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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI•, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 1977
. 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT: ,
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Councilmembers:
Eduardo E. de Ases
Ruth' Gill
Bob Gulley
,'Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
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City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Executive Assistant City Attorney
Michael May
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Councilmember Lozano called the meeting to order while Mayor Luby was
upstairs conducting,official City business,. and Mayor Pro Tem Tipton was
temporarily absent.
Reverend'Thomas'Copeland of Sacred 'Heart Church gave the Invocation.
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• . City Secretary'Rea'd called the roll of required Charter officers and
stated there was a quorum present for the meeting.
' ' (Mayor Luby and Mayor Pro Tem Tipton arrived at this time.) . `
Motion by Lozano that the minutes of the Regular and Special Council
Meetings of February 2, 1977 and the Regular Meeting of February 9„1977 be
approved as submitted; seconded by Tipton and passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced a Proclamation for "Policeman and Fireman Appreciation
Day” - Monday; February 28, 1977. •
Mayor Luby next recognized the presentation by representatives of Central
Power and Light Company. Mr. Wallace Whitworth, Manager, reported that the
average delivered cost of fuel to CP&L during February was $1.9349 per MMBTU,
which would be reflected on their March billing. He emphasized that the increase
is only about one-fourth of a cent per 1000 KWH over last month's cost.
Mayor Luby then announced the bid opening on five separate projects. Mr.
James Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, announced the
opening of bids for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements in the south
end of Flour Bluff. He explained that the project provides for the construction
of a lift station at Carp Drive and Whiteley Drive and a force main in Whiteley
Drive and Laguna Shores Road to the proposed lift station south of the Tropic
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Isles Channel. Mr. Lontos opened and read bids for that project from the
following firms: R. S. Black; Cactus Utility Company; Heldenfels Brothers; and
Maverick Construction Company.
Mr. Lontos then announced the bid opening for tennis 'courts, parking lot
and utility improvements for Flour Bluff Park. He explained that the project
includes the construction of three lighted tennis courts, necessary parking
improvements to serve the tennis courts, and utility improvements to serve the
park, and the Satellite Clinic now under construction. He stated the project
is financed by funds provided in the 1972 Bond Election and a grant from the
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. 'Mr. Lontos opened and read the only bid received
for the work from the following firm; APCCO.
Mr. Lontos then proceeded with the opening of bids for the Flour Bluff
swimming pool to be built in Parker Memorial Park adjacent to the Satellite Clinic
now under construction. He explained that the project is jointly financed by the
City and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. He added that the plans are for an
eight -lane, 25 -meter pool; that the improvements will include a parking lot,
bathhouse and related facilities. Mr. Lontos opened and read bids for the project
from Beecroft & Williamson, Inc.; and Hunt Building Company.
Next was the opening of bids for the expansion and remodeling of Oak Park
Recreation Center. He stated that this 1972 bond project provides remodeling of
the existing center by adding a kitchen, crafts room, restrooms and an exercise
room to the existing floor area and adding a game room, indoor prefabricated
25 -meter swimming pool, and two additional arts and crafts rooms. He opened and
read bids for that work from Beecroft & Williamson, Inc.; and Hunt Building Company.
Mr. Lontos announced the last scheduled bid opening today, for bayfront area
improvements including asphalt overlay of the parking lot adjacent to the observation
tower in North Channel Park and a sidewalk from the parking lot to the tower,
sidewalk improvements and a service drive for the Harbor Playhouse, drainage
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improvements at City Hall and repairing the sidewalk ramps at the two T -heads
and L -head. Mr. Lontos opened and read the only bid received -- from R. S. Black.
Mayor Luby thanked the companies for their bids, and informed them that
all bids would be tabled for 48 hours as required by the Charter, for evaluation
and recommendation by the Staff.
Some discussion followed as to why so few bids were received on the projects.
City Manager Townsend told the Council that the Staff would call some of the
contractors who took out plans but did not submit a bid, to find out why they
didn't. He speculated that the bad weather in past weeks has probably put
most contractors behind schedule.
