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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 5, 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
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Acting City Attorney Michael May
City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Pro Tem Acuff called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall in the temporary absence of Mayor Jason Luby.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Branch in the absence of the
invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of January 22, 1975 be approved as presented to the Council.
*(Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting at 2:12 p.m.)
Mayor Luby presented 30 -year service pins to the following City employees:
Guadalupe R. Acuna, Police Sergeant (Police Department); Nicholas F. Barrera, Gas System
Mechanic (Gas Division); George C. Cates, Gas System Foreman (Gas Division); Maggie Belle
Davis, Administrative Tech 11 (Health Department); Gerardo Martinez, Wastewater Crew Leader
(Wastewater Division); and M. T. Trayler, Fire Captain (Fire Department). The employees were
accompanied by their respective immediate supervisors.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff reported that on January 31, 1974, he had received, on
behalf of the City Council, an award from Rear Admiral G. L. Cassell, USN., in the form of
a painting which signified a token of appreciation of the outstanding relationship between the
City of Corpus Christi and the Navy. He also received a Certificate of Appreciation which
read "Through your public-spirited cooperation with the Naval Reserve, you have contributed
immeasurable in furthering the excellent relations between the Navy and the people of your
community" .
The Council further deferred the pending item of Mr. David M. Coover, Trustee,
for change of zoning on Lots 9, 10, 12 and 13, Section 38, Flour Bluff and Encina) Farm and
Garden Tracts.
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Mr. Bill Barfield, 137 Tropical, appeared and stated there seems to be a lack
of communication between himself and the City Attorney's office regarding the submission of
a complaint of pollution violations from refineries in the industrial district. He stated he had
people ready to sign the complaint, had called the City Attorney's office but had had no
response. Acting City Attorney May was directed to go with Mr. Barfield to his office and
resolve the communications problem.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented requests and recommendations with comments and explanations, as follows:
a. That a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting on February 26,
1975 at 3:30 p.m, on the following zoning applications:
(1)
Clifford Jackson Funeral Home and Others - from "R -1B" to "B-1",
located on the north side of Houston Street east of Kostoryz Road.
(2) Mr. Elias Martinez - from "R -1B" to "B-1", located on the west
side of the 2500 Block of David Street north of Francis Street.
(3)
Mr. Don R. Young - from "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the northeast
corner of Robert Drive and Gertie Street.
b. That a public hearing be held on February 19, 1975 on a City -initiated
request to change the name of Rosalie Boulevard between the Crosstown Expressway and Port
Avenue to Dillon Lane. There are no addresses on this portion of Rosalie, the Gas Division
occupies the north side of the street. Confusion which exists because Rosalie continues west
of the Crosstown Expressway would be eliminated.
c. That bids be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 1975 for the
following budgeted items:
(1)
Nine pieces of mowing equipment for the Oso Golf Course, Park
Division, and the Gas Division including one gang mower, six
rotary mowers, one reel mower, one flail -type mower, and a turf
aerifier.
(2) A trailer mounted pump for the Wastewater Services Division to be
used to pump sewage around a main break while it is being repaired.
d. That the plans and specifications for the construction of the Corpus Christi
Municipal Auditorium be approved and bids be received on March 5, 1975. The auditorium
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will have 2500 seats, A number of additive alternates are proposed for the purpose of enabling
the City to award a contract within the funds available. The alternates include the passenger
elevator, stage rigging, finishing of the back areas of the auditorium, seats, carpet, storm
protection, Tight fixtures and other items.
e. That the Lamar Area Street and Storm Sewer Improvement Project be accepted
and final payment of $57,846.47 for a total of $622,835,99 be made to the contractor,
Heldenfels Brothers. That the final corrected assessment roll of $185,224.29 be adopted. The
streets improved included:
(1) Mary, from 19th to South Port,
(2) Morris, from 19th to Bluntzer.
(3) Ruth, from 19th to South Port.
(4) Buford, from 17th to South Port.
(5) Bluntzer, from Buford to Mary,
(6) Howard, from 19th to Chico.
(7) 20th, from Morris to Mary.
