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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/14/1976PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Council Members: Eduardo de Ases Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14, 1976 2:00 P.M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock • City Secretary Bill G. Read 1 Mayor Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Invocation was given by Council Member Gabe Lozano, Sr. City Secretary Read called the roll and stated there was a quorum of the Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted meeting. Motion by Gill, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 31 and the Special Council Meeting of March 31, 1976, 3:30 p.m., be approved as submitted to the Council. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton's absence from today's meeting be excused. Mayor Luby announced the issuance of the following proclamations: Pinafore Week, April 18 through 24, 1976 and Realtor Week, April 18 through 24, 1976. Mayor Luby announced the bid opening for West Oso Tennis Court improvements. Director of Engineering and Physical Development James Lontos opened and read bids from Asphalt Paving Company of Corpus Christi and C.G.I., Inc.; and stated that as required by the City Charter the bids would be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the City Staff for evaluation and recommendation. Council Member Gulley clarified his position taken during the morning Workshop Meeting relative to improvements in Flour Bluff, and especially the branch library. He explained that he favored completing all of the program that was voted on in the 1972 bond election; but that before spending money out of next year's budget, he felt that it would be more appropriate to analyze all of the City's needs which are not budgeted at this time and to place priorities. Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend presented the following items, with related comments and explanations: a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held during the Regular Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on May 5, 1976 on the following zoning applications: (1) Bar -Bob Motor Homes - "B-1" to "B-4", located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive between Moravian and Kosarek Drives (2) Mr. Gus Munoz - "B-1" to "B-4", located on the southeast corner of Horne Road and Greenwood. Drive. SEP 0 21980 MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 2 b. Recommendation that 3 rotary mowers be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid: E. L. Caldwell & Sons, Inc., Corpus Christi - (One additional 15' mower for the Airport) Ag -Line Implement Company, Corpus Christi - (One additional and one replacement 6' mower for the Park Division) $3,129.15 $1,080.00 $4,209.15 Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison reveals an increase of 18% on the 15' mower since 1974 and a 24% decrease on the 6' mowers since 1975. (aid Tab (/12-76) c. Recommendation that a 140 cubic feet per minute stationary air -compressor for the Water Division to operate filter controls and filter instrumento- tion at the Stevens Plant be purchased from The Roy Klossner Company, Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $5,564.00. The apparent low bids of $3,992 by P -M -E Equipment Company, San Antonio, and $4,894 by Southern Engine and Pump Company, Corpus Christi, did not meet a number of specifications. Bids were received from 8 firms. (Bid Tab #13- 76) d. Recommendation that a portion of the proposed sidewalk along Horne Road from Elvira Drive to Columbia Street be deleted from the Molina Area Unit II, Part "A", street project by change order. The sidewalk, if constructed, will require a large toe -wall since it is to be located near or in the roadside ditch, thus making it dangerous for pedestrians and bike riders. It will be more practical to construct the walk as part of future improvements to Horne Road. The portion from Elvira to Molina will be built only and improve access to West Oso High School from the Molina Area. This action will result in an approximate cost reduction of $9,200. e. Recommendation that $8,674 be appropriated for a change order for con- struction of Sewer 35-A to the Calallen Townsite under contract with Cactus Utility Company to stabilize the subgrade for approximately 1,200 feet. The contractor has brought to the City's attention the existence of unstable soil conditions which require further treatment. This change order will provide for approximately 18 to 24 inches of crushed stone subgrade in addition to the subgrade included in the specifications. f. Recommendation that the following surplus tax foreclosure properties be sold: (1) Lot 14, Block 5, Carver #2 Addition at 3250 Elgin to Mr. George M. Chatman for a cash payment of $1,100. The sale of the 4,120 sq.ft. lot will be conditioned upon Mr. Chatman building upon the lot within 3 years. Three bids were received with two identical high bids of $1,100 with Mr. Chatman being chosen by casting of lots. (2) Lot 9, Block 3, Casa Blanca Subdivision at 2602 Guadalupe to Mr. Miguel Merino for a cash payment of $1,025 on the basis of the only bid received. The sale of this 3,926 sq.ft. lot will also be conditioned upon Mr. Merino building upon the lot within a 3 -year period. Authority to receive bids for the sale of these lots was granted on February 25, 