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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 5, 1974
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Commissioners:
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzalez
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
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 Harold 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
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff be excused for just cause.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of May 22, 1974 be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby presented the matter of appointment of the City's auditor for
1973-74 in compliance with Section 29, Article II of the City Charter which requires
the City Council to select a certified public accountant to provide an annual audit.
Mr. Fred Wade, President of the Corpus Christi Chapter of Certified Public
Accountants, appeared and stated that as a result of a meeting of this group, a
letter had been drafted to the effect that in view of the tremendous amount of time
required of the Staff and the cost involved to change auditors each year, the Council
should consider adopting a policy of rotating auditors every five years or a minimum
of three years. Mr. Willie Kosarek of Touche Ross & Company concurred in this recom-
mendation, stating that is not a common practice of accounting firms to transfer
records from one firm to another.
City Manager Townsend stated it is the general feeling of the staff that
continuity is important and that an audit of the City's books require the greatest
expertise possible. He stated the staff would tend to favor the largest firms as
long as their performance is satisfactory.
Commissioner Lozano asked that Mr. Arturo Vasquez be considered, stating
he is capable of doing the job.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that Arturo Vasquez,
C.P.A., be appointed as auditor for 1973-74 on a one-year basis.
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Mayor Luby called for the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read by Gene Tackett, Administrative Assistant in
Engineering and Physical Development, on Sidewalk Improvements, Unit VII, from the
following firms: H -S Green Company, Inc.;Asphalt Paving & Construction Company;
and E. J. Netek Construction Company. The project includes the following areas:
(1) Clarkwood Road, from Clarkwood to State Highway 44; (2) Robert Drive, from Santa Fe
to Gaines; (3) Everhart Road, from Center Lane to Alameda; (4) Weber Parkway near
Pope Drive; (4) 15th Street, from Southern to Staples and a short distance near
Craig Street; (6) Churchill Drive, from Arlington to Tarlton; (7) McArthur, from
Belton to Campana; (8) Buford, from 10th to Brownlee; (9) Winnebago, from Coles
School to Alameda; and (10) Lawrence and Williams Street from East to West Shoreline.
Bids were opened and read by Mr. Tackett for construction of a storm sewer
in Southgate Drive and Blanco Street in La Armada Housing Project, from the following
firms: H -S Green Company, Inc.; Asphalt Maintenance Co., Inc.; Maverick Construction
Company; Slovak Brothers, Inc.; Heldenfels Brothers; and Asphalt Paving & Construction.
(The City has previously accepted these streets for maintenance as part of the
cooperation contract with the Housing Authority.
Bids were opened by Mr. Tackett for Street improvements to Niagara and
Bertram from Burnet to Belton, and to Sarita from Baldwin to Morgan, and intersection
improvements at Everhart Road and Padre Island Drive, from the following firms:
H -S Green Company, Inc.; Heldenfels Brothers; and Asphalt Paving & Construction
Company. These street improvements are part of the Voluntary Paving Program approved
in the 1970 bond election and include reconstruction of all streets, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, driveways and pavement. Intersection improvements at Everhart and Padre
Island Drive will provide widening and realignment of the lanes north of Padre
Island Drive and a continuous right turn lane for traffic turning east from the
north bound Everhart traffic.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter
and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
City Manager Townsend presented the following ordinance to be filed in
the office of the County Clerk:
ORDINANCE NO. 12101
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE TMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES CaJNTY, TEXAS: CHICO STREET, FROM THE NORTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HOWARD STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COMANCHE STREET;
REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECI-
FICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
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CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVE-
MENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
City Manager Townsend presented the request of Mr. Sam Perkins to close
the 25 -foot unimproved strip of roadway, extending 410' from Carroll Lane known as
Kay Street and abutting the Hancock Tract. He pointed out the location of the roadway
on the map and explained that the area was given by Mrs. H. J. Hancock to the City,
that it parallels her property and would be a development of Kay Street from the
Kirkwood Subdivision to Carroll Lane. He stated the request had been circulated
through the affected City Departments and there was general approval, but the Planning
Staff's recommendation was that this right-of-way not be closed until plans are
submitted indicating the development of the tract due to the fact that a number of
elementary school children use this strip for access to Carroll Lane School from
Kirkwood Addition, and therefore, adequate pedestrian access should be provided in
any development plans for this property.
