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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/22/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1982 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. * Dr. Charles Kennedy ABSENT: Council Members: Bob Gulley Cliff Zarsky • City Manager Edward Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. , The invocation was given by Mrs. Mary A. Hays in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of September 8 and September 15, 1982 and the Special Council Meeting of September 15, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. ********** Mayor Jones called for action of the Council from the Workshop Session on the following item: The planning concepts and methodologies included in the draft Bayfront- Development Plan be approved and the various affected Boards and Commissions be asked to review and comment on the plan in accordance with the timetable. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 2 r A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing item be confirmed; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley and Zarsky, absent; Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken. ********** Mayor Jones called for consideration of Actions of the City Council by Motion on the following items: 1. An agreement be approved with Federal Aviation Administration for the replacement of the present medium approach lighting system on Runway 17-35 with a new system and for City continued maintenance of the area to keep it clear of all obstructions. 2. A grant offer in the amount of $718,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration be accepted. Grant funds will be used for the extension of the west concourse, construction of hold room, enlargements of taxiway fillets, extension of the northeast taxiway and a connector to its east from the taxiway to the fixed base operator area. Local share for this grant has been provided by the 1982 bond election. A grant application submission was previously approved by the City Council on July 14, 1982. 3. Emergency repairs to engines at Bayfront Pump Station A be noted. Material cost for the pumps for one complete cylinder head, complete air start check valve and associated parts necessary for the. repairs is $5,968.56. The Street Division will do the repair work after parts are received. 4. Accepting the Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements Project as complete and authorizing final payment of $169,526.06 for a total of $1,472,817.22 to W. T. Young Construction Company including $20,850 as a negotiated settlement for the contractor's claim of delays due to late acquisition of three drainage easements. 5. Continuation of an agreement be approved with AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc., for the provision of on-line bibliographic and cataloging services according to an amended schedule of fees to be effective as of July 1, 1982. 6. The Wesley Seale Dam Crest Gate Rust Protection project be accepted and final payment of $22,543.84 be made to Aranco, Inc./dba Sonny's Sandblasting & Painting Company. It is further recommended that a 6 day time extension be granted to the contractor for delays due to wind and water conditions at the time. The total cost of this project, which provided for painting and rustproofing 60 flood gates at Wesley Seale Dam, was $40,988.80. The project was funded from the 1980-81 Water Fund Budget. 7. Patrick Petroleum Company be granted a permit for a tank battery production facility on an existing landfill adjoining the westerly shore of Mustang Island. The Corpus Christi Bay State Tract 436 facility location is approximately midway between Port Aransas and the John F. Kennedy Causeway. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested, and the Bay Drilling Committee recommends that the permit be approved. 8. A replacement seven -gang fairway mower for the Golf Center be purchased from Goldthwaites of Texas, based on best bid of $21,720.00. Their alternate bid for a machine now in service at the Golf Center is recommended and will carry a full twelve month new machine warranty. Three bids were received. The mower is included in the 1982-83 Budget. Y' Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 3 9. A twelve months supply agreement for captive General Motors bus' repair parts and accessories be approved with General Motors Ware- housing & Distribution Division, Pontiac, Michigan. for the estimated annual expenditure of $60,000. Unit prices are based on GMC Master Parts Price List. Prices have increased approximately 10% since the last bid. The General Motors bid is subject to price adjustment not to exceed 10% during the contract term.• 10. A twelve months supply for water meter parts be approved to the following firms based on low bid. Percent of Discount Rockwell International, Houston ' ' Off Price List 5/8" x 3/4" Artic Tropic 10% 5/8" - 2" Sealed Register 20% 2" - 4" Single Dial Compound (Old Style) 10% (SRM Magnetic) 20% Estimated annual usage: $30,685 S.L.C. Meter Parts Company, Pontiac, Michigan Calmet meter parts - Estimated annual usage: $10,459 Net Trident meter parts 20% Estimated annual usage: $ 5,000• Badyet Meter, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin,' Dadget meter parts 45% ' Estimated annual usage: $ 5,000 Carlon Meter Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan Carlon meter parts Estimated annual usage: $11,372 10% Hersey Products, Inc., Carrollton, TX Hersey -American Ser. 730 Net Estimated annual usage: $13,000 Total Estimated Annual Usage: $75,516 Six bids were received. Prices have increased 13% on the Rockwell parts, 26% on the Trident parts and 25% on the Hersey parts. The prices for the Badger and Carlon parts remain the same while the prices on the Calmet parts decreased 14%. 