HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/21/1976PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Council Members:
Eduardo de Ases
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 1976
2:00 P.M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, in the temporaryabsence of Mayor Luby.
The Invocation was given by Reverend M. Muehlberger of Abiding Savior Lutheran
Church.
City Secretary Read called the roll and stated there was a quorum of the Council
and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted meeting.
(Mayor Luby arrived at this time.)
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously, that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1976 be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of proclamations for the following: VFW
Bicentennial Week - April 25 to May 1, 1976; National Secretary Week - April 18 through
24, 1976; Buccaneer Days Celebration - April 22 through May 2, 1976; and Hands Up Month -
April 17 through May 17, 1976.
The Council next considered appointments to vacancies on Boards and Commissions.
For appointment to the Airport Advisory Board, Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tipton and
passed unanimously, that Mr. Hayden Head, Mr. G. Robert Welch, Mr. Pete Holt, Mrs. Pauline
Glasson and Mr. Pete Corona be approved and confirmed, terms to expire 4/4/78.
For appointment to the Housing Authority, the Mayor appointed Mrs. Yolanda Peronis,
Mr. Orby G. Roots and Mr. Edward T. Ostergard, terms to expire 4/4/78. Motion by Gulley,
seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, that the Mayor's appointments to the Housing
Authority be approved and confirmed.
For appointment to the Board of Adjustment, Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano
and passed unanimously, that Mr. James P. Naismith, Mr. Charles Bolden, Mr. Jesus Leija,
Mr. R. R. "Bobby" Young, Mr. Paul Kratzig, Ms. Jan Weimer (alternate) and Mr. Julius
Rosenburg (alternate) be approved and confirmed, terms to expire 4/4/78.
The Council Members announced their respective appointments to the ad-hoc Transit
Study Board: Dr. Charles Clark, Mr. Floyd Buch, Mr. Hector Morales, Mrs. Marvin Nichols,
Mr. Nat Friedman, Mr. James Wagner, and Ms. Barbara Briody, and decided to let the members
elect their own Chairman. This Board is to report their findings and recommendations to
the Council by July 1, 1976.
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Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 1976
Page 2
For appointment to the Board of Equalization, Motion by de Ases, seconded by
Gulley and passed unanimously, that Mr. Robert S. Morgan, Mr. Paul J. Larsen and Mr.
Frank M. Garza be approved and confirmed, terms to expire 4/30/77.
Mayor Luby acknowledged a class from Calallen High School in attendance at the
meeting.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented the following items, with related comments and explanations.:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting
at 3:30 p.m., May 19, 1976 on the following zoning applications:
(1) M. J. Hot Mix Corp. - "FR" to "B-4" on Tracts A & C; "FR" to
"R -1B" on Tract B, located on the east side of Rand Morgan
Road between I.H. #37 and Leopard Street.
(2) Mr. Chtrley.C'. Horne & Others - "R -1B" to "B-1", located on
the southeast corner of Bonner Drive and Everhart Road
(3) City of Corpus Christi - "B-3" to "B-1", located or, the east
side of Kostoryz Road 107.5' north of McArdle Road
(4) Mr. Oscar Gonzalez and Mr. Guadalupe Gonzalez. - "AB" to "B-4"
located on the northeast corner of Everhart Road and Jacquelyn
Drive
(5) Benedictine Fathers of Texas, Inc. - "R -1B" to "B-4", located
on the east side of lantana Street midway between Up River
Road and I.H. #37
b. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 1976
for 12 - 8mm and 30 - 16mm sound movie projectors. The projectors will
be used by the libraries in this 26 -country region of the Texas State
Library System of which La Retama is the Major Resource Center. The pro-
jectors will be financed by the State Library Grant -approved by the City
Council on September 24, 1975.
