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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 28, 1982
2:40 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones -
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
* Herbert L. Hawkins
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Edward Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Justin Jones of Jackson Woods
Presbyterian Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States was led by Council Member Charles Kennedy.
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.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 1982 and the Special Council Meeting of July
14, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and
passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones recognized Mr: Harry Plomarity, General Chairman of the
Sister City Committee.
* Council Member Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Plomarity addressed the Council and introduced Mr. H. C. Tijerina,
Chairman to Tampico, Mexico Sister City and Mrs. James R. Harris, Chairman,
Yokosuka, Japan Sister City and the exchange students from our Sister Cities
of Yokosuka, Japan and .Tampico, Mexico, who are visiting the City of Corpus
Christi under the auspices of the Sister City Committee's Exchange Program.
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One of the students from Tampico, Mexico expressed appreciation for the
hospitality extended to them as did one of the students from Yokosuka, Japan.
Mayor Jones expressed the Council's appreciation to the chairmen and
commended the host families for inviting the exchange students to stay in their
homes.
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Mayor Jones presented retirement plaques to the following City employees:
EMPLOYEE: DEPARTMENT: POSI I ION: YEARS OF
SERVICE
Arthur W. Thorpe Public Utilities Utilities Serviceman 10
Harold Zick Finance Director of Finance 26
Also eligible to receive a retirement plaque but unable to be present was
Mr. Julian Prious, Jr., Inspector 11 with the Inspections & Operations Depart-
ment, for 14 years of service.
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Mayor Jones then administered the oath to the following new appointees to
Boards and Committees: Mrs. Martha Medina, appointed to the Landmark
Commission; Mr. Todd A. Hunter, appointed to the Civil Service Board; Mr. C.
T, Garza, appointed to the Building Code Board of Appeals; and Mr. Leonard
McEnnis, Jr., appointed to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
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Mayor Jones called for Board and Committee appointments and reviewed
those discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
A, motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the following
appointments be confirmed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed
unanimously:
FOOD SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD:
Mrs. Mary Lynn Guinn
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CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION:
Rick Mertz (Local Government)
Charles C. Irby (Higher Education) CHAIRMAN
Dr. Louise Littleton (Education)
Dr. John Etheridge (Religious)
Mr. Harry Williams (Community -at -large)
Mr. Norberto Viamonte (Community -at -large)
Mrs. Mary Wyatt (Community -at -large)
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PLANNING COMMISSION: TERM TO EXPIRE:
Mr. Wayne Bishop
Mr. Leo Guerrero
Mr. Jim Howry
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Mayor Jones announced the consideration of Actions of the City Council by
Motion on the following items:
1. A public hearing be held on August 18, 1982, to discuss a request to
close a 40 foot wide, 700 foot long strip of land adjacent to Lot IR,
Cormar Industrial Tract. The strip was dedicated in 1962 for public
use and is located between the Cormar Tract and the west side of the
Airport Drainage Ditch immediately south of Padre Island Drive.
Central Power & Light company maintains a 138 KV line inside the 40
foot strip which was originally dedicated for utility purposes,
maintenance purposes, and for future street construction. As the
Urban Transportation Plan provides for a future street in this area,
and as the strip is further determined necessary for maintenance
purposes for the Airport Drainage Ditch, the staff recommends that
the 40 foot strip not be closed.
2. Rejecting the bids received April 21, 1982 for the Wooldridge Road
Sanitary Sewer Line.
3. Item L.3 on the July 21, 1982, City Council agenda be corrected to
indicate that final payment to Sprinkler King of Texas be made in the
amount of $58,658.40 in lieu of $101,808.90. The item pertains to the
Oso Municipal Golf Course Irrigation System. The error was made
due to the fact that the previous payment was not deducted from the
final estimate.
4. The request of the developer of St. Clair Industrial Park, Lots 1 and
2, Block 3, to defer the requested drainage improvements, be denied.
This matter was previously discussed with the City Council on March
10, 1982 and on June 9, 1982. At the latter meeting, the developers
were requested to determine whether or not underground storm sewer
could be installed rather than a drainage swale. The City has been
advised that the owners have no intention of installing underground
storm sewer at this time. The Staff feels that the deferment
agreement is contrary to orderly development as provided for in the
Platting Ordinance, sets a poor precedent, and an open ditch which
stands water and harbors and breeds mosquitores, is detrimental to
the public health and welfare.
5. The T. C. Ayers Pool Return Water Line Replacement Project be
accepted and final payment of $9,172.95 for a total of $15,711 be made
to Stefek Construction Company. A three day extension of time is
recommended for additional expansion joint and sealing work
authorized by change order. A new water return line was
constructed under and inside the perimeter of the pool.
