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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/26/1975r 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 2 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 3 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 4 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February26, 1975 Page 6 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 7 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 8 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 10 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 11 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 12 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- Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 13 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 14 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 15 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. fes Regular Council Meeting February 26, 1975 Page 16 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