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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 12, 1973
2:00 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.
J. Howard Stark
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 Mr. Cleo LaRue, student minister.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meetings of November 14, November 21, and November 28, 1973, be
approved as presented to the Council.
Mayor Luby recognized the Student Council of Cullen Place Junior High
School, and presented Certificates of Attendance to the following: Juli Gideon,
Sharon Craddock; Ralph Rodriguez, Dora Taylor, Susan Wright, and Susan Craig.
Mayor Luby presented Retirement Plaques to the following City employees:
Mr. David Cantu, Meter Reader in the Utilities Department (17 years service); and
Mrs. Enriqueta V. Pina, Senior Clerk in the Wastewater Division (30 years service).
Each employee was introduced and commended by the respective supervisor.
Commissioner Branch expressed appreciation to the citizens of Corpus
Christi for making it possible for him to attend the Annual Meeting of National
League of Cities held in San Juan, Puerto, Rico, the week of December 3 through 7,
and stated he felt he was speaking the sentiments of the other Councilmen who attended
the seminar. He stated the Council fees a tremendous sense of responsibility as
trustees of the citizens, and that City government is being held responsible for the
type of input, not only in terms of local community affairs but extends all the
way to the Federal system of government, for the resolving of policies both national
and local. He read from the theme of the seminar which was 'What Do People in
Cities Need", and listed some of these needs as: comfortable places to live, ability
to have jobs, and a sense of security. He stated the ultimate goal is to promote
the wellbeing of the people whom the Council serves, and that he and the others who
attended this seminar had benefitted enormously and were in a better position to
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more responsively meet these needs of the community as a result of having attended
this meeting. Commissioner Stark concurred with the statement of Commissioner
Branch, commenting that he felt it imperative that as many of the Council as possible
attend the meeting since the program was held in separate sections and they were in
a better position to cover as many as possible and could transmit the information
throughout the group. He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend
this conference.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports and City Manager Townsend
made recommendations with related comments and explanations as follows:
a. That a public hearing be held on December 1.9, 1973 en the following:
(1) Request of Mr. W. G. Hedrick to close a portion of a dedicated
but unimproved public road extending from Wooldridge Road southwest a distance of
approximately 1,327 feet, In order to close the read, the Master Transportation Plan
and Sanitary Sewer Plan would have to be amended because the former proposes the use
of this street right-of-way for the realigning of Airline Road and the latter propose
to use the same right-of-way for the installation of a 60" sanitary sewer line,
(2) Request to close the public alley through Block 2 of the Santa
Elena Addition between Hidalgo and Iturbide Streets, The alley is located in the
Austin School area where a street construction program is presently under way. If
the alley is not closed concrete approaches to it would have to be built under the
construction program. There are no improvements in the alley and it is not in use,
therefore, it is recommended that consideration be given to closing the alley to
avoid having to build concrete approaches. The request has been circulated through
the City Departments and there art no objections to it except that the full width of
the alley needs to be retained as a utility easement.
b, That a public hearing be held on January 2, 1974 at 3:00 p.m. on
the following zoning applications:
(1)
(2)
Mr. Grady St, Clair and Mr. Truman Hatch - "B-1" to "B-4",
located on the north side of the 1400 Block of South Padre
Island Drive, east of Clare Drive,
Mrs. R. R. Hughes - "R -1B" to "AB", located on the southwest
corner of Limerick Drive and Schanen Boulevard (5801 Limerick
Drive,)
(3) Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance - changing the words
"Two-family" to "Multiple" in regard to the Two-family
Dwelling District to denote that dwellings in excess of two-
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family units are allowed in the district, removing one and two-
family dwelling units from the "B-5" and "B-6" districts,
and establishing off-street parking requirements for multiple -
family dwellings in the "B-6" districts.
c. That a public hearing be held on January 160 1974 on EPA Project No.
WPC-TEX-899 which includes a wastewater treatment plant on Padre Island and a collector
system for Clarkwood=McNort.on Subdivisions. The hearing is required under new Federal
regulations to satisfy the Environmental Protection Agency as to environmental impact
of these two projects, A transcript of the hearing must be furnished the Environ-
mental Protection Agency before project approval can be obtained.
d. That a contract be awarded to Connecticut General Life Insurance
Company, Houston, Texas, for employees group insurance based on second low bid on
estimated total annual premium of $914,251.56. A price comparison shows an increase
of 77; however, the new policy includes additional benefits such as major medical
coverage, increased room rate from $32 to $36 per day, and increased basic life and
accidental death and dismemberment coverage from $1,000 to $2,000 and 24-hour
coverage. The monthly cost for employee coverage, exclusive of optional life insur-
ance, will increase from $11.75 to $12.99, and for dependent coverage from $25.98
to $28.16. The. City pays the cost of employee coverage except for $.50 per month
and the employee is required to pay the cost of dependent coverage if he desires it.
