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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 3, 1974
2:00 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.
J. Howard Stark
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City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Michael May
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
in the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Harold Branch.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the minutes of the
Special Meeting of March 25, 1974, be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of proclamations as follows: HIKE -BIKE-
SKATE- N -ROCK FOR THE RETARDED DAY, April 6, 1974; NATIONAL DEFENSIVE DRIVING WEEK,
April 7 through 13, 1974; JAYCEE-ETTE DAY, March 30, 1974; NATIONAL YOUNG AUDIENCES
week, March 31 through April 7, 1974; and ART IN ACTION DAYS, April 1 through April
10, 1974.
A delegation of some 35 King High School Biology students, headed by their
teacher, Mr. Abarca and Mr. Neuby Falks, appeared and presented the Council with a
petition containing some 2,000 signatures requesting that the City alter the functions
of the Animal Control Unit by enacting stricter enforcement of the existing dog leash
laws, provide for a voluntary sterilization program at a nominal fee, authorize placing
of a veterinarian on the staff of the Animal Control Unit, and establishment of an
agressive advertising campaign of the existing pet problems. Mr. Falks read the
petition. (Petition #4-74)
Mr. Stephen Campbell, 1509 Weber, inquired if a different system of
registering animals could be put into effect whereby the fee would be in effect for
one year from the date of registration. City Manager Townsend explained that this
matter had been partially resolved by Ordinance in January of this year providing that
licenses issued during the month of December would be effective for the ensuing year
or any part of the remainder of the year. He explained that the City loses money in
its efforts to regulate animals, stating that the tags are changed every year for the
purpose of being identifiable and the staggered registrations would present problems
in this regard. It was agreed that any action on this request should be deferred
pending an opinion from Dr. Metzger.
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Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that Mr. Orby G. Roots,
Mr. Joe Hensler, and Mrs. Yolando Peronis, be reappointed to serve regular terms
on the Housing Authority Board.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented requests and recommendations with related explanations and comments as
follows:
a. That a public hearing be held on April 24, 1974, Special Meeting, 3:00 p.m.,
on the following zoning applications:
(1) Skyland Developers - "R -1A" to "B-4", located on the northeast
corner of Rodd Field Road and South Padre Island Drive.
(2) Friendly Finance, Inc. - "R -1B" & "AB" to "B-4", located on the
northwest corner of Brandesky Drive and South Padre Island
Drive.
b. That a contract be awarded to 3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota for
the purchase of 13 rolls of reflective sheeting for Traffic Engineering on the basis
of the only bid received of $4,097.52.
c. That plans and specifications for the Corpus Christi Bay Boat Ramp
facility, which is proposed to be constructed by a grant from the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, be approved, and that bids
be received on May 1, 1974. The boat ramp was originally to be placed at the mouth of
Cayo Del Oso at the Ocean Drive bridge. The revised plans provide for construction of
a 36' x 20' concrete boat ramp approximately 1,000' north of the Ocean Drive bridge
on the east side of Ocean Drive. A parking area will also be provided for boats
and trailers. The plans and specifications have been approved by the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department.
d. That the contract for airport pavement repairs be awarded to Heldenfels
Brothers for $142,253.25 and that $155,000.00 be appropriated to cover the cost of
the contract plus contingencies and incidental expenses.
e. That the contract for the construction of the Mayfield -Starlight
Lane Area Drainage Improvements be accepted as complete and final payment of $29,854.22
be made the contractor, King Construction Company. The contractor overran the time
for the project by 81 working days. As a result of inclement weather conditions
such as wet grounds, the need to repair the ditch portion and the box portion of
the project a number of times after rains, it is requested that a 60 day extension
be granted the contractor and 21 days be charged as liquidated damages for a total
of $2,100. The total cost of the project was $203,252.95. The project included
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the construction of a reinforced concrete box behind the houses in the Westwood
Heights Subdivision, an open channel from the beginning of the box to Countiss
Drive and Turkey Creek and 3 major structures at McKenzie Road, Robb Drive, and
Countiss Drive.
f. That the final corrected assessment rolls be adopted for the Horne
Road Street Improvements, Unit I from McArthur Street to Columbia Street, and
Columbia Street Improvements from Horne Road to Bloomington. The final total assess-
ments for the Horne Road project are $55,735.88 and for Columbia project $5,007.62.