6. The Bill Witt Park Softball Complex be accepted and final payment of
$3,790.01 for a total of $554,982 be made to Moore Golf, Inc. A
retainage of $3,318 is recommended to cover the delivery and install-
ation of toilet stalls and accessories in the concession building not yet
completed. This project included construction of a lighted, four
field, softball . complex complete with irrigation system, concession
stand, press boxes, bleachers, etc., in Bill Witt Park at the former
Rodd Field Air Station site. The project was funded jointly by the
City's 1977 bonds and a 50% grant form the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department.
* This item was changed -- See page 6.
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7. A twelve months supply agreement for 40,000 lbs. of Pipeline Enamel,
110 gallons of Primer, and 30 12"x400' rolls of Felt to be used by Gas
Division to protect pipe from corrosion be awarded to Armor Cote
corporation, Odessa, Texas for $12,341 based on low bid. Two bids
were received. Prices have increased approximately 6% since the
previous contract of July 1981.
8. Bids be received August 10, 1982 for an estimated three months
supply of approximately 34,000' of copper pipe used by Water and Gas
Divisions. Bids are not solicited for a longer period of time because
the price of copper fluctuates frequently.
9. Bids be received August 17, 1982 for a twelve months supply
agreement for 2515 meter boxes and lids, 800 extensions, 1095 valve
box lids, 200 manhole rings and covers and 10 grates and frames to
be used by the Water, Gas, Street and Wastewater Divisions.
10. The agreement between the City and the Westside Business
Association (approved April 14, 1982) be amended to provide the
following:
a) a one year extension be granted for the date of project
completion from October 31, 1983 to October 31, 1984, and
b) reimbursement of funds be made directly to the Westside
Business Association for the services of the contract sculptor,
Dr. Sherman Coleman, on a reimbursement basis as the statue is
constructed.
11. Approving and accepting the funding agreement of $4,653,000 offered
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 8th
Year Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizing the
execution of all documents related thereto.
12. Two replacement 60 horsepower tractors with front end loaders for
the Park Division be purchased on low bid from Gulf Tractor
Company, Corpus Christi for $29,076.00. This equipment is included
in the 1981-82 Budget and is used for mowing and park maintenance.
Nine and seven year old tractors will be replaced. Six bids were
received.
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas
Department of Health to continue the special supplementary food
program for women, infants and children during the year October 1,
1982, through September 30, 1982.
* 14. The month-to-month extension of the lease with Mr. Bob Bonner for
the Intracoastal Cafe tract on the Kennedy Causeway be terminated on
August 31, 1982, and proposals be requested from the public by
August 31, 1982, for a new lease of this tract.
15. A 5 ton wrecker with 10,000 Ib. GVW cab and chassis for the Police
Department be purchased from Commercial Body Corporation of San
Antonio on the basis of the only bid received for $17,770. The
equipment is included in the 1981-82 Revenue Sharing Budget and will
replace a wrecker currently being leased. The wrecker is used to
transfer unclaimed vehicles from the short-term pound to the
long-term pound.
16. Twelve months supply agreements for steel pipe for the Gas Division
be approved on the basis of low bid as follows:
Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Houston, Texas
42,566' of 1" pipe, coated and wrapped $ 34,568
This item was withdrawn - - See Page 7.
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L.B. Foster,
82,620' of 2"
5,/20' of 4"
16,440' of 6"
Houston, Texas
pipe, coated and wrapped
pipe, coated and wrapped
pipe, coated and wrapped
$114,841
14,814
62,472
Sub Total $192,127
Alloys of Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas
1,760' of 12" pipe, coated and wrapped
6,000' of 14" pipe
$ 19,113
74,700
Sub Total $ 93,813
Texas Pipe & Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas
9,000' of 14" pipe, coated and wrapped $111,370
Grand Total $431,878
Price comparison ranges from a decrease of .71% on the 2" pipe to
13.25% on the 14" pipe. The apparent low bid of $114,014 by Texas
Pipe & Supply on the 2" pipe is not recommend because it is subject
to fluctuation and is only $827 less than the firm price bid of L.B.
Foster. Seven bids were received.
17. A contract be executed with the Fantus Company and the Industrial
Commission to perform an assessment of the Economic Development
Potential of Corpus Christi. The fee for this project will be $30,000
plus travel expenses, not to exceed $2,500 and will be completed
within 10 weeks of the effective date of the contract.