Bids were received from eight firms. Great West Assurance submitted the low bid of
$822,767.28 based on estimated total annual premium; however, the Company withdrew
its bid because of an error made by using an experience analysis factor assuming
City employees already had major medical coverage. Great West's revised bid would
be $907,344.96, however, to accept the revised bid would constitute second bidding.
The Insurance Advisory Committee concurs in this recommendation.
e. That $9,916.49 be appropriated from the No. 207 Public Building Bond
Fund for exper;ses incurred in the January 1973 sale of $1,500,000 Upper Level College
Bonds. Of this amount, $7,270.00 is for financial services provided by M. E. Allison
& Company and $2,646.49 for legal services provided by Hobby McOall.
f. That plans and specifications for the construction of a concrete
box culvert to replace the timber structure at Holly Road and Flynn Parkway and the
extension of a storm sewer along the unopened portion of Sacky Drive from Kostoryz
to near Crockett Drive be approved and bids be received January 9, 1974. The bridge
replacement project is needed as many accidents have occurred at this location due to
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the narrowness of the existing bridge and the location of the ditch. The Sacky
Street portion is required to intercept a storm sewer which drains into a ditch
below grade and connect the storm sewer to the Kostoryz Road drainage.
g. That the plans and specifications for the relocation of sanitary
sewer and storm sewer lines necessary as a result of the proposed new County Court-
house, be approved and authority to receive bids January 9, 1974, be granted. The
cost of the storm sewer and sanitary sewer relocation will be borne by the County
under agreement authorized November 21, 1973 by Ordinance No. 11802.
h. That the sealing of the commercial ramp areas at Corpus Christi Inter-
national Airport be accepted and final payment of $5,864.48 be made to the contractor,
Alamo Asphalt and Sealing Company.
i. That construction of the Addition & Remodeling of the H.E.B. Tennis
Center be accepted as complete, that the final payment of $11,871.60 be made to the
contractor, Casey & Glass, Inc. and that $122 be appropriated for additional architect's
fees of Wisznia & Peterson. The total cost of the project was $47,112.00. This
project was made possible by a $35,000 contribution from Mr. H. E. Butt. The remainder
of the funds came from the 1972-73 Budget and from Revenue Sharing.
j. That the contract for the construction of storm sewers in Matlock
Street and Country Club Drive be awarded to Heldenfels Brothers for $49,344. The
project includes the construction of a storm sewer near the intersection of Matlock
and Flour Bluff Drive to drain the Flour Bluff Center Subdivision and a storm sewer
in Country Club Drive from Alameda northward is to drain a portion of Edgewater
Terrace Subdivision. An appropriation of $42,000 is requested for the contract,
engineering and related costs.
k. That consent agreements be authorized with the Texas Mexican Railroad
Company and the United States of America for the purpose of giving the City the
necessary authority to construct a portion of the proposed reinforced concrete box
structure, which is to replace the existing wooden bridge at Holly Road and Flynn
Parkway between Everhart and Weber Road, within the existing 40' property of the
united States of America.
1. That a contract be approved with the Texas Highway Department for new
traffic signals on Ayers Street (S.H, 286) at Padre Island Drive (S.H. 358) with con-
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struction to be by the Highway Department at their cost and the City to be responsible
for maintenance and operation thereafter. Existing volumes are beginning to justify
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the installation. By the 12 month estimated completion date, the lights should
be fully needed. The State will be installing improved signals at Airline, Staples,
Everhart, Weber, Carroll Lane and Kostoryz, during the next 18 months.
m, That Section 6 of the Bay Drilling Ordinance be amended as follows:
(1) That drilling be permitted on certain islands when such
islands exist within the Bay Park and Recreation Area and
are at least 10 acres inland area and are no less than 3
feet above mean high tide.
(2) That such drilling areas be fenced with a chain link fence
and be screened with permanent planting in such a manner
that the drilling facilities are not easily visible from
a distance of 1000 feet.
(3) That if more than one well is drilled on such islands
that all wells be clustered as is required elsewhere in the
ordinance.
(4) That storage facilities on such islands be limited to one
500 barrel storage tank for petroleum produced and one 200
barrel tank for salt water produced.
(5)
That production equipment on such islands be constructed in
such a manner as to have a low profile and that the confi-
guration of the equipment be approved by the City Petroleum
Superintendent prior to consideration of any application
by the Bay Drilling Committee.
The only island which will fall under these requirements will be Ingleside Point
created by the dredging of the La Quinta Ship Channel. The Bay Drilling Committee
concurs with the above amendments.
n, That Subsection 19.4 of the Bay Drilling Ordinance be amended to
permit the Petroleum Superintendent in certain cases to waive the requirement of a
storm choke in flowing wells when the flow from those wells is actually impeded by
the storm choke and when the Railroad Commission has also concurred in the removal of
the storm choke. The Bay Drilling Committee unanimously concurs in this amendment.
