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MI'N UTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ,
FEBRUARY 4, 1976
2:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton
Commissioners:
Eduardo de Ases City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Ruth Gill City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
Bob Gulley City Secretary Bill G. Read
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
Mayor Jason Luby called the Meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Rev. Charles Lawson of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.
City Secretary Read called the roll of those in attendance and stated there was a quorum of the
Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted Meeting.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of December 31, 1975 be approved as corrected; and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21,
1976 be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby welcomed Miss Texas, Miss Candice Gray, to Corpus Christi and introduced her
to the Council and Staff and to the audience; she spoke briefly regarding her visit to Corpus Christi
and the Miss USA pagaent on May 15.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of the following Proclamations: CHILDREN'S DENTAL
HEALTH WEEK: February I through 7, 1976; GENERAL THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO DAY: February 4,
1976; and BLACK HISTORY WEEK: February 8 through 14, 1976.
Mayor Luby introduced Mr. Santiago Saenz, a 76 -year-old City employee who is still working
part-time; and Mr. Saenz thanked the Council, City Manager, Staff and everyone involved for the
increase in retirement pay.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend presented the
following requests and recommendations, with related comments and explanations:
a. That bids be received at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 1976 for approximately 7800'
stranded copper electrical cable with installation and 18 split, bolts for same. This electrical cable
will be used by the Water Division to provide electrical power to two 2,000 GPM return washwater
pumps recently purchased for use at the Stevens Filter Plant to eliminate the discharge of filter washwater
into the Nueces River conserving approximately 11/2 million gallons of water per day.
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b. That traffic control equipment be purchased on an individual lot basis as follows:
Lot I Traffic Activated Computerized Interconnected System,
TRANS-TRONICS, INC., Ft. Worth, Texas $34,800.00
Lot II Traffic -Activated, Time Programmed Interconnected
System, EAGLE SIGNAL CO;, Davenport, Iowa 6,786.00
Lot III Two-phase, Full Activated Traffic Signal Controller with
Railroad Pre-emption, TRANS-TRONICS, INC., Ft. Worth, Tex. 3,600.00
Lot IV Loop Vehicle Detector Amplifiers, SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO.,
Corpus Christi 3,136.00
Lot V Traffic Signals, EAGLE SIGNAL CO., Davenport, Iowa 8,548.50
Lot VI Pedestrian Signals and Push-button Unit, EAGLE SIGNAL CO.,
Davenport, Iowa 656.00
Lot VII Traffic Signal Control Cable, SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO.,
Corpus Christi 7,900.00
Lot VIII Cabinets, GAMMATRONIX, INC., Dublin, Ohio -680.00
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This equipment will be used for signalization improvements, made
possible by the 1972 bond election:
(1) A 4 -intersection interconnected, traffic responsive signal system on
Padre Island Drive for the intersections of Paul Jones, Ennis Joslin,
Rodd Field Road and Nile Drive.
(2) Everhart Road and Burney Drive.
(3) Agnes Street and Navigation Boulevard, including railroad pre-emption
to flash the signals when trains are crossing Navigation Boulevard.
(4) Interconnected signalization of Greenwood Drive and West Point Road and
Greenwood Drive and Gollihar Road.
Recent traffic and accident studies indicate the need for these improvements. It is further
recommended that $58,206.50 be appropriated out of the Street Bond Fund. The $7,900 for control
cable will be purchased with appropriations approved in the Traffic Signal budget for this year. Bids
were received from 9 firms. A price comparison on Lots III, IV, V and VI shove an increase of 23%
on Lot III and a decrease of 26% and 28% on the remaining lots respectively. (Bid Tab #3-76)
c. That a Change Order to the Community Auditorium project be approved providing for the
following:
(1) A substitute smoke door on the stage house roof representing a
savings of $3,256.00. This door is less expensive, than that in
the plans and will function adequately.
(2) Installation of two metal doors and an access hatch to provide
space for storage of janitorial supplies, access to a mechanical
room and to utilities underneath the Auditorium.
(3)
Freight elevator door framing of 8 openings so automatic door
equipment can be installed for an additional $2,899.00. The
framing was inadvertently left out of the original plans.
This Change Order provides for a net increase of $914.00. No appropriation
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d. That the Williams Drive storm sewer box be designated as a bicycle path and sidewalk
from Airline to Rodd Field, and plans for modifications to bridge intersections and driveways to
provide asphalt and concrete transitions be approved, and bids for this work be received on February
24, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. The resulting improvement will provide safe access to and from Weldon Smith
Elementary School for children in the area.
e. That the hearing be closed and the assessment roll for Waldron Road project be adopted
without change. The assessment roll includes 35 parcels with assessments totaling $105,554.59. The
project is to be jointly constructed by the City and the State under Urban Systems Program. The
construction contract of $713,877.28 is held by Abacus Corporation. The State's portion of the cost
is $417,577.28 and the City's, excluding assessments, is $190,745.41.
f. That the following parcels be acquired for the Oso Treatment Plant Land. Acquisition Project:
Parcels Owners
24-27 Mr. & Mrs. George Plomarity
28-32 Mr. Harry Plomarity and Ms.
