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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 28, 1976
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Council Members: -
Eduardo E. de Ases City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Ruth Gill Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin
Bob Gulley , City Secretary Bill G. Read
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
Mayor Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Heber Pitman of the First Christian
Church.
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 Lozano and passed unanimously, that the
following Minutes be approved as submitted to the Council: the Special Meeting
of July 12 at 7 p.m.; the Regular Meeting of July 14 at 2 p.m.; the Special Meeting
of July 14 at 3:30 p.m.; and the Special Meeting of July 19 at 7 p.m.
Mayor Luby announced he has issued Proclamations for the following:
National Clown Week - August 1 through August 7, 1976; United Negro College Fund
Week - August 1 through August 7, 1976; and Interior Design Week - July 26 through
August 2, 1976.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on the proposed 1976-77
budget, as required by City Charter, and highlighted some of the items._
The Council recognized Mr. Jim Hedges, merit badge counselor for troop 305,
and his Scouts, who he said were seeking their citizenship awards.
Mayor Luby opened the floor for discussion from the audience regarding the
new budget; and Mrs. Lorraine Ellis stressed the need for a branch library in the
northwest part of town. She argued that the Parkdale and Padre Staples Mall branch
libraries are less than a mile apart, while school children from their area must
travel almost 20 miles to a library. And she presented a petition with sevetal
hundred signatures of residents in Annaville, Tuloso Midway, Calallen and the
northwest portion of Corpus Christi, asking the City Council for a branch library Q
in their area. Mrs. Ellis also thanked the Council and Staff for sewer service CZ'
which was recently extended to include her residence. (Petition #15-76)
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Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
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Mrs. Ruth O'Brian, Chairman of the Museum Advisory Board, stressed the
need for a Grade 16 secretary who would serve as office manager, explaining
that the Corpus Christi Museum has grown considerably over the past years while
its personnel has not been increased. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the
position of administrative assistant with the Museum was designed to be the office
manager.
. Mr. Frank Wagner, representing Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum, endorsed
Mrs. O'Brian's presentation, saying he definitely believes a supervisor is needed
in the office to take charge.
Mr. Dick Beard, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi United Services
Organization, read a letter to the Council from the President of the USO Council,
requesting $10,500 for the position of Program Director. He stated that the USO
was visited over 36,000 times in 1976; that the position is badly needed to
coordinate program activities. He also explained that the Naval Air Station
does not give financial assistance to them, but provides manpower and materialistic
things. Mr. Bruce Bragg, a volunteer with the USO, reaffirmed the need for that
position.
City Manager Townsend responded that certainly the USO is a worthwhile
organization, but he is not aware of any reason why the local government entity
should be responsible for the financing of it.
Mrs. Donna Bentley, 10745 Glenwood, also appealed to the Council for a
branch library in the northwest portion of the city.
Dr. Richard Marcum spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Japanese
Art Museum; he thanked the Council for the assistance the Museum received last
year, and asked their serious consideration for approving this year's request,
adding that it was approximately the same amount.
Col. Tex Such again asked the Council for maintenance and custodial services
for the Community Art Museum, including painting the interior and maintenance of
the exterior, adding that the floors and roof of the building are in poor condition.
He estimated the cost of repairs to be $5,000; and the cost of additional manpower
he requested to be approximately $5,000.
City Manager Townsend mentioned that the Museum's lease comes up for
reconsideration in October.
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Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
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Mayor Luby inquired if the budget was adopted today, could it be amended
later. City Manager Townsend replied that it could be modified at the Council's
discretion, but the total amount could not be increased unless new income was added
also.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that the hearing
be closed.
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Mayor Luby then called for the City Manager's Report, and City Manager
Townsend presented the following items in considerable detail, since they had not
been reviewed during the morning's Workshop Meeting:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m. during the
regular Council meeting on August 18, 1976 on the application of
Mr. Richard N. Jellison from "AB" to "B-3" on property located on the
northwest corner of Cosner and South Padre Island Drives.