(See subsequent motion for withdrawal of the foregoing recommendation)
o. That a lease agreement between the Tulaso-Midway Independent School
District and the City of Corpus Christi for 9.55 acres of land out of West Guth
Park be renewed for an additional five years as recommended by the Park Board. The
School District uses the land for tennis and physical education classes, and has
leased the land for 10 years beginning in 1963. The tennis court and other
facilities are also available to the public when not in use by the School District.
p, That a contract be authorized with Roesler Enterprises, Inc., for
deferred construction of a standard screening fence on a lot located on the north-
east corner of Staples and Doddridge. Roesler Enterprises has built a restaurant
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on this lot and a standard screening fence is required to screen the restaurant
from surrounding residential properties. The property owners on the east have
built a fence in order to allow construction of the standard screening fence. Roesler
Enterprises intends to file suit againstthe property owners in order to get the
fence removed and desire to defer construction of a standard screening fence until
the suit is settled. A cash deposit will be made in the amount of the estimated
cost of the deferred construction and the construction will be done when the existing
fence encroachment problem is resolved, or at the call of the City, or, in either
event, not later than December 12, 1976.
q. That an application be made to the Texas Governor's Office of Traffic
Safety for a one-year $60,000 program to develop a data processing program for traffic
accident information. The grant would be on a 50-50 basis with a substantial amount
of the local share being in-kind or staff participation,
r. That a public hearing be held on December 26, 1973 on a proposal
that a lot along State Highway 77 in Calallen owned by the Catholic Church, on which
a new Pax Christi Girls Home will be constucted adjacent to the existing City limits,
be contractually annexed. A public hearing was previously held on this proposal on
November 21, 1973, and the annexation was approved, State Law requires that the
ordinances confirming annexation be passed not less than ten days and not more than
20 days after the public hearing. Because there was no Council meeting on December
5, the ordinances annexing the property cannot be passed within the above time
limits. Therefore, it is recommended that the annexation process be started all
over.
s. That the name of Woodlawn Recreation Center, located at 842 Erwin
Street, be changed to Oak. Park Recreation Center as recommended by the Park and
Recreati.o'.Board. The name change has come as a result of a request from the Oak
Park PTA which feels that by changing the name to Oak park people will know where
the center is since Oak Park School adjoins the Center. Two parks a few blocks
apart will both be named Oak Park if this recommendation is approved. No better
solution has been proposed,
t. That a resolution be passed supporting the Texas Coastal and Marine
Council's proposal to scuttle surplus World War II Liberty ships which the Federal
Government has made available to the State, to serve as artificial fishing reefs in
the Gulf of Mexico. One of the proposed locations for the reefs is 15 to 20 miles
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southeast of Port Aransas.
u. That the City Manager be authorized to do such things as may be
necessary to relieve the Airport Development Corporation lands leased from the City
at the Corpus Christi Airport from any Federal Grant encumbrance, and that $25,000
be appropriated for this purpose,
v, That a resolution be passed asking the City Council of -the City of
Portland to join in efforts to provide the same extended area calling scope to all
citizens of the City of Corpus Christi and accordingly to the citizens of the City
of Portland.
w. That a resolution be passed asking the City Council of the City of
Rastown to join in efforts to provide the same extended area calling scope to all
citizens of the City of Corpus Christi and accordingly, to the citizens of the City
of Robatown.
Mayor Luby cummente.d relative to Item "n" wherein the City Manager
recommended that the Bay Drilling Ordinance be amended to permit the waiving of
the requirement of a storm choke in flowing wells in certain cases. He stated he
felt removing the storm choke would be dange:rcus,if the wells are in that condition
they should be plugged, and he would be in favor of keeping the choke and inspect
the wells periodically. The Council agreed that there is a need for more study
relative to this matter, and City Manager Townsend withdrew the recommendation for
further investigation, stating he would provide professional opinions on the subject
for next week's meeting.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, Commissioner
Acuff abstaining on Item "p", that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through
"w" (Item "n" withdrawn) be. -accepted, and the requests and recommendations be
granted and approved as presented by the City Manager.
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City Manager Townsend presented the pending zoning application of Physicians and
Surgeons General Hospital (#1073-1), for change from "R -IB" with a special permit to "AB" on
the Edwin E. Conner Tract, located on the southeast side of the 4600 Block of Weber Road, between
Barnes Street and Bradford Street which was heard by the City Council on October 31, 1973 and
tabled until a<,ite plan could be prepared and referred to the Municipal Arts Commission for review
and comments. Mr. Townsend explained that the site plan had been received and approved by the
Planning Commission based on the condition that the parking be screened from Weber Road by
either of the following: a raised berm (a landscape mound of earth), depressing the parking area
below grade, plant material, or a combination of the above and that provisions be made for adequate
maintenance of the landscaping and grounds.
