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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 26, 1975
2:00 P.M..
PRESENT:
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 Jim McKibben
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Clifford Taylor, Jr. of Central.
Christian Church.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the absence
of Mayor Luby be excused for just cause.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff announced the issuance of proclamations as follows:
JUNIOR LEAGUE WEEK, March 10 through March 14, 1975; and MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH, March, 1975.
Mr. Wallace Whitworth, Manager of Central Power & Light Company, reported
that the average delivered cost of fuel to the Company during February, 1975 was 127.25
($1.2725) per MMBTU, which will mean that the March billing will show an increase over
February of $2.08 per thousand Kilowatt hours.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager
Townsend presented recommendations and requests with related comments and explanations as
follows:
a. That a public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Council
Meeting of March 19, 1975 on the following zoning application:
City of Corpus Christi - from .. R -16O and "B-1" B-1.. to "AB", located
on the northeast comer of Greenwood Drive and Horne Road. The
requested zoning will conform with present and proposed uses on
this City -owned property which are the Greenwood Branch Library,
Senior Citizens Center and City -County Health Department Ad-
ministration Building.
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b. That bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 18, 1975 for
17,400 feet, for six months supply of copper tubing for Warehouse inventory.
c. That bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 18, 1975 for
a 6,000 gal. storage tank for unleaded fuel to be located at the Transit yard to provide
unleaded gasoline for City vehicles during those hours when the Service Center is closed.
d. That a contract for 100 stacking -ganging chairs for the assembly room
in the Police Department be awarded to Adirondack Chair Company, Inc., New York, on
the basis of low bid of $4,525.00. Bids were received from two firms. Bid Tab #12-75
e. That a contract be awarded to All State Chemical Corporation of Houston,
Texas for two battery powered floor machines for the Coliseum and Exposition Hall on the
basis of the most advantageous bid of $5,199.80. The apparent low bid of $5,031 .67 sub-
mitted by Century Paper Company of Corpus Christi was subject to price escalation and the
firm did not guarantee delivery within the time quotas or that the machines would meet our
specifications. Bids were received from 2 firms. Bid Tab #13-75
f. That the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement with the
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for permission to cross railroad right-of-way for construction
of a section of the Calallen Trunk Line (Interceptor Sewer 35A and 35B). The appropriation of
$100 in consideration of the pipeline crossing is also requested.
g. That an additional $13,590 be appropriated to cover the City's portion of
the cost to convert the lights on Padre Island Drive from Interstate Highway 37 to south of
Forrest Lane and including the interchange at S.H. 44 from the normal mercury vapor lights
to high pressure sodium vapor lights in an attempt to conserve electrical energy and reduce
operational costs.
h. That plans and specifications for McGee Beach Sandfill be approved and
that bids be received at 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 1975. The plans provide for approximately
10,000 cubic yards of coarse river sand. The addition to the beach area will vary from 50
feet to 100 feet, depending on the prices bid for the sandfill and available money. All of
the sand will be hauled onto the beach from area sources.
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i. That the jury's selection of the winning entry for the architectural
competition for the Band Shell and Amphitheater in Cole Park submitted by Gale Garth
Carroll, be accepted, a contract for architectural services be authorized for the completion
of design plans and specifications and $13,000.00 be appropriated for the architectural fee,
jury expenses incurred for the architectural competition, foundation investigations and
related design expenses.
j. That an addendum to the General Provisions in the Specifications for the
Community Auditorium project be issued to provide for a retainage of 5% rather than the 10%
of the monthly estimate after the project is more than 50% complete and the work and progress
of the contractor is satisfactory to the architect and the City. Since the project could run
over $4.5 million, a 10% retainage represents a substantial amount of money. Lowering the
retainage could reduce the project bids without reducing the City's protection.
k. That the engineering contracts with the following engineering firms be
amended to include the additional work required by the Environmental Protection Agency
under Step 1 Grant received by the City.
(1) McCaughan and Etheridge to include modifications of the Westside
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Infiltration/Inflow Analysis,
Environmental Assessment and Facility Plans for Broadway, Allison
and Westside Plant systems.