The Horne Road roll reflects no assessment against Cliff Maus Tract G owned by the
State of Texas. This project is complete and was accepted by the City Council
March 27, 1974.
g. That the public hearing on assessments for the Lamar Area Street
Improvements be closed, that the assessment roll, as corrected, be adopted, that
a contract be awarded to Heldenfels Brothers for $621,878.20, and that $650,000.00
be appropriated to cover the contract award as well as contingencies and incidental
expenses. The final assessment roll totals $179,835.20 and involves 314 property
owners. Chico Street from Howard Street to Comanche will be added by change order
at a later date after a cost estimate is developed and an assessment hearing held.
h. That $10,808.95 be appropriated to supplement previous appropriations
of $27,347.42 to reimburse Texas Eastern Transmission Company for adjusting a 30"
transmission line which crosses the Clarkwood Ditch. The work, authorized by agree-
ment with Texas Eastern in March, 1973, was originally estimated to cost $27,347.42.
The additional costs incurred were additional labor and equipment needed due to
heavy rains as well as increased material costs. The adjustment was necessary to
make way for planned improvements to the Clarkwood Ditch, the costs of which are
being shared by the State, County, and City.
i. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 1974 for
28 Class #2 Creosoted fir poles for the new Softball Complex at Greenwood Park. The
poles are in short supply and lead time is needed on the purchase of these poles so they
will be available when the softball complex is under construction.
j. That additional $32,500.00 be approved for costs involved in engineer-
ing studies dealing with the Three Rivers land fill site. An appropriation of
$7,500.00 was provided initially before the scope of the work was fully determined.
Estimated costs now include approximately $15,200.00 for Mason -Johnston of Dallas
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for soil tests and analysis, approximately $7,000.00 for Bill Guyton, ground
water hydrologist, $12,000.00 for McCaughan and Etheridge, and $5,800.00 for chemical
and other analysis costs. Sufficient appropriations exist in the Water Fund Reserve
for these costs.
k. That the City Manager be authorized to make an application to the
Texas School Land Board for designation of the City to act as agent for the lease of
State lands in the area of the John F. Kennedy Causeway for recreational purposes.
In the past Nueces County has leased these lands, primatilyto bait stand operators.
Recently enacted legislation makes the City the appropriate leasing agent for State
lands located within the City limits. The proposed agreement would allow the City
to sublease the land for recreational purposes to such tenants as bait stand operators.
One-third of the rent received will be returned to the State, 157 of which will be
placed in a trust fund to finance the construction of recreational and other public
use facilities in the area. Two-thirds of the revenue from rental will remaim with
the City to be used for administration, maintenance, and improvements.
1. That the Land Drilling Ordinance, No. 8879, be amended to authorize
issuance of permits to re-enter a plugged and abandoned well for the purpose of
casing recovery only. The amendment would provide an application process requiring
replugging of the well, require the Permittee to comply with all City ordinances,
require a bond, and require sworn proof the applicant has permission to remove the
casing.
m. That one-year lease agreements be executed with the following parties
to lease kitchen and meal site space formerly used by the Community Action Agency in
carrying out its Nutrition Program:
(1)
With Brooks Chapel A.M.E. Church for the leasing of 1,469 sq.ft.
of space at 2101 North Port Avenue at a monthly rental of $100.00
(2) With Mr. Jose Rodriguez for the leasing of a 1,800 sq.ft building
located at 519 W. Avenue A in Robstown at a monthly rental of
$175.00
(3) With Dr. Clotilde Garcia for the leasing of 828 sq.ft. at 3838
Baldwin at a monthly rental of $100.00.
These facilities will be used to carry on the Nutrition Program
formerly operated by the Community Action Agency.
n. That the following actions be taken with regard to the Radio Maintenance
Activity (Activity No. 6231) of the Maintenance Services Department:
(1) That the Compensation Ordinance be amended to create the job
classification of Radio Maintenance Superintendent, Grade 31, and
Radio Technician Trainee, Grade 16.
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(2) That the 1973-74 Budget be amended to substitute the position of
Radio Maintenance Superintendent (Grade 31) for the position of
Radio Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 29), and to substitute one
Senior Radio Technician (Grade 25) and one Radio Technician Trainee
(Grade 16) for two (2) Radio Technicians (Grade 22).
