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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/15/1973MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 15, 1973 3:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff Commissioners: Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales Ricardo Gonzalez Gabe Lozano, Sr. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jason Luby 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 Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the absence of Commissioner Stark be excused for just cause. Mrs. Margery Brown who recently retired as Manager of the Memorial Coliseum was presented a plaque by Commissioner Lozano in recognition of her 19 years of faithful service to the City. Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, 242 East Vanderbilt, member of SAGE and representing.groups-of., elderly citizens of the City, thanked the Council and City Staff for setting up the City -operated program for the elderly, and invited the Council and Staff to a formal reception for Mr. Homer T. Martinez, Jr. who was appointed as Director of Programs for the Elderly. The reception to be held at St. Luke's Methodist United Church Thursday, the 23rd of August. Mr. DeWitt Morgan, 4102 Lowman, appeared in the interest of the proposed Bicentenial Celebration scheduled for 1976 in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of the nation. He stated he was representing an ad hoc committee which was formed to recommend members of the American Revolution Bicentenial Commission. He explained the organizational components of the State and National Commissions, and presented the Council with reports and brochures containing ideals and methods proposed for accomplishment of these goals by each city, town and village. He stated his committee had met several times and had given a grat deal of thought to the project and are completely in harmony with suggestions of National and State organizations to the extent that every citizen should have an opportunity to participate in some way in this celebration. He presented a list of 26 persons for the Council's approval, explaining that the persons named are • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 2 from groups from the citizenry which they felt comprised a nucleus appropriate for the Bicentenial Commission. He explained that the 26 persons named would be asked to expand the committee as they saw fit from all groups, historical, ethnic, veterans, and neighborhood groups, to get a true representation of all sections and interests in the community, and that this plan was in keeping with the procedure established by the American Revolution Bicentenial Commission of Texas. He urged the Council's acceptance of the list. The persons named were: Jack R. Blackmon, Mrs. Eddie Bolden, William Bonilla, Mrs. Nancy Bowen, Barney M. Davis, Eduardo de Ases, Col. Robert J. Dillard, Patrick J. Dunne, Adm. James Ferris, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Mrs. J. E. Garza, Mrs. Edward H. Harte, Robert M. Jackson, Vann M. Kennedy, D. E. Kilgore, Mrs. Lola LeBlanc, A. A. Lichtenstein, Sr., Adm. R. A. Macpherson, Dr. Richard Marcum, Mrs. Jack Modessett, Sr., F. Starr Pope, Miss Margaret Ramage, Miss Josephine Sparks, Mrs. Howell Ward, C. Ivan Wilson and Walter R. Young. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Council accept the 26 -member list presented by Mr. Morgan as a beginning and that each member of the Council submit other names of their choice to be considered at next week's Council meeting. Mr. Morgan recommended against too large a number of persons named to the committee which he stated would not be of workable size, commenting that they could end up with some 1,000 people which would not be practical. Mr. Ron Maples, District Manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared and read a prepared statement to the City Council requesting an overall revenue increase of some $2.6 million, or $1.3 million after taxes. Mr. Maples stated the rate increase is necessary because the earnings of the Company have dropped to a dangerously low level in the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Exchange. He cited three major factors for the alleged decline in earnings: (1) increased growth which has caused the expenses to increase at a faster pace than revenues, increased costs of materials, supplies and labor continue to depress the rate of return of the Company; (2) inflation, which is an accepted fact; and (3) changes in usage habits of telephone customers, particularly increased mobility, increasing the Company's cost of doing business by thousands of dollars annually. He also cited the necessity to make additions to the Company's local plant amounting to some $37,400,000. He stated customers are not only moving in and out of the City faster, but are moving within the City more frequently. He commented that the • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 3 Company installs about eight telephones for every one it gains. He illustrated from charts the Company's earnings during the period of 1970 through 1972, stating the earnings are at