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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 7, 1973
3:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Chas. A. Bonniwell
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro Tem Chas. A. Bonniwell called the meeting to order in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall,
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Branch in the absence of the
invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the absence of
Mayor Sizemore be excused for just cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 24, 3:00 p.m.,
and of the Special Meeting of January 24, 4:00 p.m., 1973, were>approved as sub-
mitted to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell announced the issuance of proclamations as
follows: LUTAC WEEK, February 11 through 17, 1973; and AMERICAN HEART MONTH,
February, 1973.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell announced the opening of bids on pavement
repairs at Fire Station #7.
City Manager Townsend explained that because of a publication problem
it is recommended that bids on the foregoing project not be opened and that
authority be granted to advertise and receive bids on March 7, 1973. City Secre-
tary Kring stated no bids had been received.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the bid process
for pavement repairs at Fire Station #7, previously scheduled for February 7, be
re -scheduled and that bids be received on March 7, 1973,
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "r" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations
be granted and approved as follows:
a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 1973 for
a Microfilm Reader/Printer for the Library for which funds have been made avail-
able in the 1972-73 Budget for replacement of a 1950 unlit.
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b. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 1973 for a
Dual Agent Aircraft Rescue Unit for International Airport. This unit is to be
funded jointly by the City and FAA, and funds are provided in the 1972-73 Budget
for the City's portion of the cost of the equipment. New FAA safety regulations
require permanent stationing of fire suppression equipment at the Airfield. The
truck will carry 500 pounds of dry chemicals and 500 gallons of water for foam
generation and will be designed to travel both on and off the runways.
c. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 1973
for a Circulating Air Fire Hose Dryer for the Fire Division for which funds have
been made available in the 1972-73 budget for the additional house dryingunit.
d. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 1973
for 48" Ductile Iron Pipe & Cast or Ductile Iron Fittings for the Kelly Drainage
Ditch Crossing and the Clarkwood Drainage Ditch Crossing. Money for the Clarkwood
crossing is in the 1972-73 water construction Budget.
e. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 1973 for the
following: 42 vehicles, 3 sedans and station wagons, 18 compact sedans, 2 Van
Type vehicles, 35 - 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup trucks, and 20 Heavy Trucks for 10,000 to
23,000 lbs. GVW and 60 to 136 inch cab to axle. The City's 120 vehicles include
103 replacement and 17 additional vehicles, including 6 police cars recommended in
the first six months revenue sharing and 2 included in Community Relations Grant.
This will be a cooperative bid with Nueces County, Corpus Christi Independent
School District, City of Port Aransas and the City of Bishop for an additional 47
units, which will increase the total to 167.
f. That the bid award on Traffic Control Equipment for traffic signal-
ization of Six Points and Leopard near Coke Street be made to the following firms
on the basis of low bid, bids having been received from six firms: Automatic
Signal Division, Fort Worth, Texas ($2,602.30);Signal Engineering Co., Corpus Christi,
Texas ($5,988.80); and Light Control Visual Products Division -3-M Company, Dallas,
Texas ($5,850.00). Total bid in amount of $14,441.10. Funds are to be made
available from unallocated Traffic Bond Project #220-67-88 with $6,000.00 being
reimbursed by the State after installation. (Bid Tabulation #5-73)
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g. That an additional $1,877.68 be appropriated from the Park Bond Fund
for work done by City Park forces at Moody Park during the first quarter of 1972,
August through October. This amount was erroneously omitted from the December 13,
1972 appropriation for this work.
h. That an agreement be authorized between the City of Corpus Christi
and Citizens State Bank for the widening of a portion of Leopard Street between
Port and Lexington Street with the City to pay the material cost for the widening
and the work to be done by the bank's general contractor. Widening the street three
feet will allow a left turn movement lane on the north side of Leopard Street
between Port and Lexington as recommended by Traffic Engineering.
i. That Mr. Max F. Dulnig, Jr., be employed to prepare an appraisal of
Parcel#49,. Oso Sewer Plant land acquisition project, owned by Thelma Baker Smith
and Beulah Mahan Baker, within 3 weeks at a cost of $1,550.00, and Mr. Roy Temple
be employed to update his 1970 appraisal at a cost of $225, updated appraisals are
needed to support the purchase process and may provide new information which might
help resolve the pending question of value; that an appropriation of $1,725 be
approved to cover the appraisal services.
j. That informal approval be given to the development of Lena Park by
the Lion's Club of Corpus Christi with the understanding that the name will be
changed to Lions Park. The Lions will spend between $4,000 and $5,000 per year
developing the park, and the City will provide overall planning and supervision.