c. Recommendation that the following equipment '3e purchased on the basis of
low bids meeting specifications:
Watson Distributing Company_, Inc., San Antonio -
(a replacement 3 -wheel truckster ($2,740), riding
greens mower ($3,244) self-propelled greens aerifier for
the Golf Course ($2,995) and 5 72" self-propelled rotary
mowers for the Park Division ($16,990)
Ayers Rental Tool Company, Corpus Christi -
(2 replacement 60" self-propelled rotary mowers)
Goldthwaites of Texas, Inc., San Antonio -
(1 replacement 6' tow turf aerifier for the Golf Course)
$25,969.00
3,795.66
1.375.00
Grand Total $31,139.66
Apparent low bids submitted by Goldthwaites on the 3 -wheel truckster ($2,300)
and on the self-propelled greens aerifier. ($1,675) by Ayers Rental Tool
Company on the 5 72" self-propelled rotary mowers ($12,340.35) and by Watson
Distributing Company, Inc, on the 60" self-propelled rotary mower ($966.00)
did not meet various specifications. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price
comparison reveals an increase ranging from 18.7% on the 72" self-propelled
rotary mowers over a purchase last year to 65.1% on the 6' tow turf aerifier
last purchased in 1972.
d. Recommendation that the Bicentennial Amphitheater in Cole Park be accepted
and payment of $29,944.09 be made to the contractor, Marshall Company, and
an additional $504 be paid upon completion and installation of the plaque,
which is expected shortly. Total cost including change orders is $189,844.
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e. Recommendation that a contract for improvements to the HIALCO Neighbor-
hood Center be awarded to I.C. Salazar Construction Company for $11,967
and that $12,200 be appropriated, including engineering and related
expenses. The work includes construction of a new storage room, installa-
tion of two vent hoods, ceiling repairs, interior window shades and a
2 -ton air conditioning unit. Funds are available in the 1975 Community
Development Program for this project.
f. Recommendation that the contract with the Crisis Intervention Center for
operation of the Rape Crisis Center be amended to require that all books
records and supporting documents be made available for audit by the State
of Texas, U. S. Department of Justice, and the Comptroller General of the
United States in addition to the City. This amendment is required by the
Criminal Justice Division. The Rape Crisis Program has been organized,
a director hired, and clients are now being served.
g•
Recommendation that a hearing be held at 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 1976 on the
request of Athena Cablevision of Corpus Christi, Inc., for a rate increase
as follows:
(1) MONTHLY SERVICES RATE:
Present Upon Approval Jan. 1, 1977
RESIDENTIAL
Single $ 5.75 $ 6.75 $ 7.50
Additional outlet, Ea. .75 1.50 2.50
F. M., Ea. .00 1.50 2.50
COMMERCIAL
Single 5.75 6.75 7.50
Additional outlet, Ea. .75 2,00 3.00
F. M., Ea. .00 2.00 3.00
(2) INSTALLATION RATES:
RESIDENTIAL
Additional outlets, Ea. 5.00
Transfer Within Building .00
Transfer from one location
to another .00
Reconnect, Ea. Outlet .00
COMMERCIAL
Motel, Hotel, Apt. House
Hospitals (Except Non -Profit),
etc.,
All other rates will remain the same.
10.00
7.50
10.00
5.00
12.50
10.00
12.50
10.00
Actual costs, plus 10%
*h. Recommendation that the plans and specifications for construction of the
parking lot at 613 and 615 North Chaparral be approved and bids be received
(later on Tuesday, May 11, 1976. The project will provide approximately 15 parking
withdrawn) spaces and landscaping at the entrance to the lot. Bids were previously
authorized to be received on Oct. 28, 1975, but no bids were submitted. The
project was to be rebid with the work behind the library; but, since that
project has become more involved, receipt of bids is again recommended.
i. Recommendation that $12,749 be appropriated from the Street Bond Fund for
part of the cost of asphalt overlay of Staples Street from Autotown Drive
to Weber Road upon completion of the replacement water line. The construc-
tion contract was awarded on April 2, 1976, and included the use of $45,882
of material in warehouse inventory. A part of the street overlay should be
charged against the Street Bond Fund to free the Water Fund appropriation
to pay for the material being withdrawn from inventory.
