HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/19/1975MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 19, 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.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Acting City Attorney Michael May
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Reverend A. D. Norris, Pastor of Tuloso-
Midway Baptist Church.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the
absence of Commissioner Stark be excused for just cause.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Minutes of
the Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 1975, 2:00 p.m., and of the Special
Council Meeting February 26, 1975, 3:30 p.m., be approvdd as submitted to the
Council.
Mayor Luby proclaimed March 17 through March 23, 1975 as NATIONAL
COACHES WEEK in the City of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Luby presented Retirement Plaques to the following City employees:
Mr. Alvin Haak, Radio Technician, Maintenance Services - 19 years service; Mr.
William Elliott, Garage Serviceman I, Maintenance Services - 25 years sdrvice;
Mr. J. C. Blackwell, Senior Street Foreman, Street Division - 21 years service;
Mr. William A. Gates, Equipment Operator IV, Street Division - 21 years service;
Mr. W. A. Roberts, Appraiser III, Engineering Department - 18 yearsleervice; and
Mr. George Summers, Public Health Investigator II - 20 years service.
City Manager Townsend presented the recessed public hearing which was
originally scheduled for March 5, 1975 and tabled for two weeks pending disposi-
tion of a temporary restraining order against closing the streets. He described
the area as Hirsch Street from Water Street to East Shoreline, and East and West
Shoreline Boulevard from Brewster to Hirsch. He explained that the City is the
only title holder of property abutting the streets, that the restraining order
against the closing of the streets had been withdrawn, and it is the recommendation
of the staff that the streets be closed.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing proposal.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 2
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recommendation
of the staff be concurred in and all that portion of Hirsch (Carrol) Street lying
east of the east right-of-way line of North Water Street, and that portion of
North Shoreline Boulevard East Drive and of North Shoreline Boulevard West Drive
from the north right-of-way line of Brewster Street to the south right-of-way
line of Hirsch (Carrol) Street be closed, subject to retention of a drainage and
utility easement in Hirsch Street, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuat-
ing the closing.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager
Townsend presented requests and recommendations with related explanations and
comments, as follows:
a. That a contract award be made to Claude Wright & Associates,
Houston, Texas for flame-retardant firefighting clothing on the basis of low bid
meeting specifications of $6,133.86. The apparent low bid submitted by Sweeco,
Inc. of Corpus Christi did not meet specifications because flannel liner sewn to
neoprene was bid instead of nomex batt -lining sewn to neoprene. The latter has
better insulating and laundering characteristics and is lighter weight and more
durable. (Bid Tab #24-75)
b. That the bids received on 8 arch gates for the outlet works at
Wesley Seale Dam be rejected and bids be received again at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday,
April 22, 1975. The lowest bid received of $33,412.10 was substantially more than
the estimate and is also substantially in excess of the funds available. Two
suppliers which did not bid, one because his workload in estimating the new
auditorium made it impossible and one because his fabricating facilities were just
being set up, have indicated they will bid if the gates'are rebid. Rebidding will
allow for more competitive bidding and shorter delivery. (Bid Tab #25-75)
c. That the contract award on a sludge injection disposal system and
pump to begin an experimental program to dispose of digested sludge on 9 acres of
land at the Westside Treatment Plant, be made as follows:
MAPHIS/BRISCOE CO
Digested Sludge
SOUTHERN ENGINE &
Trailer Mounted
Injection Pump
., Boulder, Colorado -
Disposal System $49,959.00
PUMP CO., Corpus Christi
Diesel Driven Sludge
10,099.00
Grand Total $60,058.00
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 3
The apparent low bid on the pump of $9,994 submitted by Bowles & Eden
Company is subject to price escalation and delivery is 114 days compared to 15 days
on the recommended bid. Bids were received from 3 firms. (Bid Tab #26-75)
d. That insurance coverage be purchased from the following firms for
the lowest quoted premium:
(1) Continental Insurance Co. - Auto Liability insurance for
the year 3/31/75-76, limits $100,000/300,000/50,000,
estimated annual premium $90,607. General Liability
insurance for the year 3/31/75-76 limits $100,000/
300,000/50,000 estimated annual premium $115,884.
