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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 25, 1975
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Commissioners:
Eduardo de Ases
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
City Manager 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 S. R. Love, Associate Pastor of
Faith Temple Assembly of God Church.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of proclamations relative to the
following: NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK, June 29, through July 5, 1975; and
TEXAS JAZZ MONTH, July, 1975.
Director of Finance Harold Zick opened and read bids for the City
Depository for two years 1975-77, from the following firms: Corpus Christi State
National Bank, and Corpus Christi Bank and Trust Company. The bids included
fixed interest rates on deposits of $100,000 or more; alternate -floating interest
rates on deposits of $100,000 or more; fixed interest rates on deposits of less than
$100,000; repurchase agreements; and loans to the City.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing
bids be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mr. Wallace E. Whitworth, Manager of Central Power & Light Company
reported to the Council that the average delivered cost of fuel to CPL during
June, 1975, was 131.88Q ($1.3188) per MMBTU which represents a slight decrease
from the May billing. He pointed out that this decrease does not signal a long-
range downward trend.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager
Townsend presented requests and recommendations with related comments and explana-
tions, as follows:
a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 1975 for
575 channel markers and 1,000 jiggle bars for traffic channelization and lane
delineation.
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b. That a contract be awarded to Parker Brothers Company, Houston,
for 18,000 cu.yd. flexible base (mudshell) for the Street Division for $78,300
or $4.35 per cubic yard, on the basis of the only bid received and which is the
price charged by this company to other users in the Corpus Christi Bay area. This
is the only known supplier of mudshell. The price paid in 1973-74 was $2.25 per
or a 93% increase. (Bid Tabulation #35-75)
c. That a contract be awarded for one replacement hose tender for installation
on a previously purchased cab and chassis for the Fire Department to Commercial
Body Company, San Antonio, for the only bid received of $8,239.50. (Bid Tabulation
#36-75)
d. That a contract be awarded to Malek, Inc., Corpus Christi, to furnish
and install two replacement central air conditioning systems at Stevens Filter
Plant on the basis of low bid of $2,512.00. Bids were received from two firms.
(Bid Tabulation #37/75)
e. That the H.E.B. Tennis Center Lighting Improvements be accepted and
payment of $49,363 to Mathieu Electric Company, Inc., be authorized. The project
included lighting Batteries A, B, E, and the Center Court (12 courts).
f. That an adjustment be made in previous appropriations for improve-
ments to Greenwood Park and the Softball Complex to utilize bond funds to match
federal grant funds for eligible construction under the City's grant with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. $29,532.75 of revenue sharing money
was used for the park which should have been used for the Softball Complex.
be authorized
g. That the contract/with Vestland Development Company, developers of
Pharaoh Valley S.E. Unit I, Tract 4, whereby the City will reimburse the developer
$6,912.00 as the City's share for oversizing'a sanitary sewer extension in McArdle
Road from 8 inches to 15 inches to provide for future use of the sewer line by the
area east of Ennis Joslin Road. The City has previously participated in oversizing
the line beginning at Nile Drive. Money is available from the 1967 bond election
which included sewer service along McArdle from Nile Drive to the Oso.
h. That the City contract with First Savings Association, developers
of Flyway Subdivision, Unit I, for construction of Everhart Road from Middlecoff
Road to Snowgoose Road. The developer will construct the roadway to standards
greater than those required in the Platting Ordinance (8" of caliche in lieu of 6"
and 4" hot -mix in lieu of 2"). The City will reimburse the developer for the extra
cost and for one-half the pavement on the northwest side since the City owns a 92'
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drainage right-of-way abutting this road. An appropriation of $35,381.16 is
recommended.
i. That the revised proposal from Fairbanks Morse and Company of $104,846.41
be accepted. The proposal for furnishing parts for renovation of the Downtown Pump
Stations, impellers for the three 54" pumps at Pump Station A, a complete set of
parts for the 54" pump and a complete bowl assembly with related parts for the 36"
pump at Pump Station B. Delivery will take approximately 540 days. Authority will
later be requested to install the parts and repair the pumps. Only a complete set
of parts for one pump is initially being purchased because a more accurate estimate
of what parts will be needed to repair the other pumps can be made after the actual
condition of one pump is known. These improvements plus the installation of mechanical
trash rakes were approved in the 1972 bond election.
j. That acquisition of Parcel 65, Bayfront Science Park, from Mr. John G.