Frances Plomarity Papajohn,
Trustees
Acquisition Costs
$10,000
12,500
Closing Costs
$202.50
214.50
33-35 Dr. & Mrs. A. J. Ashmore and 7,500 187.50
Dr. & Mrs. R. V. St. John
37 Dr. & Mrs. R. V. St. John
2,500 164.50
It is further recommended that $7,700 be appropriated to supplement previous appropriations
for the acquisitions. Acquisition cost is $700 over approved values based on estimates made in 1969.
Updating these estimates and comparing them with a recent appraisal shows the increase to be justified.
These parcels are located along Del Oso Road across from the Oso Golf Course.
g. That a local cooperation agreement be executed with the Federal Government in connection
with the Corpus Christi Beach Restoration Project and $I,489,000 be appropriated for the local portion
of same.
h. That a contract be approved with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for
purchase of 35 two-way radios and related equipment to be used in transit buses as provided in the
1975 UMTA capital grant project and that $61,820 be appropriated therefor. This system will use the
same frequency and base station as is to be used in the Senior Community Services activities for which
radio equipment has previously been purchased.
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There was some discussion regarding the purchase of two-way radios for City buses at a 7%
cost'to the City of about $4,327. Commissioner Gulley stated he felt the radios were a frill and that
the money could be better used for other things within the transit system, such as another bus; Tipton
commented he would rather spend the money for bus stops. City Manager Townsend explained how the
radios would be utilized in dispatching; and that eventually they are expected to increase the number
of voluntary riders and, therefore, revenue to the City. Dr. Tipton clarified that the Council is not
only considering spending $4,327 of local money, but a total of $61,820 of all taxpayers' money. Mayor
Luby expressed that he does not consider the radios a frill by any means; that it is emergency equipment
which is vitally necessary and will add safety for the passengers.
i . That preparation of plans and specifications for improvements in lighting at the H.E.B.
Tennis Center's center court be authorized. Some improvements were made during 1975, but the center
court is still not lit at an adequate level for major tournaments. The Tennis Association has major
events planned for the center court. Estimated cost is approximately $5,000.
j. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for $2,832,000 for the second year of the Community Development
program, as follows:
Project Federal Funds
Housing Rehabilitation: $ 700;000
a. Neighborhood Improvement (NIP)
and Tenant Assistance ($200,000)
b. Rehab Loans ($500,000)
Voluntary Streets: 787,554
Utility System Improvements & Relocation: 206,000
Drainage: 600,000
Corpus Christi Beach
Sanitary Sewers: 408,446
a. San Carlos Main-Calallen Trunk and
Calallen Laterals ($246,606)
b. Airline Subdivision Force
Main and Lift Station ($ 66,640)
c. Flour Bluff (school area ($95,200)
Neighborhood Planning; 55,000_
Boys Club Neighborhood Facility: 75,000
$2,832;000 $652,000
Other Funds Total
$ $ 700,000
550,000 1,337,554
75,000 281,000
600,000
27,000 435,446
55,000
75,000
$3,484,000
k. That the City as the Consortium's Administrative Unit execute a CETA Title 1 contract with
H1ALC O Neighborhood Center for $52,000 for job placement with eight staff positions to serve approxi-
mately 150 individuals. This allocation was approved by the Consortium Executive Committee at the
December 18, 1975 meeting.
1. That the City, as the Consortium's Administrative Unit execute modifications to CETA Title
1 contracts for increased funding by $451,952, as follows:
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(1) Coastal Bend Work Experience Program - increase of $83,500 to a new
level of $746,838;
a) Operation Rebound - $33,500 for work experience with GED training
for approximately 20 adult participants;
b) Ex -Offender's Program - $25,654 for one counselor and approximately
8 to 10 ex -offender slots;
c) Senior Citizens Work Experience - $24,346 for supplemental income
jobs for approximately 35 senior citizen slots.
(2) Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER) - increase of $104,830 to a new level of
$642,711;
a) On -the -Job Training - $25,550 for 25 to 30 on-the-job training
slots with private employers;
b) Welding - $79,280 to develop welding programs with local industry
with approximately 20 slots serving approximately 40 participants.
(3) Texas Employment Commission - increase of 4202,483 to a new level of
$1,111,171;
a) Skilled Training Program - $119,373 to develop approximately 80
skilled training jobs, including stenographers, nurses aides, and
automobile repairmen;
b) Welding Program - $83,110 to develop 20 slots at See County College
to train approximately 40 participants.
(4) Corpus Christi Independent School District - increase of $33,570 to a
new level of $628,777, for youth work experience activities on a
part-time basis in conjunction with GED training.
