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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 15, 1973
3:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff
Commissioners:
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzalez
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Branch 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 Branch and passed, that the absence of Commissioner
Stark be excused for just cause.
Mrs. Margery Brown who recently retired as Manager of the Memorial Coliseum was
presented a plaque by Commissioner Lozano in recognition of her 19 years of faithful service to
the City.
Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, 242 East Vanderbilt, member of SAGE and representing.groups-of.,
elderly citizens of the City, thanked the Council and City Staff for setting up the City -operated
program for the elderly, and invited the Council and Staff to a formal reception for Mr. Homer T.
Martinez, Jr. who was appointed as Director of Programs for the Elderly. The reception to be
held at St. Luke's Methodist United Church Thursday, the 23rd of August.
Mr. DeWitt Morgan, 4102 Lowman, appeared in the interest of the proposed Bicentenial
Celebration scheduled for 1976 in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of the nation. He stated
he was representing an ad hoc committee which was formed to recommend members of the American
Revolution Bicentenial Commission. He explained the organizational components of the State and
National Commissions, and presented the Council with reports and brochures containing ideals
and methods proposed for accomplishment of these goals by each city, town and village. He
stated his committee had met several times and had given a grat deal of thought to the project
and are completely in harmony with suggestions of National and State organizations to the extent
that every citizen should have an opportunity to participate in some way in this celebration. He
presented a list of 26 persons for the Council's approval, explaining that the persons named are
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from groups from the citizenry which they felt comprised a nucleus appropriate for the Bicentenial
Commission. He explained that the 26 persons named would be asked to expand the committee
as they saw fit from all groups, historical, ethnic, veterans, and neighborhood groups, to get a
true representation of all sections and interests in the community, and that this plan was in
keeping with the procedure established by the American Revolution Bicentenial Commission of
Texas. He urged the Council's acceptance of the list. The persons named were: Jack R. Blackmon,
Mrs. Eddie Bolden, William Bonilla, Mrs. Nancy Bowen, Barney M. Davis, Eduardo de Ases,
Col. Robert J. Dillard, Patrick J. Dunne, Adm. James Ferris, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Mrs. J. E.
Garza, Mrs. Edward H. Harte, Robert M. Jackson, Vann M. Kennedy, D. E. Kilgore, Mrs. Lola
LeBlanc, A. A. Lichtenstein, Sr., Adm. R. A. Macpherson, Dr. Richard Marcum, Mrs. Jack
Modessett, Sr., F. Starr Pope, Miss Margaret Ramage, Miss Josephine Sparks, Mrs. Howell Ward,
C. Ivan Wilson and Walter R. Young.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Council accept the 26 -member
list presented by Mr. Morgan as a beginning and that each member of the Council submit other
names of their choice to be considered at next week's Council meeting. Mr. Morgan recommended
against too large a number of persons named to the committee which he stated would not be of
workable size, commenting that they could end up with some 1,000 people which would not be
practical.
Mr. Ron Maples, District Manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared
and read a prepared statement to the City Council requesting an overall revenue increase of some
$2.6 million, or $1.3 million after taxes. Mr. Maples stated the rate increase is necessary
because the earnings of the Company have dropped to a dangerously low level in the Corpus
Christi Metropolitan Exchange. He cited three major factors for the alleged decline in earnings:
(1) increased growth which has caused the expenses to increase at a faster pace than revenues,
increased costs of materials, supplies and labor continue to depress the rate of return of the
Company; (2) inflation, which is an accepted fact; and (3) changes in usage habits of telephone
customers, particularly increased mobility, increasing the Company's cost of doing business by
thousands of dollars annually. He also cited the necessity to make additions to the Company's
local plant amounting to some $37,400,000. He stated customers are not only moving in and
out of the City faster, but are moving within the City more frequently. He commented that the
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Company installs about eight telephones for every one it gains. He illustrated from charts the
Company's earnings during the period of 1970 through 1972, stating the earnings are at the lowest
point in the past 15 years. Mr. Maples stated the Company was granted rate increases in 1959
and 1971, and respectfully asked the Council's consideration of this request. He stated the
Company would supply the Staff with any material required.
