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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 10, 1974
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
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Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
in the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Rudy Sanchez of Primera Iglesia
Bautista Church,
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of March 27, 1974, 2:00 p.m., and of the. Special Meeting of
March 27, 1974, 3:00 p.m., be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of proclamations as follows: JOBS FOR
VETERANS WEEK, April 15 through April 20, 1974, and PINAFORE WEEK, April 14 through
April 20, 1974.
Mayor Luby presented plaques of commendation to the following retiring
City employees: Howard F. Ewing, Engineering & Physical Development Department
(24 years service); Bobbie Gravett, Utilities Department (30 years service); Elroy
Laake, Gas Division (12 years service); Pauline F. Paul, Health Department (15 years
service); Edward L. Vela, Wastewater Division (24 years service); Charles P. Welty,
Gas Division (21 years service); and Alfonso Moreno, Parks Department (28 years service).
Mr. Dub Wilson, Chairman of the Amigos Mexico Committee, introduced Sr.
Martinez Gonzales, private secretary to the Mayor of Monterrey, Mexico, and his
wife, Marcella, and daughter. Sr. Martinez and his family are visitors in the City
during Holy Week, and were special guests of the Council. He expressed appreciation
for the many courtesies and hospitality extended he and his family by the citizens
of the community.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented requests and recommendations with related explanations and comments as
follows:
a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 1974 for 1,050
tons of railroad ballast for the Water Division to be use on the spur line at the
Stevens Filter Plant.
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b. That a contract be awarded to Plains Machinery Company, Corpus
Christi for the purchase of a brush chipper for the Park Division on the basis of
low bid, for a total of $3,976.00 including trade-in. Bids were received from two
firms. This is a 42% increase over the price paid for machine being traded in
purchased in 1969.
c. That a contract be awarded to Commercial Body Corporation, San
Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of five sets of steel storage and parts racks
for van -type vehicles of the Building Maintenance Division, on the basis of low
bid meeting specifications of $2,362.50. Bids were received from three firms. The
apparent low bid of $2,295.35 from Utility Equipment Company did not meet specifi-
cations because the bid was not signed.
d. That a contract be awarded to Edaburn International Trucks, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, for the purchase of a tilt type cab and chassis for the Fire
Department, on the basis of low bid of $9,397.41. Bids were received from two
firms. A hose tender body to be purchased will be mounted on the cab and chassis.
The truck is used for transporting and supplying hose lines necessary at large fires.
e. That a 10' utility easement in Lot 2, Parkdale Village Annex C, be
abandoned. A building will be constructed over part of the present easement. The
owners have executed a document dedicating an alternate easement and have agreed
to pay for the cost of relocating a gas line involved.
f. That Parcel No. 8 of the Horne Road, Unit II, McArthur to Naples
Street Improvement Project be acquired from Mr. W. A. Horne, et al, and that $1,625.00
be appropriated therefor. The parcel contains 949.7 square feet along Horne Road
between the Crosstown Expressway and Port Avenue.
g. That the contract with T. H. Lee, Contractor for construction of
utility adjustments around the new Nueces County Courthouse site be accepted as
complete and that the final payment of $43,030.39 be made. The City and Nueces
County entered into an agreement in November, 1973 whereby the County will reimburse
the City for the full cost of the work.
h. That $18,544.12 be appropriated out of the Park Bond Fund for reimburse-
ment to the General Fund for improvements to Southside Park, Surrey Park, Kingston
Park, and Country Club Park, for the period November 1, 1973 through January 31, 1974.
The improvements include drainage and grading for Southside Park ($3,156.76), drainage
for Surry Park ($1,043.16), a shelter for Kingston Park $4,239.29), and top soil,
drainage, and grading for Country Club Park ($10,104.91).
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i. That $5,000 be reappropriated from the General Fund Reserve for
anticipated laboratory testing fees required for subdivision construction as
defined in the Platting Ordinance, and that the City Manager be authorized to
execute an agreement with Padre Island Investment Corporation pertaining to the
reimbursement to the City for laboratory services in four subdivisions on Padre
Island and with Gulf Coast Testing Laboratory to perform their laboratory services.