1976. g. Recommendation that the following at Municipal Court: 1. the Assistant Municipal Court 18 2. the position of Account Clerk Clerk -Collector, Grade 15. These changes are the result of a positions at the Court. changes be made in position classifications Clerk be reclassified from Grade 17 to Grade II, Grade 14, be reclassified to Principal classification study of four supervisory utes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 3 h. Recommendation that authority be granted for the City as the administrative unit of the Manpower Consortium to submit a Title I grant modification -to the Department of Labor identifying $881,498 as carry over funds into the FY 1976 program year as a result of contract closeouts for FY 1975. The modification allocates $100,614 of these funds to the following agencies: 1. Manpower Administration - $12,000 for cost -of -living increases approved by the City Council in August, 1975. 2. Jobs for Progress, Inc. - $20,793 to supplement Title III ESL Grant (English as a Second Language). 3. Coastal Bend Work Experience Program - $33,911 to serve an additional 20 disadvantaged adults for 40 hours per week each for 3 months. 4. CCISD Youth Services Program - $33,910 to serve an additional 50 disadvan- taged participants in the 4th quarter of Fiscal Year 1976, at an average of 20 hours per week each. ' The balance of $780,884 has previously been obligated and reprogrammed to the Texas Employment Commission ($409,233), Jobs for Progress ($48,252), CCISD Youth Services Program ($248,399), American G. I. Forum ($18,000), Work Experience Program ($20,000) and Manpower Administration ($37,000). These actions have been approved by the Manpower Executive Committee. i. Recommendation that bids be received on Monday, May 3, 1976 for the sale of Lot 25 and the City's interest in the west fractional portion of Lot 24, Block 11, Chamberlain Subdivision. The lots were acquired through tax sale. The lots are located on Marguerite between Alameda and Staples. Recommendation that the tunnel located behind LaPetar^a L?brary providing pedestrian access to the Bluff be closed because of maintenance problems and lack of use by the public. J• No one from the audience spoke regarding the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Gulley, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and items "a" through "j" be granted, approved and adopted, as presented by City Manager Townsend. There was a lengthy discussion regarding land acquisition for the Choke Canyon Reservoir project; Mayor Luby informed the City Manager that the landowners have some concerns and complaints relative to the project and that they would like an opportunity to speak at the NRA meeting tomorrow. City Manager Townsend responded that it would be up to the NRA President whether or not the public would'be heard at that meeting. City Manager Townsend next presented the ordinances, with related comments and explanations. No one from the audience addressed the Council relative to the ordinances. Mayor Luby asked that the Council be polled for their vote, and City Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation, all ordinances voted upon passed, as follows: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIHG THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR THE NECESSARY PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHORE CANYON RESERVOIR, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF AID APPLICATION BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 4 The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NUECES RIVER PROJECT, TEXAS (CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR PROJECT), A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID PROPOSED CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES AS IF COPIED VERBATIM HEREIN. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON NUECES RIVER RECLAMATION PROJECT, TEXAS (CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR PROJECT), AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY THEREOF BEING 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, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13129 THIRD 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 A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR ON WEBER ROAD FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO SARATOGA BOULEVARD; TO PROVIDE FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HOLLY ROAD FROM RODD FIELD ROAD TO KOSTORYZ ROAD, AND 45 MILES PER HOUR KOSTORYZ ROAD TO LOS ROBLES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR ON BUSH AVENUE FROM LOS ROBLES TO A POINT 900 FEET NORTH OF LOS ROBLES, AND 45 MILES PER HOUR FROM A POINT 900 FEET NORTH OF LOS ROBLES TO PADRE ISLAND DRIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13130 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AIRPORT LIMOUSINE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH BOB G. WELCH AND RUBY WELCH DBA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Gill, Gulley and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases and Lozano voting "Nay"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13131 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTINENTAL PONY LEAGUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13132 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE THEATRE CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR USE OF