Mayor Luby then announced the public hearing on closing the alley between
Lot 7, Phillips 66 Addition and Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 5, Roosevelt Place Addition
located generally between Port Avenue, Baldwin Boulevard and Cleo and Francis
Streets. City Manager Townsend explained that the Whataburger plans to tear down
their present building and use that location for a parking lot, and construct
a new building, the roof of which would encroach three feet into the alley. He
stated that the Staff agrees with that as long as the roof support is from overhead
and no columns are erected. Mr. Townsend also reviewed a second alternative, to
require Whataburger to relocate the 2" water line in the alley with the City retaining
the 17' for a utilities easement.
Speaking in opposition to the closing was Mr. Manuel C. Garza, 2421 Francis,
who asked that the alley be kept open because residents use it for garbage pickup;
also that some of the residents use another portion of the alley as an entrance to
their homes because they do not have driveways in front. He added that there is
a lot of traffic in the vicinity and he thinks closing that portion would increase
it.
Mr. C. G. Caballero, 2427 Francis, also protested the alley closing
because they use it for garbage pickup and it provides access to some of the nearby
1 homes.
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Mr. Sam Main, representing Whataburger, said they plan to let the
alley remain open for traffic so that people living in the area can still
use it for garbage pickup and can go through it.
City Manager Townsend stated there would be no problem if the alley
is left as it is and Whataburger be allowed a 3' encroachment on it.
Mr. Ray Garza with Garza Banana Company on the corner stated that when
they received the notice of the public hearing they thought the request was to
close the whole alley; but he stated they are not opposed to the proposal as
presented today.
Mr. Caballero spoke again that, after hearing the presentation, the
request was satisfactory to him.
Mrs. Mary Lou Leija, 2405 Francis Street, objected to closing that portion
of the alley, saying it would increase traffic tremendouslyland,would be dangerous
for children in the area. She also complained that the delivery trucks use the
alley and have caused potholes and damaged it.
Mr. Benny Benavides asked for more study of the matter for the safety and
well being of the children.
Mr. Manuel Cantu, Jr., owner of the Cantu funeral home on Baldwin and Cleo,
stated he would not object to the closing if it were fenced off. He commented
that there is much traffic through the alley including some speeding cars. He
spoke in favor of placing a barrier to prevent people from going from Cleo to Port
Avenue after the parking lot is constructed.
After discussion, City Manager Townsend recommended that the matter be
tabled in order to allow the Staff to make a full presentation, stating that
the points raised today were not addressed by the Staff representatives who should
have answered those questions.
Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed; seconded by de Ases.
Mrs. Leija spoke again about the amount of traffic through the alley; that
people are using it as a shortcut.
Mr. Manuel Garza spoke again and suggested that Whataburger be required to
construct a 900 fence to prevent through traffic in the alley.
City Manager Townsend replied that the Staff will consider that suggestion
alone with the other possible alternatives.
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The Motion that the hearing be closed passed unanimously.
Motion by de Ases that the matter be tabled; seconded by Gulley and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby then announced the public hearing on the assessment roll for
street improvements to the following streets:
Comanche Street, from 19th Street to Port Avenue;
Bonham Street, from Sokol Drive to dead end;
Cosner Street, from Mahan Drive to McArdle Road;
Hakel Street, from South Padre Island Drive to McArdle Road; and
Houston Street, from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz.
Executive Assistant City Attorney Michael May questioned Mr. Jerry Smith,
Chief Engineer for Engineering and Physical Development, as to his qualifications;
a formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written
herein. Mr. Smith explained the project consisting of curb, gutter and pavement
and sidewalks and driveways. He stated that the contract was awarded to the low
bidder, APCCO. He reviewed that the project was generated as a result of
voluntary paving petitions submitted by a majority of the property owners on the
street prior to 1970. Mr, Smith also outlined the assessment rates for the project
per square foot, and stated that the total contract price is $415,075.30; the
preliminary assessments total $147,050.76; and the City's portion of the project
would be $268,054.44.
Attorney May called as his next witness real estate dealer and appraiser
Mr. W. J. (Bill) Holly, Jr., and questioned Mr. Holly as to his qualifications.
A formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written
herein. Mr. Holly replied to Mr. May that he had examined each and every parcel
of land in the project; and that he had found four irregular lots which he had
recommended adji.stments for. He stated that, in his opinion, each piece of
property on the assessment roll would be enhanced in value at least to the extent
of the individual assessment.
Mayor Luby then invited comments from the audience regarding the assessment
roll. Mr. Gene Haroldson stated he owns property at the other end of Hakel Street
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which is not included in this paving project. He stated he recently had a storm
sewer installed to his property, and that it was built according to City
specifications; he asked if he would be given credit for that storm sewer whenever
that portion of Hakel is improved and assessed.
Assistant City Manager Walker responded that the pipe would probably have
to come out; and that assessments are not based on the storm sewer, but for
improvements to the street section.
Mrs. Clarence Ringo, 3234 Houston Street, complained that they had a good
street but City vehicles tore it up; that they backed in and out of her driveway
and tore it up though she used to have a good driveway. She repeated that Houston
was a good street with good drainage, stating "it is not right for them to come
out and tear it up and then want to pave it." She stressed that many people on
Houston Street are retired and living on pensions; that although they could pay out
the assessment in payments, the interest would make it very expensive for them.
She stated that everyone on the street is against the project.
Chief Engineer Smith responded that the inconvenience and mess made in the
area is partly due to the bad rainy weather; that utility lines were installed
on Houston Street recently, and the weather in the last few months made that job
worse. Mr. Smith looked in the files and found the original petition requesting
that the street be paved -- dated 1964. He explained that a petition from 51%
of the property owners is sufficient for the City to proceed with plans to improve
the street. He added that part of the delay with the project has been in acquiring
a dedicated right-of-way from the property owners on the street.
Mayor Luby recessed the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
The Meeting was resumed at 3:53 p.m. There was no further discussion from
the audience regarding the assessment roll.
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed; seconded by Gulley and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Luby then recessed the Regular Meeting to go into a Special Council
Meeting on four zoning cases.
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The Regular Council Meeting was resumed at 4:38 p.m. with the City
Manager's Report. City Manager Townsend presented the following items, with
related comments and discussion:
a.
Recommendation that a public hearing be held during the Regular Council
Meeting at 2 p.m. on March 9, 1977 on the annexation of the Elliott
Sanitary Landfill and Greenwood Drive from the present City limits to
the south edge of the landfill.
b. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 30,
1977 on a revision of a grant application to the Urban Mass Transportation
Administration for capital assistance for 1976-77. The revisions will
not affect the total grant application and involve deleting a replacement
wrecker, adding an accounting and reporting system and purchase of an
automatic coin -sorter counter.
c. Recommendation that bid award for the employee's group insurance be made
to CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE, Houston, on the basis of low bid of an
estimated annual premium of $1,483,780. Bids were received from 4 firms.
Connecticut General is the current carrier. Price comparison shows no
increase in accidental death and dismembermemt premiums and a 20% increase
in medical premiums. The 20% increase is the same as the premium increase
approved on January 19, 1977. (Bid Tab #25-77)
d. Recommendation that contracts be awarded to the following firms for the
cutting of firebreaks on the basis of low bid as follows:
BOZARTH SERVICE, Corpus Christi
Lot I - 50' firebreak on the tract of land behind the houses on Golla
Drive and the houses on Lots 14 - 18, Block 4, Dona Park on
Vernon Drive and a 20' firebreak along the north frontage road
of I.H. 37 from just west of McBride Lane to the back of the
residential lots on Vernon Drive.
R & M MOWING, Corpus Christi
$894.00 ,
Lot II - 50' firebreak around the Motel 6 at I.H. 37 and Lantana and
behind the mobile home park between Hampshire Road and I.H.
37 just west of Lantana and a 20' firebreak along the south-
bound lane and exit road of I.H. 37 just west of the Motel 6. 325.00
Lot IV - 50' firebreak behind the Lexington Manor Apartments off Kostoryz
south of Padre Island Drive and behind the houses in Blocks 2
and 11, Ventura Plaza, on Wharton and Bonham Streets,` 90.00
respectively.
