HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/26/1976PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Council Members:
*Eduardo E. de Ases
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Cabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 26, 1976
2:00 P.M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Bob Cheatham, Sr., of the Ayers Street
Church of Christ.
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 Sample, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of May 5, 1976 be approved as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of the following Proclamations: V F W
Buddy Poppy Days - May 29 and 30, 1976; and P B X Operator Week - June 1 through 7,
1976.
Mr. Wallace Whitworth, Manager of Central Power & Light Company, reported in
compliance with Ordinance No. 12038 that the average delivered cost of fuel to CP&L
during May was 1.7438E per MMBTU, to be applied to bills rendered after May 26, their
June billing. He added that this $1.74 fuel cost reflects a decrease of 7.150 under
last month, or a decrease of .91C per 1000 KWH.
Mayor Luby announced the bid opening for concourse and baggage claim renovations
at the International Airport. Director of Engineering and Physical Development James
Lontos opened and read bids from the following firms: Beck Construction; 0. J. Beck &
Sons; B. E. Beecroft; J. H. Chapman; Lee Roy Cole; Tanner H. Freeman; Lambert & Fondren,
Inc.; and Salazar Construction. He stated that as required by the City Charter, the
foregoing bids would be tabled for 48 hours for further study and recommendation by
the Staff.
*(Council Member de Ases arrived at this time.)
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented the following items, with related comments and explanations:
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a. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 15, 1976
for rustproofing 58 1976 city vehicles now on order (cars, window vans,
pickups and truck cabs and chassis.)
b. Recommendation that Williams Drive sidewalk and bicycle ramp improvements
be accepted and final and total payment of $6,303.76 be made to B & B
Builders. This work consisted of concrete and asphalt ramps at 8 locations
where streets and driveways intersect Williams Drive between Airline and
Rodd Field Roads so the top of the recently completed Williams Drive drainage
structure can be used as a sidewalk and bicycle path. Two of the locations
were also constructed as skateboard ramps.
c. Recommendation that plans and specifications for improvements to the Meadow
Park Annex be approved and bids be received on Tuesday, June 15, 1976.
This project includes renovation of two existing restrooms and refinishing
the adjoining hallway. The First Year Community Development Block Grant
Program includes this project. The building is primarily used by the
Community Action Agency.
d. Recommendation that parcel 202 of the Corpus Christi Beach Park be acquired
from Mr. Donald and Mr. Ronald Lemon for $11,411.50 ($11,200.00 for acquisition
and $211.50 for closing costs) and that this amount be reappropriated from
revenue sharing. This parcel is in Phase "8" of the Beach Park Site and is
located in Block 71 at the northwest corner of Sandbar Avenue and Seagull
Boulevard. The acquisition cost is $1,550.00 over the approved value. The
original appraisal was updated to reflect current building costs.
e. Recommendation that the following actions be taken in regard to the Corpus
Christi Beach Restoration Project:
1. $82,630.50 be appropriated from the Park Bond Fund to replace revenue
sharing funds previously appropriated for acquisition of two parcels
of'land on the bay side of the old road right of way and the removal
of beach obstructions. Federal regulations stipulate that revenue
sharing cannot be used to acquire items which are necessary as a condition
for receiving Federal aid. $15,506.80 is recommended to be reallocated
from the $100,000 Los Encinos Park project approved in the 1972 bond
election to provide a sufficient balance in the beach project for the
appropriation.
2. $15,506.80 be reappropriated from revenue sharing for Los Encinos Park
to continue the allocation of $100,000 for this park.
f. Recommendation that ten-hour parking meters be installed on Lipan Street
from North Carancahua Street to North Tancahua Street. These meters will
provide long-term parking for the new County courthouse and businesses in
the area. There are also one and two hour meters in the area for short-term
parking.
8.
Recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to sign contracts and
related documents for continuation of the 701 Comprehensive Planning
Assistance Grant. The contract provides $53,700 in federal money, using
$35,000 of Community Development funds as match. The total cost is
$88,700. The grant period will be from July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977.
h. Recommendation that the Park Board's recommendation that KIKN Radio be
authorized to sell beer and soft drinks at Country Fest '76, scheduled
for June 1, 1976, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., at the Bicentennial
Amphitheater in Cole Park, be approved.
i• Recommendation to accept the recommendation of the Park Board that the 10 -acre
park at Waldron and Graham Roads be named Parker Memorial Park in
memory of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Parker, Jr. as requested by the student
council of Flour Bluff High School. Mr. and•Mrs. Parker were killed
in a plane accident last year. Mr. Parker was a tennis coach, a yearbook
advisor and a teacher at Flour Bluff High School. He and his wife were
active in school and civic affairs. A petition with more than 1,000
signatures has been received in favor of this request.
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Recommendation that the plans for an observation deck at the north side
of the Harbor entrance to be constructed by the Navigation District be
approved. The deck will be a concrete structure with three levels and
is being constructed by the district as a Bicentennial project to
commemorate the 50th anniversary -of the Port of Corpus Christi. The
project has a September 14 deadline and is to be constructed and financed
by the Navigation District.
k. Recommendation that bids be received from June 21 thru 24, 1976 on 62
annual supply contracts for various using activities for August 1, 1976
through July 31, 1977. The quantity to be purchased is approximately
the same as last year. Estimated cost is $4.1 million, an increase of
approximately 10.3% over last year.
