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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 1975
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
Hall.
chaplain.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Branch in the absence of the invited guest
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of proclamations as follows: TEXAS A & M
UNIVERSITY DAY, January 25, 1975; CLERGY WEEK, February 2 through 8, 1975; GOLDEN
GLOVES TOURNAMENT, January 15, 17 and 29, 1975; and CHILDREN'S DENTAL WEEK,
February 2 through 8, 1975.
Mr. Gordon Hurst of the Insurance Advisory Board, appeared and introduced Mr. Bryan
Bergstrom who has replaced Mr. Robert Caldcleugh on the Board. Mr. Hurst stated that Mr.
Bergstrom has had 16 years experience in the field of insurance and will be an asset to this
Committee.. He also reported a $57,000 dividend from automobile liability insurance, and
commented this should be some help to the budget.
Mr. Bill Ault, representing the Corpus Christi Tennis Association, appeared with past
President John Zimmerman, and Mr. Bob Mapes, tennis professional, and urged the Council to
find a way to provide lights for all the courts at H.E.B. Tennis Center. Mr. Ault pointed out the
need for the lighting in view of the large tournaments being held in the City, stating that tennis
has exploded into one of the most popular sports in the nation and Corpus Christi is a potential
tennis center for the State of Texas. Mr. Zimmerman emphasized two points, demand and need.
He stated that he had visited many other cities of comparable size and all had beautifully lighted
courts. He stated the estimated cost of lighting the 12 courts would be an estimated $38,500.
Mr. Lon Hill of Adcraft Advertising, stated his firm does the advertising for the Tourist Bureau of
the City, and for several years he has had visions of making this City the tennis center of Texas.
Commissioner Stark expressed the opinion that tennis is a wonderful sport, this is a
beneficial project, and should be supported. He suggested that Central Power and Light Company
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be contacted for a possible contribution toward this lighting and also suggested that the City try
to find some way to light the courts. Mr. W. E. Whitworth, CPL Manager who was present in the
audience, stated he was sure his company would be interested in looking into this matter. City
Manager Townsend was directed to contact CPL representatives and report to the Council next week.
On another matter, Mr. Whitworth reported that the price of fuel used at the Company's
power plants during the last month was down and would be passed to the customers on the February
billing. He explained that the average delivered cost of fuel to CPL during January, 1975 was
112.34 per MMBTU and that this would mean a decrease of about $1.09 per month for the average
residential consumer using 1,000 kilowatt hours. He stated the adjustment on bills going out start-
ing January 27 will be $12.18 per 1,000 kilowatt hours compared to $13.27 last month.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker presented the request to close an unopened
portion of Gateway Drive between O'Connell and Nagle Streets. He explained that Gateway
Drive between O'Connell and Cline Streets was closed by Council action in April of 1972 except
for a drainage easement, and if this portion is closed, the drainage easement will also need to be
retained. He explained that the petition to close had been signed by Mrs. Mildred Sachs, 10649
Marcia
South Padre Island Drive; J. W. Hensley, 213 Aviation Drive; and/Mayes. City Manager Townsend
presented background information regarding the closing of the portion of Gateway Drive abutting
Lots 1 and 12, Block 3, and Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, lying between Cline and O'Connell, which
was the subject of a public hearing in 1972. He explained that these streets all need the drainage
and at the present time the drainageway is located along both side of the right-of-way, but is is
recommended that it be relocated to the center of the easement; that the recommendation of the
staff is that the street be closed with the stipulation that the drainage problem be resolved, that
25' on both sides revert to the property owners on both sides, and if the owners agree on something
else, that it be subject to retention of an easement for that purpose.
Mrs. Mildred Sachs, one of the petitioners, explained that she wanted the street closed
because she is presently maintaining it and the City is also spending considerable time and money
to keep it clean. She explained that if she is required to do so, she would pay for the relocation
of the drainage ditch. She pointed out that there is an encroachment into Gateway Drive from
Lot 1, Block 7.
Director of Engineering & Physical Development James Lontos explained reasons for
the recommendation that the ditch be moved to the center, stating that from the standpoint of
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equity and in terms of an equal settlement of the abandoned right-of-way, it would be best to
construct the ditch down the center of the right-of-way. He pointed out that at the present time,
there are two ditches on both sides.