Mircovich, et al, for $6,800.00 be approved. This parcel is located in Block 71 on
Resaca Street, between Water and Chaparral Streets. The purchase price is based on
an updated appraisal by Mr. Roy Temple and is $400.00 over the original appraised
value. Sufficient appropriations are available for Block 71 to acquire one more
parcel in the block.
k. That utility easements for the proposed Calallen wastewater trunk main
from UpRiver Road to Sharpsburg Road be acquired from Mr. and Mrs. Burley Fellows
($2,000) and Mr. John H. Bradshaw ($325). The easements are generally located off
Hearn Road near Perry Lane and will be needed for future sewer extensions toward
Highway 77.
1. That the contract for electrical power improvements to the Washington
Elementary School (HIALCO) be awarded to Bodine Electric Company for $7,197 and that
$11,287 be appropriated. The work covers installation of electrical panels, conduits
and outlets, including related expenses, engineering costs for the project consultant,
Tom Haggard, and $2,287 to the HIALCO Council for electrical wiring by their contractor
and one window air conditioner installed as a part of the Community Development
Project.
m. That authority be granted for the City as the Administrative Unit of the
Manpower Consortium, to execute a modification to an existing CETA, Title I contract
with the Texas Employment Commission for reprogramming $78,818, which was allocated
to provide 60 micrologic assembler trainee positions, to provide for training 20
welders, 20 fast food servicemen, and 3 LVN's. This change received Consortium approval
on April 24, 1975.
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n. That the City reduce its five -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction
to enable the City of Port Aransas to annex approximately 601 acres along its
present south city limit boundary, and that the City relinquish by contract its
extraterritorial jurisdiction only as to the land area within 1/2 mile of the new
Port Aransas City limits so Port Aransas may exercise its jurisdiction over the
adjacent Mustang Island land area.
o. That the City give notice of its intention to issue certificates of
obligation in the amount of approximately $2,000,000 to purchase the outstanding
assets of Area 1 & 2 of the Corpus Christi Municipal Gas Corporation. The certifi-
cates will be retired over 10 years. The Gas Corporation will pay its current bills,
retire its $1,330,000 of long term debt, transfer its gas distribution system and
its other assets, including accounts receivables over to the City, and then dissolve.
The addition of Areas 1 & 2 to the Gas System and the reduction of the total system
debt burden should enable the Gas Fund to avoid a 157 rate increase which would
otherwise be necessary.
p. That authority be granted for the City, as the Administrative Unit
of the Manpower Consortium, to execute contracts with the following agencies under
Title I of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, as approved by the
Executive Board on June 2, 1975:
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Coastal Bend Youth Services Program
American G. I. Forum - Veterans Outreach
Program
Texas Employment Commission
San Patricio CAA - Coastal Bend Rural Job
Development
Carry Over Funds New Funds
$595,207
- 68,533
$409,233 499,455
131,714
LUIAC Educational Service Center 15,683
City of Corpus Christi - Coastal Bend
Work Experience Program 643,338
Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER) 48,252 489,629
City of Corpus Christi - Central Adminis-
tration 20,000 177,765
$477,485 $2,621,324
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and Items "a" through "p" be approved, granted and adopted, as
presented by City Manager Townsend.
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City Manager Townsend presented the tabled matter of the request of
Mr. James L. Brozo to install a 24' drive and 76' of trees and bushes in lieu of
a 100' of 3' high masonry wall along Holmes Drive between Padre Island Drive and
Mt. Vernon. He explained that Mr. Brozo has agreed to contract with the City to
construct the screening and maintain it. He further explained that the obligation
to maintain the wall was worked out between the original owners of the Padre Staples
Mall and the neighbors in 1969. This tabled matter was reconsidered following action
to concur with the recommendation as presented during the meeting of June 18 after
several persons in the audience voiced objections to the proposal, and the matter
was tabled so that both sides of the issue could be present at the same time and
present their views. He explained that a portion of the masonry wall which was
constructed according to a three-way letter of understanding between the owners,
City and adjacent property owners following the granting of a zoning change, has
been (possibly in good faith) removed. He stated the matter before the Council is
whether or not to waive the requirement for 100' of masonry wall along Holmes Drive
and allow a 24' driveway and 71' of hedge in lieu of the wall. He stated there are
some very substantial concerns on the part of the staff as to whether or not this is
meeting the full intent of the understanding, but the matter is being placed before
the Council as a tabled recommendation.