(5) San Patricio County Community Action Agency - increase of $20,594 to
a new level of $152,308, for 8 slots to provide winterization repairs
for approximately 120 to 150 disadvantaged households in San Patricio
County.
(6) LULAC Educational Service Center - increase of $6,975 to a new level
of $22,658, for 1 additional career counselor to provide youth
counseling, occupational testing and assistance in furthering education
goals. These allocations were approved by the Consortium Executive
Committee at its December 18, 1975 meeting.
m. That parking be prohibited except on Sundays on the northwest side of Dickens Drive
between Belmeade and Alden Drive. This is a narrow residential street adjacent to a church. Parking
on both sides restricts traffic and blocks movements in and out of residential driveways. The church
provides adequate off-street parking and does not oppose this action. The Traffic Safety Advisory
Board so recommends.
n. That an agreement with the State be executed governing the installation, operation and
maintenance of new traffic signals at Padre Island Drive and Weber and Padre Island Drive and Everhart.
The State will bear the cost of installation and assume operation and maintenance cost for 2 years.
If satisfactory after 2 years, operation and maintenance will be transferred to the City. The City will
pay all power costs during and after the test period. The signals are a new type which have two traffic
detectors -one 150' and one 300' from the intersection. When traffic backs up to these detectors,
additional green time is provided. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board so recommends.
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o. That an agreement with the State be executed to transfer operation and maintenance to
the City for four flashing beacon stop signs at Weber Road and Saratoga Boulevard. These flashers
were installed when the intersection was outside the City limits. It is now in the City limits. It is •
the State's policy not to install, operate or maintain such installations in cities having a population
of 15,000 or greater. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board so recommends.
p. That a multiple use agreement with the Texas State Highway Department be approved for
the Navigation District to construct an Observation Deck under the Harbor Bridge overlooking the
entrance to the Port. This project will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Port
on September 14 and will be a Bicentennial event. Related parking and park development will possibly
be a part of the proposed future development of the surrounding area by all of the governmental agencies
involved in the railroad relocation and High Bridge projects.
q. That a resolution be passed approving the submission of a proposal to the government of
Spain for an American Revolution Bicentennial gift. The proposal includes a plaza with a fountain
with six sides or panels showing the routes and colonization of the U.S. by Spaniards. The plaza will
be located in the Bayfront Science Park and includes benches.
r. That the following amendments be made to the Platting Ordinance as recommended by the
Planning Commission on January 20, 1976:
(1) Section I, General
(a) Identify the first paragraph under this Section as "A. Jurisdiction."
(b) Add two new Subsections to be designated B and C. Subsection B
provides that the Platting Ordinance is not meant to conflict
with any public or private provisions that may be more restric-
tive. Subsection C clarifies the authority of the Planning
Commission in regulating the design, dedication, improvement,
or restrictive use of the land that is being subdivided.
(2) Section IV, Design Standards, Subsection E, Lots
Subparagraph two, paragraphs (a), (b), and (c). Amend these three
paragraphs to establish a minimum of 35 -foot lot frontage along a
public street right-of-way which is nct now a standard.
(3) Provide for exemption from platting of land being divided which is
used and will continue to be used for agricultural or pasture grazing
purposes if such divisions are in 20 -acre increments or more. Presently,
the divisions must be in 5 -acre increments or more.
Regarding Item "q", Commissioner de Ases inquired as to the size and cost of the project.
City Manager Townsend responded that as yet there hasn't been any clear definition as to cost breakdowns
of the project and the percentages to be shared; he explained that the Staff will make a recommendation
to the Council by next week to employ an architect to design and detail the work involved and give
cost estimates for it; then the Staff will submit the recommendation to the Spanish Consul.
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Commissioner Gulley stated concerning Item "j" that later if there is any money remaining from
these programs he hopes the Council will consider allocating some money for downtown. Mayor Luby
commented that he considers every part of Corpus Christi downtown; that he does not think it is wise in
this situation to make plans now for the allocation of monies at some future date; that the Council must
wait and consider the areas which need improvements the most at the time when the funds become available.
There was further discussion regarding Item "j". Commissioner Sample explained for the audience
the deletion of the request for funds for parks and NIP drainage improvements. Mayor Luby remarked that
some of the projects were bond items; City Manager Townsend explained which projects could be constructed
with bond funds, and that there was no surplus bond money for these projects. Mayor Luby commented
that he thinks the Community Development funds should be used for housing rehabilitation, whether
voluntary or compulsory, but that he preferred it to be done on a voluntary basis. City Manager Townsend
explained that the HUD guidelines were very specific this year; that the funds must be used where they
are part of a bigger improvement program in the neighborhood and where specific other public improvements
are being made there at the same time. He continued that he feels the money requested for loans will
be in excess of the potential loan demand; that unfortunately there are a very limited number of areas in
the City which qualify because of these restrictions by HUD. He further pointed out that no local or
State money can be used for this purpose now; that the only money available would be federal dollars,
which are restricted as outlined.
