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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/10/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1982 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy City Manager Edward Martin Bob Gulley Ass't. City Attorney Bob Coffin Herbert L. Hawkins City Secretary Bill G. Read Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Rabbi Warren Stone of Temple Beth El, 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 Herbert Hawkins that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 3, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones presented Mrs. Sidney Wolf a proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, November 10, 1982 as "Rabbi Sidney Wolf Day" recognizing him for his fifty years as an outstanding religious leader in Corpus Christi and for his many contributions in the community. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then read a resolution expressing the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens' deepest appreciation and gratitude to Rabbi Sidney Wolf for his many years of outstanding service and dedication to the citizens of the City of Corpus Christi and surrounding community. EILMED S6P 1919B4 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 2 Mrs. Wolf read a letter of appreciation to the Mayor, Members of the City Council and citizens of the City of Corpus Christi from Rabbi Wolf, who was unable to attend as he is seriously ill. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, and passed unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION NO. 17349: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, HEREBY EXPRESSES ITS DEEPEST APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE AND THAT OF THE CITIZENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RABBI SIDNEY WOLF FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". 0*o*o*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0 Mayor Jones called for Board and Committee appointments and briefly reviewed the ones discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the following appointments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. LA RETAMA LIBRARY BOARD: Mr. Joseph Gardner (Reap't. Mrs. Alicia Gallegos -Gomez (Reap't.) Mrs. Jeff Bell (Reap't.) Mrs. Deirdre Norton (eff. 1-01-83) 0*o*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0* TERM: 11-05-84 11-05-84 11-05-84 11-05-83 Mayor Jones called for Action of the Council from the Workshop Session on the following item: The staff recommendation be approved to continue the number of meals served under the Elderly Nutrition Program at the current level through January 1, 1983. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 3 Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that although he would vote for the motion the Staff needs to provide a recommendation as to whether the City should continue funding the program at the same level, reduce it or eliminate. Mayor Jones then called for the vote on the motion which passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Mayor Jones called for Action of the Council by Motion and by Ordinance from the Consent Agenda. 1. Bids be received December 14, 1982 for six diesel -powered trucks for the Sanitation Division to replace 1977 models. The trucks are included in the 1982-83 Revenue Sharing Budget. 2. Bids be received November 30, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for complete insect and rodent control for various City Buildings. 3. Bids be received November 30, 1982 for twelve months supply agreements for window cleaning and custodial service for the Airport and the Tax, Finance, Data Processing, Animal Control, Land Acquisition, and Flour Bluff Clinic/Library/ Utility Offices. 4. Bids be received November 30, 1982 for Red sandy clay used for softball field topping by the Recreation Division. 5. Bids be received December 7, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for 54,200 cu. ft. of acetylene, 97600 cu. ft. of oxygen, 16,500 cu. ft. of nitrogen, 1,939 cu. ft. of nitrogen and hydrogen mixture and 25 extra cylinder caps to be used for welding by all divisions. 6. Bids be received December 7, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for 2649 house and high pressure field service regulators for the Gas Division. 7. Bids be received December 7, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for approximately 8,000 loaves of bread, 300 trays of hamburger buns and 45 packages of rolls for the Elderly Nutrition Program. 8. Bids be received December 7, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for approximately 90,000 pints of homogenized milk and 11,500 pints of buttermilk for the Elderly Nutrition Program. 9. Twelve months supply agreement for 600 3/4" - 2" brass adapters, coupling and insulating gaskets for the Water and Gas Divisions be approved based on low bid of $5,260.88 from Dresser Mfg. Co. of Bradford, PA. Two bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 5% since the previous contract of May, 1981. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 4 10. Twelve months supply agreement for linen and towel service for Fire Dept., Airport, and Libraries be awarded to National Linen Service, Corpus Christi, based on low bid of approximately $8,694.60. The service includes approximately 610 sheets, 305 pillowcases and 1,455 dish towels exchanged weekly for the Fire Dept., 16 roll towels exchanged weekly for the Airport restrooms and 100 dish towels exchanged every other week for the libraries for window cleaning. 11. The Downtown Curb, Sidewalk and Driveway Renovations project be accepted and final payment of $27,237.89 be made to Civil Constructors, Inc. for a total project cost of $244,518.89. A 24 day extension of time is recommended due to the extra work necessitated by Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2 which called for the construction of additional sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement, an additional pebble walk and a retaining wall. The project was funded with 1977 Street Bond funds. 12.