No one appeared in opposition to the proposed closing.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the staff be instructed
to proceed with closing the portion of Gateway Drive as requested with the stipulation that a 25
foot easement be retained for the drainage ditch which is recommended to be relocated in the
center of the easement, that 25 feet on either side revert to the respective property owners, and
in the event the property owners agree on some other arrangement, this arrangement be subject to
the easement being retained for drainage purposes. (Hearing re -opened later in this meeting -
see subsequent motion)
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports and Assistant City Manager Archie
Walker presented requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations, as
follows: (City Manager Townsend was temporarily incapacitated by acute laryngitis)
a. That the expiration date of drilling permit #842 issued to Kelly Bell be extended
from January 30, 1975 to May 30, 1975 because of the current shortage of pipe and the inability
to secure a drilling rig. This permit was issued January 30, 1974 to drill a 10,000' well near Rose
Hill Cemetery.
b. That authority be granted to execute a 90 -day mineral lease on 65.5 acres owned
by the City adjacent to Lake Corpus Christi with Peter Salpeter Energy Company, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, c/o of Ronald L. Chachere, on the basis of the only bid received of a cash bonus of
$20.65 per acre for a total of $1,352.58 and a royalty of 3/16ths. The lease provides that:
(Bid Tab #4-75)
(1) The City has the option to acquire the gas at market value not
to exceed $1.50 per MCF.
(2) Any surface use be approved by the Lower Nueces River Water
Supply District.
(3) All City land drilling ordinance requirements must be complied with.
(4) Unitization of any portion will only hold the portion so unitized
beyond the primary lease.
c. That a contract for the unloading and hauling of 2,400 tons (more or less) of
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rip rap stone at the railroad spur in Mathis to Wesley Seale Dam for downstream protection of the
banks of the Nueces River below the dam be awarded to Slovak Brothers, Corpus Christi, on the
basis of low bid of $4.95 per ton or $11,880. A contract has previously been authorized for
purchase of the stone. The quantity of stone is being reduced from the previously approved 2,900
tons to 2,400. Bids were received from three firms. (Bid Tab 05-75)
d. That payment of the $1,400 Special Commissioners Award be authorized to Mrs.
B. D. Berryman for the acquisition of Parcel No. 22 of the Police Station Area Expansion Project.
The parcel is located between Massey and Winnebago Streets east of the Police Station and will
be used to expand the parking lot and car pound.
e. That the Violet Road Street Improvement Project, Leopard Street to I.H. 37,
jointly constructed by the City and the State Highway Department, be accepted as complete and
the final corrected assessment roll of $20,447.59 be adopted. The total cost was $184,489.20.
The State's portion was $96,779.15 and the City's $87,710.05. The assessment roll is based on a
maximum assessment of $7.67 per linear foot for curb, gutter and sidewalk for residential property.
f. That re -striping a portion of the Airport runways be awarded to J. A. Reke Company
on the basis of the low base bid of $7,819.05 and that $8,000 be appropriated including related
solid
expenses. The base bid provided for / striping of the touchdown bars for Runway 17-35 rather
than zebra striping. Although the zebra striping would be $918.73 cheaper, solid striping is recom-
mended because it will last longer and is preferred by F.A.A.
g. That a contract be awarded to Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., Corpus Christi,
for demolition and removal of two buildings located at 611 and 613 North Chaparral, on the basis
of low bid of $8,100.00. These buildings have been vacant and in disrepair for several years, are
fire hazards, and are unsafe. The cost of demolition will be paid from a previously approved HUD
demolition grant.
h. That authority be granted to execute a lease agreement with Mrs. Herman Glosserman,
et al, the owners of two buildings at 611 and 613 North Chaparral Street. The agreement provides
that, upon demolition of the structures, the City will lease the property for a period of 10 years at
$170 per month of which amount $107.06 will be applied to pay off the demolition lien of $8,100
at 10% interest over the 10 -year period. The remaining $62.94 will be paid to the owners monthly.
The City will make the necessary improvements to convert the land into 17 space parking lot for the
City's use. The lease provides that the owners will reimburse the City for the unamortized cost of
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parking improvements if they cancel the lease before it expires. Plans for the parking improvements
will be completed in the near future (estimated cost $6,000). The 17 spaces will be used for City
employees parking in lieu of spaces now leased. The City will reserve the right to cancel on 60
days notice.
i. That $6,800,000 of General Improvement Bonds authorized at the election on
December 9, 1972, be sold on February 26, 1975.