Commissioner Lozano stated that some of these street improvements were voted upon in a previous
bond election; that under the program last year the public's first concern was housing rehabilitation, and
streets were second; that he does not believe the amount which is being requested for housing rehabilita-
tion is sufficient. Mayor Luby reemphasized that these monies are designated for assisting the poor and
elderly; that he thinks it is wrong that we cannot assist more of those who need it. Commissioner de
Ases inquired if there was more time to study the program; City Manager Townsend replied that the
deadline HUD has given them requires that the application be approved today. Mayor Luby stated he
feels the Council should ask HUD for an extension; that there should be another community meeting for
further discussion with the people. Commissioner Sample stated he thinks the Council and Staff are
doing their best to follow the guidelines set forth by HUD; that he is fearful the City might not receive
the funds at all if the regulations are violated. Mayor Luby stated he thought the guidelines were
flexible and ambiguous in their interpretation; that he thinks we need another week to ask the people
in the community whether they prefer to have their streets or their homes renovated; that he remembers
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last year the people were very disappointed when they could not receive money for improvements to
their homes. Commissioner Gulley remarked that a public hearing was held last week, and that the
people who spoke said they wanted their homes rehabilitated. City Manager Townsend restated that
there are a number of areas in the City where these loan funds could not be utilized due to the strict
regulations; that he is fearful another public hearing process would create more confusion and false
hope. Commissioner Gill voiced that she is prepared to vote for these recommendations as they
presently are because of the tight timetable; but that preparation for next year's application should
begin now; that she hopes we would have an adequately prepared staff for next year and .ould hold
a series of meetings in the various neighborhoods to hear what the people want and to let them know
exactly what is and isn't possible under the federal guidelines.
Mayor Luby opened the floor for discussion from the audience regarding any Item on the City
Manager's Reports.
Mrs. Millie Cobb addressed the Council relative to Item "j", noting that approximately $20,000
was cut from the amount requested for sanitary sewers; she asked how this would affect the sewer work
planned for Ca!alien. City Manager Townsend responded that the plans on that project are well advanced;
that the previous amount had a 10% factor in it for inflation from the time of the estimate to the completion
of the construction; and that the Staff felt justified in reducing this to 5% now.
Mrs. Cobb then inquired if the people in San Carlos would get federal assistance to put sewer
systems in their homes. City Manager Townsend replied that at the present moment there is no reason
to think that Farmers Home Administration loans will be available for the San Carlos addition; that when
FHA loans were used in San Juan last year it was because that was an emergency, and the federal
govemment waived some of its usual procedures and requirements.
Dr. Arnold Gonzales also spoke relative to Item "j", stating he agrees that the whole community
should be included in these projects; that for two years in a row now "lie after lie" has been told the
people, and they are discouraged from full participation and are very frustrated; that they have been
promised that they would be able to improve their homes with these federal loans, but each time it has
turned out not to be true. He asserted that more Staff is needed to go out into the community and see
what the needs are. He claimed that programs like these fail because of a negative attitude; that it
is otten assumed that the poor and minorities don't care about the condition of their homes, w hich he
said is not true. He stated he is very disappointed in the final recommendation, after all the meetings
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and hearings which were held regarding the Community Development application for funds. He claimed
that during the public hearings in 1974 the people were not told that there would be limitations on the
loans; that they got very excited and as a result were very disappointed and angry when they found that
they could not obtain loans to improve their homes.
City Manager Townsend responded that the same limitations on the program existed last week, and
he had specifically emphasized to the Planning Commission twice at their meeting that this would not
be a general loan program eligible under Community Development money; that the HUD regulations
are absolutely clear this year that there must be a Community Development program going on in the
area at the same time, or a compulsory program where you are having everybody improve their houses,
and the City must have improvements going on at the same time in the area.
Dr. Gonzales said he is in total agreement that there is no question that the federal regulations
must be followed. Commissioner Sample asked Dr. Gonzales if he was implying that the Council were
liars. Dr. Gonzales replied, "No, but that the Staff had misled them." Commissioner Gulley remarked
that the Staff informs the Council at meetings which are open to the public, and the Council Members
are able to understand the Staff. Dr. Gonzales made reference to a meeting in 1973 which he said he
had a tape recording of, in which the people were lied to. Commissioner Sample spoke at some length
concerning planning for next year's Community Development Program.
Ms. Mary Lou Martinez stated it was at the Ella Barnes meeting where the people were misled.
Ms. Lela Lira inquired if the improvements at Chiquito Park would qualify that neighborhood
for HUD funds. City Manager Townsend replied that Mrs. Lira had made a very good suggestion, and
that the Staff would look into it to see if it would be possible.
Ms. Diana Lee Mosley remarked that last year some of the public were participating in these
meetings at 10 p.m. at night, which made it very difficult for them to go to work the next day; she said
she hopes they could be scheduled at an earlier time next year.