j. Recommendation that an irrigation system be installed in front of and around
the Garden Center Building by Park Division Crews and $5,000 be appropriated
out of Park Trust Funds. .Of the $5,000, $4,198 is to be from unrestricted
Trust Funds. This project will further improve the area at the front of the
building. Parking lot improvements and sidewalks were completed in February,
1975. It was generally understood when the Garden Center building was
donated to the City that the City would make some improvements around the
building.
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Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 1976
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k. Recommendation that a sublease of the Dyneteria restaurant lease at
International Airport be approved with Mr. Jose Perez, Sr., who has
a financial interest in Dyneteria and is a resident of Texas. The
previous subleasee no longer has a Texas liquor license. Liquor sales
at the Airport terminated Friday, April 16, 1976, and cannot begin
again until a new sublease is approved and licensed.
Mayor Luby called for anyone from the audience who wou:.d like to speak regarding
the City Manager's Reports.
Mr. Bill Sweetland, developer of the People's Alley Project for the downtown area,
asked the Council to postpone item "h" for one week so that he could meet with the City
Staff and present his plans and ideas for the parking lot area. The Council agreed to
table the item for one week.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the City
Manager's Reports be adopted, and items "a" through "k" --item "h" withdrawn" --be granted,
approved and adopted, as presented by City Manager Townsend.
City Manager Townsend next presented two tabled items: the appeal of Mr. Jon
Held of the Planning Commission's denial of a preliminary plat of Tropic Heights Unit 3
consisting of approximately 112 acres in Flour Bluff adjacent to Waldron Road; and
Corpus Christi Construction Company, Inc. from "R -1B" to "RE" on a 96.084 acre tract
located south of Mediterranean Drive commencing 200' east of Waldron Road. The Planning
Commission recommends approval. He explained that both of these items were heard on
October 22, 1975 and tabled pending a report from the staff regarding the drainage problems
of the plat and possible City participation in solving the problem. The six-month time
limit on the zoning case expires on April 22 and if no action is taken, it would automatically
be denied. City Manager Townsend reviewed that. the Zoning Ordinance allows one extension
of the six-month time period, and a ten-month extension is recommended to enable the
Council to have the results of the Navy's studies available before reaching a decision.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, to grant a ten-month
extension on the two foregoing items.
City Manager Townsend next presented the ordinances, with related comments and
explanations.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that the contract
attached to the ordinance authorizing execution of said contract among the United States
of America, the City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River Authority, concerning the
Nueces River Reclamation Project, Texas, said ordinance having been read on the first
two of three readings on April 7, 1976, and April 14, 1976, be amended prior to its third
and final reading by substituting the attached contract to he executed among the said parties.
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There was some discussion regarding the ordinance for change of zoning on
Corpus Christi Beach by United Savings. The Council was reminded that their previous
vote on the zoning had been 4 in favor and 3 opposing; and that passage of the ordinance
would require 5 affirmative votes. Council Member Gill expressed her continued concern
relative to keeping that entranceway to the City attractive; Council Member Gulley again
stated he thought the "B-4" zoning would serve as a buffer zone and would be adequate.
Council Member Gill stated she would be against some of the uses allowed in "B-4" zoning
also; she suggested that the City Planning Staff evaluate and modify "I-1" zoning so that
it would be practical for this area along the ship channel and also other areas in the,
City, citing that "I-1" zoning as now defined is not utilized in the City.
Motion by Gill, seconded by Sample and passed --with Gulley voting Nay --that the
ordinance for change of zoning upon application by United Savings be tabled for one week
and the City Planning Department be directed to come up with a modified "I-1" description.
Council Member Gulley suggested that the Staff consult with the applicants also
regarding the "I-1" zoning.