City Manager Townsend explained procedures involving the Staff and Council, pointing
out that earlier rate increases have given the City Staff an awareness of the process involved,
which should speed the rate analysis at this time. He stated the Council's role would be to
determine what rate is fair and proper to enable the Company to obtain the necessary capital to
provide a fair rate of return to its stockholders; that he would recommend that the Staff meet
with Mr. Maples to obtain factual material and historical information supporting the request, and
the Staff will bring this back to the Council, in the form of an analysis, after which it will he
necessary for the Council to set a date for a public hearing.
City Manager Townsend presented the following ordinance for the Council consideration
at this time:
ORDINANCE NO. 11630
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
17TH STREET FROM ELIZABETH STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY #286;
PRESCOTT STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET; AND
ELIZABETH STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET;
REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND
FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN;
PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
Mayor Luby announced the public hearing for voluntary contractual annexation of
Calallen School District property on request of the Board of Trustees of the Calallen Independent
School District.
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City Manager Townsend explained that the Board of Trustees had reaffirmed their willing-
ness to have the new Ca!alien High School, Magee Elementary School, and the recently constructed
roads 54-A and 67-A annexed by the City in order to receive City utilities and services, and are
receptive to the Staff and City Council taking the necessary steps to accomplish this objective
which was mutually agreeable at the beginning of the construction period. He pointed out the
location of the area on the map, stating that the new high school had been completed, and recom-
mended that the annexation be finalized by contract.
City Manager Townsend presented the proposal for voluntary annexation of property
located at Cabaniss Field previously known as the Kibby Properties and under the ownership of
Mr. Nixon McNiel and Mr. Lew Borden. He stated the request is for contractual annexation of
approximately 13 acres across Saratoga Boulevard. He pointed out the location of the property on
the map delineating boundaries and pointing out those areas excluded. He pointed out that an 8"
water main along Saratoga is being finished at this time and the area can be adequately served by
utilities, that the proposal is voluntary contractual annexation, the documents have been signed
by the owners, and the action is recommended by the Staff. He explained that the annexation
would resolve problems which have been in existence in this area for a long time and will provide
guidance for regulation of developments already there, and any new developments will have to
be according to City standards.
Mr. James Richey appeared in opposition to the annexation proposals on the basis that
he feels the voters of the City should have a voice in any further extensions of the boundaries of
the City, and the City should consider the cost in services to be provided by the City, how much
area is practical to control, and the logic of piecemeal annexation.
Mr. Robert F. Williams, inquired as to time required for the Fire Department to reach
these areas, also if additional personnel will be necessary in the Police Department to service the
annexed territory. City Manager Townsend explained that all these areas have always been
served by the Fire Department and can be reached in approximately five minutes. He stated the
school property is patroled regularly and the annexed area would only involve minimal additional
costs in the Fire and Police Departments, that the garbage service is voluntary and the City is
pleased to have additional customers, that Saratoga is already within the City Limits and there
would be no more streets to maintain.
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Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearings be closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the
City Manager be concurred in and that voluntary contractual annexation of the Calallen School
District Property, and Cabaniss Field Property known as the Kibby Properties, be approved and
that ordinances be brought forward authorizing the contracts. Mayor Luby and Commissioner
Ricardo Gonzalez voted "Nay" on the proposal to annex the Cabaniss Field Property.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend present-
ed requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations, as follows:
a. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the 1973-74 require-
ments for uniforms for Policemen, School Crossing Guards and Bus Drivers; rental of Portable
Chemical Toilets and purchase of Radio Tubes, Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Sewer Tile & Fittings,
Street Marking Materials; Street Sweeper Broom Materials; Data Processing Cards and Corugated
Pipe on the basis of low bid: (Bid Tabulation #56-73)
FAMOUS DEPT. STORE, Corpus Christi (Lots I, II & III Uniforms) $ 34,856.93
SKID-O-KAN CO., Corpus Christi (Portable Toilets - Mo.ea.unit) 42.50
ELECTROTEX, Corpus Christi (Radio Tubes) 2,708.60
TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi (Concrete Pipe) 13,921 .88
W. S. DICKEY CLAY MFG. CO., San Antonio (Sewer Tile) 33,757.12
PRISMO UNIVERSAL CORP., Rockville, Md. (St. Marking
Materials Lot I) 23,076.00
POTTER'S INDUSTRIES, INC., Brownwood, Tex.