$1,309.00
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The property owners have been sent registered letters asking for compliance
to no avail. The property owners will be billed for the cost of the cutting
and if the bill is not paid within 30 days, the cost will be assessed
against the property as a lien. Lot III (a 20' firebreak for approximately
650' along the south side of Yorktown Boulevard just west of Flour Bluff
Drive) has been withdrawn because the property owner is in the process of
cutting the required break. (Bid Tab #26-77)
e. Recommendation that the contract for sanitary sewers in Airline Subdivision
be awarded to Cactus Utility Company for $24,598.52 for sewer laterals in
Lyons and Birmingham Street and a portion of Airline Road. An appropriation
of $30,000.00 is recommended, including engineering, inspection and related
expenses. The project is in the Second Year of Community Development Program.
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f. Recommendation that a contract for $7,936 for floodlight improvements at
Price Park Teenage Baseball Field be awarded to Line Constructors, Inc.
The project includes replacement of 120 incandescent flood lights with 1500
watt quartz lights and replacement of one 90 ft. wood pole. The Park and
Recreation Board so recommends.
Recommendation that the contract for Corpus Christi Museum railroad station
improvements be awarded to Hunt Building Company for $15,145. The project
includes:
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1. An 8' foot chain link fence to complete enclosure of the
exhibit,
2. Elevated boardwalk around the railroad cars,
3. Ground level boardwalk around the care and between the
cars and the railroad station, and
4. Painting of the station exterior.
Sufficient funds remain for the project from a 1971 appropriation of
$20,000 for improvements to the railroad exhibit which was donated to the
City by the South Texas Railroad Society. The Museum Advisory Board so
recommends.
h. Recommendation that Change Order No. 3 to the Calallen School area and
San Carlos Addition sanitary sewer improvements contract be approved extending
sanitary sewer lines in Riverview Trail, Avenue A and Avenue C. The change
order is for $23,253.18 and it is based on unit prices in the contract. The
property owners on Riverview Trail, Avenue A and Avenue C have indicated by
signing a petition that they are interested in the service. An appropriation
of $25,000 is needed to cover cost of the change order and related expenses.
This project was included in the 2nd year Community Development block grant.
i. Recommendation that the proposal from Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation
for soil test borings on the trunk line and lift station portion of the Oso
Wastewater System project for $3,968 be accepted. The borings are required
as a preliminary step for design of the proposed Saratoga Trunk Main from
the Oso Plant to Wooldridge Drive.
Recommendation that a utility easement for a water line to serve as a loop
main for Perry Place and South Bay Subdivision be acquired from Mr. Ray
Peterson for $500. The easement is between the end of Paul Jones ►+set
and Holly Road. The line will be installed by city forces.
k. Recommendation that authority be granted to submit a grant application to
the Texas Office of Traffic Safety for $10,045.13 for 100% funding of a
High Performance Driving Course at CabanissField, to be used to train
police officers to drive under high performance conditions to reduce the
incidence of vehicular accidents and on the job injuries. It is also
recommended that authority be granted to accept the grant and execute all
documents necessary to carry out the program.
1. Recommendation that an application be submitted to the Texas State Library
to continue La Retama Public Library system membership and designation as
a Major Resource Center under the Texas State Library Systems Act for
September 1, 1977 to August 31, 1978. Under the program, any library in
the 26 -county system area is able to obtain books from other member libraries
in the state or nation. Membership makes La Retama eligible to apply for
grants from the State Library.