Mayor Luby called for any discussion from the audience relative to the ordinances,
and Mr. Bill Sweetland addressed the Council relative to the ordinance closing the tunnel
located behind La Retama Library. He inquired if thatordinance could be postponed for
one week to allow him to meet with the City Staff regarding negotiating a lease for the
tunnel; he stated he thought the tunnel had a lot of potential for development, and he
would like the opportunity to try to work out a lease arrangement with the City for it.
Since the ordinance would be read two more times before final passage, the Council agreed
not to table it; and advised Mr. Sweetland to consult with Mr. James Lontos, Director of
Engineering and Physical Development, regarding the possibility of his obtaining a lease
for the tunnel.
Mayor Luby called for the vote on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled
the Council, and stated that ar:cording to his tabulation all ordinances voted upon passed,
as follows:
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE TUNNEL LOCATED BEHIND LA RETAMA LIBRARY THAT
PRESENTLY PROVIDES PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE BLUFF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by
the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13142
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR THE NECESSARY PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHOKE
CANYON RESERVOIR, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID APPLICATION BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
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April 21, 1976
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ORDINANCE NO. 13143
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NUECES RIVER PROJECT, TEXAS (CHOKE CANYON
RESERVOIR PROJECT), A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID PROPOSED CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES AS IF COPIED VERBATIM
HEREIN.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13144
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH I. C. SALAZAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIALCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIAING $12,200 OUT
OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL -STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY 4732, CODE 502, INCLUDING $11,967 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $233 FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13145
AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER FOR OPERATION OF THE RAPE CRISIS
CENTER, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 12980, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3g THEREOF BY ADDING
PROVISION FOR ACCESS TO ANY BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, PAPERS AND RECORDS PERTINENT TO THE GRANT
PROJECT BY ANY OFFICIAL OR DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13146
APPROPRIATING $12,749 IN STREET BOND FUND NO. 220 FOR TRANSFER TO ACTIVITY 5171, CODE 502;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13147
APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING $5,000 OF WHICH $801.61 IS OUT OF THE NO. 111 PARK TRUST
FUND, GARDEN CENTER, ACCOUNT NO. 1765, AND $4,198.39 IS OUT OF THE NO. 111•PARK TRUST
FUND, UNRESTRICTED ACCOUNT NO. 1752; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 4122, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
AT THE GARDEN CENTER BY PARK DIVISION CONSTRUCTION CREWS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13148
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE REASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FROM DYNETERIA, INC. TO
JOSE PEREZ, SR., OF CERTAIN AIRPORT RESTAURANT AREA FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A", 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, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Luby distributed to the Council copies of a letter which he had drafted
to send to the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the Choke Canyon Reservoir project, calling
for a public hearing so that the landowners could voice their concerns and complaints
relative to the project and could be better informed as to the progress and the steps
involved. There was some discussion of the letter and the justification for such a public
meeting at this time. The Council decided against writing to the Bureau.
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Mayor Luby announced the scheduled public hearing at 3:30 p.m. on the request of
Reverend Elliott Grant to change the name of Buffalo Street from Upper Broadway to Stillman
and Bagnall from Stillman to Nueces Bay Boulevard, to Martin Luther Ling Drive, and
explained that after the Staff's presentation the Council would hear those who favored the
street name change and then those in opposition.
City Manager Townsend reviewed that in response to the public hearing the following
persons have called regarding the street name change: Mrs. Francis Hamilton, objecting;
Mrs. Freeman, objecting; Mrs. Lorraine Hammond, who objected because she thought the
street should be named after an Indian rather than a Black; and Mrs. Christine B. Miller,
who objected because she feels it would be inflationary, citing that it cost the City of
Austin about $50,000 to change the name of their 19th Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.
He stated that letters were received from the following: Martha and Ferrell Walraven,
objecting because they own property bordered by the access road and do not wish to have
it renamed, because it would be an added and non-essential expense to City government for
no real gain, and stating that if the name of a historic street must be changed, they
would rather see it changed to one with a Spanish connotation, which is the majority of
Corpus Christi's population, rather than one reflecting only 6% of the population; a
letter from Ms. Caroline Duffield, objecting because she owns a business at 720 Buffalo,
and changing the name of the street would be very detrimental to her business and very
costly to her, she feels; a letter from Mr. Robert H. Sikele in opposition because his
Hawn Building parking lot is at 721 Buffalo Street, because new statement forms and
several thousand parking tags have their present address, because their address in the
current and the new telephone directory is on Buffalo Street, requesting that the
uncontiguous segment of Buffalo Street not be renamed, and suggesting that Lexington
Avenue be chosen for the designation as Martin Luther Ring Drive; a letter from Mr.
Dana Williams, superintendent of the Corpus Christi Independent School District, supporting
this change as a means of honoring one who has meant so much to the religious and social
life of the citizens of our nation; from the Rev. C. D. Owens, Pastor of St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, in approval of the suggested change; from Luther G. Jones, Jr.
supporting it based on the feeling that recognition of Martin Luther Ring is also a
recognition of all Black Americans and should be done now. City Manager Townsend also
announced receipt of a letter on April 21 from Mr. John S. Nolen, President of the
Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association, requesting that consideration be given to
changing the name of Buffalo Street to Sartain Avenue, as a memorial to Mr. John W.
Sartain, a police officer killed in the line of duty in 1971. He also reported that
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the Postal Service has no objection, nor does any City Department except the Department
of Traffic Engineering, which is not in favor of the street name change because it might
create confusion, since there are six other streets in the City with the word "King" in
them, and due to the expense involved in changing street signs and guide signs.
Rev. Elliott Grant, Pastor of the St. Matthew Baptist Church, commented that
Corpus Christi has the causeway and a school named after John F. Kennedy; and stressed
that Martin Luther King worked not only for the Black people but also for many poor
people throughout the nation. He added that they are not asking for all of Buffalo
Street to be changed, so a portion of Buffalo Street --with the recognition to the buffalo --
would remain.
Mr. Perry Tucker,who owns property in the area,spoke in favor of the change; he
attributed the peace in their neighborhood to Rev. Grant and Rev. Branch.
Rev. Grant added that Rev. Harold Branch was out of the City but is in favor of
the street name change.
Mr. Tony Bonilla spoke that he thinks the Black community is being modest in asking
for.such a short area, and that it is'bnly fair that the Black community in Corpus Christi
be recognized in some way."
Mr. P. R. Ochoa addressed the Council out of order, speaking against the change.
He asked that Buffalo Street be kept as a remembrance of the American Indians and their
contribution to the Bicentennial of 1976.
Also speaking in favor of the street name change were Mr, Emile S, Bolden; Rev.
A. L. Kinnon, pastor of St. John's Baptist Church, who said it would help the youth in
the area to feel that the City is concerned; Ms. Mary Meador, who pointed out that the
Black community has not made requests to the City before; Ms. Lillie White; Mr. C. C.
Sampson; Mr. J. Preston Pullam, 1421 Stillman; Mr. Billy Coleman, supervisor of the FHA;
Mr. Roosevelt Porter, Jr.; Ms. Tommie Ballengee; Mr. Fletcher A. Taylor; Mr. Leo Luna,
who owns property on Bagnall; and Rev. B. T. Winchester.
Mayor Luby called for those in opposition, and Mrs. A. L. Gaut, 242 Eastgate Drive,
stated on behalf of Forest Park Baptist Church that she was against the change. The
Council determined that the church was located on that portion of Buffalo Street which was
not to be renamed, but Mrs. Gaut stated she still wished to go on record as opposing the
change.
Rev. Spears, pastor of the Forest Park Baptist Church, spoke in opposition.