Amount
Purpose Proposition Number To be Sold
Auditorium Bonds 3 $ 4,400,000
Drainage Bonds 8 600,000
Health Facility Bonds 8B 900,000
Street Bonds 9 900, 000
Total Bonds to be Sold $ 6,800,000
Mr. Hobby McCall and Mr. M. E. Allison, Sr. be employed to provide legal
($7,250) and financial advisory services ($13,595) respectively for the sale at an estimated total
cost of $23,500 including bond and prospectus printing and this amount be appropriated propor-
tionately from the individual bond construction fund.
1. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 1975 for the following
budgeted items:
(1) A replacement 3,000 Ib. fork lift truck for the Warehouse.
(2) Two truck -mounted cranes - one for the Water Division (replacement) and
one for the Gas Division (additional).
(3) Fourteen replacement special bodies for various Divisions.
(4) Repairs to a wrecked Water Division 27,500 GVW truck involved in a recent
accident with another City vehicle either by repairing the cab or replacing
it with a new or used one.
(5) A replacement floor scrubber for the Coliseum.
k. That plans and specifications for the Santa Fe Street (Lorraine Drive) Drainage
Improvements be approved and that bids be received on February 12, 1975. The project will provide
a solution to the Lorraine Drive drainage problem for which bond funds were approved December,
1972. The project includes construction of a relief line on Santa Fe Street from the existing Carmel
Storm Sewer in Lamar Park to Santa Monica and will provide additional capacity needed to drain
the sizeable drainage area and relieve intersection flooding resulting from the undersized sewer in
Santa Fe Street.
I. That values of $98,500.00 be approved for the acquisition of 7 parcels located in
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Block 6, J. M. Webb Subdivision, all in Project Area 2, Naval Air Station Safety Zones- Land
Acquisition Project. The 7 parcels include all of the property being acquired along Anchor Street
between Navy Drive and Hornet Drive. The 1973-74 revenue sharing budget provides $500,000
for this project. Values previously approved total $113,934 leaving $287,566 for the remaining
parcels.
m. That adjustments to the City's Tax Rolls, for the period May 1 thru July 31, 1974,
as submitted by the Tax Assessor -Collector, be approved as follows:
City's Roll
Net Decrease
1973 Tax Roll $ 5,090.00
Prior Year's Tax Rolls 6,085.26
Total $11,175.26
Water District's Roll
Net Decreases
$129
129
The net decrease of $5,090 to the 1973 Levy consists of a decrease of $2,514 in
real estate taxes and $2,576 in personal property taxes. Included are decreases of $1,016 for
three exempt properties and decreases of $1,486 for 21 properties double assessed.
n. That acquisition of Parcels 42 through 45, Block 81, Bayfront Science Park from
Mr. Harvie Branscomb, Jr. and Mr. William S. Whittet for $178,500 including $750 closing costs
be approved. These parcels are bounded by North Shoreline, Brewster Street and North Water and
are across the street from the proposed auditorium. Existing revenue sharing appropriations are
sufficient for this purchase.
o. That a contract for the construction of the Williams Drive Drainage Improvements
Project, which includes a multiple box structure from Airline Road to Rodd Field Road be awarded
to Heldenfels Brothers for $1,118,161.50 and that $1,150,000 be appropriated to cover the award
of the contract plus engineering, laboratory testing, staking and related expenses. The award is
based on the base bid plus the additive alternate. The project was included in the 1972 Bond
program.
The bond election provided $750,000 for the project of which $8,401 has been
spent. The additional $408,401 needed to award the contract is recommended to be obtained from
the following sources:
Storm Sewer Bond Fund $296
$62,422 - Federal assistance on 4 projects authorized in 1970
have enabled the projects to be completed with this
amount remaining.
Storm Sewer Bond Fund 0295
$62,205 - The Casa Blanca and Arboleda storm sewers approved
in 1972 have been completed at substantially reduced
cost.
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$13,774
Revenue Sharing
$270, 000
- The Van Galen Ditch lining project authorized in
1972 has recently been completed leaving this
balance.