Mr. Ralph Bennett, architect, spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated
that it is necessary to have the street closed before the saner can make specific
development plans, they do have a land study, but could not say this is a specific
land use because of land use changes. He stated that Mr. Perkins would be agreeable
to the dedication of a sidewalk passageway through the property extending to Carroll
Lane School to provide access for school children.
No appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Branch, seconr'ed by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the portion of Kay
Street, being an unimproved 25' strip extending 420 feet west from Carroll Lane
between Copus and Houston Street, be closed as requested and an ordinance be brought
forward effectuating the closing.
Mr. Paul Vogler, Jr., expressed appreciation to the Council and Staff for
assistance in acquiring a site on Greenwood Drive for a Little Miss Kickball field.
He presented the Mayor with mementos from Little Miss Kickball League as an expression
of their appreciation.
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Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager
Townsend presented requests and recommendations with explanations and comments,
as follows:
a. That bids be received on Tuesday, June 25, 1974, at 11:00 a.m., for
approximately 6 months requirements (15,600 ft.) of various sizes of copper pipe for
warehouse inventory and various wrecker accessories for the Maintenance Services
Department for the recently purchased replacement truck used to haul trucks and cars
to the Service Center.
b. That a contract be awarded to Closner Equipment Company, San Antonio,
for the purchase of one 12 -ton equipment trailer for the Wastewater Services Division
on the basis of the low bid of $3,687.00. Bids were received from 4 firms.(Bid Tab.26-74)
c. That the contract for Six Points Area Drainage Improvements he accepted
and final payment of $26,519.09 be made to Maverick Construction Company. The total
cost was $152,732.76. The contractor finished the project within the time allotted.
Coordination of construction was such that inconvenience caused the public and
merchants in the Six Points Area was minimal and the contractor should be commended
for his performance.
d. That Chico Street from Howard to Comanche be reconstructed as an addi-
tion to the Lamar School Area Street Improvements project at an approximate cost of
$9,200.00, the preliminary assessment roll involving 3 owners and $3,011.06 be adopted
and a public hearing be held on the assessments on July 10, 1974 at 3:00 p.m.
e. That the contract for engineering services with Maverick Engineering
Company for McArdle Road, Airline to Mt. Vernon Park Improvements be terminated and
the firm be paid $10,553.90 for work performed. The City will retain ownership of
all documents including surveys, cross sections, aerial photographs and horizontal and
vertical control. The reason for contract termination is that design will be done by
the Texas Highway Department since this project will be included in the Urban Systems
Program.
f. That the following actions be taken in connection with the Airport
Control Tower Facility:
(1) Award the construction contract to the low bidder, Lambert &
Fondren, Inc., appropriate $750,620.00 including $658,'+00 for
the construction contract and $92,220 for contingencies including
legal fees and financial advisors' fees in connection with the
sale of $800,000.00 of Certificates of Obligation; and
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(2) That an amendment be authorized to the architectural agreement
with Page, Southerland, Page & Whittet to provide for expanded
services to include design for enclosure of the Passenger
Boarding Gates and a revised fee schedule for the architect's
services based on a percentage of the total construction cost,
and $56,880 be appropriated for architect's services including
$49,380 for design of the Tower Expansion and $7,500 for design of
the Enclosure of the Passenger Boarding Gates.
g. That trucks in excess of 5,000 lbs. or with an overall width in excess
of 8 feet be required to use only through streets to reach industrial or business -
zoned property which has access from both residential and through streets, and that
such trucks not be allowed to park on a residential street for a continuous period
in excess of 8 hours while in the process of making a delivery or pick-up. The
existing ordinance allows trucks to use residential streets to reach a pick-up or
delivery point, if the residential street is the shortest and most direct route.
