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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 7, 1973
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff
Commissioners:
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Michael May
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 Dr. E. S. Branch, Pastor of the Fourth Missionary
Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Dr. Branch is a brother of Commissioner Branch
and a delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention presently being held in this City.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that Commissioner Stark
be excused for just cause.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of October 24, 1973, be approved as presented to the
Council.
Mayor Luby recognized student representatives of W. B. Ray High School,
and presented Certificates of Attendance to the following: Bill Chriss and Gilbert
Garcia, representatives of the Student Council; and Gregg Robertson, Alicia Lane,
Margaret Gollihar and Jana Aboud, representatives of the Civics Class.
Mr. Robert Christian, representative of the Nueces County Hospital District
was recognized at which time he read a statement by a surgeon who happened to be
at the scene of a major accident which occurred in Karnes County on Labor Day September
3rd, commending Mr. Louis Valls, Fireman -EMT -A (Emergency Medical Technician), for
his outstanding and skillful performance at the scene. He was credited with the
rescue of a child and several adults showing courage and personal disregard for his
own safety, and demonstrating great value of his training as an EMT. Mayor Luby
presented Mr. Valls with a commendation plaque from the Nueces Hospital District and
City of Corpus Christi in recognition of this service beyond the call of duty in
rendering aid and demonstrating human concern for his fellowman.
Director of Public Utilities, Robert E. Schneider, presented the Council
and other key representatives with "hard hats" to emphasize the hearing to be held
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pointed out Charter provisions governing this action and acquisition processes.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing amendment to the Corpus
Christi Beach Master Plan.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recommendation of
the Staff and the Planning Commission be concurred in and that the Corpus Christi
Beach Master Plan be amended to designate the boundaries of the park at the north end
of the Beach as that area north of Gulden Street from the Bay to Timon Boulevard and
north of Sandbar Street from Timon Boulevard to Highway 181, and that an ordinance be
brought forward effectuating this action.
Commissioner Branch departed the meeting at this time.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations, as
follows:
a. That a public hearing be held November 28, 1973 at 3 p.m. on the follow-
ing zoning applications:
(1) Mr. William Sissamis and Mr. Louis Sissamis-"R-1B" and "B-1" to
"B-4", Tracts A & B, located on the southeast corner of Daly
and South Padre Island Drives.
(2) Mr. George P. Bocanegra - "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the
southeast corner of Joyce and Wood Streets.
b. That a public hearing be held on November 21, 1973 on the contractual
annexation of a lot along State Highway 77 in Calallen owned by the Catholic Church,
on which a new Pax Christi Girl's Home will be constructed adjacent to the existing
City Limits. The owners desire to annex so that the property can be served with
utilities.
c. That a contract be awarded to 3M Magnetic Products Division, San Antonio,
Texas, for the leasing of 15 magnetic disk packs for a three year term with an option
to renew for two years on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $14.00
per month (annual cost $2,520). Bids were received from three firms. The disk packs
are for the Data Processing Department.
d. That $2,000 be appropriated for audit fees of Touche Ross & Co., on two
federally funded projects, Clarkwood, San Juan, and McNorton, and Flour Bluff Sanitary
Sewer Improvements. Independent audits are required by H.U.D. on projects in which
they participate.
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Saturday, November 9, at Three Rivers on the site of Choke Canyon, at which hearing
five Congressman will attend. Mr. Schneider stated it is hoped these Congressman
will return to Washington and press for passage of the Bill for this project. He
explained that the "hard hats" are symbolic of the efforts and time spent on this
project and which will be necessary to complete the job. Others present and receiving
"hard hats" were Mr. Herbert Whitney, former City Manager of Corpus Christi; Miss
Louise Schimmel of Knolle Farms; Mr. Sam Amspoker, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce;
Mr. Jesse Rodriguez, Board member of Lower Nueces River Water Supply District, and
Judge William E. Nichols, representative of San Patricio Councy.
City Manager Townsend presented nominees for the Museum Advisory Board as
follows: Mr. Nick Vallado, Mrs. Laura Allard and Mrs. Betty Whitt (School Board
nominees); Mrs. J. A. O'Brien and Mr. Frank Wagner (Friends Nominees); Mrs. John G.