18. The City Council request the Area Development Committee to assist
the City staff in the design and development of a Bayfront
Development Plan to include funding for design and development
planning as may be necessary.
19. The receipt of the motion for rehearing filed with the City by Central
Power & Light Company on its request for a rate increase be
acknowledged and the motion for the rehearing be denied. The City
Charter requires filing of such a motion prior to appealing the rates
approved by the City Council. The Charter further states a public
utility cannot process its appeal until the Council has acted upon a
motion for rehearing or has had a period of 60 days within which to
act upon it.
City Manager Martin referred to Item 17 in regard to an agreement between
the Fantus Company and the Industrial Commission and stated that the
Commission had submitted a proposal, which had been reviewed and approved
by them as being consistent with the goals and objectives of the Commission,
recommending that a contract with this firm be approved for the purpose of
undertaking an assessment of the community's economic development potential.
Mayor Jones inquired as to whether or not such a study had ever been
conducted in Corpus Christi, and City Manager Martin stated that he did not
believe there has ever been a study of this nature in the City of Corpus
Christi.
Mayor Jones referred to item 18 in regard to the request of the City
Council that the Area Development Committee assist the City staff in the design
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and development of a Bayfront Development Plan and stated that Mr. Hayden
Head, Chairman of the Area Development Committee, had indicated to him that
the Committee is prepared to provide funds and he feels this is the appropriate
time to implement a plan of development for the bayfront.
City Manager Martin emphasized that this plan is to be an extension of a
previous study and that this also was not just a financial offer but an offer to
work with the City.
Mayor Jones called on City Manager Martin to summarize item 19 regarding
CP&L's motion for rehearing.
City Manager Martin proceeded by stating that the motion is to invite the
City to make Ordinance No. 17141, which was approved on July 21, 1982, final
and that under Article VIII, Sec. 7, the Public Utilities Regulatory Act permits
CP&L to insitute its interim rate 90 days after the date originally proposed.
Mr. Martin further stated that the Staff is recommending that the petition be
denied as he sees no advantages to the rehearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the CP&L motion be
denied as recommended by the City Staff, seconded by Council Member Zarsky,
and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on Actions of the City
Council by Motion.
Mr. Tony Bonilla, Attorney representing Mr. Bob Bonner, referred to item
14 pertaining to the month-to-month extension of the lease for the Intracoastal
Cafe tract on Kennedy Causeway; outlined Mr. Bonner's involvement in this
lease; explained the status of the lease to date, stating that the lease is now on
a month to month basis; and urged that the Council consider granting Mr.
Bonner a new lease. Mr. Bonilla further stated that Mrs. J. B. Longville had
offered Mr. Bonner the sum of $50,000 for the structure on the tract which is
owned by Mr. Bonner, but that it 's his client's desire to continue the
operation of the business with a long-term agreement with the City.
Mrs. J. B. Longville addressed the Council in regard to obtaining a lease
for the property in question; stated that Mr. Bonner had indicated to her that
the lowest amount he would accept is $50,000 and explained her plans for
upgrading the subject property. Mrs. Longville urged the Council to allow
her the opportunity to submit her proposal for a long-term lease.
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Council Member Gulley inquired whether the structure would revert back
to the property owner when the lease is terminated.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, replied that the lease has a
30 -day cancellation on default and has been on a month-to-month basis, and if
the lease is terminated, the building belongs to Mr. Bonner.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner that this item be
withdrawn until a complete copy of the contract and pictures of the building are•
provided.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hawkins who also asked that
a legal opinion on the lease be provided them when this item is reconsidered.
Mr. Bonilla spoke again and stated that he concurred with the motion
requesting legal opinion as to whether or not the City might have the authority
to extend the lease for 20 years witout having to go out for bids.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if it were possible to deal with the lease
itself without having to deal with the disposition of the property after the legal
opinion was obtained, and City Manager Martin replied that the two could not
be separated.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to withdraw item 14 and it
passed unanimously.
Mr. Doug Walthall of Maverick Engineering, representing Mr. Bill St.
Clair, addressed the Council in regard to item 4 pertaining to the request of
the developer of St. Clair Industrial Park to defer the requested drainage
improvements. Mr. Walthall explained that their request is for a deferred
drainage agreement for two lots which front North Padre Island Drive; that
under this agreement, Mr. St. Clair proposes to construct and maintain a
temporary drainage swale in a 1 ,200 foot long ditch to drain the two lots he
proposes to develop; and added that Mr. St. Clair has also offered to deposit
$2,000 in escrow to the City as a guaranteed maintenance fund in an effort to
satisfy the City Council's concern over maintenance of the drainage swale. Mr.