The park is approximately 6 acres near Holmes and McArdle; was dedicated in 1953;
has an underground sprinkler system; and is now being used primarily for softball and
Little League. The proposed joint development is recommended by the Park and
Recreation Board. Lena Park got its name from the subdivision in which it is
located.
k. That the Museum Area Landscaping Improvements contract be accepted
as complete and final payment of $6,939 be made to the contractor, R. S. Black.
The final estimate exceeded the original contract by $2,938.93 as a result of
quantity variations, and due to the delays imposed on the contractor and the incon-
venience caused him during the opening ceremony of the Museum, an extension of
time of 21 days be granted, and that an appropriation of $2,938.93 be authorized
to cover errors in estimating quantities involved.
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1. That Ordinance No. 10494, providing for the establishment of an
Area Manpower Planning Council be amended to reflect an increase in membership
from 15 to 27 members and that 13 such members be appointed for one-year terms
and the remaining 14 members be appointed to 2 -year terms, which changes are
necessary to comply with the Department of Labor directives.
m. That the five-year lease and contract with the Corpus Christi Art
Foundation, Inc., be amended to modify the section regarding City participation
so that the City will reimburse the Foundation for certain expenses rather than
authorizing the Foundation Director to incur the expenses directly. The change
will not affect the amount of money paid by the City since this will be deter-
mined as each year's budget is adopted. Representatives of the Foundation have
indicated that the amount of money in the 1973-74 Budget appears to be enough to
meet this year's maintenance and custodial requirements.
n. That the 1972-73 Budget be amended by changing the authorization
for 2 Computer Programmers (Grade 27) to 1 Computer Programmer 1 (Grade 27),and
1 Computer Programmer II (Grade 29). This change will provide more depth and
advancement ability in the Programmer Series.
o. That the position of Safety -Security Officer (Grade 16) be estab-
lished and the position of Airport Maintenance Mechanic (Grade'14) be changed to
Maintenance -Safety Officer (Grade 16), Your safety personnel have been employed
and are in police training.
p. That positions included in approved federal grant requests be
established as follows;
(1) Traffic Safety Coordinator (Grade 29) and Barricading
Coordinator (Grade 27). Both are included in approved
grants from the Texas Department of Community Affairs
Office of the Texas Safety Administration.
(2) Community Service Officer (Grade 12). This position is
included in the approved Police Community Relations grant
from the Texas Criminal Justice Council and LEAA.
4.
as follows:
(1)
That the Position Classification and Compensation Plan be amended
Delete job classification of programmer and add classifi-
cation of Programmer I and Programmer II. (City Manager's
Reports "n" above)
(2) Change the job classification of NYC -OS Director to Neigh-
borhood Youth Corps Director. (No change in pay)
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(3) Add job classification of Safety -Security Officer (Grade 16),
and change job classification of Airport Maintenance Mechanic
to Maintenance Safety Officer (Grade 16).
(4) Add job classification of Traffic Safety Coordinator (Grade 29)
(Grant Application 11/8/72) and Barricading Coordinator (Grade 27)
(5) Add job classification of Community Services Officer
(Grade 12).
Cont'd:
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(6) Add classification of Municipal Court Judge #1 and Municipal.
Court Judge #2 to City's classification plan.
r. That a Change Order in the amount of $33,854.00 be approved for the
addition of eight items to the Greenwood Pool Project which were deleted at the
time the contract was awarded due to lack of funds; that the items be financed
by Revenue Sharing Funds, and that an appropriation of $33,854.00, be authorized.