The Traffic Safety Advisory Board concurs with this recommendation.
h. That authority be granted to apply for continuation of a 3 -year State
Traffic Safety Program Grant to assist in developing and implementing a Barricade and
Detouring Program. This program was instituted in April, 1973 and annual renewal
of the Project Grant is required. Under the Grant, the State pays 1007 the first
year, 50% the second year, and 25% the third year. The City's and State's cost for
the next year (part of the 2nd and 3rd Grant year July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975) is
$9,689 and $7,646 State.
i. (Re amendment to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance - considered
separately)
j. That the City's architects on the convention center, Swanson, Hiester,
Wilson and Claycomb and Caudill, Rowlett, Scott, be authorized to engage Jean Rosenthal
Associates, Inc., as theater consultant, and that $16,000 be appropriated from the
Auditorium bonds approved in December and sold today. The theater consultant will
design the state house rigging, choose the stage and scenery equipment and prepare
the design specifications for the architects at a cost of $15,500 plus approximately
$1,500 for out-of-pocket expenses. Jean Rosenthal and Associates, Inc., will also
receive a fee of 4.8% of equipment cost for final plan preparation, but this fee
will be paid from the 6% commission from the architects' fees.
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k. That approval be granted for a 3- to 6 -inch encroachment on Carancahua
Street by the first section of the Petroleum Tower, built in 1957; such encroachment
to be permitted for so long as the existing structure remains on the land. Apparently
the encroachment was discovered when the second section was built in 1962. Coastal
States thought that permission for such encroachment was included in a Council Motion
on June 20, 1962 when permission was granted for encroachment of piers and a basement
freight elevator for the second unit. The encroachment presents no problems to
existing City facilities.
1. That the plans and specifications for the construction of a multiple
box drainage system along Williams Drive from Airline Road to past Weldon Smith
Elementary School be approved and bids be received on June 26, 1974. The work will
include cleaning the existing ditch from Weldon Smith School to Lexington Road and
an additive alternate for a multiple box structure from Weldon Smith School to Rodd
Field Road. This project was part of the 1972 bond election.
m. That acquisition of Parcels No. 5 and No. 6, Block 90, Bayfront Science
Park from Mr. and Mrs. Trimble be approved and $40,000.50 be reappropriated out of
the 3rd Entitlement Period Revenue Sharing Fund to cover acquisition and closing
costs. Parcels No. 5 and No. 6, are bounded by N. Chaparral Street and Brewster
Street.
n. That acquisition of a 9.5 acre tract of land adjacent to the Municipal
Service Center for $74,958.00 be approved including closing costs for the purpose
of constructing a railroad spur for the Municipal Service Center and a materials
yard for the Street Division and other City operations.
City Manager Townsend presented Item "i" as follows: "Recommendation that
the Electrical Licensing Ordinance be amended to require the recognition of the
results of examinations administered by the Coastal Bend Electrical Board of Texas
(CBEB). The CBEB is comprised of representatives from cities, including Corpus Christi,
and administers examinations which are the equivalent of examinations administered by
the Electrical Advisory Board. In 1972, the City Council passed a resolution supporting
creation of the CBEB. The amendment would allow an electrician to work in a number of
cities in the Coastal Bend without having to pass a licensing examination in each
City."
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Mr. Trinidad Garza, Chairman of the City Electrical Advisory Board, spoke
in protest of the foregoing proposal stating that the Advisory Board had by a vote
of 5-2 rejected the proposal on the basis it would not offer the public the protec-
tion now afforded under local examinations and would hurt local electrical businesses.
He stated that problems had developed with out-of-town contractors following Hurricane
Celia and did not think this reciprocal plan would work.
Mr. Clyde Faulk, local electrical contractor, opposed the CBEB plan stating
he felt the ordinance adopted in 1937 which he helped to write and which has been
amended from time to time, was adequately serving the needs of this community and
meeting the standards of safety. He also pointed out that the proposed plan would
work against the local electricians because there is not enough work now to keep all
electricians busy, that some were going broke and some are leaving town. He stated
he sees nothing to be gained by the reciprocal plan.
Mr. Jim Fairbain, local electrical contractor, stated the CBEB licensing
program would be inviting into the City workmen who do not pay taxes and who do not
employ local citizens.
