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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/14/1973MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 1973 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Ronnie Sizemore Mayor Pro Tem Chas. A Bonniwell Commissioners: Roberto Bosquez, M.D. Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales J. Howard Stark City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The Invocation was given by Reverend John Stuckey, minister of Norton Street Church of Christ. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Branch and passed, that the absence of Commissioner Lozano be excused for just cause. The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 28, 1973, were approved as submitted to the Council. Mayor Sizemore announced the issuance of a proclamation designating March 18 through 24, 1973 as CAMP FIRE GIRLS WEEK. Mrs. J. H. Vetters, 40 -year veteran election judge for the City, was honored by the Council, and Mayor Sizemore presented her with an appreciation plaque officially making her "Election Judge Emeritus" for her outstanding service and dedication to this service. In accepting the citation, Mrs. Vetters commented on some of her past experiences as an election judge, pointing out that methods, equipment and compensation, have come a long way, and predicted that probably within the next 40 years computers will replace election judges. Mayor Sizemore stated Mrs. Vetters will continue to serve in handling the absentee voting. Dr. Tom Johnson, 4330 South Alameda, appeared and requested that the Council take steps to support efforts to obtain one of the surplus federal liberty ships for the purpose of sinking in the Gulf of Mexico for creation of an offshore fish reef. Dr. Johnson pointed out the benefits of artificial offshore reefs to marine life and to the tourism of Corpus Christi. He read and presented a pre- pared resolution to the Council and urged its adoption to be sent to Austin showing that the City is interested in obtaining this ship.. Commissioner Bosquez requested that the following statement be made a part of the Minutes of this meeting: • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 2 "To: The Citizens of Corpus Christi "As we reach the end of our two-year term of the adminis- tration of Honorable Mayor Ronnie Sizemore, I feel that I should express to the citizens of Corpus Christi my most sincere thanks for giving me an opportunity to serve in this capacity as city commissioner of the City of Corpus Christi. I certainly feel that it has been an honor and privilege to exercise the responsibility of this office. I have devoted a large measure of my time and energy to fulfill the duty entrusted on me by all the citizens of Corpus Christi. "I wish to formally announce that I will not be a candidate on any ticket for the position of city council in the May 5 election. "During this past two years of our term we have completed many projects and we have embarked on a new series of projects which the citizens voted for on the bond issue December 1972. The revenue sharing debate will continue for the next two years and all of these issues will invite me to remain active and interested in the affairs of our city for the coming years. "As a voting citizen in this community, I will watch with interest the coming campaign, the candidates and the issues which will be developed. I hope that the next elected administration will continue the positive dedicated and compassionate leadership of our Honorable Mayor Sizemore. "Once again, the Bosquez family thanks all of the citizens of Corpus Christi for the opportunity to serve in the elected office and we pledge our continued interest and support for the progress of Corpus Christi. Most sincerely yours, /s/Roberto Bosquez, M.D." Mayor Sizemore made the following nominations for appointment and reappointment to the Bay Drilling Committee: Mr. Ed Harte, reappointment, and Mr. R. C. McMahan, appointment, replacing Mr. R. Kinnan Golemon, resigned and moved from the City. Motion by Bosquez, seconded by Branch and passed, that the foregoing appointment and reappointment to the Bay Drilling Committee be confirmed and approved. Mayor Sizemore announced the opening of bids. One bid was opened and read by Director of Engineering Services for construction of improvements to the City Dog Pound from E. J. Netek Construction Company. One bid was opened and read by Mr. Lontos for H.E.B. Tennis Center Court Repairs, from Casey and Glass. The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the require- ments of the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 3 City Manager Townsend presented the request for the closing of the alley in Block 18, Brooklyn Addition. He pointed out the location of the alley and stated the request had come from Mr. Charles R. Manning, Executor of the Estate of Liston K. Manning. He stated the request had been circulated to the various affected City Departments and no objections expressed other than what should be done regarding the existing sewer line in the alley. He explained that the alley is unimproved and unpaved; that all alleys on the Beach have been dedicated, and if closed, an ease- ment should be retained for the sewer line. He stated it is his recommendation that the alley be closed subject to the Block being replatted as one lot, and the exist- ing sewer line should be abandoned in place and plugged or used if no infiltration. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Stark and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in and the alley in Block 18, Brooklyn Addition, running parallel with Surfside Boulevard and North Shoreline and extending from Gulfspray Avenue to Neal Street, be closed as recommended. Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Branch, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "u" be accepted, and that the requests and recommenda- tions be granted and approved as follows: a. That April 4, 1973 be set for a public hearing on Application #273-1, Randal Stivers, Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "AB", located on the south side of the 3000 Block of McArdle Road. (Referred back to the Planning Com- mission for another hearing because of improper notification of proper owners by the Council March 7, 1973) b. That the award of bid for a 2000#/Day Ice Machine be made to Central Kitchen Equipment, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, on the basis of low bid of $3,037.00, for the Gas Division for which funds are available in the 1972-73 budget for its. purchase. Bids were received from three firms. (Bid Tabulation #9-73) c. That the bid award on 48" pipe & fittings be made to Western Pipe & Supply Company, Conroe, Texas, on the basis of the only bid received for a total of $55,362.57 for both Kelly and Clarkwood Ditch crossings for which funds are • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 4 available. American Cast Iron is the only manufacturer of this size pipe and fittings which meet City specifications. (Bid Tabulation 910-73) d. That the bid award for a portable pipe cutter for the Water Division be made to Topaz, Inc., Houston, Texas, on the basis of only one bid received for $3,250.00 and for which funds are available in the 1972-73 budget. e. That a contract be awarded to Margie Bennett of Corpus Christi, Texas for a five-year contract on the Peoples Street T -Head Concession for 27% of gross sales. Bids were received from two firms. f. That the Gas Division Operations be insured for $5,000,000 Excess Liability Insurance over the primary coverage of $300,000 with the Mission Insurance Company of Los Angeles for a minimum premium of $24,020, being the lowest of three bids received. Previous policies provided $5,400 of excess coverage for $13,976. This coverage is in addition to the City's basic $100,000/ $300,000 Liability policy. g. That the 5 -foot utility easement located in Lot 1, Block 2, H.C. Holly Addition, be abandoned on request of Maverick Engineering Company and con- curred in by the affected departments. h. That the easement in Lot 1, Unit 3, Woodlawn Annex, be abandoned. Engineering Services recommends the abandonment and concurred in by the Utilities and Planning Departments. i. That the 20 -foot alley northeast of Lots A-1, B-1, and C-1 and along the northwest side of Lot A-2, Habluetzel Subdivision, be abandoned retaining same for utility purposes. The owners have filed a restrictive covenant to assure ingress and egress to Lots B-1, B-2, C-1 and C-2. The public hearing was held on this closing December 27, 1972. J. That a contract be approved with Mrs. Ruth Sparks for the rental of two buildings and land now occupied by the Tax Division for an additional 5 -year period, 1973-1978 at an annual rental of $8640 plus property taxes as levied or may be levied against the property. The 1972 taxes totaled $1,592.08. Present cost is $6400 plus taxes. The owner will assume the cost of exterior painting and will spend approximately $11,900 to install vinyl flooring and renovate and paint the interior. The lease can be terminated after six months. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 5 k. That a contract with Allright of Corpus Christi, Inc. for the rental of 34 parking spaces for the Tax Division, for a 5 -year period beginning April 1, 1973 and ending March 31, 1978, at a monthly rental of $147.67, be approved. The lease can be cancelled on six -months notice. 1. That the Shoreline Boulevard Curb Replacement contract with R.S. Black Construction Company be accepted as complete and final payment in the amount of $5,280,66 be authorized to the contractor. The project included the replacement of 1,395' of broken or damaged curb along North and South Shoreline, and the total work done was $8,858. m. That $1,150 be appropriated to supplement $14,000 previously appro- priated by Ordinance No. 11243 dated January 3, 1973 in connection with the Intra- coastal Canal Bridge Illumination Improvements, and to cancel Ordinance No. 11332 passed February 28, 1973. n. That the City accept the gift of the South Texas Railroad Historical Society of various Railroad items and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Conditional Gift Deed as presented to the Council March 7, 1973. o. That the City Manager be authorized to submit a Community Development Statement (CDS) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CDS will indicate the City's willingness to participate in the HUD Annual Arrangements and will be used to determine the City's eligibility. Selection as an Annual Arrange- ments City will insure the reservation of HUD funds for Corpus Christi to conduct priority programs that fall within the HUD funding allocations. p. That