* A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the foregoing items from the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o The following ordinances from the Consent Agenda were passed: 13. ORDINANCE NO. 17350: AMENDING ORDINANCE 8127, SECTION 501, SALARY SCHEDULES, BY DELETING THE EXISTING TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME SCHEDULE AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A REVISED SCHEDULE; 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". 14. ORDINANCE NO. 17351: AMENDING ORDINANCE 16737, PASSED AND APPROVED ON DECEMBER 9, 1981, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: Downtown Sidewalk and Driveway Program (1) Shoreline Boulevard, locations along the Hughs Street, and (2) Taylor and Mesquite selected locations. Sidewalk Construction at various west side, from Park Avenue to Streets, Driveway Construction at AS HEREIN PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. * Removed from Consent Agenda for further discussion Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 5 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". 15.* 16. RESOLUTION NO. 17353: ENDORSING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON TRAFFIC SAFETY REGARDING DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, "abstained". (The following ordinance was added as a supplemental item) ORDINANCE NO. 17354: AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF FIVE CLAIMS FOR REFUND OF PAYMENTS MADE IN LIEU OF PARK DEDICATION; APPROPRIATING $64,806.92 FROM PARK TRUST FUNDS; 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". 17. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE LEASE OF A SLIP AT THE CITY MARINA WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN AUTOMATIC YEAR TO YEAR RENEWAL SUBJECT TO 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY EITHER PARTY. 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". 18. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OSO LITTLE MISSES KICKBALL FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS FOR A TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK. 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". 19. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING CERTAIN NEW PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED "UTILITIES" SO AS TO ADOPT A POLICY ON WATER MAIN EXTENSION ASSESSMENTS DESIGNATED AS SECTION 55-55 ESTABLISHING A METHOD OF COMPUTING A PER FOOT ASSESSMENT RATE BASED ON (A) ESTIMATED COST OF WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND (B) ACTUAL BID COSTS OF WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. * Removed from Consent Agenda for further discussion Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 6 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". 20. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17355: AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 37-4 TO PROHIBIT REMOVAL OR REDEMPTION OF PAWNED ITEMS FROM PAWNBROKERS OR SECONDHAND DEALERS FOR SEVENTY-TWO HOURS; 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". 21. ORDINANCE NO. 17356: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PORTION OF 40 FOOT WIDE RAILROAD AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOTS 3 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 6, PATRICK WEBB ADDITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, "Nay". o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following items removed from the Consent Agenda. 12. The City Manager or his designee be authorized to apply for up to 50% matching financial assistance from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the development of the 7.36 acre Middlecoff Park, 2.29 acre Jackson Park, and 7.98 acre Turtle Cove Park, as public outdoor recreation areas, using any matching money received to augment $142,674 in authorized Park Bond funds and to execute all documents necessary to implement the grant. Mayor Jones expressed his interest in the exact location of the parks; inquired why this had not been directed as part of the initial development; and asked for the method or basis used in the selection of the three parks. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter displayed an overlay of the three parks involved, pointing out the exact locations of each, stating that these three parks are subdivision parks and that the developer only provides the land. Mr. Utter also explained the selection of these three parks was based on various factors such as age and size, input from neighborhood groups, and location, among other things. Mayor Jones then inquired if this recommendation had been Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 7 approved by the Park Board, and Mr. Utter replied that the design had been approved by the Board and that funds for these park are from the 1982 bond funds. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 17352: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AMBER ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE CALALLEN HIGH SCHOOL AND PARKER PARK TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $45,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following ;yote:-F.„, Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". Mayor Jones inquired as to who would pay for the electricity. City Manager Edward Martin explained that this is a joint City -School arrangement whereby the school has agreed to operate and maintain the lighting system and electricity after installation and the City pays for the installation and the electricity at Parker Park. Council Member Zarsky asked who should be contacted if a person or persons wish to use the tennis courts, and City Manager Martin replied the school has certain rights to it but that the school should be contacted in regard to the use of the courts. Council Member Zarsky then inquired if the City had a joint agreement with the Flour Bluff Independent School District for lighting of tennis courts. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter interjected by stating that the City has previously approached the Flour Bluff School but they have indicated that Parker Park should be sufficient. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on items listed on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Janet Rice, 118 Southern, expressed the opinion that citizens would not have any rights to the courts if the school retains the control. Mr. Utter explained the method discussed to control the lighting, possibly by the use of pay boxes or by timers, and that the agreement the City now has is that the tennis courts will be available to the citizens after school hours. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 8 A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the foregoing actions removed from the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Mayor Jones then called for consideration of Actions of the Council by Motion on the following items from the Regular Agenda. 22. Authorizing the staff to negotiate the necessary agreements with a partner for the public/private development of City office facilities. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the foregoing item be approved except that he would like to insert the name of "Kinney Street Associates" in place of the word, "partner"; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Zarsky stated that he had voted against this item during the discussion of the morning Workshop session because he was under the impression that the Council was selecting a partner as well as a concept and the financing; and as he understood it now, the Council was not endorsing a specific architectural or financial proposal; therefore, he would have no problem with changing his vote. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she had voted for a particular group, not for the project or design. City Manager Ed Martin stated that he hoped to have a preliminary report to the Council in 30 days that would set a timetable and outline the roles that each party will play in the public-private development venture. Mayor Jones then called for the vote on the motion made by Council Member Gulley on the foregoing item which passed unanimously. 23. A contract be approved with the Texas Jazz Festival Society for free public clinics on January 22, 1983, at Del Mar College and a free public jazz festival on July 17, 1983, at Memorial Coliseum. The tourist and Convention Fund Budget includes $6,000 for these activities. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 9 24. Selecting the proposal of John C. Green for lease of the Intracoastal Cafe tract on the Kennedy Causeway, and author- izing the staff to negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Green. Mayor Jones noted that there were a number of potential lessees to the Intracoastal Cafe present in the audience and inquired if anyone wished to address the Council in regard to this matter. Mr. Bob Bonner of San Antonio, Texas, spoke at this time and reminded the Council that he has had the lease for the last five years; Mr. Green has been operating the Cafe for him; he urged the Council's consideration of continuing to lease the Cafe to him and assured them that Mr. Green would continue the operation of the Cafe if the lease is granted. Mr. Don Salisbury, representing Ms. Jean Longville who had also submitted a proposal for a lease, stated that in view of the fact the Staff has made a decision on the proposals, he would recommend that the Council approve the Staff's recommendation. Mr. Charles Rawalt, owner of Coastway Cafe on the tract adjoining the Intracoastal Cafe tract to the east, expressed the opinion that his proposal would be more beneficial to the public and urged that the Council not approve the recommendation and review his proposal further. Council Member Zarsky noted that on the Rating Summary, Mr. Rawalt had been rated very low on the bait category and inquired if this meant he would not be selling any bait. Mr. Rawalt replied that the sale of bait is his primary business. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings interjected that because of the incompatability of bait sales with the restaurant, Mr. Rawalt's proposal had been rated low in that category. Mr. Steve N. Chisholm, who is involved in operating the neighboring business known as Clem's Marina, explained his proposal for a two-story building which will take advantage of an exterior balcony and the view; stated the only problem he Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 10 anticipates would be in parking as the existing parking lot is not large enough to accommodate the number of people he hopes to attract to his place of business; and indicated his years'1'‘of experience in the restaurant business. He summarized by stating that he had not seen the rating summary mentioned and that he hoped his failure to submit any type of diagram would not make a difference on the award of the lease. Mr. Don Salisbury spoke again, referring to the low rating given Ms. Longville on landscaping and cleanup, and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions in this regard as he personally knows what Ms. Longville plans for the business. Mr. Bob Bonner referred to the rating summary and inquired about the method used to arrive at the low score given him on financing and credit check since neither he nor. Mr. Green owe anything. Assistant City Manager Hennings replied by stating that it was based on lack of information. Council Member Zarsky asked for clarification on "arrangements for existing improvements" used in the rating summary. City Manager Ed Martin explained that Mr. Bonner owns the existing improvements on the tract which he bought for $100 at a tax sale in 1976; four of the six people who submitted proposals either have an interest in the existing improvements or have indicated they would purchase the existing improvements at a reasonable price; and that Mr. Bonner would either have to move the existing building or it would belong to the City. Mr. Bonner pointed out that Mr. Green was the only person who had offered to purchase the existing building from him. Council Member Zarsky inquired as to whether or not any of the possible lessees present would be willing to reimburse the prior owner for any amount as he feels Mr. Bonner is entitled to be reimbursed for at least the independent appraisal fee. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 11 Mr. John Green indicated he would be more than willing to pay the fee; Mr. Charles Rawalt stated it would depend on what the appraisal fee was; and Mr. Don Salisbury stated that he was sure there would be no problem with Ms. Longville's feelings on this matter. Mayor Jones commented that based on the information presented, it would appear to him that Mr. Green would provide better service. Mr. Rawalt stated that he knew Mr. Green and that he was certain he could make a deal with him. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that she did not feel comfortable negotiating a contract at this time as she had not seen the proposals. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the selection of the proposal for lease of the Intracoastal Cafe tract on the Kennedy Causeway be postponed for two weeks; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, "No". 25. Approving the recommendation of the Highway and Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce that the City Council seek sponsors of legislation to amend the State law regarding the establishment of transit authorities. 26. The revocable easement granted to the B. D. Holt Company on September 1, 1982 providing for the use of the westerly 10 feet of the 40 foot public right-of-way along the east side of Cormar Industrial Tracts be amended. The original revocable easement, which originated as a result of the public hearing closure request on the 40 foot right-of-way, granted the use of the westerly 10 feet of the 40 foot right-of-way for placement of private utilities. The amended easement would offer the same use but would also provide for the B. D. Holt Company constructing an equipment wash rack in an 80 foot long by 15 foot wide section of the public right-of-way. Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos displayed a transparency and pointed out the changes requested to permit the installation of an equipment wash rack. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on actions by motion on the Regular Agenda. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 12 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that items 23, 25 and 26 be approved, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. Council then considered the following item: 27. First Reading - Revising the Taxicab Ordinance to simplify the provisions governing the process to establish a taxicab service, the licensing of vehicles and the permit for operation of a taxicab. 28. Authorizing institution of condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of a parcel of land for the Laguna Business Center Offsite Drainage Project from Mr. John Welsh III, et al consisting of a 20' wide strip extending in a southerly direction from the Laguna Business Center through the Welsh property and terminating at an existing 50' wide drainage easement north of Graham Road. 29. Authorizing the execution of a contract for architectural services with the Greene Design Group providing for the expansion and renovation of the Meadow Park Recreation Center, and appropriating $21,500 out of the Eighth Year Community Development Block Grant Fund. Mr. Lontos explained that the renovations would consist of a 2,000 square foot social hall with classrooms; restrooms will be renovated to accommodate the physically handicapped and will include new fixtures, flooring, ceiling and lighting and repainting; a kiln room with the required electrical wiring will be constructed to accommodate four kilns for craftwork; a functional window cover will be designed to provide building security and weather insulation; the play slab on the north side of the building will be covered; and that central air and heating will be installed and ramps for the physically handicapped will be constructed. Council Member Zarsky inquired as to how these recommendations are originated and Mr. Lontos replied that they originate from the Staff, the Park Board, etc. Mayor Jones asked for comments from the audience on action by ordinances. Mr. Victor Moreno, Red Top Taxicab Company, objected to the change in the Taxicab Ordinance because of the current economy. Mr. Moreno pointed out that he is required to have on file with Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 13 the City a $20,000 bond; he stated that he owns twenty taxicabs which are self-insured according to the laws of the State of Texas; he has a lot of business expenses; and noted that the additional burden of having to pay higher insurance premiums would jeopardize his profits. City Manager Martin informed the Council that the new conditions to be included in the revised taxicab ordinance had been discussed with all of the taxicab owners who had indicated their agreement. Mr. Moreno stated that he was not objecting to the extra coverage but would welcome some relief either by decreasing the street rental charge or by assisting them in paying for the insurance. Further discussion followed as to the methods used by other cities. City Manager Martin reiterated that 55 of the 63 license holders have indicated that the system that the recommendation that is before the Council is an acceptable system as long as the requirement is deferred until March 1 to permit them to assess the financial impact. Council Member Bob Gulley concurred with the recommendation stating that the ordinance could later be amended. Mayor Jones commented that he does not know of any business that does not consider the cost of insurance as part of the business. There were no further comments from the audience or members of the City Council. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were approved: 27. FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, ARTICLE II. TAXICABS, BY PROVIDING FOR GRANTING CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND THE REGULATION OF TAXICAB OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROVISIONS THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE AND PUBLICATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 14 The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. 28. ORDINANCE NO. 17357: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE LAGUNA BUSINESS CENTER OFFSITE DRAINAGE PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCEL FROM THE OWNERS, JOHN WELSH III, ET AL,; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and passed by the following vote: Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, the time the vote was taken. 29. ORDINANCE NO. 17358: the foregoing ordinance Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, "Aye"; Turner, absent at AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH GREENE DESIGN GROUP FOR DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEADOW PARK RECREATION CENTER; APPROPRIATING $21,500 FOR SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and passed by the following vote: Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, the time the vote was taken. 