(3)
That Section 7, Subsection (b) of the Compensation Ordinance be
amended to provide that employees in the classification of Senior
Radio Technician will be eligible for overtime compensation.
The above changes are necessary to provide a staff with adequate training
to service new radio and electronic equipment.
o. That the Building and Housing Standards Code be amended to provide
authority for the Neighborhood Improvement Division to remove junk vehicles from
private property after notice and hearing before the Board of Building and Housing
Standards Appeals and for Municipal Court to ussue orders to enforce the removal
of junk vehicles as provided by State Law.
p. That a contract with Loventhol, Krekstein, Horvath, and Horvath,
be authorized for a study on pedestrian access and visitor housing for the proposed
Convention Center. Cost of the proposed study is $27,250.00 and funds to support it
are to be reappropriated from General Revenue Sharing.
Item "j", relative to the recommendation that an additional $32,500.00
be approved for costs involved in engineering studies dealing with Three Rivers
Land Fill Site, was discussed. Commissioner Stark expressed the opinion that it
appeared the Water Quality Board er the owners of the land should bear the burden of
cost on projects of this nature: City Manager Townsend stated he agreed, but explained
that the permits had been issued before the City had an opportunity to protest and
before the Texas Water Quality Board had all the facts. He stated he feels there is
sufficient concern to justify this expenditure.
Mr. Jim McKibben, Assistant City Attorney made a detailed report on soil
tests, chemical and other analysis, made at the site as of this date, and furnished
the Council with documents and data on this subject from his files for review.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "p", Mayor Luby, Mayor Fro Tem Acuff, and Commissioner
Stark voting "Nay" on Item "p", be accepted, and the recommendations and requests
be granted and approved as presented by City Manager Townsend.
Mr. Chester Malins, Chairman of the ad hoc Advisory Committee appointed
by the Mayor for the purpose of formulating a program for expediting the construction
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of the proposed band shell in Cole Park, appeared and made a report and recommenda-
tions approved by this committee. He pointed out that bonds were approved in 1972
for this facility but nothing had been done. The committee recommended that archi-
tects be given a chance to compete for prizes in designing the facility; proposed a
fund-raising campaign to augment the $200,000 approved by the voters so that an
adequate facility with suitable electronic equipment could be constructed. Mr. Melina
stated the committee had anticipated that the band shell would be ready for use for
the American Revolution Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
City Manager Townsend stated it would be his recommendation that the
staff and the ad hoc committee be authorized to proceed with the carrying out of •
the architectural competition for the construction of the Cole Park band shell with
final arrangements being subject to Council approval.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing recom-
mendation be approved.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of the request of the
Incarnate Word Academy to change the name of Breezeway between the 2800 Block of
South Alameda and Austin Streets to "Angel Avenue". He stated a public hearing was
held on. March 13, 1974 and at that time the request was tabled until street name
signs incorporating both names could be constructed and presented to the students of
the Academy for their review. He exhibited signs which have been constructed through the
Traffic Engineering Department incorporating both names.
Miss Patricia Busker and Miss Myra Tucker, students of Incarnate Word,
appeared on behalf of the request and asked that a new public hearing be scheduled
since only four of the Council members were present on March 13, and feel they should
hear the entire story. They stated the signs incorporating both names were not
acceptable.
City Manager Townsend explained that there was considerable opposition
expressed at the public hearing; that two series of petitions had been filed in
protest of the requested change; that the required filing fee had been waived in this
case; and a new hearing would require a new notice process.
Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Stark and passed, Acuff and Ricardo
Gonzalez voting "Nay", that the request of the students of Incarnate Word Academy
to change the name of Breezeway Street between the 2800 Block of South Alameda and
Austin Street to "Angel Avenue", be granted and an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
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Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, Ricardo Gonzalez voting
"Nay", that the zoning request of Mr. John D. Hawn, et al, which was tabled for
further consideration following the public hearing March 27, be removed from the
table and considered next week. Commissioner Acuff stated that action should either
be taken on this case or instruct the Planning Commission to defer all other appli-
cations of this nature.
