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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/21/1976PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton Council Members: Eduardo E. de Ases Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 1976 2:00 P.M. *x • 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 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 Tipton, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the following Minutes be approved as submitted to the Council: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 23; the Regular Council Meeting of June 30; the Special Council Meeting of June 30 at 3:30 p.m.; the Regular Council Meeting of July 7; and the Special Council Meeting of July 7 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Luby announced his nominations to fill existing vacancies on Boards and Commissions, as follows: to the Human Relations Commission: Mrs. Catherine (Jerry) Chambers; Mrs. Elida S. Gonzales; Mr. Billy Ray Coleman; and three youth members, Mr. Johnny Milani; Mr. Freddie Cavazos and Mr. V. L. Houston; to the Municipal Arts Commission: Mr. Roy Best; and to the Transit Study Board: Mr. Preston Smith. Motion by Sample, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, to accept the Mayor's appointments to the foregoing boards. For vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions the Council had made the following nominations during their morning Workshop Meeting: to the Building Code Board of Appeals: Mr. I. C. Salazar and Mr. Billy Braselton; to the Solicitations Commission: Mr. Johnny Bilano; Mr. C. W. (Chile) Vetters (both for reappointment) and Mrs. Veda Kull; to the Building Standards and Housing Board of Appeals: Mrs. Joy Yates; and to the Board of Equalization: Mr. Manuel Colomo. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously, that the foregoing nominations be approved and confirmed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 2 City Manager Townsend next distributed to the Council copies of his memorandum summarizing Mr. Eugene Bouligny's complaint regarding a piece of property he purchased at a tax sale which turned out to have a Small Business Administration lien against it. The Staff recommended paying the SBA the amount which the City received from the sale, with Mr. Bouligny paying the paving assessment against the property. The Council so approved; and Mr. Bouligny stated that was agreeable to him. Mayor Luby then called for the City Manager's Report, and City Manager Townsend presented the following items, with related comments and explanations: a. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 10, 1976 on bus tire leasing service for a five year period beginning August 1, 1977 and ending July 31, 1981 for the Transit Division. b. Recommendation that the 1976-77 requirements of standard stock forms be purchased from MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $11,903.19. Bids were received from 5 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of 37.8%. (Bid Tab #40-76) c. Recommendation that 1976-77 annual supply contracts be awarded to the following firms on the basis of most advantageous bid: ALLIED SPECIALTY CO., Corpus Christi, Lot I, 56,000 ea. Smooth Face Bricks $ 4,600.00 TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi Lot II, 19,500 ea. Concrete Bricks & Building blocks 4,610.90 SOUTH TEXAS LINEN SERVICE, Corpus Christi Linen & Towel Service, 5 items, 13 locations 6,126.80 ACE PEST CONTROL, Corpus Christi Pest Control Service, 41 locations 2,296.00 CENTURY PAPER, INC., Corpus Christi Lot I, Fine Paper (11 items) 24,380.60 CLAMPITT PAPER CO., San Antonio, Texas Lot II, NCR Paper (4 items) 2,793.98 U. S. ENVELOPE, Houston, Texas Lot III, Envelopes (17 items) 3,715.30 LITTON OFFICE PRODUCTS, Corpus Christi Lot IV, Adding Machine Tape & Index Cards (10 items) 1,439.93 Lot V, Stationery Supplies (38 items) 18,090.90 DOUGLAS ELECTRONICS, Corpus Christi Radio Tubes (54 items) 5,255..51 SCHWING DIESEL, Corpus Christi Lot I, Oil & Fuel Filters (85 items) 11,504.07 SANATEX OIL CO., Corpus Christi Lot II, PCV Valves, (5 items) 371.25 Lot III, Sparkplugs (12,088) 6,134.66 $91,319.90 The apparent low bid of $3,654.65 by Century Paper, Corpus Christi, on envelopes is not a firm price bid. Since the firm price bid of U. S. Envelope, Houston, is only 1.6% higher, it is recommended. Bide were received from 21 firms. Price comparison shows an overall average of 2.9%, ranging from an increase of 12% on radio tubes to a decrease of 3% on printing papers and stationery items. (Bid Tab #41-76) Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 3 d. Recommendation that bid award on 1976-77 annual supply contracts be made to the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., Corpus Christi 80 Eire Hydrants REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORP., Houston Pipeline Enamel & Primer ARMOR SUPPLY CORP., Odessa Pipeline Felt C. C. PIPE & SUPPLY CO., Corpus Christi 7,500 ft. of 20 ft. wide Polyethylene Plastic TEXAS INDUSTRIAL, INC., Corpus Christi 5,300 ft. Reinforced Concrete Pipe W. S. DICKEY CLAY, San Antonio 37 items - Sewer Tile & Fittings TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi 7,500 bags Industrial Quick Set Concrete $ 20,754.73 3,430.30 1,472.00 2,456.93 20,243.86 52,128.74 11,245.50 $111,732.06 The apparent low bids of $1,360 by Mayor Kelly Co., Houston on pipeline felt and $20,000 by Ludlow Rensselaer Hydrant Co. of East Liverpool, Ohio on fire hydrants are not recommended because they are F.O.B. Houston and do not meet specifications respectively. Bids were received from 29 firms. Price comparison varies from a decrease of 16% on pipeline felt to an increase of 7% on polyethylene plastic. (Bid Tab #4276) e. Recommendation that 1,500 cases (4,404 towels per case) of paper towels be purchased from Havatampa Wholesale Company, Corpus Christi for the low bid of $10,635.00. This is a cooperative purchase according to bids taken by the Corpus Christi Independent School District. Bids were received from 7 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of 2.46%. (Bid Tab #43-76) f. Recommendation that a 10' utility easement abutting Lots 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2A, Block 3, Gardendale Addition near the intersection of Bonner Drive and Everhart Road, south of Padre Island Drive be abandoned. The property is being replatted. g. The request has been circulated to the departments involved and they concur subject to relocation, at the expense of the applicant, of a 2" gas line the easement and dedication of an alternate easement. Recommendation that Mr. Edgar H. Moore and Mr. Jule Pels, developers of Crestmont Subdivision, Unit 1, Block 6, be reimbursed for one-half the cost of street and sidewalk improvements on Carroll Lane adjacent to the dedicated park in the subdivision and $2,800.04 be appropriated for the City's share. The Platting Ordinance provides that the City bear its share of construction cost for streets which abut dedicated parks. The subdivision is located south of Holly Road on Carroll Lane. h. Recommendation that plans and specifications for construction of a 28 space parking lot at Lindale Senior Citizens Center be approved and bids be received on Tuesday, August 10, 1976. The plans provide 60 -degree parking for easier access for the elderly. i. Recommendation that Trinity Testing Laboratories, Inc. be authorized to perform the necessary foundation investigation for the Community Convention Center. The ordinance authorizing the architects to proceed with with the design development phase provides $13,882.89 for this work. j. Recommendation that plana and sp.'eifienlions for construction of drainage improvements to Corpus Christi Bench reloLod to the beach restoration project be approved and bids be received on August 11, 1976. The plans include a drainage outfall beginning at Pearl Street northward along North Shoreline to Golf Place and the second outfall beginning at the north end at Gulfbreeze Boulevard southward to Gulfspray Avenue. This project is a part of the 1976 Community Development Program, Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 _ .. Page 4 *k. Recommendation that the following actions be taken in connection with street improvements in the Washington -Carver area, Unit II. 1. Plans and specifications be approved and bids be received on August 11, 1976. The project includes the construction of Nogales, Guadalupe, Tarlton, Cheyenne to Rose Shaw, Washington and Elgin Streets. The project was included in the 1972 bond and 1976 Community Development Programs. (see later revision of this item.) 1. Recommendation that authority be granted for the City as Administrative Unit' for the Manpower Consortium, to execute Community Services Admin- istration contracts effective June 4, 1976 through September 30, 1976 to provide a Summer Youth Program in the Consortium area. The grant was approved by the Executive Committee on May 20, 1976 and by the Council on June 9, 1976: Bee County - City of Beeville $ 4,315 Brooks County 1,519 Duval County 2,224 Jim Wells County - Community Action Agency 6,268 Kleberg County - City of Kingsville 6,294 Live Oak County 1,271 Nueces City of Corpus Christi 38,814 Manpower Administration 3,110 City of Robstown 4,137 Nueces Community Action Agency 2,129 San Patricio County - Community Action Agency 8,974 Auditing 335 Total $79,390 m. Recommendation that $3,148.35 be appropriated from the First Year Com- munity Development Program to provide $939 for a change order to the contract with I. C. Salazar Construction Company for improvements to the Hialco Neighborhood Center and $2,209,35 for additional improve- ments in Chiquita Park being constructed by Park Division forces. The change order to the Salazar contract provides for the installation of fire extinguishing equipment as an integral part of the range hood and venting system. n. Recommendation that plans and specifications for the construction of the Satellite Clinic in Flour Bluff be approved and bids be received on August 11, 1976. The plans include construction of a Utility Pay Station and space for a branch library in connection with the Satellite Clinic. The clinic portion was approved in the 1972 Bond Election. There was no discussion from the audience pertaining to the City Manager's Report. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gulley and passed --with Luby voting No on item "i" --that the City Manager's Report be accepted, and items "a" through "n" be adopted, la (rrr:* filed bl. flit)) OliEiBpi 1yWfIaallll: Motion by Gill, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the ordinance pertaining to library fees, read on the first two of three readings on July 6, 1976 and July 13, 1976, respectively, be and the same is hereby amended prior to its third and final reading, as follows: (1) Add to the list of library materials and fees in Section 1 the following: "Art prints - (per day) - - - .25." (2) Add to Section 1. the definition of "book" as follows: "Book shall be construed as a book or any other item or materials loaned by the library, excluding art prints." inutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 5 City Manager Townsend then presented the ordinances, with related comments and explanations. No one from the audience addressed the Council regarding any of the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for its vote; and stated that all ordinances voted upon passed, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 13291 THIRD•READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION NUMBERED AND ENTITLED "SEC. 2-97 LIBRARY - FEES"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 13292 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 EDITION, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-74, REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS OR FOWLS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENT AND OBSERVATION AND TO CHARGE BOARDING FEE FOR DOGS AND LIVESTOCK; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 13293 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SWANSON HEISTER WILSON CLAYCOMB (SHWC, INC.) OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CAUDILL ROWLETT SCOTT OF HOUSTON, THE ARCHITECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY - CONVENTION CENTER, TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE AND AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FOR A FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION NECESSARY FOR THE PROJECT DESIGN; APPROPRIATING $160,000 OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE REIMBURSED FROM THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY -CONVENTION CENTER BOND FUND UPON THE SALE OF BONDS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 209-76-1, OF WHICH APPROPRIATION $146,117.11 IS FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES AND $13,882.89 IS FOR THE FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 13294 ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ABUTTING LOTS 1A, 1B, 1C AND 2A, BLOCK 3, GARDENDALE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE RELOCATION, AT THE APPLICANT'S EXPENSE, OF A 2 -INCH GAS LINE IN THE EASEMENT AND DEDICATION OF AN ALTERNATE EASEMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. 13295 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EDGAR H. MOORE AND JULE PELS, A PARTNERSHIP, DEVELOPERS' OF CRESTMONT SUBDIVISION, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPERS ONE-HALF OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE DEDICATED PARK ABUTTING BLOCK 6 IN CRESTMONT SUBDIVISION; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $2,800.04 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR THE CITY'S ESTIMATED SHARE OF COST APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-29; 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 6 • ORDINANCE N0. 13296 APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $3,148.35 OUT OF THE NO, 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY 4732, CODE 502, FIRST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (B -75 -MC -48-0502), OF WHICH $939 IS FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH I. C. SALAZAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIALCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND $2,209.35 IS TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS OF $21,225 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED, TO REIMBURSE THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES IN CHIQUITA PARK; 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. 13297 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR THE CITY, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, COMMUNITY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTS, EFFECTIVE JUNE 4, 1976 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1976, TO PROVIDE A SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM IN THE CONSORTIUM AREA, ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS: 1. BEE COUNTY: CITY OF BEEVILLE, $4,315; 2. BROOKS COUNTY, $1,519; 3. DUVAL COUNTY, $2,224; 4. JIM WELLS COUNTY: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, $6,268; 5. KLEBERG COUNTY: CITY OF KINGSVILLE, $6,294; 6. LIVE OAK COUNTY, $1,271; 7. NUECES COUNTY: a. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (PARK AND RECREATION), $38,814; b. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (MANPOWER ADMINISTRATION ), $3,110; c. CITY OF ROBSTOWN, $4,137; d. NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, $2,129; AND 8. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, $8,974, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES THE SAME AS IF COPIED VERBATIM HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION, CONTINUATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye". *City Manager Townsend next presented an amendment to item "k" on the City Manager's Report which had been past earlier in the meeting, as follows: k. Recommendation that the following actions be taken in connection with street improvements in the Washington -Carver area, Unit II. 1. Plans and specifications be approved and bids be received on August 11, 1976. The project includes the construction of Nogales, Guadalupe, Tarlton, Cheyenne to Morgan, Washington and Elgin Streets. The project was included in the 1972 bond and 1976 Community Development Programs. And that the Staff be instructed to bring before the Planning Commission a modification in the street Master Plan to reflect Cheyenne being a residential width street rather than a collective street. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that item "k" be accepted as amended. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 7 Council Member Gulley brought up the fact that there is almost no landscaping at the airport; and he feels that it should be made more attractive, since it is the first thing seen by people arriving in the city by plane, He suggested planting some palm trees, oleanders or shrubbery along the drive. He also pointed out that there is a parking problem at the airport, especially on weekends; and, with the probability of Southwest Airlines also serving the airport in the near future, a larger parking area would definitely be needed. He urged the Council to take action now rather than applying for federal monies and having a lengthy delay before beginning work. He cited that the parking lot is highly profitable for the City, grossing over $115,000 last year. Mayor Luby informed the Staff of a culvert he thinks is too close to the airport road, citing that there have been several accidents at that location and it is very dangerous. He also commented that he feels the telephone poles are situated too close along the entrance road. City Manager Townsend responded that the Staff would check into those items. City Manager Townsend then explained that to date it has been very difficult getting trees to grow at the airport; and that the Staff feels the appearance of the entrance road is consistent with Highway 44; that aesthetic improvements such as landscaping have been mainly concentrated on the loop area in front of the terminal. He also explained the contemplated design of the parking lot area and traffic flow. Council Member de Ases spoke that he thinks Council Member Gulley's idea is an excellent one, and should be pursued. Council Member Gulley added that as many trees and shrubs as have been planted in the downtown area recently and in the City's parks, it should be possible to plant some oleanders, at the very minimum, along the entrance road to help beautify the airport. Mayor Luby called for petitions or information from the audience, and Mr. A. G. Mejia inquired concerning the status of the fountain which was to be constructed in the Bayfront Arts and Science Park as a bicentennial gift from the Country of Spain. City Manager Townsend replied that the Staff has submitted the necessary data to the Spanish government and is now awaiting their response. Mr. Mejia said he plans to be in Galveston in a couple weeks, and asked permission to speak to Dr. Erik Martel of the Spanish Consul regarding the fountain. The Council felt that would be agreeable, and offered to provide him with information on the process to date if he so desired. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 21, 1976 Page 8 Mrs. Colonel Freeman, 1802 Paul Jones, presented and read a petition (#14-76) to the City Council from residents of Peary Place appealing for the use of traffic radar, more citations, more police patrol and more prosecution to stop violators of traffic laws. She told of some cars traveling over 60 mph through the area; that stop signs are totally disregarded; adding that at one place the drivers actually drive over the curbs and onto the grass. She explained that the area is patroled, but not at the times when most violations occur. Mrs. Freeman said the residents have compiled a list of license numbers of the "regular offenders", and said they must have relief and a restoration of safety to the area for their families. She also stated she was personally assaulted one evening last week, and has filed charges against that youth. The Staff asked for the list of license numbers as a starting point; also that they will turn the matter over to the Chief of Police who could put some unmarked cars in the area; and they promised to find a solution. Mayor Luby acknowledged that he has received a number of telephone calls from residents regarding the problem. The Staff asked for the list of license numbers as a starting point; also responded that they will turn the matter over to the Chief of Police who could put some unmarked cars in the area; and they promised to find a solution. Col. Floyd Buch, appearing as Chairman of the Arts Community Center, appealed that they be recognized as an entity in the budget. He explained that their organization is prohibited from making any money on the objects of art donated to them; that they serve about 25,000 people; and he asked that they be given provisions similar to those of other City functions in terms of custodial service, supplies, maintenance, etc. There being no further business to come before the Council, on Motion by Tipton, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting of July 21, 1976 was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.; and the Council went back into Workshop session. I, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of June 2, 1976 through;June 30, ' 1976, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized: UBY, Mayor City of Corpus Christi 6/02/76 =-,Regular Meeting 6/09/76 - Regular Meeting 6/09/76 - Special Meeting 6/16/76 - Regular Meeting 6/16/76 - Special Meeting 6/23/76 - Regular Meeting 6/29/76 - Special Meeting 6/30/76 - Regular Meeting 6/30/76 - Special Meeting