the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the Corpus Christi Hearing and Speech Center under which the City will pay the Center $9,458 for a portion of the cost incurred by the Center in providing diag- nostic evaluations and therapy services to indigent citizens of Corpus Christi with speech and hearing problems from August 1, 1972 through January 31, 1973. The Revenue Sharing Budget for the first entitlement period provides $5,000 for this purpose. An additional $4,458 will be appropriated from interest earned on the first entitlement period check for a total of $9,458. q. That a resolution expressing support of the Community Development Bill intro- duced by Carlos Truan, be approved to enable the City to continue its Neighborhood Improvement and Community Development Program. r. That condemnation proceedings be filed for Parcel No. 11 on the South Staples Street Project from Padre Island Drive to Saratoga. The Negotiations for • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 6 this parcel have reached the point where the acquisition cannot be consummated on the basis of the appraised value, therefore, it is requested that condemna- tion proceedings be filed. The property is 10' in width and 100' long along South Staples between Bonner Drive and Curtis Clark Drive. s. That a resolution by the Council expressing support of H.B. 173, Validation Act, Upper Level College, Corpus Christi, Texas, be forwarded to all members of the local area legislative delegation. t. That an ordinance approving Agency -Escrow Agreement between U.S. Life Title and/or Corpus Christi Bank & Trust, and the City of Corpus Christi to pay UCC or its duly authorized representatives $1,500,000 bond proceeds for acquisition of Upper Level College at Corpus Christi. u. That an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept delivery of and to record deed from the University of Corpus Christi and authorize delivery of deed to Texas A & I at Corpus Christi, to establish Upper Level College in Corpus Christi; and to execute and deliver all other instruments necessary to effect said conveyances so long as the City's total obligation and liability thereunder does not exceed $1,500,000. Mayor Sizemore announced that Application #672-4, Two -Way Land Company for change of zoning on a 35.8 -acre tract of Parcel 8 of the Weil Partition, on which a public hearing was held September 13, 1972 and approved with certain restrictions, had been officially withdrawn on request of Mr. W . I. Cohen. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application #1272-3, Dr. Joseph A. Abbey, for change of zoning on property located along the east right of way line of South Staples between Williams & Holly Road, on which a public hearing was held February 14, 1973 and referred to the Planning Commis- sion for a full review of land uses in the area. Mr. Townsend stated the Plan- ning Commission reconsidered the application March 6, 1973 and forwarded to the Council reaffirming its prior recommendation that all three tracts be approved contingent on a statement from the applicant that Tracts A & B will be restricted from apartment density. He pointed out that there had been opposition at the hearing relative to the drainage problems, but that it would be the responsi- bility of the owners to drain the land. He stated it is his recommendation that the request be denied as was recommended by the Planning Staff, but that the land • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 7 use of this entire 50 -acre tract be rezoned at one time and the Commission should recommend rezoning of the balance of the tract. He stated the requested land use would isolate two residential areas surrounded by either greater density or com- mercial uses, and that the question before the Council is whether or not it is a proper land use plan. He pointed out that the vacant area will not be developed as single family dwellings if this subject tract is rezoned as requested. Dr. Joseph Abbey, applicant, was present and when questioned by Commis- sioner Stark if they were willing to deed restrict the land to cut down on the density, Dr. Abbey stated they felt the density had been reduced to the minimum. Mayor Sizemore stated a letter had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bray, property owners in Glen Arbor Subdivision, in opposition to the requested change. Motion by Stark, seconded by Basques and passed, that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1272-3, Dr. Joseph A. Abbey, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and a Special Permit to "B-4" General - Business District on Tract A, to "AB" professional Office District on Tract B,`o and to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Tract C, all tracts being the south- west portion of Lots 17, 18 & 19, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, subject to a statement from the applicant that Tracts A & B will be restricted from apartment density. ORDINANCE NO. 11347 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION, INC., AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9650, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY CQUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 18, 1970, BY AMENDING SECTION IV THEREOF SO AS TO MODIFY CITY'S METHOD OF PAY- MENT OF CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENDITURES INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION OF THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS, AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark present and voting "Aye"; Lozano, absent. SECOND READING OFA RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SUPPORTS THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., "THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW"; DECLARING INTENT TO FULLY COMPLY WITH STATE LAW TO THE END THAT THE CITIZENS OF THIS CITY MAY BE FULLY INFORMED OF THE ACTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING THAT EVEN THOSE MEETINGS ALLOWED TO BE CLOSED UNDER LAW ARE DECLARED TO BE AND SHALL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 8 The foregoing resolution was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent; and Bosquez voting "Nay". SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; APPROVING A NEW RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY CENTRAL POWER"t LIGHT COMPANY; REQUIRING A WRITTEN STATEMENT ON COST OF FUEL; PROVIDING THAT 1`HIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT LIMIT POWERS OF REGULATION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR NO CONTEST ON ANY RATE BASE ON ANY TEST YEAR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; ADOPTING 1964 RATES FILED WITH THE CITY AND REPEALING 1959 RATES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Gonzales, Bosquez, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MR. BUFORD NICHOLSON TO TEMPORARILY FURNISH WATER AND SEWER LINES TO A CER- TAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED BETWEEN INTERSTATE 37 AND TURKEY CREEK, ADJACENT TO THE EXTENSION OF RAND MORGAN ROAD OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS UNDER CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED CONTRACT WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11348 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING LIEN - HOLDERS OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 11, SOUTH STAPLES- PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO SARATOGA, PROJECT NO. 220- 70-107; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNERS, CALVIN F. WALLACE AND WIFE, MARGARET WALLACE, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11349 AMENDING SECTION 2 of ORDINANCE NO. 11332, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 28, 1973, SO AS TO CANCEL THE APPROPRIATION OF $15,500 PROVIDED THEREIN AND IN LIEU THEREOF, APPROPRIATING $1,150 TO SUPPLEMENT $14,000 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11243, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. 220-70- 137, INTRACOASTAL CANAL BRIDGE ILLUMINATION; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 9 ORDINANCE NO. 11350 • AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATE- MENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO BE USED IN CONSIDERATION FOR AN ANNUAL ARRANGEMENTS AGREEMENT, A COPY OF SAID STATEMENT BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND IDENTIFIED BY HIS SIGNATURE, AND MADE PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES AS IF COPIED VERBATIM HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. RESOLUTION NO. 11351 Bowquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 173, AS PASSED BY THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND CURRENTLY PENDING IN THE TEXAS SENATE WHICH VALIDATES PRO- CEEDINGS BY CITIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AND LEVY OF A TAX FOR BONDS TO ACQUIRE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR AN UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR CON- VEYANCE OF SAID BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO THE STATE WITHOUT CONSIDERATION; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO MAIL COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NUECES COUNTY DELEGATION SITTING IN THE 63RD LEGISLATURE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolutiaiwas passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11352 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGENCY ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH U.S. LIFE TITLE AND/OR THE OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORY TO PAY THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR ITS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE THE SUM OF $1,500,000 BOND PROCEEDS FOR ACQUISITION OF AN UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE SITE AT CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DELCARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. RESOLUTION NO. 11353 by ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 1278, "THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BILL" INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CARLOS TRUAN AND COSPONSORED BY JOE SALEM AND LEROY WIETING AND CURRENTLY PENDING IN THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHICH ENABLES HOME RULE CITIES TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THEIR CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS THEREIN DEFINED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO MAIL COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NUECES COUNTY DELEGATION SITTING IN 63RD LEGISLATURE; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. 