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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/02/1972• • PRESENT: Mayor Ronnie Sizemore Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell Commissioners: Roberto Bosquez, M.D. Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales Gabe Lozano, Sr. J. Howard Stark 111.., MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1972 3:00 P. M. • City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Assistant City Attorney Hal George City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The Invocation was given by The Reverend Charles Branning, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 19, and of the Special Meeting of July 19, 1972, were approved as submitted to the Council, Mayor Sizemore recognized the presence of Girl Scout Troop 0275 visiting the Council meeting as observers of government in action, They were accompanied by their sponsor, Mrs. Craft, Mr. Darrell Tolliver, 6226 Beachwood, and Mr. Robert Abbott, 6122 Beachwood, were recognized and presented Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the citizens of Corpus Christi and City Council for their having been chosen by the International Optimists Clubs to receive the special award for an outstanding deed in becoming involved in an incident which prevented a fellow citizen from being harmed, The young men were accompanied by their mothers, Mrs. H. A. Tolliver and Mrs. Barbara Abbott. Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "u", be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as follows: a. That a public hearing be held on August 30, 1972, at 4:30 p.m., Special Meeting, on the following zoning applications: (1) Roy Lay, Jr., - "R-16" to "R-2", located on the west side of Greenbay Drive, north of South Padre Island Drive, (2) William Dewit Alsup - "R-2" to "AB", located on the east side of South Alameda Street, north of Sinclair Street. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 2 • • (3) E. C. Peterson, Trustee -"A-2" to "B-4", located on the west side of Old Robstown Road, south of UpRiver Road, (4) A. L. Rankin - TRACT A: "R -1B" to "A-1"; TRACT 8: "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the northeast corner of Airline Rood and Holly Rood • b, That coptrgcts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the City's 1972-73 requirements for Linen & Towel Service, Janitorial Supplies, Manila & Wire Rope, Chains, Clamps & Hooks, Qas Reflectors (House Type),Malleable Fittings, Black & Galvanized, and Pest Control Services, all on the basis of low bid from 22 firms bidding: (Bid Tabulation #24-72) South Texas Linen Service, Corpus Christi - (Linen & Towel Service) $ 4,801.40 Century Papers, Inc., Corpus Christi - (Janitorial Supplies, Lot I & 11) 6,627.77 Phoenix Supply Div., Corpus Christi - (Manila & Wire Rope, Chains, Clamps & Hooks) 3,351 .83 Universal Lancaster, Inc., Dallas, Texas - (Gas Regulators, House Type) 9,675.00 Wallace Co., Inc., Corpus Christi - (Malleable Fittings, Black & Galvanized) 7,072.86 Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc., Corpus Christi - (Pest Control Service) 2,196.00 TOTAL $33,724.86 c. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the City's 1972-73 requirements of lubricated plug valves on the basis of low bid meeting specifications, bids having been received from 7 firms: (Bid award to Gulf Supply Co., Inc., of Corpus Christi, determined by Council casting lots on Lot II) (Bid Tabulation #25-72) Wallace Co., Inc., Corpus Christi - (Lot I) $ 9,885.88 Gulf Supply Co., Inc., Corpus Christi - (Lot II) 5,536.23 d. That contracts be awarded to the following firms for 1972-73 requirements of gasoline, fuel, oil, grease, and anti -freeze on the basis of low bid, which bid includes the requirements of Nueces County who will award a separate contract if they so desire. The prices indicate a 1 .3% increase from 1971-72, and bids were received from seven firms: (Bic, Tabulation #26-72) Crystal Petroleum Co., Corpus Christi (Lot 1) Susser Petroleum Co., Carpus Christi (Lot II) Texaco, Inc., Corpus Christi (Lots I11, V, VI, VII) Mobil Oil Corporation, Corpus Christi (Lot IV) TOTAL (City) $232,068.43 81,249.02 5,018.75 20,188.92 $338,525.12 • • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 3 • e. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to supply the City's 1972-73 requirements for Gas and Water Meters on the basis of low bid meeting specifications, bids having been received from 11 firms: (Bid award to Gamon-Calmet Ind„ Inc., of Fort Worth, determined by the Council casting lots on Item 10) (Bid Tabulation #27-72) Rockwell Mfg. Co., Houston, Texas - (Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 13) $ 61,864.50 Sprague Meter Co., Houston, Texas (Item 2) 900.00 Hersey Products, Inc., Spartanburg, S,C. (Item 8) 52,624.00 Carlon Meter Sales, Houston, Texas (Item 9) 1,336.40 Gamon-Calmet Ind., Inc., Ft. Worth (Item 10) 2,750.00 Gamon-Calmet Ind., Inc., Fort Worth - (Item 11) 1,560.00 Badger Meter, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis. - (Item 14) 1,671.96 TOTAL $122,706.86 f. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the City's 1972-73 requirements for Hand and Garden Tools on the basis of low bid meeting specifications. The prices reflect a 3.5% increase from 1971-72. Bids were received from 13 firms. (Bid Tabulation #28-72) Norvell-Wilder Supply Co., Corpus Christi - (Lots I, III, VIII, XI & XIV) $ 6,283.13 Ingram Equip. Co., Corpus Christi (Lots II &IV) 4,902.40 Phoenix Supply Div., Corpus Christi (Lot V) 3,276.94 Wallace Co., Inc., Corpus Christi - (Lots VI, XV, XVI & XVII) 4,254.14 Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi - (Lots VII, X, XII & XIII) 12,361.03 Girard Machinery Co., Corpus Christi (Lot IX) 171.72 TOTAL $31,249.36 g. That a public hearing be held on August 16, 1972, regarding the closing of Parkdale Drive from Everhart to Staples subject to the dedication of right-of-way for South Staples and for a right turn lane from Everhart to Staples, the closing having been requested by the Parkdale State Bank and they are willing to help correct the existing problems by paying 1/2 the cost of the right turn lane and related improvements up to $7,500. h. That eminent domain proceedings be filed to condemn Parcel No. 25-A of the isayfront Open Space Park Site #3, which is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Poul Hamon, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Fulghum, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Anthony; the property owners having refused the City's offer and do not wish to negotiate based on appraised value; the acquisi- tion was previously discussed but deferred because negotiations had not been carried out with one of the three owners, • • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 4 • i. That August 16, 1972, be set for a hearing on an appeal of Mrs. Pauline Flores by her attorney, Albert Huerta, of a decision of the Building Standards and Housing Board of Appeals, which action arises from efforts of the Neighborhood Improvement Division to alle- viate a condition of delapidated buildings located at 2810 Elgin Street. j. That the Tax Adjustment to the City's Tax Rolls as submitted by the Tax Assessor -Collector for the period February 1 through April 30, 1972, be approved. The 1971 Tax Roll, net decrease, $6,668.82; and prior year's tax rolls, net decrease, $5,062.37, which decreases include $1,558 in real estate adjustments and $6, 110 in personal property adjustments. Decreases to the Water District prior years' tax levies total $161.00. k. That the City's matching participation rate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System be increased from 1-1/2 to 1 to 2 to 1 on current service deposits, deposits made since the original TRMS participation date, and prior service credits. Employees presently con- tribute 5% and the City 7-12% of the first $500 salary per month. New matching participa- tion rate to become effective January 1, 1973, Since the City receives credit for City payments for employees who terminate before retirement, the City's net payment for 1973 will be approximately 6,2% of the first $500 per month of the salaries of the employees involved. I. That the Texas Municipal Retirement System be authorized to consolidate the City's Four retirement accounts, General Government, Police, Water, and Transit, into one account to reduce clerical workloads and simplify accounting and payroll procedures, which change will not affect amounts paid by employees or retirement benefits of any of the four groups. m. That Section 38-6 of the City Code, "Rules and Regulations generally for Public Utilities Department," be amended to update this section to more completely reflect the doily operating needs of the Utilities Department, which changes include the designa- tion of the provisions of this Section to all utilities including water, gas, wastewater, and for garbage collection; a paragraph to make the property owner responsible for services used on property which is vacant and no request for service haying been properly made; and additional paragraphs to: • • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 5 • (1) Designate payment of less than total bill to the total bill and elimi- nating customer designating payment to one service, (2) Transferring unredeemed deposits where service has been disconnected to water system revenue fund. (3) Allowing free access to premises supplied with water to investigate broken lines, illegal usage and meter reading. (4) Charging for average daily consumption for any service if meter is out of order, (Formerly applied to water) (5) Disconnection of services when total utility bill for all services becomes delinquent. n. That construction of Ben Garza Gym be accepted as substantially complete and that final payment of $16,060.50 be authorized with the retention of 10% of the total contract until all cleanup work and minor checklist items have been completed. The total cost is $252,912.00 and the 10% retained is $25,291.50; the project is partially financed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and its reconstruction is a result of damages incurred during Hurricane Celia. o, That the contract with Econolite Corporation For installation of a