Mr. Brozo told the Council that they did in fact tear down the "hideous"
looking fence in order to erect a better appearing fence of pittosporum which
would be in keeping with the "Beautify Corpus Christi" program and more suitable
to that area. He stated he is seeking Council approval to continue what he has already
started, and invited the Council to personally inspect what has been done.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed, that the request of Mr.
James L. Brozo be granted to install a 24' drive and 76' of trees and bushes in lieu
of 100' of 3' high masonry wall along Holmes Drive between Padre Island Drive and
Mt. Vernon.
Mr. Townsend commented that a very strong contract has been prepared which
provides that should the owner not maintain the planting strip as set forth in the
contract, he would voluntarily give up his Certificate of Occupancy, utility
connections and health certificate.
City Manager Townsend presented for the Council's consideration the
ordinances appearing on the agenda with comments and explanations.
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Complaints were heard from four bait stand operators relative to the
proposed leases for four tracts of Coastal Public Lands along the John F. Kennedy
Causeway. They were Mr. Frank Moore, Parker's Bait Stand; Mr. John Bean, Bean
Fishing Pier; Mr. Henry Benson, Rainbow Bait Stand; and Mr. Henry Black, Black's
Bait Stand. The complainants protested the provisions in the leases requiring
the operators to provide gross income information to the City; the provision
requiring increases in rent up to 207 at two year intervals, and provisions that an
alternate payment of 1% of the annual gross receipts be paid if it exceeds the
basic rental. Also, protested the provision requiring the owners to provide its
services to the public and to be open for business 12 hours a day. Mr. Bean stated
a resolution had been passed to the effect that the leases would be awarded by
negotiations, and he had not negotiated with anyone. They protested the provision
that the City would have the option to audit their business, and could not afford
to pay any more rent or hire someone to keep the records that would be required.
City Manager Townsend explained the reason for the Section regarding
the hours was to be assured that the public is served with established hours, but
this Section would be rewritten. He stated the Section requiring gross income
information was deemed necessary for the City to evaluate the various bait stand
sites and make proper decisions on future rentals. The bait stand operators were
advised that the leases were being presented for second reading and could be amended
after further discussions and before third and final reading.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONTROL OF PARCELS OF LAND WHEREIN
THERE EXISTS WEEDS OR VEGETATION, DEAD TREES, DEAD BRANCHES ON LIVING TREES, OR
OTHER HAZARDOUS WASTE OR REFUSE, WHICH IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE, CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; PROVIDING FOR FIRE BREAKS
WHERE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE; PROVID-
ING FOR NOTICES TO THE PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF SUCH LAND OR THE OWNER; PROVIDING
FOR A LIEN TO CLEAR THE PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR REMEDIES AT LAW; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 9-84, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE FIVE TRACTS
OF LAND OWNED BY THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT AT LAKE CORPUS
CHRISTI AS GAME PRESERVES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH ADOLPH WITTNER, DBA WITT'S BAIT AND TACKLE, CONCERNING USE OF TRACT
10 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE HUMBLE CHANNEL CROSSING
ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND
BUSINESS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT WA", IS MADE A PART
HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH FLOYD BEAUREGARD DBA FISHERMAN'S FOLLY CONCERNING USE OF TRACT 7 OF
THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE HUMBLE CHANNEL CROSSING ON
PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND
BUSINESS, 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 second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH F. J. GRAHAM DBA GRAHAM'S BAIT STAND CONCERNING USE OF TRACT 3 OF THE
COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON
PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND
BUSINESS, 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 second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH FRANK MOORE DBA PARKER'S BAIT STAND CONCERNING USE OF TRACT 4 OF THE
COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE HUMBLE CHANNEL CROSSING ON PADRE
ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PUSPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND BUSINESS,
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 second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-
YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRACT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL LEASING TO THE
COUNCIL THE PROPERTY AT 2835 BLAKE STREET FOR USE AS A COMMUNITY CENTER BY
MOVING ONTO THE PROPERTY A BUILDING PRESENTLY OWNED BY THE CENTER, ALL AS SET
FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed tO its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 12656
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 38-49, PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 12209, SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR DRIED SLUDGE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12657
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE-
MENT WITH FIRST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEVELOPERS OF FLYWAY
SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER FOR
CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS ON EVERHART ROAD, FROM MIDDLECOFF ROAD TO SNOWGOOSE
ROAD, TO PAVEMENT STANDARDS GREATER THAN THOSE REQUIRED IN THE PLATTING ORDI-
NANCE AND FOR ONE-HALF THE PAVEMENT SECTION ABUTTING CITY PROPERTY, ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED -`HERETO,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $35,381.16,
