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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/08/1977MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1977 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases Council Members: *David Diaz Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward L. Sample City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Executive Assistant City Attorney Michael May City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend Verl Seagraves, Pastor of St. Paul's United Church. 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 Council Meeting of May 18, 1977 and Special Council Meetings of May 23 and May 25, 1977 be approved as presented; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. Mayor Luby announced the presentation of the following proclamations: PBX OPERATOR WEEK - June 6 through June 12, 1977; U.S.TWIRLING ASSOCIATION WEEK - June 9 through June 15, 1977; and MOBILE HOME WEEK - June 9 through June 15, 1977. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases introduced a group of young people who are members of the dance group, Ballet Folklorico del Mar. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases also intro- duced their teacher, Mrs. Dartha Cervera, who explained that the group will perform in Monterrey and Guadalajara, Mexico. Mayor Luby designated the members of this dance group as Goodwill Ambas- sadors to Mexico, representing the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor Luby called for the two scheduled bid openings. City Manager Townsend stated that the first bid opening was for the lease of minerals underlying 65.5 acres adjacent to Lake Corpus Christi and that the proposed lease will provide that (1) The minimum period be 90 days with a bonus of at least $12.50 per acre, or $50 per acre per year; (2) Any surface use receive the approval of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District; (3) All City land drilling ordinance requirements apply; and (4) Unitization of any portion will only hold the portion so unitized beyond the primary lease. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 2 Mr. T. M. Jarvis, Director of the Purchasing Department, opened and read the only bid received on the previously described lease from Omega Minerals, Inc. City Manager Townsend explained to the Council that the receipt of only one bid was not unusual, since most of the oil and gas leases attract only one bidder. Mayor Luby stated that the bid received from Omega Minerals, Inc., would be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter for evaluation and recom- mendation by the Staff. Mayor Luby announced the bid opening on the Boys Club improvements. Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, stated that this project includes the installation of a new floor, lights and a ventilation system in the gymnasium and additional air conditioning in the audi- torium. Mr. Lontos also informed the Council that the project includes two additive alternates which provide for replacing some of the ceiling tile and cleaning and painting the rest, or replacing all of the ceiling in the auditorium. Mr. Lontos read the only bid receivedon this'project from Malek, Inc. Mayor Luby stated that the bid on this project will be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City.Charter for evaluation and recommendation by the Staff. City Manager Townsend stated that since this project is partially funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there may be a problem since only one bid was received, but indicated that the Staff will have a recommendation on award of bid in one or two weeks. Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and discussion: a. Recommendation that a contract be awarded for installation of replacement regular gasoline and diesel pumps at the Transit Division to FREEMAN'S STATION MAINTENANCE, Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid of $2,171.52. The pumps are approximately 25.years old and the meters are inaccurate. Replacement parts for the pumps are no longer manufactured. Bids were received from two firms. b. Recommendation that a modification of the intersection of Huisache Street and westbound I.H.37 Frontage Road to eliminate westbound traffic on Huisache Street be approved and the State Department of Highways and Public Transpor- tation be requested to proceed with the change. A curb will be placed across Huisache Street at its intersection with the frontage road to keep traffic from using the street as a short cut to Buddy Lawrence Drive. .Residents on the street have requested the modification. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board so recommends. MOM SEP 0 31980 Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 3 c. Recommendation that a 10' utility easement out of Blocks F, G, H, & J, Kostoryz and Gollihar Center be abandoned. This easement is located generally between Houston Street, Kostoryz Road and Gollihar Road. The area is being replatted and alternate easements dedicated. All affected departments concur. d. Recommendation that an unused 5' x 60' easement out of Lot 3, Block 2, Carolyn Heights, Unit 1, located generally between Weber Road, Holly Road and Caravelle Parkway, be closed. All affected departments concur. e. Recommendation that authority be granted to submit a proposal to the National Council on the Aging for a Title IX Senior Citizens Employment Program from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for $91,600 with the City to provide 820,768 as an in-kind contribution. The program will provide approximately 32 half-time positions for disadvantaged persons 55 years of age or older to be administered by the City's Work Experience Program. The City Council recently approved a similar application for the period May 23 to June 30, 1977. f. Recommendation that the contract with the TML Workmen's Compensation Fund, providing workmen's compensation through a fund of self-insured Texas political subdivisions, be renewed for 3 years. The contract provides that the cost to the City will not exceed 75% of standard premium. The estimated premium for July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 is $743,697. *g. Recommendation that the consulting engineering firm of Callins, Haggard & Associates be retained to prepare final plans and specifications for improvements to the air-conditioning system for City Hall. The contract provides for various modifications to the existing system, including instal- lation of a new air cooled unit outside of the City Hall and adequate cooling of the Council Chambers. Engineering cost is estimated at $6,600 for a project cost estimated at $55,000 to $65,000. h. Recommendation that the Council reaffirm values approved in 1970 for the sale of remnants of lots remaining from the widening of Baldwin Boulevard. Five of the six parcels have been sold to abutting owners. The sixth at the corner of Cleo and Baldwin (30' x 167.15') was approved for sale for $1,500 with time payments to be allowed. The abutting owner has now offered to purchase the lot for 81,500. i. Recommendation that a hearing be held on June 15, 1977 on the request of Central Power and Light Company to make a number of revisions in their rate schedules. The City has previously denied the rates provided in the rate schedules which Central Power and Light Company is currently requesting to revise. Mayor Luby called for discussion from the Council on the City Manager's Reports. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested further information on Item "e", in regard to the proposal to provide 32 half-time positions for disadvantaged persons 55 years of age or older, inquiring about the City's in-kind contribution. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the in-kind contribution would include supervi- sion by the Staff and medical examinations for those employees enrolled in the program. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 4 *Council Member Diaz arrived at the meeting at 2:29 p.m. In regard to Item "g", which deals with retainage of the consulting engi- neering firm of Callins, Haggard & Associates to prepare final plans and specifi- cations for improvements to the air conditioning system for City Hall, Council Member Sample questioned the estimated cost of 12% for their services. *City Manager Townsend stated that he would withdraw Item "g" until further information could be obtained on the reason for the 12% figure. Further discussion followed on the air conditioning matter. Mayor Luby then called for comments from members of the audience on the City Manager's reports. There was no response. Motion by Gulley that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "i", with the exception of Item "g" which was withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. Council Member Diaz called for consideration of amendment to the ordinance dealing with the proposed amendment to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance pertain- ing to four apprentices to one journeyman or master electrician, which failed to pass on second reading on June 1, 1977. Mr. Diaz stated that he feels a ratio of two apprentices working under one journeyman or master electrician has merit and that he would like to have the ordinance brought forward for reconsideration by the Council with this change included. Motion by Diaz that the ordinance pertaining to the apprentices in connec- tion with the Electrical Licensing Ordinance be reconsidered at this meeting; seconded by Gulley. Mayor Luby stated that this would be irregular since the ordinance is not included on the agenda and has not been properly posted. Mayor Luby then called for discussion from the audience before the vote was taken on Council Member Diaz' motion. Mr. David Perry, Attorney, spoke on this matter and pointed out that the Open Meetings Law requires that any matter to be considered by the Council must appear on the agenda or must be posted two hours prior to the meeting as an emer- gency item. Mr. Perry urged the Council to either rule Council Member Diaz' motion Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 5 out of order or that it be voted down. Executive Assistant City Attorney May stated that the motion to reconsider the ordinance could occur at any time, but that if the second reading of the ordi- nance is contemplated, it would have to be next week. City Manager Townsend stated that if the Council desires to consider the matter, it could be added to the agenda as an emergency item two hours prior to its consideration, as long as the news media is informed of the emergency posting. Further discussion followed in regard to the reconsideration of this ordi- nance. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases suggested that since there is some question about the legality of considering this ordinance for second reading during this meeting, it be placed on the agenda next week. Council Member Diaz agreed to withdraw his motion, and City Manager Townsend stated that he will have two ordinances on next week's agenda -- one which will specify two apprentices to one journeyman or master electrician, and one spe- cifying three apprentices to one journeyman or master electrician. Mr. Michael Kendrick, attorney representing several construction and electrical contractors in connection with the proposed amendment to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance, indicated his approval of this action. City Manager Townsend presented the next item on the agenda, which was the consideration of the application of Seaview Medical Enterprises, Inc., for change of zoning from "SP" to "AB" for property located on the southeast side of the 4600 block of Weber Road between Barnes Street and -Bradford Drive. City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that the public hearing on this application had been held on May 25, 1977, following which it was tabled, and that it was again tabled on June 1, 1977 until the entire Council could be present, since the 20% rule is in effect on this zoning case. Motion by Sample that this item be removed from the table and that it be considered at this time; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gulley that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that Seaview Medical Enterprises, Inc., be granted an amended Special Permit to include the construction of a three-story addition to the existing Phy- sicians and Surgeons Hospital; seconded by Diaz. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 6 Mayor Luby called for discussion by the Council on the motion. Council Member Gill stated that after further consideration of the resi- dents in the affected area and their opposition to a three-story structure, she would like to recommend that the Council accept the Planning Staff's recommenda- tion that the existing Special Permit containing the nine restrictions placed on the permit originally be retained for this property and that the proposed addition to the hospital be limited to a one-story building. Council Member Gulley indicated that he is in favor of all of the origi- nal restrictions included in the Special Permit, but feels that the hospital expansion is needed and that it would not be economically feasible to construct anything less than a three-story building. Mr. Gulley inquired of Council Member Gill if she would be in favor of the Special Permit if the proposed structure is two stories rather than three. Further discussion followed, and Council Member Gill indicated that she would vote in favor of the two-story structure as long as it does not detract from the residential appearance of the neighborhood. Council Member Gulley amended his original motion to include the stipula- tion that the proposed addition be a two-story structure, subject to the Council's approval of a site plan; seconded by Sample and passed unanimously. Mr. Jack Solka, Architect for the applicant, was requested to present a site plan for the approval of the Council. Mr. Eugene 0. Lankford, 4109 Bradford Drive, expressed his opposition to the action of the Council on this zoning application and also mentioned that he did not approve of the site plan that the applicant had shown residents of the area. Mr. Douglas H. Mobley, 4033 Bradford Drive, expressed his concern that if this Special Permit is approved, there is nothing to prevent the owners from leas- ing the remainder of the property for other uses. City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Lankford and Mr. Mobley that the owners of the property could not change the site plan that is approved by the Council as Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 7 a condition of the Special Permit, stating that any changes would require replatting and rezoning before any portion of the property is sold or leased. City Manager Townsend presented the ordinances for consideration of the Council. Mayor Luby called for discussion of the Council on the ordinances. Council Member Sample inquired about the ordinance listed as Item "c", which calls for the second reading of the ordinance appropriating funds for mater- ials to be used in the Airport. Mr. Sample asked if having the ordinance on three readings is delaying this construction. City Manager Townsend stated that the parking lot is currently under con- struction; this ordinance simply appropriates the funds for materials; and the materials are at this time being charged against the Street Division budget. He stated that the ordinance authorizing the work has previously been approved. Mayor Luby called for discussion of members of the audience on the ordi- nances. Mr. David Perry, speaking on behalf of a number of electricians opposed to the amendments to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance, stated that the group he represents were prepared to express their support of the ordinance dealing with reciprocity with a number of other cities, but.they are disturbed that the Council plans to reconsider the amendment to the ordinance increasing the number of appren- tices allowed from one to three or two. Council Member Gill indicated her concern in the wording of the recipro- city ordinance in that she feels that the word "comparable" is inadequate in regard to the examinations given in other cities. City Manager Townsend stated that the Electrical Advisory Board, which is appointed by the Council, and the City Staff will be very careful in regard to approval of the examinations. Mr. Michael Kendrick, representing a group of contractors, spoke in regard to the reciprocity ordinance and mentioned a number of letters which had been Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 8 delivered to the Council from major contractors expressing their approval of the proposed amendments to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance. Mr. Kendrick also presented the Council with a letter from an insurance firm which stated that the insurance rates will not be affected by passage of the ordinance in question. Mr. Bert Beecroft, of Beecroft and Williamson Construction Company, addressed the Council at this time, speaking in favor of the amendments to the subject ordinance, and began to read a letter from Mr. Phil Benavides, a master electrician, expressing his approval of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Luby objected to Mr. Beecroft reading the letter from Mr. Benavides, stating that Mr. Benavides should be at the meeting to express his views. Council Member Gulley suggested that Mayor Luby listen to both sides of this question. Mayor Luby declined to allow Mr. Beecroft to continue. Mr. Bill Miller, 239 Bayshore, a member of the Electrical Advisory Board, spoke in regard to the same ordinance and stated that he felt that at the meeting on June 1, 1977, only those opposed to the ordinance had presented their view- point, particularly in regard to the number of apprentices. Mr. Miller asked if he could address this subject even though it is not on the agenda today. He stated that the Board had recommended the proposed amendments to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance in order to improve the ratio of minority electricians, indicating that it was felt that if more apprentices were given the opportunity to work with journeyman or master electricians, they would acquire more knowledge of electri- cal work and could subsequently be in a position to pass the examination for a journeyman license. Mr. Miller further stated that he wast aware of the Council's concern about the result of poor workmanship and he shared that concern, but many problems occur in buildings later because of poor insulation and poor construction of buildings. Mr. Miller expressed the opinion that most of the electricians speaking in opposi- tion to the ordinance on June 1, 1977, had indicated that electrical