Mr. Jack Solke, attorney representing the applicant, presented an architect's drawing
of the amended site plan and scale model of the project for enlargement of the hospital and parking
areas. He pointed out the location of the structures, berm, landscaping and screening of parking
areas. He explained that the berm would be about 3-1/2 feet high, built from dirt removed from
the parking area, and would be adequate in height and angle so as to screen the area from traffic.
He stated there will be no parking in front of the building, two existing entrances maintained, and
no additional head -in parking.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that Application #1073-1, Physicians
& Surgeons General Hospital, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District with
a Special Permit to "AB" Professional Office District on Edwin E. Conner Tract, be denied, but in
lieu thereof the existing special permit be modified to permit the expansion of the hospital in accord-
ance with the siiiite plari and model of the project as presented to the Council, and that an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating this action.
Mayor Luby announced the Council would held the scheduled public hearings on two
zoning cases.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1173-2, Mr. A. M. Salvo, Trustee, for
change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots
1, 2A, 2B, 3, the south 14.44' of 15, 16, 17, 18A, 18B, 19 and 20, Block 703, Bay Terrace
Addition #2, located on the north side of Ayers Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. The
request was heard by the Planning Commission November 13, 1973, and forwarded to the Council
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with the recommendation that it be approved or the basis that within the past several years there
has been a considerable change in the growth pattern in this area and also that Ayers Street is
considered a major thoroughfare which would warrant business zoning. The•Staff opinion was that
the present "AB" Professional Office zoning is adequate for this area and approval would only
encourage additional "B-4" requests across and from and along Ayers Street on Lots that are very
shallow; that there are other properties in the Six Points area that are available for the proposed
use; any existing "B-1" zoning permits a post office operation, and therefore, recommended denial.
Mr. Townsend reported that eleven notices had been received since the Commission hearing in
favor of the request and one in opposition.
Mr. A. M. Salvo, applicant and owner of the property in question, explained that the
property is being pl.srchased by the United States Government for the purpose of constructing a new
post office building in this area which is badly needed. He explained that it will be properly
landscaped, fenced,, and will be an asset to the area. He stated that it had been difficult to find
a site large enough for this facility, and pointed out that if this request is not approved, the Post
Office will be closed and their operation will be relocated at a great disadvantage and loss to the
Six Points Area. He explained that there will be easy access from both Sixth and Seventh Streets,
there will be ornple parking, at"ractive landscaping, and developed according to the site -plan
presented to the Planing Commission, all of which will be a very fine improvement for the Six
Points Area. He further stated that the Government had already spent some $7,000, and have
found no other site available at the price quoted for this property,
Chief Planner Larry Wenger explained that the Post Office Department considered
several other locations in the immediate area including the old Tower Theater and a location on
Twelfth Street, and had concluded that the subject site was most 'r itable for the facility.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1173-2, Mr, A. M. Salvo, Trustee, for
change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-4" General Business District on
Lots 1, 2A, 2B, 3, the south 14.44° of 15, 16, 17, 18A, 18B, 19 and 20, Block 703, Bay Terrace
Addition #2, be approved as requested and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this action.
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City Manager Townsend presented Application #1073-3, Padre Federal Savings and
Loan Association, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "8-1" Neighbor-
hood Business District on Lot 14R, Block 22, Windsor Park Unit 4, located on the northeast corner
of South Staples Street and Collingswood Drive. The request was heard by the Planning Commis-
sion October 2, 1973, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied
but in lieu thereof a special permit be approved to allow the placing of a freestanding sign as
indicated on the drawing presented. The staff's opinion was that the request should not be approved
merely to establish a freestanding sign, the present zoning is adequate, for the use within the
building, and recommended denial. He reported that nine letters had been received since the
Commission hearing in opposition and two in favor. He explained the situation as a small business
having grown into a large one, and large signs are not allowed in "AB" districts which they feel they
need to advertise the business.
Attorney Pedro P. Garcia stated the special permit recommended by the Planning
Commission was acceptable to the applicant.
Mr. Jim Atwill, attorney representing Dr. O. B. Vaughn and Dr. John B. Peterson,
spoke in opposition to the request stating that his clients had purchased their property some ten
years ago with the idea of establishing a proferas,ional office area. He presented a sketch of the
general area, showing existing signs, and also pictures of the Federal Savings & Loan Company
as viewed from the Access Road. He pointed out that all the signs are placed on the buildings as
is required by the "AB" zoning; that this request is not in compliance with the Eisner Report; is
an inappropriate request and zoning should not be granted to permit larger signs; is not compat-
ible with the surrounding area uses, and should be viewed as spot zoning. He stated that nothing
had been shown by the applicant that there had been a substantial change in the character of the
neighborhood to justify the requested change. Mr. Atwell asked that it be noted that in 1971,
Mr. Pete Garcia, owner of the building, had opposed a request for change of zoning from "AB"
to "8-4" in this area, made for the purpose of placing a sign on the premises. He further stated
that granting of this request will permit a "domino" effect and there will be subsequent applica-
tions for freestanding signs.