- Further review of the equipment to be purchased for
the land fill indicates that the money reserved for
this purpose can be further reduced.
- Nueces Bay Boulevard improvements from IH to West
Broadway will involve the County and are now
included on the list of streets to be built with State -
Federal assistance. Thus, the revenue sharing
allocation is no longer needed.
Total $408,401
p. That a motion be approved prior to third reading of the modification to the Police
and Fire longevity steps so that the effective date of the changes will be February 3, 1975. The
original effective date assumed that the ordinance would pass on an emergency basis.
q. That the balance of the 1956 Bridge Bond Fund be utilized for removal of pilings
along the Nueces Bay causeway. The Fund has a balance of approximately $59,000 from money
originally provided by the county, city and Navigation District for the Tule Lake Bridge, Harbor
Bridge and railroad relocation projects. Income from project rent, sale of salvage and other
miscellaneous project income has been deposited into this joint fund. Approval of Nueces County
and the Navigation District will also be necessary.
r. That the following project priorities be established for the Urban Systems Program
to be constructed jointly between the City and the State Highway Department with local funds
and funds provided by the 1973 Federal Highway Act:
First Year
1. Waldron Road, from Purdue to Caribbean
2. McArdle Road, from Vance to Mt. Vernon Park
3. Airline Road, from Padre Island Drive to Williams Drive.
Second Year
1. Port Avenue, Agnes to Ayers
2. Leopard Street Overlay, Broadway to Palm Drive
3. North Staples Street, I.H. 37 to N. Broadway
4. Starlite Lane, S.H. 9 to Sunny Drive
Third Year
1. Kostoryz Road, from Padre Island Drive to Holly Road
2. Nueces Bay Blvd., from I.H. 37 to Broadway
3. McKenzie Road, S.H. 9 to I.H. 37
4. Cooper's Alley, from Tancahua to Mesquite
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, with Luby voting "No" on Item "n",
that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and Items "a" through "r" be granted, approved and
adopted, as presented.
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Mr. Charles DeWeese, on behalf of the Smith Elementary School Parent Teachers
Association and the Palmcrest Baptist Church, thanked the Council and staff for their kindness and
consideration in listening to their petitions and their final decision to construct a closed drainage
facility on Williams Drive all the way from Rodd Field Road to Airline.
It was brought to the attention of the City Manager that the public hearing on the
closing of a portion of Gateway Drive had been inadvertently held at 2:00 o'clock, but had been
advertised and notices to property owners had indicated it would be held at 3:00 p.m. He stated
the appropriate procedure would be to re -open the hearing for the purpose of hearing those persons
who had arrived for the 3:00 o'clock setting.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the public hearing on the request
to close an unopened portion of Gateway Drive be re -opened.
City Manager Townsend explained the confusion as a result of the time set for the
hearing, presented a summary and background information relating to the proposed closing and
pointed out the location of the area in question on the map.
Mr. James Buchanan of San Antonio, spoke on behalf of his mother, Mrs. M. M.
Buchanan, 10637 South Padre Island Drive. He explained that she is the owner of adjacent Lots
12, 16 and 15, Block 6, and that she was not opposed to the proposed closing but was concerned
with the location of the drainage ditch. He stated that up until the last year, this ditch had been
located on the east side of the right-of-way, that within the last year, it suddenly was placed on
the opposite side and remains of the old ditch are still there. He explained that they do not want
to bear the expense of relocating the ditch to the center as recommended by the City Manager.
He explained that his family owns a motel in Flour Bluff and had plans of moving this motel onto
the property at this location which they would improve with more modern additions, and if the
drainage ditch is moved to the center of the easement, it would render this land useless for this
purpose. He stated the only way they would be in favor of the closing is that the drainage ditch
remain along the east side where it has been for the last 15 or 20 years.
Mr. Townsend pointed out that the recommendation was that the street be closed subject
to the owners' agreement as to the location of the drainage ditch and subject to retention of an
easement for this purpose; that the relocation from the east side to the west side had been done
when the drainage system was changed, and this was and still is, at the discretion of the City since
it is public right-of-way.
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Mr. Buchanan stated that unless the ditch remains on the eaat;side as it has always
been, they are in opposition to the closing; that he would not be willing to bear any expense for
its relocation; and he does not believe the two property owners could work out any agreement since
they have encountered problems of long standing which have been unresolved and also have been
before the Board of Adjustment. He pointed out that they own three parcels of property, Mrs.
