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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 18, 1977
PRESENT:.
*Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases
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Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano. Sr.
Edward L. Sample
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Acting City Attorney Michael May
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
while Mayor Luby was in his office conducting official City business.
Council Member Sample gave the invocation.
City Secretary Read called the roll of required Charter officers and
stated that a quorum was present.
Motion by Lozano that the minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 20
and April 27, 1977, and the Special Meeting of April 25, 1977 be approved as
presented; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases announced that the following proclamations had been
issued by Mayor Luby: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, May 22 through May 28, 1977;
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, May 22 through May 28, 1977; TROOP 3 DAY, May 21,
1977; and ARMED FORCES DAY AND MARATHON DAY, May 21, 1977.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for opening of bids for a City depository
bank for the next two years. Harold F. Zick, Director of Finance, opened and read
bids from the following banking firms: Corpus Christi National Bank and Corpus
Christi Bank and Trust. The bids were tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the
requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
*Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m. during the opening of
the preceding bids.
Mayor Luby stated that the next order of business before the Council
was the appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions.
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Motion by Lozano that the following appointments be approved, seconded
by Sample and passed unanimously:
AIRPORT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Scott Cook (Two-year term)
H. C. "Tony'! Heldenfels, Jr. (Two-year term)
BUILDING CODE, BOARD OF APPEALS
Jack Van Horn - Engineer's Position (Term to expire 5/4/78)
Mrs. Wyatt Norman - Representing Building Industry (Term to expire 5/4/81)
Bryan Bergstrom - Citizen not connected with industry (Term to expire 5/4/78)
BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD
Mrs. Joy Yates - Realtor (Term: through 1980)
Andrew Duncan - Member at Large (Term: through 1980)
LANDMARK COMMISSION
Abel Chapa, Jr. (To fill unexpired term through 11/20/77)
MARINA BOARD
John Luby - Reappointment (Two-year term)
Lew Borden - Reappointment (Two-year term)
Mrs. Harold Renshaw (Two-year term)
NUECES COUNTY MH -MR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. R. W. Woolsey (Reappointment) - Place 3 (Term: through 1979)
Dr. Leonardo Carrillo - Place 5 (Term: through 1979)
PARK BOARD
Allen 0. Shelton (Term: expires 8/23/78)
Richard Elizondo (Term: expires 8/23/77)
SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION
Henry Annen (Term: expires 7/10/78)
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Peggy Miller (Term: expires 4/30/80)
Benny Benavides (Term: expires 4/30/80)
Al Herrera (Term: expires 4/30/80)
CONSORTIUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Frank Cavanee (Term will expire with the contract in 9/77)
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Tom Utter (Alternate to serve as representative for David Diaz)
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City Manager Townsend explained that members of the Sister City Committee
are appointed by the Mayor, and the Council appoints the Vice Chairmen of indivi-
dual City Committees. Motion by Lozano that Ms. Anna Saenz be appointed as Vice
Chairman of the Santa Cruz Committee; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend stated that members of the Human Relations Commission
are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, and the Mayor designates
the Chairman. Motion by Diaz that the following appointees by the Mayor be
approved; seconded by de Ases, and passed unanimously:
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Freddie Cavazos (Term to expire 6/14/80)
Ray Madrigal (Term to expire 6/14/78)
Ms. Jeaneen McMaster (designated as Chairman by Mayor Luby)
The following members were appointed by Mayor Luby to:
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Doyle Little (Term to expire 4/4/79)
Ms. Carol Karter (Term to expire 4/4/79)
Council Member Gulley mentioned the problem in regard to appointments of
Alternates to represent City Council Members on the Coastal Bend Council of Govern-
ments. Discussion followed, and Council Member Gulley indicated that he preferred
to delay naming an alternate for his place until the ordinance governing these
appointments is amended.