Relative to Item "q", Mr. A. G. Mejia of the Park and Recreation Board presented letters to
the Council from the G. I. Forum and LULAC, which stated that those organizations are in favor of
the fountain that Spain is giving our country as an American Revolution Bicentennial gift.
Mayor Luby clarified that the details and conditions of the application are being worked out now,
and it is hoped it will be accepted by Spain.
Mr. Juan Jose Gussoni added that this is a gift offer by the country of Spain, and that Spain is
expecting a request from the City of Corpus Christi for funds.
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On "j" Commissioner de Ases inquired if the Staff could compile a list of neighborhood improvement -
type projects in progress in the City now, so it can be ascertained who will be able to qualify for
the loans. City Manager Townsend responded that it is the Staff's intention to attempt to qualify every
project and every place where people are voluntarily improving their streets; that they will look at
Community Development projects for the last two years and street improvements for the last decade.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed—with Tipton and Gulley voting No on Item
"h", and Mayor Luby abstaining on Item "j" --that the City Manager's Reports be granted, approved
and adopted, as presented by City Manager Townsend.
Mayor Luby announced the scheduled public hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for the
Paloma Street improvements from Ocean Drive to Jarvis Drive, and 172' south of Jarvis Drive to 290'
north of Alameda Street.
Assistant City Attorney Charles DuBois questioned Director of Engineering and Physical Develop-
ment James Lontos as to his qualifications; a formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence
and is on file in the City Secretary's office, and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if
written herein. Mr. Lontos explained the project, which involves excavation to a width and depth
to permit the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways, on a low bid submitted by Asphalt
Maintenance Company. He reviewed the assessment rates for the project per square foot and per linear
foot,aid stated that the total contract price would be $72,532.10, the total preliminary assessments
would be $34,921 .27, and the net cost to the City would be $37,610.83. He continued that the project
should begin within two to three weeks; that the contractor has 90 working days in which to complete
it, which he estimated to be in May or early June; he explained that the assessments would become due
within 30 days of completion, and outlined the terms of payment.
Assistant City Attorney DuBois questioned real estate dealer and appraiser Harold A. Carr as to
his qualifications; a formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is on file in the
City Secretary's office, and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written herein. Mr. Carr
stated he had examined each and every parcel of land involved in the project; that he had found no
irregular-shaped lots; and that in his opinion each piece of property on the assessment roll would be
enhanced in value at least to the extent of the individual assessment.
Mr. W. J. Beck appeared before the Council to explain that he owns Lots 9A & B, and that
according to the plans there is to be one 10' driveway and one 25' driveway on those properties. Mr.
Lontos explained that the existing driveway is 10'; and that the Staff was trying to match what is actually
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there on the other property for the 25' driveway. Mr. Beck replied that he only wanted the other
driveway to be 20'; the Staff agreed.
Mr. Lee Carsons, a resident on Paloma Street, informed the Council and Staff that the small
portion of Paloma Street on the other side of Ocean Drive toward the bay is "a mudhole", and requested
that it also be paved at this time. He stated that a couple years ago a contractor had dumped some
rocks out in that area, and that children go swimming there; that it is a safety hazard. Mr. Lontos
replied that the Staff would be happy to check into it.
Mr. B. N. McDonald, owner of Lot 22, pointed out that there are some large date palm trees
adjacent to his property offsetting the sidewalk; he asked what the City plans to do with them in this
construction project, as they are too big to replant. Mr. Lontos responded that a City inspector had
just recently talked to the adjacent property owner concerning the trees, but that he did not know as
yet what had been resolved; that the Staff will work with all parties involved and try to come up with
an acceptable solution.
Mr. McDonald also mentioned a drainage problem on Monette; that the water runs downhill
into his front yard and into a neighbor's house. Mr. Lontos replied that the Staff would look into the
matter.
representing Mr. Guy I. Warren,
Mr. Bill Warren,/ owner of Lot 1, questioned the need for 5' sidewalks in front of his property.
Mr. Lontos acknowledged that the normal width is 4'; but that this section is against a curb, and for
safety reasons the Staff recommends 5'. City Manager Townsend added that the Staff will investigate
the possibility of reducing the sidewalk in that area to 4'.
Mr. W. J. Beck brought up the fact that there is a drainage problem in the Tanglewood addition.
Mr. Lontos replied that the Staff will look into it.
Motion by Tipton, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed.
The Council recessed at 4:30 p.m. to go into a Special Council Meeting for three public hearings
on zoning cases.
The Regular Meeting was resumed and the Council next considered the plat appeal of Mr. Frank
Parks concerning a preliminary plat of a tract of approximately 200 acres one mile west of the City limits
on FM 624 abutting the Nueces River. City Manager Townsend reviewed that the appeal was tabled
on December 31, 1975 to allow the Legal Department to look into the feasibility of developing and
enforcing deed restrictions against resubdivision, limiting the development to single-family residential
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uses, to new construction, and prohibiting such uses as mobile homes; and that the Legal Department
has submitted an opinion that if such deed restrictions were developed, they would not be enforceable
by the City. He also reviewed that it is feared that the subdivision's septic tanks would drain into
the Nueces River, which is Corpus Christi's water supply.
