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.
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Regular Council Meeting
October 20, 1976
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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
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Regular Council Meeting
October 20, 1976
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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.
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Regular Council Meeting
October 20, 1976
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regular Council Meeting
October 13, 1976
Page 7
h. Recommendation that Ordinance No. 1
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and Francesca Street from Chippewa
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p.m. school days only. The School
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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
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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
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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
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by the following vote: Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, do
voting "Aye"; Luby voting 'Nay".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.