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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/27/1972MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 27, 1972 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell Commissioners: Roberto Bosquez, M. D. Rev, Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales J. Howard Stark • City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall in the absence of Mayor Ronnie Sizemore. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell requested the audience to bow their heads in silent meditation in respect to former President Harry S. Truman whose death occurred on Monday of this week. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell then gave the Invocation. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Branch, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the absence of Mayor Sizemore and Commissioner Lozano be excused for just cause. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell presented a plaque to Mr. Olin Smith, who is retiring after 23 years in the Police Reserve. Mr. Smith was introduced by Chief James Avant, who gave a resume of Mr. Smith's activities with the Police Reserve. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell inq;aired if City Manager Townsend had received the information requested on the Arbitration Commission regarding the matter of the acquisition of the land adjacent to the Oso Sewer Plant. Mr. Bonniwell informed Council that he and Mr. Townsend had met with Mr. Eldon Dyer about the possibility of using an arbitration committee to work on this matter rather than proceeding directly with the condemnation. City Manager Townsend reported that he had been unable to contact Mr. Helmut O. Wolff of the American Arbitration Association. Mayor Pro Tern Bonniwell explained that the tentative plan was to use an arbitrator to help determine the fcir price of the land. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell announced that a Resolution was to be passed con- cerning the passing of Former President Harry S. Truman on December 26, 1972, and declaring December 28, 1972, as a day of mourning, requesting that copies of the Resolution be mailed to the family of Harry S. Truman. City Manager Townsend presented the request of Mr. Tim Clower of the Clower Corporotion on behalf of his client for the closing and abandoning of the 20 -foot • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 2 • alley northeast of Lots A-1, B-1, and C-1 and along the northwest side of Lot A-2, Habluetzel Subdivision. Mr. Townsend located the alley on the map„ stating that it is a dead end alley; the Staff has no objections to the closing; the necessary utility lines will be retained; the applicant requested that only a portion of the alley be closed, however, it is recommended that the entire alley be closed. Mr. Tim Clower, representing the applicant, stated that a restaurant is proposed for the property; this part of the alley has never been open; they propose to dedicate an ease- ment; access to the property will be from Gollihar and Staples; the Boomerang Drive -In is located on Lot A--1; a radiator shop is on Lot B-1; a beauty school is on Lot B-2; and a veterinary hospital is located on Lot C-2. Mr. Clower stated that there is a need for a large parking lot; therefore, they are requesting that the alley be closed so that Lots A-2 and A-1 can be used for the restaurant and the parking lot. Mr. Dennis Eagan, Jr., spoke in favor of closing the alley, stating that he has seen a great deal of development in Corpus Christi and that he feels that the proposed restaurant would be a definite asset to the City. Dr. M. B. Pigott, Jr., spoke in opposition to the closing. Dr. Pigott stated that he was there representing Mr. E. H. Frederick, Mrs. Agnes Marie Hall, and himself, Dr. Pigott stated that Mr. Frederick has a quonset type building on Lot B-1; he has plans to erect a new, larger building, at which time he will need access to the rear of his lot. Dr. Pigott informed Council that Mrs. Hall, manager of Mite Aladdin Beauty College, is using the alley to some extent. Dr. Pigott stated that he needs to get to the rear of his veterinary hospital; therefore, must have access to the alley, and t!te alley is being used even though it is unimproved. City Manager Townsend inquired of Dr. Pigott if his needs would be satisfied if he and the others he mentioned had the right to cross the applicant's parking lot to reach the rear of their places of business, and Dr. Pigott replied that he would be agree- able to this if he could have access to the rear of his property. Dr. Pigott stated that he is in favor of the proposed project, but he does want to be as;cred of access to his property. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 3 Mr. Clower stated that he felt that he and his client could work something out with Dr. Pigott and present the plan to the Council. City Manager Townsend stated that Staff would recommend closing the alley subject to the assurance of access to their property of those in opposition. Motion by Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the request for the closing of the alley be granted subject to the ingress and egress to the other property on the block, applying only to the portions of Lots A-1 and Lot A-2 as requested, and subject to utility easements being retained. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "i", be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as follows: a. That the lease with the USO for a portion of the Park and Recreation Build- ing be renewed as of January 1, 1973, for a period of five (5) years, subject to a 6 -month cancellation clause if the City needs the property for municipal purposes, and a noise limitation provision during Park and Recreation office hours. b. That the acquisition of the north 100 feet of Parcel No. 34 of the Bayfront Open Space project be approved for $17,344. The owner, May Dougherty Carr King, owns 196.13 feet, but, due to the proximity of her house to the project, she wishes to retain 96.04 feet for her use. If approved, it will be necessary to delete this 96'+ from the Open Space Project. c. That a contract be authorized with the owners of Parcel No. 2 of the Greenwood Street Project whereby the City will close the 40' ROW of Sherman Avenue between Lots 1 and 2, and 11 and 12 of Lyle Subdivision, and reroute at City cost an 8" effluent line to the Golf Center along the boundary of the tract, and in turn, the owners will dedicate to the City 20 feet of additional right-of-way required along Greenwood Drive from Greenwood Park to Horne Road. An appropriation of $6,000 is requested to relocate the 8" effluent line. The closing of the street has previously been authorized • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 4 by Ordinance No. 8874 following a public hearing on May 22, 1968. d. That an agreement between the City and Parkdale State Bank for the construction of certain improvements at the intersection of Everhart and Staples be authorized. The agreement basically calls for (a) closing of Parkdale Drive and retaining of an easement, (b) constructing a right turn lane, (c) the bank dedicating two tracts of land, and (d) the bank paying $13,751.90 for their share of the improvements. e. That a contract for intersection improvements at Everhart and Staples be ewarded to Maverick Construction Company for $27,625.15, and that $29,500.00 be appro- priated for the construction contract and related costs. The improvements are to be paid jointly by the City grid the Parkdale State Bank. f, That Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation be authorized to perform tests of the existing asphalt at the Corpus Christi International Airport, and that Mr. Bob Galloway, consultant for the Asphalt Institute in Bryan, be authorized to review said tests and determine whether the asphalt used fully meets the criteria specified in the plans and specifications, and to advise the type of action which needs to be taken to correct a number of asphalt distress areas or areas of asphalt movement at the taxiways and the runway. The total cost will not exceed $4,400. g. That the City Manager be authorized to convey to the Community Develop- ment Corporation, on independent non-profit foundation, the following five surplus properties for development of housing. These properties were purchased by the City at Sheriff's 2nd Tax Sales, except for the Morris Street property which was obtained as a welfare donation. 1. 208 17th Street, Lots 17 & 18, Block 2, Home Place Addition $1,000.00 2. 810 12th Street, Lot 6, Block 12, Extension to South End Addition 900.00 3. 2320 Hatch Street, Lot 12, Block 5, Shoreline Park Addition 900.00 4, 1605 Marguerite Street, Lots 13 & 14, Block 18, Chamberlain Addit. 1,000.00 5. 2923 Morris Street, Lots 27 & 28, Block 11, Steele Addition 2,500.00 h. That contracts be awarded to the following firms for 828 trees for various parks and the Oso Golf Course on the basis of low bid: ACORN, INC., Sinton, Texas Items 1, 4, & 5 (436 trees) Total $17,190.00 s • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 5 CURRIE'S SEED COMPANY, Corpus Christi, Texas Items 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (392 trees) Total $ 9,970.80 GRAND TOTAL $27,160.80 (Bid Tabulation #70-72) i. That new boundaries be set for the Councilmanic Election Districts. City Manager Townsend stated that the Charter requires that be cdaries to equalize the districts must be set by January 1 of odd numbered years. Mr. Townsend pointed out the proposed boundaries of the four districts on the map, stating that they are as nearly equal os it is practical to make them. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell requested that the Oso land acquisition be placed on the agenda on January 3, and City Manager Townsend stated that Staff will have a recommen- dation on this. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell also requested that the City Manager make a written status report on January 3 on a description of how the Staff feels the ambulance service will operate, stating that this is at the request of Dr. Bosquez. Mayor Pro Tern Bonniwell inquired of Dr. Bosquez if there was anything specific he req red; however, Dr. Bosquez did not indicate any specific thing. City Manager Townsend advised that he will have the report. Reverend Branch asked for a status report on the Oso Land Development. ORDINANCE NO. 11221 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF THE IN -AND -OUT CITY VEHICLE POUND WITH RICHARD HINOJOSA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVID- ING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11222 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH MAY DOUGHERTY CARR KING, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 34, BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE, PROJECT NO. 291-70-8; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, THE SUM OF $17,544, OF WHICH $17,344 IS FOR THE ACQUISITION COST AND SEVERANCE DAMAGES, AND $200 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 6 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote; Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.O. FOR THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BUILD- ING, LOCATED AT BELDEN AND NORTH WATER STREET, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, BEGINNING JANUARY 23, 1973 AND TERMINATING JANUARY 23, 1978, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, THE SAME AS IF COPIED VERBATIM HEREIN. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second read- ing by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11223 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL OF TRINITY ENGINEERING TEST- ING CORPORATION TO PERFORM TESTING OF THE EXISTING ASPHALT AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID PROPOSAL BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND $4,400, $3,386.50 FOR THE TESTING SERVICES AND $1,013.50 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY BOB GALLOWAY OF BRYAN, TEXAS; APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-68-11.1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO, 11224 CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF A 40 -FOOT STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 11, AND 2 AND 10, IN LYLE SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON DELIVERY TO THE CITY OF A DEDICATION DEED DEDICATING THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 11 FOR THE WIDENING OF GREENWOOD DRIVE 20 FEET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN FOR GREENWOOD DRIVE; REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 8874, DATED MAY 22, 1968; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 11225 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARKDALE STATE BANK WHEREBY SAID PARKDALE STATE BANK AGREES TO PAY $13,751.90 AS ITS SHARE OF THE COST TO CONSTRUCT A RIGHT TURN LANE AT SOUTH STAPLES AND EVERHART ROAD, ALL AS IS DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT 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: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye'; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11226 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MAVERICK CON- STRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, EVERHART ROAD AT SOUTH STAPLES STREET; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $29,500, OF WHICH $27,625.15 IS FOR THE CONTRACT AND $1,874.85 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-70-136; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell® Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stork, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11227 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 ORTHMED BUILDING CORPORATION BY AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 2, UNIT 1, WASHBURN MEADOWS, CONSISTING OF 2.52 ACRES, AND LOT 7A, UNIT 2, WASHBURN MEA- DOWS, CONSISTING OF .57 ACRES, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 39, PAGES 50 AND 51, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER DATE OF DECEMBER 18, 1972, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 7, UNIT 2, WASHBURN MEADOWS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 76, AND LOTS 1 AND 3, UNIT 1, WASHBURN MEADOWS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 45, AND VOLUME 13, PAGE 58, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 4, SECTION A, AND A FRACTIONAL PART OF SECTION J OF THE PAISLEY SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME A, PAGE 28 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGH- BORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 8 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT THE GRANTING OF $3,000 ASSESSED VALUE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR PERSONS'S RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF OLDER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; EXEMPTING FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3000) OF THE ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD OF PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMP- TION ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" INCORPORATED HEREIN, OR REVISION THEREOF, DURING RENDITION TIME, PROVIDING FOR REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION THEREON; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second read- ing by the following vote: Bonniweli, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11228 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10044, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 1970, SO AS TO RE-ESTABLISH AND AMEND THE FOUR (4) COUNCILMANKC DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED BY SAID ORDINANCE, INSOFAR AS THE NUECES COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS COMPRISING EACH DISTRICT ARE CONCERNED, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY HEREINAFTER SET OUT; ANNEXING HERETO AN OFFICIAL MAP DELINEATING SUCH AMENDED DISTRICTS, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (WITHOUT SAID EXHIBIT); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING SEVERA- BILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. RESOLUTION NO, 11229 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT THE INHABITANTS OF THIS CITY JOIN THE NATION IN A DAY OF MOURNING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1972, AS OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11230 CLOSING CARTER STREET, FROM NAPLES TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 10, SOUTHMORELAND SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 9 ORDINANCE NO, 11231 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF PARKDALE DRIVE BETWEEN EVERHART ROAD AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET, AS MORE FULLY DEFINED IN THE METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION, AND RETAINING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE ENTIRE PORTION OF SAID STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell, Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, and Stark., present and voting "Aye'; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11232 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PARCEL NO, 2 FOR GREENWOOD DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, HORNE ROAD TO PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, SAID CONTRACT TO REQUIRE THE CITY TO CLOSE A 40 -FOOT STREET BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, AND 10 AND 11, OF LYLES SUBDIVISION, AND TO RELOCATE AN 8"EFFLUENT LINE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CITY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY DESCRIBED, AND TO REQUIRE THE OWNERS, HARRY WEISMAN, ET AL, TO CONVEY BY DEDICATION DEED THE 20 -FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND ABUTTING AND PARALLEL TO GREENWOOD DRIVE EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF LOT 1, F. D. LYLES SUBDIVISION AND THE N.E. 310 FEET OF LOT 11 OF F.D.LYLES SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $6,000 FOR THE COST OF REROUTING THE 8" EFFLUENT WATER LINE, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-70-113; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Bonniwell„ Branch, Bosquez, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1971 EDITION AND THE 1972 REVISION THERETO, AND THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE, 1969 EDITION AND THE 1972 REVISION THERETO, FOR THE REGULATION OF THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, REPLACE- MENT, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING APPLIANCES), FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND/OR APPURTENANCES THERETO OF PLUMBING AND GAS PIPE AND APPLIANCE FITTINGS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND ALL PARTS THEREOF, INCLUDING EVERY CONNEC- TION TO THE WATER OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY, AND EVERY CONNECTION TO A GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM, WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; MAKING VIOLA- TIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 9057 AND 9624. Speaking in favor of the adoption of the ordinance,; Mr. W. R. Cockrill of the C & R Plumbing Company stated that he Is in favor of the Code, especially as it relates to the use of plastic lines for plumbing; however, he questioned the use of plastic for use as gas lines inside structures. Mr. Cockrill was assured by members of Staff that • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 10 the Code did not call for the use of plastic lines inside homes and buildings. Mr. Tom Dildy, Chairman of the Plumbing Advisory Board, also spoke in favor of the adoption of the code, stating that the Board had discussed and approved these changes about a year ago. Others speaking in favor of the Code were two representatives of building contractors of Houston firms who are performing work locally ardd Mr. Tommy McDonald, Master Plumber. The ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1970 EDITION, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, A COPY OF WHICH, AUTHENTI- CATED BY THE SIGNATURES OF THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY, AND MADE A PUBLIC RECORD BY THIS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, IS ON FILE IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, and Stark, present and voting "Aye'; Sizemore and Lozano were absent. Mayor Pro Tern Bonniwell recessed the Regular Meeting at 4:20 p.m. ********** Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell reconvened the Regular Meeting at 5:10 p.m. following the Special Council Meeting on zoning cases. City Manager Townsend outlined a program and schedule in regard to the sale of bonds recently passed in the December 9, 1972 Bond Election. Mr. Townsend pointed out to Council that there will be a moratorium for action by Council on April 1, 1973, since the lost 30 days in office they cannot contract to sell bonds, therefore, feels that the bonds sold must be consummated by April 1. The City Manager stated that con- sultants, such as architects and engineers, are needed for certain projects and consultant contracts should be awarded in a relatively current time, also stating that he feels that this Council should be the one to select the consultants. Mr. Townsend further stated that bonds must be sold or money must be in the bank before the contracts can be awarded. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 11 In regard to the upper level college, City Manager Townsend stated that there is a time element problem; the bonds need to be sold os soon as possible but can't be done until validated by the Legislature, pointing out that the mechanics of preparation require six to eight weeks. The City Manager stated that three important factors to be considered in regard to the bond program are: (1) $1,500,000 on the upper level college - there is a need to have this set 30 days ahead of the bond sale; (2) There is a general need for more money, particu- larly the Sewer Bond Fund, which is completely committed; and (3) Convention Center Bonds - The Legal Department is working to clarify the City's position; they do not think this can be accomplished in this calendar year, citing the City of Fort Worth as an example, and stating that they are in a similar position and the length of time involved in their case. Mr. Townsend stated that the question of the Convention Center site needs to be clear because the fact that the City intends to acquire this land is an open invitation for people to acquire the land at the site for speculation, therefore, feels that Council needs to acquire the site as soon as possible. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell inquired if the City has a plausible reason for going in and buying this land, and Mr. Townsend stated that the City could acquire the land for park use, After further discussion of the upper level college, Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell sug- gested that representatives of A & i appear at the January 3 Workshop Meeting. City Manager Townsend stated that he has already met with A & I representatives and they are in agreement with the proposed plan. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell stated that he thought they needed something in writing as to when the A & I representatives think the bonds should be sold, mentioning the difference in interest rates. Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell stated that he feels that everything possible should be done to assist in the progress of the upper level college. Commissioner Stark inquired about the health center construction and stated that he did not feel that the City would be justified in tearing down the pres- ent health facilities before the Convention Center is a reality. Mr. Stark also stated that he felt that Council should look at the entire program. Dr. Bosquez agreed and • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 27, 1972 Page 12 stated that he had sent a letter to Staff and Council listing priorities. Commissioner Gonzales made a motion, seconded by Branch, and passed, that the following be appointed to the Charter Amendment Advisory Committee: Eduardo de Ases Silverio Valencia, Jr. Mike Kendrick Mrs. Yolanda Peronis Jim Atwill Mrs, Ruth Gill Bob MacLean Wendell Keetch Charles Bolden Celso Rodriguez Mrs. Richard Sallee Mrs. D. C. Bernwanger Dick Bowen City Manager Townsend stated that the usual procedure is for a written charge to be prepared by Council, and Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell stated that this will be done on January 10, at Which time a chairman will be designated. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m., December 27, 1972.