OF WHICH $32,760.34 IS FOR COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION AND $2,620.82 IS FOR ENGINEER-
ING, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-22; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The CharterrRule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12658
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12204, DATED JULY 31, 1974, PERTAINING TO THE AWARD OF
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO J. H. CHAPMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX IN GREENWOOD PARK, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISION IN
THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 12174, DATED JULY 10, 1974, PERTAINING TO THE AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO DAN WINSHIP, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GREENWOOD PARK
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE B, STAGE I, GENERAL CONTRACT SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISION
IN THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12659
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH BODINE ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL ELECTRICAL
POWER IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $11,287 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL GRANTS
FUND, ACTIVITY 4732, CODE 502, OF WHICH $7,197 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $1,803
IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, AND $2,287 IS TO BE PAID TO THE HIALCO
COUNCIL OF ELECTRICAL WIRING BY THEIR CONTRACTOR AND FOR ONE WINDOW AIR
CONDITIONER INSTALLED AS A PART OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND
DELCARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CESSION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO THE CITY OF PORT ARANSAS OF ALL ANNEXATION RIGHTS AND POLICE POWERS
OVER AND IN CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND, A MAP OF THE SAME, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
BEING ATTACHED HERETO, WITHIN THE OVERLAPPING EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARANSAS, AS DEFINED BY ART.
970A, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, BY MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, PURSUANT TO ART. 970A, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, SECTIONS
B AND C; PROVIDING PUBLICATION BY CAPTION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley,
Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12660
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, A MODIFICATION TO
AN EXISTING CETA, TITLE I, CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION FOR
THE REPROGRAMMING OF $78,818, AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE
MODIFICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
THE SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12661
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER
CONSORTIUM, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES UNDER TITLE I OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973, AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE
CONSORTIUM:
1. CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - COASTAL BEND YOUTH
SERVICES PROGRAM
2. AMERICAN G.I. FORUM - VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM
3. TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
4. SAN PATRICIO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - COASTAL BEND RURAL JOB
DEVELOPMENT
5. LULAC EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
6. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - COASTAL BEND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
7. JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC. (SER)
8. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "H",
INCLUSIVE: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAMS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12662
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS FROM JOHN H. BRADSHAW AND BURLEY
FELLOWS AND WIFE, SHIRLEY FELLOWS, FOR THE CALALLEN TRUNK MAIN - UPRIVER ROAD
TO SHARPSBURG ROAD PROJECT, NO. 250-72-5; APPROPRIATING $2325 OUT OF THE NO.
250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH SUM $325 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT
FROM JOHN H. BRADSHAW AND THE SUM OF $2000 FOR ACQUISTION FROM BURLEY FELLOWS
AND WIFE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
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following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12663
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARTS NECESSARY FOR
REPAIRS TO PUMP STATIONS "A" AND "B", INCLUDING TRASH RAKES AND 54" AND 36" DIAMETER
PUMP PARTS FROM FAIRBANKS MORSE & COMPANY; APPROPRIATING $104,846.41 OUT OF THE NO. 295
STORM SEWER BOND FUND FOR SAID PURCHASE, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-72-1; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12664
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
VESTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, DEVELOPERS OF PHARAOH VALLEY SOUTHEAST, UNIT I, TRACT 4,
BY THE TERMS CP WHICH AGREEMENT THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE SAID VESTLAND DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,912 FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING OVERSIZE SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION IN McARDLE ROAD FROM APPROXIMATELY 1050 FEET WEST OF ENNIS JOSLIN ROAD TO
APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF ENNIS JOSLIN ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE AND AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT,
IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
APPROPRIATING $6,912 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO
BE PAID TO VESTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE SEWER LINE,
DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. 250-67-54; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12665
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12666
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RUSTED RAIL, INC., CON-
CERNING SCREENING SHRUBBERY MAINTENANCE ON LOT B, MOUNT VERNON SUBDIVISION UNIT 1,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye".