work is very complicated, but he felt that 80% of electrical work could be performed by appren- tices. Mr. Miller explained that a great deal of electrical construction consists Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 9 of general labor, which could very easily be performed by apprentices supervised by a journeyman electrician. Mr. Benito Mendoza Jackson of Robstown expressed the opinion that some of the residents of Robstown should be allowed to work in Corpus Christi. Mr. Paul Rodriguez, a master electrician, also of Robstown, stated that he had heard comments to the effect that out-of-town electricians are not quali- fied, but he feels that those in Robstown are, and in fact, a number of Corpus Christi residents had failed the test for journeyman electrician licenses taken in Robstown: Mr. Orville Tipton, journeyman electrician, stated that he is definitely in favor of both amendments. Mr. Michael Kendrick urged the Council to consider a ratio of three appren- tices to one journeyman or master electrician as a compromise. He also pointed out that on the job training is the best way to learn the electrical work. Council Member Diaz questioned Mr. Paul Rodriguez as to how many appren- tices he felt he could comfortably work with. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he felt he could easily supervise four apprentices. Mr. Ronnie Pitts, journeyman electrician, stated that in his company, there are eightapprentices, only one of whom has an apprentice license, and expressed his opinion that one journeyman electrician cannot supervise four apprentices and perform work properly. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases suggested that the only matter before the Council at this time deals with the amendment on a reciprocal basis and that members of the audience should limit their opinions to that ordinance, rather than the ordi- nance dealing with the number of apprentices. Mr. Jim Likeford of Alice stated that he used to work with Bill Miller and stated that he does not feel that one journeyman can supervise four appren- tices. Mr. Lynn Tate, spoke on the same matter, and charged that the company Ronnie Pitts is working for is already in violation of the existing ordinance by using so many apprentices. Mr. Tate indicated that most companies have been in Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 10 violation of the ordinance and fears that most of the people in favor of this change will bring in out of town journeyman electricians and will work too many apprentices. Mr. J. R. Clanton, a concerned citizen, expressed his opposition to the ordinances. Mr. Mike Mason, stating that he is of a minority group, requested that the Council disregard the statements in regard to the fact that an increase in the number of apprentices allowed would provide more employment for minorities and consider the amendments to the ordinance on their own merit. Mr. Bill Darby, 626 John Lee Street, presented the Council with copies of an article relating to the recent fire in Kentucky in which it was stated that a short in an electrical circuit was the cause of the fire. He then requested that the Council not approve the amendment increasing the ratio of apprentices. Council Member Sample pointed out that the building mentioned in the article did not even have a sprinkler system and contended that this was the reason for the great loss of life in the fire mentioned in the article. City Manager Townsend stated that since portions of this article had been read to the Council, he felt obligated to point out that according to the quote from the Kentucky Governor's office, the cause of the fire is still under inves- tigation and no definite conclusions had been reached as to the cause of the fire. Mr. Darby requested that the record show that the source from which he quoted was the investigator for an insurance adjuster. Mayor declined to allow anyone else to speak on this matter and requested that the vote on the ordinances be taken. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote, and the following ordinances were approved: SECOND READING: EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10998, PASSED ON JULY 26, 1972 TO MR. ELI ABRAMS, DBA COURTESY ADVERTISING COMPANY, FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 5 YEARS. THE TERMS OF THE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10998 ARE TO REMAIN THE SAME EXCEPT THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM ADVERTISING ON THESE BENCHES PAID TO THE CITY IS TO BE INCREASED FROM 10% TO 15%. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 11 SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FORA FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT LEASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10174, CONCERNING A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND IN BOTSFORD PARK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, 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 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: APPROPRIATING $30,850 OUT OF THE AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR CALICHE AND ASPHALT TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 125 PARKING SPACES AT THE REAR OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PROJECT NO. 245-68-27. 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". ORDINANCE NO. 13774: 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 C. M. S. & ASSOCIATES BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PORTION OF BLOCK 20, J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; 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 fol- lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13775: AMENDING ARTICLE III, ELECTRICAL, DIVISION 1, LICENSING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING SECTION 13-64, EXAMINATIONS- - SCHEDULING; GRADING, SUBSECTION (b), PARAGRAPH (4), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECIPROCAL ELECTRICIANS LICENSES, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER: PROVIDING FOR SEVER- ABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the fol- lowing vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby and Gill voting "No". ORDINANCE NO. 13776: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE EXISTING 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCKS F, G, H, AND J, KOSTORYZ-GOLLIHAR CENTER, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO DEDICATION OF ALTERNATE EASEMENTS BY REPIATTING OF THE PROPERTY BY THE OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 13777: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE EXISTING 5' X 60' UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 3, BLOCK 2, CAROLYN HEIGHTS, UNIT I, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. 