(8) Chico, from Howard to Comanche,
f. That the contract with B. E. Beecroft Construction, Inc. for construction of
the Police Building Improvements be accepted, final payment of $22,506.38 be authorized and
that execution of Change Orders No. 6 and No. 7 be authorized. The total cost of work done
under this contract is $153,144.82. Work included finishing the Second Municipal Courtroom,
the judges' chambers, and the second floor of the Police Building. This project was funded
under the 1972 Bond Program. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $2,050.60 involved the
construction of two chill water lines for the air conditioning system on the first floor and Change
Order No. 7 in the amount of $3,167.11 was for additional work necessary to install an elevator.
g. That the general contract improvements for the Greenwood Park Project be
accepted as complete and final payment of $10,092.70 be made to the contractor, Dan Winship,
Incorporated for a total of $100,257. The work included the pavilion, restroom facilities,
barbeque facilities, lighting of the park, bicycle paths (asphalt and concrete) and a foot bridge
The contract was to be completed by October 28, 1974, but a number of factors, including bad
we.thei ..n..ltlf.u.., hove ..uuaeJ delay tla.,uuse or rills, tr to te..ununended that
no liquidated damages be charged the contractor and an extension of time be approved.
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h. That Change Order No. 3 for the Corpus Christi International Airport
Control Tower Expansion project be approved. This change order provides for an additional
sum of $1,500 to be paid the contractor for deferring most of the remodeling work on the fifth
floor of the existing control tower at the request of FAA. FAA representatives need additional
time to procure necessary electronic equipment and to install and test this equipment before it
is operational. The remodeling work cannot be done until all of the equipment has been
installed. FAA will reimburse the City the $1,500 under the previously approved amortization
agreement. The Change order also provides for the City to accept the control tower work
substantially complete and to release the standard 10% retainage to the contractor when sub-
stantial completion is certified, at which time FAA will occupy the spaces and the initial lease
agreement with FAA will commence. The remodeling work on the fifth floor will begin seven
months after the substantial completion date. Sufficient contingency appropriations exist to
cover the change order.
i. That a new ordinance be approved setting forth all the prior amendments to
the City's present paving assessment policy. It is further recommended that the new policy
clearly state the maximum interest rate to be paid on paving assessments as not to exceed 5-1/4%,
monthly payments not to exceed 120, and establish a maximum rate of 75t per square foot for
sidewalk assessments for properties used or zoned for residential uses.
j. That $23,579.28 be appropriated out of the Park Bond Fund for reimbursement
to the General Fund for improvements to Southside Park, Glen Arbor Park, Surrey Park, Kingston
Park and Country Club Park, for the months of August, September and October, 1974. The im-
provements include completion of playground equipment installation and a control fence in South-
side Park ($3,670.01), the construction of a shelter, a baseball backstop, and the installation of
playground equipment in Glen Arbor Park ($6,917.08), the completion of the shelter and construc-
tion of a control fence in Surrey Park ($4,721.18), installation of playground equipment in
Kingston Park ($1,226.06), and the completion of the irrigation system in Country Club Park
($7,044.95). Other park construction work completed during the 3 months include installation
of picnic tables, a barbeque grill and fence and adjustment of curbs and parking in Nueces River
Park ($942.16) and erosion control work and fence construction in West Guth Park ($2,697.11).
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The work in the latter two parks is reimbursable from Trust Funds and existing appropriations.
k. That a contract for the construction of the McGee Beach Improvements be
- awarded to The Goldston Company, Incorporated, for $288,219. The contract includes
construction of an elevated concrete walkway from the seawall to the breakwater, a combina-
tion concession stand and bathhouse, and a restroom facility, In addition, the contract will
include repairs to the existing breakwater and the installation of lighting along the breakwater.
An appropriation of $308,000 is requested to cover the cost of this contract plus $7,500 for
additional architect's fees of Christian, Bright, Pennington and Associates and $12,281 for
related expenses.
I. That payment of $150,425.00 for Special Commissioners Award ($148,125),
Commissioners fees ($200), appraiser's fees ($300), and relocation of owner's personal property
($1,800), be approved for the acquisition of Parcels 9 through 13, Block 91, Bayfront Science
Park Area Expansion Project from the G. E. Gibbons Estate. These parcels are bounded by North
Shoreline, Hirsch Street and North Water Street. It is also recommended that $150,425 be
reappropriated out of revenue sharing to cover the award.
m. That the process of negotiation with the present operators be selected as the
method for awarding new leases for eleven tracts of land along the John F. Kennedy Causeway; and
that the lease payments be a flat monthly fee or a percentage of gross sales, whichever is greater.
