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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/08/1975MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 8, 1975 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton Commissioners: Eduardo de Ases City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Ruth Gill •• Acting City Attorney Michael May Bob Gulley City Secretary Bill G. Read • Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall in the temporary absence of Mayor Luby. The Invocation was given by Reverend Larry D. Tankersly of the South Shore Christian Church. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 26, 1975 be approved as presented to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton announced the issuance of proclamations relative to the following: DIA DE LA RAZA HISPANO-AMERICANA, October 12, 1975; CORPUS CHRISTI POETRY WEEK, October 15 through 22,1975; DAY -IN -COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES, October 15, 1975; and MINORITY CONTRACTORS WEEK, October 12 through 18, 1975. Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting, and called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations as follows: a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 1975 to furnish and install 4 - 7500 and 14 - 23500 BTU Room Type Air Conditioners at the Washington Multipurpose Center on Sam Rankin Street. • b. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 1975 for a Memory Typewriter for Industrial Development. The typewriter will facilitate prepara- tion of volume mailings by,.this department. c. That the contract for roof improvements to the Gas Division Office be awarded to Sechrist-Hall Co. for $12,671 and $13,000 be appropriated to cover the contract award and related expenses. Only one bid was received. d. That the contract for the construction of the Laguna Shores Lift Station and force main be accepted and final payment of $41,940.52 be made to the contractor, Mercer Construction Company. The total project cost was $196,483.14, which exceeded the contract price by approximately $9,000 due to additional paving repairs because the contractor was required to move closer to the pavement to avoid relocating a gas line. After using the contingency appropriation, an additional appropriation of Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 2 $1,897.64 is needed. e. That the following actions be taken regarding the Molina Area Unit II Street Improvements, Part "B", Project: (1) The residential driveway design be changed so that the driveway terminates at the sidewalk and the usual 4" sidewalk be / constructed back of the driveway; (2) The assessment hearing be changed from October 29, 1975 to November 12, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. at Skinner Elementary School to allow time to effect this change; and (3) A change order be authorized whereby the contractor will be compensated 16 cents per square foot additional fcr sidewalks constructed behind driveways. The above changes will result in reduced costs to the property owner of approximately $50 per driveway and a net savings in the contract of approximately $8,500. f. That a change order be authorized on the Part "A" Molina Area Unit II Street Improvement project to change the design of residential driveways to terminate at the front of the sidewalk rather than the property line and constructing the sidewalk across the back of the driveways at no change of unit prices in the contract but reducing the cost of the contract by $6,300 and the cost to the property owner by approximately $50 per driveway. The contract on this project is Glasser Construc- tion Company. g. That the driveway ordinance be amended to allow the co::struction of residential driveways to terminate along the face of the sidewalk. This change will be consistent with past practice in subdivision development and with the proposed change in paving assessment program standards. Commercial driveways will remain unchanged. h. That utility easements for a major Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line in Kings- bury Drive be acquired from Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carroll ($180.00) and Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Ragel ($150.00). The easements are generally located North of Kingsbury Drive between Countiss Drive and McCain Drive. i. That a utility easement for a major Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line be acquired by condemnation from Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Harmon. The needed easement follows a natural drainageway and will serve Kingsbury Drive between Countiss Drive and McCain Drive. j. That the following actions be taken regarding the Brownlee -Staples Intersection, Blundell Drive and Dodd Drive Street Improvements: Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 3 (1) The public hearing be closed and the assessment roll adopted as recommended showing a reduction from $9.07 to $4.75 per linear foot, which is the maximum rate for residential property; and (2) The contract be awarded to Asphalt Paving and Construction Company for $22,428.60 and $25,000 be appropriated including engineering and related expenses. k. That the Texas Highways and Public Transportation Commission Minute Orders be adopted in connection with the construction of Starlite Lane from Loop 407 (Leopard St.) to Sunny Drive and North Staples Street from Interstate Highway 37 to West Broadway. The cost will be shared by the City and the Department of Highways and Public Transportation under the Urban Systems program with construction expected to commence in early 1976, Both projects were included in the 1972 Bond Election. 1. That the plans and specifications for the landscaping of Schatzel Street from Shoreline to Lower Broadway be approved and bids be received on October 28, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. The plans include planting 64 palm trees and 152 Japanese Jasmine plants in planter boxes behind the sidewalk. m. That plans and specifications for construction of the parking lot at 611 and 613 North Chaparral he approved, and authority to receive bids be granted on October 28, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. The plans include paving as well as landscaping. n. That the plans and specifications for a lift station in Cole Park be approved and bids be received on October 29, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. The lift station was originally included in the plans for the Bicentennial Amphitheater, but deleted so that it could be redesigned. It will serve the amphitheater and future Cole Park facilities. o. That the plans and specifications for Cabra Street Right -of -Way Improve- ments be approved and authority be granted to receive bids on October 29, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. Cabra Street is not open on the ground, but was used as a railroad spur which has now been removed. The plan includes grading the slopes to allow maintenance, removal of the railroad bridge at Ramirez Street, and installation of a storm sewer with area inlets to facilitate drainage and control erosion. The project is to be financed by Community Development funds. p. That authority be granted to execute a third year Title VII contract with the Governor's Committee on Aging for refunding the City's nutrition program, beginning December 1, 1975 and extending through November 30, 1976. The total cost is $338,988 with federal share $304,188 and City in-kind $34,800. The program will continue serving 850 meals per day at eleven congregate meal sites. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 10, 1975 Page 4 q. That authority be granted for the City, as the Administrative Unit of the Consortium, to execute modifications to CETA, Fy 1976, Title I contracts with the following agencies: (1) American G.I. Forum - Veterans Outreach Program increase of $18,000 for a total of $86,533 for salary, fringe benefits, and travel expenses of an additional staff person and related expenses. (2) Coastal Bend Work Experience Program for an increase of $20,000 to a new level of $663,338 and extension of employment to April 14, 1976, for three Administrative Aides assigned to the Governor's Office of Migrant Affairs for the Consortium area under the Coastal Bend Work Experience Program. The $20,000 provides for salaries, fringe benefits and related expenses. Manpower Administration Office for an increase of $17,000 to a new level of $214,765. The $17,000 provides for salaries, fringe benefits, and related expenses of an Administrative Aide &• Senior Clerk Typist assigned to HIALCO Neighborhood Center under the Manpower Administration Office. The Consortium Executive Board approved these modifications on June 24, 1975 and August 21, 1975. r. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application to the Criminal Justice Council for the second year of the Youth Bureau in the Police Department. The program will be for approximately $145,000 including a Lieutenant, Sergeant, seven Patrolmen, one Clerk and support equipment. Special emphasis will continue to be placed on processing and counseling with children and parents brought to the attention of the section or taken into custody by the police. Proper referrals will be made to agencies which can give the most effective assistance to the child and family. s. That the public hearing originally set for 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Meeting of October 15, 1975 be reset for 3:30 p.m. October 22, 1975 on the following zoning application: Ms. Maria Angelica Tovar - from "R -1B" and a Special Permit to "B-1",located on the southeast corner of Prescott Street and Horne Road. The Caller -Times failed to publish the required legal advertisement on September 30. t. That the date to receive bids for the fire equipment building and the electric security control gate at Corpus Christi International Airport be changed from October 15, 1975 to October 29, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. Additional time is needed so that suppliers of pre-engineered buildings have the opportunity to be sure their buildings meet the specifications and wind loads. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Loaano and passed, that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and Items "a" through "t" be approved, granted and adopted, (3) Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 5 City Manager Townsend presented the pending item relative to the zoning application of Mr. George E. Valentine from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on property located on the southwest corner of Airline Road and Kimbrough Drive. He explained that the request was heard by the City Council on September 24, 1975 at which time "AB" was denied but in lieu thereof a special permit was approved for a real estate office according to an acceptable site plan. He stated the site plan has been prepared by the applicant and meets the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the cite plan submitted by Mr. Valentine be approved and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the special permit for a real estate office on Lot 16, Block 1, Koolside Addition. City Manager Townsend presented for the Council's consideration the follow - in& ordinances. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34, CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 34-27 THEREOF, SO AS TO REGULATE THd CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON AND ABUTTING THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY; REGULATING THE LOCATION OF DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS AND APPROACHES TO PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAYS; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 12068, PASSED AND APPROVED MAY 22, 1974; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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". SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-68, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR, AT ALL TIMES, ON A PORTION OF SOUTH SHORELINE BLVD., SOUTHBOUND LANES, FROM THE INTERSECTION OF PARK AVENUE TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF CRAIG AVENUE, AND ON A PORTION OF HORNE ROAD, FROM AYERS STREET TO COLUMBIA DRIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND 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 CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-153, SCHEDULE I, ONE-WAY STREET AND ALLEYS, BY ADDING AN ITEM THERETO SO AS TO MAKE FRANCESCA STREET, FROM CHIPPEWA STREET TO RUTH STREET, ONE WAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 9:30 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. AND 4:30 P.M. DURING SCHOOL DAYS ONLY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 6 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-131 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED", AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS ORDINANCE NO. , -DO APPROVED ON EBY AMENDING SUBSECTION (OSAID SECTION21131THEREAFT HEREAFTER FOR PARKINGLMD TO THIRTY MINUTES UPON THE DEPOSIT OF A FIVE -CENT COIN, AND ONE HOUR UPON THE DEPOSIT OF TWO FIVE -CENT COINS OR ONE DIME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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". ORDINANCE NO. 12837 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SECHRIST-HALL COMPANY FOR ROOF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY GAS DIVISION OFFICE; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIAT- ING OUT OF THE N0. 106 GAS FUND, ACTIVITY 5251, CODE 345, THE SUM OF $13,000, OF WHICH $12,671 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $329 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: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO'. 12838 APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $1,897.64 TO SUPPLEMENT PREVIOUS APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT WITH MERCER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE LAGUNA SHORES LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-4; 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. 