Walthall expressed his opinion that the temporary drainage swale and the money
directed towards the maintenance of the ditch are a reasonable alternative to
the Platting Ordinance which does require underground conduit. Mr. Walthall
encouraged the Council to approve such a deferred agreement.
Mr. Bill St. Clair, President of St. Clair Steel Structures, urged that this
deferment be granted so that he can proceed to get approval on the replat
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and obtain the permit for the proposed development. Mr. St. Clair presented
the Council with a sketch of the replat and explained his objection to the
installment of the pipe when there is no other pipe in the area.
Council Member Hawkins expressed his opinion by stating that it was his
understanding that this request was for a deferment and inquired of Mr. St.
Clair how long he wanted the deferment, and Mr. St. Clair replied that he
would need it until Mr. Hickman develops his portion of the tract.
Mr. Walthall intervened by explaining in detail the particulars on the
agreement between Mr. Spencer and Mr. Hickman.
Council Member Hawkins stated that in his opinion, if a deferment is to be
considered there should be more restrictions made such as a higher amount be
placed in escrow and also some type of liability insurance policy to provide
coverage for the City.
Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City
Manager, if there was anything in the way of engineering to substantiate that it
can't be drained from an underground pipe.
Mr. Lontos replied that the ditch that is serving other properties is not as
deep as called for in the Master Plan, and even though they granted an
exception previously, the depth for the proposed ditch is not great enough to
take care of the drainage, and water will stand in the temporary type swale or
ditch.
Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that if Mr. Sinclair came
before the Council with an agreement to the effect that he would have the pipe
oversized to take care of the property, then that would be an agreement
between him and the other property owner as a convenant of the land. Mr.
Zarsky added that, in his opinion, the City would be adequately protected with
such an agreement.
Mr. Lontos then stated that the applicant had indicated they would prepare
such an agreement.
• Mr. Doug Walthall spoke again stating that a formal agreement has not
been written yet.
Council Member Kennedy inquired as to what Mr. Sinclair would have to do
in order to meet the City standards.
Mr. Lontos replied that he would have to build a storm sewer according to
the Platting Ordinance.
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Ms. Irma Juarez, Tax Assessor -Collector for the West Oso School District,
read from a letter which had previously been submitted to the City Council
urging the Council's consideration in granting Mr. Sinclair's request or attempt
to prepare some kind of an agreement so that Mr. Sinclair's replat can be
approved to allow him to proceed with the proposed development.
Council Member Hawkins stated that this should be made an eminent
deferment that could be reviewed in two years.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the applicant's request
for deferment be granted subject to an agreement between the applicant and the
property owner on which the present property easement exists; that the
applicant and/or owner of the property make a covenant that runs with the land
that this storm sewer be put in at that point in which that property would be
private and that this deferment not exceed three years. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously.
City Manager Martin stated that the ordinance will be before them after the
agreement has been presented to them and approved.
There were no further comments from the audience on Actions of the City
Council by Motion.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the foregoing items
numbers 1 through 18, with 'the exception of item #14 which was withdrawn,
and item #4 which was previously acted on, be approved; seconded by Council
Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of Action of the City Council by
Ordinance, referring, in particular, to the new ordinances.
Mayor Jones then referred to item M. 1. q. (4), regarding the
establishment of a sick leave buy-back program for all employees and inquired
as to what kind of program the Fire and Police have.
City Manager Martin replied that the Fire and Police have a full pay back
program.
Council Member Gulley questioned why the City should even consider
paying for sick leave that is not being used.
City Manager Martin pointed out that this program is designed to eliminate
sick leave abuse.
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Mayor Jones then referred to item M. 1. q. (5) in regard to the
establishment of an exempt job classification group for selected managerial
professional positions and inquired if this was an item that would be considered
under "closed session" or if a system would be developed for reporting, and
City Manager Martin stated that a reporting system would be designed.
Council Member Gulley indicated his concurrence regarding the above,
expressing the opinion that all salary progressions should be given on merit.
Council Member Zarsky referred to the item granting the City Manager
authority, when recruiting, to offer advanced credit for vacation and/or sick
leave time and asked whether this would be time or money.
City Manager Martin replied that it would only be for time.
One of the Council Members referred to the item on the authority for the
City Manager to extend sick leave with pay for voluntary terminations and
inquired as to what the limitation would be on the severance pay.
Mr. Chuck Speed, Director of Personnel, stated that presently it was 90
days but that this would extend the limitation to six months.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the new ordinances.