1. Recommendation that 21 6 -channel 5 -watt portable radio units for use
by the Fire Department be purchased through an existing contract between
the General Electric Company and the Alamo Area Council of Governments,
San Antonio for $20,727. The Alamo Area COG has previously received
bids for this type unit. It is estimated that approximately $4,300
will be saved by purchasing through the Council rather than by the -
City taking separate bids. 10 will replace 1.4 and 2.2 watt units
which are inadequate. The other 11 units are additional and will
allow each Chief Officer, Fire Company, Ambulance Unit and Fire
Inspector to have n walkie-talkie plus provide a 5 unit reserve to
replace thoee in need of repair. The units are included in the
1975-76 budget. (Bid Tab #20-76)
Council Member Sample pointed out for the benefit of the audience that
item "h" authorizing KIKN Radio to sell beer and soft drinks at an event scheduled
in the Bicentennial Amphitheater is on a one-time trial basis only.
Mayor Luby asked for comments from the audience regarding the City Manager's
Reports, and one gentleman asked concerning item "h" where the revenue received from
the sale of the beer would go. City Manager Townsend responded that the concessionaire
would be selling the beer and the City would receive the usual return set by the Park
and Recreation Board.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed --with Gulley voting No on
item "1" --that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and items "a" through "1" be
granted, approved and adopted, as presented by City Manager Townsend.
Mayor Luby next announced the tabled item, the application of the Benedictine
Fathers of Texas, Inc., for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-4" on a 15.5+ acre
tract located along the east side of Lantana Street midway between Up River Road and
I.H. 37, which the Council heard last week.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, to remove from
the table the Benedictine Fathers' request for change of zoning.
City Manager Townsend reviewed the application, the recommendations made by
the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff, and presented to the Council the site
plan which was approved by the Planning Commission. He advised the Council that a
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restriction on the athletic field lights could be stipulated in conjunction with the
special permit, but that a separate Motion would be necessary to establish no parking
zones on Lantana Street.
Motion by Gulley to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with
the restriction that no athletic field lights be used after 11:00 p.m.; seconded by
Lozano.
Father Alfred Hoenig of the Benedictine Fathers announced that they had some
additional information concerning the lighting which he thought might be of interest
to the Council.
Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, to table the Motion
and reopen the hearing.
Father Hoenig introduced Mr. Ed Roth, promoter for the Lantana Sports Complex,
Inc., to make the presentation.
• Mr. Roth read and presented a petition to the Council with 464 signatures
endorsing and supporting the construction of the Lantana Sports Complex at the site
of the Corpus Christi Academy. He then distributed to the Council copies of data
they had obtained concerning the amount of light registered at Greenwood Field and
from the existing street lights in the Lantana area. He estimated that the closest
house is approximately 290' from the proposed outfield lights.
Further discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton said he was in favor of
granting the special permit with the only restriction being no parking allowed on
Lantana Street; then if the noise, lights, etc. presented a problem to the neighbors
the Council could place a time limit on the activities at that time.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that a special permit could
not be changed without going through the zoning change process again, which would
involve two public hearings, one before the Planning Commission and the other before
the City Council.
Mayor i.uhy called for those from the audience who wished Lo speak In favor
of lhc• requested zoning; and Mr. Neal Butler, addressing the issue of a time restric-
tion on the lights, told of a tournament he attended in North Carolina which was
rained out for several days, so they played until 2:30 a.m. rather than canceling
part of it and sending the players home.
Mr. Leo Luna, program director for KCCT Radio, asked the Council to approve
the request; he stated he thinks that would help bring baseball back to the community
like the NCAA tennis championships being held here now.
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Mayor Luby celled for those in opposition, and Mr. John Bianchi, 1110 Comal,
stated he has written two letters in opposition. He spoke strongly against the noise;
he told that when there were picnics at the Academy they were bothered by noise from
them, but did not object "because it was for a good cause"; and that the noise generated
from the ball fields would be much greater. He also stated he did not feel that
Lantana Street would support the traffic created. He quoted the tax base for homes
in the area as compared to the complex site. He added that if the request is approved
he thinks Lantana Street must be widened, the ditches closed, and sidewalks built so
the children can safely go to school; and also that the entire tract be assessed at
the current tax base for that use.
Mr. John Stone, 1038 Concho, also stated he is worried about the noise, and
that he is fearful about what this type of development will do to the value of their
property. He warned there' will be a lot of noise, traffic problems, beer bottles
and litter; and that people will park in Academy Heights subdivision in spite of the
parking lot provided in the complex in order to "beat the traffic".
Mr. Stanley Bunn, also a property owner in Academy Heights, again stressed
that the noise would be a problem. He stated that when the Academy was in operation
he used to be able to hear the ball games from his back yard; and stressed that that
was only two teams and a small number of spectators. He pointed out again that the
Traffic Department does not believe Lantana Street is adequate to handle the traffic.