Motion by Gill that the following Alternates be approved; seconded by
Sample, and passed:
COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Ms. Madelin Olds - to represent Council Member Ruth Gill
John Broomfield - to represent Council Member Edward L. Sample
Joe Longoria - to represent Council Member David Diaz
Steve Morales - to represent Mayor Jason Luby
Ernest Briones - to represent Council Member Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Humberto Rivera - to represent Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases
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Mayor Luby presented Retirement Plaques to the following employees:
Employee
Mr. Ernesto De Los Santos
Mr. Adan Espinoza
Mr. Wade Aust
Mr. Harvey Davis
Years of
Department Position Service
Gas
Sanitation
Sanitation
Fire
Custodial Worker
Truck Driver
Equipment Operator
Fire Captain
Mayor Luby then recognized Mr. Hector Morales, Mr. Dick Swantner
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and Mrs.
Patten, former members of the Grand Jury. Mr. Dick Swantner spoke first and
stated that the purpose of their appearance before the Council was to discuss the
problems of combating the use of narcotics in the area. Mr. Swantner informed the
Council that they wanted to present several options to be considered by the Council
in dealing with the drug problems and related crime. He explained that the Grand
Jury members selected to serve in August, 1976 had become concerned with this
problem since so many of the cases in which they were involved had to do with
drugs. The suggestions made by Mr. Swantner included consideration of increasing
the narcotics squad; seeking out and prosecuting fences, pointing out that most
crimes involving stolen goods are committed to support drug habits; informing the
public of the increasing drug problem in our community; and making the number one
priority of this community driving the drug dealers out of this area.
Mrs. Jan Patten spoke on this same matter, reiterating that the elimina-
tion of drug dealers would eliminate much of the crime in our City. She also
stated that she felt that tax dollars would be better spent on this problem than
on any other area of City government.
Mr. Hector Morales addressed the Council on this problem and pointed out
that the drug problem is growing and expressed the concern of the members of this
particular Grand Jury for the young people in this community. He also urged the
Council to consider this problem when establishing the budget for the next fiscal
year.
Mayor Luby recognized students from Tuloso-Midway Junior High School who
were present and introduced Miss Wendy Pesek, 9418 Paula Drive, who spoke for the
group. Miss Pesek urged the Council to consider the request for the establishment
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of a branch library for the northwest area of the City. Mr. John Greg Starnes,
2731 Morrow Drive, also representing the group from Tuloso-Midway Junior High School,
presented to the Council an additional 138 letters from citizens of that area request-
ing the branch library and additional survey forms which had been distributed in the
community, all of which indicated the need and desire for the branch library.
Mayor Luby assured the students that the Council is aware of the need for
a library and that the matter will be considered at the Council workshop meeting to
be held this weekend.
Mayor Luby introduced Mr. J. P. Luby, Commissioner of Cbunty Precinct 4,
who read a letter from Mr. A. Floyd Strickland, President of the Padre Island
Community and Business Association, in which Mr. Strickland requested Commissioner
Luby to invite the City Council to attend a meeting at the Padre Island Beach Hotel
at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 1977, to discuss the City's proposed annexation plan
for Padre Island.
Council Member Diaz informed Commissioner Luby that a Council workshop had
been planned for some time for May 21 and 22, which would make it impossible for
Council Members to attend the Padre Island meeting, and inquired if the meeting
could be set for another date.
City Manager Townsend stated that the appropriate time for such a discus-
sion would be at the time the public hearing is held to consider the annexation of
Padre Island.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases informed Commissioner Luby that the matter has not
been presented to the Council; the Council has not had an opportunity to discuss
it; and suggested that the group attend the public hearing when it is held.
Discussion followed in connection with the workshop meeting to be held
at the Master Host Inn, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, and reconvening
at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases referred to an item listed
on the tentative agenda for Saturday evening which included the possibility of a
closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the role of the City Manager
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and the City Manager's relationship to the Council, suggesting that this item be
placed on the agenda following lunch on Sunday, since most of the Council Members
would be present at that time.