b. Recommendation that 48 fire bunker coats and 55 bunker pants be purchased
from FIRE FOX CORP., Houston, for the low bid of $5,610.26. Price comparison
shows a 22.9% decrease on coats and 30.9% on pants. Bids were received
from 6 firms. (Bid Tab #4 -76)
c. Recommendation that hand and garden tools be purchased from the following
firms on the basis of low bid:
Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, Corpus Christi
(air hose accessories, load binders, miscellaneous hardware,
pipe wrenches, hammers, axes, shovels, flashlights, pliers,
wrenches, ratchets, sockets, trench jacks, hedge and
pruning shears, ladders and saws) $23,821.35
Phoenix Supply Company, Corpus Christi -
(pipe and tube cutters and taps) 1,707.82
Wallace Company, Corpus Christi -
(Pipe dies and rules and tape) 3,346.86
Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi -
(shovels, rakes, scoops and spades) 7,627.08
Gunderland Marine, Corpus Christi -
(padlocke and moil points and breaker chisels) 6,124.08
TOTAL---- $42,627.19
Bide were received from eight firms. Price comparison shows an increase
of 12%. (Did Tab #45-76)
d. Recommendation that the bid award on 1976-77 annual supply contracts be
made to the following firms:
International Battery, Corpus Christi automotive batteries
Southland Battery Whse, Corpus Christi - commercial batteries
Gunderland Marine, Corpus Christi - flashlight batteries
Norvell Wilder Supply Co., Corpus Christi - flanged end lub.
plug valves
Eaco Supply Co., Corpus - weld end lub. plug valves
$ 20,011.45
9,313.49
7,362.60
17,574.52
17,805.45
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July 28, 1976
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Norvell Wilder Supply Co., Corpus - chain and grab hooks 1,800.59
manila rope 1,214.12
Gunderland Marine, Corpus - wire rope and clamps 4,115.18
Gulf Concrete Co., Corpus - ready -mix concrete 39,320.25
Sidal Alum. Corp., Springfield, Mass. - street name sign blanks 6,230.00
Vulcan Sign & Stampings, Inc., Foley, Ala. - traffic sign blanks 12,876.00
The Three "B" Brush Mfg. Co., Lubbock, Texas -refill for spiral
brooms 2,680.00
A. Steirt & Son, Inc., Hatfield, Pa. - gutter broom wire 2,730.00
Delta Sanitation, Corpus - trash disposal service 3,591.00
GRAND TOTAL---- $146,624.65
The apparent low bids of $5,642.82 by Rex Supply Company of Houston and
$5,770.65 by Naylor's Farm and Ranch Supply, Corpus Christi on flashlight
batteries, $39,320.25 by South Texas Materials Company, Corpus Christi on
ready -mix concrete and $2,580.00 by Bruno Kaiser Corporation, New York
did not meet specifications. The apparent low bids of $17,391.41 by
Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi and $17,392.41 by Rockwell Manufacturing
Company of Houston on flanged end lubricated plug valves and $17,804.37
and $17,805.45 respectively on weld end lubricated plug valves are not
recommended because they are F.O.B. shipping point. The apparent low
bids of $3,932.29 by E. L. Bearden Company, Corpus Christi on wire rope
and of $2,684.40 by Otto Gerdau Company, New York on heavy gutter broom
wire are also not recommended because they are subject to fluctuation.
Bids were received from 35 firms. Price comparison shows average increases
of 10.96. (Bid Tab 1146-76)
e. Recommendation that bid award on heavy equipment be made to the following
firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications:
NUECES FORD TRACTOR, INC., Corpus Christi
a replacement 1 1/2 Cu. Yd. 4 Wheel Drive
Tractor Shovel for Wastewater Services $26,893.36
GULFSIDE EQUIPMENT, INC., Corpus Christi
a replacement 80 HP Tractor w/Loader, backhoe and
Extension for the Gas Division 23,799.00
1 replacement 50 HP Tractor W/loader, backhoe
& Extension for the Gas Division 14,687.00
1 replacement 50 HP Tractor W/PTO and 3 Point
Hitch for the Park Division 6,999.00
GIRARD MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO., Corpus Christi
1 replacement 10 ton Self -Propelled
3 wheel roller for the Street Division 19,975.34
PLAINS MACHINERY CO., Corpus Christi
1 replacement 13 Wheel Pneumatic Roller for
the Street Division 3,000.00
TOTAL--- $95,353.70
The apparent low bid of $17,598 on the 11 cu. yd. 4 wheel drive tractor
shovel submitted by Ag -Line International does not meet various specifica-
tions. The low bid of $19,600 on the 80 H.P. Tractor w/Loader and Backhoe
submitted by Ag -Line International is not recommended on the basis of past
operating history. The $20,000 & $20,999.00 bids submitted by Plains
Machinery and Gulfside Equipment, Inc, respectively, on this same unit
do not meet various specifications. The low bid of $11,362 on a 50 H.P.