(St. Marking Materials, Lot II) 3,234..00
DALLAS BRUSH MFG. CO., Dallas, Texas (St. Sweeper
Broom Materials, Lots I & II) 3,727.35
DATA DOCUMENTS, INC., Houston, Texas (Data Processing
Cards, Lot I) 10,624.80
MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, INC., Corpus Christi (Data
Processing Cards, Lot II) 4,050.00
WYATT DIV., U.S. INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas
(Corrugated Pipe) 6,596.85
Grand Total $136,553.53
Bids were received from thirty-one firms and reflect an overall increase of 14.4%.
b. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish 1973-74 requirements
of Gas & Water Meters on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab #57-73)
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas (Item I) $ 31,440.00
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas
(Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 20, 005.80
CARLON METER SALES CO., Houston, Texas (Items 8, 9, 10 & 11) 55,514.00
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas (Items 13 & 14) 7, 190.00
Grand Total $114,149.80
Bids were received from eleven firms. Price comparison reflects a decrease of .6%.
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c. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish 1973-74 requirements
of Spark Plugs and Fuel & Oil Filters on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab
#58-73)
HOLLIS NEESE AUTO PARTS, Corpus Christi (Lot I - Filters) $ 6,455.77
S. X. CALLAHAN ELECTRIC, INC., Corpus Christi
(Lot II - Spark Plugs) 5,439.00
Grand Total $11,894.77
A price comparison reflects an increase of 1% over previous contracts. Bids were
received from seven firms.
d. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the 1973-74 require-
ments of Street Construction Materials on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab
#59-73)
EXXON CO., Houston, Texas (Emulsified Asphalt)
GULF STATES ASPHALT CO., Corpus Christi (Asphalt)
WHITE'S MINES, San Antonio, Texas (Rock Asphalt &
Aggregate)
SERV-TEX MATERIALS CO., New Braunfels, Texas (Surface
Course Asphalt)
HELDENFELS BROTHERS, Corpus Christi (Hot Mix Asphalt)
SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION CO., Corpus Christi (Caliche)
CORPUS CHRISTI SHELL CO., INC., Corpus Christi (Mudshell)
AUSTIN WHITE LIME CO., Austin, Texas (Hydrated Lime)
Grand Total
$ 8,456.37
45,527.10
103,745.39
77,100.00
143,325.00
139,085.00
122,750.00
17,617.50
$658,606.36
The Hot -Mix asphalt bid item #10 provides a firm price for 90 days only with a 30 -day
notice provision for price increases. Bids were received from thirteen firms. Price comparison
reflects a 7% increase over previous years contracts.
e. That a contract be awarded to Builder's Supply Co., Corpus Christi, to furnish the
1973-74 requirements of Polyethylene Plastic to wrap cast iron pipe, on the basis of their low
bid meeting specifications for $937.86. Bids were received from eight firms. Price comparison
reflects an increase of 7%. (Bid Tab #60-73)
f. That $23,610.82 be appropriated from various bond funds for expenses in connection
with the March 21, 1973 bond sale. Expenses were Financial Advisor ($12,905.46), Bond
Attorney ($6,689.81), Printing Bonds ($580.00); Printing Prospectus, covers and bid forms
($1,336.55); and Contract Rating Services (Moody's and Standard & Poors) ($2, 100.00).
