights Commission.
m. That the date of June 7, 1972, be set for a public hear'r',ng on contractual
annexation of Nottarb Place #3. (Application of Mr. Mark Bratton)
n. That the date of May 31, 1972 be set for a public hearing on the application
of Corpus Christi Transportation Company for a change in taxicab rates, and that the
ordinance for change in such rates be placed on a three -reading basis.
o. That the date of May 31, 1972, be set for a public hearing for an amendment
to the Airport Limousine Concession contract to reduce the area ira Zone l and 'increasing
the rates in Zones 2 and 3.
(Commissioner Branch reported at the meeting at this time.)
Mr. Howard Sudduth, attorney representing the Corpus Christi Transportation
Company, appeared and urged early approval of the Company's request for a rate
increase, stating that a delay would seriously inconvenience the Company a consider-
able time is required to order and install meter equipment. He questioned the recommerda=
tion that a public hearing be held stating that for the 20 years he had been representing
Corpus Christi Transportation Company public hearings had not been held for rate
increases but had only been held for the granting of franchises. He stated that a rate
increase is being granted a franchise holder on today's agenda without a public hearing
and questioned this as a consistent policy. He requested that the Council consider the
taxicab rate increase ordinance on first reading at this time.
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City Manager Townsend reviewed procedures relative to franchises and rate increase
requests and stated it could be held that an ordinance placed on a three -reading basis
constituted a public hearing, but if there is an issue relative to the Airport Limousine
Concession Contract rate increase and the ordinance is vulnerable to attack, it would be
his recommendation that the third reading of this ordinance be delayed one week, and that
a public hearing be declared as recommended for May 31, 1972, and this recommendation
was concurred in by Assistant City Attorney Hal George.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gonzales, that the ordinance relative to the
request for a rate increase, be brought forward for first reading at this time. Bosquez,
Branch and Lozano voting "Aye"; Sizemore, Bonniwell and Gonzales voting "Nay", and
Mayor Sizemore declared the motion failed to pass in view of a tie vote, and stated the
Airport Limousine Concession ordinance would not be presented at this time.
Motion by Bosquez, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, with Bonniwell disquali-
fying himself on Items "g" and "h", that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through
"o" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as
presented.
Mr. Russell Mozeney, recently retired from the Weather Service Office, was
recognized. He expressed appreciation of the Staff and Council and commended them for
its recent installation of radar communications system.
Also recognized as a visitor in the audience was Mr. Robert Bosquez, son of
Commissioner Bosquez.
ORDINANCE NO, 10871
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN
STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES, SHOWING
ESTIMATE OF VARIOUS COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AIRLINE ROAD. FROM 300'
NORTH OF ALAMEDA TO OCEAN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS: DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST TO BE
PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE
PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING
AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY: ORDERING AND SETTING A
HEARING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1972, AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER; TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 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 present and
voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10872
AMENDING SEC. 2-7, CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO
CHANGE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO 3:00 P.M.;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye'; Stark was absent.
SECOND READING OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD
TO ISSUE A CONTROL ORDER ESTABLISHING CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF SANITA-
TION AROUND LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NUECES RIVER BELOW WESLEY SEALE
DAM TO THE CALALLEN DAM AND TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS
POLICING AGENT.
The foregoing resolution was read for the second time and passed to the third
reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales_, and
Lozano, present and voting "Aye'; Stark was absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT LEASING THE SPACE, BUILDING AND FIXTURES
KNOWN AS THE ART MUSEUM BUILDING AT 902 PARK AVENUE TO THE ART COMMUNITY
CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT,
A COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading
by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano,
present and voting "Aye"; Stork was absent,
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE,
1958, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO UNDER SECTION 21-155, SCHEDULE III,
PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, AN ITEM WHICH WILL HAVE
THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON GOLLIHAR ROAD FROM A
POINT 380 FEET WEST OF KOSTORYZ ROAD TO A POINT 380 FEET EAST OF KOSTORYZ
ROAD, BOTH SIDES; AND AN ITEM WHICH WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING
PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON GOLLIHAR ROAD FROM A POINT 380 FEET WEST OF
CARROLL LANE TO THE INTERSECTION OF DODY STREET, BOTH SIDES; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading
by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano,
present and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent,
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ORDINANCE NO, 10873
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CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY
ABUTTING UPON THE HEREINAFTER NAMED STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, TO -WIT:
Gollihar Road from Caddo Street to AirIthe Road
AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREET WILL BE
SPECIFICALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF
IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR PAYMENT; FIXING A CHARGE
AND LIEN, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez,
Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent. The above
ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and
Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent; and Bonniwell disqualified himself.