Mr. Don Giles, 1041 Collingswood, stated he was opposed to the change to "8-1"
zoning and also opposed to any type of sign or enlargement of the existing sign.
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Rev. Warren J. Piersol, pastor of the Faith Temple Church at 4425 South Staples Street,
stated the Church is opposed to the request for the same reason they were opposed to the McDonald's
restaurant; they resent the gradual transition to business uses which was not the original plan; and
also not in sympathy with people who build on property with full knowledge that certain things are
not available to them.
Mr. Emil E. Heickman, 1040 Collingswood, Dr. O. B. Vaughn, 4461 South Staples,
and Dr. John B. Peterson, 415 Coral Place, concurred in the foregoing statements in opposition
to the requested change of zoning.
Mr. Pedro P. Garcia, attorney representing the applicant and also owner of the subject
property, stated he had opposed a requ:sst for change of zoning on adjacent property three years
ago not for the zoning itself, but because ii was for the purpose of establishment of a retail
business, and stated he is still opposed to retail businesses in the area. He stated he had built
the existing building on the subject property and assumed the risk, that there is no sign bearing
his name on the building, that he is interested in the neighborhood and concerned with its appear-
ance. He stated he also has a problem with the bright flashing light in this area over which he
has no control. Mr. Garcia noted other freestanding signs in this area by special permit. He
presented a sketch of the design of the present building and the proposed sign stating it would
follow the same architectural motif of the building, and would not create a chaotic traffic condi-
tion since they are located some distance from South Staples. He stated the light will be substi-
tuted for the sign if the zoning is granted.
Mr. Atwill stated they were not objecting so much to the traffic, but to the "domino"
trend for other signs.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez, and passed, with Luby
abstaining, and Branch and Stark voting "Nay", that the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion be concurred in and Application #1073-3, Padre Federal Savings and Loan Association, for
change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "8-1" Neighborhood Business District
on Lot 14R, Block 22, Windsor Park Unit 4, located on the northeast corner of South Staples Street
and Collingswood Drive, be denied but in lieu thereof a special permit be approved to allow the
placing of a freestanding sign as indicated on the drawing presented, and that an ordinance be
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brought forward effectuating the special permit.
City Manager Townsend stated the 20 percent rule is in effect in this case as applied to
the passage of the ordinance.
Mr. John Kasper, asked for clarification of the City Manager's recommendation "p"
relative to a contract with Roesler Enterprises, Inc., for deferred construction of a portion of a
standard screening fence on Lot 13, Block B-1, Pope Place Unit 1. He stated the recommendation
is confusing and did not clarify the lot to be fenced. He pointed out that besides the restaurant,
there are two theater buildings located in the middle of the block which are about ready to open,
and he was concerned if the one on which the restaurant is located k the only one to be screened.
City Manager Townsend explained that the proposal was that the owners of the land determine on
which side of the planting strip the fence would be located; that the fence will be required for the
whole block, and that he would reconstruct the recommendation so as to clarify the intent. He
stated the Lots included are 34, 36, 37 and 38, Block 1, Pope Place 41.
Mr. H. H. Cofer, 1054 Catalina, complained of nuisances created by the restaurant
located directly behind his residence, feels his property has been devalued, and urged the Council
to require that the fence be built.
Mr. Derek J. Lough, 1106 Sea/ane, president of the South Bay Association, a Civic
Organization, spoke in opposition to the ordinance presented for second reading requiring that
residential buildings, including mobile homes, have a minimum first floor elevation of 13 to 17
feet in certain areas adjacent to Cayo Del Oso and the Nueces River. He stated this would present
difficulties since part of the subdivision hod been developed when the requirement was for ten and
twelve feet elevation, that most of the homes are built on ;labs and would not be easy to change,
the variation in elevation would not be aesthetically pleasing, and also would present driveway
problems. He commented that he is aware that the new standards were proposed to be eligible for
Federal Flood Insurance.
City Manager Townsend explained that this community cannot qualify for Federal Flood
Insurance unless certain requirements are met, pointing out that the Corps of Engineers had set the
13 foot standard which cannot be varied, that an appeal had been made for some kind of exemptions
but he felt it mandatory that the Council approve the ordinance at this time in order to qualify for
this insurance. He explained that the requirement would only affect vacant lots, and suggested
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that there be some staff study to locate, ane by one, the lots affected. He stated it is not expected
that one lot would be two feet higher than the adjoining lot, and advised Mr. Lough that it was
possible that special dispensation could be obtained on this particular area.
Mrs. Rudy Gonzales, representing the Consumers Protection Committee, spoke in opposi-
tion to the ordinance being presented for third reading granting tc Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company a 15,76 percent increase. She complained that the past hearings had been unfair, had
not been adequately publicized, had been held at a time when people most vitally affected were at
work and unable to attend, not enough research, and persons on fixed incomes would be hurt most.