Kenedy, Jr., Mr. Sam Fitzpatrick and Mr. C. F. McCauley (Museum Advisory Board nominees);
Mrs. Charles Canine, Jr. (Museum Guild nominee); and Dr. Ralph Gilchrist, Mr. Dan Kilgore,
and Mrs. Sam E. Wilson, Jr. (City Council Nominees).
Motion by Branch, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing nomina-
tions for the Museum Advisory Board be approved and confirmed.
Bids were opened and read by Director of Engineering and Physical Develop-
ment on the Six Points Drainage Improvements from Six Points Intersection along
Alameda to Louisiana Boulevard, from the following firms: Heldenfels Brothers,
Maverick Construction Company, and T. H. Lee, Contractor,
Bids were opened and read by Mr. Lontos for electrical
and air conditioning
modification to the eighth floor of the Jones Building, from the following firms:
Electric Construction Company, Inc,;
Mathieu Electric Co., Inc.;/ Scott Electric Company; and Garza Electric Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter
and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Luby announced the public hearing on an amendment to the Corpus
Christi Beach Master Plan for designation of the boundaries of the park on Corpus
Christi Beach.
City Manager Townsend pointed out the proposed boundaries as being that
area north of Gulden Street from the Bay to Timon Boulevard and north of Sandbar
Street from Timon Boulevard to Highway 181, stating that this was the recommendation
of the Planning Commission, unanimously approved on October 16, 1973. Mr. Townsend
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e. That the proposal of Trinity Testing Laboratories, Inc., to provide
laboratory services required in connection with the design of additional boat
slips along the north side of the Lawrence Street T -Head be accepted. The work
includes 6 borings to a depth of approximately 20 feet, and two strength tests at an
estimated cost of $1,580. This is a necessary part of the design of the new slips.
f. That $4,250.00 be appropriated for the acquisition of Parcel No. 12
(a 15' by 626' storm sewer easement) for the Wooldridge -Staples Outfall Project from
Mr. and Mrs. Charlton F. Fairless. The easement is necessary for the concrete box
portion of the project. Under the easement agreement, the City will pay the owners
$4,250.00 for the removal of all structures within the easement area, including a
garage and cattle pens. This parcel completes right-of-way acquisition for the
concrete box.
g. That $4,200.00 be appropriated out of the No. 295 Storm Sewer Bond
Fund for the purchase of Parcel No. 7-B of the Wooldridge -Staples Outfall Project
from Dr. and Mrs. Byron N. Coward, of which $4,000.00 is for land acquisition and
$200.00 is for incidental costs related to closing. This parcel is needed as part
of the open ditch portion of the project at the lower end of the drainage system near
Rodd Field Road. The price is based on comparable sales in the area.
h. That charter bus rates be increased approximately 4-1/2% to offset
the increased cost of labor and maintenance of equipment, and to equate the City's
rates with the rates now charged by other charter bus lines. The Texas Railroad
Commission adopted this new rate schedule on October 1, 1973. The City has generally
charged the same rates as those adopted by the Railroad Commission for private charter
bus service.
i. That the franchise agreement with Inland Limousine Service Inc. for
Airport limousine service be amended as recommended by the Airport Advisory Board to
increase the rate in Zone 1 from $2.00 to $2.50 per person and in Zone 5 from $5.00
to $6.00 per person with a maximum of $15.00 per trip to the Naval Air Station. Most
of the trips in Zone 5 involve Navy personnel. The $15.00 maximum charge provides
Navy personnel a lower rate if three or more persons make the same trip. The rate
increase is needed because of increased salary costs and operating expense.
The franchise produces a very marginal net income and would be operating at a
loss if it were not for revenue produced by separate agreements with the insurance
service at the Airport. The franchise is for five years and expires February 1976.
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The rates were last increased in May 1972.
an increase from $2.00 to $2.50 for Zone 1,
to Zone 2, an increase in Zone 2 from $2.75
Inland Limousine Service has requested
moving Corpus Christi Beach from Zone 1
to $3,00 and an increase in Zone 5 from
$5.00 to $8.00. It is recommended that a public hearing be held November 14, 1973
at 2 p.m.
(Considered separately - Proposal of Impact Advertising Company for
a trash receptacle franchise - see subsequent motion)
k. That a resolution be passed expressing the City Council's concern for
and desire to improve and maintain the attractiveness and aesthetics of the various
entrance ways to the City, such as Highways 77, IH 37, 181 and 44, and Chapman Ranch
Road and Weber Road and that this concern be taken as a statement of general policy
to give guidance and direction to the Planning Commission and other advisory boards in
their deliberations.