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m. Recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to renew or replace
expiring insurance coverage upon the recommendation of the Director of
Finance and the Insurance Advisory Committee. Firm premium quotations are
not available this far in advance of the present policy expiration date of
March 31, 1977 which is during the City Council moratorium. The policies
involved are the following:
Airport - Owners, Landlords, Tenants Liability
Airport - Excess Liability
Auto Liability
Fire and Extended Coverage on Inventories
General Liability - All Operations
Gas Operations - Excess Liability
Transit System - Excess Liability
Public Officials' Bond
Valuable Papers - Libraries
These policies will be cancelled as of July 31, 1977 and new policies written
for August 1, 1977 through July 31, 1978 to better coordinate policy expira-
tion dates with the City's fiscal year.
n. Rdcommendation that the City honor the request of the City of Kingsville
and the Governor's Committee on Aging and submit a grant modification to
the Governor's Committee on Aging to expand the City's Elderly Nutrition
Program to Kleberg County to serve approximately 50 meals per day. The
Governor's Committee on Aging will provide $26,319 and the City of Kingsville
will match that amount with $2,924 local funds. The grant will expire
November 30, 1977. It is further recommended that authority be granted to
accept the grant if approved and to carry out the program directly or
through subcontractors as determined by the City of Kingsville.
o. Recommendation that a contract be approved with Nueces County for continuation
of the elderly program outside the City. The $56,000 budget provides for
continuation of services to the elderly such as transportation, out -reach,
referral and follow-up, information, and recreation, from March 1, 1977
through February 28, 1978. No City funds are involved. The program includes
operation of a senior citizens center in Robstown. The County pays for the
salaries of 3 outreach workers, a bus operator, custodian and related office
and maintenance expenses.
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Recommendation that the letter of agreement with Texas A&M University be
amended for an additional $3,000 for further work for Corpus Christi Beach
development studies, authorized by the City Council in June, 1976. The
first phase has been completed and involves circulation patterns, park
improvements at the north end of the beach, area geology, proposed beach
facilities and other development standards ($3,400). The second phase will
involve more detail studies regarding
1. Beach facilities
2. Park design
3. Street circulation
4. Detailed land use for the southern portion of the beach
5. Marina design on Rincon Point
The cost is included in the second year Community Development grant for
neighborhood planning.
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Recommendation that the following actions be taken regarding CETA programs:
(a) a letter be submitted to the Department of Labor indicating the
City's desire to continue its participation in the Coastal Bend
Consortium.
(b) the Multijurisdictional Agreement for Fiscal Year 1978 (beginning
October 1, 1977) be approved with the same provisions as the
existing contract.
(c) authority be granted to execute all CETA contracts and related documents
which have been approved by the Consortium Executive Committee.
r. Recommendation that a water supply contract with the Violet Water Supply
Corporation be renewed for 5 years. The Corporation has applied to the
Farmers Home Administration for financial assistance to extend its
distribution system to the Petronilla area; thereby Increasing customers
from 160 to 360. The City will make available up to 4 million gallons of
water per month at published outside city rates. Monthly water consumption
for the past year has varied from a low of 657,000 to a high of 1,254,000
gallons. Written approval by the City will be required before the Corporation
resells water to commercial or industrial users not in operation on January 1,
1977 or to customers in platted subdivieons.
s. Recommendation that the preliminary report on improvements to the Boys Club
be accepted and the consultant be authorized to proceed with preparation of
plans and specifications. The consultant recommends replacement of the
gymnasium floor, construction of an additional ventilation 'system, installa-
tion of new lighting fixtures for the gymnasium, addition of 10 ton of air-
conditioning in the auditorium to reduce moisture condensation, and replace-
ment of the auditorium ceiling.
Mayor Luby invited questions from the audience pertaining to the City
Manager's Report; no one appeared.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Report (items "a" through "s")
be approved; seconded by Gill and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend then asked consideration of the pending zoning case
of Mr. Richard T. Irby, "AB" to "B-1", located on the east side of South Alameda
Street approximately 375 feet north of Hoffman Street. He reviewed that the
City Council heard the request on February 2, 1977; at which time the "B -l" was
denied and in lieu thereof a special permit was approved subject to a site plan
indicating that the first floor of the structure will be restricted to a custom
drapery and furniture upholstery shop and the second floor will contain a one -
family residence. He stated that the special permit was granted for the term of
the lease, which will expire on the 30th day of November, 1980, or when the
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property or business is sold -- whichever comes first. He stated that the site
plan has been received, and passed it around to the Council for their review and
approval.