radio box fire alarm system be accepted as substantially complete with the exception of some minor alterations and that final payment of $173,224.28 be authorized with $3,326,08 to be retained until completion of remaining corrections. The system was destroyed during Hurricane Celia and is being almost completely financed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. p. That the Ocean Drive Minor Storm Sewer Project be accepted as complete and final payment of $5,302.65 be authorized; final estimate also includes the approval of change order in the amount of $739.86 which is for additional work performed at the Oleander Street crossing of Ocean Drive; the contractor overran the time for completion of the project by 25 working days and it is recommended that a 15 -day extension be granted, and that 10 days ($450.00) be charged as liquidated damages. q. That speed limits be established on the Airport Entrance Road of 40 mph speed limit on the straight section, stepped down to 30 mph for approximately 1000 feet, and then 20 mph in front of the terminal building, The speed zoning has been recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, the Police Division, and the Airport Manager. • • • or Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 6 • r. That the City Manager be authorized to execute on agreement with Bozarth Services for the demolition of three houses for the expansion of Hillcrest Park and that $3,395.00 be appropriated for the work, s. That the employment of Mr. Richard Hall of the law firm of Branscomb, Gary, Thomasson and Hall, be authorized as retained counsel in the Maxwell v. City of Corpus Christi, et al, lawsuit. t. That the Section of Ordinance No. 10963, assessment policy for churches, passed at the July 12 meeting of the City Council, which referred to amending Ordinance No. 10075 be corrected to have such section read "amending Ordinance No. 10431." u. That a contract for the Marina building Improvements be awarded to E. J. Netek Construction Company for $36,968, which matter has been pending because of a request for a legal opinion on the question of deferring the opening of bids for one week. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED,BY AMENDING THE SPEED LIMITS ON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ENTRANCE ROAD, FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AGNES STREET (S. H. 44) TO A POINT 2700 FEET SOUTH, BY INCREASING THE SAME TO 40 MILES PER HOUR; AMENDING SECTION 21-69 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING AN ITEM THERETO SO A$ TO DECREASE THE SPEED ON A PORTION OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ENTRANCE ROAD, FROM A POINT 350 FEET WEST OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL TO A POINT 350 FEET EAST OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL, TO 20 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11004 AMENDING,SECTION 34-21 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, THE POLICY OF STREET ASSESSMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY ADDING TO SUBSECTION B THEREOF A NEW ITEM, NUMBERED 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CHURCH ASSESSMENTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10963, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 12, 1972; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 11005 • ELECTING A SINGLE COMPOSITE PARTICIPATION DATE FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PARTICIPATING IN TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR CALCULATION OF NORMAL AND PRIOR SERVICE CONTRIBU- TION RATES AND FOR DETERMINATION OF FUNDING PERIODS OF CERTAIN OBLIGA- TIONS TO TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 11006 TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR, AND GRANTING "ANTECEDENT SERVICE CREDIT" AND "SPECIAL PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT" AT THE RATES SPECIFIED, TO QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 11007 APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $50,160.10, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-67-88.3, TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FOR TEN INTERSEC- TIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 11008 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY; IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD; SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 25-A, BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE PARK SITE NO. 3, PROJECT NO. 291-70-8; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNERS, E. N. F'L GHUM, JR., AND WIFE, OLLIE E, FULGHUM, AND PAUL HAMON AND WIFE, DOROTHY HAMON, AND E. J. ANTHONY AND WIFE, MAXINE ANTHONY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance waspassedby the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 11009 • AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 38-6 QF ARTICLE II, RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 38-6 AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO, 11010 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT USE - PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA OIL SPILL CONTROL ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREE- MENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye", ORDINANCE NO. 11011 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOZARTH SERVICE FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THREE HOUSES IN HILLCREST PARK; APPROPRIAT- ING OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND $3,395, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-70-10.1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO, 11012 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY QF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF HENRY TUCKER BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANG- ING THE ZONING ON 4.94 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOTS 15 AND 16, SECTION 19, FLOUR BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT "A" AND FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT "B"; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the • • • Minutes Regu9or Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 9 following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11013 • AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF BROWNING BROTHERS BY AMENDING THE ZONINE MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 9 AND LOTS 61 THROUGH 64, BLOCK 1405, MERCHANTS ADDITION 06, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "B-1" NEIGH- BORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS QF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fo9lowing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 11014 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH E. J. NETEK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING QF CONSTRUCTION OF A BAIT STAND, CONCESSION STAND, AND REMODELING OF TRANSFORMER VAULT BUILDINGS ON THE L -HEAD AND LAWRENCE AND PEOPLE'S STREET T -HEADS (REVISED MAY, 1972); APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 292 MARINA IMPROVEMENTS BOND FUND $39,000, OF WHCH $36,968 15 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,032 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 292-70-1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell voting "Nay". Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Taylor Rudd, representing Special Services, Inc., of Lebanon, Missouri, appeared and presented a proposal to place trash receptacles on the downtown streets, or any areas were needed, with commercial advertising on the sides of the containers. He stated t9 F company proposes to donate the containers to the City after they have sold the advertisir,g with the understanding that they would maintain them for a period of two years, a d of damaged they would be responsible for replacing them or repairing the damage, and brat the Ciry would have no obligation to keep the containers thereafter, He presented • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 10 poctures of the containers showing the type proposed; that they could be bolted down at the City's option as protection against high winds; and that the only stipulation would be that the City's Sanitation Department service the receptacles on their regular routes, City Manager Townsend stated the City would be interested in such a proposal but that it should be viewed from other angles; that it would be practically the same type of franchise as the bus benches, He stated he would communicate with the Downtown Business- men's Association and the Beautify Corpus Christi Association and report to the Council within the next 30 days. Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Branch and passed, that this meeting be recessed until 4:00 p.m, Mayor Sizemore reconvened the meeting and announced the Council would hold the public hearing scheduled for 4:00 o'clock p.m. an the assessments for the proposed Richter Street Area Street Improvements, including: (1) Richter Street, from South Padre Island Drive to a point 558.6'+ beyond Sokol Road or from South Padre island Drive for approximately 2,430' to include the northwest 98' of Lot 1, Block 2, Southland Estates; (2) Johanna, Milo, and Sacky, from Richter Street to Ayers Street; (3) Sokol Drive, from Richter Street to Kostoryz Road; and (4) Hygeia Street, from Ayers Street to Municipal Service Center Rood or from the center line of Ayers Street southeastwordly for a distance of approximately 763.7'. He asked that it be noted that o quorum of the Council was presented to hold a valid meeting; that each member of the Council had been furnished a copy of the Preliminary Assessment Roll, and that Assistant City Attorney Michael May would conduct the hearing. Mr. May explained the purpose of the public hearing is to comply with the statutes regarding paving assessments; that the Staff would offer testimony from the City Engineer and evaluation testimony from a real estate appraiser to substantiate the assess- ments which appeor on the Preliminary Assessment Roll; that the hearing was to form a basis on which the Council, acting as a legislative body, would determine or establish the assessments on the abutting properties, so assessed, that they will be enhanced at least to the amount of the assessment. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 11 • Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering Services, testified as to hos occu- pation, time of residence in the City, and formal qualifications and familiarity with the subject project. He presented the pians and specifications for the proposed improvements, explained the nature and extent, and pointed out the locations and portions of the streets included in the project. He explained the streets will vary in width according to the amount of traffic; that storm sewers will be provided where needed to adequately drain the areas; that curb and gutter and sidewalks will be constructed, and driveways where requested. He stated the total contract price shown on the Preliminary Assessment Roll is $374,090.31; total estimated assessments, $177,332,92; and total cost to the City, $196,756,31; that the assessment rates have been determined in accordance with the present policy of the City by using the low bid submitted by Heldenfels Brothers and applying these prices to the front footage of the abutting property, He listed the assessment rotes per linear foot fcr the overall project; pointed out that when the assessment roll was prepared some errors were made, but these have been corrected to the effect that those properties backing up to the street to be improved will not be assessed, Property owners in the audience were given an opportunity to question Mr. Lontos relative to the plans and specifications, City Manager Townsend explained that under the Code Enforcement Program, property owners will be allowed to qualify for loans for improvements but does not provide for street improvements as was the case In the Hillcrest and Molina Projects. Mr, Noe D. Morin, 2546 Johanna, Item #44, questioned his assessment for driveway and inquired as to how he would proceed to have the driveway 24 feet wide. Mr. John Clay, 5420 Righter, Item #18, questioned if drainage facilities have been considered at the dead end corner of Sokol and Richter. Mr, Lontos stated storm sewers have been included In the pians at this location. Mr, 0. R. Gray, 4633 McGreger, item #73 and #68, questioned the differ- ence shown on the Assessment Roll for driveways on these two properties, stating they were both 100 foot lots, Mr. Lontos explained that one driveway is ten feet and the other is 12 feet, and that sidewalks are not assessed where they cross driveways. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 12 A representative of Mrs. Emma Dickson property, 339 Princess, Item 020, stated this is business property and if a driveway is constructed and parking allowed to continue, there will 6e no need for the sidewalk because of the existing concrete slab; that they consider the entire area as driveway, and the sidewalks will eliminate the park- ing. City Manager Townsend explained that sidewalks are proposed and are needed for the entire project, and the need is greater for business property. He explained that the driveways are limited in width, and in this case, would be 35 feet; he stated this property will be investigated and a special drawing on site prepared for the Council's study, Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity as o real estate appraiser,, time of residence in the City of Corpus Christi, occupation, experience as an appraiser of all types of real estate, residential, commercial, vacant, and rural, his present occupation as a real estate appraiser, and familiarity with the subject area and project. He filed a copy of his qualifications with the City Secretary. Mr. Carr described the general area, stating there were no irregular shaped lots which would affect the assessments; that some lots are 150 feet deep and some are 20Q feet deep, and that corrections have been made on property which back up and will not be assessed, and that those which side on Sokol are being given 1/2 credit on the assessment. He stated that he had personally examined each parcel of land and that, in his opinion, each and every parcel will be enhanced in value as a result of the improvements at least to the extent of the assessment. Mr, May reported that a request had been received from Lt. Eric J. Brister, Item 072, that this hearing be postponed under the terms of the Soldier & Sailor Civil Relief Act, because he is on active duty with the United States Air Force and not in a position to attend the hearing at this time. Mr, May stated that Lt. Brister had been advised by letter that his objections could be made known to the Council within the next two weeks, and that it was his opinion that the Sailor and Soldier Civil Relief Act did not have any effect on the conducting of this hearing at this time. No one in the audience appeared to speak in opposition to the proposed street improvements and the assessments thereon. Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed and tabled for further consideration pending recommendation of the Staff relative to • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 2, 1972 Page 13 • questions presented at this hearing, There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4,3Q p.m,, August 2, 1972.