The Items are as follows:
(1) Four precast roof units over the dressing rooms $12,042
(2) Add glazed structural clay tile in the bath house:
building in lieu of the concrete block 6,010
(3) Add flag pole and circular base deck 950
(4) Add the water heater and storage tank in water heater
room 2,485
(5) Add two curved concrete retaining walls at the Grass
Deck Terrace 5,969
(6) Add two earth berms and low concrete retainer walls
adjacent to spray pool 4,045
(7) Add slide by pool 477
(8) Add header curb in lieu of 6 x 5 set -on curb 1,876
$33,854
Mrs. Rudy Gonzales, 1809 Yale, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for
Community Improvement, stated an investigation should be made of the procedures
of the Safety Guards presently in use at the Airport, stating they are very lax;
that after the passengers pass the Security Guards, they are allowed to roam in
areas which have not been checked.
Mr. Townsend explained that this is the responsibility of the Airlines,
but that it should be investigated and that a recommendation could be made that
the safety procedures be better organized.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11292
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PROMOTERS
OF CERTAIN OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALS AND THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR AND
THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALS; PROVIDING PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 11293
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF PARADES
AND MARCHES WITHIN THE CITY; DEFINING TERMS; DESIGNATING REGULATORY
OFFICERS IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SAID ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF PARADE PERMITS AND REVOCATION;
PROVIDING APPELLATE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS;
PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERA-
TIVE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND
POWER FRANCHISE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third
reading by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDA-
TION, INC., AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9650, PASSED AND APPROVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 18, 1970, BY AMENDING SECTION IV THEREOF
SO AS TO MODIFY CITY'S METHOD OF PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPEN-
DITURES INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION OF THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS, AS
IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second
reading by the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 11294
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 20 -FOOT STREET RIGHT OF WAY ALONG THE
NORTHEAST SIDE OF LOTS 13, 14 AND 15, SECTION 42, AND A 40 -FOOT 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 AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN
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TRACTS, SUBJECT TO BEING REPLATTED, INCLUDING DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WHICH
IN THE OPINION OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES ARE SUFFICIENT TO
TAKE WATER FROM FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE TO THE OSO; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent,
ORDINANCE. NO, 11295
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 POSITIONS, BY
AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED,
BY CHANGING CERTAIN CLASS TITLES AND CREATING CERTAIN CLASS TITLES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING THAT THE BUDGET BE AMENDED TO
REFLECT THESE CHANGES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11296
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CITIZENS
STATE BANK OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGARDING THE WIDENING OF LEOPARD
STREET AT LEXINGTON STREET, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREE-
MENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
BEING PROJECT NO. 220-70-138; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET
BOND FUND $680.15 APPLICABLE TO THE SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11297
APPROPRIATING $1,877.68 FROM NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO.
291-70-10.7, MOODY PARK; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF $1,877,68 TO THE
102 GENERAL FUND ACTIVITY 4122-603 FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, .AND EQUIPMENT
USED FOR PARK REQUIREMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the fallowing vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11298
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APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND
ACTIVITY 4181, CODE 502, $2,938.93 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPRO-
PRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO, 11051 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH R. S. BLACK, CON-
TRACTOR FOR THE MUSEUM AREA LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS -GENERAL
CONTRACT, SAID SUMS TO COVER COSTS OF OVER -RUN ON THE CONTRACT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11299
AMENDING ORDINANCE 10494, ESTABLISHING THE AREA MANPOWER PLANNING
COUNCIL 50 AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM 15 TO 27 MEMBERS, AND TO
PROVIDE THAT 13 MEMBERS BE APPOINTED FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE REMAIN-
ING 14 MEMBERS BE APPOINTED TO A TWO-YEAR TERM; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11300
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SASAKI,
WALKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, TO CONDUCT A BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE
UTILIZATION STUDY FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $22,500, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, 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: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11301
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 TEXACO, INC., BY GRANTING