Recent amendments to the Platting Ordinance require the City to authorize the
necessary laboratory services for subdivision construction and to initially pay
for them with reimbursement by the developer. The $5,000 will provide for the
initial payment for laboratory services for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Future budget appropriations will provide funds for this purpose.
j. That a new permit be provided for a fee of $50.00 for haulers of their
tenant's garbage and that a 30 -day trial period be approved beginning April 15, 1974,
for all garbage haulers using packer equipment to use the Elliott Fill to determine
the impact on the Fill.
k. That a motion be entertained to amend the contracts with Central
Park Little League and the Southside Pony League as follows by including:
"Activities to be conducted on the site shall be available to all
allowing each person who complies with all reasonable rules and
regulations to actively participate by playing."
1. That the City Manager be authorized to enter into a five year contract
with the Corpus Christi Area Tourist Bureau. The Tourist Bureau will perform pro-
fessional services which will include tourist advertising campaigns with state,
national and international coverage, featuring Corpus Christi as an attractive
region in which to vacation and have conventions or group meetings. The annual
appropriation to fund this activity will be supported by the revenue from the 3%
Hotel -Motel Tax. The City presently contracts with the Tourist Bureau for promotion
of tourism and with the Chamber of Commerce for the promotion of conventions. Both
of these activities will be combined and operated by the Tourist Bureau under this
contract.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Stark and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "1", be accepted, and the recommendations and requests
be granted and approved as presented b5/ the City Manager.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Application #274-4,
Mr. John D. Hawn, et al, for change of zoning from "1-2" Light Industrial District
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to "B-4" General Business District on 51 acres out of Lot 1, Section 12, Bohemian
Colony Lands, on which a public hearing was held March 27, 1974 and tabled because
the property involved falls within Noise Zone 2 of Cabaniss Field of the Naval Air
Station, and pending a decision as to what actions were to be taken with regard to
the zoning of property that lies within this Zone. Mr. Townsend pointed out that
the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff had recommended denial of this request.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff read the following statement:
"The Navy is interested in two phases of encroachment around NAS Corpus
Christi, NAFL Waldron Field, and NAFL Cabaniss Field. First is maintaining
non-residential and low density development in the crash zones and
the areas of maximum noise (CNR Zone 3) and secondly, that complaints
of noise and noise litigation don't force closing of one or more of.
these airfields.
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"Cabaniss and Waldron Fields are used primarily for carrier landing
practice. This practice must utilize left hand approaches because
this is the way it is done on an aircraft carrier. Cabaniss Field
has lights and a tower which Waldron Field does not. The night land-
ing practice is conducted at Cabaniss Field.
"The three fields were placed well out in the country when they were
built. As time has gone on residential development has closed in on
these fields to the point where considerable development now lies in
CNR Zone 2, an area of a large number of complaints.
"The Navy is a considerable economic factor in Corpus Christi and
it is incumbent an the City to protect the airfields so that there
is no derogation of the ability of NAS Corpus Christi to train naval
aviators. It is recommended that we take the following actions to
inhibit encroachment:
1. No development in crash zone (2500' from end of runway)
2. No further residential development in Zone 3. (Complete
zoning now proposed)
3. No increase in density in Zone 2
4.' No extension of utilities in voluntary annexation for
residential developmentinZone 2
5. Proceed with airport zoning immediately for Waldron and
Cabaniss Fields."