11354 • AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MRS. RUTH SPARKS FOR THE RENTAL OF LAND AND BUILDINGS FOR A 5YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1973 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 1978, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11355 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALLRIGHT CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. FOR THE RENTAL OF 34 PARKING SPACES FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1973 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 1978, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11356 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 GULF COAST TRUST CO. BY GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A TRUCKING GARAGE ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED SITE PLAN, ON ALL OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, McNORTON SUBDIVISION #2, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO ALL OTHER CONDITIONS OF "1-2" ZONING DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVI- SIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye''; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11357 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10.0 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, WOOD - LAWN ANNEX UNIT -3; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11358 • AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND AMENDING THE REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR THE FIRST ENTITLEMENT PERIOD BY APPROPRIATING FROM THE INTEREST EARNED ON THE FIRST ENTITLEMENT PERIOD CHECK THE AMOUNT OF $4,458; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN AMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol- lowing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11359 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FRAM THE SOUTH TEXAS RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE CONDITIONAL GIFT DEED REGARDING THE ITEMS OF THE RAILROAD HISTORICAL MUSEUM AS DESCRIBED IN THE GIFT DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS IF COPIED VERBATIM HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol- lowing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11360 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT DELIVERY OF AND TO RECORD DEED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF THE SUBSTAN- TIAL FORM OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DELIVER DEED TO TEXAS A & I UNIVERSITY AT CORPUS CHRISTI OF ALL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF THE SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "8", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES, IN ORDER TO EXTABLISH AN UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE IN CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT SAID CONVEYANCES SO LONG AS THE CITY'S TOTAL OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY THEREUNDER DOES NOT EXCEED $1,500,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol- lowing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11361 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 20 -FOOT ALLEY NORTHEAST OF LOTS A-1, B-1, AND C-1 AND ALONG THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF LOT A-2, HABLUETZEL SUBDIVISION; RETAINING EASEMENTS FOR ALL EXISTING UTILITY AND SEWER LINES IN ALL OF SAID ALLEY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • 4 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 12 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow- ing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11362 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 5 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 2, H. C. HOLLY ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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 Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MARGIE BENNETT FOR CONCESSION PRIVILEGES AT THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD, SAID AGREEMENT TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano absent. Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. J. Arthur Ellis, 10935 Leopard Street, appeared and requested support of the Council for passage of Senate Bills Nos. 626 and 627 now pending before the 63rd Legislature which would tighten the obscenity laws. She asked that a final resolution be approved, but since the time is short and the item had not been on the formal agenda today, asked for signatures of individual members of the Council and Staff in support of the Bills. Others appearing with Mrs. Ellis in support of more stringent obscenity laws were Mrs. J. H. Noyes, 930 Coral; Mrs. R. C. Miner, 917 Coral; and Mr. R. H. Brady. Mayor Sizemore commended Mrs. Ellis and her group for their efforts over a long period of time in this connection and stated they were using the right approach to accom- plish their goals. He tentatively assured Mrs. Ellis that a resolution would be passed next week after it is discussed with the Council and the City Attorney. r • Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1973 Page 13 City Manager Townsend announced that open house ceremonies have been tentatively scheduled For Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at the Central Service Center for dedication of the building if the date is agreeable with the Council. The Council approved. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned following a brief recess, at 4:45 p.m., March 14, 1973.