1. That the City Manager be authorized to contract with Mr, Randy Jones for
a three-year lease of the west 100 feet of Lots 18 and 19 of the A. Bagnall tract
located on Nueces Bay Boulevard immediately north of Up River Road, This property
will provide parking for the Nursing Health Center at 620 Old Robstown Road which was
recently leased and approved by Council action on August 22, 1973. The leasing of
this property was tentatively approved at that time as a part of the total facility.
In consideration of the use of the property for three years, the City will pave the
two lots and access road with a double course of inverted penetration asphalt paving.
m. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with IBM
Corporation for the installment purchase of one 370/135, 144K processing unit,
Model GDO, one Power Unit, Model 001, and one Printer Keyboard, Model 001. The
total purchase price of this equipment is $520,906.27, including interest, and will
be paid for on an installment basis over a six year period. The down payment of
$22,792.75 and the monthly payments are provided in the 1973-74 budget. The equip-
ment has been delivered and is operational. The City Council approved the procedure
for upgrading the IBM system and the purchase of the 370/135,144K system on May 31,
1973.
n. (Considered separately - Setting date of November 28, 1973 for
amendment to zoning text re "exclusionary zoning" - See subsequent
motion)
City Manager Townsend presented Item "j" as follows: Recommendation
that the recommendation of the Arts Commission that "the proposal of Impact Adver-
tising Company for a trash receptacle franchise be denied" be accepted as the City's
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position and that the need for additional trash receptacles through the community
be considered as a separate program request to be balanced against other needs in
the 1974-75 budget or against other proposed Revenue Sharing projects if the Council
feels that priority should be given to this matter before 1974-75. Mr. Townsend
stated the Planning Commission had recommended that the proposal be accepted, after
first recommending denial.
Attorney Toufic Nicolas, appeared representing the Impact Advertising
Company and presented the request of his client for a trash receptacle franchise in
the City. He furnished the Council with a copy of the letter -request dated August
13, 1973, pointing out that the original request had been submitted in April of this
year. He stated they were aware that at that time the Council had other overriding
matters, but had subsequently referred it to the Planning Commission and the Municipal
Arts Commission for recommendations and comments. He noted that the Planning Commis-
sion's recommendation was that the proposal made by the Advertising Company be accepted
in view of the need stated by the staff; that the Municipal Arts Commission forwarded
a recommendation to the Council that "where a definite need can be demonstrated, the
City should, at public expense, provide and maintain a non -advertising, attractive
trash receptacle, and therefore recommended that it be denied." Mr. Nicolas stated
100 receptacles are proposed to be placed on public rights-of-way; that after the
initial two-year trial period the receptacles would become City property for any use
deemed appropriate or for use in parks or other public areas with or without the
advertising; that 50 other receptacles would be used on private property such as
shopping centers under separate agreements with businesses. He presented photographs
of the present City -owned trash receptacles taken on the City Hall parking lot and
Cole Park to illustrate their deteriorated condition. He explained that at the end
of the two-year period, if the City is satisfied, the Company will install new
receptacles. He stated the cans will be maintained and damaged ones replaced. He
stated the City would be using a "double standard" to deny the request because of the
advertising, pointing out that advertising is used extensively on City buses with no
objections from the staff. He pointed out that the operation is a private enterprise,
the City would be getting something for nothing, and would have nothing to loose.
City Manager Townsend explained that the advertising on the buses is, necessary
to keep the system in operation and is a question of choosing between the advertising
or the service. He pointed out that there would be problems regarding the pickup by
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the City's Sanitation Department in trying to absorb that many cans, and also pointed
out that some of the areas where these receptacles would be placed are presently being
served by commercial contractors. He stated the opposition of the Arts Commission is
also the opposition of the staff, that this much advertising is "aesthetically unaccept-
able", not recommended as a priority expenditure, but if the program is approved, he
would ask for guidelines as to where the receptacles would be placed. He pointed out
that this type of advertising would he prohibited on Shoreline, and if on private prop-
erty, compliance with that particular zoning classification would be necessary relative
to signs; that the City would have no control over what would be placed in malls or on
private property and the Company would have to negotiate with owners; that he is only
concerned with public right-of-way and in this case, setback lines would be observed.