Sachs only owns one, therefore, she should not be permitted to dictate and if she wants to change
the location of the ditch on her side, she could do that at her own expense. He stated he had
been advised by a member of the staff within the last few weeks that the ditch was going to be left
on the east side. He requested that the Council make a firm decision on this matter at this time
since he lives in San Antonio and it is very inconvenient to leave his business for frequent trips
to Corpus Christi.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing be again
closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommendation
of the staff be concurred in and the unopened portion of Gateway Drive between O'Connell and
Nagle Streets be closed with the stipulation that the entire right-of-way be retained as a drainage
easement, that 25 feet on either side revert to the respective property owners unless other arrange-
ments of the property owners are worked out, and the location of the drainageway be resolved by
the owners involved.
The report of City Secretary Read relative to canvassing the results of the January 18,
1975 Charter Amendment Election was accepted.
City Manager Townsend presented and made relative comments to ordinances appearing
on the agenda.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Ordinance proposing to
amend Ordinance No. 8127 by changing the salary schedules of employees under Neighborhood
Youth Corps and the Police and Fire Series, read on the first two of three readings on January 8,
1975 and January 15, 1975, respectively, as follows:
1. Prior to its third and final reading, that Section 2 be amended to hereafter read
as follows:
"SECTION 2. The effective date of the above changes as to the Neighborhood Youth
Corps shall be January 1, 1975, and the effective of the above changes as to the Police and Fire
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Series shall be February 3, 1975."
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SMOKING; PROHIBITING SMOKING IN
THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Torn Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12434
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (b) BY CHANGING THE SALARY SCHEDULES OF
EMPLOYEES UNDER THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS AND THE POLICE AND FIRE SERIES,
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
as amended
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. 12435
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH J. A. REKE FOR THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE REPAINTING AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTER-
NATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $8,000 OF WHICH
$4,195.14 IS OUT OF THE NO. 117 AIRPORT FUND, ACTIVITY 5411, CODE 345, $4,100.25
BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $94.89 BEING FOR INCIDENTAL AND
RELATED EXPENSES, AND $3,804.86 IS OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND APPLI-
CABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-68-22, $3,718.80 BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
AND $86.06 BEING FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED 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, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12436
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PETER-SALPETER ENERGY COMPANY, INC.,
OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING, EXPLORING,PROSPECTING,
DRILLING AND MINING FOR AND PRODUCING OIL AND GAS BENEATH THE SURFACE OF
THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS 65.5 ACRES OF LAND BEING THE SAME LAND
DESCRIBED IN A CERTAIN DEED DATED AUGUST 14, 1934,FROM ARTHUR C. JONES TO THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, RECORDED IN VOLUME 105, AT PAGES 153-154 OF THE DEED
RECORDS OF SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADJACENT TO LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI, AND BEING FOR A PRIMARY TERM OF NINETY (90)
DAYS, COMMENCING WITH THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE SAID OIL AND GAS LEASE,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; 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. 12437
AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF HOBBY H. McCALL AND M. E. ALLISON, SR. TO
PROVIDE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, RESPECTIVELY, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED
SALE OF $6,800,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS ON FEBRUARY 26, 1975; APPROPRIAT-
ING $23,500 FROM VARIOUS BOND FUNDS, AS OUTLINED HEREINAFTER, THE ESTIMATED
COSTS OF THE BOND SALE; 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. 12438
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MRS. HERMAN
GLOSSERMAN, ET AL, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 611 AND 613 NORTH CHAPARRAL STREET
FOR USE AS MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITIES UPON DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES PRESENTLY
LOCATED THEREON, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, 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, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12439
APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECT
NO. 102-3327-501, POLICE STATION EXPANSION PROJECT, $1,525 FOR AWARD OF SPECIAL
COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND COURT COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 22 FROM MRS. B. D. BERRYMAN IN CONDEMNATION PRO-
CEEDINGS, IN CAUSE NO. 707, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI V. RUTH BERRYMAN, ET VIR,
B. D. BERRYMAN; 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. 12440
CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1975, UPON THE QUESTION OF
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY 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, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12441
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12243, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1974, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS
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TO CORRECT AND ADJUST THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY
OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET:
Violet Road {F. M. Highway 24) from Leopard Street (Loop 407) to I.H. 37
Access Road,
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. 12442
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLIAMS DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS; CANCELLING THE RESERVE APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 IN ACTIVITY 6704
OF THE NO. 124 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND FOR THE NUECES BAY BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS AND $70,000 OF THE REMAINING APPROPRIATION OF $238,826 IN ACTIVITY
3554, OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND-
FILL EQUIPMENT, AND REAPPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO ACTIVITY 5682, WHICH AMOUNT
WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO.