Tractor with Loader and Backhoe submitted by Ag -Line International is not
recommended for the same reason as the 80 H.P. tractor. The bids of
$12,816.78 and $13,987.83 submitted by the Roy Klossner Company and
Nueces Ford Tractor Inc. respectively do not meet minimum weight specifica-
tions. The low bid of $6,795.00 on the 50 H.P. tractor with PTO and 3
Point Hitch submitted by Nueces Ford Tractor does not meet transmission
specifications. (Bid Tab #47-76)
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Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
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f. Recommendation that the General Fund be reimbursed $186,917.36 for engineer-
ing servicesprovided,en various Bond Fund and Community Development Fund
Projects dur.f tthe period of February 1, 1976 through July 31,'1976 and that
$148,377.25•be.eppropriated to supplement $38,540.11 in existing appropriations.
Recommendation that $27,799.38 be appropriated from the Park Bond Fund and
$431.24 from the Park Trust Fund to supplement previous appropriations of
$50,178.12 for a total of $78,408.74 for reimbursement to Park Construction
for park improvements during 1975-76 including an irrigation system and
minor grading and leveling in Doddridge Park ($19,344.46); completion of
walks, retaining walls, steps and combination shelter and observation deck
in Ropes Park ($28,375.79); irrigation system around the Garden Center
Building ($5,431.24); irrigation system and construction of a shelter,
spray pool and connecting walks in Chiquito Park ($23,434.35); and seeding
and fertilizing along the Flynn -Shea Parkway ($1,822.90).
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h. Recommendation that assignment of the lease for Graham's Bait Stand
along the Intracoastal Canal from Mr. F. J. Graham to Mr. R. E. Lambert
be approved. Mr. Lambert, a resident of Corpus Christi, will assume all
the obligations of Mr. Graham including annual rent of $1,080. The lease
expires October 24, 1979 and is for part of the land along the John F.
Kennedy Causeway which the City leases from the School Land Board.
1. Recommendation that a lease be approved with FAA for space in the new
tower building. The annual rent will be 10.52% of the final project
cost or $803,135 which is $84,489 for 15 years. This will pay all interest
and principal on the $800,000 of certificates of obligation sold for the
expansion and provide approximately $40,000 for maintenance. An additional
charge of $2 per square foot will reimburse the city for utilities and
janitorial services and is subject to annual renegotiation. The lease
includes approximately 110 of the 190 parking spaces in the tower parking
lot.
Recommendation that a one-year lease be executed with the National
Weather Service for use of 200 square feet of space located on the second
floor of the new tower addition at International Airport, renewable from
year to year through June 30, 1981. The annual rent per square foot is
the same as agreed to by the Federal Aviation Administration for the
space it is leasing in the tower addition. Utilities and janitorial
services are furnished through a separate contract with the Weather Service,_
k. Recommendation that a lease with the National Weather Service for rental
of 1,063 square feet of office space on the second floor of the old tower
building at International Airport from July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1977,
and automatically renewable on a year-to-year basis through October 31, 1981,
at an annual rent of $1.00 per year be approved. The present lease expired
on June 30, 1976. The low rent is due to the Federal Government paying
one-half the tower construction costs which obligated the City to provide
free rent until October 31, 1981.
1. Recommendation that a supplemental agreement to an existing license with
the Federal Aviation Administration to provide additional sites for the
construction, operation, and maintenance of a Visual Approach Slope
Indicator (VAST) and two Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) on Runway 17-35
at International Airport be approved. The license runs through September 30,
1985. The equipment has been installed for some time and was part of the
improvements to the runway made by F.A.A.
m. Recommendation that authority be granted for the City, as the administering
unit of the Manpower Consortium, to submit a Title III grant application to
the Department of Labor for $398,900 to provide skill training to 150
participants in the rural labor force according to the proposal submitted
by the Texas A & I University Center for Continuing Education. The Executive
Committee approved the submission of this proposal at the regular meeting
held July 22, 1976.
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July 28, 1976
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n. Recommendation that the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium Agreement be
amended to prohibit membership on the Manpower Planning Advisory Council
of employees and members of the governing bodies of agencies contracting
for delivery of CETA services. The Manpower Executive Committee recommended
this change at its meeting on July 22, 1976.
o. Recommendation that a $7.50 gas customer service charge be made for lighting,ad-
justing of & turning off of natural gas appliances and for butane conversions.