Four quotations were received. Continental and Great
American Insurance Co. had idential quotations. Since
Continental is the present carrier and provides good
service, renewal with Continental is recommended.
(2) Alliance Insurance Co. - First Excess Gas Liability
coverage of $500,000 for year 3/31/75-76,
annual premium $ 4,050.15
Signal Insurance Co. - Second Excess Gas Liability
coverage of $5,000,000 for the year 3/31/75-76,
annual premium 16,408.30
$20,458.45
Two quotations were received on the First Excess coverage; one quotation
on the Second Excess coverage. Three companies declined to submit quotations.
(3) The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York - Airport
general liability coverage, primary limit of $300,000
for year 3/31/75-76, annual premium $3,160. Quotations
were received from three companies.
The Insurance Advisory Committee so recommends. The premium for general
liability insurance is a decrease of 6.21% from the premium presently being paid.
(Bid Tab #27-75)
e. That acquisition of Parcel No. 46, Block 81, Bayfront Science Park,
undivided 1/2 interest from Mr. Richard N. Conolly, et al for $21,000.00 be
approved. This parcel is located at 1710 N. Water between Hughes and Brewster
Streets. No additional appropriation is required. Although the acquisition price
is $8,750 over approved value the per square foot price compares favorably with
the prices paid for other property in Block 81.
f. That $86,357.50 be appropriated for acquisition of Parcels No. 105,
106 and 297, Corpus Christi Beach Parksite from Lorraine Daly Jolliffe, including
Award of Special Commissioners ($85,875), Commissioners' fees, appraiser's fees
and court costs. The approved value was only $52,600 so it is further recommended
that the City put up the Commissioner's Award so possession can be taken of the
property and the award be appealed. The parcels are located on Gulfbreeze
between Gulden and Sandbar and Sandbar and Woodrow Streets.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 4
g. That authority be granted to sign an application agreement, and all
related documents to the State Department of Public Welfare for the use of USDA
commodities under the Title VII Nutrition Program in conjunction with the City's
Senior Community Services Program. Effective date of the program to be upon
approval by the State Department of Public Welfare commodities distribution office.
No City funds are required.
h. That a contract be authorized with the State Highway Department, for
planning work, financed by Section 112 of the Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1973, for
$40,873. The City was designated the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the
Corpus Christi Urbanized Area by the Governor on May 22, 1974 and is responsible
for the multi -model urban transportation planning process.
i. That Ordinance No. 12453 approved January 29, 1975 providing for the
submission of the Community Development application to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development be amended by increasing the amount of the application from
$1,637,000 to $1,703,000. HUD recently notified the City that the amount it would
receive was being increased. The increased funds will be used for street improve-
ments in the Molina area.
j. That a contract be authorized with the IBM Coporation for the install-
ment purchase of an additional line adaptor for the Integrated Communications
Adapter of the IBM 370 Computer. The cost will be $4,935.63 including interest
with a down payment of $217.50 and the balance to be paid over a five year period
as rent. The first year funding for the adapter allows for the installation of
upgraded equipment in the Police Central Records division, replacing the currently
installed IBM 407 and related equipment at no additional cost.
k. That a contract be authorized with Wilbur Smith & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, to review and update the City's transit planning for the next
five years. The cost of the study for the consultants' part will not exceed
$40,000 plus the City's contributions not to exceed $10,000 consisting of in-kind
services and bond funds if necessary. The estimated time for the study is 9 months.
The estimated $40,000 consultants fee will be paid for by a grant from the Urban
Mass Transportation Administration. The contract with Wilbur Smith and Associates
must be approved by the regional and national offices of the Urban Mass Transpor-
tation Administration which will take approximately two months.
1. That authority be granted for the City as the administrative unit
of the Coastal Bend Mnnpnw'r Consortium to submit a grant modification to the
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 5
Department of Labor for the following:
(1) CETA Title I program - increasing funding from the
current level of $2,658,534 to a new level of
$3,407,954.88, for an increase of $749,420.88.