Mr. Herbert Sager, representing the Corpus Christi Arts Council and on
behalf of Mr. Richard King III, who was unable to attend the meeting, referred
to the ordinance regarding the adoption of the 1982-83 Budget for the City of
Corpus Christi and read from a statement prepared by Mr. King requesting that
the City Council consider fulfilling the 1978 resolution by allocating one-eighth
of the total hotel -motel tax to the "living" arts of the community.
Council Member Zarsky commented that the City Council, last year, had
committed to the Arts Council for permanent art and inquired of Mr. Sager if
the funds requested at this time were for the operational support of arts, and
Mr. Sager confirmed that they were for the program project and operational
support of arts organizations and cultural groups which serve their community
and area.
Mr. Sager stated that in 1978, the City Council raised the local bed tax
revenues from 3% to 4%, and at the same time, made a commitment to the arts
by resolution of at least one-half of the increased percentage, but that this
commitment had not been honored. Mr. Sager further stated that the necessity
to redirect those funds for the completion of the Convention Center was
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understandable, however, he felt that it would now be in the best interest of
the community if the present City. Council reviewed and reaffirmed the 1978
resolution. Mr. Sager noted that two years ago, the City Council had allocated
$50,000 of the hotel -motel tax specifically to the arts, but it has since become
evident that this sum is inadequate to fund the broad spectrum the arts
encompass. Mr. Sager summarized by recommending that the City Council
protect the cultural resources by making a firm commitment of at least one-half
of 1% to support their activities and that the business sector of the community
be encouraged to make contributions of major art works to enhance the cultural
environment of the City.
Council Member Gulley expressed his opinion by stating that money for the
arts should be designated for something all people could enjoy.
Counci! Member Dumphy expressed his opinion by stating that the City
should consider future restraints on the Convention and Tourist Bureau
advertising budget which has increased in proportion to growth in hotel -motel
tax revenues. .
Mayor Luther Jones agreed with Council Member Dumphy, noting that the
1982-83 budget for, the bureau is up about 80% over 1979. Mayor Jones further
indicated his concurrence with Mr. Sager's recommendation to allow one -halt of
one percent for the arts and agreed completely with the concept that all of this
money should not go strictly to permanent art.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that perhaps this should be
studied further.
Council Member Gulley spoke in defense of the Tourist Bureau expenditure
by stating that if it were .not for the Tourist Bureau, the City would have less
in the hotel -motel tax fund. Council Member Gulley emphasized that art should
be for the public in public places.
An unidentified gentleman in the audience addressed the Council at this
time stating that he agreed with Council Member Gulley, noting also that it is a
political problem for the Municipal Arts Commission and for the City Council to
make a determination about public art; that he felt this is the reason that other
cities have found that regular standard hotel -motel tax is not to buy permanent
art but to find ways to support it; that the money that is supported from
regular general funds is needed for the arts; and that the art community is
very aware of it and is very appreciative.
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Mr. James Boggs, AIA, 1802 So. Staples, spoke in support of the Arts
Council's recommendation and urged that the Council grant their request.
There were no further comments from the audience on the new ordinances.
Mayor Jones then called for consideration of the second and third reading
ordinances.
City Manager Martin stated that there is an amendment to ordinance k
which changes the figure on the new rate on Outside City Limits, One family,
maximum (up to 15M gals. water) from 23.86 to 23.88 and that he would like to
withdraw third reading ordinances p & t, regarding amendments to the Platting
Ordinance, to allow the Planning Commission to study them and provide their
recommendations.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, addressed the Council in regard to the
third reading of the gas rate ordinance and asked for clarification on the
proposed charge.
City Manager Martin explained that currently the charge is $7.28 minimum,
and that under the proposed system, the rate charge will be $4.23 so that a
person who does not consume as much gas will be paying less.
There were no further comments on the second and third reading
ordinances.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins to approve the amendments
on the Street Paving Assessment Ordinance and the Wastewater Rate Ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dumphy, and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING FARM LEASE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH JOHN H.
KELLY FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
ESTABLISHING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RETAINAGE TRUST ACCOUNT:
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5.25%
PER ANNUM.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A' LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR
PLAYHOUSE, INC.,, FOR A 20 YEAR LEASE OF THE COMMUNITY THEATRE
BUILDING.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE BY INCREASING ELECTRICAL PERMIT
FEES APPROXIMATELY 11.5% EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1982; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarksy voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING CODE SECTION 35-161 TO INCREASE SURETY BOND
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING CODE SECTION 35-162 TO INCREASE THE
FINANCIAL CAPACITY REQUIRED FOR SELF-INSURANCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WITH A TRANSITION PERIOD, SEVERANCE AND
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 36, SECTION 2, SO AS TO
INCREASE THE RATES CHARGED AS GREEN FEES.