Mrs. Carol Karter, 3233 Bimini, addressed the Council on another matter
in connection with the park development in Flour Bluff and mentioned the shortage
of funds for this park. Mrs. Karter asked if additional funds to completely develop
the park might be allocated from another source.
City Manager Townsend stated that there was no shortage of funds, and in
fact, additional funds had been allocated to the entire park development through
a federal grant. He further explained that the tennis courts had been added to the
improvements since the plans were first developed and assured Mrs. Karter that the
park would include picnic tables.
Mayor Luby called for petitions or discussion from members of the audience.
Mr. William M. Foster, 1118 Golla, speaking on behalf of a friend, inquired
if there were any regulations in regard to poor plumbing and deteriorating condition
of rent houses. City Manager Townsend stated that the City does have the authority
to see that substandard plumbing facilities are improved; that nothing can be done
about a house that is in poor condition; and referred Mr. Foster to Assistant City
Manager Archie Walker to discuss the problem in an effort to see that the plumbing
is brought up to standard.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with related comments and explanations:
a. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 1977
for the following budgeted items:
1. Two replacement high-intensity carbon arc spotlights
for stage lighting at the Coliseum. The units being
replaced are 22 years old. Repair parts are difficult
to obtain.
2. Labor, material and equipment to clean, sandblast and
paint 8 elevated chemical storage hoppers at the
Stevens Water Plant.
3. Nine 5" pumper valves for the Fire Department to allow
soft auction hose to be pre -connected to the pump for
faster hookup to the hydrant at the fire scene. Currently,
the Fire Department has none of these valves.
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b. Recommendation that bid award on 6 - 10" butterfly valves be made to
MCALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC., Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid
meeting specifications of $4,748.16. The apparent low bid of $2,910 by
TCF Associates of Corpus Christi did not meet a number of specifications.
The valves drain sand filters before backwashing and will replace unserviceable
ones at the Cunningham Water Plant. Bids were received from 6 firms.
c. Recommendation that special truck bodies, utility tool boxes and hydraulic
lift gate be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid
meeting specifications:
Lufkin Industries, Inc., San Antonio -
one replacement 12 to 15 cu. yd. tandum axle dump
trailer for the Water Division $10,315.00
Truckers Equipment, Inc., Corpus Christi -
3 replacement 4 to 5 cu. yd. dump bodies for Park,
Water and Gas Divisions 4,557.00
1 replacement hydraulic lift gate for a 3/4 ton
pickup for the Park Division 540.00
American Trailer and Equipment, McAllen -
one replacement 106" utility service body for the Gas Div. 1,143.24
1 replacement crew truck body for the Park Division 2,069.72
2 replacement 120" utility service bodies for the Water Div. 6,725.35
one replacement 132" utility service body for the Gas Div. 2,849.32
7 pr. replacement & 1 additional pr. of utility tool boxes
for the Water and Gas Divisions 3,854.69
Commercial Body Corporation, San Antonio -
A replacement 108" utility service body for the Traffic
and Transit Department
1,655.00
TOTAL ---- $33,709.32
The apparent low bid submitted by Commercial Body Corporation on the 4 to
5 cu. yd. dump bodies of $3,927 did not meet specifications because the
units bid have a 2 to 3 cu. yd. capacity. The'apparent low bids submitted '
by Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City of $4,383 on one of the 120"
utility service bodies for the Water Division, of $1,573 on the 108" utility
service body for Traffic and Transit and of $3,584 on the utility tool boxes
did not meet specifications because the steel and hardware is not hot dipped
galvanized. Bide were received from six firms. Price comparison shows an
increase of 1.1%.
d. Recommendation that bids be received at 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 1977 for the
sale of City -owned surplus land, described as Lot 42, Ebony Acres No. 1
located in the 5700 block of Leopard Street. The 100' x 200' lot, zoned
"B-4" is vacant except for an air relief valve on the City's 30 inch water
main in a 10' easement along the property's Leopard Street frontage. An
abutting owner has expressed an interest in purchasing the lot, which was
acquired by the City in 1943 for $750.
e. Recommendation that contracts be executed with the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation to measure skid characteristics on major
City streets. This $6,435 project will be'funded 100% by the State Office
of Traffic Safety. The data will be used to evaluate the friction and
wearing characteristics of various pavements and to identify streets that
should be overlaid with skid resistant material.