This increase comes from the following sources:
1) Incentive funds $294,958
2) Additional Title I funds $350,385
3) Surplus CETA 1974 Summer monies $58,077.88
4) Unexpended NABS monies $46,000
$389,743.88 of the $749,420.88 will be reallocated as follows:
1) $141,668 City of Corpus Christi Work Experience
Program
2) $64,998 San Patricio Community Action Agency
3) $183,077.88 C.C. Independent School District
Summer Youth Program
The balance of $359,677 is for the Texas Employment Commission for
skilled training at Del Mar and Bee County Colleges.
(2) Modification of the Jobs for Progress Inc., SER subcontract
providing for utilization of project unexpended funds
providing for 28 additional enrollees.
(3) CETA Title III 1974 Summer Program, to decrease funding
by $58,077.88 from $1,089,116 to a new level of
$1,031,038.12. This modification was approved by the
Executive Board recognizing that' the Title III Summer
Program for 1974 is now completed. The money is being
reallocated to the C.C. Independent School District for
1975 summer youth employment.
m. That authority be granted for the City as the administrative unit
for the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium to execute a modification of CETA Section
112, non-financial agreement, to increase the current level of funding from
$129,960 to $162,386. The agreement between the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium
and the Texas Education Agency provides for supplemental vocational education
conducted by Del Mar and Bee County Colleges. Funds are provided directly to the
Texas Education Agency and not through the Consortium. The additional funds will
be utilized in training an additional 48 participants.
n. To award the lease of 0.462 acres of land along the John F. Kennedy
Causeway (Intracoastal Cafe tract) to Mr. James 0. Ruscitto. Three proposals were
received. Mr. Ruscitto's proposal includes the construction of a new building for
a restaurant and operation of the existing building for a bait and fish stand.
o. That a revocable easement be granted permitting Candy Stick Corpora-
tion, developers of Carolyn Heights Subdivision, to construct a sign identifying
the subdivision in the median of Caravelle Parkway at Weber Road. Maintenance of
the sign will be solely the responsibility of the developer. The sign will be
composed of brick columna with a rough cedar sign board measuring 2' x 8' with
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 6
cast aluminum letters.
Relative to Item "n" for awarding a lease of 0.462 acres of land along
the John F. Kennedy Causeway, Mr. James 0. Ruscitto stated he had negotiated with
the present owner of the building, Mr. Howard P. Slentz, and with the SBA, and rliaa
come to an agreement as to what is to be accomplished. He stated he is anxious to
get the lease and open the proposed restaurant. Mrs. Slentz confirmed the state-
ment of Mr. Ruscitto and stated they are primarily interested in dispoing of this
building and a satisfactory agreement had been worked out.
Mr. Bob Bonner of San Antonio, one of the bidders for the lease, stated
he had made arrangements with the SBA to pay off the loan of some $8,000 on the
structure and equipment. He asked the Council to take into consideration that he
proposes to operate a first class restaurant with no fishing equipment, groceries,
fuel, or baitstand. He explained that there were several other facilities of this
nature to serve the demand, and felt the restaurant was most needed. He asked the
Council to reconsider the staff's recommendation.
City Manager Townsend explained that the staff's recommendation was
based primarily on the restaurant since there were 11 or 12 tenants in that area
that provide other services, and as the proposals were reviewed, it was felt the
Ruscitto bid was the most advantageous to the City.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, with Luby abstaining on
Item "n" and voting "Nay" on Item "o", that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a"
through "o" be accepted and the requests and recommendations be granted, adopted,
and approved as presented.
Mayor Luby recognized Mrs. Vera Bruce, Chairman of the Gold Star Mothers
Club, who reported to the Council that her group had collected money to pay for a
memorial plaque for local residents who died in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts,
and asked the City Council to consider a proposal to erect the monument in Sherrill
Park with names of the local war victims.