(2) Urban Engineering to include modifications of Laguna Madre Plant
and Oso Treatment Plant and the Infiltration/Inflow Studies,
Environmental Assessments and Facility Plans for Oso and Flour
Bluff Wastewater Systems.
It is also recommended that $159,050 be appropriated to cover this Step 1 work.
Of the amount, approximately 75% will be provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.
I. That $1,761.50 be appropriated for the acquisition of Parcel No. 1 for the
Clarkwood Ditch, Highway 44 to Oso Creek Project, from Mr. Charles Sisemore. The parcel
contains 0.966 acres of land, more or less and is located off Highway 44 near Clark Street.
This is the last parcel which is needed in the City's portion of the Clarkwood Drainage Project,
and this acquisition completes the City's obligation.
m. That the plans and specifications for the construction of the Corpus Christi
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Health Center be approved and bids be received at 4:00 p.m. March 26, 1975. The plans
have been prepared by the architectural firm of Bennett, Martin and Solka. The center at
Horne and Greenwood will be comprised of approximately 46,000 square feet housing
Administration, Regional Laboratory and Clinical Services of the Health Department. The
sidewalk is designed so that parking, landscaping and pedestrian access will be all integrated
with the Branch Library and the Senior Citizens Center. The project will be financed by bonds
approved in 1972 and a grant from Hill -Burton Federal money.
n. That the proposal of Pepsi-Cola to provide a mobil recreation vehicle (panel
truck) with tennis rackets, balls, and nets to be used as a roving classroom, be accepted as
recommended by the Park Board. The City will use two summer staff to teach tennis at
locations scattered throughout the City.
o. That authority be granted to lease a 10,460sq foot building located at
the comer of Alameda and Leopard for a temporary health center. The building is owned by
Anne Blake Morgan Head and the Estate of Randolph Farenthold. The proposed contract is for
a two-year period at 25 per square foot per month or an annual rental cost of $31,200. The
owner of the property agrees to provide 60 parking spaces, place the heating and air condi-
tioning system in good working condition and to renovate the building to meet the temporary
needs of the Health Department. The initial move -in cost will be approximately $15,000.
p. That authority be granted to execute the multijurisdictional Consortium
agreement and related documents for the continuation of the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium
with the City acting as the administrative unit. The contract will be effective July 1, 1975
and will continue through June 30, 1976.
q. That authority be granted for the City as the administrative unit for the
Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium to execute a contract with the City of Robstown for Title VI
funds in the amount of $25,290. The contract provides that the contractor will proceed with
selection and employment of individuals who qualify for public service jobs under the Emergency
Jobs Program and will continue through February 9, 1976.
r. That authority be granted to enter into a joint contract with Nueces County
a
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for sponsorship of the Nueces County Mental Health -Mental Retardation Community Center.
The contract provides for a nine -member Board of Trustees with the City and County each
making nominations for four trustee positions with the ninth position being a joint nomination.
All nine trustee nominations must be confirmed by both sponsoring agencies. The contract also
provides that the sponsoring agencies must approve the annual budget and additions thereto,
the number and salary of employees, real property acquisitions, construction contracts, leases
greater than one year and borrowing of money. The County Judge will serve as a liaison
person between the Board of Trustees and the sponsoring agencies.
s. That a resolution be passed commending and expressing appreciation to all
those who participated in the Cole Park Amphitheater architectural competition including Mr.
Romeo Garcia who served as the professional advisor, the members of the jury which selected
the winning entry, the architects who submitted entries, and Mr. Chester Malins and the Ad
Hoc Committee for the Cole Park Band Shell which originally recommended the competition.
t. That the previous consent to a change in franchise ownership to Cablevision
of Corpus Christi, Inc. granted for 6 months with a 6 months extension, now scheduled to expire
on February 28, 1975, be extended 30 days. The parties involved advise that the change in
ownership is being actively pursued and this 30 days should be sufficient.
u. That authority be granted to execute a contract modification and all related
documents with the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium for additional Title VI funds under the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to provide emergency jobs to unemployed
and underemployed persons with transitional employment in needed public service. The contract
provides for an increase in program funds from $292,820 to $359,737 and the number of positions
are increased from 53 to 74. Of the 21 positions, 7 will be used by the City to continue present
Emergency Employment Act positions which will expire in March, and the remainder of the
positions will be allocated to the Lulea Educational Service Center, Nueces County Community
Action Agency, and Del Mar College.
v. That authority be granted authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts
and all related documents in 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 Comprehen-
sive Employment and Training Act of 1973.