Mr. Townsend then announced consideration of the pending zoning for
E. L. Caldwell & Sons, Inc., "R -1B" to "I-3", located on the north side of
Agnes Street approximately 124 feet east of Eastgate Drive. He reviewed that
the City Council heard the application on February 2, 1977 and approved the
Planning Commission's recommendation for a special permit for storage and
assembly of finished products and related employee parking, with eight conditions,
and added a ninth condition that the applicant eliminate any brush on the property.
He stated the 20% rule is in effect on this case. Mr. Townsend explained that
the applicant has asked that they be allowed to park the equipment they are
manufacturing on the site until such time as they have solved the drainage
problem on the land; and he stated a solution to the drainage problem must be
worked out with the adjacent property owners. He went on to explain their
proposal for the site plan to be developed in three phases, but emphasized that
the special permit would expire after one year.
Councilmember Gulley argued that the applicant's storage of equipment on
the property would not alter or affect the drainage situation now, so he does
not see why the special permit should begin until they are ready to start
construction or change the land in some way -- which he stressed Phase 1 would not do.
Attorney John Brooke, speaking for the applicant, stated that there is
no feasible solution to the drainage now; that the entire area has a problem and
an overall plan will have to be worked out; but that Mr. Caldwell needs some
relief now for storage of the machines that are being built. He stressed that
they cannot make a commitment to complete the project until the drainage is
solved.
Mr. Gene Urban, of Urban Engineering, spoke relative to the drainage problem,
saying they have studied it for two months but have not found a solution.
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Mr. Caldwell addressed the Council that until his business expands,
there is no need for them to pave the property as planned and construct
buildings on it until they know they are going to need them. He stressed
that they have no solution to the drainage problem, and think it would
depend completely on cooperation from the City Staff as to the timetable
for the completion of the project.
Motion by Gulley to approve the three phases of the site plan as
submitted; seconded by Lozano.
Under following discussion, Councilmember Gulley repeated again that
the applicant only wishes to store his equipment; that when the time comes
when they are going to change the drainage, they will have to work out a
solution to it before they can build.
Attorney Brooke asserted that the drainage problem is from the residential
subdivision onto their property, and not the reverse. He maintained that years
ago the surrounding property was undeveloped and it used to drain in a natural
flow off of their land; that when the mobile home park put a lot of fill in the
area and when someone dumped some battery casings in the area for fill several
years ago, that changed the drainage and has resulted in a pond on the back of
their property.
City Manager Townsend responded that if Hatch Mobile Home Park did raise
the land 18" and increase the drainage and if battery casings were dumped illegally,
the City could get involved in litigation to correct the problem. But he explained
that with phase 1 of the project there is no commitment for phase 2 to happen,
and no commitment to relieve the drainage problem. He added that the Engineering
Staff is studying the area now.
There being no further discussion, the Motion to approve the three phases
of the site plan as submitted passed unanimously.
Motion by de Ases that the site plan for the Richard T. Irby zoning case
be approved as submitted; seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend next presented the ordinances; there was no discussion
from the audience. All ordinances passed, as follows:
SECOND READING:
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS; ADOPTING AND READOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 13121; INSTRUCTING THE CITY SECRETARY
TO PROPERLY FILE THIS SUPPLEMENT; 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, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and
Sample voting Aye.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13626;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 53-250, SCHEDULE I - "ONE WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS" BY ADDING AN ITEM THERETO
SO AS TO MAKE KOEPKE STREET, FROM KENNEDY AVENUE TO PEABODY AVENUE, ONE WAY BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. DURING SCHOOL DAYS
ONLY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting Aye.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13627:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT
CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE AND OPERATION OF A 500,000 GALLON PER
DAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND COLLECTION SYSTEM;
PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF OPERATING COSTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE MEANS
OF FINANCING FUTURE PLANT EXPANSIONS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE CONTRACT,
A COPY OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, 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 voting Aye.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13628:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT
CORPORATION CONSOLIDATING DEFERRED SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS AND REVISING
CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF
WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, 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 voting Aye.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13629:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT
CORPORATION DEFERRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF A 10 -INCH FORCE MAIN UNTIL
SUCH TIME AS THE QUANTITY OF FLOW INTO THE SYSTEM REQUIRES THE FURTHER EXTENSION
OF THE FORCE MAIN, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE 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, Guliey,'Lozano and Sample voting Aye.