City Manager Townsend advised Mrs. Bruce that the staff and the Council
lire very much In room of skin cone apt "f n monument tot local we vlctltan, but
felt a more appropriate location could be worked out with possible modification of
.ha "Ira or the plawie. I. alaled he would atiange a meeting with reptesentattvea
of the Cold Star Mothers Club and the staff to work our possibilities.
City Manager Townsend presented the tabled matter relative to the closing
of Harrison Street. He explained that a public hearing was held on the request
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 7
on January 15, 1975, the hearing closed but the matter tabled until a more accurate
map of the area could be drawn particularly showing how the carport, frame house
and frame duplex are situated on Mrs. Irene Roe's property on Lawnview. He stated
such a map has been prepared which he presented to the Council, and that it is
recommended that the street be closed subject to the retention of the necessary
utility easement. He explained that if the street is closed, Mrs. Ross, the
adjacent property owner, has agreed to grant Mrs. Roe a pedestrian access easement
approximately 10' x 38' in order to allow Mrs. Roe's tenants access to the porch
which presently encroaches upon the right-of-way; the easement will become null
and void upon either Mrs. Roe's death or removal of the frame duplex, whichever
occurs sooner; and it is further recommended that the ordinance closing the street
not be passed until Mrs. Ross executes a document conveying such an easement. He
explained that this has been a difficult problem for many years and has not been
properly handled. He stated it is recommended that the staff be authorized to
initiate the process of selling the property which will be presented to the Council
as a separate action.
Mrs. Irene Roe, 2826 Lawnview, stated there are still some unanswered
questions. She referred to her attorney's letter dated August 18, 1958 in which
he stated "any limitation or lessening of her right to use this property would
seriously diminish the value of her property for which she would expect recompense."
She stated her need not to have any change in income value of the rental or sale
of her income property applies today just as it did in 1958. She explained that
she rents to ladies and it would not be desirable for them to have to walk so far
from where they park their cars; it would also destroy her shade trees, and the
location of the step would be at the discretion of the new owner.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the recom-
mendation of the staff be concurred in and the 125 foot dead-end portion of
Harrison Street abutting Lot 63, Block 608, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, located
at 2862 Austin Street be closed subject to the retention of a 10 foot utility
easement at the rear of Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Resthaven Subdivision and subject
to the aforementioned pedestrian easement to be granted by Mrs. Ross.
City Manager Townsend discussed ordinances which he presented for the
Council's consideration.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the proposed
ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code be presented for consideration at
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 8
this time. .
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the proposed
ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code, be amended before its first read-
ing as follows:
Section 7-9: COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS:
(1) All commercial buildings shall be wired in
raceways, except as provided in Subdivision
(2) of this section.
(2) The requirements of Subdivision (1) shall not
be applicable with regard to pre-existing wiring
in buildings which were originally constructed
and used as single-family, single -story, residen-
tial -use buildings, and which are thereafter
converted to commercial usage if, at• the time
such building is converted to commercial usage,
such pre-existing electrical wiring, fixtures
and apparatus in such building conforms to all
other applicable provisions of this Code, in-
cluding the requirements that the electrical
wiring system shall be effectively grounded by
including or providing a grounding conductor in
such wiring system to which the receptacles, cord
connectors, lighting fixtures, wall switches and
other electrical apparatus shall be securely con-
nected. To obtain the benefit of the exemption
granted by this subdivision, the owner or occupant
of such building must obtain an inspection and
certificate as required by Subdivision (4).
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 9
(3) Any installation of new electrical wiring, fix-
tures or apparatus installed in any building
which is the subject of the exception stated in
Subdivision (2) of this section, or any re -wiring
of such building, shall be wired in raceways (in-
cluding flexible metal conduit which may be used
in otherwise inaccessible areas) as required by
Subdivision (1) of this section.
(4) The exception stated in Subdivision (2) hereof
shall be strictly construed. In order to obtain
the benefits thereof, prior to the time that any
building is converted to commercial use as specified
in Subdivision (2), an electrical inspection of the
electrical wiring, fixtures and apparatus in such
building shall be made by the Electrical Inspection
Department for the purpose of determining whether
such building conforms to all other applicable
provisions of this Code at the time such building
is converted to commercial use. If the Electrical
Inspection. Department determines that such building
does not conform to all other applicable provisions
of this Code, then the provisions of Subdivision (2)
shall not be applicable.
Mr. Lynn Tate, business manager of the local Electrical Workers Union,
expressed satisfaction that the proposed ordinance in its amended form is a
reasonable compromise settlement to the problem regarding electrical wiring.
Mr. Sam Main, stated he had purchased a building containing 850 square
feet located in a "B-5" zone to be used as an office, and was told he would have to
completely rewire the building. It was explained that he would be required to
rewire with conduits if and when new circuits are installed, providing present
electrical system was up to code.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 10
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH JAMES 0. RUSCITTO CONCERNING LEASE OF TRACT 5 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS,
BEING SITUATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE
ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A RESTAURANT, BOAT DOCK
WITH BOAT SLIPS, FUEL SERVICE AREA, AND BAIT AND FISH STAND, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ATTACHED
HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", IS MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, present and voting "Nay";
Stark absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION;
MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT
FEES; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; ADOPTING CERTAIN OTHER REGULA-
TIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10832, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales,
Ricardo Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; CANCELLING THE APPROPRIA-
TION OF $673,513.14 IN THE NOS. 121, 122 AND 123 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $5,590,000, OF WHICH $39,255.66
IS OUT OF THE NO. 121 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND; $394,020.96 IS OUT OF THE NO.
122 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND; $243,156.59 IS OUT OF THE NO. 123 GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING FUND, INCLUDING $240,236.52 IN CANCELLED APPROPRIATIONS AS INDI-
CATED ABOVE, AND $2,920.07 IN BNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES, $1,588.95 IN UNAPPRO-
PRIATED FUND BALANCES OUT OF THE NO. 124 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ALL OF SAID
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE VARIOUS REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TO BE TRANSFEREE TO THE NO.
208 AUDITORIUM BOND FUND, AND $4,911,977.84 IS OUT OF THE NO. 208 AUDITORIUM BOND FUND,
WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES $332,522.08 OF ANTICIPATED INTEREST EARNINGS DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 208-72-2; OF SAID TOTAL APPRO-
PRIATION $5,180,100 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; $217,000 IS FOR ALLOWANCES
FC: CARPET, STAGE RIGGING, LIGHTING AND RELATED ITEMS; $125,000 IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ARCHITECT'S FEES; AND $67,900 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LANPHIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, present and voting "Nay";
Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12536
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958 AS
AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21-155, SCHEDULE III, "PARKING PROHI-
BITED AT ALL TIMER ON BOTH RIDES nR IIONNE EMAP BE'T'WEEN GARLTON STREET ANP TUE
Gloatal'OWN EXPRESSWAY (::.II. /lib); AND PROVIDING I))H PUBLICATION.