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Lulac Education Service Center - $11,550 - 2 positions for a college
placement specialist and clerk -typist. The contract will extend from
March 15, 1975 through December 31, 1975.
Nueces County Community Action Agency - $24,800 - 9 positions to
continue a Title II home weatherizing project after June 30, 1975.
Del Mar College - $7,800 to continue 3 clerical Title II positions
after June 30, 1975. The contracts will extend from July 1, 1975
through December 31, 1975.
w. That an additional appropriation of $17,750 be authorized for acquisition
of Parcel 8, Bayfront Science Park Project, from Guaranty National Bank & Trust of Corpus
Christi, Trustee, et al, being a matter in condemnation.
Mrs. Pat Duaine, 4909 Branscomb, spoke relative to Item "r" and expressed
satisfaction with the City's decision to move forward constructively to resolve the problems
relative to the Nueces County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Community Center. She
stated she was concerned with one condition of the new contract which provides for a nine -
member board to be confirmed by both sponsoring agencies, commenting that the appointment
process might be prolonged as had been the case last year. She stated she is concerned that the
program be salvaged; that it not be delayed, and as many of the worthy people on the staff and
the board be retained to avoid deterioration of the program. She urged the Council to give a
great deal of consideration to the qualifications of the persons nominated for membership on
this board. She also commented that the MR section of the program is only receiving 15% of
the total budgeted funds, and they are very much concerned that there be a balanced board
with adequate MR representation. She further pointed out that this is an excellent opportunity
to reconstruct the board based on past experiences, and stressed that there should be no political
appointments on this board. She stated she regretted that Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez had
attended one of the meetings recently which gave "political flavor" to the board. Mr. Gonzalez
explained that he attended the meeting because he was afraid some people think that politics
plays a part in the program and he wanted to remove any political implications. Commissioner
Branch explained that it can be expected that in the future the Council will be looking at the
operation of MH -MR a little closer and more of the Council will be attending the meetings. He
requested some factual information on the percentage of persons in Nueces County in need of the
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services in comparison to the amount of money appropriated. Mrs. Duaine stated this information
could be obtained from the School Board and that she would get the figures.
City Manager Townsend stated there may be some problems in the area of
salary schedules and the list of authorized positions., but this would be discussed with Judge
Barnes. He also stated they would need some instructions as to whether or not the budget should
be prepared for the last six months of the fiscal year so the Council would not be in the position
of approving the future rather than the past.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "w" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations be granted,
approved and adopted, as presented by City Manager Townsend.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the figures of $31,200
in Item "o" be changed to $31,380.
City Manager Townsend presented and reviewed ordinances appearing on the
agenda. -
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff reiterated his previous proposal that Sections 7-5 and 7-9
be eliminated from the ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code to relax the present
requirement that all commercial properties have wiring with metal sheathing. He maintained
that when a person desires to convert a house into a small business he should not have to rewire
the house if the non -metallic -sheathed wiring is sound. He stated that if the Council would
agree on the recommendation that would allow non-metallic sheathed cable in certain non
residential wood frame buildings he would modify his recommendation to be limited to one story
buildings. He stated he still felt the City Manager's original recommendation of February 12
should be accepted. Commissioner Stark commented that the cost would not be that much greater
to install conduits in new construction and favored the 3,000 square feet or less limitation in
converted structures. Commissioner Lozano stated he favored eliminating the metallic sheathing
requirement from small one-story, wood -frame commercial buildings.