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Fund Bonds Sold
Public Buildings (Fire, Police,
Health,_Service Center) $ 625,000
Airport 600, 000
Park 1,450,000
Sanitary Sewer 1,300,000
Storm Sewer 1, 000, 000
Street 775, 000
Transit System 250, 000
% of Sale
10.4
10.0
24.2
21.7
16.7
12.9
4.1
That the value for Lots 3 and 4, Block 9, Meadow Park Addition be approved as
$4,000, acquisition be authorized and $4,400.00 be reappropriated out of No. 121 General
Revenue Sharing Funds including $400 of closing and other related costs. The proposed acquisi-
tion is for the expansion of Chiquito Park at the intersection of Pine and Pueblo Streets. One
inhabited structure exists on the property. After acquisition, the Staff will assist the tenant in
obtaining new housing. The City's participation will include assistance in the cost of moving.
h. That the City enter into an agreement with Lo -Vaca Gathering Company and
Southern Community Gas Company for adjustment facilities under the proposed Clarkwood
Drainage Ditch. The project is being constructed jointly by the City, County and State under
a separate agreement whereby the City and County provide the right-of-way and adjust all
utilities and the State excavates and constructs the ditch. An appropriation of $20,000 is
requested including $16,900 for Lo -Vaca Gathering Company relocations, $2,388.23 for
Southern Community Gas Company relocations and $711.77 is for related expenses. This is the
last major pipeline adjustment for the Clarkwood Ditch Project.
i. That a public hearing be held on September 5, 1973 for voluntary pavement improve-
ments for 17th Street from Elizabeth Street to State Highway 286, for Elizabeth Street from 17th
to 18th Street, and for Prescott Street from 17th Street to 18th Street. These street construction
improvements would be added by change order to the current street improvement contrast for
15th Street - 18th Street held by Asphalt Maintenance Company.
j. That Resolution #10916, as amended providing for creation of the Jobs for Veterans
Task Force be amended to continue the Task Force through September 1, 1973. The nine member
task force representing industry labor, and veterans organizations promotes and encourages the
hiring of veterans and cooperates with National and State Jobs for Veterans Campaigns.
k. That Gulf Coast Testing Laboratory, Inc. be engaged to provide all laboratory
testing required in connection with the construction of street improvements to the Austin School
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Area Project, Unit I. The work involves testing of the quality of materials as well as performance
tests for density of pavement and strength of concrete. Funds have previously been appropriated
($9,800) by Ordinance No. 11534 and, therefore, no additional appropriation is required.
I. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a lease agreement with Mrs. T. M.
Gannaway for the leasing of a 3,000 square foot building located at 2525 Agnes Street for 12
months at $480 per month for use as a multi-purpose facility by the City's Senior Citizens
Assistance Program. The property was formerly leased to the Texas Employment Commission and
contains a small office, utility room, restrooms, a large meeting room (approximately 2,000
square feet and parking for approximately 30 cars. The lease contains an option to the City for
2 one-year renewals.
m. That the City initiate a zoning application for Lot 3, Block 2, Carmel Village
Subdivision, owned by Mr. Harold Lafferty, from "R -1B" to "R-2", and advise Mr. Lafferty that
the City will consent to the removal of the existing single family deed restrictions, retaining the
existing one-story height limitation and adding the requirement restricting construction to new
materials. A zoning case on this property and adjacent lots was heard by the City Council on
May 8, 1972 and denied because of abutting owners' opposition. Abutting owners have indicated
agreement to the above recommendation.
n. That the Standard Screening Fence Ordinance be amended to require that the fence
be a visual obstruction six feet in height so designed as to withstand 30 pounds wind load, and a
provision be added to allow a cash deposit equal to the cost of the fence when the required fence
abuts vacant property. The present requirement would continue for special permits approved
prior to August 1973 where a standard screening fence was required. It is further recommended
that the zoning ordinance be amended to enable the expansion of a use by 10 percent where the
existing fence does not meet new requirements and to allow Board of Adjustment recognition of
nonconforming existing fences and other situations.
o. That the date of August 29, 1973, Regular Meeting, be set for a public hearing
on the application of Joseph A. Abbey, M.D., for change of zoning from "R -1B" and a Special
Permit to "R-2", on property located east of South Staples Street and south of Williams Drive.