She requested that the hearing be reopened and scheduled in neighborhood areas, transportation
provided, and a rate expert employed. She stated it should not be necessary to petition the Council
to do these things for the people whom they represent,
Mrs. Wilimena Mumsford, Portland, Texas, reiterated her former statement that Corpus
Christi is the "hub" of this entire area and outside cities are satelittes. She read a statement from
Mrs. Pat Sullivan, 3714 Liberty which stated there are still many questions unanswered relative to
the rate increase, particularly with regard to the Telephone Company's report of miscellaneous
expenses, urged the City to hire p rate expert, and provide more extensive publicity to get a true
view of public opinion,
Mrs. Arthur Ellis, 10935 Leopard Street, stated she was not particularly in opposition
to the rate increase, had no quarrel with the Telephone Company, but was concerned that there
might be some discrepancy with regard to outlying districts of the City.
Mr. Charles Sweetman, President of the Corpus Christi Consumers Association, complained
that there had not been sufficient publicity and time for opponents to prepare their case in opposi-
tion to the Telephone Company's request, took issue with the City Manager's calculations of
hurricane damages allowed the Company, and urged that passage of the ordinance be deferred in
the public: interest which would give the Council an opportunity to "show their own integrity and
support of rhe ordinance," alleging that the processes thus far have been somewhat "secretive."
City Manager Townsend stated he finds it very difficult to understand how those who are
here today and were here before can say that the Council has not given adequate notice. He pointed
out that the matter had been pending for four or five months, had been duly published in the local
newspaper, information had been made available to anyone asking for it, the passage of the
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ordinance had been deferred for additional weeks, each reading constituting a public hearing
which in essence were four public hearings, all questions have been answered (however impossible
to transmit information to individuals who do not read newspapers or tune in on radio and T.V. news),
reports from the staff have been made available since November 2, and copies distributed to all
who have asked.
A staff representative of the United Steel Workers Union of America, complained that
the information and calculations which the Telephone Company has furnished relative to their rate
of return and investments are complicated and vague and they are asking the citizens to accept
their position blindly. He stated he feels the rate requested and proposed by the staff is question-
able.
City Manager Townsend responded in depth to the questions of alleged difference
between the staff's and.the Telephone Company's determinations as to the fair rate of return,
explained that they have taken two different approaches, the difference is in the method of
calculations, and both are "alright" figures.
Mr. Oscar Reyna, Chairman of the Board of Community Action Agency, stated this
organizat ion had met and requested to be recorded as in opposition to the rate increase requested
by the Telephone Company and the compromise ordinance proposed.
Mrs. Virginia Hartzell, speaking on behalf of the Consumers Association and the citizens
of Corpus Christi, opposed the proposed rate increase stating the Council was acting on the staff's
recommendation and had not taken the time to review all the information themselves, that she is
not saying Mr. Townsend's figures are wrong, but the citizens do not understand the terminology
which has been as foreign to her as Spanish would be to him, alleged that the City Manager had
defended the Company's position and not the citizens', the Council is not utilizing the powers
invested in it, urged another public hearing, and that an invitation be extended to the Attorney
General to come and present the side of the people. Mrs. Hartzell presented a petition containing
over 400 signatures of citizens in opposition to the 15.76 percent rate increase and requesting that
the public hearing be reopened.
Mr. Frank D. Hankins, 721 Crestview, expressed high regard for City Manager Townsend,
his staff, and the Council, for the time expended thus far on this matter, stating his questions had
not been directed to any misdeeds, but reiterated his former request that a rate expert be employed
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which would relieve the Council of a responsibility they have stated they do not like and a field
in which they are not knowledgeable.
Mr. Nat Seago, 1609 Sandlewood, stated he is not saying the proposed rate increase k
right or wrong, but praised the services of the Telephone. Company stating their services are
essential to any business and we should be glad they are in our City,
Mrs. Roger Chavana, 3322 Casa Bonita, spoke on behalf of the Consumers' Protection
Committee, a taxpayer, business woman and a housewife, stating she was opposed to the percent
of increase proposed which is in excess of the five percent cost of living increase. She stated it
was not fair to the poor, that the service had been poor, billing was inaccurate, and there was
discrimination on the West Side.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez responded to the allegations that the Council had not
been consumer oriented, defended himself personally pointing out that he had attended a Consumer
Seminar in Washington for one week in his capacity as Director of the Community
/Action Agency, had obtained and brought back a wealth of valuable information pertaining to
consumer orientation, and as a result of this seminar, had organized a Consumer Education Committee.