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13630:
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,502 OUT OF VARIOUS BOND FUNDS FOR EXPENSES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF $2,840,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1977,
SOLD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1977.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finaily by the
following vote: Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting Aye;
Luby voting Nay.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13631:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CORPORATION, COVERING THE
RENTAL OF SPACE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE USE OF SAID
AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
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 voting Aye.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13632:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF AN ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND HERSHEL
AND LYDA N. CHANCE, DBA C & T GIFTS AND NEWS, SAID EXTENSION TO BE FOR A PERIOD
OF FIVE (5) YEARS, COVERING THE NEWSSTAND FACILITIES AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNA-
TIONAL AIRPORT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13633: •
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CACTUS UTILITY COMPANY
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AIRLINE GARDENS SUBDIVISION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS;
APPROPRIATING $30,000 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY
4734, CODE 502, PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, OF WHICH AMOUNT
$24,598.52 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $5,401.48 IS FOR ENGINEERING,
LEGAL ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED EXPENSES; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13634:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GLASER.
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CALALLEN SCHOOL AREA & SAN CARLOS
ADDITION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, SAID CHANGE ORDER TO INCREASE THE SCOPE
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO INCLUDE EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER LINES IN RIVERVIEW
TRAIL, AVENUE A AND AVENUE C, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN SAID CHANGE
ORDER, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING $25,000 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANT
FUND, ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, OF WHICH $23,253.18 IS FOR THE CHANGE ORDER AND
$1,746.82 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES; 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 voting Aye.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13635:
APPROPRIATING $3,968 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR SOIL TEST
BORINGS BY TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION FOR DESIGN OF A PORTION OF
THE SARATOGA TRUNK MAIN FROM THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SOUTHWARD
TOWARD SARATOGA BOULEVARD, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT X1250-72-2, SARATOGA MAIN;
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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13636:
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR $10,045.13 FOR 100% FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE
DRIVING COURSE FOR THE TRAINING OF POLICE OFFICERS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PROGRAM
IF THE GRANT IS APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Asea, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13637:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT MODIFICATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S
COMMITTEE ON AGING TO EXPAND THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM BY APPROXIMATELY 50
MEALS TO BE SERVED IN KINGSVILLE, KLEBERG COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAID GRANT MODIFICATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH
THE CITY OF KINGSVILLE, OR THEIR DESIGNATED SUB -CONTRACTORS, TO CARRY OUT THIS
PROGRAM; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13638:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NUECES COUNTY FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000 TO
BE USED IN CONTINUATION OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, OUTREACH,
REFERRAL AND FOLLOW-UP, INFORMATION, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1977 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1978,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFORESAID
PROGRAM; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13639:
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY TO CONTINUE
LARETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP AND DESIGNATION AS A MAJOR RESOURCE
CENTER UNDER THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY SYSTEMS ACT FOR THE STATE FISCAL YEAR
1978 (SEPTEMBER 1, 1977 - AUGUST 31, 1978), AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED;
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 voting Aye.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13640:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR A LETTER OF
INTENT EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO CONTINUE ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE COASTAL
BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM AND TO ACT AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT, AND TRANSMITTING
PREAPPLICATION INFORMATION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13641:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, ALL CETA AGREEMENTS
AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE MANPOWER EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13642:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM
MULTIJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S
CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONSORTIUM AND AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13643:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR WATER CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND VIOLET WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", IS
ATTACHED HERETO 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13644:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL OF GROUP INSURANCE