The foregoing ordinance. was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, GUIIey, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17142:
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SHERROD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE IN WOOLDRIDGE ROAD;
APPROPRIATING $125,560 FOR THE SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17143:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 55-75, TO PROVIDE FOR SETTING A FEE
TO BE PAID THE CITY BY OWNERS PR DEVELOPERS USING OR UTILIZING
THE WOOLDRIDGE ROAD TRUNK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", COMPRISING
APPROXIMATELY 295 ACRES: PROVIDING FOR A USE FEE OF $800 PER ACRE
OR $200 PER LOT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 17144:
APPROPRIATING $2,160 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND IN
CONNECTION WITH THE COMMERCIAL RAMP EXPANSION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17145:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING UTILITY AND ELECTRICAL EASEMENTS IN
TULOSO ESTATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17146:
ANNEXING A 3.82 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF NUECES RIVER
IRRIGATION PARK ANNEX NO. 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17147:
ANNEXING AN 11.427 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1,
NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17148:
APPROPRIATING $21,958.08 OUT OF PARK BOND FUND NO. 291 AND $2,709.28
OUT OF PARK TRUST FUND NO. 111 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL
FUND WORK ACCOMPLISHED AT THE VARIOUS PARKS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17149:
APPROVING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1982 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1983 ACCORDING
TO THE CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE OF FILING ADOPTED BUDGET WITH
COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS BUDGET LAW, BEING SUBJECT OF
APPROPRIATION HEREUNDER OF MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING
SAVINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17150:
AMENDING THE ORDINANCE GRANTING OF AN EXEMPTION FROM AD
VALOREM TAXES FOR PERSONS' RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD WHO ARE 65 YEARS
OF AGE OR OLDER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; EXEMPTING FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXES
LEVIED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($18,000) OF THE ASSESSED
TAXABLE VALUE OF SAID RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD OF SAID PERSONS UPON
PROPER APPLICATION FOR SAID EXEMPTION BEING MADE AS PROVIDED BY
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ORDINANCE NO. 11247, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION FROM ALL
AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OF THE
ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF SAID RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD BY THOSE
PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR THE PAYMENT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE
BENEFITS AS DEFINED UNDER FEDERAL OLD -AGE, SURVIVORS, AND
DISABILITY INSURANCE OR ITS SUCCESSOR, PROVIDING PROPER
APPLICATION FOR SAID EXEMPTION IS MADE WITH THE NUECES COUNTY
TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION OF
10 PER CENT OF ASSESSED VALUE BUT NOT LESS THAN $5,000 FOR ALL
QUALIFIED RESIDENT HOMESTEADS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17151:
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1982 AND FOR EACH
SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND
ORDAINED AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17152:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
501, 509, 510, 551.1, 551.5, 551.6; CREATING NEW SUBSECTIONS 551.7 AND
552.5.1: AMENDING SUBSECTION 951.3.1, 951.5, 952.4 AND 955.21; AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 256, AND 257; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 17153:
APPROPRIATING $390,074.56 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS REMAINING FROM
EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE
GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDING DURING THE
MONTHS OF FEBRUARY THROUGH JULY, 1982; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16862, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND
SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING FOR ALL
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 1982, SO AS TO APPOINT NEW JUDGES,
ALTERNATE JUDGES AND MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD
FOR THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BL HELD AUGUST 14, 1982.
I he foregoing ordinance was read for the second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING SECTION 6-3t OF THE CODE OF
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR I HE RENEWAL
EXISTING PERMIT FOR A PROHIBITED ANIMAL.