Commissioner Gulley read a letter from the League of Women Voters which stated that they
concurred with the Staff's recommendation to oppose Mr. Parks' plat appeal on the basis that it should
meet all City ordinance requirements before acceptance. Commissioner Gill distributed copies of a
letter from OPUS, Inc. to the Council, stating they also concurred with the Staff's recommendation to
oppose the plat appeal, for the above reasons. The Council Members studied the plat, and invited Mr.
Parks to make some closing comments.
Mr. Parks explained that his development consists of 2 1/2 acre tracts; he stressed that he plans
a nice subdivision; that children will be able to raise an animal for a 4-H or Ag project there. He
stated he is aware that the City cannot make deed restrictions on property, but that he personally intends
to do so to assure a nice development. He presented a copy of the proposed deed restrictions for the
subdivision to the Council, and stated he would be happy to file them with the Courthouse before the
final plat is approved. He stated that his objections to the Planning Commission's ruling are their
requirement of a IO -acre park on the land; he asserted that with 2 1/2 acre tracts, a 10 -acre park is
not needed; that there is a large park and also a Country Club nearby; also that the site chosen for
the park was 10 acres of land along the Nueces River which, he maintained, is his best land. His
other objection was to their requirement for streets every 1600' through the subdivision; he maintained
that those roads would not go through. He added that the development would add about 5 million
dollars to the economy.
City Manager Townsend responded that this type of subdivision sitwted outside the City limits
adds nothing to the City's economy except for the construction business. He also clarified that the
action of the Planning Commission was to require roads in the subdivision every 1600'; and that they
did not dictate where the roads should be nor where the park must be.
Commissioner Gill stated she felt the park dedication was necessary; that she felt a purchaser
would be entitled to a park along the River for his family's enjoyment as a place where they could
picnic, etc.; and that she believes parks must be dedicated in every subdivision. Commissioner Gulley
stated he feels that the 2 1/2 acre lots are adequate, and that Mr. Parks should not have to donate 10
acres of river frontage for a park.
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Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gill and passed, with Luby and Lozano voting No, that the
Planning Commission's recommendation be concurred in and the plat appeal of Mr. Parks be denied.
Mayor Luby announced two pending zoning items. City Manager Townsend reviewed the
case of Benita L. Lopez from "R -IB" to "B -I" on a lot at the northeast corner of Delgado and Salazar
Streets; that it was heard on October I, 1975 and denied; in lieu thereof a special permit was granted
subject to a site plan for a flower shop in a portion of the home, with no outdoor signs or alteration of
the exterior of the home allowed. He stated an acceptable site plan has been received; that the Planning
Commission recommended denial of "B -I ".
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the site plan be approved and the Special
Council Permit be granted.
City Manager Townsend presented the case of Sysco Food Systems dba Lone Star Food Service
Company from "A-2" to "1-2" located on the west side Of N. Staples midway between Buffalo and
Winnebago; that it was heard on September 17, 1975 and denied; in lieu thereof a special permit was
granted for a warehouse storage operation and parking, subject to a site plan. He stated that a site
plan has been submitted utilizing the existing structure and meets all the necessary requirements except
the setback requirement along the west and south sides of the property, but does not include a standard
screening fence along a portion of the west side and all of the south sides of the property. He added
that the use now proposed for the building is an ice machine repair and storage shop.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by de Ases and passed, to approve the site plan as submitted for
an ice machine servicing and storage operation, with the external wall of the building in lieu of a
screening fence.
City Manager Townsend showed the Council a letter which had been drafted to the attorney
representing the owners of the Sheraton -Marina Inn, requesting that the architect who had recently
made a safety inspection of the building respond to two additional questions which had not been covered
in his report. After some discussion it was agreed by a vote of 4 to 3 that the letter should be sent.
The Council further requested the reply by next Wednesday's Council Meeting.
Mayor Luby called for the ordinances, and City Manager Townsend presented the following
ordinances, with related comments and explanations:
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CIN CODE, AS AMENDED,
AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21-155, SCHEDULE III, "PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL
TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING AN ITEM TO SAID SECTION 21-155 TO THE EFFECT OF
PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF DICKENS DRIVE, BETWEEN
BELMEADE DRIVE AND ALDEN DRIVE; AND 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".