City Secretary Bill Read stated that, according to his tabulation, all
ordinances voted upon had passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced the Council would hold the public hearings on four zoning
cases scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #475-6, Sam Perkins and Charlie L.
Bellah, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apart-
ment House District on Lot 7, Block 3, Alameda Estates, located on the north side of
Walton Place, 239+ feet east of Robert Drive; and
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Application #475-7, Sam Perkins and Charlie L. Bellah, for change of
zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District,
on Lot 5, Block 3, Alameda Estates, located on the north side of Walton Place, 314+
feet west of Eldon Drive.
Mr. Townsend reported that five letters had been received in opposition
4and two in favor of Application #475-6, and ten responses in opposition and one
in favor of Application #475-7; that the opposition was'generally based on the
lack of water pressure, narrow streets, no sidewalks, increased traffic, and
general deterioration of an established residential area. He stated the two
requests were heard simultaneously by the Planning Commission on April 15, 1975
and forwarded to the Council with recommendation 'that both applications be denied.
The Planning Staff's opinion was that this is not an appropriate place for housing '
for the elderly as proposed, and recommended denial on both requests. The staff
took into consideration the fact that Walton is a very narrow street with no curbs,
gutters or sidewalks, there are open ditches for drainage and this area is
predominantly single-family.
On determination that the applicant was not in the audience, City'
Secretary Read stated the applicant had been misinformed that the hearing was
scheduled for 4:00 p.m. instead of 3:30, and it would probably be appropriate to
temporarily defer the hearings.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #575-2, Howell Hydrocarbons,
Inc., for change of zoning from "I-2" Light Industrial District to "I-3" Heavy
Industrial District on 6.0+ acres of land out of the T. M. Lawrence Tract, located
on the southwest corner of UpRiver Road and McBride Lane. The request was heard
by the Planning Commission May 19, 1975 and forwarded to the Council with the recom-
mendation that it be approved as submitted. It was the Planning Staff's opinion
that the change to "I-3" would be detrimental to the adjacent residential uses
by placing a hazardous use in such close proximity, and recommended denial. Mr.
Townsend reported that one letter had been received in response to this hearing
in favor and two in opposition.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Gulley,, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #575-2, Howell
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Hydrocarbons, Inc., for change of zoning from "I-2" Light Industrial District to
"I-3" Heavy Industrial District, on 6.0+ acres of land out of the T. M. Lawrence
Tract, located on the southwest corner of UpRiver Road and McBride Lane, be approved
as submitted, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
The public hearing on the two requests of Mr. Sam Perkins and Mr. Charlie L.
Bellah, were resumed.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger made a colored slide presentation of the two
tracts and described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area. He stated the
20 percent rule is in effect on Lot 7 of Application #475-6.
Mr. Charlie Bellah, co -applicant explained that apartments are proposed
on the subject properties to provide housing for the elderly under a rent subsidy
program offered by HUD through the Community Development grant application which
was recently approved by the City Council. He cited the difficulty in obtaining
sites of adequate size to accommodate such a development, and pointed out that this
is in keeping with the City's recommendation that older blighted areas be developed
with this type housing. He stated a one-story structure containing 18 single bedroom
units is proposed for each tract and that adequate off-street parking would be provided;
the tracts are particularly suitable because of the close proximity to shopping
facilities, bus lines and parks; and did not feel traffic would be a problem because of
the sae of the occupants. He stated there were considerable objections from the
neighborhood generally based on their concern about increased traffic and deterioration
of property but they felt the one-half million they plan to spend would definitely
improve the neighborhood. Mr. Bellah stated he would withdraw Application #475-7,
Lot 5, Block 3, and would accept a special permit on Lot 7 subject to a site plan
showing 20 units.
