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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12_23_1953 to 02_16_1955MINUTES VOL. Q CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI i MICROFILMED DEC 3 01968 Ordinance No. 3618 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEASING 0.23 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS A REMOTE RECEIVER SITE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1953 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent ' Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ' 0 Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City adopt a resolution expressing the sympathy of the Council regarding the untimely death of Robert M. Bandy. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the untimely death of ROBERT M. BANDY is a real loss to Corpus Christi and community.:' and WHEREAS, his ability, devotion, service, industry, leadership, and devotion to civic affairs, have made him a dependable citizen difficult to replace; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that his loss will be a definite impediment in civic affairs, yet the example of his efforts will be an inspiration to others; and WHEREAS, the.'Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, desire to express for the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens their appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of ROBERT M. BANDY in making the City of Corpus Christi a better place in which to live; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: That the sympathy of the entire citizenry of Corpus Christi, Texas, be extended to the family of ROBERT M. BANDY in their bereavement; That this expression of appreciation on the part of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a life- time of devoted, conscientious, meritorious and honorable public service on the part of ROBERT M. BANDY be con- veyed to the family of ROBERT M. BANDY in appropriate_ form, and that it be inscribed upon the Official Minutes of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. DONE this the 16th day of December, 1953. ATTEST: /s/ Ellroy Kina MAYOR PRO TEM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Ls/ T. Ray Krina City Secretary Ordinance No. 3619 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST NO. 53982 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR A PORTION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARMORY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 447 RAMSEY STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A BOY SCOUT TROOP HUT, A COPY OF SUCH LEASE AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent 0 06r Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway. Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no'further business, the meeting adjourned. ELLROY KING, MA R Pro—Tem X //1, T. RAY KRING, PY SE�RETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 23, 1953 .. 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King City Attorney I. M. Singer P. C. Callaway Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke J. S. Naismith Superintendent of Water — Atlee Cunningham W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting_to order,__. Reverend Val J. Sherman, Methodist District Superintendent, opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconde.d_by_Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held December 16, 1953, be approved._ Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. No petitions were presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded_by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the date of January 13, 1954, at 3:00 P. M., be set for hearing on the closing of'Green Street between Kostoryz Road and Hakel Drive. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and approved that Mr. R. E. Webdell be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Solicitation Commission. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise forbids for revision of the John Cunningham Plant, to be received January 13, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the Crow Realty Company to acquire right—of—way, from the 0. N. Stevens Plant to Clarkwood for the proposed water transmission line. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be granted a 3 day vacation leave from December 28, 1953, through December 30, 1953, and that I. M. Singer serve as acting City Manager. Mayor Lichtenstein presented Mrs. Edward Ettel_a certificate of appreciation in recognition of ser— vices she had rendered while serving on the Park Board. Mr. Oscar J. Koepke, another member of the Park Board, was not present to receive his certificate. Motion by Commissioner King,_seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on the 24" Water Main, from Iliway 49 to Savage Lane Reservoir, be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Revised figures in bids on Heldenfels Brothers and -Slovak Brothers were made by respective bidders prior to submitting bids, and confirmed by representatives -of the companies. Motion by Commissioner. Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the bids opened on the Flocculation Equipment, Flow Controllers, Quick Lime Feeder and Sla ker and Alum Feeders for the Calallen Plant, be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The bid of the Stuart Corporation was disqualified on account of failure to include bid bond. (Commissioner Brace was excused from the meeting at this time.) AN ORDINANCE NO. 3620 CHANGING THE NAME OF H®DEN STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO CARVER DRIVE. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King _ Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. -James Brace Absent ORDINANCE NO. 3621 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2771 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS IN, ON, OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, WATER, AM CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A .SAVING CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION", 'PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23RD DAY OF MAY, 1950, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITTING PHOTO- GRAPHIC FLIGHTS UPON SPECIAL PERMIT OF THE CITY. MANAGER, OR UNDER HIS DIRECTION. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following: vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent Second reading of an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AM SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE6VITH" BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 4332 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENDED. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King _ Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE NO. 3622 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND REGULATING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFICATIONS AM SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ABOLISHING ALL POSITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALRIES OR SALARY RANGES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH HERETOFORE EXISTING IN SUCH DIVISION; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AM BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2655 PASSED AND APPROVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECB'.BER, 1949, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE AND CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL IN CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE POSITION OF SERGEANT; PRO- VIDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IASIEDIATELY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James `S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye . P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent First reading of an ordinance PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIDLATION THEREOF; REGULATING THE CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS FOR TIIE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF 'NURSERIES, CONVALESCENT : HQi"ES AND HAt",ES FOR THE AGED; PROVIDING FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES OF OPERATION OF THEMIAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING; PROHIBITING SMOKING IN BID:; EXPRESSLY REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISION OF THE CODE HEREBY ADOPTED; ESTABLISHING FIRE LIMITS. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: 3 W A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent AN ORDINANCE NO. 3623 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CREDIT BUREAU OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE -A PART HEREOF; AND DE— CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was,suspended by the following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King _ _ Aye P. C. Callaway Aye- James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent - AN ORDINANCE NO. 3624 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREDIENT WITH L. H. GREER AND WIFE EDNA GREER, FOR A TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK 46, BROOKLYN ADDITION, IN THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, TO BE USED BY THE CITY AND TIIE PUBLIC AS A PUBLIC ROAD AND ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, WIIICH LAND IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE AGP,EMIENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID LEASE TO BE_EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule_was.suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye - W. .James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace , Absent AN ORDINANCE NO. 3625 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE BY PRESCRIBING CERTAIN REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS TO BE COMPLIED WITH IN THE KEEPING OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS SUSCEPTIBLE OF CONTRACTING RABIES AND HYDROPHOBIA, INCLUDING REGULATIONS DEFINING DUTIES OF THE HUMANE DEPARTMENT, REQUIRING PROCUREMENT OF LICENSES AND LICENSE TAGS FOR DOGS, SPECIFYING CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT SIiALL BE ILLEGAL FOR DOGS TO RUN AT LARGE, PRESCRIBING RULES WITII RESPECT TO IMPOUNDING OF ANIMALS AND REDEMPTION THEREOF, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AM BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2079 PASSED AND APPROVED BY TILE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6TH DAY OF MAY, 1947, BY AMENDING THE FIRST SENTENCE OF PARAGRAPH (a) OF SECTION 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TIIE APPOINTMENT OF TILE OFFICER IN CHARGE BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye." Ellroy King Aye . P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye . W. James Brace - Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W._ -.James Brace Absent First reading of an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF, CORPUS CHRISTI TO txECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CANCELLATION AGREEMENT" WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CANCELLING THE LEASE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INVTO BETWEEN TIIE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED MAY 27, 1947, FOR THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND USED BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR QUARTERS FOR AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER, SUCK TERMINATION TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DEC01BER 31, 1953, A COPY OF WHICII AGREE51ENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. the following -vote: The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent First reading of an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LEASING THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS QUARTERS FOR A COMBINED TOWER -CO -I MUNI - CATION STATION, FOR THE PERI(D BEGINNING JANUARY 1. 1954 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. the following vote: The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. ,Naismith W. James Brace First reading of an ordinance Ay e Aye Aye Aye Absent AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS" CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COVER REIMBURSE- MENT TO THE CITY FOR FURNISHING HEAT, WATER, TOILET FACILITIES, AND JANITOR SERVICE TO ALL SPACE IN TIIE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1954, AT A FLAT RATE OF $25.00 PER MONTH, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. the following vote: The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading by A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE NO. 3626 RECEIVING INTO TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,. BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-HALF (NW S2) OF IAT ONE (1) , OF TIIE BYRON WILLIS SUBDIVISION, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO TIIE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN ' EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye. James S..Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James.S. Naismith W. James Brace There being no further business, the meeting ad T. RAY KRING CITY ECRETARY Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent 6 REGULAR -COUNCIL MEETING December 30, 1953 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Attorney and " Commissioners Acting -City Manager Ellroy King City Secretary -. P. C. Callaway Purchasing -Agent J. S. Naismith Airport Manager W. James Brace Director of Public Utilities Superintendent of Water Asst. Planning Engineer Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. - I: M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - W; J. Burke - Robt. Kirmse - John Cunningham - Atlee Cunningham - Robert Burr Reverend Hubert C. Palmer of the Church of Good Shepherd opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. No petitions were presented to the Council. Public Hearing was opened on the application.for a special council permit by Mrs. Julia Valent Ortiz p on three lots, numbers 17, 18 and.19, Block 2, High Terrace Addition. for a hospital at 2630 Alamo Drive .. __. , ......_. -- _-- _ .- .. .. _ .._ .,_ _. - - ..... -. Mr. Bob Burr, Assistant Planning Engineer stated that the Zoning and Planning Commission recommended that the application be denied on the basis that the proposed use was not in keeping with the residential neigh- borhood in which it was to be located, nor was this location considered theproperone for this type of use being confined to the rear portion of a residential lot located between other similar structures and backed up against business property of a considerably low standard development. J. B. Trimble, representing the applicant, pointed out to the Council the importance of the work done by the applicant, and how much Corpus Christi needed a home of this kind. He stated that the plans had been changed to meet the specifications of the State Department of Health, and that the lot was adequate for the rest home. Mrs. Hoover, representing the Texas Nursing Home Operators Association, appeared before the Council, stating that she was for the granting of the permit if the City would set aside a zone for all rest homes, but if they would not then the permit should not be,granted. Mrs. W. W. Downing, Director of Welfare for Nueces County, urged the Council to approve the appli- cation, as the home that the patients were now kept in did not meet the fire standards, and was inadequate. Mr. Frank Allen, Sr. and Mr. Dave Cooper both urged the Council to issue the permit, 'as there was dire need for this type of work to be done in Corpus Christi. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement.— City dvisement.—City Attorney Singer pointed out that action must be taken before January 2, 1954, or the application would automatically be granted. Commissioners Naismith and Brace withdrew their motion and second. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Special Council permit be granted. Commissioner Naismith abstaining in the vote. Public Hearing was opened for a special council permit to be granted to the Crippled Children's Hospital to build a therapeutic Swimming Pool on Lot 4, Block 2, Ocean View Addition, 1313 Second Street. Bob Burr presented the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission, that it be approved subject to the proposed building being of masonry construction, to the Council. No proponents or opponents appeared before the Council in regard to the matter in question. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the special council permit be granted subject to the proposed building being of masonry construction because of its proximity to the side property line. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bid on the 6 24 inch Water Main in Savage Lane be awarded to T. H. Lee, as recommended by the Acting City Manager. See bid tabulation # 209 in file. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager that the bid on the Lime Feeder and Slaker, Alum Feeders be awarded to Morey & Morey be approved. See bid tabulation #210 in file. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager that the bid on the Flocculation Equipment for the Calallen Plant be awarded to the Tex -Vit Company be approved. See bid tabulation #211 in file. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid for Rate of Flow Controllers for the Calallen Plant be awarded to Minneapolis -Honeywell, as recommended by the Acting City Manager. See bid tabulation #212 in file. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on January 20, 1954, for an addition and remodeling of the Terminal Building at Cliff Maus Airport. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to operate the Airport Cafe, to be received on January 20, 1954. The following ordinances were read and passed: Ordinance No. 3627 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITYOF CORPUS CHRISTI AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 48j OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENDED. 4 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second reading of an Ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE.CITY A CANCELLATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CANCELLING THE LEASE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED MAY 27, 1947, FOR THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND USED BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR QUARTERS FOR AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER, SUCH TERMINATION TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 19539 A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance 'was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LEASING THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS QUARTERS FOR A COMBINED TOWER -COMMUNICATION STATION, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1954 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 19549 A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second reading of an Ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COVER REIMBURSEy MENT TO THE CITY FOR FURNISHING HEAT, WATER, TOILET FACILITIES, AND JANITOR SERVICE TO ALL SPACE IN THE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19 1954, AT A FLAT RATE OF $25.00 PER MONTH, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A: Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3625 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH 0. K. CROW REALTY FOR SERVICES IN PROCURING PERMISSION FOR SURVEY AND TITLE TO RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROPOSED 48 INCH WATER PIPE LINE FROM CALALLEN TO CLARKWOOD'AND PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 362 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 3486 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES MADE BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSI- NESS OF OWNING OR OPERATING MOTOR BUSSES USED FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DURING THE INTERIM COMMENCING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1953; AND DECLARING'AN EMERGENCY," BY EXTENDING THE INTERIM PERIOD SO AS TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the recommendation of the Fire Marshal relative to precautionary measures of operation of thermal insecticidal fogging being elimin- ated, and also Section 9, be approved. The Ordinance was read as follows: Second reading of an ordinance PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REGULATING THE CONVERSION'OF BUILDINGS FOR THE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF NURSERIES,CONVALESCENT HOMES AND HOMES FOR THE AGED; PROHIBITING SMOKING'IN BED; EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 1713, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 AT PAGE 86 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ALSO REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISION OF THE CODE HEREBY ADOPTED; ESTABLISHING FIRE LIMITS. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P; C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened on Gate Valves for the Calallen Plant be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. considered. The bid of Darling Valve Company was not accompanied by a check or bid bond, therefore it was not There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. -"Ie5� T. RAY I , (CITY SECRET PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace A. A. LI 6 op .5ENSTEIN, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 6, 19544 3:00 P. M. City Manager - Russell E. McClu: City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Superintendent of Water - Atlee Cunningham Director of Public Utilities -John Cunningham Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend S. Kenneth Johnson of the Westminister Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held December 23, 19532 be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. George Aboud, Chairman of the Citizen's Traffic Commission, presented the Council with a letter asking them to adopt a resolution commending and thanking Mrs. E. B. Jobe for her service to the City, since Mrs. Jobe is moving from Corpus Christi to San Antonio. Mayor Lichtenstein instructed the City Secretary to have a Certificate of Appreciation prepared to present to Mrs. Jobe at the next Regular Council Meeting. A petition signed by some twenty -odd persons was presented to the Council, requesting a traffic light at the intersection of 16th Street, South Staples and Naples Streets. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager that the Gate Valves be awarded as follows, be approved: See bid tabulation No. 1 in file. Item No. of Unit Amount Shipment No. Units Item Bidder Price Time Days _ 1 2 36" Gate Valve Mueller Co. $3,333.19 $6,666.38 90 2 1 3011 Gate Valve Mueller Co. 21157.85 2,157.85 90 3 1 24" Gate Valve Mueller Co. 19346.15 1046.15 90 4 2 16" Gate Valve Viking Supply Co. 304.52 609.04 45-60 5 6 8" Gate Valve Viking Supply Co. - 63.59 381.54 now 6 1 24" Gate Valve Mueller Co. 1y201.26 1,201.26 90 7 2 24" Check Valve Norvell-Wilder Co. 1,267.96 2,535.96 90 8 2 36" x 24" Tapping Sleeves Samsco 11246.95 2,492.80 140 9 2 24" Tapping Valve Samsco 1,377.95 2,755.90 140 10 5 36" Gate Valves Mueller Co. 32333.19 16,665.95 90 Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the date of February 18, 1954, 7:30 P. M., be set for Public Hearing on the closing of an alley between 15th and 16th Streets from Ayers to McKenzie, and the closing of an easement between Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Southland Estates Addition, as recommended by the City Manager. Ordinance No. 3630 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR.'.AND_ON:..BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CANCELLATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANCELLING THE LEASE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED MAY 279 19479 FOR THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CORPUS CHRISTI NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND USED BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR QUARTERS FOR AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL i.0 TOWER, SUCH TERMINATION TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 19539 A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3631 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LEASING THE ENTIRE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS QUARTERS FOR A - COMBINED TOWER -COMMUNICATION STATION, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 19549 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3632 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COVER REIMBURSE- MENT TO THE CITY FOR FURNISHING HEAT, WATER, TOILET FACIZITIES,-AND-JANITOR SERVICE TO ALL SPACE IN THE CONTROL TOWER STRUCTURE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 19542 AT A FLAT RATE OF $25.00 PER MONTH, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 36 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS BOGGUS MOTORS, INC. FOR TWELVE (12) FORD 1953 TRUCKS, AND ONE (1) FOUR -DOOR 1953 SEDAN, FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 15, 1953 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W..James Brace Aye A The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway - Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3634 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A,LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS BOGGUS MOTORS, INC., FOR ONE (1) 1/2 TON FORD 1953 PICKUP AND NINE (9) FORD 1953 MAINLINER FOUR -DOOR SEDANS FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 15, 1953 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 1955, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye it Ordinance No. 3635 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REGULATING THE CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS FOR THE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF NURSERIES, CONVALESCENT HOMES AND HOMES FOR THE AGED; PROHIBITING GUESTS FROM SMOKING RESULTING IN FIRE; EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 1713, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 AT PAGE 86 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE HEREBY ADOPTED; AND ESTABLISHING FIRE LIMITS. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye, James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3636 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $532.64 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 100'FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THIRTEENTH STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING BLOCK NO. 1103, LOTS 59 6, 7 and 8, FITCHUE PLACE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THERECF, M. 0. JOHNSON & WIFE, MINNIE MAUDE JOHNSON, THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $532.64, PLUS INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S..Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on six pumps for the Calallen Plant be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. A There being no further business, the meeting adjourned T. RAY KRIN , CITY SECRETAR A. A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1954 3:00 P. M. IN, MAYOR PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - Russell E. McClure Commissioners City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King City Attorney _ - I. M. Singer P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Mayor Lichtenstein expressed the purpose of the meeting was to hear seven zoning cases. Case No. 1 J. A. -Kush Request to change classification from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following described property: Lot 18-B of the L. F. Price Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 18, 19 and 20 in Block 703 of the Revised Plat of Blocks 6039 703 and 803-A, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, as shown on the plat of said Resubdivision of record in Volume 49 page 15 of the Plat Records of Nueces County, Texas, being generally that property located at the northeast corner of Ayers and Seventh Streets. 112 Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that it be denied since the application was not con- sidered to be in the public interest, that there was already adequate business zoned property inthe Six Points Area, and that the development of business atz_this,.parti.cular location would further interfere with an already serious traffic problem, that any extension in this direction would tend to establish a pattern of encroaching string business along Ayers Street, and finally, that the property under consideration is ideally suited for apartment use as presently zoned. Motion passed - 6 ayes, 0 nays, Mr. Coulter not voting. Miss Pauline McIntyre, 1626 Seventh Street, appeared in opposition to the requested change in zoning stating that the use of the property would create a nuisance and in her opinion would be detrimental to the value of the surrounding property. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement. Cas_ a No., J. B. Bennett et al Request to change classification from "R.-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment House District that property facing on Eldon, Delano and Robert Drives and from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second'Apartment House District that property facing on Alameda Street on the following des- cribed property. All that portion of Block 2, Alameda Estates Subdivision bounded by Delano Drive, Eldon Drive, South Alameda and Robert Drive, and including therein all of the Campbell replat of a portion of Alameda Estates. Commission_Action: It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that it be denied as submitted, but that those lots facing Alameda be re -zoned from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment House District with the balance of the block covered by the application to remain as presently zoned "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District, since, according to the Commissionts previously stated policy, it was considered that the east side of Alameda between Doddridge and Airline Road is, except for the business zone presently established at the two limits of the area, logically a residential area and that while the property facing directly.on Alameda in this block is not suited because of its situation and platting for single family residences an apartment zone would logically serve as a buffer between the existing business area to the west, and the predominantly single family area to the east; with the final consideration that the Commission in making this recommendation is cognizant of a limited amount of local objection, but feels that this recommendation is logical land use and zoning for the area in promoting good development would actually represent more protection for the area as a. whole, with the final suggestion that the owners of this property give consideration to the provision of a service road along the front of these properties as a matter of safety and convenience. Motion passed - ayes, 0 nays. Mr. W. T. Neyland, Jr., spoke in behalf of the proposed change, claiming that the Zoning Commission recently zoned several other similar areas such as he has requested. Mr. Frank Nelson spoke in favor.of the proposed change. Mrs. R. M. Eichner, 432 Eldon Drive, and Mrs. J. E. Habluezel, 4362 Delano, both appeared in opposition to the application, pointing out the adverse effects the change would have on adjoining property. There being no further testimony to be offered the matter was closed and taken under advisement. Case No. 3 E. W. Langridge Request -to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the following described property. Described and being two acres of land in the southeast corner of Lot No. 3, Section "B" in Paisley!e Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, according to the map of said subdivision recorded in the office of the County Clerk of said County and State in plat Book A. page 2$1, said tract fronting easterly on the public road, the width of one acre, and extending back westerly between parallel lines, the south line thereof along the south line of Lot No. 3, a sufficient distance to enclose said two acres of land; said property being commonly known as the D. B. Bellah 2 acre tract and generally described as being located at the southwest corner of Carroll Lane and Houston Streets fronting 20$ feet plus or minus on Carroll Lane and 417 feet plus or minus on Houston Street. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that adequate business area had already been provided to serve this community at logically distributed locations based on the land use plan, and that no further need could be seen. Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. C. M. Cass, representing the applicant, 'stated that in his opinion there was need for the rezoning of the property as requested, to properly serve the area. Mr. W. M. Cleveland and Mr. A. J. DeLong inquired as to the size of the building to be erected on �.3 the property and objected to the use to which it might be placed. The hearing was closed and the matter taken under advisement. Case No. 4. Adrian J. Anderson Request to change classification from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District, on the following described property: Lots 12, 139 14, 15 and 16.. Block 3, Bay View Addition, being generally that property at the southeast corner of Santa Fe and Buford Streets extending 240 feet along the east side of Santa Fe Street. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's recommendation be rejected and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommen- dation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity for such a change has been shown. Motion passed - 6 ayes, 1 nay. There were no proponents for the case at hand. Mrs. Edward Grodahl, 720 Craig, appeared against the proposed change, stating that a change in zoning would effect the value of her property as well as other residents of the area as residential property, and that there did not exist a need for a change in zoning. Mrs, Katherine Collier, 734 Craig, reiterated the objections expressed by Mrs. Grodahl. Mr. Joe Roscoe, owner of the Colonial Community Center, stated that no need existed for the proposed change, further, that if it were changed it would create a traffic hazard and the property in question would very likely not be developed as business property. Mr. T. S. Cyrus, representing Judge Gordon Boone opposed the application for similar reasons previously stated. ` The hearing was closed and the matter taken underadvisement, S. T. LePage Request to change classification from *-I" One Family Dwelling District to "A•2" Second Apartment House District, on the following described property: Lot land 2.. Block 6, Dal Mar Addition being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Cole and Second Street. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that it be denied on the basis that the public interest would not be served by such a change, and that the request, if grantedt would constitute spot zoning. 'Motion passed - 7 ayes, 0 nays. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Gentry, appeared in opposition to the application for change of zoning of the aforementioned property, stating that the change request would result in too many families in the area dad would create a traffic hazard" No one further appearing for or against the applieationp the hearing was closed and the case taken under advisement. Case No. 6 Mrs. Opal Bonner Request to change classification from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on'the following described property. Lots 610 62, 63,' and 64, Block -1405t Merchantle Addition No. 6, said lots being generally located at the northeast corner of Naples Street and Seventeenth Street. - Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the application be forwarded to The City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been demonstrated for the change and that the change, if granted, would have an adverse effect on the residential value of the neighborhood. Motion passed 7 ayes, 0 nays. No one appeared in support of the application. Mr. A. H. Furst appeared in opposition to the proposed change, stating that Mrs. Opal Bonner, the applicant, no longer owned the property. The new owner having acquired it with full knowledge as to its zoning. 14 Mr. Ted Anderson, representing Wilbur Chapman, Raymond Power, Roy Strain, Simon Saenz, Bill Bowlin, Edwin Olsen, and W. M. Boyd, gLll residents of the immediate area spoke in opposition to the change in zoning, pointing out that it would be detrimental to the value of his client's property as residences. ed. Mr. Philip E. Clark, 2030 Seventeenth Street likewise opposed the change for the reason &foremnen The hearing was closed and the matter taken under advisement. Messrs. Ray Hostutler, Jack Laws, Jack Glaze, Ell Lipner Request to change classification from "R.-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1"'Neighborhood Business District, on the following described property. The South J of lots 13 and 13A; the north f of lots 13 find 13A; Lots 11 and 12, Block 4, Del Monte Addition, from '"R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted, that the application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied -on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change and that the change, if granted, would have an adverse effect on both the status of Santa Fe as a thoroughfare" and on the adjoining residential properties, , J. B.'Trimble representing the four applicants in support of the proposed change of zoning of the property In question pointed out that to deny the change would result in hardships to the present owners, further pointing out that the property is not desirable for residential purposes. There is a need for additional busines property in the area d4d it was across the street from property zoned for such usage. Jack Glaze, one of the applicants and the owner of a residence at the corner of Santa Fe and Indiana Street feels that he has a hardship case, pointing out the disadvantages of his property as a residence. Jack Laws, one of the applicants, stated that he bought the property expecting to get it spot zoned, that the property is not desirable as a home. Mr. Laws further pointed out the disadvantages of similar businesses not finding desirable locations, for a price they could afford to pay. Ray Hostutler, also one of the applicants bought his property and built on it with the intention of using it as a combination residence and office. Eli Lipner, one of the applicants was in agreement with views of Jack Glaze in that the property was not desirable for residential purposes. The deed restrictions having expired and no action taken by the property owners to continue them, hence his change in opinion regarding the use of the property. F. E. Smith, a resident of the area spoke in opposition to the proposed change stating that the ;.change if granted would create a nuisance. Dave Coover, Tepresenting Marie Henderson, 317 Indiana, stated that a change in zoning would impair or destroy the value of the property as residences, furthers that no need existed and a change in zoning would constitute spot zoning. Mrs. A. M. Erskine, 310 Texas opposed the application in question. Commissioner Brace inquired of the applicant Laws if he would consider a modified change in zoning. The reply was in the negative. Marie Henderson stated that she would not object to the zoning being modified to permit apartments in the area."' ,,► 'There being no further evidence offered, the case was closed and taken under advisement. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the meeting be recessed to permit the Council to consider and arrive at a decision in the cases before it; the following action was then taken by the Council, Case No. 1. J. A. Kush, change from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to."B-3" Secondary Business District. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, Seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the application be denied since it was not considered to be in the public interest as there was already adequate business zoned property in the area, and a change would result in a traffic problems. Case No. 2, J. B. Bennett: Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that 15 those lots facing Alameda be rezoned from "R.-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "A-1" First Apartment House Distttat, and the balance of the block covered by the application remain as presently zoned. Case No, 3. E. W. Langridge: Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the application be denied on the premise that adequate business area had been provided to serve the community of this area. Case No. 4. Adrian J. Anderson: Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the application be denied for the reason that public necessity for such a change had not been established. Case No. 5. S. T. LePage: Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the application be denied on the basis that the public interest would not be served by such a change as applied for. Case No. 6. Mrs. Oral Bonner: Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the application be denied since the applicant had failed to establish that the proposed change.was a public necess- ity. Case No. 7. Messrs." -Ray Hostutler, Jack Laws, Jack Glaze, Eli Lipner: Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the matter be tabled and referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for more information. (See action of the Council of January 20, 1954, denying the ap ication). There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A. A. L litenstein, Mayo REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 1954 T. Ray K ing, ty Seretary 3:00 P. M. ' PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - R. E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - 1. M. Singer P. C. Callaway City Secretary - T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith Acting Director of Public Wks. J. E. Johnson Ellroy King Director of Public Utilities - John Cunningham W. James Brace Director of Public Safety - J. B. Dunn Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Ardra Walker of the Prescott Christian Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion'by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meetings held December 30, 1953, and January 6, 1954. Mayor Lichtenstein presented Mrs. E. B. Jobe with a Certificate of Appreciation for her services on the Citizen's Traffic Commission, and numerous other committees and civic work in which she has participated during her residence in the City. Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager's rec- ommendation for the award of bids on pumps and motors for the Calallen Plant, be accepted as follows: (See bid tabulation No. 2 in file) Item I The bid of Alliger and Sears Co., in the amount of $21,000.00 for two 11+,000 G. P. M. high service pumps and motors. Item II The bid of Alliger and Sears Co., in the amount of $31,246.00 for thetwo 6,500 G. P. M. high service pumps and motors.' Item The bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, in the amount of 611,172900 for the two 3,000 G. P. M. high'service pumps and motors. Item IP The bid of Westinghouse in the amount of $23,616.00 for six starters. Total not to exceed $25P977, due to esculator clause; Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of December be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that W. H. Kirk, 16 Jack Grant, and Harold Carr, be appointed as members of the Land Advisory Board to assist the Ehrenborg Appraisal Company in their revaluation and appraisal of taxable property of the City. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager' recommendation that the City transfer all existing and future interests of the Contract between the City of Corpus Christi and Walter E. Wilds, and,.. Vernon Smith, Architects for the construction of..the.La Retama..Public Library, to Walter E. Wilde, Architect, 1733 South Brownlee, be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the amended application of the Pest. Fog, Inc. to erect an all steel neon sign at 1421 Bonita Street be approved, said sign will face down Ayers only, and will have a time clock that will'turn,it off at 12 midnight, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the resignation of Mr. J. E. Hartle, chairman of the City Sanitation Commission, be approved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the nomination of the Mayor of Mr. James Lowman as Chairman of the Sanitation Commission and of Mrs. W. H. Gentry to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. J. E. Hartle, be confirmed. A Ordinance No. 36 7 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR LEASING OF THE BASCULE MIDGE FOR THE PE`R,IOD BEGINNING JANUARY 26, 1954 AND ENDING OCTOBER 1, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye°, First readine of an Ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3570, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 28th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1953, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF SERVICE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSUMERS; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF -SAID GAS DIVISION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT" BY COMBINING SECTIONS 2 and 3 THEREOF, AND DESIGNATING THEM AS "SECTION 2" OF SAID ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance wgs read for the first time and passed by the following vote:- A. oterA. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. -C. Callaway Aye` J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3638 AUTH(i8T"LING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" WATER MAIN IN.SAVAGE LANE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO SAVAGE LANE RESERVOIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, AND BEING A PART OF THE INTERIM WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE TO THE PRESENT JOHN W. CUNNINGHA4 FILTRATION PLANT LOCATED AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PLANT INTO THE SAVTGE LANE RESERVOIR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtensteine Ellroy King AY Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 17 A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye No'bids were received for the revision of the John Cunningham Plant. ::/; Ai :;�:1. %f:� t. 't:S, :+►:a .Y. t. 3i.1•., •.� .1 a nt:T.f. %.It.1:S, S. #;� L: rS':: .1• a. ;, i. at: .1 .111' ;acT: .Snt., �S.� .f .Se • A: �.i: 1'i :1a,', lt.f;l'i. �'rt i,ta: •'I:S d�.i .t: :T: f 1 .1:1 E :1 .1t. t .S: •' 1: -• .f • i 1cU• • 1i, @ :S: t.f, Mayor Lichtenstein asked if any of the several contractors present at the meeting would like to comment and H. C. Heldenfels rose to talk. Mr. Heldenfels said his.firm did not bid because needed information was not available and because of a city stipulation on wage rates which must be paid by the contractor. Under questioning by Mayor Lichtenstein, Mr. Heldenfels admitted that specifications for the proposed work were complete. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with work of revision of the John Cunningham Water Filtration Plant with City Personnel on a force account basis, Mayor Lichtenstein stated that as a general policy of the City Council, they believed in utilizing services of the Building Trades Council in matters pertaining to public projects. Mayor Lichtenstein pointed out that the Council had no alternative to using prevailing wage scales. The laws of the state provide that we must use prevailing wage scales on any City work awarded to contractors. We must obey the state law as well as the City laws under which we function. This may be the first time prevailing wage rates have been demanded by the City, but we cannot be responsible for the actions of others. Mayor Lichtenstein further stated that although no attempt was made to follow the wage scale published by the Corpus Christi Chapter of Associated General Contractors, the scale set out in this job was very close to AGC scale. Since it is so important to provide more water for Corpus Christi by next summer, it was most urgent that bids should have been opened today. Mayor Lichtenstein further declared that he was in accord with Commissioner Naismith's motion and the action of the Council that the City do the work under force account. Public Hearing was opened on the closing of Green Street between Kostoryz Road and Hakel Drive. Father Kasper explained to the Council the request`:for the closing, stating that when the new school was completed if the 'street were not closed the children would be subject to the hazard of traffic and that the property owners had no objections to the closing of Green Street. Steve Mokry appeared before the Council to say that he wanted the street closed, but would like for a short portion to remain open for a drive or walk so that the children would not have to walk across the yards. It'was explained that the action would be to close all the street, and the property owners could convey the property to the Church for a walk or drive. Mayor Lichtenstein declared the hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the street be closed. Mr. Sorenson expressed the appreciation of the Building Trades Council for the action of the City Council with reference to wage scale they had established. He further stated that previous administrations had not insisted upon this being done, resulting in workmen on contract jobs for the City having been paid as much as 45% less than the prevailing wage rate. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A_. F REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ;A; 'chtenstein. Mayor January 20, 1954 3:00 P. M. — R. E. McClure PRESENT: ayor A..A. Lichtenstein City Manager Commissioners City Attorney — I. M. Singer City Secretary — T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Director of Public Works — Drahn Jones J. S. NaismithW, Anderson ., T_—__ n,...__ Citv Planning Engineer — W. Airport Manager — Bob Kirmse Purchasing Agent — W. J. Burke Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend A. W. Hicks of the First Pentecostal Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Commissioner King be excused from the meeting. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. George Aboud, Chairman of the Citizens Traffic Commission appeared before the Council complain— ing of the lack of cooperation of the Police Department with the Traffic Commission. He also suggested that the engineering phase of traffic regulations pertaining to the traffic commission be divorced from the Department of Public Safety and that the traffic coordinator be placed under the direction of -the Department of Public Works or the City Planning Engineer. He further suggested that if in the opinion of the City Council he was not the proper one to serve in the capacity of Chairman of the Traffic Commission, that his resignation would be effective immed— iately. Mayor Lichtenstein advised him that the Traffic Commission did need reorganization and a defining of authority and prerogatives and it would receive the early attention of the Council, meanwhile his efforts were appreciated and he was requested to continue in this capacity until this was accomplished. A petition was presented to the Council by Joe Simon in behalf of Patrolman John Shaffer, regarding his being retired from service due to age. The matter was referred to City Manager McClure on the premise of it being under administrative jurisdiction. Mr. Everett L. Williams, Chairman of the Civil Service Board, read a letter to the Council, stating that the Civil Service Board unanimously recommended to the City Council that an Ordinance be passed putting into effect the position and wage classification plan compiled by the J. L. Jacobs Company, Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the letter of recommendation from the Civil Service Board be received into the records. "' Mayor Lichtenstein presented Mr. J, E. Hartle, retiring Chairman of the Sanitation Commission, a= certificate of appreciation for the work done while serving on the Commission;.v Bids were opened on the revision of the Airport Terminal. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Bids on the Coffee Shop area at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport were opened, Motion by Camnnissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Na#smith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 3 Pumpers for the Fire Department. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Zoning Application 1153-7, Hostutler, Laws, Glaze & Lipner, be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change, and that the change, if granted, would have an adverse effect on both the status of Santa Fe as a thoroughfare and on the adjoining residential properties with the further information that the public interest would not be served by any change in the classlfication of the property involved, and then any intensification in the use of the'property whether it be for clinics or high density residence use would have essentially the same effect on traffic and the adjoining residential properties, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager, Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Plans, Speci— fications and Wage Scale for the eledtrical work on the John Cunningham Water Filtration Plant be approved, as recommended by the City Manager, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on , February 3, 1954.' Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that 240 Waterworks Revenue Bonds, or such portion of them as have not been consented at the time the plan becomes operative, be 19 � called at par and accrued interest, plus a 4% premium stipulated in the Deed of Trust, as recommended by the City Manager, The money reserved for this purpose will either be left with the Trustee for the purchase and cancellation of the bonds or will be deposited with the State Treasurer, depending upon the determination made by the Trustee and our legal counsel. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Legal Depart— ment be authorized to prepare an Ordinance appropriating $3,5OO for the improvement of the apron area at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, Commissioner Brace abstaining,;providing that Rod More be granted special permission to land a Helicopter on the Moreman Building, ,531 S. Shoreline, providing that the following regulations and conditions were complied with: in effect. (1) That the Helicopter be piloted by a C. A. A. licensed pilot and that his C. A. A. physical be "(2) That the pilot's name and C. A. A. License Number be recorded with the Airport Manager, prior to the initial flight. (3) That the Airport Manager be assured that the Helicopter owner is covered by sufficient, effective insurance, both Property Damage and Liability. ' (4) That all approaches be made from the bay side at a glide angle of approximately 45 degrees and on a magnetic heading of approximately 310 degrees, weather permitting. (5) That all C. A. A. regulations as stated in "Civil Air Regulations", Part 60, revised to July 1, 1953, be complied with. as recommended by the City Manager. City Manager McClure read a letter to the Council from Mr. Walter E. Wilde, Architect for the re— modeling of the Library, recommending that a change order be issued to rescind Change Order #1 to E. E. Harrison's contract, which action will re—establish the contract as per original plans and specifications. "Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to issue the change order rescinding the change order #l, and proceed with the original contract, as recommended by the City Manager. 'Mayor Lichtenstein expressed regret in the City being unable to take advantage of the Contractor's offer to replace the frame of the building at no extra cost, primarily because of the cost involved in removing the Fire Alarm System which would have been necessary in following this course of action. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Mayor's nomination of Walter Saunders, Gregory S. Moore, and Damon Brickley for reappointment as members of the Board of Adjustment, and the appointment of A. R. James and Dudley B. Foy as new members of the Board, be confirmed. µMotion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Mayor be author— ized to write a letter to the Mayor of Beeville confirming arrangements for Mr. Anderson's services to be made available to the City of Beeville, acme being approved with the understanding that such an arrangement would not in any matter interfere with the conduct of his duties and responsibilities as City Planner for Corpus Christi. Ordinance No. 3639 M CLOSING THAT PORTION OF GREEN STREET BETWEEN KOSTORYZ ROAD AND HAKEL DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY `OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye ` Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 20 Second reading of an Ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE N0,'3570, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1953, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF -RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF SERVICE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSUMERS; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF SAID GAS DIVISION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT", BY COMBINING SECTION 2 AND 3 THEREOF, AND DESIGNATING THEM AS "SECTION 2" OF SAID ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the -second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye . James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 2640 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY C! CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A 23.73 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOTS 1 and 2, SECTION 3, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE KNOWN AS MOUNT'VERNON SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONSt ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t - T, Ray Kri g1 1 t Se rotary PRESENT:. Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIN( January 27, 1954 3:00 P. M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary . Purchasing Agent Airport Manager Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Turner of the Broadmoor Park Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called,the roll of those in attendance. — Russell E. M — I. M. Singer — T. Ray Kring — W. J. Burke — Bob Kirmse Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that Commissioner King be excused from the meeting, Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Farrell Smith, representing Jim Sparks, appeared before the Council stating that he did see the award of bid on the Airport Cafe on the Agenda, and wanted to know if it would come before the Council today. K Mr. Smith was assured that tha.matter would come before the Council even though it did not appear on the Agenda. Mayor Lichtenstein presented a Resolution from the Real Estate Board to the Council asking that the County Commissioners Court and the Mayor and the City Council have a thorough study made from an engineering standpoint to determine the feasibility of making the Cayo Del Oso into a fresh water reservoir, Mayor Lichtenstein replied that he was pleased to advise that a study had already been made in May, 1948. It was reported then that the estimated cost would be $3,467,000. J. E. Hartle then appeared before the Council stating that the figures had been misrepresented to the Real Estate Board, and if the figure of $3,4672000 was correct for the Council*to just forget it. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the reeonmendat of the City Manager for. the award of bids on the fire hose for the Fire Department be made as follows: (See bid tabulation in file), �� �� N A. Award to Corpus Christi Hardware Company 19500 feet of Eureka Underwriters, no label, hose at $1.17 per foot. Total X1,755.00 B. Award to San Antonio Machine & Supply Company 1,500 feet of B. F. Goodrich, "City of CC", hose at $1.55 per foot. Total 2,325.00 GRAND TOTAL 4,080.00 Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bid on the revision of the Airport Terminal Building be awarded to Selby., Lankford and Ewing, as recommended by the City Manager. (See bid tabulation #4 in file) Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid on the Coffee Shop Area at Cliff Maus Terminal Building be awarded to Mr. James D Sparks and his wife, Carne Sparks, for the following, as recommended by the City Manager. (See bid tabulation #5 in file). (a) During the first year X115.00 per month rent, $35,00.'per month flat rate utilities and 7% of the or "a" monthly gross above $3,000.00 per month. 15% of profits from vending machines. (b) Second year 5132.00 per month rent, $35.00 per month flat rate utilities and 7% of the or "a" monthly gross above $3,000.00 per month. 15% of profits from vending machines. (e) Third year $132.00 per month rent, $35.00 per month flat rate utilities " and 7% of the or "a" monthly gross above $3,000.00 per month. .15% of profits from vending machines. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Utility Pay Station at Wahlberg Drug be transferred to Economical Drug, as recommended by City Manager McClure. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the now outstanding Sanitary Sewer System Second Lien Revenue Warrants be purchased and cancelled on the basis of par, plus accrued interest to date, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Plans and Specifications on the 48" Water Main from Calallen to near Clarkwood be approved, and the City Manager be authar— ized to advertise for bids to be received February 17, 1954, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Plans and Specifications on a 36" and 24" Water Main from Savage Lane to Lexington Boulevard to Chapman Ranch Road, to Gollihar Elevated Tank be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received February 17, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Mayor's nomination of Mr. William B. Cox to fill the vacancy on the Housing Authority Board, created by the death of Roy Hebert be approved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that B. L. Guess, C. M. Mathieu,' "and Paul Williams be appointed as new members, and Lee Hugon and Ted Duce be reappointed to the Supervisory Board of Electricians, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Harry Eaton be appointed as anew member of the Supervisory Board of Plumbers, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that two additional inspectors be employed in the Engineering Division and that 10¢ per lot foot facing upon the street be charged to the subdividers for inspection services, and that payment of such fee be made a requirement in contracts for annexation. ` Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Audit Report be received from Doughty and Co. Ordinance No. 3641 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.*3570, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1953, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE NECESSITY FOR FIXING OF RATES AND DETERMINING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS FOR GAS FURNISHED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GAS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF SERVICE REGULATIOTS -APPLICABLE TO CONSM-URS; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF SAID GAS DIVISION; AND EUTALING ALL ORDINANCES IN C✓ONFLICT", BY COMBINING SECTIONS 2 and 3 THEREOF, AND DESIGNATING THEM AS "SECTION 2" OF SAID ORDINANCE. 22 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time, and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Ordinance No. 3642 Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,337.99 AND OUT OF NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS THE SUM OF $2,162.01, FOR THE COST OF ENLARGING AND IMPROVING THE APRON OR PARKING AREA FOR AIRCRAFT AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3643 AUTHORIZING AND D IRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND J. R. DELEON, D/B/A ECONOMICAL DRUG COMPANY, -LOCATED AT 1024 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS -AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 15, 1954, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEES HEREIN AS HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND `IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT,'A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A..A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C Callaway Aye. James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King -Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3644 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "CREATING THE CITY -COUNTY WELFARE BOARD;. ."� AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 34,95, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 1953, BY AMENDING SECTION VIII BY ADDING A PROVISION REQUIRING THE COORDINATION OF, THE BUDGET.OF THE CITY COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE WITH THE BUDGET OF THE CITY-COUNTY,,UNIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King" Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Ordinance No. 364.5 Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.TO,EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SELBY, LANKFORD AND EWING BUILDING COMPANY, FOR :THE ADDITION TO AND REMODELING OF THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH.THE„TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, WHICH AGREEMENT IS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C, Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S, Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3646 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE Cm OF CORPUS CHRISTI -TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BEN E. CHRISTIAN, ARCHITECT, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR ARCHITECT SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCT— ING A NEW FIRE STATION TO BE LOCATED AT MORGAN AND UTH IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREE— MENT; APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $7,800.00 OUT OF N0, 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION BUILDING), FOR SUCH SERVICES; A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye „Ellroy King Absent P, C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:. A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye _Ordinance No.' 3647 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BROCK AND ANDERSON, ARCHITECTS, OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.TEXAS,..FOR ARCHITECT SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A FIRE TRAINING CENTER ON THE FIRE'STATION NO. 7 SITE LOCATED ON SOUTH STAPLES, AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEBER ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT; APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $3,060.00 OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION BUILDING, FOR SUCH SERVICES; A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T. Ray Krincl City ?ecretary PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 1954 3:00 P. M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Purchasing Agent Director of Finance Director of Public Works — Russell E. McClure — I. M. Singer — T. Ray Kring — W. J. Burke — W. G. Graf — Drahn Jones Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend Darrell Gray of the Oak Park Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Commissioner King 24 be excused from the meeting. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the retiring members of several boards recently replaced, be awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their services. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. Mayor Lichtenstein read a letter from James W. Schelcher complimenting the present administration upon the smooth and efficient operations of Corporation Court. A petition signed by some 400 persons was presented to the City Council requesting that the Council lend their influence and support to the matter of making a fresh water lake of the Cayo del Oso salt flats by whatever means can be prudently devised and with as much haste as is expedient. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that last week when a similar petition was presented to the Council he had explained that the cost involved would be $39500,000, and that no additional action was contemplated at this time. Mayor Lichtenstein instructed the City Secretary to acknowledge the petition, and furnish the petitioners witha copy of the Engineer's report made in May, 1948. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the following days are hereby declared holidays for all city officers and employees with the exception of police and fire -fighting personnel: the first day.of January (New Year's Day) the thirtieth day of May (Memorial Day) the fourth of July (Independence Day) the first Monday of.September (Labor Day) the fourth Thursday of November (Thanksgiving Day) the twenty-fifth day of December (Christmas Day) When any holiday listed above falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a holiday. This is the schedule being established in the ordinance recommended by the Civil Service Board for the adoption of the new classification and pay plan effective April 1, 1954, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 2,427 steel folding chairs for the auditorium, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 29000 - 5/8 x 3/4 Water Meters (without tail pieces) 50 - 1" Water Meters 30 - 2" Water Meters (Compound) 25 - 1-1/2" Water Meters 6 - 3" Water Meters (Compound) 5 -4" Water Meters (Compound) at an estimated cost of $54,000.00 as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the request for a signal light at 16th and South Staples Streets, where Naples crosses Staples be denied, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Comanissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the recommendation received from the Citizen's Traffic Commission that parking be prohibited on the east side of Sam Rankin Street 11 between Buffalo and Lipan Streets, be received for study. Mayor Lichtenstein announced that a public hearing would be held at the next Regular meeting regard- ing the proposed milk ordinance, immediately following the regular business. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that pages 11 and 21 be substituted in the following ordinance. The following ordinance was read for the second time: ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent 25 P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3648 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,831,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FIRST MORTGAGE M TERWORKS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING A LIKE PAR AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING -WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY; PLEP_GING THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S "A TERIVORKS SYSTEM AND AUTHOR— IZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED OF TRUST ON TIE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SAID SYSTEM, AS DEFINED IN THE ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE GRANT OF A FRANCHISE FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF IN THE EVENT OF DEFAULT AND SALE UNDER SUCH DEED OF TRUST; PRESCRIBING THE LIMITATIONS UNDER WHICH ADDITIONAL WATE[LgORKS REVENUE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED; PROVIDING FOR ALTER COMBINATION OF THE CITY'S WATERNORKS AND SANITARY SEIER SYSTEMS AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR WATEROWRKS OR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST; ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3649 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 ORDINANCEMAND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED GN THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP A,%?Ta) ON THE 4TII, DAY OF,MAX.,,_A9,48, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 20 AND 21, ANNIE BAGNALL SUBDIVISION; FROM A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE; AND BY .CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 8, 9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS ADDITION, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OHTER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN 01ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the filling vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Ade J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye An Ordinance OFS E 6BPUTHE, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINIS— TRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE. The foregoing ordinance was read'for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye An Ordinance AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TIIE FIRBIEN'S AND POLIC121EN'S CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 30 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICE`S AND POSITIONS IN THE FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SM- IVCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye 1 .f t 26 J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye The fact --that a refunding of all of the presently outstanding Waterworks Revenue Bonds of the ity must be accomplished before sufficient new construction bonds may be issued for urgently needed improvements nd extensions of the City's waterworks system and the fact that the refunding cannot be completed unless the bonds erein above described be called and redeemed, create a public emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring he suspension of the Charter requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be adopted finally on the date it s introduced, and the Mayor, having declared that such public emergency exists and having requested the suspension f such Charter rule and the adoption finally of this resolution on the day of its introduction, IT IS ACCORDINGLY and this resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after its adoption /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein MAYOR _ THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being adopted finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the , Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: The motion was seconded by Commissioner Callaway. AYES: Commissioners Naismith, Callaway and Brace NAYES: None The Mayor requested that he be recorded as voting AYE. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, Callaway and Brace NA YES: None The Mayor requested that he be recorded as voting AYE. The May announced that the resolution had been adopted. ADOPTED AND APPROVED February 3, 1954. ATTEST: 1s/ T. Ray Krina City Secretary The motion was /s/ A. A. Lichtens ein MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS The foregoing Resolution has been approved as to form and corrections this 3rd day of February, 1954 /s/ I. M Si naer City Attorney Resolution No. 3650 CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN BOLTS OF THE ISSUE "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1948'1 DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF -THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING SAID BONDS; RE— SOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Absent Aye Aye a Aye 9 27 An Ordinance PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT OF SALE OF CITY WATERWORKS SYSTEM UNMER DEED OF TRUST SECURING CITY'S FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS THAT PURCHASER THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE SUCH SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF 20 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH PURCHASE; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Ayp J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3651 AUTHDSIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN FLATO, FRED FLATO AND ROBERT FLATO, CONCERNING CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED BETWEEN MORGAN AVENUE AND HOSPITAL BOULEVARD CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF BAYLOR STREET AND KOKERNOT STREETS, IN CORRECTION OF ORDINANCE NO. A-365, PASSED ANT) APPROVED ON THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1945; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye . Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Absent P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on the.Electrical Work on the John Cunningham Filtration Plant be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed.that the bids opened on Alum for the Calallen Plant be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. A. A. L tenstein, Mayor CITY CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS T. Ray Kri g- (yity S cretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 1954 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - Russell E. McClure Commissioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring P. C. Callaway Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones J. S. Naismith Superintendent of Water - Atlee Cunningham W. James Brace Director -5f Finance - W. G. Graf. Administrative Assistant - R. V. Pearce Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Reverend G. S. Meyer of the Lindale Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of th-se in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of 11 Regular Council Meeting held January 27, and the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 7, 1954, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Roy Hebert for the services ren- dered by her lAte husband as a member of the Housing Authority. Certificates of Appreciation were also presented to Cecil Burney, C. A. Mansheim, Eugene Purdue, Dave Wilkins, V&rth B. Cline and Harold T. Morton for 28 their services on various committees. Council to come forward. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business to bring before the Mr. Fred Homeyer asked the Council to enforce the one family resident zoning in the west part of the City. He stated that the ordinance was enforced in all other parts of the City, but in the west side some of the residents were building garages on the back of their property and then renting them out for living quarters. This was devaluating their property and his property. . Mayor Lichtenstein assured Mr. Homeyer that the situation would be investigated by the proper departments and appropriate action taken, Mr. Pickart and Mr. Cluff appeared before the Council on behalf of the North Beach Business Mens Association requesting that a street cleaning and maintenance crew be assigned to their area to help them in a clean up campaign they have under way, They also inquired if there was an ordinance requiring vehicles hauling garbage and trash to have a cover to prevent trash from falling or blowing out. Mayor Lichtenstein replied that he did not know if there were such an ordinance, but the City Manager would look into the matter. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King and Passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a quantity of Copper Pipe, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner.Naismith and passed that the bid on Aluminum Sulphate be awarded to the General Chemical of Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation, as recommended by the City Manager. See bid tabulation #7 in file. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King and passed that the bid for the Electrical Work on the John Cunningham Filtration Plant be awarded to Coastal Electric Company, said firm being the lowest qualified bid, as recommended by the.City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissloner`King and passed that the Error and Correction List for the month of January, 1954, be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the plans and specifications on the Westside Recreation Building be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids, as recommended by City Manager McClure. Motion -by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the Brawner-Proctor Storm Sewer to be received on March 10, 1954, as recommended by the City Manager. Ordinance No. 3652 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS BOGGUS MOTORS INC., FOR ONE (1) ONE-HALF TON PANEL -FORD -1954, FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 1954 TO FEBRUARY 1, 1956, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT. A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule -was suspended by the following vote: A. A; Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3653 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK HAYDEN MOTORS, FOR ELEVEN (11) ONE AND ONE-HALF (1 J) TON DODGE, 1954, DUMP TRUCKS, FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1 1954 TO FEBRUARY 1 19556 FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF T11E,'FEES AS SCHEDULED hEREIk, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 29 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3654 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECU'"E A LEASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND JAMES D. SPARKS AND WIFE CARRIE P. SPARKS, AS LESSEE, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, LEASING APPROXIMATEL LY 912 SQUARE FEET OF CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING TO BE USED AS A COFFEE SHOP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE CONTRACT. A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A; Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C, Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Ordinance No. 3655 Aye Abstaining Aye Aye Aye Aye Abstaining Aye Aye Aye AUTHDRIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN"'ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH SIGLER, CLARK AND WINSTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, OF WESLACO, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND THE BROADWAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID ENGINEERING CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A, A*Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P; C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye _ i ,; Ordinance No. 3656 .. ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSI— TIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Abstaining P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3657 AMENDING THE RULES AND RFGULATIONS OF THE FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 30 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE. A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Abstaining P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ®a 30 Ordinance No. 3658 AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY ­OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Ndismith W. James Brace There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T. Ray i , Citi Secrey - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 1954 11:00 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Abstaining' Aye Aye Aye. A. A. L CITY OF Lein, Mayor ' CHRISTI, TEXAS City Manager City Attorney City Secretary — Russell E. McC — I. M. Singer — T. Ray Kring Y The purpose of the meeting was 10 receive the official report from Palmer & Baker, Consulting Engineers in reference to the feasibility of the construction of a tunnel to ultimately relieve the bottleneck of the Bascule Bridge. The following representatives of the engineering firm were present: Mr.' Wayne Palmer; Admiral Smith, Chief Engineer; Admiral Lewis Moeller, Assistant Chief Engineer; Douglas Fleming, Local Representative. Mr. Wayne Palmer presented the report in detail as to construction and cost. - Mayor Lichtenstein stated that it was obvious from the presentation that the report was rather compre— hensive and would refire a great deal of study before reaching any decision. He also pointed out that three branches of government are involved, namely the Nueces County Navigation District, Nueces County, and the City of Corpus Christi. He also pointed out that the Highway Department had proposed a high bridge and study would need to be conducted by the various governmental agencies, the Area Development Committee,and its subcommittees, before final deterpmination of which route would be followed. The City is and has followed the recommendation of the Area Development Committee, as evidenced by the recent bond issue. Mention was also made of the interest and concern of the Army Engineers, their - .primary concern being the complete removal of the Bascule Bridge. Mayor Lichtenstein then asked for comments from various interest in the audience. Judge John Young, "The report seems very complete and comprehensive, but that he is reserving an opinion until studies can be made of this report and that of the State Highway Department in reference to a high bridge. " Mr. B. L. Collins, Chairman of the Bascule Bridge Bottleneck Breakers Committee, "The report is very comprehensive and impressive. Progress is apparent in solving the bottleneck caused by the Bascule Bridge, but a month or more will be required for study of these projects." Mayor Lichtenstein, "Wish to emphasize that all cost involved in the construction of the tunnel and its appurtenances are to be financed by a toll charge and never by taxation. In closing the meeting Mayor Lichtenstein stated that he hoped that a decision March 1, 19 T. Ray in , Cit Secreta,}r'fy REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 1954 A. A. i 1,e reached by tein, Mayor 31 PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T; Ray Kring - Drahn Jones Reverend Oestreich of the Christ Lutheran Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called the roll of these in attendance. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with'tfe City to come forward. No one appeared - A petition signed by some 175 city employees was presented ti the Council requesting that the holiday schedule be changed to give the employees the additional holidays heretofore observed. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that the Council had given this matter careful consideration at the time the classification and pay plan was adopted, and it was decided that these holidays were the ones commonly observed in Corpus Christi. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that the Council reaffirm this action, allowing 6 holidays, as stated in the Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on a 36" and 24" water main from Savage Lane to Lexington Blvd., to Chapman Ranch Road, to Gollihar Elevated Tank; and the bids opened on a 48" water main from Calallen to near Clarkwood be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that a hearing be held on applicatioh for changes in the Zoning Ordinance, on March 25, 19549 7:30 P.M.: and,that a hearing be held for a miniature golf course and archery range on March 10, 3:00 P.M., as recommended by the City Manager. Ordinance No. 3659 PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT OF SALE OF CITY WATERWORKS SYSTEM UNDER DEED OF TRUST SECURING CITY'S FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS THAT PURCHASER THEREOF SHALL'BE ENTITLED TO A"FRANCHISE TO OPERATE SUCH SYSTEM FOR A'PERIOD OF 20 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH PURCHASE: AND ORDAINING OTHER. MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P, C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3660. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1491 ENTITLED "DEFINING"MILK AND CERTAIN MILK PRODUCTS", 'MILK PRODUCER*, 'PASTEURIZATION', ETC., PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MIS -BRANDED MILK -AND MILK PRODUCTS, REQUIRING PERMITS FSR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REGU- LATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PLANTS,•THE EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PLACARDING, PASTEURIZATION, RE -GRADING, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK GRADES, CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS, THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE FIXING OF PENALTIES: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," AS AMENDED, BE AMENDED BY AMENDING ITEM 18 OF SECTION 17 SO AS TO PERMIT THE PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF ONE -TWELFTH 91/12) OF THE ANNUAL FEE IN ADVANCE FOR EACH MONTH OF THE YEARLY PERIOD: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein _Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith' Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A..Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P.•C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3661 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1709, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 14, PAGE 69 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESO- LUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGIHEER OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO SUBMIT CERTAIN FARMS OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PLAN, EXPERIENCE,AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE PRE- 32 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ON PUBLIC WORK CONTRACTS AND CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PRE -QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ON PUBLIC WORK CONTRACTS TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY BY ANY CONTRACTOR BIDDING ON ANY PUBLIC WORK TO BE DONE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTING, ALTERATION,AMEND- MENT, CHANGE OR DISCONTINUANCE OF SUCH FORMS BY THE CITY ENGINEER WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING PRE -QUALIFICATION INFORMATION FORMS AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF BIDS TO AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF BIDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King 'Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3663 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI -A CONTRACT WITH OSO PLACE, INCrA CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A PORTION OF LOTS TWIETY-TWO (22) TWENTY-THREE (23), TWENTY-SIX (26) AND TWENTY-SEVEN (27)9 SECTION FOURTEEN (14j OF FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AND BEING OSO PLACE UNIT 2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye J. S. Naismith Aye - W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3663 RECEIVING IN AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING 29.99 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 119 SECTION D OF PAISLEYIS SUBDIVISION, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS GOLLIHAR PARK NO. 2, AND FULLY DISCRIBING SANE AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S.' -'Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye E].lroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3664 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEASING 0.23 ACPES OF LAND LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO BE USED BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS A REMOTE RECEIVER SITE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 16, 1954, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 19549 A COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEITNT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ' The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: M A. A; -Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye , J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye , , , . Ellroy King' Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3665 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,. OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR ONE (1) 1/2 TON INTERNATIONAL 1954 TRUCK AND ONE (1) 1 TON INTERNATIONAL 1954 PANEL TRUCK.FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 15, 1954 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 1956, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN,, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEPEOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: " A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye -P. C. Callaway Aye .. J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye �- The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: , A- A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Resolution No. 3666 CALLING FOR REDEMPTION CERTAIN BONDS OF THE ISSUE "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1948", DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING SAID BONDS; RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A..A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ' The above resolution was passed by the -following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C.' -Callaway ' Aye J. S. Naismith Aye . W. James -Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ,0//--,- Z,_" - - - - T. Ray Krin , Cil Secreta PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 1$,1954 7:30 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring Mayor 'Lichtenstein announced the purpose of tre meeting was to have a Public Hearing on the closing of an alley located between 15th and 16th Streets, and the closing of an unnamed street lying between the south boundary of Holly Street and the north boundary of Southland Road. The first item to be considered was that of determining whether or not the alley should be ed 34 Harry H. Dobbs, Jr., representing the petitioner briefly.remarked that part of the alley had been closed and that in his opinion part of the alley remaining open was not serving any public purpose and hence the petition of his client. Mrs. Simon Sellinger, Mrs. A. A. Davis, Mr and Mrs. A. V. Rutter and Mr. F. D. Gallagher, all residents abutting on the alley, expressed themselves in favor of the remaining portion of the alley being closed. Mr. R. M. Correa, 1610 — 16th Street, spoke against closing of the alley stating that he used the alley as an access to his property, admitting of course that he also had access from the street side of his property. Pio further evidence being offered, the hearing was closed and the matter taken under advisement. The next matter considered was that of whether or not an unnamed street lying between the south boundary of Holly Street and the north boundary of Southland Road should be closed. Mr. J. D. Slaybaugh, representing the Independent School District, owners of the property on both sides of the street in question and also of an 18 acre tract of land across the road from the property, stated that it was the intention of the School District to construct an elementary school on the property and it would be very much to their advantage to have the street closed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Oaly, owners of the property described as Lot 1, Block 4, Moravian Village, and Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Robbins, owners of Lot 1, Block 3, Moravian Village, opposed the closing of the Street giving as their reason that property in that area needed more access streets. It was pointed out that a more logical access street would be Richter Street and that on being familiarized with the entire matter of streets they withdrew their objection. It was suggested to them that they contact the Zoning and Planning office for assistance in connection with obtain— ing additional suggestions relative to outlets to their property. Mrs. Daly made the following parting remark,."this area has been in the City for 3 years and they have received little or notstreet improvements, water pressure is bad and there are no fire hydrants closer than the corner of Kostoryz and Lexington. ment. There being no further evidence to consider the matter was closed and taken under advise— In reference to the first item on the agenda, motion was made by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King that the alley between 15th and 16th Streets be closed. Commissioner Brace and Commissioner Naismith voted nay, and Mayor Lichtenstein cast his vote in favor of the alley remaining open. Majority of opinion being that public interest would not be served by closing the alley. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the unnamed street lying between the south boundary of Holly Street and the north boundary of Southland Road be closed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourns T. Ray Kring, C Y Secr tary R ET ULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1954 3:00 P.M. • PRESENT: MAYOR A. A. LICHTENSTEIN City Manager C04IMISSIONERS City Attorney Ellroy King City Secretary P. C. Callaway Director of Public Works • J. S. Naismith Purchasing Agent W. James Brace Coordinator of Water Construction Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. -Russell E. McClure " -I. M. Singer -T. Ray Kring -Drahn Jones -Wm. J. Burke -John Cunningham Reverend Carl E. Perry of the First Assembly of God Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come r, forward. Mr. Roy Klett and Mrs. Gorden Myers appeared before the Council requesting the adoption of a policy that would aid in having sidewalks constructed along the west side of Alameda south on Louisiana south on Louisiana so that the school children will not have to walk in the Street. City Manager McClure stated that the City should have a policy that required any developers to have sidewalks on both sides of the street, and when a street was improved assessments should be made and sidewalks provided on both sides of the Street. Mrs. Myers stated that if any street was torn up that sidewalks should be laid at that time and property owners assessed. Mrs. W. E. Smith told the Council that they had a similar problem in the Fannin School District. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that consideration would be given to establishing a uniform sidewalk policy. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King and passed that the, City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with the Junior Chamber of Commerce from the 26th day 'of May, 1954, until 12 o'clock P.M. on the 1st day of June, 1954, for the fee of $100.00 per day, plus incident .to the operation of said Auditorium in staging such ice carnival. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager or someone under his direction be authorized to negotiate with the owners of the land needed for the O.N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant, for the acquisition by the City of such land. First reading of an Ordinance ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNTILTTY DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR SUPPLEMENTING OR AMENDING SUCH RULES AND RII;ULATIONS; ' PROVIDING FOR AN EFFIET IV E DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye, Ellroy,King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Resolution No. 3667 THE STATE OF TIXAS COUNTY OF NUMES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI On this the 24th day of February, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, conveyed in Regular meeting, with.the following members of,said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor, J. S. Naismith, Commissioner, S • 36 Ellroy King Cgmmissioners, P. C. Callaway : W. James Brace, T. Ray Kring City Secretary, with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the douncil a resolution. The resolution was read by'the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas February 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the puspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that'you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A, A. Lichtenstein, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of -the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. King. The motion was carried by -unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: Ayes: Connnissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. Nayes: None Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally.. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by the following vote: This was done. as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. Nayes: None. The Mayor requested that the records show, that he vote Aye. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is RESOLUTION NO. 3667 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $7,000.000.00 ' FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS, . SERIES 1954, AND DECLARING AN EIIEERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the*City of Corpus Christi, Texas, has under con— sideration the sale of its First Mortgage Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Seried 1954, more particularly described In the Official Offering of the City, and maturing serially throughout the years 1965 to 1983, both in— clusive, as shown in such Official Offering; and ' WHEREAS, after having received and considered all of the offers, the City Council considers the offer of John Nuveen & Co., A. C. Allen & Co., Inc., Rauscher, Pierce & Co. and Associates, (hereinafter called the "Syndicate"), as the highest and best bid, which bid is par and accrued interest to date of delivery, plus a premium of $2,275.00, for the bonds'to bear interest at rates as follows: 37 bonds maturing in the years 1965 to 1968, both incl., 314 io per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1969 to 1983, both incl., 3 % per annum; and WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City that said bid be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 3668 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUEC ES ' CITY OF CORPUS CHR IST I : On this the 24th day of February, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in Regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein J. S. Naismith, Ellroy King P. C. Callaway W. James Brace, Mayor, Commissioners, T. Ray Kring, City Secretary with the following absent: none, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council.a resolution.. The resolution . The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas February 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and,that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced by syspended for the reasons stated in the written re- quest of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. King... The Motion was carried by,unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None. Commissioner King made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following cote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he vote Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is as follows: RFSOLUT Ir)N NO. 3668 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $1,500.000.00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, AND DECLARING AN 04E1%'GG INC 138 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, has under con- - sideration the sale of its Sewer Improvement and Extension Revenue Bonds, Series 1954, more -particularly described in the Official Offering of the City, and maturing serially throughout the years 1955 to 1984, both inclusive, as shown in such Official Offering; and. WHERFAS, after having received and considered all of the offers, the City Council considers the offer of John Nuveen & Co. et al, (hereinafter called the "Syndicate"), as the highest and best bid, which bid is par and accrued interest to date of delivery, plus a premium of $126.50, for the bonds to bear interest at rates as follows: Bonds maturing in the years 1955 to 1959, both incl., 3 3/4 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1960 to 1984, both incl., 3 per annum; and be accepted, THE STATE OF TOGAS COUNTY OF NUDGES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City that, said bid RESOLUTION NO. 3669 On this the 24th day of February, 1954, the City Council on.the City of Corpus Christi, Texa$, convened in Regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein J. S. Naismith : Ellroy King : P. C. Callaway : W. James Brace, : T. Ray Kring Mayor, Commissioners, City Secretary with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The'Mayor presented to the..Council a'communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas, February 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reason set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a Public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Brace made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution.' The motion was seconded by Mr. Naismith. The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King. The motion was carried by the -following vote: is as follows: 39 AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAPES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he vote Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution RESOLUTION NO, 3668 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $1,500,000.00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, has under consideration the sale of its Sewer Improvement and Extension Revenue Bonds, Series 1954, more particularly described in the Official Offering of the City, and maturing aerially throughout the years 1955 to 1984, both inclusfcve, as shown in such Official Offering: and WHEREAG, after having received and consid-red all of the offers, the City Council considers the offer of John Nuveen & Co. et al, (hereinafter called the "Syndicate"), as the highest and best bid, whi6h bid is par and accrued interest to date of delivery, plus a premium of $126.50, for the bonds to bear interest at rates as follows: and Bonds maturing in the years 1955.to 1959, both incl., 3 3/4 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1960 to 1984, both incl., 3 % per annum; WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City that said bid be accepted. Resolution No. 3669 THE STATE OF TEXAS : COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI : On this the 24th day of February, 1954, the City Council on the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in Regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor J. S. Naismith, : Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway : W. James Brace T. Ray Kring, City Secretary with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertilning to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas, February 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reason set forth in' the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requitement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Brace made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from 40 being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Naismith, The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAPES: None Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King. The Mition was carried by the following vote: was done. resolutionis as follows: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. Nayes: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he vote Aye. This The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The RESOLUTION N0, 3665 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $2,3001400.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1954, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; has under consid ation the sale of its General Obligation Bonds, Series 1954, more particularly described in the Official Offering of the City, and maturing serially throughout the years 1955 to 1984, both inclusive, as shown in such Official r Offering; and WHEREAS, after having received and considered all of the offers, the City Council considers the offer of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Feiiner & Beane - et al (hereinafter called the "Syndicate"), as the highest and best bid, which bid is nar and accrued interest ti date of delivery, plus a premium of $1,777. 7, for the bonds to bear interest at rates as follows: be accepted. THE STATE OF TEXAS : COUNTY OF NUECES : CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Bonds maturing in the years 1955 to 1964, both incl., 3 3/4 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1965 to 1967, both incl., 2 3/4 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1968 to 1979, both incl., 3 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1980 to 1984, both incl., 2 3/4 % per annum; WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City that said bid Resolution No. 3670 On this the 24th day of February, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in Regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor J. S. Naismith Ellroy King P. C. Callaway : Commissioners W. James Brace _ T. Ray Kring City Secretary with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council a resolut The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing to said proposed resolution, as follows: ining Corpus Christi, Texas. February 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Isl A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clAuse of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Callaway. The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City,Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NA'YES: None Commissioner King made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye. This was done. as follows: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None The Mayor requested that the records show thAt the records show that he vote The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is RESOLUTION N0. 3670 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER 400,000.00 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 19549 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Te±as; has under consideration the sale of its Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1954, more particularly described in the Of"fichl Offering of the City, and maturing serially throughout the years 1955 to 1974, both inclusive, as shown in such Official Offering; and WHEREAS, after having received and considered all of the offers, the City Council considers the offer of Lentz, Newton and Co. (hereinafter called the "Syndicate"), as the highest and best bid, which bid is par and accrued interest to date of delivery, plus a premium of $24.00, for the bonds to bear interest at rates as follows: and Bonds maturing in the years 1955 to 1964, both incl., 2 1 % per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1965 to 1968, both incl., 1.90% per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1969 to 1971, both incl., 2.10% per annum; Bonds maturing in the years 1972 to 1974, both incl., 2.20 % per annum; WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City that said bid be accepted. Ordinance No. 3671 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FRO14 A. W. GUSTAFSON WATER PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN TATATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS OWNED BY SAID GUSTAFSON IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye 41L 42 J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3672 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CHEMICAL DIVISION OF ALLIED CHEMICAL AND DYE CORPORATION FOR ALUMINUM SULFATE NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND (3,000) NET TONS OF TWO THOUSAND POUNDS EACH PER ANNUM, EXCEPT AT SELLER,tS OPTION, FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1954, TO FEBRUARY. 2, 1955, INCLUSIVE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE'TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEPEOF: PAYMENT TO BE MADE OUT OF FUNDS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was gassed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye ' W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3673 CANCELLING AND RETURNING THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATED AND UNUSED FUNDS FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE UNAPPROPRIATED BOND FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: TO BOND FUND NO. 245 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND THE SUM OF $11,354.19; TO BOND FUND NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $1761,570.40; AND TO BOND FUND NO. 297 IMPROVI'NMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $22,696.78; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Ordinance No. 3674 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF X19,553.00 FROM FUND NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUC— TION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS) TO COVER THE COST OF ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY SELBY, LANKFORD & EWING BUILDING COMPANY: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye v? W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 8675' MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO LOAF OR LOITER WITHIN 250 FEET OF ANY SCHOOL, OR WITHIN 250 feet OF ANY PUBLIC BUILDING PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye ;, S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3676 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 36"• WATER MAIN ON LEXINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ,.NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCOR— DANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4719819.89 OUT OF 1954 IMPROVEMENT BONDS (WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION) TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following Vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3677 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. M. DELLINGER, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 48" WATER MAIN FROM CALALLEN 71 CLARKWOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART. HEREOF BY REFERENCE: APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $981020.00 OUT OF 1954 IMPROVE— MENT BONDS (WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION) TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCT IDN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy king Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J..S. Naismith Aye V. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids opened on water meters be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J A. A. T Ra -71 Krn CITY, City Secroary PRESENT: Mayor Pro—Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway W. James Bf'ace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 3, 1954 3:00 P. M. L�tensteix, Mayor \ CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS City Manager — R. E. McClure Assistant City Attorney — E. M. Brown City Secretary — T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works — Drahn Jones Director of Public Utilities — G. C. Letch Director of Park and Recreation — W. P. Witt 43 Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. Captain Basil C. Wyatt of the Salvation Army opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of th^se in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that Mayor Lichtenstein and Commissioner Naismith be excused from the meeting. Mayor Pro—Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. Flossie Asher appeared befpre the Council to.present some information relative to the fluorida— tion of the City water. The District Court Judge at Shreveport, La., on January 4, 19549 granted an injunction again fluoridation, and Mrs. Asher stated that an attorney had been engaged to represent the people opposed to fluoridation of the water supply and if the Council would not reconsider, discontinuing the fluoridation of the supply, they would take the matter to court as a Civil Case. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the plans and specifications for resurfacing of streets in Edgewater Terrace be approved, and that the City Manager be authoriz to advertise for bids to be received on March 17, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the award of the bid on water meters be deferred until the next Regular Meeting, Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner C&Uaway, and passed that the Mayorts nominat -f Mr. John Maurer and Mr. C. V. Coulter as reappointments to the Zoning and Planning Commission and Mr. Benny Ocker as a new appointment be approved. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City enter into a contract with Atlas Pipe, Inc., and Bellco Fabricators, Inc. for rental of 200 feet of the Barge Dock provid that the contract include the conditions that the people meet all Coast Guard regulations, that the premises w be restored to the condition in which they were found, the city shall be held harmless and proper insurance provided, that they will restrict their usage to the space under lease, that the entrance will remain clean at all times, and that no physical damage will be done to the docks by overloading same or otherwise. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the rates to be charged for the use of the barge docks be established as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Department of Public Works be authorized to proceed with construction of a 10" and 8" sanitary sewer line in McArdle Road, at an estimated cost of $12,800, by city forces. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Building Code ,proposed fir adoption be received for study, Ordinance No. 3678 ESTABLISHING A POLICE RESERVE FORCE; PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF;'ORDER OF C011MAND: RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION THEREOF;FORBIDDING IMPERSONATION OF MEMBERSHIP THEREOF; AND PRESCRIBING A FINE FOR VIOLATION OF SUCH PROVISION: CONTAINING A SAV— ING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3679 CREATING A TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD; DEFINING ITS PURPOSES, POWERS, AND DUTIES; AND PRO— VIDING PROCEDURE FOR ITS OPERATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace ' Aye I A Pw 'f J following for membership on the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved: Term expiring May 1, 1955: Reverend Darrell Gray Mr. Gil Garza Dr. M. L. Norvell Term expiring May 1, 1956: Mr. Horace Richards Mrs. A. E. Howerton A. George Aboud Term expiring May 1, 1957: Mr. Leonard Nisenson Mr. Lew Borden Mrs. James A. KaufmAx Ordinance No. 3680 RECEIVING IN AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY (F CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A 15.10 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS TWNETY-TWO (22), TWENTYATHREE (23), TWENTY-SIX (26) AND TWNETY-SEVEN (27), SECTION FOURTEEN (14) OF FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COU7TY, TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS OSO PLACE UNIT 2; FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH THE ADJACENT PORTION OF McARDLE ROAD; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES,AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3681 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK HAYDEN MOTORS, FOR THREE (3) 1954 DODGE 1 1/2 TON TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE PARK DEPARTMENT; ONE (1) 1954 DODGE 1 1/2 TON FLATBED WITH 12' BED FOR MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE USE; AND ONE (1) 1954 DODGE 1 1/2 TON CAB AND CHASSIS FOR USE BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 26, 1954 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 1956, FOR ANDIN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID LEASE - PURCHASE AGREEMENT. A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HNREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3682 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CON- TRACT WITH GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, FOR A PIPELINE CROSSING LICENSE GIVING THE CITY PERMISSION TO INSTALL A 10" WATER LINE ALONG OR ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHT—OF—WAY, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID LICENSE, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND LICENSE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND w DE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye /46 Ordinance No. 2683 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GUY.A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, FOR A PIPELINE CROSSING LICENSE GIVING TIS' CITY PERMISSION TO INSTALL A 14" WATER LINE ALONG OR ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID LICENSE, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND LICENSE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above ordinance was passed �y the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Ordinance No. 3684 Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DUCT NECESSARY FOR THE EXTENSIONS TO THE EXISTING SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TRAFFIC AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $19870.00 FROM NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION), SAID INSTALLATION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; -AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PRO- CEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein: Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above ordinance was passed by the following vote A. A. Lichtenstein Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S." Naismith W. James Brace Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye 0 Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids received on the West Side Recreation Building be tabled for 48 hours, as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on steel folding chairs for the new Auditorium be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, Z_ T. Ray Kri g, ity Secretary PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Nismith W. James Brace the meeting adjourned. z � S E],lrgy"King, `-', N;ayo Pro -Tem CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Purchasing Agent Director of Public Works Director of Public Utilities Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - W. J. Burke - Drahn Jones - G. C. Latch Reverend Juan Palacio of the E1 Divino Salvador Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that Mayor 47 Lichtenstein be excused from the meeting. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council meetings held on Februrary 10 and 17, and Minutes of Special Council Meetings on February 17 and 18, 1954, be approved. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come for- ward. Mr. J. E. Hartle appeared before the Council to complain of the deterioration of Santa Fe Street. Mr. Bartle asked the Council to withhold the awarding of any contract to the Company that paved Santa Fe Street. Mr. McClure stated that the matter is under study by the Public Works Department, and a report should be available by next week. Commissioner Naismith complimented Mr. Bartle for expressing to the Council his opinion in the City failing to receive quality work in the paving of Santa Fe Street. Mr. Murray Eidson presented to the Council a petition signed by the property owners on the South side of Clifford Street requestidg that their property be rezoned, and that the City widen and improve Clifford in exchange for 25' of their property. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that. the petition be received and referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened on the Proctor Street Drainage Project be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bids opened on Copper Pipe for warehouse stock be tabled for 48 hours, - and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid on the Water Meters be awarded to Rockwell Manufacturing Company, as recommended by the City Manager. See bid tabulation 47 in file. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that bid on chairs for the Auditorium be awarded as follows be approved, as recommended by the City Manager: See bid tabulation 48 in file. L. L. Sams and Sons A. 2,427 Mo. 2602 Samson Chairs at $3.79 each - B. 1,000 Single chair clamps at $ .12 each - C. 30 Type "A" chair trucks at $34.98 each - American Seating Company Total $ 99198.33 Total 120.00 Total 1,049.40 TOTAL $ 10, 367.73 225 pairs cour-chair bar clamps at $4.71 per pair - Total $ 1,059.75 Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the contract for construction of a recreation building in Westside Park be awarded to C. C. Hinchberger Construction Company, as recommended by the City Manager. See bid tabulation 49 in file. Motion by Commissioner Caliaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the plans and specifications on the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant be received. Hearing was opened on the Special Council Permit for,Mrs. M. W. Williams to operate a Miniature Golf Course and Archery Range at -715 W. Shoreline Drive - Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Water Block 7, Beach Addition. No rpoponents or opponents appeared in connection with the matter Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the r • Council Permit be granted, with terms and conditions recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 3685 ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR SUPPLEMENTING OR AMENDING SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The forecoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following cote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3686 • CLOSING THAT UNNAItIED. STREET EXTENDING FRMI THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF HOLLY STREET TO TIIE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SOUTHLAND ROAD, ALL OF SAID .. STREET BEING AND LYING WHOLLY WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS 4 and 5, :OFs; 3OUTEILAND ESTATES AND BEING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND RELINQUISHING ALL TITLE THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule -was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3687 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 IMPROVDIENT BONDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $2,050.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER EXTENSION BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PORT AVENUE AND AGNES STREET RUNNING 730 FELT DUE WEST TO THE NORTH DITCH OF AGNES STREET, SAID WORK TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ' PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN E)IERGFINCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinaftct:':wai` passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King ,Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace - Aye ORDINMEE NO. 3688 APPROPRIATING FROM IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1954 CON— STRUCTION FUND (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMLNTS) THE SM OF '$12,800.00 TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A 10" AND 8" SANITARY SEWER LINE IN MCCARDLE ROAD, AND TWO 8" LATERALS WEST TO RECEIVE SEWAGE FROM THE a ISTING SUBDIVISION, SAID WORK TO BE IN A0002DANCE • WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECTL THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye :&K P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye RESOLUTION NO. 3689 AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESS— ING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAN AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUB— JECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF TEIE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CON— STRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FLIT OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1452, AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAIN— ING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE REL.INQUISHCD TO THE LOWER NUSCES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RE— TAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE -LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT ' A DAM;.;'SUBJECT TD; RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WINCH {APPLICATION IS ATTACHE) HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RE— SERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING TI1U FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILM WITH TIIE BOARD OF WATER ENGINETRS OF TILE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTE7NT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DEJCLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY PROVIDING FOR THE REiOLDING OF ANY ELECTIONS WHICH MIGHT BE DECLARED IN— EFFECTIVE OR INVALID AND AS TO SUCH ELECTIONS DECLARING THE TIME REQUIREMENT WAIVED, AND BY EXTENDING TIIE PERIOD FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHTEEN MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Absent Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ellroy' Ki ; Mayo rri City of Corpus Christi, Texas 1 T. Ray Kring, City—Secretary PRESENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 17, 1954 3:00 P.M. em City Manager — Russell E. McClure City Attorney — I. M. Singer City Secretary — T. Ray Kring Administrative Assistant — R. V. Pearce Director of Public Utilities — G. C. Letch Mayor Lichtenstein (,11ed the meeting to order. 50 Reverend H. L. McCloney of the Brooks Chapel opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Lichtenstein invites anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward No one appeared. A petition signer? by some 70 residents and businesses of North Beach was »resented to the Council requesting the immediate reenactment of the ordinance prohibiting the use*of. whistles and requiring the use o' a signal bell on trains, and further requesting that trains be limited to a speed of 15 miles per h-,ur in the city limits north of the Bascule Bridge, and that such laws be strictly enforced. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to extend the contract by change order with J. M. Dellinger, Inc., to include construction of connecting water line between 0. N. Stevens Plant and present t8" line and also to construct crossing of line under S.T.L.B. & N. Railroad tracks and sludge drain line in Up River Road. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, -and passed that the Plans and Specifications including the wage rates on the 0. N.,Stevens Water Filtration Plant and spur tract to serve the pl nt be approved and the City 1 -Tanager be authorized to advertise for bids bekinning March 22, to be. received April 21, 1954, and on the spur track April 7, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by CommissionFr King, and passe' that the contract on the Proctor-Brawner Storm Sewer be awarded to Enix Construction Company of Amarillo, Texas, as recommended by the City Manager. Yotion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a quantity of Steel Pipe for warehouse stock. The awarding of the bid on Copper Pipe was deferred. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on fuel for use by various City Departments. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King;and passed that negotiations necessary action to acwuire right-of-way on Gollihar Road from Ayers to Prescott be'authorized. City Tanager McClure read a letter from Reldenfels Brothers, contractors for the paving of Sa Fe Street, stating that they were willing to resurface a section of Santa Fe Street and at the completion of the rk will turn in a statement to the City of the actual cost, the city to be the judge as to whether they are entitled to be reimbursed for cost after reviewing the facts that brought about the failure in the wearing of that particular portion of Santa Fe Street. City Manager McClure presented the fallowing opinion of Mr. Singer, City Attorney: "It is my opinion that the City should attempt to hold both the Laboratory and the Contractor because of the contract and bond of the Contractor and hecause of the reliance on and supervision of the Laboratory. I am informed by ingredients in the mix, and that the Contractor i4 bound to lay whatever the Laboratory determines is the proner mix. However, since the Con- tractor knows that a certain density and flexibility is desired, he is respon- sible for attaining such resultsboth by the Contract and by the Repair and Maintenance Bond and that the matter of his reliance on the Laboratory is a' matter between himself and the Laboratory." Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the administrative officials be authorized to take action to obtain the resurfacing of that certain portion of Santa Fe Street, and the liability fir failure of the pavement be determined by the Legal Department. Commissioner Brace pointed out that Reldenfels Brothers were in a better moral position now since the letter and opinion of Mr. Singer had been read. Mayor Lichtenstein stated that every possible effort should be made that there would be no question as to liability in matters of this kind on subsequent contracts. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for architectural services with Dexter Hamon for a utility build at the City Hall location. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that a resolution be prepared to express appreciation to the ADC sub -committee for 10 days of extensive study on the probl6m of the Bascule Bridge. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be granted a leave of absence for a trip to Wichita, Kansas, from March 18 to March 21, 1954, and that I. M. Singer be appointed acting City Manager. Ordinance No. 3690 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES . CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI On this the 17th day of March, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor J. S. Naismith Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway W. James Brace T. Ray Kring City Secretary Russell E. McClure City Manager I. M. Singer City Attorney with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Commissioner Naismith presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read bythe City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: "Corpus Chaisti, Texas, March 17, 1954. TO THE CITY COUNCIL CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. Gentlemen: 51 The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of the proceeds of the bonds voted at the election held on November' 249 1953, create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the Suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I; therefore, request that the City Council pass the proposed ordinance authorizing.the issuance of $765,000.00 Street improvement Bonds; $200,000.00 Street Right -Of -Way Bonds; $1,015100 Storm Sewer Bonds; $2459000.00 Fire Station Bonds and $75,000.00 Traffic Control System Bonds, as an emergency. You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Count'. on this subject. Yours very truly, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor" Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be surae^.ded for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the -irdinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Co-missioners Niismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NOES: None. The MPyor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Naismith, King, Callaway & Brace NOES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done.. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 3690 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CILFISTI, TEAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF COEDUS CTIRISTI, TEXAS, STREET IMPROV_,F�IENT BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN TEE AGGRE— GATE AMOUNT OF $7651,000.00; CITY OF COFPUS GTIIISTI, TEXAS, STREET RIG' -'T OF WAY BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN TIS AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $?00,000900.; CITY OF CORPUS CHR.ISTI, TEXAS, STORM SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN THC AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,015,000,00; CITY OF CORPUS C'.RISTI, TEXAS, FIRE STATION BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN THE ''AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2450000.00 AND CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOTTNT OF �'75,000.00,BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES HE7FINPFT7R SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE, LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE, A SINKING FUFD FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEAL— ING ALL ORDINA"ICES IN CONFLICT HE?'EWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CF'RISTI On this the 17th day of Marc`, 1954, the City Council of the City of Cornus Christi, Texas, convened in regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present,to—vit: A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor J. S. Naismith Commissioners Ellroy King P. C. Callaway W. James Brace : T. Ray Kring City Secretary Russell E. McClure, City Manager I. M. Singer City Attorney with the following absent: None, c,nstituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. King presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretry. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing nertaining to said nroposed ordinance, as follows: TO THE 1-11E?BERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Cornus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Corpus Chfisti, Texas March 17, 1954 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and impera ive necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution -shall be read,at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance firAMy on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the Cit Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: Ayes: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway & Brace NAPES: None Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, -Callaway & Brace 53 This was done. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. The Mayorjannounced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED TH0USAND($4001000.00)DOLLARS, BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES HEREINAFTER PROVIDED, BEING REDEEMABLE PRIOR TO MATURITY AT THE TIMES, PRICES AND IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE; ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REPAIRING AND EXTENDING THE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; TO BE SECURED BY AND PAYABLE FROM A PLEDGE OF THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN UPON THE REVENUES SECURING SUCH BONDS SHALL BE OF EQUAL DIGNITY AND ON A PARITY WITH THE PLEDGE SECURING $1,000,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1950; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE CITY IN REFERENCE TO THE BONDS AND THE BOND FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS TO BE PAID; ENACTING OTHER'PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT END DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 3692 THE STATE OF TEXAS { COUNTY OF NUECESC-111111 I'll CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI On this the 17 day of March, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus. Christi, Texas, convened in regular meeting, withthe following members of said Council present, to—wit: A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor J. S. Naismith : Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway W. James Brace T. Ray Kring City Secretary Russell E. McClure City Manager I. M. Singer City Attorney with the following absent: None, constituting a quorum, at which time, the following among other business was transacted: Mr. Callaway presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. 'The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to slid proposed ordinance, as follows: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Corpus Christi, Texas. March 17, 1954 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a, public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or reso— lution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and Ott such ordinance or resolution shall - be read at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, hereby request that you "pend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor City .of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Brace made.a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written repest of the Mayor and Stated in the emergency clause of the nrdinanee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King.. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace, NAPES: None. Commissiiner Naismith made a motion that the ordinance passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Callaway. The motion was carried by the following vote: 54 follows: AYES: Commissi-iners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace. NAPES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye, This was done. The Mays announced that the ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as Ordinance No. 36 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SEWER IMPRIVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,50CP00.009 BEARING INTEREST AT THR RATES HEREINAFTER SPECIFIED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PROSCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND; PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR -THE EXPENSE OF OPERATING SAID SYSTEM; MAKING CERTAIN COVE- NANTS OF THE CITY IN REFERENCE TO THE BONDS AND THE BOND FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCI- PAL AND INTEREST ARE TO BE,PAID; PROVIDING THAT THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS OUT OF ANY FUNDS RAISED OR'TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION; ORDAINING OTHERMATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 3693 THE STATE OF TEXAS ; COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI : On this the 17th dayof March, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Chxisti, Texas, convened in regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: with the following absent: transacted:, A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor J. S. Naismith Ellroy King P. C. Callaway W. James Brace T. Ray Kring Russell E. McClure I. M. Singer : Commissioners City Secretary City Manager City Attorney None, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was Mr. Brace presented for the consideration of the Council gn ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Corpus Christi, Texas March 17, 1954 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council., I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ A. A. Lichtenstein Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for -the reasons stated in the written.request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The"motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King,Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None 55 Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace, The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Callaway and Brace:' NAPES : " None The Mayor requested tht the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: Ordinance No. 3693 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND EXTENDING THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM; PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS SYSTEM; AUTHORIZINF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED OF TRUST SUPPLEMENT TO THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1953, SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL DEED OF TRUST PROVIDING THE SECURITY FOR.THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE; ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 3694 APPROPRIATING FROM 1954 BOND FUNDS (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $17,600.00 FOR THE LAYING OF TWO LINES OF -42" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE IN FRONT OF FANNIN SCHOOL ON GOLLIHAR ROAD AND BACK FILLING FOR GOLLIHAR DITCH IN FRONT OF SAID SCHOOL, SUCH WORK TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King ' . Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Btace Aye The above ordinance vas passed- by the following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3695 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 IMPROVEMENTS BONDS.1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IMPROVE- MENTS), THE SUM OF $11,552.16 TO COVER;THE.,COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P,.C.,. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye. AW, James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P, C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W, James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3696 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BYTHE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,_FOR,THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FIL- TRATION PLANT, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THF SNTFMIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A, A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye, P. C, Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. -James Brace Ayv The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 56 Ordinance No, 3697 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS FILTRATION PLANT AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the°following vote! A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway. Aye J.,S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance` No.' 3698 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEETINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AIM DECLARING'AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J, S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith z Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3699 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST TO EXECUTE A`CONTRACT WIT -COASTAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, LOW BIDDER, FOR ELECTRICAL WORK FOR THE JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM FILTRATION PLANT LOCATED AT CALALLEN, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, AND BEING A PART OF THE INTERIM WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CONSTPUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE TO THE PRESENT JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM FILTRATION PLANT AT.CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PLANT INTO THE SAVAGE LANE RESERVOIR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the.following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye E11roy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3700 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $338.49 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 125 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF AYERS STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL OF LOT 33, BLOCK 13049 MERCHANTS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, MOSE F. BRANCH AND WIFE, DAISY M. BRANCH, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $338.49, PLUS INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $184.45; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by -the following vote: A. A, Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S.- Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 57 e The above ordinance -was passed-by.the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3701 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3481 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1953, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON PORT AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Breee Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Naismith, sec-,nded by Commissioner Brace and passed that Item 17, Section 1, of the Ordinance passed on the first reading March 10, 19549 be deleted. (This will restore the house moving provision to the Building Cide.) Reference is to Ordinance following, adopting Building Code. A letter was presented to the Council from the South Texas Home Builders Association requesting that the final reading on the adoption of the Building Code be deferred for two weeks to allow time for them to study and possibly make recommendations concerning it. Agreement. Second -rea-din7 )f an Ordinance. REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL, AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUC- TURES AND CERTAIN'APPURTENAFCES THERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF_ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 Revision) WITH CERTAIN CHANGES TI -'REIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO: PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCE- MENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. The foregoingordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: A. A. Lichtenstein Aye Ellroy King Aye P _ C .. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, anct passed that the bids received on street resurfacing in Edgewater Terrace be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Se r tary _ MAYOR CITY OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 1954 3:00 P.M. CHR IST I, TEXAS PRDSENT: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein City Manager - Russell E.McClure Commis-ioners City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring P.C. Callaway Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke 58 J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Director of Public Works — Drahn Jones Mayor Lichtenstein called the meeting to order. Father Michael J. Adams of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner King, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meetings held February 24, March 3, and March 10, 1954, be approved. Mayor Lichtenstein invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Paul A. Vogler, Jr.appeared and presented a written questionaire with reference to the fees to be paid Palmer and Baker and if any further obligation or liability existed beyond the present contract with said engheers. Mayor Lichtenstein replied that the $15,000.00 in fees as provided for in the existing contracts consti— tuted the full and complete liability of the City to said firm of engineers. Unless,of course, a bond election is submitted and receives the aprroval of the electorate the contract provides for fees for plans and supervision of construction, Rear Admiral W. H. Smith, Chief Engineer of Palmer and Baker, presented a report to the Council in two volumes in regard to the Bascule Bridge and port entrance problem in conformance with their supplemental agreement with the City dated October 14, 1953. Admiral Smith reviewed:the report briefly. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the report be received and referred to the Technical Committee with the request that they make a report to the City Council as soon as they have had time to study the report. Mr. Bruce Collins presented a statement to the.Council urging that an election in the issuance of bonds for the construction for a toll tunnel be ordered as soon as it can be done. Commissioner King asked Mr. Collins if any thought had been given to the State Highway Department's offer to build a high bridge and the effect it would have upon the marketability of the bonds if an election were called and it authorized the issuance of bonds? Also, what do you mean by as soon as possible? Mr. Collins replied, "when the details can be worked out." Commissioner King stated it would be doubtful if the bonds could be sold under such circumstances. If the bonds are voted and not sold the City is in effect still obligated to Palmer andBaker until the contract has expirex or bonds sold. The Highway Commission's offer to build a high level bridge costing $9,000,000.00 is good for 120 days or possibly another 120 days if an extension is requested. Also the location is flexible, if it is located too close to a toll facility it is doubtful if vehicles will use the toll tunnel. Further, if the City is committed to the tolltunnel proposition and cannot sell the bonds, they cannot talk to the Highway Department for 2 years in regard to the right of way for a bridge. In reply to a question by Mr. Collins as to the time element, Commissioner King stated it was his information that they would require about 9 to 12 months to design a bridge and about 2 years to build it. Commissioner King referred to a file in his possession and commented upon statements made to him during the course of his recent conference with the State Highway people. He mentioned that the State Highway disclaimed having made their free bridge offer "to muddy the waters," and they pointed out they made the bridge offer at the request of the Mayor. ' Mayor Lichtenstein said that he would have no further statement in connection with the tunnel, but wanted to make sure that the records were clear. He did not request a high level bridge, did not want a high level bridge, and no one asked for a bridge. The proposal was dropped into his lap to build a bridge with no statement as to who would pay for it. He addressed an inquiry to the Highway Department as to who and what manner would the bridge be paid for. They replied that the state would pay for it. The Mayor stated that the ADC had intimated that if we useinnnel bond funds now to remove the Bascule Bridge we will forfeit Truman Hobbs Funds. The Mayor made reference to a question he had directed to Col. Lang, of the Corp of Army Engineers, on this subject and referre6 to his (Lang's) letter of clarification. Mr. William Anderson read a part of a letter from Col. Lang stating: 59 I "If, after the agreement has been entered into and before federal funds are available the bridge owner should desire to commence the project, consideration could be given to such agreement providing thatthe Government share would not be increased by such commencement." Commissioner King read a telegram from Mayor Lichtenstein addressed to the Highway Department regarding their participation. After the Highway Department received the Mayorts telegram they allocated $9,000,000.00 for the bridge. Hence, the Highway Derartment is not in bad light. Considerable audience participation in the discussion at this point with Mrs. Hartsell representing the League of Women Voters, Mr. BruceCbllins and Yr. Enis Joslin all participating. r Mayor Lichtenstein, "Since I have previously stated that I would have no further statement on the bridge and tunnel as Mayor, and becatse pf the half-truths that have entered into the matter thatI cannot leave unanswered, I hereby resign as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, and as a citizen will be glad to answer questions on this matter." Commissioner King asked City Attorney Singer what should be done now. City Attorney Singer advised the Council they Inay take official action and accept the resignation, or Mayor Lichtenstein could file his resignation and it will become official. -When asked if he had resigned from the office of Mayor, Mayor Lichtenstein replied he had resigned from the office and requested that it be entered in the record. He suggested that the Council do whatever is necessary to make it official. X6tion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the Council recess for a few minutes to discuss the manner. The meeting reconvened and Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and -gassed that Albert Lichtenstein's resigna- tion, as Mayor, be accepted as requested with regret and that the Council extend its appreciation for his untiring efforts this past year in behalf of the City, the resignation to be effective forthwith. Commissioner Naismith stated that Mayor Lichtenstein's resignation came as a surprise to him. He stated he had worked hard for the City, and personally he is sorry to see him leave, as the City needs him: "We have one right and that is to quit when we do not like the job and I can not see that the Council has any right to kee him from doing what he personally wants to do.", said Commissioner Naismith.' Commissioner King stated that the Council appreciated the untiring.efforts of Mayor Lichtenstein. He said it all came as a surprise to him. The Council will continue to give its best efforts to the interest of good government and an election will be called as soon as possible to fill the vacancy created by the resignati-,n, according to Commissioner King. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid on Copper pipe be awarded to Mueller Co., as recommended by the City Manager. (see bid tabulation #10 in file.) Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bid on the resurfacing of 219000 Sq. Yds. of streets in Edgewater Terrace be awarded to Heldenfels Brothers. Commissioner Naismith stated in this connection he felt that it was only fair and'equitable that a statement be made as a matter of record that in view of the reports received, including a report from the Southwestern Testing Laboratory, regarding Santa Fe Street paving, the facts indicate that the deterioration of a portion of the paving was due to inadequate specifications, and the contractor, Heldenfels Brothers, are not responsible. He further stated that troper action has been taken by the Public Works Department to preclude such a situation occuring in the future, said action would entail the proper placing of responsibility, and with the maintenance bond being provided by the contractor, the City's interest will be protected hereafter. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorize to advertise for sewage pumps for the Kostoryz and Holly Road Station to be received April 14.. 1954, estimated at $5,000.00. Ordinance No. 3702 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, OWNED BY JOHN ATLEE MAGEE AND WIFE, ALLYNE MAGEE FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY PIPE LINE EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRA- TION PLANT TOGETHER WITH A PIPE LINFRIGHT-OF-WAY SYSTEM, AND MORE' PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTIP.G THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTEN- TIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 60 THE STATE OF TEXAS COU The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3703 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY JOE C. BICKHAM AND MARY ALICE BICKHAM, FOR A RIGHT—OF—WAY PIPE LINE EASEMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUC— TION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TOGETHER WITH A PIPE LINE RIGHT—OF— WAY SYSTEM, AND 14ORE PAFTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLAR— ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance -as passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3704 TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $3,000.00 FROM NO. 11.1: TRUST FUND — CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARK FUNDS IN LIEU OF ACREAGE, TO NO. 291 IMPROVEMENTS BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION), TO REIMBURSE PARK BOND FUND NO. 291 FOR A PORTION OF THE SITE PURCHASED FOR THE WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 370 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. C. HINCIIBERGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION BUILDING IN WESTSIDE PARK IN THE CITY OF , CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT, WHICH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE: APPROPRIATING $24,548.70 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SU07 CONSTRUCTION OUT OF 291 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENT) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chrter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3706 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI On this the 24th day of March, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, conveed in Regular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit: Ellroy King Mayor Pro Tem J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Commissioners P. C. Callaway T. Ray Kring City Secretary Russell E. McClure City Manager I. M. Singer City Atoorney with the following absent: Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among oter business was transacted: Mr. Brace presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinnc a was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor Pro Tem presented to the Council a communication in viting pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas March 24, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: 61 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the s»spendion of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolu shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, herel-y request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirem and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Isl Ellroy King Mayor Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Commissioner Callaway made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the and stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motionwas carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, Callaway and Brace. NAPES: None. Commissioner Brace made a motion that'the ordinance be passed Mally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The mition alas carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, Callaway and Brace. NAYES: None. The Mayor Pro Tem requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 3706 AMENDING ORDINANCE N0; 3693 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $71000,000.00, SO AS TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE APPLICATION AND USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE SET FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE AND FOR SAFE -GUARDING SUCH FUNDS DURING TYE PERIOD OF THEIR USE, INCLUDING THE ESCROW OF SUCH FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE N". 3707 AP"ROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 297 IMPROVEMENT GO?IDS 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM) THE SUM OF $119427.40 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND FIXTURES FOR THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S, Naismith Aye W. m s br9ce Aye 62 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3708 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND CURBS ON PORT AVENUE FROM AGNES STREET TO MORGAN STREET,IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BY C. L. CASTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 29, 1953, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3396: AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED FEBRUARY 10, 19549 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19659.55; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the fallowing vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3705 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $329205.30, OUT OF 1954 WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY, DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT'S SERVICES IN PROCURING RIGHT-OF-WAY, FOR 48" WATER LINE FROM CALALLEN TO CLARKWOOD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0. 3710 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY NORMA J. MAGEE, FOR A RIGHT- OF-WAY PIPE LINE EASEMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TOGETHER WITH A PIPE LINE RIGHT-OFi:WAY SYSTEM, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King' Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following Vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3711 PLACING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PARK BOARD AND THE CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE AREAS CENTERS AND GROUNDS, INCLUDING THE EXPOSITION HALL AND THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING A NEW DI- VISION WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATING DEPARTMENT TO BF KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE "AUDITORIUM AND EXPOSITION HALL DIVISION;" PROVIDING FOR THE SUPERVISION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF BY SAID AUDITORIUM AND EXPOSITION HALL DIVISION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; TRANSFERRING THE BUDGETARY ITEMS NOW DESIGNATED AS "MUNICI- PAL AUDITORIUM (EXPOSITION HALL)" TO SAID DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR DEFERRING SUPER- VISION UNTIL COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AS TO THE AUDITORIUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 63 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3712 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER TO SAID UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE VITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PARK HEFEOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3713 T AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY WALTER E. E. HEINZ AND WIFE, GAYLE V. HEINZ, FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY PIPE LINE EASEMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TOGETHER WITH A PIPE LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY SYSTEM, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN 914ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: J. Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3714 AUTHORIZINGAND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED TO SESSIONS & MARSTON DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. AND MARSTON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, CONVEYING A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PRO- POSED BRAWNER PLACE ADDITION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND CONTAINING 0.227 ACRES OF LAND, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF $454.009 ALL OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN A COPY OF THE DEED ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEPEOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3715 APPROPRIATING FROM 1954 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $13P750.00 FOR THE PAVING OF GOLLIHAR ROAD FROM PRESCOTT TO AYERS STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, BEING DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. P.W.S. 14- STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 64 PRESENT: THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; ANDDECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace ..Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3716 APPROPRIATING FROM 1954 CONSTRUCTION FUND(STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE SUM OF $279500.00 FOR THE PAVING OF MCARDLE ROAD FROM WEBER ROAD TO KOSTORYZ ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC k'ORT{S TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, BEING DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. P.W.S.12 - STREET IMPROVEPMTTS, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye There being no further business, ity Se tart' 7 Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy Kin# Commissiiners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace the meeting adjourned. MAYOR T M -— CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR CONCIL MEETING March 31, 1954 3:00 P.M. Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works Purchasing Agent - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - Drahn Jones - W. J. Burke Reverend M. D. Ross of the Peary Place Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called theroll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held March 173, 1954, be approved. Motion by Commissi^ner Callaway, secondee by Commissiiner Naismith and passed that the City Manager he authorized to advertise for bids on 2 pieces of automotive equipment, a 4-doir Sedan for the Gas Department and a 1 -Ton Truck fir the Street Department. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, sec-nded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the date of April 14, 1954, 3:00 P.M. be set fir a public hearing on a Special Council permitof Arnulfo M. Gonzales, for the extension of a Drive-in Theater. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissiiner Callaway, and passed that the date of M.ay 13, 1954, 7:30 P.M. be set for a public hearing for the amendments to the Zoning ordinance, as recimmended by the City Manager..' Mayor Pro -Tem King requested City Manager McClure to read an exchange of correspondence with Palmer PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners: P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace 64-A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 195+ 7:30 P. m. City Manager Russell E. McClure City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting was to have a public hearing on several zoning matters. On ea TTn l Baltazar Benavides - Request to change classification from."R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1 Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: Lot 19, Block 4, Casa Blanca Addition, being generally that property located at 2510 Nogales. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that its granting would constitute spot zoning and insertion of a business into a residential area. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the case. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Baca Nn P Jose Garcia - Request to change classification from 'R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District on the following described property: Lots 15 through 22, Block 2, La Reina Addition, being generally that property located between Sonora Street and the Business Area along Baldwin Street on the west side of Elgin Street in the 2700 Block. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as a step toward improving the residential character of the area and providing needed rental quarters in the Westport Community. Motion passed - 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the above matter. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 3. A. R. Gomez - Request to change classification from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following described property: Lot 1, Block 1, Loma Alta Addition being that property located at the southwest corner of Nineteenth and Commanche Streets. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that its granting would represent an intrusion of business into a residential area and would tend to encourage further similar development along the entire block on Commanche Street. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the case at hand. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 4 Fred Quaile - Request to change classification from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-3" Third Apartment House District on the following described property: Lots 1 through 6, Kennedy Place, being generally that property along the West side facing of the 2200 block of Kennedy Avenue between West Broadway and the Bayview Cemetery tract. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee Report be accepted and the application be forwarded to the Council with a recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change and that the change if granted would tend to depreciate the residential neigh- borhood and lower existing property values. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. 64-B Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Sisco, Mrs. Mary L. Jones and Mrs. Hester McDaniel all appeared before the Council in opposition to the application of Fred Quaile. denied. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the application be A letter opposing the application of Fred Quaile signed by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Power, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Power, Mary Louise Jones, Ottilee Burger and Louie Burger was read into the record. Case No. 5 0. T. Nicholson - Application for permanent zoning of the recently annexed Nanjean Subdivision on following property: For "L -I" Light Industrial District - Lot 6, Block 6 and Lot 24, Block 5 For "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District - Lots 1-5, Block 6 and Lots 1-7, Block 5 Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee report be accepted and that the application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the matter. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 6 Text Amendment - Amend Article XVIII, Additional Use, Height, Area and Parking Regulations and Exceptions, Section 1, Use so as to add thereto the following sub -sections: d. During the course of development of new subdivisions, field offices for the purpose of construction and sale of houses in said subdivision, but not else- where, may be maintained and used by bonafide builders for a period of not to exceed one (1) year, except for the renewal shown below. Such field office may not be used for any other purpose, and may not be leased or rented to others. Provided, however, that no such field office shall be'constructed or moved upon any lot in said subdivision until a permit therefore shall have been obtained from the Department of Public Works. Said permit may be renewed by such Department of Public Works one time after the issuance of the original permit for a period of not to exceed one (1) additional year. e. During the course of development of new subdivisions and for the purpose of expediting the construction of houses therein, individual builders may stock pile lumber and other building materials within the subdivision for a period of one (1) year with such fencing or shelter as may be considered necessary to protect same from the elements or vandalism; provided, however, that no such storage area shall be established until a permit therefor shall have been obtained from the Department of Public Works. Said permit may be renewed one time by such Department after the issuance of the original permit for a period of not to exceed six (6) additional months. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this amendment be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be.approved. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be approved as recommended by Zoning and Planning. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the meeting be recessed to permit the Council to consider and arrive at a decision in the cases before it; the following action was then taken by the Council: Case No. 1 - Baltazar Benavides: Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the application be denied on the basis that if granted it would constitute spot zoning. Case No. 2 - Jose Garcia; passed that the application be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and Case No. 3 - A. R. Gomez: Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that the application be denied. Case No. 5 - 0. T. Nicholson: Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the application be approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 65, and Baker regarding the questions raised by the Council in connection with the tunnel report, Mr. McClure read a letter (a) he addressed to Palmer and Baker under date of March 17, 1954, seeking certain information with reference to the economic effect, the construction -of a bridge by the Highway Department upon proposal submitted, the financing, cost of operation, toll, etc., and their reply dated March 26, 19540 (b) also their letter addressed to Mayor A. A. Lichtenstein (c) under date of February 2691' with reference to cost of toll; their letter addressers to Commissioner Naismith (d) dated February 23, 1954 with reference to operating cost of the Bankhead Tunnel and proposed tunnel for Corpus Christi and their letter to Mr. E. S. Joslin (e) dated February 26, 1954, in reference to bond funds distribution. Mayor Pro -Tem King then requested Mr. McClure to review the comments of the Area Development Subcommittee in its ren -art of March 15, 1954, concerning Palmer and Baker's toll report (f). Mr. McClure reviewed the report. Commissioner Naismith stated that since the toll tunnel report is unacceptable, the Council has instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution rejecting the report. By this action the City can then proceed to explore all possible solutions, working cooperatively with the Area Development Committee and the other governmental agencies to meet the channel crossing probelem and the extensive highway needs of this area. The City Secretary read the resolution. Mr. Bruce Collins presented the Council with a petition, read by the City Secretary to the effect that the State Highway Departmentbe requested to build a vehicular bridge at or near Savage Lame or Navigation Boulevard, that bond attorneys and fiscal agents be employed to advise the Council in the financing of a toll tunnel, and that the matter be submitted to the electorate of voting revenue bonds to provide funds for construction of a tunnel. Commissioner Naismith commented that the petition just read is substantially the same as the Council is seeking to accomplish by adopting the resolution just read. therefor. Dave Coover demanded an explanation of the Council's contemplated action and the reason Commissioner Naismith stated that the report as submitted ties the toll tunnel and the relocation of a Railroad bridge together at approximately its present location and a toll is prddicated on the vehicular bridge being located at Savage Lane, hence the Council is rejecting this plant, but he insisted that it be borne in mind that Vere are other tunnel plans which can be considered. Mayor Pro -Tem King referred to the petition which requested that the Highway Department be induced to locate the vehicular bridge at Savage Lane, He reminded Mr. Coover that the Highway Department has declined to name a location for the bridge. Mr. Coover stated that he thought it was disgraceful for the Council to reject the plan submitted so hastily when they have 3 more weeks to negotiate with the engineers and to eliminate the undesirable features of it. Mayor Pro -Tem King replied that the action contemplated rejects this plan and not necessarily a tunnel, {gut the City does not want this particular plan. Mr. Coover asked if the entire plan was unsatisfactory or just some details. Commissioner Naismith replied that the contract was for a 4 land vehicular tunnel, and that thus far the cost of operation had not been establishes'. Mayor Pro -Tem King stated that the plan is not what we asked for, the contract makes no mention of including a Railroad bridge with the construction of a tunnel, of the people. Mr. Coover stated that the people should decide. The matter should be submitted to the vote E. D. Cox, Jr. asked If it were possible to obtain a new report locating the Railroad birdge where we want it. Mayor Pro -Tem King replied that he assumed that Palmer and Baker would be willing, to amend their report as suggested but meanwhile the local governmental agencies would not be in a position to negotiate 66 with the Highway Department or as much as ascertain from them the alternative that might be available to the people of Corpus Christi and Nueces County, George Jones suggested that the time he extended with the thought in mind of having Palmer and Baker provide the Council with what they want and where they want it, particularly with reference to location the Railroad bridge. Commissioner Callaway injected the thought that Palmer and Baker had been seeking a contract since 1938 for the construction of a tunnel that even though their report is rejected, he had no doubt but what t would be back again in the furtherance of their endeavor. In the meanwhile the State Highway Department vill not negotiate with us until all agencies are in agreement. Dr. Norvel, Cecil Proctor and A. A. Lichtenstein and those previously mentioned indulged in further discussion and merits of the contract with Palmer and Baker, in the construction of a tunnel. Their questions being answered by members of the Council, tabled. Mrs. James A. Kaufman asked if their was any reason why i the proposed elution could not be Mayor Pro—Tem King again reminded the audience that some action was necessary in freeing the Council in order that they might join with other local agencies in exploring all alternatives to a tunnel. Commissioner Naismith suggested that the resolution be passed on 3 readings and moved that the emergency clause be eliminated. Motion seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed. First reading, of a resolution DECLARING THE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF PALMER & BAKER, INC., SUBMITTED UNDER PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT OF OCTOBER 7, 19539 TO BE UNACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE TO PALMER & BAKER, INC., OF SUCH ACTION OF THE COUNCIL: The foregoing resolution was read for the first time and passed by the following vete: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King - Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye A. A. Lichtenstein inquired in what manner does a citizen protest the proper record of the Minutes and what action is necessary to obtain a correction. He stated that in his absence from the City, the City Council approved Minutes of February 17, in which the minutes made no mention of the presence of M. E. Allison fiscal agent, and in reply to a question as to whether or not revenue bonds for the construction of a tunnel could be sold he replied that they could. Mayor Pro—Tem King made mention of the fact that the Highway Departments report received February 24 or 25 had changed the situation materially. Mr. Gordon Forsythe, Vice President and General Manager of Nueces Transportation Company stated that the Palmer .& Baker Tunnel Report provided for their company haying $30,000 annually during the life of the bonds, which he said they could not and would not do. He further stated it would be impressible for his comp ny to make such a payment. The.point made was that if the method of financing of the tunnel is as impractical In othe regards as it is in regard to their operations, a more realistic approach to the matter would appear to be in order, Motion b -r Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Secretary be commended for the manner in which the Minutes of Council Meetings are recorded. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the City Attorney be commended for his conscientious effort in representing the City in a legal capacity. Motion by Commissioner Callaway seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the Council go on record officially reaffirming its cooperation with the Area Development Committee and all governmental agenc es local, state, and national ----in an action program to meet th a needs of this entire area, particularly in regard to the channel crossing and the highway program. ORDINANCE N0. 3717 RESTORING TO THE UNAPPROPRIATED BOND FUND NO. 291 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVE— MENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF $6,338.92, BEING THE UNUSED FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE 3375; APPRO— PRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 IMPROVE! -TINT BONDS 1952 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION) THE SUM OF $109000.00 FOR LANDSCAPING, PARKING AREAS, SIDEWALKS, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST SIDE RECREA— TION CENTER; SUCH CONSTRUCTION TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellrny King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3718 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUC— TION FUND THE SUM OF $30,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYMENT IN PART TO REAGAN & MCCAUGHAN FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE O.N. STEVENS FILTRATION PLANT AND THE TRANSMISSION LINE FROM THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TO SAVAGE LANE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIECONTRACT WITH MYERS AND NOYES AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3371, AND EXECUTED DECE'BER 24, 19529 WHICH CONTRACT WAS ASSUMED BY REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN NOVEI4BER 25, 1953, AND AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3600; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3719 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI : On this the 31st day of March, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in Regular Meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to—wit: Ellroy King Mayor Pro Tem J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Commissioners. P. C. Callaway T. Ray Kring City Secretary Russell E. McClure City Manager I. M. Singer City Attorney with the following absent: None, cinstituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was transacted: Mr. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor Pro Tem Presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas March 31, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas 67 68 Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emer— gency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pas7 this ordinance finally on the ?ate it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Ther Respectfully, Isl Ellroy King Mayor Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, Texas ORDINANCE NO, 3719 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING`THE MAYOR PRO TEM TO EXECUTE BONDS OF THE CITY; PRO— VIDING FOR THE FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OR THE MAYOR PRO TEM ON COUPONS APPURTENANT TO SUCH BONDS: RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING HIS ACTIONS AS MAYOR PRO TEM IN EFFECTING EXECUTION, COMPLETION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3720 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH OSO PLACE, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF NUECES STATE OF TEXAS, IN COMTECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A 16.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS TWENTY—THREE (23) AND TWENTY—SIX (26), SECTION FOURTEEN (14) OF FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, IND BEING OSO PLACE UNIT 3, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY. TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED EMETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN E1,,ER.GENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye First reading of an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 143 AND 1.L4 THEREOF BY DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF OCEAN DRIVE, SAM RANKIN STREET, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, MORGAN STREET, AND BROWNLEE STREET ON WHICH PARKING SHALL BE PROHIBITED AND THE HOURS OF SUCH PROHIBITION; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 3545, WHICH AMENDS SECTION 52 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241, BY REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE N'?. 3545 SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO THE SCHOOL ZONES OF FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WYNN— SEALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING THE HOURS OF SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT THE SAME IN ALL SCHOOL ZONES; AI,1ENDING SECTION 83 OF ORDINANCE 2241, AS AMENDED B'f ORDINANCE NO. 3464, BY PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE BY TRUCKS WHEN MAKING A DELIVERY ON A STREET WHICH IN'ERSECTS OCEAN DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace furthV business, the meeting adjourned. Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye Mayor 69'� PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1954 7:30 P.M. City Manager City Attor~ey City Secretary - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of themeeting was to have a public hearing on several zoning matters. Case No. 1 Baltazar Benavides - Request to change classification from "R-1" One Family bwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: Lot 19, Block 4, Casa Blanca Addition, being generally that property located at 2510 Naples. Commission Action: It was moved and seconde4 the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that its granting would constitute spot zoning and insertion of a business into a residential area. Motion passed, 8 Ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the case. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 2 Jose Garcia - Request to change classification from "R.-1" One Family Dwelling District to"R.-2" Two Family Dwelling District on the following described property: Lots 15 through 22, Block 2, La Reina Addition, being generally that property located between Sonora Street and the Business Area along Baldwin Street on the west side of Elgin Street in the 2700 block. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council lith the recommendation cthat it be approved as a step toward improving the residential character of the area and providing needed rental quarters in the Westport Community. Motion passed - 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the above matter. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Brace, andlassed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 3- A. R. Gomez - Request to change classificrtion from "A-2" Second Apartment H^use District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the following described property. Lot 1, Block 1, Loma Alta Addition being that property located at the southwest corner of Nineteenth and Commanche Streets. Commission Action: It was'mived and seconded that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the bpsis that its granting would repre- sent an intrusion of business into a residential area and would tend to encourage further similar development along the entire block on Commanche Street. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. No propdnents or opponents appeared in connection with the case at hand. Motion by Commissioner Callavay, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 4 Fred Quaile - Request to change classification from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-3" Third Apartment House District on the following deserted property: Lots 1 through 69 Kennedy Place, being generally that property along the West side facing of the 2200 block of Kennedy Avenue between West Broadway and the Bayview Cemetery tract. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee Report be accepted and the application be forwarded to the Council with a recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change and that the change if granted would tend to depreciate the residential neighborhood and lower existing propFrty values. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Sisco, Mrs. Mary L. Jones and Mrs. Hester McDaniel all appeared before the Council in opposition to the application of Fred Quaile. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, arA pmssed that the application be denied. 170 A letter opposing the application of Fred Quaile signed by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Power, "r. and Mrs. J. 0. Power, Mary Louise Jomes, Ottilee Burger and Louie Burger was read into the record. Case No. 5 0. T. Nicholson - Application for permanent zoning of the recently annexed Nanjean Subdivision on following For "L-1" Light Industrial District - Lot 6, Block 6 and Lot 24, Block 5 For 11R-2" Two Family Dwelling District - Lots 1-5, Block 6 and Lots 1-7, Block 5 Commission Action: It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee report be accepted and that the application be forwarded ti the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. M -tion passed, 8 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the matter. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 6 Text Amendment: - Amend Article XVIII, Additional Use, Height, Area and Parking Regulations and Except Section 1, Use so as to add thereto the following sub -sections: d. During the course of development of new subdivisions, field offices for the purpose of construction and sale of houses in said subdivision, but not elsewhere, may be maintained and used by bonafide builders for a period of not to exceed one(1) year, except for the renewal shown below. Such field office may not be used for any other purpose, and may not be leased or rented to others. Provided, however, that no such field office shall be constructed or moved upon any,lot in said subdivision until a permit therefore shall have been o"htained from the Department of Public Warks. Said permit may be renewed by such Department of Public Works one time after the issuance of the original permit for a period of not to exceed one (1) additional year. e. During the course of development of new subdivisions and for the purpose of expediting the constructio of houses therein, individual builders may stock pile lumber and other building materials within the subdivision for a period of one (1) year with such fencing or shelter as may be considered necessary to protect same from the elements or vandalism; provided, however, that no such storage area shall be establishe' until a permit therefor shall have been obtained from the Department of Public Works Said permit may be renewed one time by such Department after the issuance of the original permit for a period of not to exceed six (6) additional months. Commission Action It was moved and seconded the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this amendment be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be eoproved. Motion passed 8 ayes, 0 nays. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be approved as recommended by Zoning and Planning. Motion by Co-missioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the meeting be recessed to permit the Council to consider and arrive at a decision in the cases before it; the following action was then taken by the Council: Case No. 1 - Baltazar Benavides, Motion by Commissioner Callaway, secinded by Commissioner Brace and pass THAT the application be denied on the basis tht if granted it would constitute spot zoning. Case No. 2 - Jose Garcia. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the application be approved. Case No. 3- A. R. Gomez. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that the application be denied. Case No. 5- 0. T. Nicholson. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the application be approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. r T. Ray Kring, C y Sec etary PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace MAYOR PRO TEM CITY OF CORPUS QPRISTIJ, TE S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works - Russell E, McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - Drahn Jones ty: f `1 Mayor Pro—Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend G. C. Snider of the Parkway Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance, A petition was presented to the Council from the Bluntzer Study Club requesting that a safe avenue be provided at all times for pedestrian traffic if a bridge or tunnel is constructed. A petition requesting that the North 13.7 feet of said 75 feet dedicated strip of land lying between Second Street on the East and Third Street on the West be closed was presented to the Council. Two petitions from the Corpus Christi Independent School District requesting the closing of Rose Street and Barthlome Street were presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the petitions be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation; Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 3 pieces of automotive equipment for the Department of Public Works. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for concession rights on Peoples Street T—Head and South Beach Area. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the Error and Correcti List for March be approved. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that modifications and change be made the wage scale in the Specifications and farms of contract and bonds for the 0. N,,Stevens Water Filtra— tion Plant, to provide for the classification of Equipment, operator in lieu of "Oiler" under General Construc— tion; under Building Trades Scale, Light and Heavy Power Equipment Operators and apprentice rates to the Building Trades Wage Scale, as recommended by the City Manager, Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissionef Brace, and passed that the plans and specifica— tions for the Baldwin Boulevard Storm Sewer Extension from Port Avenue to Morgan Street estimated to cost $35,100, work to be performed by City forces, be approved. Ordinance No. 3721 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E. DEXTER HAMON, ARCHITECT, FOR ARCHITECTIS SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC UTILITIES OFFICE BUILDING ADDITION TO THE CITY HALL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR CONSIDERATION AS SETFDRTH IN SAID AGREEMENT; APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED J$,460.00 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR SUCH ARCHITECT'S SERVICES, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The aboveordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Ordinance No. 3722 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CROSSING OF THE PROPOSED 36— INCH WATER LINE FROM THE SAVAGE LANE RESERVOIR DOWN LEXINGTON BOULEVARD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET OUT IN A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The.Above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 72 Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second readina_of an Ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMENDING SECTION 143 AND 144 THEREOF BY DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF OCEAN DRIVE, SAM RANKIN STREET, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, MORGAN STREET, AND BROWNLEE STREET ON WHICH PARKING SHALL BE PROHIBITED AND THE HOUMS OF SUCH PROHIBITION; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3545, WHICH AMENDS SECTION 52 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241; BY REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3545 SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO THE SCHOOL ZONES OF FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WYNN-SEALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING THE HOURS OF SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT THE SAME IN ALL SCHOOL ZONES; AMENDING SECTION 83 OF ORDINANCE 2241; AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3464, BY PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE BY TRUCKS WHEN MAKING A DELIVERY ON A STREET WHICH INTERSECTS OCEAN DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read and passed to the third reading by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Nye P. C. Callway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King asked Mr. McClure to read some correspondence into the record in omsnection with the tunnel and.bridge, Mr. McClure read a memorandum from Mr. W. W. Ander/(g) relative to action taken by the Bascule Bridge Technical Committee on March 30, 1954; a letter to Palmer and Baker, Inc., dated April 1, from Mr. Russell E. McClure (h) relative to payment under the terms of the supplemental contract; a letter from M. E. Allison dated April 1, 1954 (1) relative to his presence at the February 17 Council Meeting, at which time he made a statement relative to the sale of bonds for financing the construction of a tunnel; A report of events - channel crossing project, dated April 2, 1954 (j); A report to the people from the City Council released April 3, 1954 (k); A letter from Palmer and Bker, Inc., to Mr. Russell E. McClure, under the date of March 31,1954; (1) relative to an -amortization schedule for bonds in the amount of $16,800,000.00; A letter from Palmer and Bhker, Inc. to Mr. Russell E. McClure dated April 1, 1954, supplementing their letter of March 319 1954,(m) Minutes of a meeting of the Corpus Christi delegation with Eli Thornton, Chairman, State Highway Commission on March 19, 1954 (n); A letter from E, H. Thornton, Jr., Chairman, State Highway Commission, to A. A. Lich- tenstein dated March 1, 1954 (o); Letter to E. H. Thornton from John Young, County Judge dated April 2, 1954, (p) expressing his apr+reciation of the cooperation in an attempted solution of road problems of the County; A letter from the State Highway Commission dated March 24, 1954, (q) addressed to Ellroy King and John Young, relative to proposed crossing of the Port entrance. Adm. L. N. Moeller, Asst. Chief Engineer for Construction for Palmer and Baker read a statement to the Council regarding their contract with the City (r) and discussing the 5 reasons given by the Council for determining the report to be unacceptable and urging their action in determining their plans and specification to be unacceptable be rescinded. Commissioner Naismith stated that the Council did not usually deal with engineers employed by theCity, and suggested that if further negotiations were necessary that they be pursued with the City Manager. He further stated that no motion was required to receive the statement, but requested that the statement be made an official part of the Minutes of the meeting. Mrs. C.E. Buck asked if we were for Palmer Pnd Baker, or for the Citizens. She had taken a private poll and no one wants a tunnel except A. A. Lichtenstein and people he employs. She has talked to the Navigation Board on the subject. The City is tied up with a 99 year eontraet for the City to provide a bridge for the Railroad. No one wants to pay a toll to get in or out of Corpus Christi, especially the oil companies, who helped to build Corpus Christi. Members of the State Highway Department are not amateurs and the City should invite them in. Mayor Pro -Tem King thanked Mrs. Buck for her views and stated that itias assumed that the contract was entered into in good faith and their report was presented in good faith, the State Highway Department made their offer in good faith, so it should be assumed that all are in good faith and therefore he hoped everyone would avoid losing their temper. 73 Mr. A. H. Hurst asked if Palmer and Baker would take legal action if the Council rejected the plan and cancelled the contract. Adm. Moeller answered that the matter was still in discussion stage. A. H. Hurst stated that he did not care if there was a toll tunnel -r a bridge, but did not believe that the City should be divided by a toll. Mr. B. C. Kennedy suggested that the solution was to reroute the Ship Channel. Tom Pogue state that he believed that Mr. Hurst's question should be answered regarding legal aetion if the contract was cancelled. Mr. Baker, of the firm of Palmer and Baker, answered that no thought has been given to legal action. Dr. Norvell asked if the City contemplated engaging any other engineering firm, or do you want time to review this report. Mayor fro -Tem King answered that the Council wanted to be free to negotiate with other governmental agencies for other facilities. firm. Commissioner Naismith stated that there had been any discussion in regard to hiring another engineering Dave Coover asked if any other governmental agency had refused to talk with them about this situation and if so who. Mayor Pro -Tem King stated that in effect the Highway Department had refused to talk to them about the location of a bridge while this contract was still in effect. They did not want to be put in competition with the tunnel and Palmer & Baker. Mr. C. E. Russell comnlemented the Council on their course of action and stated that the Council should not be subjected to criticism for the high type of business ethics being shown. Mayor Pro -Tem King stated that they were trying to develop the facts and that when all information available is assembled it will be made public. Dr. Nirvell asked what the plans of the Council were after the cancellation of this contract. Would they just wait for the Highway Department? Mayor Pro -Tem King stated that the Highway Department will come in only if the City invites them in. !'6 Mrs. Franklin Moore stated that she was distressed by the use of free offer of the StPte Highway. What will it mean to the people of Corpus Christi in taxes that they cannot see. Commissioner Naismith answered that until a location for the bridge is determined it is impossible to find out what the right-of-way will cost. Mrs. Moore asked if it were conceivable that funds are available now without necessary taxes? Mayor Pro -Tem King stated it was doubtful. George Strauss stated he thought the people should vote on it now. Mayor Pro -Tem King asked if he meant before the people knew about the other alternative? George Strauss replied that the Bridge plan has nit been presented yet. Let the people vote while you are discussing it. Commissioner Brace stated that people cannot vote as to whether they want a bridge or a tunnel if all the facts are not available. Dave Coover asked if the Highway Department has just committed the money to abridge? Mayor Pro -Tem King replied they have commited the department to a crossing. Tom Pogue stated that the public had the cindidence to give yiu the job of bringing a proposal to them. Now some people call upon you to bring a half proposition to the vote of the people. More power to you, and study the matter as long as you need tib. Commissioner Callaway stated that when the alternatives are known and the voters have the facts upon which to make a wise decision, n election will be required to authorize the necessary bonds to finance any project. Actually, there are now two proposals before the City Council. One, the toll tunnel from a private engineering firm. The other, the high bridge, from a public agency, the State of Texas. Both should be given careful consideration before action is taken on either. ORDINANCE N0, 3723 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR TIDE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROV121ENTS ON PROCTOR-BRAWNER STORM SEWER FROM CORPUS CHRISTI BAY TO APPROXIMATELY 200, BEYOND STAPLES STREET, BEING LESIGNATE D AS "PROJECT PWSS-1"; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $384,132.76 FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION: MAKING SAID CONTRACT APART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 74 When all the facts about these proposals are available and have been evaluated the City Council will thea publicly discuss the election to be held and the issues to be included. It is believeA that tre action which is being taken regarding the Palmer and Baker contract will place the Ci in the position to accomplish these objectives. Second reading of a Resolution_ DECLARING THE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF PALMER & BAKER, INC., SUBMITTED UNDER PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT OF OCTOBER 79 19539 TO BE UNACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE TO PALMER & BAKER, INC., OF SUCH ACTION OF THE COUNCIL, The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callway J$. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye Leland Ross, Executive Vice President of the South Texas Home Builders Association wanted to be recorded as protesting the recommendation made not being included in the Building Code being adopted on final reading. (some of their recommendations were adopted) Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that the Building Code Ordir_ance be amended to read as follows: Section 18. Sub --section 1602.3 of Section 1602 is hereby amended by changing the first sentence to read as follows: "All concrete work except on one and two family dwelling units shall be supervised by the architect or engineer responsible for its design, or by a competent represen. tative of the architect or engineer responsible for construction undet whose super- vision the construction is being conducted." Section 19. Sub -Section 1701.7 of Sectiin 1701 is hereby amended by changing the second paragraph to read as follows: "All wood foundation sills which are less than 12 inches above exposed unprotected ground under the building, shall be a heartwood grade of a durable species as listed in Sec. 1701.4 or shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative." Ordinance No. 372A REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR REMOVAL, AND DEMOLI- TION OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF; ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) WITH CERTAIN CHANGES TFEFEIN AND ADDITIONS THEFETO; PROVIDING FOR. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISL'EMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EYCEEDING $200.00; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT'TFEFEWITH. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.`C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. 1. James Brace Aye First reading of en oreinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2673 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING THE WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES,_. CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, DOLLEGES, LODGES, AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH: SPECIFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED AND THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTERVALS; PROHIBITTNG ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYIG CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANS- PORTING THE CONTENTS THEREON ON THE STREETS OR PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES WITHOUT A PERMIT; PRES- CRIBING FEGULATION FOR THE SECURINGGOF PERMITS:FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE: CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT: REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WASTE DISPOSAL DIVISION TO MA'{E PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAITSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING Ali MT'ECTIVE DATE; AND 75 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," SO AS TO REGULATE TP,E HAULING OF TRASH, REFUSE AND GARBAGE AND REQUIRING EACH VEHICLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH TARPAULIN OR OTHER COVER AND REQUIRING THP FASTENING OF SUCH COVFR SO AS TO PREVENT EJECTION OR REMOVAL OF THE CONTENTS OF T�!E VEHICLE BETWEEN THE POINT OF PICKUP AND POINT OF DISPOSAL: DECLARING VIOLATION TO BE A MISDEMEANOR; FIXING THE PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing nrdinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened on three fire pumpers be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabu- lation and recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received on the construction of a Spur Track for the 0. N. Stevens Plant be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR PRO -TENt''. CITY OF CORPUS T TEXAS Ray Ing/ City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 14, 1954 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretly - T. Ray Kring Purchasing Agent - W. J. Burke Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones Reverend Lowell Ryan of the South Bluff Methodist Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretory called the roll of those in attendance. Mrs. Sol Green read a resolution of some two hundred signers expressing confidence in the Council after the first year in office. Mayor Pro -Tem King thanked Mrs. Green on behalf of the Council, and expressed appreciation of the remarks contained in the resolution. The secretary read a letter from the Fannin Parent-Teeher Association expressed their thanks in the elimina- tion of the traffic hazard and health and safety menace in front of the Fannin School by covering the ditch. Motion by Commissliner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passe' that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on concession rights for the Exposition Hall and Auditorium. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that a public hearing on proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning ordinance be set for May 139 7:30 P.M. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid on the Railroad Spur Track be awarded to J. M. Dellinger, Inc. See Bid tabulation in file,#12. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconder' by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Messrs. A. E. Dabney, Curtis Bell and William B. Cox, Jr., be reappointed as members of the Housing Authority. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Regular Meeting for April 21 be suspended on account of Mayor Pro -Tem King's absence from the City, and that Roger V. Pearce be appointed as Assistant City Secretary during the absence of T. Ray Kring from the City. The City Manager that bids on the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant would be received as advertised - 3 P.M., April 21, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith and passed that I. M. Singer be appointed the Texas Citv Manager's !6 Association. First reading of an Ordinance ESTABLISHING RENTAL RATES, CHARGES, FEES AND RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BARGE DOCK, LIMITING USE THEREOF FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO HANDLE INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVES OR TO VIOLATE THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR TRE COAST GUARD REGULATIONS WHILE USING SAID BARGE DOCK; PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINE OR MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200,00)FOR EACH DAY'S VIOLATION AND MAKING EACH DAY'S VIOLATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING MANNER OF PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: May,ir Ellriy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace First reading of an Ordinance Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING ASSESSMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF IMPROVEMENTS: AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSESSMENTS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye OPDINANCE N0. 3725 PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER TO AND CONSOLIDATION IN CERTAIN FUNDS HAVING NEW FUND NUMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE CASH BALANCES, INCLUDING APPROPRIATED AND UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE RESPECTIVE BOND FUNDS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE OF BONDS AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS CONSOLIDATED, DATED MARCH 319 1954, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King J. S. Naismith P. C. Callaway W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3726 APPROPRIATING $201,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN NO. 106 GAS FUND TO BUDGET ITEM CODE IM—MAINS IN THE GAS CONSTRUCTION DIVISION TO COVER ESTIMATED COST OF PIPE. COATING, VALVES, FITTINGS, ETC., REQUIRED TO PROVIDE GAS SERVICE TO BRAWNER PARK ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 635—C, AND GAS MAIN EXTENSION TO OSO PLACE 1V9 PROJECT NO. 534-17, AND MINOR EXTENSIONS ALREADY MADE AND TO BE MADE FROM TIME TO TIME TO SERVICE NEW CUSTOMERS IN LOTS ADJACENT TO EXISTING FACILITIES FOR NORMAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS THEREIN TO JULY 319 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule ,.gas suspended by .the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Bracey Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S, . Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3727 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22.41 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 143 AND 144 THEREOF BY DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF OCEAN DRIVE, SAM RANKIN STREET, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, MORGAN STREET, AND BROWNLEE STREET ON WHICH PARKING SHALL BE PROHIBITED AND THE HOURS OF SUCH PROHIBITION; AND 'AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 3545, WHICH AMENDS. SECTION 52 OF -ORDINANCE N0.. 2241; -BY, . 7'% REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3545 SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO THE SCHOOL ZONES OF FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WYNN—SEALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING THE TIOURS OF SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT THE SAME IN.ALL SCHOOL ZONES; AMENDING SECTION 83 OF ORDINANCE 2241, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE No. 34649 BY PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE BY TRUCKS WHEN MAKING A DELIVERY ON A STREET WHICH INTER— SECTS OCEAN DRIVE: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was reaifor the third time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3728 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $39363.90 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF SEVENTH STREET, SAID WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORTS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3729 APPROPRIATING FROM BOND FUND NO. 220 STREET IMPROVFMENT THE SUM OF $666.40 TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION BY C. T. GREER OF A SIDEWALK ACROSS LOUISIANA PARKWAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALAMEDA AND ACROSS LOUISIANA PARKWAY ON BOTH SIDES OF SANTA FE STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Office of Mayor Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C.Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance eras passed by the following vote: Office of Mayor Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3730 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT OF APPROXINATELY 7.27 ACRES LOCATED ON GOLLIHAR ROAD OUT OF LOT 11, SECTION D. OF PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.0 Callaway Aye J. S.Naismith Aye W.James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C.Callaway Aye J. S.Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3731 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $351,100.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STIRM SEWER EXTENSION ON BALDWIN 78 BOULEVARD FROM PORT AVENUE TO MOPGAN STREET, SAID WOPK TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPART11ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS;. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C.Callaway J.S.Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye The following corresp^ndence in reference to the channel crossing was read into the records: a letter from Palmer and Baker, Incorporated, dated April 14, 19549 (s) in regard to granting of additional time to the City to investigate the offer of the Highway Dept. and a letter from City Manager McClure addressed to the Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmen, dated April 14, 19542 (t) advising results of conferences with representatives of Palmer & Baker, Inc. Mrs. Blanche Covington appeared before the Ciuncil stating that she believed that the City of Corpus Christi needed a bridge, and read an article regarding the Ambassador Bridge. Mrs. C. E. Buck read a statement to the Council stating that she had made a private poll'and would say almost 100% of the citizens of Corpus Christi want a bridge, and that this almost 100% of citizens of Corpus Christi hale the utmost confidence in the Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmen. Paul A. Vogler read a telegram from E. H. Thornton, Jr., Chairman of the State Highway Commission stat that if and when the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces reach agreement with the State relative to a bridge, a location for same will be mutually agreed upon and such location will be a matter of public informati Mr. Vogler also quoted some articles Prom the regulations governing the use of the Baytown Tunnel. Mr. Vogler commended the Council on the action that has been taken and stated that he knew that the Council was trying to give the people the best solution. Mr. Cuban Burbank stated tht he knew that the Council had done a tremendous job during the year they had been in office, but wanted to call their attention to a statement by the Mayor of Houston that for every dollar the state had put in for improvements, the city had matched it. Mr. Burbank asked the Council if they had an immediate plan of action after they rejected the Palmer and Baker plan? Mr. Burbank also asked if the City accepted the Highway offer, would it allow the Highway to build a bridge at its own selected location. Paul A. Vogler answered Mr. Burbank's question as to the location of the bridge by reading a part of;the telegram he had received from E. H. Thornton, Jr. discussion. Mr. E. T. Clough, Mr. A. H. Hurst, Mrs. C. E. Buck and A. A. Lichtenstein also participated in the Mrs. Green asked if the State Highway Department would give us detailed plans without assuring them that we will accept the bridge. the bridge. Mr. George Aboud asked what the Taxpayers were going to have to pay for the right-of-way to construct Mayor Pro -Tem King answered that the right-of-way cost could not be determined until the location of the bridge had been settled.. Mr. Burbank asked if the Council had any immediate plan of action now, and will the Council authorize the State to build the bridge at a location of their own selection? Mayor Pro -Tem King answered that the l,)cation would have to be mutually acceptableto the City and State and other governmental agencies. The Council also plans to investigate other possible solutions. RESOLUTION N0, 3732 DECLARING THE PLANS AND RECOITMENDATIONS OF PALMER & BAKER, INC., SUBMITTED UNDER PROVISIONS pl9 0 � v OF C0NTRACT OF OCTOBER 7, 19539 TO BE UNACCEPTABLE TO TF4E CITY AND DIRECTING TT>F CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE TO PALMER AND BAKER, INC. OF SUCH ACTION OF TTM COUNCIL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Admiral L, N. Moeller, Asst. Chief Engineer for Palmer & Baker, Inc., read a statement (file,4 for record). Commissioner Naismith asked Admiral Moeller if his firm had designed a tunnel for Galveston County? Admiral Moeller answered that they had. Commissioner Naismith then asked Admiral Moeller if they fnund later that the tunnel could not be financed. Admiral Moeller as he was departingi from the meeting answered that he was not an official of the firm and could not answer the question. Commissioner Callaway made the following statement: We have been attacked by our former Mayor and the Engineering firm that we are not acting in good faith and that we are resorting to "Government by Loophole." I would like to ask them why those "Loopholes" were in the contract if they were not there for the purpose of offering an option to be used at the City's "sole discretion," as the contract says. I would like to point out that on September 14, 1953, at a joint meeting of the County, City and Navigation District it was agreed that a Committee cmmposed of members of the three bodies call on the State Highway Commiss on and ask that a study be made of the area highway problems. The County Judge was to call the Chairman of the Highway Commission to make an appointment. When contact was made, the Judge was told that all that was necessary was a Resolution from the Commissioner's Court and one from the City Council asking the State Highway Department to come in and make a survey. This action was taken shortly afterwards. On September lb, 1953, the Mayor asked the Council to approve a contract with Palmer and Babr that did not have these "Loopholes," as he likes to call them. The Council did not approve this contract because in our opinion we should see what theState Highway Department's proposal would be and reach an agreement with the County and Navigation District, within the next week the Palmer and Baker contract was modified to give the City the right to reject the report if in the City's sole discretion it was unacceptable. It was pointed out in the discussions although it is probably not a matter of record, that Palmer & Baker, Inc., was in the Excess Profits Tax Bracket and.if we would enter into this contract immediately, most of the expense of this survey could be charged against their 1953 operations, They were willing to risk the report biing rejected because of their Excess Profits Tax situation for the year ending December 31, 1953. So if they were allowed to start to work immediately the work would not actually cost them very much. It was also pointed out that the City would be getting approximately a $100,000 report for $5000. So on October 7, 1953, the Council finally approved the contract with the provisions in it that at the City's sole discretion the plan must be acceptable. In my opinion we are not acting in bad faith or are we resorting to "Government by Loophole" when we exercise the discretion reserved to the City in the contract. Mayor Pro—Tem King stated that the City Council had just exercised the discretion reserved to the City in the Palmer and Baker contract to declare the report unacceptable. The progrAm contemplated now by the City to determine the other alternatives that are available will be accomplished as follows: 1. Confer with the County and the Navigation District to determine a cooperative course of action for each phase of the Bascule Bridge Bottleneck Prngram including a division of the lical responsibility among the several governmental agencies. 2. Obtain with the other agencies, all the information neered to properly evaluate the offer of the State Highway Commission for a high level bridge, including its location, the entire local costs with the method if financing, and the time required for its completion. 3. Complete with the other local agencies the preliminary negotiations with the corps of Engineers to 80 determine the contribution of the Federal Government toward the cost of the Bascule Bridge removal and relocation 4. After careful consideration of all asrects, including the feasibility of a Toll Tunnell Plan, call any election needed to submit the_pr-ogram for voters approval. Second reading of an'Ordiffance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2673 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIiRISTI; CRE�TING THE WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES AND COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH; SPEC— IFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCA— TIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED AND THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT FEGULAR INTERVALS; PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS OR PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES WITHOUT A PERMIT: PRESCRIBING PEGULATION FOR THE SECURING OF PERMITS; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE; CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT;, REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WASTE DISPOSAL DIVISION TO MAKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND ADMIN— ISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEFEWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", SO AS TO REGULATE THE HAULING OF TRASH, REFUSE AND GARBAGE AND REQUIRING EACH VEHICLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH TARPAULIN OR OTHER COVER AND REQUIRING THE FASTENING OF SUCH COVER SO AS TO PREVENT EJECTION OR REMOVAL OF THE CONTENTS OF TIT, VEHICLE BETWEEN THE POINT OF PICKUP AND POINT OF DISPOSAL; DECLARING VIOLATION TO BE A MISDEMEANOR; FIXING THE PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Second reading of an Ordinance continued The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Bids were opened and read on Sewage Pumps for the Kostoryz and Holly Road Station. Motion by Commissioner Brace seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids received on the Sewage Pumps for the Kostoryz and Holly Road Station be tabled for 48 hours as required by( the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. property: A public hearing was held for the expansion of the Special Council permit on the following Being a portion of the East 1/4 of the North 1/4 of Section "G" of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, the map or plat of which apnears of record in Volume "A" at page 28 of the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, to which reference is here made in aid of this description; and being a portion of a tract of land conveyed by Emma Frances Cutshaw and husband, A. L. Cutshaw to E. A. Kassees by deed dated September 7, 1945, and recorded in Volume 313 at page 487 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, being generally that property fronting 75' on Port Avenue and extending westward a distance of 479' more or less and adjoining the Buccaneer Drive In Theater on the north, to expand the operation of the Buccaneer Drive In Theater. Commission Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved with the specific condition that no additional exit§ be provided from this property. M,tion passed, 7 ayes — 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the matterl Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed that the Special Council Permit be granted. Bids were opened and read on steel pipe. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids receive(? on Steel Pipe be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. K �■ • �j�t/ sLt.e�^-0 J�if.�.%..�t-� 4�,.4,G *­/0,/�'S1f, �.h/C�jt� 80 (/ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. tar. - I T. Ray kri g City Secretary MAYOR PRO_, CITY OF CORPUS CHRI I, TEXAS 7Z&& tv REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace April 28, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works Director of Public Safety Water Construction Coordinator Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring Drahn Jones Admiral J. B. Dunn - John Cunningham Reverend C. C. Hurst of the Pentecostal Church of God opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motinn by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and Passed that the minutes of R„gular Council Meetings held on March 24, and March 31, 1954, and Special Council Meetings held on March 25 and April 19, 19549 be approved. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. G. C. Pickert anneared before the Council and requested that a street maintainer and crew be assigned to the North Beabh Section for the period of May 1 to October 1, to assist in street maintenance. Mayor Pro -Tem King assured Mr. Pickert that the City Manager would look into the matter. Mr. Neal Dancer, Local Attorney, appeared before the Council stating that Hodge Thompson had not been legally, appointed Corporation Court Judge by the Council, that the Bail Bond practice in Corporation Court and the Ordinance was unconstitutional, that no one from the Chief of Police on down is bonded, and that a person should not be held four hours before they are allowed to make bond. `°-- Mayor Pro -Tem --ming assured Mr. Dancer that the City Manager would look into the matter. Mr. Paul A. Vogler reuested that the City check and see what attorney most of the prisoners are releasid to Mr. Vogler also requested that George Aboud be given a certificate of appreciation for his service as ChAirman of the Citizens Traffic Commission. Further, that a hat purchased by a group of citizens, which he was leaving in the custody of the City Secretary, be presented at the same time. Mr. A. H. Hurst appeared before the Council stating that Richter Baking Co. was violating the Zoning laws. Mr. Hurst stated that when the Comnany was given a permit to build the bakery that they were to build a fence and provide a park for their employees. The company did build a fence, but put it out in the street. The City requested them to move the fence, but they have never provided the park and are using the lot for a parking area. The lot is zoned as one family residences, and it should remain that way or the City should file charges violation of the Zoning ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem King stated that the Council had never heard of the complaint before and assured Mr. Hurst that the matter would be looked into. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the installation of a 14" steel gas transmission main on Shell Road from Palm Drive to Navigation Boulevatd. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid for steel pipe be awarded to San Antonio Machine and Supply Company. (See bid tabulation #14 in file). Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bid for the construction of the 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant be awarded to C. H. Ldavell and Company and Coastal Bend Construction Co., a joint venture, on the basis of furnishing Byron -Jackson Pumps with General Electric Motors for raw water and high service numrs. and Wintroath PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King Commissioners J. S. Naismith P. C. Callaway NQfi 81-1/2 SPECIAL COUNCIL FETING April 19, 1954 11:30 A. M. Ordinance No. 7'33 City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring APPROPRIATING $174,256.62 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERAMRKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARDS ON THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE FOR THE .CONSTRUCTION THEREON OF A - WATER FILTRATION PLANT, TOGETHER WITH COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND COURT COSTS; AND FOR THREE WATER PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH COMMIS- SIONERS' FEES AND COURT COSTS; AUTHORIZING SAME TO BE TENDERED INTO THE COURT AND AN APPEAL FROM SUCH AWARDS TO BE TAKEN; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the applica- tion of the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company for erection of a two panel outdoor advertising sign at 1014 South Staples Street and also one at 1614 South Staples Street be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 1,712 cu. yds. of caliche at the approximate cost of $3,600.00. Mr. Cecil E. Burney, attorney representing Albert L. Magee et al, appeared before the Council to state the poisition of his clients in regard to the sale of property to the City for the 0. N. Stevens Plant site. He explained that while there was a sentimental value attached to the property in question and that it was not their desire to sell the property, they did wish to cooperate and he hoped that the matter would be expedited As much as possible for the financial convenience of his clients. Mayor Pro -Tem King expressed the feeling of the Council in that they were sympathetic with the, property owners in such matters and to the Council it was an unpleasant duty to perform in the interest of the City. He,further stated that the process of the law would be followed, and hoped that the minimum of inconvenience would result. Tl�e»o 'k-4-- -- 4`-4-1.eti. 1..,c.{...c.c. 4.1... ...i.i.ii.... wiiw..«v..i Cry less $4,341, or $3,403,659, as recommended by the City Manager. (See bid tabulation #15 in file.) Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the bid on one 4—door Sedan for the Gas Division be awarded to Gulf Chevrolet Company, and the bid on one 1—Ton Truck for the Street Division be awarded to Frank Hayden Motors. (See bid tabulation #16 in file). Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Caraway, and passed that May 7, 19541, 7:30 P.M., be set for a hearing on the closing of a portion of Elizabeth Street. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that a Special Council Permit be granted for the Buccaneer Days Celebration subject to the following conditions: 1. Provide: (a) accessible, safe and adequate supply of water. (b) conveniently located toilet facilities. (c) comply with ordinances regulating food handling. 2. Comply with fire ordinances. 3. Comply with all city ordinances and permit no gambling or lew;; shows. 4. Obtain a eertifie9#e of occupancy from Director of Public Works. 5. Applicant must furnish public liability insurance for protection of public and indemnify city in amount of at least $501,000 and $100,000. 6. Remove all property and debris from the area within 24 hours after expiration of permit. 7. Furnish correct list of bomth permits to Police Department and Director of Public Works and Director of Health with each concession identified by number and location. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bid on sewage pumps opened on April 14th, be awarder? to Fairbanks Morse and Company. (See bid tabulation #17 in file Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on concrete pipe to be used on the Baldwin Boulevard storm sewer project, estimated to cost $10,218.96. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that the Council adopt the following policy regarding,bids on food and soft drink concessions: That the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to handle, by negotiation, the awarding of concession rights where concessions are on a seasonal basis or where City's anticipated revenue from concessions would not exceed $500.00 a year. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that May 1201954 3:00 P.M., be set for a public hearing on the establishment of set back lines on Staples from Eighteenth Street to Lexington Boulevard. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that J.A.C. E, P. Edgeworth, and J.O.Hedrick be appointed as members of the Board of Tax Equalization for the current year. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Comnissinner Brace, and passed that the Regular Council meeting to be held May 59 1954, be deferred until N,ay 79 19549 7:30 P.M., since Mayor Pro—Tem King will be absent from the City. ORDINANCE N0,_ 3734 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF.SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $266.32 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THIRTEENTH STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING BLOCK 1101, LOTS 11 AND 12, ROPES & CHAMBERLAIN, BAY TERRACE NO. 29 AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNERS THEPEOF, M. S. STEVENSON AND WIFE, GENEVA STEVENSON, FOR AND IN CONSIDEPATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $266.32, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERUENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye t. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO.. 3735 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $210.15 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 25 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF NINETEENTH STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL OF LOT 9, BLOCK K. MONTE VISTA, AN'ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEFEOF, ESTETANO MORALES, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $210.15; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P,C.Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C,Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3736 RECEIVING IN AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A 16.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS TWENTY—THREE (23) AND TWENTY—SIX (26)f'�SECTION FOURTEEN (14),FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS OSO PLACE UNIT 3; FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH THE ADJACENT AND REMAINING PORTION OF MCARDLE ROAD; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE'''CBAR.TER<":OE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:' May -)r Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C, Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3737 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE RESURFACING OF 219000 SQUARE YARDS OF PAVEMENT IN EMEWATER TERRACE, BEING PART OF PROJECT "PWS -7" SURFACE TREATMENT — UNDER THE FIVE YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $29464.03 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH RESURFACING; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C, Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W, James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: May,)r Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P, C, Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3738 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY TRANSFER FROM RUSSELL E. McCLURE, INDIVIDUALLY, OF ALL RIGHTS ACUIRED BY FILING PRESENTATION OF FACTS WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVERSION, APPROPRIATION AND IMPOUNDING •3 r OF WATER FROM THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN THE POINT WHERE U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 59 CROSSES SAID RIVER, AND THE POINT WHERE TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY NO. 59 CROSSES SAID RIVER, AND THE POINT WHERE TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY NO. 202 CROSSES SAID RIVER; AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING TO SAID RUSSELL E. MCCLURE OF THE FILING FEE OF $25.00 AND THE DEPOSIT OF $250.00 MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FILING OF SAID PRESENTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was Passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellriy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE No, 3739 RECEIVING IN AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A 7.27 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OUT OF LOT 11 IN SECTION D OF PAISLEYIS SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE LOCATED ON GOLLIHAR ROAD: FULLY DESCRIBING SAME.AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE NO 3740 AMENDING AN-ORrINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR TIE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE," AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3656 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON"THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1054, BY AMENDING SUB—SECTION (e) OF SECTION 1'SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL POSITION AND SALARY GRADE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE GROUP; AMENDING SUB -SECTION (a) OF SECTION 5 BY DELETING THE LAST SENTENCE OF SAID SUB—SECTION (a); AMENDING SECTION 5 BY ADDING SUB—SECTION (e); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace " Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellriy King Aye P. C, Callaway Aye James S, Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye OPDINANCF N0, 3741 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLAFSIFIED SEF.VICE,ff AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3658 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954, BY AMEND— ING SECTION 4 TO INCLUDE CERTAIN POSITIONS AND GRADES IN THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; CHANGING TITLES OF CERTAIN PRESENTLY EXISTI'1G POSITIONS; AND CHANGING GRADES OF CERTAIN OTHER POSITIONS; PFOVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King AYE; P. C. Callaway AYE J. S. Naismith AYE W. James Brace AYE The above ordinance was passed by the '_'ollowing vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King AYE P.C. Callaway AYE blames S. Naismith AYE James Brace AYE ORDINANCE EQ. 3742 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2673 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING THE WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; DEFINING TERMS: REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH; SPECIFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED AND THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTERVALS; PRO— HIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS OR PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES WITHOUT A PERMIT; PRESCRIBING REGULATION FOR THE SECURING OF PERMITS; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE; CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT; REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WASTE DISPOSAL DIVISION TO M'KE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREM— ISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," SO AS TO REGULATE THE HAULING OF TRASH, REFUSE AND GARBAGE AND REQUIRING EACH VEHICLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH TARPAULIN OR OTHER COVER AND REQUI— RING THE FASTENING OF SUCH COVER SO AS TO PREVENT EJECTION OR REMOVAL OF THE CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE POINT OF PICKUP AND POINT OF DISPOSAL; DECLARING VIOLATION TO BE A MISDEMEANOR; FIXING THE PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAV— INGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellriy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye J. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3743 SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TWENTY— FOUR (24) WARDS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND - PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: May,)r Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3744 DIVIDING THE CITY OFCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TWENTY—FOUR (24) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SAME SHALL BE KNOWN AS ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE(1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7) EIGHT (8) NINE (9) TEN (10) ELEVEN (11) TWELVE (12) THIRTEEN (13)OURTEEN (lAi FIFTEEN (15) SIXTEEN (16),SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), NINETEEN (19), TWENTY (20), TWENTY—ONE (21) TWENTY—TWO (22), TWENTY— THREE (23) AND TWENTY—FOUR (24); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith W. James Brae Office vacant AYE AYE AYE AYE The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellr^y King P. C. Calloway J. S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant AYE AYE AYE AYE 85 SG Second reading of an Ordinance SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING ASSESSMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE A`?SESSED AGAINST. ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; DIFEBTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSESSMENTS. The foregoing ordinance was red for the second time and passed by the fon- pwing vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Second reading of an Ordinance ESTABLISHING RENTAL RATES, CHARGES, FEES AND RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAPGE DOCK, LIMITING USE THEROF FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO HANDLE INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVES OR TO VIOLATETHE FIRE PREVENTION CODE*OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR THE COAST GUARD REGULATIONS WHILEUSING SAID BARGE DOCK; PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY NOT TO.EXCEED A FINE OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) For each day's VIOLATIONS AND MAKING EACH DAY'S VIOLATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CON* TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE: PROVIDING MANNER OF PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the secind time and passes by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye Motion by Commissioner Brace, sec-nded by Cimmissinner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened and read in automotive equipment for the Engineer Department be tabled for 48 hours as required by the charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. adjourned . i � t T. Ray Kring City Secreta PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem King Commissiiners P.C, Callaway J.S. Naismith There being no further business, the meeting I WO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY /_, 1954 7:30 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works Purchasing'Agent Administrative Assistant -Russell E.McClure -I.M. Singer -T.Ray Kring -Drahn Jones -W;?;rBurke Roger Pearce Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Dr. S. Evans Brown of the First Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, secinded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that Commission- er Brace be excused from the meeting due to illness. Motion by Commssioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the approval of the minutes of Regular Council Meetings held on April 7, and 14, 1954, be deferred. Mayor Pro -Tem King invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come foreward. Sheridan C. Lewis, representing the Southern Coast Corporation and Southern Community Gas Com - pang appeared before the Council and presented suggestions for providing a supply of water for this City in view of the District Court finding on Saturday past that the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District did not legally exist. He read two lengthy documents outlining his suggestions and they were filed for record. Mayor Pro -Tem King advised him that ennsideration would be given to his petition. Commissinner Naismith reminded Mr. Lewis that the City holds a permit for water rights above Mathis and teat the rinhts below Mathis are held by an individual. At this point Mayor Pro—Tem King announced that the Public Hearing in reference to Elizabeth street on the latter part of the Agenda would be held at this time in deference to a number of per— sons present who were apparently interested in the matter. Mr. J.B. Trimble, representing the petitioner, reviewed the petition stating that the property of his client encroached upon the street, and it would be necessary to vacate a portion of the street in order that he may clear the title in the sale of the property. Tom Pogue, attorney representing Drs. Woody & Woody objected to the vacation of more than 2� feet of the North side of Elizabeth Street unless property owners on the South side of the Street were �A likewise given similar amount of property. Mr. F.M. Thomason, a property owner on the South side of Elizabeth Street, objected to the va— cation of more than 119" of the Street to clear the title to the property in question. He suggested that the porches could be removed at a nominal cost and would not be determental to the property. Mr. L.E. Perry favored the vacation of 7.5 ft. of the street on either side. Commissioner Naismith requested J. B. Trimble to defer action.on this petition until property owners on both sides of the Street could formally present petitions for a similar vacation. Mr. Trimble objected on the grounds that his petition had been formally presented and due notice given of the Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissi-ner Callaway, and passed that the Hearing be closed and the matter takes under advisement. Motion by Commissinner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed, that a public hearing be held 7:30 P.M., May 13, 1954, on the vacation of 7.5 felt on the South side of Elizabeth Street between Ocean Drive and Third Street or as much of said strip of land that may be deemed in the public interest. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the plans and specifications for the Morgan Street Fire Station be approved, and that the City Manager be author— ized to advertise for bids to be received 5/28/54. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the City Manager by authorized to advertise for bids for coating and wrapping of 1000 tons of steel pipe, for installation in the gas system. Motion by Commissinner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for drilling of one to four water wells to supplement the City's supply. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seennded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids on three fire trucks be rejected, and that the City Manager be authorised to readvertise for bids. (Aletter was read from the Howe Equipment Company outlining reasons why the bid should be awarded to them). Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with plans and specifications for bulk lime facilities at the John Cunningham Filtration Plant, to provide more efficient handling and to effect some economy. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that Otis John- son, B.J. Osbirne, T.M. Bell, E.E. Harrison, and J.R. Dinn be appointed as memThers of the Board of Building Code of Appeals. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that C.E.Dudley be appointed to fill a vacancy on the Supervisory Board of Electricians. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that a Hearing for a Special Council Permit fir Mrs E.N. Fulghum for a Tourist Court be set at 3:00 P.M., May 26, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, secinded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that a hearing on several zoning cases be set for June 10, 1954, at 7:30 P.M., City Manager McClure reported on charges presented by Attorney Neal Dancer of the illegal appointment of Judge Hodge Thompson. He reviewed an n.pinion submitted by the Legal Department which in brief held that the appointment was legal and in accordance with the City Charter. City Manager McClure submitted a report from Director of Public Works Jones ih reference to Zoning violations as charged by Mr. A.H. Hurst at a previous meeting of the council in con- nection with Richter Bakery Company. REPORTS Mr. Beverly Peel, Manager of Richter Baking Company, Mr. Henry Wade, Architect, and John W. Phillips, contractor appeared to substantiate the construction and use being made of the property and the compliance with zoning requirements. It was concluded that the matter was properly a matter for the Board of Adjustment, since the permit in question was grant6d by said Board. City Manager McClure recommended that the Traffic Advisory Committee be requested to make a study of head in parking on all streets of the City and make recommendations aceordingly. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by C-1mmissiliner Naismith, and passed that an or- dinance be prepared ti pr,)hibit head in parking on Shoreline Boulevard from Carroll Street to Craig Avenue. Bids on Concessions (Exposition Hall and Municipal Auditorium, Peoples Street T -tread and Yacht Basin) were opened. The bid of Fred Lutz was not read account of not complying with the bid specification. Motion by Commissioner Naismith, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. ORDINANCE NO 3748 AUTHORIZING AND DIRT,CTING T1,1 , CITY MANAGER. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE, CITY OF CORPUS CITIcTI TO E77CITTE A PEED OF EXCHANGE 77VTIEN THE CITY AMID W R REID EXCHANGING .13 ACRES OF LAND NOW OWNED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND INCLUDED WITHIN THE AREA T�N'1WN AS LAMAR PARK, FOR 14 ACRES OF LAND LYING ADJACENT TO SAID LAMAR PARK, A COPY OF WHICH EXCHANGE DEED IS ATTACHED TTERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND PFCLARING AN PY7RGFNCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vete: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent 882 A RESOLUTION 3746 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE TO BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THF STATE OF TrXAS AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING TO SAID BOARD THE FACTS EXPRESS— ING THE DESIRE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO INVFSTIGATF THE FEASIBILITY OF WATER APPROPRIATION IN QUANTITIES GREATER THAN 20,000 ACRE FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PRIORITY RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UNDER ITS EXISTING PERMITS NOS. 51,9339, 14639 AND 1177, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 2, CHAPTER 136, ACTS OF THE 39th LEGISLATURE: A COPY OF WHICH PRESENTATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye . James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: , -- Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace AN ORDINANCE 3747 Office Vacant Aye Aye Aye Absent AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH R.H. SCHMEDT AS TRUSTEE, 0107R.. AND G.A. HENRY AND WIFE BETTY J. HENRY AS LIENHOLDERS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A PART OF LOT 12, SECTION A, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, NEAR COFPUS CHRISTI AND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO BE KNOWN AS "?;1EBER PLACE", A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callavay Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE NO 3749 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" WATTR. MAIN ALONG SAVAGE LANE FRO14 HIGH?dAY NO, 9 TO SAVAGELAATF RESERVOIR BY T. F. LFE, CONTRACTOR, UNDER. HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 11, 1954" AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3638; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED APRIL L, 1954' IV THE AMOUNT OF $7,714,90; AND DECLARING A^T FTT77rTCY. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the Third time and passed finally on this the 7th day of May, 1954, by the following vote: MAYOR OFFICE VACANT P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent RESOLUTION 3750 SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING ASSESSMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENT TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS: DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSFSSMFNTS. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 7th day of May, 1954, by the followinn vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE 3751 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CON% TRACT WITH C.H. LEAVELL & COMPANY AND COASTAL PFND CONSTRUCTION COMPA^TY, A JOINT VENTURE, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 1900 WYOMING STREET, EL PASO, TEXAS, FOR THE CON— STRUCTION OF THF O.N. ST77NS WATER FILTRATION PLANT LOCATED AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING DESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PUW 6"; APPROPR.IATING THE SUM - OF $3,744.02..90 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER—WORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FIND FOR SUCH CONSTRUC— TION FUND FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION: MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFFRFITCE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office Vacant Aye Aye Aye Absent 89 90 ORDINANCE NO 3752 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOP AND ON BEHALF OF,THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIFTI T7 EXECUTE AN AGR7,DT,NT B7,7,1EEN TITF CITY AND V. T?. VATZLAVICK, D/B/A A VICK'S GFOCERY,LOCATED AT F.IGHWAY NO. 9 IN AN'TAVILLE, TEXAS, AND WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS R-�UTE 2, BOX 309 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, APPIINTING PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR THE SDLP PTTRDnSP OF ArCEPTING PAYMENT nF BILLS nwm TO TTT CITY FOP.WAT-7 GAS, GARBAC•E AND SEWPR SERVICE , PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING MAY 5, 19549UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY TTS APPOINTEES HEREIN AS ITREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WTIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AIM DECLARING AN F^J!FR.GENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W James Brace Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Mayor Office Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent ORDINANCE NO 375 AUTHORIZING AND DIUCTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF'CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF UTILITY BASEMENTS TO BE7-TTA7Y CHRISTIAN CHURCH, RELINQUISHING THF EASEIENT IN SUIT - FLOWER ADDITION ON AND ALONG THE EASTFRN PORTION OF LOTS 19, 20 AND 21,BLOCK 3, AND THE EASEMENT IN BROOTLAWN ADDITION nN AND ALONG THE WESTjR.N PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, and 4, BLOCK 1;AND TECLARING AN ETERGF, NCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor 7Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W.James Brace The above ordinance was passed by'the following vote: a�SECt-E?T--j< PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem King Commissioners P.C. Callaway W,James Brace Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W.:James Brace Vacant Vacant Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Absent Office Vacant Aye Aye Aye Absent MAYOR PRO TEMV U REGULAR COUNCIL rTETING MAY 122 1954 3:OOpP.M. City Manager -R.E. McClure City Attorney I.M. Singer City Secretary T.Ray Kring Director Finance W.G. Graf Director of Public Works Drahm Jones Purchasing Agent W.J. Burke Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Graalman of the St. Johnson Lutheran Church opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings held on April 7, 14, and 28, 1954, be approved. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, secinded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that Commissioner A Naismith be excused from the meeting due to illness in his family. Mayor Pro—Tem King presented certificates of appreciation to A.. Geo. Aboud, Yw s. T.O. Foster, Dr. Norvell for service rendered in connection with traffic Safety in the City. C.H. Jones for his services on the Zoning and Planning Commission and Mrs. Cameron for her late husband, Dr. James M. Cameron, for his service in the interest of Public Health as Director of the City—County health Unit. A. Geo. Aboud acknowledged receipt of the certificate and commended the Council for the passage of the Shrubbery Ordinance. He also presented two photographs of violations of the shrubbery ordinance. Mr. King referred the photographs to the City Manager and assured Mr. Aboud that they would be corrected if they were in violation if the shrubbery ordinance. Mr. Robert N. Barnes present— ed to the Council requesting that the Council take such action that is necessary to get the East portion of Ft. Worth Street paved by the Driscoll Foundation as they agreed to in the zoning of their property. Mr. G.C. Pickart presented the Cnuncil with a petits -+n requesting the Council to resubmit to the people of Corpus Christi the 5 year Park Bond Issue program previously submitted but de— feated in the November '24th election. A petition was presented ti the Council requesting that Conway Conservatory, 3042 S. Alameda, be classified as a school zone and -.roper markers be erected to protect the children attending the school. City Manager McClure stated that a report would be provided the Council on this matter. Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed that an addi— tional 1¢ per gallon on all gasoline sild at Cuddihy Field be levied to offset some of the deficit in operations of the c,ntrol tower. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the City Manar*er be authorized to receive bids for the sale of all of Lot 1 and a portion of Lots 293,4, and 5, Block 29, Calallen Townsite to be received May 26, 1954. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that May 19,1954 3:00 P,M, be set for a hearing on the denying of a Taxicab Driver's License to Mr. John Ellery Porter as requested by his attorney, Mr. Charles S. Lyman, Motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Prace, and passed that 2 Chevrolet, 1954, and a 3106 Suburban Carryall he purchased from Gulf Chevrolet Company. See bid tabulation in file. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that a public hearing be held May 26, 1954, 5:00 P.M. on the establishing of building lines on South Staples and South Alameda. RESOLUTION NO. 3755 OF JOINT LOCAL GOVF'RMYNTAL GROUP RECO111'ENDING ACTION PLAN TO SOLVE PORT BOTTLENEECK PROBLEM. Mrs. James A. Kaufman asked the Council if by entering into this resolution if it would bind them so that they could not consider a tunnel proposal. Commissioner Callaway answered that this resolution proposed to explore the feasibility of a bridge plan, and that the State's plan would have to be mutually acceptable to all agencies,Nueces County and the City. A tunnel plan might again be considered, but there is no plan for a tunnel under c-,nsideration at this time. Dr. Norvell asked if the Council '_nad a specific bridge plan to consider. Commissioner Callaway stated that the object of the resolution was to get all. the informa— tion from the state. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway and passed that the resolution be adopted. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office Vacant Aye Aye Absent Aye Office Vacant Aye Aye Absent Aye Commissioner Callaway read the following statement on the adoption of the resolution regarding joint action to solve the Port Bottleneck Problem. "For clarification in connection with the next to the last paragraph about the removal and re— location of the present bascule bridge, the City is to continue to assist in this project by coordin— ating the negotiations with the Corps of Engineers. When the point is reached at which the local contributiins are known, it is contemplated that these costs will be divided among the local giver— mental units on a basis of the benefits each will receive from the project." City Manager McClure explained the status of the existing franchise and the absence of records Indicating one company does not have a franchise and franchise fees involved. He further reported that the Avis rent—a—car system had made application for a franchise to operate 50 Driverless cars in the City and in this connection recommended that convenience and necessity be established before the granting of the additional franchises. Mr. John Galvan, attorney representing Avis Rent—A—Car System stated that because of a growing City, it is his opinion that additional driverless cars would be needed to give better service to the people. Mayor Pro—Tem King stated that he believed that the Council would like to have more informa— tion pertaining to the number of cars operating, and the need for more cars. Cecil Burney, attornev representing Mission Rent—Car stated that action should be deferred for a week to give them time to solve all the problems involved. Charles Lyman stated that the advalorem taxes would be paid for the Hertz and he thought that the matter should be deferred for ine week to give them time to get the matter in proper order. Motion by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, and passed that the matter be deferred to the next regular meeting. ORDINATIiCE NO 3754 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 1ANAGER FOR. AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COR -'US CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT 14TTI! FATRBA7" S, W)PSE AND CITTANY, OF SFIJAGE PUMPS AT WEST SIDE LIFT STATION,_ BEING KNOWN AS "PROJECT PUSS-111;APPRnPRIATING TI3 SUM OF $4,703 00 OUT OF NO. 279 SANITRRY SEWER IATROVFMENT BOND FUND TO COVER SUCH PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION: MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART IEREOF BY REFERENCE: AND DECLARING AN PMTRGFNCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.0 Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye 93 The above ordinance wag passed by the following vote: CITY SECRE AR PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Commissioners P.C. Callaway W. James Brace J.S. Naismith Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office Vacant Aye Aye Absent Aye MAYOR PRO 9VM SPECIAL COUNCIL A'TETING May 13, 1954 7130 P.M. City Manager City Attorney Director Zoning & Planning Asst. Zoning & Planning -Russell McClure -I.M. Singer =Wm" Anderson =�R. W. Burr Mayor Pro Tem King stated that the purpose of the meeting was to determine whether or not it was in the public interest to close a porti-,n of Elizabeth Street and also to determine if certain amendments should be made to the Zoning Ordinance on the cases advertized to be heard at this time. Case #1 - Public Hearing - re the closing and vacating a portion of Elizabeth Street more particularly described as the South 7, 5 feet of the 75 foot dedicated strip of land lying between Ocean Drive on the East and Third Street on the West, same having been dedicated for street purposed; or to vacate so much of said strip of land as may b be deemed to be in the public interest. Mr. J.B. Trimble reiterated his views regarding a vacation of a portion of the North side of the street. Mr. Tom Pogue, representing Doctors Woody & Woody owners of the property on the South side of the street, announced that the centerline of the street should be maintained, regardless of the outcome of this hearing. Mrs. Jim Taylor, stated that Mr. Robertson, whom Mr. Trimble represents, had knowledge of the building in question encroaching upon the street and doesn't feel that the people on the south side of the stteet dhoul8 be penalized by purchasing additional property. Mr. F.M. Thomason, suggested that only sufficient amount of the street be vacated to clear the building line and the owner of the buildings be required to remove the porches. Attorney J.B. Trimble, stated that clearing of the bu4lding line only by vacating 1' 7" of the street would not be satisfactory. Mr. L.E. Perry stated that in his opinion title could not be cleared with only a 2-11 vacation. Commissioner Naismith inquired if the owners would be willing to remove the encroachment immediately if a 5' vacation is allowed. Attorney Trimble replied affirmatively. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Callaway and passed that the matter be closed and be taken under advisement. Case #2 — Tungate & Weller Development Co., Inc. — Request to change classification from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on thF following described property: - A 19 363 acre tract nut of the southwest corner of Lot 5, Section "A" of the Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman tract fronting 370' on Weber Road and depth of 180' and Generally described as being located at the southeast corner of Gollihar and Weber Road. Attorney Trimble and Bill Weller snoke in favor of the aforementioned application for the change. Motion by Callaway and seconded by Brace, and passed that the aforementioned property be re - zoned to be a neighborhood business district - a change from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District 94 Case #3 — Martina G. Garza — Request to change classification from "R—L" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neignborhord Business District on the following Described property: — Lot 6, Block 20 Meadow Park Addition, being generally that property located at 401 V Virginia Street. No one appeared in supnort of the aforementioned application, none appeared to oppose the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith, and passed that the application be denied on the basis that it did not appear in the public interest and w-)uld cinstitute spot zoning. Case #4 — Harold Alberts and David Mendlowitz — Request to change classification from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A=T". First Apartment House District on the following described property: Lots land 2. Block 1 of Ocean Village Estates, being generally that property located at the northwest corner of Airl.ing and Ocean Drive. Mr. T.S. Scibienski, George R. Clark, and Allan Marsden, Agent for Lnrine Jones Lewis, submitted letters of protest to the aforementioned application. Attorneys Harvey Weil and Bill Wallace, representing several property owners appeared and strongly opposed granting a change in the zoning of the property in question. Likewise, and opposing a change were the following: Dr. J.R. Riley, J.H. Burney, Charles Manning, J.W. Kelley, Arthur Durham, Its Mastnn Nixon, and Allen Marsden. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith, and passed that in view of the evidence presented, it appeared not to be in the nubl.ic interest to grant the change and it be denied. Commissioner Naismith proposed that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to provide in effect that if property on which a change in zoning had been granted was not developed within a specified time, that the action become null and void and the zoning revert to its former status, City Attorney Singer concurred in the proposal and advised he would furnish the Zoning and Planning Commission a legal opinion on the matter. Case #5 — L. A. Felder — Request to change classification from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on th6 following described property. Lot 1, Block 1, Barthlnmp Acre Tracts plus that portion of that 0.197 acre tract purchased from the County on October 16, 1950 and recorded in the Deed Records of Nueces County, Volume 491, page 242 adjoining said lot to the south, being generally that property located at the northeast corner of the Up River Road and Nueces Bay Blvd. Mr. L.A. Felder appeared in behalf of the application before the Council and explained the reason for his desires in a change of Zoning. No one appeared opnnsing the application. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Naismith, and passed that the application for a change in a zoning of the aforementioned property to be c"anged from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, be granted. Case #6 — Text Amendment — Amend Article XVIII, Additional Use, Height, Area and Parking Regulations and Excepti-Nn, Section 4 — Off Street Parking Regulations, that subsection (c) — shall',be-amendbd--to"rpad -As fsjlbiast, P1h, th4);"B-1" Neighborhood Business and the "B-3" Secondary Business District, canopies or awnings open on all sines except on the side attached to a building, shall, be permitted in off—street parking areas on private property. Attorney W P. Williams, appeared in connedtion with the proposed change In the text of the ordinance to inquire as to the meaning of the proposed change. After some discussion, there seemed to be some uncertainty as to the definite meaning. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Brace and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning & Planning for clarification. Ca -e #7 — Text Amendment — Amend Article XXVI, Changes and Amendments, so as to add thereto the following section. SECTION —6, No application for a change in i. the classification of any given piece or pieces of property or for the change of any portion of the text of the Ordinance shall be reconsidered within a period of less than six (6) months, following the final decision by the City Council on any prior apnlication. 95 C. Bush Caswell and Ed, P. Williams appeared opn-sed to the proposed change in the text of the Zoning Ordinance and suggested that it be deferred to obtain the opinion of the Real Estate Board. Motion by Brace, sec-)nded b 111aismith and passed that in view of the intent of this pro- posed change, that the matter be referred to the Zoning an(' Planning Commission for clarification 'and that an opinion be obtained fr-im the Peal Fstate Board, as to their reaction to the change. A discussion of Case #1, having been heard during the early part of the meeting ensued. Motinn by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that 21' on both sides of Elizabeth St. from Third St. to Ocean Drive be vacated. CTTYSECRtT MAYOR PRO TEM REGULAR C-)UNCIL MEETING May 19, 1954 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem King Commissioners City Manager R. E. McClure P.C. Callaway Asst. City Attorney -Ellis Brown W. James Brace City Secretary -T.Ray Kring J.S. Naismith Director if Finance -W, G. Graf Purchasing Agent -W.J. Burke Director of Public Safety -J.B. Dunn Director of Public Utilities -G.C. Letch Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Cole of the Baptist Temple opened the meeting with a prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Pro -Tem King asked if there was anyone in the audience having business to take up with the City Council to come forward. Ms. Farry T'oag appeared stating that he represented the people concerned with sub- divisiin cinstruction if Weber Place, and complained that the policy of the Zoning & Commission requiring the level -)per to have -,ne-half of, or place in escrow, the cost of paving the abutting one-half of street when it was indefinite as to when the property on the opposite side of the street would be develiped was bad planning and worked a hardship upon the developer. Fie requested a reversal of the pilicy nr that same be revoked. After some discussiln, it was agreed that the c-)mplaint '-,e submitted in writing and a hearing be set at any early date, possibly May 26th at the regular meeting if all information is assembled by that time, to enable the Council to pass judgment on all aspects of the matter. It was moved by Naismith, se ended by Brace, and passed that a hearing be held on the foregoing matter as suggested. Mayor Pro -Tem King asked the audience if there were any petitions to be received. Mrs. W. Parker came forward with a petition signed by some 19 individuals within the 2200 and 2300 block on Prescott Street that something be done about the problem of loose dogs. Mrs. Parker was informed that there existed several ordinances covering viciousness, nuisance and Anti - Noise, and if in the ruture any of these Ordinances were observed to be violated that she should contact the Police Department! meanwhile, her immediate problem woul,' receive proper attention. Motion by Callaway, secinded by Naismith, and passed the recommendation of City Manager McClure that the bid for tr,e concession rights for the Expisition Hall and Municipal Audit-,rium be awarded to the Bowman Vending Services be adopted, and the Park Recreation Department be authorized to negotiate a c ntract for such rights on the T -Head and South Beach area. (See Tab- alb ulation file #18). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that J.M. Dilliger, Inc. be awarded the bid for a quantity of Caliche for the McArdle Road Improvement as recommended by the City Manager. See Tabulation file #19). The bid being $1.90 per cubic yard, or a delivered price of $3,252.80 at job site. It was suggested by Commissioner Tdaismith that future specifications on such material provide for a compaction test. City Manager McClure read and filed for record a reply to Mr. G.C. Pichart's petition submitted to the Council at the previous meeting with reference to a street maintainer and crew being placed on North Beach for the period of May 1st9 to October 1st, to maintain the street in a clean orderly condition. (Impractical to comply with due to limited facilities of the City, but will receive appropriate attention.) The Hearing of the Taxicab Driver's appeal to the Council re denial of a license by the Taxicab Inspector; the applicant being represented by Att'y. Charles G. Lyman, who stated that his client, Mr. Porter, was not available at this time, but hoped he would be by the next meeting of the Council, and requested a postponement until that time. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Brace and passed that the hearing be continued until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCE NO 3756 AUTM. RIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MA7AGFR FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CFRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. DELLINGFR. INC . FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD SPUR FOR THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, & BEING DESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PW -6"; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $351,530.00 FROM NO 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH AMOUNT $32,300.00 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE AND $31,230.00 IS THE TEN PERCENT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE' AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye First Reading of an ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON JUNE 27th, 1044 AND RECORDED IN VOL. 14, PAGE 19 OF THE ORDINA^ICE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE CAPTION OF WHICH READ: "REGULATING & LICENSING DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES"; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES: PROVIDING PENALTIES: PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, "BY REPEALING SECTION 9 OF SAID ORDINANCE AND PRESCRIBING A CITY PERMIT FEE FOR THE OPERATION OF DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway J.S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye A brief discussion ensued with reference to the first reading of Ordinances granting franchises to the Hertz Driv-ur-Self Co. and Mission Rent -a -Car Service and also the status of 9`7 franchise fees under and existing franchise. Charles G. Lyman, representing the former company, outlined his client's position in re- ference to fees and submitted a letter from former Asst. City Att'y. William R. Anderson, that his understanding was the franchise fee would not have to be paid; that the provision of the franchise fee was inadvertently included in the Ordinance. A report by Mission Rent -a -Car Service was filed in support of their application. John Galvin, attorne-r representing the Avis Driverless Car Service, requested and was granted more time in which to show a need for an additional Company in the City being granted a simular franchise. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace that action on the three pending franchises be deferred for one week. ORDINANCE 3757 CLOSING THE SOUTH TWO AND ONE—HALF (2 1/2) FEET, AND THE NORTH TWO AND ONE—HALF (2 1/2) FEET OF THE WIDTH OF ELIZABETH ST. EXTENDING FROM SHORELINE BLVD. TO THIRD STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, THEREBY REDUCING, THF RIGHT—OF—WAY OF SAID ELIZABETH STF.EET FRO14 ITS PRES7NT WIDTH OF SEVENTY—FIVE (75) FEET TO A WIDTH OF SEVENTY (70) FEET; ORDERING AND DIRECTING TIT RFTURN OF SUCH PROPERTY TO BE ABUTTING PROPFRTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Prace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office Vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO 3758 ESTABLISHING RENTAL RATES, CHARGES, FEES AND RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF TEF BARGE DOCK, LIMITING USE T'T;REOF FOP. CERTAIN TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: MAKING IT UBLATAM TO HANDLE INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS OP. FXPLOSIVFS OR TO VInLAT7 THE, FIRE PRFVrNTION CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CT�RISTI nR THE COAST GUARD REGULATIONS WHILE USING SAID BARGF DOCK; PRESCRIBING TNG' PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINFOF MOPE THAN T140 IIUNP.F.ED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH DAY'S VIOLATION AND MAKING FACH DAY'S VIILATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE CO7AINI^IG A SAVI"IGS CLAUSE PROVIDING MANNER OF PUBLI'•'— cation and EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID OPDINANCE, That the foregoing ordinance was read for the Third time and passed finally on this the 19th day of May , 10549 by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Prace Aye 11 Motion by Commissi-ner Brace seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the bids opened and read on concrete pipe — Street Department — Storm Sewer Improvement on Baldwin Blvd, be tabled for 48 h^urs as required by the Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR PRO TEM C TY SEnBtA 98 PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem King Commissioners: P.C. Callaway W. James Brace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager R;E; McClure City Attorney -I;M. Singer City Secretary -T. Ray'Kring Director of Public Works -Drahn Jones Director of Public Utilities -G;C; Letch Director of Parks Recreation -W;P; Witt Administrative Asst -R.V. Pearde Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. Reverend Davis of the Episcopal Church opened the meeting with a prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Commissioner Brace, and Seconded by Commissioner Callaway and pawed that Mr. Naismith's absence be excused. Motion by Brace, seconded by Callaway and passed that the minutes of the regular meetings of May 12th and May 19th, 1954 be approved; defer approval of the minutes of the meeting of Nay 79 1954, Mayor Pro Tem King asked if there was anyone in the audience having business to take up with the City Council. Mr, Al Strouller came forward representing the people from the Santa Fe - Doddridge sections want - Ing to know if the closing of Ocean Drive would involve more time than 6 weeks as previously announced.City Manager McClure stated that a check with Mr. Drahn Jones, Public Works Director, verified that three weeks should prove sufficient time in order to finish Ocean Drive improvements. Mr. O.G. Wolf, representing the National Association of Letter Carriers, stated that his group favored the action taken thus far with regard to the existing dog ordinances,but on the otherhand, felt that another ordinance should be passed as to stricter enforcement, Mayor Pro -Tem King replied that ordinances now in effect make it possible to have vicious dogs tied up. City Manager McClure stated that he had looked into the matter and it would be much too expensive to enforce an ordinance prohibiting loose dogs at this time. Mr. Wolf requested further study be given to the matter. Motion by Brace, seconded by Callaway and passed that the bid for re-inforced concrete pipe for storm sewer improvements be awarded to the Tex -Crete Co., as recommended by the City Manager.' This was the only bid received, however, it was in line with current prices. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Brace, and passed, that City Manager McClure be authorized to -ad- vertise for bids for stage equipment for the Memorial Auditorium; the cost of the equipment not to exceed $20.000. The funds to cover this expenditure is available from bond funds. Moved by Brace and seconded by Callaway, and passed, that a hearing be set for June 2, 1954 at tCity Council Meeting at 3:00 P.M. for a Taxicab Drivers License for Pedro Soliz. Motion by Callaway and seconded by Commissioner Brace, and passed, that a public hearing be held at 7:30 P.M., June 10, 1954 for Special Council Permits for the Cuddihy Convalescent Home and Abbott Crest Convalescent Home. Motion by Brace, seconded by Callaway, and passed, that a hearing be held on three zoning cases at 4:00 P.M., June 23, 1954. Motion by Brace and seconded by Callaway and passed that City Manager McClure be authorized to ad- vertise for bids on the resurfacing of 8,7 miles of streets in Lindale and Lawndale Subdivisions, and the plans and specifications for same be approved. It was explained that the reason for the resurfacing of these streets at this time is that the City is experiencing an expensive maintenance cost and this work will obviate it. Motion by Brace and seconded by Callaway and passed that City Manager McClure be authorized to ad- vertise for bids on a quantity of caliche to be used on McArdle Road from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz, at an es- timated cost of $3,237.00. Motion by Callaway and seconded by Brace and passed that City Manager McClure be authorized to ad- 99 vertise for bids on automotive equipment for several departments of the City. City Manager McClure requested authority to negotiate a contract with M.E. Allison & Company and the firm of McCall Parkhurst & Crowe, for fiscal and legal services in connection with the determin— ation of alternative methods of constructing a dam to provide for the City's water supply. Robt. N. Barnes representing himself as a citizen, who also represents the bond firm of Rausher—Pierce & Co., inquired as to the Services to be required of Y.E. Allison & Co., and requested the Council to invite proposals on the performance of this service. It was explained to him that while the matter was in the negotiating .stage, he would be expected to investigate and advise the City, in conjunction with the attorneys and engineers to be emnl-,yed, as to the mast feasible plan of financing the construction of a dam. Also, that his ser— vices were in the category of nrofessional services and it was not customary to place professional ser— vices on a bid basis Further, it was explained that if he desired to submit a prop -sal it would receive due consideration. Motion by Callaway anO seconded by Brace and passed that City Manager McClure be authorized to neg-)tiate a contract with M.E. Allison & Company. It was explained that much time could be conserved by this action in the event the Lower Nueces Water District is ultimately held by the Courts to be invalid. ORDINANCE 3759 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND IMPF.OVEWrNT FUND THE SUM OF $700.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AT THE H.E. BUTT SWIMMING POOL LOCATED IN PINEDA PARK, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS SAID CONSTRUCTION TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES: AND DECLARING AN P, 4ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed b- the following vote: Mayor Office vacant. Ellroy King Aye P. C Callaway Aye James S Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE 3760 Fund APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT,FORtTHE SUM OF $19225.26 to REIMBURSE THE STREET DIVISION FOR THE DEFICIT IN THE COST OF1CONSTRUCTION ABOVE THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION OF $18,590.00 BY ORDINANCE NO. 3567, FOR THE CONSTRUC*— TION OF STORM SEWERS ON LOUISIANA AND LEt4ING; SINCLAIR BETWEEN DENVER AND SAN ANTONIO; DENVER FROM SINCLAIR TO CORDULA; CORDULA FROM SINCLAIR TO SAN ANTONIO; AND REEVES DRIVE BETWEEN VILLA DRIVE AND WEST SAXET DRIVE, THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION BEING $19,815,26; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above or�inanpe was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant - Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye , ORDINANCE 3761 AUTHORIZING AN DIFECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO A LFASE AGREEMENT WITH COLM,,TIA SOUTHERN CHT -7 -TICAL CORPORATION FOR A FOUR (4) ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS EIGHT (8) AND(9) OF BANCROFT—DODGE FARM LOTS, TO BE USED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID LEASE TO RE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO 12) YEARS BEGINNING MAY 151, 1954 AND ENDING MAY 149 1956, AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART FEREOF; AND DECLARING AN F1TRGENCY. 1100 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King AVe P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE 3762 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING BY SELBY, LANKFORD AND EWING BUILDING COMPANY, UNDER TT1EIR CON— TRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 27, 1954 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3645; ' AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MAY 99 1954; IN THE AMOUNT OF $59517.26 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT OF $5,517.26 OUT OF NO 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, This Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent, W. James Brace ^Aye . FIRST READING OF AN—ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING THE ATTRACTIONS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO BE CHARGED EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS; PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH UTILITIES, SOUND SYSTEM SPOTLIGHTS, STAGE HANDS AND OTHER SERVICES, CONVENIENCES AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGED PROVIDING FOR THE RENTAL AT REDUCED RATES FOR REHFRSAL AND PREPARATION PUR- POSES AND FOR THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT; PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO OPERATE CONCES,>:- SIONS SHALL BE RESERVED BY THE CITY'UNLESS SPECIAL CONTRACTED OTHERWISE; REQUIRINGr_ CERTAIN PROVISYONS IN ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SUCH BUILDING AND FACILITIES. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 26th day of May, 19549 by the following vote. _ Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye City Manager McClure reported having received tender of payment from the Mission Rent-A-Car System of past franchise taxes due the City, same being paid under protest and they reserved the right to litigate the matter to recover the payment. He recommended the first reading of an ordinance granting them a franchise. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO MISSION RENT -A -CAR INC., ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT, PHIL W. RIDGEWAY, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CON- DITONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE. _. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 26th day of May, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye 1U1 Charles G. Lyman, representing the Hertz Drive -Ur -Self Co., requested their franchise be read at this meeting in order that the two companies would be on equal basis. The question of their franchise taxes was discussed; they were unwilling to tender payment on any basis, claiming they didn't feel they owed any taxes. Acting upon the advice of City Attorney Singer, the Council declined any action until the matter of franchise taxes is resolved other than having the c-urts determine whether or not they are due. SECOND READING OF AN OPDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON JUNE 27, 1944 AND RECORDED IN VOL. 14, PAGE 1, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE CAPTION OF WHICH READS: REGULATING AND LICENSING "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES"; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OP DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES;' PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY BY REPEALING SECTION 9 OF SAID ORDINANCE AND PRESCRIBING A CITY PERMIT FEE FOR THE OPERATION OF DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third reading on this the 26th day of May, 19542 by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Absent Aye Moti-%n by Brace and seconded by Callaway and passed that the bids opened for the Gas rehabilita- tion Project be tabled for 48 hours as required 'by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by,Brace and seconded by Callaway and passed that the bids opened on sale of all of Lot 1 and a portion of Lots 2,3,4, and 5, Block 29, Calallen Townsite, Nueces County, Texas, be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Callaway and seconded by Brace and passed that the bids opened on Coating and Wrapping of steel pipe for Warehouse stock be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Brace and seconded by Callaway and passed that the opening of bids on construction of one to four water wells be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recorunendation. - Mr. E. N. Fulghum appeared in the interest of an application of Mrs. E.N. Fulghum for a Special Council Permit to construct a Tourist Court on Lexington Blvd and Kostoryz Rd., as property described as Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, &mlevard Place. He stated he purchased the property with the understanding that it was zoned to permit tourist courts and to deny him the right now, would work a great hsrdship upon him, It was pointed out that the Board of Adjustment had granted them an extension of the B-3 Secondary Business District into the R-1 One Family Dwelling District on the condition that they are granted the Special Council Permit.. It was moved by Brace, seconded by Callaway, and passed, that the matter be referred back to the Zoning & Planning Commission for re -study in light of the action of the Board of Adjustment. Hope was ex- pressed that a recommendation -in the re -study be available for action of the Council by June 9th. Motion by Callaway and seconded by Brace, and passed, that the Taxicab Inspector be sustained in denying a Taxicab Drivers license to John Ellery Porter. Charles G. Lyman, attirney, for the appellant, previously withdrew his apnlication for a hearing due his client being unavailable. r MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Secretary 102 PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem King Commissiners P.C. Callaway W; James Brace J. S. Naismith REGULAR COUNDIL MEETING June 2, 1P54 City Manager - City Attorney City Attorney Administrative Asst. Director Public Works Diredtor Public Utilities Director Public Safety Manager, Airport Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. -R;E; McClure -I. M. Singer -T; Ray Kring -R. Pearce -Drahn Jones - G; C. Letch -J-B. Dunn' -Bob Kirmse Reverend Luther Roehrs of the Mt. Olive Lutreran Church opened the meeting with prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those In attendance. Motion by Callaway, and seconded by Commissioner Naismith, and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1954 be approved. Mayor Pro Tem King asked if there was anyone in the audience having business to take up with the City Council. Mr. A. George Aboud presented a letter which he requested to be read. It charged that the Traffic Advisory Committee is stacked with political appointees evidently in reward for supnort in the last.City election and hence his resignation was tendered. Motion by Commiss i ner Brace that the matter be tabled. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Naismith, and passed that Mr. Aboud's resignation be accepted with regret. Mr. W. M. De Buckler, representing the North Beach Business Men's Association stepped forward stating that he had a petition he wished to read. Petition regarded unnecessary whistle blasting and speed - Ing of trains within the North Beach area; it had come to the point where Tourist Court owners were suffer- ing a loss in business because of these two conditions. Mr De Bockler stated that it was the City's duty to see to it that prompt actin be taken by the City Council to correct the situation. Motion by Naismith, and sec-,nded by Brace, and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigatin and aper-ipriate action. Mr. McClure suggested that perhaps he would want to have a c,nference at an early date with re- presentative of the North Beach Assn. in an effort to determine a feasible solution to the matter. Dr. B.N. Coward, 533 Clifford Street, appeared requesting disposit in of a petit in recently filed asking that some action be taken regarding the traffic and parking problem that exists in the 500 Block of Clifford.Street. City Manager McClure reported the matter had been under study, but the information he has at this time is not favorable to their petition, for example; the petition relative to paving is contrary to exist - policy. A change in zoning w-+uld entail public hearings, the results or which c-,uld c-,nceivably be adverse to the request. It was suggested by Mr. McClure that Dr. Coward and others of the affected area confer with him, the Director of Public Works, Mr. Burr of the Zoning and Planning Commission, the first of the coming week to attempt to work out something satisfactory to all concerned. Mr. Noe C. Garza, a resident on McArdle Road, stated that re would like to know when permanent street paving would take place; that the work now being d-ne was creating a hazard and was a waste of public funds. City Manager McClure stated that temporary improvements were being done at the present time, and that permanent improvements c-,uld not be made until such time as the Gollihar storm sewer project reach- ed that particular area, and when it did, permanent road improvements could then be made. Mr. DeWitt Hale, a local attorney, appeared to state that he more r less represented attorneys in general within the City, and wiuld like to present to the City Council a suggestion that td -codification of Ordinances be undertaken. City Manager McClure stated that this program is contemplated and funds are being provided in the 103 budget for the ensuing year to accomplish it. Mayor Pro Tem King suggested that the item of opening bids on the Morgan Street Fire Station be moved up to be dine at this time in deference to the apparent interest of a number of persons present, Bids for the construction of the Morgan Street Fire Station were submitted by the following firm: A.A. Kleinsteuber, C.C. Hinchberger Construction Company, Burnett Construction Company, J.W. Bermingham Con- struction Company, Mntinn by Callaway, sec,nded by Brace, and passed that the bids opened ,as previously indicated, he tabled for 48 h,urs and be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Naismith and sec-,nded by Callaway, and passed that the bid for Lots 1 and portion of Lots 2,3,4, and 5, Cal&llen T-wnsite, Nueces C-Nunty, be awarded to Tungate & Weller as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation in file). Motion by Callaway and sec,nded by Brace, and passed that a enntract for the construction of a 14" Wrapped Steel pipe Gas Transmissi^n Main -n Shell Road from Palm Drive to Navigation Blvd. be awarded to the Petty Construction Company for $27,027.00 as recommended by the City Manager. (See Bid Tabulation in file). Motion by Brace and secinded by Naismith, and passed that the City Manager be auth-rized to ad- vertise for bids for a quantity of e,nerete +pipe for the Campana Street Storm Sewer project. Motion by Gallaway, seconded by Brace, and passed that the plans aid speci"ications for the C^n- struction of gas line in the Hillcrest area be approved an(? the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids. City Manager McClure read the fallowing c-,mmunicati-n from the Texas Highway Department: "Mr. Russell E. McClure City Manager, City " Cornus Christi, City Hall Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. McClure: Fir y-ur information and files we are enclosing a copy of Texas Highway Commission Minute Order No. 36169, dated May 27, 1954. The County of Nueces is also being furnished a copy of this min -,+e for their files. Nueces County District No. 16 Ynurs very truly, /s/ T.O. Foster, Jr. Texas Highway Department District Engineer District Number Sixteen COPY OF STATED ENCLOSURE MINUTE ORDER Page 1 of 1 Pages WHEREAS, IN NUECES COUNTY in the City of Corpus Christi on U.S Highway 191, the Texas Highway Commission tendered a prnpnsal to the County of Nueces and the City of Corpus Christi for a vehicular crossing over the Corpus Christi Ship Channel by Minute No. 35711, dated February 25, 1954; and WHEREAS, acceptances of said Comrission Order have now been received from the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that said Minute No. 35711 be hereby declared officially operative, and the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the engineering development of this project under the provisions of said Minute. Minute Number 36169 Dated Passed May 27. 1954 The Manager reported the receipt of a pr,pisal from Robert N, Barnes, representing Rauscher, Pierce & Co., with reference to a survey and analysis to provide water for the City in the event the lower court is upheld Inv lvinp the validity of the Water District. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Callaway, and passed that the proposed of the Rauscher -Pierce & Co. for the water problem be referred to the City Manager for further study. Motion by Naismith and seconded by Brace, and passed that a hearing on the establishment of build- ing set -back lines nn South Staples Street and South Alameda St. be set for June 169 1954 at 3:00 P.M. at the Regular City Council meeting. Motion by Naismith and seconded by Callaway and passed that the City take over the operation of 104 two water wells designated as No. S & 9 of the Lower Nueces River Supply District, located near Mathis, Texas, effective June 7, 1954, for a consideration of $1500 per month, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Callaway, seconded by Naismith and passed that the plans and specifications for the im- privement of Baldwin Blvd., from Louisiana Street to Port Avenue be approved and the City Manager be author- ized to advertise for bids for the improvement; bids to be received by June 23rd, 1954, 3:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem King opened the Public Hearing on an appeal if Pedro Soliz to the City. -Council -on the denial of Taxicab Inspector, Lt. Walter E. Wilkins, to issue him a license to ^perste a taxicab in the City. Hector'de Pena, attorney for Soliz, was recognized. Franklin Smith, Assistant City Attorney, stated the reason for the denial of the license was based on the record of the applicant, pointing out that his record was such that Lt. Wilkins did not consider him to be the proper type of a person to operate a taxicab in the City. Mr. de Pena, presented his evidence in an attempt to show that the applicant was7reasonably safe driver. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Callaway, and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter taken under advisement. First Reading of an Ordinance - MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMYNDING SECTION 100 THEREOF BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PARK A VEHICLE ON SHORELINE DRIVE, THE SIDEWALK RIGHT-OF-WAY, OR PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN THE ROADWAY'AND PARALLEL TO THE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY HEADED IN THE LAWFUL DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this tY6' 2 day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor Office Vacant Ellroy King Aye P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE 3763 ACCEPTING FOR.AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED FROM THE Diocesse OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND MARSHALL BOYKIN III AND PAUL J. KOEPKE IN CORRECTION OF AND IN LIEU OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS HERETOFORE EXECUTED BY THE OWNERS OF THE PROPFR.TY ABUTTING A-1 SANTA FE STREET WFiOSE.RIGHTS ARE NOW OWNED BY SAID GRANTORS, SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED HERE BY ACCEPTED BEING IN LIEU OF AND IN CORRECTION OF DISCREPANCIES AND UNCERTAINTIES EXISTING IN SAID FORMER DEEDS AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CITY IN SAID SANTA FE STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P. C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor Ellroy King P.C. Callaway James S. Naismith W. James Brace Second reading of an Ordinance - Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye Office Vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye GRANTING TO MISSION RENT -A -CAR, INC., ACTING BY AND THR.OUTH ITS PRESIDENT, PHIL W. RIDGEWAY, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREFTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: PROVIDING FOR THE PA* FNT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading this the 2 day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye or P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye 105, Second reading of an Ordinance - CLASSIFYING"THE ATTRACTIONS AND PUP.POSES FOP WHICH THE TITEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO BE CIiARGED EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS: PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH OTHER SERVICES, CONVENIENCES AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGES PROVIDING FOR THE PETITAL AT REDUCED RATES FOR REHEARSAL AND PREPAPATION PURPOSES AND FOP THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT; PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO OPERATE C`NCESSIONS SHALL BE RESERVED BY THE CITY UNLESS SPECIALLY CONTRACTED OTHERWISE: REUIRING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ALL RVNTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SUCH BUILDING AND FACILITIES. That the firegling ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 2 day of June, 195L, by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Age P. C. Callaway Ave James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye ORDINANCE 3764 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON JUNE 279, 1144 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 14, PAGE :1, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHPISTI, THE CAPTION OF WHICH READS: "REGULATING AND AND LICENSING " DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES"; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC 1. LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES: PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." BY REPEALING SECTION 9 OF SAID ORDINANCE AND PRESCRIBING A CITY PERMIT FEE FOR THE OPERATION OF DRIVPPLESS AUTOMOBILES.IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. That the fnregiing ordinance was read for the third time and oapsed finally on this the 2nd day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor Office vacant Ellroy King Aye P.C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye The matter of the taxicab drivers license of Pedro S-+liz, heard earlier in the meeting was taken up for action. Motion by Brace,.sec-,nded by Naismith and passed that Taxicab Inspector Lt. Wilkins be sustained in his denial of a license to Pedr-N S-,liz. There being no further business, the meeting adjiurned. MAYOR PRO Irlin CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST A"11 - city Secretar PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem King Commissioners: P.C. Callaway W. James Brace J.S. Naismith prayer. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Works Director of Public Utilities Purchasing Agent Director of Finance Mayor Pro -Tem King called the meeting to order. -R.E. McClure -I.M. Singer -T. Ray Kring -Drahn Jones -G. C. Letch -W. J. Burke -W. G. Graf Dr. John Donaho, of the First Methodist Church of Corpus Christi, Texas opened the meeting with The Secretary called the role of those in attendance. Motion by Brace and seconded by Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 26. 1954 be approved. Motion by Naismith and..seconded by Callaway, and passed that the Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 13. 1954 be approved. Y 6 The returns of the Special Election of June 5, 1954 were canvassed by the Council and Secretary Kring declared the results of the official canvass as follows: P. C. Callaway a total of 5,400 votes; Lee Lcott a total of 3,778 votes; and Frank Hudgin a total of 318 votes. As of Saturday evening, June 5, 1954, un- official returns had given P.C. Callaway a total vote of 5,407. Secretary Kring read the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 3765 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING TIIE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTT IiEID ON TIE 5thDAY OF JUNE, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye Office vacant Aye Aye Aye Aye Mayor Pro Tem King announced that it was nice to have a Mayor again, and that it was his pleasure to welcome P.C. Callaway as the new Mayor of Corpus Christi. Oath of Office was then administered by Judge Tillman Smith, District Judge of the 94th District Court, Nueces County, Texas: — OATH OF OFFICE I, P.C. Callaway, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States and of this State and of this City; and I furthermore so? -_::'.t ssolemnlyts*earcthat I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected. So help me God. /s/ P.C. Callaway P.C. Callaway Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 9th day of June, A.D., 1954 /s/ Tillman Smith DISTRICT JUDGE, 94th DISTRICT COURT The following acceptance speech was made by Mayor Callaway: - NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS "I want to thank Mayor Pro -Tem Ellroy King for his able leadership during the past two months. He has done an outstanding job and much has been accomplished. In assuming the duties and responsibilities of Mayor, I do so with a firm determina- tion to press for a progressive program. As.you know, there are a number of problems under study at the present time (1) water, (2) annexation, (3) airport;charter revisions, (5) consolidation of city and school tax department, and re-evaluationofCityproperty. Working as a team with the many loyal city employees, the City Council hopes to find the solution to these problems. The City Council is well aware that there are urgent and difficult decisions to be made. We pledge to you our sincere efforts to fairly represent the citizens of our community." Mayor Callaway announced that in view of the apparent vacancy on the Council, he would entertain a motion to fill it. Motion by Brace, and seconded by Naismith, and passed that F.P. Peterson, Jr. be elected to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner P.C. Callaway. Peterson. Judge Tillman Smith of the 94th District Court administered the oath of office to Commissioner OATH OF OFFICE I. F.P. Peterson, Jr., do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of office to which I have been elected. Commissioner of the City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve,.protect and defend the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this State and of this City; and I further- more solemnly swear that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributeed nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing or promised any public W1 office or employment, as a reward. for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected, So help me God. /s/ F.P. Peterson, Jr. F.P. Peterson, Jr., Commissioner City of Corpus Christi SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this the 9th day of June, A.D., /s/ Tillman Smith DISTRICT JUDGE, 94th DISTRICT COURT NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS Commissioner Peterson took his seat at the Council Table. Mayor Callaway asked if there was anyone in the audience having business to take up with the Council. Mr. Paul A. Vogler appeared before the Council speaking as a tax payer, and stated that he had heard a number of rumors regarding the location of the bridge crossing of the ship channel and that he wished to dispel them by giving a correct answer if the Council would advise him of the location. Mayor Callaway stated that the matter was entirely in the hands of the Engineers of the State Iiigh- way Department who are to make studies and recommendations regarding the location.' Ile pointed out that the final determination of the crossing would be the responsibility of the various governmental agencies, namely; The State Highway Department, Nueces County, The Navigation District, and the City of Corpus Christi. There- fore, it was impossible to answer his questions at this time. Commissioner Naismith stated in this connection that at a meeting that he had attended recently in Austin in which Mr. Pennybacher, who is the Engineer assigned to the bridge project, participated. It was emphasized that a report as to the location will not be made until all agencies have agreed upon the lo- cation. It was also pointed out that the responsibility for providing the right-of-way for the bridge crossing would be that of Nueces County and it would be necessary for them to submit a bond issue to the people for their approval. In this manner, the people would have the final voice in the determination of the location and as to their choice of a bridge or a tunnel. Mr. Lawrence Berger, local attorney, appeared before the Council representing citizens in the vicinity of the Bascule Bridge and voiced strenuous objections to the present traffic pattern in the area. He stat- ed that the present pattern impedes the flow of traffic rather than accelarate it. Ile requested that the island be removed at the South end of the bridge to permit access from Mesquite Street. Ile further stated that because of,the present pattern of traffic there, business in the area had suffered a loss from 13% to 40%. Mrr G.S. Patton, W.G. Bowlin, and C.G. Evans also expressed their dissatisfaction with the traffic pattern and requested relief. ation. Mayor Callaway expressed appreciation for their views and stated that they would be given consider- A petition was read to the Council regarding the same subject as previously discussed and requested the removal of the road block immediately South of the Bascule Bridge. The petition contained 53 signatures. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed, that the Tax Error and Correction List for the Month of May be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith, and passed that the Burnett Construction Company be awarded the bid for the Construction of the Morgan Street Fire Station as recommended by the City Manager (See Tab- ulation of Bids, 423, in file) Motion by Naismith seconded by Brace, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of a house and garage located on the O.N. Stevens Plant Site. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace, and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for automotive fuels consisting of gasoline, premium gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel for a three month period. City Manager McClure stated a letter had been received from Attorney George Prowse, who represents Mr. Sharlack and Mr. Glosserman. This letter was in a form of a protest concerning the valuation of certain downtown properties which had from time to time been before the Board of Equalization without being granted the relief sought. The City Manager reported he had received an opinion from the City Attorney's office recommending against any reduction in the valuation of these particular properties and hence it was his recommendation that the Council follow this recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that the foregoing recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. City Manager McClure reported that he received a report of the action of the Zoning & Planning Commission on the application of Mrs. E. N. Fulghum for a Special Council Permit to construct a Tourist Court on Lexington Blvd. and Kostoryz Road on property described as Lots 5 & 6, Lot 1, Boulevard Place, which was referred back to the Zoning & Planning Commission by action of the Council on May 26th. The report was to the effect that approval be given the application with restrictions that no buildings be placed on the front 160' of the property until the matter of additional right-of-way on Lexington Blvd. has been settled and that a minimum of 20' rear yard be maintained for protection of the residential area to the rear. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith.and passed that the application for a Special Council Permit of the aforementioned be granted with the restrictions as recommended in the report. City Manager McClure reported that he had a request from Howard F. Ewing for an access road to his property separated by a 50 x 135' tract of ground recently sold to the City in connection with the West Side Recreation Center. No further stated that the matter had twice been rejected by the Park Board, but it was his recommendation that in view of the negotiations conducted by Mr. Emil King of the Public Works Department in the acquisition of this property, that Mr. Ewing be permitted to use this strip of ground as an access to his property, and that the area be designated and dedicated as a street. Motion by Naismith and seconded by Brace, and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager in this matter presented be approved. The City Manager presented a letter of request from Mr. Chas. R. Porter, Jr., Campaign Manager for William H. Shireman for Congress, for permission to land a helicopter between the City Hall and Exposition Building at 3:00 A.M. June 10th. The matter was discussed at some length, particularly with reference to the safety factors involved; it being pointed out that this hour of the day Ocean Drive would be heavily travell- ed and that it would be quite hazardous. Motion by Brace that the permit be granted, provided that the C.A.A. regulations for helicopters be complied with. The Motion was subsequently withdrawn. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that a study be made for a feasible location for a heliport in the downtown area. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King, and passed that the application for the aforementioned permit be denied in view of the hazards involved and that it was a matter that required more time for study. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith, and passed that City Attorney Singer be designated by Acting City Manager for the Special Council Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M., June 10, 1954, in the absence of City Manager McClure who asked to be excused to attend a Boy Scout Meeting at Camp Karankawa. ORDINANCE 3766 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO 291 PARK BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $372.36 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 109 Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S..Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye RESOLUTION 3767 AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE IN— TENTION OF TIRE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERIIT TO BUILD A DAPI AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND"'RESERVATIONS,PRESENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND THAT ANY RIGITTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAPI NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PER4IT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO TILE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE COTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF,THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLE' DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTBIBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAPI SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS. A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF SETTING OUR THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED: PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, -PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PRO— VIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS (ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AS AMENDED BY EXTENDING TIIE PERIOD FOR BEGINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAPI FOR A PERIOD OF TVIENTY--ONE MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. Jdmes Brace Aye F.P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3768 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION BUILDING IN WESTSIDE PARK IN THE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. BY C.C. HINCHBERGER CONSTRUC— TION COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED MARCH 24, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED by ordinance no 3705; AUTHORIZING PAPIENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED MARCH 24, 1954, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,148.55; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3769 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye . Aye Aye Aye Aye APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,000 OUT OF NO.220 STREET BOND IMPROVO4ENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING NO. 108 STREET FUND FOR EXPENDITURES MADE TO PALMER & BAKER, INC., FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHANNEL CROSSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P.C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson,, Jr. Aye Y ORDINANCE 3770 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,000 OUT OF NO.245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVE- ""!11ENTS 1. AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID IMPROVEMENTS BEING LISTED BELOW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. i The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ?Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye t Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith y Aye v W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 4 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 37711, APPROPRIATING FROM NO.220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $15,000 FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING AREA TO THE SOUTH OF THE NOW EXISTING CITY MALL PARKING AREA, SAID WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King , Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace - Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE .3772. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH McCALL, PARKHURST & CROWE, OF DALLAS, TEXAS, 01PLAYING SAID FIRM AS BOND ATTORNEYS TO FURNISH LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO EFFECT A SATISFACTORY SOLATION OF THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY PROBIZ4, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WRITTEN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WIIICII IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING TILE SUM OF $6,000 OUT OF NO.141 WATER OPERATIONS FUND RESERVOIR CODE CH, TO COVER SUCH SERVICES OF McCall, PARM]URST & CROWE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance Ka -s passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. a Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 111 ORDINANCE 3773 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH M. E. ALLISON & CO., INC,.EMPLOYING SAID M.E. ALLISON & CO., INC., AS THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO ASSIST THE CITY IN FORMU- LATING PLANS FOR A SOLUTION OF THE CITY'S WATER PROBLEM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WIiICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $11,000 OUT OF NO. 141 WATER OPERATIONS FUND RESERVOIR CODE CH, TO COVER SUCH SERVICES OF M, E. ALLISON & CO., INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith_ Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3774 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DEED TO TUNGATE AND WELLER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TKE PAY';IENT OF $2,550,00. for LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 2,3,4, AND 5, CALALLEN TOWNSITE NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY OF WIIICH DEED IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. DECLARING SAID PROPERTY TO BE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR USE IN THE WATER WORKS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTr, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter -rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3775 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FROM THE ROUSING AND IIOME FINANCE AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE OSO SEWER SYSTEM, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT NO. TEX. 41-174-F, CONTRACT NO''WAbfif 6-622, BEING FEES AND EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES IN CIVIL ACTION NO. 187AND 191 IN TILE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR TILE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS, FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES, APPURTENANCES AND SUPPLIES CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED IN, OVER, UPON, AT SAID PROPER- TIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO EXPEND $30,900.00 FROM THE CURRENT SEWAGE OPERATING FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND CONVEYANCE AND APPROPRIATING SAME THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr'r. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMENDING SECTION 100 THEREOF BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PARK A VEHICLE ON SHORELINE DRIVE, THE SIDEWALK, RIGI;T-OF-WAX OR PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN THE ROADWAY AND PARALLEL TO TIE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY HEADED IN THE LAWFUL DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 9th day of June, 1954 by the following vote: - Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. NaismithAye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye.. THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO MISSION RENT -A -CAR, INC., ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT, PHIL W RID GE<YAY, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A 'DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN TILE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR FEES WIIICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH A BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCAISE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 9th day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye Ubmes S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING THE ATTRACTIONS AND PURPOSES FOR WIIICH THE ME11ORIAL AUDITORIUM IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO BE CHARGED EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS; PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH UTILITIES, SOUND SYSTEM, SPOTLIGHTS, STAKE HANDS AND OTHER SERVICES, CONVENIENCES AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE FURNISIIIED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGES PROVIDING FOR THE RENTAL AT REDUCED RATES FOR REHEARSAL AND PREPARATION PURPOSES AND FOR THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT; PROVIDING THAT TIIE RIGITT TO OPERATE CONCESSIONS SHALL BE PRESERVED BY THE CITY UNLESS SPECIALLY CON- TRACTED OTHERWISE; REQUIRING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SUCH BUILDING AND FACILITIES. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 9th day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Bids were submitted by J. M. Dellinger, and Heldenfel Bros. on a quantity of caliche for street purposes. Motion by Naismith, secdnded by Brace, and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours and be re- fefred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTIWESTERN OIL AND REFINNING COMPANY A FRANCAISE TO LAY, CON- STRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND REMOVE A PIPE LINE 2" IN DIAMETER FOR THE TRANSPOR- TATION OF BUTANE ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM TILE POINT AT WHICH TIIE CITY LIMITS OF SAID CITY CROSS SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A POINT OF TIE-IN TO AN EXISTING LINE OWNED BY TAYLOR OIL AND GAS COMPANY, IN THE RIGITT-OF-WAY OF WEST BROADWAY STREET, AND TO USE AS MUCH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD AND WEST BROADWAY STREET AS IS NECESSARY THERETO, PROVIDED THAT THE SAME SHALL BE IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF SAID STREETS BY THE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WHICH FRANCAISE SHALL BE ASSIGNABLE BY TIIE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. Thattthe foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 9th day of June, 1954, by the following vote: Mayor P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR CITY SECRETARY 0. 113 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1954 7;30 P.M. PRESENT:. Mayor P. C. Callaway Acting City Manager - I. M. Singer Commissioners: City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor Callaway stated that the purpose of the meeting was to have a public hearing on several zoning matters, and application for Special Council Permits. Case No. 1: W. G. Peavy et al 454-1 Lots 1, 2a, 2b, 18b, 19 and 20, of the L. F. Price Resubdivision in Block 703 of the Revised Plat of Blocks 603, 703, 803-A, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, as shown on the plat of said Resubdivision of record in Volume 4, page 15 of the Plats Records of Nueces County, Texas, being generally that property located between 6th and 7th Streets on 1 the north side of Ayers; from "A"'2"Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Commissioner's Action: It was moved and seconded that the Uning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation.that it be denied because the zoning isinot for the public benefit, the change would increase the congestion in the streets, and the lots are not large enough to provide for off-street parking. Motion pass, 6 ayes - 0 nays. Jake Jarmon, Attorney representing the owners, appeared and stated his reasons for the requested change. Reasons given were that in that expansion of theSix Points area, it was logical that the expansion would be down Ayers Street toward Five Point, further, there was similar use of property on both sides of the property in question. Mr. Raymond R. Smith of 807 Ayers Street, also spoke in favor of the application. Sam Salvo and C.F. Becker likewise favored a change in zoning in accordance with the application There were no opponents appearing at the hearing. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith, andipassed, that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. Case No. 2: Fehr Baking Company & V. K, Hrissikopoulos 454-2 Lots 4, 5, and the south 40 feet of Lot 6, Block 1 Nelson Addition, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Leopard and Palm Streets: from "B-4" Primary Business District to "L-1" Light Industrial District. Commissioner's Action: It was moved and seconded tbatcChetZdnin§ Coammitte61rep6rt be decepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommenda- tion that it be approved and suggested that no truck entrance be allowed on Leopard Street. Motion passed, 7 ayes - 0 nays. Mr. Jim Wray, Attorney, and G. M. Atkinson, President & Manager of the Fehr Baking Co., appeared in behalf of the aforementioned application. In reply to an inquiry as to whether or not there would be an entrance from Leopard Street if the application were granted, Mr. Atkinson stated that there would not be. Motion.by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that the change of zoning of lots 4,5, and the South 40' of Lot 6, Lot 1, Nelson Addition from "B-4" Primary Business District to "L-1" Light Industrial District be approved. Case No. 3: Simon & Edward Grossman 454-3 North 7 acres, Tract 1, Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, being generally that property fronting 3374 plus or minus, along Staples and ex- tending to a depth of 1036* plus or minus north-west of and adjacent to the Gulf Coast Broadcasting Company tract: from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner's Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied. Motion passed, 7 ayes - 0 nays. There were no opponents or proponents in connection with the aforementioned application. Assistant Planning Engineer Burr, stated that the application had been withdrawn prior to their last hearing, but that Council action was desired in order to dispose of the matter. 14 Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the aforementioned application_be denied. Case No. 4: Mrs. Mary Doscher, R.N. for a Special.Council Permit to Construct a Convalescent Home on the North 7 Acres,Tract 1, Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract being generally that property fronting 337' along Staples and extending to.a depth of 1036' north west of and adjacent to the Gulf Coast Broadcasting Company tract. Commissioner's Action: it was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and that this application for a Special Council Permit be forwarded to the City Council with recommendation that it be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1.The applicants agreeing to landscape and maintain the entire seven acre tract. 2.The setbacks shown on the site plan being maintained. 3.The provision of adequate off-street parking and service facilities, with the elimination of any direct access to Staples St. other than by driveway entrance. 4.Conformance to the construction plans submitted." 5.The beginning of actual construction within a period of one year. Motion passed: 7 ayes, no nays. Mr. George Shaffer appeared and stated briefly the purpose of the application. No one appeared as an objection to the application. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith, and passed that the aforementioned C6uncil permit be granted subject to the following conditions: I. The Applicants agreeing to landscape and maintain the entire seven acre tract. 2. The setbacks shown on the site plan being maintained. 3. The provision of adequate off-street parking and service facilities, with the elimination of any direct access to Staples Street other than by driveway entrance. 4. Conformance to the construction plans submitted. 5. The beginning of actual construction within a period of one year. Case No. 5:�.Albert H. Buckels & Sylvia Buckles for a Special Council Permit to construct a Nursing Home on Lot 1, Section G, Paisley subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, fronting 250' along the north side of Tarlton St. beginning at point 300' northwest of Fig St. and extending to a depth of 300' being generally that property across from Travis Elementary School. Commissioner's Action: It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and that this application for a Special Council Permit be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved, subject to: 1. The applicants agreeing to landscape and maintain the entire tract of land. 2. Maintenance of the side yards as indicated on the site plan. 3. The provision of adequate off-street parking and service facilities, the actual design of such facilities to be left to the discretion of the staff and incorporated in a revised site plan. 4. The beginning of construction within a period of one year. Motion passed: 7 ayes, no nays. Mr. Howard Buckels appeared in behalf of the matter before the Council and stated the reasons for their application.damely, that among other things, that because of the nature of their operations it was essen- tial to have the advantage of the protection of the Fire Department of.the City. Motion.by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that the application for a Special Council Permit be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicants agreeing to landscape and maintain the entire tract of land. 2. Maintenance of the side yards as indicated on the site plan. 3. The provision of adequate off-street parking and service facilities, the actual design of such facilities to be left to the discretion of the staff and incorporated in a revised site plan. 4. The beginning of construction within a period of one year. Motion by Brace, and seconded by Naismith, and passed that the meeting be recessed for a few minutes. Upon reconvening, Motion was made by Commissioner Brace, seconded by Naismith, and passed that the aforementioned reference to in Case No. 1 - W. G Peavy et al be denied because the zoning isnot in the public interest. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secre ar MAYOR . CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Present: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith -Absent W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager McClure City Secretary Kring Asst. City Attorney Brown Director of Public Drahn Jones Director of Public Utilities G.C. Letch Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Reverend Leo Flores of the Mexican Nazarene Church opened the meeting with a prayer. The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that Commissioner J. S. Naismith's absence be excused. Motion by King and seconded by Peterson, and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 2, 1954, be approved. Mayor Callaway asked if there was anyone in the audience having business to take up with the City Council to come forward. Mr. W. M. De Bockler, representing the North Beach Business Mens Association appeared demanding that some action be taken to prohibit the train whistling and speeding of trains through the North Beach area. City Manager McClure explained that his office was endeavoring to arrange a meeting with the railroad officials since Mr. De Bockler's last appearance and it appeared at this time that such a meeting would be held within the next day or two. been held. 115 Motion by King, seconded by Brace, and passed that no action be taken on the matter until a meeting had Mr. G. C. Pickart, also representing the North Beach Business Mens Association, threatened court action if the whistling of trains isn't banned. Mr. Harry Hoag, Civil Engineer, appeared requesting the City to reimburse the sub -divider for one-half of the cost of paving on Brawner Parkway and also to reverse the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Public Works Department in requiring curb, gutter and sidewalk in sub -divisions where it is impractical to require pavement along with curb and gutters and sidewalk. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that the Public Works Department be upheld in their re- quirements in connection with the foregoing matter in reference to Christi Park Sub -Division. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the request for the City to reimburse the sub -divider a portion of the cost of Brawner Parkway for paving, be taken under advisement. Roy hosteller requested that the hearing on the establishment of a building line on South Staples and South Alameda Street appearing on the agenda, be held at this time in view of the interested parties being cited that such a hearing would be held at 3:00 P.M. Director of Public Works, Drahn Jones, explained the purpose of the hearing, namely; that it was to establish building lines for future construction along the two streets to preclude construction within a 100' right-of-way. A number of persons appeared seeking information as to how the action might affect their properties and objecting to widening of the street to where it would be injurious to their property. Upon further explanation by Drahn Jones and Civil Engineer Hoag, all objection was apparently dispelled. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the matter be closed and taken under advisement. Bids were opened submitted by Heldenfels Bros., J. M. Dellinger, Inc., and Brown & Root, Inc., for the resurfacing of 8.7 miles of streets in Lawndale and Lindale additions. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours, as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that a Public hearing on the closing of a portion of Rose and Barthlome Streets be held at 3:00 P.M., June 30, 1954, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace, and passed that the preliminary plans on the sewer treatment plants be approved and the City Manager be authorized to direct completion of final plans. Motion by Brace, seconded by King., and passed that the preliminary plans on the water building be approved and that the City Manager be given authority to proceed for the final plans. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Central Fire Station dormitory and garage be approved and that the City Manager be author - !zed for bids to accomplish this program. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of April be approved as recommended by the City Mangger. Motion by King,'seconded by Brace and passed, that the award of .the bid for 1660 cu. yards of caliche for use on McArdle Road be made to the J.M. Dellinger, & Co. as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabu- lation of Bids #19 in file). Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed, that the contract for the coating and wrapping for a quantity of steel pipe be awarded to Rosson & Richards as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bids 924 in file). ORDINANCE 3778 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $433.05 OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO DEFRAY THE COST OF STENCILING LETTERS AND NUMBERS ON 2,575 PERMANENT SEATS IN THE memorial auditorium; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3779 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $43,230.00 (LABOR AND MATERIAL, $39,300.00 AND ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES, $3,190.00) TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER EXTENSION ON CAMPANA STREET FROM.PORT AVENUE TO CHEYENNE STREET IN TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS ON FILE IN TILE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES.AND SUCH PROJECT BEING DESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PWSS 7"; AND DECLARING AN BIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 37130 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 31ANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'M EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI -A CONTRACT WITH OSO PLACE, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE, COUNTY OF NUECES, STACTE OF TEXAS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A 43.80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT LOTS 24 6. 25 V AND A PART OF LOTS 26, AND 23, SECTION FOURTEEN (14) OF FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AND BEING OSO PLACE UNIT 4, AN ADDITION TO TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OFd6ftpUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN BIERGENCY. 11*7 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P.C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHWESTERN OIL & REFINING COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO LAY, CONSTRUCT,W.INTAIN, REPAIR AND RDIOVE A PIPE LINE 2" IN DIAMETER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF BUTANE ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; TEXAS, FROM TILE POINT AT WHICH THE, CITY LIMITS OF SAID CITY CROSS SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A POINT OF TIE-IN TO AN EXISTING LINE OWNED BY TAYLOR OIL & GAS COMPANY IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WEST BROADWAY STREET, AND TO USE AS MUCIi OF THE RIGIIT-OF- WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD AND WEST BROADWAY STREET AS IS NECESSARY THERETO; PROVIDED THAT THE SAME SHALL BE IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF SAID STREETS BY THE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WHICH FRANCHISE SHALL BE ASSIGNABLE BY THE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FOR- FEITURE OF THE FRANCAISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 16th day of June, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway- Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye TIiIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMENDING SECTION 100 THEREOF BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PARK A VEHICLE ON SIiORELINE DRIVE, THE SIDEWALK, RIGHT-OF-WAY, OR PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN THE ROAD- WAY AND PARALLEL TO THE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY HEADED IN THE LAWFUL DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 16th day of June, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secre ary PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith - Absent W. James Brace - Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. prayer REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 1954 3:00 P.V. Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Pax MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Manager City Secretary Asst' City Attorney Admin.Asst. Director of Finance Purchasing Agent Public Works Coordinator - Office Engineer Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Russell E. McClure T. Ray Kring Ellis M. Brown Roger Pearce W. G. Graf Wm. J. Burke C. M. Reynolds. Sam Davidson Reverend S. Kenneth Johnson of the Westminister Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with a The Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that CommissionerslGeismith and Brace's absence be excused. 18 Bids were subsmitted and opened for the improvement of Baldwin Boulevard, between Louisiana and Port Avenue by the following firms: Heldenfels Brothers, Brown & Root Co., Inc., J. M. Dellinger, Inc., Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by "`t.he City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Bids were submitted and opened for the construction of gas lines in the Hillcrest area from the following firm: Enix Construction Co., Sheppard -Geiger Constr.Co., and Petty Construction Company. (It was noted that the bid of Enix Construction Company did not state a completion time.) Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the Cfty Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Bids were submitted and opened for Motor Fuels (Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Fuel) by the following firm: Ada Oil Co., Humble Refining Co., Osage Oil Co., Texas Star Co., and Southern Oil Sales Co., "lotion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Bids were submitted and opened for Automotive Equipment (One - 1/2 Ton Pickup - Sewer Construction, one - 1/2 Ton Pickup - Reservoir Operations, One - Secan - Filtration Plant) from the following firm: Baker Motor Co., Gulf Chevrolet Co., Frank MacCurdy Motors, and International Harvester. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation, Bids were submitted and opened for One (1) Tractor, Backhoe and Backfill Blade - Gas Construction, from the following firms: Delaney Equipment Company, and Lee Upshaw Company. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City..Manager for tabulation. (Bid of the Ingram Equipment Company was re- ceived but was disqualified account of not bidding according to specifications.) Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid of J.M. Dellinger & Co., Inc., for re- surfacing of 8.7 miles of streets of Hot -Mix Asphaltic Concrete, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bids 426 in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by King, and passed that the plans and specifications for rehabilitation Of gas mains in the downtown area, be approved and authority to advertise for bids for construction be granted. City Manager d1BClure, submitted a report on the matter of train whistling and safety of automotive traffic and pedestrians on North Beach area in response to a petition filed by the citizens of North Beach which was submitted to the City Council March 17, 1954. As a result of hearings conducted by Director of Public Safety, J.B. Dunn, the following recommendations were made: A. That an Ordinance be passed which would require that crossings on which there is heavy traffic be protected by mechanical devices which would warn automotive traffic of the approach of trains; the installation of these devices to be the responsibility of the carrier. B. That the frequency afid duration of train whistling on North Beach be regulated down to a minimum. The places where the whistling is to take place and the duration to be spelled out in the Ordinance. The Chief of police and a representative of the Railroad are making a survey of the area with this end in view. The restrictions are not to be enforced when it is apparent that an emergency exists. At that time, whistles may be blown to call attention to the the emergency. C. That the City install stop signs at crossings other than those controlled by mechanical devices.. This would prevent automotive equipment from being caught on the tracts at udguarded spots. D. The provisions of this Ordinance should designate the North Beach area as a recreational area to identify it as the place where these provisions will have to be adherred to. E. The area development report covers in detail plans for handling of Railroad traffic within the City proper, and action by this Ordinance should not affect these plans. F. A study will be made by the Chief of Police and recommendations submitted to the Legal De- partment for handling of switching engines in the North Beach area. G. I; i s k not planned to use the whistle when the crossing is adequately controlled by a mechanical device, except in case of an emergency. 119 H. It is recommended that if these recommendations are approved that the legal Department and the Public Safety Department be directed to expedite this proposed Ordinance. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that an Ordinance be prepared for enactment embodying the recommendation of the City Manager. City Manager McClure submitted the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board in connection with the traffic problem on Tancahua and Carancahua Streets: 1. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board held a public hearing on May 11, 1954 to get the interested public sentiment on the handling of traffic on Tancahua and Carancahua. 2. The public attending this hearing were opposed to making these streets one-way but felt that the elimination of parking during the:peak hours might be a solution to the traffic problem. 3. At the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting on May 17, 1954, a motion was made by Mr. Borden that the Board recommend to the City Manager that parking be eliminated on the east side of Carancahua and Tancahua Streets and 3rd and Santa Fe Streets and the connection of these streets by Hancock from Booty to Buffalo from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and on the east side of the same streets from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. 4. I have pointed out to the members of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board the problems that will continue to exist in the movement of traffic even after parking is restricted during certain hours. Some of these problems will be the conflict from turning movements and the hardships caused the Police Department in trying to enforce the restricted time ban on parking. 5. Since these two streets figure into our ADC plan and the possible importance of the streets in some of the solutions to the bridge problem, it is'my best judgment that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be adopted at this time; and if the streets need to be one-way to fit into our highway plan, then they be made one-way at that time. There seemed to be a strong public sentiment of the group attending the public hearing against one-way streets, but it is possible with an overall plan for highways, that our problem will be much simpler to gain public support. IIe further pointed out the recommendations contained in the ADC report with reference to desig- nation of one-way streets and he thought it appropriate for the Council to consider both reports together. Motidn�by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that action on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be deferred for two weeks; meanwhile the City Manager be authorized to conduct a study of the matters recommended. The City Manager mentioned at this point that there were certain Zoning matters cited to be heard at this hour and suggested that they be heard at this time. S. Karam - (Map amendment involving the.following described property). Lots 46, 47, and 43, Block 1400, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition being generally that property located at the corner of 17th and Morgan on the southeast corner of 17th Street. Commission Meeting 5-17-54 It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied as not being in the public interest and representing an encroachment of business development into an established residential area:cMotibn passed: 7 ayes, no nays. Mr. Charles Hale, Attorney, representing the applicant and owner of the property, appeared and stated that his reasons for the request was that it would permit development of the property and that it would be in the interest of safety to traffic and to property; further, that previous zoning had discriminated against the development of the property by Zoning in a jigsaw plan. Type of construction was explained by Contractor Jensen, which brought out the fact that if the change were granted, it would permit.'off-street parking. There were no opponents at the hearing. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed, that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. The Sessions & Marston Develo ment Co. Inc & Varston Constr. Co. Inc. 01ap amendment involving the following described property. Lots 4 to 7, both inclusive, Block 2 and Lots 6 to 11, both inclusive, Block 4, Brawner Place Addition, being generally that property located at 3700 S. Staples Street. Commission Meeting 5-17-54 - It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee's report be accepted and that this app- lication be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Motion passed: 7 ayes,do nays. Mr. Lloyd Sessions, representing the Developers, appeared in behalf of the proposed change outlining the type of development contemplated. 12.0 Mr. Penrod Thornton, and a number of other residents of the area appeared and submitted a petition signed by 29 property owners objecting to the proposed development as would be provided by the change in i Zoning, stating that such development would be detrimental to their interest by depreciating the value of their homes Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Harold A. Carr 354-5 - (Application for re -zoning of the following property) Be changed from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to 7B-1" Neighborhood Business District). A tract of land out of Lot 4, Sec. A, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman tract fronting 100' on the south side of Weber Road beginning at a point 469' west of Staples Street. _Commission Meeting 5-24-54 It was moved and seconded that a proper plat having been submitted and approved, k that the Commission accept the previous recommendation of the Zoning Committee And forward this application to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Motion passed, 7 ayes - O nays. Mr. Carr appeared and outlined the proposed development of the property in question as would be permitted by the changes in zoning. a There were no opponents to the change. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the hearing be closed. -and taken under advisement. City Manager McClure presented the Tentative Budget Summary for the Year 1954-1955, making brief comments as to the contents. He suggested that the next meeting be devoted to more detailed discussion of the Budget and hearings be scheduled on the different phases of it, namely, the July 14th Meeting be devoted to valuations; July 21st, Boards & Commissions be heard and July 23th, other aspects and the final adoption. The report was filed. Mrs Harvey Fry and several other ladies were present and stated their approval of the proposed in- crease in the Budget in the Garbage & Refuse Department stating they felt it was very imperative for the welfare of the City Mr. Ed. P. Williams, Attorney, complained that he was unable to obtain comparative valuations of properties to determine if theiproposed assessment of property is on a fair and uniform basis. He further stated that the increase in taxes appears to be 9.4% rather than 4.6% as indicated in the press. The consensus was that taxpayers should be provided any information desired from the Tax Office to satisfy themselves of a uniformity of assessments being made with the qualification that the assessments are tentative and subject to change by the Board of Equalization. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that the Mayor's appointment bf Ray Edson to fill the vacancy on the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be confirmed. ORDINANCE 37132 DESIGNATIN9 AN AREA FIFTY (SO-) FEET BY ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (135' ) FEET EXTENDING FROM ERWIN STREET TO WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER AS A PUBLIC STREET TO BE KNOWN AS "WESTSIDE STREET"; AND DECLARING AN DIERGENCY. The Charter.rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Calldway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye ORDINANCE 3733 - RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF TILE RESURFACING OF 21,000 SQUARE YARDS OF PAVDIENT IN EDGEWATER TERRACE, BEING PART OF PROJECT "PWS -7" - SURFACE TREATMENT - UNDER THE FIVE YEAR IMPROVDIENT17IMIPROVEMTNT PROGRAM, BY HELDENFELS BROS., UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITII THE CITY DATED APRIL 5, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3737; AUTIIORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE DATED JUNE 2, 1954 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,529.10; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P.C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 37134 Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $452.30 OUT OF NO 297 SANITARY SEWER . SYSTEM BOND IMPROVDIENT FUND TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF SEWAGE PUMPS AT WEST SIDE LIFT STATION BY FAIRBANKS,MORSE & CO. OF DALLAS, TEXAS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 37135 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPI US CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FRED BOWkIAN, DOING BUSINESS AS BOWMAN VENDING SERVICE, INC., GRANTING THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE EX- POSITION HALL AND MEMORIAL AUDITORIM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO THE SAID B0101AN: SAID CONCESSION RIGHTS BEGINNING JUNE 24, 1954 AND ENDING JUNE 23, 1956 FOR THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIM, SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND CON- DITIONS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WIIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN MERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P.C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P.C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3786 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREESIENT WITH F.E. BO101AN, AS SUB -LESSEE, LEASING UNTO THE SAID F.E. BOWMAN TILE SMALL SWIMMING POOL, BEARING NO. 612, AND THE LARGE SWII.AIING POOL BEARING NO. 693,BOTH OF WHICH ARE LOCATED AT CUDDIIIY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR THE TER1I OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING THE I st :DAY OF APRIL, 1954 AND ENDING ON THE 31 stDAY OF NIARC11,1955, SUBJECT TO TIIE TER^.IS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WIIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN MERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye 121 122 ORDINANCE 3737 ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING LINE ON SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET FIXING THE WIDTH OF THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY AT A WIDTH OF ONE HUNDRED FEET (1009 ON SOUTH ALAMEDA FROM LOUISIANA TO THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH ALAMEDA AT OCEAN DRIVE: AND ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING LINE ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET FIXING THE WIDTH OF TIIE STREET RIGHT OF WAY AT A WIDTH OF ONE HUNDRED FEET (100' ) ON SOUTH STAPLES STREET FROM EI GIITEENTII STREET TO THE INTERSEC- TION OF SOUTH STAPLES AND THE CITY LIMIT BOUNDARIES; CLOSING THE HEARINGS HEIR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING SUCH RIGHIT OF WAY WIDTHS; DECLARING SAID STREETS OPENED AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ESTABLISHING BUILDING LINES ON SAID STREETS; ADOPTING AND APPROVING SAID PAPS ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED "EXHIBIT A" AND "EXHIBIT B'; AND DECLARING AN The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King Jsmes S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King' James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye ORDINANCE 37133 AUTHORIZING_ AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GUY A THOM PSON. TRUSTEE, THE ST. LOUIS, BROWNSVILLE AND MEXICO RAILWAY CONPANY, DEBTOR, FOR A PIPELINE AMID CANAL CROSSING LICENSE GIVING THE CITY PER- MISSION TO INSTALL A 43" WATER LINE AND A 36" DRAIN LINE ALONG OR ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY NEAR CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID LICENSE, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT AND LICENSE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chhrter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3739 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT TILE WRITTEN OFFER OF JOAN W. CRUTCIHFIEHD,O'F THE ENGINEERING FIRER OF CRUTCHFIELD, ANDTPRUETT*_70T .ADVISE':WITH THE CITY OF.THOSE EXPENDITURES PROVIDED FOR IN TILE OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND A.W. GREGG ON CERTAIN OIL AND GAS LEASES. A COPY OF WHICH AGRE0,11ENT IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following.vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye. ORDINANCE 3790 RECEIVING IN AND ANNEXING TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TERRITORY ADJACENT TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING 9,455 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF HAT 12,SECTION A, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF TIIE HOFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY,TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS "I'JEBER PLACE", AND FULLY DES- CRIBED SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, -TEXAS: DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE, CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent -123 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Third Reading) P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King, Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3791 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHWESTERN OIL & REFINING COMPANY A FRANCIIISE TO LAY CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND REMOVE A PIPE LINE 2" IN DIAMETER FOR TIIE TRANSPORTATION OF BUTAIDE ALONG TILE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF TIIE RIGHT OF WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX AS, FROM THE POINT AT WHICH TIIE CITY LI".ZITS C-7 ".7 OF SAID CITY CROSS SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO A POINT OF TIE-IN TO AN EXISTING LINE OWNED BY TAYLOR OIL AND GAS COMPANY IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF WEST BROADWAY STREET, AND TO USE AS MUCIi OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF NUECES BAY BOULEVARD AND WEST BROADWAY STREET AS IS NECESSARY THERETO; PROVIDED THAT THE SAME SHALL BE IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PLACES AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF SAID STREETS BY TIIE CITY OR INHABITANTS THEREOF, WIiICH FRANCHISE SHALL BE ASSIGNABLE BY THE GRANTEE, PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE UPON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERAS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally do this the 23rd day of June, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. City Secretdry./ PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Absent Aye ✓@ V MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGMLAR CODNTIL MEETING June 30, 1954 3:00 P.M. Citic Manager City Seefetary Director of Finance Asst. City Attorney Director of Public Safety Purchasing Agent Administrative Asst. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Captain Basil Wyatt of the Salvation Army. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Russell E. McClure T. Ray Kring W. G. Graf Ellis Brown Adm. J.B.Dunn Wm. J. Burke Roger Pearce Motion by Brace, seconded by peterson and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held June 9th and 16th, 1954, also Minutes of Special Meeting held.June 10, 1954, be approved.' IIearing on the closing of a portion of Barthlome and Rose Streets as petitioned by the Corpus Christi Independent School District was opened with Attorney Harvey Branscomb and Coach Tom Pruett of Miller High School, explaining the plan and use of the property surrounding the streets in question. R. E. Laird, L, J. Manning, L, A. Felder, Joe Dreis and J. M. Benkendorfer opposed the closing of the streets unless another outlet was provided. Some of the complaints stated that it would work a hardship upon their business in that it would cause them to travel.the long way around to get to their businesses. Another objection was that Up River Road is heavily travelled and that in case of an emergency, residents from the south side of Up River Road would have the advantage of this additional outlet. Attorney Branscomb countered by stating that since the area would be used by a large number of students as an athletic field, a great deal of protection would be afforded those by fewer streets. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that action on the matter be deferred and suggested that the School District give some consideration to providing another access street to the area. Erik Ehrenborg, Contractor for the City and School District to revaluate properties of the City and School District for taxation, explained the procedure and methods pursued in arriving at the values placed on said properties. Saul Cooper, Ed Williams, R.T. Pryor, Joe Dreis, and J. M. Benkendorfer questioned the qualifications of the contractor, also his method of arriving at values and the values placed on properties. City Manager McClure, stated that a great many of questions raised were primarily questions for the Board of Equalization, to resolve when their'learings begin. Ile further stated that Mr. Ehrenborg's function was to place a fair, uniform and realistic value on the various properties of the City and if they were found to be otherwise by property owners, the Board of Equalization would be glad to give consideration to their complaints. _Ile further pointed out that hearings on the Budget will be conducted throughout the month of July at the Regular Meetings, with final adoption scheduled for July 23th, and that if anyone had any questions regarding it, the Council will be glad to hear them. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid of Heldenfels Bros. be accepted for the construction of improvements on Baldwin Boulevard. A request from Harry Iloag of June 16th for the City to reimburse the -subdivider for a portion of the cost of Brawner Parkway for paving was presented, Harry Hoag called attention to the fact that Brawner Park- way is, or will be a thoroughfare and will serve through traffic and not just residents of the sub -division, therefore, he feels that the sub -divider should not be compelled to bear the entire cost of paving of such streets. Motion by Brace to deny the request was not seconded and subsequently, withdrawn. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the matter be tabled for further study and a policy determined for this and other such instances that might occur in the future. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Mayor's appointment of R.O. Woodson as a member of the Board of Equalization to replace E. P. Edgeworth, Jr., who will be absent from the City and unable to serve, h e confirmed. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that a change in Zoning from %-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on following described tract of land: - "A tract of land cut of Lot 4, Section A, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract fronting 100' on the south side of Weber Road beginning at a point 469' west of Staples Street." be approved. Commissioners Brace and Naismith abstained from voting account of being absent from the meeting at which evidence for the change was presented. Motion by King. seconded by Peterson and passed that the application of Sessions & Marston for a change in Zoning on following described property: " Lots 4 to 7, both inclusive, Block 2 and Lots 6 to 11, both inclusive, Block 4 Brawner Place Addition being generally that property located at 3700 S. Staples Street" be referred back to the Zoning & Planning Commission for further study. (Commissioners.Brace &-Naismith ab- stained for the same reason as stated previously.) Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the filing of the proposed Budget with the City Secretary for the ensuing year be acknowledged. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the bids received at the previous meeting for the construction of gas lines in the Hillcrest.area be rejected as recommended by the City Manager, and that the revised specifications be approved and authority be granted for the readvertising for bids to be received July .21st. Motion by King* seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids submitted by B.D. King Building Company and J. B. Scott for the purchase of a house and garage located on the Stevens Plant Site be tabled for 48 hours as required by tri@ City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids submitted by Baass Brothers, Southern Company, Texcrete Corporation and Valley Concrete & Pipe Co. for concrete pipe for Campana Street Storm Sewer, be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids submitted by American La -France Foamite Corp., General Fire Truck Co., Howe Fire Apparatus Co., Oren Boanoke Corp., Mack International Motor Co., Peter Pirsch & Sons and Seagrave Corp. be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. AN ORDINANCE NO. 3792 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PETTY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 14" WRAPPED STEEL GAS TRANSMISSION MAIN ON SHELL ROAD FROM PALM DRIVE TO NAVIGATION BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;APPROPRIAT— ing THE SUM OF $24,725.00 OUT OF NO. 200 Gas SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH AMOUNT $27,027.00 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE, AND $2,702.00 IS THE TEN PERCENT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING CONTINGENCIES: MAKING SAID CON— TRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3793 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BURNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION -ON -MORGAN AVENUE IN THE -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,.TEXAS; APPRO— PRIATING THE SUM OF $128,304.00 from NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH"CONSTRUCTION, OF which amount $116,640 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE, AND $11,664.00 IS_THE TEN PERCENT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART' HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James.S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3794 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 1 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A TRACT OF LAND DESIGNATED AS D.N. LEATHERS CENTER II, IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING NUECES STREET FROM THE EAST LINE OF COKE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF FRANK STREET, WHEATLEY STREET, TANNER STREET, JOSEPHINE STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LAKE STREET TO NUECES STREET, AND YOUNG STREET, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE DEDICATION DEEP ATTACHED HERETO AND'MADE A PART HEREOF; AND. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway; Aye Ellroy King' Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 2 _____ C; V, � MAYOR ; -', �!" ; CITY OF CORPUS CiiRIS I '711"S City Secretary l 125 12CP REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 1954 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway — Absent Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr,., Mayor Pro Tem Ellroy King called the meeting to order. City Manager Russell E. McClure City Secretary T. Ray Kring, City Attorney I. M. Singer Director of Finance W. G. Graf Director of Public -Works rrahn Jones Director of Public Utilities — G. C. Letch Director of Public Safety - Adm. J. B. Dunn Fire Chief Carlisle Invocation by Reverend Edward Mayer of the St, Pauls Evangelic Church, Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that Mayor P. C. Callaway's absence be excused. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Bids were submitted by the following firms for additions to the Central Fire Station: — J. W. Birmingham Co., Selby—Sankford Inc., Slovak Brothers Co., C. C. Hinchberger Co., and Langford Co. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. City Manager McClure reviewed the Public Safety Department phases of the Budget for the ensuing year giving details as to the seven units comprising the Public Safety Department, He further stated that while a good showing had been made for a greater amount of funds, which would enable the various units to do a more effective job, it was the Council's responsibility to reconcile these needs with the resources available. Mr. George Strauss, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee, spoke in behalf of the Fire Units Budget stressing the need for more manpower and questioned the Council's apparent economy program versus the need for what he termed "minimum manpower'% He stated that a lack of sufficient manpower could conceivably effect the Fire Insurance k!ey rate and cost the taxpayers more than salaries involved for adequate personnel. Mr. Strauss was asked if he was recommending that the tax rate be increased to provide the requirements requested. His reply was that he thought that everyone would agree to such a raise. It was pointed out that fire insurance rates involve a number of factors, including fire stations, drill towers, equipment, etc., It was this Council's purpose to provide all of these things as quickly as possible. Leonard Nisenson, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, spoke in behalf of the Police Units Budget, citing statistics of growth, accidents, injuries, property, damage and urged that the Council give more consideration to providing the additional manpower requested in order to make the City as safe as possible. Fire Chief Carlisle stressed the importance of sufficient manpower in his department and specifically requested that any increase in manpower granted be made available all at one time to facilitate the proper training of firemen,. Admiral J. B. Dunn, Director of Public Safety, directed the Council's attention to his written comments regarding the needs of the Department of Public Safety. Appreciation was expressed for the views of those present and also for the aid and assistance rendered by the voluntary units as well as the various committees, further pointing out that the Budget would not be adopt— ed as final until July 28th, and that the views and requests expressed would be given due consideration. City Manager McClure stated that the Chairman of the Parks u Recreation Board was unable to attend the ipeeting today and the phase of the Budget pertaining to this Department would be deferred until next week. He then reviewed the Budget as it pertains to the Health Agencies of the City. Mr, George Trader, Administrator of Memorial Hospital, speaking in the interest of the Hospital, stated that the Hospital had operated on a deficit ever since its opening. They had not been able to take advantage of discounts or buy in quantities to effect any economy.in this phase of operations. Mr. McClure pointed out that the Council was cognizant of the disadvantage under which the Hospital was being operated and that some progress had been made in the past year in reducing their operating -deficit. He further stated that City, County Welfare Board was studying operations of all City'16nd County Welfare Agencies with the idea of -effecting 127 greater economies, thereby hoping that this condition might soon be alleviated. Dr, W. R. Metzger, Director of the City -County Health Unit, spoke of the problems of his profession and the Unit which he was directing. He pointed out as a growing City their problems became greater and more com- plex and hence he would be:constantly asking for,more resources with which -to carry on their work. The Department,of-.Welfare,was next reviewed by the,Manager and Frank Allen, Chairman of.the City, County Welfare Board, -explained the increases that:were requested, in the:Budget pertaining,to this operation. Motion by Naismith, seconded:,by Brace and passed that -the purchase of Automotive Equipment as recommend- ed by the City Manager be authorized. (See Tabulations of Bid #28) Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and -passed that a purchase -of a quantity of concrete pipe for the Campana Street,Storm Sewer Project amounting to $13,269.43 as recommended by the City Manager be authorized. (See Tabulation of Bid 429 in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith.and passed that the bid award for Fuel consisting of regular premium gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel, be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 430 in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids for the sale of a house and garage located on the 0. N. Stevens Filtration P1ant,Site he rejected and that the City Manager be authorized to re -advertise for this sale.' The City Manager presented the following recommendation, regarding the ADC One -Way Street Plan: - "1, •;As requested. by• the:.City, Council at its •regular, meeting on June 23, 1954 the following is an outline of the recommendations of the Area Development Committee for increasing the carrying,capacity-,of streets by.designating.them for one-way movement: A, Tancahua one-way southbound,connecti.ng to Santa Fe, Carancahua.,one-way northbound via connection.to 3rd.Street at Hancock and to connect 3rd Street with Santa Fe near Del Mar.Boulevard. t B. Complete Lipan Street connection with its present terminus at 19th Street to Up River Road at Palm Drive, one-way westbound. Comanche Street, one-way eastbound via connection with Up River Road at Palm Drive. C. Buffalo, one-way westbound from Upper Broadway to Nueces Bay Boulevard. Antelope Street one-way eastbound from Nueces Bay Boulevard to Upper Broadwayx 2. A quick review of these proposals, recognizing present conditions, indicates that all except the Lipan-Commanche combination are now Justified on a basis of traffic demands. .}"'-' .:: '- -ss XJ - Detailed traffic counts are being made now on Antelope, Buffalo, Mesquite, Chaparral, Tancanua, and Carancahua in connection with.the channel crossing bridge location studies and will be available within the next few weeks. 11 3. It is evident that any extension of the one-way street system should include the consideration of the Chaparral -Mesquite combination. The congestion on these streets is probably greater than any others at this time. "4. If the City Council desires to improve traffic movement by establishing additional one-way streets, it is suggested that the following steps be authorized to obtain the information need- ed to make the final decisions: A. Instruct the City Manager to prepare a tentative plan to be undertaken 'on a trial basis that contemplates its adoption by stages, with priority given to the most congested streets. This will require consideration of bus routes, Loading zones, present one-way movement, effective turning lane designations and other similar aspects. Cost estimates for the necessary signs, traffic signal changes, etc., should be included. A recommended timetable to accomplish the various steps should be shown. It is estimated that this study can be accomplished by August 13, 1954. B. Present this tentative plan to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for its review and comments at its regular meeting on August 16, 1954,; C. Transmit the tentative plan to the City Council with the comments of the Traffic Safety Advisory_Board for consideration at tie regular Council meeting on August 25, 1954. Copies of the tentative plan should be made available for distribution and an opportunity provided for the -Council to hear the views of all interested persons. D. Reach conclusions and intiate any action necessary at the regular Council meeting on September 1, 1954 5. By taking this action.to authorize the preparation of this tentative plan, the Council will establish the policy that it desires to improve traffic movement by considering added one-way streets as contemplated by the recommendations of the Area Development Committee. 128 Respectfully submitted, Russell E. McClure City Manager, Mr. Joe Roscoe, Fred Medlin, Willard Perkins, J. B'; Gordon, G. H. Deer, John Gavatos, W. W. Westfall, Jack White and Gilbert Horack, owners of properties and representatives of businesses on some of the streets effected by any proposed change in traffic, spoke in objection to the making of Tancahua and Carancahua, one-way streets. - It was stated that the conditions do not justify the contemplated changes and would be detrimental to businesses located on the streets. He suggested as an alternative that restricted parking be affected, and that some changes in the traffic lights be made to lengthen flow of traffic on Tancahua and Carancahua. It was pointed out that the Manager's recommendation dealt with studies to be made and it was entirely possible that these studies would bear out some of the contentions expressed by those present. Therefore, it was the feeling of the Council that such a study should be conducted with the view of providing fora more orderly traffic pattern for the various streets under discussion. It was agreed that more discussions would be held when the studies were complete and paior to adoption of a'change in the pattern. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that "a study as outlined in the Manager's recommendation be authorized. �G Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Doughty& Company be employed to conduct the Annual Audit of the affairs of the City of Corpus Christi for the fiscal year ending July 31, 1954 Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that Russell Kirkland be appointed to the unexpired term of Earl Cantwell on the Zoning & Planning ,Commission, who resigned his membership due to ill health. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that DeWit McGee, Joe Ratliff, and R. E. Webdell be re- appointed for a three-year term as Members of the City Solicitations Commission, Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the application of S. Karam for a map amendment involvin the property described as "Lots 46, 47 and 48, Block 1400, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition, being generally that pro- perty located at the corner of 17th and Morgan on the southeast corner of 17th Street" on which a Public Hear- ing was held June 23, 1954, be denied as not being in the public interests. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to have an ordinance pre- pared authorizing an Aerial Survey of the City and environs as a joint venture between the City and State High- way Department, to be used in the location of express and free -ways contemplated for the area. - ORDINANCE 3795 I . . Authorizing and direbting THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. M. DELLINGER, INC., FOR THE RESURFACING OF 8.7 MILES OF STREETS WITH HOT -MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE IN LINDALE AND'LAWNDALE ADDITIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $65,703.22 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE ,COST OF SUCH RESURFACING OF ' WHICH AMOUNT $55,830.20 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE, $3,9000.00 IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED THE STREET DIVISION FOR REPAIRING "BASE FAILURES" AND $5,973,02 IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. + The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ` P. C.'Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.James Brace Aye F. B. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Apsent Ellroy King Aye James S." Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye - F, P. Peterson, Jr. Aye -ORDINANCE 3796 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND` ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EIGHTEENTH STREET AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM SOUTH LOUISIANA TO PORT AVENUE IN THE CITY IN 129 OF COTPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, .TEXAS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $230,512.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE"COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH $99,000,00 IS FOR PURCHASING RIGHT—OF—WAY, $102,822,00 IS THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION, AND $28,690.00 IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACTA PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace . F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3797 Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $ 900,00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE GOLF STAR MOTHERS` ROOM AND PATIO IN THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following votexf P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye , James S. Naismith Aye - W. James Brace Aye _ F_ P_ Peterson Jr Ave ORDINANCE 3799 PROVIDING FOR THE EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIFHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTIONS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT N0, 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE, AND TILE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE EXISTENCE, .USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID HIGHWAY - - TRAFFIC SIGNALS; FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND ALL OF THE POWER COST FOR OPERATING SAID HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS; FOR RETURN TO THE STATE OF ANY AND ALL PARTS OF SAID TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATiONS REMOVED BY THE CITY] AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P, Peterson,.Jr. Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3796 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING.THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND*ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RAUL ALEGRIA COVERING BUILDING NO., 683, LOCATED AT. CUDDIHY FIELD., NUECES COUNTY, .TEXAS; AND. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule*was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James. S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye A30 0 THIRD READING OF AN -ORDINANCE 3800 " AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CONDITIONS OF THE CITY BY PROVIDING A CODE OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESS AND PERSONS WHERE IN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN BEINGS IS PRODUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, AND ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AND _LODGING HOUSES; AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE VIO- LATION OF THE SEVERAL.PROVISIONS HEREIN CONTAINED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LICENSES AND PER- MITS; CONTAINING A SWINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BEING ORDAINED N0, 820, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 8th DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1938, BY ADDING SECTION 23 (a) TO ARTICLE III MAKING UNLAWFUL THE MARKETING OF EGGS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN MADE CLEAN AND FREE OF CHICKEN MANURE, FEATHERS OR OTHER UNSANITARY MATERIALS. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time'and passed finally on this the 7th day of July, 1954 by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr, There being no FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 14, 1954 3:00 P.M. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye MAYOR PRO TEM CITY OF CORPUS PUS ISTI, TEXAS PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager - Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Secretary-- T' Ray Kring Ellroy King Asst, City Attorney - Ellis Brown James S. Naismith - Absent Director of Finance - W. G. Graf W. James Brace Director of Public Utilities - G. C. Letch F. P. Peterson, Jr Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones Administrative Assistant - Roger. Pearce, Budget & Research Analyst - Homer Reed Mayor P. C. Callaway`called the meeting'to order.' Invocation given by Rabbi'Sidney Wolf of the Temple Beth El. Secretary called the roll of those'in attendance: Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed, that Commissioner J. S. Naismith's absence be excused. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held June 23, 30 and July 7, 1954, be approved. Bids were submitted by Slovak Brothers, Inc., Enix Construction Company, and Sheppard -Geiger Co., for the rehabilitation of gas lines in the downtown area. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as re- quired by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. City Manager McClure reviewed the proposed Budget for the ensuing year for the Parks and Recreation Department. He pointed out that Park & Recreational Funds for this operation come primarily from property taxers, which will be available from the Ge'neral'Funds. Reductions made in the Park & Recreation Department do not contemplate as many y people as formerly employed. After completion of a resume of this particular phase of the Budget, Mr. McClure asked the audience if there were any comments. Commissioner King asked how many people will be reduced in this Department. City Manager McClure replied that the current budget provides for 66 people, one less than was previously employed in the Park Department. Homer Reed, Budget & Research Analyst, added to the remarks that the Recreation Department employed 7 people on 40 hour basis, some on 30 hour basis and 2 to 3 people were left out by error, who were employed for the Tourist Program. So the total would be 68 which includes the two left out by error. 131 \ Commissioner King asked if the Council had been responsible.for the elimination of these people as the paper had stated, or was it not a result of the Council setting an overall figure and the Department determining the personnel to be eliminated. -The reply was "that was correct". ' Gus Heinemann, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Board, stated that the proposed budget allows this department $1.43 per capita, for park work and 83 cents per capita _ f or 'recreation. The 'national average for each of these units is $2.50 per capita. Therefore, Corpus Christi is considerably below the national average. Under the curtailed budget the Park Department will have to lay off 16 men for six months of the year and the Recreation Department will have to abolish its tap and ballet dancing, the tourist program and -some specialists representing a total loss of about seven persons; which will materially affect their operations. Mr. Heinemann, stated the national rate of delinquency has shown much greater increase than has been experienced in Corpus Christi and he attributed this to the work and influence of the Park and Re— creation Department, Mr. Ralph Abel, of the Abel Dancing Studio, favored the removing of the dance program from the Recreation schedule in that it -was in competition to his business. Two ladies representing dance studios joined in this conclusion. Commissioner Brace asked Mr. Abel if his studio would consider combining efforts with the Recreation.Department in this phase of their program. Mr. Abel, and others present -representing dance studios stated they thought,such a program could be developed that.would be of mutual interest. Rabbi Sidney Wolf, member of the Park & Recreation Board, stated that it would be difficult to arrive at any kind of monetary figure In dealing with character building agencies such as are a part of the recreation program. A good program contributes greatly to reducing juvenile delinquency. _ Mr. G. C. Pickart, representing the North Beach Business Mens Association, strongly objected to any proposed budget cut which would eliminate the tourist programa He stated that the tourist business is one of the largest industries within the city and some provision should be provided to continue attract— Ing tourists to.this City. Boards. Mr. McClure next reviewed'the proposed budget of the Department of'Public Works and affiliated Mr. J.' A. C. Baker,' Chairman of Building Standards Commission, stated he would like for* the City to provide in the proposed budget, for an inspector to work with his :commission. He stated that with the present city staff it is practically impossible to do an efficient job in the elimination of sub—standard buildings in the city. . .Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, stated that the Plumbing Inspectors are working far beyond the City Limitsin order to maintain a safe water supply. Other Divisions are likewise -extending themselves to fully utilize the resources available. Mayor Callaway expressed appreciation for the views given and stated they would receive due con— sideration. , Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed, that the bid award for a -tractor, backhoe and back—_ fill blade be made to Lee—Upshaw Company, be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. (See Bid Tabulation 431 in files Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the approval'of the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of June,' 1954, be authorized as recommended by,the City Manager. ORDINANCE 3801 APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 141 WATER FUND TO REIMBURSE SAM, FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WTTH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: $167-09 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS_SYSTEM BOND IMPROVDIENT FUND; $83.33 OUT -OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT—OF—WAY PURCHASE FUND; $44,574.36 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS cnusTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND;" $31.35 OUT OF NO. 209 -STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $102.04 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRESTATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $424.53 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND '$627.20 OUT,OF NO. 297 -SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 132 The Charter.rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ayer,: Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr.. Aye The above ordinance was passed by -the following vote: _P g. Callaway _ J:. Aye Ellroy King _ Aye - James S. Naismith Absent W.' James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3802 APPROPRIAT ING'THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: $157.89 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM: BOND, IMPROVEMENT FUND; $78.71 OUT OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT—OF—WAY PURCHASE FUND; $5,155.59 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND; $29.63 OUT OF NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CON— TROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMNENT FUND; $97.60 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $1,084.70 OUT OF N0: 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $4,742.92 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND $1,616.11 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN_,EIIERGENCY. The Charter.rule was,suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway . Aye Ellroy King Aye James S, Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. _ Aye_ The above ordinance was,passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye " James S..Nnismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye ORDINANCE 3803 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $470.00 AGAINST TI14T CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO 42), GULF BREEZE ANNEX, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES-COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, BEN G. Mbf,'JR., FOR AND IN CONSIDERA- TION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $470.00, PLUSINTEP.EST IN THE AMOUNT OF $24.99 A COPY OF WHICH RELfi.ASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter.rule was,suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King.,; Aye James S. Naismith Absent W..James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye- Ellroy King Aye Jhmes Si, -Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3804 • APPROPRIATING $45,000.00 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND, INCLUDING ENGINEERING FEES, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LIME STORAGE AND HANDLING ' FACILITIES FOR THE JOHN W. CUNNINCHAM'WATER FILTRATION PLANT AT CALALLEN, TEXAS; AUTHDRIZ- ING AND DIRECTING REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN, ENGINEERS, TO PROCEED WITH THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIPICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT AS A PART OF THE PROJECT DESCRIBED IN THE ENGINEERING CJON'TRACT WITH SUCH FIRM DATED NOVEMBER 25, 1953; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter•Tule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. -Naismith Absent W. James Brace' Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr., Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith . Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3805 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF JACK AMMANN PHOTOGRAMIIETRIC ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE FURNISHING OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CIiRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL OF SAID FIRM, A COPY OF WHICH.IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,492.50 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: $91.72 OJT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $45.86 OUT OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE FUND; $1,603.67 OUT OF N0. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND; $175.22 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVE- MENT FUND; $232.55 our OF NO. 295 STORM SEINER BOND D►IPROVEMENT FUND; AND $343.48 OUT OF NO. 297.55 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVIIIE1NT FUND, SAID SUM OF $2,492.50 BEING THAT PORTION OF THE CONTRACT PRICE TO BE PAID BY THE CITY1 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule.was.suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye . James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 5806 BFxEIVING IN AND ANNIXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A 48.80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, AND BEING ALL OF LOTS 24 AND' 25, AND PART OF LOTS 26 AND •23. ALL OF SECTION 14, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING-OSO PLACE UNIT 4; FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH THE ADJACENT AND REMAINING PORTION OF MCARDLE ROAD; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THC RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND:TUC.0 EP, WT - ,C;C. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule.was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway, Aye.. Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye ` F. P. -Peterson, Jr Aye, The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P.' Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. �L_ 4. / i \ City Secreiar L PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson. Jr. MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST; TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEET ING- July 21, 1954 3:00 P.M. 4". • City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Secretary -- T. Ray Kring City Attorney - I. M. Singer Director of Finance - W. G. Graf Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones Director of Public Safety - Adm. J. B. Dunn 133 x`134 MAYOR P. C. Callaway called the meeting to"order.:, Invocation was given by Reveredd Oscar Salstrand of the Corpus Christi Tabernacle. Secretary called thenoll of those in attendance. , Mayor P. C. Callaway asked the audience if there were any petitions to be presented at this time to the City Council... Mr. Don C. Peden, 4849 Easter Drive, presented a petition signed by 99 petitioners for the im- provement of McArdle Road between Kostoryz Road and Chapman Ranch Road., The.petition.stated that because of the heavy traffic on the unimproved road, the value of,their.homes is being depreciated due to the large amount of dust and that the dust was also a health hazard. . Drahn Jones.. Director,of Public.Works, stated that -the people using the area as ,a street were actuallytrespassing on private property; he further stated that barricades and dead-end signs were being erected which he thought would eliminate the condition stated by the complainant. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the petition be referred to the,City Manager for investigation. A petition was:presented to the Council containing 165 signatures for a signal light to be erected at the intersection of Ayers Street and Horne Road. Director of Public Works, Drahn Jones, stated that this intersection was under study with the view of installing a light. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation. ' Bids were submitted by the following persons for a purchase of a house and garage located on the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant: - F. R. Pangburn, William J.` C rter, Amanda'J Garcia, J.'B, Scott, and Frank Gallagher. The bids of the first three named were disqualified on'account of their not complying with bid specifications. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed. that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as re- quired by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. The Texas Scenic Company submitted a bid for stage equipment for the Memorial Auditorium. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bid be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Bids were submitted for the construction of gas mains in the Hillcrest Area by the following firms: Petty Construction Company, Enix Construction Company, and Sheppard -Geiger Construction Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Hearing was resumed on the proposed Budget for the ensuing year. The City Manager reviewed the portion of the Budget as it pertains to the Library. He pointed out that the new building under con- struction would be finished late in 1954, ,and would provide for a larger operation and consequently* require some increase in their budget. By comparison with other cities, this phase of the,Budget is low., The increase over the previous year amounts to approximately $14,000.00 which would not permit any increase in service and possibly would require a reduction in the opening hours. Farrell Smith, George Jones, W. D. Mims, Allen Marsden, and J. F. Wakefield were present as re- presenting the Nueces County Tax Payers Association and their spokesman stated that their comments would be withheld until they had heard more of the details of the Budget. The City Manager next reviewed the Budget of the Zoning and Planning Commission, pointing out that It would provide for an increase of approximately $10,000.00 which would include among other things the employment of a Senior Planning Engineer. ' 135 George Jones inquired upon whose recommendation this action was predicated. The reply was, the "Zoning and Planning -Commission." The City Manager further pointed out that the development of detailed plans for the completion of detailed plans for the completion of the 5 year permanent improvement program, and the contemplated annexation program were some of the items which would add to the work -load of the department. The next department of the Budget reviewed, was that of the Civil Service Board. It provides for an approximate increase of $3,000.00 with no addition of personnel foreseen at this time. The next phase of the Budget reviewed was that of the Street Department, which involved an in- crease of approximately $80,000.00. It provides for funds for replacement of 14 old and obsolete vehicles and maintenance equipment that are beyond economical operation and repair. The Manager next reviewed -the Budgets of the Public Utilities Division, pointing out that Cliff Maus Airport is self-sustaining, while Cuddihy Field shows an operating deficit of $16,500 annually. Due to the peculiar type of lease that the City has on this field, it is found difficult to make the airport self- sustaining. George Jones, suggested that the airport at Cuddihy Field be closed or assess the users to make up the deficit. Mr. McClure next pointed out that the Budget under consideration, does not contemplate any new street lights. Budgets for the General Government functions, those of the water, gas and sewer departments, according to estimates, will show substantial increases in revenues. Frank Tribble suggested to the Council that certain services be curtailed. In his opinion, various recreational activities, that of dancing and such things, might be eliminated or reduced in the interest of economy. Two letters were read, one from Mrs. Arnold, expressing her favor for the Recreation program and a letter from the Nueces Advertising Agency expressing surprise that the City did not include in its Budget funds for advertising the Tourists and Recreational advantages of the City. Farrell Smith, speaking for the Taxpayers Association, made the following comments regarding the re-evaluation survey and the proposed Budget: "That they had originally recommended such a survey he made: and they were in favor of retaining the survey; the inequities or errors that have.been,made to be adjusted by the Board of Equalization; that the 1006 values should not have been based on peak sales, but rather on a 75 to 90;� of peak sales in order to arrive at a stable and sound value...In regard.to the overall budget, they felt that it should not exceed the same number of tax dollars as the previous year, plus the normal Increase in valuation based on the previous years' tax levy, which would produce an overall revenue of approximately $3,400,000.00. This would entail a reduction in the Budget of approximately $200,000.00. He emphasized that the objective of the Association was to be constructive and helpful and expressed a willing- ness to counsel with the City Council in this or any of its problems. George Jones pointed out some of the inequities he had found as being unrealistic values and stated if they were allowed to stand they would be confiscatory and a burden that business could not stand. Mrs. E. C. Gantt. speaking for herself and for a number of mothers in the City, expressed their interests in the Recreation Program and hoped that it would be expanded rather than curtailed. Mrs. J. W. Hartsell, suggested that if other agencies would pay for their own way, particularly the County for fighting fires outside of the City Limits. the City would be in a better position to provide the services normally expected of it. Mr. Cuban Burbank likewise insisted that the County should pay for fire fighting services and also suggested that the items in the Budget for a senior planner and personnel manager should be eliminated. Mr. George hiller stated that he objected to any part of his tax dollar being spent for a dancing program. 133 Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for 4,000 tons of Quick Lime for the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for 2,000 House Gas Regulators for use in the P.U.G. Permanent Improvement Program. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee in reference to speed restrictions requested to be established in school zones for the Conway Conservatory School be filed: - "The School Safety Committee met at 9;00 a. m. on June 18th. Our problem was to recommend action to be taken by our Board to assist the Conway,Conservatory and Day School in the three thousand block of Alamed in solving its parking problem. The School has only one.side gate where students are picked up and delivered. The majority of students are under eight years of age, and come by car. There is room for only about ten cars to angle park in front of the school. _ Two blocks south of the school is a 15 MPH school zone for Fisher. Ray and St. Patricks Schools. We do not feel the Conway School problem is acute enough to recommend extending this zone to include the Conway School. The subcommittee recommends that the school can at this time solve its own problem by proper education of the p^rents of the pupils concerning parkfng at the school.. We believe a sheet of instructions and possibly a diagram showing where to park and not to park in that vicinity, mailed to each family, will go ajlong way toward solving the present problem. We will be glad to work with the school authoriries in composing these instructions." Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that permission be granted for erection of two poster:: panels, one painted bulletin board by the Tribble Outdoor Advertising Company between 3401 & 3411 Leopard St. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King, and passed that a public Hearing be 'set for a Zoning case of Harry F. Porter for the regular meeting at 3:00 p. m., August 18, 1954. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the CityManager be authorized to advertise for bids for leasing an area on the L -head for boat maintenance and repair service. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson, and passed, that the bids for a garage and improvements at the Central Fire Station be rejected and that a revision in plans be authorized. The next item of business was that of an ordinance reading: - FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS OF RAILROAD TRACKS TO BE EXTRA HAZARDOUS; REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF FLAGMEN OR SIGNAL DEVICES AT ALL EXTRA !°A?A?' !)TTS RAS,?OAn C1,?.! SERVICE TRAINING, AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1668 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSPECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR LARGER INSURANCE AND LARGER CASH DEPOSITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 14 AND 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1686 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES OR OTHER FEES, LICENSES OR CHARGES, BY AMENDING SECTION 16 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR •UNIFORM LIGHTING AND PAINTING; BY AMENDING SECTION 19, SUBSECTION E OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RFL ULATION OF TAXIMETERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 19 OF SAID ORDINANCE BY ADDING SUBSECTION (K) PRO- HIBITING CARRYING ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS WITHOUT CONSENT OF PRIOR PASSENGER; BY AMENDING SECTION 27 OC SAID ORDINANCE N0. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF TAXICAB DRIVERS AND TAXICAB PARKING; BY AMENDING SECTION 28 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS TO USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR NARCOTICS WHILE ON DUTY. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its, second reading on this the 21st day of July, 1954, by the followinv vote; P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye Mr. To Pogue stated that in connection with the proposed ordinance, he hoped the Council would give consideration to his request to leaving the amount of liability insurance as previously required. Charles G. Lyman, representing one of the Taxicab Companies, stated that in his opinion ample protection to the public was being provided and requested that the proposed ordinance be amended to pro- vide the same limits of insurance as previously required. Ben McDonald, stated that he felt that in the interests of the public, that the insurance as provided in the ordinance was not too high and urged its remaining as proposed. ORDINANCE 3807 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLU51E 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE.AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY•AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A 1.363 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5. SECTION A.OF THE PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT FRONTING 370' ON WEBER ROAD, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT3TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1. BARTHLOME ACRE TRACT, FROM "R-1:' ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 4, 5. AND THE SOUTH 40' OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1, NELSON ADDITION, FROM "B-4" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "L-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING A TRACT OF LAND OUr OF LOT 4, SECTION A, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT FRONTING 100' ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEBER ROAD FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3808 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $233.68 FROM NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CON_ STRUCTION FUND, WHICH SUM IS TO BE PAID TO NO. 106 GAS FUND TO DEFRAY THE COST OF INSTALLATION BY THE CITY GAS DIVISION DF A GAS SERVICE LINE TO SERVE THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. t.1.' The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye 13'7 1 i3S Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr : Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3809 RESTORING TO THE UNAPPROPRIATED BOND FUND NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION THE S124 OF $1,870.00 BEING THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 IMPP.OVEAIENT BONDS, 1951 CONSTRUCTION FUND (FIRE STATION), BY ORDINANCE NO. 3684, TO COVER THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND DUCT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TRAFFIC AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AND DECLARING AN 131E11GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye .James S. Naismith. Aye W, ;James :Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye `James S. ,Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr.;_ Aye - ORDINANCE 3810 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT.WTTH J. D. SPARKS COVERING 420 SQUARE FEET OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICI— PAL AIRPORT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 3"7, OF THE GROSS RECEIPT INCOME RECEIVED DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH, BEING PAYABLE NOT LATER THAN THE 5TH DAY OF EACH AND EVERY MONTH; SAID LEASE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1954 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1956, IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRLINE CMIMISSARY SERVICE CONDUCTED IN THE CUISINE BUILDING LOCATED ON SAID PREMISES AND OWNED BY SAID J. D. SPARKS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN DIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C.'Callaway Aye Ellroy,King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr -Aye An ordinance, presented for a Lease by Joe T. Irwin for two acres of land plane parking space on Cuddihy Field for storing cotton was not considered feasible from either the view point of the City or the Lessee. Execution of a lease would obligate the area for the term of the Lease without receiving any revenue in event of the failure of the enterprise and further that if space were leased, it should be on a bid basis. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. City Secre ry -Q. �, h1AY0R . THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRI5 I, TEXAS 139 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 28, 1954 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway — Absent City Manager — Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney — I. M. Singer Ellroy.King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring James S. Naismith Director of Finance W. G. Graf W. James Brace Admin. Asst. — Roger Pearce F. P. Peterson, Jr. Dir, of Public Works — Drahn Jones Dir, of Public Util. — G. C. Letch Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Reverend Ardra Walker of the Prescott Christian Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace, and passed that Mayor P. C. Callaway's absence be excused. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 14, 1954 be approved. a telegram petition was read to the City Council from A. A. Lichtenstein urging that before taking final action on setting the limitations of the 1954-55 Budget, consideration be given to the fact that our city's progresescannot be measured or restricted solely by the tax rate. He further petitioned that an inadequate Budget would expose the City to greater penalties by continued manpower deficiencies in the Fire Divisiorit.°and that cuts in the Recreation Department budget be restored so that the youth of the community need not be penalized by the short—sightedness of their elders and also that adequate funds be provided the health division in light of pro— posed expansion of service needs. Petition requested to be filed for the record. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson, and passed that a contract be awarded to the Enix Construction Company for the rehabilitation of gas mains and services in the Hillcrest Area as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 432 in file). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the award of a bid for the sale of a house and garage at the Stevens Plant Site, be made to J. B. Scott as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 433 in file.) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that plans and specifications be approved and adver— tisement for bids be authorized for construction of the Utilities Building at an estimated cost of $160,524.00 as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids received for the rehabilitation of gas mains and services in the downtown area received July 14, 1954, be rejected on account of the bids exceeding the funds available for this work. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Zoning Hearing set at the previous meeting for a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance -pertaining to Lots Nos. 55 and 56, Block No. 1300,'applicant being Harry F.- Porter, be re—set for the regular meeting August 25, 1954. Mayor Pro Tem King announced that if there were any comments or suggestions on the proposed Budget for the ensuing year which is scheduled to be adopted this date, they would be heard at this time. Farrell Smith, spokesman for the Tax Payers Association, spoke at great length on the proposed Budget and suggested that the City might effect further economies by assessing the users of the field to eliminate the deficit at Cuddihy Field; by increasing the fees for the use of the golf course to approximate the interest on the -investment; by perhaps levying a charge for the use of the Public Library; and by postponing any addition of personnel. He further suggested that if taxes continued to rise year to year, progress will cease and investors will invest in properties not subject to taxation, such as bonds, securities, etc.,He also expressed concern of the trend toward excessive taxation on all levels of government which he charged headed toward socialism and communism. Marvin Erickson, local attorney, suggested that the Budget should Ibe weighed carefully and to provide for only the essential services. F 2 Joe Simon, local furniture dealer, criticized the Ehrenborg survey and suggested that the Real Estate Board could have done a better job of evaluations. He further suggested that the -Budget be cut, but failed to say where or how much. He stated "it also appeared that the City was hiring too many experts - we can't have a bun of general and no privates." W. H. Hamon said on connection with the Budget that $25,000 to $30,000 could have been saved in posi- tions which the City had created. City Manager McClure read his transmittal letter to the Council of the Budget which outlined the "reductions in tax requirements totaling $917,419 have already been made by the City_Council'and the City Manager in the preliminary review of the well -supported requests of the department administrators and citizen advisory boards. Before submitting the tentative budget to the City 'Council, the City Manager made total cuts of $457.574 of which $140,904 were in the fire and police services to provide needed protection of life property. The City Council made further reductions totaling $404,305 and provided for an increase in garbage fees to re- lieve the ad valorem tax requirements by $108,750," Ed P. Williams, local attorney, charged that some of the executive positions,are paid 50% more than other cities in the State of Texas and that the City -Manager form of government was supposed to be a more economical form, but actually it was a more expensive form of government. He further charged that the decision of the Council to add $45,000 to the Budget anticipated as additional expenses if the annexation of more terri- tory is effected, was a slap in the face to tax payers. He suggested that if the additional area is annexed ,in September, that it be made effective next August 1st, -"in order that additio al revenue might be obtained to off- . set the expenses incurred. He urged that the Council take advantage of Mr, W. D. Mims offer to have 30 out- standing businessmen review the Budget with the view of making reductions in the Budget:. ~ Mr, Mims clarified the previously made statement by stating that his offer was to have 10 committee;, 3 members each, to assist the Council in studying the Budget with the thought of further economies. Mrs. Guy Warren, member of the Library Board, requested that the Library Budget cuts be restored to permit a more efficient operation. She pointed out that a good library and schools were an essential part of any city. She further pointed out that our city has a lower per capita appropriation for library operation than any city of comparable size in the United States except one. Mr, H. W. Hamon commended the Council on the library building and the service that the library is rendering, s Mayor Pro Tem King thanked those present for the views expressed and reminded them that the Council had spent a great amount of time in considering the Budget and assured them that ;the Council had been economy conscious in their decisions regarding the budget and would maintain this attitude in its administration. ORDINANCE 3811 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1954 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1955, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER AS AMENDED FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TER4S; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King - James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent ..Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye , F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye ORDINANCE 3812 APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1954, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1955; AND" DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; P. C. Callaway Ellroy King Absent Aye t 141 James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye 9- The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:. P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the proposed taxicab ordinance be amended,. prior to the second reading thereof, as follows: That on page 8 and 9, Section 5 of the proposed ordinance amending Subsection A of Section 12 of Ordinance 1688 be stricken and deleted in its entirety -.leaving Section 12, A of Ordinance 1668 as previously amended unchanged. That on page 8 of the proposed ordinance amending Subsection B of Section 12 of Ordinance No. 1688, that "Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)"appearing in line 13 of.the first paragraph of said sub—section B be stricken and "Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)" be substituted therefor. That on page 10 of such proposed ordinance, amending Sub—section B of Section 12 of Ordinance No. 1688, the last four (4) lines of the concluding paragraph of such Section, following the word, "to—wit:" be stricken and deleted, and the following substituted therefor: "For injury to and/or death of one person in any one accident, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000,00); for injury to and/or death of more than one person in any one accident, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); for injury to and/or destruction of property in any one accident, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)." SECOND READING OR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING NO. 1688, DATED THE.20TH DAY OF JUNE, 1944, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS, ETC',, AS AMENDED BY OTHER ORDINANCES CITED IN SECTION ONE OF THIS ORDINANCE,BE.AMENDING SECTION 6, SUBSECTION C, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR DRIVER'S PERMITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6, SUBSECTION E OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR GEORGRAPHY TESTS, REGISTRATION FILES, POLICE RECORDS, IN—SERVICE TRAINING, AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO, 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR -FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSPECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR LARGER INSURANCE AND LARGER CASH DEPOSITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 14 AND 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES OR OTHER FEES, LICENSES OR CHARGES,BY AMENDINGSECTION 16 OF SAID ORDINANCE N0, 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM LIGHTING AND PAINTINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 19,.SUBSECTION E OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF,TAXIMETERS;.BY AMENDING SECTION 19 OF SAID ORDINANCE BY"ADDING SUBSECTION (K) PROHIBITING CARRYING ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS WITHOUT CONSENT OF PRIOR PASSENGER;- BY AMENDING SECTION 27 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF TAXICAB DRIVERS AND TAXICAB PARKING; BY AMENDING SECTION 28 OF SAID)ORDINANCE NO. 1688 MAKING IT UN'LA WFUL'FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS TO USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR NARCOTICS WHILE ON DUTY. Before the voting poll was taken for the Taxicab Ordinance, Mayor Pro Tem King invited comments from the audience. Tom Pogue and Charles Lyman,'representing two taxicab companies of -the City, objected to the alternate to the provision of the Ordinance requiring $10,000.00 cash deposit, stating that -experience with insurance companies in the past had proved that insurance does not necessarily afford protection to the public, and urged that financial responsibility of the tax companies be considered, pointing out that the State of Texas followed this policy and suggested that the Council might do likewise. It.was agreed that this provision of the ordinance, and their request would be given consideration before final adoption of the ordinance. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and'passed-to�its third reading this the 28th day of July, 1954 by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith' Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ;-+ DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS OF RAILROAD TRACKS TO BE EXTRA HAZARDOUS; REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF FLAGMEN OR SIGNAL DEVICES AT ALL EXTRA HAZARDOUS RAILROAD CROSS— INGS; REGULATING THE SPEED OF ENGINES, CARS AND TRAINS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROHIBITING THE BLOWING OR SOUNDING OF WHISTLES OF ANY LOCOMOTIVE OR ENGINE WITHIN ANY DESIGNATED RECREATION AREA'LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, EXCEPT AT SUCH POINTS AS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED, AND REQUIRING THE WHISTLE TO BE BLOWN OR SOUNDED AT SUCH DESIGNATED POINTS AND NO OTHERS,•; EXCEPT, IN, CASES OF EMERGENCY; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY AS.RECREATIONAL; REQUIRING THE RINGING OF ENGINE BELLS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SERVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 28th day of July, 1954, by the following vote: t 142 P. C. Callaway absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye., W. James Brqce AYe F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye." ORDINANCE 3813 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) WATER WELLS BY CARL VICKERS UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED OCTOBER 28, 1953, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 3571; APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,756,05 OUT OF N0, 141 WATER ,MAI NTENANCE AND OPERATION FUND, DESIGNATED AS CODE XO RESERVOIR., TO COVER THE ADDED COST OF CONSTRUCTION, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith .,.Aye W. James Brace Aye - F._ P. Peterson,,Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Ayg W. James Brace' Aye F. P. Peterson,,Jr, Aye.: ORDINANCE 3814 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF,$25,639,00 OUT OF NO. 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND - OPERATION FUND FOR THE OPERATING COST OF CITY WATER WELLS NOS. 1,3,4, AND 5, SAID AMOUNT TO COVER THE PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1953-54 DURING WHICH THESE WELLS WILL BE OPERATED; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY, ORDINANCE 3816 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $16,050.00 FROM No. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STAGE EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM FROM TEXAS SCENIC COMPANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 10 OF THE BID OF TEXAS SCENIC COMPANY, OMITTING ITEM IN PARAGRAPH 14; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following -vote:' The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. -Naismith-- Aye ` W. James Brace Aye : F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye - The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye w _ James S, Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3815 APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO THE GENERAL FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH,THE FIVE.YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; $1,078.32 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $537.65 OUT OF NO 201 STREET BOND RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE BOND ; $18,878,13 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CON- STRUCTION FUND; $202.37 OUT OF NO 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND CONSTTUCTION FUND; $658.47 OUT OF N0, 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; -$2,063.00 out of no. 220.STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND: $2,739,59 OUT OF N0, 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND $4,047.47 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT, FUND; BEING A TOTAL $30,205,00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .OF The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye James Brace' Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:- P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James 3race Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Ave ORDINANCE 3816 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $16,050.00 FROM No. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STAGE EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM FROM TEXAS SCENIC COMPANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 10 OF THE BID OF TEXAS SCENIC COMPANY, OMITTING ITEM IN PARAGRAPH 14; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following -vote:' A. P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith r :F. P. Peterson, Jr.. W. James Brace The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3817 Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent 3 Aye Aye Aye Aye a AUTHORIZING THE CAS DIVISION TO PURCHASE FROM THE CITY WAREHOUSE ALL WRAPPED STEEL PIPE, VALVES, AND FITTINGS AND VALVE BOXES FOR THE CONST&'UCTION OF A 14 "WRAPPED STEEL GAS TRANSMISSION ON SHELL ROAD FROM PALM DRIVE TO NAVIGATION BOULEVARD, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $37,267.14 FROM NO 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS MATERIAL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: i P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King ..-Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3818 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $120,138.46 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT DESIGNATED AS "REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN THE HILLCREST AREA" OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING $44,235.96 FOR MATERIALS ACQUI,RED BY AND TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY TO THE CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 69,002.50, AND THE SUM OF $6,900.00 FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND.ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH ENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORK ON SAID PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye ORDINANCE 3819 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 106 GAS FUND, PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND, THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $14,603.00 REPRESENTING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED OF $25,000.00 AND AN AMOUNT OF $39,603.00 REPRESENTING THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVY ON PROPERTY VALUATIONS OF THE GAS DEPARTMENT AT A RATE OF $1.80 PER $100.00 OF VALUATION; AND AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR FRANCHISE TAXES AMOUNTING TO $8,912.00 WHICH REPRESENTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN $16,350.00 ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED AND $24,262.00 ESTIMATED TO BE 27. OF THE TOTAL RECEIPTS OF THE GAS DEPARTMENT FOR.THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye. ` F. P Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.,James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye 44 s APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $120,138.46 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT DESIGNATED AS "REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN THE HILLCREST AREA" OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING $44,235.96 FOR MATERIALS ACQUI,RED BY AND TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY TO THE CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 69,002.50, AND THE SUM OF $6,900.00 FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND.ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH ENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORK ON SAID PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye ORDINANCE 3819 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 106 GAS FUND, PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND, THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $14,603.00 REPRESENTING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED OF $25,000.00 AND AN AMOUNT OF $39,603.00 REPRESENTING THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVY ON PROPERTY VALUATIONS OF THE GAS DEPARTMENT AT A RATE OF $1.80 PER $100.00 OF VALUATION; AND AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR FRANCHISE TAXES AMOUNTING TO $8,912.00 WHICH REPRESENTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN $16,350.00 ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED AND $24,262.00 ESTIMATED TO BE 27. OF THE TOTAL RECEIPTS OF THE GAS DEPARTMENT FOR.THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye. ` F. P Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.,James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye 44 • A ORDINANCE 3820 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER, .FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.TO_EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO THE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF TIE BASCULE BRIDGE, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ., P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent _. Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned,.- - ... � ,...�. . ..• City Secretary , PRESENT: P. C. Callaway - Absent Commissioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace - absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. MAYOR PRO TEM THE CITY 0 CORPUS CHR STI, TEXAS RIL ULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manger - Russell E. McClure Asst. City Atty. - Ellis Brown: City Secretary -.T. Ray Kring Admin. Asst. - Roger Pearce :Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting'to order. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed.that.Messrs. Callaway's and Brace's absence be excused. _ .. . Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes. of the Regular Meeting held July 21, 1954 be approved. M IN UT ES OF THE R IT; ULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4TH, THIRD ACTION OF THE COUNCIL SHOULD READ , " B i d was submitted by the Billy Pugh Boat Works for $125.00 monthly.rental fee for a lease of space on the L -Head for Boat and Repair Service." Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. 1 Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson.and passed that plans and specifications for Wash Water Tank at 0. N. Stevens Plant Site be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise .for bids for the construction of same. - Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the CityManager bp authorized to advertise for bids on seven (7) pieces of automotive equipment for the Sanitation Division. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bid of Oren Roanoke Company of Roanoke, Virginia for the three (3) pieces of fire fighting equipment be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 434 in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on approximately 55,000 feet of cast iron pipe for warehouse stock. Motion by Naismith and seconded by Peterson and passed that the City. Manager's leave from August 6th to August 23rd be granted, and Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, be acting City Manager during this period. r ORDINANCE 31321 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY !MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED A STRIP OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING BALDWIN BOULEVARD TWENTY FEET (20') IN WIDTH AND ONE HUNDRED FORTY FEET (140') IN LENGTH AND BEIM THE SOUTH TWENTY FEET (20') OF LOT 1, BLOCK 6, OF TIIE TRACY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID TRACT OF LAND TO BE PURCHASED FROM E. E. HARRISON AND WIFE, JOY S. HARRISON FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $1,120.00 PLUS TITLE FFES, A TOTAL OF $1,155.00, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND DIPROV121ENT FUND; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL T3INGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S*Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr Absent Ay q, Aye -Absent Aye ORDINANCE 3822 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J. D. OLIPHANT AND R. E. LAIRD, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO TAKE POSSESSION OF AND COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS THEREON OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF*THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 8.34 ACRES, TO BE USED BY THE CITY WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT AND FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE RIGHT OF EITHER THE SAID OWNER OR THE CITY IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PROPERTY BY THE CITY AND/OR CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION THEREOF BY THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King Hames S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye ORDINANCE 3623 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 7, BLOCK 2, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND LIFT STATION FOR THE CITY, SAID TRACT OF LAND TO BE PURCHASED FROM AGNES KOCUREK MILLER AND HUSBAND FRITZ MILLER FOR AND IN CON— SIDERATION OF $2,160.00 PLUS TITLE FEES OF $40.00, A TOTAL OF $2,200.00, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IM— PROVEMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRU— MENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORD INANC E GRANTING TO NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A CORPORATION,. A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE 95) YEARS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING CNNIBUSES OVER THE STREETS AND PUBLIC TIIOROUGH— FARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TOCAS, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 4th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: 145\ 146 P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye , FIRST READING OF AN . ORDINANCE FIXING A TWO PERCENT (2%) GROSS REVENUE OF (ZINIBUSES AS A CITY PERMIT FEE AND/OR STREET RENTAL CHARGE, AND DETERMIN M1 HOW SAME IS TO BE COMPUTED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE ENACTMENT HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF SAME IN THE ABSENCE OF ALTERATION OR AMENDMENT. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading. . on this the 4th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 3629 ENTITLED "AMENDING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES MADE BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF (XINING OR OPERATING MOTOR BUSSES USED FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DURING THE INTERIM CMIME.NCING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND CON— TINUING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1954, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, I! BY EXTENDING THE INTERIM PERIOD SO AS TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1956. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to'its second reading on this the 4th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the proposed Ordinance declaring certain streets and crossings to be extra hazardous and regulating speeds and whistle blowing of trains be amended prior to the third and final reading thereof as follows: That on Page 2, Line 1 now reading "and crossing such crossings" be amended to read "and entering such crossings". That on Page 2, Section 2, the last line of said Section now reading "while on such streets and/or at such crossings." Be amended to read "while entering such crossings and/or while in such streets;" THIRD READING OR AN ORD INANC E NO. 3824 DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS OF RAILROAD TRACKS TO BE EXTRA HAZARDOUS.• REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF FLAGMEN OR SIGNAL DEVICES AT ALL EXTRA HAZARDOUS RAILROAD CROSSINGS; REIiUEATING THE SPEED OF ENGINES, CARS AND TRAINS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROHIBITING THE BLOWING OR SOUNDING OF "WHISTLES OF ANY LOCOMOTIVE OR ENGINE WITHIN ANY DESIGNATED RECREATION AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, EXCEPT AT SUCH POINTS AS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED, AND REQUIRING THE WHISTLE TO BE BLOWN OR SOUNDED AT SUCH DESIGNATED POINTS AND NO OTHERS, EXCEPT IN CASES OF E]MERG:ENCY; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY AS RECREATIONAL; REQUIRING THE RINGING OF ENGINE BELLS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 4th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD' READING OF AN ORDINANCE, NO. 3825 AIIIENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING NO. 1688, DATED THE 20TH DAY OF JUNE, 1944, RECORDED IN VOLUME:;: 13, PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE R 13GULAT ING AND LIC ENS ING TAXICABS, ETC . " AS AMENDED BY OTHER ORD I— NANCES CITED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 6, SUBSECTION C, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR PRIVER'S PERMITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6,,SUBSECTION E OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR GEOGRAPHY TESTS, REGISTRATION FILES, POLICE RECORDS, IN SERVICE TRAINING, AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSPECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 TO PROVIDE FOR LARGER INSURANCE AND LARGER CASH DEPOSITS; BY AbIEND— ING SECTION 14 AND 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES OR OTHER FEES, LICENSPS OR CHARGES BY AMENDING SECTION 16 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM LIGHTING AND PAINTING;- BY AMENDING SECTION 19, SUBSECTION E OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF TAXIMETERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 19 OF SAID ORDINANCE BY ADDING SUBSECTION (h) PROHIBITING CARRYING ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS WITHOUT CONSENT OF PRIOR PASSENGER; BY AAMENDING SECTION 147 27 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RE]GULATION OF TAXICAB DRIVERS TO USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR NARCOTICS WHILE ON DUTY. Thatiithe.foregoinq ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 4th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye , James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace: Absent" F. P. Peterson, Jr Aye ORDINANCE 3826 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER AND TENDER THE SUM AND AMOUNT OF NOT MORE THAN TILE SUM OF �5, 880.00 TO MRS. ELISE K. A. • BEHMAN, WHICH SAID SUM AND AMOUNT IS THE APPRAISAL PRICE FOR A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PART OF PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT AND MORE PARTICU- LARLY DFSCRIBTD AS A STRIP OF LAND 20' WIDE BY 2,390' IN LENGTH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF G OLLIHAR ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.10 ACRES OUT OF A TRACT OF LAND SOUTH OF GOLLIHAR ROAD FROM AYERS STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRACT, THIN FROM THE WEST SIDE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRACT TO A POINT CENTERING PRESGOIT STREET, UPON THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF THE PROPER INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE WHICH ARE TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM AND AMOUNT OF $5,880.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; A PART. OF THE 1954 BOND ISSUE PROJECT PWS -14; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent :1:F.1 =P�., Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye ,'James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR PRO'_ TEM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHR 1 it ecretary PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway ,...,..:..Commissioners,: EllrQy,King Absent James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 11, 1954 3:00 P. M. 91, TEXAS Acting City Mgr. - Drahn Jones Asst. City Atty. - Ellis M. Brown City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Dir, of Public Utilities - G. C. Letch Admin, Asst. - Roger Pearcd Purchasing Agent - William Burke Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation by Reverend C. N. Jones, Flour Bluff Baptist Church,. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson, and passed that Commissioner Ellroy King's absence be excused. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 28, 1954 be approved. Mayor Callaway asked if anyone in the audience had any petitions at this time. City Secretary T. Ray.Kring stated that he had received two petitions, one signed by 15 midwives and the second one signed by 11 morticians petitioning that Miss Julia Pellegrino be returned to the repartment of the Bureau of Vital Statistics because of her knowledge of the work and ability to speak Spanish. The petition further pointed out that the work load was such that one person could not render the service required of the office. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that -the petition be referred to the City Manager for study and re /148 Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed, that since it was apparent by the appearance of some 50 to 60 people in interest of a problem peculiar to their locality, that they be heard at this time, Harry Hoag, Jack Kusiv, Bill Brady and several others speaking for the group, complained that blow- ing sand; an odor which they claim to be from the Oso Sewer plant was damaging their properties and creating a health hazard and generally making habitation untenable. The area involved lies south of Claremore Street. They urged that immediate steps be taken to alleviate the conditions. Upon questioning by members of the Council, they did agree that the condition of blowing sand was something that should receive the attention of the county officials. It was further.claimed,that loan companies had refused to make loans in this area. It was pointed out by members of the Council that condition of the odor was another problem inherit- ed by this administration and diligent efforts had been made to correct the condition, primarily by the enlarge- ment of the Oso Sewer Plant on which plans are expected to be complete within 30 days. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Manager be authorized to direct the engineers, Seigler Clark and Winston, currently preparing plans for the improvements aforementioned, to make a further study and recommendations regarding odors and the discharging of effluent from the plant. It was agreed that this additional survey would require from 60 to 90 days. Bids were submitted by the following firms for gas regulators for P.U.G. Permanent Improvement Program: Westcott & Gryson, Inc., Universal Controls Corp., Rockwell Mfg. Co., and Reynolds Gas.Regulator Co. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation,. Bids were submitted by the following firms for Quick Lime for the Filtration Plant: Texas Lime Co., Austin White Lime Co., and Roundrock White Lime Co. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and be referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Tax 6 -Error List .for the month of July be approved. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bid for space on the L -Head for Boat Main- tenance and Repair be awarded to Billy Pugh Co., on the basis of $125,00 monthly rental fee for a period of three years. (See Tabulation of Bid 435 in file.) ORDINANCE 3827+ APPROPRIATING FROM N0, 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $6,347.92 TO COVER THE COST OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATIONS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,•, TERAS: PORT AND PRESCOTT; AYERS AND- HORNE; MORGAN AND NINETEENTH STREET; ELIZABETH AND SANTA FE; LEXINGTON AND CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD;': BLINKER AT ANTELOPE AND STAPLES; PROVIDING FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, ; The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed.,by the following.vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye . Aye ._Aye , Aye.. Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3828 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $25,591.80 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE 48" WATER MAIN FROM CALALLEN TO CLARKWOOD CONSTRUCTED BY J. M. DELLINGER, INC.,: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the followin3 vote: P. C. Callaway Aye 149 1 Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye' W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson," Jr, Aye ORDINANCE 3829 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $47,181,98 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE 36" WATER MAIN ON LEXINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, CON— STRUCTED BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye, Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W.- James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3830 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD SPUR FOR THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS (BEING PROJECT PUW-6) PERFORMED BY J. M. DELLINGER, INC., UNDER THEIR CONTRACT, DATED MAY 20, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3756; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAY14 ENT OF $2,334.30 AND APPROPRIATING SUFFI— CIENT FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE OUT OF.:NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUC— TION FUND IN A CCORDA NCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED•BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED JULY 31, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye. W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P: C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent_ James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P.. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3831 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE A GREEMENT'WITH NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR LEASING OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1954 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1955; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway .Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr.:. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr.: Aye ORDINANCE NO 3832 1 150 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF A 14" WRAPPED STEEL GAS TRANSMISSION on SHELL ROAD FROM PALM DRIVE TO NAVIGATION BOULEVARD IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY PETTY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER TIJEIR.CONTRACT DATED JUNE 30, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO 3792; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF_$26,477.55 TO BE PAID' OUT OF THE AMOUNT:PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED AUGUST 9, 1954, A COPY 7OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended -by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3833 Aye - Absent Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. S. JOHNSON, COVERING 19.849 ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF ONE—FOURTH (1/4) GROSS YIELD ON ALL COTTON AND COTTON SEED AND ONE—THIRD (1/3) GROSS YIELD ON AIL OTHER SEED AND CROPS RAISED ON SAID PREMISES, PLUS A CASH BONUS TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER .15,.::.1954 AS AN ANNUAL RENTAL OF THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) PER ACRE FOR THE SIXTEEN (16) TILLABLE ACRES IN SAID TRACT, BEING AND AMOUNTING TO FORTY—EIGHT DOLLARS ($48.00), UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: p:. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent-- - James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye* The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye , _ Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, :Jr. Aye - ,. ORP.INANCE 3834 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO.EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH AMBURSEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION AND REAGAN AND McCAUGHAN FOR PREPARING A REPORT AND COMPARISON OF. A POSSIBLE WATER SUPPLY DAM AND RESERVOIR AT THE MATHIS, BLUNTZER, AND CALALLEN SITES ON THE NUECES RIVER; PROVIDING FOR AND PRESCRIB— ING THE PAYMENTS AND COSTS FOR THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF SUCH REPORT TO THE CITY, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Paul Vogler questioned the advisability of the City entering igto.a:.contract for additional services with this firm and engineers and inquired if testimony given by them in the litigation of Cartwright versus Lower Nueces River Water District had been reviewed. It was pointed out that additional data regarding borings, valuation of properties and other informa— tion to determine the feasibility of locating a dam at the most advantageous site is necessary.' Further, that the Council is eager to obtain a water supply from the most feasible location and at the earliest possible time. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance -was passed by. the following vote: P. C. Callaway . Aye . Ellroy King Absent.. James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 151 ORDINANCE 3835 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS E. DUCE ASSOCIATES, FOR THE FURNISHING AND PERFORMING OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE O.N.STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT, LOCATED AT CALALLEN, TEXAS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING . $7,125.00 AS COMPENSATION FOR SUCH ENGINEERING SERVICES; SAID SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote//: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King- Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James 3race Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye RESOLUTION 3836 "In accordance with the Provisions of Ordinance No: 3824, the recommendation of the Director of Public Safety of the designation of locations in the North Beach Recreational area at -which railroad engine whistles shall be blown or sounded -is as follows: For trains proceeding North: .1. 25 feet south of the south edge at Navigation Boulevard 2, 50 feet south of the south edge at Golf Place 3. 100 feet south of the south edge at Oxford Street, For trains proceeding South 1. 50 feet north of the north edge of Fogg Street.- 2. treet: 2, 50 feet north of the north edge of Oxford Street, 3. 50 feet north of the north edge of Golf Place. These locations are determined and designated in view of excessive whistle blowing, being detrimental to the general welfare but -with due regard to the necessity of warning the public of the existence of railroad crossings. ,., Mr.' G. C. Pickart, representative of the North Beach businessmen suggested that a stop sign should be installed at the Elm Street crossing. It was agreed that this matter could be handled by the City Manager. .The`Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W.'James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ' SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR THE'PURPOSE OF -OPERATING OMNIBUSES OVER THE STREETS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF•'THE CITY, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONABLE RATES. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 11th day of August, 1954; by the following -vote: - P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F.' P, Peterson, Jr. Aye - Absent - Aye Aye Aye r 1.52 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE. FIXING A TWO PERCENT (2%) GROSS REVENUE OF OMNIBUSES AS A CITY PERMIT FEE AND/OR STREET RENTAL CHARGE, AND DETERMINING HOW SAME IS TO BE COMPUTED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE ENACTMENT HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF,SAME IN THE ABSENCE OF ALTERATION OR AMENDMENT, That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed.to its thrd'reading on this the 11th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye_ SECOND REAPING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 3629 ENTITLED "AMENDING AN ORDINANCE N0. 3486 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES MADE BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF OWNING OR OPERATING MOTOR BUSSES USED FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,,TEXAS, DURING THE INTERIM COMMENCING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 195.4,'AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BY EXTENDING THE INTERIM PERIOD SO AS TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1956. That the -foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 11th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S.. Naismith Aye W. James Brace . Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ` Mr. Joe Irwin appeared to request.a re—consideration of his proposition to lease a portion of the runway at Cuddihy Field for storage of cotton. The practicality of such a venture was discussed and it was the opinion of Mr. Irwin that it would be both practical and profitable to the City and himself. Motion by Brace, -seconded by Naismith and passed that an opinion be obtained from the Legal Depart— ment to ascertain if any legal questions would be involved, a release from ithe Navy be obtained for such usage and if both were favorable, that bids would be received for the space. j Cecil E. Burney, attorney representing the Mission Rent—a—Car,'Itnc. presented a letter requesting that the limits of insurance for driverless carsbemade the same as for taxicabs, or 5/10/5 limits and that their franchise tax be based on the samerovisions as bein'' p g granted the Nueces Transportation Company. Agreement was indicated as to the former request, but it was suggested in connection with the latter, that perhaps the applicant would want to give more thought to the matter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS/ City Secreta r SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1954 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Acting City Mdnager — Drahn Jones Commissioners: Asst. City Attorney — Ellis M. Brown Ellroy King — Absent City Secretary — T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor Callaway announced that -the purpose of this meeting was to en act -legislation to curb vanda— lism occuring to the City in the past few days. Mr. Harold Alberts, local attorney appeared to oppose the enactment of legislation as contemplated, stating that he felt that it was unnecessary andk that it was a type of legislation that would appear silly six months hence. Mr, Joe Roscoe, stated that as one property owner who had suffered six to seven hundred dollars in damages as a result of vandalism, he felt that circumstances are unusual and although the ordinance may be unusual, he thought that conditions warranted it and urged action that would cope with the conditions. =n JL Adm. J. B. Dunn, and Chief of Police, R. T. Runyan, stated that this type of legislation is required to make enforcement effective and recommended the enactment. ORDINANCE 3837 PROHIBITING'THE POSSESSION, CONTROL, CARRYING, MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION OF ANY MANUAL AND/OR MECHANICAL ARTICLE, INSTRUMENT, AND/OR CONTRIVANCE CAPABLE OF PROJECTING, EJECTING, AND/OR THROWING ANY MISSILE CAPABLE OF CAUSING INUURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, ARTICLE, OR THING, IN, OVER, ON, THROUGH AND ACROSS ANY PUBLIC STREET, AVENUE, ALLEY, HIGHWAY, THOROUGHFARE, BOULEVARD, WAY AND/OR OTHER PUBLIC GROUND OR PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; SETTING FORTH THE ARTICLES WHICH ARE DECLARED TO BE NUISANCES; GIVING ANY DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER AUTHORITY TO ARREST ANY PERSON OR PERSONS GUILTY OF SUCH OFFENSE WITHOUT A WARRANT; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $200,00 FOR VIO— LATION THEREOF; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ' P. C. Callaway: Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye - W. James Brace Aye F,'P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Commissioner King's absence be excused. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that compensation for members of this Special Council Meeting be waived, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned'. MA OR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1954 3:00 P,.M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Acting City Manager — Drahn Jones Commissioners: City Attorney — I. M. Singer Ellroy King Director of Finance — W. G. Graf J. S. Naismith City Secretary — T. Ray Kring W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Reverend H. F. Neunaber, Trinity Luthern Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Minutes of the Regular.Meeting held August 4, 1954 be approved. Mayor Callaway asked if anyone in the audience had any petitions at this time. City Secretary T. Ray Kring stated that he had received a petition from the Corpus Christi Independent School District for the closing of a portion of Elesa and Eleanor Streets. :. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that a Public Hearing be set for the Regular Meeting of September 1st, in accordance with the foregoing petition. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the Acting City Manager, Drahn Jones, be authorized to advertise for one crawler type tractor for the Sanitation Division. Motion by .Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the plans and specifications for storm sewer im— provements for Huisache, Oak Park,Blucher Arroyo and Monte Vista be approved, and that the Acting City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction estimated to cost $175,380,00. Motion by King, seconded.by Peterson and passed that the Acting City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on one pick—up truck for the Water Department, Acting City Manager Drahn Jones'directed attention to.a Public Hearing held on June 30, 1954, regarding the closing of a portion of Rose and Barthlome Streets on which action was deferred pending the school district's T , 154 IV providing for another street outlet for the area. Roy Gilleland, President of the School Board advised the Council that the School District could not` legally expend funds for such purposes and pointed out that the area was needed badly for the school's physical r„, 3 �3v`i':' n education program: ;� �9:� x`,9':,.:3 )I�.. ._.. r.t:I.�+ . _ Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that it appeared to be in the public interest that the streets in question be closed; such action had been recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission, subject to a 50' foot easement for utility purposes being retained. -, Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that inasmuch as the two low bidders for quick lime met the City's specifications and the variance in net costs is so small that the bid of the Round Rock White Lime Company, who maintain a warehouse and stock in the city be accepted. (See Tabulation of Bid 437). Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bid of the Rockwell Mfg, Co., for gas re— gulators be accepted as recommended by the Acting City.Manager. (See..Tabulation.of Bid 436), Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Police Department.and Auxiliary.Policemen be commended for their fine spirit and cooperation in connection with services rendered during the recent.wave of vandalism. It was noted that regular policementgave their off—time to this service. ORDINANCE 3838 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A 1'36"M TER MAIN ON LEXINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PERFORED BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, UNDER HIS CONTRACT DATED APRIL 6, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3676; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $54,201.84 AND APPROPRIATING SUFFICIENT FUNrS FOR THIS PURPOSE OUT OF NO 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM,CONSTRUCTION FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED AUGUST 11, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. _Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James.S..Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye ORDINANCE 3839 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM E. L. STONE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A TRACT OF LAND, BEING LOT 16, BLOCK 1, SOUTHWEST HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE USED FOR RIGHT—OF—WAY FOR THE IM— PROVEMENT OF BALDWIN BLVD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUT& SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,204,00 FROM NO 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLARING ANr EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King ._ Aye. James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3840 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FROM EMMA J. McPANIEL AND J. Z. McDANIEL, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY _OF _CORP -US CHRISTI, A. TRACT _OF _LAND:, BEING LOT 16, BLOCK A, PHILLIPS ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE USED FOR RIGHT—OF—WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,717.00 FROM NO. .220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLAR— ING AN EMERGENCY, 155 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brate,'. : Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. ` .� ; Aye The above ordinance -was passed.by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye . Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F• P. Peterson, Jr.. - Aye ORDINANCE 3841 , RECEIVING. AND ACCEPTING THE.WORK OF HOT—MIX RESURFACING OF STREETS IN LINDALE ANI' LAWNDALE SUBDIVISIONS AND OF MANSHEIM BOULEVARD FROM AYERS STREET TO NESBITT DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PERFORMED BY J. M, DELLINGE.R, INC., UN. -ER THEIR CON— TRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JULY 7, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3795; AUTIiORIZING. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $31,622.22,.IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY,THE DIR— ECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED AUGUST 9,1954, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF: APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $12,996.78 OUT OF NO, 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER SUCH FINAL PAYMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P, Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordi,ngnce •ways ,passed, by the- followi(►g .vote: , T. P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace , - Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3842 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $53,639.67 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) OREN FIRE TRUCKS, AS PER AWARD OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4, 1954, AT LIST PRICE OF $16,754,00 EACH, MAKING A TOTAL OF $50.262.00. LESS TWO PERCENT (2%) DISCOUNT, BEING $49,256.76; AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF.FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH NEW FIRE TRUCKS TO INCLUDE RADIOS, NOZZLES, TIPS AND MASKS,. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,382.91; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye Howard F. Sudduth, attorney, an associate of Chas. G. Lyman, who represents the Hertz Driv—ur—Self System, stated that Mr. Lyman was out of the City and that their franchise tax based on 1% of receipts had been paid under protest. He further pointed out that he had not received the 5 day written notice as required by the franchise as to the City's intention to forfeit their franchise for non—payment. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be instructed.that hereafter any violation of franchises of driverless car companies be given the required written notice immediately of in— tent to declare said franchises forfeited. Third Reading of an Ordinance ORDINANCE 3843 GRANTING TO NUECES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF. OPERATING OMNIBUSES OVER THE STREETS AND PU3LIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND A FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY, SECURING EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE AND REASONA3LE RATES. 56 That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 18th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson,' Jr. Third Reading of An Ordinance ORDINANCE 3844 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ' FIXING A TWO PERCENT (2%)r,GROSS REVENUE OF OMNI3USES AS A CITY PERMIT FEE AND/OR STREET RENTAL CHARGE, AND DETERMINING HOW SAME IS TO BE COMPUTED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE ENACTMENT HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FURTANER AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF SAME IN THE ABSENCE OF ALTER- NATION OR AMENDMENT. That the foregoing ordinance was'read for'the''third time and passed finally on this the'l8th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: i P. C. ' Call away Aye, • : , Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Third Reading of An Ordinance ORDINANCE 3845 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 3629 ENTITLED "AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 3486 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES MADE BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF OWNING OR OPERATING MOTOR BUSSES USED FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, -ALLEYS, AND THOROUGIIF'ARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DURING THE INTERIM COMMENCING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1954, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, " BY EXTEND- ING THE INTERIM PERIOD SO AS TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1956. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 18th day of August, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway ::'. Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F..P. Peterson, Jr.'. = Aye Mr. J. N. Wilson of 5113 Holly Road, appeared to protest the•manner of annexing areas to the City stating that the citizens of the proposed area had no choice in the matter. He further stated that such action was communistic and that he nor 50 others he had talked to were in favor of being annexed to the City. It was explained to him that such matters are handled as provided by State Law and the Charter of the City and that the Council had no alternative but to comply with -the procedure. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. _ MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PRESENT: Mayor P, C. Callaway Commissioners Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 1954 3: 00 P.M. City Manager Russell E. McClure . City Attorney 11tN.ASingery City Secretary T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works Drahn Jones Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Rev. Francis W. Craig, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Peterson,'seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 11th, and Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 12, 1954, be approved. Bids were submitted by the following firms for the construction of the Utilities Building: Braselton 157 Construction Company, Selby—Lankford and Ewing Company, Arthur Brothers Inc., C. C. Hinchberger Construction Company, Slovak Brothers, and E. E. Harrison Company. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Bids were submitted by the following firms for approximately 55,000 feet of cast iron pipe for ware— house stock: U.S. Pipe & Foundary Co., McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company, Alabama Pipe Company, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Lone Star Steel Company, and James B. Claw & Sons. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as.required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that a Public Hearing be held during the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1954 for 4 zoning application changes (Sessions & Marston Development Co., Jack 0. Glaze, Stahl & Garner Casey, and Oso Developers, Inc.). Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of gas mains in the downtown and bluff area be approved and advertisement of bids for installation be authoriz— ed. this time: Mayor P. C. Callaway announced that a Public Hearing regarding a zoning change would be heard at The application of -Mr. & Mr -s. Harry E. Porter for a change in zoning in: Lots 55 and 56. Block 1300, Bay Terrace Addition No. 2, being generally that property located at 1314 Sixteenth Street; to change the classification from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House P.istrict., 6-25-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that this application be denied on the ground that it is not in the public interest and that it would constitute an encroachment into an "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District, if granted. Motion passed, 6 ayes — no nays. Jake Jarmon, attorney representing the applicants, stated the purpose of the change being proposed was to provide for use of the property for an office for Mrs. Harry Porter (Dr. Thelma Frank).. Mr. Jarmon also sub— mitted written consent of the neighboring property owners indicating their approval of the proposed change in zoning. No one.appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning and Plann— ing Commission for their further consideration. ORPINANCE 3846 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $477.64 OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF 8 TYPE A-1 FOAM EXTINGUISHERS AND 7 TYPE C-1 154 CO2 EX— TINGUISdERS FOR USE AT TIE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 158 ORDINANCE 384T COLSING THAT PORTION OF BART11LONE STREET EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 10, BARTHLOME ADDITION, TO TIE NEST BOUNDARY LINE OF ROSE STREET; AND CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF ROSE STREET WHICH LIES SOUTH OF TILE NESTERN EXTENSION OF TIE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF MESTENA STREET, ALL IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE USE OF THE PUBLIC FOR STREET AND TRAFFIC PURPOSES; RESERVING, II011EVER, UNTO THE CITY THE RIGHT TO USE THE AREAS OF SAID STREETS HEREBY CLOSED AS UTILITY AND STORM SE1%ER EASE- MENT AND RIGHT OF MY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King � Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3848 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN TIE AMOUNT OF (396.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 120 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK THREE (3) BELLAVIDA PLACE, AN ADDITION TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT TIEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TIE OWNERS THEREOF, MR. & MRS. CLARENCE E STORMS, FOR AND IN CON- SIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT IN TIE AMOUNT OF $396.00, A COPY OF WHICH RE- LEASE IS ATTACIIED IERETO AND MACE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:, P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King a Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. 0. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3849 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY PUGH, LEASING TO SAID BILLY PUGH 5,450 SQUARE FEET OF TILE MUNICIPAL WHARF, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDI- TIONS AS SET FORTH IN TIE CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERE- TO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye. F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3850 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 TO SELL AND SUPPLY TREATED WATER TO SAID DISTRICT AT TIE RATES AND UNDER TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID WATER CON- TRACT, WHICH CONTRACT BY ITS TERMS STIPULATES PLACE OF DELIVERY, MEASUREMENT OF NIATER,WATER PRESSURE, AND MANNER OF PAYMENT; RESERVES CERTAIN RIGHTS; RESTRICTS RESALE, AND FIXES MIN- IMUM OBLIGATION, CONTAINS CLAUSES CONCERNING TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, FORCE MAJEURE, ASSIGN- ABILITY, AND ADJUSTMENT OF PRICES; A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MATE A PART IEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 159 The Charter.rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S.. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P; Peterson, Jr. Aye ,The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3351 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY, A. & H., INC., J. A. 411ALSH, CONTRACTOR, AND THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN WHICH THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREES TO PROTECT TIE CITY AND TIE CONTRACTCRS FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BY REASON OF TILE USE OF TILE IIEMGRIAL AUPITORIUM FOR TIE ICE SHOW SPONSORED BY THE JUNICR CIiAMBER OF COMMERCE TO BE HELD FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING AUGUST 23. 1954, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MACE A PART HEREOF; AIT DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy..iKring Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. J9rmes Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ` CRPIN4NCE 3852 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FGR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY CF CCRPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE BY TIE PROPERTY RIGHT-OF-WAY CONVEYANCES TIE RIGHTS-OF-WAY rESCRIBEP HEREIN FROM R. M. AVERA AND WIFE CLEO KISTLER AVERA, T. M. SAPP ANP WIFE MINNIE T. SAPP, AND A. B. AULT AND WIFE MAMIE B. AULT; APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF NOT.MCRE TIIAN$2,293 TO BE PAID AS CON im- A TI ON FCR THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY CONVEYANCES, SAID SUM TO BE A PPR OPR IA TEP OUT OF No. 202 CITY CF CCRPUS CHRISTI MTERWCRKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND; AUTHORIZING ANP DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANL` ACCEPT ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY, ANT TO MAKE TIE PAYMENTS PROVIDED FOR AND NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SAID ACQUISITION; ANT) rECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Mr. F. A. Peetz appeared stating that he had been trying for months to get Pecan Street improved, Ile further stated that the property owners on both sides of the street were willing to install the sidewalks. curb and gutter and excavate the street if the City would pave the street. Ile further pointed out that they are ready to deposit money with the City to cover the cost of their improvement. Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works summarized the matter at hand by stating that it was a county - road section and that,at one time the City had offered to construct a temporary paving, estimated to cost 25� per square yard, all contingent upon the property owners installing sidewalks, curbs and gutters. He further stated that the situation had changed somewhat by the construction of the Baker.Junior High School in the area and he was now recommending that the improvements be done on an assessment basis or in accordance with the new established policy of 20-40-40. Mr. J. 0. McCoy, owner of property on the -opposite side of the street stated that a definite under- standing was had with the City to the effect that the street would be paved. On further questioning as to whom he had this understanding he replied, "Mr. Bob Burr of the Zoning and Planning Commission." ' 1160 . It was pointed out that,Mr. Burr was not in position to commit the City to any such improvement. Mr. Burr also stated he knew of no such commitment. Comm ssioner Naismith stated that it appeared to him that this was an unusual situation by virtue of the location of the school and that he favored the improvement being done according to the 20-40-40 policy of the city, City Manager McClure also recommended the improvements made as recommended by Commissioner Naismith and Director of Public Works Jones. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the improvement in question on the basis as outlined with the property owners assuming the responsibility for obtaining participation by all property owners abuiting the street and that the project be completed within 60 days including pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Miss Elvira Vasquez, representing the midwives of the City, appeared in connection with a petition recently submitted to the Council relative to the condition existing in the Vital Statistics Department and stating that great hardship was being imposed upon people she represented due to the services rendered by the )epartment. She further stated that the restoring of Miss Julia Pelligrino to her former position in the De- partment would alleviate the condition complained of. James Q. Pope, local mortician, substantiated the complaint to the Council stating that in his opinion the work load in the office was too great for one person to perform. fie also stated that it was his under- standing that some mechanical device was to be installed to facilitate the work of the department which had not been done, resulting in the condition complained of. CITY MANAGER McClure, stated that the matter had just been brought to his attention since returning from his vacation and that he would investigate the situation immediately and take proper action. Mr. G. C. Pickart appeared to register'a number of complaints: 1) The trash trucks of the City, including city -owned, were not being covered as required by city ordinances and that the ordinance was not being enforced. 2) The Police Department personnel be increased from 125 to 195 to provide for safety of the citizens and to prevent D. W. Is. from running stop signs, etc., and jeopardizing lives and property. Further, that a number of the policemen operate in plainclothes and private automobiles to make their efforts more effective. 3) That the railroad incline in the vicinity of Paradise Pier be removed to provide a level grade and a generally improved street condition in the area. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR TIE CITY OF CORPUS C11RISTI, XMS City Secre ary R$GULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1954 3: 00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith Administrative Asst. Roger Pearce W. James Brace Director of Public Works Drahn Jones F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway Called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Rev. Vernon H. Harley, Our Savior Spanish Lutheran Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 13, 1954 be approved. 16i Mayor Callaway announced that the Council would now hear proponents and opponents on the closing of a portion of Elesa and Eleanor Streets petitioned by the Corpus Christi Independent School District, same being presented to the Council, August 13, 1954, No one appeared for or against the proposed closing of the aforementioned streets. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that these streets in question be closed in accordance with the petition, subject to providing for easements in exchange for present easements and turn—arounds being pro— vided in the school property at the dead—end streets. The following firms submitted bids for seven (7) trucks for the Sanitation Division: International Harvester Company, Gulf Chevrolet Company, Ingram Equipment Company, and Frank McCurdy Motors. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed, that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred -to the City Manager for tabulation. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid of the American Case Iron Pipe Company sub— milted August 25th, for a quantity of cast iron pipe be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabu— lation of Bid 933 in file) Motion by Naismith, seconded by Grace and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for 1,000 gas meters. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the bid of the Braselton Construction Company. sub— mitted August 25th for the construction of the Utilities Building be accepted with alternates 41. and 42 being included as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid #39) Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a quantity of pipe for warehouse stock. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Manager be authorized to'advertise for bids on a Ford tractor, or equal, with leader, subsoiler and post hole digger attachments and a 1/2 ton pickup for the Park Department. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a Model FX Worthington Tractor, or equal, with blitzer mowers for the Park Department. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on three (3) one—half (1/2) ton pickups and one light business coupe for the Gas Pepartment. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that plans and specifications for asphalt surface treatment of 70 miles of streets be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the plans and specifications for the re—working of shell base and asphalt surface treatment of 13 miles of streets be approved and that the City Manager be author— ized to advertise for bids for the project. City Manager McClure reported that he had received a report from the Zoning and Planning Commission on the application for a change in zoning of Mr. & Mrs Harry Porter on which a Public Hearing was held at the previous Puncil Meeting and which had been referred to the Zoning & Planning Commission for further study. The report was that their previous action was being reaffirmed and the requested change denied. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Porter for a change in zoning of Lots 55 and 56, Block 1300 of Bay Terrace Addition No. 2 being generally that property lo— cated at 1314 16th Street to change the classification from "R-2" Two Family Cwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment house District, be granted. ORI'INANCE 3853 AMENDING SECTION 1.3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2240, PROVIDING FOR TILE INSTALLATION AND OPERA— ATION OF PARKING METERS, AND DESIGNATING THE STREETS ON WHICH THEY WILL BE OPERATED; BY ADDING THERETO TIAT PORTION OF NORTH UPPER BROADIVNY BETIEEN WINNEBAGO STREET AND BUFFALO STREET AND THAT PORTION OF BUFFALO STREET BETXEN NORTH UPPER BROADI1AY AND CARANCAHUA STREET; AN) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 162 P. C, Callaway Ellroy King_, James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King ; James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3854 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aue Aye AUTHORIZING AND rIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT TEN FEET IN WIDTH HAVING ITS CENTER LINE AS TIE BOUNDARY LINE BETInEEN LOTS 1 AND, 2 AND TIE NORTH LINE OF LOT 3 OF TIE FAIRBAiTRN ArDITIOV TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, UNTO TIE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS, PRESENT 010ER THEREOF, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACIED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: "P. C." Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3855 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONTEMN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN SUCH CITY FOR TIE WIDENING AND EXPANSION OF A CERTAIN STREET WITHIN SAID CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND MORE PARTI— CULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3356 CAPTION AND VOTING SAME AS ABOVE CEDINANCE — Owners being 0. E. Crain & wife Jane Crain. ORD IIS NEE 3357. CAPTION AND VOTING SAME AS ABOVE ORDINANCE Owners being Jesus E. Soliz and wife Guadalupe N. Soliz ORDINANCE 3350 CAPTION AND VOTING SAME AS ABOVE CRP.INANCE — Owners being J. N. Gannon and Marie HL. Gannon ORDINANCE 3859 CAPTION AND VOTING SAME AS ABOVE ORDINANCE — 9&"RS BEING Lorene Powell and husband husband, B. D. Powell. ORDINANCE 3860 CAPTION AND VOTING SAME AS ABOVE CLUINANCE — Owners being May D. Riggans. Dennis W. Walker, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared and extended thanks to the City Council for their cooperation in permitting the use of the memorial Auditorium for"Holiday on Ice". Mr. Walker, George Gaines, Jimmy Holmes and Jake Jarmon, members of the Jaycees and Ed. P. Williams, attorney, urged that the Council give consideration to in in the proposed Bond Issue to be held on September 25, bonds to provide funds for the air—conditioning of the Auditorium and Exposition Hall. They stated that the attendance to this show to date consisted of 28,000 people, and a great number of them expressed their discomfort in 1G3 attending the show and expressed their desire that the building be air-conditioned. They further stated that in their opinion the buildings would prove to be a liability if this necessity is not provided. Leland Ross, Executive Secretary of the Home Builders Association pointed out that a great number of con- ventions were booked for Corpus Christi and would be using the Auditorium, hence he too thought the building should be air-conditioned.. ., Harry Hoag stated the annexation election should be deferred until more accurate costs for air-conditioning could be obtained and included in the bonds to be voted upon. CRD I NA NCE 3361 AUTIICRIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIALF OF TIE CITY OF CC6PUS CI-I:ISTI TO AUTHORIZE TIE CONSTRUCTION WITH CITY FORCES OF A SANITARY SEINER LIFT STATION AT KOSTORYZ ROAD AND HOLLY STREET IN SAID CITY; APPROPRIATING TIE AMOUNT OF TiENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TIEEE HUNDRED FCRTY-SIX DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS $25,346.75) FOR SAID PROJECT FROM NO. 297 SANITARY SEINER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, 1953 BOND ISSUE, WHICH SAID AMOUNT CONSISTS OF TIENTY-THREE THOUSAND. F(TcTY-1WO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS 1$23,042.50) FQ. MATERIAL AND LABCR PLUS AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF TWO THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND FOUR DOLLARS AND 7, ENTY- FIVE CENT (2.,304.25) WHICH IS TEN PER CENT (10%) FCR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye CRDINANCE 3862 AUTHCRIZING TIE .CITY MANAGER FCR AND ON BEIALF CE TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FCR TILE CONSTRUCTION CF UTILITIES BUILD- ING TO BE CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF TIE CITY HALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE, INCLUDING ALTERNATE BID 41 AND ALTERNAIE BID 92 OF $165,834.00; APPRO- PRIATING TIE SUM OF $175,784.04 BEING $165,834.00 CONIRACT PRICE, ARCHITECT'S FEES IN TIE AMOUNT OF $5,970.02 AND COST OF INSPECTION AND CONTINGENCIES $3,980.02, OUT OF 1953 BOND ISSUE FUND. W293 WATER WORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Mr. Paul Vogler stated that he was opposed to the annexation of additional territory to the City and that he intended to offer active opposition to its passage Mr. Robert N. Barnes stated that in his opinion that the issue of bonds for services for the areas pro- posed to be annexed and bonds for the air-conditioning should not be submitted to the electorate at the same election. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the request to include in the election bonds for the air-conditioning of the Auditorium and Exposition Hall be given consideration and that the views of those expressed were appreciated. Mr. William Anderson, Director of Planning submitted the following recommendation: - "TO Russell E. McClure, City Manager September 1, 1954 FROM: Wm. Anderson, Director of Planning SUBJECT: Annexation Supplemental to an earlier memorandum of this date extracting information from the minutes of the Zoning and Planning Commission meeting of August 30, 1954, relative to Annexation, the Commission following the August 31st meeting with the Area Development Committee took further action as follows: 164 "It was moved, seconded and passed that the amended annexation area as accepted and recommended in the meeting of August 30, 1954, be separated for submission to the voters into two parts generally described as the south area and the west area and that the legal description of such areas be amended to reflect this action." A copy of the amended description is attached hereto. Signed: Wm. Anderson i'irector of Planning" City Attorney Singer explained to the audience the 4 methods provided by the City Charter for the annexa- tion of the territory to the city and that the action contemplated today is predicated on the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission. ORDINANCE 3863 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "SETTING UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO TI EN'TY-FOUR (24) WARTS: DESCRIBING TIE BOUNDARIES THEREOF: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT IEREWITH: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY " BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3743, PASSED AND APPROVED TIE 28th DAY OF APRIL 1954, BY INCLUDING IN TILE AREA COMPRISING CITY WARD NO. 21 ALL OF THE TERRITORY ANNEXED DATED JUKE 23, 1954, AND BY INCLUDING IN YARD NO. 24 ALL OF TIE TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE CITY BY ORDINANCE NO. 3806 AND DATED JULY 14, 1954; RE-ENACTING AND CONTINUING IN FORCE ALL OF THE OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3743; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter fule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye CRDIAAN'CE 3864 AMIENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, INTO T'•UENTY-FOUR (24) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN WHICH ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE IELD IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND SAME SHALL BE KNOWN AS ELECTION PRECINCTS NUMBERS ONE (1), TWO (2). THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGITf (3), NINE (9), TEN (10), ELEVEN (11). TINE -LVE (2), THIRTEEN (13). FOURTEEN (14), FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN (16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHITEEN (13). NINETEEN (19), TWENTY (20). TiUENTY-ONE (21). TIiIENTY-TWO (22), TWENTY-THREE (Z3). TWENTY --FOUR (24); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3744 PASSED AND APPROVED ON TIE 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 1954, BY AMENDING SECTION ONE THEREOF SO AS TO INCLUDE IN ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 21 ALL OF THE 21st WARD OF SAID CITY AS THAT WORE IS DESIGNATED ANC FIXED BY ORDINANCE DULY PASSED AND, APPROVED ON THE 1st PAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1954 AND BE INCLUDED AND SO AS TO INCLUDE IN ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 24 ALL OF TIE 24th WARD OF SAID CITY AS TIAT WORD IS DESIGNATED AND FIXED BY ORDINANCE DULY PASSED AND APPROVED ON TIE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote' P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S,' Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C.' Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3365 ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR TIE PURPOSE OF DETERMING WIETIER OR NOT THE TERRITCRY IEREIN DESCRIBED COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS DESIGNATED AS SOUTH AREA CCI1IPOSED OF THREE PORTIONS AND WEST AREA COMPOSED OF ONE FixTION. RESPECTIVELY, SHALL BE ANNEXED TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING SAID TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED P[ESUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING TIE POLLING PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND NAMING TIE OFFICIALS FOR HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING TIE FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; PRESCRIBING TIE FORM IN WHICH THE QUESTIONS TO BE VOTED ON BY THE PEOPIE OF TIE CITY SHALL BE SUBMITTED; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO AND RELATING TO TIE P[ARPC6E OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3866 TELE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CIiiISTI On this the 1st day of September, 1954, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in Regular Meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to—wit: P. C. Callaway J. S. Naismith: Ellroy King Frank Peterson: W. James Brace: T. Ray Kring . Russell E. McClure I. Al. Singer, Mayor Commissioners City Secretary City Manager, City Attorney, with the following absent: None constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other busi— ness was transacted: Mr. P. C. Callaway, Mayor, presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: "Corpus Christi, Texas, September 1, 1954 TO TIE CITY COUNCIL, Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of the proceeds of the bonds contemplated to be voted pursuant to said ordinance create an emergency and an impera- tive public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore, request that the City Council pass the .. proposed ordinance calling an election for the issuance of said bonds as an emergency measure. You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council on this subject. Yours very truly, P. C. Callaway, Mayor". CGDINANCE NO. 3866 BY TELE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CCIZPUS CHPISTI, TEXAS CALLING AN ELECTION ON TEE QUESTION OF TIE ISSUANCE OF TELE FOLLOWING BONDS: $360,000.00 STREET IMPR OVEAENT BONDS; $140,000.00 FIRE STATION BONUS; AND $3,500,000.00 SEWR IMPROVEMENT AND TXTENSION BONDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter providion prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, vis: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson and Brace. LACES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. Commissioner King, made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson and Brace. LACES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he!>voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. Harry Hoag and J. W. Minton appeared before the Council with petitions signed by 400 property owners and the University of Corpus Christi petitioning that immediate action be taken by the City to eliminate the condition emanating from the Oso Sewer Plant. They inferred that this condition was being caused by the opera- tion of the plant, charging that one of the operators has a habit of leaving the plant during his shift and fre- quenting the bars in the vicinity and often times is not physically able to perform the operation. They stated G /166 thatif necessary they would appear and testify in detail as to this charge. At one point they suggested that the plant be abandoned and located elsewhere. It was pointed out that the City was cognizant of the condition upon assuming office and soon thereafter entered into a contract with engineers for the enlargement and improvement of this operation to correct the conditions complained of. City Manager McClure stated that immediate action would be taken with reference to the charges made re- garding the operator at the plant. City Secretary Kring read a petition from Emil Biel, petitioning the closing of the right-of-way adjacent to Lot 12, Block 36, Cel Mar Addition, extending from the East curb line of South Staples Street of the Northwest curb line of Clifford Street. Barry Orr, owner of a drive-in grocery appeared before the Council and complained that the contractor in the employ of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company was seriously and injuriously hampering his operations and pleaded that they be required to remove the obstruction to his premises at the earliest possible time. The matter was referred to the Director of Public Works, Brahn Jones for immediate action. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secret PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. '�;" � MA YOR TIE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI,TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL METING September 8, 1954 3:00 P.M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Public Utilities Director of Public Works Purchasing Agent Russell E. McClure I. M. Singer T. Ray Kring G. C. Letch Drahn Jones William Burke Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Reverend Warren C. Hultgren, Downtown Baptist Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 25, 1954 be approved. Motion -by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the 1500 cubic yards of caliche. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the following items: - one (1) 1/2 Ton Pickups and 4 Sedans for the Inspection Section; one (1) Ton Pick- up for the Garbage Division; and one (1) portable pipe saw. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List for the month of August be approved. (rNrINANCE 3367 AMENTING ANT EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED 'A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TIE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO TIE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, rATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A rAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; providing that, SUB— JECT TO CONDITIONS ANI) RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261, rATED JUNE LL, 1952, PRONIPING FOR TIE INVESTIGATION OF TIE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A PAM ANP RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON TIE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF TIE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WHITER SUPPLY rIS- TRICT TO SHIP BOARD, PATEP SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, ANC TIiAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A rAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RE- LINQUISHED TO TIE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WRIER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING TIE APPLICATION OF TIE LOWER NUECES RIVER MIER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD GATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A PAM, SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MATE A PART IEREOF, SETTING OUT TIE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, PERM9ISSIONS AND, THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTEP BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDINGTTIA1 FOR GOOD CAUSE TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTENP PER- IODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIEP, COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH TIE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE SLATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO 16'71 EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH TIE INTENT OF THIS CRPINANCE; ANT) rECLARING AN EMERGENCY" AS AMENDED, BY EXTENDING TIE PERIOD FOR TIE BEGINNING OF TILE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM FOR A PERIOD OF 11CNTY—TI-REE MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FORTIER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN TIE DISCRETION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye - W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson. Jr. Aye FIRST REAPING OF AN ORDINANCE. AMENTDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING "DRIVERLESS AUTMIO— BILES"; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS ANP OTTERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CON— TAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND PECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3764 PASSED AND APPROVED TIE 2nd PAY OF JUNE, 1954, BY REDUCING TIE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE POLICY REQUESTED FOR TIE PROTECTION OF TIE PUBLIC AND BY REDUCING TIE AMOUNT OF CASH OR SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE DEPOSITED IN LIEU OF INSURANCE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 8th day of September, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary ReGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 1954 3:00 P. M. mayor, TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer Ellroy King Director of Public Works Prahn Jones J. S. Naismith City Secretary T. Ray Kring W. James Brace Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation by Reverend J. Barcus Moore, St. Luke's Methodist Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of storm sewer improvements for Huisache, Oak Park, Blucher Arroyo and Monte Vista, Slovak Brothers, T. 11. Lee Company, Brown & Root Company, and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, and Pittsburgh resmoines Steel Company, submitted bids for the construc— tion of a wash water tank and tower at the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 4£3 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Application of Sessions & Marston revelopment Company for a change in zoning from "R-1" One Family P.welling District to "R-2" Two Family dwelling ristrict on the property described as Lots 4 to 7, both inclusive 168 Block 2, and Lots 6 to 11, both inclusive, Block 4, Brawner Place Addition being generally that property located on the west side of South Staples in the 3700 Block and between Collier Addition and Carrol Lane Park, was opened for public hearing at this time. 8-16-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been shown for the change, with the additional information that the Commission in recently recommending approval of the first application did so following a hearing in which no opposition was expressed had with the feeling that the applied -for change represented the most economical use of the land, but on the basis of the s"e60-`d hearing with the objections voiced, the Commission feels that the denial of this application will protect the property rights of the residents in the area. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents appeared in connection with the hearing. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application be denied on the basis that public necessity had not been established. Application of Jack 0. Glaze for a change on Lot 12, Block 4, Del Monte Addition, being generally that property located at 301 Indiana Street; for a change in zoning from "R-1" One Family Dwelling Cistrict to "A-2" Second Apartment [louse Cistrict, was opened for hearing. 8-161y4 Commission Meeting. It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that its granting would constitute spot zoning. •Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. Jack 0. Glaze, applicant, appeared and stated as his reasons for seeking a change were that the use of property for "A-2" purposes would not be inconsistent with the use of surrounding property; that his pro- perty was the only property being used strictly for One Family residential use, they were entirely surrounded by businesses and because of the useage of surrounding property his property was entirely undesirable for resi- dential purposes. F. E. Smith, a nearby resident, opposed the change in zoning but stated that he would not object to the property being used as a doctor's office. I1. Lee Johnson, 305 Indiana, opposed a change in zoning although stating that he would not object to its being used as a doctor's office, but that if a change were granted, it probably would be used for some pur- pose other than a doctor's office. The applicant stated that his plans were to use it as a doctor's office. It was pointed out that the Hostutler property located on the corner of Santa Fe and Texas Avenue is presently being used for business purposes contrary to its present zoning. A. 11. Hurst stated that he knew of a number of similar violations, hence, the applicant should like- wise be permitted to use his property according to his plans. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the matter be taken under advisement. Casey, Stahl & Garner's application for changing Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 2, Mahan Acres, being gen- erally those properties located at 47260 4734 and 4742 Kostoryz Road from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District.' was opened for hearing at this time. 8-16-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be for- warded to the Council with the recommendation that it be granted, provided the property owners prepare and file a plat providing for adequate building set -backs (70') and off-street parking it being considered that the change in zoning would be in the public interest in putting this property to productive use, the public interest being further protected and proper development assured through the requirement for adequate off-street parking. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. No one appeared for or against the application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the change in zoning as applied for be granted provided the property owner 169 file a plat making provisions for adequate building set -backs (70') and off-street parking. Oso Developers. Inc, application for change in zoning 6f Lot 2, Block 19, and Lot B, Block 17, Oso Place, Unit 4, being generally that property located at the corners of McArdle and Rickey Drive on the east side of McArdle, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business ristrict, was opened for hearing at this time. 8-16-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee Report be accepted and this application be forward- ed to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved, provided the property owners prepare and file a plat providing for adequate building set -backs and off-street parking. Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nays. R. 0. Woodson, one of the owners, appeared in support of the application and outlined their plans for development. No one appeared objecting to the proposed change. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the application be granted providing that the property owners prepare and file a plat providing for adequate building set -backs and off-street parking. City Manager McClure requested that action be deferred for one week on item 7-a on the agenda (approval of Plans & Specifications on Oso Sewage Plant Expansion and authority to advertise for bids) on account of the plans not being completed as contemplated. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that plans and specifications for the construction of raw water and drain lines for the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant be approved and that the City Manager be author- ized to advertise for bids for the project. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the plans and specifications for the Gollihar Storm Sewer, Unit 1, project be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construc- tion of same. In consideration of the awarding of bids for the purchase of 7 garbage trucks for the Sanitation division it developed that sufficient information was not available, i.e., a detailed comparison of the equipment under con- sideration to be purchased, to warrant action being taken at this time. J. B. Trimble, representing one of the bidders, offered to place their equipment in service on a trial basis and pointing out that their bid was lower by $1,407.00 than the product of the Seal -Pak type of body. Frank Rhinehart, representing the Ilyde-Pak Body, pointed out the merits of his product and urged further consideration of the matter before making the final award. Purchasing Agent Burke stated that tests and trial runs had been made of the various types of bodies offered, but they had not been made on a comparative basis with the type now in service and which were recommended for purchase by the Public Works Department. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the matter be deferred until all pertinent informa- tion is obtained and supplied. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that N. 0. Simmons be appointed as a member of the Building Standards Commission, replacing Ralph Hendricks whose term expired August 29, 1954. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the tender of $2,250.00 be accepted in full settle- ment of the disputed utilities account of the Driscoll Foundation Childrens Hospital for the period of 1/1/53 to 8/25/54, in view of the City Billing r epartment being somewhat at fault, and also in recognition of the great amount of charity being done by the institution. City Manager McClure reported that the 43" water main from Calallen to Clarkwood had been completed and has met the tests in accordance with specifications and official acceptance and payment of final estimate would subsequently be submitted to the Countil. ORDINANCE NO. 3868 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR ANr` ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ATTORNEY'S SERVICES WITH ROBERT LEE BUNTING, AN ATTORNEY, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE TERMS OF TIE 'I'M ITTEN AGREEMENT MADE A PART HEREOF; REAPPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $1,500.00 FROM TIE EMERGENCY ANP NON-RECURRENCY EXPENDITURES IERETOFORE APPROPRIATED IN TIE CITY BUDGET OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 11 F 1 7'0 z The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. :Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3869 CLOSING A PCRTION OF THAT PART OF ELES% STREET WHICH LIES BETWEEN BLOCKS 7 ANT) 8, KOSAR ADDITION BLOCKS 4 TO 9 INCLUSIVE; ANT CLOSING A PORTION OF TIIAT PART OF ELEANOR STREET WHICH LIES BET1,CEN BLOCKS 6 AND 7, KOSAR ArrITION BLOCKS 4 TO 9 INCLUSIVE, ALL IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE USE OF TILE PUBLIC FOR STREET AND TRAFFIC PURPOSES; RELINQUISHING ALL TITLE. TIERETO; AND DECLARING AN EAICRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3870 APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $21,500.00 OUT OF NO. 298 WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER ENGINEERING, FOUNT.ATION STUDIES AND ALL WORK RELATED TO TIE EXPLORATION OF DAM SITES AT CALALLEN, BLUNTZER, AND, MATHIS, ON TIE NUECES RIVER, BY AMBURSEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION AND REAGAN AND MCCAUG11AN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F, P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3871 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL ARRANTY DEED A STRIP OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING BALDWIN BOULEVARD 112 FEET IN LENGTH OUT OF LOT 16, SECTION L, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION ON THE HOFFMAN TRACT IN THE CITY OF CCR PUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF TIE WARRANTY DEED ATTACIED IERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAIF TRACT OF LAND TO BE PURCEIISED FROM JACK WINSTON FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF $343.50, TOGETIER WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $750.00 FOR CUTTING OFF TIE BUILTIING ON SNIT) TRACT OF LAND, MAKING A TOTAL OF �"- , � TOTAL OF $1,093.50, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM, ANn THE, SAME IS IEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AUTIICHIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TILE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AM' DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye "' ,71 ORDINANCE NO. 3372 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TETE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FOR TIE USE OF TELE UTILITY DEPARDIENT FROM MRS. FRANCES PLACHY, A FEME SOLE, A STRIP OF LAND IN LOT 2, SECTI19N 2, OF TILE BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, SNIP STRIP OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF THE EASEMENT ATTACHED IERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING ANP DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $165.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEINER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AND. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye .Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 3873 AUTHORIZING ANT DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR ANT ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CI-MISTI TO ACQUIRE FOR TIE USE OF TIE UTILITY DEPARTMENT FROM FRED BR.ANCESKY AND WIFE ALBINA BRANDESKY A STRIP OF LAND TEN FEET IN, WIDTH AND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY (530) FEET IN LENGTH OUT OF LOT 2, SECTION 2 OF THE BOHEMIAN COLONY LANT'S, SAID STRIP OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A COPY OF TIE EASEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING JHE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITIONS APPROPRIATING THE SIA1 OF $145.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEINER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH CONVEYANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECON^ REArING-:OF`."AN-:ORPINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 ENTITLED• "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING 'DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES'; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTIERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL OP.DINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3764 PASSED AND APPROVED THE 2nd DAY OF JUNE, 1954, BY REDUCING TIE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE POLICY REQUIRED. FOR TIE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND BY REDUCING TIE AMOUNT OF GNSII OR SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE rEPOSITED IN LIEU OF INSURANCE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 15th day of September, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. MA YOR TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXA A City Secretary -7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 22, 1954 3:00 P. M. City Manager Russell E. McClure PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Attorney I. M. Singer Commissioners: City Secretary T. Ray Kring Ellroy King Dir, of Public Utilities G. C. Letch James S. Naismith Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke yam s Brace, 1'72 ■ Office Engineer Sam Davidson Chief of Engr. J. E. Johnson & Construction. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Reverend Ed Bennett, County Jail Chaplain. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held September 1st and 8th be approved. The Sheppard—Geiger Construction Company and Petty Construction Company submitted bids for the Rehabilitation of gas mains and services in the Bluff and Downtown area, Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager McClure suggested that action on Item 5—b: (Open bids for approximately 70 miles of Asphalt Surface Treatment) be deferred for two weeks, meanwhile, specifications will be revised by an addendum which he believed would be advantageous to the City, and that the bids received on this project be returned un— opened to the bidders. The following firms submitted bids for the re—working of Shell Base and Asphalt Surfact Treatment on 13 miles of streets: Brown & Root, Inc., South Texas Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers; Roy Puggar Company and Thomas L. Scott, Inc.. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for a quantity of steel pipe for Warehouse stocks: Republic Supply Co., Texas Pipe & Supply Co., Alamo Iron Works; American Radiator C. Standard Sanitary Corp., Allied Plumbing Supply -Co., Wallace Company, Inc., San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., L. B. Foster Co., Atlas Pipe Inc., Bethle— hem Supply Co., Crane Co., and Gulf Supply Co.. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Md nager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that plans and specifications for the expansion of the Oso Sewer Plant be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be receiv— ed November 10, 1954. City Manager McClure recommended the purchase of 7 garbage trucks with Pak—Mor bodies for the Sanita— tion Division. Mr. J. B. Trimble, representing the Seal—Pak type of unit, questioned the cost per ton of collection. He stated that one test was not sufficient to determine a fair average and that on the basis of three tests, the average cost per ton was $2.49. He further suggested that a one week test be made of the different types of units and offered that if his unit failed to show a cheaper cost, they would present the City a unit free— of—charge providing the comparative type of unit would make the same offer. Frank Rhinehart, representing the Hyde—Pak type of body thanked the Council for their time and con— sideration of his product and stated he hoped that he might be favored with an award at some future date. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted to purchase the Pak—Mor type of body and Dodge chassis. (See Bid Tabulation #42 in file) Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bid of the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in the amount of $49,900.00 for the construction of a Wash Water Tank and Tower at the 0. N. Stevens Filtra— tion Plant be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See. Tabulation of Bid NO in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Mgr. be authorized to advertise for bids for 33.000 feet of copper pipe for Warehouse stock for use by the Water and Gas Divisions. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that Heldenfels Brothers be awarded the contract for the construction of storm sewers in Huisache—Oak Park, Blucher Arroyo & Monte Vista areas as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 441 in file). ORPINANCE 3874 APPROPRIATING FROM N0. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT fund the sum of$8,449.25 (LABOR AND MATERIAL $7,681.14 AND ENGINEERING ANT` CONTINGENCIES, $768.11 TO COVER TIE COST OF A SANITARY SEIIER MAIN ON KOSTORYZ ROAD FROM GREEN STREET TO McARPL.E ROAD ANT ON McARDLE ROAD FROM KOSTCRYZ ROAD TO COSNER DRIVE IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE WITii PLANS ON FILE IN TILE CEPARDIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE CONE BY CITY FORCES; ANT? PECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: e. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3875 AUTH(6IZING and directing the city manager to execute an extension AGREEMENT WITH B. C. & W. COMPANY, INCORPORATED, A TEXAS CORPORATION, EXTENDING TiE TIME FOR CUZIENCENENT OF CONSTRUC— TION ON A PROJECT INVOLVING BLOCK 72, BEACH PORTION OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID EXTENSION TO BE FOR A PERIOT) OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE 23rd PAY OF OCTOBER, 1954; ANI` DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Tge above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORD I NA NCE 3876 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TIE WORK OF CONSTIRUCTION OF A 43" WATER rismIBUTION MAIN FROM CALALLEN TO CLARKWOOD, PERFORMED BY J. Ni. PELLINGER, INC. , UNDER TIEIR CONTRACT DATED FEBRUARY 18, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3677; AUTHORIZING TIE FINAL PAYMENT OF $110,119.20 AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $53,038.70 FOR THIS PURPOSE OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CL'FISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND;, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED, BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, GATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1954, A COPY OF WIIICH IS ATTACIIED HERETO AND MAPE A PART IEREOF; ANPP, DECLARING AN ErIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3877 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CI]RISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J. A. WALSH, CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY AND A. & H., INC., IN WHICH THE CITY AGREES TO PROTECT TIE INSTkLLATIONS IN TIE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DURING TIE DEDICATION OF SAID AUDITORIUM TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 1954, A COPY OF WIIICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; ANT DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 174 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3878 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. S. JOHNSON, COVERING 19.489 ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE TERMS AND PRO- VISIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID LEASE AGREEMENT TO BE IN LIEU OF LEASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 11TH DAY OF A UGHST, 1954, BY ORDINANCE NO. 3833; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ' THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE 3879 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING 'DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES'; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING METHOD OF PROSECUTING IN- DIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY"; AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3764 PASSED AND APPROVED THE 2nd DAY OF JUNE, 1954, BY REDUCING TIE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE POLICY REQUIRED FOR TIE PROTECTION OF TIE PUBLIC AND BY REDUCING TIE AMOUNT OF CASH OR SECURITIES WHICH KAY BE DEPOSITED IN LIEU OF INSURANCE. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 22nd day of September, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aue Aue Travis R. Parker, representing the Self Service Laundries, appeared requesting that his type of in- dustry be given more favorable gas rates, pointing out that his gas bills have practically doubled whereas the normal increase was only about 32%, hence was working a hardship on small businesses. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secret ry / PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway - Absent Commissioners: Ellroy King J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 29, 1954 3:00 P. M. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Dir, of Public Works Purchasing Agent Dir. of Public Utilities Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. Invocation by Father Norman Stuber of Corpus Christi Cathedral. Secretary called the roll of those present. Russell E. McClure I. M. Singer T. Ray Kring Drahn Jones Wm. J. Burke G. C. Letch Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Mayor P; C. Callaway's absence be excused. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 15 17 1954, be approved. The following firms submitted bids for one Crawler Tractor for the Sanitation Division: Jess McNeel Corporation, Wm. K. Holt Machinery Company, and H. W. Lewis Equipment Company. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for one Tractor Loader and Tractor Mower for the Park Division: Caddo & Putty, Hi—Way Machinery Co., Lee Upshaw Company, and Delaney Service Company. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. . The following firm submitted a bid for one Pipe Saw for the Utilities Division: E. H. Walk Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed~ that the bid be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred,to the City Manager for recommendation and tabulation. The following firms submitted bids for 1000 Gas Meters for the Utilities Division: Rockwell Manufactur— ing Company and Sprague Meter Company. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and refeiredoto7the City-k;ade g6r-for tabulation and recommendation. I The following firms submitted bids for 1500 cubic yards of Caliche for the Street Pivision: M. P. Wright Jr., and.ileldenfels Brothers. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for Automotive Equipment for the Inspection, Sanitation and Auditoriu Division. Frank McCurdy Motor Company, International harvester Company, and Gulf Chevrolet Company. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for recommendation and tabulation. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the date of October 20th, during the Regular and Alex Cox Meaning, a Public Hearing be held on three zoning cases (i.e. Elbert Cox -,/F. G. Busker, T. C. Green and R. E. Peterson; P. K. Lefforge, fl. E. Hamann, J. Burns and R. R. Holeman), and October 13th at the Regular Meeting, a Public hearing be held on two Special Council Permits (i.e. John Matteson and Harold Marston). Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that plans and specifications for Lime Storage and handling facilities for the John W. Cunningham Plant be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to ad— vertise for bids. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that Thomas L. Scott, Inc., be awarded the contract for the reworking of shell base and asphalt surface treatment of 13 miles of paving. (See Tabulation of Bid 443) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the date of October 13th during the Regular Meeting, a Public Hearing be held on the closing of 10th Street between South Staples and Clifford Streets. ORDINANCE 3830 CANVASSING RETURNS ANr rECLARING TIE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION FOR TIE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WIETiER OR NOT CERTAIN APDITIONAL TERRITORY AS rESCRIBEP IN ORDINANCE NO. 3865 ORrERING SUCH ELECTION CATER SEPTEMBER 1, 1954, ANT.' C01PRISEr OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS, SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ANT DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following -vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Al6sent Aye Aye Aye Aye 176 ORDINANCE 3881 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF AN ELECTION ON TILE QUESTION OF TIE ISSUANCE OF TIE FOLLOWING BONP.S: $3609000.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS; $100,000.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOLT'S; $140, 000.00 FIRE STATION BONGS; ANP $3500, 000.00 SEWER IMPROVEM",ENT ANP EXTENSION BONrS; ANC DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORPIIANCE 3832 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ArOPTEP ON THE 27th DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF TIE ORDINANCE ANP RESOLUTION RECORDS AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 19439 APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ Or THE ORDINANCE ANP RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING TIE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON TIE 4TH DAY OF MAY 1940, BY CHANGING TIE ZONING OF LOTS 55 ANP 56, BLOCK 1300 OF BAY TERRACE APrITION NO. 2.0 BEING GENERALLY THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1314 SIXTEENTH STREET, FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELL- ING DISTRICT TO "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTIER PRO- VISIONS OF TIE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMiENTEr; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 38,33 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR. AND ON BEIALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., OPERATORS OF TOM GRAHAM GARDENS, AGREEING TO FURNISH TOM GRAHAM GARDENS TREATED WATER ACCCRDING TO TIE CURRENT RATE SCIECULE AT ALL POINTS OF DELIVERY, WITH A MINIMUM BILLING OF $90.00 PER MONTH FOR CONSUMPTION OF LESS THAN 500, 000 GALLONS, AND TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM TIE EFFECTIVE DATE UP TO ANT` INCLUDING OCTOBER 1, 1959, FOR AND IN CONSIrERATION OF TIE TERMS ANP CONT'ITIONS AS SET FORTH IN A COPY OF TIE CONTRACT ATTACHER) HERETO AND &rE A PART HEREOF; ANT) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King :.Aye James S. Naismith 'Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORP, IIIANCE 3384 AM;ENP,ING SECTION 50 (A( OF ARCICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO 2241, REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON TILE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, ANP OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2515 ANP ORDINANCE NO. 3565, BY ESTABLISHING THE SPEED ON EAST SHORELINE BOULEVARD FROM FURM^.AN AVENUE TO CARROL.L STREET AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, AND ON OCEAN DRIVE FROM SEAVIEW LANE SOUTH TO THE CITY LIMITS AT 45 MILES PER HOUR; AND AMENDING SECTION 51 OF ARTICLE V OF SAID ORCINANCE NO. 2241 BY AIDING THE FOLLOWING STREETS, ESTABLISHING TIE SPEED LIMIT AT 20 MILES PER [TOUR; SHORELINE AVENUE. FROM BESSIE STREET TO ELM STREET, AAP SHCRELINE AVENUE FROM DAVIS STREET TO FOGG STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye 177 James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson. Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. ORDINANCE 3885 Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR ANP ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI, TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH M. E. ALLISON EXTENVING CONTRACT BETIZEN SAID PARTIES DATED JUICE 9, 1954, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COPY OF TIE EXTENSION AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MACE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. OPPINANCE 3836 Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye AUTHORIZING ANT DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR ANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THOMAS L. SCOTT, INC.. FOR TIE REWORKING OF SMELL BASE ANC AS— PHALT SURFACE TREATMENT OF THIRTEEN (13) MILES OF STREETS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COMPLETE LIST OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO ANT' MADE A PART HEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART IEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIA— TING TIE SUM OF $57,137.89 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROk'DENT FUND TO COVER TIIE COST OF SUCH PROJECT; ANP DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. FIRST Readinq of an Ordinance. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye PROVIDING FOR TIE INSTALLATION ANT' OPERATION OF PARKING METERS; ANT DESIGNATING THE STREETS UPON WHICH TiEY WILL BE OPERATED; ANr PROVIDING FOR TIE PARKING LIMIT ON TIE STREETS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ANT PROVIDING FOR PEN— ALTIES FOR VIOLATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 29th day of September. 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Farrell P. Smith representing the Nueces County Tax Payers Assoc., appeared and made the following statement in reference to the survey of taxable properties by the Erich Ehrenborg Company and to commend the efforts of the combined Boards of Equalization in connection therewith. "The Nueces County Tax Payers Association wishes to express its opinion of the action taken by the combined Boards of Equalization on the new tax survey. We feel that the Boards are deserving of praise for their intelligent and fair—minded manner of con— ducting the hearings. We feel that in nearly all cases where a person wished to complain of an assessment that was too high in proportion to other properties that a fair and courteous opportunity to be heard was afforded and, if proper proof were made of the claims, that meritorious relief was given, without partiality. We wish to point out that each and every home owner, without exception, will actually pay less taxes than originally proposed. as a result of the Boards" cuts in values. Many home owners who never appeared or complained will find that they were given cuts based upon the Boards" own independent investigation. It appears that practically all types of property, commercial or residential, were given a fair and proportionate share of I IL78 the tax load. These men had the backbone to say no, when that was their honest opinion. All in all, they gave some thirty million dollars of cuts in tax values. In any human endeavor there will be some errors, and consequently we -believe that there are still a good number of errors and imperfections which can be worked out in the future — but it is our feeling that the Boards did do a remarkably good job in the time alloted. We speak upon•; the things we are familiar with, pri— marily, real estate. We are not familiar with industrial.and mechanical properties. Our City definitely did need a tax re—survey, for the good of the public, and the Boards fully utilized the best of the Ehrenborg survey, made it fair and workable, corrected many parts of it where it needed correction, and wound up with a result of real value to the public. We wish also to thank the personnel of the School and City tax offices for their long extra hours of work and helpfulness throughout the proceedings." Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the statement made by Mr. Smith be placed in the Record of the Minutes of this meeting. The following letter was read from the Board of Equalization, who had just completed their work in connection with the foregoing which was also directed to be made a matter of record. "MayprP. C. Callaway and City Council Members Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: September 27, 1954 We have note completed our work of the Equalization Board, and wish to state that we found the Ehren— borg Survey to be of untold benefit in our study of property values. While we found some inequities in a number of cases, it was a simple matter to adjust them, and considering all aspects of their study, we found it most useful and a good basis for future values. We also wish to express our sincere appreciation for the services rendered by the legal department and Mr. Grevelle and his efficient staff. They were at our service throughout the entire proceedings. We also feel that the two boards, that is, the school and the city boards of Equalization, sitting simultaneously is advantageous in this process of equalization. Respectfully yours, R. 0. Woodson, J. 0. lledrick /s/ J.A.C. Baker J. A. C. Baker, Chairman Board of Equalization for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas." Jake Jarmon appeared before the Council lamenting the fact that the election held on the Saturday preceding for the annexation of additional territory to the City, had failed and urged that the Council resubmit the question to the electlorate soon. lie stated that there wasn't any doubt that such a move would be in the best interest of Corpus Christi and he believed that if it were, it would receive the support of every right thinking resident of the City. Mr. A. A. Lichtenstein also urged that the Council consider the welfare of the City and its residents by again submitting the matter of annexation and in doing so the matter of expense in holding another election should be inconsequential in comparison to the best interest of the City. IIe further urged that such action should be taken immediately to nulify a petition filed with the County Judge this date for an election to in— corporate the area west of the city into another city. He further stated that he did not feel that such an election should be combined with a proposed charter election to be held later in the year, lest the issues might become confused. Farrell P. Smith also speaking on the subject of incorporation of another city adjoining the city, pointed out the disadvantages of such action in solving what should be considered the problems of metropolitan Cor— pus Christi, emphasizing in particular problems of water, expressways and sanitary sewer services. Paul Vogler appeared and stated his position in connection with the filing of a petition referred to by the previous speakers, stating that while he had filed the petition, his name did not appear on it. He stat— .ed thata fair and honest election had been held for the annexation of territory to the city and it having fail— ed, the people residing in the area should be free to proceed with an incorporation. Councilman James S. Naismith stated it had been his attitude sitting in the Council to listen to all persons who come before it with the thought that they were acting in the public interest and he personally ee— pl3red the evident selfishness of some and the lack of thought for the good of the City as a whole. Mr. A. J. Scholtes, 714 Ohio Street, appeared before the Council questioning the method of annexation and interpretation of the Charter in determining the,results. Ile contended that the Charter provided that a majority of the qualified voters should govern and not a Majority of the qualified voters participating in the election. He charged that slum areas exist 179 City worse than.in the County, inferring that such matters should be corrected before annexation of additional territory. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City secretary TIE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES X CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI X NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MAYOR PRO TEM TIE CI OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND 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, will be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 2:00 o'clock P. M., on the 30th day of September, for the purpose of:— Consider Calling a Special Election for the Annexation of Territory as described in Ordinance authorizing said election. GA TED this the 30th day of September, 1954. s Ellro K MAYOR Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, vaiving 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. 1s/ J. S. Naismith J. S. Naismith /s/ W. James Brace W. James Brace /s/ F. P. Peterson, Jr. F. P. Peterson, Jr. /s/ Russell E. MICClure Russell E. McClure /s/ T. Ray Kring T. Ray Kring City Secretary /s/ I. M. Singer I. M. Singer, City Attorney SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1954 2..:30 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Ellroy King City Manager Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney I. M. Singer James S. Naismith City Secretary T. Ray Kring W. James Brace Frank Peterson, Jr. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that a Special Meeting be held for the purpose of considering the calling of an election for the annexation of territory adjacent to the City. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Council submit the question of annex— ation of the territory described in an ordinance before us to the qualified voters of the City at an election. ORDINANCE 3387 ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR TIE PURPOSE OF rETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TiE TERRITORY HEREIN rESCRIBEP COMPRISEP OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS CESIGNATEP AS SOUTH AREA COMPOSED OF THREE PORTIONS AND WEST AREA COMPOSE_ D OF ONE PORTION, RESPECTIVE— LY, SHALL ALL BE ANNEXED TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING SAID TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED PURSUANT TO SUCK ELECTION; CESIGNATING TIE POLLING PLACES FORS HOLDING SUCH ELECTION 1.80 IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND NAMING TILE OFFICIALS FOR HOLDING mir ELECTION; PRESCRIBING TIS FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; PRESCRIBING TIE FORM IN WHICH THE Q1 TIONS TO BE VOTED ON BY TIE PEOPLE OF THE CITY SHALL BE SUBMITTEP; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO ANP. RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS CRDINANCE; AND PECL4RING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem King speaking for the Council stated that he wanted to make it clear that this election was being called on the initiative of the City Council, whereas the former election was called upon the recomm— endation of the 'Zoning & Planning Commission and hence, the Council assumes full responsibility for the election. There was a question in the minds of some people as to whether the Council would have been bound to in annex the proposed areas in the former election had the vote been favorable, and/order to clarify the issue, he stated that it would be mandatory upon the Council to annex the areas if the election carries. Mayor Pro Tem King further stated that there appeared to be some misunderstanding formely regarding the expenditure of Bond Funds to provide the necessary services for the area. In view of the bond proposition having carried in last Saturday's election, with one small exception, this question should be eliminated and the matter made a clear—cut issue. Likewise, the area is being submitted this time as one package and not divided into two propositions as formely presented to further clarify the issue. Mayor Pro Tem King emphasized the tremendous problems confronting the citizenry of the City efid stated that they could better be solved by a united and harmonious effort. lie added that the fast action of the Council is evidence that the Council was behind this election and will not stand idly by while a separate city grows up to the west. The Council is acting in the best interest of the City and not for any private or individual inter— est. Mr. 0. N. Stevens who was present at the meeting stated that he felt that a separate corporation would throw a monkey wrench into the City's solving the water problem. Mr. M. E. Allison, Fiscal Agent for the City, also present at the meeting, stated that it was impera— tive that a separate city not grow up to the west, that it probably would make it more difficult to finance the construction of the dam on the Nueces River to provide a water supply for the City. Ile further stated that if anybody wants to see the effect of a city within -a city, they should look at Houston, San Antonio or Dallas as examples. He further added,that he lives in.one of these municipalities and feels qualified to speak, stating that such a city is nothing.less than a parasite; that his community is living under the mistaken theory that the people are saving money by not becoming a part of San Antonio, when actually it coats more money than if they were a part of the parent city. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary, , G Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye MAYOR PRO TEM TILE CITY OF CORPUS CI STI, TEXTS 181 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 1954 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager — Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney — I. M. Singer Ellroy King City _:. Secretary — T. Ray Kring J. S. Naismith Fir. of Public Works — Frahn Jones W. James Brace Asst..Purch. Agent — Nan Albrecht F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Admin. Asst. — Roger Pearce Office Engr. — Sam Davidson The meeting was called to order by Mayor P. C. Callaway Invocation given by Reverend HJubert C. Palmer, All Saints Episcopal Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that Commissioner F. P. Peterson's absence be excused. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 29th, and Minutes for the Special Meeting held September 30th, 1954 be approved. Mr. J. E. Hartle, a member of the Sanitary Commission, recuested permission to be heard at this time in order that he may keep another appointment that he had. Being granted permission he made the following report. October 13, 1954 "lionorable Mayor & Councilmen: I, as a member of the City Sanitation Commission, would like to give you a few reports regarding cer— tain statements about plumbing Installations given you in a recent meeting by Fr. Hector Garcia. Since Lr. Kurzner has patients waiting for him, I should like for him to report first, and give you another doctor's viewpoint of our work. In regard to financing plumbing installations, I want you to understand, Gentlemen, that.we on the Commission concerned ourselves only with real hardship cases, that is those who were unable to secure financ— ing themselves. We had our hands full trying to help hardship cases. In regard to the hundred foreclosure cases mentioned by Lr. Hector Garcia,,so far I have been unable to find them in the records. Two gentlemen who made loans to the real hardship cases tell me that they have not foreclosed on any. We have failed to find foreclosures in the courthouse records. Where are they'd Gentlemen, I wonder whether Fr. Hector Garcia's statements were based on detailee..authentic infor— mation. I should like to have figures verifying his statements. Some, he said, had been forced to'sell. He did not mention that any had sold at a profit, perhaps due to sanitary installations, did he? Dr.Hector Garcia was a member of the Sanitation Commission when it first formed. I believe he attend— ed one meeting, to the best of my recollection. coming late and leaving before we adjourned. Dr. Hector Garcia had the opportunity to do untold good for "hid" people, as he calls our Latin—Americans, had he chosen to work on the Commission. And even now, should he be able to subst6ntiate his charges, here is a golden oppor— tunity for Dr. Hector Garcia to offer constructive suggestions and work on his part. He need not confine his activity to accusations. We have on the Sanitation Commission an excellent Latin-American, for whom I have the highest friend— ship and regard. He is Ray Alvarez. Ray Alvarez is always ready and willing, and usually able to do any job given him. There are quite a number of real hardship cases still ahead of us. We welcome any help in the form of work or constructive suggestions as to handling these cases through private enterprise. I believe we would not be interested in any paternalistic or communistic scheme. I hope to be able to continue this work. I might say here and now, that loans made that are not paid will be foreclosed, as that is the private enterprise way. It is standard practice, of course, for reputable loan companies to try to fit monthly payments to the borrower's ability to pay. Here and now, I wish to give Judge Hodge Thompson my heartiest commendation for the juft, patient, understanding, and impartial way in which he has handled the plumbing cases which have come befojte`him. Thank you." i Supporting his contention that there had not been any foreclosures he submitted a letter from Mr. W.K. Cowling. President of Corpus Christi Life Insurance Company, which outlined their procedure in hPndling loans of the nature referred to and which indicated that his company had not made any foreclosures in connection with loans made by his company. Mr. Victor W. Gillete, Manager of the Steward Title Company, stated that his company had handled some �c 50 cases where loans had been made to install sanitary plumbing and he failed to find any record of any fore— closures as charged by Dr. Elector Garcia in his statement to the Council of October 6, 1954. Dr. M. Kurzner, also a member of the City Sanitation Commission, and one of the leading pedetricians of the City, spoke regarding the work of the Commission, taking exception to Dr. Hector Garcia's statement made at the previous Council Meeting, pointing ou� the tremendous decrease in the death rate normally caused by childrens' diseases which he attributed to the efforts of the Sanitation Commission in the elimination of pit. privies and enforcement of other health regulations. He also praised the City - County Health Unit for their cooperation and efforts in this type of work. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of the Gollihar Storm Sewer, Unit l; Burnett Construction Company, Slovak Brothers, Enix Construction Company, T. H. Lee Company, Brown & Root Construction Co., Heldenfels Brothers, and McKenzie Construction Company. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of Raw Water and Crain Lines for the 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant:..- McKenzie Construction Company, Slovak Brothers Co., Enix Construction Company, ti C. 1I, Leavell & Company, and Coastal Bend Construction Company (a joint bid), H. B. Zachry Company, T. H. Lee Company, Mitchell Darby Construction Company, and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by King seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the,City Manager„for tabulation and recommendation._..._,,, The following firms submitted bids for.Asphalt surface treatment on approximately 70 miles of streets: J. M. Dellinger, Inc., South Texas Construction Company, Brown & Root Construction Company, and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by Naismith, seconded -by Brace and passed that -the bidsbetabled for 48.hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The City Manager presented for Public Hearing an application for the closing of 10th Street from the East curb of S. Staples Street to the -North curb line of Clifford Street.., Faires Wade, representing the applicent,,stated that.he thought the record reflected the reason Pnd purpose of closing the street in question and was of the opinion.that the.closing had been recommended.by the various departments of the City. Mrs. E. W. Willett, a property owner in the area, appeared to inquire as to the.disposition to be made of the park area at the intersection of South Staples and Clifford, and the effect the closing would have on Clifford Street and the physical use to.be made of the property -in the event the street was closed.,:.She stated, however, that she was not opposingthe closing ofthe street. Motion by Brace, seconded by.King and passed that the Hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. 4� The City Manager presented for Public Hearing -the following Ppplication for a Special Council Permit: HAROLD MARSTON S-1153-1 Special Council.Permit y:.7 raa To erect a Motel (Tourist Court) on the following described property: Located'at the intersection of Highway 9 (3900 Leopard Street) and 600 Villa Drive, being 2,16 acres at the southeast corner having 416.54 feet on Leopard and 140.69 feet on Villa Drive. 9-21-54 - Commission Meetings a It was moved and seconded -that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be for- warded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved on the basis of the revised site plan and subject to the limited entrances and improvement on Villa Drive recommended by the Depart- ment of Public Works, i.e, 1. Eliminpting the rear service drive and place the main structure not less than 10' from the - inside property lines-- 2.. ines;2,. Revising the site plan'to provide for adequate off-street parking considering the total:number of units and allowances for visitors. 3. Limiting the number of units to the legal requirements of the Zoning Ordinance based on one unit for every 1200 se.,ft. of lot area. 4. Providing adequate islands around the street property lines limiting points of ingress and egress as a matter of safety, particularly related to Highway No. 9. 5. Relocating the office at the Highway No. 9 - Villa Drive corner for convenience of approach, traffic circulation of both eastbound and westbound highway traffic and convenience to the guests. 6. Enclosing rear property line adjoining Westland Heights using P permanent type fence withuthe east property line to be done at the developer's option. No one appeared in favor or against the application, 183. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the application be granted subject to the stipulations re- commended by the Zoning & Planning Commission. The City Manager next presented for a Public Hearing an application for a Special Council Permit: JOHN MATTESON S---954 Special Council Permit Improvement of present plant nursery site, by the addition of a new 28x36 greenhouse toward the front of the lot, in an "R-1" One Family Dwelling District located at 440 Roberts Drive, having frontage of 132' and extending 310' deep. 9-21-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays.. , There were no opponents or proponents appearing in connection with this permit. Motion by King,'seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of John Matteson be granted. City Manager McClure recommended the purchase of automotive eouipment as follows: AWARD TO: FRANK McCURDY MOTORS USER UNIT.#PRICE One Dodge B-6 1/2 Ton Pickup with Leece- Neville Generator G•H. D. Battery Water Department $1,373.29 Three Dodge B-6'1/2 Ton Pickup with Leece-Neville Generator and H. D. Battery One Dodge B-6 1/2 Ton Pickup with Std. with Std. D. C. Generator Eight Dodge B-6 1/2 Ton Pickup with Std. D. C. Generator GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY One Chevrolet 3104 1/2 Ton Pickup with std. Generator Three Chevrolet 1503 4 Door Sedans with Vac. booster pumps, Standard Generator. One Chevrolet 1512 light Business Coupe with Delco Remy A.C. Generator and H. D. Battery and varum wiper booster Gas Maintenance Sanitation Department Inspection Division Park Department Inspection Division Gas Construction $1,373.29 $1,109.45 $1`,-'196.77 $1,179.27 $1,460.33 $1,534.42 Attention was directed by one of the bidders to the bid submitted by Gulf Chevrolet Company for One 1/2 Ton pickup with standard generator which did not include overload springs and otherwise did not comply with specifications for bidding, which would change the unit prict. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that this item be eliminated in the recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that purchase of the remainder of the automotive eruipment be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. (See Bid Tab 448) Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and pRssed that the Tractor Loader be purchased from the Lee Upshaw Company, and a Tractor Mower from Catto and Putty; both pieces of ecuipment being for the Parks Depart- ment, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 450 in file.) Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the L. B. Foster Company of Houston, Texas be awarded the bid for a ruantity of steel pipe for warehouse stock for the Gas Division as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 449 in file). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise F for bids on coating and wrapping of a ruantity of steel pipe. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that.plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer Laterals to be constructed in the vicinity of McArdle and Kostoryz Road, be approved and the City Manager be authorized to Pdvertise for bids to be received November 10, 1954. Motion by Brace, seconded by King end passed that Carroll Jones be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning & Planning Commission Board created by the resignation of Mr. R. V. Coulter. City Manager McClure directed attention to a pending zoning Ppplication of Jack O. Glaze on which R Public Hearing was held September 15, 1954,'it being referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for further consideration and that their report of October 4, 1954 reaffirming their -previous action. Motion -by Naismith, seconded by King and pPssed that the Zoning & Planning Commission be directed to conduct a Public Hearing on the re -zoning of 100' depth on Santa Fe between Indiana and Texas for the re -zoning F of the property from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2"'Second Apartment House District. FIRST READING Q AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE. NO. 2673, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE GARBAGE ORDINANCE, AND ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING THE WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DI- VISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIEENCES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH; SPECIFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED AND THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTER- VALS; PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON TILE STREETS OR PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES WITHOUT A PERMIT; PRESCRIBING REGULATION FOR TILE SECURING OF PERMITS; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MACE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE; CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT; RE QUIR ING TIE SUPERINTENDENT OF .THE WASTE DISPOSAL DIVISION TO MAKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING SECTION III BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1-A REQUIRING RECEPTACLES TO BE KEPT CLEAN; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1-B PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION OF DEFECTIVE CONTAINERS; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE POINT OF KEEPING RECEPTACLES; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 4-A DECLARING N IOLATION OF REQUIREMENTS REGARD- ING THE KEEPING OF GARBAGE CANS TO BE AN ENCROACHMENT IN PUBLIC WAYS; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 LIMITING LENGTH OF TRASH TO FIVE (5) FEET AND PROVIDING THAT SANTE SHALL BE TIED IN BUNDLES UNDER 100 POUNDS IN WEIGHT; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 8 PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION IV BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 1 DECLARING THE NORMAL AC- CUMULATION OF. GARBAGE TO BE NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE (1) CUBIC YARD PER WEEK; BY AMENDING PARA- GRAPH 2 SO AS TO FIX THE CHARGES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES RENE,ERED; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 FIXING MINIMUM CHARGES FOR PICK-UP SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENE1IENT OF SECTION VI BY AMENDING PARA- GRAPH 2 PROVIDING FOR PRORATION OF CHARGES FOR PERIODS NOT EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) days; PRO- VIDING FOR TETE ADDITION OF PARAGRAPH 2-A SO AS TO PERMIT A CREDIT ON CHARGES WHERE PROPERTY IS VACANT BY GIVING NOTICE; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSIONS FROM TILE SERVICE RENEERED BY THE SANITARY DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORAT1=.CL"AUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN SHORT FORM: Motion`by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the provision in the ordinance reruiring refuse. limbs, cuttings, etc., be securely tied in bundles not exceeding 100 pound in weight, be eliminated. The or- dinance as amended by the foregoing motion was then presented for the first reading. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second.reading on this the 13th day of October, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Ag F. W. Peterson, Jr. Aent ORDINANCE 3892 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI n TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO OLIVER TRICE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS CON- VEYING A PORTION OF LOT 22, -BLOCK 17, OF THE ARCADIA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF -.THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR AND TILE CONSTRUCTION BY GRANTEE OF A SIDEWALK, ALL OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN A COPY OF THE DEED ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ,. P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy.King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.,James Brace �_:. Aye F._. P,_ Peterson, Jr. Absent y ; The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:.;.,. P. C. Calloway Aye: Ellroy.King Aye W. James Brace Aye James S. Naismith Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3893 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM A.B. AULT AND WIFE MAMIE A ULT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A TRACT OF LAND. IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING 30.02 ACRES OUT OF THE GREGORIA FARIAS GRANT ALONG THE SOUTH BANK OF THE NUECES RIVER, TO BE USED FOR DRAIN LINE FROM THE 0, N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TO THE NUECES RIVER. A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;. APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $ 6,004.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Ai tent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King "- Aye James S. Naismith Aue• W. James Brace Aye u F'. P.. Peterson, Jr. Absentj•- . SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE Making it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to leave OUTSIDE OF ANY BUILDING OR DWELLING IN A PLACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ANY ABANDONED, UNATTENDED OR DISCARDED ICE BOX, REFRIGERATOR OR ANY OTHER CONTAINER OF ANY KIND WHICH HAS AN AIR -TIGHT DOOR, OR LOCK WHICH MAY NOT BE RELEASED FOR OPENING FROM THE INSIDE OF SAID ICE BOX,, REFRIGERATOR OR CONTAINER; PROVIDING THAT SNAP LOCKS OR OTHER DEVICES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SAID ICE BOX, REFRIGERATOR OR CONTAINER BEFORE BEING DISCARDED; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 13th day of October, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye _ James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE NO, 3894 PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PARKING METERS; AND DESIGNATING THE STREETS UPON WHICH THEY WILL BE OPERATED; AND PROVIDING FOR TIE PARKING LIMIT ON TIE STREETS; REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR V IOLATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 13th day of October, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye ti W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that Commissioner Naismith be excused as requested." Joe J. Krusinsky and Glenn Kretzsinger, the latter, the owner and operator of a Drive Inn Grocery located at Lexington and Ayers, appeared to inruire when the area would be provided sewer facilities. They were advised plans had been approved and bids would be received November 10, 1954. Mr. J. N. Wilson appeared before the Council to reruest a public meeting be held on the question of annexation of the area which is to be voted upon October 26th. It was pointed out to him that several such meetings, radio broadcasts and T. V. appearances are scheduled on the matter and if this did not suffice, if he would arrange for such a meeting, representatives from the City would be present to answer any ruestions regarding the matter. Mr. John Bagwell, 209 Shawnee, appeared before the Council stating that he was in the wholesale plumbing supply business and that he was representing the poor people who are opposed to annexation of addi- tional territory to the City on the promise that it would work a hardship on them to comply with the plumbing regulations. He made a number of charges that the Inspection Department was being unduly harsh in the enforce - went of the regulations of the City, all of which were unfair and discriminatory against the poor people. He further stated to the Council that if they would make a "deal" with him, he would assure the success of the election. He was advised by the Council that they were not interested in making special deals with anyone, but they would assure him that all the laws and regulations of the City would be enforced fairly and impartially, and at the same time it was their desire to be helpful if any unusual circumstances arose in this connection. Ray E. Peterson presented a petition for the closing of the West ten feet of a thirty foot alley lo- cated approximately 260' east of Ayers Street extending North and South along the rear of said shopping center located at Horne Road and Cooper Street. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the date of November 10th, during the Regular Meeting, be set for a Public Hearing onAhis matter, recommendation. meanwhile, the matter be referred to the City Manager for MAUR F Eft Ly 186 A. J. Scholtes, 714 Ohio Street, appeared before the Council inquiring if there was an ordinance prohibiting the parking of automobiles on sidewalks. Ile was advised that such an ordinance did exist and if he would notify the Police Department when such violations occur, proper action would be taken. Representatives of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, King's and Longoria Taxi Companies ap- peared before the Council requesting some concession and -leniency regarding the liability protection as provided in the taxicab ordinance. The matter; was discussed at*some length and while definite action was withheld pend- ing the presence of a full Council, it was indicated that the matter would be considered further, suggesting perhaps that requiring $3,000.00 deposit of cash or other securities for the operation of the first cab and $200.00 for each additional cab with a maximum of $10,000.00 might be a solution in the matter. Willie Jones, taxicab driver, appeared before the Council requesting an investigation of the revocation of his license and that a hearing be held on the restoration of said license. Ellis Brown, Assistant City Attorney, advised that he was familiar with the case and that such a hear- ing could not legally be held. No action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners• Ellroy King • J. S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. MAYOR TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1954 3: 00 P. M. City Manager Asst. City Atty. City Secretary Lir. of Public Works Administrative Asst. Purchasing Agent. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Russell E. McClure Ellis M. Brown T. Ray Kring Drahn Jones Roger Pearce William Burke Motion by Brace, seconded by'Naismith, and passed that the Minutes of .the Regular Meeting held October 6, 1954 be approved. The City Manager presented for Public Hearing an application by Elbert Cox and Alex Cox for re -zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "A-4" Tourist Court District. Elbert Cox and Alex Cox 954 -_2 From "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "A-4" Tourist Court District;: that property generally located in the west half of the 3600 block between Leopard and Mueller Streets facing 4341 plus or minus, on the south side of Lancaster Drive, 290' plus or minus on Leopard Street, 231' plus or minus on Mueller Street, and 265' plus or minus along the_east property line, and being all that property conveyed by George R. Clark, Jr., to Jack H. Scholl by deed dated March 15,-A.D• 1950, and filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Nueces County, Texas, -on the 16th day of March, A.D. 1950, File No. 297877. 9-21-54 Commission Feeting It was moved and seconded that Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forward- ed to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved with the understanding that the develop- er will conform to the plot plan submitted to the Commission at the hearing and with the further understanding that the developer will, as indicated by the applicant, dedicate an additional 25' of right-of-way for Lancaster Drive, and fence three sides of the property limiting any openings to the Leopard Street frontage, such considerations being in the interest of the public and with due regard for the rights of other property owners in the area. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. Elbert Cox, one of the applicants, appeared and presented a photograph of the proposed develop- ment of the area, pointing out that the development of the property had been changed once because of objections raised; further stating that this type of development appeared to be the most logical and least objectionable development that could be made of the property. Mr. Cox also stated that some members of the School Board, at one time, had some concern regarding a motor hotel being constructed near the Oak Park School but he believed that objection had been overcome by an agreement to construct a redwood fence on three sides, providing for entrance and exist from the Leopard Street side only. He also agreed to have an additional 25 feet of right-of-way de- dicated for widening of Lancaster Drive. 1 187 No one appeared opposing the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and the request for change in zoning be approved subject to the stipulations made by the Zoning and Planning Commission, i.e. dedicate an additional 25' of right-of-way for Lancaster Drive, and fence three sides of the property limiting any open- ings to the Leopard Street.frontage._ City Manager McClure presented for Public hearing the application of F. G. Busker, T. C. Green and R. E. Peterson for the re -zoning of the following: be denied. F. G. Busker. T. C. Green and R. E. Peterson 954-3 From "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District; northwest 150' of Lot A, Lena Pearse Tract, being generally that property 150' in depth fronting on Ayers Street between Norton and Fannin Streets. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling Cistrict to "B-3" Secondary Business District; northwest 150' of Lot F, Lena Pearce Tract being generally that property fronting 150' on Ayers Street between Fannin Street and the northeast boundary line of Arcadia Village. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Secondary Apartment House District; southeast half of Lot F. Lena Pearse Tract, being generally that property 150' in depth fronting on the southwest side of Fannin Street between points 150' and 300' southeast of Ayers St. 9-21-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be for- warded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. There were no opponents or proponents appearing in connection with this application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and the application City Manager presented a third application for a Public Hearing by P. R. Lefforge, H. E. Hamann, - J. Burns and R.R. Holeman to re -zone from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neigh borhood Business District. P. K. LefforQe, H. E. Hamann, J. Burns and R. R. Holeman 954-4. From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 3, Southwood Addition, being generally that property along the northwest side of Kostoryz Road between a point 200' west of the intersection with Gollihar and the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company property. 9-21-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be for- warded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved subject to the property owners providing off-street parking and filing with the Commission for record purposes a plat showing a minimum 40' building line. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. Appearing at the hearing were the following proponents: Mr. Ralph Holeman, 4517, Kostoryz Road, Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Hamann, 4521 Kostoryz Road, and Mr. P. R. Lefforge 4610 Kostoryz Road. There were no opponents appearing in connection with this application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the application be approved contingent upon the property owners providing off-street parking and filing with the Commission for record purposes a plat show- ing a minimum 40' building line." Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that a Public hearing be set for November 18, 1954 at 7:00 P. M., for the purpose of hearing five zoning requests, i.e. J. E. Hartle, Helen G. & Wm. Meyer, Mr. & Mrs. Sidney H. Forsman, and W. Jy Black, W. L. Bates, and Nueces Investment Corp. (Parkdale). Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson, and passed that Slovak Bros. be awarded the contract for the construction of the Gollihar Storm Sewer Unit I, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 451 in file). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the award of bid for Asphalt Surface treatment of approximately 70 miles of streets be made to the South Texas Construction Company.as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 452 in file). 1188 ORDINANCE 3895 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TIE SUM OF $12,529.19 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRANCH STORM SEWER FOR TILE BAKER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND A BRANCH STORM SEWER TO 1AKE CARE OF TIE DRAINAGE AT 1HE MORGAN STREET FIRE STA'T'ION, SAID WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY TILE DEPARIMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHCRIZING AND DIRECT- ING ITE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS T10 PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, IIID WORK OF WHICH IS !0 BE DONE' BY CITY FORCES; AND .DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King . Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye. ORDINANCE 3896 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TIE SUM OF $23,997.08 FOR 11E CONSIRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER LATERAL IN LINCOLN TERRACE TO CONNECT WITII TIE GOLLIHAR STORM DRAIN, SAID WORK 10 BE DONE IN'ACCORDANCE WIill PLANS PREPARED BY TILE )EPAR''IMCNI OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIREC'T'ING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS `10 PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, ILL WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for various sizes of pipe required for the foregoing project. ORDINANCE 3397 AUTHORIZING TILE CITY NHANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUIE A CONIRACI WIIII SLOVAK BROTHERS, INC. , FOR TIE CONSTRUCTION OF GOLLIIIAR STORM DRAIN, UNIT I, IN 1IE CI1Y OF CORPUS CIEIS I, NUECES COUNTY, 1EXAS; APPROPRIATIONG TIE SUM OF $1639688.15 FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND '10 COVER TILE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH AM,OUN1 $148,798.32 IS IHE CONTRACT' PRICE, $9,671.89 IS ILE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING, $1,487.98 FOR INSPECTION, AND $3,729.96 FOR CONTINGENCIES: MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1he Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3893 AUTHORIZING TIIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CON- CRACI WITH IIELDENFELS BRO1iERS FOR TIE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN IiUISACIE OAK PARK, BLUCHER ARROYO AND MON1E VISTA AREAS; APPROPRIA'T'ING TIE SUM OF $176,328.16 FROM NO 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND '10 COVER 1IIE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION 0158,141.85 BEING TIE CONTRACT PRICE, $10,279.22 BEING % % ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING AND $ 7,907.09 BEING 5% FOR. CONTINGENCIES); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Char er rule was suspended by the following vote: .1.89 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King , Aye James S. Naismith Aye W..James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3899 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CON- 1RACT WITH PETTY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS IN THE LEOPARD—HILL AREA, BEING DESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PUG 9"; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $175,671.18 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND 01A1ERIALS — $43,450.66; CONTRACT COST OF INSIALLATION— $107,701.50; 5% FOR INSIALLATION CONTINGENCIES --$7,807.61; 6y % FOR ENGINEERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION — $10,149.89; AND 1% DETAIL INSPECTION $1,561.52) MAKING SAID CONIRAC'T A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1he Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy'King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3900 AUTHORIZING 1HE CIIY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TI -E CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS'1I 10 EXECUTE A CONTRACT WI'1H SOUTH TEXAS CONSIRUCIION COMPANY FOR ASPI14LI SURFACE 1REA MEN1 OF SEVENTY (70) MILES OF STREETS IN 1HE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LIST OF THE SIREETS 10 BE REWORKED BEING A11ACHED HERETO AND MASE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $162,574.00. FROM NO. 220 SIREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND 10 COVER TIE COST OF SUCH RESURFACING, OF WHICH AMOUNT $147,794.55 IS TILE CONTRACT PRICE, $9,606.64 IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING, $1,477.95 FOR INSPEC`T'ION. AND $3,694.86 FOR_ CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONIRACI A PART HERE— OF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: "P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith _ Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3901 AUTHORIZING 1HE CIIY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 11E CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECU" E AN A61ENLAIENI OF CANCELLATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT BE1WBEN IIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TME UNITED S RIES OF AMERICA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH TIE ALa11INISIRATION OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS, AGREEING TO THE CANCELLATION AND ERMINA'IION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT RELATING 10 CLIFF MAUS MUNICI— PAL AIR PORI, PROJECT NO. 9-41-079-202; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 190 ORDINANCE 3902 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 291 PARK BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $250.00 FOR TILE PURPOSE OF CONS'1RUCTION OF 159 FEET OF CURB AND GUTTER ALONG WINNEBAGO S1REE'T IN FRONT OF 'l HE I.C. AYERS RECREATION CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P."; --k Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King ; Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3903 - APPROPRIATING $12,175.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON ONE (1) TRACT' OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS, COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND COURT COST DEPOSIT FOR TIE USE THEREOF IN EXPANDING AND WIDENING BALDWIN BOULEVARD; auTHORIZING TIE SAME TO BE TENDERED INTO TIE COURT AND AN APPEAL FROM SUCH AWARD TO BE TAKEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1he Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3904 AUTHORIZING AND DIREC`T'ING TIE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE BY GENERAL 11ARRAN1Y DEED FROM A.D. IIAYSLIP AND WIFE FREDDIE W. HAYSLIP, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS'T'I, A TRACT OF LAND, BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SOU I]IVEST HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI, 'TEXAS, 10 BE USED FOR RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS A1IACIIED IERET'0 AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER 10 EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION TIEREWIIH; APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $9,735.213 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND 10 COVER THE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace. Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2673, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS TI -E GARBAGE ORDINANCE, AND ENTITLED " "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECITON, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN 'ITE CI`1Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CREATING 1HE MSTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FR DIVISION OF 1:11E PUBLIC WORKS DEPAR'T'MENT; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, IENANrS�SEE OF' RESIDENCES, CHURCIE-S, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AND COtIMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES, ,OR' O'TIER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONIAINERS AND RECEP'T'ACLES WITH COVERS FOR GARBAGE (•l: -AND TRASH; SPECIFYING THAI CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON 11E PREMISES WIERE THEY MAY BE EMP'T'IED AND THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTERVALS; PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT'AGENIS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYING CONIAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR 1RANSPORIING THE CONIENIS HEREOF ON TIE STREETS OR PUBLIC TIIOROUGIIFARES WI,I OUT' A PERMIT; PRESCRIBING REGULATION FOR TIE SECURING OF PERMI'T'S; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASON- ABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, 1ENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE; CREATING A 11ASTE DISPOSAL LEPAR4ENT; REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF TIE MSJE DISPOSAL DIVISION 10 MAKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND AUMINISTER THE PRO- VISIONS OF IIE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PART'S OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE S; 19' _ DALE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING SECTION III BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1-A REQUIRING RECEPTACLES 10 BE KEPT CLEAN; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1-B PROVIDING FOR CON- EEMINAIION OF LEFECIIVE CONTAINERS: BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 SO AS `10 DESIGNATE 1HE POINT OF KEEPING RECEPIACLES; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 4-A DECLARING VIOLATION OF REQUIRE- MENIS REGARDING TILE KEEPING OF GARBAGE CANS 10 BE AN ENCROACIAIENT IN PUBLIC WAYS; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 LIMIIING LENGTH OF TRASH 10 FIVE (5) FEET BY ADDING PARAGRAPH B PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR THE A ENUIENT OF SECTION IV BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH I LECLARING THE -NORMAL ACCUMULA' ION OF GARBAGE 10 BE NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE (1) CUBIC YARD PER WEEK; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 SO AS 10 FIX 1:I1E CHARGES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES RENDERED; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 FIXING MINIMUM CHARGES FOR PICK-UP SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION VI BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 PROVIDING FOR PRORATION OF CHARGES FOR PERIODS NOT EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) LAYS; PROVIDING FOR "1'IE ADDITION OF PARAGRAPH 2-A SO AS 10 PERMIT A CREDIT ON CHARGES WHERE PROPERTY IS VACANT BY GIVING NOTICE; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSIONS FROM TIE SERVICE RENDERED BY 111E SNNI'IARY DIVISION; PRO- VIDING FOR PENAL`1Y FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICAIION IN Sl1OR1 FORM: I MAT the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 20th day of Ortober, 1954, by the following vote P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James' Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF ORDINANCE 3905 MAKING I1 UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION 10 LEAVE OUTSIDE OF ANY BUILDING OR DWELLING IN A PLACE ACCESSIBLE 10 CHILDREN ANY ABANDONED, UNAi1ENLED OR DISCARCED ICE BOX REFRIGERATOR OR ANY OTHER CONTAINER OF ANY KIND WHICH HAS AN AIR-1IGH1 DOOR, OR LOCK WHICH MAY NOT BE RELEASED FOR OPENING FRO41 IEE INSILE OF SAID ICE BOX, REFRIGERATOR OR CONIAINER; PROVIDING 111A1 SNAP LOCKS OR 011ER LEVICES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SAID ICE BOX, REFRIGERATOR OR CONIAINER BEFORE BEING DISCARDED; PRESCRIBING PENAL"PIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 20th day of October, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The following firms submitted bids for a quantity of fuel to be used by City Departments: Renular Gasoline; Ada Oil Co., Continental Oil Co. (nobid), Crockett Oil, Crystal Petroleum co., Gulf Oil Corp., Southern Oil Sales/ cTexas Company, Humble Oil & Refining Co., and Osage Oil Company. Texas Star Oil Company Premium.Gasoline: Ada Oil Co., Continental Oil Co. (no bid), Crockett Oil Co., Crystal Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Southern Oil Sales (no bid) Texas Star Oil Co., Texas Co., humble Oil & Refining Co., & Osage Oil Co. Diesal Fuel: Ada Oil Co., Continental Oil Co., (no bid), Gulf Oil Co., Southern Oil Sales, Texas Star Oil Co., Texas Co., and Humble Oil & Refining Co. Kerosene: Ada Oil Co., Continental Oil Co. (no bid) Crockett Oil Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Southern Oil Sales, Texas Star Oil Co., Texas Co., and Humble Oil & Refining Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as re— quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager McClure presented at this time a recommendation of award which was deferred at the previous meeting October 13th, for a 1/2 Ton Pickup 'Truck for the Park Department to be purchased from Frank McCurdy Motors, Inc., Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the purchase of a 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck from Frank McCurdy Motors be made as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King, and passed that the Mueller Company be awarded the contract for a quantity of copper pipe, delivery to be made through their local representative. SAMSCO:, as recommended by the City Manager. ASee Tabulation of Bid 453 in file). Mayor Callaway -invited anyone in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Gilbert Isenberg, 2029 Seventeenth Street, stated the 25% increase in garbage collection fees which K the city is now ivthe process of adopting will work a hardship on apartment house owners. Ile further stated that over the period of the last few years, that all fees and taxes have been in— creased. Also that gas rates had increased at least 30%. Ile further stated that he felt that this present in— crease in garbage fees is just another tax, and these added costs are making it more and more difficult for apartment owners who pay their own utilities. 192 Commander E. C. Tipton, 318 Waverly, complained to the City Council that he and many other tax— payers, similarly situated, are victims of "taxation without representation" in Texas. By way of explanation he stated he was in the Regular Navy, he is a permanent resident in Corpus Christi, he is a property owner and pays about $500.00 in taxes each year. In spite of that, however, he said he is not allowed to vote in Texas because the Texas Constitution does not allow members of the regular military services to vote. The City Council informed Mr. Tipton that they as a governing body could do nothing about this con— dition, as it would require an amendment to the Texas Constitution. Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Council adopt a resolution directed to the Texas Leg— islature requesting a constitutional amendment allowing servicemen such as are of the status of Com. Tipton participate in elections. It. was seconded by Brace and passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary TdE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES X CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MAYOR TIE CI"if OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TILE CITY SECRETARY, AND 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 10:30 o'clock P. M. on the 26th day of October, for the purpose Canvassing of returns of October 26, 1954, Annexation Ellection and to consider the annexation of the area involved in said election and also to consider any other business properly coming before the Uu ncil for action. DATED this the 26th day of October, 1954 /s/ Ellrov Kina MAYOR Pro Tem City of Corpus Christi, .Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept services 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. J. S. Naismith J. S. NAISMITH Russell E McClure Frank P. Peterson Jr Russell E. McClure—City Manager FRANK P. PETERSON, JR. T. Ray Krina _ T. Ray Kring, City Secretary I. M. Singer I. M. SINGER, CITY ATTORNEY _ Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by DeWitt Morgan. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Mayor P. C. Callaway's and Commissioner Brace's absence be excused. ORDINANCE 3906 CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AS DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3887 ORDERING SUCH ELECTION DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1954, AND COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS, SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3907 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY, HEREIN DESCRIBED, COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS DESIGNATED AS SOUTH AREA COMPOSED OF THREE PORTIONS AND WEST AREA COMPOSED OF ONE PORTION, RESPECTIVELY: FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS: AND DECLARING SAME AS ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway - Absent Commi ssioners: J. S. Naismith W. James Brace - Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 1954 3:00 P. M. Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order, 7 MAYOR PRO TEM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Dir, of Public Works - Drahn Jones Invocation given by Reverend Lowell Ryan, South Bluff Methorist Church. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. W 19 Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed, that Mayor P. C. Callaway's and Commissioner Brace's absence be excused. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1954, be approved. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of the Proctor Storm Sewer, Unit II and III: T. H. Lee Construction Co., Heldenfels Bros. Co., Enix Construction Co., Brown & Root Construction Co., Burnett Construction Co., and Slovak Brothers, Inc.. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of the Lime Storage Facilities for the John W. Cunningham Plant: Telp;speneConstruction Co., of Houston, Texas, Goldston Co., Tower Construction Company, and Slovak Brothers, Inc.. - Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. x'194 Mr. C. G. Glasscock, Dean B. Kirkman, and Jimmy Goldston, appeared before the Council with reference to their proposed developn.ent of their recently acquired property east of Ocean Drive, and roughly lying between Elizabeth and Buford Streets extended. Dean B. Kirkman, attorney, reviewed the history of properties along the bayfront regarding riparian right a:=' and exchange of said rights made with property owners during the years and then suggested an exchange of deeds to parcels of land owned by the City and Mr. Glasscock, pointing out the advantages in making said exchanges which would enable Mr. Glasscock to develop his property according to his plans. Mr. W G. Blake, 1101 Ocean Drive, appeared in opposition to the matter before the Council, stating that in his opinion there was some question as to the validity of the deed executed by the City to the Larkin Price - C. M. Gordon people, further stating that the City should own the property and improve it for the benefit of the citizens. Ile also stated he hoped no such development contemplated by Mr. Glasscock would ever take place, Mr. Glasscock was advised that it was the Council's desire to cooperate in the furtherance of any pro- ject for the welfare of the City, but inasmuch as this matter involved public property, a great deal of study would have to be given to the matter. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith, and passed that Mr. Glasscock's proposal for the City to enter in the exchange of properties in connection with his proposed development be taken under advisement. Motion by Naismith,.seconded by Peterson and passed, that the Jess McNeel Machinery Company's bid for a Crawler Tractor with Bulldozer be accepted on a lease purchase agreement as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 455 in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the hearing for the closing of 10th Street between South Staples and Clifford Streets held October 13, 1954, and taken under advisement, be closed and that a conveyance of the property be made to the E. Biel Wholesale Grocery for a consideration of $6,417.00, which amount was arrived at on the basis of an appraisal made by the local real estate board. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Public Hearing for the rezoning of property of the Nueces Investment Corporation (Parkdale) be reset for November 23rd, 1954, at 7:00 P. M., at a Special Council Meeting as requested by the applicant and as recommended by the City Manager. The City Manager presented for a Public Hearing an application of the Corpus Christi Civitan Club for a Special Council Permit to sponsor King Brothers Circus on properties described as follows: Portions of Biel and Heaney tracts between Antelope and Buffalo Streets, beginning at a point 175 feet west of Palm Drive and extending westward within 200 feet of Rose Street. 10-4-54 Commission Action It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the City Council with the recom- mendation that it be approved subject to the conditions enumerated in the report. Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays. No proponents or opponents to the application appeared before the Council. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Special Council Permit be issued subject to the conditions outlined in the report of Zoning & Planning Commission, i.e. I. Health - Applicant must comply with 1. An easily accessible adequate safe supply of water 2. Conveniently located toilet facilities. 3. Food establishments connected with the circus selling food to the public should comply with the same regulations required by the City Ordinance regulating this type of business. II. Fire - 1. Furnish certificate that tents have been flame -proofed, also name of flameproffing company and date. 2. Safe electrical installations and connections. 3. Seats properly and securely arranged. 4. Enforcement of "No Smoking" during performances. S. A deposit to insure removal of debris from location. III. Police - Applicant should comply with all regulatory ordinances of the city and shall not permit: 1. Gambling 2. Showing of lewd shows of any kind. IV. Public Works - Applicant shall see that the mechanical installations at the show, including plumbing and wiring, the location of the structures upon the lot, and the structures themselves must be in 1.95 compliance with the minimum requirements of the City Ordinances applicable to such buildings or occupancies and that before the show or shows are opened to the public, the management will obtain from the Inspection Section of the Department of Public Works a Certificate of Occupancy for such show. V. General - Applicant must comply with the City's requirement of sufficient bond to insure the removal of all debris from the location at the conclusion of its operation. and the additional requirement that a cash bond or its equivalent be made by the applicant to cover any expense incurred in restoring the grounds or streets to their normal state, and also that they provide for policemen that might be required as the result of their showing in the City at their own expense. The City Manager presented an application of the Corpus Christi Jewish Compunity Center on properties described as follows: A 3.5 acre tract of land out of Tract 1, Pope Subdivision fronting 260' along the north side of Everhart Road, immediately west of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. 9-27-54 Commission Meeting A revised development plan for the proposed recreation area was presented. It was noted that this followed the approval of the subdivision plat of the property at the previous meeting. It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommen- dation that it be approved subject to the correct delineation of the property boundary and an indication on the development plan of the 25' street reservation along the northwest property line. Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nays. The Pastor of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church appeared in opposition to the application on his pre- sent knowledge of its use. Harold Benowitz and Eli Abrams, representing the Jewish Council, explained the proposed use of the Center, stating that it was not their intention or desire to interfer with religious services by their operations, that their activities will be indoors and under the supervision of adults. With this explanation, the opposition was withdrawn. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application be granted subject to the playgrounds being located next to the church and softball diamond located next to Radio Station KRIS properties, and the lights for same, be extinguished not later than 10:00 P. M. Joe Salem and a number of members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council ex- pressing an interest in the plans that the City might have for the development of Cuddihy Field since the Govern- ment has recently declared it as surplus property. City Manager McClure explained to them that the City had advised the General Services Administration of its interest in acquiring the property and until this is accomplished, definite plans cannot be formulated. He further pointed out that the development would depend to a great degree on the ultimate use the Navy makes of Cabaniss Field, hence, it was difficult at this time to make any long range plans. Ile further advised them that the information regarding the matter would be released as quickly as plans develop. Mrs. M. C. Lipscomb representing a group of property owners from North Beach, presented a petition for the installation of a stop light or a blinker light at the intersection of Highway 41131 and Waldue Streets. The petition was received and referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation. THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE No. 3914 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2673, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE GARBAGE ORDINANCE, AND ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TELE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF COREFIJS CHRISTI; CREATING THE WAST AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS LEPARTMENT; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITII COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH; SPECIFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE TIEY MAY BE EMPTIED AND TILE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTERVALS; PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FRON EMPTYING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING TILE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS OR PUBLIC TI110ROUGHFARES WITH- OUT A PERMIT; PRESCRIBING REGULATION FOR THE SECURING OF PERMITS; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVIDE; CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT; REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENIE NT OF THE WAST DISPOSAL DIVISION TO MAKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES WHERE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AND A111INISTER THE PROVISIONS OF TEE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING SECTION III BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1-A REQUIRING- 196 RECEPTACLES TO BE KEPT CLEAN; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 1—B PROVIDING FOR CON MINATION OF DEFECTIVE CONTAINERS; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE POINT OF KEEPING RECEPTACLES; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 4—A DECLARING VIOLATION OF REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE KEEPING OF GARBAGE CANS TO BE AN ENEROACH— __MENT IN PUBLIC WAYS; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 limiting length of trash to five(5) FEET; BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 8 PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMEND&1EN'T OF SECTION IV BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 1 DECLARING THE NORMAL ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE TO BE NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE (1) DUBIC YARD PER WEEK; BY AMENDING PARAGRAHH 2 SO AS TO FIX THE CHARGES FOR VARIOUS SER— vices RENDERED; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 FIXING MINIMUM CHARGES FOR PICK—UP SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR THC AMEN1141ENT OF SECTION VI BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 PROVIDING FOR PRORATION OF CHARGES FOR PERIODS NOT EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) DAYS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF PARAGRAPH 2—A SO AS TO PERMIT A CREDIT ON CHARGES WHERE PROPERTY IS VACANT BY GIVING NOTICE; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSIONS FROM THE SERVICE RENDERED BY THE SANITARY DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN SHORT FORM: That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 27th day of October, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy :Ding Aye James S. Naismith Aye_ W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by Naismith and seconded by Peterson and passed that the rates for garbage services as pro— vided in Ordinance No. 3914, of even date, be effective on all billings made subsequent -to November 15, 1954, Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that effective with readings made subsequent to November 15, 1954; all City utility rates for the area annexed by action of the City Council of October 26, 1954, be those currently in effect for inside City Limits. ORDINANCE 3908 AUTdORIZING AND DIRECTING TiIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CHICAGO BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MSH WATER TANK AND TOWER FOR THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $51,771.25 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $49,000.00 IS THE CONTRACT PRICE AND $1,871.25 IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OFREAGAN & McCAUGHAN; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3909 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $2,064.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER AT BALDWIN BOULEVARD ON ESPINOSA AND SABINAS,-SAID WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND DIR— ECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID PROJECT, THE WORK OF WHICH IS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye ORDINANCE 3910 CANVASSING AND RE—CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AS LESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3887 ORDERING SUCH ELECTION DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1954, AND COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS, SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 19'7 The Charter rule was suspended by the follmwing vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3911 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING INTO AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY, HEREIN LESCRIBED, COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AREAS LESIGNATED AS SOUTH AREA COMPOSED OF TIIREE PORTIONS AND WEST AREA COMPOSED OF ONE PORTION, RESPECTIVELY; FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DEFINING ITS LIMITS; AND DECLARING SAME AS ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent Aye ORDINANCE 3912 AUTHORIZING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH PARKDALE DEVELOPERS, INC., PROVIDING FOR THE DEDICATIONP;of an area of approximately 8.1 ACRES IN CONNECTION WITH A SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS PARKDALE ADDITION, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3913 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH PARKDALE DEVELOPERS, INC., HARRY WEIStIAN, ABE KATZ, BEN D. MARKS AND CELRIC MARKS, BY TILE TERMS OF WHICH CONTRACT IT IS AGREED BY SAID PARKDALE DEVELOPERS, INC., AND OTHERS TO IMPROVE GOLLIHAR ROAD AND PARKDALE DRIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXPLANATORY PLATS ON FILE WITH TILE PLATS COMMITTEE OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FILED ON OCTOBER 22, 1954, AND COMPLETE SAID IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS FROM OCTOBER 25, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W1 James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. The abobe ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The a being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary /' MAYOR, PROS CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS 198 November 3, 1954 3; P. m REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager Commissioners: City Attorney Ellroy King City Secretary J. S. Naismith Administrative Asst. W. James Brace - Absent F. P. Peterson - Absent Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Russell E. McClure I. M. Singer T. Ray Kring Roger Pearce. Invocation was given by Reverend Leslie Gaylor, Parkside Church of God. Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the absence of Commissioners Brace and Peterson be excused. Mr. Jim Stichter presented a petition to reduce the width of Aransas Street between Ropes Street and Sinclair Street from an 80' street to a 50' street. The petition pointed out that the remainder of the street had previously been made this width. The petition was referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation. Mr. George Aboud appeared before the Council and offered a number of suggestions regarding the inaug- uration of a one-way street program. He urged deferment of any decision on making Chaparral and Mesquite Streets one-way until the whole program as endorsed by the Area Development Committee could be effectuated (copy of Mr. Aboud's recommendation on file). Mayor Callaway thanked Mr. Aboud for his suggestions and advised him they would receive consideration. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Lease Agreement with Joe H. Baker for South Guth Park for farm purposes be extended for one year as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager for the purchase of fuel for the various City Departments for the next quarter requirements be approved. (See Tabulation Bid 456 in file). Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager with re- ference to bids received October 27, 1954, for the construction of Lime -Storage Facilities at the John W. Cunning- ham Filtration Plant be rejected on account of the bids exceeding the estimated cost. (See Tabulation of Bid 457 in file). Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Public Hearing be held on November 23, 1954, at 7:00 P. M. on the petition of Oso Place Incorporated for the closing of an easement in Oso Place, Unit IV. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bid of Heldenfels Brothers for the construction of the Proctor Storm Sewer Unit II and II, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. It was pointed out in the recommendation that the work order on Unit III would not be issued until bond funds become available. (See Tabulation Bid 459 in file). City Manager McClure presented a recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board with reference to the adoption of a one-way street plan for Chaparral and Mesquite Streets. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Public Hearing be held during the Regular Meet- ing of November 10, 1954, in reference to the adoption of the one-way street plan as proposed. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for 2174 water meters of various sizes estimated to cover six (6) month's requirements. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the bid of Ileldenfels Brothers for the construction of a Raw Water and Drain Lines for the 0. N. Stevens Filtration Plant be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 456 in file) Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that two items with reference to Weed Control Service, i. e. Cora Waters in the amount of $16.03, and the Memorial Hospital, in the amount of $105.00, be charged off as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Zoning application of H. E. Butt Grocery Company for a change in zoning of property located at the Northwest corner of Kostoryz Road and Sunnybrook 199 Drive, and an application for a Special Council Permit of Wm. L. Dunn, involving a skating rin$ to be operated in the 3200 Block of Morgan Street be set for Public Hearing at 7:00 P. M., November 23, 1954. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a building permit, under the provisions of the interim zoning ordinance, be approved for the re -location, re -building and enlargement of a grocery store located at 4617 Barrera Street as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, authorizing the City Manager and other officers of the City, under his direction, to offer for sale by bid $500,000.00 in Water Revenue Bonds authorized November 24, 1953, bids to be received up to 3:00 P. M., November 17, 1954, said bonds to bear interest at 3S�/. In connection with the foregoing action, City Manager McClure announced that the City's Fiscal Agent, Mr. M. E. Allison, would be in the City during the next week and would present a recommendation with reference to the issuance and sale of additional revenue bonds to provide funds for several of the projects contemplated in the Five Year Improvement Program. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that Roger V. Pearce, be appointed as Acting City Secretary for the period of November 6, 1954, through November 21, 1954, while Secretary Kring is on vacation. ORDINANCE 3915 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT MODIFYING THE EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN TILE CITY AND HELDENFELS BROTHERS EXECUTED UNDER AND BY AUTHORITY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3796 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEVENTS ON EIGHTEENTH STREET AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TILE DIVISION OF THE WORK AND THE CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INTO TWO (2) UNITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 4916 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3750 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING ASSESSMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING TILE PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF IM- PROVEh;ENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TILE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSESSMENTS," BY AMENDING PARAGRAPii 3 OF SECTION 2 SO AS TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF EIGHTY WAD PER CENT OF THE COST OF PAVING ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE STREET AGAINST EACH ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3917 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING TdAT THAT PORTION OF EIGHTEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF NAPLES STREET, THAT PORTION OF NAPLES STREET FROM TILE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET, AND THAT PORTION OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET TO THE NORTI;EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRING TILE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN TIIE OFFICE OF TIE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2(JO The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3918 At'PROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF TIE EXTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EIGHTEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH PRO— PERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF NAPLES STREET, NAPLES STREET FROM THE NORTIEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH4UEST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK; AN ADDITION TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE STATEMENTS OF TIE NAMES OF THE AP— PARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND TILE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHIRISTI, TEXAS; DETERMINING TIE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TIE REAL AND -TRUE OWNERS' THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P. M. ON THE 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954, IN TIE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL IN CORPUS CHRISTI AS TILE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF TIDE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY TIE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TIE CHARTER OF TIDE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO TILE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUEE THEREIN A LIST OF TIE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WIIETIER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; AND DE— CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3919 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SANTOS RX.ION AND MARY RAMON (SISTERS) COIERING BUILDING NO. 6b3, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3920 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CIE ISTI TO '.'EXEC UTE A CONTRACT WITH HELEENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAW WATER AND DRAIN LINE FOR THE, 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT, LOCATED AT CALALLEN, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AP— PRIATING THE SUM OF $320,801.23 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH AMOUNT $309,206.00 IS THE - CONTRACT PRICE, AND $11,595.23 IS TILE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. :Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent mAbsen t ORDINANCE 3921 AUTIHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,96 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 81.68 FEET ON TILE EAST SIDE OF PORT STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING BLOCK 2, LOTS 1 AND 2, VILLA GREEN ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TVXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, C. A. STEPHENS, FOR AND IN CONSILERATION OF TIE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P' C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace ' Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3922 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 OUT OF NO.302 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR EXPLORATION OF DAM SITES AT CALALLEN, BLUNTZER AND MATHIS, ON TILE N=XES RIVER, BY AMBURSEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION AND REAGAN & McCAUGIIAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3923 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN AGREEMENT GRANTING THE CITY A STORM SEWER EASEMENT THROUGH OCEAN VIEW ESTATES PROPERTIES IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT THROUGH SAID PROPERTIES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3924 CLOSING A PORTION OF TENTH STREET EXTENDING FROM TIE SOUTHEAST LINE OF STAPLES STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF CLIFFORD STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND i 201 - 4► ti DIRECTING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEER WITHOUT WARRANTY TO TIE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER, E. BIEL WHOLESALE GROCERY, INC., UPON THE PAYMENT OF TILE CONSIDERATION OF $6,417.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3925 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING NO. 1638, DATED THE 20th DAY OF JUNE, 1944, RECORDED IN VOLUME - 13, PAGE 22, OF TILE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXICABS AND TAXI- CAB STANDS; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES; PROVIDING LICENSE FEES; CREATING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF TAXICABS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PRES- CRIBING HIS DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, AND THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENACTING THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OB- JECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE WHETHER MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURNIGHING A POLICY OF INSURANCE HAVING A DEDUCTIBLE CLAUSE OF NOT EXCEEDING $1,000.00 WITH A CASH LEPOSIT OF AT LEAST $2,000.00, OR IN LIEU THEREOF OF PROVIDING A CASII OR SECURITY DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00; PROVIDING A METHOD OF PAYMENT INTO SUCII DEPOSIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Dean B. Kirkman, representing Plaintiff Lawyers Association of Texas, appeared to object to the amount of insurance required under the ordinance before the Council, stating that it was insufficient, in- adequate and would not afford proper protection for the public. He further stated that if the fares charged by the taxicab companies do not provide sufficient revenue to permit their carrying sufficient insurance, the com- panies should make application to the City Council for an increase in taxicab fares. William H. Shireman, attorney, suggested that the Council has a two -fold obligation: (1) Affording proper services made by the taxicab companies. (2) protection to the public who might become involved in an accident in the operation of taxicabs in the city. vided in the ordinance. He particularly objected to the deductible clause as pro - W. B. Carter and Faries Wade, attorneys, and George Aboud, also appeared in support of the sugges- tions made by Messrs. Kirkman and Shireman. Tom Poque, attorney, spoke in defense of the taxicab companies, stating that in view of his exper- ience over a number of years in representing taxicab companies, and plantiffs, that the ordinance as proposed was fair, equitable and a practical approach to the problem at hand. Commissioners King and Naismith pointed out that this matter had been under consideration for a number of months, public hearings had been held and it was their conclusion that the action contemplated by the adoption of this ordinance is appropriate. They further pointed out that they were aware of the Council's re- sponsibility in recognizing the public interest and at the same time a practical approach must be made in order to provide the service to the public that the taxicab companies offer and not to impose regulations upon the companies that would make their operations prohibitive. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye IV. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent . 203 �.:.:�. ORDINANCE 3926 RESTORING TO CERTAIN BOND AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS TIE UNEXPENDED BALANCES PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCES FOR ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION BY CITY FORCES AND CONTINGENCIES, AS PER THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3927 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITII SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY WHEREBY THE SAID SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY IS GRANTED PERMISSION TO MAKE TEST BORINGS ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROPERTY, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy Kang Aye James S. Nal smith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3928 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL WORK, PLUMBING WORK, AND PERMANENT SEATING IN SAID AUDITORIUM, WHICH CONTRACT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 3380, 3389, 3390 and 3391, RESPECTIVELY, UPON THE FILING OF A FINAL ESTIMATE AND CERTIFICATE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' OF TIE COMPLETION OF ALL IETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith IV. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent ORDINANCE 3929 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ' CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE H. BAKER, COVERING 70.00 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE M TERS OF THE OSO BAY, ABOUT 8 MILES SOUTH 250 EAST FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TILE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15, 1954 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 14, 1955; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Absent F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absenl 04 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway V MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 10, 1954 3: 00 P. M. Commissioners: City Manager,McClure Ellroy King - Absent City Attorney,Singer J. S. Naismith Acting City Secretary, Pearce W. James Brace Dir, of Public Works, Jones F. P. Peterson, Jr. The meeting was called to order by Mayor P. C. Callaway. Invocation was given by Reverend Edward Willis, First Assembly of God Church. Acting City Secretary Pearce called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson, and passed that Commissioner Elroy King's absence be excused. Mayor Callaway announced at this time that this was Optimist Week observance, and in recognition of this week, youths from various clubs would be recognized and hold positions in the City Government for this par- ticular day. They are as follows: Mayor, Daryl Davis, Commissioners, Gerald Creel, Richard Sallee, Vivian Vill- Mauricio, arreal, Bob Casares, City Manager, Scotty Rabalais, City Attorney, B. L. Guess III, City Secretary, Alvino,/Police Chief, Barry Burr; and Fire Chief, Ralph Samford. proceedings of the day's business was continued. They took their proper places at the Council table, and the Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the Minutes for the Regular Meetings held October 20th, and October 27, 1954, be approved, and also Minutes of Special Meeting held October 26, 1954. Mayor Callaway asked at this time how many people were in the audience who were interested only in the opening of bids, as the Council Chamber was overcrowded and if there was enough representation to warrant mov- ing the opening of bids up on the agenda, they would be opened at this time. Representation was very numerous, so the next item on the agenda was the opening of bids. The following firms submitted bids for the expansion and modification of the Oso Sewage Treatment Plant: Teleppen Construction Co., Burnett Construction Co., Mitchell -Darby Construction Co., H. B. Zachry Com- pany, C. H. Leavell & Son, and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the bids be tabled for 46 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of sanitary sewer lines along McArdle Road: lieldenfels Brothers, J. V. Clouse Company, T. Il. Lee Construction Company, and McKenzie Construction Company. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for a quantity of reinforced concrete pipe for use in the Lincoln Terrace area: Bass Brothers, Victoria, Texas, and Texcrete Company. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Tile following firms submitted bids for a quantity of Pipe Coating and wrapping for the Gas Rehabilita- tion Program: Pipeline Service Corporation, and Rosson & Richards Corporation. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The City Manager presented for a Public Bearing an application of Ray E. Peterson of 439 Old Robstown Road for vacating a portion of an alley on the following described property: The west seven t7') feet of the alley between Cuiper Street and Horne Road, also, alley between to include a portion of the west fork of the park planting area located at the end of the alley at the intersection of Cuiper Street and Kilgore Street. Location of the west fork is shown on attached engineering survey. 205 Mr. Ray Peterson appeared on behalf of the petition he had originally submitted, presenting a statement showing cost of curbs and paving of streets which he had borne himself, at no extra expense to the City. Ile pointed out that the vacating of the 7' strip would be restricted to 25% occupancy, and the building lines would remain. Appearing in support of the petition was R. D. Sheppard, representing the Robini:flood Cafeteria, Appearing in opposition to the request were the following persons: Mr. & Mrs. J. Edwin Mogan, 4105 Carlton Street, Mrs. Robert A. Steele, 4317 Carlton Street, Mr. & Mrs Robert J. Moore, 4101 Carlton Street, Guy E. Mackey, 4129 Carlton Street, John Henderson, 4113 Carlton Street, Mrs. J. A. Robbins, 4109 Carlton Street. The aforementioned group of persons were concerned with truck traffic requirements, refuse handling nuisances and the possibility of any future request for vacating additional property. They objected for safety reasons, stating that at the present time there is a fill-in some places raised as much as 21", which comes up to about 4' from property fences, and this 21" elevation causes trucks making deliveries some difficulty. It also necess- itates people walking in the alley to walk too close to the back of the building. Various comments were made, all in objection to the petition. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed, that the application for vacating 7' of the alley between Cuiper Street and borne Road be taken under advisement. City Manager McClure next presented for a Public Hearing the One -Way Street Plan as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, for the hereinafter designated streets: 1. •Chaparral Street and Lower Broadway be one-way traffic north from Park Avenue to Dan Reid Street. 2. Mesquite Street and Upper Broadway be one-way traffic south from Carroll Street to Park Avenue. 3. To implement this program it is recommended that Kinney Street be made one-way traffic east from Broadway to Chaparral Street and that a suitable traffic control island be in- stalled on the east side of Bro4dway to control easterly cross traffic. It would be deemed advisable to install suitable traffic control lights at the Kinney Street - Broadway crossing and at the Kinney Street and Chaparral Street Crossing. 4. To further implement this plan it is recommended that the City Council request the State Highway Department to reroute Highway 444 traffic from Agnes Street to Port Avenue or another suitable route and thus through the City to eliminate the present traffic on Agnes Street from Port Avenue to Staples Street. 5. It is further recommended that parking be eliminated on the north side of Park Avenue from Staples Street to Water Street. 6. It is further recommended that parking be eliminated on the east side of Upper South Broadway from Kinney Street to Park Avenue except on Sundays. 7. It is further recommended that the proper one-way signs north be installed on Lower North Broadway from Peoples Street to Taylor Street. It is recommended by the Committee that the plan concerning Carancahua Street and Tancahua Street be as follows: 1. That parking be eliminated on the east side of Carancahua and Tancahua Street, 3rd Street, Santa Fe Street and the connection of these streets by Hancock from Booty Street to Buffalo Street from 7:00 A. M. to 9:00 A. M.. The restriction of parking shall be on the west side of the same streets from 4:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M.. Appearing on behalf of this hearing and favoring the proposed one-way plan was Ed Williams, stat- ing that it was inevitable that a one-way street plan would be inaugurated, it was only a question of time. He had but one change to suggest, i.e., two-way traffic he maintained on Park between Water and Upper Broadway with a right turn only being made into Chaparral Street. Also appearing in favor of the one-way plan was Paul Peck, Nueces Transportation Company, Dr. M. L. Norvell and Joe Stein (Stein & Dawson Plumbing Company). Gr. M. L. Norvell, a member of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board which recommended the plan, stated no selfish motives were behind the proposal, Chief Runyan explained that a change in traffic patterns in the downtown area had outmoded the ADC plan for handling traffic in the area. Dave Coover, who said he represented some downtown merchants, said his clients had not decided whether they would oppose or favor the one-way plan. At this point of the Council Meeting, Mayor Callaway announced that it was 5:00 P. M., and the youth 206 government officials elected for Optimist Week, wished to be excused from the meeting. Speaking against the one-way plan were attorney Farrell Smith, C. [[. Stewart, Julien Rosenheim, Doc McGregor, C. L. Skinner and William Graffius. The summation of their comments was that the Area Development Committee plan made no provision for one-way designation for Mesquite and Chaparral and by so designating these streets, business would suffer and property values would collapse. Farrell Smith stated that he believed that the one-way street plan is to handle early morning and late afternoon traffic. Present proposed plan would not necessarily aid shoppers where peak hours are 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and then again 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. The question was brought up that if a final decision is reached on this one-way street proposal, will the ordinance submitted to cover same, be a three -reading ordinance, or an ordinance containing the emergency clause? The reply was that it would be placed on three readings. A great deal of pros and cons were heard at this time by all persons present. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement Mayor Callaway then announced that a request had been received from the Texas National Guard Armory Board for a site for a new Corpus Christi Armory Building; Major Harold Easley, of the Texas National Guard, and Lynn Evans, architect, spoke on behalf of site proposed on Borne Road North of Rabbit Runn. They stated that their group would agree to move along Horne Road toward end of tract and that drill field could be used for other military groups. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that City Manager McClure be given authority to prepare an ordinance and deed for the first reading to be available at the City Council Meeting, November 17th, for the location of site for Texas National Guard Armory. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace, and passed that the City Manager be given authority to adver- tixe for bids on eleven (11) automobiles for the Police Department. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids on a quantity of fire hose. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that acceptance of contracts for parts of the Municipal Auditorium by City Manager McClure be entered into the record. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that a Public [Iearing be set for November 24th, at 3:00 p.m. during the Regular Meeting, for the closing of Doddridge (Staples at Weber Road). Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed approving the recommendation of City Manager McClure to appropriate $475.00 to install a gravel guard on the roof of the Morgan Street Fire Station. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed approving the recommendation of the City Manager to appropriate $999.30 for street repairs in Coopers Alley. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace, and passed approving the recommendation of City Manager Mc- Clure to appropriate $11,400.00 for additional shell base material for the reworking of 13 miles of streets by Thomas L. Scott, Inc.. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that a building permit, under the provisions of the interim zoning ordinance, be approved for the completion of a 26' x 200' frame and metal building for boat iterage located at 4402 Lexington Blvd. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that a building permit, under the provisions of _the interim zoning ordinance, be approved for a 60' x 140' metallic building with masonary front, located at 444 Campbell Road. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that City Mgr. McClure be granted leave, effec- tive December 3, 1954, to and including December 9, 1954, to attend the International City Managers' Association meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida, and that Adm. J. B. Dunn be appointed Acting City Manager during this period. ORDINANCE 3930 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK MCCURDY MOTORS FOR SEVEN (7) 1954 DODGE TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE SANITATION LEPARTMENT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $38,148.79 (DOWN PAYMENT OF $12,227.18. PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $1,467.25, BEING TILE 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMIN- ISHING BALANCE OF $24,454.36) LEAVING A'DEFERRED PAYMENT OF $24,454.36, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICHH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F, P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3931 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY COVERING THREE (3) 1954 4 DOOR SEDANS FOR USE IN THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT; FOR AND IN CONSIHERATION OF $4,564.40 (DOWN PAYMENT OF $1,324.30, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $163.41, BEING THE 47o INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $3,056.69, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIIE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3932 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGRE121ENT WITH LEE UPSHAW COMPANY. COVERING ONE (1) FORD TRACTOR WITH LOADER, POST HOLE AUGER, AND SUBSOILER ATTACIAIENTS FOR USE OF THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $2,930.22 (DOWN PAYMENT OF CASH IN THE AMOUNT OF $606.00, TRAEE IN ALLOWANCE ON NO. 614 $350.00, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $114,57, BEING THE 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $1,909.65) SAID M OUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIIED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3933 AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO TIE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1466, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAM AT BLUNT7.ER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF TIIE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON TIE NIECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LONER NIECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO THE LOWER NIECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHIRISTI, 208 TEXAS; APPROPROVING TILE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A CAM, SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH TILE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND I.ECLARING AN EMERGENCY" AS AMENLED, BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR TILE BE- GINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY FOUR MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DEC- EMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F, P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3934 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE", AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL ON TIE 10th DAY OF REBRUARY, 1954, AS AMENLE D, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBPARAGRAPH (E) SO AS TO ABOLISH THE POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF WELFARE AND VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER AND BY AMENDING SECTION 10, SUBPARAGRAPH (B) COVERING SICK LEAVE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Abstained F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Abstained Aye ORDINANCE 3935 AMENDING TIE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TILE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING TO ARTICLE V. A SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 8A" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE, AND BY AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TIE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 3658, BY MENDING ARTICLE xx, SECTION 4, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN POSITIONS AND GRACES IN THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; AND SO AS TO ABOLISH CER- TAIN POSITIONS AND GRACES; AND CHANGING THE GRACE OF THE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT FR0M GRADE 25 TO GRADE 29; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Abstained F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Abstained Aye ORDINANCE 3936 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF CF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO GRANT AN AERIAL EASEMENT TO CENTRAL POWER AND LIG1Tf COMPANY FOR AN ELECTRIC TRANS- MISSION LINE AND AN EASEMENT FOR A GUY STUB AND GUY WIRE, AND ALL NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE ATTACHMENTS AND APPURTENANCES, ACROSS TRACT NO. 17 OUT OF THE GREGORIO FARIAS GRANT, AT THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID EASEMENT, A COPY OF WLIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismithn Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King , James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3937 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CATTO AND PUTTY COVERING ONE (1) WORTHINGTON MOLL F CHIEF TRACTOR FOR USE IN THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; FOR AND IN CONSIDER- ATION OF $4,428.51 (DOWN PAYMENT OF $1,419.27, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $170.24, BEING THE 4% INTEREST ON THE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $2,839.00), said AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID CAGREEtiCENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3933 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TUE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROCTOR- BRAWNER STORM SEWER UNIT II, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $142,100.00 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3939 APPROPRIATING THE SU51 OF $11,400.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROIEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF 8,000 CUBIC YARDS OF ADDITIONAL SHELL BASE MATERIAL FOR THE REWORKING OF THIRTEEN (13) MILES OF STREETS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BY THOMAS L. SCOTT, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P, Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye 2019 210 ORDINANCE 3940 APPROPRIATING TILE SUM OF $75.00 FROM N0. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE INSTALLATION OF A METAL GRAVEL GUARD FOR THE ROOF OF THE MORGAN STREET FIRE STATION BY BURNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Absent Aye Aye "Aye ORDINANCE 3941 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $999.30 TO COVER THE COST OF LEVELING MESQUITE STREET AND COOPER ALLEY INTERSECTION AND SEAL COAT FOR THE REST GF THE STREET AFTER REMOVAL OF RAILROAD TRACKS IN COOPERS STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS ON FILE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; SUCH WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith IV. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. further business, City Secretary PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. -Peterson, Jr. — Abs. excused. Aye Absent Aye Aye ".Aye the meeting adjourned at 6:45 P. M. MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST , TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1954 3:00 P. M. City Manager — Russell E. McClure City Attorney — I. M. Singer Adting City Secy. — R. V. Pearce Dir. of Public Works — Drahn Jones Dir, of Public Utilities — Gerald C. Letch Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Acting City Secretary Pearce called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that Commissioner Frank P. Peterson's absence be Mayor Callaway suggested that the agenda item concerning the opening of Water Bond bids be moved up before the Public Hearing regarding Baldwin Boulevard Street Improvement Assessments, in order that the people who were mainly concerned with the Water Bonds may be permitted to leave. The agenda was so presented. The following firms submitted bids on $500,000.00 worth of Water Bonds: First of Texas Corporation; Columbia Securities Corporation of Texas; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane; John Nuveen & Company of Chicago, Illinois; Dittmar & Company; Stern Brothers of Kansas City; Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast; and Equitable Securities Corporation. Mr. Allison, Fiscal Agent for the City, Mr. Singer and Mr. Murphy then took the bid of the apparent low bidder of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to calculate the premium which was offered. It was announced a short time later by Mr. Allison that the interest computed in light of the premium was .0304967, making the statement that it was a very attractive percentage figure and it was his opinion that Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane be awarded the bid. Motion by King, seconded by 'Naismith and passed that the award of bid be made to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane and that the bid checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. The following firms submitted bids for 2,114 water meters for warehouse stock: Badger Meter Mfg. Co., Hersey Mfg. Co., Neptune Meter Co., and Rockwell Mfg. Co.. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Callaway next opened a called Public Hearing on Baldwin Blvd. Street Improvement Assessments. Mr. Singer, City Attorney, explained the nature of the hearing, then asked Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, to explain types of assessments and basis on which they were computed. (Please refer to entire transcript in Street Improvement File in City Secretary's office.) Mayor Callaway and Mr. Singer both asked the audience if there was anybody who was in opposition to the assessments as published and explained in the Hearing. There were no further statements. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the hearing be closed at this time. Mayor Callaway asked if there was anyone in the audience who had a petition they wished to present at this time, or any business which did not appear on the agenda. Mr. Ed Williams, local attorney, stated that he had read in the newspapers that the City Council was considering holding a Charter Election sometime in the near future, the last Charter Election being held in 1946. Inasmuch as the City of Corpus Christi has had a City Manager form of government, he stated that it was his opinion that the people of the City should be given an opportunity to vote as to whether or not they wished this type of government to continue. He further pointed out that his views were in no way a reflection against this particular administration, employee or official. Ile spoke at some length bringing out a number of points con— cerning the coming Charter Election. Commissioner King stated that as far as the City Council was concerned, they had not received any re— commendations to date from the Charter Commission. Ile further stated that the Council has authority to assemble what is to be presented to the public in its final form, also, the possibility of a public hearing being held with regard to the same. Mayor Callaway thanked Mr. Williams for his suggestions, and stated that his request will be given consideration. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the T. Ii. Lee Construction Company be awarded the bid for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Laterals along McArdle Road, Kostoryz Road, Holly Street,'Richter Street and Foley Drive. (See Tabulation of Bid 460 in file). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Pipeline Service Corporation be awarded the bid on pipe coating and wrapping as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid #61 in file). Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and and passed that the Texcrete Corporation be awarded the bid for Concrete Pipe for Lincoln Terrace drainage as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 462 in file.) Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Bucaneer Days Commission be granted the use of the L -Head for the period May 20, 21st, and 22, 1955. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of radio equipment for the Public Utilities and Police Department. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the Tax and Error List for the month of October, 1954 be approved. City Manager McClure next presented for approval, four Interim Zoning Permit applications: 1. Fred Latham, C. W. Kyle, Dr. P. S. Joseph — Drivein Theatre located at 6302 Lexington Blvd. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the permit be granted subject to the following 212 restrictions. (1) Filing of the plat with the County, (2) the prohibition of any public address system type of speaker installation, (3) the placing of lights in such manner that the adjacent properties will be protected. The Council requested that in the future that request for Interim Zoning permits in which construe - tion had not been started, be the subject of Public Hearing in order that all facts pertaining to same can be made clear before permit is granted. 2. Southwest Theaters, Inc. - Corpus Christi Drive -In Theatre proposed to erect a two-story, 161x22' masonry projection booth at rear of property. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the request be tabled for further information determining whether or not the structure is entirely on their property and does not conflict with any designated easement. 3. R. H. Fhillips - erect a 32' x 60' masonry building at 215 Weschester Drive. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that an Interim Zoning Permit be granted. 4. Moose Lodge - Erect a private lodge at 4301 Lexington Boulevard. 11 Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that this permit be granted subject to 140' building line being established so as to not interfere with the contemplated Lexington Boulevard Freeway. City Manager McClure stated that at this time that the Public Hearing held November 10th, on behalf of Ray E. Peterson of 439 Old Robstown Road for vacating a portion of an alley, which was tabled and to be taken under advisement, had again been re -presented by Mr. Peterson for another Public Hearing. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that a -Public Hearing be scheduled for December 1, 1954, at 3:00 P. M., during the Regular Meeting for the vacating of a portion of Cuiper's alley, lying between Horne Road and Cuiper Street, approximately 260' East of Ayers Street. ORDINANCE 3942 AUTHORIAING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CH1?ISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. If. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LATERALS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; APPROPRIATING TILE SUM OF $1649506.93 OUT NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy- King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3943 AMENDING the Zoning ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON TIE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ of the ordinance and resolu- TION RECORDS, AS AMENLED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON TitE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING TILE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1946, BY CHANGING TIE ZONING OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 2, NELSON ADDITION NO. 2, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING T►IE ZONING OF LOTS 35 THROUGH 40, BLOCK 3, PRESCOTT PARK, UNIT 4 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 20 Ti1RU 33, BLOCK A, BONITA ADDITION FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DIVELLING DISTRICT TO "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 10, BLOCK 21; LOT 22, BLOCK 22; LOT 10, BLOCK 23; LOT 1, BLOCK 24, WINDSOR PARK UNIT 4 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B -I" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 17 ANDI3, BLOCK 20; LOTS 14 TiIROUGiI 21, BLOCK 22; LOTS 2 THROUGH 9, BLOCK 24; LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 25, WINDSOR PARK UNIT 4 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; BY CHANGING TILE ZONING OF LOT 16, BLOC[i 2, JOHN JONES ADDITION UNIT 1 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DIELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING TILE ZONING OF DOTS 20 TO 35, CLOCK 1, LINCOLN TERRACE ADDITION FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 15 TJROUGII 22, BLOCI{ 2, LA REINA ADDITION FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY SWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONINGOF LOT 6; AND LOT 22, BLOCK 5, NANJEAN SUE FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "L-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1--5, BLOCK -6; LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 5, NANJEAN SUBDIVISION FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 15, 16, 17, BLOCK 2, MANAN ACRES FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT A, BLOCK 19, AND LOT B, BLOCK 17, OSO PLACE UNIT 4 FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY 213 BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 7,8,9,10,11 AND BLOCK 3, SOUTHWOOD ADDITION, FROM "R -i" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B—I." NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PRO— VISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE— WITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent W. James Brace Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Mr. Russell E. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said pro— posed ordinance, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas November 17, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and is perative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shal be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meet— ings of the City Council, I. therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith, The motion was carri ed by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Brace. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. Commissioner King made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, and Brace. NAYES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE N0, 3944 AUTHORIZING TI-E_ISSUANCE OF FIRST MORTGAGE Ii1ATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS IN TIE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE:_OF IMPROVING AND EXTENDING TIE WATERWORKS SYSTEM; PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING TILE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GEED OF TRUST FURTHER SUPPLEMENTING THE TEED OF TRUST SECURING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIRST MORTAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1953, SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL DEED OF TRUST PROVIDING; THE SECURITY FOR THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE; ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE 3945 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING NO. 3824, DATED TIE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1954, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 449 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, EN— TITLED "DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS OF RAILROAD TRACTS TO BE EXTRA HAZARDOUS; REQUIRING OF FLAGMEN OR SIGNAL DEVICES AT ALL EXTRA HAZARDOUS RAILROAD CROSSINGS; REGULATING THE- SPEED HESPEED OF ENGINES,CARS AND TRAINS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PRO— HIBITING THE BLOWING OR SOUNDING OF WHISTLES OF ANY LOCOMOTIVE OR ENGINE WITIiIN ANY DESIGNATED RECREATION AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, EXCEPT AT SUCH POINT'S AS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED, AND REQUIRING THE WHISTLE TO BE BLOWN OR SOUNDED AT -SUCH DESIGNATED POINTS AND NO OTHERS, EXCEPT IN CASES OF EMERGENCY; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY AS RECREATIONAL; REQUIRING THE RINGING OF ENGINE BELLS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING THAT MECHANICAL WARNING DEVICES INSTALLED ON HAZARDOUS CROSSINGS, NOT STATE AND/OR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, THAT ARE APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SHALL BE A COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 3824; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORPORATIONS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 214 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3946 AUTJORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TELE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENTELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROCTOR—BRA'NN'ER STORM SEVER UNIT II AND UNIT TTI; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $142,100.00 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF UNIT II; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; REPEAL— ING ORDINANCE NO 3938 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. 1'. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace the following vote: Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent the following vote: Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3947 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXE— CUTE A LEAST—PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JESS McNEAL MACHINERY CORPORATION COVERING ONE (1) INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTOR AND ONE (1) PULLIAN—STANDARD HYDRAULIC CONTROLLED BULLDOZER ATTACIEENT, FOR AND IN CONSILERATION OF $21,730.00 (DOWNPAYMENT OF $5,125.00, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $1.230.00. BEING THE 4% INTEREST ON TILE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $15,375.00) LEAVING A DEFERRED PAYMENT OF $15,375.00, SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HE,:EOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye.__ W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James Si- Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3948 APPROPRIATING $ 9,696.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, CONSISTING OF PORTIONS OF FIVE (5) LOTS IN THREE (3) BLOCKS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND COURT COST DEPOSIT FOR THE USE THEREOF IN EXPANDING AND WIDENING BALDWIN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE SAME TO BE TENDERED INTO THE COURT AND AN APPEAL FROM SUCH AWARD TO BE TAKEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace An F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE 3949 APPROPRIATING $12.096.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVENIENT FUND FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS, COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND COURT COST DEPOSIT FOR THE USE THEREOF IN EXPANDING AND WIDENING BAL DWIN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE, SAME TO BE TENDERED INTO THE COURT AND AN APPEAL FROM SUCH AWARD TO BE TAKEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye. W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent 215 ORDINANCE 3950 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TilE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT OF RESCISSION WITH P CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye IV. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City 5 cr to THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MAY(iff- THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRIST , TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO TILE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TILE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TILE 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 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 18th day of November, for the purpose of Special Council Meeting to hear opponents and proponents regarding four zoning cases to be heard at a Public Hearing. DATED this the 18th day of November, 1954. /s/ P. C. Callaway MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETINNG We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney 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. ls/ Ellroy King Ellroy King /s/ J. S. Naismith J. S. NAISMITII /s/ W. James Brace W. 341ES BRACE FRANK P. PETERSON, JR. 1s/ P. Callaway P. C. Callaway s/ Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. MCCLURE City Manager R. V. Pearce /s/ R. 1. PEARCE Acting City Secretary / s/ I. M. Singer I. M. SINGER City Attorney Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. Acting City Secretary Pearce called the roll of those in attendance. Also present was Senior Planning Engineer R. W. Burr. (At this time Mayor Callaway entered to be present for the meeting.) CASE NO. 1— J. E. Hartle — 1054-1 From "A-1" First Apartment house District to "R-1" Neighborhood Business District; Lot 21 3A of the Bartholome Addition, being that property located on the east side of Rose Street, Between Lawrence Drive and Buffalo Street. 10-11--54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity existed for the change and that there was already sufficient business zoning in the area. Motion passed, 5 ayes - 0 nays. Mr. J. E. Hartle, applicant, stated the following reasons for requesting the change in zoning: - II 1. (1) The property did not lend itself to development under restrictions of present "A-1" zoning. (2) Due to necessary arrangement of any apartment house on site, causing it to face rear of filling station across Rose Street, rental possibilities would be diminished. There were no opponents appearing at the hearing. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter taken under advisement. CASE NO, 2 - Helen G, and William Meyer 1054-2 From "A-2" Second Apartment house District to "A-4" Tourist Court District; the west one-half of the Frederick Tract in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, consisting of 2.3 acres of land, fronting 148' on Up River Road, and extending to a depth of 598', and being identified by the numbering of houses and naming of streets in the City of Corpus Christi as 3625 Shell Road. 10-11-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been demonstrated for the change and that if the change were granted would represent an encroachment on the existing residential properties. Motion passed, 5 ayes - 0 nays. It was then moved, seconded and passed that the Commission recommended to the Director of Public Works that he give whatever assistance is possible in relieving the Meyers of any sewage dis- posal problem now existing in connection with the present development if such relief can be granted without involving the suspension of the present non -conforming use. No one appeared in favor of the application. In opposition, Mrs. Hobart T. Cox, 3641 Shell Road, which is located west of Bates tract, stated that this property and that described in Case No. 4, 954-1 (see later) were adjacent and if either were changed from present zoning it would be spot zoning. She added that this area is not ready for such type of zoning at the present time. Mrs Julian Gray, 3645 Shell Road, stated that the zoning change requested in the application would be objectionable. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. CASE NO, 3 --Mr. & Mrs Sidney 11 Forsman & W J Black 1054-3 From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; that portion of the following described property not now zoned "B-3" Secondary Business District, or"L-1" Light Industry: Being a part of Lot 2, J. P. Connell Farm Lots and being all that portion of the S. H. Forsman 10.87 acre tract out of said Lot 2 lying between Morgan Avenue and Baldwin Boulevard, and being generally described as the interior portion of that tract fronting 308' (plus or minus) on the south side of the 3100 block of Morgan Avenue, and 240' (plus or minus) on the north side of the 3100 block Baldwin Blvd. 10-11-54 Commission meeting It was moved and seconded that the Zoning Committee report be accepted and this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved with the understanding that the area will be fenced and suitably screened from the adjoining properties. Motion passed, 5 ayes - 0 nays. Mr. J. R. Sorrell, attorney, appeared for applicants, fie explained grades of zoning on entire tract and described community center development planned dependent on zoning change. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by King, seconded by Brace, and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld and the application be granted. CASE NO, 4 - W. L Bates 954-1 From "A-2" Secondary Apartment House District to "A-4" Tourist Court District; Lot 1, Woodlawn No. 1, located at 3633 Up River Road having a 93,8 feet frontage and running 543.8 deep. 10-11-54 Commission Meeting It was moved and seconded that this application be forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied on the basis that no public necessity had been demonstrated,for the change and that the change if granted would represented an encroachment on the existing residential properties. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays No one appeared in favor or in opposition to the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by King, and passed ;that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld and the application be denied. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the J. E. Hartle application (See Case No. 1) be denied, upholding the Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the recommendation of the Zoni.ng and Planning Commission be upheld and the applicati,pn of Helen G. and William Meyer (Case No. 2) be denied.. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI :II TEXAS: 2� g-, &:: � &� � � MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WXAS NOTICE" `OF; SL'ECIAL .. MEETING November 23, 1954 7: 00 P. M. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 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 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 23rd day of November, for the purpose of: Taking action on the following matters: (a) Determining whether or not it is in the public interest to close a 20 foot roadway easement in Oso Place Unit Iv: (b) Hearing evidence on the granting of a Special Council Permit for a Skating Rink as Requested by Wm. L. Dunn. „ (c) Request for a change in zoning by H. E. Butt Grocery Company. (d) Request for a change in zoning by The Nueces Investment Corporation, (Parkdale). DATED this the 23rd day of November, 1954. /s/ P. C. Callaway MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney i� f C 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 pur- pose therein stated. Ls/ Ellroy King ELLROY KING /s/ J. S. Naismith J. S. NAISMITH W. JAMES BRACE /s/ Frank P. Peterson, Jr. FRANK P. PETERSON, JR. /s/ P. C. Callaway P. C. CALLAWAY s/ Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. McCLURE CITY MANAGER /s/ T. Ray Kring T. RAY KRING CITY SECRETARY /s/ I. M. Singer I. M. SINGER CITY ATTORNEY Present Mayor P. C. Callaway, Commissioners Ellroy King, J. S. Naismith, Frank P. Peterson, Jr.;City Manager, Russell E. McClure, City Secretary, T. Ray Kring, Assistant City Atty., Ellis Brown, R. W. Burr, Sr. Planning Engineer. 213 Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. City Manager McClure presented for Public Hearing the matter of closing a 20' roadway easement in Oso Place Unit IV, pointing out that the petition for the vacation of the easement stated that: In the platting of Oso Place Unit 4, the Public Works Department of the Cityt:of Corpus Christi and the Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Corpus Christi preferred that in lieu of said twenty (20' strip that Rickey Drive, extending from McArdle Road to the Northeast line of said property, including a twenty-five (25') foot roadway easement from the termination of Whitney Drive to said Northeast line, be designated, and this Petitioner in compliance with said request did so designate and dedicate such streets. That there is, therefore, no further need for the twenty (20') foot easement, and the same constitutes a cloud upon the title to said lots, and also that the vacation had been recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Public Works De- partment. No one appeared in opposition to the request. Commissioner King stated that it appeared in the public interest to grant the request, hence it was moved that the hearing be closed and the vacation be authorized. The Motion was seconded by Peterson and passed. City Manager McClure next presented for consideration an application of the following: William L. Dunn for a Special4Council Permit to erect a skating rink on a portion of a 3,473 acre tract out of the J. P. Connell Farm Tract approximately 55 X 120' fronting on the 3200 block of Morgan Street. The applicant appeared on the behalf of this application. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be granted subject to a two year limitation. Next presented for consideration was the application of the following: fi. E. Butt Grocery Company for a change in zoning of the northwest corner of Kostoryz Road and Sunny - brook Drive, fronting 125 feet on Kostoryz Road and 135 feet on Sunnybrook Drive, from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. No opponents or proponents were present in connection with the application. Commissioner King stated that in view of it appearing to be in the public interest to change the zoning as requested, it was moved that the hearing be closed and the change be authorized. The motion was sec- onded by Peterson and passed. City Manager next presented the application of the following: Nueces Investment Corporation for a change in zoning from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District properly described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southwest line of South Staples Street and the southeast line of the City of Corpus Christi's drainage easement, an extension of the Gollihar drainage ditch; Thence, South 31 degrees, 06 minutes 10 seconds, East, 1406.76 feet along said southwest line of South Staples Street to the point of intersection with a curve to the right; Thence, along said curve to the right, said curve having an interior angle of 90 degrees, a radius of 20 feet, a length of 31.42 feet to the point of tangent; Thence, South 58 degrees, 53 minutes 50 seconds, West, 210.72 feet to the point of inter- section with a curve to the right; Thence, along said curve to the right which curve has an interior angle of 59 degrees, 19 minutes 20 seconds, a radius of 595.06 feet, and a length of 616.10 feet to the point of tangent; Thence, North 61 degrees, 46 minutes 50 seconds, West, 1351.39 feet to the southeast line of the City of Corpus Christi's 60 -foot drainage easement for a corner; Thence, North 59 degrees, 59 minutes and 10 seconds, East, 1412.25 feet along the southeast line of said drainage easement to a point in the southwest line of South Staples Street for a corner and the place of beginning. Messrs. Ben Marks, Abe Katz, Harry Weisman, applicants, Dudley Foy and Harvey Branscomb, Attorneys for the applicants, Architect Phil Lloyd Shoop, and Mr. Richard Nelson, Vice President of the Real Estate Re- search Corporation of Chicago appeared in the interest of the proposed application. Mr. Richard Nelson reviewed the economic studies made by his firm in connection with the proposed development, (Copy of said report in City Secy's file). Mr. Phil L. Shoop, the architect presented sketches of the proposed development and reviewed briefly the construction contemplated. Dudley Foy explained in some detail the process gone through in the matter of hearings and determina- tion of the feasibility of his client's proposed development of the area in question. Harry Weisman and Ben Marks also reviewed the studies made, including economic and the financial aspects of the development stating that two surveys made by the outstanding Economic Research firms of the nation, e 219 satisfied themselves that such a development is a logical one to make from their viewpoint. Saul Cooper, a developer, objected to the lack of publicity given to the hearing, charging that no one was present to represent the public as the result of lack of publicity. Further, that the development was too exten- sive and there was.not any need for such a large development, and that it would be detrimental to small develop- ers and businesses. Mr. Cooper repeated his objections a number of times and finally suggested that the matter be tabled and that another hearing be held to allow the public to be present. Mr. Cooper repeated his objections a number of times and finally suggested that the matter be tabled and that another hearing be held to allow the public to be present. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. Th a being n further business, City Sec et y PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 1954 3:00 P. M. MAYOR CITY -`OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Commissioners: City Manager - Russell E. McClure Ellroy King City Attorney - I. M. Singer James S. Naismith City Secretary - T. Ray Kring W. James Brace Administrative Asst. - R. V. Pearce F. P. Peterson, Jr. Dir. of Public Works - Drahn Jones Purchasing Agent - Wm. J. Burke Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation by Reverend Clifford N. McCall, Associate Pastor of the First Christian Church. City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance. City Manager McClure presented for a Public Hearing, the closing of a portion of Doddridge Street at Sta- ples and Weber Road, described in detail as follows: Part No. 1. - All that unnamed Street lying north and northeast of that certain tract of land purchased by the City of Corpus Christi for fire station No. 7 and recorded in Volume 506 page 247 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, including a portion of the original Doddridge Street shown on the map or plat of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, it's centerline being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northeast boundary line of South Staples Street, said point bears N. 310 - 09' - 20" W, 456.51 feet from the intersection of the northeast boundary line of South Staples Street extended with the centerline of Weber Road extended, said point being the center- line of the original Doddridge Street. Thence N. 580 - 52' - 40" - E with the centerline of said original Doddridge Street a distance of 2.45.07 feet to a point; Thence along a curve to the right with the are of a circular curve having a radius of 200 feet and a central angle of 590 - 17' - 30" a distance of 206.97 feet to the point of tangent to said curve; Thence S 610 - 49' - 50" E a distance of 61.07 feet to a point in the northwest boundary line of Doddridge Street as now exists. Part No. 2. All that portion of the original Doddridge Street lying between the north boundary line of the above referred to unnamed street north and northeast of Fire Station No. 7 and the northeast boundary line of a tract of land conveyed to the City of Corpus Christi by deed recorded in Volume 662 page 211 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas There were no proponents or opponents present. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Hearing be closed and in view of it appearing to be in the public interest that the closing of the portion of the street in question be quthorized. The following firms submitted bids for a total of 9.100 feet of various sizes of Fire Hose: Becker Fire Equipment Co., Corpus Christi Hardware Co., Firefighter Sales & Service Co., General Detroit Corporation, South- western Extinguisher Co., and San Antonio Machinery Sales Company. The bid of the General Detroit Corporation did not include sufficient bond, so therefore this bid was disqualified. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager McClure read a petition which had been submitted by J. B. Trimble on behalf of Mr. A. Wolfe for the closing of a portion of San Antonio Avenue lying between the southerly portions of Block 316 and Port Aransas Cliffs Addition. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the matter be referred to Zoning and Planning Commission and Public Works Department for recommendation. City Manager presented a report of the Charter Commission of their proposed charter amendments and sug- gested that it be filed for record, (Filed with City Secretary.) Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that a Public Hearing be held at the next Regular Meet- ing, December 1, 1954, on the proposed amendments to the City Charter. Cecil Burney, attorney representing local milk producers, requested that the City Council take t 220 immediate action to relieve the producers of paying $1,00 permonth under the Interim Milk Ordinance. Councilman Brace then stated that an ordinance had been proposed in February, 1954, the matter being re- ferred to the milk processors and 30 days time was given to offer an alternate proposal and to this date nothing had been received. After some discussion it was decided that a hearing would be held on the matter on December 8th, and unless the matter is otherwise resolved, the ordinance originally proposed last February would be adopted. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the H. B. Zachry Company oe awarded the contract for the expansion and modification of the Oso Sewage Treatment plant as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid It - in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Everett Williams whose term will expire December 1, 1954, be re -appointed to a three year term to the Civil Service Board as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the interim Permit application for the construction of a Service Station on Lot 1, Block 1, Dona Park Subdivision be authorized. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the application of the Nueces Investment Corporation for a change in the zoning of their Parkdale development (See Public Hearing of November 23, 1954) be granted subject to a letter being provided by the developers showing that 50% of 100,000 square feet of building area will be completed within the next three years. City Manager McClure reported that plans and specifications for the construction of the 43" water trans- mission line from Clarkwood to Savage Lane, a 36" main to Everhart and a 30" main from Everhart to Staples St. at a cost estimated at $1,083,371,00, $316,737,00 and $ 75,061.00 respectively, are being pursued diligently and with the objective of completing them, advertising for bids and awarding contract by January 31, 1955, Ile also reported that plans for the improvement of Alameda Street - Louisiana to Doddridge are likewise (being rushed with the same objective in mind. 63 -foot Face to Face of Curb Paving at $32 53/foot Estimated contract cost; $32,53 x 9600' $318,794,00 Estimated property owners' assessment 108,624,00 Estimated Construction Cost to City $210.170.00 Engineering - 7°w 22,315,00 Total Project Cost to City $232,485.00 Mr. McClure presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by the Citi Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas TO THE MEMBERS OF THECITY COUNCIL November 24, 1954 Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and impera- tive necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City'Council, I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Ellroy King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Naismith. The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City Council, viz`: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson and Brace NAYS: None. Commissioner Ellroy King made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson and Brace. NAYES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO, 3591 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $500,000.00 FIRST MORTGAGE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2 OF 1954, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, 221 ORDINANCE 3952 APPROPRIATING 71 -IE OF $298.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CON- STRUCTION FUND FOR A HATCH FOR ACCESS TO THE ROOF OF TIE UTILITIES BUILDING TO BE CON- STRUCTED SOUTH OF TIE CITY HALL BY BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3953 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,051.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF 1,700 YARDS OF SEICLL AT $1.43 PER YARD (2,431.00); AND 1,310 YARDS OF CALICHE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT AT $2.00 PER YARD ($2,620.00), FOR THE REWORKING OF THIRTEEN (13) MILES OF STREETS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BY THOMAS L. SCOTT, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended.by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. -P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3954 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 AMENLE D FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON TIE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING TILE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 2 TROUGH 10, BLOCK 1, WINDSOR PARK NO. 1 FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 13,14,15, AND 16, BLOCK 1305, MERCHANTS ADDITION NO. 6 FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING TIE ZONING OF LOT 12, BLOCK 1305, MERCHANTS ADDITION NO. 6 FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTTER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENLE D; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3955 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH H. B. ZACIIRY COMPANY FOR EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF TIE SOS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, UNITS 1 AND II, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $831,902.00. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MALE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE;; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $676,369.09 FROM NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $649,332.00 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNIT 1, AND $27,037.09 is the amount to be paid to Sigler, Clark and Winston, consulting ENGINEERS, FOR ENGINEER- ING FEE OF UNITS A AND B OF EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE OSO SEWAGE TRE91MENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 222 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 3956 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,279.64 FROM NO. 208 SIDEWALK BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND AND $1,395.36 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AROUND LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY BY E. E. HARRISON, CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3957 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $2,902.09 FROM NO. 211 PUBLIC LIBRARY BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER ARCHITECTS' SERVICES IN ALTERING, IMPROVING, RENOVATING, AND REMOLELING THE FORMER CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE SAME TO TILE USE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BY WALTER E. WILDE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING 43635, DATED TIE 6th DAY OF JANUARY, 1954, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 501 OF TIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU'T'ION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ENTITLED "PROVIDING FOR TILE ESTABLISIZIENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION COLE, KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVEN- TION CODE, RECOMMENLE D BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION TIiEREOF; REGULATING THE CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS FOR THE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF NURSERIES, CONVALESCENT HOMES AND HOMES FOR THE AGED; PROHIBITING GUESTS FROM SMOKING RESULTING IN FIRE, EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 1713, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 AT PAGE 86 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION REVORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS TITEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE HEREBY ADOPTED; AND ESTABLISHING FIRE LIMITS; - "BY ADOPTING THE AUGUST, 1954 AMENUIENTS TO THE FIRE PREVENTION COLE OF 1953 WHICH SAID COLE WAS ADOPTED AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS IN SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE 43635; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORPORATION; PRO- VIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CL.AUSE;JROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 24th day of November, 1954, by the following vote; P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 11 City Secr6ta CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1 TIE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS: 223 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF TIE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CIiRISTI 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 o'clock A.M., on the 26th day of November, for the purpose of TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO TILE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. DATED. this the 26th day of November, 1954 /s/ Ellrov King MAYOR PRO TEM City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney 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 should be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose stated. /s/ J. S. Naismith J. S..NAISMITH /s/ W. James Brace W. JAMES BRACE /s/ Frank P. Peterson, Jr. FRANK P. PETERSON, JR. /s/ Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. MCCLURE—CITY MANAGER /s/ T. Ray Kring T. RAY KRING—CITY SECRETARY Ls/ I. M. Singer I. M. SINGER—CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the absence of Mayor Callaway be excused. Present, Mayor Pro Tem Ellroy King, Comm: J. S. Naismith, W. James Brace, and Frank Peterson, Jr; City Manager, Russell E. McClure, City Secretary T. Ray Kring, City Attorney, I. M. Singer, Dir. of Public Works, Drahn Jones, Asst. City Mgr., Adm. J. B. Dunn. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed unanimously that the compensation for the members of the Council for this meeting be waived. Mayor Pro Tem King announced that the report of the Ambursen Engineering Corporation for potential dam sites on the Nueces River would be received at this time. Messrs. C. R. Marks, M. A. Dillingham of the firm of Ambursen Engr. Corporation, C. S. Reagan and Frank A. McCaughan, associated in the survey and Mr. M. E. Allison, fiscal agent, Fenner Toth and Charles Galland, members of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District, were present, as were Bert Potter, attorney and J. W. Cooper, State Representative elect. Mr. Marks presented their preliminary survey and outlined briefly the essential findings in connection with said survey. The estimate of cost of construction of a dam sufficient to impound an adequate water supply for the City of Corpus Christi and surrounding area -was as follows: Mathis Dam Site — $14,719,300.00; Bluntzer Dam Site — $19,882,050.00; and Calallen Dam Site $24,698,460.00. It was pointed out in the report that the Mathis site is not only the most favorable location from the standpoint of cost, but also from a physical viewpoint in that the foundation materials would be more suitable. It was suggested in the report also, that the initial elevation of the dam would be 84' to minimize the flooding of agricultural lands for perhaps as long as 10 years. The question was asked of Mr. Allison, fiscal agent for the City, if the City was in a financial position to finance the construction of the dam. Ilis reply was, he thought that it could be arranged. 224 Different members of the Council asked questions of the engineers pertaining to the construction of a dam and real concern was expressed regarding the City's water supply in view of pending litigation and any other details that might cause a delay in the completion of the dam. It was pointed out that the 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant when completed together with the City's present facilities, could easily deplete the supply provided by the present storage facility. It was. further pointed out that the situation could become chaotic causing industries to close down, payrolls failing to be met and other economic conditions of serious consequences. Hope was expressed that plans would go forward speedily and promptly by either the Nueces River Water Supply District, or the City, whichever is determined to be the local agency to pursue the project. record. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the preliminary report be received and filed for Final report to be presented by December 3, 1954. ORDINANCE 3958 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO TIE TEXAS NATIONAL ARMORY GUARD BOARD CONVEYING A FIVE (5) ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON HORNE ROAD TO SAID TEXAS NATIONAL ARMORY GUARD BOARD TO BE USED AS A SITE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TIE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED IERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3950 APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $4,917.00 OUT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO PARK DIVISION BUDGET CODE XG FOR LAND AND BUILDING; AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 OUT OF NO. 108 STREET FUND TO STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION BUDGET CODE DI FOR STREET MAINTENANCE, SAID SUMS OF MONEY BEING THE PROCEEDS FROM E. BIEL WHOLESALE GROCERY, INC., FOR THE CLOSING AND DEEDING OF A PORTION OF TENTH STREET TO SAID E. BIEL WHOLESALE GROCERY, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye - James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brzce Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3960 CLOSING ALL OF THAT UNNA4IE D STREET LYING NORTH AND NORTH—EAST OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR FIRE STATION NO. 7, INCLUDING A PORTION OF THE - ORIGINAL LODDRIDGE STREET, AND CLOSING ALL THAT PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL DODDRIDGE STREET LYING BETWEEN THE NORTH BOUNDARY LIVE OF TILE UNNAMED STREET NORTH AND NORTHEAST OF FIRE STATION NO. 7, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, -TEXAS; ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO TIE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:' P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James B. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 0 f r, I J r P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3961 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO TIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON EIGHTEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF NAPLES STREET, NAPLES STREET FROM THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHICST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET AND BALDIVIN BOULEVARD FROM TME SOUTHIVEST PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND TILE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THERE- OF, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTTIONS OFFERED, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT TIE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON EIGHTEENTH STREET, NAPLES STREET AND BALDWIN BOULEVARD WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF TILE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON 18TH STREET, NAPLES ST. AND BALDIVIN BLVD. AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR TILE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID 18TH ST., NAPLES ST., AND BALDWIN BLVD..' AND TILE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON TILE, COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT & PROVIDING THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King , Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the following letter be approved as sufficient to satisfy the Council action of November 24, 1954, 3:00 P. M. with reference to the development of Parkdale Shopping Center, by Nueces Investment Corporation. " Corpus Christi, Texas November 26, 1954 Mr. Russell E. McClure City Manager City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. McClure: Not less than 100,000 square feet of buildings will be built within the Parkdale Shopping Center within three years after final approval of the requested business zoning, subject to any delays caused by action of any governmental body, by fire, strikes, or, other causes beyond our control Yours very truly, /s/ Ben D. Marks Ben D. Marks, individually and as Attorney in Fact for his brother Cedric H. Marks /s/ Abe M. Katz Abe M. Katz [s/ Harry Weisman _ Harry Weisman " There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR .PRO M � CITY OF CORPUSARISTI, TEXAS 01(�L _. City Sec to REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 1, 1954 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager - Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney, -I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring James S. Naismith Asst. City Manager - Adm. J. B. Dunn W. James Brace FF. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Dr. John Donaho, First Methodist Churcbl 226 City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Dr. Jean Richardson, Chairman, Binford Arney, Owen D. Cox, 0. W. Jones, Mrs. James A..Kaufman, Joe Garza, Mrs. Ben F. Bates, Allen Mote, Mrs. Ray Airheart, members of -the Charter Commission were present. Binford Arney acted as spokesman and made a few introductory remarks regarding the composition of the Charter and then proceeded to read and briefly explain the reasoning for and meaning of the individual proposals. A. J. Scholtes, 714 Ohio, J. N. Wilson, 5118 Holly Road, Ed P. Williams, Henry Warren, local attorneys of the City, asked questions and offered suggestions to the various praposals submitted. Henry Warren asked why the Water District was excluded in the proposal for consolidation with other taxing bodies. The answer was that it was an oversight and it was something that the Council might consider along with the other changes they perhaps will make.-. Henry Warren primarily objected to proposal.No. 8, requiring 1500 signatures for a petition for annexa- tion and is discretionary as to whether the Council calls an election, whereas, the present Charter requires only 500 and is mandatory. His objection and comments were submitted in writing and are of record in the City Secretary' office. Ed P. Williams objected to all of the proposals as submitted and offered his objections both verbally and in writing. Copies of his objections are also on file in the City Secretary's office. Joe Roscoe, local realter, suggested more time be given to consideration of the matter at hand and that additional hearings be held to allow the public to voice their objections. It was explained to the audience by the Mayor and the various members of the Council that the document under consideration was basically a report of the Charter Commission and that the members of the Council had not yet studied the propositions and it was conceivable that they would appear in a revised form before being submitted to the electorate. Mayor Callaway suggested also that it was very probable that additional hearings will be scheduled at some subsequent date. Mayor Callaway thanked the members of the Charter Commission on behalf of the City Council for their labors and contribution to an improved City Charter. The following firms submitted bids for 11 Police cars and two 1/2 Ton pickup trucks for the Utilities' Department: Lewis Boggus Motor Company, Gulf Chevrolet Company and Frank MacCurdy Motors. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that two Public Hearings be scheduled for December 15, 1954, at 3:00 P. M. during the Regular Meeting: (1) Closing of a portion of Aransas Street, (2) Closing of a por- tion of Cuipers Alley. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on 2,500 tons of Cold Mix Rock Asphalt and 1,000 tons of Precoated Aggregate for the Street Department. City Manager McClure reported that he had received a request to reset the date for the hearing on the adoption of a Milk Ordinance for December 15, 1954 for the reason that an attorney for one of the local processors would not be available for the December 8th hearing. Alternate proposals to be incorporated in a new ordinance are to be filed with the City Secretary prior to the December 15th meeting. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that Mrs. Luther Terry and Mrs, Gordon Lewis to be re- appointed to the Library Board, their terms having expired November 1, 1954, and Reverend Warren Hultgren be ap- pointed to fill the vacancy of Dr. John Donaho whose term also expired November 1st, and who requested that he be replaced. ORDINANCE 3962 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIJRISTI ADOPTED ON TIE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENEED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON TIE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET-SEQ OF TIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE`ZONINIG MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1946, BY CHANGING THE ZONING•OP A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTH CORNER OF LOT 9, SECTION C, PAISLEY SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, FROM "R-1" 011E FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" 2217 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; PART OF LOT 2, J.P. CONNELL FARM LOTS, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" neighborhood business district:: BLOCK A, PARKDALE SHOPPING CENTER, 31.87ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOTS 7 & 8, SECTION "A", PAISLEY SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, FROM" Rn "B-3" -1 ONE FAMILY PIELLING DISTRICT TOSECONDARY BUSINE1 DISTRICT; BEING THAT PROPERTY FACING 484' PLUS OR MINUS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LANCASTER DRIVE, 290' PLUS OR MINUS ON LEOPARD ST., 231' PLUS OR MINUS ON MUELLER STREET, AND 265' PLUS OR MINUS ALONG THE EAST PROPERTY LINE, AND BEING ALL THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED BY GEORGE R. CLARK, JR., TO JACK H. SCHOLL BY DEED DATED MARCH 15, A.D. 1950, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, A.D. 1950. FILE NO. 297877, FROM "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO A-4 TOURIST COURT DISTRICT, ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, REPEALING ALL OR- DINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Chas. G. Lyman, attorney, representing a group of store keepers, businesses and citizens, objected to the change in zoning of the area which is proposed to be developed as Parkdale Shopping Center. He stated that the rezoning of such a large business area was not warranted by the public interest and would be detrimental to similar types �f business in the area. Oscar Spitz, attorney representing Simon Grossman who had a small area for rezoning refused, Stated that he would not specifically object to the rezoning of the matter at hand provided that it would not opeirate to their disadvantage when their matter comes before the Council for action. lie requested that the rezoning of the Parkdale area be held in abeyance until his application can be considered simultaneously. lie further stated that 1/8 of their 8 acre tract would be devoted to business and 7/8 to parking area. Joe Roscoe, local realter and developer, stated that he did and did not object to the rezoning under consideration, lie said, however, that he did not feel there was a need for rezoning of 32 acres of land in view of other property in the vicinity that is already zoned for business. W. H. Bloch, attorney, appeared stating that he had several clients interested in business develop- ment and urged careful consideration be given to the rezoning of large tracts of land as now before the Council. Saul Cooper, local developer, appeared and objected to the rezoning of the Parkdale area, stating that he had been injured by having some of his prospective tenants declining to sign leases when the announcement was made that the Parkdale area would be developed. Dudley Foy, Harvie Branscomb, attorneys representing the Parkdale Developers, reviewed the hearings held with reference to the proposed change in zoning beginning in May, 1954 and the economic studies made at great expense to guide them in their decision regarding development. They emphasized that only approximately 4'j acres of the 32 acre tract would ever be developed for business purposes, that the developers had agreed to res - frictions which forever forbid them to develop beyond this point. Mrs. William Roscoe, owner of some Six Points business property, objected to the zoning unless the development is restricted to C acres. The various attorneys present joined in the discussion of the enforceability of such covenants and stated that if the plat pertaining to the restrictions was immediately filed for record in order that the coven- ants could be enforced and was binding their objection would be somewhat diminished. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be closed and that the, Council be polled on the adoption of the amendment to the ordinance. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy, King Aye James S. Naismith Nay W. James Brace Nay F. P. Peterson, -Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye 11. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Mayor Callaway presented a proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, December 15th as "S Day in the community and asked that all citizens drive and walk on this day so as to keep the entire 24-hour period free of traffic accidents. 228 City Manager McClure recommended that the Employee Compensation Plan ordinance be amended providing that where Christmas falls on a Saturday, that the previous day be observed as a Holiday. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed, that an ordinance be prepared in accordance with the Manager's recommendations. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING 43635, DATED TIE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1954, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21 PAGE 501 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED, "PROVIDING FOR TILE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, KNOWN AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR,THE BIOLATION THEREOF; REGULATING THE CONIERSION OF BUILDINGS FOR TILE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF NURSERIES, CONVALESCENT HOMES AND HOME FOR THE AGED; PROHIBITING GUESTS FROM SMOKING RESULTING IN FIRE, EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 1713, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 AT PAGE 86 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH TILE PROVISIONS OF TIE CODE HEREBY ADOPTED; AND ESTABLISHING FIRE LIMITS; "BY ADOPTING THE AUGUST, 1954 AMENLAIENTS TO THE FIRE PREVENTION COLE OF 1953 WHICH SAID COLE WAS ADOPTED AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS IN SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE 43635; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORPORATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 1st day of December, 1954, by the following vote: Ciry Secreta P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith. Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Th re being no further business the meet Ibg:wh.s: adjourned." i MAYOR �Y/ 1-7 THE CITY OF CORPUS HRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 8, 1954 3;00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Acting City Manager - J. B. Dunn Commissioners: City Attorney - I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring James S. Naismith Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Captain Basil Wyatt of the Salvation Army. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the following Minutes of Meetings be approved: - Regular Meetings of 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24; Special meetings of 11/18, 11/23, and 11/26-54. Mayor Callaway asked if there was anyone in the audience who had a petition they wished to present at this time, or having business to take up with the Council that was not included in the Agenda. George Aboud appeared before the Council urging the continuous use of the Traffic Safety Posters, pointing out that they have been changed only twice since June,1954. In his opinion they were very effective in directing attention to safe driving. Mayor Callaway advised him that the matter would be referred to the City Manager for proper attention. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the purchase of 11 Sedans for the Police Department and 2-1/2 Ton pickups for the Utilities Department be authorized - 6 Sedans and 2-1/2 Ton pickups from Lewis Boggus Motors and 5 sedans from the Gulf Chevrolet Company, and for the sale of Police Car #45, Motor KAA 38777 to Mr. R. R. Densman, 1128 Kaler Drive, for a cash consideration of $256.60 instead of a trade-in for which the City was offered $ 75.00, as recommended by the Acting City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 464 in file). Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Rockwell Mfg. Company be awarded the bid for the purchase of Water Meters for Warehouse stock as recommended by the Acting City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 463 in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Tax and Assessment roll for the current year reflecting a total assessed value of $234,027,888, and Taxes assessed of $3,650,832.00, be approved as re- commended by the Acting_City Manager. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Plans and Specifications for the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received in three parts, A.B, and C. The latter to be for stand-by power for the operation of the plant in an emergency and will constitute a separate item in order that it may be deleted if the expenditure does not appear justified. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the Plans & Specifications for a Fire Station at Sunnybrook and Kostoryz Road be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids, proposed that bids be received on January 5, 1955. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Plans & Specifications for a Drill Tower at South Staples and Weber Road be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids proposed date for receipt of bids also being January 5, 1955. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that an Interim Zoning Permit be issued to the Molina Second Baptist Church, 4418 Molina Dr., for the addition of classrooms to their existing building. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that an Interim Zoning Permit be issued to Ted Anderson for a partition to divide an existing one unit busides;,into a two unit building, located at 4317 Avalon Street. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that an Interim Zoning Permit be issued to the Magnolia Petroleum Company for the placement of 2-1000 gallon underground storage tanks at 650 Navigation Blvd. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that receipt of bids for the following Bonds - $1,165,000, Sewer Improvement & Extension Revenue Bonds; $200,000, Gas System Revenue Bonds; $2, 100, 000,` General Obligation Bonds as follows; $1,210,000 Storm Sewer Bonds; $650,000 Street Improvement Bonds; $170,000 Fire Station Bonds; and $ 70,000 Traffic Control System Bonds, up to 3:00 P. M., December 15, 1954 be authorized. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Mgr, be authorized to negotiate a contract for engineering services with Lockwood & Andrews for the improvement of So. Staples St. to supplement the efforts of the Public Works Dept. and to expedite the Street Improvement Program. ORDINANCE 3963 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TIE SUM OF $5,410,80 TO COVER THE COST OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATIONS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DODDRIDGE STREET AND ALAMEDA STREET; ANTELOPE STREET AND LAWRENCE STREET; LIPAN STREET AND PALM DRIVE; BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND NIAGARA STREET; BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND PRESCOTT STREET; PROVIDING FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W.James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3964 AMENDING ANDEXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25,, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1466, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A IAbi AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS;' PROVIDING THAT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRESENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE IN- VESTIGATION OF THE FEASIBILITY BY TILE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON THE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST. TEXAS, WILL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952. AND THAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DIM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO TIE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL WATER RIGHTS TO BE EX- PRESSLY RETAINED; RETAINING ALL WATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6. 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS AND CON- DITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SETTING OUT TILE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH TIE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE GRANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED, BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE CON- STRUCTION OF A LAM FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY FIVE MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3965 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3750 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING ASSESS- MENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSESSMENTS, "AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 OF SECTION 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OWNERS WITH PROPERTY ZONED FOR OTHER THAN ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS SHALL BE ASSESSED FORTY PERCENT OF THE COST OF PAVEMENT, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND SIDEWALK ABUTTING THE PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3966 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMIINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN TIE CITY SERVICE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE", AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TIE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WIENEVER CHRISTMAS DAY FALLS ON A SATURADAY THAT CECF1',,BER 24TH SHALL BE A HOLIDAY INSTEAD OF DECEMBER 25TH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye ,Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3967 TRANSFERRING THE UNENCUMBERED BALANCE OF CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS MALE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS AND PURPOSES, TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS AND PURPOSES UPON THE RECO- MMENDATION OF TIE CITY MANAGER, AN ITEMIZED LIST OF SUCH CHANGES BEING INCLUEE D HEREIN AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3968 APPROPRIATING $1,925.47 FROM FUND NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 103 STREET FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH TILE PER— MANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND LE GLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismitn Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P;. Peterson, Jr,- Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3969 AUTHCRIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEAST -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK MACCURDY MOTTORS COVERING TEN (10) ONE HALF TON PICKUPS, EIGHT (8) OF WHICH ARE FOR USE BY THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, ONE (1) FOR USE BY THE GARBAGE DEPARTMENT, AND ONE (1) FOR USE BY TILE PARK DEPARTMENT; FOR AND IN CONSICERATION OF $12,509.22 (DOWN PAYMENT OF $3,562.36, TRADE-IN NO. 526 - $90.00, TRADE—IN NO. 826 — $55.00, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $497.06, BEING TIE 4% INTEREST ON TIE DIMINISHING BALANCE OF $8,284.79), SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORD— ANCE WITH THE TERMS OF' SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3970 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 BY AMENDING SECTION 142 THEREOF BY DESIGNATING BAL L'WIN BOULEVARD FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO LOUISIANA AVENUE, HORNE ROAD FROM AYERS STREET TO OLD BROWNSIVILLE ROAD, AIR PORT ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 4410 MORGAN STREET, OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD FROM MORGAN STREET TO LEXINGTON AVENUE, UP RIVER ROAD FROM LIPAN STREET TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND McARDLE ROAD AS THROUGH STREETS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3971 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE BY EASEMENT FROM DOROTHY H. GRANT ACTING BY AND TIROUGH HER ATTORNEY IN FACT H. C. HOLLY, JOINED BY H. C. HOLLY AND WIFE MATTIE MAUDE HOLLY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A TRACT OF LAND 25 FEET BY 25 FEET OUT OF THE EAST CORNER OF LOT 6, SECTION 3 OF THE BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY LINES, A COPY OF WHICH EASEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE- CUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $50.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO TIE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 232 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3972 APPROPRIATING TO THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM NO. 102 CURRENT FUND THE SUM OF $1350 TO COVER THE COST OF A THREE MONTH WINTER TOURIST PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT SUCH FUNDS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM INTEREST ON THE INVESTMENT OF NO. 102 CURRENT FUND CASH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3973 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $693.50 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEI+ER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO 'COMPLETE TkE PROCTOR-BRAWNER STORM SEWER, UNIT 1, FROM CORPUS CHRISTI BAY TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET BEYOND STAPLES STREET, BEING DESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PWS -1", BY ENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3974 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1953, AS TURHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3389; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF $5,268.30 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PRE- PARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3975 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF INSTALLATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR -CON - CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BUILDING LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY CORPUS CHRISTI PLUMBING COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH CITY DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1953, AS AUTdORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.. 3391; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF X33 $7,689.16 AND APPROPRIATING SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DATED NOVEMBER 9,1954, A COPY OF WHICH ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3976 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $170.00 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR CHANGES RELATIVE TO RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND ANGLE IRON FRAME AND COVER TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT BY C. H.. LEAVELL & COMPANY AND COASTAL BEND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A JOINT VENTURE, OF EL PASO, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND RIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTTER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 141 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENEE D, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING STREETS; CHAPARRAL STREET BETOEEN CARROLL STREET AND PARK AVENUE, NORTH; MESQUITE STREET BETWEEN DAN REID STREET AND LAGUNA STREET, SOUTH; LAGUNA STREET BETWEEN LIPAN STREET AND WATER STREET, EAST; WILLIAM STREET BETWEEN WATER STREET AND LIPAN STREET, WEST; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORATION CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Callaway announced to the audience that if there were any proponents or opponents present with regard to previously read ordinance, that they would be heard at this time. Mr. C. H. Stuerer, owner and operator of the Hoover Hotel, 1301 North Chaparral Street, presented a petition signed by 60 or 65 property owners and business people located on Chaparral and Mesquite Streets, op- posing the adoption of a one-way street program for their streets. Mr. Stuerer stated that the street was wide and the traffic was light and did not justify making these streets one-way, that to do so, would seriously imd peril their businesses. lie suggested that traffic be allowed to move in both directions North of Twigg, or some other street in this vicinity. Lieut. Baskett of the Police Department displayed maps outlining the one-way street program and ex- plained its operation. M. H. Hollingsworth, J. H. McCurley, and "Doc" McGregor also property owners in the area, appeared and voiced similar objections. Mr. A. A. Lichtenstein stated that basically he favored a trial of the one-way street program, but at this time he was of the opinion that making Chaparral and Mesquite Streets one-way in the area of the fore- going speakers would affect their businesses and joined in recommending that the plan not be made effective North of Twigg Street or somewhere North of Artesian Park. Dr. M. H. Norvell, suggested that as a compromise plan that the traffic be allowed to move in both directions North of some street near Taylor Street, but stated he favored the remainder of the pgogram. 34 1 Acting City Manager, J. B. Dunn, suggested to the Council that the matter be deferred and he be per— mitted to have a restudy made and include the suggestions offered as an alternate plan. Commissioner Naismith pointed out that the ordinance could be amended any time prior to the third read- ing, and suggested that the Council proceed with the first reading of the ordinance and incorporate any and all amendments agreed upon at one time. Commissioner Brace related his experience in such matters in his home town, where there were similar objections and based on this experience, he believed that the plan would be helpful in the long run to all con— cerned. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Council be polled on the first reading and that the suggestions offered be taken under consideration. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 8th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye IV. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE No. 3977 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING 93635, DATED THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1954, RECORDED IN VOLtAIE 21, PAGE 501 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "PROV'IDING FOR THE ESTABLISIRIENT OF A COUNCIL OF FIRE PREVENTION; PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR; DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES: ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, KNOWN AS TIE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, RECOMMENLE D BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNCER WRITERS, BEING PARTICU- LARLY THE 1953 EDITION THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REGULATING THE CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS FOR THE USE OF OCCUPANCY OF NURSERIES, CONVALESCENT 1105IES AND HOMES FOR THE AGED; PROHIBITING GUESTS FROM SMOKING RESULTING IN FIRE, EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 1713, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 AT PAGE 86 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU— TION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TIE COIF HEREBY ADOPTED; AND ESTABLISH- ING FIRE LIMITS; "BY ADOPTING THE AUGUST, 1954, AIVIENUIENTS TO TILE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF 1953 WHICH SAID COLE WAS ADOPTED AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SPECIFIED EX- CEPTIONS IN SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE 43635; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORPORATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 8th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 15, 1954 3: 00 P. Al. MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ;XAS PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager — Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney — I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary — T. Ray Kring James S. Naismith Asst. City Mgr. = Adm. J. B. Dunn W. James Brace Acting Director, City— County Health Unit — W. R. Metzger,M. F. P. Peterson, Jr. Fiscal Agent — M. E. Allison Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation given by Reverend Applewhite, of the Parkway Presbyterian Church. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the b:inutes of the Regular Meetings of Dec— ember 1st and 8th, 1954, be approved. The following firms submitted bids for $3,465,000 Tax u Revenue Bonds: — Rauscher, Pierce & Co. of San Antonio & John Nuveen Co. & Assoc., of Chicago, Illinois submitted a bid on $1,165,000 Sewer Improvement & Exten— sion Revenue Bonds; $2, .100, 00(). 00: General n•a r Obligation Bonds and $200,000 Gas System Revenue Bonds. Merrill -Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, Corpus Christi and gallas, Texas and First Southwest of Callas & Associates submitted bids for $1,165,000 Sewer Improvement & Extension Revenue Bonds; $2,100,000.00 General Obligation Bonds. Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast & Associates submitted bids on the $2,100,000 General Obligation Bonds and $1,165,000 Sewer Improvement and Extension Revenue Bonds. The bids were referred to the City's Fiscal Agent, Mr. M. E. Allison and Director of Finance Murphy for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids on Radio Equipment for the Police and Utilities Departments: - Auto Electric Company, General Electric Company, Motorola Company, Radio Corporation of America, and San Antonio Machine Supply Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Callaway stated that a proposed Milk Ordinance would be presented at this time. City Manager McClure reviewed the various changes and schedules of fees. The Mayor stated that comments would be heard from anyone who either favored or opposed this ordinance. Mr. Perry T. Keesee, General Manager Knollee Jersey Company, read a statement of the objections of his company had to the proposed ordinance which primarily objected to an increase in the fee schedule, otherwise, he did not oppose the adoption of the ordinance. Mr. 0. E. Cannon, attorney representing the same firm, reiterated the objections previously voiced by Mr. Keesee. Mr. Owen g. Cox, representing the Borden Company, stated that his company was not opposing the adop- tion of the proposed model ordinance of the U.S.P.H.S. but did object to the provision with reference to fees. ile further stated that his company would not object to a reasonable increase in fees for inspection services, but questioned the legality of any ordinance having the effect of being revenue producing. IIe also made a statement that this service showld be supported by taxation such as fire and police service except for a nonimal regulatory fee. MR. Cox further stated that it was his understanding that some cities who have adopted the ordinance have not levied any fee for inspection, also adding that the theory of industry supporting Public health Service, such as the proposed ordinance contemplates, was wrong. Hence, he urged the Council to give deliverate considera- tion to the matter Cecil E. Burney, attorney representing the Coastal Bend Milk Producers Association, urged that the producers should not be required to pay for a service they do not need. Ile introduced a number of members of the Association and then stated that the people whom he represented were satisfied with the manner in which their bus- iness is conducted, that inspections are welcomed but not required as far as they are concerned. Mr. A. A. Lichtenstein, representing himself as one of a thousands of taxpayers of the City, urged that the fee be set sufficient to provide for proper inspection service and that the tax payers not be made to assume a cost that the industry should bear. Dr. W. R. Metzger, Acting Director of the City -County health Unit, spoke as a taxpayer and a physician, stating that he disagreed with Mr. Lichtenstein and pleaded for the ordinance to be passed but emphaxized that the fee schedule was not his idea. fie further stated that if the Council levied a fee to produce more revenue, it could be used to a good advantage, but otherwise he would continue to give the public the protection it was entitl- ed to. Glenn Wood, Manager Borden Company, appeared and stated that he was in favor of the model ordinance be - passed, but was opposed to any increase in fees. IIe pointed out that since some cities do not levy any fees, there was danger that milk normally marketed in Corpus Christi, might be lost to these cities not requiring an inspection fee, which would not be a healthy condition for Corpus Christi. It was further explained that milk is imported �6 from other areas and even other states, indicating that there wasn't a sufficient supply of milk in this trade territory and any action taken that might further aggrevate this condition would not be desirable. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that an ordinance be prepared adopting the model U.S.P.H.S, ordinance, but containing the fee schedule formerly applicable. Commissioners Naismith and Brace voted nay on the motion and Mayor Calloway voted affirmatively, the ri motion passed. The next matter presented was a Public Hearing on a petition for the closing of a portion of Aransas Street, more particularly, vacating 15' on either side of Aransas Street between Ropes and Sinclair Street, or reducing the width from an 30' street to a 50' street. A letter from Dr. Otis E. Marler, who resides at 3502 Aransas Street, was read approving the closing of a right-of-way as prepared in the Legal Notice Allen B. Davis and five other residents presented a petition and also verbally objected to the pro- posed vacation unless building set -back lines were established to govern future construction in the area. Jim Stichter, one of the petitioners for the vacation, was present and agreed to the establishment of set -back lines to conform with present structures on the street. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement. Meanwhile, that a Public Hearing be held on January 13th for the establishment of set -back lines at a point measuring 65' from the center of the street in question. The next matter presented was the closing of a portion of Cuiper's Alley, which in effect would pro- vide for the 30' alley extending through Block 15 of Cuiper's Addition in a straight line rather than the corners being rounded facing on Cuipers Street. Ray Peterson, the petitioner, appeared and outlined the proposed development and improvement in the area, No one appeared in opposition to the closing. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the hearing be closed and the petition be granted closing the portion of Cuiper's Alley under consideration, subject to an appraisal being made of the property enuring to the benefit of the petitioner and compensation being made for same. City Secretary presented a petition which had been submitted by Mrs. A. M. Parks, Corresponding See- retary for the Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs directing that a bond issue for Park and Recreation improve- ments be submitted to the electorate. (On file in City Secretary's office.) Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the petition be received and filed for consideration. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List for the month of November be approved. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that Plans & Specifications for the Extension to the 36" Water Main in Lexington Blvd. be approved and that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for sale 6 houses to clear the Baldwin Boulevard right-of-way. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that an Interim Zoning Permit request by J. R. Chiles to erect a five -unit shopping center at 4303 McArdle Road, be deferred and a Public Hearing be held January 13, 1955 at 7:00 p.m. to determine if the granting of the application is in the public interest. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that an Interim Zoning Permit for Guy Braselton to construct a 25' x 100' metal clad building at 901 Navigation Boulevard be approved. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that an Interim Zoning Permit request by E. S. Joslin to complete construction (60/', completed) of a masonry multiple occupancy business building located at 4910 S. Staples, 4 acre portion of Lot u, Section 3, F, B & E,F, & C Tracts, be approved. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that an Interim Zoning Permit be granted the Corpus Drive -In Theatre to erect a two story 16' x 22' masonry projection booth and to enlarge existing screen, located at 4902 Leopard Street. 237 Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for 6 months requirements of oxygen and acetylene gas for 'Warehouse stock. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Public hearing be set for January 13, 1955, at 7:00 pm., for the purpose of hearing six zoning case applications: Ray Hostutler, Jack Glaze, John Mendleski, J. B. Trimble, A. W. Hopper, and S. B. Gonzales. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Public hearing be set for January 13, 1955, st 7:00 p.m. relative to the closing of a portion of San Antonio Avenue. r Mr. Allison returned to the meeting and announced the results of their tabulation of the bids received for the sale of $3,465,000.00 of Tax IS Revenue Bonds, and recommended the low bid (low interest rate), be accepted for each issue. Ile further stated that proper ordinances awarding the sale had been prepared in accordance with his recommendation and.were being presented for adoption. Mr. King presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolu- tion, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas December 15, 1954 TO THE NIEN1I3ERS OF Ti E CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reason set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council, I, therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being assed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peterson. The motion was carried unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by mmissioner King. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he vote "Aye". This was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adkpted. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO 3973 AWAREING TO TIE PURCHASER $2,100,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONGS, SERIES 1954-A, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. King presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the ity Secretary The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance S follows: "Corpus Christi, Texas, December 15, 1954. 0 THE CITY COUNCIL CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Gentlemen: The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of the proceeds of the bonds voted at the election held on November 24, 1953, create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions re quiring ordinances to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore, request that the City Council pass the proposed ordinance authoriz- ing the issuance of $650,000.00 Street Improvement Bonds; $1,210,000.00 Storm Sewer Bonds; $170,000.00 Fire Station �m 233 Bonds and $ 70,000.00 Traffic Control System Bonds., as an emergency. You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council on this subject. Yours very truly, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor." Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being pass— ed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NOES: None, The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NOES: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO 3979 BY Ti E CITY COUNCIL OF TILS CITY OF CORPUS CiIRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1954—A, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $650,000.00; CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, STORM SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1954—A, IN TILE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,210,000.00; CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FIRE STATION BONDS, SERIES 1954—A, IN TIE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $170,000.00 AND CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS, SERIES 1954—A, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00 BEARING INTEREST AT TIE RATES IERE— INAFTER SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR TILE REDEMPTION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Brace presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed resolution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas December 15, 1954 TO TIE MEMBERS OF TiE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution sliall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Naismith. The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. Commissioner Peterson made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally.. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King, The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 3980 AWARDING TO THE PURCHASER $1,165, 000.00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, AND CECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Peterson presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas, December 15, 1954 TO TILE MEMBERS OF TIE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: 239 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charier rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson, and Brace. NAYS: None. Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Naismith, King, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This wad done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 3961 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SEWER IMPROVEbENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954—A, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,165,000.00, BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES iEP.EIN— AFTER SPECIFIED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO TIE CITY_'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND; PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF TILE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN UPON TIE REVENUES SECURING SUCH BONDS SHALL BE OF EQUAL DIGNITY AND ON A PARITY WITH THE PLEDGE SECURING $1,500,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CiRISTI, TEXAS, SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954; PROVIDING FOR TIE EXPENSE OF OPERATING SAID SYSTEM; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF TIE CITY IN REFERENCE TO THE BONDS AND TIE BOND FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE TO BE PAID; PROVIDING THAT THE HOL CER OR HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS SHALL NEVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO IEMAN D PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS OUT OF ANY FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION; ORDAINING OTTER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Peterson presented for the consideration of the Council a resolution. The resolution was read by L the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed re— solution, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas, December 15, 1954 TO THE MEMBERS OF TIE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing resolution, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I therefore hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and adopt this resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas 240 Commissioner Naismith made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting resolutions from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. King. The motion was carried by unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. Commissioner Brace made a motion that the resolution be adopted finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted "Aye" which was done. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been adopted. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 3932 AWARDING TO TIE PURCHASER $200,000.00 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954-A, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Naismith presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance, as follows: TO TIE MEMBERS OF TLE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: Corpus Christi, Texas December 15, 194 For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, -a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution small be passed finally on the date it is introduced,.and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council. I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, /s/ P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas Commissioner King made a motion that the Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brace. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. Commissioner Peterson made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was sedonded by Commissioner Naismith. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners King, Naismith, Peterson and Brace. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The ordinance is as follows: OP DI NANCE N0. 3963 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CiIRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CdRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954-A, IN TILE AMOUNT OF TWO IIUNIRED TdOUS►1ND ($200,000.00) DOLLARS, BEARING INTEREST AT TIE RATES I)EREINAFTER PROVICED, BEING REIEEMABLE PRIOR TO MATURITY AT TILE TIMES, PRICES AND IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE; ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REPAIRING AND EXTENDING TILE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; TO BE SECURED BY AND PAYABLE FROM A PLEDGE OF THE NET REVENUES OF TIE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; PRO- VIDING THAT TILE LIEN UPON TIE REVENUES SECURING SUCCI BONDS SHALL BE OF EQUAL DIGNITY AND ON A PARITY WITil TIE PLEDGE SECURING $1,000,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1950, AND CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1954, $400,000.00. MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF TIE CITY IN REFERENCE TO TIE BONDS AND TIE BOND FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS TO BE PAID; ENACTING OTIER PROVISIONS RELATING TO TIE SUBJECT AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 241 ORDINANCE 3964 'T r' i T t ' •'• UT110(LIZING AND "DIVECTING'- THE (CITY b1ANAGI R (TO EXEGUTVF- M AItL)'GIV bE1iALF" -0F 'TIiE' ICY �(F CUR PUS"CIi TST 'AIti AGFc`E{�hIE'NT'GDAN'TING TIIE CIT'i:iA'Lt:AINAGE EASEMENT TI]ROUGH THE 11.E.POPE 170.14 ACRE TRACT IN NUF.CES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT TI)rOUGi1 SAID PROPERTY, A COPY OF W.HIC11 AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson,Jr. Aue The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3935 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI, AN AGREEMENT GRANTING THE CITY A RIGHT-OF-WAY to a thirty-five (35') FOOT STRIP OF LAND ALONG E1,ERHART ROAD FOR TIE WILENING OF EVERHART ROAD, BEIM 1175.63 FEET IN LENGTH OFF OF THE SOUTEAST SILE OF TILE W.E. POPE 170.14 ACRE TRACT IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH SAID PROPERTY, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3966 APPROPRIATING $3,731.12 FROM FUND NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 106 GAS FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR $3,047.35 FOR EXIENDITURES IN CON- NECTION WITH TIE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS IN LEOPARD -HILL AREAND $"733.77 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REIIABILITATIGN OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN ILILLCREST AREA; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. suspended by the following vote: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr; Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 39137 0 APPROPRIATING TiiE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 141 WATER FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT INIPROiE- MENT PROGRAM; $192.90 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $96.19 OUT OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGIi'T-OF-WAY purchase fund; $3,664.43 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND; $36.20 OUT OF NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND: $117.713 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $369.04 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $490.09 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND $724.04 OUT OF NO. 297 SPNITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND IECLARIN'G AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 242 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3933 APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REDIBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: $56.47 OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $ 6.12 OUT OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE FUND; $226.313 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND; $2.31 OUT OF NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $35.67 OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $239.30 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $1,568.55 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $7.50 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $192.55 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $127.55 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; and MCLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye 1V. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3939 APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF TILE PERMANENTS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: DURING TILE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1954; $29564.74 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IVATERWORKS SYSTEM CON- STRUCTION FUND: $424.03 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; $29210.62 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $3,364,33 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVE- MENT FUND; $605.20 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 3990. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TILE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TIE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO TIE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE, A COPY OF WHICU AGREEMENT IS ATTACIED HERETO AND MALE A PART IIEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy Icing Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY GF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCAISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG TILE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCII ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT 243 WORK BE DONE UNDER SUI'ERV'ISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ESTABLISHING DESIGN CRITERIA AND STANDARDS - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND GRAINS - RESERVING RIGI�T TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASON- ABLE IELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF TIE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - RESERV'ING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECIIE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES - REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCAISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIB- ING CONSILERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT (2J) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUI'EED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE of PIPEAGE SYSTEM - PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE DEFINED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TIE CORPORATION AND PRESCRIBING BASES FOR VALUATION AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWS D - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE - PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAM- INATION AND INSPECTION - MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - FIXING GENERALLY TIE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES - AND PROVIDING .FOP. PUBLICATION., The foregoing ordinance was read and passed to the second reading on the 15th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY CONVEYANCE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION CONVEYING A PORTION OF ITS GAS DIS- TRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TIE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNED BY HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, SAID PORTIONS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; FURTHER AUTHORIZ- ING TILE' CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY TO ACCEPT A CONVEYANCE FROM TIE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION TO TIE CITY; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 106 GAS FUND THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 14/100 DOLLARS $31,103.14) IN PAYMENT FOR TILE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION'S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND EXECUTING PROPER INSTRUMENTS AND DOING ALL THINGS REQUISITE TO CARRY OUT TIE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT OF A POR- TION OF THE CITY'S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TIE GAS DISTRIBU- TION SYSTFM OIC D BY HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION. The foregoing ordinance was read and passed to the second reading on the 15th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN OF.EINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON TIE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTTER THOROUGi FARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTIER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT iiEREIVITIV , BY AMENL'ING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 141 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENIED, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING STREETS: CHAPARRAL STREET BETWEEN TIVIGG STREET AND PARK AVENUE, NORTH; MESQUITE STREET BETWEEN DAN RIETD STREET AND LAGUNA STREET, SOUTH; LAGUNA STREET BETWEEN LIPAN STREET AND WATER STREET, EAST; WILLIAM STREET BETWEEN W"TER STREET AND LIPAN STREET, WEST; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORATION CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; providing for publication; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE BATE. Mr. Roy Box and a number of other representatives and owners of business on South Chaparral Street appeared before the Council and stated that the adoption of the one-way traffic plan on South Chaparral Street would work a hardship upon their businesses, and seriously affect their revenue. They pointed out that traffic could only enter Chaparral Street in their area from Born Avenue and Broadway Court, and they do not lend them- selves to an easy flow of traffic due to the sharp corners in right turns at these intersections. It was agreed by the Council that these street intersections would be investigated with a view of eliminating the sharp turns as plained of. It was also stated by the members of the Council that if this condi- tion could be corrected, the one-way street pattern be given a trial for a reasonable time and if it was found that a hardship was being worked upon the businesses in this area, an amendment to the ordinance would be consi ed. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the ordinance for one-way street pattern be 244 amended to provide for two—way traffic on Chaparral Street from Twigg to Carol Streets. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 15th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F; p: Peterson, Jr. Aye t City Secrtieta PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 22, 1954 3:00 P. M. MA Y(11 CCRICITY OF ORPUS HSTI City Manager — Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works — Drahn Jones Mayor P. C. Callaway Called.the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Reverend Clarence Oestreich, of the Christ Lutheran Church. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. The following two firms submitted bids on 2,500 tons of Cold Mix Rock Asphalt and 1,000 tons of Pre— coated Aggregate for the Street Department, Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company of San Antonio, and Whites Uvalde Mines, also of San Antonio. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. A petition was read by the City Secretary submitted oy Guy Braselton, and signed by 14 other petitioners for the closing of 17th Street between South Staples Street and Louisiana Avenue. (On file in the City Secretaryls office.) Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the petition be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed, that plans and specifications for the rehabilitation Of the gas mains in the Six Points area be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation, Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that Plans and Specifications for electrical install— ations on the Lawrence & Peoples T—Head be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation; same to be paid for from revenues from slip rentals payment of $5,000 as the first installment, and approximately $6,000 per annum for 5 years. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for Cathodic protection and painting of elevated water tanks, for which $150214.00 has been allocated in the budget to cover the cost. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of Ray E. Peterson for an Interim Zoning Permit to erect a one—story masonry building 80' x 146' located at 1209 — 13 Airline Road, be denied for the reasons that it does not appear to be in public interest. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the General Export Iron & Metal Company be granted an Interim Zoning Permit to erect a 30' x 50' masonry office building on State Highway 444 on a portion of a 15 acre tract in the Tex—Mex Block. The Manager presented for action, his recommendation for the purchase of radio equipment for the Police and Utility Departments. Mr. Robert G. Clark, District Sales Manager for the General Electric Company, appeared before the Council pointing out the advantages to be derived by the purchase of his equipment. Adm. J. B. Dunn, Director of Public Safety, was asked if he desired to make any further comments re— grading the purchase. 245 He stated that he did not, that his recommendations made to the City Manager in writing were unchanged. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the purchase of radio equipment for the Police and Utility Departments be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 465 in file), but that a Purchase Order not be issued until a letter is received from the Federal Civil Defense Administration advising their 509% participation in cost. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Reagan & McCaughan, Engineers, for the preparation of Plans and Specifications for the construction of a sewer system and plant in the Westside area recently annexed to the City, cost to be borne by operating funds of the de- partment, to be reimbursed when bond funds are available. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed, Commissioner King abstaining, that the Plans and Specifications for the construction of a 48" Water Transmission Line - Clarkwood to Savage Lane, be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Alameda Street, Louisiana to Doddridge, be approved and the City'Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction. City Manager reported receipt of a report and recommendation from the Technical Committee, composed of representatives of the Nueces County Navigation District, Nueces County, and the City of Corpus Christi, concern- ing expressway proposals for the Corpus Christi area and recommended a joint meeting of Governmental Agencies to effecuate action in this connection. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that a meeting, as recommended by the City Manager be authorized, suggesting the next Regular Meeting of the Council as the date. ORrINANCE NO, 3991 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM TIE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK, AN ADDITION TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NIECES COUNTY, TEXAS TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRING TIE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN TIE OFFICE OF TIE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF TIE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN; PROVIDING NOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CRDINANCE NO, 3992 APPROVING AND ADOPTING TIE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ICITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF TIDE ESTIMATES OF TIE VARIOUS COSTS FOR TIE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM TIE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF TIE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK, AN ADEITION TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS TO TIE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, AND THE STATEMENTS OF TIE NAMES OF TIE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING TIE PgtTION OF SAID COSTS, AND TIE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND TIE PORTION THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; LETERMINING TIE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED THEM; OREERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON TIE 12th LAY OF JANUARY, 1955 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF TIE CITY HALL IN CORPUS CHRISTI AS TIE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF TIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTIERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSES91ENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING TIE CITY SEC- REIARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY TIE LAWS OF TIE STATE OF TEXAS AND TIE CHARTER OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FURTIER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO TIE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF TIE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF TIE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NADIDES OR TIE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DIRECTED TO TIE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PRO- PERTY, WHETHER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 6 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye RESOLUTION N0. 3993 THAT TIE MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK AT DALLAS, TRUSTEE UNLER THE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS TRUST AGREEMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BE, AND IS HEREBY, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST OF TiE AVAILABLE FUNDS IN TIE RESERVE FUND OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS REVENUE BONDS TIE SUM OF $120,000.00 IN SECURITIES AUTHORIZED BY SAID TRUST AGREEMENT. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callpway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3994 PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, USE, OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON OR WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY WITHIN TIE CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUB— LICATION; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith IV. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 3995 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TIE SUM OF $17,472.00 TO COVER TILE COST OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATIONS IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS LISTED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO, 3996 AUTHORIZING A&D .DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CURISTI TO EXECUTE A PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, WITH LOCKWOOD AND ANIREWS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, ACTING BY AND Td ROUGH THEIR AGENT, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SER— VICES IN CONNECTION WITH STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES ON STAPLES STREET, FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO HAMLIN IRIVE IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIIERATION OF TIE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING TIE SUDI OF $11,310.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER SUCK ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye X47 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORCINANCE N0, 3997 RESTORING TO TIE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF BOND FUND NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER, BOND IMPROIE- MENT FUND - TIE SUM OF $672.63, BEING TIE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297 improvement bonds - SANITARY SEINER DISPOSAL SYSTEM, BY ORDINANCE NO. 2711. TO Ca,ER TIE ENGINEERING FEE IN CONNECTION WITH OSO AND BROALWAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS; AND RESTORING TO THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF FUND NO. 295 - STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND - TIE SUM OF $463.80, BEING TILE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUND, BY ORDINANCE N0. 2711, to cover the cost of engineering fee in connection WITH BALDWIN AND SHELY STOI:M SEWER EXTENSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3993 RESTORING TO Ti£ UNAPPROPRIATED NO. 298 'WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $10,323.65, BEING TIE UNUSED PORTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 293 WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, BY CR DINANCE NO. 23279 TO COVER THE COST OF ENGINEERING CONSULTATIONS WITH GREELEY AND HANSON, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, ON IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway f, Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 3999 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A CORRECTION LEER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS WITH ALEX WEIL AND MOISE WEIL GRANTING THE CITY A WATER PIPE LINE EASEIIIENT THROUGH CERTAIN PROPERTY IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT THROUGH SAID PROPERTIES; A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED IERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CEDINANCE 4000 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A CORRECTION DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS WITH ALEX I'EIL, MOISE WE IL AND AIEL II. WEIL GRANTING TME CITY A MTER PIPE LINE EASEMENT THROUGH CERTAIN PROPERTY IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT THROUGH SAID PROPERTIES; A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACH- ED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, V Tile Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye OREINANCE NO 4001 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A CORRECTION DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CI]RISTI, TEXAS WITH M. HARVEY WEIL, ALEX WEIL, JR., CHARLES B. WEIL, LEWIS E. WEIL AND MRS. BERTHA WEIL GRANTING THE CITY A WATER PIPE LINE EASEMENT THROUGH CERTAIN PROPERTY IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT TABU SAID PROPERTIES; A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED IERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORCINANCE N0, 4002 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $552.50 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR MATERIAL TESTS ON 0. N. STEVENS VATER FILTRATION PLANT BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED; APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $250.00 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI IIATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR MATERIAL TESTS ON 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED; APPROPRIATING TILE SUM OF $25.00 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR MATERIAL TESTS ON MORGAN STREET FIRE STATION BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED; AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $30.00 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND FOR MATERIAL TESTS ON PROCTOR STREET STORM SEWER BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED; AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye OR>rINANCE N_'0, 4003 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE FROM JOHN C. BROOKE LOTS 3,4,5,6,7,3,9, and 10, BLOCK 66 BEACH ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CI1RISTI, TEXAS, AS A PART OF TIE BROALVAY SANITARY SEWER PLANT SITE; ALIT11CRIZING TILE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR TIE PURCHASE THEREFOR, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED IERETO AND MALE A PART IEREOF; APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $24,000.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPR01lEP-TENT FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH PROPERTY; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 249 ORDINANCE N0, 4004 LEFINING "MILK" AND CERTAIN " MILK PRODUCTS", "MILK PRODUCER" " PASTEURIVTION" , ETC.; PROHIBITING TIE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MISBRANLED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; REQUIRING PERMITS FCR TIE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; REGULATING TILE INSPECTION OF HAIRY FARMS AND MILK PASTEURIZING PLANTS AND PROVIDING FOR FEES TO BE PAID FOR SUCH INSPECTIONS BY MILK PASTEURIZ- ING PLANTS OR RETAIL RAW MILK DISTRIBUTING DAIRIES; PROVIDING FOR TIE EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PASTEURIZATION, REGARDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF .MILT{ AND MILK PRODUCTS; PRO- VIDING FOR TILE PUBLISHING OF MILK.BRANDS, TIE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS; EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN TIEIR ENTIRETY AN ORDINANCE NO. 1491 DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1942, RECORLCD IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 129 OF TILE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, CRDINANCE NO. 2671 FATED IECEMBER 27, 1949, RECORDED IN VOL. 18, PAGE 83 OF TIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND ORDINANCE NO. 3219 FATED MARCH 11, 1952, RECORDED IN VOL. 20 PAGE 14 OF TIE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, REPEALING ALL CRDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR TIE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND TILE FIXING OF PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Nay Nay Ay e ORDINANCE N0, 4005 APPROPRIATING $9,206.80 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CMIMISSIONERS AWARD ON ONE TRACT OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, TOG'ETIER WITH TIE IMPROVEMENT FEES AND COST TO TIE OWNER AND LIEN HOLE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND, FOR TIE USE TIEREOF IN TIE EXPANDING AND WIIENING OF BALUSIN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING TEE SAME TO BE TENIERED INTO TIE COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIE APPORTIONMENT OF SAID AIARD; AUTIIGEIZING TIE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL FURTHER STEPS NECESSARY TO CONCLUDE THIS ACTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CRDINANCE N0. 4006 APPROPRIATING $10,236.50 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON ONE TRACT OF LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, TOGETHER WITH TILE IMPROVEMENT FEES AND COST TO TIE OWNER AND LIEN HOLLERS OF SAID TRACT OF LAND, FOR TIE USE THEREOF IN TIE EXPANDING AND WILENING OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING TIE SAME TO BE TENLERED INTO TIE COURT IN AC- CORDANCE WITH TIE APPORTIONMENT OF SAID AWARD; AUTHORIZINiG THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL FURTHER STEPS NECESSARY TO CONCLUDE THIS ACTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO, 4007 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ENTITLED "AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF TIE CITY OF CCRPUS CIHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 PROVIDING FOR TIE ADOPTION AND ALININISTRATION OF TILE POSITION OF CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN TIE CLASSIFIED SERVICE AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3653 PASSED AND APPROVED BY TILE CITY COUNCIL ON TIE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL POSITION AND SALARY GRAZE IN TIE AL:MIINISZRATIVE AND CLERICAL GROUP; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: 250 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith IV. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye CRDINANCE NO. 4008 AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING TME CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE BY tiARRANTY DEED FROM H. D. COUNTISS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING 37.806 ACRES OUT OF TIE GREGORIA FARIAS GRANT, TO BE USED FOR DISPOSAL AREA FOR THE O.N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACI-IED HERETO AND MALE A PART IEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUhENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CON- NECTION TiERE'WITli; APPROPRIATING TME SUM OF $10,941.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI 1',ATER690RKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER TIE PURCHASE OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye . The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 43724 ADOPTING THE SOUTIERN STANLARD BUILDING COLE (1954 REVISION) AND AMENUIENTS TIERETO, "REGULATING TIE CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL AND LEMOLITION OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN APPURTENANCES TiERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY TIEREOF; ADOPTING TIE SOUTIiERN STANLARD BUILDING COLE (1954 REVISION) WITH CERTAIN CIIAN'GES TIEREIN AND ADDITIONS TIERETO; PROVIDING FOR ALMINISTRATION AND ENFORCE- MENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISLEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PROVILING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND REPEALING ALL CRDINANCES IN CON- FLICT THEREWITH," BY AMENDING SECTION 714 OF SAID SOUTHERN STANI.ARD BUILDING COIL (1954 REIISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON-COMBUSTIBLE SUPPORTS TO COOLING TOIUERS AND DESIGNING SO AS TO AVOID OVERSTRESS IN BUILDINGS SUPPORTING COOLING TOWERS, AND REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF IESIGN; AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A) OF SUBSECTION 3 OF SECTION 2301 OF SAID SOUTIERN STANLARD BUILDING COLE (1954 REVISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON-COI;BUSTIBLE SUPPORTS FOR SIGNS AND RE- QUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF DESIGN; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read f or the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 22nd day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CIiRISTI GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL CAS. CORPORATION TILE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG TIE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CI]P.ISTI AS FULLY LESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT WORK BE LANE UNLER SUPERVISION OF TIE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ESTABLISHING IESIGN CRI- TERIA AND STANLiARDS - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY TIE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH IRAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCAISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY TIE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS _ PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTIER PIPES AND DRAINS - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY - REQUIRING RE- MOVAL OF RUBBISH ANG MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF TIE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POIUERS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - reserving TO CITY RIGHT TO LECKE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNiER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTIER FRAN- CHISES - REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMOiIATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNIER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIBING CONSILERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PRO- VIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PERCENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM 9 -LE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED IWY AND INCLULED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPF.AGE SYSTEM -PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE iEFINED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TIE CORPORATION AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF forfeiture - PRO- VIDING FOR AN APPEAL - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECTING BOOKS & RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAMINATION & INSPECTION - MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CCRPOR- 251 ATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - FIXING GENERALLY TIE RIGHTS OF TIE PARTIES UNIER SUCH FRANCAISE & FIXING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION City Attorney Singer and Cecil E. Burney, Attorney for the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, directed attention to the fact that some inconsistencies existed as now provided in the ordinance with reference to the territories in which the City and the Houston Natural Gas Corporation will operate and suggested that prior to the action of the Council, that the ordinance be amended to correct these items. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith, moved that the ordinance granting a franchise to Houston Natural Gas Corporation be amended as follows: (1) On page 3, strike the first two paragraphs, same considting of four lines each, and sub- stitute therefor the following: "Thence in a southerly direction along and with the west boundary line of Airline Road to a point of intersection with a line parallel to and 132 feet northwest of the northwest boundary line of Section 414, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, same line being parallel to and 132 feet northwest of the northwest boundary line of Koolside Addition; "Thence in a southwesterly direction along Pnd with a line parallel to and 132 feet northwest of the northwest boundary line of Section 414, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm 2nd Garden Tracts to a point of intersection with the center line of McArdle Road; "Thence in a southeasterly direction along and with the centerline of McArdle Road to the most northerly corner of Section 413, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; "Thence in a Southwesterly direction along and with the northwest boundary line of Section ,413, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts and the center line of South Staples Street (Dump Road) to a point of intersection with the southwest boundary line of holly Road;" (2) On page 4, in the first line (not including the heading) strike the words "a point 180 feet southwest" and insert in lieu thereof the words "the intersection"in order that such first line shall hereinafter read as follows: "Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Gollihar Road" (3) On page 4, strike the last three paragraphs, such three paragraphs containing in aggregate eight lines, and substitute therefor the following: "Thence southeast along the northeast lines of Lots 46 and 43, Section 42, Bohemian Colony Lands to the southeast boundary line of Weber Rd." "Thence northeast with the southeast boundary line of Weber Road to the center line of.Gollihar Road; "Thence northwest with the center line of Gollihar Road to the PLACE OF BEGINNING." That the foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 22nd day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 1%iRRANTY CON'V'EYANCE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION CON'V`EYING A PORTION OF ITS GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FCR A PORTION OF TIE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNED BY HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, SAID PORTIONS BEING MORE FULLY LESCRIBED HEREIN; FURTHER AUTHORIZING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIIALF OF TIE CITY TO ACCEPT A CONVEYANCE FROM TIE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS COR- PORATION TO TIE CITY; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 106 CAS FUND THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 14/100 DOLLARS 031,103.14) IN PAYMENT FOP TIE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF TIE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPCRATION'S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND EXECUTING PROPER INSTRUMENTS AND WING ALL THINGS .REQUISITE TO CARRY OUT TILE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT OF A PORTION OF TIE CITY'S GAS DIS- TRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TILE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 0WNED BY HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 22nd day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye TIIIR D READING OF AN OR FINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON TIE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITIi", BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPII (A) OF SECTION 141 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENIED, BY ADDING TIE FOLLOWING STREETS: CHAPARRAL STREET BETWEEN TWIGG STREET AND PARK AVENUE, NORTH; MESQUITE STREET BETWEEN DAN REID STREET AND LAGUNA STREET, SOUTH; LAGUNA 252 STREET, BET' ;N LIPAN' LIPAN::STr.EET'ANDI.iBI'-1'TER: STIZEET:I IEAST; WILLIAM, STREET BETWCEN 111f1TER STREET AND LIPAN STREET, WE, ST; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CORPORATION CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION ; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. .. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 22nd day of jecembei; 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. Jemes Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ty Secritairy RESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King Jas mes S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. LE CEMBER 29). 1954 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Dir. of Finance Asst. Manager Admin. Assittant h1A YOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, XAS - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. hay Kring - Thos. B. Murphy - Adm. J. B. Dunn - Roger Pearce County Judge Young, Commissioners: Horace Caldwell, W. E. McKenzie, John Sablatura and W. J. Bryan, representing Nueces County: Port Dir., Byrd Harris, Assistant Engineer E. L. Sembler, representing the Nueces County Navigation District: William Anderson, Fisher Allsup, I. M. Singer, Drahn Jones, representing the Technical Committee: T. 0. Foster, District State Highway Engineer. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Minister Truman E. Spring, Church of Christ in Hillcrest. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 15, 954 be approved. Mayor Callaway relinquished the chair to County Judge Young, who presented the matter at hand to the oint meeting of the agencies represented. County Judge Young read Minute Order 436687 as follows: - "Nueces County Cistrict No. 16 WkEREA S, in NLECES COUNTY in the City of Corpus Christi, agreement has previously been reached between the State Highway Department and the local govermentsl units relative to the construction of a new multi -lane crossing of U.S. Highway 181 at the Corpus Christi Ship Channel; and WHEREAS, the location and plans for the development of the Ship Channel crossing project are progressing to a degree that it is considered advisable by all of the agencies concerned that advance planning be instituted pro- viding for the ultimate construction of Expressways to properly connect the proposed Channel crossing with existing /traffic generating -facilities so as to serve the orderly accumulation and dispersal of traffic into and out of tie City; NOW, TIEREFORE, the following initial proposal is tendered to the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County; The Texas highway Department will: 1. Provide all engineering services necessary for the proper design and construction of the facility within its responsibility, 2. Finance, contract, supervise and construct grading, drainage, surfacing, grade separation & con- trolled access facilities within the limits of the right-of-way provided for the expressway facility, all in accordance with the established policies heretofore promulgated by the Highway Commission on facilities of this type. 3. Upon concurrence with this Order by the local government units, proceed with surveys and preparation of right-of-way data on the sections herein outlined in order that this phase of the advance planning may proceed as rapidly as the local government units desire. The sections of the contemplated expressway system on which advance planning is herein authorized are as follows: (a) On U.S. HIGHWAY 181 from the south end of the causeway at Nueces Bay to a connection with the downtown street system and the State Highway 9 Expressway and constituting all units necessary for adequate connections to the proposed new crossing on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. (b) ON STATE HIGH19 Y 9. relocated and extended to provide for an expressway facility, extending from a connection with Shoreline Boulevard westerly to a point at Port Avenue on State Highway 286. 9 `2 (c) ON STP -TF HIGHWAY 286 AND GENERALLY IN THE VICINITY OF Port Avenue connecting the State Highway 9 Expressway described above with the State Highway 44 Expressway as herein— after described. (d) ON STATE HIGHWAY 44. relocated and extended, from a point of connection with Shoreline Boulevard or its projection and extending westerly to an intersection and connection with the State Highway 286 Expressway described above; Provided the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County will: 1. Declare the portions of the described routes lying within the corporate limits of Corpus Christi as Freeways in accordance with the provision of House Bill 451, 52nd Legislature, and execute the Texas Highway Department's standard form for construction and maintenance of highway projects inside incorporated cities and towns. 2. Furnish free of cost to the State and clear of obstructions and encumbrances necessary right—of— way as may be determined upon.completion of surveys and design studies generally estimated to be approximately 264' with an absolute minimum of 220' and additional areas where necessary at major interchanges, etc. This Order_ constitutes a tentative proposal for the first increment of advance planning work as a basis for future formal agreements. Upon acceptance by the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the planning operations herein outlined. Ultimate finance and construction will be covered by a formal agreement duly executed by the officials of the local government units and the High— way Department. This Order shall become automatically cancelled 160 days from this date unless it shall have become operative by the acceptances herein provided. Minute Number 36687 Date Passed September 28, 1954" Motion by Callaway, seconded by McKenzie and passed that the Minute Order as read, be approved. County Judge Young announced that the County and City would adopt proper resolutions confirming the joint action just taken concerning the Minute Order. Judge Young explained that the original purpose of the Technical Committee was to handle the technical details in connection -with the re—location of the Bascule Bridge and recommended that their authority be extended to cover the entire program of the re—location of the bridge and expressways to be constructed in connection with a new bridge and for providing new arteries of travel in the Corpus Christi area. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the authority be granted as recommended. Fisher Allsup, of the Technical Committee, suggested that in view of some of the right—of—way for the expressway system will involve properties of the Navigation District, that action be taken to terminate leases on the property. Commissioner Naismith inquired of the District Highway Engineer, T. 0. Foster, if there were going to be two separate contracts involved in the construction of the bridge, i.e., foundation and superstructure. Mr. Foster replied that was correct, there had not been any change in his thinking along this line. IIe forther stated that the Department is making satisfactory progress on the Plans and Specifications: that a staff was devoting its entire time to the project. lie also stated it was his guess that they would be completed within six months and ready to let a contract in about that time. The following Resolution No. 4010 was presented to the Council for adoption:— "WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas have here— tofore agreed upon and embarked upon a general road program for the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces, incorporating therein both the City's and County's share in the overall projected road program for Nueces County, including a system of expressways and freeways through certain portions of the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County and a multi—lane crossing of U. S. Highway 181 of Corpus Christi Ship Channel; and, WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of Texas by Minute Order Number 36637 passed September 26, 1954, tendered to the City of Corpus Christi, and Nueces County, Texas certain proposals relative to the construction of the new multi—lane crossing of U. S. Highway 161 of Corpus Christi Ship Channel; and, WIEREA S, the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces feel that in furtherance of the agreement previously reached between themselves and the State Highway Department relative to the general road program of the City and County, it will be to the benefit of the locality and the citizens therein to accept such Minute Order as a tentative proposal for the first increment of advance planning work as a basis for future formal agreements: BE IT THEREFOEE RESOLIE D that such Minute Order Number 36637 passed September 23, 1954, and the same hereby is accepted by the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces, Texas. The necessity for adopting the foregoing resolution expressing the willingness of the City to cooper— ate with other local governmental units in the highway and expressway project creates a public emergency and an - imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or re— solution shall be passed finally on the date of its introduction, and that said ordinance or resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, and the Mayor, having declared that such emergency and impera— tive public necessity exist, and requested that said Charter rule be suspended, and that this resolution be passed finally on the date of its introduction, and take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its pass— age, IT IS SO RESOLED, This the 29th day of Lecember, 1954. 254 ATTEST: Ls/ T. Rav Kring City Secretary APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM /s/ I. M. Singer City Attorney The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Is/ P. C. CALLAMY [►MAYOR TIE CITY OF CORPUS CIJRISTI,TEXAS Members of the Commissioners Court and Navigation District having completed their business, departed. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the Annual Report of the City of Corpus Christi, for the fiscal year ending 1954, be accepted and placed in the records, as presented by Doughty & Company. City Manager McClure presented a recommendation to improve the overall financial condition of the Water Fund by certain operating economies by which a saving of $ 74,272.00 could be effected, and explained briefly how it could be achieved. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Water Fund Budget Reduction as presented be approved and that an ordinance be prepared to effect the reduction, amounting to $ 74,272.00. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bid on furniture and equipment for the new Utility Building, estimated to cost $6,920.41. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for automotive equipment for the Utilities Division, involving an estimated cost of $28,055.00. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the sum of $10,800.00 be transferred from 4111 Trust Fund to reimburse the General Fund for payments pade on 20 acres of land purchased from Robert Poenisch. Also, that final payment be made in the amount of $3,000.00 plus accrued interest to Mr. Poenisch in order to save additional interest, as funds are now available. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a 750 gallon triple combination Fire Truck. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be awarded the bid for 2,500 tons of Cold Mix Rock Asphalt at a net cost of $4.35 per ton and 1,000 tons of Precoated Aggregate at a net cost of $3.36 per ton for the Street Department. (See Tabulation of Bid #66 in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishings for Fire Station 43, at an estimated cost of $5,900.00. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that a Public Hearing be held January 13, 1955 at 7:00 p.m., on the closing of 17th Street between South Staples and Louisiana Avenue. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and pissed that the new La Retamn Library Building be accepted as recommended by the Architect and Director of Public Works, but that a payment of $500.00 be withheld until several items have been completed. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Alameda Street Storm Sewer project and paving be combined into one contract as recommended by the City Manager and the date of January 12th for receipt of bids for paving of Alameda be deferred until January 19th, in order to allow time for this to be accomplished. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the Plans and Specifications for the construe— tion of Oso Trunk Sewer Lines west of Lexington Boulevard — from Carroll Lane to the Oso Sewer Treatment Plant be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on January 19, 1955. 255 CR DINANCE N0, 4011 CLOSING A PORTION OF THE SOUTH END OF TIE ALLEWAY IERET(FOGE LOCATED IN BLOCK 15 OF CUIPFR ADDITION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND LELIVER A QUIT CLAIM LEED TO TIE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS UPON PAYMENT OF TIE SUNT OF $1,037.40 CASA; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P, C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C..Callnway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORCINANCE N0, 4012 REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS MALE FOR THE USE OF TIE WATER DIVISION OF TIE LEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES UPON TIE RECONIMF.NDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, ITEMIZING SUCH CHANGES, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORCINANCE N0, 4013 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TIE WORK OF REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN TIE HILL - CREST AREA, PERFORMED BY ENIX CONSTRUCTION CCMPANY, UNDER CONTRACT DATED JULY 28, 1954, AS AUTIIORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3318; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, LATED DECEMBER 21, 1954, IN TIE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNCRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY-TIEEE CENTS 4$14,744.23), TIE BALANCE OF A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNLRED SIXTY COLLARS AND FIFTY-FIVE CENTS ($67,160.55), TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND IN ACCORLANCE WITH TIE APPROPRIATE OREINANCE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORCINANCF_. N0. 4014 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WQtK OF REWORKING OF SIELL BASE AND ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENT OF THIRTEEN (13) MILES OF STREETS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PERFCRMED BY THOMAS L. SCOTT, INC., UNDER CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1954, AS AUTHORIZED BY CED. NO. 3386; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIED iERETO AND MALE A PAIIT HEREOF, LILTED LECEMBER 15, 1954, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNLRED AND THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS AND TWENTY-THREE CENTS ($12,1332.23), THE BALANCE OF A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT DOLLARS AND EIGHT -NINE CENTS ($71,00(3.89), TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND IN ACCORE'ANCE WITH TIE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCES; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 25G P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4015 APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $457.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WPTERWCEKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO MAKE ALTERATIONS ON SECOND FLOOR OF UTILITY OFFICE BUILDING AT CITY HALL AS CALLED FOR ON LRAWING 45203 DATED 12/8/54 (OFFICES FOR EIRECTOR OF FINANCE) TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY BRA SFLTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORr_INANCE N0. 44016 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL ST31 OF $20265.00 OJT OF 210 MUNICIPAL AULITCP.IUM BOND CON- STRUCTION FUND TO CMIPLETE TIE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN TIE MUNICIPAL AUDI- TCRIUM BY A & I1 ELECTRIC CWPANY, INC. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye OR r. I NA NCE N0, 4017 FIXING RATES FOR SUPPLYING GAS TO CONSUMERS OTTER THAN INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS; MAKING SUCH RATES APPLY SPECIFICALLY TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION AND SOUTIERN WIMUNITY GAS COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIL'ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE BATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye FIRST R EA DING OF AN OR DINA NCE G:'tANTING TO RAY PETERSON A FRANCHISE TO USE PORTIONS OF TIE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 15, CUIPER ADDITION, AT TIE POINTS WITHIN TIE LIMITS IEREIN SET FORTH FOR TIE INSTALLATIONS OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES; PROVIDING FOR FCRFEITURE OF TIE FRANCAISE IN CASE OF FAILURE ON TIE PART OF TIE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE TIE TEEMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF TILE OREINANCE SETTING OUT TIE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 29th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye IV. James Brace Aye James S. Naismith Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 257 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 93724 ADOPTING THE SOUTIERN STANDARD BUILDING COLE (1954 REVISION) AND AME NIZENTS THERETO, "REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN AP- PURTENANCES TIERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF; ADOPTING TILE SOUTIERN STANIARD BUILDING COBE (1954 REVISION) WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND ADDITIONS TIERETO; PRO- VIDING FOR ALMINISTRATION AND ENFORCE, NIENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISEEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," BY AMENDING SECTION 714 OF SAID SOUTIERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON-COMBUST- IBLE SUPPORTS TO COOLING TOWERS AND DESIGNING SO AS TO AVOID OVERSTRESS IN BUILDING SUPPORTING COOLING TOWERS, AND REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF DESIGN; AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A) OF SUBSECTION 3 OF SECTION 2301 OF SAID SOUTHERN STANMD BUILDING COLE 1954 REVISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON-COMBUSTIBLE SUPPORTS FOR SIGNS AND REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF LESIGN; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 29th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Afire James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE N0, 4018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION TIE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCAISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG TIRE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR LISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DOLE UNIER SUPERVISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ESTABLISHING IESIGN CRITERIA AND STANIARDS - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO N'EW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROIIIBITING'INTERFERENCE WITH MAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY TIRE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTI£R PIPES AND LRAINS - RESERVIN'G RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE fELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF TIE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS - PfiOVIDING FOR BOND - RESERVING TO CITY RIGIIT TO HECIIE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMOLATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIBING CONSIIERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT (20/) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPFAGE SYSTEM - PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE .AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE IEFIN'ED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TIE CCRPORATION AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION AND PROCEDURES TO BE ALLOWED - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE - PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULAR CORPORATION - SUBJECTIP,G BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION - MAKING I•T.ANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS FIXING GENERALLY TILE RIGHTS OF TILE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCIIISE AND FIXING PENALTIES - AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the last sentence in Section 4 of the ordinance be amended as follows:.... "but not cased" be inserted after the word punched. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor, on the 29th day of December, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCIE NO. 4019 AUTHORIZING AND LIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY CONVEYANCE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION CONVEYING A PORTION OF ITS GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TIE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNED BY HOUSTON NATURAL G1S, CORPORATION, SAID PORTIONS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; FURTHER AUTHORIZING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TILE CITY TO ACCEPT A CONVEYANCE FROM TILE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION TO TIE CITY; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 106 GAS FUND TWENTY -NIDE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR AND 73/100 DOLLARS x29,504.73) IN PAYMENT FOR TIE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION'S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND EXECUTING PROPER INSTRUMENTS AND DOING ALL THINGS REQUISITE TO CARRY OUT TILE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE CITY'S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TIE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNED BY HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the proposed ordinance, and exhibits "A" and "B" thereto, covering conveyances of properties by and between Houston Natural Gas Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be amended on this the third reading of said ordinance as follows: (1) That the words and figures "Thirty-one Thousand, One Hundred Eight and 14/100 Dollars 631,106,14) appearing in the caption and in Section 3,of said ordinance be deleted and that in lieu of said words and figures, that the words and figures of "Twenty-nine Thousand Five Hundred Four and 73/100 Dollars a29,504.73)" be insert- ed in the caption, and that the words and figures of "Twenty-nine Thousand Five Hundred Four and 73/100 Dollars ($29,504.73) or so much thereof as is determined to be correct by the Director of Public Utilities and the City Manager" be inserted in Section 3 of said ordinance. (2) That the words and figures "Seventy-seven Thousand Three hundred eight and 52/100 Dollars 077,306.52)" in the first paragraph of Exhibit "A" be deleted and that in lieu of said words and figures, that the words and figures of "Ten Dollars 010.00) and other valuable consideration" be inserted in said paragraph one. (3) Th a the words "To Houston Natural Gas Corporation" be inserted after the word "conveys" in the first sentence of the third paragraph of Exhibit "A" of the aforementioned ordinance. (4) That the words and figures "One [Hundred Eight Thousand'Four Hundred Sixteen and 66/100 lollars 0103,416.66)" appearing in the first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordinance be deleted and that in lieu of said words and figures, that the words and figures "Ten and no/100 010.00) and other valuable consideration" be inserted in said first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordinance. (5) That the words and figures "Seventy -Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Eight and 52/100 Dollars .677,306.5"2)" appearing in sub -paragraph (1) of the first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordin- ance be deleted and that in lieu of said words and figures, that the words and figures "Ten Dollars 010.00) and other valuable consideration" be inserted in said sub -paragraph (1) of the first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordinance. (6) That the words and figures "Thirty -One Thousand, One Hundred Eight and 14/100 Dollars 031,108.14) appearing in sub -paragraph (2) of the first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordinance be deleted and that in lieu of said words and figures, that the words and figures "Ten Collars 010.00) and other valuable consideration" be inserted in said sub -paragraph (2) of the first paragraph of Exhibit "B" of the aforementioned ordinance. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor, on the 29th day of liecember, 1954, by the following vote: P. C. Gallaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Cecil Burney, attorney for Houston Natural Gas Corporation, filed for record their acceptance of the franchise and surety bond required in connection therewith. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commi ssioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. MA Y(I , CITY OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 5, 1955 3:00 p.m. City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Asst. City Mgr. Admin. Asst. Dir, of Public Works Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. - Russell E. McClure - I. M. Singer - T. Ray Kring - Adm. J. B. Dunn - Roger Pearce - Drahn Jones Invocation was given by Reverend C. B. Thomas of the Church of Christ. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 22, 1954 and December 29, 1954 be approved. The following firms submitted bids on a quantity of Oxygen and Acetylene for warehouse stock: Corpus Christi Oxygen Company, Crane Welding Supply Company and Welders Equipment Company. 259 Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that -the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of a Fire Station at._Sunnybrook & Kostoryz Road: George J. Fulton Company, C.C. Hinchberger Construction Company, 0. J. Beck & Sons, Slovak Brothers and Sel Lankford & Ewing Company. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for an extension to the 36" Water Maim in Lexington Boulevard: Brodie Construction Company, Brown & Root Construction Company, Heldenfels Brothers, Slovak Brothers, Mitchell -Darby Con- struction Company, J. M. Dellinger, Inc., and T. H. Lee Construction Co., Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Brace and seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be given authority to adver- tise for 20 gas masks for the Fire Department, estimated to cost $4,000.00, the bids to be received on January 26th. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed, that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids for mobile equipment to signalize and channelize Six Points Traffic, estimated to cost $ 9,109.71. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids for miscellaneous fittings re: 30" water line, estimated to cost $2,135.00, the bids to be received Jan- uary 26th, 1955. The next item presented by the City Manager was a recommendation re: Taxicab Companies. It was pointed out that several of the taxicab companies were delinquent in the payment of their street rental charges and had failed to comply with the ordinance with reference to depositing with the City sufficient surety to provide public liability protection. He further pointed out that their franchise provided that failure to comply with the ordinanc with respect to the provision referred to, subjected their franchise to forfeiture. He suggested in this connection that a Public Hearing be held January 12, 1955, to determine disposition of said franchise. Mr. Fred Reeder, attorney representing J. F. McCoy, operator of a taxicab company system in Waco, Texas. appeared before the Council stating that Mr. McCoy was negotiating for the purchase of the Longoria and Black & White Taxicab franchises and if consumated, all provisions of the Ordinance and franchise would be complied with, nd requested that action be deferred as suggested by the Manager regarding these companies. It was agreed that, subnect to approval of transfer of the franchise, that the purchaser satisfy the re- quirements of the ordinance and any payments or deposits made in this connection would be refunded in the event that the transfer is not approved. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the application of transfer of the Franchises of he Longoria and Black & White Cab Companies be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Mr. Charles Lyman, attorney representing the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, tendered a cashiers heck in the amount of $1,000.00 as a partial payment of the delinquent street rental charges and deposit for in- surance owned by the C. C. Transportation Company, and requested this hearing with reference to his company, be de - erred for one week on account of his being unable to appear at this particular time, for which bearing is set. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the hearing be held as recommended by the City anager on January 12, 1955, and that the check tendered be accepted without prejudice. Commissioner King atted by the way of explanation, that there had been delay after delay on the part of me of the cab companies to comply with the ordinance and in his opinion the Council had exerted every effort to fair to them and not to impose any undue hardship upon them, but that in the public interest, he felt that it s the duty of the Council to enforce the provisions of the ordinances and therefore be was unwilling to acquiesce rther in the matter. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that Plans and Specifications for the construction of orm Sewers along Alameda Street be approved and that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids to received January 19, 1955, subie 260 addendum being issued regarding pavement of the street to allow for a wider range of bidding by the use of alter- nate types of materials but to maintain an acceptable type of paving. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that Plans and Specs. be approved for Storm Sewers in Santa_Fe, Ropes, Rossiter, Sinclair and South Staples Street, and that the City Manager be given authority to ad- vertise for bids for same, proposed date for receiving bids to be January 19, 1955. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the City Mgr, be given authority to advertise for bids for the construction of a prefabricated building for the Garage Department, estimated to cost $3,700.00. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that Plans and Specifications be approved for the re- surfacing of 11.4 miles of streets with hot -mix, asphaltic concrete and that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids to be received January 19, 1955 subject to an addendum being issued to allow for a wider range of bidding by the use of alternate types of materials but to maintain an acceptable type of paving. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the following three companies be awarded the bid for Fire Hose as recommended by the City Manager: - San Antonio Machine and Supply Company, Corpus Christi Hard- ware Company, and Southwest Equipment and Extinguisher Company. RESOLUTION 44020 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: THAT MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK AT DALLAS, TRUSTEE UNDER THE WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS TRUST AGREEMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BE, AND IS HEREBY, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST OF TIIE AVAILABLE FUNDS IN TILE REDEMPTION FUND OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS TIE SUM OF $150,000.00 ON TIME DEPOSIT UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 1955, at 1-1/27o. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORCINAN NO 4021 The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS MALE FOR THE USE OF P. C. Callaway Aye THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS OF TIE_ Ellroy King Aye GENERAL FUND UPON TIE RECOMMENDATION OF THE James S. Naismith Aye CITY MANAGER, ITEMIZING SUCH REDUCTIONS, AND W. James Brace Aye DECLARING AN EMERGENCY F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4022 APPROPRIATING $4,203.71 FROM FUND NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 106 GAS FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR $2,443.02 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REHAVIL- ITATION OF GAS MAINS IN TILE SIX POINTS AREA; $1,191.96 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS IN LEOPARD -HILL AREA THROUGH DECEMBER 25, 1954; $573.72 FOR EX- PENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH TIE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN IIILLCREST AREA THROUGH LECUIBER 25, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C.' Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 261 ORDINANCE 4023 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $5,250.50 OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR CHANGES RELATIVE TO THE NEW MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM LOCATED ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD. -BY J. A. WALSH, CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Age Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4024 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,025.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO MAKE ALTERATIONS ON UTILITYBUILDING AT CITY HALL (SHEET ROCK ON ALL PARTITIONS BEHIND TIE PLYWOOD, INCLUDING MILLWORK) TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY BRABELTON CON— STRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: *, P. C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. -Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F.. P. ,Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4025 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $17,0413.60 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR CHANGES RELATIVE TO DRAIN LIDS, WATER SCREENS, CULVERTS, ETC., TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT BY C. H. LEAVELL AND COMPANY AND COASTAL BEND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A JOINT VENTURE, OF EL PASO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4026 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE CITY TO INSTALL AN EIGHT (13) INCH WATER LINE CROSSING UNDER TILE T. & N. 0. TRACK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREE— MENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 262 ORDINANCE 4027 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,274.17 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR SANITARY SURIEY OF OSO BAY FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS BY SIGLER, CLARK AND WINSTON, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, OF WESLACO, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway ElIroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1506, PASSED AND APPROVED ON TIE 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 1942, AS AMENDED, -BY AMENDING SECTION 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOATS OR VESSELS SHALL NOT BE TIED TO ANY T—HEAD OR L—HEAD BOAT SLIP OR CATIiALK OTTER THAN PILING AND/OR MOORING BITS PROVIDED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 5th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RAY PETERSON A FRANCHISE TO USE PORTIONS OF THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 15 CUIPER ADDITION, AT TIE POINTS WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN SET FORTH FOR THE INSTALLATIONS OF REFRIGERATION EQUIBIENT AND APPLIANCES; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE IN CASE OF FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE THE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF TILE ORDINANCE SETTING OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading on this the 5th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE no. 4026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #3724 ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) AND UIENLAIENTS THERETO, "REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF; ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR AIIIINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," BY AAENDING SECTION 714 OF SAID SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON—COMBUSTIBLE SUPPORTS TO COOLING TOWERS AND DESIGNING SO AS TO AVOID OVERSTRESS IN BUILDINGS SUPPORTING COOLING TOWERS, AND REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF DESIGN; AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A) OF SUBSECTION 3 OF SECTION 2301 OF SAID SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE (1954 REVISION) SO AS TO REQUIRE NON—COMBUSTIBLE SUPPORTS FOR SIGNS AND RE— QUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF DESIGN; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 5th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. TTEST: City Secrefary MAYOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, S PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King , James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 1955 3:00 P. M. City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Reverend T. M. Bruton, St. Paul's Methodist Church. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of a Grill Tower at Fire Station 47, estimat- ed -to cost $42,000.00 -__Burnett Construction Company, George F. Fulton Company, Selby -Lankford 6. Ewing Lumber Company, Slovak Brothers, Inc., A. A. Kleinsteuber, and C. C. Hinchberger Construction Company. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of Gas Mains in the Six Points area, estimat- ed to cost $142,607.25 - Betty Construction Company, Sheppard -Geiger Construction Company, Petty Construction Company, and J. T. Brodie Construction Company. A -lotion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed, that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the modification of the Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant, es- timated to cost $ 907,292.00 - 11. B. Zachry Company, Burnett Construction Company, Russ Mitchell Inc., Mitchell - Darby Construction Company, and E. C. Ottinger Construction Company. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of a 43" Transmission Line - Clarkwood to Savage Lane, estimated to cost $1,076,723.50 - H. B. Zachry Company, J. T. Brodie Construction Company, J. C. True - hart Construction Company, J. Al. iellinger, Inc., McKenzie Construction Company, Lee George of George Consolidated, Mitchell -Darby Construction Company, and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours .as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following persons submitted bids re the sale of six houses for the clearance of right-of-way for the Baldwin Boulevard Street Improvement Program: - houses located as follows - 2629 Prescott, 2630 David St., ji 2630 Niagara Street, 2629 Niagara, 2630 Sarita Street and 2630 Cleo St.- Lester L. Gerald, J. 11. Walter, Faries P. Wade, M. R. Snapka, Jimmy Ross, Edward Watson, M. A. Whitlock, C. M. Dodd, Wesley Walker, Simon Grossman, Harold Beardmore, James Martin, W. C. Hopp, Texon Lumber & Supply Co., J. F. Wakefield, 0. R. Gray, Mrs. Jane Crane, Taylor & Taylor Construction Company, C. L. Lancura, Trustee, J. D. Wilkerson, W. M. Reagan, Joyce Schabor- cek, H. 11. Jones, Joe Browning. The following individuals submitted bids but were disqualified because of in- sufficient bid bond or no bond, 0. W. Carlock, 0. R. Hale, J. W. Elledge and George Dillon. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by.King and passed that 0. J. Beck & Sons be awarded the contract for the construction of a fire station at Kostoryz Road and Sunnybrook, at the low bid of $56,305.00, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 41 in files). Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids for six months' supply of alum, 1000 tons, estimated to cost $57,000.00, as requested. Proposed that bids be received January 26, 1955. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be given authority to advertise for bids for the quarterly supply of fuels consisting of regular gasoline, premium gasoline, kerosene, and 264 and diesel fuel, as requested. Proposed that bids be received January 26, 1955. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Tax Correction & Error List totaling $1,524.04 and the Supplemental Roll totaling $1,809.41, or a net increase of Tax Roll of $285.37, be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the replacement of Police Car 444, estimated to cost $1,700.00. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a quantity of automotive equipment and machinery to be used by the Street Maintenance, and Construction Departments, Engineering & Construction, & Water and Sewer, estimated to cost $67,100.00. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for 2 Garbage collection trucks and one two -ton trash truck, estimated cost $14,300.00. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of Bishop J. Scott for an Interim Zoning Permit for the construction of a wood frame one -family dwelling on the south 1/2 of Lot 11, Block 6, Colonia Hidalgo Addition be granted. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson, and passed that the application of C. E. flohaus for an Interim Zoning Permit for the construction of an additional unit on the south side of his courts on Lots 8 & 9, Ellendale Gardens Addition, located at 866 Omaha Drive, be granted. No one appeared for or against the foregoing application. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the recommendation re bids for electrical in- stallations on the Yacht Basin property be withdrawn and any bids received be returned to the bidders, it appear - from an opinion of the Legal Department that the project cannot be financed over the period required to amortize the project. Copy of opinion follows: - January 7. 1955 "1. The problem of financing such installations under the present laws, and the provisions of the City Charter, limits the City to the acquisition of a lease -purchase agreement concerning the property, and will pro- bably result in the successful contractor financing the installations as a personal matter, since, due to the fixed nature of the property, it would be impractical to remove the same after installation, and therefore the Lease Purchase Agreement would be of little security. We have been advised that the local banks are not agreeable to financing such a project. It is, therefore, considered that such contractor as might be able to personally finance such a project would include in his bid some padding to absorb financing cost. 2. In the event it be determined, however, to finance the project by Lease Purchase Agreement, an addendum would have to be prepared and furnished to bidders amending paragraph A 912) of the special provision, specifications and contract form heretofore submitted to bidders, since such paragraph as drawn does not provide for a Lease Purchase Agreement, but provides for the obligation of the City to pay $5,000 cash upon completion of the project, and the balance of the contract price in five (5) equal annual installments. This, as worded, would be an absolute obligation of the City and is not permitted by the provisions of the City Charter without submiss- ion of the proposition to the voters. 3. This project, however, can be financed by the issuance of City warrants, provided a special act of the Legislature be passed and such an act could very likely be obtained from the Legislature, but such a procedure would require a change in contract form so as to provide for cash payment to the contractor, and provide for with- holding the work order for a sufficient length of time to secure the passage of such an act through the Legisla- ture and issuance of the necessary warrants, which would probably be about 120 days, with a further provision that in the event a work order was not issued within 120 days the contract would be of no further force or effect. Such a procedure and the handling of the entire matter would include the securing of an opinion from reputable bond attorneys of the validity of the warrants, and I have conferred with Mr. Clarence Crowe, of the Firm of McCall, Parkhurst and Crowe, regarding their fee for such services for the entire matter and he advised me that their fees, including the preparation of the bill for submission to the Legislature, would be $500.00. An employment agreement with Mr. Crowe would be proper if this course is to be followed. 4. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the project be withdrawn from bids and any bids received be returned to the bidders, and that the project be included in such bond issues as may be submitted to the voters for approval at some subsequent date in connection with other bond issues which may be at that time necessary. Respectfully submitted, I. M. Singer, City Attorney" The next item presented was the matter of advertising for bids for garbage collection and disposal service. The tentative schedule was to receive bids January 26th. Harold Alberts, local attorney, appeared before the Council and stated he represented a client who may be interested in bidding, but asked that more time be given for computing a bid, as January 26th, would not allow enough time. 265 Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for garbage collection and disposal service, bids to be received January 31st, not later than 3:00 p, m. at a Special Meeting, and that plans and specifications be modified to allow separate items of bidding for the equipment to be purchased from the City and for the service to be performed. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and pnssed,that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of two houses, located at 2629 Sarita and 2629 David involved in the improvement of the Baldwin Boulevard, Bids to be received January 26, 1955, Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the Corpus Christi Oxygen Company be awarded the oontract fora supply of Oxygen and Acetylene Gas as recommended by the City Manager. ** _ City Manager McClure presented a report regarding the status of Street Rental charges and deposits for liability insurance of certain taxicab companies on which a Public Hearing was scheduled for this meeting. He reported that the Crecy Taxicab Company and Corpus Christi Transportation Company were current with these items and recommended that said hearings be foregone. (** See Tabulation of Bid 42 in files). With reference to the status of the Longoria and Black and White Company, he stated that his investi- gation warranted transfer of the franchises held by this company being made to Mr. Julian Frank McCoy, who pro- posed to conduct the business in the name of the Airline Cab Company. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager to fore- go hearings on either of the aforementioned taxicab companies and the transfer of the franchises on the Longoria and Black v White to J. F. McCoy be approved (see Ordinance 44044 of even date transferring the franchises and all rights and privileges thereunder to J. F. McCoy, DBA Airline Cab Company.) ORDINANCE 4029 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $37,000 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR CONTINGENT CHARGES IN CON- NECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; PROVIDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE ON APRIL 30, 1955, SHALL REVERT TO TIE PARENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye IV. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4030 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $12,133 to TIE PUBLIC WORKS EEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL COST CF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SERVICES RESULTING FROM TIE INCREASE IN SIZE OF THE AREA TO EE SERVED; ESTIMATING ADPITIONAL REVENUES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4031 TRANSFERRING TIE BALANCE OF $1,0513.96 DEPOSITED IN TIE STATE NATIONAL BANK TO TIE ACCOUNT OF TILE CITY RECREATION LEPARTMENT TO NUMBER 102 CURRENT FUND; PROVIDING THAT ALL RECEIPTS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION IEPARTMENT ARE HEREAFTER TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE CURRENT FUND; ESTIMATING SUCH REVENUES AND I'£CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye 26G James S. Naismith Aye 4V. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King _ James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4032 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,000 FROM NUMBER 102 CURRENT FUND, RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR EXPENSES FORMERLY PAID FROM A SEPARATE ACCOUNT MAINTAINED IN TIE STATE NATIONAL BANK BY THE RECREATION DIVISION; AND ]DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 11 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye OF.DINANCE 4033 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH 0. J. BECK %57 SONS, CONTRACTORS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION AT KOSTORYZ AND SUNNYBROOK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE, INCLUDING ALTERNATE BID 41, OF $56,805.00; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $57,805.00, $56,805.00 BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE AND $1,000.00 BEING COST OF CONTINGENCIES TO CARRY ON CONSTRUCTION THROUGH APRIL, OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4034 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,555.00 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, 1953 BOND ISSUE, FOR THE PAVEMENT, CURB AND GUTTER AND CULVERTS AT FIRE STATION TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT KOSTORYZ AND SUNNYBROOK IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS BY STREET DIVI- SION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4035 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $ 6,885.00 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HOSE AS PER BIDS AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1955, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Avp The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King _ James S. Naismith IV. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4036 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,615.59 OUT OF NO. 210 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE, PAYMENTS MALE IN REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES BY R. S. COLLEY, ARCHITECT, FOR THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4037 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $2,602.30 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DEEPENING FOUR LINES TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY FORTY ACRES IN CONNEC— TION WITH SANITARY SEWER LATERALS, 1953 BOND PROGRAM BY T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye RESOLUTION # 4038 AMENDING AND EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3321 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE IN— TENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DATED MAY 25, 1946, BEING APPLICATION NO. 1486, FOR A PERMIT TO BUILD A DAM AT BLUNTZER, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS, PRE— SENTATION NO. 1261, DATED JUNE 11, 1952, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF TIE FEASIBILITY BY THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM AND RESERVOIR WITH 500,000 ACRE FEET OF WATER CAPACITY ON TIE NUECES RIVER AT SOME POINT BETWEEN CALALLEN AND GEORGE WEST, TEXAS, WILL INURE TO TI -IE BENEFIT OF THE APPLICATION OF LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, AND TIIAT ANY RIGHTS REMAINING IN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM NEAR MATHIS, TEXAS, GRANTED UNDER PERMIT NO. 933, WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO TIE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, BUT ALL MTER RIGHTS TO BE EXPRESSLY RETAILED; RE— TAINING ALL PATER RIGHTS GRANTED TO OR HELD BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CBRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING TILE APPLICATION OF THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SAID BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1952, FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DAM, SUBJECT TO THE RE— SERVATIONS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF, SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS UPON WHICH THE SAID APPROVAL, TRANSFER, AND INUREMENT WILL BE GRANTED; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTED OF ALL MATTERS, RIGHT, PERMISSIONS AND THINGS PROVIDED TO BE (RANTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; VIDING THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY EXTEND PERIODS FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS OR— DINANCE BE FILED WITH TIE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISID THE INTENT OF TRIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," AS AMENDED, BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY ONE MONTHS FROM AND AFTER DECEMBER 13, 1952, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF SUCH WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: PRO— 268 P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4039 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED TO THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY BOARD, IN LIEY OF THE HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED SPECIAL WARRANTY LEED AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3958, PASSED AND APPROVED ON TILE 26TH GAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954, A COPY OF WHICH GENERAL WARRANTY LEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye E. F. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King - Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4040 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS BOGGUS MOTORS, INC., COVERING SIX 1955 FORD MAINLINE FOUR DOOR SEDANS, FOR AND IN CONSIEERATION OF $10,260.57 (PRINCIPAL $9,896.70 PLUS INTEREST AT 4% $383.87), SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; SAID EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE POLICE LEPARTMENT; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4041 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF CHEVROLET COMPANY COVERING 5 1955 CHEVROLET FOUR DOOR SEEANS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $ 8,595.23 (PRINCIPAL $ 8,281.95 PLUS INTEREST AT 4iv $313.28), SAID AMOUNT TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE, TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICII IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; SAID EQUInIENT TO BE USED BY THE POLICE LEPARnENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4042 GRANTING TO RAY PETERSON A FRANCAISE TO USE PORTIONS OF TIE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 15, CUIPER ADDITION, AT TIE POINTS WITHIN TIE LIMITS HEREIN SET FORTH FOR TME INSTALLA— TIONS OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE - IN CASE OF FAILURE ON TIE PART OF THE GRANTEE TO OBSERVE TILE TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS ON TIE ORDINANCE SETTING OUT TIE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TIEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 12th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: :269 P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4043 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE BY WARRANTY DEED FROM CLARENCE IERTEL FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TI]E CITY OF CORPUS CI)RISTI, TEXAS, LOTS 35 AND 36, BLOCK 617, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, A COPY OF WHICH 11ARRANTY DEED IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION TIfEREWITH; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,500.00 OUT OF NO. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE FUND TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF SAID LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4044 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TAXICAB FRANCHISE AND ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES TIEREUNEER, FROM REYMUNDO, PETE AND MANUEL LONGORIA, DBA AS BLACK & WHITE CAB COMPANY, TO J. F. McCOY, DBA AIRLINE CAB COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING TIE TRANSFER OF TAXICAB FRANCHISE, ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNDER, FROM L. LONGORIA DESA LONGORIA CAB COMPANY TO J. F. McCOY DBA AIRLINE CAB COMPANY; AND LE CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Mayor Callaway next opened a called Public Hearing on Baldwin Boulevard Street Improvement Assessments. Mr. Singer, City Attorney, explained the nature of the hearing, then asked Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, to explain types of assessments and basis on which they were computed. (Please refer to entire transcript in Street Improvement File in City Secretary's office.) Mayor Callaway and Mr. Singer both asked the audience if there was anybody who was in opposition to the assessments as published and explained in the Hearing - there were no further statements. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Hearing be closed at this time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 9.2. MAYOR, ATTE TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, XAS City Secre THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF TIE CITY COUNCIL, TIE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of tle City of Corpus Christi, Texas will be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 7:00,o'clock P. M. 270 on the 13th day of January, for the purpose of Holding Public Hearing on the following matters: - (a) A petition for the closing of 17th Street, (b) Petition for establishing set -back lines on Aransas Street. (c) Petition for the closing of a portion of San Antonio Street. (c) Application of J. R. Chiles for an Interim Zoning Permit. (e) Six applications for a change in zoning. DATED this the 13th day of January, 1955. P. C. Callaway MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney 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. /s/ Ellroy King ELLROY KING /s/ J. S. Naismith J. S. NAISMITfi /s/ W. James Brace W. JAMES BRACE 1s/ I. M. Singer I. M. SINGER, CITY ATTORNEY /s/ P. C. Callaway P. C. CALLAMY /s/ Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. MCCLURE /s/ T. Ray Kring T. RAY KRING, CITY SECRETARY Mayor Callaway announced the purpose of the meeting was to act on petitions for the closing of several streets and to determine whether or not it was in the public interest to grant changes in zoning in the hereafter named applications. The first matter to be determined was to consider a petition to close 17th Street between'South Staples and Louisiana.: Arthur J. James, John A. Wuensche and A. T. Gaddie appeared in behalf of the application stating that the street had been dedicated somewhere around 1888, but had never actually been used as a street and to close the street would permit development of the property as a whole. They further stated that they were owners of property on both sides of the street and while they had not formulated definite plans for development and could not until the status of the street is determined, they had in mind erecting a commercial building on the property. A letter from L. G. Mackey, Chairman of the Building Committee of the Trinity Lutheran Church, was read into the record as favoring the closing of the street. A. H. Hurst, 2025 - 17th Street, objected to the closing of the street and stated that if it were closed reasonable compensation should be made for same. Ray Hostutler, one of the owners of the property, stated that it was their opinion that they owned to the center of the street. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith, Brace abstaining, that the hearing be closed and the street be vacated in accordance with the petition. The matter of establishing.building set -back lines on Aransas Street, between Ropes and Sinclair was considered by the Council. R. L. Pinion, 3552 Aransas Street -stated that his primary concern was to maintain' -""the present building lines, namely 25' set -back, or 65' from the center of the street. fie further stated that in his opinion nothing would be gained by any action of the Council and urged that both the matter of vacating a portion of the street and establishing set -back lines remain status quo. R. W. Bugg, 144 Cordula, expressed his desire for a vacation of the street in accordance with the pe- tition in order that the front yards of their homes could be beautified, and also stated that he too was interested in the present building lines being maintained. Jim Stichter, one of the petitioners for the vacation of the street, appeared and urged favorable action on his petition and stated that he intends to observe the present building lines. 271 Dave Coover appeared and objected to the vacation of the street stating that he did not believe that the Council had the authority in this instance and suggested that set -back lines be accomplished by a joint con- tractural agreement of the property owners. Lee McMillan, 123 Cordula, stated to the Council that he favored leaving both matters with reference to this street status quo, that is, that the street not be narrowed and that no action be taken regarding set back lines as the same results would be obtained in following his request, Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the `.Tearing be closed and that the matter be take under advisement. (See page 46.) The next matter considered by the Council was the petition for the closing of a portion of San Antonio Street lying between the southerly portions of Blocks 316 and 216, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, same being the southerly 327.90.feet of San Antonio Street. J. B. Trimble, local attorney representing the petitioner, urged the closing of the street to permit his client to develop his property. Dave Coover, local attorney representing the property owner on the opposite side of the street, appear- ed and indicated that he was not opposing the vacation of the street, but suggested that if the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission, and Director of Public Works, that is providing a turn -around at the dead-end of the street was followed, it was a matter that abutting property owners should agree upon. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that.the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. Next matter presented was as follows: - J. R. Chiles - application for an Interim Zoning Permit to erect a five (5) unit shopping center on Lot 1, Byron Willis Sub -Division, 100' x 150' at 4303 - 4311 McArdle Road, was opened for Public hearing. Jack North, local attorney representing the applicant, reviewed the proposed development of the proper- ty and the recent litigation involving the same tract of land. He presented a petition signed by some 75 property owners in the area favoring the granting of the permit. John Lyle, representing developers of adjacent property, advised the Council that they were in favor of a permit being granted. Harold E. Anderson, also a property owner in the vicinity, expressed his favoring of the petition. Fred Quaile, local real estate dealer who sold the property to the applicant, stated that the develop- ment of the property as proposed would not affect the loan value of the surrounding property. C. B. Goldman stated that the proposed development would be an asset to the area. Clifton Lewis, 1318 - 18th Street, stated that he favored granting of the permit. Marvin Erickson, local attorney representing property owners in the area, reviewed the litigation in- volving the development of the property and stated that in his opinion had faith had been manifested since incept- ion of the development and cited instances to prove his point, including some alleged violations of the courts order. M. C. Walter, 4830 Alice Street, Benny Haguewood, Bob Hill, W. T. Smith, Jr., Borden Manley, C. C. Grimes, Rev. Bynum, Pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, and a number of other residents of the area, opposed the approval of the permit stating that as some of the reasons, the development would depreciate the value of their homes and in their opinion was undesirable and would be a nuisance to the area. James C. Watson, local attorney representing the Corpus Christi Developers, also reviewed the recent litigation and charged the applicant with bad faith., fie also stated that the proposed development would be detri- mental to the residential area and urged the disapproval of the application. Gordon Lee Stewart, associated with Fred Quaile Realty Company, charged that all of the statements made by the opposition were not facts. W. M. Bennett, an ex -patrolman, stated that he favored granting of the permit and that the lights used in connection with the business in question were turned off at 10:00 p.m. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the hearing be closed and taken under advisement. i 1 20ti • (See page 48). A zoning application of the following: - Ray Hostutler - From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to."B-1" Neighborhood Business District the following described property: Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Arcadia Village, being that property on the south-west side of 18th Street between South Staples and Naples Street, was presented for hearing. No one appeared in behalf of the application. A. H. Hurst, 2025 - 17th Street, stated that he believed the deed restrictions prohibited the change in zoning as applied for. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that a change in zoning as proposed did not appear in the public interest, and that the application be denied. A zoning application of the following: - Jack Glaze - From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on the following described property: Lots 11, 12, 13, and 13 (a), Block 4 Del Monte Addn., being those lots at 301 Indiana, 305 Indiana, 2767 Santa Fe, and 2771 Santa Fe being those 100' in depth along the west side of Santa Fe between Indiana and Texas Streets, was presented for hearing. Jack Glaze appeared and reviewed the situation with reference to his property, particularly that surrounding property was either business or second apartment house district, or being used for purposes other than what it was zoned for, urged the approval of the application. Ray Hostutler, owner of the building on the corner of Santa Fe and Texas, stated that this building would not be changed in any manner if the permit was granted. H. Lee Johnson, 305 Indiana, stated that he had previously objected to changing the property to -"-A-2" zoning but was not now opposing zoning to permit "A-2" uses, but would object to the property being used for a dance hall, nurseries, or clubs. F. E. Smith, owner of property in the area, reiterated the objection voiced by Mr. Johnson. Dave Coover, local attorney representing Mrs. Tom Henderson, Mrs Eula Peavy and Major Swan, objected to the zoning proposed and stated that he would not object to it being changed to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling Dis- trict, and requested denial of the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the described property as Lots ll, 12, 13 and 13(a), Block 4 Del Monte Addition, the zoning be changed from "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apart House District. The following zoning application was presented; - John Mendleski: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Alta Vista Grove out of Lot 5, Section B. Paisley Subdivision of Hoffman Tract, at 4260 Kostoryz Road, was presented for hearing. No one appeared for or against the application of Mr. Mendleski. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the application be denied for the reason that it did not appear to be in the public interest. The following zoning application was presented: - J. B. Trimble: - From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to"B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 37, Del Mar Addition, being that land located between South Staples and Brownlee, fronting on the south side of Cole Street. J. B. Trimble, representing the property owners stated that definite plans for the development had been prepared and exibited an architect's sketch of the proposed development. He further stated that a denial of the application would result in some undesirable type of development on the property. He presented a petition of some 25 signatures and a letter from Orin Whitley and Mr. & Mrs. Hogan, favoring the granting of the application Dr. W. M. Alexander, Will Roberts, Dr. Lee Blackwood, appeared favoring the development as outlined by the applicant. Mrs. Clarence Baum, 610 Del Mar, Paul G. Smith 618 Del Mar and R. L. Delahoussaye, 614 Del Mar, resi- dents of the area, appeared objecting to the application before the Council stating that such development would IG!3 de -value their property and would create a parking problem and make their property generally undesirable for residential purposes. Perry G. Melton, one of the owners of the property for which a change in zoning is sought, stated he circulated a petition in the area and when the proposed development was explained, he failed to find any objection to the development. J. B. Trimble referred to a recent court order action regarding existing deed restrictions that per- mitted a -releasing of the restrictions of taking action to protect the adjacent property owners. He urged that the Council might well follow the decision of the court in the matter. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and.passed that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. (See page 48) The following zoning application was presented: - A. W. Hopper: - From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business. District on Lot 1, Unit 2, Hopper Addition being approximately 3 acres plus or minus_ just north of the Fire Station at Doddridge and South Staples, was next presented for a hearing. John Edward, 1022 Brawner Parkway, and a number of other residents of the area appeared and expressed grave concern as to the effect the granting of the change in zoning would have upon their property as residences. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the application be denied on the premises that it did not appear to be in public interest. An application of: - S. B. Gonzales: - From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District, to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the following described property: Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Casa Blanca Addition located at 3250 Rabbit Run Road, was presented for public hearing. Mr. & Mrs S. B. Gonzales of 3246 Rabbit Run Road, appeared and reviewed their reasons for seeking the change in zoning stating that it was their desire to conduct some type of business that would -permit them to earn a livelihood from the property. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the granting of the application would constitute spot zoning and hence would not appear in the public interest and the application be denied. On the matter of: - Establishing building set -back lines on Aransas between Ropes and Sinclair. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Council take no action on the petition for the vacating of a portion of Aransas Street on which a Public Hearing was held December 15, 1954, and the estab- lishment of set -back lines for the same area or that both matters remain status quo. Application of: - J. R. Chiles for an Interim Zoning Permit to erect a five unit shopping center on Lot 1, Byron Willis Sub -Division, 100' x 150' at 4303 - 4311 McArdle Road. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the aforementioned application be denied as it did not appear in the public interest to grant it. Action on the application of: - J. B. Trimble from "R-1" One Family.Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 3T, Del Mar Addition, being that land located between South Staples and Brownlee, fronting on the south side of Cole Street. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the granting of the application does not appear to be in the public interest, hence the application be denied. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS I, TEXAS 2`74. PRESENT: Mayor _1'. C. Callaway Ellroy King _ James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent cu sed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1955 3:00 P. M. City Manager ---Russell E. McClure City Attorney,- I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Dir. of Public Works - Drahn Jones Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Reverend Edmond Lee Browning, Assistant Rector, Church of Good Shepherd. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that Commissioner F. P. Peterson's Jr. absence be ex - Mayor Callaway announced at this time that it was his pleasure to introduce Miss Marianne Vogler, a Bavarian Public Social Worker who is touring the local social agencies throughout the United States. Her tour is being sponsored by the National Social 4elfare Assembly to observe the methods of social working agencies, her tour is to end in March at which time she will return to Germany. The following firms submitted bids for the resurfacing of 11.4 miles of streets, estimated to cost $85,000 - Heldenfels Bros., Cage Bros., J. M. Dellinger and Brown & Root. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of Storm Sewers in Santa Fe, Ropes, Rossiter, Sinclair and South Staples Streets, estimated to cost $168,624.00 - Slovak Brothers, Brodie Construction Company, Heldenfels Brothers and T. H. Lee Construction Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of Oso Trunk Sewer Mains, estimated to cost $560,000'- H. B. Zachry Co., T. H. Lee Construction Company and Heldenfels Brothers. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the paving of Alameda Street and construction of storm sewers incident thereto, estimated to cost $445,161.00 - Heldenfels Brothers, J. M. Dellinger, Inc., and Brown & Root Construction Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids on One (1) GPM Fire Truck, estimated to cost $17,000 - General Fire Truck Company, Howe Fire Apparatus Company, Mack Motor Truck Corporation, Oren Roanoke Corporation, Peter Pursch & Sons & Seagrave Corporation. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the painting of three elevated water tanks, estimated to cost $14,031.00 - Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Kessler Company of Fremont, Ohio, Knoblock Company of Houston, Miller Tank & Steel Company of Forth Worth, Texarkana Bridge Company, Water Tank Service Company of Houston and Tower Contracting Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Mgr. for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for Cathodic protection for elevated water tanks, estimated to cost $3,600.00 - Cathodic Protection Service of Houston, Harke Company, and San Antonio Machine & Supply Company. Electro Rust Proofing Corporation was disqualified from bidding because of inadequate bond being presented with their bid. 2iJ Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 40 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for the construction of a Metallic Garage Building to be used as a city garage building, estimated to cost $3,700.00 - Brauer Mfg. Company, Metalic Building Company, E. 0. Ross, Inc.,I Hou-tex Steel Building c/o of B. M. Shuford, Agent, and American Steel Company. The following two companies were disqualified due to inadequate bond being submitted with their bids: Parkersburg Rig & Reel Company, and CC Wonder Building. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter -and referred to the City Mgr, for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Callaway addressed the audience to inquire if there was anybody who wished to present a petition or other business not appearing on the agenda. City Secretary Kring read a petition submitted by Mrs. M. G. Lee, Todd Tilton and A. H. Yeager, re- questing the City Council to lay sidewalks in the Caruthers Subdivision against the curb because of the shallow depth of lots instead of setting back from the curb.when Baldwin Boulevard is widened through the subdivision. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The second petition submitted was read by the City Secretary which had been presented by the Corpus Christi Independent School District requesting the Council to close Padre Street from Chipito to Winnebago for the reason that the street is too narrow for an efficient flow of traffic. The school district owns the property on one side of the street in this particular area, which is the Solomon M. Coles School site. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. A petition was presented by Dennis Walker, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, requesting that the Memorial Auditorium and Exposition Hall be air-conditioned. The petition further requested that an immediate estimate of costs be obtained and that a bond issue be submitted to the electorate to proiride funds for the project Mr. Frederick Vajda who represents the Pops Concert Association, appeared in support of the Jaycees petition. He stated that if the work .isn't completed as soon as possible, the Auditorium would be of no financial value to the City, because of the fact that it wouldn't be air-conditioned for the 5 months out of the year that are unseasonably warm in Corpus. City Manager McClure stated that cost estimates available indicated that air-conditioning both the Auditorium and Exposition Hall to be approximately $350,000.00. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager for further study and recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that C. M. Dodd of 5030 South Staples Street, be awarded the -bid for the sale of six (6) houses in the amount of $12,670.00 in connection with the Baldwin Boulevard right- of-way improvement program as recommended by the City Manager (See Tabulation of Bid 43 in files) Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a Special Permit to use a 6' x 10' 6" area beneath the public sidewalk adjoining their property locat- ed at N. Carancahua and Blucher Streets. as an accessory to the basement of.a building to be constructed as an addition to their present building be granted. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that February 9, 19550 at the Regular Meeting, a Public Hearing be held on six zoning application. Mr. W. M. Lewright, attorney for.the Southern Community Gas Company addressed the Council and Mayor stating that he had a letter which he wished to present for reading at this time, with reference to a proposed franchise being offered said Company (letter filed for record). The letter contained in summary several alternate proposals under which the company would accept the proposed franchise. After considerable discussion the ordinance was presented for the first reading. Mr. Lewright pointed 276 out that if no alternates were going to be considered, there was little point in reading the franchise because his company would not accept it as proposed; further stating that the franchise would automatically become void if not accepted. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE An ORDINANCE OF TUE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COlIM4UNITY GAS COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FULLY IESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS - PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS -ESTABLISHING DESIGN CRITERIA AND STANDARDS - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE - PROVIDING THiAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS - PROHIBITING INTER- FERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECILE CONFLICT- ING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTiiER FRANCHISES - REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMO- DATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNLER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT (2�-) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLUDED IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIRING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEM - PRESCRIB- ING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE LEFINE D PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CORPORA - tion AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE - PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECT- ING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION - MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF TIE PARTIES UNLER SUCK FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES - AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 19th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH SINCLAIR OIL & GAS COMPANY, SECOND PARTY, AND SUNTIDE REFINNING COMPANY, THIRD PARTY, FOR THE FURNISHING OF UNTREATED WATER TO SINCLAIR OIL & GAS COMPANY TO BE USED IN TILE GAS PRODUCTS PLANT LOCATED OR TO BE LOCATED ACROSS THE BAY FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 19th day of January, 1955 by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Mr. C. A. Nesbitt, brickwork contractor for the Memorial Auditorium, appeared before the Council re- questing that claim be approved in the amount of $1,582.00 for extra brickwork done on the Auditorium, stating that it was occasioned by an error in the plans prepared by the Architect Richard Colley. Mr. J. A. Walsh, general contractor, was present and refuted the statement made by Mr. Nesbitt, and that the claim of Mr. Nesbitt did not constitute additional work. City Attorney Singer advised the Council that -as Engineer and Architect, Mr. Colley was the proper person to authorize any extra work being done and that the Council was without authority to make any payments for extra work unless authorized by the Architect, and concurred in by the Director of Public Works. ORDINANCE N0, 4045 RESTORING TO THE NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TIE UN- EXPENEED BALANCE OF $43,370.10 REMAINING FROM THE $45,000.00 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE 43804 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIME STORAGE AND HANLL ING FACILITIES FOR THE JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM WATER FILTRATION PLANT; AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye. W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 2!7 P. C. Callaway Ellroy King _ James S. -Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE NO. 4046 APPROPRIATING $ 929.01 OUT OF NO. 293 WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR LEGAL SERVICES BY MCCALL, PARKHURST AND CRO11E PURSUANT 70 A CONTRACT DATED JUNE 11, 1954, RELATING TO 711E FINANCING OF FACILITIES FOR AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE NO. 4047 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $367.50 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER- WORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR ENGINEERING FEE IN CONNECTION WITH DESIGN OF O.N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT BY REAGAN & McCAUGHAN, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, OF CORPUS CIEISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0, 4048 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,646.50 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR CONCRETE CONTROL AND TESTING BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE NO. 4049 APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $3,000.00 FOR THE CONTROL OF ALL CONCRETE MIXTURES AND OTHER LABORA- TORY WORK FOR THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT TO APRIL 30, 1955, BY TRINITY TESTING LABORATORY, PROVIDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 1955, SHALL REVERT 10 THE PARENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent 278 ORDINANCE NO. 4050 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TILE SUM OF $ 3I0,207.83 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT DESIGNATED AS UNIT II OF LEXINGTON BOULEVARD WATER DISTRIBUTION MAIN FROM CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BEING $307,207.83 FOR CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES AND $3,000.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CON- TRACT WITH BRODIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON SAID PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MALE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0. 4051 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $890,541.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT DESIGNATED AS 48" WATER MAIN FROM THE EXISTING 48" MAIN IN TIE VICINITY OF CLARKWOOD, TEXAS, TO A CONNECTION WITH A 36" MAIN IN SAVAGE LANE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEING $885,541.00 FOR CONIRACTOR'S SERVICES AND $5,000.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH BRODIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON SAID PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MALE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0, 4052 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR TEST- ING OF CONCRETE IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOLLIHAR STORM SEWER AND PROCTOR-BRAWNER STORM SEWER BY SHILLSTONE LABORATORY FOR $400.00 AND TRINITY TESTING LABORATORY FOR $3,600.00 TO APRIL 30, 1955; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0. 4053 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $413.00 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR CHANGES RELATIVE TO SHEER HEADS AND WEIGHT OF STEEL TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORGAN STREET FIRE STATION BY BURNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C.. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Absent ORDINANCE NO. 4054 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BURNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE ERECTION OF A DRILL TOWER LOCATED ON THE SITE OF FIRE STATION $7 BOUNDED BY WEBER ROAD, DODDRIDGE STREET AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET; APPROPRIATING $45,340.00 FROM 4212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, BEING $44,340.00 FOR CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES ANd $1,000.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy,King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye - F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE N0, 4055 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,556.00 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PAVING AROUND THE DRILL TOWER ON SITE OF FIRE STATION NO. 7 IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BY STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0. 4056 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 10 GRANT AN EASEMENT TO CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR GUY STUB AND GUY WIRE AND ALL NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE ATTACHMENTS AND APPURTENANCES ACROSS A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF LOT NINE, SECTION D OF THE PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SAID EASEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACIIED HERETO AND MADE A PART IIEREOF; AND IE CLAR ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King. James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE N0, 4057 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $ 986.51 TO COVER TILE COST OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT TILE INTERSECTION OF KOSTORYZ ROAD AND GOLLIHAR ROAD IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent 1280 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE NO, 4061 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF BALDWIN PARK, AN ADDITION TO TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHIRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PORT AVENUE, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE 01 -MRS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREOF, OVERRULING AND ]DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS ORDERED, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON BAL DWIN'BOULEVARD WITHIN THE LIMITS REFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE; AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST TEE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID BALDWIN BOULEVARD AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; AND ]DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4062 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY TO THE STATE HIGHWAY EEPARDENT OF THE WESTERN PORTION OF FRACTIONAL BLOCKS 37, 33, 39, 40,'41 AND 42, LYING WEST OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SAN ANTONIO AND ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY AND TIMON AVENUE, AS SHOWN BY A PLAT OF THE BROOKLYN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH DEED WILL BE JOINED IN OR IS TO BE JOINED IN BY GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF USE OF SAID PRO- PERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGH LEVEL HIGHWAY BRIDGE ACROSS THE NAVIGATION DISTRICT SHIP CHANNEL, FOR AND IN CONSIHERATION OF $1.00 AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSILERATION; AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye L4. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent ORDINANCE N0, 4063 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $26,878.44 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CON- STRUCTION FUND FOR RIGHT OF WAY AND DAMAGES TO PROPERTY FOR A 48" WATER LINE FROM CALALLEN TO CLARKWOOD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE NO. 4064 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 AMEN[ED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED & APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND (a), BLOCK 4, DEL MONTE ADDITION FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWLLING TO "A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE 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 by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 4065 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1506, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1942, AS AMENDING SECTION 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOATS OR VESSELS, ROPES, CABLES OR OTHER MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE TIED OR FASTENED TO ANY POST, RAIL, CABLE OR.OTHER PORTION OF ANY T -HEAD OR L -HEAD BOAT SLIP OR CATMLK OTHER THAN PILING AND/OR MOORING BITS PRO- VIDED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 19th day of January, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SHE STATE OF 1EXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES X CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MAYOR, THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS I, TEXAS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND 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 7:30 o'clock P. M. on the 20th day of January, for the purpose of considering the adoption of: - 1. A Joint Resolution relative to the allocation of cost between the City and County pertaining to acquisition of Right of Way in connection with the relocation of a high level bridge crossing the ship channel and express and freeway system for the immediate area; 282 2. A resolution accepting Minute Order 37511 of the State Highway Department, January 5, 1955; 3. An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract for engineering services re bridge....... 4. An Ordinance appropriating $28,500 for engineering services. 5. An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Nueces County and Nueces County Navigation District relative to exchange of properties involved in the relocation of the proposed high level bridge... 6. Such other business as may properly come before the Council. DATED this the 20th day of January, 1955. P. C. Callaway, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney 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. Ellroy King ELLROY KING W. James Brace W. JAMES BRACE I.M. Sinner I. M. SINGER F. P. Peterson, Jr' F. P. PETERSON, JR. Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. MCCLURE T. Ray Krina T. RAY KRING MOTION BY King, seconded by Peterson and passed that Commissioner Naismith's absence be excused on account of illness. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING 4066 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE COUNTY OF NUECES SETTING FORTH THE UNDERSTANDING OF SAID BODIES AS TO THE ALLOCATION OF COSTS TO BE BORNE BY THE RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDERS OF THE STATE HIGH1%AY DEPARTMENT RELATING TO RIGHT OF WAY REQUIREMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. -C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye RESOLUTION 4067 WHEREAS, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GENERAL ROAD PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE COUNTY OF NUECES, INCLUDING A SYSTEM OF EXPRESSWAYS AND FREE WAYS THROUGH CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY, HERETOFORE EMBARKED UPON BY TIE SAID CITY AND COUNTY, THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF TEXAS PASSED MINUTE ORDER NUMBER 37511, DATED JANUARY 5, 1955, PROVIDING THAT UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH MINUTE ORDER BY THE CITY AND COUNTY, THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER WILL BE DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH DETAILS SURVEYS AND THE PREPARATION OF RIGHT OF WAY DATA ON STATE HIGHWAY 356 FOR DELIVERY TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR A MINIMUM 250' RIGHT OF WAY ON WHICH AN EXPRESSWAY CAN BE DEVELOPED BY STAGES AS TRAFFIC WARRANTS AND FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE, AND......... The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4068 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HARRINGTON AND CORTELYOU FOR FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN UPPER r CHANNEL RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY BRIDGE, AND OTHER PROJECTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND ]DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. -C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4069 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $28,500.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, $25,000,00 OF WHICH IS THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE CASH FEE TO BE PAID TO HARRINGTON AND CORTELYOU, AND $3,500,00'which IS TO BE APPLIED AS THE CITY'S PORTION ON ENGINEERING EXPENSES FOR THE USE OF ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH RELOCATION OF THE HIGH LEVEL HIGHWAY CHANNEL CROSSING BRIDGE, CONNECTING INTERCHANGES AND APPROACHES, AND OTHER RELATED PROJECTS, AND ASSISTING THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE IN ITS RELATIONS WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN SUCH MATTERS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was.passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4070 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF NUECES FOR THE CONVEYANCE AND EX- CHANGE OF LANDS AND PROPERTIES OF EACH OF SAID POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR USE IN THE PROJECT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGH LEVEL HIGHWAY BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, CROSSING THE SHIP CHANNEL OF THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT, AND RELATED PROJECTS: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH CONVEYANCES AS MAY BE PROPER TO CARRY CUT SAID AGREEMENT AND AS MAY BE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING SPECIFIC PFE CES OF PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 5 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4071 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TILE NECESSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECORDING A PLAT OF SUNNYBROOK ADDITION, SO AS TO INDICATE THEREON AS LOT A THE LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Absent W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith lbsent Fw.pJaTes Brace ye et rare— T_ Aye •r There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Sec a ry r 1 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 1955 3:00 P. M. 2(lt2 MAYOR CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Mayor P. C. Callaway - Absent , Commissioners: City Manager - Russell E. McClure Ellroy King City Attorney - I. M. Singer James S. Naismith City Secretary - T. Ray Kring W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem King called the meeting to order. Chri sti. Invocation was given by Reverend William Colson, Baptist Mission Superintendent, University of Corpus Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that Mayor Callaway's absence be excused. The,following individuals submitted bids for the purchase of two houses located at 2629 Sarita and David, included in the Baldwin Blvd., widening program: R. J. Wilks, Simon Grossman, Joyce Skrobarcek, W. H. Wolter Raul T. Martinez, W. F. Hall, C. M. Dodd, Joe D. Browning, Royal C. Gibbs, c/o Faries P. Wade, and M. R. Snapka. The bid of Nicholas Garcia was disqualified because of bond submitted did not comply with specifications. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for Traffic Signal Equipment for the Six Points Area: Corpus Christi Hardware Company, Graybar Electric Company, General Electric Supply Company, Nunn Electric Supply Corporation and Westinghouse Electric Supply Corporation, Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following companies submitted bids for fittings for the Water Construction Bond Project P.U.W. 1: Alamo Iron Works, American Cast Iron Pipe, Iowa Valve Company, Mueller Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for breathing apparatus for the Fire Department: B. F. McDonald Company, Mine Safety Appliance Company, Scott Aviation Corporation and Safety Engineering Service. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for Fire Hose Dryers: W. D. Allen Mfg., Company, Dispatch Oven Com - pang, Drying Systems, Inc., Fyr-Fryter Sales & Service, Southwest Equipment and Extinguisher Company, Fire -Safety Company, and San Antonio Machine & Supply Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following companies submitted bids for a six months' supply of Alum for the Calallen Filtration Plant: General Chemical Division of Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation, and Consolidated Chemical Industries, Inc, Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as.required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for a three months' supply of fuel - regular gasoline, premium gaso- line, kerosene, and diesel fuel: Ada Oil Company, Crockett Oil Company, Crystal Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corpora tion, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Osage Oil Company, Southern Oil Company, Texas Company and Texas Star Oil. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the 285 City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation, The following firms submitted bids for a quantity of Automotive Equipment: Lewis Boggus Motors Company Gulf Chevrolet Company, Ed Hoffman Motor Company, International Harvester Company and Frank McCurdy Motors Co. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for a quantity of machinery: Alamo Iron Works, Askew Equipment Company, Contractors Machinery Company, Corpus Equipment & Supply Company, Dulaney Service Company, Holder Equipment Company, J. E. Ingram Equipment Company, Roy Klossner Company, Jess McNeel Machinery Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, South Texas Equipment Company, Browning-Ferris Machinery Company, Cage Implement Company, Hi -Way Machinery Company, H. W. Lewis Equipment Company and Southwest Equipment and Extinguisher Company. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed, that the bids be tabled for 43 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The following firms submitted bids for furnishings for Fire Station 43 and Public Utilities Building: Jack Bonner Company, Business Machines Company, Cole's Office Equipment Company, Patterson Business Machines, American Mattress Company, Maverick -Clark, Spencer Office Supply, Corpus Christi Book & Stationery Company, Steck Company, John H. Yochem Company, Nueces Furniture Company, Dave's Reliable Mattress Company, Moody Bed Shop, Cant- well Company, Record Files Company and Wright Company. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem King inquired of the audience if there were any petitions to be presented at this time, or any business that does not appear on the agenda. Mr. Al Verner appeared before the Council inquiring if the Council had given any thought to a new mate ial in spraying the beams and ceiling for acoutistical purposes. Also, with regard to the air-conditioning problem, of the Auditorium and Exposition Hall the possibility of opening up both ends with automatic louvers. City Manager McClure stated that both of these possibilities are being considered by the Park Board at the present time. Mayor Pro Tem Kring thanked Mr. Verner for his comments and suggestions and stated that they would be given due consideration. ORDINANCE 4072 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $97,146.46 FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF TIE PROJECT DESIGNATED AS "REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS IN THE SIX POINTS AREA" OF TIIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING $28,716.06 FOR MATERIALS ACQUIRED BY AND TO BE FURNISIE D BY THE CITY TO THE CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,430.40, AND CON- TINGENCIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000.00; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH BARRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION WORK ON SAID PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy.King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4073 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON SANTA FE, ROPES, ROSSITER, SINCLAIR AND SOUTH STAPLES STREETS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENT, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $161,745.31, WHICH SUM INCLUDES $179,745.31 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $2,000.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '28G The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye ORDINANCE 4074 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIEISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELIENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE RESURFACING OF 11.4 MILES OF STREETS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS WITH HOT -MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, AS SHOWN ON PLANS ON FILE IN,THE CITY SECRETARYS OFFICE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $84,607,34 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH RESURFACING, OF WHICH AMOUNT $79,807.34 IS TIE CONTRACT PRICE, $4, 000. IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED THE STREET DIVISION FOR REPAIRING "BASE FAILURES" AND $1,000.IS THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR CON- TINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace. F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4075 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $lb2,570.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEh'ENT FUND FOR EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, UNIT II, BY H. B. ZA CHRY COMPANY, AS AUTHORIZED BY CONTRACT DATED EECEMBER 1, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. AAye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4076 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $173,825.65 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROCTOR-BRAWNER STORM SEWER, UNIT III, BY HELEENFELS BROTHERS, AS AUTHORIZED BY CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr, Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4077 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $459.81 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICE IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO BAL DWIN BOULEVARD, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: T P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King ,. Aye James S._Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4078 APPROPRIATING $108.75 FROM FUND NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 103-. STREET FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERMANENT IM— PROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: i P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE 4079 APPROPRIATING $ 94.60 FROM FUND NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 109 SEI%ER FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PER— MANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4080 APPROPRIATING $65.34 FROM FUND NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYABLE TO NO. 106 GAS FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR $15.66 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS IN LEOPARD HILL AREA AND $49.68 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICES IN HILLCREST AREA; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4001 APPROPRIATING $3,316.01 FROM FUND NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CON— STRUCTION FUND TO 4141 WATER FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C,_ Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4082 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $346.68 TO COVER THE COST OF LENSES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON CHAPARRAL STREET, MESQUITE STREET, LAGUNA STREET AND WILLIAM STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SUCH INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4083 LIVISION IN CONNECTION APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUNDiTO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIIE D BY TME ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION/ WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1954; $2,817.31 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND; $319.59 OUT OF NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND: $4,820.28 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $4,146.99 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND: $2,843.69 OUT OF NO. 297 Sanitary Sewer BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4064 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,692.30 FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVE- MENT FUND FOR LABOR AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN THE MOLERNIZATION OF SIX POINTS TRAFFIC CONTROL TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE CITY FORCES AND CECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Absent James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0. 4065 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $1,770.96 FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE MORGAN AVENUE FIRE STATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A LIST IN THE PURC11ASING DEPARTMENT FILES MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King Absent Aye James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4066 APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: $67.b5 OUT OF 4200 GAS SYSTEM BOND.IMPROVEMENT FUND; $8.90 OUT OF 4201 STREET BOND RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE FUND: $367.85 OUT OF 4202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS__. SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND: $3.35 OUT OF 9209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVE— MENT FUND: $71.35 OUT OF 4212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND: $974.05 OUT OF 4220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $106.58 OUT OF.. 42f5 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND: $121.35. OUT OF 9297.SANITARY SEICR SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4087 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $21,979.91 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; PROVIDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE ON APRIL 30', 1955 SHALL REVERT TO THE PARENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Tbe:.:above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4066 APPROPRIATING $32,616,54 FROM FUND NO. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1955, IN CONNECTION WITH TIE REHABILITATION OF GAS MAINS, SUCH WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4069 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,218.36 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR THE EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAIF OF $3,465,000 IN VARIOUS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BONDS SOLD DECEMBER 15, 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. AAye 289 �FM1t� a. 200 J ORDINANCE NO. 4090 AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -WHEREBY TIE CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREES TO LEASE THE CITY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY—ONE (161) RISERS FOR USE IN THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID CON— TRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4091 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THC CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY TO LOCATE AT CLIFF MAUS AIR— PORT AND MAINTAIN A SERVICE STATION AND ALL INCIDENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR TILE STORAGE, SALE AND HANDLING OF GASOLINE, MOTOR FUEL, LUBRICANTS AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THIRTY ($30.00) DOLLARS PER -YEAR ACCORDING TO THE TERMS SET OUT IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4092 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RAUL ALEGRIA COVERING BUILDING NO. 683, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye T.begabove ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4093 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $24,000.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO BOND FUND NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR TILE ACAUISITION OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 66, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM JOAN C. BROOKE, TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, AND ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY AS AUTHORI2ED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4003; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4094 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BURNET T CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR MODIFICATION OF THE BROADtiA Y 29 1- SEMGE TREATMENT PLANT, UNITS A AND B, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $915150.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TI -E PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MALE A PART IEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $915,150.00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SE1%ER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, of which amount $910,150.00 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND $5,000,00_IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S,_Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4095 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,500.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR RE— IMBURSEMENT TO N0. 201 STREET BOND RIGHT OF MY PURCHASE FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LOTS 35 AND 36, BLOCK 817, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM CLARENCE HERTEL, TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT OF MY, AND ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4043 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Ake James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO, 4096 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,897,00 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK AS PER BIDS AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 1955 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. The above ordinance was passed by the P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye following vote: Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE NO, 4097 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $24,487.36 OUT OF NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHiISTI IiATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONFECTION WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE 48" WATER LINE FROM C.ARKWOO D TO SAVAGE LANE BY REAGAN AND M CCAUGHAN, CONSULTING ENGINEERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4098 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITHN C. W. FRENCH, PARTY OF THE SECOND PART, AND A. W. GREGG, PARTY OF TiE THIRD PART AGREEING TO ABANDON AS AN OIL OR GAS PRODUCING WELL THE WELL LOCATED ON THE TWENTY (20) ACRE TRACT OF LAND BELONGING TO THE CITY, WHICH LAND IS GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE SAVAGE LANE LAND OF THE CITY; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 292 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Absent Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. There being no further business, J City Secretar Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye the meeting adjourned, TilE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES X NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING ` CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS: MAYOR PRO TEM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TIDE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 3:00 o'clock P. M,, on the 31st day of January, for the purpose of - Disposing of a number of matters requiring Council action and to relieve the volume otherwise to be handled at the subsequent Regular Meeting. DATED this the 31st day of January, 1955. /s/ P. C. Callaway _ MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Secretary and City Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept services 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. s/ Ellroy Kin ELLROY KING 1s/ J. S. Naismith J. S. NAISMITH Is/ W. James Brace W. JAMES BRACE s/ F. P. Peterson. Jr_ F. P. PETERSON, JR. s/P- C. Callawa P. C. CALLAWAY _ /s/ Russell E. McClure RUSSELL E. MCCLURE, City Manager /s/ T. Rav Krina T. RAY KRING, City Secretary I M. Si naer I. M. SINGER, City Secretary Gerald C, Letch, Director of Public Utilities - John Cunningham, Water Construction Coodinator - Drahn Jones, Dir- ector of Public Works, J. B. Dunn - Assistant City Manager. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. City Secretary called the roll of those'in attendance. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that compensation for the bieinbers of the Council for this meeting be waived. The following firm submitted a bid for Refuse Collection and Disposal: Moore Sanitation of E1 Paso, Texas, no other bids were received. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City C arter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Callaway asked if there were any petitions to be presented to the Council at this time - there were none. He further inquired if there was any business not included on the agenda to be presented at this time. Mr. Dean B. Kirkham, Jimmy Goldsten, John Lyle and C. G. Glasscock appeared before the Council request- ing some action be taken regarding their offer of an exchange of properties involving the Larkin,.Price tract located 293 east of Ocean Drive and between Buford,Street and extending south to the Spohn tract, in order that they may pro- ceed with the development of said tract. The matter was discussed at some length and an exchange and conditions was agreed upon which were to be reduced to writing and presented to the Council at their next Regular Meeting for action. Mrs Luther Terry, Chairman of the La Retama Library Board; Mrs. Guy Warren and Mrs. Gordon Lewis, members of the Board, Mrs. Margaret Hardy, Librarian, and Mrs. Phyllis Burson, Assistant Libarian, appeared before the Council requesting an appropriation of approximately $5,700.00 to complete the furnishings of the library building, more particularly the Art and Appreciation Department, with book stacks. They stated that they had found that the removal of the book stacks from the old library were unsuitable and that their funds had been ex- hausted. They further stated that they were very anxious to complete the furnishing of the building at the earl - lest possible date. The matter was discussed as to how their request might be handled, and it was agreed that it would be handled as a Change Order to the General Contractor's contract, if he were agreeable to this arrangement. Mrs. Te- rry stated that she would contact the contractor to ascertain his willingness to cooperate in this matter and she would in turn advise the City Manager. Perry G. Melton appeared before the Council stating that his property located at Morgan and Mohawk and Morgan and Osage Streets, was being encroached upon for street purposes, light poles, traffic controls and a fire plug, and requested that he be compensated for the property being used or that the encroachment be removed. I Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that Joe D. Browning's bid for the purchase of a house located at 2629 Sarita Street in the amount of $1,686.00, and W. H. Wolter's bid for the purchase of the house 75 located at 2629 David Street, in the amount of $2,752/•in connection with the Baldwin Boulevard right of way pro- gram, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 47 in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the Corpus Christi Hardware Company's bid for traffic signal equipment for the Six Points Area in the amount of $6,269.48 be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 48 in file) Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the Iowa Valve Company's bid in the amount of $527.50, for a 16x16 Tapping Sleeve and valve, and the American Cast Iron Pipe Company's bid in the amount of $606.99 for various fittings for the Water Construction Bond Project P.U.W.1, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 49 in file.) Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bid of the Southwest Equipment & Exting- uisher Company, in the amount of $2,092.50 for Fire Hose Pryers, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 410 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the bid of the General Chemical Division of the Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation be accepted for 1,000 tons of Aluminum Sulphate for the Calallen Plant in the amount of $56.50 per ton, to be paid for out of operating fund, be accepted as recommended by the City Manager, and also that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. (See Tabulation of Bid 411 in File) Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the following firms bids for furnishings for the Public Utilities Building be accepted: - Jack Bonner Company, $1,902.50; John H. Yochem Company, $2,699.48; Record Files, Inc., $483.86; The Wright Line, $625.75; and Spencer Office Supply, $54.40 -- grand total of contract bids $5,766.01, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 412 in file). Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the following five applications for Interim Zoning Permits be approved as recommended by the. City Manager. 1. Application of T. D. Hurst to demolish a wood frame one -family dwelling and to rebuild same on Lot, that is already occupied by one house on same lot. West 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 6, Gardendale No. 2 5433 Bonner Drive. 2. Application of James C. Roberts on Lots 34 and 35, Ebony Acres, to erect an all metal neon sign (5' x 6') 20 sq. ft.. 294 3. Application of James F Williams - Lot 73. Ebony Acres, to erect a 30' x 52' flame proff tent to hold religious services for four months. 4. Application of Dewey Pruett - Lot 1, Block 2, Van Cura Addition, to erect two duplex apartments (30' x 30') each. 5. Application of Manuel Gatica - Lot 21, Block 3. Molina Subdivision No. 1 Addition, to erect a wood frame one -family residence on Lot that is already occupied by a house that is W/o completed. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that.the following firms' bids for.the Morgan Street Fire Station Furniture be accepted: John H. Yochem Co., $813.02; Jack'Bonner Company, $203.58; Cole's Office Equipment Company, $361.00; Spencer Office Supply Company, $417.90; The Cantwell Co., $1,144.80; and the American Mattress Company, $27.00 - total of contract bids $2,967.30, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 913 in file) Motion by Brace. seconded by King and passed that the following charges be authorized against contin- gency appropriations of various bond projects: - Bond Fund Pro ect Amount 200 Rehabilitation of Gas Mains _6 Points Contingency appropriation $8,000.00 Charge: - Legal Notice Publication - Caller Times Pub. Co. 23.49 Balance - Contingency Appropriation JZL76,51 220 Resurfacing 11.4 Miles of Streets Contingency Appropriation $1,000.00 Charge: - Legal Notice Publication - Caller Times Pub. Co. 16.74 Balance - Contingency Appropriation 9d3,26 295 Storm Sewer Sante Fe Contingency Appropriation $2,000.00 Charge: - Legal Notice Publication - Caller Times Pub. Co. _ 20.25 Balance - Contingency Appropriation $1,979 75 297 Oso Sewer Treatment Plant Contingency Appropriation $3,000.00 Charge: - Survey Information - Green Engineering Co. $12.00 Search of Records - Guaranty Title & Trust 50.00 Recording Fee - County Clerk 5.75 67.75 Balance - Contingency Appropriation ILL32.,,25 25 as recommended by the City Manager. ORDINANCE 4099 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING CVONTRACT WITH REAGAN & MCCAUGHAN FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A SANITARY SEWAGE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL SYSTEM TO SERVE A PORTION OF THE WEST SIZE OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A PART OF THE TERRITORY ANNEXED OCTOBER 26, 1954, THE FEE FOR SUCH SERVICES TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 109 SEWER FUND, WHICH IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID CONTRACT,'A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4100 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TDIE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ACCEPTANCE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL OF THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPAMY, DATED JANUARY 27, 1955, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MATE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 295 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Age ORDINANCE NO. 4101 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF.OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUNK LINE GAS COMPANY AND A. W. GREGG RATIFYING A GAS PURCHASE AGREE- MENT BETWEEN A. W. GREGG AND TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY AND AGREEING TO CALCULATE GAS PRODUC- TION ON THE BASIS OF SWORN MONTHLY REPORTS TO TILE RAILROAD COMMISSION, BUT RESERVING IN THE CITY SUCH RIGHTS AS MAY BE LETERMINED IN THE SUIT NOW PENDING CONCERNING OIL AND GAS LEASES WITH A. W. GREGG; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. 'C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4162 ACCEPTING FROM COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION A CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN EIGHT INCH CAST IRON PIPE LINE, AN EASEMENT FOR THE BURPOSE OF LAYING A CERTAIN PIPE LINE, AND THE RIGHT TO USE A CERTAIN TWELVE INCH (12') PIPE LINE CHANNEL CROSSING CONDUIT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO JOIN IN SAID INSTRUMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS GRANTEE; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F1 P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4103 APPROPRIATING TIE SUM OF $6,471.01 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE EQUIESIENT AS PER BIDS AWARDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 1955, AND FOR OTHER NEGOTIATED PURCHASES FOK THE PUBLIC UTILITIES OFFICE, AND WORK TO BE DONE BY THE CITY FORCES. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye. W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4104 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,967.30 FRO&I NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE STATION FURNITURE AS PER BIDS AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 1955; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4105 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $56.60 FOR A TITLE POLICY FROM GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY FOR LOTS PURCHASED FROM CLARENCE A HERTEL; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0. 4106 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,092.50 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND AND AUTHORIZING TME PURCHASE OF A HOSE DRYER AS PER BID AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 1955; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY., The Charter -rule was suspended by.the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0. 4107 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS WATER WELLS, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) TO FOUR (4) WATER WELLS FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AT LOCATIONS TO BE DESIGNAT ED BY THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MASE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THE SUM OF $41,720.00 BE PAID OUT OF NO. 141 WATER OPERATIONS FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4103 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,936.49 FROM NO. 202 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF FITTINGS AND PIPE; THIS SUM CONSISTING OF $527.50 TO IOWA VALVE COMPANY; $606.99 TO AMERICAN CAST IRON COMPANY; AS PER BID AWARDED JANUARY 31, 1955; $600.00 PER NEGOTIATED PUR- CHASE OF TAPPING SLEEVE; VALVE AND BY PASS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 2: 17 ORDINANCE NO 4109 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,350.00 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR CHARGES TO BE INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH BOND FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT THE UNEXPENEE D BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 1955, SHALL REVERT TO THE PARENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was saspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4110 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM FANNIE BLUNTZER NASON, A WIDOW, WATER PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN'WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS OWNED BY TIE SAID FANNIE BLUNTZER NASON IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIEERATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CON- TRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MAEE A PART HEREOF; AND EE GLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. -Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4111 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,269.46 FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND, IMPROVEMENTFUND AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AS PER BIDS A WARES D BY CITY.COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 1955; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed byt the:';fdrToWing vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson. Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO? 4112 APPROPRIATING` THE Sthf OF $291224`150 OUT OF NO ' 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING FEE IN CONNECTION WITH MODIFICATION OF TILE BROADtAAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, WHICH CONTRACT WAS EXECUTED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH SIGLER, CLARK AND WINSTON, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, OF WESLACO, TEXAS ON THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954, BY ORDINANCE N0, 3655; AND EE CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4113 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH F. E. BOWMAN, AS SUB -LESSEE, LEASING UNTO THE SAID F. E. BOWMAN THE SMALL SWIMMING POOL, BEARING NO. 612, AND THE LARGE SWIMMING POOL, BEARING NO. 693, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1955, AND ENDING ON THE 31ST DAY OF 298 MARCH, 1956, SUBJECT: TO THEITERMSLAND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4114 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ZIE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM LEWIS WEIR WATER PRODUCED FROM SUB- TERRANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH LANDS OWNED BY THE SAID, LEWIS WEIR IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART i1EREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. NOTE: u h aft of h above minutes read by City Attorney Singer, iL.y, City Secre ar REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 1955 3:00 P. M. and i g sted corrections made.( T. R. K.) MAYOR, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; TEXAS PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway City Manager - Russell E. McClure Commissioners: City Attorney- I. M. Singer Ellroy King City Secretary - T. Ray Kring James S. Naismith Director of Finance - Thos. B. Murphy W. James Brace Director of Public Works - Drahn Jones F. P. Peterson, Jr. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Reverend Walter L. Lentz, St. Timothy United Lutheran Church. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held January 5th, January 12th and January 19th be approved, and also Minutes for Special Meeting held January 13th, also be approved. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the following miscellaneous charges against con - contingency funds be approved as recommended by the City Manager: - BOND FUND CONTINGENCY REMNG. APPROPRIATION AMT. BALANCE. 202 City of C. C. Waterworks Constr. Fund $ 300.00 28.00 $272.00 212 Fire Station Bond Construction Fund 100.00 17.60 62.40 295 Storm Sewer Bond Improvement Fund 200.00 17.59 182.41 297 Sanitary Sewer System Bond Improvement 250.00 17.28 232;;72,': Total $ '80'. 47 Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that Change Order 91 be authorized to the C. H. Leavell & Company contract in the amount of $356.50 for six aluminum louvers in lieu of galvanized in the Chemical House at the 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Flant as recommended by the City Manager. tial1. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that a charge to No. 200 Gas System Bond Improvement Fund in the amount of $1,195.00 for engineering work performed by the Gas Division on the bond project (Rehabilita— tion of Gas Mains and Services in Leopard -ill Area) be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the purchase of Machinery and Equipment for var- ious departments be authorized as per schedules A and B attached to tabulation, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 414 in file) Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the construction of a 15" sewer line instead of an 8" line between Gollihar and McArdle thru the proposed Green Acres Subdivision be authorized and the difference in cost of these two lines in the amount of $10,560.00 be appropriated and added to the now existing contract between the City and T. H. Lee Construction Company, as recommended by the City Manager. City Manager McClure recommended that the bids received January 19, 1955 for painting and miscellaneous repairs to three (3) elevated water tanks be rejected due to the fact that the bids were not definite as to the ex— tent of the repairs to be made. The City Manager presented an analysis of the bid of the Moore Sanitation Inc., received January 31,195 for sanitation service. It was concluded that no action should be taken at this time as the specifications provided for accept— ance until April 30, 1955. , Motion by Peterson, seconded by Brace and passed that the Safety Engr. Service Company be awarded the bid.for twenty (20).thirty (30) minute air masks -for -the Fire Department at a cost of $ 772.70 less 2qo for four (4) units and to be charged to 9212 Fire Station Construction Bond. Funds and 16 units costing $3,006.60 less 2�, to be charged to account 4102 - BE Fire, as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 1415 in file). Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that a change order be authorized in the amount of $205.00 for mechanical and electrical work on the Utility Building as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the agreement with Crutchfield and Pruitt, Con- sulting Petroleum Engineers, for services in connection with the operation of the Gregg Oil & Gas Leases be extend- ed for three months at the rate of $100 per month, be authorized as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that the bids of the following firms be accepted for supplying fuels to the City for the ensuing quarter: - Texas Star Oil Co. - Regular gasoline @ .15125 Ada Oil Company - Premium gasoline @ .2045 Southern Oil Sales - Kerosene @ .1150 Diesel Fuel @ .1025 as recommended by the City Manager. (See Tabulation of Bid 416 in file) City Manager McClure reported that an agreement had been reached with Don Holden of the Gulf Chevrolet Company for which an ordinance would subsequently be presented for an appropriation and acquisition of property re- quired in the improvement of South Chaparral Street. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the recommendation of the City Manager aforemention- ed be accepted and that he be directed to effecuate the proposed improvements immediately. ORDINANCE 4115 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $756.76 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND.AN D AUTHORIZING TIE PURCHASE OF BREATHING APPARATUS AS PER BID AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 2, 1955, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S.' Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 300 ORDINANCE NO 4118 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $4,746.10 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IM— PROVEMENT FUND FOR COMPLETION OF SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION AT KOSTORYZ ROAD AND HOLLY STREET, PER LISTING ATTACHED, WHICH IS BEING CONSTRUCTED BY THE SEWER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ! P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye James S. Naismith Aye Ellroy King Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4117 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $2,481.06 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IM— PROVEIIENT FUND FOR CONNECTING THE MODIFIED COMMINUTORS TO THE OSO TRUNK SEWER MAIN IN CONNEC— TION WITH PROJECT KNOWN AS EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT WHICH IS UNDER CONTRACT TO H.B. ZA CHRY COMPANY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AS CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 MAKING TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT $34,3613.06; AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4118 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HEL EENFELS BROTIOZS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALTERNATE BID AND SPECIFICATIONS ON ALAMEDA STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO DODERIDGE STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING THE SL)M OF $191,435.40 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, $190,935.40 OF WHICH IS THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $500.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; ALSO APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $127,077.00 OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, $126,577.00 OF WHICH IS THE AMOUNT NEEEE D FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $ 500.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; MAKING A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $318,512.40 FOR THIS PROJECT; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye AN ORDINANCE 4119 REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 3670, NO. 3922 AND NO. 4046; APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF NO. 141 WATER SYSTEM FUND THE AMOUNT OF $37,313.14 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING ALL EXPENSES INCURRED OR TO BE INCURRED IN CONDUCTING A WATER SUPPLY STUDY; PROVIDING THAT $16,960.51 OF SAID APPROPRIATION SHALL BE PAID TO NO. 298 WATERWORKS BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR PAYMENTS MALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCES NO. 3870 AND NO. 4046; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: `1 301 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4120 APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $3,120.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF LOCKWOOD AND ANEREWS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FOR $80.000 OF ADDITIONAL STORM SEWERS LOCATED BETWEEN KOSTORYZ ROAD AND HAMLIN SCHOOL, IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT KNOWN AS STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES ON STAPLES STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO HAMLIN DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO 4121 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 202'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $1,990.15 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CHECKING OF SHOP AND EQUIP- MENT DRAWINGS AND SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT BY REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN, CONSULTING ENGINEERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4122 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEIiALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN ADDITION TO CONTRACT.WITH E. E-. HARRISON, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF WOOD SHELVINGS IN`THE LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND PROVIDING FOR TIE PAYMENT OF $5,694.39 FROM TIIE EMERGENCY AND NON-RECURRING EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT IN THE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO COVER COST OF ADDITION TO CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4123 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT OF SALE AND SUCH OTHER INSTRUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO COM- PLETE A SALE OF THE INTERESTS OF TIDE CITY IN THE PROPERTY IERETOFORE USED BY THE LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY, BEING TILE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY DEED DATED MARCH 17, 1937 FROM LORINE JONES SPOONTS, SAID CONTRACT AND CONVEYANCE TO BE WITH AND TO TIE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CORPORATION, FOR TIE CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF $25,000.00 CASH, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT OF SALE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 302 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C, Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye __ - ORDINANCE NO. 4124 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM K. E. SCHLABACH WATER PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH OWNED BY THE SAID K. E. SCHLABACH IN JIM WELLS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSILERATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MACE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Aye Aye Aye AAye ORDINANCE NO, 4125 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCCANEER DAYS COMMISSION LEASING TO THE BUCCANEER DAYS COMMISSION i[IEASiN.G TO THE fWCCANEER--°DAYS-C0IMISSIOgFOR THE TERM OF MAY 9 THROUGH MAY 15. 1955, THE L—HEAD PORTION OF TLLE CORPUS CHRISTI BAY FRONT AND YACHT BASIN FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A CARNIVAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye f Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE No. 4126 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FROM HERBERT ESSE WATER PRODUCED FROM SUBTERRANEAN WATER SANDS THROUGH WELLS SITUATED ON SUCH OWNED BY THE SAID HERBERT ESSE IN LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TER51S OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4127 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2.000.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S SHARE OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED BY HARRINGTON AND CORTE— LYOU IN CONNECTION WITH BASCULE BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 303 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace . Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4128 APPROPRIATING THE 5131 OF $25,000.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE 0. N. STEVENS MTER FILTRATION PLANT BY REAGAN AND MCCAUGHAN, ENGINEERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P.. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4129 APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE AMOUNT OF $34,641 FOR PAYMENT TO SEIGLER, CLARK AND WINSTON FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPER- VISION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK ON TSE OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND THE BROAIAA Y SEW- AGE TREATMENT PLANT; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENTS UNDER THIS APPROPRIATION SHALL BE MADE ONLY UPON MOTION OF THE COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4130 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SEVERAL PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FOR THE LEASE AND PURCHASE OF THE SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AT THE RESPECTIVE PRICES LISTED, EACH OF SAID LEASES AND PURCHASES INVOLVING THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND CASH PAYMENTS SHOWN TO BE PAID FROM THE CURRENT FUNDS OF TILE CITY, ALL ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO AND MACE A PART HEREOF, THE FORM OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENTS TO BE AS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; SAID VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY SHOWN ON SAID SCHEDULE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Carpenter, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4131 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OSO TRUNK SEWER MAIN EXTENDING FROM THE VICINITY OF CARROLL LANE TO THE OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT; AP- PRIATING THE SUM OF $512,097.19 FROM NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $492,497.19 IS CONSTRUCTION COST, AND $19,600.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye 304 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4132 APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00 OUT OF N0. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR CUTTING FIRST JOINT OF 48" CAST IRON PIPE NEAREST THEJENTURI TUBE AND BETIiEEN TILE VENTURI AND BUILDING, AND INSTALLING A SHORT PATTERN COUPLING COMPLETE WITH FOUR TIE RODS AND FOR FURNISHING ALL MATERIAL, LABOR, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES TO EXCAVATE, LAY AND BACKFILL THE ADDITIONAL 48" CAST IRON PIPE TO CONNECT TILE TWO LINES AT THE 0. N. STEVENS WATER FILTRATION PLANT; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye El Troy. King _ Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was.'passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4133 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS OF SALE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND TIE VEST 60' OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 64, BEACH PORTION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM ALFONSO M. GONIA LES, SELLER, FOR TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $47,500.00; FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOT 121 BLOCK 64, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM JOE GARCIA, SELLER, FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $6,900.00; FOR THE PURCHASE OF FRACTIONAL LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 58, BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM P. G. LOVENSKIOL D, SELLER, FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $9,600.00; AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 56, BEACH PORTION OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM FRANK CECH, SELLER, FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $15,750.00; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $3,920.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY AND NON- RECURRING EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT OF TIE 102 CURRENT FUND FOR DEPOSIT IN ESCROW ON SAID PUR- CHASE CONTRACTS; AND IECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye AN ORDINANCE NO 4134 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,000.00 FROM NO. 202 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND TO MAKE ALTERATIONS ON UTILITY BUILDING AT CITY HALL (FOR PARTITIONS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS); AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0. 4135 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DON HOLDEN, INC., FOR TIE SALE TO TIE CITY, FOR A CASH CONSIDERA- TION OF $702.00, OF AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 216 SQUARE FEET AT THE INTERSECTION OF BORN AND SOUTH CHAPARRAL STREETS, RECOGNIZING THE OWNERSHIP OF SETBACK STRIP ON THE EAST SIEE OF CHAPARRAL STREET NORTH OF BORN STREET, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING TILE SUM OF $702.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER SUCH PURCHASE BY THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith. Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE N0, 4136 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH SINCLAIR OIL & GAS COMPANY, SECOND PARTY, AND SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY, THIRD PARTY, FOR TILE FURNISHING OF UNTREATED WATER TO SINCLAIR OIL AND GAS COMPANY TO BE USED IN TME GAS PRODUCTS PLANT LOCATED OR TO BE LOCATED ACROSS THE NUECES BAY FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HEREOF. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 2nd day of February, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4137 AN ORDINANCE OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GRANTING TO SOUTHERN COM- M:INITY GAS COMPANY THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE GAS PIPES AND MAINS ALONG TILE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FLILLY DESCRIBED IN SUCH ORDINANCE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ESTABLISHING DESIGN CRI- TERIA AND STANDARDS - PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS - RESERVING TO CITY THE RIGHT OF REGULATION - PROVIDING FOR GAS OF GOOD QUALITY - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINAGE - PROVIDING THAT SAID FRANCHISE IS NOT EXCLUSIVE - RESERVING TO CITY TILE RIGHT TO INSPECT METERS - PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH SEWERS AND OTHER PIPES AND DRAINS - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REPAIR STREETS AT CORPORATION'S COST IN EVENT OF UNREASONABLE DELAY - REQUIRING REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND MATERIAL - SUBJECTING WORK OF REFILLING AND REPAIRING EXCAVATIONS AND STREETS TO SUPERVISION OF THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIMITING INTERFERENCE WITH USE OF STREETS FOR TRAVEL - RESERVING TO CITY FULL REGULATORY POWERS - PROVIDING FOR BOND - RESERVING TO CITY RIGHT TO DECILE CONFLICTING RIGHTS UNDER THIS FRANCHISE AND OTHER FRANCHISES - REQUIRING RELOCATION OF PIPES TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC WORKS - RESERVATION OF LIEN BY CITY TO SECURE MONIES DUE CITY UNDER FRANCHISE AND FOR TAXES - PROVIDING FRANCHISE SHALL NOT IMPAIR RIGHT OF CITY TO PRESCRIBE CHARGES - PRESCRI3ING CONSILERATION FOR FRANCHISE - PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY SAID CORPORATION TO CITY OF TWO PER CENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SALE OF GAS IN TERRITORY COVERED BY AND INCLULE D IN THIS FRANCHISE - REQUIR- ING ANNUAL STATEMENT TO CITY - REQUIRING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF PIPEAGE SYSTEM - PRESCRIBING TERM OF FRANCHISE AND OPTION OF CITY TO PURCHASE DEFINED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CORPORA- TION AND PRESCRIBING BASIS FOR VALUATION AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED - PRESCRIBING TERMS OF FORFEITURE - PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL - RESERVING RIGHT TO CITY TO REGULATE CORPORATION - SUBJECTING BOOKS AND RECORDS OF CORPORATION TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION - MAKING FRANCHISE BINDING ON CORPORATION'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS - FIXING GENERALLY THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER SUCH FRANCHISE AND FIXING PENALTIES - AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally on this the 2nd day of February, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Memo to the City Council - January 27.1955 - Copy of Franchise proposed to be granted to the Southern Community Gas Corporation was requested and furnished to Mr. Sheridan C. Lewis, President of the Company as of the above date. ORDINANCE NO 4130 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON BE- HALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE EXCHANGE LEED WITH C. G. GLASSCOCK FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS LYING EAST OF OCEAN DRIVE AND EXTENDING OUT INTO CORPUS CHRISTI BAY AS SUBMERGED LAND, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: h 305 306 P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the consideration received in connection with the foregoing ordinance be placed in the Street Department to be used for the straightening and improvement of the street - convergence of Ocean. -Drive and Shoreline Boulevard. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be directed to notify C. G. Glasscock to remove the house and other improvements referred to in the foregoing ordinance in accordance with said ordinance. ORDINANCE N0, 4139 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,013.22 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF NO. 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE ATIURNEYS' FEES OF KEYS, RUSSELL, KEYS AND WATSON, ATTORNEYS FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES RENDERED IN THE PROCEEDINGS IN THE CAUSE OF A. W. GREGG VS. CITY OF,CORPUS CHRISTI; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace . Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE NO. 4140 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,580 1 00 OUT OF NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTE31 BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDIION TO THE PROJECT OF SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE 1953 BOND ELECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the authority is hereby given for the employ- ment of special counsel, for a maximum fee of $5,000.00 to represent the City in opposition to the creation of a Water Control and Improvement District in Live Oak County, such employment is predicated upon a request in writing of the City Attorney of even date. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. ve% (:;)g — — ----I . -1 h1AY0R, City Secretary.. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,, XAS PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commi ssioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 9, 1955 3:00 P. M. Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. City Manager - Russell E. McClure Asst. City Attorney - J. F. Park City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Invocation was given by Msgr. F. J. Kasper, S. S. Cyril & Methodius Church, 3210 Lexington Boulevard. City Secretary called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Callaway announced that the matter of Six Zoning Applications would be taken up at this time. 0 f The following zoning applications was presented for a hearing. R. F. Emmord: From "R-1" . One Family Dwelling District to "L-1" Light_ Industrial District on Lots 166, 167 and the east 25' of Lot 166 of Ebony Acres No. 2 Subdivision, being that property at 645 McBride Road fronting 175' on McBride and 225' on Hampshire Road. (20' x 20' office building.) No one appeared for or against the application of Mr. Emmord. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the change in zoning to L"-1" Eight Industrial District on Lots 168 and 167, and the east 25' of Lot 166 of Ebony Acres No. 2 be denied, and that it be rezoned "R-3" Secondary Business District. The following zoning application was presented for a hearing. Robert R. Vaclavik & Lawrence D. Nichols: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neigh- borhood Business District on Lots 19 and 20, Block 2,, Mahan Acres being those properties at 4802 Kostoryz Road, and 4810 Kostoryz Road. No one appeared for or against the application of the above. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the application be denied for the reason that it did not appear to be in the public interest. The following zoning application was presented for a hearing. Franklin Critz: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter Lot Six, Section "B" of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, being that property at the most northerly corner of the inter- section Gollihar Road and Carroll Lane and 300 feet in both directions. - Mr. Owen D. Cox, attorney, representing the applicant stated that the property owners within the pro- posed area for a development, did not object to a grocery store being constructed would object very strongly to any drive-in groceries being within the area. It was the owners plans to construct and operate the same type of store as he is presently operating on Swantner Drive. Ile further stated that, in his opinion, granting the change in zoning would not constitute spot zoning and there was a need for such a business in the neighborhood. Mr. Critz stated to the Council that this was the only location in the area available for a store site. Two questions were asked of Mr. Critz - (1) Did he contemplate developing the property within six months; (2) Did he own the property or merely have an option to purchase if the zoning application was approved In connection with development of properties within six months from date of change in zoning, it was the desire of the Council that the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to provide that properties so changed should be developed within 6 months or the zoning revert to its former status. Mr. Critz's reply to the first question was in the affirmative; to the second question, no - he did not have any investment in the property. Appearing in opposition to the application for a change in zoning. was H. W. Bishop, 4441 Cedar Street, giving as his reason that there was ample business zoning in the area and to permit another business would create a hazard by virtue of a crossing for school children. E. L. Deadman, 4415 Carroll Lane, also appeared in opposition to the zoning application stating that he agreed with the former speaker and also that such a business would be surrounded on three sides by residences and in his opinion such a development would be detrimental to the homes in the area. Motion by Brace, seconded by King and passed that the application be denied for the reason that it did not appear to be in the public interest. The following zoning application was presented for a hearing: W. J. Black: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Block g, La Gloria Addition, being that property at 3089 Reyna Street. Mr. J. R. Sorrell, attorney, appeared before the Council on behalf of the applicant and outlined the proposed development, pointing out that properties on either side were similarly zoned. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Naismith, seconded by King and passed that the application of W. J. Black be changed from "R-1 One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. The following zoning application was presented for ahearing. Herman F. Gibson: From "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business 300 District on Lot B, Block 2 of Stillman Addition being located at 318 South Tancahua Street, (75' x 140') . There were no opponents or proponents to the application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the application be denied as it did not appear to be in the public interest to grant the change in zoning._ The following zoning application was presented for a hearing. Nan Jean Park. No 2: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the property located on the south side of Weber Road between Lincoln Terrace and Weber Place Subdivision. Mr. Tom Pogue, representing the applicant explained the proposed development of the property, present- ing architectural sketches and a number of letters and petitions favoring the granting of the application. No one appeared in opposition to the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that because of the volume of detail presented, re- quiring time to study, that the matter be taken under advisement. Mayor Callaway asked the audience if there were any petitions to be presented to the Council at this time. There were none. lie further asked if there was any business to be discussed with the Council at this time that was not included in the agenda. Mr. Ed P. Williams, local attorney, appeared and requested that the election on amending the Charter not be held for the reasons that - (1) the question of the legality of voters residing in the area being eligible to vote prior to six months residence, (2) that a new Council to be elected April 5th, may have different views and they should be permitted to incorporate them in the amendments. If the matter is submitted to the electorate, be suggested people should be allowed to vote upon the form of government they desire. He objected to the Managers for of government, stating that it gave the Manager too much power, citing as an instance that recently there was an out of town firm of engineers employed on the recommendation of the City Manager. He further requested that the newly annexed area be segregated into voting precincts so as to permit a separate tabulation of the votes cast in the area in the event that the pending litigation is resolved against the City. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the City Manager be directed to obtain a legal opinion as to the eligibility of the residents of the newly annexed territory to participate in the Charter and City Council election. Mr. A. J. Scholtes, 714 Ohio Street, appeared before the Council endorsing the statement made by the former speaker. Mr. Jim Young, owner and operator of the Kelly Music Store located on Schatzel Street, appeared before the Council requesting that some type of street signs be provided for the downtown area, stating that the lack of markers resulted in a loss of business, due to customers not being able to locate the various businesses. He further stated that he had discussed that matter with the Public Works Department and was advised that funds were not available for this project. He added that if this were the case, that the business concerns would defray the cost of the markers.if the City would erect them. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the City Manager be directed to investigate the cost, type and the availability of funds for street markers in the downtown area. Mr. Sherman Kennedy, representing the Hawk Air Flying Service, appeared before the Council and requested that an area be designated on the L -Head for a heliport. He further stated that if such a designation were made, his people would defray the expense of fencing the area dnd would comply with all CAA regulations. By way of ex- planation, he stated that an area 50' x 501, preferably an area twice this size, would suffice and that it would be on a six months trial basis. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the foregoing matter be referred to the Park & Recrea- tion Board for re -study and recommendation. Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that a permit be granted to C. D. Payne & Sons, to erect a porcelain enamel neon sign on the roof of the Bledsoe Music Company Building located at,1907 Leopard St., overall size to be 16' 2S " long by 9' high - subject to the provisions of the Building Code. :3()9 Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the following miscellaneous charges against con- tingency accounts be approved as follows: BOND FUND PROJECT 202 46" Water Line Contingency Appropriation - Beginning Balance Charge - Expert Testimony - Mays -Jennings - Magee Condemnation Suit R. V. Coulter Balance Contingency Appropriation 220 Baldwin Boulevard Contingency Appropriation Charge - Expert Testimony - S. M. Cannon Condemnation Suit, R. V. Coulter Balance Contingency Appropriation . 202 Waterworks System Contingency Appropriation Charge — Recording Fee County Clerk, San Patricio County Balance Contingency Appropriation 202 48" Water Line Contingency Appropriation Charge - Legal Notice Caller -Times Balance Contingency Appropriation 202 0 N Stevens Filtration Flant Beginning Balance Contingency Appropriation Charge - Recording Fee County Clerk, Nueces County Balance Contingency Appropriation 220 Alameda Street Improvements _Contingency Appropriation Charge — Legal Notice Caller—Times Balance Contingency Appropriation AMOUNT $4,974.26 50.00 $4,924,26 50.00 $ 950.00 $2,000.00 .75 $1,999.25 $5,000.00 25.74 $4,974.,26 $9,642,50 3.00 $ 9.640.50 44.37 455_,63 Motion by Peterson, seconded by King and passed that the supplemental tax roll and Tax Error and Cor- rection List be approved for the month of January, 1955 as recommended by the City Manager. Motion by King, seconded by Brace and passed that the application of R. F. Emmord for an Interim Zon- ing Permit to erect a 75' x 60' wood lath house and to move on the property a 28' x 26' nursery building, for com- mercial use on Lot A out of Lot 2, Oso Farm Tracts (200' x 295'), 4410 Lexington Boulevard be granted. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. Motion by Brace, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of John Holland for an Interim Zoning Permit to demolish an existing store building and erecting a frame 10' x 10' store building and attaching to existing dwelling on W 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 1, Laguna Acres, 1205 Horne Rd, be denied for the following reasons: (1) Did not have adequate set -back frontage, (2) Building did not conform to the land use study for the area, and, (3) The application did not appear in the public interest. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the application of Roy Lozano for an Interim Zoning Permit to move a 20' x 50' frame warehouse for storage of auto parts on E 1/2 of Block 7, Russell Farm Block$, 5601 Agnes Street, be approved. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the application of Sammy Lee Hill for an Interim Zoning Permit to complete a wood frame business building and relocating same on Lots 27 and 26, Block, to be used as a beauty shop, be approved. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith add passed that the application of Edna L. Richmond for an Interim Zoning Permit to erect a 10' x 22' extension to a non -conforming use building (grocery store and market) and en- closing open porch on Lot 23, Ebony Acres No. 1, 5803 Leopard Street, be approved. 1 310 There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with the application. The Manager presented the matter of advertising for bids for the sale of the Iloward Street'llome for Girls, located at._1606 Howard Street, It was concluded that the matter should be deferred pending receipt of an opinion of the Legal Depart- ment as to whether delivery of property could be effected in view of the 60 day provision of the City Charter. ORDINANCE -NO. 4141 EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PASS AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING PROPOSAL AMENU11ENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AFTER TIVENTY DAYS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN OF SUCH INTENTION BY PUBLICATION FOR TEN DAYS IN SOME NEWS- PAPER PUBLISHED IN TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ORDERING SUCH NOTICE TO BE PUBLIC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. -P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC -UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH", BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 141 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENDED, BY ADDING TO SECTION 141 (A) TkEREOF THE FOLLOWING STREETS FOR DESIGNATION AS A ONE- WAY STREET AND INDICATING THE DIRECTION OF M01EMENT OF TRAFFIC THEREOF; PALMERO STREET ONE WAY WEST FROM SANTA FE TO ALAME DA STREET, AND CLIFFORD STREET ONE WAY EAST FROM ALAME DA STREET TO SANTA FE STREET; PROVIDING FOR METHOD OF PUBLICATION.. That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the 9th day of February, 1955, by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PRESENT: Mayor P. C. Callaway Commissioners: Ellroy King James S. Naismith W. James Brace F. P. Peterson, Jr. MAYOR, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 21yAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 16, 1955 3:00 P. M. City Manager - Russell E. McClure City Attorney - I. M. Singer City Secretary - T. Ray Kring Mayor P. C. Callaway called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Reverend Ben M. David, New Testament Baptist Church. City Secretary called the roll of'those in attendance. Motion by King, seconded by Naismith and passed that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held January 26th, and February 2nd, be approved, also Special Meetiggs held January 20th and January 31st, be approved. Mayor Callaway addressed the audience inquiring if there were any petitions to be presented at this time. There were none. He further inquired if there were any business to be taken up at this time that was not ncluded on the agenda. Mr. J. R. Sorrell appearing before the Council requested that since the Charter Amendments cannot be voted on at the April 5th election, that the proposals be tabled and left for the new Council in fairness to it, 311 since probably they would have some ideas they would wish to include. George Aboud stated to the Council, he felt it was a courtesy that was due the incoming Council. Commissioner Naismith replied that he personally felt that out of courtesy to the Charter Commission Members who have worked so diligentlly on the proposed amendments, that this election be called. Commissioner Brace agreed with the foregoing statement and further that this Council has a moral obli - gation to present the matter to an election. Mayor Callaway replied that this Council had promised the voters an opportunity to vote on these pro- posals and that this Council would do everything it could to see that the voters have the opportunity to vote on the amendments. Mr. Conway Craig, publisher of the Caller -Times, expressed regret relative to the omission of the ad- vertising of the amendments and added that he was sorry that there appeared to be nothing that the newspaper could do to rectify the problem. He further added that an investigation showed that the failure to publish the advertis ment, was entirely accidental. He went on to request that since a separate election would be necessary for voting on the Charter Amendments, that a bond issue be submitted simultaneously for funds to enclose the area between the Auditorium and Exposition Hall for an Art Museum, and likewise the issue pr®posed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for air-conditioning of both buildings be included. Mr. J. A. Bonney, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce suggested that since a separate election is to be called for the Charter Amendments, that it be combined with an election for bonds for the air-conditioning of the Memorial Auditorium and Exposition Hall as previously petitioned by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and bonds for creating an art museum between the two buildings, thus saving the expense of an extra election. Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, stated there existed a question as to the action taken by the Cduncil February 2nd, with regard to the appropriation for the difference in cost of constructing a 15" sewer line instead of an 8" line between Gollihar and McArdle through the proposed Green Acres Subdivision. It appeared from newspaper items that a contract in the amount of $10,580.00 was awarded without the usual bidding process, for this particular project. Commissioner Naismith explained that T. H. Lee Construction Company had been the low bidder on the sanitary sewer project, and the difference of $10,580.00 for the construction of the 15" Sewer line was added to the already existing contract held by Lee Construction Company by way of a change order. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Brace and passed that the following charges against contingency accounts be approved: - BOND FUND PROJECT AMOUNT 295 Gollihar Storm Sewer - Concrete Testing by Shilstone Laboratories Contingency Appropriation $400.00 Charge: - Testing for January by Shilstone Laboratories 102.50 Balance Contingency Appropriation297 50 202 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant Concrete testing by Trinity Testing Laboratories Contingency Appropriation $3,000.00 Charge : - Testing for January by Trinity Testing Laboratories 795.00 Balance Contingency Appropriation 2 205 00 202 Utility Building Balance Contingency Appropriation $3,815.00 Charge: - Electrical and Mechanical Inspec- tion by Thomas E. Duce Assoc. 79.50 Balance Contingency Appropriation 3 735 50 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Naismith and passed that the following charges to Engineering, Construe - tion and Director of Public Works expenditures to Bond Funds be approved as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 4060 - Appropriation for Engineering Services of Director of Public Works and Engineering and Construction Division in Connection with City's Five -Year Improvement Program (January 1 - April 30, 1955) chargeable to bond funds: 31-2 FUND NO, . NA31E AMT. APPROP. 202 City of C.C. Waterworks System $39,184.00 Construction Fund JAN. CHGS. $ 2,963.63 BALANCE $36,220.17 212 220 Fire Station Bond Constr. Fund 1,574.00 264.55 1,309.45 295 Street Bond Improvement Fund 11,633.00 2,985.36 8,647.64 297, Storm Sewer Bond Improvement Fund 12,158.00 5,126.57 7,031.43 Sanitary Sewer System Bond Improvement Fund 22.9,1.,6�00 3 0�$73,102.69 19 894.00 01, 46` 00 $1 . f f 7 ,10 . City Manager McClure presented an invoice in the amount of $34,810.37 for final payment to Enix Con- struction Company for the construction of Proctor-Brawner Storm Sewer Unit I. pointing out that authorization is being presented later in the meeting in order form. Motion by King, seconded by Peterson and passed that the _application of H. K. Howard for an Interim Aoning Permit to demolish a frame one family residence and replace same with double garage and also to add a frame extension to garage in front and convert same into a (1) unit apprtment (one family residence) on the S. W. 801 of Lot 10, Block 3, Wood Lawn Estates, 1425 Wood Lawn Drive be denied, in that it did not appear to be in the public interest. There were no opponents or proponents present in connection with this application. The following zoning application on which a public hearing was held at the previous regular meeting was presented for action: Nanjean Park, No. 2: From "R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the property located on the south side of Weber Road between Lincoln Terrace and Weber Place Subdivision. Motion by Brace, seconded by Peterson and passed that the foregoing application be denied on the promise that it was not in the public interest. im City Manager McClure presented an analysis of Reagan & McCaughan Engineering Services - General Super- vision of 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant and Appurtenances, which, indicated an estimated cost of general sup vision cost of $15,706.53. Motion by Naismith, seconded by Peterson and passed that an ordinance be prepared returning the differ- ence of the estimated cost and amount previously appropriated for this work to the bond fund. ORDINANCE 4142 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN TEE AMOUNT OF $ 62.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE WEST SILE OF NIAGARA STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 6, BLOCK 5, SOUTHIE ST HEIGHTS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN TIE OFFICE OF TIE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER.THEREOF, CULLEN W. RUTLAND, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MALE A PART HERE- OF; AND LECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye James S. Naismith Aye W. James Brace Aye F. P. Peterson, Jr. Aye ORDINANCE 4143 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION GF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON PROCTOR- BRAWNER STORM SEWER FROM CORPUS CHRISTI BAY TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET BEYOND STAPLES STREET, BEING EESIGNATED AS "PROJECT PWS -1"; SAID WORK BEING PERFORMED BY ENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS CONTRACT DATED APRIL 7, 1954; AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3723; AUTIORIZ�- ING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED FEBRUARY 7, 1955, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,810.37, TIE BALANCE OF A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $349,211.60, TO BE PAID OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCES; AND CECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: P. C. Callaway Aye Ellroy King Aye