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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/20/1976PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton Councilmembers: Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1976 2:00 P.M. Assistant City Manager Archie N. Walker Exec. Asst. City Attorney Michael May City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The Invocation was given by Reverend Dwight Ramsey of the Church of Christ Riverside. City Secretary Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and stated there was a quorum present. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. be approved as submitted. Motion by Sample, seconded by'Tipton and passed unanimously, that Councilmember Eduardo E. de Ases' absence from today's meeting be excused. Mayor Luby announced Proclamations for National Business Women's Week --October 17 through 23, 1976; Community Health Fair Days --October 22 and 23, 1976; and Multiple Sclerosis Week --October 25 through 30, 1976. Assistant City Manager Walker announced the recessed public hearing on the request for contractual annexation to the City by the developers of Castle River Subdivision, Unit 1, located between Interstate 37 and the Nueces River on McKinzie Road. Mr. Walker reviewed the Staff's recommendation. Mr. Harlan Heitkamp with Maverick Engineering Co. told the Council they do not wish to annex until the improvements have been completed and accepted by the City. He spoke against the Staff's annexation deadline of January 12, emphasizing they want to wait until the improvements are finished --which he thought would be some time in January or February, depending upon the weather. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 2 Assistant City Manager Walker responded that the contractual annexation must be completed within 90 days after application or the process would have to begin all over again. Executive Assistant City Attorney Michael May cited the State laws and City ordinances regarding same. There was much further discussion between the Staff and representatives from Maverick Engineering. Assistant City Manager Walker stated he could not see how an approximate one-month difference in the date the contract would be signed could matter; that they would still have to comply with the City's specifications; and that the City would simply accept maintenance of the streets one month later. He said that the developers have installed about half of the water and sewer lines for the subdivision. He also informed the Council that the Staff purposely delayed the process for the applicants at the beginning so the deadline would be after the first of the year; he repeated that the contractual annexation must be signed by January 12, 1977 to comply with the law. Mr. A. M. Ewing, one of the developers, consented that date would be acceptable. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the ordinance for same would be on the agenda for the November 3 meeting. Mayor Luby then recognized Mr. Roy Mendes, who urged support and donations for the free Halloween carnival for children at neighborhood centers throughout the city. Assistant City Manager Walker added that the carnival is a City -sponsored event which they feel is very successful in keeping children off the streets and safe on Halloween night. Assistant City Manager Walker next announced the public hearing on the request of Corpus Christi Transportation Company for a taxicab rate increase. He informed the Council that the present rate is 65¢ for the first 1/3 mile and 10¢ for each additional 1/6 mile or fraction thereof; and the requested rates are 95e for the first 1/3 mile and 20p for each additional 1/3 mile or fraction thereof. Mr. Howard Sudduth, attorney representing Corpus Christi Transportation Company, presented a petition (#20-76) to the Council from about 60 taxicab drivers requesting approval of the rate increase. He also submitted a letter from the operator of the Red Top Cab Company in Corpus Christi in favor of the increase. He then distributed to the Council copies of his report giving justification for the request. Mr. Sudduth Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 3 cited spiraling costs since their last application in 1973, including higher prices for gas, equipment, repairs and general operating expenses. He referenced his exhibit comparing rates in Corpus Christi with those in other Texas cities, stating that Corpus Christi is the lowest listed. He explained that the average trip is three -and -a -half miles and that the fare for a trip of that distance would be about 10% higher after the rate increase, pointing out that inflation costs have risen much more than that amount over the last few years. Mr. Sudduth also emphasized that the drivers receive 40% of the gross sales and the City receives 2%. He added that there were several taxicab drivers in the audience who support the request. Mr. Charles Daley, Assistant Director of Finance, responded for the City. He stated the Staff feels the requested increase is too high and would be more than in comparable Texas cities. He also stated that Mr. Sudduth's quoting of 1973 figures is not entirely accurate, since their 1974 increase was projected to take into consideration inflation and much higher prices for gasoline. He contradicted Mr. Sudduth's statement that Corpus Christi has the lowest taxicab rates in Texas. Mr. Daley then reviewed his recommendation for an increase to 84 for the first 1/3 mile