ORDINANCE NO, 10874
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BUR_TEX
CONSTRUCTORS, INC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GOLLIHAR ROAD ROM CADDO
STREET TO AIRLINE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO.
220 STREET BOND FUND $285,000, OF WHICH AMOUNT $274„ I80a87 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $10,819.13 IS FOR CONTINGENCY AND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 220-70-110; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Sizemore,. Bonniwell,
Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales„ and Lozano„ present and voting "Aye"; Stark wa,sabsent.
The above ordinance was passed by the tor towing vote: Sizemore, Bou4riez, Branch„
Gonzales, and Lozano, present and *noting "Aye"; Stark was absent; and Bonniwell
disqualified himself.
ORDINANCE NO. 10875
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
WITH MISS WILLIE MAY BYARLEY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO, 3 OF THE
HILLCREST PARK PROJECT (TEX-OSC-85); APPROPRIATING $7,900„ OF WHQCH $4,553
IS FROM THE 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 291-70-10.1 ($4,403 OF
WHICH IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $150 IS FOR CLOSING COSTS) AND $3,347 IS FROM
NO. III TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 1784 (ALL OF SAID SUM OF $3,347 BEING
APPLIED TO ACQUISITION); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch„ Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye'; Stark was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10876
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
ON SOUTH STAPLES AND SWANTNER STREET EXTENDING FROM EIGHTEENTH STREET
SOUTHEAST TO ANNAPOLIS DRIVE AND ON FARM TO MARKET ROAD 665 FROM 650
FEET WEST OF MORGAN STREET TO 500 FEET NORTH OF MORGAN STREET, ALL BEING
A PART OF THE TOPICS PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 22G STREET BOND
FUND $137,700 WHICH REPRESENTS THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION
IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL AS WATER LINE CONSTRUC-
TION AND OTHER INCIDENTAL ITEMS RELATED TO PROJECT NO, 220-67-94, WHICH
AMOUNT HEREBY APPROPRIATED IS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW AND PAYABLE TO THE
TEXAS STATE TREASURER ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO, 927 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION MINUTE ORDERS NO, 64966 AND 64967 AS ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 10841; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present and
voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10877
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CIlY MANAGER TO SIGN THE ATTACHED APPLI-
CATION FOR GRANT, WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF THE SAME AS IF WRITTEN HEREIN,
REQUESTING FROM TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL A THREE f3) YEAR GRANT FOR
$201,807 ENTITLED NUECES COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT, COMPOSED
OF THE HEADS OF THE POLICE DIVISION, THE NUECES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10878
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE
APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,, TEXAS, FOR DESIGNATION AS
COOPERATING LOCAL SPONSOR ON NUECES RIVER PROJECT, TEXAS, AS PROPOSED
BY BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BEFORE THE TEXAS
WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED APPLICATION
WHICH I5 MADE A PART HEREOF THE SAME AS IF WRITTEN HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10879
EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, MANPOWER
ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO OPERATE A SUMMER RECREATION
SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, BonniweiE, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 10880
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR A GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,112, FOR THE PURCHASE OF RECEIVING, TRANSMITTING AND
MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR A POLICE -CITIZEN MONITORING SYSTEM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 10881
CLOSING AND ABANDONING TWO EASEMENTS LOCATED IN TRACTS "B" AND "C"
OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SECTION 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniiwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark was absent.
Mr. Cuban F. Burbank, 1127 Ocean Drive, representing the Corpus Christi
Taxpayers Association, appeared concerning a recent Council resolution which urged the
Legislature to remove from the Urban Renewal Law the requirement of local referendum.
He stated that the citizens of Corpus Christi had defeated the issue of Urban Renewal twice
and the taxpayers' money should not be used to submit the issue again. He also objected to
the Council's plans to resubmit the convention center issue to the voters, stating that the
Council was making a "blatant attempt" to bypass the wishes of the majority.
Mayor Sizemore stated that Mr. Burbank's accusations were simply not true; that
the issues continue to come up because of the need for the convention facility and the
need for low cost housing in the City. He explained the narrow margin by which the
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Plaza Del Mar issue was defeated, and explained the Code Enforcement Program and
its relation to the Urban Renewal issues.