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f. Recommendation that the meter deposit for damage or loss of 2 inch fireplug
meters be increased from $150 to $250. The present deposit was established
in 1963 when meter cost was $150. Meter and meter fitting now cost $250.
An average of 10 meters are severely damaged or disappear annually. Fireplug
meters may be installed for up to 30 days to take water from a fireplug
where other sources of water are not available. The most common use is for
water requirements for construction.
g.
Recommendation that the following actions be taken in connection with the
San Diego Addition, Old Brownsville Road, Nogales Street, Rambler Street,
Roslyn Drive and Talisman Street Improvements:
1. The project be accepted and final payment of $48,714.85 for a total '
of $363,900.35 be authorized to Asphalt Maintenance Company, with
payment to be made when the Director of Engineering & Physical
Development is satisfied that the contractor has removed all excess
excavation material now stockpiled on a vacant lot at Rambler and Horne
Road.
2. The final assessment roll be adopted, reflecting 268 assessments for
$145,589.40. This is approximately $10,000 more than the roll adopted
July 14, 1976 resulting from the addition of driveways during construction
and the addition of Talisman Street.
This project 1s a 2nd Year Community Development program and improved approx-
imately 11 miles of residential streets including:
(1) Sarita from Belton to Tarlton
(2) Bolivar from the Crosstown Expressway to Sarita
(3) Niagara from Bolivar to Guadalupe
(4) Presa from the Crosstown to Sarita
(5) Soledad from Niagara to Sarita
(6) Nogales and Guadalupe from Port to Sarita
(7) Roslyn and Talisman from Rambler to Prescott
(8) Old Brownsville Road from Eastern to Morgan
(9) Nogales from McArthur to Eisenhower
(10) Rambler from Horne to Roslyn
h. Recommendation that authority be granted to submit a proposal to the
National Council on Aging for funding of a Title IX Senior Citizens
Employment Program to begin approximately May 23, 1977 and terminate
June 30, 1977 and to execute all documents necessary to implement the
program. Initial funding will be approximately $8,000 with the National
Council on Aging providing 90% and a ten percent in-kind match from the
City, requiring no cash. The program will provide twenty-five half-time
jobs for disadvantaged persons fifty-five years of age and older and be
administered by the City's Work Experience Program. The National Council
in Aging has assured refunding this program for one more year beginning
July 1, 1977.
i. Recommendation that a fiscal year 1977 Title VI Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act contract modification be executed with the Corpus Christi
Independent School District to increase the contract from $127,000 to
$138,200 to provide the continuation of 19 existing positions through the
summer months. The positions include 11 paraprofessional aides, 7 aides
and 1 clerk. The additional funds will be provided through unspent Title
VI funds in the City's program.
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Recommendation that Tax Roll Adjustments for November 1, 1976, thru
January 31, 1977, be approved as follows:
City of Corpus Christi
Prior
1976 Levy Years Levies
$1,728,527
(3,865)
5,310
Tax Levies 8-1-76 $16,955,313
Previously approved thru 10-31-76 (1,886)
Recommended changes 11-1-76 thru 1-31-77 (7,980)
Tax Levies 1-31-77 $16,945,447 $1,729,972
Water District
Prior
Years Levies
$22,148
(3)
(22)
$22,123
The decrease in the 1976 levy consists of net decreases of $6,237 in real
property and $1,743 in personal property. Significant real property adjust-
ments include $3,028 for 54 taxpayers whose homestead exemptions were
approved; $632 for 21 disabled veterans; decrease of $3,541 for property of
Benedictine Fathers from January 1 to June 1, when the property commenced
being used for taxable purposes; decreases of $1,290 for 21 properties exempt
by City acquisition and increases of $3,294 for 9 properties supplemented
to Roll. Personal property adjustments were decreases of $1,116 for Wickes
Corp. and $567 for Holder Mason Rental Co. when records were presented;
decrease of $847 for Clegg Hunt as being double assessed; decrease of $802
for Dresser Magcobar; increase of $2,018 for property of Seacliff Merchandising
(Shoppers World) supplemented to Roll; and increases of $1,509 for 251 properties
supplemented to Roll.