and 20p for each additional 1/3 mile or fraction thereof. Attorney Sudduth responded that the initial increase to 95e for the first 1/3 mile is justified because many trips are for short distances, giving an example of a housewife who takes a cab to a grocery store down the street. He reminded the Council that the increase would not bnly benefit the company, but the drivers and the City who receive portions of the gross income. He stated that they did not make their application high in the event they were granted less, but definitely need the entire increase as requested in order to continue operating. There was further discussion and review of both sets of figures by the Council. Attorney Sudduth expressed that he felt that with future requests, a joint meeting between himself and the Staff to study the taxicab rates and data would be very worthwhile. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Gulley to accept the staff's recommendation. Motion died for lack of a second. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 4 Motion by Tipton to accept Corpus Christi Transportation Company's request; seconded by Lozano. Under discussion, Councilmember Sample asked for clarification of certain rate computations in the'request. Councilmember Gulley reminded the Council that the people of Corpus Christi who ride the taxicabs will be paying for the rate increase. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton voiced his opinion that he believes the requested increase is justified; he pointed out that the City's bus transportation system has a huge deficit. Councilmember Lozano withdrew his second to the Motion; there being no other second, the Motion died. Motion by Sample, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, to table the matter for two weeks. Mayor Luby recessed the meeting at 3:48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton resumed the meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the temporary absence of Mayor Luby, and called for the City Manager's Report. Assistant City Manager Walker presented the following items, with related comments and explanations: a. Recommendation that a hearing be held on October 27, 1976 on the appeal of Mr. Ralph E. Krause concerning the plat of Lexington Industrial Center, Lot 1, located on the south side of Padre Island Drive on the eastern shore of Cayo del Oso. Mr. Krause is appealing the decision of the Planning Commission requiring a 30' gas line easement for an existing high pressure gas line and the extension of an 8" water line in a 10' utility easement along the east property line. b. Recommendation that a hearing be on November 3, 1976 on the appeal of Mr. Israel Goltzman of the decision of the staff and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board not to allow a cut in the Ayers Street traffic island at Alexander. The island is part of traffic channelization at the Port -Ayers intersection. A cut in the island could decrease traffic safety at the intersection in the opinion of the staff and Board. c. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on November 10, 1976 on the following zoning applications: 1. Mr. Leonard Martin: "B-4" and "R -1B" to "I-2", located on the southeast corner of South Padre Island Drive and Flour Bluff Drive. 2. Turner Landscape, Inc.: "R -1B" and "B-1" to "B-4", located on the south side of South Padre Island Drive between Woodlawn Drive and Daly Drive. 3. Mr. E. K. Turner: "R -1B" and "B-4" to "I-2" on Tract A, and "R -1B" to "B-4" on Tract B. located at the southeast corner of Daly and South Padre Island Drives. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 5 d. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on November 17, 1976 on the following zoning applications: 1. Mrs. Dora S. Moreno: "R -1B" to "B-1", located at the southwest corner of Keys and Cloyde Streets. 2. Mr. Juan A. Hinojosa: "R -1B" to "B-1", located at the southeast corner of Hudson and Stafford Streets. 3. Mr. Larry J. Nelson: "R -1B" to "I-2", located on the north side of Frederick Drive approximately 210 feet west of Ayers Street. e. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 1976 for the following budgeted items: 1. 12 months' supply of bread (7,140 loaves) for the senior citizens nutrition program. 2. Installation of approximately 2,560 sq. ft. of acoustical ceiling in the second building of the Corpus Christi Museum. f. Recommendation that 4 replacement 12 -passenger window van -type buses be purchased from Creveling Motor Company, Corpus Christi for $29,309.92 on the basis of low bid meeting specifications for use in transporting senior citizens subject to approval by the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. The vans will replace four being leased from the Community Action Agency. The only other bid received of $28,963.96 from Tradewinds Ford, Corpus Christi did not meet numerous specifications. Eighty percent of the cost will be paid by the federal government, 13% by the state and 7% by the City. Price comparison shows an increase of 30% since February, 1975. g. Recommendation that the west 1500 square feet of space at the International Arrival Building at the Airport be leased on a month-to-month basis not to exceed 90 days to Coastal Bend Rent a Car, Inc!, the Avis licensee, at a monthly rental of 45C per square foot ($675). Should Avis be a successful bidder for a car rental franchise, the company proposes to terminate this lease and negotiate a lease for and remodel