Mr. Burbank stated if his statements were wrong then it was the duty of the Council
to educate the Taxpayers Association and the public,
Mayor Sizemore pointed out that the City Staff and the Council had never refused
an invitation to speak to any organization or group on any issue and would be more than
glad to speak or provide a speaker to attend the Taxpayers Association meeting at any time
they were invited for the purpose of discussing the Urban Renewal matter and the Convention
Center proposal.
Mr. Bob Sorrell, Jr., 600 Petroleum Tower, spoke on behalf of Mr. Jack Mitchell
relative to Mr. Mitchell's request to extend sewer service at the applicant's cost to a
planned 116 unit apartment protect on an 18 -acre project at Cuddihy Field. He stated
that his client is prepared to annex and build according to the City Code, and if there are
any problems he would answer any questions in this regard. He also asked for a time -table
as to when they could expect finalization of this request. He stated they would be willing
to oversize the sewer line at any time at City's cost and would be willing to give the City
a letter of their willingness to annex the area if and when the City requested it.
A discussion followed between the Council, Staff and Mr. Sorrell regarding previous
commitments and piecemeal presentations. City Manager Townsend stated points of
discussion with Mr. Sorrell and his client had been whether or not it is possible to work
out an arrangement satisfactory to both the City and Mr. Mitchell as to how many people
this sewer line would serve and problems concerning oversizing. He stated his recommen-
dation has not changed as presented last week that the extension of the sewer force main
be allowed at the applicant's cost and steps to accomplish annexation be initiated; that the
Staff negotiate with owners of the balance of Cuddihy Field and attempt to accomplish
the elimination of Cuddihy Treatment Plant with the understanding that the properties now
sewered by Cuddihy Field can continue to receive sewer service without annexation of the
116 unit apartment house.
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Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Lozano and passed, with Bosquez voting "Noy",
that the request of Mr. Jack Mitchell to allow the extension at the applicant's cost of the
sewer force main from the [16 unit apartment house to the West Side Sewage Treatment Plant
be approved, and that annexation be held in abeyance until the OCL Water Policy is
resolved; also that the Staff be authorized to negotiate with the owners of the balance of
Cuddihy Field to attempt to accomplish the elimination of the Cuddihy Field Package
Piant with the understanding that those properties now sewered by Cuddihy Field can
continue to receive sewer service without annexation.
Commissioner Bosquez stated he felt to hold the annexation of this property in
abeyance would jeopardize the OCL Water Policy and that he does not agree that this
should be done. He pointed cut that the applicant is willing to annex and that this
action is not consistent with previous actions and the total proposal should be either
approved or denied.
Motion by Bosquez„ seconded by Lozano and passed, that the following persons
be designated and redesignated as representatives to the Council of Governments:
Elected Officials:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore (redesignated)
Commissioner Harold T. Branch (redesignated)
Commissioner Gabe Lozano, Sr. (redesignated)
Commissioner J. Howard Stark (redesignated)
Commissioner Thomas Gonzales (designated)
Non -Elected Officials:
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend (redesignated)
Preston Doughty (redesignated)
Elected Officials - Alternates:
(I) Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell (redesignated)
(2) Commissioner Roberto Bosquez (redesignated)
Non -Elected Officials - Alternates:
Aaunt Ci} y d.Aarocyer Archie Walker (redesignated)
(2) Planning Director William Anderson (redesignated)
(3) Duane Orr (redesignated)
(4) Ernest Briones (redesignated)
(5) Robert Schneider (redesignated)
Mayor Sizemore announced the Regular Meeting would be in recess during which
time the Council held a meeting of the Corpus Christi Municipal Gas Corporation.
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Mayor Sizemore reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m., and the following appoint-
ments and reappointments were made to Boards and Committees:
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVBSORY BOARD: Mr. William C. Cunningham, Robert E. Six,
and the Security Officer at the Naval Air Station, After discussion, Mr. Townsend stated
an ordinance would be brought forward designating the Security Officer at N.A.S. as a
member instead of a man on particular. Mr. Manuel B. Cuellar was reappointed after being
defeated for public office.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Mr. Joe Montoya was reappointed.
The Council agreed to meet at 9:00 a.m., next Wednesday morning, May 31, to
make future appointments and discuss the various boards, moving the 9:30 a.m. meeting with
Graford Rogers to 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Sizemore stated he had letters of resignation from Mr, Nick Vailado and
Mr. Bernie Karchmer and recommended that letters of appreciation be sent to these men.
AIRPORT BOARD; Hayden W. Head, G. Robert Welch, Phillip A. Schraub, M. D.
Miller and Wallace L Lundgren were reappointed.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: F. E. Gonzales, Jr., Robert T. Koester, and Orby G.
Roots were reappointed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 1972.