k. Recommendation that Joe Kelley Film Productions of Corpus Christi be retained
to produce a five-minute promotional film on the South Texas Library System
at a cost of $4,800. The cost includes 100 copies of the film, to be
distributed to the 39 -system member libraries and attached as leaders to
the 61 highest circulating films in the South Texas Library System 16mm
collection. The film will be a presentation of services offered by the
system including reference back up, films, books by mail and inter -library
loans. The cost of production of the film is included in the grants received
under the Texas State Library Systems Act.
1. Recommendation that the lease agreement with Southwest Airlines be amended
to include the installation and maintenance by Southwest of a passenger
access jetway for an annual rental of $120. Southwest will construct the
jetway adjacent to Gate 5.
m. Recommendation that a Resolution be passed expressing the City Council's
opposition to the passage of Senate Bill 819 and House Bill 1643, which
would prohibit cities from requiring developers to donate a portion of
their subdivisions for public parks.
n. Recommendation that bid award for steel pipe and the coating and wrapping
of same be made to the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications:
GENSCO, Inc., Uvalde, Texas
33,000 ft. 1" Steel Pipe coated & wrapped (F.O.B. CC)
108,000 ft. 2" Bare Steel Pipe (F.O.B. Houston)
14,000 ft. 4" Bare Steel Pipe (F.O.B. Houston)
GAIDO-LINGLE CO., Inc., Houston, Texas
108,000 ft. 2" Bare Steel Pipe
14,000 ft. 4" Bare Steel Pipe
$15,523.20
67,218.98
17,209.00
$18,268.20
4,255.62
$122,475.00
Bids were received from 10 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of
1%.
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City Manager Townsend read the Resolution proposed for the Council's con-
sideration in connection with Item "m" which expresses the Council's opposition
to the passage of Senate Bill 819 and House Bill 1643 and suggested that copies
of the Resolution be forwarded to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House,
and all members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested further explanation in regard to Item "h",
regarding funding for part-time jobs for disadvantaged persons 55 years of age or
older.
City Manager Townsend stated that this program is for the short period
from May 23 to June 30 and the program will be refunded for one more year starting
July 1, 1977. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that the employees will per-
form office work with various non-profit organizations. Council Member Gill
suggested that all of the agencies be notified that these employees are available.
In reference to Item "k", which recommends that a film company be retained
to produce a five-minute promotionalfilm on the South Texas Library System, Mayor
Pro Tem de Ases requested that the film be shown to the Council when it is completed.
Council Member Sample inquired about Item "e", which involves a study to be
performed by the State Office of Traffic Safety to determine skid characteristics on
major City streets, and asked if this is standard procedure and when the Council may
expect recommendations as a result of this study.
City Manager Townsend stated that the streets are not routinely constructed
with non-skid characteristics since there is a problem in providing a good, smooth
surface that will also be skid -resistant. Tom Basile, Administrative Assistant,
informed the Council that the study will be completed in the Fall of 1977, and City
Manager Townsend indicated that a report will be presented to the Council at that
time.
There being no further discussion by the Council on the City Manager's
Reports, Mayor Luby asked if there were any comments from the audience on the City
Manager's Reports. No one spoke on the items presented.
Motion by Sample that the City'Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "n" be
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approved as presented; seconded by Lozano, and passed, with Gulley voting "No" on
Item "m".
