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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 26, 1974
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff
Commissioners:
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
Assistont City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Lozano in the absence of the invited Guest
Chaplain.
Assistont City Secretory Bili G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the absence of Mayor
Luby, and Commissioners Branch and Ricardo Gonzalez, be excused for just cause.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of June 12, 1974, be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff announced the issuance of proclamations as follows: SAFE BOAT-
ING WEEK, June 30 through July 6, 1974, presented June 18; NAVY RELIEF FESTIVAL DAYS,
June 29 and 30, 1974; and HIRE A TEEN WEEK, June 30 through July 6, 1974.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff recognized the presence of three Boy Scouts of Troop 172, sponsored
by the Forrest Park Baptist Church, attending the Council Meeting pursuant to obtaining merit
badges, and observing government in action.
Relative to the scheduled bid opening for construction of a multiple box drainage system
along Williams Drive from Airline Road to past Weldon Smith Elementary School, City Manager
Townsend explained that due to some questions raised by a number of contractors who have taken
out plans on this project and changes in prices, materials and design considerations, it is recommend-
ed that the bids submitted be returned to the contractors unopened and that this project be delayed
for approximately three months to allow the engineering staff to review the design alternatives as
well as design criteria, and resubmit the project for bidding at that time.
Director of Engineering & Physical Development James Lontos stated that it is apparent
that at a number of locations a single box of larger size would be more economical, and also
possible that the box should be redesigned at least where no direct loading is affecting the box to
reduce both the thickness of concrete and the steel which would reduce the cost. He stated it is
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felt inappropriate to open the bids at this time and in the best interest of the City to delay the
opening to allow design of a facility more in keeping with and providing the most adequate drain-
age facility possible. Mr. Lontos returned the two bids submitted to representatives of Heldenfels
Brothers and Burtex Constructors who were present in the audience.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff announced the public hearing on the application of Expando Produc-
tion Company to re-enter a plugged and abandoned well in Saxet Field.
City Manager Townsend presented background information pertaining to the request and
pointed out that the issue is primarily on whether or not a re-entry into a previously plugged well
should be considered on the same basis as drilling a new well. He explained that the existing
ordinance does not so provide, but requires that for a new well there shall be no residential structure
within 400' of the well site. He stated the subject well is located off Main Drive, and noted that
there are a series of wells on both sides of this street. He stated it is his recommendation that the
ordinance be amended to reduce the minimum distance required between a well and a residence
from 400' to 200' only for the re-entry of a well which has been previously plugged and abandoned.
He explained that a re-entry is less objectionable than drilling a new well since it does not involve
a large rig, is less noisy, and requires less time to complete. He explained that the Petroleum
Superintendent has refused the permit because no waivers were obtained from people living nearer
than 400', the nearest residence being 225'.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing matter.
Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the ordinance be amended to
reduce the minimum distance required between a well and a residence from 400' to 200' only for
the re-entry of a well which has been previously plugged and abandoned.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff called for the City Manager's Reports and City Manager Townsend
presented the recommendations with related explanations and comments as follows:
a. That the plans and specifications for a four -field Softball Complex at Greenwood
Park be approved and bids be received on July 17, 1974. The complex includes a concession and
press box building, four softball fields, access parking lots, fencing, irrigation system, bleachers,
and access walkways. The project is part of the 1972 bond election program.
b. That the 1974 editions of the Southern Standard Plumbing Code and Southern Standard
Gas Code be adopted to replace the 1972 editions currently in effect and that a new local amend-
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ment be adopted to require that gas applicances in residential garages be installed a minimum of
18" above the floor with the Building Official being authorized to approve alternate methods which
adequately control combustion air intake. Gas appliances ore presently authorized to be installed
directly on garage floors, and over the past three years, 26 fires, including one death and 14
injuries, were attributed to gasoline vapor being ignited by gas water heaters in garages. The
Plumbing Advisory Board concurs with this recommendation.
c. That Ordinance No. 9446, which establishes a procedure for changing of street
names, be amended to require that the applicant must inhabit a residenceehosepost office address
is on the street which name is proposed to be changed or own property whose post office address
is on the subject street.
d. Acceptance of CPL cost of fuel statement of 93.10 cents per million BTUs for May
1974 as required by the recently approved rate ordinance. Each change of 5 cents is required by
Section 3 to be presented in a written statement to the City Council. The cost for April was
74.09 cents. All costs in excess of $.20 are passed on directly to the customer.
e. That Parcel No. 9 of the Police Station Expansion Project be acquired from Mr.