time and passed to its third
Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE
OR CONTINUATION OF AN
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE RENTAL
RATES FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER, AUDITIORIUM, COLISEUM, AND
EXPOSITION HALL.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING FARM LEASES AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A TERM
OF FIVE YEARS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WI IH AERONAUTICAL RADIO, INC., FOR
TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17154:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND ADOPTING AND
READOPTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 49, ARTICLE II, ENTITLED
"STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION",
SO AS TO ADOPT A POLICY OF STREET PAVING ASSESSMENTS DESIGNATED
AS SECTION 49-21; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH:
ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE TO BE PAID FOR CURBS,
GUTTERS, STREET IMRPOVEMENT AND SIDEWALKS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17155:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55, UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV, GAS RATES AND
CHARGES, SECTION 55-61, CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES
OF RATES, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 16451, AS AMENDED, SO AS
TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO THE
CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS: PROVIDING FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT
TO PASS CUSTOMERS: PROVIDING FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT TO PASS ON TO
THE CONSUMER THE FULL AMOUNT OF SUCH COST OF GAS: PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17156:
AMENDING SECTION 55-100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO' AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREASES IN
WASTEWATER RATES: PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17157:
AMENDING SECTIONS 21-7, 21-18 THROUGH 21-21.1, AND 21-46 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SO AS. TO INCREASE GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
CHARGES APPROXIMATELY FIVE PER CENT (5%) EFFECTIVE WITH THE FIRST
BILLING CYCLE IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1982; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17158:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, MARINA,
SECTION 12-61, "RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIP AND DOCK
SPACE SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS"; INCREASING SLIPS RATES TO SIX
CENTS (62) PER SQUARE FOOT PER MONTH, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance. was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO 17159:
AMENDING SECTION 36-8 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, AS
AMENDED, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW ATHLETIC LEAGUE TEAM FEES AND A
FEE FOR THE USE OF. SOFTBALL FIELDS FOR SOFTBALL PRACTICE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17160:
AMENDING SECTION 36-7 OF .THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, AS
AMENDED, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW SPLASH PARTY FEES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17161:
AMENDING CHAPTER 43, CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
43-11, CHARGES FOR COPIES OF ACCIDENT AND CRIMINAL POLICE REPORTS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17162:
AMENDING SECTION 6-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SO AS TO
ESTABLISH AN IMPOUNDMENT FEE OF $25.00 FOR LIVESTOCK; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
tollowing vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17163:
AMENDING SECTION 19-61 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE A
REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR FOOD SERVICE PERMITS: TO PROVIDE FOR
REDUCED FEES ON A PRORATED BASIS FOR PERMITS ISSUED IN CERTAIN
MONTHS OF THE YEAR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING r ORDINANCE NO. 17164:
AUTHORIZING AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH GLEN W. TAYLOR, INC.,
AFTER THE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 3.82 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK ANNEX NO. 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17165:
AUTHORIZING AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL,
INC., AFTER THE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A
11.427 ACRE TRACT OF LANE) OUT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, NUECES RIVER
IRRIGATION PARK.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17166:
AMENDING SECTION 55-50 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1976
REVISIONS AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NO. 16446 AND 16593, PASSED AND
APPROVED AUGUST 12, 1981 RESPECTIVELY, BY AMENDING CERTAIN
SCHEDULES THEREIN SO AS TO INCREASE WATER RATES FOR CUSTOMERS
USING TREATED OR UNTREATED WATER.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17167:
APPROPRIATING $14,000 FROM THE MUSEUM BOND FUND NO, 263 FOR
PROJECT NO. 263-77-1 CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM, COMPLETION OF EXHIBIT
SPACE IN THE NORTH WING.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye". -
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Mayor Jones announced that the Private Industry Council had attended a
meeting with the Coastal Bend Consortium Executive Committee during lunch
regarding the CETA service delivery system proposed for fiscal year 1983 and
inquired if the Council had any objections to his calling on Mr. Rick Diegel,
Chairman of the Private Industry Council who was present to speak at this
time.
Mr. Diegel addressed the Council by stating that the Private Industry
Council met immediately after the adjournment of the Executive Committee and
had agreed not to concur with the Executive Committee's recommendation. Mr.
Diegel proceeded by stating that it was the Council's opinion that the only
decision that could be reached at this time because of the lack of funds to
operate the CETA programs is for Plan 3, which gives the CETA Director more
control over programs, and that it felt that Plan 3 is a prime sponsor operation
with less contractors; felt this money is earmarked for disadvantaged people
and not contractors; more disadvantaged people are going to be helped and
reached; and they. believe that Plan 3 will benefit the rural areas. Mr. Diegel
summarized by stating that in light of the Department of Labor's requirement
that the two bodies must concur before the plan is submitted, the Council
recommends that both the Private Industry Council and the Executive Committee
meet not later than August 4.
Mayor Jones asked that Mr. Ernest Briones, Deputy City Manager,
comment on the legal aspects on this matter.
Mr. Ernest Briones explained that (1) according to the Department of
Labor directives, the Private Industry Council must concur with the actions of
the Executive Committee before review; (2) gives the Council the authority to
review the Executive Committee's actions; (3) if the Council does not concur
with the Executive Committee's actions, it is necessary for the two bodies to
hold a joint meeting and come to some agreement before the application is
submitted; and (4) if no agreement is reached, then both bodies must yield to
the Department of Labor for review.