City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of a report from
Mark Gresham, Budget Director, on area -wide EDA Public Works projects that are on
file in the Regional Office in Austin for other government entities, including area
school districts. Mr. Townsend pointed out that the City must get together with the
school districts to determine priorities, or EDA will set guidelines for the projects
to be considered for funding.
Mayor Luby cited an example of EDA funding procedures, stating that one City
had failed to file a request for projects, and a school district had requested fund-
ing of one of their projects,which was approved.
City Manager Townsend reminded Council Members that a coffee is being held
at the West Oso School at 5:30 today in connection with the dedication of the tennis
courts. The City Manager also mentioned the Region 11 TML meeting in Victoria at
6:30 p.m. Thursday.
City Manager Townsend next presented the ordinances for consideration of
the Council.
Council Member Gill suggested that some of the senior citizens proposed to
be employed through the National Council on Aging Employment Program (Ordinance "m")
be utilized for the Referral Center at the library. Ernest Briones, Director of
Planning and Urban Development, indicated that these positions could be assigned
to the City staff. In this connection, City Manager Townsend requested Mr. Briones
to provide a report from the Library about the Referral Center.
There being no further discussion from the Council or members of the
audience in regard to the ordinances, City Secretary Read polled the Council for
their vote, and the following ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CORPORATION SO AS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
BY SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CORPORATION OF A PASSENGER ACCESS/JETWAY AT AN ANNUAL RENTAL
OF $120, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARRED
EXHIBIT "A".
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second read-
ing by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE III. WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 55-53, TEMPORARY FIREPLUG
METERS, SUBSECTION (c),.SO AS TO HEREAFTER PROVIDE FOR METER DEPOSIT OF $250; PRO-
VIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second read-
ing by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY ADDING
TO ARTICLE II, SOLID WASTE PERMITS, OF CHAPTER 21, GARBAGE, TRASH AND OTHER REFUSE,
A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 21-51A, TO PROVIDE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF
VEHICLES AND CONTAINERS BY DISPLAY OF NAME OF THE FIRM; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third read-
ing by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
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 AIRLINE ROAD, BOTH
SIDES, FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE (S.H.358), TO THE
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WILLIAMS DRIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third read-
ing by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE X, MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, DIVISION
1, GENERALLY, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 2-239, TO PROVIDE
FOR AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION FROM A BOARD OR COMMISSION WHEN A MEMBER OF A PARTICULAR
BOARD OR COMMISSION MOVES OUTSIDE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third read-
ing by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13729:
FINDING THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING CITY'S INTRASTATE CHARTER BUS SERVICE HAS SUB-
STANTIALLY INCREASED; ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR BUS CHARTER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TARIFF ESTABLISHED BY THE RAILROAD COMMISSION, FOR REGULAR AND RESTROOM
EQUIPPED CHARTERS; AMENDING SECTION 2, ITEM (c), OF ORDINANCE NO. 9864, AS AMENDED
BY ORDINANCE NOS. 10853, 11794, 12366, AND 13182, TO CONFORM TO SAID TEXAS RAILROAD
COMMISSION TARIFF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gi11,.Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13730:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOB BONNER CONCERNING USE
OF TRACT 5 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE
INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR PURPOSES OF OPERATING A
RESTAURANT AND FOOD BEVERAGE SERVICE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT,
A COPY OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
IS MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13731:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RELATED OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING
PREMISES STANDARDS, ARTICLE II, BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
TO BE NUMBERED 13-30, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSITION OF ITEMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
THAT MAY BE IN BUILDINGS TO BE DEMOLISHED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13732:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13285 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 14, 1976,
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND ADJUST THE ASSESSMENT
LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1. SARITA
STREET, FROM BELTON STREET TO TARLTON STREET; 2. BOLIVAR STREET, FROM CROSSTOWN
EXPRESSWAY TO SARITA STREET; 3. NIAGARA STREET, FROM BOLIVAR STREET TO GUADALUPE