Mr. Lynn Tate, member of the Electrical Advisory Board and representing the
Electrical Workers Union, spoke in support of keeping the present rewiring regulations in effect,
stating that the present requirements for metallic sheathing are necessary to insure safety. Mr.
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Tate's alternate recommendation was to amend the Electrical Ordinance to allow flower shops
or other businesses falling within that category, to operate without being required to rewire
the building so long as the building is used for a residence, and if not used for a residence but
used exclusively for commercial purposes, then they would fall within the commercial uses as
set forth in the zoning ordinance. He stated the Electrical Board feels the use of Romex
wiring for any commercial building, regardless of its height, would be ridiculous, completely
unsuitable for this climate, and urged the Council to consider his recommendation as being in
the best interest of the community.
Mr. Jack Green, electrical contractor and member of the Electrical Advisory
Board; Mr. Bill Miller, electrical consulting engineer, and Mr. Doyle McDougald, electrician,
all concurred in the statements of Mr. Tate and urged the Council to keep the present wiring
regulations in the interest of safety.
Mr. Richard Carr, chairman of Concerned Parents for Child Care, stated he was
in favor of any ordinance or provision that would allow the use of Romex in certain types of
home -occupancy uses. He stated that child care homes are operated under the inspection of
the Welfare Department with periodic inspections for hazards; that under the City's present
regulations, it would be a hardship to operate a small business such as child care.
Motion by Richard Gonzalez, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, Branch
voting "Nay", that the proposed ordinance adopting the Electrical Code be tabled pending a
report from the Fire Department listing the number of fires caused by the use of Romex wiring.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT: AMENDING
CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE IV, CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION 9-38-A PROHIBITION AGAINST LIVING ABOARD WATER CRAFT, SAID NEW
SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF WATER CRAFT AS A DWELLING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI
MARINA, AS DEFINED HEREIN: AUTHORIZING TRANSIENT CRAFT TO REMAIN IN THE CORPUS
CHRISTI MARINA FOR A FIVE (5) DAY PERIOD, PROVIDED CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS
ARE FOLLOWED, ALL AS DEFINED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING REGULAR SLIP TENANTS TO REMAIN
ON BOARD WATER CRAFT FOR A FIVE (5) DAY PERIOD, PROVIDED CERTAIN RULES AND
REGULATIONS ARE FOLLOWED, AS TERMS ARE DEFINED HEREIN; PROHIBITING USE OF
PUBLIC PROPERTY ON THE LAND AREAS FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLI-
CATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the
following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye," Mayor Luby absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12492
AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF AIRLINE ROAD, AS HEREINAFTER
PROVIDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the fol lowing vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12493
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND ADOPTING AND
READOPTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 34, ENTITLED "STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS," SO AS TO ADOPT A POLICY OF STREET PAVING ASSESSMENTS DESIGN-
ATED AS SECTION 34-21; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
SPECIFICALLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10431, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1971 AND ORDINANCE NO. 11004, PASSED ON THE 2ND
DAY OF AUGUST, 1972; PROVIDING FOR MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE ON ASSESSMENTS
WHICH ARE PAID BY MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 5 1/4% AND THE
NUMBER OF INSTALLMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 120; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM RATE
TO BE PAID FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS USED OR DESIGNATED TO BE USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12494
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT CONTRACT WITH THE
COUNTY OF NUECES FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE NUECES COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH -
MENTAL RETARDATION COMMUNITY CENTER, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A'; AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12495
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET: APPROPRIATING $13,590 OUT OF NO. 220
STREET BOND FUND, PROJECT 220-70-105 TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING SUMS ALREADY
AUTHORIZED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON STATE
HIGHWAY 358, FROM I.H. 37 TO AIRLINE ROAD, SAID APPROPRIATION BEING FOR
THE CITY'S SHARE OF COST TO CONVERT THE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FROM MERCURY
VAPOR TO HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOR ON THAT PORTION ALONG STATE HIGH-
WAY 358 FROM I.H. 37 TO FORREST LANE AND INCLUDING THE INTERCHANGE AT
STATE HIGHWAY 44, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW WITH THE STATE
TREASURER, ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12496
AMENDING THE BUDGET: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH GALE GARTH CARROLL FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNECT-
ION WITH THE DESIGN OF AN AMPHITHEATER (BAND SHELL) IN COLE PARK A COPY
OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART
HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES: APPROPRIATING $13,000 OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND
FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-8 OF WHICH $11,154 IS FOR THE