The Ioregulng "rdluaum wns read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Ilrnnrh, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 11
ORDINANCE NO. 12537
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECTION 112 (FEDERAL -AID HIGHWAY ACT
OF 1973) FUNDS, WITH THE CITY ACTING AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION,
AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
FORM, IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL
PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12538
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WILBUR SMITH & ASSOCIATES,
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
ADMINISTRATION, TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE CITY'S TRANSIT PLANNING FOR THE NEXT FIVE
YEARS; A COPY OF SAID CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, IS 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12539
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION -AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, AND ALL NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS, FOR THE
USE OF USDA COMMODITIES UNDER THE TITLE VII NUTRITION PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, A COPY OF WHICH APPLICATION -AGREE-
MENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, IS ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND
MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and L zano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
x
ORDINANCE NO. 12540
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND IBM CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLMENT PURCHASE OF A
LINE ADAPTER FOR THE INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ON THE IBM 370 COMPUTER, AT A TOTAL COST OF $4,935.63, INCLUDING INTEREST, WITH A
DOWN PAYMENT OF $217.50 AND THE BALANCE TO BE PAID OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, AS SET
FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
r
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12541
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 12453, PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY29, 1975, WHICH ORDI-
NANCE AUTHORIZED THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION WITH REGARD TO COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE
APPLICATION FROM $1,637,000 TO $1,703,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 12
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12542
APPROPRIATING $86,357.50 OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCELS
105, 106 AND 297, CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PARKSITES, BEING A MATTER IN CONDEMNATION
STYLED CITY V. JOLLIFFE, ET VIR, SAID SUM TO INCLUDE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS,
COMMISSIONERS' FEES, APPRAISER'S FEES AND COURT COSTS, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-72-12; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12543
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS
THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT FOR THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, TO SUBMIT
GRANT MODIFICATION PROPOSALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE CETA TITLE I
PROGRAM, REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING LEVEL FROM THE CURRENT $2,658,534 TO
A NEW LEVEL OF $3,407,954.88, BEING AN INCREASE OF $749,420.88; DECREASING THE
FUNDING LEVEL OF THE CETA TITLE III 1974 SUMMER PROGRAM BY $58,077.88, PROVIDING
UTILIZATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS IN THE JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC., SER CONTRACT BY
PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 28 ENROLLERS; ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SAID
GRANT MODIFICATION PROPOSALS, COPIES OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM,
ARE ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT
PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS AND
CONTRACTS GENERATED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE MODIFICATIONS
OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE
EASEMLJT, GRANTING CANDY STICK CORPORATION, DEVELOPERS OF CAROLYN HEIGHTS SUB-
DIVISION, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A SIGN, IDENTIFYING THE SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CARAVELLE PARKWAY, AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH WEBER ROAD,
A COPY OF WHICH REVOCABLE EASEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, IS ATTACHED
HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Luby present and voting "Nay"; Stark
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 12545
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TIIR FAITHFUL AND MERITORTUS SERVICE RENDERED TO THE
CUMMUN LTY RY WILLIAM 11 . :;II I RRMAN WHO 111 RETIRING AN D I REC'I UII OF 'fill; LEI;AI, AIN
SOCIETY OF NUI?CES COUNTY, TEXAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 13
ORDINANCE N0. 12546
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 5 & 6, CROCKETT
HEIGHTS ANNEX B, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF
THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
City Secretary Read stated that according to his tally, all ordinances
voted upon had passed, with the Council voting as noted.
City Manager Townsend presented an ordinance authorizing the City Manager
to execute, on behalf of the City as the Administrative Unit, for the Coastal Bend
Manpower Consortium, a Section 112, CETA, contract modification with the Texas
Education Agency. Consideration of this ordinance was deferred earlier in this
meeting because of an issue regarding the short notice of the need of the modifica-
tion. He explained that because of the short notice, the matter was brought to the
Council before going to the Manpower Executive Board. Mayor Luby stated he had not
been properly informed on program matters pertaining to the Manpower program, and
since he is chairman of the Manpower Executive Committee, he should have been
notified of the modification prior to today's meeting. He directed the City Manager
tc informthe Manpower Coordinator that "he is the Mayor" commenting that it is
embarassing for him to come before the Council uninformed.
Manpower Coordinator Mr. Juan Bosquez, explained that the Texas Education
Agency matter had to be taken care of quickly because the staff had received short
notice; that the original letter of notification had gone to the Mayor's office and
the staff had received a copy later; that the original deadline for the contract
modification was March 15, but the staff had obtained an extension of an extra week.
He explained that he had polled the Executive Board on the 13th of March and had
.r110t11ol aper"vol nr the rwucart change. Ito named Lha needierd wblrh Were 11..I1.4
Comminalonel Meru da Gonzalez pointed ouL that Mayor Luby was nut of the Lily n"
the 13th of March in Monterrey as part of the Amigos de Mexico trip which accounted
for his not receiving notice.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 14
Council be polled on the proposed ordinance regarding a contract modification with
the Texas Education Agency.
ORDINANCE NO. 12544
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT FOR THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, A SECTION 112, CETA,
CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, AND TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCREASING FUNDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH DEL MAR COLLEGE AND BEE COUNTY COLLEGE, A COPY OF SAID
MODIFICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, BEING 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez
and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Stark absent.
City Manager Townsend noted that a Board meeting was scheduled on
March 20 with the TEA matter being the only major agenda item and there appeared
no real need to hold the scheduled meeting since the majority of the board had
already been polled and approval of the change obtained.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Acuff and passed, that Mr. Bosquez be
instructed to notify members of the Executive Board that the meeting of March 20
will not be held if there were no objections from the Executive Board.
Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Blanch De Los Santos, 201 Norton, made a report to the Council on
the results of the trip which she and a group of approximately 45 persons had made
.the trip to Austin on a bus furnished by the Steelworkers Union. The trip was for
the purpose of presenting a protest to the State Legislators of the high utility
rates. She reported that the legislators had listened but had advised the group
they should have been represented by the City Council and the Mayor.
The Council discussed Mrs. De Los Santos' comments regarding the need
for local governmental support against high utility rates. The question arose as
to why the trip which had been scheduled for Mrs. Santos Lazo was cancelled.
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez had agreed to accompany Mrs. Lazo's group and he
explained that the sudden cancellation came after some apparent misunderstanding
regarding the type of bus to be used and who would accompany the group. He explained
that he did not feel that public funds should be used to charter a special bus
equipped with special features, pointing out that this would be setting a precedent
and there would be other requests for the same treatment. Mr. Townsend explained
that everything had been arranged in Austin for Mrs. Lazo's group and when it had
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 15
been suddently cancelled, the other group was given the time with the legislators.
Mayor Luby called for the opening of bids scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Director of Engineering and Physical Development James K. Lontos opened
and read bids on approximately 10,000 cubic yards of coarse river sand for McGee
Beach sandfill. He explained that the addition to the beach area will vary from
50' to 100' depending on the prices bid for the sandfill and available money and
all of the sand will be hauled onto the beach from area sources. Bids were received
from the following firms: The Goldston Company; Leopard Construction Co., Inc.;
and Haas Trucking Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements
of the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommenda-
tion.
City Manager Townsend reported there are a number of bills pending in the
legislature affecting the City on which the local delegation should be advised of
the City's position, three of which are as follows: (1) a proposal by the Texas
Water Rights Commission to reaffirm their authority to review and approve any
request to change water from one use to another such as irrigation to municipal and
industrial (strong endorsement recommended); (2) a bill which would require every
bill that will cost cities money to reflect that estimated cost by a note attached
to the bill when it comes up for consideration (strong support recommended); and
(3) a bill which would reduce by more than 90% the City's income from liquor by the
drink (strong opposition recommended).
The Council generally concurred in the foregoing recommendations of the
staff.
Relative to the previous discussion of Mrs. Lazo's and Mrs. De Los Santos'
Austin trips in protest of the high cost of utilities, the Council made further
comments about the need for local governmental support in the effort against these
high utility costs and discussed implied statements that State officials would be
more receptive to further Council action. Mayor Luby commented that if the Council
wants to do something constructive and effective, they could sue LoVaca Gathering
Company for damages resulting from the recent high fuel costa. He stated Corpus
Christi nhould hove been one of the first to file suit ngninnt the Company.
City Manager Townsend stated the suit against LoVaca was ready to go to
court and may do no harm to get the suit on record but cautioned that the court will
undoubtedly put it on the shelf until the Railroad Commission issues a final. order.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 19, 1975
Page 16
He explained that other suits filed by San Antonio and Central Power & Light Company
were totally different from the local case in that they involved producers of
electricity who had to switch to costly fuel oil when natural gas was not available.
He further stated that the City has been unable to find out when the Railroad
Commission will enter a final order on the LoVaca situation.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed unanimously that the
City file suit against LoVaca Gathering Company for damages resulting from the high
cost of fuel.
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
4:25 p.m., March 19, 1975.