the east part of the building. The building has been vacant since the Coastal Bend Council of Governments moved their offices in October, 1975. h. Recommendation that $534 be appropriated out of the 2nd Year Community Development funds for underground soil investigation work by Trinity Engineering and Testing Corporation for sanitary sewer improvements for the San Carlos and Calallen Townsite areas. i. Recommendation that the Airport limousine franchise be reassigned to Airport Transportation of Corpus Christi, Inc. The present operators, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welch, doing business as Airport Limousine Service propose to incorporate under this new name. The stock of the corporation will be wholly owned by the Welch family. The Airport Advisory Board so recommends. Recommendation that the Marina slip rental contract be revised to provide for a deposit equal to the last month rental in addition to payment of the first month's rent in advance. The contract would provide 30 day tenant cancellation notice or forfeiture of deposit if notice is not given and stipulate that the account will be charged a 5% penalty for the first month of delinquency to be compounded if the account is delinquent for the second and third months. After 90 days penalties on the account for delinquency will cease and contractual authority would be given to the City to sell any craft at public auction for delinquency. New slip rental contracts will be required of all tenants. The Marina Board concurs with this recommendation. j• Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 6 k. Recommendation that the developer's request to waive curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements on McKinzie Road adjacent to Castle River Unit I, be denied and the developer be required to provide improvements to McKinzie Road in accordance with the Platting Ordinance, including the placement of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the portion of McKinzie Road adjacent to the subdivision being platted. 1. Recommendation that the Water Fund be reimbursed $95,997.07 for Community Development project for work done by Water Division forces for the months of June through September, 1976 for improvements to the water distribution systems in the San Diego and Washington -Carver Unit II projects, and the Wastewater Fund be reimbursed $7,027.87 for expenditures for the month of September in laying sewer laterals in Waldron Subdivision. *(Mayor Luby arrived at this time). m. Recommendation that the City accept the grant agreements offered by the Environmental Protection Agency for Step 2, design, work on improvements to the following wastewater systems: 1. Broadway Wastewater System: Total design cost - $250,880, Federal portion - $188,160, and City portion - $62,720. 2. Oso Wastewater System: Total design cost - $961,401, Federal portion - $721,050, and City portion - $240,351. The grant does not include slip lining of the McArdle or Oso trunk lines. 3. Westside Wastewater System: Total design cost - $42,200, Federal portion $31,650, and City portion - $10,550. The grants include the design and preparation of plans and contract documents for the improvements. n. Recommendation that the City award a lease to Mr. Mason for a period of six months and month-to-month thereafter on the two bedroom house at 3034 Ocean Drive for a monthly rental of $200.00, deposit of $150.00, and make certain repairs at the tenant's expense. The house has been leased on a month -to --month basis. A six-month initial period is recommended so the tenant can be assured of at least 6 months use of the improvements which he plans to make. o. Recommendation that plans and specifications for sanitary sewers for the San Carlos and Calallen areas be approved and bids be received on November 17, 1976. The project will include Cynthia and River Lane streets in San Carlos and in the Calallen Subdivision the following streets: Red Bird Lane, Buckhorn, Middle Lane, Mountain Drive, and Griffith between IR 37 and Calallen Drive, and Avenues A, B, and C. This second year Bommunity Development project includes construction of approximately 13,500 feet of 8" pipe, 1,000 feet of 10" pipe and 1,600 feet of 12" pipe. Mayor Luby then called for comments from the audience pertaining to the City Manager's Report, and Mr. Harlan Heitkamp of Maverick Engineering Co. addressed the Council in regards to item "k". He stated that they are willing to put in curbs and gutters along their half of McKinzie Road if the City will likewise improve the other half. He pointed out that drainage problems would occur if the street were only partially improved. L Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 13, 1976 Page 7 h. Recommendation that Ordinance No. 1 from Chippewa to Ruth during certai and Francesca Street from Chippewa southbound during the hours 8:00 a. p.m. school days only. The School Zavala Elementary School has been High one block farther south. The recommends. i. Recommendation that Marina revenues and appropriations be consolidated in a new Marina Facilities Fund by cancelling the revenue estimate for Marina Facilities Rental and the appropriation for Marina operations in the General Fund; revising pr'opriatl nsminethefor MarinaMarina FacilitiesFacilities forncostand of establishing d, p materials sold, Marina operations, Marina fuel stations, general city administration, insurance, debt service, and reserve. No one from the audience addressed the Council concerning the foregoing items. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, to approve the City Manager's Report (items "a" through "i"). City Manager Townsend then presented the ordinances. There were no comments from the audience. Mayor Luby declared the ordinance establishing a Marina Facilities Fund to be heard on three readings rather than as an emergency. City Secretary Read recorded the vote, as follows: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF AYERS STREET FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO NORTON STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and resent Sample, p and voting "Aye". FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 197REVISIN,DESIGNATIONOFORBFRANCESCANSTREET, FROM NCCHIPPEWA�STREET PROVIDTOGRUTH AND INR YLIEU EET AND ALLEY THEREOF ADDING AN ITEM TO SECTION 53.250, SCHEDULE I, ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-WAY DESIGNATION FOR FRANCESCA STREET, FROM CHIPPEWA STREET TO HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN Y; HOURS OF :00 A.M. AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; FOR SEVERABILITY;0 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. AND 3REPEALINGUALLC SCHOOL DAYS NNCY ORRDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, de and voting "Aye". T F WILLIAM . UTTER POSITIONE OFIDIRECTORROFONEIGHBORHOOD ESLUTION RIMPROVEMENT MING THE PBYNTHE NCITY MANAGER, TPURSUANT TTOTHE CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION 3. 2850, making Francesca Street one-way n hours of the school day, be repealed to Highland Avenue be made one way m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 District has requested the change since closed and moved to Ella Barnes Junior Traffic Safety Advisory Board so first time and passed to its second reading Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, presen. The foregoing resolution was read for the second time and passednt Sto itsltts hirdereading d by the following vote: Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, do voting "Aye"; Luby voting 'Nay". Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 8 Mr. Jimmy Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, presented two designs from the Staff to correct the drainage problem. He stated they had determined that a 72" pipe would not be adequate, so they designed one plan with two 60" pipes; and also designed a plan for a complete box structure for the ditch. He gave estimates of the cost for both designs, and repeated that they do not feel the erosion situation is the City's problem. Assistant City Manager Walker clarified that it is not the Staff's recommendation that the City undertake this expenditure; that the Staff worked out the designs and estimates for the owner as instructed in the October 6 Council Meeting. Attorney Kemp Adams stressed that the cracks in the driveway are worsening and the driveway will eventually fall in, which could injure the foundations of the abutting apartment buildings. He stressed that damage is inevitable and warned that the City is potentially liable; he urged that the City take action before serious damage occurs. Mr. Charlie Dodd, owner of the apartments, suggested that he would close off the openings in the curb where his parking lot drains. off into the ditch if the City would then put 100 loads of dirt in the ditch --which he said would prove the cause of the erosion. He hotly insisted that the erosion is not his problem but the City's. Assistant City Manager Walker responded that blocking the flow of water from the parking lot into Tiger Ditch in that manner would flood the parking lot. Mr. Dodd then asked if the City would design an acceptable way to drain water off his property away from the ditch. The Staff agreed. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Mr. Dan Kilgore, member of the Landmark Commission, referred to an article in today's Corpus Christi Caller questioning a possible conflict of interest surrounding plans of Mr. Gerald D'Unger of the Landmark Commission to renovate two historical houses into a restaurant. He urged the Council to consider Mr. D'Unger's proposal, saying it is probably the last chance to save the two historical structures at private expense. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 9 Mr. Jim Boggs explained to the Council that when he came before them at the October 6 meeting he was not aware of any commercial plans for the Pax Christi house at the Bayfront Arts and Science Park, but supported the request to store the house there because he didn't want the house to be destroyed as scheduled. He asked the Council to allow it to be stored there as agreed until definite plans for its use could be worked out. Mr. John Wright, present owner of the Pax Christi House, stated he did not have any specific plans for its use when he appeared before the Council on October 6, but simply wanted the City to store it so it wouldn't be torn down. Mr. Gerald D'Unger detailed for the Council his chronological meetings and plans toward restoring the Gugenheim house, explaining that after the October 6 Council Meeting he decided to incorporate the Pax Christi house into his plans also. He stressed that at no time was there any attempt to deceive anyone; and that he has a good proposal for a restaurant in both houses and the money to do it. Councilmember Gulley stated he is now against allowing the Pax Christi house to be stored in the Bayfront Arts and Science Park since it would be for a private enterprise project and because they plan to operate the restaurant in the park. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton stated he is against a commercial venture in a park where the al is to preserve things as they were years ago. Mayor Luby stated he favors allowing the house to be stored in the park for 90 days as per the previous letter of agreement. It was the decision of the Council that the previous contract with Mr. Wright for storing the house in the Bayfront Arts and Science Park would stand as authorized by the October 6, 1976 Regular Council Meeting. (--Luby, Gill, and Lozano voting "Aye"; Gulley and Tipton voting "Nay"; Sample abstaining; de Asea absent.) Assistant City Manager Walker next announced the pending matter regarding the closing of Old Brownsville Road from Hiawatha to Morgan. He reviewed that the hearing was originally held on October 6 and recessed until October 13; that after a brief discussion with the abutting property owners on October 13, the matter was referred to the Staff to work out the problems involved. He suggested a Motion to officially close the hearing and delay action until the Council receives a Staff report regarding discussions with the property owners. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, to close the hearing on the closing of Old Brownsville Road from Hiawatha to Morgan and delay action until the Council receives a Staff report regarding discussions with the property owners. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 10 Assistant City Manager Walker then presented the tabled item amending Article 19 "I-1", Limited Industrial District and Article 27A, Special Conditions of the Zoning Ordinance. He informed the Council that the amendment would retain . the existing uses allowed in the "I-1" district and also allow all uses listed under the "I-2" Light Industrial District subject to certain special conditions. He reviewed that a public hearing on the amendment was held last week and the amendment was tabled to allow development of an alternative amendment which would not require prior approval of a site plan. Chief Planner Larry Wenger described the revised amendment for the Council. 1 Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed, that the amendment be rejected in its entirety. (--Gill voting "Nay"; Lozano abstaining; de Ases absent.) Assistant City Manager Wacker next presented the ordinances. There were no comments from the audience relative to the ordinances. Councilmember Lozano asked that the Resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. William T. Utter to the position of Director of Neighborhood Improvement be withdraw because Councilmember de Ases was not present at today's meeting for the vote. Further discussion followed. Assistant City Manager Walker responded that it is very difficult to attempt to hire qualified personnel for that position when other people are telling them who to hire, and when applicants submit their resumes in good faith and exceptions or limitations are made later. He stressed that the City Manager has attempted to find the best qualified person for that vacant position; and that the Council merely confirms the appointment made by the City Manager. Councilmember Lozano replied that they have a responsibility to their citizens. Mayor Luby repeated that he is against hiring top people from out of town. Councilmembe Gulley reminded the Council that they can only confirm the person; that they do not choose who the Staff appoints. He pointed out that there are some positions which the Staff has left vacant and not recommended anyone to fill. City Secretary Read polled the Council for its vote on the ordinances. All ordinances passed as follows: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE AIRPORT LIMOUSINE FRANCHISE BY BOB G. WELCH AND RUBY WELCH dba AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT 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, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 11 FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE II MARINA, TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 12-79, SLIP RENTAL CONTRACT, PROVIDING FOR SLIP RENTAL DEPOSITS; PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION NOTICE BY TENANT, PROVIDING FOR A DELINQUENT PAYMENT CHARGE; PROVIDING FOR FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT; PROVIDING FOR CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY TO SELL CRAFT Al PUBLIC AUCTION FOR DELINQUENCIES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE 1976-77 BUDGET BY CANCELLING THE ESTIMATED REVENUE FROM MARINA FACILITIES RENTAL IN THE GENERAL FUND, BY CANCELLING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MARINA ACTIVITY, BY THE REVISION OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR THE MARINA FACILITIES FUND AND ESTABLISHING NEW APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MARINA FACILITIES FUND. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF AYERS STREET FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO NORTON STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12850, PROVIDING FOR ONE-WAY STREET AND ALLEY DESIGNATION FOR FRANCESCA STREET, FROM CHIPPEWA STREET TO RUTH AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING AN ITEM TO SECTION 53.250, SCHEDULE I, ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-WAY DESIGNATION FOR FRANCESCA STREET, FROM CHIPPEWA STREET TO HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 9:30 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. AND 4:30 P.M., DURING SCHOOL DAYS ONLY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. THIRD READING: RESOLUTION NO. 13440 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM T. UTTER TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION 3. The foregoing resolution was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Tipton, Gill, Gulley, and Sample, present voting "Aye", Luby and Lozano present and voting "Nay". de Ases, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13441 APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 218 TRANSIT BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 218-72-2, BUS REPLACEMENT - 1975 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, $29,309.92 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) TWELVE PASSENGER, AIR CONDITIONED MINI -VANS, AS PROVIDED IN TIIE 1975 UMTA CAPITAL GRANT PROJECT NO. TX -03-0020; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 13442 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND COASTAL BEND RENT A CAR, INC. (AVIS), COVERING RENTAL OF SPACE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 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; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13443 APPROPRIATING $534 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANT FUNDS, ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, SECOND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, SAN CARLOS AND CALALLEN SANITARY SEWERS, FOR SOIL INVESTIGATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Aaes, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13444 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 162 FEDERAL -STATE GRANT FUND, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, THE AMOUNT OF $95,997.07 TO REIMBURSE NO. 141, WATER ACTIVITY 5171-602 FOR THE CITY FORCE ACCOUNT WORK PERFORMED DURING THE PERIOD JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 1976, OF WHICH $63,314.60 IS APPLICABLE TO SAN DIEGO ADDITION AND $32,682.47 IS APPLICABLE TO WASHINGTON -CARVER UNIT II, AS ALLOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT FOR UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND RELOCATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13445 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 162 FEDERAL -STATE GRANT FUND, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, THE, AMOUNT OF $7,027.87 TO REIMBURSE FUND 109 WASTEWATER SERVICES ACTIVITY 5371, CODE 602, FOR CITY FORCE ACCOUNT WORK PERFORMED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1976, ON THE WALDRON SUBDIVISION LATERALS, STAGE II, AS ALLOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT FOR FLOUR BLUFF (SCHOOL AREA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13446 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PERTAINING TO THE BROADWAY WASTEWATER SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 250-72-1,_ SAID GRANT BEING IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,160, REPRESENTING 75% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT FOR STEP II OF $250,880, WITH THE CITY'S SHARE BEING 25% OR $62,720, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT 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, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1976 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13447 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR 75% OF COSTS RELATING TO THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OSO WASTEWATER SYSTEM FOR A TOTAL FEDERAL PARTICIPATION OF $721,050 AND THE CITY PROVIDING FOR 25% OF THE COSTS FOR DESIGN, OR $240,351, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE APART HEREOF; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13256, AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH URBAN ENGINEERING AND PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATIONS TO COVER THE VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE CONTRACT, BY DELETING THE CONDITION FOR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO BE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON ALL PROJECTS LISTED AND IDENTIFIED AS NOS. 250-70-81, 250-70-104 AND 250-72-2, AND RETAINING THE CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON THE MCARDLE TRUNK AND OSO TRUNK REHABILITATION IDENTIFIED BY SAID ORDINANCE NO. 13256 AS PROJECT NO. 250-72-18, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OSO WASTEWATER SYSTEM, EPA PROJECT NO. C-48-1214-01-0; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 13448 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PERTAINING TO THE WESTSIDE WASTEWATER SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 250-72-11, SAID GRANT BEING IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,650, REPRESENTING 75% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT FOR STEP II OF $42,200, WITH THE CITY'S SHARE BEING 25% OR $10,550, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE GRANT 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, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and Sample, present and voting "Aye". de Ases, Absent. Councilmember Gulley asked that next week's agenda include a discussion regarding use of City vehicles by employees. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Tipton, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting of October 20, 1976 was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.