Mr. Rodolfo Caceres spoke on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Officer's
Association that the request be denied and the applicants choose another street, because
t' organization wants to have Buffalo Street regamed in honor of a police officer
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was killed in the line of duty in 1971, as this street runs by the police station.
He restated that they are not opposing the proposal, but are against using Buffalo Street
for the name change.
Ms. Mary Lou Huffman, 402 Old Robstown Road, pointed out that several nearby
streets have Indiah names, and she asked that the City retain all of B ifalo Street in
this Bicentennial year.
Mr. Robert Sikele, 2745 Deer Street, spoke in opposition.
Mr. Bill Whittet, who ha an office on the corner of Tancahua and Buffalo, said.
he was against the change and felt that others with offices and businesses on the bluff
were against it also, due to the expenses which would be involved.
Mr. Dale Switalla stated he was not speaking in opposition, but offered that
perhaps one of the new streets in Corpus Christi could be named in honor of Martin Luther
King.
Mayor Luby agreed that he thought a new street, perhaps of more prominence, would
be more fitting.
Rev. Grant responded ghat the Black people are heavily located in the area of
Buffalo Street, which is one of the reasons why that particular street was selected.
Mr. Bob Smith addressed the Council in favor of the request, adding that he
doesn't believe there is any historical significance to Buffalo Street.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously, that the hearing
be closed.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Gill, that the name be changed from North Upper
Broadway to Nueces Bay Boulevard, to Martin Luther King Driye,
There was further discussion of the matter. Council Member de Ases expressed
his opinion that the three or so blocks on the bluff should remain Buffalo Street, as it
is separated by the expressway; he asked Council Member Sample to accept that as an
amendment to his Motion. Council Member Gulley inserted that he would be against the
Motion and the Amendment, because of the confusion which -would be created by an additional
street with the name "King" and the expense to the City and State for new signs, and the
cost to the businesses located in the area.
Council Members Sample and Gill accepted the Amendment, which made the Motion "to
rcchhangeSthe name Buffalo St. fro orth Staples St. to—Stillman and Bagnall from` Stillman
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to_Nueces_Bay Blvd., to Martin Luther King Drive.,,...Voting Aye were Coouncit Members —de aAses,
t_Gill,_ Lozano, Sample and Tipton; voting Nay were Mayor-Luby—and-Council-Member—Gulley.--- f
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Motion_carried by vote of 5 to 2.
At 5:10 p.m. the Council recessed the meeting.
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• The. Regular Council Meeting was resumed at 5:20 p.m.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that Council
Member Edward Sample be named to the'Council of Governments board, and that Rev. Harold
Branch be named as an alternate to Ms. Betty Turner.
Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience, and recognized
Mr. Carl Duaine.
Mr. Duaine made reference to difficulties he has experienced in the past in dealing
with the Planning Commission and Staff, and asked that a Council Member be appointed to
work with him so he could report his complaints against the Commission.
. City Manager Townsend advised Mr. Duaine that it would be best if he would put
his allegations in writing so they could be distributed to each Council Member.
There was some discussion of the,report regarding Lo -Vaca Gathering Company; it
was the Staff's recommendation that there was' no need to file anything with the Railroad
Commission at this time.'
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Gulley,
seconded by Sample and passed, the Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 1976 adjourned at
6:08 p.m.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES X
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY
SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
NOTICE is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held in the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 11:00
X
o'clock, A. M., on the 21st day of April , 1976 , for the purpose
of
Bid opening and sale of $3,500,000 General Obligation Bonds
authorized at the Election on December 9, 1972
DATED this the 21st day of April
, 1976
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager,
the City Secretary and the City Attorney to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities
in such service and consent and agree that said meeting shall be at the time and
place therein named and for the purpose therein stated.
ARDO DE ASES, Commissioner
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Commissioner
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RUTH GI
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BOB GULLEY, Commissione
R. MARVIN TOWNSE, City Manager
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MICHAEL MAY, droosaag.Cit Attorney
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G. READ, City Secretary
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