Mrs. W. J. Tuohy, 4350 Delano Drive; Mr. Marcos E. Hudgins, 414 Eldon Circle;
Mr. Alfred Ortiz, 4345 Walton Place; Mrs. Roy Dimbleby, 4325 Walton Place; and Mr.
Ronald Reumuth, 406 Eldon Drive; all spoke in opposition generally concurring that this
would be an intrusion into an established single-family residential neighborhood; would
downgrade property values; would generate traffic congestion; decrease water pressure;
add to drainage problems and would be an invasion of their privacy.
Mr. James A. Anderson, Assistant State Director of Retired Persons,
commented that the image which has been promulgated that elderly persons are not
capable of moving about in shopping centers, should be removed. He stated these
facilities are definitely needed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the hearing be closed.
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Motion by Sample, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #475-6 (Lot 7, Block 3,
Alameda Estates), and Application #475-7 (Lot 5, Block 3, Alameda Estates), for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House
District, on application of Sam Perkins and Charlie L. Bellah, be denied.
Mayor Luby announced that at this time the Council would open bids scheduled
for 4 p.m. on the construction of the parking lot near the FAA Control Tower at the
Airport. The project includes construction of 112 new parking spaces, resurfacing and
improvements to the existing lot and redesign of access to the expanded Tower.
Director of Engineering and Physical Development James K. Lontos, opened and read
bids from the following firms: Heldenfels Brothers; Asphalt Paving & Construction;
Paving, Inc.; and King Construction Company.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing bids
be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred
to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton assumed the Chair in the temporary absence of Mayor
Luby and announced the public hearing on Application #575-3E, Coastal Bend Gin
Company, for an Exception to the Screening Fence Requirement on the west and south
sides of Lot 1, Block 10, Margaret Kelly Land Subdivision, known as the Gin Tract
located southwest of the International Airport on the curve of McGloin Road. The
request was heard by the Planning Commission on May 19, 1975 and forwarded to the
Council with the recommendation that it be approved. The Planning Staff concurred
in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #575-3E, Coastal Bend Gin
Company, for an Exception to the Screening Fence Requirement on the west and south
sides of Lot 1, Block 10, Margaret Kelly Land Subdivision, known as the Gin Tract
located southwest of the International Airport on the curve of McGloin Road, be
approved as requested, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
ORDINANCE NO. 12667
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 SEH 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 HOWELL HYDROCARBONS, INC. BY AMENDING
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THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A 6 ACRE PORTION OF LAND OUT OF THE T. M.
LAWRENCE TRACT SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "I-3" HEAVY INDUSTRIAL 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, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12668
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 COASTAL
BEND GIN COMPANY, FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SCREENING FENCE REQUIREMENT
ALONG THE WEST AND SOUTH SIDES OF PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10, MARGARET
KELLY LAND SUBDIVISION, 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: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley,Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye"._.
tiayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Dean Flinn, representing a local group, appeared and presented the
Council with a proposed development plan for rehabilitation of a section of the
downtown area and requested that the Council cease until July 16 from contacting
owners of several old buildings on Peoples, Mesquite and Chaparral about demolition.
Mr. Flinn presented artist sketches of what his group proposes to do which consists
of a pedestrian mall with restaurants, small shops and entertainment facilities,
to be called "Peoples Alley." He explained that there is strong interest from various
businessmen but stated they need more time to convince all the owners that the plan
will work and that they must have 100 percent cooperation from the owners of the
buildings and depends on the owners' willingness to invest in their buildings or
sell them. He stated that without any one of these, the project would be doomed.
He stated they are asking the City's support in landscaping, redesign of the streets,
or anything else the City is willing to contribute, and some commitment of the
City's cooperation would be beneficial to all interested persons involved.
Mr. Walter Miller, owner of the old building at Kinney and Chaparral,
stated he was enghhusiastic about the plan and felt the proposal can be -made to work.
He explained that he is presently in the process of refurbishing his building into
a market type development.
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City Manager Townsend explained that it now appears only two or three
of the buildings considered for demolition would be included under the demolition
plan, and apparently will not be possible to finally clear the demolition matter
prior to the end of the grant period which is August 1, 1975.
The Council agreed to continue with the receipt of bids procedure but
would not contact downtown owners regarding demolition until July 15 to give
Mr. Flinn and his group time to finalize the plan he presented.