12. The City Council finds that the facts presented in the appeal of Mr. Robert G. Falcon from the action of the Civil Service Board do not justify reversal of the Board's decision and'Mr. Falcon's appeal of the Board's upholding of his indefinite suspension is denied. There were no comments from the Council or members of the audience on these matters. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing items 1 through 12 be approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley and Zarsky, absent; Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired of Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos if he was aware of a report that there would be additional funds available for airport improvements from the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Lontos stated that he was aware of this. City Manager Martin explained that the City has submitted grant applications for more than were previously applied for and Mr. Lontos elaborated by explaining that they have submitted all projects in the bond program, and after FAA rates the projects, they will inform the City if additional funds might be available for that use. ********** Mayor Jones called for actions of the City Council by ordinance and inquired if the Council had any questions on the new ordinances. Mayor Jones referred to item "i" pertaining to the Spohn Hospital Area Street Improvements and asked to see a map of this area. Mr. Lontos explained that this will be discussed during the Assessment Hearing to be conducted that night. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to ordinance "c" which authorizes a three-year agreement for concession rights for the baseball complex at Bill Witt Park with Bennett Concession. She stated that she is very supportive of this individual but she questioned if there would be any repercussions since the award is recommended to someone other than the low bidder. City Manager Martin explained that the reason for this recommendation is that the Staff made a credit check on the other person who submitted the low bid and it was not acceptable; therefore,' the Staff decided to recommend award to Bennett Concession. Mr. Utter stated that the recommendation was made for this award because of the credit check on the other party. He also stated that the other party's past experience had not been very extensive. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to ordinance "j", pertaining to the North Shoreline Boulevard Street Improvement Project, and inquired if this was not the largest contract ever awarded to a minority. Assistant City Manager Lontos confirmed this and assured the Council that Mr. Ortiz' work had been very satisfactory. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then inquired about the necessity for the change order and if it could have been anticipated prior to award of contract. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 5 Mr. Lontos stated that after learning that the Master Host Inn was expanding, the City Staff decided that it would be , reasonable to have this contractor do the work for the enlarged construction of the drainage line. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to a matter related to the lease agreement for American Airlines for use of the Braniff gatehouses. She stated that she departed Corpus Christi over the weekend on Texas International; they used the facilities that were ordinarily used by Braniff; there were no signs to indicate the departure gate number; and this was very confusing for the passengers. Mr. Lontos agreed that this was a problem and stated he would check into this to correct the situation. There were no comments from the audience on the new ordinances. Mayor Jones then called for consideration of the second and third reading ordinances. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to the third reading of"the ordinance increasing parking violation fines and in .prticular, the fine' pertaining to handicapped zones. She noted that this is a large fine and recalled that someone in Houston had appealed a similar fine for parking in a handicapped zone and it was ruled that the violation could not be enforced unless a sign clearly designates handicapped parking. Mr. Lontos stated that he concurred that if. a sign is not there, it cannot be enforced, but the City has no control over the painted designations on parking lots. Mayor Jones inquired about the procedure for obtaining a handicapped sticker for visitors to the City, and City Manager Martin explained that if any. member of a family is handicapped, the owner' of the vehicle could obtain a permit but there are no permits issued for visitors to the City. There were no further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UTEX, INC., DBA BUSINESS DATA CONCEPTS, INC., FOR PROPERTY AT 613 S. SHORELINE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 6 FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT ART TRUST FUND; AND PROVIDING AN INITIAL APPROPRIATION OF $25,000. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT CONCESSION OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR CONCESSION RIGHTS AT THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX AT BILL WITT PARK FOR 27 PERCENT OF THE GROSS SALES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 35, BAY DRILLING ARTICLE III, SECTION 35-340, BY ADDING A PROVISION TO REQUIRE THE BAY FLOOR TO BE SWEPT UPON REMOVAL OF WELL SURFACE STRUCTURES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17262: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR MINERAL LEASE FOR THE 0.91 ACRE McBRIDE LANE WASTEWATER LIFT STATION, 5.0 ACRES IN THE COASTAL STATES REFINERY, AND A 0.158 ACRE VACANT LOT ON DONA STREET WITH SEXTON OIL AND MINERALS CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting,"Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17263: APPROPRIATING $38,382.32 FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF CABANISS ACRES STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17264: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CHILDREN'S CORD ROPE CLIMBER TO BE INSTALLED AT CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PARK FROM PERSONAIRE PARK AND PLAYGROUND PRODUCTS; APPROPRIATING $22,642 FOR SAID PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17265: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ISLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WHICH PROVIDES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 350 LINEAR FEET OF SANITARY SEWER IN MEDITERRANEAN DRIVE; APPROPRIATING $12,152.50; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 ' Page 7 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins 'voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17266: APPROPRIATING $109,574.42 FOR GAS LINE RELOCATION PERFORMED BY GAS DIVISION PERSONNEL ON VARIOUS STREET PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17267: AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH A. ORTIZ ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY TO PROVIDE FOR STORM SEWER EXTENSION IN COASTAL AVENUE TO SURFSIDE; APPROPRIATING $17,556 FOR SAID CHANGE ORDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17268: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO PARCEL 7, FOR THE FIVE POINTS AREA DRAINAGE OUTFALL PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCEL FROM THE OWNER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting. "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17269: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 3 AND 9 FOR THE WASHINGTON-COLES AREA UNIT II STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $1,010; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. • - ORDINANCE NO. 17270: passed by the "Aye"; Gulley, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. FOR RENTAL OF GATEHOUSE 384 AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING SECTION 53-250, SCHEDULE 1, ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 8 SECOND READING: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, SECTION V -B (5), THE WATER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY, PROVIDING IN SUBSECTION 5(i) FOR THE EXCLUSION OF WATER POLICY LOT/ACREAGE FEE REQUIREMENTS TO INDEPENDENT WATER DISTRICTS AND PREVIOUSLY PLATTED PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE LOT/ACREAGE FEE HAS ALREADY BEEN PAID AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXCLUSION OF LOT/ACREAGE FEES FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR TRACTS CONTRACTUALLY ANNEXED PRIOR TO JUNE 23, 1982. ' The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and .passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, SECTION V -B (5), THE WATER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY, PROVIDING IN SUBSECTION 5(i) FOR THE EXCLUSION OF WATER POLICY LOT/ACREAGE FEE REQUIREMENTS TO INDEPENDENT WATER DISTRICTS AND PREVIOUSLY PLATTED PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE LOT/ACREAGE FEE HAS ALREADY BEEN PAID AND PROVIDING IN SUBSECTIO 5(f) FOR A CREDIT AGAINST LOT/ACREAGE FEES FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR TRACTS CONTRACTUALLY ANNEXED PRIOR TO JUNE 23, 1982 FOR COSTS OF ELIGIBLE OFFSITE EXTENSION AND OVERSIZING OF WATER LINES INSTALLED BY DEVELOPERS PRIOR TO JUNE 23, 1982. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17171: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING J SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17172: AMENDING SECTION 53-55 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING THE CITY'S PARKING FINE ASSESSMENTS FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance .was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Hawkins voting, "Aye"; Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky, absent. ********** Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda, and there was no response. ********** City Manager Martin stated that he had one or two items he would like to discuss with the Council. He informed them that American Airlines has applied with CAB for a connection between Dallas and London, and even though it is not required, he suggested that the Mayor write a letter expressing this City's support of such a connection. nu te• • agular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 9 All of the Council Members indicated their concurrence with this. Mr. Martin then displayed a picture of the rope climber which was authorized for purchase for installation on Corpus Christi Beach. ********** Mayor Jones declared a fifteen minute