Mr. Claude Robinson, representative of the Company, explained the type of
construction of the receptacles and maintenance agreements. He stated there would be no
beer, alcohol, tobacco, or any other advertising which would be objectionable to the
staff and Council, that they would be placed wherever designated, and that a certificate
of insurance would be issued on the receptacles for the two-year period.
Mr. Paul Vogler, Jr., stated he feels the Council should approve the request;
that there is confusion in his mind regarding the recommendation of the Municipal Arts
Commission since they claim to be artists. He stated he himself is an artist and he
would defy anyone to question the artistic design of the receptacles and is angered
at the position of the Municipal Arts Commission who call themselves artists.
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Acuff and passed, Luby voting "Nay",
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the proposal of
Impact Advertising Company for placement of waste receptacles in the City be accepted
with a limitation of 100 cans.
Mr. Townsend advised Mr. Robinson that the franchise would be prepared
and placed on a three reading basis. Mr. Robinson questioned if this could be in
the form of a contract or agreement, stating it had never been termed a franchise
in any other City. City Manager Townsend pointed out the difference between'a
franchise and a revocable permit, and the Council agreed that it should be a
franchise and read three times.
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Mayor Luby announced the scheduled public hearings on four zoning applications,
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1073-4, Reyes Castillo and Jose
Rodriguez, Jr., for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General
Business District on Lot 3A, Block 1, Patrick Gardens Subdivision, located on the east side of
Cheyenne Street, south of Morgan Avenue. The request was heard by the Planning Commission
October 2, 1973 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as a
logical extension of the "B-4" zoning in the area. The Staff's opinion was that the requested
"B-4" zoning would be an intrusion into a residential area and would have a detrimental effect
on the existing residential uses, and recommended denial. Mr. Townsend stated one letter had
been received since the Commission hearing in opposition, and that the 20 percent rule is not in
effect.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1073-4, Reyes Castillo and
Jose Rodriguez, Jr., for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4"
General Business District on Lot 3A, Block 1, Patrick Gardens Subdivision, be approved and an
ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change,
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1073-5, Ronald B. Hower, for change
of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "1-2" Light Industrial District, on ten acres of land
more or less, out of Share 1, T. H. Isensee Partition, out of Survey 404, Abstract Nos. 975 and
976, Nueces County, Texas, located on the east side of Rand Morgan Road, between Highway
#44 and McNorton Road. The request was heard by the Planning Commission October 2, 1973,
and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as a logical use of
the property and also, it coincides with the plans of the City development under the flight
patterns of airports, and the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
Attorney Scott Cook spoke on behalf of the applicant stating that his client proposed to
establish a construction yard for construction of fencing, gates, pens and corrals, with no inten-
tion to use as residential. In regard to the "exclusionary zoning" question now pending before
the Council, Mr. Cook stated the flight patterns would regulate the residential use in this area.
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The Council expressed satisfaction with the proposed use of this land, but since it
is located on Highway 44 and McNorton near the International Airport, raised the question of
the Council's and Staff's concern to minimize residential development under flight patterns.
City Manager Townsend stated that since there was general agreement that there should not be
residences in industrial districts, the Council should proceed with steps to restrict this type of
development.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that a public hearing be
held on November 28, 1973, for an amendment to the zoning text to delete residential uses of
all types from the "1-2" Industrial Districts. (City Manager Townsend stated this time would be
listed as Item "n" under the City Manager's Reports of the Minutes.)
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1073-5, Ronald B. Hower, for
change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "1-2" Light Industrial District, on ten acres
of land more or less, out of Share 1, T. H. Isensee Partition, out of Survey 404, Abstract Nos.
975 and 976, Nueces County, Texas, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1073-6, Nueces County, for change of
zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary Business District, on Lots 8 thru 14,
Block 17; all of Blocks 26 & 27; Lots 1 thru 7 and 10 thru 14, Block 32, Bluff Portion, located
between Mestina on the north side, Waco Street on the west side, Comanche Street on the south
side, and the east side of Carrizo Street. The request was heard by the Planning Commission
October 2, 1973, and referred to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved. The
Staff concurred in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1073-6, Nueces County, for change
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of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary Business District, on Lots 8
thru 14, Block 17; all of Blocks 26 & 27; Lots 1 thru 7 and 10 thru 14, Block 32, Bluff Portion,
be approved as requested and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #973-3, Dwight L. Smith, Jr., for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District, on Lot 21, Block 1, Mesa Addition, located on the northwest comer of Violet Road
and Blades Street. The request was heard by the Planning Commission September 4, 1973, and
forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved on the basis that it was
deed restricted to include business when the subdivision was developed which was prior to
annexation. The Staff recommended denial on the basis it would be detrimental to adjacent
residential uses. Mr. Townsend explained that this case was originally set for a hearing on
October 3, 1973, but because of a misunderstanding between the applicant and the Staff as to
the time of the hearing, the request was rescheduled, and the usual procedures of publication
and notices followed.