295-72-5, WILLIAMS DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIAT-
ING $1,150,000 OUT OF THE NO, 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH $1,118,161.50
IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $31,838.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED
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, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12443
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE
ACQUISITON OF PARCELS 42 THROUGH 45, BLOCK 81, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING
AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $49,925,
TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO, 11814, PASSED
AND APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 28, 1973, FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 42 THROUGH 45,
FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $178,500, OF WHICH AMOUNT $177,750 I5 FOR LAND
ACQUISITION AND $750 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"; Luby, present and voting "Nay".
RESOLUTION NO. 12444
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES OF PROJECTS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD YEAR
URBAN SYSTEMS PROGRAM, JOINTLY BY THE CITY AND :iTATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND
FUNDED WITH LOCAL FUNDS AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT OF 1973: FIRST YEAR, PORTIONS
OF WALDRON ROAD, McARDLE ROAD, AIRLINE ROAD; SECOND YEAR, PORTIONS OF PORT
AVE., LEOPARD ST. OVERLAY, NORTH STAPLES STREET, STARLITE LANE; THIRD YEAR,
PORTIONS OF KOSTORYZ ROAD, NUECES BAY BLVD., McKENZIE ROAD AND COOPERS
ALLEY.
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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".
ORDINANCE NO. 12445
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISI-
TION OF PARCELS 65 THROUGH 71, BLOCK 6, AT APPROVED VALUE, ALL BEING OUT OF
THE J. M. WEBB SUBDIVISION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVAL AIR STATION SAFETY
ZONES - LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT; 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".
City Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation all ordinances voted upon
had passed with Mayor Luby voting "No" on Ordinance No. 12443.
Mr. Paul Vogler, Jr. appeared and presented the Council and members of the staff with
paper weights made from granite from the center tread of the steps over which former president
Lyndon B. Johnson walked while teaching school at Central High School in Houston, Texas prior
to his entering the field of public service and politics.
Mr. Vogler further stated that he still stands on his position that there is a "conflict of
interest" in Municipal Court for the reason that Judge Raul Garcia owns part interest in a night
club. Mayor Luby stated that Judge Garza was his appointee and any complaints should be directed
to the Mayor's office in writing, and further, that this is not the proper forum for this discussion.
Mr. Vogler also complained that he had requested a place on today's agenda but due to some mis-
understanding he was not listed. He stated he would put his complaint in writing to the Mayor and
also to the Ministerial Alliance.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that this is the last Council meeting City Attorney
Jim Riggs would attend as his resignation would be effective January 23. He was commended for
his years of fine service to the City and community. Mr. Townsend stated a resolution of commen-
dation would be on next week's agenda.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, with Mayor Luby abstaining, that the
Council reaffirm the action taken by resolution in May of 1974, petitioning the Legislature to
establish a State Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, specifically calling for an adequate and
expert commission staff and sufficient financing to perform its duties in an outstanding manner,
recommending that the electric, telephone, telegraph, and oil and gas transmission and distribution
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utilities be made subject to the complete regulation of said state commission. The City Secretary
was directed to forward copies of this resolution to the State Legislators.
Mayor Luby read a letter signed by School Superintendent Dana Williams officially
notifying the City of the withdrawal of the local School District as an MH-MR sponsor. The City's
role 'in the future of this organization was discussed, Mr. Townsend stated that meetings have been
held to try to work out plans for reorganization of the MH-MR sponsorship, but have been unable
to bring the pieces into focus. He stated he will work with the County Commissioners Court for a
recommendation to bring to the City Council in the next two or three weeks.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff, seconded
by Stark and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m., January 22, 1975.