the lowest point in the past 15 years. Mr. Maples stated the Company was granted rate increases in 1959 and 1971, and respectfully asked the Council's consideration of this request. He stated the Company would supply the Staff with any material required. City Manager Townsend explained procedures involving the Staff and Council, pointing out that earlier rate increases have given the City Staff an awareness of the process involved, which should speed the rate analysis at this time. He stated the Council's role would be to determine what rate is fair and proper to enable the Company to obtain the necessary capital to provide a fair rate of return to its stockholders; that he would recommend that the Staff meet with Mr. Maples to obtain factual material and historical information supporting the request, and the Staff will bring this back to the Council, in the form of an analysis, after which it will he necessary for the Council to set a date for a public hearing. City Manager Townsend presented the following ordinance for the Council consideration at this time: ORDINANCE NO. 11630 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: 17TH STREET FROM ELIZABETH STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY #286; PRESCOTT STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET; AND ELIZABETH STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. Mayor Luby announced the public hearing for voluntary contractual annexation of Calallen School District property on request of the Board of Trustees of the Calallen Independent School District. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 ?age 4 City Manager Townsend explained that the Board of Trustees had reaffirmed their willing- ness to have the new Ca!alien High School, Magee Elementary School, and the recently constructed roads 54-A and 67-A annexed by the City in order to receive City utilities and services, and are receptive to the Staff and City Council taking the necessary steps to accomplish this objective which was mutually agreeable at the beginning of the construction period. He pointed out the location of the area on the map, stating that the new high school had been completed, and recom- mended that the annexation be finalized by contract. City Manager Townsend presented the proposal for voluntary annexation of property located at Cabaniss Field previously known as the Kibby Properties and under the ownership of Mr. Nixon McNiel and Mr. Lew Borden. He stated the request is for contractual annexation of approximately 13 acres across Saratoga Boulevard. He pointed out the location of the property on the map delineating boundaries and pointing out those areas excluded. He pointed out that an 8" water main along Saratoga is being finished at this time and the area can be adequately served by utilities, that the proposal is voluntary contractual annexation, the documents have been signed by the owners, and the action is recommended by the Staff. He explained that the annexation would resolve problems which have been in existence in this area for a long time and will provide guidance for regulation of developments already there, and any new developments will have to be according to City standards. Mr. James Richey appeared in opposition to the annexation proposals on the basis that he feels the voters of the City should have a voice in any further extensions of the boundaries of the City, and the City should consider the cost in services to be provided by the City, how much area is practical to control, and the logic of piecemeal annexation. Mr. Robert F. Williams, inquired as to time required for the Fire Department to reach these areas, also if additional personnel will be necessary in the Police Department to service the annexed territory. City Manager Townsend explained that all these areas have always been served by the Fire Department and can be reached in approximately five minutes. He stated the school property is patroled regularly and the annexed area would only involve minimal additional costs in the Fire and Police Departments, that the garbage service is voluntary and the City is pleased to have additional customers, that Saratoga is already within the City Limits and there would be no more streets to maintain. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 5 Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearings be closed. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred in and that voluntary contractual annexation of the Calallen School District Property, and Cabaniss Field Property known as the Kibby Properties, be approved and that ordinances be brought forward authorizing the contracts. Mayor Luby and Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez voted "Nay" on the proposal to annex the Cabaniss Field Property. Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend present- ed requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations, as follows: a. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the 1973-74 require- ments for uniforms for Policemen, School Crossing Guards and Bus Drivers; rental of Portable Chemical Toilets and purchase of Radio Tubes, Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Sewer Tile & Fittings, Street Marking Materials; Street Sweeper Broom Materials; Data Processing Cards and Corugated Pipe on the basis of low bid: (Bid Tabulation #56-73) FAMOUS DEPT. STORE, Corpus Christi (Lots I, II & III Uniforms) $ 34,856.93 SKID-O-KAN CO., Corpus Christi (Portable Toilets - Mo.ea.unit) 42.50 ELECTROTEX, Corpus Christi (Radio Tubes) 2,708.60 TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi (Concrete Pipe) 13,921 .88 W. S. DICKEY CLAY MFG. CO., San Antonio (Sewer Tile) 33,757.12 PRISMO UNIVERSAL CORP., Rockville, Md. (St. Marking Materials Lot I) 23,076.00 POTTER'S INDUSTRIES, INC., Brownwood, Tex. (St. Marking Materials, Lot II) 3,234..00 DALLAS BRUSH MFG. CO., Dallas, Texas (St. Sweeper Broom Materials, Lots I & II) 3,727.35 DATA DOCUMENTS, INC., Houston, Texas (Data Processing Cards, Lot I) 10,624.80 MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, INC., Corpus Christi (Data Processing Cards, Lot II) 4,050.00 WYATT DIV., U.S. INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas (Corrugated Pipe) 6,596.85 Grand Total $136,553.53 Bids were received from thirty-one firms and reflect an overall increase of 14.4%. b. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish 1973-74 requirements of Gas & Water Meters on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab #57-73) ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas (Item I) $ 31,440.00 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas (Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 20, 005.80 CARLON METER SALES CO., Houston, Texas (Items 8, 9, 10 & 11) 55,514.00 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas (Items 13 & 14) 7, 190.00 Grand Total $114,149.80 Bids were received from eleven firms. Price comparison reflects a decrease of .6%. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 6 c. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish 1973-74 requirements of Spark Plugs and Fuel & Oil Filters on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab #58-73) HOLLIS NEESE AUTO PARTS, Corpus Christi (Lot I - Filters) $ 6,455.77 S. X. CALLAHAN ELECTRIC, INC., Corpus Christi (Lot II - Spark Plugs) 5,439.00 Grand Total $11,894.77 A price comparison reflects an increase of 1% over previous contracts. Bids were received from seven firms. d. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the 1973-74 require- ments of Street Construction Materials on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tab #59-73) EXXON CO., Houston, Texas (Emulsified Asphalt) GULF STATES ASPHALT CO., Corpus Christi (Asphalt) WHITE'S MINES, San Antonio, Texas (Rock Asphalt & Aggregate) SERV-TEX MATERIALS CO., New Braunfels, Texas (Surface Course Asphalt) HELDENFELS BROTHERS, Corpus Christi (Hot Mix Asphalt) SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION CO., Corpus Christi (Caliche) CORPUS CHRISTI SHELL CO., INC., Corpus Christi (Mudshell) AUSTIN WHITE LIME CO., Austin, Texas (Hydrated Lime) Grand Total $ 8,456.37 45,527.10 103,745.39 77,100.00 143,325.00 139,085.00 122,750.00 17,617.50 $658,606.36 The Hot -Mix asphalt bid item #10 provides a firm price for 90 days only with a 30 -day notice provision for price increases. Bids were received from thirteen firms. Price comparison reflects a 7% increase over previous years contracts. e. That a contract be awarded to Builder's Supply Co., Corpus Christi, to furnish the 1973-74 requirements of Polyethylene Plastic to wrap cast iron pipe, on the basis of their low bid meeting specifications for $937.86. Bids were received from eight firms. Price comparison reflects an increase of 7%. (Bid Tab #60-73) f. That $23,610.82 be appropriated from various bond funds for expenses in connection with the March 21, 1973 bond sale. Expenses were Financial Advisor ($12,905.46), Bond Attorney ($6,689.81), Printing Bonds ($580.00); Printing Prospectus, covers and bid forms ($1,336.55); and Contract Rating Services (Moody's and Standard & Poors) ($2, 100.00). • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 7 9• Fund Bonds Sold Public Buildings (Fire, Police, Health,_Service Center) $ 625,000 Airport 600, 000 Park 1,450,000 Sanitary Sewer 1,300,000 Storm Sewer 1, 000, 000 Street 775, 000 Transit System 250, 000 % of Sale 10.4 10.0 24.2 21.7 16.7 12.9 4.1 That the value for Lots 3 and 4, Block 9, Meadow Park Addition be approved as $4,000, acquisition be authorized and $4,400.00 be reappropriated out of No. 121 General Revenue Sharing Funds including $400 of closing and other related costs. The proposed acquisi- tion is for the expansion of Chiquito Park at the intersection of Pine and Pueblo Streets. One inhabited structure exists on the property. After acquisition, the Staff will assist the tenant in obtaining new housing. The City's participation will include assistance in the cost of moving. h. That the City enter into an agreement with Lo -Vaca Gathering Company and Southern Community Gas Company for adjustment facilities under the proposed Clarkwood Drainage Ditch. The project is being constructed jointly by the City, County and State under a separate agreement whereby the