Captain Acuff explained that the Navy wants to avoid complaints from
residents and does not want to be subjected to possible law suits because of the
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noise. He commented that we should not encourage more complaints by expanding
the high density area.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez commented that the problem already exists
and will continue so long as we have the Naval Air Station. He stated he was con-
cerned with what would be contained in the Navy report.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, with Ricardo Gonzalez
abstaining, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and
that Application #274-4, Mr. John D. Hawn, et al, for change of zoning from "I-2"
Light Industrial District to "B-4" General Business District on 51 acres out of
Lot 1, Section 12, Bohemian Colony Lands, be denied.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the leases incorporated
in and made a part of the ordinances authorizing five year leases with the Central
Park Little League and the Southside Pony League, read on the first two of three
readings on March 6, 1974 and March 13, 1974, respectively, be amended by adding to each
the following clause immediately following Item 7, Page 2:
"Activities to be conducted on the site shall be available to
all, allowing each person who complies with all reasonable rules
and regulations to actively participate by playing."
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8879, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
PARAGRAPH "F" TO SECTION 6.32 THEREOF SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO
REENTER A PLUGGED AND ABANDONED WELL FOR PURPOSE OF CASING RECOVERY ONLY; DESIGNATING
REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SAID PERMIT APPLICATION; REQUIRING REPLUGGING AND ABANDONING
OF SAID WELL; REQUIRING PERMITTEE SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL CITY ORDINANCES AND PARTI-
CULARLY THE AFORESAID ORDINANCE NO. 8879, AS AMENDED; RElQUIRING A BOND; REQUIRING
SWORN PROOF APPLICANT HAS PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER OF SAID CASING TO REMOVE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; 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 NO. 11991
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THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL PARK LITTLE LEAGUE, LEASING TO SAID CENTRAL
PARK LITTLE LEAGUE A 4.10 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN PRICE PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CON-
DUCTING A LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART HEREOF; MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally,
as amended, by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11992
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A 5 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHSIDE PONY LEAGUE, LEASING TO SAID SOUTHSIDE
PONY LEAGUE A 1.71 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN PRICE PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING
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A PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally,
as amended, by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11993
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 2, PARKDALE VILLAGE
ANNEX C; PROVIDING FOR 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 11994
CHANGING THE NAME OF BREEZEWAY STREET, BETWEEN THE 2800 BLOCK OF SOUTH ALAMEDA AND
AUSTIN STREET, TO ANGEL AVENUE; 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. 11995
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FOR HORNE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,
McARTHUR TO NAPLES STREET, BEING PROJECT NO. 220-70-111, FROM THE OWNERS, W. A.
HORNE, ET AL; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO, 220 STREET BOND FUND $1,625 POR ACQUISITION
OF THE AFORESAID RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT; 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. 11996
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT
CORPORATION PERTAINING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR LABORATORY TESTING
SERVICES FOR FOUR SUBDIVISIONS ON PADRE ISLAND AND DESCRIBED AS PROJECT NO. 1, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, 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, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11997
APPROPRIATING $18,544.12 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 4122,
CODE 603, FOR LABOR, EQUIPMENT,'AND MATERIALS USED FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS, OUT OF
NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, OF WHICH $3,156.76 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.1,
SOUTHSIDE PARK; $1,043.16 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.3, SURREY PARK;
$4,239.29 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.4, KINGSTON PARK; AND $10,104.91 IS
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-70-10.8, COUNTRY CLUB PARK; 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. 11998
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GULF COAST TESTING
LABORATORIES FOR TESTING SERVICES ON FIVE SUBDIVISIONS ON PADRE ISLAND, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, 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, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 1999
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS
CHRISTI TOURIST BUREAU FOR TOURIST AND CONVENTION ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
WAIVER OF CONTRACT TERMINATION NOTICE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B";
PROVIDING FOR 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".
Mrs. Diane Van Maele, 1601 Airline, appeared and made a presentation to
the Council regarding the problem of the growing population of domestic animals
resulting in cruel treatment of many unwanted and starving dogs and cats. She
stated she felt it sould,be a function of the government to devise ways to control
this problem. She pointed out that owning a pet dog or cat is a luxury and the
owners should be required to obtain a license and the fees should be high enough to
support a program of sterilization for the purpose of decreasing the animal population.