The charge would be based on a per customer service order for residential
customers and on a per appliance basis for non-residential customers. It
is estimated that approximately 1,000 calls per month will be made resulting
in an additional $90,000 in annual revenues.
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Recommendation that the contract with the Police Officers' Association
approved December 31, 1975 be amended to include salaries. The new
salary schedules provide 5% increase for trainees, 5.8% for entry
level patrol officers, 7% for patrol officers with 30 months of service
and 6.2% for other police officers through the rank of captain. The
positions of Commander and above have been previously moved to the
general employee classification plan.
(Items "q" and "r" held for later discussion.)
s. Recommendation that the Compensation Ordinance be amended to provide the
following positions:
Assistant Water Superintendent 34
Assistant to the Director 33
Change title of Assistant Coliseum
Manager to Assistant Building Manager 27
t. Recommendation that the proposed 1976-77 budget be adopted and the tax rate
for 1976 be continued at its present level of $1.54 per $100 of assessed
value including $.925 for the General Fund and $.615 for debt service.
Discussion from the Council regarding the items followed. Mayor Pro Tem
Tipton expressed concern about the City's continuing to rely on several million
dollars of revenue sharing money for the general fund, when it's uncertain that
the City will continue to receive it. He suggested that the Council adopt a policy
of reducing the amount of revenue sharing money added to the general fund by 10%
each year until the City is less dependent on those monies for its operation.
Council Member Gulley agreed; Mayor Luby stated that he doesn't believe the money
should be committed to capital improvements because there may be changes in the
City's economy which would create a real problem with the general fund.
Mayor Luby opened the floor for discussion from the audience regarding
the City Manager's Report, and two representatives of B. D. Holt Company spoke
concerning the purchase of a replacement 11 cu. yd. 4 -wheel drive tractor shovel
under item "e", stressing that they thought it would be more beneficial to the
City to lease the equipment rather than purchase it. They also mentioned that
the City had taken informal bids on leasing the item, and asked the Council to
reconsider purchasing it.
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July 28, 1976
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City Manager Townsend responded that the machine which is being replaced
is a 1966 model; that the rental proposed by B. D. Holt Company of $650 a month
over a ten-year period would amount to more than three times the purchase price
of the machine. He also explained that the entire amount for the full term of the
lease would have to be provided in this year's budget.
There was further discussion of the matter, including consideration of
maintenance costs for the machine. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton stated he thought it had
been agreed some time ago that the Staff would take formal bids on both rental and
purchase of heavy equipment items, to determine which would be more advantageous
to the City. It was decided that for future major equipment needs, the Staff
would prepare specifications for both rental and purchase bids.
Mr. Freddie Cavazos thanked the Council for his appointment to the Human
Reltions Commission.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Lozano and passed --with Luby abstaining
on item "p" --that the City Manager's Reports be accepted, and items "a" through
"t" (items "q" and "r" deferred for later discussion) be adopted, as presented
by City Manager Townsend.
The Council recessed the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
The Regular Council Meeting was resumed at 4:32 p.m. City Manager Townsend
presented the tabled item -- the request of Mr. Hulen Hunt to disannex a 79.5 acre
tract of land at the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and South Staples Street;
that the property was contractually annexed at the request of Mr. Hunt on December
11, 1974. He reviewed that the hearing was held on July 14, 1976, and then tabled
to allow the Legal Department to review the matter. He distributed to the Council a
letter from Mr. Hunt's attorney, restating his appeal, and a memo from the City
Attorney giving his interpretation that the Council does have the authority to
consider the case. Mr. Townsend reviewed the Staff's reasons for recommending against
disannexation.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by de Ases and passed --with Luby voting No and
Gill abstaining --that the request be denied.
Mayor Luby then announced the public hearing on two zoning items. City
Manager Townsend presented Application #676-6, Vestland, Inc., for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "AB" Profaasional Office District to
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"B-3" Business District, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Lexington Estates, located on
the northeast corner of Brandesky Drive and South Padre Island Drive. He stated
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff is for
approval; and that one letter has been received in favor of the zoning change.
There was no one in the audience in opposition.
Motion by Sample, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, that the hearing
be closed.