THE HARBOR PLAYHOUSE, FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 5 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13133 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE FOR A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT LEASE AGREEMENT, LEASING TO SAID PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT OR PARCEL OUT OF THE HOLLY ROAD RESERVOIR SITE, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A RECREATIONAL AREA, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13134 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12745, PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 13, 1975, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HORNE ROAD FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLUMBIA STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MOLINA DRIVE SO AS TO DELETE THAT PORTION OF SIDEWALKS ON HORNE ROAD, SOUTH SIDE, FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ELVIRA DRIVE TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLUMBIA STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13135 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CACTUS UTILITY COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CALALLEN TRUNK LINE (35-A), A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID CHANGE ORDER BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPRO- PRIATING $8,674 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR SAID CHANGE ORDER, .APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-5.1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13136 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY TO GEORGE M. CHATMAN LOT 14, BLOCK 5, CARVER #2 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, UPON PAYMENT OF THE CASH CONSIDERATION OF $1,100 FOR SAID PARCEL, A COPY OF INSTRUMENT CONVEYING THE SAME BEING 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, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13137 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY TO MIGUEL MERINO LOT 9, BLOCK 3, CASA BLANCA SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, UPON PAYMENT OF THE CASH CONSIDERATION OF $1,025 FOR SAID PARCEL, A COPY OF INSTRUMENT CONVEYING THE SAME BEING 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, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13138 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING CERTAIN SALARY GRADE BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 6 ORDINANCE NO. 13139 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT FOR THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, TO SUBMIT A TITLE I GRANT MODIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PROGRAMMING $100,614 UNOBLIGATED FUNDS AND REFLECTING $881,498 AS ACTUAL CARRY-OVER FUNDS FROM FY 1975, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE GRANT MODIFICATION, 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, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton absent. City Manager Townsend asked the Council's agreement for scheduling 4:00 p.m., May 12, 1976, as the dedication of the Harbor Playhouse; the Council agreed upon either 4:00 or 4:30. Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience, and Mr. Conrado J. Villarreal addressed the Council, representing his father-in-law, Mr. Manuel Cavazos. He explained that Mr. and Mrs. Cavazos had sold their home to the City as part of the City's plans for protection of the runways at the Naval Air Station; so they purchased another tract of land in Flour Bluff and got a permit to move their home to that property. He continued that Water Superintendent Atlee Cunningham quoted them an approximate price for a water tap to their home, and advised them that there would be no problems, so the house was moved. He charged that City Manager Townsend denied their application for a water tap and also would not talk to him in spite of several phone calls and two visits to the City Manager's office; and that Mr. and Mrs. Cavazos do not have water in their home yet. City Manager Townsend responded that several members of the Staff had assisted Mr. Villarreal relative to this problem. He explained that their property was legally platted, but there were no water or utility lines and no paved street; and that the City did not cause the situation. Council Member Gulley suggested that the City run a water tap to his property and the other lots, assessing all property owners for the cost incurred. It was the concensus of the Council that the Staff work with them in every manner possible to help them get water service. There was some discussion relative to acquisition of land around the Naval Air Station. City Manager Townsend explained that the City is not initiating any new contacts relative to purchasing more land in the area. Since several Council Members would not be able to attend the Saturday, April 24, scheduled Workshop Meeting, the Council decided to cancel it and begin the Wednesday es Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1976 Page 7 Workshop Meetings at 8:30 a.m. and consider discussion items from 8:30 to 11:00; and review the City Manager's Reports from 11:00 to 12:00. It was also decided to hold the informal discussion meeting in the Committee Room rather than the Council Chambers. There being no further business to come before the Council, on Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 1976 adjourned at 4:26 p.m.