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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:
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"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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11350
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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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11354
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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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11358
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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.
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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.
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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.