City and County provide the right-of-way and adjust all utilities and the State excavates and constructs the ditch. An appropriation of $20,000 is requested including $16,900 for Lo -Vaca Gathering Company relocations, $2,388.23 for Southern Community Gas Company relocations and $711.77 is for related expenses. This is the last major pipeline adjustment for the Clarkwood Ditch Project. i. That a public hearing be held on September 5, 1973 for voluntary pavement improve- ments for 17th Street from Elizabeth Street to State Highway 286, for Elizabeth Street from 17th to 18th Street, and for Prescott Street from 17th Street to 18th Street. These street construction improvements would be added by change order to the current street improvement contrast for 15th Street - 18th Street held by Asphalt Maintenance Company. j. That Resolution #10916, as amended providing for creation of the Jobs for Veterans Task Force be amended to continue the Task Force through September 1, 1973. The nine member task force representing industry labor, and veterans organizations promotes and encourages the hiring of veterans and cooperates with National and State Jobs for Veterans Campaigns. k. That Gulf Coast Testing Laboratory, Inc. be engaged to provide all laboratory testing required in connection with the construction of street improvements to the Austin School • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 8 • Area Project, Unit I. The work involves testing of the quality of materials as well as performance tests for density of pavement and strength of concrete. Funds have previously been appropriated ($9,800) by Ordinance No. 11534 and, therefore, no additional appropriation is required. I. That the City Manager be authorized to execute a lease agreement with Mrs. T. M. Gannaway for the leasing of a 3,000 square foot building located at 2525 Agnes Street for 12 months at $480 per month for use as a multi-purpose facility by the City's Senior Citizens Assistance Program. The property was formerly leased to the Texas Employment Commission and contains a small office, utility room, restrooms, a large meeting room (approximately 2,000 square feet and parking for approximately 30 cars. The lease contains an option to the City for 2 one-year renewals. m. That the City initiate a zoning application for Lot 3, Block 2, Carmel Village Subdivision, owned by Mr. Harold Lafferty, from "R -1B" to "R-2", and advise Mr. Lafferty that the City will consent to the removal of the existing single family deed restrictions, retaining the existing one-story height limitation and adding the requirement restricting construction to new materials. A zoning case on this property and adjacent lots was heard by the City Council on May 8, 1972 and denied because of abutting owners' opposition. Abutting owners have indicated agreement to the above recommendation. n. That the Standard Screening Fence Ordinance be amended to require that the fence be a visual obstruction six feet in height so designed as to withstand 30 pounds wind load, and a provision be added to allow a cash deposit equal to the cost of the fence when the required fence abuts vacant property. The present requirement would continue for special permits approved prior to August 1973 where a standard screening fence was required. It is further recommended that the zoning ordinance be amended to enable the expansion of a use by 10 percent where the existing fence does not meet new requirements and to allow Board of Adjustment recognition of nonconforming existing fences and other situations. o. That the date of August 29, 1973, Regular Meeting, be set for a public hearing on the application of Joseph A. Abbey, M.D., for change of zoning from "R -1B" and a Special Permit to "R-2", on property located east of South Staples Street and south of Williams Drive. Mr. J. F. Wakefield appeared relative to Item "o" and requested an estimate of the City Manager of cost for extension of a fence which Spohn Hospital anticipates to build. He • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 9 stated the Hospital is in the process of buying property when available and often must move fences which would have to be rebuilt according to City standards. City Manager Townsend explained that under the proposed requirements, there would be many variations of the fence designs, but any one of them, if accepted with the required 30 pound wind load, would be cheaper to build than under the present requirements. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, Items "a" through "o", and the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as presented. Mrs. Eva de Ases appeared and protested the leasing of the building at 2525 Agnes Street to be used as a multipurpose facility in the City's Senior Citizens Assistance Program. She stated the building is located on a very busy street and would be extremely dangerous for elderly people:' going to and from the facility from Agnes Street. She suggested the old Legal Aid building next door to the OEO building which she stated is available with good parking and no traffic problems. City Manager Townsend explained that the lease of the building at 2525 Agnes Street is on a one year renewal basis and if at the end of six months of the program a better location is foundf a change could be made with no substantial loss in cost. He pointed out that the building suggested by Mrs. de Ases is small and is now in use as a recreational building. Mayor Luby advised Mrs. de Ases that if she could come up with a more suitable building, it would be considered. Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez brought up the matter of his previous proposal that the Council have prepared a plaque containing some of the goals and objectives which had been made to the public prior to the May 5, 1973 election to be placed in the Council Chamber as a reminder that this was the platform on which this Council ran and to be reminded of their responsibilities to the public. He stated he had discussed this with the Planning Staff and had hoped it could be submitted today. City Manager Townsend stated he had not instructed the Staff on the basis that it was not clear as to the designated goals, and was not known whether or not it was to be of a permanent nature. A list of the proposed goals and objectives was passed to the Council, and Commissioner Acuff stated he felt these were good objectives for the Council, but pointed out that the Council had already been working on most of them. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 10 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF 27 PARKING METERS AT THE CORPUS CHRIST! INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ALONG THE CURB OF THE ISLAND LOCATED BETWEEN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AND THE MAIN PARKING LOT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCHEMATICS, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; ESTABLISHING A RATE FOR PARKING AT SAID METERS OF TWENTY CENTS (200 FOR EACH HALF-HOUR OR TEN CENTS (10) FOR 15 MINUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11631 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH LEW BORDEN AND NIXON McNIEL FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF A PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 8, SECTION 12, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ANNEXATION CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11632 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET PARKING RATES FOR USERS OF THE MAIN PUBLIC PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1973, AS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11633 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ATHENA CABLEVISION CORPORATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR LOCATION OF A TRANSMITTER TOWER AND UNDERGROUND CABLES CONNECTED THEREWITH AT THE SITE OF THE FLOUR BLUFF WATER TOWER, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT A. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11634 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,610.82 OUT OF VARIOUS BOND FUNDS AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF $6,000,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1973 ON MARCH 21, 1973; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11635 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LO-VACA GATHER- ING COMPANY AND SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES NECESSARY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLARKWOOD DRAINAGE DITCH ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $20,000 WHICH AMOUNT 15 TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM NO. 121 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 5681, CODE 501; OF SAID APPROPRIATION $16,900 IS FOR THE ADJUSTMENTS TO BE DONE BY LO-VACA GATHERING COMPANY, $2,388.23 IS FOR THE ADJUSTMENTS TO BE DONE BY SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY, AND $711.77 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11636 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 9, MEADOW PARK ADDITION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPANSION OF CHIQUITO PARK; APPROPRIATING $4,400 OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM NO. 121 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 5602, CODE 501, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-70-18; OF SAID APPROPRIATION, $4,000 IS FOR LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS AND $400 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO THE CLOSING OF THE PURCHASE OF AFORE- SAID LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. RESOLUTION NO. 11637 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10916, AS AMENDED, BY RESOLUTION NO. 11083, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A JOBS FOR VETERANS TASK FORCE, BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE CONTINUATION OF SAID TASK FORCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 1974; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 12 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11638 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MRS. T. M. GANNAWAY FOR THE LEASING OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 2525 AGNES STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AT A RATE OF $480 PER MONTH FOR USE AS A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY IN THE CITY'S SENIOR CITIZENS ASSIST- ANCE PROGRAM. A COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11639 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: 17TH STREET FROM ELIZABETH STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY #286; PRESCOTT STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET; AND ELIZABETH STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO 18TH STREET. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 1973, AT 4:00 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11640 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8397, ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS FOR SCREENING FENCES IN CONNECTION WITH REZONING AND SPECIAL PERMITS BY DELETING PARA- GRAPHS (2) THROUGH (9) OF SECTION 1, AND REPEALING SECTION 2 OF SAID ORDI- NANCE 8397; ADDING NEW PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) TO SAID SECTION 1; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 13 • vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch. Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11641 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION CONTRACT WITH CALALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF A PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE MARIANO LOPEZ DE HERRERA GRANT, STATE ABSTRACT NO. 606, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ANNEXATION CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye": Stark absent. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the Regular Meeting be recessed for the purpose of holding scheduled public hearings on six zoning cases. * Mayor Luby reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Acuff suggested that the Staff prepare a map of the City showing the areas of assessed valuation in the City. He stated his reason for making the request is that it appears many people are being unduly penalized. Mr. James Richey spoke in opposition to the standard screening fence requirements on the basis he felt there is no uniformity in relation to protection or damage to property. He stated he was not opposed to screening fences but was opposed to discrimination, and felt the new requirements were discriminatory to small businessmen and investors, particularly discrim- inatory with regard to windload requirements on business fences but not on residential fences. Mr. Wayne Smith, property owner in Flour Bluff, spoke in opposition to the standard screening fence requirements, stating he was a retired serviceman and was finding it difficult to meet all the requirements imposed by the City and at the same time make a living for his family. He explained that he had requested and received a permit to build small warehouses on three lots in Flour Bluff but could not afford to build the screening fence required to protect the few residences nearby. He stated the fence would cost as much as the buildings, and therefore he could not build. City Manager Townsend questioned the development and usage of the surround- ing property, and stated it would be investigated to determine how many feet of fence would be • Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 15, 1973 Page 14 • required. He pointed out that the ordinance is being modified in an effort to relieve situations like this. City Manager Townsend gave notice to the Council thot he planned to be out of town for one day on four different occasions in the next two weeks: Friday, August 17, in Austin to attend the Criminal Justice Council on Reduction of Burglary Crimes; Thursday, August 23, in Dallas, to present a paper and serve on a Panel for Financing of Solid Waste Disposal; Monday, August 27, in Washington to attend the International City Manager's Association; and Thursday, August 30, in Austin to attend the Texas Mobile Home Certification Board. The Council agreed these were all important meetings and recommended that the City Manager attend all four. There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:35 p.m., August 15, 1973. THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTIX TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: NOTICE is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 11:00 o'clock, A. M., on the 15th day of August , 1973 , for the purpose of receiving proposals for the refunding bonds of $1,500,000 Upper Level College Bond Issue, and for the transaction of any other business as may properly come before the Council DATED this the 15th day of August , 197 3 Mayor i) City of Corpus Christi, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING. We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City Attorney to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and consent and agree that said meeting shall be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose therein stated. V. HA OLD T. BRANCH Commissio 4 T :u�-��� ONZALES, Acre .�I issioner :E L'A 8 ion R. RIGG , Cit A nfer e v j ; G1- T. RAY KR NG City . ACUFF, Mayo 0-11. Le:�, RICA' O GONZALEZ, Comm sioner J. HOWARD STARK, Commissioner RVIN TOWN ecretar ND, City Manager