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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/13/1982• MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1982 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Bob Gulley Herbert L. Hawkins Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky ABSENT: Council Member Jack K. Dumphy Acting City Mgr. Ernest Briones Ass't. City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read OCta Prior to calling the meeting to order Mayor Jones introduced Admiral Pete Booth, who is the new Admiral at the Naval Air Station. Mayor Jones welcomed Admiral Booth to' the City of Corpus Christi and on behalf of the City Council presented him with a key to the City. 'Admiral Booth responded to the Mayor's remarks and stated that this was the first key to the City that he had ever received. He stated that the reason for his visit was to make a courtesy call on the Mayor and the City Council. He informed the Council that he had been informed by his predecessor, Rear Admiral Ed Martin of the very cooperative attitude of the people of this community. He informed the Council that he had already encountered this cooperative attitude and commented that this community and the Navy have a great rapport. Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend Michael Reed of Windsor Park Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. klICALILMED SEP 191984 Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 2 Mayor Jones announced the issuance of a proclamation proclaiming January 10, 1982 as "SADIE GROSSMAN DAY". He made comments about Mrs. Grossman who is a very remarkable lady. ********* Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following projects: 1. Three-year m#neral lease for 32.32 acres at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. A request has been received to lease the minerals. The minimum cash bonus is $50 per acre, the minimum delay rental $10 per acre and the minimum royalty 20%. No surface drilling will be allowed on the tract. Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, opened the one bid received on this lease from Charles R. Forney. Mayor Jones stated that the bid will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for recommendation. 2. Hurricane Allen repairs to the Oso Fishing Pier. The repairs will consist of restoring the pier, which is a part of the original timber bridge 'on Ocean Drive near the Naval Air Station, to the same basic elevation and width including four shelter bays which existed prior to Hurricane Allen. The pier will be approximately 525 feet long in two sections and approximately 7 feet wide. It was originally converted to a fishing pier from the timber bridge approximately 12 years ago under a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant. Mr. James K. Lontos, P. E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this project from the following firms: Goldston Corporation; Maverick Construction Company; B. E. Beecroft; Coastal Bend Company; W. T. Young Construction Company; J. D. Construction and Refinery Maintenance, Inc.; Montes Inspection Service, Inc.; and B & B Builders. * Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 2:22 p.m. Council Member Kennedy inquired if anything was planned to try to strengthen the pier and Mr. Lontos explained that the Staff plans to use light materials rather than heavy materials so that if another hurricane comes, the weight of the materials will not damage the main bridge. He pointed out that part of this project will be funded by FEMA and part from the Park Bond Fund. 3. A 1800 square foot open shelter in Parker Park. The shelter is proposed to be constructed in the northwest portion of the park off Graham Road and would include the construction of a large barbecue pit. Concrete columns and laminated trusses and a gable roof are proposed as part of the structure design. This is a 6th year Community Development Project. es a . `„_,alar Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 3 Mr. Lontos opened bids on this project from the following companies: Goldston Corporation; E. J. Netek Construction Cmpany; B. E. Beecroft; Gulf Coast Construction Company; J. D. Construction; Carmel Construction, Inc. and B & B Builders. Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager, informed the Council that a $50,000 grant was received for this particular project and since the bids apparently were lower than this amount, the Staff is considering using the excess funds to light tennis courts in the area. Mayor Jones stated that both of these bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of January 13, 1982 as follows: 1. Dr. Wasson's bill for interviewing the City Manager candidates be paid less $200 for attendance at reception on 12/11/81. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy. Council Member Zarsky stated that he will vote in favor of this since it does not indicate that someone else is paying a portion of the statement. He agreed that the City should pay the bill minus : the $200 charged for Dr. Wasson's attendance at the reception. The motion passed unanimously. *****fix*** Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. Acting City Manager Briones presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: 1. Plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Southern Street from Ocean Drive to South Alameda Street be approved and bids be received February 10, 1982. This 1977 Voluntary Paving project includes the complete reconstruction of Southern Street from Alameda to Ocean Drive with the exception of some of the existing sidewalks which are in good condition and are proposed to remain in place. 2. A contract be awarded for the L -Head bait shop for $54,100 and the Kiwanis Recreation Center for $56,000 for a total award to B. E. Beecroft Company of $110,100, and an appropriation of $135,000 be made for the contract award, and additional architect fees and related expenses. The reconstruction of the Marina Office Building and fueling facility on the Lawrence Street T -Head is not recommended at this' time due to the high cost of construction of the Marina Office and fueling facility as well as the current interest expressed to develop a combined Marina Office, fueling facility and restaurant and bar by private interests. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 4 3. A change order for $8,093.70 to the contract with the Goldston Corporation be approved which provides for the addition of seventeen 30 -foot long treated timber pilings at the boat launch ramp on the L -Head. The Goldston Corporation has the contract for the construction of the additional slips on the south end of the L -Head. These pilings will serve as moorings and breasting piles at the public boat ramps. An appropriation of $8,093.70 is needed for the change order from the Park Bond Fund. 4. A change order for $55,000 be authorized to the Terminal Building Renovation and Expansion contract with Braselton Construction Company to expand the existing baggage claim area to provide for additional room for rental car uses. An appropriation of $55,000 is needed ,out of the Airport Bond Fund to cover the cost of the change order. 5. Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation be retained for $5,596 to provide testing services for the Fixed Base Operator Ramps project at Corpus Christi International Airport. Expansion of both the Van Dusen and Rayburn ramps is currently under construction by M&M Construction Company. The amount of the construction contract is $468,596.44. The testing services recommended are in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration criteria and include material quality, subgrade density, caliche,' hot -mix and concrete control. Funds for the testing work were included in the contingency appropriation for the contract award made on September 30, 1981. The project is funded by a 90$ F.A.A. grant and bonds approved at the 1977 bond election. 6. The following actions be taken on the Downtown Sidewalk and Driveway Renovation project: a. The assessment hearing held on January 6, 1982 be closed. b. The assessment roll for the project with assessments of $15,389.22 on 17 items be adopted. c. A contract for $234,024.05 be awarded to Civil Constructors' for the work and $260,000 be appropriated for the contract award, testing, and related expenses. Funds for the project will come from accumulated interest earnings on the Street Bond Fund. The project provides for the removal of unused driveways, removal and replacement of hazardous curb and gutter and sidewalk in 36 blocks of the downtown area and construction of a 6 -foot wide concrete sidewalk on various portions of Shoreline Boulevard from Park Avenue to Hughes Street. 7. The following actions be taken on the Tracy Addition Street Improvements: a. The public hearing on paving assessments and alley closings be closed. b. The recommendation for adjustments of $2,827.73 to 11 odd -shaped lots on 19th Street and Tracy Street made by the appraiser be accepted. c. The assessment roll indicating assessments of $201,510.33 on 286 items be adopted. d. The alleys in Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Tracy Addition and Blocks 1 and 2 of Stewart -Newman Addition be closed and the full width of the alleys retained as utility easements. e. A contract for $1,268,274.05 be awarded to Asphalt Paving and Construction Company (APCCO) and $1,310,000 be appropriated from 6th Year, Community Development funds and 1977 Street Bond funds for the contract award, testing, engineering, legal advertising and related expenses. :es L._ular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 5 It is further recommended that the island at 19th Street and Elizabeth Street not remain as part of the proposed improvements. 8. The following parking recommendations of the Traffic Advisory Board be approved: a. Parking be prohibited on South Alameda Street from South Louisiana Parkway to Hoffman Street (both sides) from 300 feet south of Texan Trail to Miramar Street (both sides) and from 300 feet southeast of Avalon Street to Montclair Street on the north side and to Parade Drive on the south side. This restriction will permit the installation of a two-way center left -turn lane similar to the ones on Weber Road, Staples, and Port Avenue to decrease the potential for accidents and enhance roadway capacity. b. Parking be prohibited between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., school days only, on both sides of Bahama Drive from Weber Road to Manhatten Drive as petitioned by the residents to control overflow non-residential Carroll High School student parking. Residents have complained about congestion caused by students parking on this 24 foot wide street. A strong majority of the affected property owners approve of the two recommendations. Acting City Manager Briones asked Mr. Tom Stewart to explain the reason for the parking prohibition. Mr. Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, explained that the Carroll High School students have been parking on this street and have created quite a nuisance for the area residents who are very much in favor of this parking prohibition. Council Member Kennedy questioned the parking problem on Ocean Drive in the residential area and Mr. Stewart that that had always been a problem. Council Member Zarsky suggested that the prohibition of parking be considered in that area and that the residents of the houses possibly could park in their front yard if driveways could not be installed. Council Member Gulley objected to the suggestion that the residents park in their yards. Mr. Briones stated that the Traffic Safety Advisory Board should examine this issue and Mr. Stewart commented that they have been working on this problem for about ten years. Mr. Briones pointed out that parking in the front portion of the residences would change the appearance of the neighborhood from residential to commercial. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 6 9. A public hearing be held in the City Hall Council Chambers on February 24, 1982, at 2:00 p.m., to discuss the details of proposed changes to the City Transit route service levels. The proposed service reductions include: a. Discontinuation of the Beach and Leopard-Calallen routes (service provided on both route segments by one vehicle). b. Discontinuation of the Lynwood -Los Encinos routes (service provided on both route segments by one vehicle). c. Discontinuation of the Weber -Everhart Parkdale routes (service provided on both route segments by one vehicle). d. Discontinuation of the AM and PM trips on the NAS Northgate route known as the Alameda route. e. Modify the Ayers -Christi route to serve a portion of the Lynwood route which has ridership potential. f. Modify the Carroll -Weber route to serve a portion of the Everhart-Parkdale route which has ridership potential during peak hours. g. Adjustment of other route schedules to improve on-time performance and transfer connections. As a recipient of Federal Funds, it is a requirement that a public hearing be held prior to any transit service changes or reductions. It is also required to post a detailed notice 30 -days prior to the date of the hearing. Council Member Gulley reminded the Council that at budget time, they had agreed to change the routes in order to save the City some money. He inquired as to why there had been such a delay in making these changes. Mr. Briones pointed out that the Staff was instructed to study this question and make a recommendation. He then asked Mr. Stewart to explain. Mr. Stewart stated that these routes are consistently the biggest losers in the Tranist System. He stated that the Staff decided not to eliminate or reduce the routes at the time the annexation election was imminent. Council Member Hawkins pointed out that most buses are operated empty for certain periods during the day and inquired if it would be possible to have routes operated in the morning and later in the evening. Mr. Stewart explained that this creates problems in that there are very few City routes that have full-time schedules, but it is difficult to have bus drivers who are willing to work split shifts. Mr. Hawkins pointed out that many citizens could not have jobs if they did not have transportation to and from work. He stated that he would like to see a report on the impact elimination of the transit system would have on the local economy. .es h..yular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 7 Mr. Stewart assured him that more information would be available during the public hearing which is recommended for February 24, 1982. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that information be obtained from riders of the buses prior to the hearing. Acting City Manager Briones informed her that this was done in 1974 and the cost was very great. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that most bus riders would not be able to attend the scheduled public hearing and again stated that the City should have some way of obtaining their views of the discontinuation of the recommended routes. Acting City Manager Briones reminded the Council that the decision to reduce the service was made by them in July of 1981 and the Staff is just following their instructions. Mr. Stewart stated that he will have a handout on the buses to make the riders aware of the public hearing and the Staff will attempt to have some type of document by which the riders can make their opinions known. - Mr. Briones informed the Council that the City has made efforts to persuade the local plants to cooperate with the City in a "Park and Ride Program". Council Member Hawkins inquired if there are any long-range projections on the future of the transit system and asked if the City should plan to phase this out now. He expressed the opinion that there is a need to start looking at some plan to replace the transit system. Mayor Jones objected and stated that he does not feel that this City can ever even think about phasing out a transit system. - Council Member Hawkins stated that it looks as if the transit system will be bankrupt in ten years and there will be no funds for it. Mayor Jones disagreed because he stated that even if it has to be subsidized, the City must always have a transit system. Acting City Manager Briones commented that the transit system will be in existence in Corpus Christi as long as the Council wants it. He pointed out that it can always be subsidized by the City and the general fund will always have to fund the transit system; however, there could be modifications if the Council desires in order to effect savings. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 8 He said as far as he knew, the Council had never considered eliminating the transit system. Discussion followed on various methods of providing funds for the transit system. Council Member Hawkins mentioned that a transit authority might be a necessity in the future. Mr. Briones pointed out, however, that this would just be creating another level of government that the City would have to finance. Council Member Hawkins again stated that he would like to see projections of the future of the transit system prior to the public hearing. Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that the Council should discuss this within the next four or five months and determine what the alternatives might be. 10. Lease agreements with Eastern and Texas International Airlines be approved for the use of approximately 2263 square feet of space known as Gatehouse 1 & 2 at the Corpus Christi International Airport. The agreement provides for each Airline to pay an annual rent of $15,139.47, based on a fixed annual rate of $6.69/square foot. The airlines will also pay their proportionate share of the cost of electrical energy on a metered basis. The Airport Advisory Board concurs with the recommendation. Council Member Kennedy inquired as to how this lease compared to the percentage the City is now receiving and Mr. Briones replied that it is a little more than the City is presently receiving from other airlines. Council Member Kennedy inquired if a date had been set for the joint meeting between the Council and the airline representatives to examine the final decision on the gatehouse. He stated that he felt that the Council should meet with the airlines after the Burke report has been received. Mr. Lontos informed the Council that the airlines are all invited to attend the Airport Advisory Board Committee meetings. Mayor Jones stated that some of the local airlines' personnel had indicated a desire to work directly with the Council, whereas they should be dealing with the Airport Manager and the Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Lontos pointed out that there are numerous problems with getting the corporate offices of the airlines involved because the City Staff has been unable to communicate with the headquarters, therefore, the Staff feels that it is preferable to deal with the local managers of the airlines through the Airport Manager. es h_ ,lar Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 9 Mayor Pro Tem Turner mentioned the use of the old baggage area for some purpose and Mr. Lontos explained that the Council's instructions last week were to have a study made for use of the baggage room but he was not aware that the Council wanted a game room established there. 11. A three-year bus tire lease, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods be approved with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, for the estimated three year total of $69,212, on the basis of best bid. Two bids were received. Price comparison shows an increase of 33% over the previous contract awarded in 1976. 12. A revocable easement be granted to Wilson Investments relative to the Wilson Building block bounded by Leopard, Carancahua, Mestina Streets and Upper Broadway. The Revocable Easement would provide for: a. The City granting the right for an existing sidewalk canopy overhang to project into the right-of-way of Leopard and Carancahua Streets and Upper Broadway and the right for an existing 6 -level parking garage overhang to project into the right-of-way of Carancahua and Mestina Streets. b. Wilson Investments dedicating a 10 -foot by 50 -foot strip on Leopard Street as street easement and an approximate 10 -foot by 290 -foot strip on Upper Broadway as street easement. c. The City closing a blanket easement in the north half of the block and Wilson Investments dedicating a 5 -foot utility easement for a 4" City gas line on the property. The overhangs into the public rights-of-way around the block have existed for at least 30 years. As title to the property is being cleared up and a closing date has been set, the Revocable Easement is necessary to authorize the overhangs described and to clear title. Acting City Manager Briones provided background information on this building. He explained that the parking garage was built wrong in the first place; the Council reprimanded the Building Division Official who issued a permit many years ago; he informed the Council that the City Manager at that time, a Mr.