For the benefit of Mr. Cliff Cosgrove and others present in the audience
who stated they were under the impression a report would be made in connection with
the recommended $27,250.00 study on pedestrian access and visitor housing for the
proposed Convention Center, City Manager Townsend summarized the report made by the
architects at the morning workshop meeting.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8879, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
PARAGRAPH "F" TO SECTION 6.32 THEREOF SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
TO REENTER A PLUGGED AND ABANDONED WELL FOR PURPOSE OF CASING RECOVERY ONLY;
DESIGNATING REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SAID PERMIT APPLICATION; REQUIRING REPLUGGING
AND ABANDONING OF SAID WELL; REQUIRING PERMITTEE SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL CITY
ORDINANCES AND PARTICULARLY THE AFORESAID ORDINANCE NO. 8879, AS AMENDED; REQUIRING
A BOND; REQUIRING SWORN PROOF APPLICANT HAS PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER OF SAID
CASING TO REMOVE SAME; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11975
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21-155, SCHEDULE III, "PARKING PRO-
HIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL
HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TOMPKINS
STREET, BETWEEN NAPLES STREET AND AYERS STREET, AND 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11976
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $10,808..95 TO SUPPLEMENT
PREVIOUS APPROPRIATION OF $27,347.42 MADE BY ORDINANCE N0. 11407, DATED MARCH 28,
1973, TO RELMBURSE THE TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION COMPANY FOR COST INCURRED TO
ADJUST A 30 -INCH TRANSMISSION LINE WHICH CROSSES THE CLARKWOOD DITCH, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT N0. 295-67-46.1; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 11977
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AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
4 THEREOF SO AS TO CREATE CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE LABOR AND TRADES SUPERVISION
SERIES AND IN THE SKILLED AND SEMI -SKILLED TRADES SERIES; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7, SUBSECTION (b), PROVIDING FOR OVERTIME
COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN GRADE 22 AND BELOW, BY AMENDING THE FIRST
SENTENCE OF SAID SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED;
PROVIDING SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11978
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11604, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74,
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 1, 1973, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE
ONE RADIO MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT, GRADE 31, FOR ONE RADIO MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR, GRADE 29, AND SUBSTITUTING ONE SENIOR RADIO TECHNICIAN, GRADE 25,
AND ONE RADIO TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, GRADE 16, FOR TWO RADIO TECHNICIANS, GRADE 22,
IN MAINTENANCE SERVICES - RADIO MAINTENANCE BUDGET, ACTIVITY 6231; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO, 11979
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9811, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE BUILDING
AND HOUSING STANDARDS CODE BY PROVIDING A NEW SECTION THEREIN RELATING TO JUNKED
VEHICLES; PROVIDING NOTICE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR HEARINGS; PROVIDING THAT
AFTER VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED THEY SHALL NOT BE RECONSTRUCTED OR MADE OPERABLE;
PROVIDING; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE TEXAS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF REMOVAL IDENTIFYING THE
VEHICLE OR PART THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES; PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DIVISION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT TO ISSUE ALL ORDERS
NECESSARY TO ENFORCE SUCH PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11980
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF LAVENTHOL, KREKSTEIN, HORWATH &
HORWATH, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, AND TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SAID FIRM FOR AN ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
STUDY ON PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND VISITOR HOUSING FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENTION CULTURAL
CENTER AND BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 121 GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUND $27,250 FOR THE AFORESAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano, present
and voting "Aye"; Luby, Acuff and Stark, voting "Nay".
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CLOSING
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ORDINANCE NO. 11981
THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
IMa ry Street, from the west right of way line of 19th Street to the
ntersection of South Port Avenue;
Morris Street, from the west right of way line of 19th Street to the
east right of way line of Bluntzer Street;
Ruth Street, from the west right of way line of 19th Street to the
intersection of South Port Avenue;
Buford Street, from the west right of way line of 17th Street to the
intersection of South Port Avenue;
Bluntzer Street, from the north right of way line of Buford Street
to the South right of way line of Mary Street;
Howard Street, from the west right of way line of 19th Street to the
intersection of Chico Street; and
20th Street, from the north right of way line of Morris Street to the
south rught of way line of Mary Street.
AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY
BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN
ASSESS NT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION;
AND DEC RING AN EMERGENCY.