Mr. Dwight L. Smith, applicant, explained that he had purchased this small lot to be
used for business before it was annexed into the City and had paid more than he would have had
it been zoned for residential use. He stated he feels this property is a logical place for small
businesses such as the grocery stores, real estate and lawnmower business, already located in
the area. He pointed out that there is a trailer park across the street; there had been no opposi-
tion from area residents; that there would be adequate parking, and he would be willing to deed
restrict against sale and consumption of liquor. He explained that he has not definitely decided
on the type of business but would be one that would not damage the area.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing
be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #973-3, Dwight L. Smith, Jr., for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District, on Lot 21, Block 1, Mesa Addition, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR BUS CHARTER SERVICE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TARIFF ESTABLISHED BY THE RAILROAD COMMISSION, FOR
REGULAR AND RESTROOM EQUIPPED CHARTERS; AMENDING SECTION 2, ITEM (c) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 10853 TO CONFORM TO SAID TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION TARIFF;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and
voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING A FINDINGS OF FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE
APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS
RATES FOR EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A
SCHEDULE OF RATES APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXCHANGE
SERVICES; FIXING A DATE FOR APPLICATION OF SUCH RATES; REQUIRING FILING OF
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY SAID TELEPHONE COMPANY; ESTABLISHING A
SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELE-
PHONE COMPANY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and
voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10162, GRANTING A
FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AND FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTER-
NATIONAL AIRPORT, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO.
10883, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 31, 1972, BY AMENDING
THE FAREIN ZONE 1 FROM $2.00 TO $2.50, AND THE FARE IN ZONE 5 FROM $5.00 TO $6.00
WITH A MAXIMUM OF $15.00 PER TRIP TO OR FROM THE NAVAL AIR STATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and
voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GUY LILE COVERING LOTS 9 AND 10, SECTION 21, FLOUR BLUFF
& ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS, FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, SAID LAND TO BE
USED FOR GRAZING AND PASTURE LANDS ONLY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE ACRE
WHICH WILL BE USED TO STORE TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND FARM EQUIPMENT; A COPY OF
SAID LEASE AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL
PERTINENT PURPOSES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and
voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11765
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APPROPRIATING OUT OF 251 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $2,000, OF WHICH $1,000
IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 251-70-79.4, FLOUR BLUFF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVE-
MENTS H.U.D. PROJECT NO. WS-TEX-327 AND $1,000 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
251-70-80, CLARKWOOD, SAN JUAN, AND MCNORTON SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS,
H.U.D. PROJECT NO. WS -TX -06-59-1006, FOR AUDITING FEES REQUIRED IN CONNEC-
TION WITH EACH PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11766
APPROPRIATING $4,250 OUT OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND FOR COST OF
REMOVAL OF ALL BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN THE STORM SEWER EASE-
MENT ON PARCEL NO. 12, WOOLDRIDGE-STAPLES OUTFALL PROJECT, No. 295-70-66
SAID PARCEL BEING OWNED BY CHARLTON F. FAIRLESS AND WIFE, ESTHER C. FAIRLESS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11767
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 7-B OF THE WOOLDRIDGE - STAPLES OUTFALL PROJECT
FROM THE OWNERS, BYRON N. COWARD AND WIFE, EMMA J. COWARD; APPROPRIATING
OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $4,200, OF WHICH $4,000 IS FOR LAND
ACQUISITION AND $200 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE SAID ACQUISITION, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-70-66; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11768
EXPRESSING THE CONCERN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO IMPROVE AND
MAINTAIN THE ATTRACTIVENESS AND AESTHETICS OF THE VARIOUS ENTRANCEWAYS TO
THE CITY, SUCH AS HIGHWAYS 77, 181, I.H. 37, S.H. 44, CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD,
WEBER ROAD AND OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD; AND FURTHER EXPRESSING THAT THIS CON-
CERN BE TAKEN AS A STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY TO GIVE GUIDANCE AND DIREC-
TION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTHER ADVISORY BOARDS IN THEIR DELIBERA-
TIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
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Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11769
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PARKING AGREEMENT WITH RANDY
JONES FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTION OF LOTS 18 AND 19, A. BAGNALL TRACT, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PARKING FACILITY FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPUS-