Mr. Phillip Benavides, journeyman electrician and member of the Electrical
Advisory Board, stated he felt the recommendation of the Electrical Board should be
given more consideration since they had made a thorough study of the matter and in
a better position to make recommendations. He pointed out that if this ordinance is
approved, any out-of-town electrician who passes the CBEB test can work in Corpus
Christi but it is not reciprocal for local electricians.
Mr. Milford Zuch, electrical contractor, spoke in opposition, stating the
CBEB is made up of Corpus Chri.Gri and four small cities which are not comparable.
Mr. Charles R. Porter, attorney representing the National Electrical Con-
tractor's Association, stated the proposed ordinance should not be adopted on the
basis that: it is not a reciprocity; the ordinance would not apply to other cities
the same as Corpus Christi; the CBEB proposal provides for two representatives the
same as the smaller cities diluting its effectiveness and equalizing it to the size
of the smaller cities; there would be a loss of local taxes; applicants of licenses
will seek the least difficult examination; there would be loss of jobs in the City;
out-of-town electrical contractors will be in a position to compete unfairly with
local contractors who are required to maintain City of Corpus Christi standards;
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and the quality of electrical work required on large projects in Corpus Christi
does not compare to that required in smaller cities. He pointed out that electricity
is a dangerous commodity and urged the Council to adhere to its prime obligation of
determining what is best for the safety of Corpus Christi.
Mr. David Perry, attorney representing Mr. Lynn Tate, member of the Electrical
Advisory Board, opposed the proposed ordinance, stating that the Council is being
asked to transfer the power to license electricians from this City to a board which
is unknown; that the CBEB would be composed of five towns with the City of Corpus
Christi having one out of five votes against the smaller towns with very different
types of construction and economic problems from the standpoint of electrical industry,
and that more is involved than merely passing a test. He stated the City of Corpus
Christi will stand to loose the control to enforce the electrical ordinance and
contractors will have no proof of financial responsibility. He stated the General
Contractor's Association was opposed to the ordinance, pointed out that the Electrical
Advisory Board only received notice this morning that this proposal was to be presented,
and the Council is being asked to make a decision on very short notice. He urged the
Council not to approve the ordinance at all, but if they feel it has merit, to table
it until they have had an opportunity to hear from other members of the Electrical
Advisory Board with more detailed reasons for their opposition.
City Manager Townsend emphasized that the City does not regulate "who•can
work where", that the only purpose of the electrical regulation was for safety, and
he feels it is correct and right in terms of that which the Council is charged in
terms of public safety.
Director of the Depat• It of Inspections and Operations Bill Hennings,
reviewed the history and press• ted background information which lead to the presenta-
tion of this ordinance. He pointed out that the purpose of the ordinance is an
attempt to standardize examinations, that they are comparable and equivalent, will
have very little effect on Corpus Christi licenses, and the effect will be one of.
cooperation between the cities of this area.
Mr. D. C. Ware, member of the Electrical Advisory Board and retired electri-
cal contractor, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance stating responsibility
of electrical regulations should not be delegated to other cities since they would
not be concerned with our problems. He recommended that the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Electrical Board, and if necessary, listen to the taped minutes
of the meeting at which the matter was discussed.
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Mr. Bert Truax, of Electrical Construction Company, stated he had obtained
licenses from many cities, and the only place he had encountered discrimination was
in the small towns, but had never heard a complaint about the examinations being
unfair in Corpus Christi. Mr. Harris Evans commented that the CBEB plan had been
initiated by a super -salesman in Sinton.
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Lozano and passed, Stark voting
"Nay", that the City Manager's recommendation "i" and the proposed ordinance pertain-
ing to an amendment to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance, be tabled for further
study.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that a permit to use space
in, on and beneath, a public sidewalk .e granted to the owners of the Petroleum Tower
at 811 N. Carancahua Street for reinfor,.r'a concrete base and foundation extruded
thirty inches at twenty-six feet below grade on Antelope and Carancahua Streets, for
an extrusion of eight inches on the Carancahua street sidewalk for foundation and
wall of said Petroleum Tower, and for a six-foot six-inch by twelve -foot area adjoining
the property line for use of a service elevator to the basement of said Petroleum
Tower; and, that such permission be granted for the life of the Petroleum Tower.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez stated he feels a procedure policy should
be adopted as to whether or not the Council will adhere to the time set for public
hearings in view of the problems created by long discussions arising out of the 2:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting. No action was taken.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Regular Meeting
be recessed for the purpose of holding public hearings on scheduled zoning applica-
tions.