Mr. J. F. Wakefield appeared relative to Item "o" and requested an estimate of the
City Manager of cost for extension of a fence which Spohn Hospital anticipates to build. He
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stated the Hospital is in the process of buying property when available and often must move fences
which would have to be rebuilt according to City standards. City Manager Townsend explained
that under the proposed requirements, there would be many variations of the fence designs, but
any one of them, if accepted with the required 30 pound wind load, would be cheaper to build
than under the present requirements.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's Reports be
accepted, Items "a" through "o", and the requests and recommendations be granted and approved
as presented.
Mrs. Eva de Ases appeared and protested the leasing of the building at 2525 Agnes Street
to be used as a multipurpose facility in the City's Senior Citizens Assistance Program. She stated
the building is located on a very busy street and would be extremely dangerous for elderly people:'
going to and from the facility from Agnes Street. She suggested the old Legal Aid building next
door to the OEO building which she stated is available with good parking and no traffic problems.
City Manager Townsend explained that the lease of the building at 2525 Agnes Street is on a
one year renewal basis and if at the end of six months of the program a better location is foundf
a change could be made with no substantial loss in cost. He pointed out that the building suggested
by Mrs. de Ases is small and is now in use as a recreational building. Mayor Luby advised Mrs.
de Ases that if she could come up with a more suitable building, it would be considered.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez brought up the matter of his previous proposal that the
Council have prepared a plaque containing some of the goals and objectives which had been made
to the public prior to the May 5, 1973 election to be placed in the Council Chamber as a reminder
that this was the platform on which this Council ran and to be reminded of their responsibilities
to the public. He stated he had discussed this with the Planning Staff and had hoped it could be
submitted today. City Manager Townsend stated he had not instructed the Staff on the basis that
it was not clear as to the designated goals, and was not known whether or not it was to be of a
permanent nature. A list of the proposed goals and objectives was passed to the Council, and
Commissioner Acuff stated he felt these were good objectives for the Council, but pointed out
that the Council had already been working on most of them.
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF 27 PARKING
METERS AT THE CORPUS CHRIST! INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ALONG THE CURB OF THE
ISLAND LOCATED BETWEEN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AND THE MAIN PARKING LOT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCHEMATICS, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; ESTABLISHING A
RATE FOR PARKING AT SAID METERS OF TWENTY CENTS (200 FOR EACH HALF-HOUR OR
TEN CENTS (10) FOR 15 MINUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11631
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH
LEW BORDEN AND NIXON McNIEL FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF A PARCEL OR
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 8, SECTION 12, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ANNEXATION 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11632
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SET PARKING RATES FOR USERS OF THE MAIN PUBLIC PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF THE
TERMINAL BUILDING AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
1973, AS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11633
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ATHENA CABLEVISION CORPORATION OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR LOCATION OF A TRANSMITTER TOWER AND UNDERGROUND
CABLES CONNECTED THEREWITH AT THE SITE OF THE FLOUR BLUFF WATER TOWER, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT A.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11634
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,610.82 OUT OF VARIOUS BOND FUNDS AS HEREINAFTER
SET FORTH FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF $6,000,000 GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1973 ON MARCH 21, 1973; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11635
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LO-VACA GATHER-
ING COMPANY AND SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE
RELOCATION OF CERTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES NECESSARY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CLARKWOOD DRAINAGE DITCH ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN A COPY OF
SAID AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF
FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND
FUND $20,000 WHICH AMOUNT 15 TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM NO. 121 GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 5681, CODE 501; OF SAID APPROPRIATION $16,900 IS FOR
THE ADJUSTMENTS TO BE DONE BY LO-VACA GATHERING COMPANY, $2,388.23 IS FOR
THE ADJUSTMENTS TO BE DONE BY SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY, AND
$711.77 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11636
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 9, MEADOW PARK ADDITION, IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE EXPANSION OF CHIQUITO PARK; APPROPRIATING $4,400 OUT OF NO. 291
PARK BOND FUND, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM NO. 121 GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 5602, CODE 501, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-70-18; OF SAID APPROPRIATION, $4,000 IS FOR LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS AND
$400 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO THE CLOSING OF THE PURCHASE OF AFORE-
SAID LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 11637
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10916, AS AMENDED, BY RESOLUTION NO. 11083,
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A JOBS FOR VETERANS TASK FORCE, BE AMENDED
TO REFLECT THE CONTINUATION OF SAID TASK FORCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 1974;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11638
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MRS. T. M.