Commissioner Acuff explained that this matter had been referred to the Director of
the City -County Health Department for research on ways and means of setting up this
procedure, and a report had been presented at the morning workshop meeting.
Mr. Cliff Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, appeared and made a suggestion that the
City consider using the $11,000,000 in bonds voted to build a convention center for
expansion of the much needed City Hall facilities. It was pointed out that bond
funds voted by the people are not transferable to a project other than specified in
the issue when presented to the voters.
Mr. Frederic Johnson, Sinton Attorney representing residents of the San
Patricio County-Edroy community, appeared and re -stated his request of March 6, 1974,
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that the City of Corpus Christi approve a plan to get water and sewer service to
Edroy. He stated he was to have had an answer from the staff two weeks from that
date but had not been contacted. Mr. Johnson explained that he was not being paid
to plead the case of Edroy but his concern was to get water to these people, and
felt the request was being frustrated by concerns of the Corpus Christi staff. He
stated it appears one of the questions is concerning standards and methods of providing
the facilities. He pointed out that attempts to form a water district had been con-
fused by the City staff attempting to require too expensive water and sewer facilities.
He stated he has no objections to minimum standards, but that he does not think the
City's minimum standards conform with standards described in a communication from
the City Manager.
City Manager Townsend stated the staff was prepared to meet with Mr. Johnson
and representatives of the community, but pointed out that the City could not agree to
standards that are not spelled out, commenting that it is much more expensive to
install a water system adequate for fire equipment operation, etc., than for usual
residential use, and stated there is a question regarding the undeveloped property.
Mr. Johnson stated the district the people of Edroy propose to form could
get a Farmers Home Administration loan for the water project and an Environmental
Protection Agency grant for the sewer system. He explained that there has been no
thought of incorporation; that it is a political subdivision instead of a City, and
they need some kind of tax base. He stated a petition would have to be submitted to
the Water Rights Commission and they need to know what it will take to get the
organization formed by the City of Corpus Christi.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that an ordinance
be brought forward approving FHA standards for water and sewer facilities for exist-
ing development in Edroy, Texas, for submission to the Texas Water Rights Commission.
Mayor Luby announced the scheduled public hearing for street improvements
to Nueces Bay Boulevard, Interstate 37 to Leopard.
City Manager Townsend explained the purpose of the hearing and the legal
processes required in bringing about paving projects of this nature. He stated
Assistant City Attorney Gerry Miller would conduct the hearing.
Mr. Miller stated the purpose of the hearing is to comply with the State
Statute regarding paving assessments; that testimony will be offered from the Director
of Engineering and Physical Development and evaluation testimony from a real estate
appraiser to substantiate the assessments which appear on the Preliminary Assessment
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Roll. He explained that the hearing is to form a basis on which the City Council,
acting as a legislative body, would determine and establish the assessments on the
abutting properties.
Director of Engineering and Physical Development James K. Lontos was
interrogated as to his identity, occupation, time of residence in the City, formal
education and qualifications as an engineer, and his familiarity with the subject
project. He presented plans and specifications, explained the nature and extent of
the improvements, and pointed out the location on the map of the portion of the street
to be improved, being Nueces Bay Boulevard, from Interstate 37 Frontage Road to the
north right of way line of Leopard Street. He stated the construction will consist
of excavation, standard curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, and reinforced concrete
driveways. He explained the streets are to be constructed in accordance with the
City's paving assessment policy, using the low bid submitted by Asphalt Construction
Company, and applying the rate to the front footage of the abutting property. He
described the calculated rates per linear foot of the improvements on curb, gutter
and pavement based on the width of the street, and the calculated rates per square
foot on sidewalks, driveways and header curb, and explained that credit had been
allowed for sidewalk in place and meeting City standards. He stated the Preliminary
Assessment Roll reflects the total contract price as $89,243.95, total preliminary
assessments, $32,476.13, and total City portion, $56,767.82. Mr. Lontos pointed out
that directly opposite Magnolia Street there are only two property owners involved,
and suggested that that portion of excess right of way be resolved which would have
a definite affect on the assessment roll. City Manager Townsend concurred in this
suggestion stating he would wholeheartedly support the closing of Rose Street. Mr.