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Mayor Luby reconvened the Regular Meeting and called for petitions or
information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Tony Bonilla, attorney representing local commercial fishermen, spoke
in opposition to a proposed resolution asking the Parks and Wildlife Commission to
regulate net fishing with nets in the Bays. He stated the language of the resolution
indicated the Council wanted to close the Bays to commercial fishermen. He pointed
out that commercial fishing with nets is an important area business, not harmful to
sports fishing, and that this is a highly emotional issue. He maintained that com-
mercial fishing with nets is not hurting the tourist interests because the nets are
too large to catch trout or red fish, and maintained that the fishermen who live here
and pay taxes should not be penalized or put out of business; that the resolution is
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discriminatory in that it permits sports fishermen to use nets but prohibits use
of them by commercial fishermen. He pointed out that the commercial fishermen supply
the local restaurants with seafood and if the proposed regulations are adopted, these
people will not be able to operate and the tourist business will be affected. He
suggested that the matter be tabled and the Council arrange a meeting with represent
tives of commercial fishermen, sports fishermen, restaurant operators, and the tourist
industry, for more input from all sides of the issue and attempt to work out something
more acceptable to all concerned.
Mr. E. C. Salazar, local commercial fisherman, opposed the resolution
concurring with statements of Mr. Bonilla that the resolution is discriminatory and
will adversely affect some three or four hundred commercial fishermen. He presented
a petition containing some 425 signatures in support of this complaint. (Petition #874)
Following discussions, the Council agreed to amend the language of the
resolution to read: "limiting but not prohibiting the netting of fish in the Bays."
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-65 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE,
PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES BE RESTRICTED TO THROUGH
STREETS, AS AMENDED, BE AMENDED BY ADDING THE PROVISION THAT VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF
5,000 POUNDS OR WITH AN OVERALL WIDTH IN EXCESS OF 8 FEST BE REQUIRED TO USE ONLY
THROUGH STREETS TO REACH INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS -ZONED PROPERTY WHICH HAS ACCESS FROM
BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND THROUGH STREETS, AND THAT SUCH TRUCKS NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARK ON
RESIDENTIAL STREETS FORA CONTINUOUS PERIOD IN EXCESS OF 8 HOURS WHILE IN THE PROCESS
OF MAKING A DELIVERY OR PICK-UP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 12102
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF THE FOLLOWING STREET IN THE CIT":OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: CHICO
STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WA' TINE OF HOWARD STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF COMANCHE 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 CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1974,
AT 3:00 P,M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark
present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12103
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 21-131 (a) THROUGH (e) OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, SO AS TO HEREAFTER PROVIDE FOR PARKING METER ZONES NOS. 1 THROUGH 5, AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; ESTABLISHING A PARKING IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
PURPOSE OF USING PARKING METER REVENUES IN EXCESS OF PARKING METER OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF LANDSCAPING, BEAUTIFICATION, CONSTRUCTION,
MAINTENANCE, ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARKING LOTS IN THE BUSINESS AREAS OF
THE CITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12104
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO INSTITUTE
ANNEXATION BY EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CENTRAL
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY A TRUE COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE
INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING EXHIBITS THERETO, AS THOUGH FULLY SET
FORTH HEREIN, AFTER DUE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
BARNEY M. DAVIS SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; FINDING ALL OF SAID LANDS TO LIE ENTIRELY
WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADJOINING,
CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12105
RATIFYING AND ADKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRACTUAL ANNEXATION OF THE BARNEY M. DAVIS SUBDI-
VISION AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED, BEING THE FULLY SUBSCRIBED AND DULY FILED
CONTRACT BETWEEN CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT COMPANY AND THE CITY FOR SAID ANNEXATION
AND THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION THEREOF; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye"; Acuff ,'-'sent.
)RDINANCE NO. 12106
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR STATE ASSISTANCE AND TO SUBMIT SUCH
INFORMATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A BARRICADING COORDINATOR
FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12107
TERMINATING THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11384 WITH MAVERICK ENGINEERING
COMPANY FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO McARDLE ROAD FROM
AIRLINE ROAD TO MT. VERNON PARK, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $10k553.90 FOR WORK PRE-
VIOUSLY PERFORMED, FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY SAID ORDINANCE NO. 11384;AND DECIARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12108
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LAMBERT & FONDREN, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AIRPORT TOWER EXPANSION; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT
BOND FUND $750,620, OF WHICH$658,400 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $92,220
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, INCLUDING LEGAL FEES AND FINANCIAL
ADVISOR'S FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, ALL
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-74-1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12109
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PAGE,
SOUTHERLAND, PAGE & WHITTET FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOWER EXPANSION, THE AGREEMENT HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10790, DATED APRIL 12, 1972, SAID AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE
FOR AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING DESIGN FOR THE ENCLOSURE OF THE
PASSENGER BOARDING GATES AND A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARCHITECTS' SERVICES, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDED AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF,MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; REVERTING ALL APPROPRIATIONS OF SAID
ORDINANCE NO.10790 AND APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND THE SUM OF
$56,880, OF WHICH $49,380 IS APPLICABLE TO THE AIRPORT TOWER EXPANSION, PROJECT NO.
245-74.1 AND $7,500 IS APPLICABLE TO THE PASSENGER BOARDING GATES, PROJECT NO.
245-68-19; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Bra• Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye", uff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12110
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCELS NOS. 5 AND 6, BLOCK 90, BEACH PORTION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
FOR THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING
OUT OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $40,000.50, OF WHICH AMOUNT $39,700
IS FOR LAND ACQUISITION AT APPRAISED VALUES, AND $300.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
REIATED TO CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12111
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 208 AUDITORIUM BOND FUND $16,000 APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 208-72-2, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, FOR THEATRE CONSULTANT SERVICES BY JEAN
ROSENTHAL ASSOCIATES, INC., SAID SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CITY'S
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROJECT, CAUDILL ROWLETT SCOTT/SWANSON, HEISTER,
WILSON AND CLAYCOMB, INC.; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12112
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF
PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HERE-
INAFTER, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD SPUR FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER AND A
MATERIALS YARD FOR THE STREET DIVISION AND OTHER CITY OPERATIONS; REVERTING TO THE
RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $29,958 OF THE
$500,000 APPROPRIATION MADE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LANDFILL EQUIPMENT BY ORDINANCE NO.
11624 AND $45,000 OF THE $315,000 APPROPRIATION MADE BY ORDINANCE NO. 11624 AND
REAPPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11953 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, FROM PADRE ISIA ND DRIVE TO SARATOGA BOULEVARD; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE
NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $74,958, OF WHICH AMOUNT $74,500 IS FOR LAND
ACQUISITION AND $458 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE RELATED TO CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12113
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 TOM SWANTNER, TRUSTEE, BY AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON 38.218 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 17, 18, 31 AND
32, SECTION 18, FLOUR BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 12114
URGING THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO PROMPTLY ADOPT REGULATIONS LIMITING
BUT NOT PROHIBITING, THE NETTING OF FISH IN CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES BAYS SO AS TO
PRESERVE ADEQUATE AQUATIC LIFE FOR THE PURSUIT OF SPORT FISHING; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Acuff absent.
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Lt. Comdr. Fonville Kelly, 245 Oleander, complained that the taxes on
his property at this address had been increased every year by one or more of the
taxing agents for the nine years he has owned it, and that recently the valuation
had been increased 42 percent. He stated that with the added increases recently
granted Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Central Power & Light Company, and the
increases in the City's gas and water rates, the cost of living in Corpus Christi
has become exorbitant and making it very difficult to live in this City. He also
complained that it appears the voter's wishes on bond issues are being ignored,
commenting that the City should delay unnecessary spending during this inflationary
period.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by
Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Regular Meeting be adjouned at 7:10
p.m., June 5, 1974.