He stated he would be the first to urge legislation for the creation of a state regulatory utilities
commission, and felt that is where the main problem lies. He pointed out that Texas is the only
State without such a commission. He stated he does not claim to be an expert in this field but does
feel the City has a very completent staff on which he is willing to rely. He suggested that some
of these people who have spoken here today, utilize their efforts in trying to get legislation for a
State Utilities Commission. Mr. Gonzalez stated his vote on the proposed ordinance would be
based on information which has been furnished and on the staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Stark stated he concurred with some of the statements made today and felt
it was wrong that some sections of the City do not have the equal service, but pointed out that the
Council is only charged with making a determination of the Company's earnings for 1972. He
pointed out the many hours the Council had spent on the matter and that today's discussion
constituted a fourth hearing. He stated he opposed the hiring of a rate expert because a substan-
tial amount of money had been spent on the rate expert for the Central Power & Light issue, that
the framework had been set up and the same formula had been applied in this case, that he had
faith in the staff who had worked diligently for many months, felt it is competent, and would
accept the recommendation.
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Commissioner Branch stated that from the beginning he had been concerned about being
as fair and equal as possible in his judgement to the people and to the Company to be assured of
the continued quality of service from the Company. He stated he had made it clear that he did
not understand the apparent discrepancy between the figures of the Company and those of the staff
as to the rate of profit for 1972, and this had created some doubt in his mind. He expressed faith
in the staff's capabilities, trusted their judgement and would have no alternative but to accept
the recommendation, but stated he would wholeheartedly support the creation of a State regula-
tory commission adequately staffed to make decisions on matters of this nature,
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82940 AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS "THE BAY DRILLING ORDINANCE" REGULATING OPERATIONS FOR PRODUCTION
OF OIL AND GAS, SO AS TO MORE CLEARLY DEFINE AND REGULATE OPERATIONS THAT MAY BE
CONDUCTED ON CERTAIN1ISLANDS IN THE BAY PARK AND RECREATION AREA UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH "C" TO SECTION 6,2, ORDINANCE NO. 8294;
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, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Starks present and voting "Aye",
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
TULOSO=MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEASING TO THE SAID TULOSO-MIDWAY
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY 9.55 ACRES OF LAND IN WEST
GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL RECREATIONAL AND
PARKING AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE
NO, 10379, AS AMENDED; THE ELECTRICAL CODE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10832; AND
THE PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO, 11238; SO AS TO EXEMPT FEDERAL, STATE,
AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT OF PERMIT FEES;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE 11817
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXIX OF THE BUILDING CODE, ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 10379, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 10636, BY REPEALING THE SAME
AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER XXIX ESTABLISHING A SEVEN -FOOT MINI-
MUM ELEVATION ABOVE MEAN TI.DE LEVEL FOR ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS AND PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRE THAT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS,
INCLUDING MOBILE HOMES, ERECTED AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF HAVE A MINIMUM FIRST
FLOOR ELEVATION OF 13 TO 17 FEET IN DEFINED AREAS ADJACENT TO CAYO DEL OSO AND THE
NUECES RIVER; DESIGNATING MATERIAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WINDOW GLASS IN SAID
AREAS; DECLARING EVERY VIOLATION HEREOF A MISDEMEANOR SUBJECT TO FINE NOT EXCEED-
ING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO, 11818
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 21-129 "DEFINITIONS" SO AS TO ADD WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY,
COLUMBUS DAY AND VETERANS DAY TO THE LIST OF HOLIDAYS ON WHICH PARKING METER REGU-
LLATIONS ARE NOT ENFORCED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following -vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
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ORDINANCE NO, 11819
THIRD 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 AGREE-
MENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES,
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the .following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO.11820
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10162, GRANTING A FIVE-
YEAR FRANCHISE FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AND FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 10883, PASSED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 31, 1.972, BY AMENDING THE FARE IN 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 third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO, 11821
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING A FINDINGS FACT WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICA-
TION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR
EXCHANGE SERVICE IN TIE 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 TELEPHONE COMPANY,
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Acuff, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby and Branch voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO, 11822
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL OF GROUP
INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PRESENTED BY CONNECTICUT
GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TO DO THE NECESSARY THINGS REQUISITE TO
PROCURING SUCH GROUP INSURANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The. Charter Rnle was scs,pended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote„ Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11823
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,91.6,49 OUT OF NO, 207 PUBLIC BUILDING BOND FUND FROM
ACCRUED INTEREST ON THE PROCEEDS OF THE $1,500,000 UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE BOND SALE
FOR PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, $7,270, AND LEGAL SERVICES, $2,646.49
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF $1,500,000 UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE BONDS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO, 11824
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO, 299 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND $122 TO SUPPLEMENT PREVIOUS
APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY WISZNIA & PETERSON IN