12839 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE FROM JOHN E. CARROLL AND WIFE, JUDY C. CARROLL, AND ROLLO RAGLE AND WIFE, VERA RAGLE, OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE KINGSBURY DRIVE LATERAL EXTENSION, PROJECT NO. 250-72-7.3; APPROPRIATING OUT OF OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $330, OF WHICH $180 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT FROM JOHN E. CARROLL AND WIFE AND $150 FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT FROM ROLLO RAGLE AND WIFE; 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 N0. 12840 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTI- FYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, AND CITING LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD AND ANY OTHERS WHO MAY HAVE AN DRAINAGE ANDIUTILITY,EASEMENTD NFORNTHEON BEING INSTALLATIONSOFRY A MAJOROR THE SANITARYACQUISITION SEWEROF A TRUNK LINE FOR THE TURKEY CREEK AREA; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNERS, H. R. HARMON AND WIFE, CAROL HARMON TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by 'Minutes Regular Council Meeting, October 8, 1975 Page 7 thA following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12841 CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREET: Brownlee Boulevard Sidewalk, South Staples Street to Cole Street, east side only; Blundell Drive, Southwesterly from Viola Avenue approximately 135 feet to existing street improvements; and Dodd Drive, southwesterly from Viola Avenue approximately 135 feet to existing street improvements; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREET WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLEC- TION; 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". RESOLUTION NO. 12842 ADOPTING MINUTE ORDERS OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PERTAINING TO JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SAID MINUTE ORDERS, A COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; 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. 12843 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE VII CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON AGING FOR THIRD -YEAR FUNDING OF THE CITY'S ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM, THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO EXTEND FROM DECEMBER 1, 1975 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1976, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY, RELATED DOCUMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLE- MENTATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; 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. 12844 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, MODIFICATIONS TO CETA, FY 1976, TITLE I CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: (1) AMERICAN G. I. FORUM - VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR AN INCREASE OF $18,000 TO A NEW LEVEL OF $86,533; (2) COASTAL BEND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR AN INCREASE OF $20,000 TO A NEW LEVEL OF $663,338 AND EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT TO APRIL 14, 1976 FOR THE THREE ADMINISTRA- TIVE AIDES ASSIGNED TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF MIGRANT AFFAIRS FOR THE CONSORTIUM AREA UNDER THE COASTAL BEND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM; (3) MANPOWER ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR AN INCREASE OF $17,000 TO A NEW LEVEL OF $214,765, AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE MODIFICATIONS, ATTACHED HERETO, NARKED EXHIBITS "A", "B", AND "C", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID MODIFICATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. •Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 8 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. 12845 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR SECOND -YEAR FUNDING OF A YOUTH BUREAU IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AUTHORIZ- ING EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM, IF AND WHEN THE GRANT IS APPROVED; 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 N0. 12846 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 GEORGE E. VALENTINE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A REAL ESTATE OFFICE WITH PARTIAL WAIVER OF THE SCREENING FENCE REQUIREMENT, ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, ON LOT 16, BLOCK 1, KOOLSIDE ADDITION, 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". ORDINANCE N0. 12847 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ASPHALT PAVING & CONSTRUC- TION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BROWNLEE-STAPLES INTERSECTION, BLUNDELL DRIVE AND DODD DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $25,000 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND OF WHICH $22,428.60 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,571.40 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 220-70-115; 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. 12848 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12808, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1975, CAPTIONED AS FOLLOWS: "APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT SHOWING ESTIMATES OF,,VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF: 1. Molina Drive, from the north right-of-way line of West Point Road to the south right-of-way line of Horne Road; 2. Barrera Drive, from the north right-of-way line of West Point Road to the south right-of-way line of Bloomington Street; 3. Angela Drive, from the north right-of-way line of West Point Road to the south right-of-way line of Bloomington Street; and 4. Villareal Drive, from the west right-of-way line of Elvira Drive to approximately 175 feet west of Molina Drive to connect with the existing improvements in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 9 DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M., IN SKINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." SO AS TO RESCHEDULE THE SAID PUBLIC HEARING FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M., AT SKINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SAID ORDINANCE NO. 12808; 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". Mayor Luby called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. No one appeared. The Regular Meeting was recessed at 2:30 p.m. during which time the Council reconvened the workshop meeting for discussion of the overall financial status of the City; status of Choke Canyon and NRA contract; status of discussions re Lo -Vaca lawsuit; and CATV franchise. The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 5:43 p.m. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Council convene in closed session under authority of Section 6252-17 2(e), Vernon's Civil Annotated Statutes, for discussion of the Lo -Vaca gas lawsuit. The meeting was reconvened in open session and there being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 5:15 p.m., October 8, 1975.