Lewis Tilley, et al and that $5,667.50 be reappropriated to cover the Award of Special Commis-
sioners, moving costs, witness fees and court and publication costs.
f. That the City's architects on the convention center, Swanson Hiester Wilson and
Claycomb and Caudill Rowlett Scott, be authorized to engage C. P. Boner and Associates as
acoustics consultants and that $6,000 be appropriated from the auditorium bonds approved in the
December 1972 bond election and sold on June 15, 1974. The acoustics consultant will offer
guidance in all phases of the architecture that will affect the acoustics of the building, including
geometrical configuration, construction, and materials of rooms. The consultant will also carry
out the concepts developed in the schematic phase through the design and construction phase and
provide assistance to mechanical engineers as necessary to insure that the finished systems meet the
required noise criteria for good acoustics.
g. That authority be granted to submit a proposal for $61,592.00 for second year fund-
ing of the Senior Community Services Program to Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the area
agency on aging. The requested money will allow continuation of services to the elderly through
the use of carry-over funds for the period July 1, 1974 through February. 28, 1975.
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h. That an agreement be authorized with the Residents Committee of Camden Place
under which the City will agree to accept and maintain the planting strip adjacent to Camden
Place along Airline Road after its residents have, at their expense, installed an irrigation system
and landscaped and planted the strip. An administrative policy has been developed for acceptance
of such strips. The suggested policy provides that the strips must be at least 10 feet wide, exclusive
of sidewalks, curbs, and walls, and 1200 feet long with blocks of not less than 600 feet in length.
Strips must also be located on a street with a minimum traffic volume of 12,000 vehicles per day
and the person or persons donating the strip must landscape and plant it and install an automatic or
semi-automatic irrigation system. The Park Board concurs in this recommendation.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "h" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations be approved as presented.
Commissioner Tom Gonzales requested that the City Manager submit a recommendation
to the Electrical Advisory Board on the question of relaxing the requirement that electrical permits
must be obtained and electrical work must be performed by a master electrician or under a master's
supervision. City Manager Townsend stated he would prepare a draft memorandum from the Council
to the Electrical Advisory Board for the Council's approval within two weeks.
Relative to the pending matter of the appeal of Mr. Calvin Floyd from a decision of
the Electrical Licensing Board, Mr. Townsend reported that the briefs requested by the Council
had been received from the City Legal Department and the applicant's attorney, copies of which
briefs were furnished to the Council. He stated it would be his recommendation that this matter be
further tabled to allow the Council time to study these two documents.
Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the matter of the appeal
of Mr. Calvin Floyd from a decision of the Electrical Baa rd, be further tabled for one week.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.3 OF THE LAND DRILLING
ORDINANCE, NO. 8879, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM DISTANCE REQUIRED BETWEEN
A WELL AND A RESIDENCE FROM 400 FEET TO 200 FEET ONLY FOR THE REENTRY OF A WELL
WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PLUGGED AND ABANDONED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the
following vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch
and Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE,
1971 EDITION, AND THE 1974 REVISION THERETO, AND THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS
CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND THE 1974 REVISION THERETO, FOR THE REGULATION OF THE
INSTALLATION, ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING APPLIANCES,
FIXTURES, FITTINGS) OR APPURTENANCES THERETO AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF, OF
PLUMBING AND GAS PIPE AND APPLIANCE FITTINGS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND ALL
PARTS THEREOF, INCLUDING EVERY CONNECTION TO THE WATER OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF
THE CITY, AND EVERY CONNECTION TO A GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM, WITH CERTAIN CHANGES
THEREIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT;
MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVID-
ING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 11238.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the vollowing vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby,
Branch and Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCCANEER COMMISSION, INC.,. COVERING THE PERIOD
OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR
THE MUNICIPAL COLISEUM, THE USE OF SAID GROUND NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN (11) DAYS
DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR OF THE LEASE TERM HEREOF, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT
IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby,
Branch and Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY TO BE IN
FURTHERANCE OF THE RIGHT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT
REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; DEFINING TERMS;
ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES; PROVIDING
CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS; SETTING UP A PROCEDURE FOR THE HANDLING
OF COMPLAINTS; OUTLINING THE DUTIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE AUTHORITY OF
THE ADMINISTRATOR; FORBIDDING INTIMIDATION; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by
the following vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby,
Branch and Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12139
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARGIE
BENNETT DBA COLISEUM CONCESSIONS, GRANTING THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE
EXPOSITION HALL AND MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE SAID MARGIE BENNETT DBA COLISEUM
CONCESSIONS, SAID CONCESSION RIGHTS TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 1, 1974 AND TO TERMINATE
ON OCTOBER 31, 1977, SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN SAID
CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A".