ARCHITECT'S FEES AND $1,846 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': Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12497
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR THE CITY AS THE ADMINIS-
TRATIVE UNIT FOR THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, A CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY OF ROBSTOWN FOR TITLE VI FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,290;
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CONTRACT TO BE UPON EXECUTION, WITH THE
TERMINAL DATE BEING FEBRUARY 9, 1976; WHICH CONTRACT PROVIDES THAT THE
CONTRACTOR WILL PROCEED WITH SELECTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
WHO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS UNDER THE EMERGENCY JOBS PROGRAM;
AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12498
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH McCAUGHAN &
ETHERIDGE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 11424, PASSED AND APPROVED ON APRIL 4, 1973, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE WESTSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT AND TO MODIFY THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
CERTAIN GUIDELINES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, A COPY OF
SAID AMENDMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A
PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES: APPROPRIATING $28,000 OUT OF NO.
250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND OF WHICH $9,300 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 250-72-1, BROADWAY TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, $4,100 IS APPLICABLE.
TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-9, ALLISON TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, AND
$14,600 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-11, WESTSIDE TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12499
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH URBAN ENGINEERING
AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11440, PASSED AND APPROVED ON
APRIL 4, 1973, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO INCREASE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO
INCLUDE DESIGN OF FACILITIES TO INCREASE THE TREATMENT CAPACITY OF THE
LAGUNA MADRE AND OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND TO MODIFY THE
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN GUIDELINES OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; CANCELLING THE PREVIOUS APPROPRIATION
OF $105,000 APPROPRIATED BY SAID ORDINANCE NO. 11440; APPROPRIATING A TOTAL
OF $131,050 OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH $25,000 IS
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-2, SARATOGA TRUNK MAIN, $44,000 IS APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-12, LAGUNA MADRE (FLOUR BLUFF) WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT EXPANSION, AND $62,050 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-70-104, OSO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION, AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12500
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NUMBER 1 OF THE CLARKWOOD DITCH, HIGHWAY 44
TO OSO CREEK PROJECT, FROM THE OWNER CHARLES SISEMORE; APPROPRIATING OUT
OF NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $1, 761.50 OF WHICH $1,650 I5 FOR LAND
ACQUISITION AND $111.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID ACQUISITION, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 295-67-46; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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." Mayor Luby was absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 12501
RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL THOSE WHO
PARTICIPATED IN THE COLE PARK AMPHITHEATER ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION
INCLUDING MR. ROMEO GARCIA WHO SERVED AS THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR,
THE MEMBERS OF THE JURY WHICH SELECTED THE WINNING ENTRY, THE
ARCHITECTS WHO SUBMITTED ENTRIES, AND MR. CHESTER MALINS AND THE AD HOC
COMMITTEE FOR THE COLE PARK BAND SHELL WHICH ORIGINALLY RECOMMENDED
THE COMPETITION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed
by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12502
CHANGING THE NAME OF ROSALIE BOULEVARD, BETWEEN THE CROSSTOWN
EXPRESSWAY AND PORT AVENUE, TO DILLON LANE; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12503
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT AN 8 -INCH
SEWER LINE ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY 900 FEET NORTH OF MILE POST 148,
ENGINEER'S CHAINAGE STATION 7823 +20; APPROPRIATING $100.00 OUT OF NO. 250
SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-5 FOR FEES IN
CONSIDERATION FOR SAID PERMIT; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12504
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MULTIJURISDICTIONAL CONSORT-
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IUM AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE
COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, WITH THE CITY ACTING AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT; SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 1975
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1976, AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE AGREEMENT, IN SUB-
STANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12505
GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THIRTY (30) DAYS TIME TO COMPLETE TRANSFER
OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM ATHENA CABLEVISION, INC., TO
CABLEVISION CORPORATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., WHICH TRANSFER WAS
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11914, PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 13,
1974, AND EXTENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 12239 FOR ANOTHER PERIOD OF ONE