NUECES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE AGREEMENT, 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, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 11770
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IBM CORPORATION
FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE OF THE 370/135 COMPUTER SYSTEM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11771
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD EXTENDING NORTH
FROM #624 ALONG CALALLEN HIGH SCHOOL FROM COUNTY ROAD 67A TO WILDCAT
DRIVE, AND CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD
EXTENDING WEST FROM CALALLEN DRIVE ALONG CALALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM
COUNTY ROAD 54A TO TEAGUE LANE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11772
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH MASTER PLAN TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE PARK AT THE NORTH END OF THE BEACH AS THAT AREA NORTH OF GULDEN STREET
FROM THE BAY TO TIMON BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF SANDBAR STREET FROM TIMON
BOULEVARD TO HIGHWAY 181, AS MORE FULLY ILLUSTRATED ON THE PLAT ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Branch and Stark absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 11773
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 REYES CASTILLO AND JOSE RODRIGUEZ,
JR., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 3A, BLOCK 1, PATRICK
GARDENS SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHER PROVISIONS 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: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 11774
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 N0, 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF RONALD B. HOWER
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TEN ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS
OUT OF SHARE 1, T. H. ISENSEE PARTITION, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SITUATED
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT
TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS 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: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11775
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 N0, 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF NUECES COUNTY
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 8 THRU 14, BLOCK 17;
ALL OF BLOCKS 26 & 27; LOTS 1 THRU 7 AND 10 THRU 14, BLOCK 32, BLUFF PORTION,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-2" APART-
MENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-5" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS 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: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 11776
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 N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF DWIGHT L. SMITH, JR., BY AMENDING
THE ZONING, MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 21, BLOCK 1, MESA ADDITION, SITUATED
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, and Lozano,
present and voting "Aye"; Branch and Stark absent.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the ordinance
pertaining to the application of Texas Methodist Foundation for change of zoning
on Lot 6, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, be tabled pending a full Council in
view of the 20 percent rule which is in effect.
Mayor Luby called for petitions from the audience on matters, not scheduled
on the agenda.
Mr. Nat Seago, 1609 Sandlewood, spoke on behalf of the Parent Teachers'
Association of Smith Elementary School, restated his request of October 24, 1973,
for sidewalks for school children and bicycles along Williams Drive, and inquired
as to the status of this request. Mr. Seago's appeal was supported by a group of
parents living in the school area. He stated immediate action is necessary because
of the dangerous situation; that in bad weather the school children are forced to
walk in the street; that some 100 children with bicycles must ride on the narrow
street and subjected to danger of being killed or disabled permanently before a
concrete sidewalk could be built. He requested a temporary asphalt path six feet
wide until the permanent sidewalk is constructed.
The Council and City Manager Townsend discussed what type of walkway
could be constructed for temporary relief, and it was pointed out that without the
usual base and adequate thickness, the asphalt would quickly deteriorate and these
people would be extremely unhappy and dissatisfied with the results. It was also
pointed out that to install the asphalt properly would be expensive and require
considerable work.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff recommended, and the Council generally concurred, that
the City Manager be authorized to take City crews off other jobs if necessary and
begin work on an asphalt walkway with an adequate base and thickness to last for a
long period. City Manager Townsend advised Mr. Seaga that this would be in lieu
of the proposed permanent concrete sidewalks for which specifications are being
prepared and included in the overall sidewalk program around schools. He also
pointed out that there would be some right of way problems. Mr. Seago stated the
group would accept the temporary asphalt sidewalk in lieu of the permanent concrete
sidewalk.
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On recommendation of Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez, the Council requested that the
City Manager arrange a joint meeting with the Board of Education in an attempt to
coordinate the placing of schools with City improvement plans for sidewalks and streets.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff
seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m.,
November 7, 1973.