These eleven tracts are all presently used for baitstands, and have been leased in the past by
Nueces County.
n. (Re: receipt of bids for lease of land along John F. Kennedy Causeway -
considered separately)
o. That Mr. Frank R. Booth of Booth and Lloyd, attorneys in Austin, be employed
to assist with contract drafting and negotiations with Nueces River Authority. Since this matter
wuld become more Involved, tills authorizatlon would only Include services us rendered not i»»
exceed $3,500 for this purpose. Mr. Booth has previously represented the City in water matters
before the Texas Water Rights Commission and various district courts.
p. That a contract be approved with the Texas Water Quality Board through which
the City -County Laboratory will provide laboratory services on a charge -for -service basis through
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August 31, 1975, at a maximum cost of $17,500 (about $2,500 per month). During 1973-74, a
major portion of the City's water and sewer labs were consolidated with the Health Division lab.
Centralization will allow more efficient use of equipment and personnel and provide faster service
to the State. The lab will need to add one chemist ($808 per mo.) to help in analyzing an addi-
tional 100 samples monthly and three pieces of analytical equipment: a carbon analyzer, mercury
analyzer, and a conductance meter (Total cost of $6,400) to provide the service to the State.
The State will pay all direct costs plus shared overhead.
q. That Michael L. May and James F. McKibben, Jr., be confirmed as Acting
City Attorneys. Mr. May will be responsible for office supervision and all general legal matters.
Mr. McKibben, Jr.'s responsibilities will include supervision of all trial work.
Mrs. Harold P. Slentz, 1124 Naval Air Station Drive, spoke relative to Item "n" in
connection with proposed leasing of land along the John F. Kennedy Causeway. Mrs. Slentz
stated she is the owner of the building formerly operated as the Intracoastal Cafe which has been
closed the past two years; that they have been trying to renew the lease since 1973 but had not
been able to get it renewed through any governmental agency. She explained that members of
her family had received several offers to purchase the property contingent on the lease problem
being settled and she wanted to protect the family's investment. Mrs. Slentz stated she felt the
staff's proposal to go out for bids was unfair and the present leaseholders should have preference.
She explained that she would like very much to hove the cafe back in operation, that there was
no lack of interest on their part, and the facility is needed at this location, but a longer lease
is needed which would allow the operators to make investments to improve the facilities.
Several persons appeared and stated they were interested in bidding on the leases
if certain technicalities could be resolved, Mr. Bob Banner, Mr. James Resido, Mrs. Joy
Peermour, Mr. Tony Cerda, all expressed interest in leasing the property, some stating they would
be willing to take over the SBA loans.
City Manager Townsend explained that apparently the School Land Board and the
Highway Department both think they have jurisdiction over the Causeway property and the City
is caught between; that the bait stand and cafe sites previously operated under leases with the
County even after the State took the Causeway over in 1967; that the position of the City is
acting as a leasing agent which was recently passed to the City and the problems have increased
and attempts to work them ouihaYecontinued. He stated there is apparently substantial interest
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and the City should call for proposals from each interested party in written form to determine what
they are willing to do, what arrangements could be made regarding the existing facilities and
their general background, to form some basis or formal starting place on which the staff could work.
The Council agreed with this suggestion and the recommendation revised to that effect authorizing
negotiations with the existing operators on terms of new leases.
Mr. W. L. D. Winship, Trustee of Gulf Coast Trust Company, A Corporation, et al,
appeared relative to Items "d" and "u" and told the Council that his attorneys are preparing legal
action against the City regarding the condemnation of Parcel No. 8, Block 91, Bayfront Science
Park. He requested that the Council table for one week proposals for $63,000 and receipt of bids
for the construction of the auditorium on March 5, 1975, stating he needed the extra time to
initiate his legal actions. In the alternative, he asked Mayor Luby to veto both items to give
him the time he needed. Mr. Winship maintained that the City had not properly negotiated with
him for the property, pointing out that the property in question contains apartments which he rents
and maintained that these are worth more than the City had offered to pay. He read a written
statement in which he alleged that the City had made two previous offers and were only formal
but not serious attempts to negotiate; that he had repeatedly requested that an attempt to negotiate
be entered into instead of wasting the taxpayers' and his money; that the condemnation hearing
was invalid; that there has already been too much unnecessary litigation; and urged that attempts
be made to avoid more. He stated it is his understanding, under state law, that actions will have
to be made against the tenants who have been paying rent for four years.