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12140
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE 050 LITTLE LEAGUE, LEASING TO SAID OSO
LITTLE LEAGUE AN 8.70 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDUCTING A LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH l5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12141
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 5 -YEAR LEASE AGREE-
MENT WITH THE OSO-NATIONAL PONY LEAGUE, LEASING TO SAID 050 -NATIONAL PONY
LEAGUE A 7.30 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCT-
ING A PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREE-
MENT, A COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12142
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR $61,592
FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING OF THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM TO THE
COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE
SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12143
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
RESIDENTS COMMITTEE OF CAMDEN PLACE TO MAINTAIN AN ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
STRIP ALONG CAMDEN PLACE ON AIRLINE ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A-1"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12144
APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 3327,
CODE 501, THE SUM OF $5667.50, FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 9, POLICE STATION
EXPANSION, FROM LEWIS TILLEY, ET AL, SAID SUM TO INCLUDE AWARD OF SPECIAL
COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSIONERS' FEES, APPRAISER'S COSTS, MOVING, PUBLICATION
AND COURT COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12145
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 208 AUDITORIUM BOND FUND $6,000 APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 208-72-2, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, FOR ACOUSTICS CONSULTANT SERVICES
WITH C. P. BONER AND ASSOCIATES, SAID SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CITY'S
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROJECT, CAUDILL ROWLETT SCOTT/SWANSON,
HEISTER, WILSON AND CLAYCOMB, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Acuff, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, Branch and
Ricardo Gonzalez absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff called for petitions or information from the audience on matters
not scheduled on the agenda. No one appeared.
Following a brief recess, Mayor Pro Tem Acuff reconvened the meeting and announced
the scheduled public hearing on paving assessments for South Staples Street from South Padre Island
Drive to Saratoga.
City Manager Townsend explained that this is a joint City -State project; that the assess-
ment roll includes 63 items which are substantially below what the cost would have been had the
project been as voted as a bond funded program.
Assistant City Attorney Gerry 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 Roll, and that the hearing
is to form a d5is on which the City Council, acting as a legislative body, would determine and
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and establish the assessments on the abutting properties.
Director of Engineering and Phsyical 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 filed with the City Secretary a written
statement of his qualifications. He presented plans and specifications, explained the nature and
extent of the improvements, and pointed out the location on the map the portion of the street to be
improved, being South Staples Street from South Padre Island Drive to Saratoga Boulevard. He
explained that the project will consist of pavement as per State Highway Department Plans, installa-
tion of curb, gutter, sidewalk and reinforced concrete driveways where specified or requested by
abutting property owners, and construction of such storm sewers and drains together with all other
necessary incidentals and appurtenancesdeemed adequate and as provided in the plans and specifica-
tions. He explained that the assessment rates for the concrete portion of the project have been
determined in accordance with the present policy of the City and by applying the unit prices obtained
by the low bid submitted by Burtex Constructors to the calculated quantities for the improvements
abutting the properties, and that the assessments have been made only to the portions of the contract
which are to be paid by the City. He stated the Preliminary Assessment Roll reflects the total
contract price of $1,148,300.51; State's portion, $603,529.78; City's portion, $511,521.81;
Preliminary assessments, $160,678.58; and net cost to the City of $350,848.23.
Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity as a real estate appraiser, time of residence
in the City, occupation, experience as an appraiser of various types of real estate, and familiarity
with the subject project. He filed with the City Secretary a written statement of his qualifications.
He stated he had, within the last week, personally examined each parcel of land involved in the
subject project as to the evaluation in relation to the assessments, and in his opinion, each and
every parcel would be enhanced in value as a result of the improvements at least to the amount of
the assessment, with the exception of four parcels where a drainage ditch crosses South Staples
Street. In this situation, he stated property owners gave to the City a 37-1/2 foot strip of land which
this ditch crosses, and practically destroyed the use of the property. He stated, in his opinion,
the improvements will not increase the valuation of these properties and the assessments on this
37-1/2 feet of frontage should be deducted. The parcels involved and recommended for reduction
are as follows:
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Item #22, W. K. Cowling, Lot 1, Tract D, Lokey Subdivision;
Item #23, Vaughn Bowen et al, Lot 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Garvin Addition;
Item #55, Duaine A. Davis, Staple Grove; and
Item #56, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Lot 9, Logan Tract.