• Collier, wanted him to issue the permit; there were a lot of politics in City government at that time; and the subsequent events terminated in a trial of the City Manager which was dismissed because of a technicality. Mr. Lontos ,located the building and the easements involved on a transparency and explained how the portion on which the building is encroaching must be closed by granting this revocable easement to satisfy the needs of the title company. He pointed out, however, that it is a revocable easement which does not really clear the title. He stated that unless the Council wants to correct the wrong that was done many years ago now, then he would recommend that the revocable easement be approved. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 10 13. A revocable easement be granted to the Flour Bluff Business Association to construct, maintain, repair and remove, as warranted, a wooden sign welcoming the traveling public to Flour Bluff. The proposed sign will be constructed on City property at South Padre Island Drive and the Cayo del Oso. The sign will bear the words, "WELCOME TO FLOUR BLUFF, GATEWAY TO PADRE ISLAND, HOME OF THE NAVAL AIR STATION by the Flour Bluff Business Association . " 14. An insulating pool cover system for Collier Pool, consisting of a stainless steel take up rod be purchased from Persenaire Parks & Playground Products, Houston, for $7,588.64 on the basis of best bid. Persenaire also offered a system utilizing a carbon steel take up rod for $859.25 less, however, it is anticipated that the stainless steel rod will have longer life due to its corrosion resistance. Bids were received from four firms. The pool is operated during winter months and the cover will reduce heating costs. Funds for this project were approved in the 1981-82 budget. Council Member Zarsky mentioned a different type of insulation to prevent the heat from escaping from the pool and asked that someone on the Staff investigate the possible use of this other type of material. After some discussion, Acting City Manager Briones withdrew item 14 from consideration. 15. Bids be received February 2, 1982 for a replaement 1500 gallon per minute pumper truck for the Fire Department. The truck is included in the 1981-82 Budget and will replace a 1951 model. 16. A computerized engine analyzer be purchased from Allen Group Test Products of Converse, Texas on the basis of low bid of $20,320. The equipment will be used by Maintenance Services for engine tune-ups and analysis and is included in the 1981-82 budget. Three bids were received. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on the City Manager's Reports. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, Items 1 through 16, with the exception of item 14, be approved; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley and Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken; Dumphy, absent from the meeting. ********** Mayor Jones announced the scheduled public hearing on the following matter: Assessment roll for the Waldron Road Street Reconstruction Project. The roll consists of 24 items and totals $88,870.48. The roll was prepared on the basis of the low bid submitted on the project of $387,062.20 by Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. Waldron Road will be reconstructed from NAS Drive to south of Park Road 22 with the work jointly financed by the City and State Department of Highways and Public Transportation under the Federal Aid Urban Systems Program. The City's portion of the project excluding assessments is $88,870.48 and was included in the 1977 Bond Program. tes i.,,yular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 11 Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this project was in the 1977 bond program; the project was bid the same date as that on Carroll Lane; the bids were received by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; the State has taken bids on this project and the City is required by law to conduct this public hearing on the preliminary assessment roll. He then stated that Azsistant City Attorney Bob Coffin will conduct the formal portion of the public hearing. Mr. Coffin called as his first witness Mr. Gerald Smith. Through questioning of Mr. Smith, he ascertained that he is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and that he has been employed by the City of Corpus Christi for 22 years as Chief Engineer of the Engineering and Physical Development Department. He stated that Mr. Smith has a copy of his qualifications on file in the Office of the City Secretary. Chief Engineer Smith testified that he is familiar with the project and located the street on a transparency, stating that the project is 200' west of South Padre Island Drive and extends to Naval Air Station Drive. He informed the Council that the plans were prepared in the local office of District 16 of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and that that office received bids from four bidders with the low bid in the amount of $442,128.42 having been submitted by Heldenfels Brothers. Mr. Smith explained that the project includes the improvements of Waldron Road within the limits described; the roadway will be 59' wide from Park Road 22 to a point 600 linear feet south and 48' wide from Park Road 22 to NAS Drive. Mr. Smith stated that the project includes excavation to a width and depth to permit the laying of a standard curb and gutter section 7" compacted subgrade, 7" lime stabilized base, and 1" underseal surface treatment topped with 11/2" asphaltic concrete pavement. He also stated that the standard 5' wide reinforced concrete sidewalk, 4" thick will be constructed on both sides of the street and 6" thick reinforced concrete driveways will be constructed as shown on the plans and specifications of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Mr. Smith also informed the Council that the section on the 48' wide portion will provide for parking on the street, but no parking will be allowed on the other portion. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 12 Mr. Smith summarized by stating that the total cost of the project is $442,128.42; State & Federal Share, $297,928.42; Preliminary Assessments, $89,395.48; and the City's portion will be $54,804.52. Mr. Smith stated that all of the property, with the exception of one church, is zoned commercial and the maximum assessements will be levied including the actual bid price on the driveways as follows: Curb, Gutter & Pavement $19.50 L.F. Sidewalks 1.00 S.F. Driveway 3.12 S.F. Chief Engineer Smith informed the Council that the total amount of the assessment is due after completion of the project; the assessments may be paid in cash or over a five-year period at an interest rate of 64%; or in case of hardship, this time period may be extended to ten years. He explained that the State has allowed the contractor 120 working days and that in this same contract, are two bridges on Ennis Joslin Road. He informed the Council that the contractor started the utility work three weeks ago. Assistant City Attorney Coffin called as his next witness, Mr. W. J. "Bill" Holly, Real Estate Appraiser and Broker. Through questioning of Mr. Holly, Mr. Coffin determined that he is an experienced real estate appraiser who has been in the City for a number of years and has performed several jobs for the City of Corpus Christi. He also stated that Mr. Holly has a resume containing his qualifications on file in the Office of the City Secretary. Mr. Holly testified that he is thoroughly familiar with each and every parcel of land included in this project and that he had found two odd -shaped lots that, in his opinion, require an adjustment to a larger amount; therefore, he recommends no reductions in the assessments. Mr. Holly testified that, in his opinion, all property included in the project will be benefited at least in the amount of the assessment. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience. There was no response. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky, and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to adopt the preliminary assessment roll as presented including the recommendations of the real estate appraiser; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. .'.S 12L,alar Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 13 ** Mayor Pro Tem Turner departed the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following subject: For the purpose of establishing one or more Eligible Blighted Areas pursuant to the Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended, and the rules for issuing industrial development bonds. The following areas will be considered: 1. Central Improvement District 2. Bayfront Area from West Shoreline to Breakwater 3. Community Development Block Grant Eligible Areas 4. Western Airport Development Area Acting City Manager Briones requested that Assistant City Manager Tom Utter provide information in regard to this public hearing. Mr. Utter explained that the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 liberalized those areas in which industrial revenue bonds could be sold. He explained that the new regulations stipulate that all the Council has to do is designate the blighted areas. Mr. Utter then displayed a map showing the designated areas and stated that the City Staff recommended the designation of the Central Improvement District and the Bayfront area from West Shoreline to Breakwater as blighted areas. Mayor Jones questioned how the City could designate the Marina, which is the pride and joy of the City, as a "blighted" area. Mr. Utter explained that beaureaucratic terms are sometimes a little different and even though the Marina is a lovely area, the City could consider the median income of the area which could qualify this area as being underveloped. Mr. Utter continued and stated that those two areas would benefit most from designation as elligible areas and this should encourage the development of hotels. He noted that "IRB's" are now being used in other cities for many projects other than hotels but that the Staff is recommending that only hotels be considered primarily at this time for "IRBs", but, leave the options open for other development in the future. He expressed the opinion that "IRBs" should not be authorized for every type of project. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 14 Mr. Joel Bair, representing the Hilton Inn, referred to their request 'for inducement resolution for expansion of the Hilton Inn. He questioned, also, the designation of the bayfront area as a blighted area because it is obviously not that. He pointed out that if the Council desires to use this means of financing to develop the City, then the Council should approve all of the areas discussed as designated areas. He noted that the Council must approve each case, and this would provide a control for the City. He informed the Council that other cities in the state and throughout the nation are using "IRB" financing extensively. He pointed out that this procedure does not cost the City any money; it is privately funded; it does provide a means for the developer to provide improvements to the City of Corpus Christi; the Hilton Inn wants to work with the City of Corpus Christi on this; and denied the allegation that allowing "IRB" financing for hotels outside the Convention Center area would discourage hotel development downtown. He pointed out that the outlying hotels could take care of visitors who are in the City for reasons other than attending meetings at the Convention Center. Mr. Bill Holland, representing clients of a hotel project, also expressed support of "IRBs". He pointed out that there is a need for hotel rooms to support the Convention Center, and in his opinion, where the rooms are located is immaterial. He agreed that the City Council should be able to approve each project but concurred with Mr. Bair that all of the areas should be designated as eligible areas. He reminded the Council that the money market is such that assistance is needed by developers, and if the Council really wants hotel rooms in this City, every possible tool available should be utilized. Mr. Holland continued and pointed out that "IRBs" have a $10 million limitation; therefore, there will not be many developers who want to bui'.d a $7 million hotel on land downtown for which they have to pay $3 million. He concluded his remarks by stating that he supports "IRBs" and an enlarged designated area. Mr. Jimmy Welder, representing the Master Host -Best Western Hotel, which is owned by Mr. Stern Feinberg, addressed the Council and stated that Council Member Gulley has suggested that the Council should consider hotels on a case by case basis and noted that there are at least two projects for which inducement resolutions have been approved which are not in the downtown area. ' h. s • Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 15 Council Member Gulley explained that he had suggested that a public hearing be held before the inducement resolutions are approved. Council Member Hawkins inquired if the Staff projected that designating the Central Improvement District and the Bayfront Area would be adequate to attract hotel development. Mr. Utter replied that the very large hotel chains would not be able to build a hotel downtown for $10 million, and Mr. Hawkins suggested that if that is the case, he feels that a larger area should be designated for the use of "IRBs". Council Member Kennedy pointed out that the Ramada Inn is remodeling and expanding without the use of "IRB" funding and noted that evidently, there is money available for development and remodeling. Council Member Gulley inquired as to how many inquiries the Staff has had for a headquarters type hotel. He stated that he had heard from some of the very large chains that they are very disappointed that "IRBs" are being used by small hotels. Mr. Briones noted that the limitation of $10 million for "IRBs" is well known to people in the industry; therefore, they are not even making inquiries if they plan larger hotels than that. Council Member Gulley pointed out that the small hotels could be built and could charge lower room rates than the very large hotel chains if they built hotels here. Mayor Jones pointed out that that he did not think that the large hotels were going to develop hotels in Corpus Christi unless they could make a profit. Mr. Utter referred to the portion of the City Charter which addresses the Central Improvement District, which was approved by the voters and allowed an incentive for development of the downtown area. Council Member Hawkins suggested that other incentives be used to attract development of large hotels. Acting City Manager Briones suggested that the City Council designate the smaller area recommended by the Staff as eligible blighted areas at this time and later, after tax incentives are devised, the larger areas could be designated at a later date. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 16 No one else spoke in regard to this matter. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to close the hearing, seconded by Council Member Gulley, and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to accept the Staff's recommendation for the two areas, including the bayfront, to be designated eligible blighted areas; seconded by Council Member Kennedy. Mr. Zarsky commented that he agreed with the City Manager and with Mr. Hawkins that the Council should encourage hotel space in the downtown area but until the Council can find some other incentives, such as the tax abatement, to attract hotels to the downtown area, he was of the opinion that the eligible area should be limited to those two mentioned above. He noted that the Council has already approved several inducement resolutions. Council Member Hawkins agreed with the motion but requested that the Staff start investigating some other incentives to attract interested developers. Council Member Kennedy inquired as to how long it would take the Staff to make a recommendation on the tax incentive, and Mr. Briones replied that possibly 60 days. He informed the Council that some of the Staff members plan to attend a meeting in regard to this subject and they will have more knowledge of the tax incentive allowance. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the tax incentives will not make that much difference in attracting large hotel development. Council Member Kennedy inquired of the Hilton Inn representative if this is delayed for at least 60 days as to designating other areas as blighted areas, if this would have any effect on their proposed project. A representative of the Hilton Inn explained that the Tourist Bureau is encouraging them to expand, and if they cannot use "IRBs" for financing, they would have to reexamine the entire project. Mayor Jones reminded the Council that the City had offered to allow hotels to build on City -owned land and provide a garage for parking in order to attract a hotel, but so far, the City has received no offers. Another gentleman in the audience indicated that he would like to speak during this public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to reopen the hearing, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously. Les ' Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 17 Mr. Bickford Shaw, Attorney representing various real estate developers and builders, stated that people are in interested in building hotels in Corpus Christi. He reminded the Council that people attending the dentist convention had to be housed as far away as Kingsville and he felt that any hotel built anywhere in this City would benefit the City. He pointed out that land is very expensive in the downtown bayfront area, and in order to encourage development, the City should open other areas for the use of "IRBs". He expressed the opinion that land is much too expensive in the downtown area to encourage hotel development since they are limited to a total of $10 million for "IRB" funding. He stated that he would like to see all of the areas discussed designated as eligible blighted areas. Speaking again on this subject was Mr. Welder who noted that an inducement resolution had been passed for the expansion of the Master Host Inn on Corpus Christi Beach. He pointed out that if the Council should decide today that Corpus Christi Beach is not a blighted area, then he feels that the Texas Industrial Commission would respond in a negative manner to their request for approval. He stated that he would like to see the motion on the floor not only designate the blighted eligible areas but also limit the types �f businesses that could be funded with "IRBs". He requested that the motion also resolve the types of commercial projects that would be included in the blighted area. Council Member Zarsky stated that his motion was to approve the areas according to the Staff recommendation and that recommendation did include the suggestion that the "IRBs" be limited to funding of hotel development. Mr. Holland also spoke again and expressed the opinion that the reason the City does not have hotels in the downtown area is because the hotel rates in Corpus Christi are too low for them to be competitive. He stated that the more small hotels that are built, the more increases in rates that will evolve since they will be new hotels. He expressed the opinion that the large hotels will build in Corpus Christi only when they can make a profit and this can be done only if it is practical for them to increase the hotel rates. Mr. Bair addressed the Council again and referred to the motion made by Council Member Zarsky. He pointed out that the Lowenthal Study stated that 1500 rooms are needed in Corpus Christi; that need has not been met; and Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 18 possibly even more are needed now. He pointed out that hotels in different locations will serve different markets and the need for rooms is present right now. He informed the Council that the Hilton Inn can provide additional roams in nine months if funding can be obtained with "IRBs". He urged that other areas be approved as designated areas. Council Member Hawkins asked Mr. Utter if he saw any problem with obtaining approval from the Texas Industrial Commission of the areas discussed as designated blighted areas. Mr. Utter replied that the Texas Industrial Commission has only taken a perfunctory review of the inducement resolutions presented and have approved all of them at this time. He stated that he did not feel that the City would have any problem in obtaining approval of the existing area and the bayfront area as blighted areas. No one else spoke in regard to this subject. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to close the hearing again, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Council Member Kennedy suggested that the first two areas be approved now and approve the others at a later date. Mayor Jones stated that he would be in favor of approving the area in which the Hilton Inn is located as soon as possible. Council Member Zarsky stated that he felt that if the Council is going to approve that much of the City, then they should just open up the entire City for "IRB" funding. Acting City Manager Briones stated that he felt that the Western Airport Development Area has no support at all as a "blighted area" and there is really no legitimate reason to designate that area as an eligible blighted area. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion previously made by Council Member Zarsky to concur with the Staff recommendation in regard to designating the Central Improvement District and the Bayfront Area from West Shoreline to Breakwater as eligible blighted areas, and the motion passed by the following vote: Jones, Kennedy, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley voting, "no"; Turner and numphy, absent at the time the vote was taken. es Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 19 A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that another hearing on this subject be conducted after further incentives have been established, seconded by Council Member Zarsky. City Secretary Read suggested that this hearing be recessed until further information is available in regard to other incentives. Mr. Hawkins withdrew his motion and Council Member Zarsky made a motion to recess this hearing for three weeks; seconded by Council Member Hawkins. The motion to recess passed unanimously. Council Member Gulley suggested that a public hearing be held in conjunction with the Council's passing each inducement resolution. Mr. Utter pointed out that the City Council has to approve each project before an inducement resolution is passed by the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation and those meetings are always open to the public. Council Member Gulley made a motion that a public hearing be conducted each time an inducement resolution is considered; seconded by Council Member Hawkinis; and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the City Council accept the limitation for use of "IRBs" according to the Staff recommendation that only hotels and motels be considered for funding with "IRBs"; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. ********* Assistant City Attorney John Bell presented to the Council copies of the answer filed Monday, January 11, before 5:00 p.m. in connection with the lawsuit filed pertaining to single -member districts for Council election. Council Member Gulley mentioned the fact that some of the Council Members will appear on the program, "Viewpoint", Saturday, and one of the subjects will be this lawsuit. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the filing of the lawsuit has taken away any possibility of the Council acting to change the method of election. ********* Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. Acting City Manager Briones briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda. Mayor Jones referred to the second reading of the ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code of 1981 and inquired if the members of the building industry are aware of the consideration of this ordinance. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 20 Mr. Briones stated that Mr. Hennings had indicated that they were aware of it. Assistant City Manager Hennings arrived in the Council Chamber and informed the Council that Mr. Bill Ewing represents the building industry on the Electrical Advisory Board and he felt sure that he had made all of the builders aware of it. Mayor Jones requested that Associated General Contractors Organization and the Builders Association be notified that this ordinance to change the Code will be on the Agenda next week for third reading. Mayor Jones referred to the ordinance closing the assessment hearing on the Tracy Street Improvements and informed Mr. Fisher, who was present in the audience and was a property owner in that area, that the City's cost to retain the island on Elizabeth Street would be over $5,000; therefore, he felt that the island should be eliminated. Assistant City Attorney Lontos further explained why the Staff recommended that this island be eliminated during the reconstruction of this street project. There were no comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE 53-252, SCHEDULE III -PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY DELETING THE FOLLOWING: SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM HOFFMAN STREET TO A POINT 300 FEET SOUTH OF TEXAN TRAIL. SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM MIRAMAR PLACE TO A POINT 300 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF AVALON STREET. SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN MONTCLAIR DRIVE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN PARADE DRIVE AND OCEAN DRIVE. AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING: SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM SOUTH LOUISIANA PARKWAY TO OCEAN DRIVE. AND AMENDING SECTION 53-253, SCHEDULE IV, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO: BAHAMA DRIVE, BOTH SIDES, FROM WEBER ROAD TO MANHATTAN DRIVE - BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. - SCHOOL DAYS ONLY. • N ,s • Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 21 The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1981 EDITION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; ADOPTING CERTAIN OTHER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 14420 AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FROM AND :AFTER MARCH 1, 1982. (First Reading - 1/6/82) The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FARMING PURPOSES WITH W. E. BRANDESKY FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS AND TEN MONTHS AT A SHARE RENTAL OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF ALL COTTON AND SEED AND ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE GRAIN CROPS WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE OF $30 PER ACRE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". (First Reading - 1/6/82). The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ALLIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A TRUE COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AFTER THE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 45.17 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF 'THE MARIANO LOPEZ de HERRERA GRANT, ABSTRACT NO. 606, AND BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 272, PAGE 166, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER BY METES AND BOUNDS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (First Reading - 1/6/82). The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16805: BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS. (First Reading - 12/30/81, Second Reading - 1/6/82). The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 22 ORDINANCE NO. 16806: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND: A 5.94 ACRE PORTION OF BLOCK 27B PADRE ISLAND, CORPUS CHRISTI ISLAND FAIRWAY ESTATES; A MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUME 46, PAGES 208, 209, AND 210 MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16807: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND: A 184.55 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, DESCRIBED AS PADRE ISLAND - CORPUS CHRISTI ISLAND 'FAIRWAY ESTATES, BLOCK 27A. IS RECORDED IN VOLUME 46, PAGES 208, 209, AND 210, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER,' ARTICLE I SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16808: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 150 FOOT BY 1 FOOT PORTION OF AN ALLEY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 33 THROUGH 38, BLOCK 810, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, AS RECORDED AS A REPLAT IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 49, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR RETAINING THE EAST 