Mayor Luby pointed out that he was not against the auditorium but pointed out that
he had been critical of the way the purchase of these Tots have been handled from the beginning
and felt the people who voted for the auditorium were not fully aware that the land was not
included on the proposition. He told Mr. Winship that his veto would be meaningless since it
could be overridden by the Council in one week, he would be one against six, it would only
serve to delay the matter, and Mr. Winship's litigation would be filed anyway.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff pointed out that in view of attempts to put people to work,
this auditorium program would do more for construction workers than any other project including
the 53 jobs the City has with the government under the grant programs. He urged Mayor Luby to
support the project.
City Manager Townsend explained that offers as high as $71,300 had been made for
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the land Mr. Winship represents, but there has been no way to reach a settlement.
Mr. Jack White, attorney, pointed out that Mr. Winship had not exhausted all his
remedies, that he has the right to appeal, but stated one week would not make any difference
whatsoever.
Mr. Paul A. Vogler, Jr., appealed to the Council to put emphasis on employment
of local labor on the auditorium and follow federal guidelines regarding priorities. He alleged
that this policy has not been followed in the past and some of the outsiders brought in have not
always been qualified workers.
Mr. Lynn Tate spoke representing the Local Electrical Workers' Union relative to
recommendation "k" for construction of the McGee Beach Improvements. He stated he did not
agree with Mr. Vogler's knowledge of manpower problems in the City. He pointed out that he
has some 75 citizens who are qualified workers whose families reside in Corpus Christi, but due to
the current unemployment situation, have been out of town looking for jobs, and this project will
bring some of them home. He urged the Council to accept this recommendation and begin
construction as soon as possible.
Mrs. Helen Holder praised Mr. Vogler's efforts to be fair and stated personalities
should not be drawn into any of the actions of the Council. She stated at the present time, she
is disappointed in the Council's "un -Christian attitude" toward Mr. Vogler.
Relative to Item "o" Mayor Luby stated he did not agree with the recommendation
that out of town attorneys be employed to assist with the contract for drafting and negotiations
with the Nueces River Authority.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, Luby voting "Nay" on Item "o"
that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "q" be accepted (Item "n" considered
separately), and the requests and recommendations be granted, approved and adopted, as presented
by the City Manager.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that Item "n" be revised to read
as follows; and that it be approved and adopted:
n. Recommendation that proposals be received at 11:00 a.m., on Monday,
February 24, 1975, regarding the 0.462 acres of land along the John F. Kennedy Causeway now
used for the In tracoastal Cafe under a lease from Nueces County. Several persons have expressed
an interest in the lease. The owner of the improvements has not been in operation on the tract
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since February 1, 1973 when the previous five-year lease with Nueces County expired and no
rent has been paid since then.
The owner of Graham's Boat and Baitstand, appeared and stated he was 26 years old
wherein most of the other leaseholders are on Social Security; that he expected to be there for at
least 45 more years; that he had spent money on paint, repairs, and had built piers with money
from his pocket. He explained that most of these people have no money and cannot obtain money;
and that the Land Board is against them and had given the City some wrong information. He stated
he appreciated any consideration he could get from the City. Mayor Luby explained to him that
the City is trying to help them and not hurt them.
Items listed on the agenda as "r", "s" and "t", were presented and discussed. The
recommendations are as fol lows:
r. That authority be granted to execute contracts and all related documents on
behalf of the City of Corpus Christi acting as program agent with the following agencies acting
as employing agencies for public service employment under Title II of the Comprehensive Employ-
ment and Training Act of 1973: (1) Del Mar College $6,400 - 3 positions; (2) Nueces County
Community Action Agency $21,100 - 9 positions; (3) Jobs for Progress, Inc„ S.E.R. $11,360 -
3 positions. The positions will be funded (through June 30, 1975) utilizing lapsed Title 11 monies.
s. That authority be granted to execute a contract and all related documents with
the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium for Title VI funds under the Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act of 1973 to provide emergency jobs for unemployed and underemployed persons
with transitional employment in needed public services. The contract provides for approximately
53 positions for $292,820.
t. That authority be granted to execute contracts and all related documents on
behalf of the City of Corpus Christi acting as program agent with the following employing agencies
for public service employment under Title VI of the Comprehensive Employment Act of 1973:
(1) CCISD $21,800 - 4 positions; (2) Tuloso-Midway ISD $20,400 - 3 positions; (3) Calallen ISD
$20,800 - 5 positions; (4) West Oso ISD $21,400 - 5 positions; (5) Flour Bluff ISD $20,600 - 5
positions. The contracts will extend through December 31, 1975.
u. That $63,600 be reappropriated from revenue sharing for Award of Special
Commissioners ($63,000), Special Commissioners' fees, appraisal fees and court costs all in
connection with acquisition of Parcel No. 8, Block 91, Bayfront Science Park, being a matter of
condemnation, City of Corpus Christi vs, Gulf Coast Trust Company, et al.
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Mr. Rick Mertz, Administrative Assistant, reviewed Title VI and Title II considera-
tions and recommendations, and submitted a status report of the public service employment
programs, recommendations for use of uncommitted Title VI and lapsed Title II funds and alternate
considerations. He stated the allocation figures of $770,573 results in an additional $77,482 for
the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium; that the City could receive all of this amount since under
the existing allocation it has received $292,820 of an "earmarked" allocation of $485,471. He
stated he would recommend adoption of a Title VI program based on the $292,820 allocation
until the "final" allocations are made official in writing by the Department of Labor.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the foregoing Items "r", "s", "t
"u", be approved as recommended.
City Manager Townsend presented the tabled item of Mr. Gus Montis, for change of
zoning from "A-1" to "B-1" on Lots 22-25, Block 9, Parkdale Village #2, located on the south-
west corner of Gollihar and Calvin Drive. He explained that the request was heard by the City
Council on January 29, 1975 and tabled until a full Council could be present because the 20010
rule was in effect. The applicant has stated he would settle for "AB" zoning. The Planning
Commission recommended denial.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the foregoing tabled item be
removed from the table for action.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #1274-5, Gus Montis, for change
of zoning from "A-1" to "B-1" on Lots 22 thru 25, Block 9, Parkdale Village #2, be denied.
* (Commissioner Tom Gonzales departed the meeting at this time because of illness.)
ORDINANCE NO. 12463
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO, 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $23,579.28 FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 4122-603, FOR LABOR, EQUIP-
MENT, AND MATERIALS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST,
SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER, 1974, AS FOLLOWS:
$3,670.01
$6,917.08
$4,721.18
$1,226.06
$7,044.95
AND DECLARING AN
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.1, SOUTHSIDE PARK
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.2, GLEN ARBOR PARK
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.3, SURREY PARK
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-5.4, KINGSTON PARK
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 291-70-10.8, COUNTRY CLUB PARK;
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
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Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12464
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER
QUALITY BOARD BY THE TERMS OF WHICH CONTRACT THE CORPUS CHRISTI-NUECES COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT LABORATORY WILL PROVIDE LABORATORY SERVICES ON A CHARGE -
FOR -SERVICES BASIS AT A MAXIMUM COST OF $17,500 FOR THE TERM OF SAID CONTRACT,
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1975 AND TERMINATING AUGUST 31, 1975, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12465
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11981, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
APRIL 3, 1974, PERTAINING TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED STREETS:
1. MARY STREET, FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 19TH
STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH PORT AVE.;
2. MORRIS STREET, FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
19TH STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
BLUNTZER STREET;
3. RUTH STREET, FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 19TH
STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH PORT AVE.;
4. BUFORD STREET, FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 17TH
STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH PORT AVE.;
5. BLUNTZER STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
BUFORD STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARY
STREET;
6. HOWARD STREET, FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 19TH
STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF CHICO STREET; AND
7. 20TH STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
MORRIS STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARY
STREET;
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND ADJUST THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, ALL AS FULLY SET FORTH
HEREINAFTER; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 12179, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON JULY 17, 1974, PERTAINING TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED STREET:
CHICO STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HOWARD
STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COMANCHE STREET,
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND ADJUST THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, ALL AS FULLY SET FORTH
HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12466
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH DEL MAR COLLEGE,
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY AND JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC. -
S. E. R. FOR 15 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE II OF THE COMPRE-
HENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
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CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND
MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12467
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED DOCU-
MENTS WITH THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM FOR TITLE VI FUNDS UNDER
THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
JOBS FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED PERSONS WITH TRANSITIONAL EMPLOY-
MENT IN NEEDED PUBLIC SERVICES, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEING MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART.
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING•AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12468
APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $150,425, OF WHICH $69,168 IS OUT
OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 4181, CODE 501, AND
$81,257 IS OUT OF THE NO. 124 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 6704,
CODE 490, FOR THE AWARD GRANTED BY THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, THE SPECIAL
COMMISSIONERS' FEES, COURT COSTS, AND APPRAISER'S FEES, RELOCATION COSTS, AND
OTHER RELATED EXPENSES, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS
9-13,BLOCK 91, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK, BEING A MATTER IN CONDEMNATION, STYLED
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VS. THE ESTATE OF GEORGE E. GIBBONS, ET AL, CAUSE NO.