The following persons appeared and questioned the assessments as they appear on the
preliminary assessment roll:
Mr. Duaine Davis, 5761 South Staples (Item #55), stated he did not need a 15 -foot
driveway as shown on the plans and asked that the width be reduced to 12 feet. He complained
of trees which he had planted on the 20 -foot easement having been destroyed without notice to him;
that dirt, pipe, and other building materials had been allowed to accumulate in front of his house;
and that water stands along the side of his residence because the ditch is not being kept clean.
Mr. Marshall Boykin, attorney representing Mrs. Blanch Moore, owner of Lot 9, Block 3
(Item #35), questioned Mr. Carr as to the increase in valuation of this property as a result of the
proposed sidewalk, curb and gutter. He stated that for farm usage, these improvements would be
useless and would not enhance the value of the property to a potential buyer of the land.
Mr. W. A. Krause, owner of Lot 8-A, Block 6, Gardendale No. 1 (Item #48), spoke
in opposition to the assessments on this property, stating that when he had applied to the City for
a permit to build a building he was told he could have the permit only if this land was re -platted
and he gave the City 20 feet of the property for street right-of-way; that he was led to believe he
would not be assessed, and he considers this to be "blackmail". He stated he feels he is being
discriminated against, sees no justification whatsoever, and if this is the City's policy, then the
policy should be changed. Mr. Lontos explained that in this particular situation, which extends
all the way to the Cain Drive intersection, there is ten feet of excess right-of-way on some three
parcels of land which is not being used for this project and could be returned to the property owners.
Mr. Townsend was directed to check Mr. Krause's complaint and report.
Mr. Gene Peoples, attorney representing property owners along South Staples Street
between Woolridge and Holly Road, asked that they also be included for the return of the ten
feet of excess right-of-way. Mr. Peeples did not speak in opposition to the assessments but
requested the City's cooperation on whatever basis feasible in getting an adequate sanitary sewer
system in this area, and felt it should be done before the streets are paved,
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Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano andpassed, that the hearing be closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff made a brief report on his trip to Washington D.C. this week
where he heard testimony from three Congressmen and representatives of the Department of Interior
and Bureau of Reclamation, who introduced the Bill for the location of a dam at Choke Canyon.
He reported that it was the general concensus that there would be an early hearing in the summer
with favorable results.
City Manager Townsend briefly reported on the results of the Texas Water Quality Board
hearing held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Miller High School. He stated the hearing was
recessed with a statement from Mr. Yantis that the hearing would be reconvened at a later date
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pending information from South/Industrial Services, Inc. and that this information will be submitted
directly to the TWQB. He stated the status of the lawsuit is that it is still pending.
Mr. Townsend also made a brief report on the Corpus Christi Gas Corporation audit for
the year ended December 31, 1973.
City Manager Townsend discussed the item of the offer to donate Los Amigos Park to the
City and read from the proposed deed certain restrictions against buildings, parking lots and other
improvements, submitted by the trustees of the subdivision. He explained that this property is across
Ocean Drive from Kush Lane extending 415 feet to one lot north of Amistad Street, and the City
would pay only the outstanding paving assessment. He stated among the restrictions set out were
that the City would have the right to construct a sea wall or such other structures as may be
necessary to prevent erosion and to install landscaping, but that no structure be installed that would
obstruct the view from the Bay; the land not to be used for parking of vehicles, and no outdoor
cooking facilities such as barbeque pits or picnic tables. Mr. Townsend stated the restriction
against picnic facilities is the only condition of concern by the staff. He stated that this document
is more acceptable than the one originally submitted, and that a recommendation would be presented
next week.
Relative to the closing of Kay Street, the Council agreed that the closing and the sale
of the 25 foot strip of City -owned property, be conditioned on (a) retention of substitution of side-
walk easement; (b) commencement of a project with local Housing Authority participation; and
(c) approval by the City Council of public access to the abutting property involved either by
platting or other covenants. Mr. Townsend stated this action would be scheduled for Council
Agenda on July 10.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Motion by Stark, seconded
by Lozano and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m., June 26, 1974.
1, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes,
same being for the period of June 5, 1974 to June 26, 1974, inclusive, and having been
perviously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
JAS•ITCUBY, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas