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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/18/1972MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 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. Mayor Pro Tem Chas. A. Bonniwell gave the Invocation in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 4, 3:00 p.m.; Special Meeting of October 4, 4:30 p.m.; Special Meeting of October 4, 7:30 p.m.; and Regular Meeting of October 11, 3:00 p.m., 1972, were approved as submitted to the Counci I Mayor Sizemore announced the issuance of proclamations as follows: UNITED NATIONS DAY, October 24, 1972; ALTRUSA WEEK, October 15 through 21, 1972; NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK, October 22 through 28, 1972; COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK, October 22 through 28, 1972; and TOASTMISTRESS WEEK, October 22 through 28, 1972. The Student Council of Coles Junior High School was recognized, and Mayor Sizemore presented Certificates of Attendance to: Jewel Griffin, Michael Goins, Billie Sue Sheffield, Jonnie Cyrus, and Sharol Bailey. They were accompanied by their sponsor, Mrs, Betty Jo Ciantarelli. Mayor Sizemore presented a National Safety Council Award to Mr. Martin L. Lambert, employee in the Transit Division, in recognition of his 25 years of driving without having been involved in a preventable occident. City Manager Townsend com- mended Mr. Lambert, and also his superiors, Robert Schneider, Dire; for of Public Utilities, and J. K. Taylor and Roy Klett of the Transit Division, who shared in the Successful National Safety Program. • Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 2 Bids were opened and read by Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineer- ing Services, for the planting of 452 trees in seven parks, Lexington, Schanen, Municipal Service Center, Elgin, Pine & Pueblo, Hudson Acres, and T.C.Ayers Parking Lot, from the following firms: Environmental Installations; Bob's Nursery; and Acorn Corporation of Sinton, Texas. The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours in accordance with the require- ments of the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommen- dation. Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports, and Mr. Townsend made the following requests and recommendations: a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 31, 1972, for an Electronic Engine Analyzer for the New Service Center for which funds are provided in the 1972-73 Budget. b. That bids be received at 11.00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 1972, for (1) Stainless Steel Belt for the vacuum filter at the Broadway Treatment Plant, and (2) Riding green mower and a 7 -unit gang fairway mower for the Oso Golf Course; funds are provided in the 1972-73 Budget. c. That a contract be awarded to The Alemite Company of San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of a Heavy Duty Truck Tire Changer for the New Service Center on the basis of the low bid of $2,352.00, on which bids were received from three firms. (Bid Tab. #49-72) d. That a contract be awarded to Pipeline Service Company of Corpus Christi, for coating & wrapping steel pipe on the basis of low bid for a total of $3,601 .50; bids were received from two firms; and the price reflects an increase of .6% over last year. (did Tab. #50-72) e. Thar a contract be awarded to John Yoahem Company of Corpus Christi for the purchus andinstVAilui:on of metal shelves, lockers and work benches, for the New Service Center on tine basis of lo,Ai bid meeting specificutions for a total of $12,916.50. Bids were received from eleven firms. (Bid Tabulation 051.72) f. That a contract be awarded to Gensco, inc., Uvalde, Texas, for • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 3 1972-73 requirements of bare steel pipe on the basis of low bid for a total of $16, 194.50. Bids were received from ten firms, and prices reflect an increase of 5.8% over last year. (Bid Tabulation #52-72) g. That a contract be awarded to Spectrometrics, Inc., Burlington, Mass., for the purchase of one Atomic Analysis Spectrograph Unit for the Health Department for $20,990.00. Bids were mailed to four Firms and only the above Firm submitted a bid. (Bid Tabulation #53-72) h. That art agreement be entered into with Del Mar College to employ stu- dents eligible for the federally funded Student Work -Study Program; each student will work at least 12 hours per week at $1.60 per hour; eighty percent of the cost will be borne by Del Mar College with the City meeting the remaining cost; and it is antici- pated that eight students will be employed. i. That a contract with the Nueces Valley District Dental Society for $16,000 to provide dental care to Headstart Students for September, 1972, through August, 1973, based on Federal Headstart dental care guidelines, be approved. I. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with the Nueces County Community Action Agency for an Outreach Program to insure that low income families are made aware of the services of the Family Planning Program, which project involves $4,.752 of in-kind space and $42,045 of Federal assistance for September 1, 1972, to August 31, 1973. The program is a continuation of an existing program and involves six Outreach workers. k. That the contract with the Nueces County Community Action Agency for health services in support of Full Year Headstart Program in Nueces County involving 480 students, be approved. The local share of $1,232 is provided basically in space and consultants. the Federal assistance is estimated at $72,688 for the contract year September 1, 1972, through August 31, 1973; and six full-time employees are involved. I. That Laopard Street Water Transmission Line, constructed by Burtex Constructors ntec] ;;3 n; be authorized in the amount of $339,838.61. The recommendation includes Chonrr O;ea No. 8 in the amount of $12,775.55 which is the difference in cost between ductile iron crossing at • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 4 the fault zone instead of steel pipe and fittings. The contractor overran the contract by 124 1/2 working days, and it is recommended that 68 1/2 days extension be granted since the City has had the line in operation since June, 1972, and that 56 days be charged as liquidated damages in the amount of $5,600.00. In addition, $6,000.00 is withheld from the final estimate to assure delivery and installation of valve boxes and hand wheels, as well as furnishing a 16" valve to the Water Division. Delivery is expected in November or December on these items, and the $6,000 will be released to the contractor. m. That the plans and specifications for the installation of air conditioning, building modifications and electrical and mechanical equipment for the emergency gener- ator and the computer and communications equipment for the Police Building be approved and authority to receive bids on November 15 be granted. The plans include some office remodeling including relocation of the PBX operator's office to provide more room for the supervisor in the communications room; this is the first phase of the total project to be con- structed in two phases; the second phase will be submitted later and will include air conditioning of the second floor of the Police Building. n. (Re request of Harwood Estates Corporation for sale of water by San Patricio Municipal Water Supply District - considered separately) o. That supplemental appropriation of $1200 from the No. 291 Park Bond Fund be authorized for payment in settlement of the pending condemnation suit for Parcel No. 17, Meadow Park, Manuel Segura, owner. Motion by Branch, seconded by Bosquez and passed, Bonniwell voting "Nay" on items "a" through "g", that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "o", excluding Item "n", be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved qs presented. Relative to Item "n", City Manager Townsend stated it was his recommendation that the request of the San Patricio Municipal Water Supply District for approval of water sales to the 1A'hite Point Water Supply Corporation for re -sale in Harwood Estates Subdivi- sion, and for the sale of water for re -sale to Greenfields Water Supply Corporation, Glasson Water Supply Corporation, and the San Patricio Independent Water Supply Corporation, not • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 5 be approved because of no assurance that the systems involved will be developed to adequate water and subdivision standards and those new areas should not be served until the next water supply facility has been determined and its development initiated. Mr. John Davis, Jr., 155 Santa Barbara, representative and co-owner of the Harwood Estates Subdivision, appeared in opposition to the City Manager's recommendation not to approve the request for sale of water. He summarized the Harwood Estates proposed project, stating it was designed by competent engineers with adequate specifications to serve one area with a density less than in the City where concentrations of people are more per acre; stated that the tracts will be under private ownership and will not result in slums; and that the intent of the developer is to meet the demand of moderate income persons who want to own 2 1/2 to 5 acres of land for home sites with options as to usage. He stated the objections raised by the City Manager that the water system does not meet standards, includ- ing provisions for fire fighting capability, and determination of the next Water supply facility and its development initiated, would work an undue hardship on the developers. He stated that the plans were for minimum service, and a maximum water service system requiring a 6" water lineisnot needed and is not economically feasible. He stated his purchasers had not been advised they would have mains to accommodate fire hydrants and 6" laterals to serve the area, stating rural people do not expect this kind of fire protection. He stated they had relied on their engineer to take core of the technical design to satisfy the indi- vidual needs of the development. He explained that because of the area's location with relation to the Bay, the development is not expected to expand. Mr. Davis stated it had not been his intention to agree to a 6" water line when the matter was discussed at work- shop this morning. City Manager Townsend explained that this is unlike a governmental entity; that it is the City's responsibility to see that there are some kind of standards to prevent a "hodgepodge" type of development, and these standards would also be prudent manage- ment on the part of the developer. He stated that the flexibility of the pian is an indication that it needs to have restrictions and that these restrictions should be on record. He stated he had made his recommendation with the knowledge that he will have tq consult with San Patricia Water Supply District relative to customers presently in • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 6 violation of the contract. Motion by Bosquez, seconded by Gonzales and passed, with Lozano and Stark and: Mayor Sizemore abstaining, that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in as presented. Commissioner Stark stated he felt all aspects to the problem need more study and that he is not ready to say that those consumers who have been using water in violation should suddenly be halted. Commissioner Lozano stated the developers had platted and done all other things they were supposed to do, and for this reason the request should be given further consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 11126 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH W. E. BRANDESKY FOR A FARM LEASE OF A 45.