Motion by Sample, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
City Manager Townsend next explained the Text Amendment to the Platting
Ordinance which would establish minimum elevations required to qualify for Federal
subsidized flood insurance and as indicated on Federal insurance Administration
Flood Hazard Boundary Maps. He reviewed that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission is that it be approved.
No one in the audience addressed the Council relative to the Text Amendment,
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the hearing
ha closed.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Staff.
Mayor Luby then opened the floor for petitions or information from the
audience. Mr. Juan Gussoni, 1933 Melissa Lane, urged the City to proceed with
plans for the construction of the fountain in the Bayfront Arts and Science Park,
saying that as a gift from Spain it must be completed in this Bicentennial year.
He presented sketches of a fountain with landscaping and benches at a cost of
approximately $250,000, with the mosaic tile for the fountain donated by the
country of Spain.
City Manager Townsend said that the Staff will prepare a response to the
letter from Mr. Erik Martel of the Spanish Consul which asked for a firm commitment
on the City's part. He explained that the money for the fountain comes from that
set aside for development of the Plaza, but that that amount of money would not be
available for the fountain alone.
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Mr. Gussoni then addressed the Council relative to our Sister City, Santa
Cruz, Spain. He informed the Council that representatives of that city, including
their ballet, will be in San Antonio in September; he asked the Council to formally
'invite them to visit Corpus Christi also at that time. He stated that -about $5,000
would be needed to cover their expenses; and that he has raised $3,000 so far and
is confident the remainder can be raised through additional donations.
The Council directed Mr. Gussoni to meet with Mr. Dub Willson, Chairman of
the Sister City Committee, to meet and develop the idea.
Mr. David Saenz entreated the Council to change the City's gas supplier,
saying he does not believe Lo -Vaca takes its contracts seriously, He said Lo Vaca
has sold a quantity of gas to acommunist country; that although the company tells
the City it has a shortage of gas, it recently asked permission from the Railroad
Commission to sell a huge surplus; and that he personally would not mind paying a
little more for gas from a company which treats its customers better.
Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Garza spoke concerning a problem with placement of
a driveway on two of their lots involved in the Molina street improvements project.
They explained that they wanted a 20' driveway in the center of their two
adjoining lots; but the City poured a 10' driveway on one side; and, furthermore,
is now asking them to pay $50 for the breaking of that driveway, They stated they
are quite willing to pay for the assessment for the new driveway, but do not feel
they should be charged for the City's mistake, referring to the 10' driveway.
City Manager Townsend responded that there have been some misunderstandings
regarding the driveway and numerous contacts on the matter; Assistant City Manager
Archie Walker and Director of Traffic Engineering James Lontos met with the Garza's
to try to work out a solution.
City Manager Townsend next presented items "q" and "r" of the City Manager's
Report, as follows:
q. Recommendation that a one-year contract with the International Association
of Fire Fighters, Local Union 936, be approved. The contract provides for
a 6.2% salary increase, dues deduction, one additional holiday, increased
educational incentive pay from 40c to 60c per academic hour, promotion of
60 Fire Fighter I's with EMT -A certification to the rank of Fire Fighter II,
binding arbitration for -final step resolution of grievances involving
individual disputes, use of civilians in positions which do not require a
certified firefighter, and transfer of the positions of First Assistant
Chief and Assistant Chief to the general salary plan.
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r. Recommendation that the Compensation Plan be amended as follows:
(1) Provide for a 6.2% cost -of -living increase.
(2) Add the positions of First Assistant Fire Chief and Assistant Fire
Chief to the general salary schedule at Grades 34 and 32 respectively.
(3) Provide that advancement beyond the "D" or 30 month step for Police
Chief, Assistant Police Chief, Police Commander, Fire Chief, First
Assistant Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief be based only upon
performance.
(4) Increase monthly educational incentive pay for police and firemen
from 409 to 60e per approved academic hour.
(5) Exclude from overtime Assistant Police Chiefs and Police Commanders.
(6) Allow police and firemen to accrue compensatory time on an unlimited
basis and to be paid for accrued compensatory time not to exceed 30
days in the event of separation in good standing.
(7) Add to the schedule of holidays one holiday to be determined by the City.
(8) Amend the provisions for overtime pay for holiday work to provide that
those employees working a rotating or variation of rotating shift will
in addition to their regular rate of pay for time worked on a holiday
receive equal time off and also be paid one-half times their regular
rate of pay.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, that items
"q" and "r" of the City Manager's Report be adopted.