Mrs. Erwin Jaloway, representative of the Association for Retarded
Citizens, reported that she had submitted to the City Secretary a list of names
from which to choose a replacement for Mr. H. H. McCool on the Mental Health and
Mental Retardation Board. She stated the three persons suggested are knowledgeable
of the needs of retarded people and it is felt any one of them can serve the
community and the Board in a very meaningful way.
Mr. John Cox, 1634 Paul Jones, Mr. Billy D. Deel, 1926 Merriman, and
Mr. David Cadens, 3325 Tahiti, appeared and protested strongly that a group of
citizens from these areas in Perry Place and Flour Bluff, had not received the
proper treatment from the City's Tax Equalization Board and employees of the
Tax Office when they had appeared to discuss their tax problems. They stated
they had been required to wait several hours to present their protests regarding
tax increases and had been told that the Equalization Board is not responsible
to the taxpayers. They inquired as to how this Board is appointed and what
qualifications are required.
City Manager Townsend responded as to the appointment and operation of
the two boards which meets with a City employee who reports to the City Manager.
He pointed out that it is difficult for the Board to know how many taxpayers will
appear to be heard in any one day which results in long periods of waiting; that
the Council or the staff cannot dictate as to how the meetings are conducted, but
the Council has the discretion of not reappointing the members. He apologized
for any alleged misconduct of City employees associated with the Equalization
Board. Mayor Luby stated this matter would be investigated and suggested that
a meeting be arranged between the Council and the Equalization Board for the
purpose of obtaining a clearer understanding of the procedures. A luncheon
a meeting
meeting or/prior to the Budget hearing set for 5:00 p.m. June 30, was suggested.
Others appearing and complaining of improper treatment by the Board, were Mr. Ed
Ostergard, 1925 Merriman, and Col. Lee Freeman, Jr., 1802 Paul Jones.
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Attorney Curtis B. Dyer appeared on behalf of Captain Richard Herschbach
of the City Fire Department and requested that the Council reconsider Captain
Herschbach's request to the City Manager that he receive his full salary while
on injury leave and receiving Workman's Compensation. He stated that $70.00 is
being withheld from his compensation each pay period and this represents enforce-
ment of an illegal ordinance (No. 8127). He requested that the Council seek whatever
guidance necessary from the City Attorney and direct the City Manager to cease and
desist this docking process effective June 27, 1975 before he sues the City. Mr.
Dyer cited statutes which he stated supported his allegation that the City's
ordinance is in conflict with the state law.
City Manager Townsend advised the Council that Mr. Dyer's appeal is being
improperly placed before the Council, and the claim that Mr. Herschbach is entitled
to receive his full salary plus injury leave is a misinterpretation of the law , and
that it should be resolved at the courthouse.
Relative to the City's acquisition of land near the Naval Air Station, Mr.
David Reeves appeared and requested that the Council consider regulating the sale
and use of land around all airports over which the City. has control. Mr. Townsend
advised Mr. Reeves that provisions for control of structures near the airport already
exist.
'Relative to existjng vacancies on the Housing Authority, Commissioner
Gulley nominated Mr. Don Shelton for replacement of Mr. James M. Wagner and Mr.
Joe A. Adame for replacement of Mr. Oscar Hinojosa.
Commissioner Gill nominated Mr. Oscar Hinojosa and Mr. James M. Wagner
for reappointment.
Commissioner Sample moved that the nominations cease.
A poll of the Council reflected that Mr. Don Shelton and Mr. Joe A. Adame
were appointed to replace Mr. Oscar Hinojosa and Mr. James Wagner for two year
terms on the Housing Authority, by the following vote:
Mr. James Wagner: Gill and Lozano voted "Aye"; Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gulley
and Sample, voted "Nay";
Mr. Oscar Hinojosa: Gill, Lozano and Luby voted "Aye"; de Ases, Gulley,
Tipton and Sample, voted "Nay";
Mr. Don Shelton: Luby, Tipton, Sample, de Ases and Gulley, voted "Aye";
Gill and Lozano voted "Nay";
Mr. Joe Adame: Gulley, Tipton, de Ases and Sample, voted "Aye"; Gill, Lozano
and Luby voted "Nay".
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There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by
Tipton, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
June 25, 1975.