709-1, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12469
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI,
TULOSO-MIDWAY, CALALLEN, WEST OSO AND FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICTS FOR 22 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE COM-
PREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY SECRETARY AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
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Regular Council Meeting
February 5, 1975
Page 13
ORDINANCE NO. 12470
CANCELLING THE REMAINING APPROPRIATION OF $10,566.22 IN THE NO. 122 GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY NO. 3263, CODE 437, FOR INTERIM FUNDING OF
THE NIP PROGRAM; REAPPROPRIATING SAID $10,566.22 AND APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE NO. 122 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
$9,945.14 FOR A TOTAL OF $20,511.36, ALL TO FUND NO. 122, ACTIVITY NO. 4181,
CODE 501; APPROPRIATING $9,866.14 OUT OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF
THE NO. 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, TO FUND NO. 123, ACTIVITY 4181,
CODE 501; AND APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING $33,202.50 OUT OF THE NO. 124
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 6704, CODE 490, TO FUND NO. 124,
ACTIVITY 4181, CODE 501; ALL THE SUMS HEREIN AND HEREBY APPROPRIATED AND RE -
APPROPRIATED TO BE FOR AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS'
FEES, APPRAISAL FEES AND COURT COSTS, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL NO. 8, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA EXPANSION, BEING A MATTER IN CON-
DEMNATION, CAUSE NO. 710-1, STYLED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VS. GULF COAST TRUST
COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ET AL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark; present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12471
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE GOLDSTON
COMPANY, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO McGEE BEACH; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPRO-
PRIATING THE SUM OF $308,000, OF WHICH $288,219 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CON-
TRACT, $7,500 IS FORADDITIONAL ARCHITECT'S FEE OF CHRISTIAN, BRIGHT, PENNINGTON
AND ASSOCIATES, AND $12,281 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, ALL APPLI-
CABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-1; OF SAID APPROPRIATION, $538.16 WILL BE TRANSFERRED
FROM THE UNALLOCATED PORTION OF THE NO. 292 MARINA BOARD FUND (MARINA BONDS
VOTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 1970) AND $16,375.99 WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE NO. 102
GENERAL FUND - RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND TO PROVIDE FOR
A PORTION OF THE COST TO CONSTRUCT ELECTRICAL LIGHTING ALONG THE MARINA
BREAKWATER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow
vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye";
Tom Gonzales absent.
City Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation, all ordinances voted upon
had passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. John H. Scott, Chairman of Tract 16 Neighborhood Council appeared and request-
ed permission from the Council to use a city -owned lot at 2835 Blake Street for use as a neighbor-
hood center site. He stated this group had obtained an old church building which he proposed to
move to this site for operation of the center. He presented a list of small cash contributions from
persons in this neighborhood who have joined in this request.
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February 5, 1975
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City Manager Townsend expressed concern with the City's involvement in projects of
this kind stating they tend to multiply, and pointed out that other centers had expressed interest
in city -owned land and asked for financial help.
It was suggested that the Council consider leasing the land to this group on a $1 .00
a year basis. The City Manager was directed to pursue the request and bring a report next week
for the Council's consideration.
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Regular
meeting be recessed during which time the Council held the Corpus Christi Municipal Gas Corpora-
tion Meeting.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened, and City Manager Townsend furnished the
Council with a memorandum on the question of Collective Bargaining for Firemen and Policemen
which is to be the subject of an election scheduled for March 1, 1975. Mr. Townsend made
various announcements of out-of-town meetings for this month: Texas Municipal League Legisla-
tive breakfast Monday, February 10, in Austin; meeting in New York City Tuesday, February 11,
with Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's representatives; February 20, two scheduled
meetings in Austin by the Nueces River Authority; regularly scheduled meeting of the Coastal
Bend Manpower Consortium Executive Board also on February 20; and National League of Cities
and U.S. Congress of Mayors, on March 2-4 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Townsend also announced
that word had been received that the final revised calculation for Community Development money
had been increased $66,000. He reported that he is pleased to announce that B. A. Turner had
qualified for the position of First Assistant Fire Chief.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff,
seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:35 p.m.