19 FEET FOR THE LENGTH OF THE ALLEY OPEN, PROVIDING FOR REVERTING ONE FOOT OF THE ALLEY TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16809: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO THE FLOUR BLUFF BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND REMOVE A WOODEN SIGN WELCOMING THE TRAVELING PUBLIC TO FLOUR BLUFF, SAID SIGN TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE AND THE CAYO DEL OSO, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16810: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN AIR LINES FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 2263 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE KNOWN AS GATEHOUSE 1 AND 2 AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF $15,139.47, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Rey war Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 23 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16811: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 2263 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE KNOWN AS GATEHOUSE 1 AND 2 AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF $15,139.47, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16812: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: Downtown Sidewalk and Driveway Program (1) Shoreline Boulevard, sidewalk construction at various locations along the west side, from Park Avenue to Hughes Street, and (2) Taylor and Mesquite Streets, driveway construction at selected locations. AND FINDING AND DETERMING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16813: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN CURB, SIDEWALK, AND DRIVEWAY RENOVATION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $260,000 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND OF WHICH $234,024.05 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $25,975.95 IS FOR ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-60, DOWNTOWN CURB, SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16814: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT GRANTING TO WILSON INVESTMENTS THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SIDEWALK CANOPY OVERHANG IN LEOPARD AND CARANCAHUA STREETS AND UPPER BROADWAY AND TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SIX -LEVEL PARKING GARAGE OVERHANG IN CARANCAHUA AND MESTINA STREETS, SUBJECT TO DEDICATION BY WILSON INVESTMENTS OF A 10 -FOOT BY 50 -FOOT LEOPARD STREET STRIP AND AN APPROXIMATELY 10 -foot BY 290 -FOOT STRIP ON UPPER BROADWAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 24 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: ' Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16815: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED BLANKET UTILITY EASEMENT OUT OF BLOCK 3, BLUFF PORTION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 271, PAGE 306, DEED RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16816: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: TRACY ADDITION: a. RIGGAN, CLOYDE, LYNCH AND TERRACE STREETS, FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO 19TH STREET; b. ELIZABETH STREET, FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO 18TH STREET; c. 19TH AND TRACY STREETS, FROM PRESCOTT STREET TO TERRACE STREET; AND d. McKENZIE STREET, FROM 18TH STREET TO 19TH STREET. AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NQ. 16817: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ASPHALT PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (APCCO) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRACY ADDITION STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $1,310,000 OF WHICH $237,918 IS OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 152-807.04, CODE 502 WATER LINE RELOCATIONS, SIXTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, $824,107.14 IS OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 152-807.04 TRACY ADDITION STREETS, SIXTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, AND $247,974.86 IS OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, OF WHICH APPROPRIATION $1,268,274.05 IS FOR THE CONTRACT AWARD AND $41,725.95 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, TESTING, LEGAL ADVERTISING AND INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-2.14, TRACY ADDITION STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. r Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 25 ORDINANCE NO. 16818: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 3, 4, 5 AND 6, TRACY ADDITION AS FILED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 15, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, AND THE 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1 AND 2, PAGE #$;, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT THE ALLEYS REVERT TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS BUT THAT THE FULL WIDTH OF SAID ALLEYS BE RETAINED AS UTILITY EASEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16819: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN ELIGIBLE BLIGHTED AREA UNDER THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED; DETAILING FINDINGS AS TO THE REASONS AND OBJECTIVES FOR SUCH DESIGNATION; REPRESENTING THAT THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING WILL CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE ALLEVIATION OF BLIGHTED CONDITIONS; DESCRIBING THE TYPES OF PROJECTS AUTHORIZED TO ENHANCE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE ELIGIBLE BLIGHTED AREA; REPRESENTING THAT THE CITY WILL REVIEW ALL PROJECTS; DESCRIBING PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED IN THE ELIGIBLE BLIGHTED AREA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16820: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GOLDSTON CORPORATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR SEVENTEEN ADDITIONAL PILINGS TO BE INSTALLED AT THE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP ON THE L -HEAD AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH CHANGE ORDER IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $8,093.70 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-77-5.3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16821: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $55,000 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-77-4, TERMINAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 16822: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH B. E. BEECROFT COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE L -HEAD BAIT SHOP AND FOR REPAIRS TO THE KIWANIS RECREATION CENTER; APPROPRIATING $135,000 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-77-15, L -HEAD BAIT SHOP/KIWANIS RECREATION CENTER REPAIRS (HURRICANE ALLEN) OF WHICH $110,100 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $24,900 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FEES, LEGAL ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Minutes January 13, 1982 Page 26 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Dumphy, absent. ********** There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Zarsky, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m., January 13, 1982. .x