recess at 2:45 p.m. ********** Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m. and recognized Mr. Tim Clower. Mr. Clower addressed the Council in regard to the second reading of the ordinance pertaining to the water main extension policy which would be an amendment to the platting ordinance. He referred to the Buckingham Subdivision as it pertained to the water line extensions. He also stated that there are four or five subdivisions that were annexed by contract for which the developer has already paid more than those required inside the City limits. Mr. Clower expressed the opinion that the Council should pass the ordinance that excludes subdivisions or tracts which were contractually annexed prior to June 23, 1982. rather than the ordinance containing the recommendation of the City that additions to those subdivisions would be assessed for water extensions. City Manager Martin pointed out that the agreement with the subdividers indicate that they must comply with the conditions that existed at the time the agreement was signed. Further discussion followed, and Council Member Hawkins asked that this matter be studied further before the third reading of the ordinance amending the platting ordinance. City Manager Martin reminded the Council that both versions were passed on first reading with the understanding that it will be discussed and a determination made prior to the third reading. Council Member Dumphy commented that there are only four subdivisions that would be affected by• the ordinance. He agreed that the Buckingham Estates subdivider would pay more than they would have under the new ordinance but if they paid more, a refund would be made. He explained that all of those subdivisions that were contractually annexed have already paid for the water to their subdivisions and this line would provide water for their entire tract but according to the Staff recommendation, they would have to pay Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 10 that same $800 per acre charge even thought the subdivider has already paid for the extension of the water line to their areas. He noted that the Staff agrees that Buckingham Estates has paid more than they would have under the new ordinance and a refund will be in order. Mr. Clower expressed the opinion that if credit is to be allowed the developers of Buckingham Estates, then it should be allowed for the other three subdivisions. City Manager Martin expressed the opinion that Mr. Glower's argument is not valid because they must comply with the platting ordinance as it was in effect at the time the agreements were signed. He explained that when this ordinance is on the agenda for third reading next week, Mr. Lontos will explain the situation and the developers will be able to make comments as well. He agreed that this is an opinion -type of situation, but the Staff is not in agreement with the recommendation of the Offsite Utility Committee and the Planning Commission. Council Member Hawkins indicated that that would be satisfactory with him so long as it is resolved before the third reading. * Council Member Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 3:10 p.m. Mr. Pat McCarty, representing the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, explained that they had received their first food the day before; they will have their formal opening in about three weeks; they will seek an application for a permit to raise funds from the City Secretary's Office; they already have an IRS classification and explained how the food bank works with the food industries to eliminate waste and reduce hunger. He provided statistics in regard to the waste of food and explained that this organization hopes to salvage a portion of the food that is discarded by the food industry. He explained the entire operation and how they use food that is wasted to be distributed to various organizations for dispensing to those who are in need. Council Member Hawkins expressed approval of such a program to help the needy in Corpus Christi. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the storage facilities_ for these food items, and Mr. McCarty stated that the Ray West Warehouse has provided office space and storage facilities. Mr. McCarty stated that they have a paid director who is experienced in Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 11 this field, and there are three members on the board .from the food industry. He stated that they anticipate a budget of $100,000 per year. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if' individual families would be recipients, and Mr. McCarty stated that they do' not have the means to determine whether individuals are qualified or not and they will serve various agencies only. Also speaking on this same subject was Mrs. Alma Meinrath, 302 Dolphin Street, who stated that in connection with this program, she was given the job of contacting the various agencies. She stated that she hoped that it was very clear that this is merely a clearing house for non -tax paying agencies and individuals will not be eligible for the food. On a related matter, Mrs. Meinrath requested' that the Council assist them in .resolving the problem of the need to serve food to transients through a food program or an old-fashioned soup kitchen. Addressing the Council on another matter was Mrs. Gloria Alvarez, 5102 Larcade, who stated that she and her neighbors are concerned about their street conditions. She informed