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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/06/1972• MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 6, 1972 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Ronnie Sizemore Mayor Pro Tem Chas. A. Bonniwell Commissioners: Roberto Bosquez, M.D. Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales Gabe Lozano, Sr. J. Howard Stark City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The Invocation was given by The Reverend Elliott Grant, Pastor of St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church, City Secretary Ray Kring coiled the roll of those in attendance, The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 16, 1972, were approved as submitted to the Council. Motion by Branch, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that Ernest Briones, Director of Urban Development, and Maurice Colvin, Human Relations Administrator, be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Nueces County Action Agency (OEO) as permanent alternates for Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell and Commissioner Branch respectively. Mayor Sizemore proclaimed the week of September 3 through 9, 1972, as SQUARE DANCING WEEK; and proclaimed the week of September 11 through September 17, 1972, as FIESTA MEXICANA DE CORPUS CHRISTI WEEK, Mr. S. E. Kelley, District Manager of Centro) Power & Light Company, appeared before the Council and formally presented o request for a general rate increase, which he stated is the first the Company has sought in its 56 -year history and would mean an increase to the overage residential user of 8 to 10 percent. He stated the Company is in the process of filing similar rote increases throughout the area which it serves, and that the 100 cities and towns have, or will, be approached for an increase. He stated that increasing costs of equipment, services and lobar, new plants and lines, and environmental costs, plus increased interest rates for borrowing money, are reasons for the request. He explained that while costs of operations have gone up over the years, the average cost per killowatt hour has dropped from 3,88 to 2,29 cents, and that the Company hos or will spend same Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 2 $10 million on environmental costs in new plant construction. He stated that usage of electric power had doubled in the past seven or eight years, paused by the use of air conditioning units, televisions and other increased living standards. He stated there is no change proposed in the cost to municipalities; that while the average cost to the typical residential user would be 8 to 10 percent, the return to the Company would amount to about 6 percent because of variables in the rate schedule. He stated that without a rate increase, the Company's ability to meet future demands and its bond rating would suffer from a cycle of higher interest. He explained from o chart how the proposed increased rates would affect the average residential consumer, the minimum monthly bill rising from 75 cents to $1.50. He also presented charts showing the present and proposed electrical rates, Mayor Sizemore referred the request to the City Manager and his Staff for evalua- tion and recommendation. City Manager Townsend explained that evaluation and recommendation could be made within the next 30 days, after which a public hearing would be called. Mr, Kelly stated they are not asking for a higher rate increase than is needed with the thought of negotiating downward, but are only asking for a minimum increase; that they will cooperate in any way possible and furnish whatever information requested, in- cluding financial reports, and that this information will be available in a few days. ORDINANCE NO. 11057 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT. OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: (1) GREENWOOD DRIVE, FROM THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE (STATE HIGHWAY 358) TO THE SOUTH R,O.W. LINE OF HORNE ROAD; (2) WEST POINT ROAD, FROM THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF GREENWOOD DRIVE TO THE EAST R.Q.W. LINE OF COLUMBIA PARKWAY; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; ;PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; 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", • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 3 Bids were opened and read by Director of Engineering Services, James K, Lontos, for excavation of dirt at the Greenwood Drive Sanitary Landfill from the following firms: Asphalt Paving Company and Fred Haas Trucking Company. The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation, Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing for the closing of a 20' street right- of-way along the northeast side of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Section 42, and a 40' street right-of*way between Lots 16, 17 and 18, Section 42, and Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Section 41, all in Flour Bluff & Encina) Farm and Garden Tracts, City Manager Townsend pointed out the location of the rights-of-way on a map of the general area, He explained that this request is being made by Shelter Corpus Christi, Inc. through their attorney, William T, Carlisle; that it had been the subject of a public hearing in 1969, and was deferred because it was felt that drainage easements should be dedicated as a condition of the closing; that there has since been o drainage easement ob- tained, there are no utilities involved, and all affected City Departments are in agreement that the areas should be closed, He explained that the property is in the process of being replotted and the closing should be made subject to completion of that replotting providing odequate drainage. He stated it was his recommendation that the rights-of-way be closed subject to being replotted, including drainage easements necessary to take water from Flour Bluff Drive to the Oso of such size and location to, in the opinion of the Director of Engineering Services, provide for the flows contemplated in the Master Drainage Plan. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request, Motion by Lozono,secanded by Bosquez and passed,that the hearing be closed. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in and that the 20' street right-of-way along the northeast side of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Section 42, and a 40' street right-of-way between Lots 16, 17 and 18, Section 42, and Lots 2, 3, 4 and $, Section 41, all in Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm and Garden Tracts, be closed subject to being replotted, including drainage easements necessary to take water from Flour Bluff Drive to the Oso and of such size and location to, in the opinion of the Director of Engineering Services, provide for the flows contem- plated in the Master Drainage Plan, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 4 the closing, Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing for the closing of Oakhurst Street and a strip of land 20 feet in width abutting Lots 4 and 13, Glenoak Park, Unit 2, City Manager Townsend presented a copy of a plat of the area proposed to be closed together with the application from Mr, Carl L. Duaine stating that they propose to replat the area into ane tract and develop it as a combined apartment complex, He stated no objections had been filed from affected City Departments and that It is his recommen- dation that the request be granted $object to verification of the zoning and subject to filing of the replat, No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in and that Oakhurst Street and a strip of land 20 feet in width abutting Lots 4 and 13, Glenoak Park, Unit 2, be closed and an ordinance be brought forward subject to verification of the zoning and subject to filing of the replat. Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following requests and recommendations: a. That the date of September 27, 1972, 3:00 p.m„ Regular Meeting, be set for a public hearing on the following zoning applications: (1) Hulen H, Hunt - TRACT A - "R -1B" to "B-4"; TRACT B - "R -1B" to "A-2"; TRACT C - "R -1B" to "R-2", located an the northeast corner of Rodd Field and Holly Roads. (2) H. Nolan Culp, Q.W. Culp & Nolan W. Culp - "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the southwest side of Sandra Lane, east of Airline Road. b. That bids for Lockers, Shelves & Work Benches, and various items of Shop Equipment for the new Service Center and included in the 1972-73 Budget, be received at 11:00 a,,n,, 'Tuesday, September 26, 1972, c, That contracts be awarded for 1972-73 requirements of Custodian Service to the following firms; Acme Window Cleaning, Corpus Christi (Item 1) Armstrong Bldg. Maintenance, Corpus Christi - (Items 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7) $ 480.00 5,382.00 • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 5 A.B.C. Window Cleaning, Corpus Christi (Item 3) 600.00 GRAND TOTAL $6,462.00 Bids were received from sin firms; the low bid on Items 2 and 5-7 is being rejected because of a past history of unsatisfactory service with the firm; and the above prices reflect an increase of ,Jr% over last year's contracts. (Bid Tabulation #44-72) d. That contracts covering advertising concessions at the Airport and Transit System be awarded to the following firms, bids having been received from 3 firms: (Bid Tabulation #45-72) Airport - Transportation Displays, Inc. N.Y.,N.Y. - One Year with year to year renewal - Guaranteed Annual Potential Annual Transit - Winston Network, Inc. Birmingham, Ala. - (Five year advertising concession) Guaranteed - Total (S Yr.) Potential - Total (5 Yr.) $2,500.00 5,250,00 $35,000.00 66,320.00 e. That the date of September 20, 1972, be set for a public hearing on the closing of a portion of the right-of-way of Sealane Drive and Baylark Drive, on request of Urban Engineering. f. That the request of Texas Oil & Gas Corporation to accept their indemnity agreement in lieu of Posting a $100,000 bond in compliance with Subsection 18.1 of the Bay Drilling Ordinance, be approved. The Company has submitted an annual report for 1971 showing a new worth in excess of the required 10 million dollars. g, That payment of the budgeted contribution of $4,622 by the Gas Fund to the Coastal Bend Economic Development District be authorized. The EDD pays 40o per square foot per month rent for 963 squore feet which is $385 per month, thus, the full contribution is returned as rent. h. That the City Manager be authorized to submit Annual Arrangement priori- ties ro the Department of Housing and Urban Development. i. That the City Manager be authorized to execute Amendatory Contracts with the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Hillcrest Park and Elgin Park projects to provide for the transfer of $2,851 from the Relocation Funds of the Elgin Park project to the Relocation Funds of the Hillcrest Park project, the additional money being • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 6 needed because of the increased benefits provided by the new Relocations Assistance Act. Relocation activities For Elgin Pork have been completed. j. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a 30 -year lease agreement with the Nueces County Navigation District No. 1 which is in effect a drainage easement. The existing Navigation District flood protection dike alongside the north side of the Brownlee -Leathers drainage outfall (currently under construction) is to be shifted north- ward slightly near the ship channel to permit enlargement of the existing drainage channel. The dike will be shifted as part of the Brownlee -Leathers drainage project currently under construction by Couch Construction Company. k, That the street names "East Shoreline" and "West Shoreline" be changed to "North Shoreline" and "South Shoreline", and that the east and west bound lanes that connect Shoreline Boulevard tq lH 37 and U.S. 181 be named "IH 37 Expressway". The present black numbering on Shoreline was established with north and south numbers like many other streets in this section of the City that run north or south, The streets connecting the Expressway have never officially been named which causes enforcement problems for the Police Department; there are no existing house numbers or addresses facing the roadways which would have to be changed; a public hearing was held on both of these proposed changes May 10, 1972, and no opposition appeared, The Traffic Advisory Board concurs with these recommendations. I. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendatory Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development providing for an increase in Federal Funds for Community Renewal Program in the amount of $50,000; the original project grant was for $80,000; the increase will be used to develop coordinated plans for annual arrangements, gather data for housing programs and other planning activities, for Bayfront Open Space utilization studies. m. That the plans and specifications for the construction of storm sewer im- provements in Kostoryz Road from the Carroll -Richter drainage outfall along Kostoryz to Padre Island Drive, be approved and authority to receive bids on September 27, 1972, be authorized. Plans include construction of reinforced concrete pipe,corrugated metal • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 7 pipe or reinforced concrete box. This is a joint project with the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Annual Arrangements program, and plans have been submitted For their approval, n. That the preliminary assessment roll as prepared by the Department of Engi- neering Services on the Greenwood Drive project from Horne Road to Padre Island Drive, and West Point Road From Greenwood to Columbia, be approved and a public hearing on assessments be set for October 4, 1972 at 7;30 p.m., at Greenwood Branch Library. P. That the public hearing on assessments for the Intersection Improvements at Baldwin -Staples and Airport Road -Morgan, including: (1) Airport Road - from a point 795 + L.F. South of the Morgan Avenue - Old Brownsville Road Intersection to a point 500 + L.F. north of the Morgan Avenue -Old Brownsville Road Intersection. (2) (3) (4) (5) Old Brownsville Road from the intersection of Airport Road westward approximately 650 L.F, Morgan Avenue - from Vera Cruz to the Intersection of Airport Road South Staples Street - from 18th Street southeast to Annapolis Drive Swantner Street - from 18th Street southeast to Annapolis Drive held August 23, 1972, be closed and that the assessment roll, as prepared by the Depart- ment of Engineering Services, be adopted. p, That the contract for the construction of drainage improvements in the Mayfield -Starlight area be awarded to King Construction Company in the amount of $190,099.30, the recommendation based on the base bid which includes the construc- tion of the reinforced concrete box as being the most economiool section. The alternates submitted in the proposal were not equal alternates, and it is to the City's benefit to award the contract based on the base bid as the cost per cubic foot of water through the reinforced concrete box is less than the cost of pipe either corrugated or metal. An appropriation of $210,000.00 is requested to cover the contract award plus engineering and related expenses. q. That the Position and Compensation Plan for the City of Corpus Christi to delete and change certain positions in the 1972-73 Budget be amended; change Memorial Holiday to the 4th Monday in May, revise sick leave accrual for certain classifications; Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 8 • and to provide two-year longevity increases for Fire and Police positions for other than Firefighters and Patrolmen. Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "q", be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as presented. City Manager Townsend withdrew the item listed on the agenda as Item "r" relative to extension of the lease agreement with W. E. Brandesky on a tract of land (45.9 acres) at the Westside Sewer Plant with continuation of the terms of the lease at 1/4 and 1/3 with an annual guarantee of $738.99 after Mr. Roy Graham questioned the lease, stating he had offered a minimum of $900 a year and thought he should have had the bid; that he was negotiating to lease adjacent land on which he would install a.. riding stable and could use this land for feeding the animals. Mr. Townsend stated he was aware that Mr. Graham had submitted the highest cash proposal and that the land had been well kept and there had been no problems. He stated there had been some difficulty in trying to tie Mr. Graham's proposal to a definite timetable, and the Staff was concerned that the land not grow up in weeds and become deteriorated while Mr, Graham was trying to put together his proposal regarding the stables. He asked Mr, Graham if he would be in a position to assure the City that the crops would be kept on a continuous basis and that the portion of the laiadow in culti- vation would remain in cultivation, and Mr. Graham stated he was agreeable to ail these proviFions and would go ahead with the improvements as he had 60 horses and needed to plant feed for them this fal I . Mr. Townsend stated the lease of the land at the Westside Sewer Plant would be pursued further andpresented again next week. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of the appeal of Mrs. Pamine Hares of a decision of the Building Standards & Housing Board of Appeals on which the Council held a public hearing August 23, 1972. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he had communicated with her attorney, Mr. Albert Huerta, today and had been assured that the situation could be corrected within thirty days. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 9 Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Branch and passed, that Mrs. Flores' appeal be further tabled and continued as a pending item until October 11, 1972. Mayor Sizemore announced that the Council had agreed that the tentative date of December 9, 1972, be set as the election date for the 1972 proposed General Improvement bond election, convention center, and other issues which the Council might decide to include in the election. Mayor Sizemore made a policy statement an behalf of the Council that they support the pending bond proposal for a new Nueces County Courthouse on which an election will be held September 9, 1972. ORDINANCE NO, 11158 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: (1) Greenwood Drive, from the north R.O,W, line of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) to the south R.O.W. line of Horne Road; (2) West Point Road, from the west R.O.W. line of Greenwood Drive to the east R.O.W. line of Columbia Parkway; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 4, 1972, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M., TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 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. 11059 THIRD READING QF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, '958, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21155, SCHEDULE II!, "P R KING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL NAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES QF LEOPARD STREET BETWEEN UPRIVER ROAD AND OLIVER COURTS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERA- BILITY, • Minutes Regulor Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 10 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11060 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE TO MINORS OF GLUE, SPRAY PAINT, QR SIMILAR SUBSTANCE CONTAINING ANY ONE OR MORE OF CERTAIN VOLATILE SOLVENTS; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO INHALE THE FUMES OF ANY GLUE OR SPRAY PAINT BY MINORS AND OTHERS; DEFINING GLUE; DEFINING SPRAY PAINT; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO INDUCE OR AID OTHERS TO VIOLATE ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $200 FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND SPECIFICALLY ORDINANCE NO, 8403; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FQR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye", SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING TO SECTION 21-2, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 21, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, THE DEFINITIONS OF COMMER- CIAL VEHICLE AND LOADING ZONE; REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 21-118 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION AS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY SET FORTH; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stork, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11061 APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A THIRD AMENDATORY OPEN -SPACE CONTRACT AMENDING CONTRACT NO. TEX. OSC-36(DL)(G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; 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, _nd voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 11062 APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDATORY OPEN -SPACE CONTRACT AMENDING CONTRACT NO. TEX. OSC-85(DL) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 11 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. 11063 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 30 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT WHEREBY THE CITY WILL BE USING A PORTION OF THE NAVIGATION DISTRICT PROPERTY FOR THE OPERA- TION OF A DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS THE BROWNLEE-LEATHERS DRAINAGE PROJECT, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; 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. 11064 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KING CON- STRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MAYFIELD-STARLITE LANE AREA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, HUD PROJECT NO. WSF-TX-06-59-1026; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO, 296 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $210,000, OF WHICH $190,099.30 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $19,900.70 IS FOR THE CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 296-70-1; 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. 