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PRESENTED BY CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY AND TO DO THE NECESSARY THINGS REQUISITE TO PROCURING SUCH GROUP
INSURANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13645:
CLOSING MEDINAH DRIVE, LOCATED BETWEEN LOT 19, BLOCK 3, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 5, COUNTRY
CLUB ESTATES, PERPENDICULAR TO OLYMPIA DRIVE NORTHWARD TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
75 -FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN EVERHART ROAD AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET, SAVE AND
EXCEPT THAT SUCH AREA BE RETAINED BY THE CITY FOR A DRAINAGE AND A UTILITY EASEMENT,
SAID STREET CLOSING TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS INDICATED ON
THE ATTACHED 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 voting Aye.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13646:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ,
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE
3. DEFINITIONS, SECTION 3-1, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE DESIGNATED AS
3-1.54.1 SHOPPING CENTER; AMENDING ARTICLE 22. PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION
22-2 INTERPRETATION OF THE CHART, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 22-2.08 SO AS TO ESTABLISH
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOPPING CENTERS AS ONE SPACE FOR EACH 220
SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OF THE SHOPPING CENTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 voting Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 13647:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF RICHARD T. IRBY,
BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A CUSTOM DRAPERY AND FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS
WITH ONE -FAMILY RESIDENCE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, ON LOTS 51
AND 52, BLOCK 810, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 voting Aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 13648:
RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CALLS ATTENTION TO CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY OF
MRS. ADA WILSON'S MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND JOINS HER FAMILY IN MOURNING THE LOSS
OF THIS VALUABLE CITIZEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting Aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 13649:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY GALVESTON DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECT
STYLED MAINTENANCE DREDGING, CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL; INSTRUCTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO SEND TRUE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL
OFFICIALS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Luby, Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting Aye.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13650:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF E. L. CALDWELL
& SONS, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, SITUATED
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 voting Aye.
Mayor Luby then opened the floor for petitions from the audience. Mr. G. H.
Arena, 5013 Williams Drive, asked why he hadn't heard from City Manager Townsend
as promised after his appearance before the Council last week. He continued and
complained that he was mailed a total of eight tickets for his dogs for a total
of $60; he stressed that he did not mind paying them because his dogs were loose
and unlicensed, but he asked again why the employees issuing them had told him
if he would sign the tickets that day he would only get five. He added that he
understood when he refused to sign the tickets that they would send him seven„
but that he received eight. He also asked what the $60 he pays would be used
for. Mr. Arena again commented that the girls are paid to drive their own cars
when they could be walking from door to door.
City Manager Townsend answered that the question of whether the humane
officers ride in a car from place to place or walk down the street is up to their
supervisor. He stated they are not dogcatchers; that their job is to note dogs
that are not licensed and are not properly penned and issue citations for that.
He explained that the report on the matter is not ready yet, which is why he
hadn't responded to Mr. Arena after last week; and that they will advise him
as soon as they have a report back from the Department. Mr. Townsend added that
fines paid are added to the general fund.
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Mr. Bill Sweetland next addressed the Council and asked what was decided
at this morning's Workshop Meeting relative to closing the bluff tunnel.
City Manager Townsend answered that they decided it would be temporarily
closed.
Mr. Sweetland continued that he has put together everything he needs to
establish a public aquarium in the tunnel except for acquiring the space needed
in the 600 Building for access to it. He asked if his lease for the tunnel is
still intact so he can still pursue his plans for another 30 days or so.
Councilmember de Ases responded that he does not believe the action taken
this morning to temporarily close the tunnel would preclude him from pursuing
his plans. City Manager Townsend agreed that there would be no problem; that he
could still have access to the tunnel.
There were no more comments from the audience. City Manager Townsend
suggested to the Council that they might wish to discontinue Workshop Meetings
after next week because there would only be a few items on the agenda, due to
the moratorium. The Council agreed.
Mayor Luby recessed the meeting at 5:44 p.m. to hold the meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Corporation.
The Regular Meeting was resumed at 5:48 p.m.
Mayor Luby asked the Staff to see if Community Development monies would
be available for a family on Blundale and Viola whose house badly needs repairs.
City Manager Townsend responded that Viola is not in the areas that
qualify, but the Staff would check into it and try to assist him.
City Attorney Aycock cited that under authority of Article 6252-17, Section
2, the Council would hold a closed meeting to discuss pending litigation. (5:50
p.m.)
The Regular Council Meeting was resumed at 6:18 p.m. and adjourned.