GANNAWAY FOR THE LEASING OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 2525 AGNES STREET IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AT A RATE OF $480 PER
MONTH FOR USE AS A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY IN THE CITY'S SENIOR CITIZENS ASSIST-
ANCE PROGRAM. A COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11639
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS
COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
17TH STREET FROM ELIZABETH STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY #286;
PRESCOTT STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET; AND
ELIZABETH STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET.
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED
AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST
SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 5,
1973, AT 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M., 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.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11640
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8397, ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS FOR SCREENING
FENCES IN CONNECTION WITH REZONING AND SPECIAL PERMITS BY DELETING PARA-
GRAPHS (2) THROUGH (9) OF SECTION 1, AND REPEALING SECTION 2 OF SAID ORDI-
NANCE 8397; ADDING NEW PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) TO SAID SECTION 1; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
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vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch. Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11641
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH
CALALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF A
PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE MARIANO LOPEZ DE HERRERA GRANT, STATE
ABSTRACT NO. 606, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
ANNEXATION 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting
"Aye": Stark absent.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the Regular Meeting be
recessed for the purpose of holding scheduled public hearings on six zoning cases.
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Mayor Luby reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff suggested that the Staff prepare a map of the City showing the
areas of assessed valuation in the City. He stated his reason for making the request is that it
appears many people are being unduly penalized.
Mr. James Richey spoke in opposition to the standard screening fence requirements on
the basis he felt there is no uniformity in relation to protection or damage to property. He
stated he was not opposed to screening fences but was opposed to discrimination, and felt the
new requirements were discriminatory to small businessmen and investors, particularly discrim-
inatory with regard to windload requirements on business fences but not on residential fences.
Mr. Wayne Smith, property owner in Flour Bluff, spoke in opposition to the standard
screening fence requirements, stating he was a retired serviceman and was finding it difficult to
meet all the requirements imposed by the City and at the same time make a living for his family.
He explained that he had requested and received a permit to build small warehouses on three lots
in Flour Bluff but could not afford to build the screening fence required to protect the few
residences nearby. He stated the fence would cost as much as the buildings, and therefore he
could not build. City Manager Townsend questioned the development and usage of the surround-
ing property, and stated it would be investigated to determine how many feet of fence would be
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required. He pointed out that the ordinance is being modified in an effort to relieve situations
like this.
City Manager Townsend gave notice to the Council thot he planned to be out of town
for one day on four different occasions in the next two weeks: Friday, August 17, in Austin to
attend the Criminal Justice Council on Reduction of Burglary Crimes; Thursday, August 23, in
Dallas, to present a paper and serve on a Panel for Financing of Solid Waste Disposal; Monday,
August 27, in Washington to attend the International City Manager's Association; and Thursday,
August 30, in Austin to attend the Texas Mobile Home Certification Board. The Council agreed
these were all important meetings and recommended that the City Manager attend all four.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Ricardo Gonzalez,
seconded by Lozano and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:35 p.m., August 15, 1973.
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTIX
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY
SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
NOTICE is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held in the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 11:00
o'clock, A. M., on the 15th day of August , 1973 , for the purpose
of receiving proposals for the refunding bonds of $1,500,000 Upper Level
College Bond Issue, and for the transaction of any other business as may
properly come before the Council
DATED this the 15th day of August , 197 3
Mayor i)
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING.
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager,
the City Secretary and the City Attorney to the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all
irregularities in such service and consent and agree that said meeting shall
be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose therein stated.
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