SPECIAL PERMIT ON A PORTION OF LOT 21, BLOCK 5, TRACY ADDITION, MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
SINGLE FREE-STANDING SIGN ADVERTISING THE COMPANY'S GASOLINE PRO-
DUCTS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDI-
NANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The. Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11302
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 HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, BY
GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT ON A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, BALDWIN PARK,
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
A SINGLE FREE-STANDING SIGN ADVERTISING THE COMPANY'S GASOLINE PRO-
DUCTS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE
AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11303
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $8,905.63 OUT OF FUNDS BUDGETED IN
ACTIVITY 4320 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 AND ENCUMBERED AT THE END OF THE
SAID FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION, INC.,
FOR EXPENDITURES INCURRED AT THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS BETWEEN
DECEMBER 1, 1971 AND JULY 31, 1972; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 11304
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES OF
MAX DULNIG, JR. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 AND OF ROY L. TEMPLE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $225 IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 49
OF OSO SEWER PLANT LAND ACQUISITION, PROJECT NO. 250-61-25.5; APPRO-
PRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE ACCOUNT $1,725 FOR
SAID SERVICES, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE REIMBURSED FROM NO. 250 SANI-
TARY SEWER BOND FUND UPON THE SALE OF BONDS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11305
CLOSING THAT PORTION OF AN ALLEY WHICH RUNS BETWEEN LOT 1 AND A
PORTION OF LOT 33, AND LOTS 36, 37 AND 38, AUSTIN ADDITION NO. 1
(THE PORTION HEREBY CLOSED BEING FROM PUEBLO STREET TO A POINT WHICH
IS THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOTS 36 AND 35, EXTENDED, IN
SAID BLOCK 3); RETAINING THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY WHICH RUNS BETWEEN
A PORTION OF LOT 33, AND LOTS 34 AND 35 OF BLOCK 3 (THE PORTION RE-
TAINED BEING FROM BALBOA STREET TO A POINT WHICH IS THE COMMON BOUN-
DARY LINE BETWEEN LOTS 35 AND 36, EXTENDED, IN SAID BLOCK 3); RESTRICTING
SAID RETAINED PORTION OF THE ALLEY TO RESIDENT TRAFFIC, ONLY; RETAINING
EASEMENTS FOR ALL EXISTING UTILITY AND SEWER LINES IN ALL OF SAID ALLEY;
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, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye"; Sizemore was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Wm. Bonilla, President of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, appeared
and stated it had been his understanding that the item relative to a proposed salary increase
for City Manager Townsend was to have been on the agenda for the regular meeting, and
that he and other officers of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce are present in protest of
the proposed salary increase. He stated that no salary increase should be approved until
a Mexican Chamber of Commerce Committee has had an opportunity to evaluate Mr.
Townsend. He stated he had noted that Mr. Townsend and Mayor Sizemore had agreed
to meet with a Mexican Chamber of Commerce committee on the subject, but that such
a meeting would be pointless and an accessory after the fact if the increase is approved
now. Mr. Bonilla read a statement addressed to Mayor Sizemore and the Council,
which he had distributed during the workshop meeting this morning. (Council Exhibit
01-73) The statement criticized Mr. Townsend for (1) failure on the part of the City
to grow; (2) lack of drainage and sewerage services; (3) burdensome requirements on
builders and contractors when the City is acting without a master plan; (4) inability
to render needed services to areas annexed by the City within the last 10 years;
(5) City's indirect method of increasing taxes (no rate increase, but increase in valua-
tion); (6) fact that we have had an increase in a number of Mexican Americans in the
City's employ or payroll is no indication that the City by its City Manager is a true
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believer in Equal Employment Opportunity. He stated there have been no Mexican
Americans employed as department heads under the City Manager; that none have been
employed since he became City Manager, and requested that a Mexican American be
employed as an assistant to the City Manager; that the City Council delay action on
a pay raise for the City Manager, or his immediate Staff, for one week until the
committee has an opportunity to meet with the Mayor and City Manager. He stated they
had suggested a meeting February 8 with the City Manager and Mayor Sizemore, but then
determined that the Mayor was still ill and is not here today; that he had received
a letter from Mr. Townsend this morning also, wherein he indicated that he would
welcome an opportunity to meet with the Mexican Chamber of Commerce which was
appreciated very much. He named the four members of the Committee: Alberto Huerto,
Chairman of Civil Rights; Joe Longoria, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee; Dr.
George Trevino, Coordinator of Urban Affairs, and himself as President bf Mexican
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bonilla also stated that Mr. Townsend's salary should not be
increased until after the upcoming election because another Council might see fit to
offer an additional increase if the position became vacant.
Commissioner Bosquez questicn2d the timing of the formation of the committee
noting that the matter of a pay raise for the City Manager was brought up one week ago.
Mr. Bonilla stated it was a coincidence that the Committee was also formed one week ago.