City Manager Townsend next presented the ordinances. No one from the
audience addressed the Council relative to the ordinances. Mayor Luby called
for the vete; City Secretary Head polled the Council and atatad that all ordinances
voted upon passed unanimously, as follows:
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE TV= GAS RATES AND CHARGES'BY ADDING
A NEW PROVISION, SECTION 55-63, SERVICE REQUEST ORDERED BY CUSTOMER FOR LIGHTING
AND ADJUSTING OR TURNING OFF ONE OR MORE NATURAL GAS APPLIANCES AND.CONVER810N OF
BURNER ORIFICES FOR NATURAL GAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CUSTOMERS OF A,
$7.50 CHARGE PER SERVICE ORDER REQUEST AT A RESIDENTIAL; APARTMENT OR MOBILE HOME
ADDRESS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY ALL OTHER CUSTOMERS OF A $7,50 CHARGE FOR
EACH APPLIANCE LIGHTED, ADJUSTED OR TURNED OFF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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. 13298
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 5 -YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BILL SWEETLAND FOR USE OF THE SUBSURFACE PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL UNDER
NORTH UPPER BROADWAY AND NORTH LOWER BROADWAY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
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".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13299
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $148,377.25 AS FOLLOWS:
$ 6,411.14 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY 4732, CODE 502
$12,121.45 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502
$90,640.17 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND
$ 2,690.26 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND
$34,745.55 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND
$ 977.64 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND
$ 791.04 OUT OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND
TO SUPPLEMENT $38,540.11 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR INCIDENTAL
AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED TABULA-
TION, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF
$186,917.36 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED DURING
THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 1976 THROUGH JULY 31, 1976; 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. 13300
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND AND THE NO. 111 PARK TRUST FUND
THE SUM OF $28,230.62 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR LABOR,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76, AS
FOLLOWS: $7,344.46 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-72-6.2, DODDRIDGE PARK; $20,454.92, OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-6.1, ROPES PARK, FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO ACTIVITY 4122, CODE 603;
AND $431.24, OUT OF THE NO. 111 PARK TRUST FUND, APPLICABLE TO THE NO. 111 PARK
TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 1752, UNRESTRICTED FOR THE GARDEN CENTER, ACCOUNT NO. 1765,
FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO ACTIVITY 4122, CODE 604; 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. 13301
APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF THE GRAHAM'S BAIT STAND ON TRACT 3 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC
LANDS, SITUATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FROM
F. J. GRAHAM TO R. E. LAMBERT, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS 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"
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASES WITH
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE USE OF SPACE IN THE TOWER BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND PROVIDING FOR JANITORIAL AND UTILITY SERVICE IN SAID
AREA, A PORTION OF THE SPACE TO BE USED BY THE GENERAL AVIATION DISTRICT OFFICE,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN LEASE NO. DOT-FA76SW-1196, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; A SECOND PORTION
OF SPACE TO BE USED BY THE AIRWAY FACILITIES SECTOR, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
LEASE NO. DOT-FA76SW-1197, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT "B"; AND A THIRD PORTION TO BE USED BY AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN LEASE NO. DOT-FA76SW-1198, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT "Cl; THE AFORESAID
THREE LEASES TO COMMENCE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 AND TO BE RENEWABLE ON A YEAR-TO-YEAR
BASIS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1990; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CANCELLA-
TION AGREEMENT FOR PROVISIONAL LEASE NO. DOT-FA74SW-1216 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 1975, WHICH LEASE IS SUPERCEDED BY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LEASE NOS. DOT-FA76SW-
1196, DOT-FA76SW-1197, AND DOT-FA76SW-1198.
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".
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
Page 12
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
nit UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR USE OF 200 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE LOCATED ON
THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWER BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1975, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1976,
AND RENEWABLE FROM YEAR TO YEAR THEREAFTER BUT NOT BEYOND JUNE 30, 1981, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN LEASE NUMBER 06-6-021-61037, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
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 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE NO.
06-6-021-61138 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NOAA, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, FOR THE RENTAL OF 1,063.
SQUARE FEET OF SPACE IN THE AIRPORT TOWER BUILDING, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1976, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, AUTOMATICALLY RENEWABLE ON A YEAR-TO-YEAR BASIS THROUGH OCTOBER
31, 1981, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
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. 13302
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 TO LICENSE
NO. DOT-FA76SW-1010 WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.