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Lozano
The Charter Rule. was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
ollowing vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
nd Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11982
AUTHORISING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR
THE AIR ORT PAVEMENT REPAIRS, PROJECT NO. 245-68-11.1; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO
245 AIRRORT BOND FUND $155,000, OF WHICH $142,253.25 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND $12,746.75 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE
TO THE FORESAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano $nd Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE-NO.11983
AUTHORISING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS
FOR CON TRUCTION OF IAMAR SCHOOL AREA STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, UNITS I
AND II, PROJECT NO. 220-67-92.8; APPROPRIATING $650,000 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND
FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $621,878.20 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $28,121.80
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO THE AFORESAID PROJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stack, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11984
AMENDIN ORDINANCE NO. 11425, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH
DAY OF PRIL, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND
ADJUST HE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING
STREETS:
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1. HORNE ROAD, FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 1-A, BLOCK 1,
LAGUNA ACRES, TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF McARTHUR STREET;
2. COLUMBIA STREET, FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LOLITA
STREET,
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AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11985
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11518, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 13TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND
ADJUST THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING
STREET:
Columbia Drive from the south right of way line of Lolita Street
to the north right of way line of Bloomington Street,
AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDE; 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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11986
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOSE RODRIGUEZ FOR
THE LEASING OF AN 1800 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 519 WEST AVENUE A, ROBSTOWN,
TEXAS, FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AT $175 PER MONTH FOR USE AS A TITLE VII NUTRITION
PROGRAM KITCHEN AND MEAL SITE IN THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11987
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BROOKS CHAPEL A.M.E.
CHURCH FOR 1469 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE LOCATED AT 2101 NORTH PORT AVENUE FOR TWELVE
(12) MONTHS AT $100 PER MONTH FOR USE AS A TITLE VII NUTRITION PROGRAM KITCHEN AND
MEAL SITE IN THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARRED EXHIBIT "A",
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, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 11988
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DR. CLOTILDE GARCIA FOR
THE LEASING OF 828 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE LOCATED AT 3838 BALDWIN, CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR
TWELVE MONTHS AT $100 PER MONTH, FOR USE AS A TITLE VII NUTRITION PROGRAM KITCHEN
AND MEAL SITE BY THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 11989
EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF DR. CIARENCE
COTTAM, CONSERVATIONIST, MARCH 30, 1974; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 11990
EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF MR. GEORGE
LOWMAN, MARCH 31, 1974; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Paul A. Vogler, Jr., representing the Good Government League, appeared
and presented a request of the Little Miss Kickball Association to the effect that
the City property be made available for kickball fields or that the staff furnish
information as to how this property may be acquired. He requested that a member of
the staff be assigned this responsibility and be instructed to contact Mr. Curtis
Morgan of the Little Miss Kickball Association on the matter. City Manager Townsend
asked Mr. Vogler to have Mr. Morgan contact the staff.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez conveyed a message to the Council from Mr.
Raul Saenz requesting that the Council require all Little League organizations with
City leases to permit all youngsters to play baseball in the Little Leagues with
their own age groups. Mr. Gonzalez explained that Mr. Saenz felt it unfair that his 12
year old son had been denied a place in the major league, that this restriction is
discriminatory, should not be allowed, and since the City is involved, some solution
should be worked out for children who fall in this category.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker explained that Mr. Saenz's request.
is not according to the National Little Leagued tules and .regulations but that Some -
"thing acceptable should be worked out.
Mrs. Pauline Clark, mother of three boys, commended the program as it is now
being conducted as excellent and that the City should adopt a "hands off" policy
with regard to the rules and regulations. She stressed the influence of the attitude
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of the parents on the children as the major problem.
Commissioner Stark expressed concern that it could be interpreted that
radar is being used to collect revenue rather than for the safety of motorists,
pointing out that he had noted that radar units were located out of sight at certain
locations on the Freeway. He stated he felt they should be exposed to the view of
traffic which would in itself be a deterrent to speeders and accomplish a correlation
of speeding tickets and accidents. City Manager Townsend agreed that the radar units
should not be hidden.
Commissioner Branch complained of very high grass and weeds within the
Sacky-Milo Park area resulting in a hazard to children playing in the park. He
stated it had been his understanding that shrubbery was to have been planted there.
City Manager Townsend stated that shrubbery was to have been planted and this would
be investigated.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by
Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at
5:25 p.m., April 3, 1974.