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) DAYS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12506
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH THE LULAC
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
AND DEL MAR COLLEGE FOR 14 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER
TITLE VI OF THE COMPREHENSIVE 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12507
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM FOR TITLE VI
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February 26, 1975
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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 SERVICE, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEING MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH I5 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12508
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
BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF MRS. REBECCA
ZUNDT BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A ONE -ROOM FLOWER SHOP
IN THE HOME ON LOT 23, BLOCK 4, JOHN JONES ADDITION ff1, SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye." Mayor Luby was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12509
CANCELLING $17,750 OF THE $511,525 APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11814,
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 28, 1973, SAID
$17,750 BEING FORA PORTION OF THE ACQUISITION COSTS OF PARCELS 27 AND
28, BLOCK 79, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK; REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 122
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $17,750 FORA PORTION OF THE COST OF
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 8, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK,' BEING LOTS 3 AND 4,
BLOCK 91, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM GUARANTY
NATIONAL BANK & TRUST OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TRUSTEE, IN CONDEMNATION PRO-
CEEDINGS IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
SAID SUM TO INCLUDE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSIONERS'
FEES, APPRAISER'S FEES AND COURT COSTS; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
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February 26, 1975
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ORDINANCE NO. 12510
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH ANNIE BLAKE MORGAN HEAD, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT
EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF RANDOLPH FARENTHOLD, FOR THE LEASE OF A
10,460 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND PARKING AREA LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
ALAMEDA AND LEOPARD STREETS, SAID BUILDING TO BE USED AS A TEMPORARY
LOCATION FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHILE THE HEALTH CENTER IS BEING
CONSTRUCTED; SAID LEASE AGREEMENT TO BE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; CANCELLING
CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS PREVIOUSLY MADE AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF
NO. 122 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND THE SUM OF $62,760 TO COVER THE
COST FOR THE PERIOD OF RENTAL; AND DECLARING 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." Mayor Luby was absent.
City Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation, all ordinances
voted upon had passed.
Mr. John H. Scott, chairman of the Tract 16 Neighborhood Council,
appeared and again asked the Council to permit the use of a City owned lot at 2835 Blake
Street for the location of an old church building to be used as a community center. He
asked the Council and staff to visit the site and proposed facility and advise what can be done
to permit the use of the building and to use the $3,000 which was promised by a sponsoring
foundation. He presented a letter from Mayor Luby in support of the plan.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker reported that he had made an on -the -
site inspection of this property and had determined that this lot is not large enough to meet
the City's 25 -foot setback requirements. He stated this had been confirmed by the Planning
Staff, and this had been pointed out to Mr. Scott and members of his organization. Mr.
Walker stated that other possibilities had been investigated for location of the proposed
building, including moving the Tract 16 Council office building to another location, and
these alternatives had been submitted to the City Manager in a memorandum dated February 12,
1975.
Mr. William Shireman requested that representatives of the Community
Action Agency be invited to participate in the discussions since others are involved.
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Motion by Branch, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Regular
Meeting be recessed to hold scheduled public hearings on three zoning applications.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 5:10 P.M. and Mayor Pro Tem
Acuff called for nominations for appointments to Boards and Committees.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that Mr. Jim Atwi I l be
appointed to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Tony Bonilla on the Planning Commission.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that
Mrs. H.J. Williams be appointed to replace Reverend Elliott Grant on the Human
Relations Commission.
It was agreed that discussion of MH -MR appointments be placed on the
agenda next week, which discussions to be conducted in a closed meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by
Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:42 P.M.,
February 26, 1975.
I, Jason Luby, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, TExas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of February 5, 1975 to
February 26, 1975, inclusive, and having been previously approved by
Council action,are by me hereby approved.
ON LUBY, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas