HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/10/1961PRESENT;
Mayor Ben F. McDonald
Commissioners:
Tom R. Swantner
Dr. James L, Barnard
J. R. de Leon
M. P. Maldonado
W. J. Roberts
Jim Young
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Maay 10, 1961
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ben F. McDonald called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by reverend Harold T. Branch, Pastor of St. John's
Baptist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor McDonald introduced and welcomed to the meeting six officers of
the Student Council of Mary Carroll Eigb School, and their sponsor, Mr.; Jim Somers,
who had been invited to observe their City government in action.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Barnard and unanimously passed that the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1961, be approved.
Mayor McDonald announced the opening of bids.
The bid of Corpus Christi State National Bank, the only bid received,
for City Depository was opened and read.
Motion by Barnard, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing
bid be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the
City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids on various lengths and sizes of Copper Tubing were opened and read
from the following: Ajax Supply Co., Alamo Iron Works, Crane Co., Gulf Supply Co.,
Inc., Hamilton Supply Corp., Howard L. Felts, McAllen Pipe & Supply, McCormick
Steel Co., N. Merfish Plumbing Supply, Municipal Pipe, Norvell-Wilder, J. G. Pollard
Co., Republic Supply, The Rohan Co.;, SAMSCO, Standard Brass Mfg. Co., Utility
Supply, Wallace Co., Allied Plumbing Supply, and C. C. Hardware.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon and passed that the foregoing
bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the
City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on Wrapping and Coating of various quantities
and sizes of Steel Pipe from the following: Iipe Line Servi:e Corp., and Rossen-
Richards Co. of Texas, Inc.
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing
bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and referred to the
City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor McDonald recognized Police Chief R. T. Runyan, who introduced Matt
Pellegrino, detective retired, to whom a Certificate of Appreciation was presented
on the occasion of his retirement after 39 years of continuous active duty as a mem-
ber of the Corpus Christi Police Department, and both Mayor McDonald and City Manager
Whitney expressed their appreciation and congratulations for such meritorious -ser-
vice to the City.
Mayor McDonald announced Appointments to Boards and Committees.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon and passed that A. E. Pena, Henry
J. Annen and Tom Marshall be appointed to the Zoning & Planning Commission to fill
the unexpired terms of Dale Owen, Odell Ingle and Joe Garza, resigned, and for the
next 2 -year term; and that Earl Ford and Howard Ayers be appointed to the same Com-
mission for the 2 -year term to replace Franklin Critz and Bruce Collins, Jr. whose
terms expire June 22, 1961.
Mayor McDonald announced the Council would hold the public hearing on the
application of Ophie Lea McCray and Janet Frank for a change of zoning from "R -l"
Single Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 14
and 15, Sunny Side Strip Addition, being that property located at 815 Everhart Road
and adjacent lot.
William Anderson, Director of Zoning & Planning, located the property on
the map, pointed out the uses of the surrounding area, explained that there was an
existing dwelling on Lot 14 and that Lot 15 is vacant, and pointed out that the re-
commendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the application be denied
since the existing "B-4" zoning district boundary is the most logical in defining
the separation between business and residential use of this area and, if granted,
this application would initiate the development of undesirable strip zoning along
Everhart Road; also that there is now a total of approximately 80 acres zoned for
business in this area with only 42 acres being actually occupied by business use;
and that these facts indicate it would not be in the public interest to grant this
application.
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Mrs. Ophie Lea *Cray, one of the applicants, explained that she owns Lot
14, that she felt it was an ideal location for business since there is business across
the street, on the side, and some type of business zoning in every block all the way
from Alameda, and that her building is set back approximately 30 feet which would
provide ample off-street parking.
John Waller, attorney, appeared in behalf of Mrs. Janet Frank, explained
that his client is the owner of the vacant Lot 15 of the application, that she really
wants to request the new "AB" zoning, rather than the "8-1" zoning, and requested
that Mrs. Frank's portion of the application be severed from this application and be
referred back to the Zoning & Planning Commission so that the request for "AB" zon-
ing and the plans for development of 'the property can be properly presented to the
Commission.
No one else appeared to be heard in connection with this application.
Mayor McDonald directed that the minutes reflect the severance of the fore-
going application, and that the severed portion involving the vacant Lot 15, Sunny
Side Strip Addition, was referred back to the Zoning & Planning Commission for further
deliberation.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Barnard that the hearing be closed, and the
recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be accepted.
Some of the Council expressed the desire to view the property and consider
the application further, and the foregoing motion was withdrawn.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Barnard and passed that the hearing be closed,
and the application of Mrs. McCray involving Lot 14, be taken under advisement.
Mayor McDonald announced the public hearing on the application of Barbara
Ray Williams and Helen Carter for a change of zoning from "R-1" One Family Dwelling
District to "5-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 47 and 48, Block 2, Washington
Addition, being located at 918 and 922 National Drive.
Mr, Anderson located the property on the map, pointed out the uses of the
surrounding area, and explained that Mr. Williams had previously applied for rezoning
of property in the middle of the block for a garage, which had been denied; that it
had been suggested to him that next to a business district would be much more logical;
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that he has purchased 2 vacant lots and is now applying for "B-3" zoning for his
garage operation; and that in this case it amounted to an extension of the strip
zoning; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that
the application be approved as a logical extension of business.
Mr. Williams appeared in support of the application.
No one else appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be
closed, and the zoning on Lots 47 and 48, Block 2, Washington Addition, beinb
located at 918 and 922 National Drive, be changed from "R-1" One Family Dwelling
District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. (B-4 General Business District per
Ord.#6106 - 3/29/61)
Mayor McDonald announced the public hearing on the application of Charles
R. Prieb for a change of zoning from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2"
Second Apartment House District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Bayview. Subdivision,
being that property located at the southwest corner of Craig Avenue and Ocean Drive.
Mr. Anderson Located the property on the map, pointed out the uses of
the surrounding area, showed drawings of the applicant's proposed apartment units;
and pointed out that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was
that the application be approved.
Mr. Prieb appeared in his own behalf, showed an architect's model of the
proposed two-story, 15 or 16 unit, Luxury apartment building, and explained that
he planned to have the building raised to provide parking space for approximately
27 vehicles under the first floor thereby eliminating the need for outside garages
or carports, and that there would be no traffic off Ocean Drive since he would use
the back end of the property off Craig for entrances.
No one else appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Barnard and passed that the hearing be
closed, and that the change of zoning on Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Bayview Subdivi-
sion, from 10A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House
District, be granted with the restriction that there be no ingress or egress other
than to Craig Avenue.
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Mayor McDonald presented the following resolution, stating that since
a proposed amendment to the Charter along these lines would be superfluous due to
the fact that the Charter already provides that employment of City personnel shall
be on merit alone, the Council wished to emphasize strict adherence to the policy
set forth.
RESOLUTION NO. 6132
EXPRESSING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE TO THE EFFECT THAT THERE SHALL BE
NO DISCRIMINATION IN THE EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION, DEMOTION OR REMOVAL OF ANY EMPLOYEE
OF THE CITY BY REASON OF THE RACE, CREED OR COLOR OF THE EMPLOYEE OR PERSON SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A11 Council Members
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
Mayor McDonald called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Barnard, seconded by Young and passed, with Commissioner Roberts
voting "Nay" on Item "C" only, that the recommend.ations,and requests of the City
Manager be approved and granted, as follows:
a. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate #4 in the amount of
$4,694.73 to Goldston Company, for construction of a Railroad Track Scale Pit and
Scale Erection in connection with the Bridge Relocation Project, be approved;
b. That the award of bid on 2,000 Aluminum Street Name Sign Blanks in
various quantities and sizes be made on the basis of low bid to Howard L. Kelts of
San Antonio, for a total of $2,032.00; (See Bid Tabulation *12 in File.)
c. That the award of bid on 2,008 Street Name Sign Faces be Heade to Spivak
Municipal Sign Service, for a total of $3,353.36, the second low bid on the basis that
this is a local firm and the bid was only slightly higher than the low bid from an
out-of-town bidder; (See Bid Tabulation #13 in File.)
d. That the award of bid on Radio Equipment be deferred one week for further
consideration,
e. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on May 24, 1961,
on an estimated 12 -months° supply of Sewer Tile and Fittings be granted;
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f. That the Tax Error 6: Correction List for April, 1961, be approved;
g. That the date of May 24, 1961, during the regular Council meeting,
be set for public hearing on the application for the closing of a portion of Hill-
crest Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 6133
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD TRACK SCALE PIT AND SCALE
ERECTION, PROJECT NO. 230-55-8.12, AS A PART OF THE BRIDGE RELOCATION PROJECT, AND
AS PERFORMED BY THE GOLDSTON COMPANY, CONTRACTORS, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY DATED DECEMBER 28, 1960, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6000; AUTHORIZING PAY-
MENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 4, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, DATED MAY 1, 1961, AS PREPARED BY HARRINGTON AND CORTELYOU IN THE AMOUNT
OF $4,694.73, FROM N0. 230 BRIDGE FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AUTHORIZING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PROJECT COMPLETION TO INCLUDE APRIL 14, 1961; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council Members
present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 6134
APPROPRIATING $38,671.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, NO. 202 WATER SYSTEM BOND
FUND, NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND FUND, NO. 230 BRIDGE BOND FUND, N0. 250 SANITARY
SEWER BOND FUND AND NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND 102
CURRENT FUND, FOR DIRECT ENGINEERING CHARGES RENDERED DURING THE FIRST EIGHT MONTHS
OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, BEING AUGUST 1, 1960, THROUGH MARCH 1, 1961, NOT HERE-
TOFORE REIMBURSED OR APPROPRIATED; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OUT OF FUNDS HERETO-
FORE APPROPRIATED AND HEREBY APPROPRIATED, AS SHOWN ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE-
OF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6135
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUG-
UST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9,, PAGES 565, ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY, AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE N0. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING
TRE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT M72, REPLATTED AS LOT 75, BLOCK 2,
ALAMEDA ESTATES, BEING 457 ROBERTS DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM
"R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING
IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN; CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6136
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF $223,576.00
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY FOR RIGHT OF WAY REQUIRED BY
THE STATE OF TEXAS AND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-56-24, CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY,
HIGHWAY 286 RELOCATED, A COPY OF WHICH PARCEL LIST IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE
SALES CONTRACTS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE ACQUISI-
TION OF SAID PARCELS, WHEN AND ONLY WHEN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS WITHIN TEE "APPROVED
VALUE" AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
Mayor McDonald called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Alan Carmichael, President of the Student Council of Mary Carroll High
School, expressed the appreciation of the students for this invitation to observe
at this Council meeting.
Bill Prewett, attorney, introduced Mr. Anderson and Mr. Dunham of the Fire
and Police Departments,and urged the Council to give deep consideration to their pend-
ing petition to submit the matter of a Charter amendment raising their salaries to the
electorate, and that this election not be confused by the submission of other amend-
ments which might be controversial, and particularly urged that the proposed amend-
ment that no salaries be set by Charter, not be submitted, on the basis that in the
event both these proposals should pass, it would entail further litigation for the
City for a determination by the Court as to which amendment prevailed.
Paul Vogler, citizen, spoke in support of the right of petition, in support
of Mr. Prewett's remarks in favor of the Charter amendment increasing the salaries of
the firemen and policemen, and in opposition to the submission or consideration of
any Charter amendment changing our present method of electing Mayor and Councilmen,
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and particdlarly opposed the Ward System.
Reverend Branch expressed his appreciation for the resolution just passed
by the Council with reference to discrimination in City employment.
Gabe Lozano, Jr. expressed his opinion that the proposed amendment to
institute the Ward System of electing City Councilmen was proposed in opposition to
the Place System in the event that the method of electing Councilmen was to be
changed by Charter amendment.
No one else present desiring to be heard, and there being no further
business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.