30. ORDINANCE NO. 17359: the foregoing ordinance Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, "Aye"; Turner, absent at AMENDING ORDINANCE 26983 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR HURRICANE ALLEN DAMAGE REPAIRS TO THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK BY REDUCING THE FEMA RECEIVABLE BY $35,326 FROM $283,100 TO $247,774, AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARK BOND FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,326 IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following: 31. Closing Resaca Street from Chaparral to Mesquite Streets so that the Galvan House may be relocated to the Bayfront Science Park. City water, gas and sanitary sewer lines within the right-of-way can be effectively plugged and abandoned. Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos displayed a transparency of the area involved and stated that it is necessary that the streets be closed in order to acquire proper permits to relocate the Galvan house to the Bayfront Science Park. Lontos stated that the staff existing water and gas lines locations without affecting the Mr. is recommending that both the be cut and abandoned at select loop system within the area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 15 Mayor Jones inquired as to what would happen if the water line was left as it is, and Mr. Lontos replied that he would recommend the line be cut off because any break in the line would damage the street. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience in regard to this matter. Ms. Margaret Ramage, representing the Campfire Girls Board, inquired as to the accessibility to the Gugenheim House presently located in the area for loading and unloading purposes. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter replied that there would be access to the Gugenheim House from both front and rear. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously by those present and voting. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the closing of Resaca Street from Chaparral to Mesquite Streets be approved; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Mayor Jones next announced the public hearing on the following: 32. A proposed amendment to the City's 1981 Transit grant for capital improvements. City Manager Martin stated that a recommendation had been approved on November 3, 1982 setting the public hearing for today. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience in regard to the proposed amendment. Mr. Jack Gordy, 5802 Everhart, inquired about the seating capacity of a limited capacity bus. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 16 Mr. Tom Niskala, Transit General Manager, replied that the seating capacity of a limited capacity bus would be from sixteen to twenty, depending on the manufacturer's bid on the particular specification. Mr. Gordy expressed concern regarding the refurbished buses, stating that the problems of containing the rust on a fifteen -year vehicle would persist. He urged that the Council not approve the refurbishing of the eight 1967 buses and the purchase of three limited capacity vehicles but instead, approve the purchase of eight new vehicles for the same cost. Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. Tom Niskala if there was any validity to Mr. Gordy's comment that the life of the new bus will be longer than the life of the refurbished bus. Mr. Niskala replied that a life expectancy of between six to eight years additional life is expected on the vehicles that are being refurbished, but since the specifications that are being sent out for the limited capacity buses are similar to the vans, a range of three to five years' life is expected. Mr. Niskala proceeded to say that the length of the vehicle is not a major I factor in determining the cost, but rather the power train and the labor that is involved. Mayor Jones ascertained that the economic justification of an eight year life expectancy of a vehicle is $50,000. There were no further comments from the audience. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed by those present and voting. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the proposed amendment to the City's 1981 Transit grant for capital improvements be approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, Gulley and Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 17 RESOLUTION NO. 17360: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT AMENDMENT REQUEST TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION TO AMEND UMTA CAPITAL GRANT TX -05-0073 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REALLOCATING THE REMAINING FUNDS IN PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE AFORESAID GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, Gulley and Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Hector Rubio, 918 Rickey Street, appeared before the Council in regard to the Oso Fishing Pier that had recently been washed off with the first high winds. Mr. Rubio alleged that both the Engineering Department and Park and Recreation Department had been contacted by him and several others to inform the staff of the unsafe and hazardous condition of the pier prior to its being washed away and expressed concern that the City's funds had been used for inept construction. City Manager Martin stated that he was unaware at this time of the damage but would investigate the matter a'lnd provide the Council with a report. Ms. Janet Rice, 118 Southern, complained about the lack of trash cans along Shoreline Boulevard. j Council Member Kennedy informed Ms. Rice thatIthe City is in the process of approving the Bayfront Development Plan which would include the trash cans, light fixtures, etc. Mr. Jack Gordy, 5802 Everhart, objected to the fact that the City hadjpaid such large sums of money for the Pistol Range and Corpus Christi Golf Course yetjthey are not carried on the tax rolls. Council Member Kennedy commented on the Central Public Library Site selection criteria and stated that he felt this was a good concept. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1982 Page 18 There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member and passed, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m., November 10, 1982. R