11065 FIND 1 3 THAT THE FIESTA MEXICANA DE CORPUS CHRISTI ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1972 IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 300 AND 400 BLOCKS OF CHAPARRAL STREET AND THE 300 AND 400 BLOCKS OF LAWRENCE STREET TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1972 TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1972 FOR SAID FIESTA SPONSORED BY LULAC LADIES COUNCIL 026; PROVIDING FOR BARRICADES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR CER- TAIN CHANGES, REQUIRED PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY C: ES AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE SPONSOR TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEMCULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZ- ING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION PERMIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 12 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. 11066 CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1, Airport Road from a paint 795+ L.F, south of the Morgan Avenue -Old Brownsville Road Intersection to a point 5750+ L.F. north of the Morgan Avenue -Old Brownsville Road Intersection 2. Morgan Avenue from Vero Cruz to the intersection of Airport Road 3. Old Brownsville Road from the intersection of Airport Road westward approximately 650 L. F. 4. South Staples Street, from 18th Street southeast to Annapolis Drive 5. Swantner Street, from 18th Street southeast to Annapolis Drive AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DE- CLARING 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, 11067 APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROPOSED FIRST AMENDATORY URBAN PLANNING GRANT AWARD AMENDING PROGRAM NO, CPA -TX -06-59-1020; 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". FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF THE FOLLOW - 'NO STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: THE DES:CNA `:ON OF "FAST SHORELINE BOULEVARD" AND "WEST SHORELINE BOULEVARD" IS TO BE TERMINATED AND IN LIEU THEREOF, THESE THOROUGH- FARES WILL BE NAMED AS FOLLOWS: "NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD" (BOTH DIRECTIONS) FROM CARROLL STREET, SOUTH TO COOPER STREET; "SOUTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD" (BOTH DIRECTIONS) FROM COOPER STREET, SOUTH TO CRAIG STREET; • Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 13 AND DESIGNATING THE EAST AND WESTBOUND LANES WHICH CONNECT NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO LH. 37 AND U.S.181 EXPRESSWAY LANES AS: "LH. 37 EXPRESSWAY". The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second read- ing by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11068 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 3658, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING CERTAIN SALARY GRADES, CREATING CERTAIN POSITIONS, CHANGING CERTAIN CLASS TITLES, CHANGING CERTAIN JOB CODES, AND DELETION OF CERTAIN POSI- TIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (b) SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE NEW FIRE AND POLICE SALARY SCHEDULES OF FISCAL YEAR 1972-73; AMENDING SUBSECTION (g) OF SECTION 1 SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORDING OF "SIX DAYS PER WEEK" TO "FIVE OR SIX DAYS PER WEEK"; AMENDING SUB- SECTION (b), PARAGRAPH (4) OF SECTION 2 SO AS TO DELETE STEPS D11, E1 AND F1 AND PROVIDING FOR MERIT STEP F2 TO BE CONTINUED AS HERElN'- AFTER PROVIDED; AMENDING SECTION 3 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (g) 50 AS TO PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS PERSONNEL INTO THE COMPENSA- TION PLAN AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUOUS SERVICE CREDIT WITH THE CITY; AMENDING SECTION 7, SUBSECTION (b) BY PROVIDING FOR OVERTIME COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN GRADE 22 AND BELOW; AMENDING SECTION 7, SUBSECTION (c) TO CLARIFY THAT ALL DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS SHOULD REFLECT ALL ANTICIPATED OVERTIME REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 9 BY CHANGING THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY FROM THE 30TH DAY OF MAY TO THE FOURTH MONDAY OF MAY; AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 10 50 AS TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AN EXTENDED WORK WEEK AND PROVIDING THAT ONE FULL DAY OF SICK LEAVE BE CHARGED FOR ANY ABSENCE ON THE SIXTH DAY OF SIX-DAY WORK WEEK; PROVIDING A SEVER- ANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was possed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO. 11069 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF T. FRANK SMITH AND THAT THE SYMPATHY OF THE ENTIRE CITZEN- KY OF THE ;:ITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE EXTENDED TO HIS FAMILY, IN THEIR BEREAVEMENT; .AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye", Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 14 RESOLUTION NO. 11070 • EXPRESSING CONDEMNATION OF THE MURDER OF ELEVEN ISRAELI OLYMPIC ATHLETES; EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THEIR FAMILIES AND NATION; MEMORIALIZING THE VICTIMS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ISRAEL EMBASSY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting "Aye". Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Charles Cazales, 4618 Janssen, appeared representing Americans in Action, and requested that the City set up some kind of uniform code for rental rates for the Memorial Coliseum and also some firm procedures whereby organizations desir- ing to use the Coliseum will know in advance what they will be charged. He cited an occasion when his organization applied for use of the Coliseum and a member of the Coliseum Staff did not know if the political or non-political rate should be charged. He stated their program was on Americanism, and while they were willing to pay the political rate, they did not feel this particular program was political. Mr. Cazalas also asked for clarification of the City's policy for hiring policemen for after -hour duty at the Coliseum. He stated he was told the security guards hod to be policemen hired through the Coliseum Manager. City Manager Townsend explained that all organizations that are sponsoring political activities in nature are required to pay the commercial rates; that all charges require approval of the City Manager and Park Board, but the Staff normally acts on the recommendation of the Coliseum Manager. He explained that a user of the Coliseum may provide his own security guards but they must be bonafide police officers, C,,-'; sevm Mar,nser is responsible for the appropriate number of guards based on the size of the crowd contemplated for minimum security. Mr. Townsend stated he would check with the Coliseum Manager to see that proper information is being given to pro- spective users• Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 15 Mr. Albert Huerto, Attorney and past local chairman of RAZA UNIDA, appeared and complained that the City and the Corpus Christi Independent School District are discriminating against Mexicon-Americans and Blacks in employment practices, particularly in the higher supervisory levels within the departments, and more specifically in the Police and Fire Departments. He requested that the City correct these conditions and make the necessary changes for promotion of minority individuals, He asked that administrators found to be guilty of discriminating in hiring practices and promotions, be fired. City Manager Townsend explained requirements contained in the State Law for regulation of promotions in the Fire and Police Departments, and stated that the only way to change the system was to change the Legislation, and that he would join Mr. Muerte in attempts to obtain new legislation. He stated he is not denying that discrimination does exist but that proof must be obtained, He stated forms have been changed, and, in his opinion, substantial progress hos been made in the last few years toward elimination of discrimination. He stoted he would welcome any constructive suggestions and information in this regard, and if sufficient proof is brought forth, he would take appropriate action. Mayor Sizemore asked Mr. Huerta to bring to the Council evidence of specific cases of discrimination in the City organization. Mr. Jim Wilburn, member of the Civil Service Commission, appeared and stated the City had an opportunity to promote a Spgnish surnamed person into a high administrative position when the position of Assistant Chief of Police was created last year. He stated the position was later substituted with a Police Commander position. Mr. Townsend explained that the position mentioned by Mr, Wilburn was not intended to bring minority balance into the Police Department; that it was felt the position could best be filled by a person within the organization who was familiar with police procedures and practices. Mr. W. A. Scholl, Fire Alarm Operator and former Head of the Fire Fighters Association, stated there had been differences between the Fire Department • Mi nutes Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1972 Page 16 end the Civil Service Commission in the past, but these differences had always been resolved and that he personally Gould testify that the Civil Service Commission, City Council, and Staff had never been discriminatory or prejudiced because of race, color, or creed, He stated the office he holds now was open to everyone; that it is his opinion all promotions should be based on free and open competition regardless of race, color or creed, and free of politics, and that hyphenated names should not be used. Mayor Sizemore Atpted the Council would be looking forward to Mr. Huerta's appearance next week with specific evidence of alleged discrimination and specific cases. Mayor Sizemore announced the Regular Meeting would be recessed to heor scheduled public hearings on Four zoning cases, * * * * Mayor Sizemore reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. City Manager Townsend briefed the Council and furnished pertinent data relative to qualifications of an applicant for the Data Processing Manager Position, whom he stated he is now recommending at Grade 35,4and if the Council approves, he will offer the position for formal approval next week. Assistant City Manager Archie Walker discussed the qualifications and background of applicants and stated he would be happy to review these with members of the Council at any time, Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that tentative approval be given the City Manager for offering the position of Director of Data Processing as was recommended. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meting was adiourned at 6;15 p.rn., September 6, 1972.