12670, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SITES AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UPON WHICH TO CONSTRUCT,
OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR AND TWO RUNWAY END
IDENTIFIER LIGHTS ON RUNWAY 17-35, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM 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. 13303
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A TITLE III GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPART-
MENT OF LABOR FOR $398,900 TO PROVIDE SKILL TRAINING TO 150 PARTICIPANTS IN THE
RURAL LABOR FORCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION FROM THE TEXAS
A & I UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED CONTRACTS AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID GRANT; 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. 13304
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, SETTING THE RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR POLICE OFFICERS. A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND 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. 13305
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION 936, PURSUANT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS,
THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PURPOSES BEING MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID CONTRACT,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS 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".
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
Page 13
ORDINANCE NO. 13306
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (b) BY
SUBSTITUTING NEW SALARY SCHEDULES, EFFNCTIVE AUGUST 2, 1976; AMENDING SECTION 1,
SUBSECTION (b) BY DELETING FROM THE FIRE AND POLICE SALARY SCHEDULE THE FIRST
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF UNDER THE FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS;
AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (e) BY ESTABLISHING WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE,
EXECUTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS SERIES THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRST ASSISTANT
FIRE CHIEF, AT CLASS GRADE 34, AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, AT CLASS GRADE 32;
AMENDING SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (b), PARAGRAPH (9) SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADVANCEMENT
BEYOND THE "D" STEP FOR POSITIONS OF CHIEF OF FIRE, CHIEF OF POLICE, ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEF, POLICE COMMANDER, FIRST ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF;
AMENDING SECTION 5, SUBSECTION (b), BY INCREASING THE MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE
PAY FOR FIRE AND POLICE SERIES; AMENDING SECTION 5, SUBSECTION (b), PARAGRAPH 2 TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROVISION CONCERNING FIRE AND POLICE SERIES; AMENDING SECTION 7,
SUBSECTION (b), TO EXCLUDE FROM OVERTIME COMPENSATION THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEFS AND POLICE COMMANDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATORY TIME OFF AT
THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT HEAD WITHOUT THE RESTRICTION THAT SUCH COMPENSATORY
TIME BE ONLY WITHIN THE WEEK THAT THE ADDITIONAL HOURS WERE WORKED; AMENDING SECTION
7, SUBSECTION (c), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ACCRUAL FOR TIME OFF PURPOSES FOR EMPLOYEES
IN THE POLICE SERIES AND PAYMENT THEREFOR AT TIME OF SEPARATION; AMENDING SECTION 9,
SUBSECTION (a), AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY FOR ALL CITY OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES; AMENDING SECTION 9, SUBSECTION (c), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION
FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING A ROTATING OR VARIATION OF ROTATING SHIFT WORK; AMENDING SECTION
10, SUBSECTION (c), BY`DELETING THE PRESENT SENTENCE ONE AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING
THE PROVISIONS THAT EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND POLICE SERIES SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR
SICK LEAVE FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND MAKING PROVISION FOR PAYMENT
OF DISABILITY LEAVE; AMENDING SECTION 10 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (h) SO AS TO PROVIDE
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR ASSISTANT CHIEFS AND COMMANDERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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. 13307
AMENDING THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 13099, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 24, 1976, BY AMENDING
SECTION 6, PARAGRAPH 2, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERSHIP ON THE MANPOWER PLANNING
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF AGENCIES
CONTRACTING FOR DELIVERY OF CETA SERVICES; 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. 13308
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (e), BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION
TITLES AND BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE,
PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS SERIES; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; 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. 13309
APPROVING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
AUGUST 1, 1976; AND ENDING JULY 31; 1977, ACCORDING TO THE CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE
OF PILING ADOPTED BUDGET WITH STATE COMPTROLLER AND COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS BUDGET
LAW, BEING SUBJECT OF APPROPRIATION HEREUNDER OF MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING
SAVINGS; 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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Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1976
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ORDINANCE N0. 13310
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE -YEAR 1976 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER
UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED. AND ORDAINED, AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE
APPLICABLE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; 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".
There being no further business to come before the Council, on Motion
by Sample, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
of July 28, 1976 was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
I, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that
the foregoing minutes, having been previously approved by Council action,
are by me hereby approved, as itemized.
Sas by, Mayor
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