CONNECTION W'IIH THE ADDITION TO AND REMODELING OF H.E.B. TENNIS CENTER, PROJECT
NO. 299-73-2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO, 11825
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MATLOCK STREET
AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS; APPRO-
PRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $42,000, OF WHICH $32,750 IS APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO, 295-70-67,1, MATLOCK STREET, $30,680 BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND $2,070 BEING FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND $9,250
IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-72-13, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, $8,664 BEING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT' AND $586 BEING FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO, 11826
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONSENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND THE TEX-MEX RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 - 7.5° x 6,5° x 62' MULTIPLE BOX CULVERT AT STATION
432+78, SAID CULVERT BEING NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE EXISTING WOODEN BRIDGE AT HOLLY
ROAD AND FLYNN PARKWAY BETWEEN EVERHART ROAD AND WEBER ROAD; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote, Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO. 11827
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 9, 1973, BETWEEN THE STATE
OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE,
USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECTS AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN
ON EXHIBIT 1, ATIACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO, 11828
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A ONE-YEAR GRANT TO DEVELOP A DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM FOR
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INFORMATION, AS SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IF THE GRANT IS
APPROVED; 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, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11829
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 BAKER -CROW COMPANY
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON BLOCK 16, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
UNIT 19 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-2"
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT(PUD-2); KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVIDIONS 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, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION N0. 11830
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE WOODLAWN RECREATION CENTER TO OAK PARK RECREATION CENTER;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
RESOLUTION N0. 11831
MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AND IN SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS COASTAL AND MARINE COUNCIL
TO ESTABLISH ARTIFICIAL REEFS IN THE TEXAS GULF COAST; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 11832
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER LAND EQUIVALENT IN VALUE TO THE LAND NOW
LEASED TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AIRPORT USE, AS
PROVIDED IN THE GRANT ENCUMBRANCE WHEREIN ORIGINAL AIRPORT LANDS WERE ACQUIRED
WITH MATCHING FEDERAL FUNDS IN ORDER TO RELIEVE THE CORPUS CHRISTI AIRPORT DEVELOP-
MENT CORPORATION LAND FROM ANY FEDERAL GRANT ENCUMBRANCES, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY IN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000 TO RELIEVE THE CORPUS CHRISTI AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LAND
FROM ANY FEDERAL GRANT ENCUMBRANCES; APPROPRIATING $25,000 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT
BOND FUND FOR PROJECT N0. 245-68-18, LAND ACQUISITION REIMBURSEMENT TO FAA;
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
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RESOLUTION NO. 11833
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URGING THE CITY OF PORTLAND, TEXAS, TO REQUIRE IN ITS TELEPHONE FRANCHISE, OR OTHER
REGULATION, THAT GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY PROVIDE THE SCOPE OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
TO ALLOW DIRECT COMPATIBILITY WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT
DIRECT NON -TOLL CALLS MAY BE MADE FROM PORTLAND, TEXAS, AND AREAS OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, SUCH AS FLOUR BLUFF, CLARKWOOD AND CALALLEN, WHERE IT IS NOW NECESSARY TO MAKE
TOLL CALLS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 11834
URGING THE CITY OF ROBSTOWN, TEXAS TO REQUIRE IN ITS TELEPHONE FRANCHISE, OR OTHER
REGULATION, THAT GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY PROVIDE THE SCOPE OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
TO ALLOW DIRECT COMPATIBILITY WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT
DIRECT NON -TOLL CALLS MAY BE MADE FROM ROBSTOWN, TEXAS, AND AREAS OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, SUCH AS FLOUR BLUFF, CLARKWOOD, AND CALALLEN, WHERE IT I5 NOW NECESSARY TO
MAKE TOLL CALLS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye",
ORDINANCE NO. 11835
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ROESLER ENTERPRISES, INC.,
FOR DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF STANDARD SCREENING FENCE ON LOT 13, BLOCK B-1,
POPE PLACE UNIT 1, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
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, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano,
and Stark, present and voting "Aye", with Acuff voting "Nay",
ORDINANCE NO. 11836
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 MR. A. M. SALVO,
TRUSTEE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1, 2A, 2B, 3;
THE SOUTH 14.44' OF 15; 16, 17, 18A, 18B, 19 AND 20, BLOCK 703, BAY TERRACE
ADDITION #2, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE 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, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzales, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience on matters
not scheduled on the agenda.
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Mr, Steve Rapach, 4526 Woodland Street, appeared and appealed to the Council
to amend the City ordinance which restricts the keeping of live stock within the
City limits. He explained that in order for his daughter to belong to and parti-
cipate in an agricultural course at Carroll High School, she is required to keep
one farm animal at her residence. He stated in -compliance with this requirement,
she is keeping a lamb in her back yard. He inquired if a special permit could be
issued to permit students to comply with the requisite for this course. The Council
generally concurred that some arrangements should be made for exemptions to
students engaged in the agricultural course since it is a school sponsored project.
It was suggested that an amendment to the ordinance be drafted to allow ane animal
under certain conditions, and that the Health Department be instructed not to take
any action for those who meet the conditions, City Manager Townsend agreed that
possibly something could be worked out and a recommendation would be presented.
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
6:35 p.m., December 12, 1973.