Lontos explained that construction on this project is scheduled to begin within the
next 45 days and completion in the fall of this year.
Commissioner Branch stated he had been of the opinion that the improvements
were to be continued all the way to UpRiver Road. Paving Coordinator Joe Pierce
explained that there is a petition being circulated at the present time for the
paving of this section of roadway, but that it has not been submitted to the staff.
Mr. Lontos stated a cost estimate on this would be worked out and submitted to the
Council.
Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity as a real estate appraiser,
time of residence in the City, experieno9 as an appraiser of all types of real estate,
and familiarity with the subject project. His written statement of qualifications as
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an appraiser was filed with the City Secretary. He stated he had, within the last
week, personally examined each parcel of land involved with the view of the effect
on the properties as a result of the improvements, and that it is his opinion each
and every parcel would be enhanced in value as a result of the proposed improvements
at least to the amount of the assessments, with the following exceptions.
Item #10, Westside Automotive of Corpus Christi - Lots 1, 3, 4 & 5, Block 1,
Barthlome Addition, and one-half of the right of way of Rose Street (closed);
Item #9, George Byrd, Lot 1, Block 2, Barthlome Addition;
Item #12, Pearl Fischer, Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Barthlome Addition and one-
half of Lily Street (closed).
Mr. Carr explained that the foregoing properties are irregular in shape
and will not receive the full benefit of the improvements, and is recommending specific
reductions in the assessments. He stated it was his opinion that the assessment on
Item #12 should be reduced to $3,288.80 , and that the assessments on Items #9 and #10
cannot be determined until a mathematical determination of size has been worked out.
Mr. Carl W. Bertsch, Lot 99, Baymoor Addition, spoke in opposition to the
construction of sidewalks on both sides of Magnolia Street, stating that the residents
are mostly elderly and the elimination of the sidewalk would be a great financial
help to them. City Manager Townsend explained that it had been the policy for many
years to construct sidewalks on both sides of major streets, that it is required of
subdividers and therefore should be required of the City. He pointed out that this
street does go under the Expressway and to the Post Office, and that he feels the
sidewalks are warranted. Mr. Bertsch warned that the sidewalk construction would not
hold up because of the type of soil in that area.
Mr. George Byrd, Lot 1, Block 2, Barthlome Addition, stated he was not
officially objecting to the improvements at this time, but wanted to go on record as
not agreeing to anything at this time.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed
and tabled for further consideration.
Mr. J. S. Modlin, 311 Breezeway; Mrs. John W. Dye, 2863 Topeka; Mrs. Ralph G
Cook, 321 Breezeway; and Mr. Paul R. Burkett, 322 Breezeway, all spoke in opposition
to the ordinance changing the name of Breezeway Street, between the 2800 Block of
South Alameda and Austin Street, to Angel Avenue. The objections were generally on
the basis that there was no valid reason for changing the name, those making the
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request were not taxpayers, would result in an inconvenience to those living on the
street, all residents on Breezeway were opposed to the change, and there were only
four Council members present when the hearing was held. Mrs. Dye stated she and
her husband had suffered some harrassment.
Mrs. C. G. Oliveria, 3740 MacLeod, spoke in support of the name change pointing
out that the applicants are young people who take great pride in their school, and
felt that since other schools had succeeded in having their street names changed to
coincide with the schools' activities, their request should also be honored. She
pointed out that the school also pays taxes
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the meeting be recessed
during which time the Council held a closed meeting in connection with litigation
against the B & 8 Construction Company and a personnel matter. City Attorney Riggs
cited State Statute 6252-17 to justify the validity of the closed meeting.
Mayor Luby reconvened the meeting, and there being no further business to
be conducted, motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the meeting be
adjourned at 5:10 p.m., April 10, 1974.