After further discussion, the suggested date for the joint meeting of
August 4, 1982 at 1:15 p.m. was set.
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on three zoning applications.
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Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the public hearing on
Application No. 682-14, Mr. Tommy F. McDow et al, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots
3-12 and Lot 14, Block 34, Windsor Park located on the east side of Everhart
Road approximately 200' north of McArdle Road.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommend approval. He stated that 43 notices of the public
hearing had been mailed with nine in favor being returned.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council concur with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the "AB" zoning on
Application #682-14; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed
unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. 682-15, Mr. & Mrs. Angel R. Meraz, for change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Lots 26A and
26B, Block 3, Laughlin Subdivision located on the north side of Houston Street
approximately 288' east of Kostoryz Road.
Mr. Utter explained that both the Planning Commission and the Planning
Staff recommend approval. He stated that of the 10 notices of the public
hearing which were mailed, three in favor and none in opposition had been
returned.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley to close the hearing,
seconded by Council Member Zarsky, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council concur with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested "R-2"
zoning on Application No. 682-15; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and
passed unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. 682-16, Messrs. Joe Hansler and Henry Tucker, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on 5
acres in the form of a square out of the north corner of the south or southwest
3/4th of Lot 19, Section 54 of the Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts located along the south right-of-way of Purdue Road approximately 650'
west of Laguna Shores Road.
Mr. Utter explained that the Planning Commission is recommending denial,
but in lieu thereof, "A-2" Apartment House District be approved. He stated
that two notices of the public hearing were mailed but none had been returned.
Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described
the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated
that the Staff has expressed concern in that the property has no frontage on a
major arterial street to handle either a commercial development or a high density
apartment development; the drainage would make the development of this
property difficult and could cause increased runoff which would increase
flooding on adjacent properties; and the cost of correcting the drainage and
flood plain problem would make single-family development even more difficult
than apartments.
Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak.
Mr. Joe Hansler, one of the applicants, pointed out the tremendous
problems with the property and stated that they feel they need the higher
density because of the high costs of drainage and site work required on the
property. Mr. Hansler stated that they would be satisfied with "A-2" zoning as
recommended by the Staff and would appreciate the Council's consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Council concur with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the requested "B-4" on
Application No. 682-16, but in lieu thereof, "R -1B" with a special permit for
150 units contingent on submission of a site plan; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Turner; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones next announced the public hearing on the following:
A revision to the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan in the area bounded by
Ayers, Holly, Weber and Saratoga Boulevard. Development of a 160 acre
tract in the area bounded by the change is imminent. A charge of $800
per acre for the area served by the trunk lines, including the 160 acre
tract, is recommended to help ultimately construct the future sanitary
sewer facilities shown in the Master Plan change. The Planning
Commission approved the change on June 22, 1982.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager, referred to a site plan and
explained the revisions in the area involved. He informed the Council that the
staff is recommending the revision to provide for a gravity sewer along
Saratoga to near Ayers Street, and a force main from that point to a lift
station in Kostoryz, one-quarter mile north of Saratoga. Mr. Lontos added that
by locating the lift station at this location ultimately would be materially better
and cheaper for the overall gravity collection system for the service area, as
the line* going to the lift station would be shallower, the distance the lift
station would have to pump would be shorter; therefore, operating costs would
be less in the future; and that in addition, the present temporary lift station in
Cabaniss Field and the other in Kostoryz near Holly would be a lot easier to
divert to this location than the one proposed by the developer.
There were no comments from the audience regarding this matter.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the Staff's
recommendation to approve the revision to the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan be
approved; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that the ordinance effecting the
above would be before the Council the following week.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the zoning
applications which passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17168:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TOMMY F.
MCDOW ET AL BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 3 -
12 AND LOT 14, BLOCK 34 WINDSOR PARK FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
QRDINANCE NO. 17169:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS.
ANGEL R. MERAZ BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS
28Pt AND 26B, BLOCK 3, LAUGHLIN SUBDIVISION FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote; Jones, Turner, Qumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, . "Aye".
No one wished to address the Council under petitions or information from
the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m., July 28,
1982.
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I, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the
period of June 2, 1982, through June 30, 1982, inclusive,•
and having been previously approved by Council action, are
by me hereby approved as itemized.
June 2, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
June 9, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
June 9, 1982 - Special Council Meeting
June 16, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
June 23, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
June 30, 1982 -Regular Council Meeting
June 30, 1982 -Special Council Meeting