He added that he thought it would be better if the ball field were located at the
other end of the Benedictine Fathers' property.
Mrs. John Tankersley, 1042 Concho, stated she is very much for the program
but does not want it at her back door; that it'would devalue their property, and that
in the future it would be difficult to get buyers for houses in the area because of
the noise and other problems.
Mrs. Daniel Pantoja, 1033 Concho, informed the Council that there are no
sidewalks in the area and the children must walk to school in the street, citing
that it will be very hazardous for them. She also reported that Lantana Street is
the only entrance to their neighborhood, and she was extremely concerned about
traffic congestion in case an emergency vehicle needed to get into their subdivision
while an event was being held.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously, that the hearing
be closed.
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Motion by Gill, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, to remove the
original Motion from the table. City Manager Townsend restated that the Motion was
to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with the restriction that
no athletic field lights be used after 11:00 p.m.; seconded by Lozano.
There was again further discussion among the Council. Council Member de Ases
stated he believes the games could be scheduled to conform to the time limitations on
the field; if not, that the promoters could later request that the restriction be
lifted. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton stated he was against the restriction on the lights
because of the problems in enforcing it.
Mayor Luby called for the vote on the Motion; it passed, with Luby, Tipton,
de Ases, Gill, Gulley and Lozano voting Aye; Sample abstaining.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed --with Sample abstaining --
that an ordinance be brought forward establishing a no parking zone on both sides of
Lantana Street from the north frontage road of I.H. 37 to a point 600 feet north of
Academy Drive, and on both sides of Academy Drive from Lantana Street to Concho Street.
City Manager Townsend next presented the following 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. City
Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation all ordinances voted upon
passed, as follows:
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-131, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED, BY ADDING
TO SUBSECTION (a) METER ZONE NO. 1, AN ITEM TO BE NUMBERED 18, TO PROVIDE FOR
MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR AND A MAXIMUM OF TEN HOURS FOR PARKING ON LIPAN STREET,
BETWEEN NORTH CARANCAHUA STREET AND NORTH TANCAHUA STREET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: I.uby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample,
present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-69 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING AN ITEM THERETO SO AS TO DECREASE THE SPEED ON A SERVICE
ALLEY RUNNING PARALLEL TO EVERHART ROAD AND STONEGATE WAY, FROM BONNER DRIVE TO
CURTIS CLARK DRIVE TO 15 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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. [3193
TIIIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A NEW RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE FURNISHING OF
COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ATHENA
CABLEVISION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT RESTRICT
THE POWER OF THE CITY TO REDETERMINE RATES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRO`I].DING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Tipton and
Lozano voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE N0. 13194
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 202 FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PARK SITES PROJECT; APPROPRIATING AND REAP-
PROPRIATING $11,411.50 OUT OF THE FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD, GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
FUND, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE N0. 291 PARK BOND FUND, PROJECT
291-72-12, OF WHICH AMOUNT $11,200 IS FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND $211.50 IS FOR INCI-
DENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING OF THE PURCHASE OF AFORESAID PARCEL; 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. 13195
AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF THE APPROPRIATION OF $83,150 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED BY
ORDINANCES NOS. 12738, 12856, AND 13081 FROM THE NOS. 122, 123, 124, AND 126 GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, RELATED
APPRAISAL SERVICES, AND THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH RESTORATION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $82,630.50 OUT OF THE NO.
291 PARK BOND FUND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE ABOVE CANCELLED APPROPRIATIONS, OF WHICH
$1,140 IS FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES OF ROY TEMPLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCELS 1 AND 2, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-11; $38,480.50 FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCELS 1 AND 2, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 291-72-11; AND $43,000 IS FOR THE
CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST-RATHGEBER CO., FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS ALONG CORPUS
CHRISTI BEACH APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 291-72-11.1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 13196
APPROPRIATING $15,506.80 OUT OF THE N0. 125 FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOS ENCINOS PARK, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE TRANS-
FERRED TO THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 291-72-3; 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. 13197
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF THE 701 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT OF $53,700 TO
BE MATCHED WITH $35,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT, 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 Ages, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 13198
NAMING OF THE PARK TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALDRON ROAD AND GRAHAM
ROAD AS "PARKER MEMORIAL PARK"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the following
vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye".
Mayor Luby then roll,d for pet llln"n (Jr Informatlun from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda; no one addressed the Council.
The meeting recessed at 3:16 p.m. to go into a Special Council Meeting at
3:30 for the purpose of hearing five zoning cases.
The Regular Council Meeting was reconvened at 5:16 p.m.; and, there being
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I, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that
the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of May 5, 1976 to
May 26, 1976 inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council
action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized.
Reg. Council meeting 5/5/76
Reg. Council meeting 5/12/76
Reg. Council meeting 5/19/76
Special Council mtg. 5/19/76
Reg. Council meeting 5/26/76
Special Council mtg. 5/26/76
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