STREET; 4. PRESA STREET, FROM CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY TO SARITA STREET; 5. SOLEDAD
STREET, FROM NIAGARA STREET TO SARITA STREET; 6. NOGALES STREET, FROM PORT AVENUE
TO SARITA STREET; GUADALUPE STREET, FROM PORT AVENUE TO SARITA STREET; 8. OLD
BROWNSVILLE ROAD, FROM EASTERN STREET TO MORGAN STREET; 9. NOGALES STREET,FROM
McARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; 10. ROSLYN STREET, FROM RAMBLER STREET TO
PRESCOTT STREET; 11. RAMBLER STREET, FROM HORNE ROAD TO ROSLYN STREET; AND TALISMAN,
FROM RAMBLER STREET TO PRESCOTT, AS HEREWITH PROVIDED; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE 13285; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13733:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT INCREASING THE TITLE VI COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT FROM $127,000 TO $138,200 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13734:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, TO FUND A PROGRAM
OF MEASURING SKID -RESISTANCE COEFFICIENTS ON MAJOR CITY STREETS; FURTHER AUTHORIZ-
ING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOCAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CARRY OUT THE
AFORESAID TRAFFIC SAFETY RELATED PROJECT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE TWO
SEPARATE PROGRAM CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13735:
CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 18, FOREST PARK ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION OF THE FULL WIDTH OF THE ALLEY AS A
UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13736:
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL COUNTIL ON AGING FOR A
TITLE IX SENIOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY MAY 23, 1977
AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 1977, FUNDING TO BE APPROXIMATELY $8,000, 90% OF WHICH
IS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING, WITH 10% IN-KIND MATCH BY THE
CITY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN ANY AND ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY CONTRACTS, MODIFICATIONS, RENEWALS,
EXTENSIONS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUANCE OF
THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 13737:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO PASSAGE OF VARIOUS PROPOSED LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN THE TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE,
INCLUDING HOUSE BILL 1643 AND SENATE BILL 819, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT INCORPORATED
CITIES FROM ACQUIRING, AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT, THE DEDI-
CATION OF ANY PORTION OF LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley
voting "No".
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council of the CETA Coastal Bend
Consortium meeting to be held Thursday, and a brief discussion followed in regard
to the items to be considered.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases suggested that some type of barrier be installed on
the John F. Kennedy Causeway Bridge in view of the recent fatalities that have
occurred at this location, pointing out that even though the bridge was constructed
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by the State, the City does have responsibility to some extent. City Manager
Townsend assured the Council that the staff has already been working with the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation on this problem; the City staff
has recommended to the State that a physical barrier be installed on the bridge to
separate traffic going in different directions; and the State will have a recommen-
dation on this as soon as possible.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested a status report on this matter next week.'
City Manager Townsend stated that if funds for such a barrier are not available for
this from the State, he would suggest that this matter have high priority from funds
from the Urban Systems Program.
Council Member Gulley inquired about the possibility of the City of Corpus
Christi having the 911 number for emergency purposes. City Manager Townsend stated
that in his opinion, it is preferable to just dial "0" since this has been in gen-
eral use for some time in this City.
Council Member Lozano mentioned the fact that in the newly constructed
street improvements in the San Diego area, the residents are experiencing problems
with vehicles being parked on the new sidewalks and inquired if it would be possible
to forbid the parking of vehicles on the sidewalks. City Manager Townsend suggested
that handbills be distributed in the area where the cars are parked to make people
aware of the fact that it is against the law for cars to be parked on sidewalks
and they are subject to being hauled off.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
de Ases, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting of
May 18, 1977 was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
During the Workshop Meeting of May 18, 1977, the following motion was passed:
Motion by David Diaz that the Council not take any official action
with regard to the Electrical Advisory Board Ordinance at today's
meeting but rather that they discuss it at their Workshop session
this weekend and that the Electrical Advisory Board be requested
not to issue any licenses until next Thursday, May 26. Motion was
seconded by Bob Gulley and carried.