the - Council that they had submitted a voluntary paving petition; they have ascertained that they are number twenty-two, on the list "of streets to be paved; and the City has not even started on' the first street. She stated that the traffic on their street is very congested and `she hoped that their street could be moved up on the priority list. • . " City Manager Martin stated that if this street is number twenty-two on the list, it will be two or three years before that project is completed. Council Member Kennedy explained to Mfrs. Alvarez that the bonds for the street improvements have 'not even been sold yet even though the voters have approved the sale of bonds. ' • ' Mr Lontos further explained that the streets are placed on the priority lists as they are received -in the Office of the Engineering Department. City Manager Martin stated that most of the street funds are in the third and fourth years of the program 'and there are a total of fifty-two streets included in the program. He explained the reason for this is because the City' sewers are much more of a priority than the street improvements. City Manager Martin stated that the Staff will provide Mrs. Alvarez with a letter of explanation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 12 Also requesting street improvements for this same street was Mr. Jose Ramos of 5140 Larcade. He expressed the opinion that their children's safety is more important than the City's sewers. He asked if it would be possible for them to have their street improvements and sidewalks and curbs installed without the sale of bonds if the property owners agreed to pay the costs themselves. He stated that the street is very busy and their drainage is questionable. Mayor Jones inquired if there had ever been an incident in the City in which people pay 100$ of the street improvements. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that some citizens in Flour Bluff considered paying the expenses of street improvements but price wise the cost would be about $50 per lineal foot whereas the regular assessment rate would be $10 per lineal foot. Mr. Rafael Alvarez referred to the fact that two of the Council Members were absent and inquired as to how the Council could conduct business and listen to the appeals of the people when two of the members are absent. Mayor Jones explained that five members are present which constitutes a quorum. Mr. Alvarez then stated that he took exception to the fact that the Mayor and Council Members did not attend the hearing on the dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi and asked about the opinion of the City Council on this subject. Mayor Jones explained that he had been unable to attend the public hearing because he was in Austin on an urgent matter. He explained to Mr. Alvarez that the City Council passed a resolution to the effect that the Council is in favor of the site for disposal of dredge material as recommended by the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Robert B. Wallace, Attorney, spoke in regard to the lease as proposed by Las Donas de la Corte. He explained that he had helped work the lease out but it was not received by the Council in time to be placed on the agenda. He noted that the Las Donas de la Corte Organization has conducted the coronation pageant in connection with Buccaneer Days for many years and because of parking and the improved facilities at the Convention Center, the members would like to move this event to the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium. He explained that they had requested a 30 -year lease because they will have to go to some --- Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 22, 1982 Page 13 expense to hold the pageant at the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium. He stated that if the 30 -year period seemed to be too long, they would like to have a lease for some period of time longer than 5 years. He stated that they need to use the Exhibit and Banquet Halls and they would like to have it available for the 30 -year period. He stated that he hoped that this would be on the agenda the next week. Mayor Jones commented that the Council has not heard from the Staff on this item yet. City Manager Martin explained that the 30 -year lease was not negotiated and the Staff . intends to present it to the Council as soon as possible. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if this could be on the agenda next week, and Mr. Martin stated that this type of agreement needs more study and the Staff could not have an agreement prepared by that time. He assured the Council that it would be presented as soon as the Staff has had more time for study. Mrs. Candy Trask, Portland, Texas, stated that she is a member of the Board of the Food Bank. She expressed appreciation to the Council for their support. She pointed out that as time passes, there will be a need for money and volunteers and they really need help in seeing that the public is correctly informed about the program and that the food will not be available to individuals. She also stated that they hoped to have a ribbon -cutting ceremony but they were waiting to ascertain as to when Mayor Jones will be able to attend such a ceremony. Mayor Jones stated that he would be glad to perform the ribbon -cutting at 11:00 a.m. at the Ray West Warehouse on October 15, 1982. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at i4:02 p.m., September 22, 1982. **********