Mr. Emanuel Saldana, President of Accion Mexicana, protested the contemplated
salary increase for the City Manager, stating there were many other City employees
who should be considered first, that a Mexican American should be considered for
the position of Assistant City Manager, but speculated that this would not be done.
Mr. Arnold Hammonds appeared, stating he was speaking as a private citizen in
opposition to the proposed increase; that he had been opposed to the last increase
given the City Manager, and still felt the salary is excessive.
Mr. Alberto Huerta, County Chairman of Raza Unida, claimed discrimination
in employment practices within the City government reflected in the fact that there
were no Mexican Americans in high level positions, and that he wished to go on record
as being strongly opposed to a salary increase for the City Manager. He stated there
was discrimination in the Gas Division.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell reminded Mr. Huerta that several months ago he
had appeared before the Council with charges of discrimination, and asked him if he was
prepared to substantiate those accusations with facts. Mr, Huerta stated he hod come to
the meeting today for another purpose.
Mrs. Rudy Gonzales, speaking for the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Improvement, appealed to the Council for a portion of Federal Revenue Shar-
ing Funds for continuation of the. Code Enforcement Program, and expressed dismay that
this program had not been included. She stated the program had been very successful
and had been a highly visible pledge of this City's concern about its less affluent citi-
zens, and showed that the City was willing to spend some of its resources in correcting
housing problems of the poor. On behalf of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Commun-
ity Improvement, she formally requested that one million dollars be set aside for continua-
tion of the Code Enforcement Program. Mrs. Gonzales stated she had requested
information on the use of Revenue Sharing Funds for local housing programs and loans,
and had received many answers, but was pleased to learn that there were no legal
barriers to the City's making such loans available from the Revenue Sharing Funds.
(Council Exhibit 02-73)
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell stated the. Council shares the concern of those
requesting funds for continuation of these programs, but explained that until the
National Administration decides what it plans to do, it is difficult to budget local
funds. City Manager Townsend stated the City is attempting to obtain a legal opinion
on whether a City government can make loans and grants for private home improvements
if funds are available. He also stated the problem is beyond local resources.
Reverend Elliott Grant, Chairman of Human Relations Commission,
expressed concern about the housing situation in the poor areas of the City. He read
letters from Congressman Young and Senators Tower and Benson which expressed concern
of the phasing out of federally funded programs. He requested that a concentrated
effort be made to find ways to use Revenue Sharing Funds for continuation of the Code
Enforcement Program.
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Following a 15 -minute recess, Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell reconvened the meet-
ing at 4,40 and asked if there were others who wished to speak.
Mr. Irving Brown, 4513 Jose, past president of the NAACP, spoke in support
of the request For funds for continuation of the Neighborhood Improvement Program, and
presented a petition containing some one thousand signatures of persons in the Molina,
Hillcrest, Lexington, Hialco and Airport Park areas, in -support of this request.
(Petition 01-73)
On another matter, Reverend Grant called to the attention of the Council
alleged discrimination among city employees and department heads, wherein established
employees are bringing certain pressures of rejection to bear on black employees while
in the six-month probation period, making it difficult for them to perform their duties,
and requested that some directive come from the City Manager concerning such actions.
Reverend Grant also complained that buses picking up passengers, particularly in the
Hillcrest area, are not properly heated and this situation should be corrected.
City Manager Townsend stated that both these complaints would be inves-
tigated, and corrective measures taken where possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell announced for the benefit of the press and other
interested parties, that the City Council held a closed personnel meeting while in
recess, and as a result of that meeting, the matter of salary increases will not be con-
sidered during this meeting, but will be deferred until Mayor Sizemore is present. Mr.
Bonniwell also pointed out that the matter of a pay raise for the City Manager is solely
within the prerogative of the City Council and that the Council is not obligated to
meet with any committees.
Regarding accusations made by Alberto Huerta of discriminations in the
Gas. Division, Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell invited Mr. Huerta to meet him at 8 a.m.
tomorrow morning in the Gas Division Offices. Mr. Huerta stated that he had another
commitment. Mr. Bonniwell then asked the City Manager to call Mr. Ledbetter, Gas
Superintendent, to the Council Chamber for a discussion of this matter. Mr. Huerta
left the Council Chamber stating that he would bring the complaints before the Civil
Service Board at its March meeting.
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There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was
adjourned at 4:55 p.m., February 7, 1973.