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, GENERALLY REFERRED
TO AS THE "PLATTING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI", AS AMENDED, SO AS
TO AMEND SECTION I -GENERAL, BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING PARAGRAPH AS PARAGRAPH
A. JURISDICTION, AND ADDING TWO NEW SUBSECTIONS, TO BE DESIGNATED "B" AND "C",
SUBSECTION "B" TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REQUIREMENT IN THE EXISTING ORDINANCE IS NOT
TO CIRCUMVENT ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROVISIONS THAT MAY BE MORE RESTRICTIVE, AND
SUBSECTION "C" TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO REGULATE DESIGN, DEDICATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS OR RESTRICTIVE USE OF LAND WHICH
IS BEING SUBDIVIDED; AMENDING SECTION II - DEFINITIONS, BY DELETIN3 THE THIRD SENTENCE
IN SUBSECTION C. SUBDIVISION; AMENDING SECTION IV - DESIGN STANDARDS, SUBSECTION E.
LOTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM 35 -FOOT FRONTAGE FOR LOTS ALONG A PUBLIC STREET
RIGHT OF WAY, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2, (a), (b) AND (c), AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
HEREINAFTER; AMENDING SECTION VI - EXCEPTIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE
DESIGNATED E. DIVISION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL OR PASTURE GRAZING PURPOSES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 13000
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE
CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR PROJECT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
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. 13001
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE,
USE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING
INTERSECTIONS:
I. S. H. 358 (Padre Island Drive) North and South Frontage Roads with FM43 (Weber Road), and
2. S. H. 358 (Padre Island Drive) North and South Frontage Roads with Everhart Road,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 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,
Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13002
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR THE CITY, AS TI -E ADMINISTRATIVE
UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING
CETA TITLE 1 CONTRACTS FOR THE UTILIZATION OF INCREASED FUNDING AS FOLLOWS:
I . COASTAL BEND WORK EXPERIENCE - INCREASE OF $83,500 TO A NEW LEVEL OF
$746,838.
A. OPERATION REBOUND - $33,500
B. EX -OFFENDER'S PROGRAM -$25,654
C. SENIOR CITIZENS WORK EXPERIENCE - $24,346
2. JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC. (SER) - INCREASE OF $104,830 TO A NEW LEVEL OF
$642,711.
A. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING - $25,550
B. WELDING - $79,280
3. TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION - INCREASE OF $202,483 TO A NEW LEVEL OF
$1,111,171.
A. SKILLED TRAINING PROGRAM - $119,373
B. WELDING PROGRAM -$83,110
4. CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - INCREASE OF $33,570 TO A NEW
LEVEL OF $628,777.
5. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - INCREASE OF $20,594 TO
A NEW LEVEL OF $152,308.
6. LULAC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER - INCREASE OF $6,975 TO A NEW LEVEL OF
$22,658.
AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE MODIFICATIONS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "F", AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCU-
MENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID MODIFICATIONS;
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. 13003
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR THE CITY, AS ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF
THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, A CETA TITLE 1 CONTRACT WITH HIALCO
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER IN TI -E AMOUNT OF $52,000 FOR JOB PLACEMENT, AS MORE FULLY
OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A'; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby,
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Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13004
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,832,000; SECOND YEAR FUNDING, UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $652,000 IN LOCAL FUNDS, FOR A
TOTAL PROGRAM COST OF $3,484,000, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT IF APPROVED; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Tipton,
de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Mayor Luby abstaining.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13005
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION,
EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FLASHING BEACONS AT THE FOLLOWING
LOCATION: INTERSECTION OF S.H. 357 (SARATOGA BLVD.) AND FM43 (WEBER ROAD, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 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,
Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13006
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MULTIPLE -USE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING CONSTRUCTION BY THE NUECES COUNTY
NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF AN OBSERVATION DECK UNDER THE HARBOR BRIDGE OVER-
LOOKING THE ENTRANCE TO THE PORT, AND FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
FACILITY WHEN COMPLETED, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTAN-
TIAL COPY OF WHICH I5 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 13007
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREET: WALDRON
FIELD ROAD - FEDERAL AID PROJECT M -R025 (1) METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 141, FROM PURDUE
ROAD TO CARIBBEAN DIRVE; 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 COLLECTION; 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. 13008
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO REQUEST FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL GIFT; AND DESIGNATING THIS GIFT TO BE A
FOUNTAIN PLAZA IN THE BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENCE PARK WHICH WILL PORTRAY THE
HISTORICAL INFLUENCE OF THE SPANISH CULTURE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Luby,
Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13009
APPROPRIATING $7,700.00 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR PROJECT
NO. 250-61-25.5, OSO SEWER PLANT LAND ACQUISITION, TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 12770, PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 27, 1975, FOR
ACQUISITION, ACCORDING TO UPDATED VALUES, OF PARCELS 24 THROUGH 27 FROM MR. AND
MRS. GEORGE PLOMARITY FOR $10,202.50, OF WHICH AMOUNT $10,000.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION
AND $202.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING; PARCELS 28 THROUGH 32 FROM
HARRY PLOMARITY, TRUSTEE, AND FRANCES PLOMARITY PAPAJOHN, TRUSTEE, FOR $12,714.50,
OF WHICH AMOUNT $12,500.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $214.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS
RELATED TO CLOSING; PARCELS 33 THROUGH 35 FROM DR. AND MRS. A. J . ASHMORE AND DR.
AND MRS. R. V. ST. JOHN FOR $7,687.50, OF WHICH AMOUNT $7,500.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION
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AND $187.50 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING; AND PARCEL 37 FROM DR.
AND MRS. R. V. ST. JOHN FOR $2,664.50, OF WHICH $2,500.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND
•$164.50 15 FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING; 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. 13010
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (221
AGREEMENT) WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTORATION AND
NOURISHMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 201 OF THE FLOOD
CONTROL ACT OF 1965, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HOUSE DOCUMENT NO. 91-415, 9Ist CONGRESS,
2nd SESSION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (221 AGREEMENT)
BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A'; CANCELLING THE ,
APPROPRIATION OF $591,740 IN THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, AS INDICATED, ON THE SUMMARY
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "B", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING AND
REAPPROPRIATING $759,000 OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, WHICH AMOUNT I5 COMPOSED
OF $591,740, AS CANCELLED ABOVE, TOGETHER WITH $167,260 EXISTING IN THE GENERAL FUND
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE, FOR TRANSFER TO THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, WHICH
AMOUNT WILL BE REIMBURSED AND THE APPROPRIATIONS REESTABLISHED IN THE NO. 102 GENERAL
FUND UPON THE SALE OF PARK BOND FUNDS AUTHORIZED IN THE DECEMBER 9, 1972 BOND
ELECTION; APPROPRIATING $1,489,000 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, SAID SUM COM-
POSED OF $730,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED PARK BOND FUND BALANCE AND $759,000
TRANSFERRED FROM TI -E NO. 102 GENERAL FUND HEREINABOVE AUTHORIZED, ALL BEING
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-11; 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. 13011
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS (BID #5843/76), SAID PURCHASE ORDERS
TO BE ISSUED ON AN INDIVIDUAL LOT BASIS AS FOLLOWS:
Lot I Traffic -Activated Computerized Interconnected System,
TRANS-TRONICS, INC., Ft. Worth, Texas $34,800.00
Lot 11 Traffic -Activated, Time Programmed Interconnected System,
EAGLE SIGNAL CO., Davenport, Iowa $6,786.00
Lot 111 Two-phase, Full Activated Traffic Signal Controller with
Railroad Pre-emption,
TRANS-TRONICS, INC., Ft. Worth, Texas $3,600.00
Lot IV Loop Vehicle Detector Amplifiers,
SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO., Corpus Christi, Texas $3,136.00
Lot V Traffic Signals, EAGLE SIGNAL CO., Davenport, Iowa $8,548.50
Lot VI Pedestrian Signals and Push-button Unit, •
EAGLE SIGNAL CO., Davenport, Iowa $656.00
Lot VII Traffic Signal Control Cable, SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO.,
Corpus Christi, Texas $7,900.00
Lot VIII Cabinets, GAMMATRONIX, INC., Dublin, Ohio $680.00
$66,106.50;
APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $66,106.50, OF WHICH $58,206.50 IS
OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-14.2, AND
$7,900 IS OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 3412, CODE 245; 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".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13012
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 BENITA L. LOPEZ, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A FLOWER SHOP, ACCORDING
TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, ON LOT 8, BLOCK 4, GOLLIHAR PARK #2, 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 NO. 13013
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 218 TRANSIT BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 218-72-2, BUS
REPLACEMENT - 1975 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, $61,820 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSIT BUSES, AS PROVIDED IN THE 1975 UMTA CAPITAL
GRANT PROJECT NO. TX -03-0020, $39,000 OF WHICH IS AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURCHASE OF
35 TWO-WAY RADIOS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A FAVORABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby,
de Ases, Gill, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton and Gulley voting "Nay".
Mayor Luby requested that the Council be polled for their vote on the ordinances. City
Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation all ordinances voted upon passed.
' Dr. Tirchwell addressed the Council relative to a storm sewer pipe on his property on Up River
Road near 1.H. 37. He requested that the Council instruct the Staff to look into the matter to avoid
some problem in the future when he starts to develop it. City Manager Townsend explained that this
was a natural flow, and that the easement was by prescription. He further explained that the Staff
would look into it and be in touch with Dr. Tirchwell .
Mr. Paul Vogler addressed the Council relative to a phone call he had received from Mrs.
Bennett, 802 Omaha Drive, who stated a City inspector had told one of her renters that she did not
have to pay her rent because the area where she lived was going to be incorporated into the industrial
complex area north of I.H. 37.
City Manager Townsend responded that no representative of the City has any authority whatsoever
to make such a comment, and requested the name of the City employee, if the person actually was a
City. employee.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on Motion by de Ases, seconded
by Sample and passed, the Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 1976 was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.