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT THE WESTSIDE SEWER PLANT, THE ORIGINAL LEASE AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8633, DATED OCTOBER 25, 1967; EXTENDING SAID LEASE FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM, WHICH TERM SHALL BEGIN AUGUST 15, 1972, AND END AUGUST 15, 1977. 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. 11127 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVE- LOPERS AND OWNERS OF CONGRESS PLACE SUBDIVISION FOR THE EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWERS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE SUBDIVISION WHEREBY THE DEVELOPER WILL CONSTRUCT AN 8" SANITARY SEWER LINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 577 FEET TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE SUBDIVISION, AND THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER $8,605.06 UPON THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE LINE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE LINE BY THE CITY, AND UPON THE TYING OF 20 LOTS TO THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HEREWITH AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $8,605.06 TO COVER THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST PLUS ENGINEERING, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-70-99; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Sizemore, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Bonniwell and Stark voting "Nay". • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 7 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMEN- DED, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE PLATTING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION V, SUB -SECTION B(5) THEREOF 50 AS TO PROVIDE FOR WATER TO EACH LOT IN A SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF AN APPROVED WATER SUPPLY BATH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STANDARDS PUBLISHED BY THE WATER DIVISION ON FILE WITH THE CITY SECRETARY; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SAID STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR WATER TO EACH LOT IN A SUBDIVISION WHERE AN APPROVED WATER SUPPLY IS NOT WITHIN ONE MILE BY WELLS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POTABLE AND FIRE PROTECTION WATER; TO PROVIDE SUCH WELLS TO BE CONSTRUCTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CITY -COUNTY HEALTH UNIT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE LOT IS LOCATED ACCORDING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STANDARDS; PRO- VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11128 CHANGING THE NAME OF EGYPTIAN DRIVE, ABUTTING LOTS 17 & 18, BLOCK 27, MEADOWLARK PARK ADDITION, TO EUPHRATES DRIVE, IN THE CITY QF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; 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. 11129 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEL MAR JUNIOR COLLEGE, PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN A WORK-STUDY PROGRAM TO EMPLOY STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH MARKED EXHIBIT "A", 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. 11130 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BURTEX CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEOPARD STREET 48" WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN, SAID CHANGE ORDER REPRESENTING ADDITIONAL COST INCURRED BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE USE OF A DUCTILE PIPE AND FITTINGS IN LIEU OF S T c L PIPE AND FITTINGS ACROSS THE FAULT ZONE ARE =°OPR P.TIr, , 747NC:'_ n2 WATER SYSTEM BOND FUND S28,184,25 FOR THE AFORESAID CHANGE ORDER OF WH1C1-1 5512,,223.15 IS FOR THE, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND S15..961,10 15 FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCI- DENTAL EXPENSES, INCLUDING S15,931.10 FOR RESIDENT INSPECTION AND • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1972 Page 8 $30.00 FOR LABORATORY TESTING; 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. 11131 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI-NUECES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE NUECES VALLEY DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE PA -22 FULL YEAR HEAD START PROGRAM, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", 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". Mayor Sizemore stated the Regular Meeting would be recessed until after the Special Meeting for public hearings on six zoning applications. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. City Secretary Kring filed with the Council a statement on request of Mr. Philip Maxwell, Vice President, South Texas Region of Texas Consumer Association, in regard to the proposed rate increase by Central Power and Light Company, requesting that the Council appoint a citizen committee to inquire into the legitimacy of the CPL request and that the committee have the power to employ an expert on public utility rates. (Council Exhibit #9-72) There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meering was adjourned at 9:00 p.m„ October 18, 1972.