13778: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING FOR A TITLE IX SENIOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 1978, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED CONTRACTS, MODIFICATIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENEWALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; 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. 13779: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TML WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FUND TO PROVIDE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1977, THROUGH JULY 1, 1980, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM OF.CONTRACT 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 fol- lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". Mayor Luby called for a five-minute recess at 4:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 4:10 p.m. Council Member Gulley requested that the ordinance on the number of appren- tices allowed be presented next week with the ratio changed to three apprentices to one journeyman or master electrician. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that it was his understanding that he had been instructed to have ordinances prepared for 3 to 1 and 2 to 1 basis, in addition to the 4 to 1 basis which had already been considered. Mr. Perry addressed the Council again on this matter and suggested that a public hearing be held to discuss it. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that they have already had three public hear- ings and feels that he is hearing from those in opposition to the amendments to the Electrical Licensing Ordinance that fires will result from these changes, and consequently, he requested further guidance on the matter through staff recommen- dations. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 13 Mayor Luby announced public hearings on five zoning applications. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application 11377-18, Mr. Tim Clower, Trustee, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 15.0± acre tract of land out of Lot 5, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands Subdivision, located on the north side of Saratoga Boulevard, approximately 1,000 feet southeast of Greenwood Drive. Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recom- mend approval of this application with a waiver of the screening fence requirement along the northeast and southeast property lines. Mayor Luby inquired if anyone in the audience is in opposition to this change of zoning. No one responded. Chief Planner Larry Wenger presented background information on the sur- rounding land use and pointed out the property on the zoning map. Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed; seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gulley that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the zoning on Application #377-18 be changed from "R -1B" to "I-2"; seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously. * * * * * * City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application /1477-1, Mr. Sam W. Main, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lot 6, Block 7, Gardendale Addition No. 1, located on the south side of Cain Drive, approximately 640 feet east of Everhart Road. Mr. Townsend stated that the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial of this application; therefore, 5 votes are required to approve the change of zoning. He informed the Council that in response to the notices mailed to property owners, one in opposition and one in favor had been returned. Chief Planner Wenger pointed out the property on the zoning map and explained the land use in the surrounding area. Council Member Lozano inquired as to how many units can be constructed under the "A-1" zoning requested. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 14 Mr. Wenger stated that the zoning "A-1" allows 21 units per acre, and on this property, 19 units would be the maximum that could be built. Mrs. Zelda Main, 922 Carmel Parkway, spoke on behalf of the applicant, stating that the owner plans to build sixteen apartment units; they will be good, moderate -priced apartments, which are needed; the property is within 325 feet of neighborhood business zoning; feels that the apartments would upgrade the sur- rounding area; and that the objections from the property owners in the area seem to be based on the barracks -type of housing that exists in the neighborhood. Mrs. Main also alleged that 6 non -conforming uses exist in the area. Speaking in opposition to this change of zoning was Mrs. Marlene Flinton, 4833 Cain Drive. Mrs. Flinton stated that she lives next door to the property being considered and objects to additional apartments in the area because the renters in one of the existing apartments were undesirable as neighbors, mention- ing the fact that one of the tenants rides a motorcycle during the day and very late at night,disturbing all of the neighbors. She further indicated that if this change of zoning is approved, this problem will increase. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases asked Mrs. Flinton if she had filed a complaint about the disturbances caused by the tenant she mentioned. Mrs. Flinton indicated that she had but stated that when the police arrived, the boy in question was not creating the disturbance. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested that she give her name and telephone number to a member of the staff so that this matter could be investigated. Also speaking in opposition to the change of zoning was Mrs. W. C. Ware, 4826 Cain Drive, stating that she lives across the street from Mr. Main's property and objects to the construction of the apartment units, citing the disturbance created by the tenants in the existing rent house. Others speaking in opposition to the change of zoning for similar reasons were Mrs. Bradley Sheffield, 4913 Cain Drive; Mrs. Earl Howe, 4921 Cain Drive; and Mrs. Delia Gaivan, 4834 Cain Drive. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 15 Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed; seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gill that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the change of zoning from "R -1B" to "A-1" on Application #477-1 be denied; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application #477-3, Conn -Sherrod Company, Inc., for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District on a 4.8± acre tract of land out of Lot B-1, Block 1, Paisley Tract, located approximately 320 feet west of Everhart Road, south of Harry Street and north of South Staples Street. Mr. Townsend stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial, but in lieu thereof a special permit for 27 units per acre be granted with adequate screening of the windows adjacent to Pope Place residences, continuation of the screening fence along the northeast property line, and all lighting be placed so as not to shine into adja- cent properties. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that the Planning Staff recommends denial of the "A-2" zoning, as this would allow too much density, but in lieu thereof grant "A-1" which would provide adequate density for this area;, additional access to this complex is needed through to Everhart Road; and that the Barry and South Staples Street intersection is approaching volumes of traffic that will require a traffic light. City Manager Townsend also stated that in response to the notices mailed to property owners in the area, three in opposition had been returned and none in favor. Chief Planner Wenger pointed out the property on the zoning map, provided information regarding the land use in the surrounding area, and informed the Council that this same zoning case had been presented to the Council on February 16, 1977, at which time it was denied. Mr. Wenger explained that the applicant wishes to expand their existing apartment project and that the screening fence on the ori- ginal complex property has been completed. Mr. Wenger stated that "A-1" zoning Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 16 allows for the construction of 21 units; "A-2" zoning allows for the construction of 34 units, but the applicant's site plan indicates that 27 units are planned. Council Member Gill inquired about access to the area. Mr. Wenger stated that the planned exit from the property is through the existing complex on the adjacent property and that no access is planned on Everhart Road, indicating that the Planning Staff is of the opinion that there should be a secondary access. Council Member Lozano asked if the plat has been approved, and Chief Planner Wenger stated that it has. Mayor Luby invited the applicant to address the Council at this time. Ms. Debbie Dumphy, 5309 Sugar Creek, representative of the applicant, stated the applicant concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a special permit be approved. Ms. Dumphy presented to the Council exhibits showing the site plan, the proposed elevation of the structure, and the screening detail, indicating that they had been approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Dumphy stated that she is co -sales agent for the owner and that she had met with Mr. Ray Menviile and Mr. Tom Stewart of the Traffic and Transit Department to discuss access to the apartment complex. She stated that they indicated no objection to the proposed access plan. Ms. Dumphy also stated that she had discussed access with Fire Department officials who had suggested several small changes and then indicated approval of the plan. She therefore stated that she felt the matter of access is inconsequential since various departments of the City have indicated approval. Ms. Dumphy also informed the Council that the proposed screening fence will be an extension of the masonry fence that is in existence on the adjacent property. Ms. Dumphy introduced Mr. Bob Sherrod, one of the owners of the company. Mr. Sherrod stated that when this case was presented earlier in the year, the question had arisen in regard to the contractor using out-of-town subcontractors and workers on the construction. He assured the Council that the contractor plans Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 17 to utilize local construction workers when this new complex is built. Council Member Gill referred to the statement regarding landscaping of the area and inquired as to just what is planned for the area. Mr. Sherrod stated that the company plans to have more planted areas against the screening fence. Council Member Gill indicated that she felt that trees and landscaping are essential to the plan and that she would vote in favor of the special permit if landscaping plans are improved. Council Member Gulley inquired about the cost of the first project. Mr. Sherrod stated that the cost of the first project was 2.2 million dollars, and the proposed project cost is 2 million dollars. Speaking in favor of the application was Mr. N. R. Johnston, 723 Hamlin, who pointed out that the construction of the project would create employment for local workers. Two others spoke in favor of the project for the same reason. Mr. Bill Baum, 4045 Congressional, spoke in favor of the project, stating that he represents the Jewish Community Center, which presently owns the property. Mr. Baum recommended that the special permit be approved since it would generate employment during construction and expressed the opinion that the area will be well kept. Mr. Jack Solka, also representing the Jewish Community Center, spoke in favor of the special permit because he feels that this is logical use of the property. Mrs. Teresa Perez and Mr. Perez, managers of the Woodbury Apartment complex, spoke in favor of the special permit, and Mrs. Perez read a letter of endorsement of the existing apartments from one of the tenants. Other tenants speaking in favor of the project were Mr. Earl Rivet, Mr. Roscoe Warner, Mr. W. T. Carroll, and Mrs. Eunice Postaway. Speaking in opposition to the special permit was Mr. Don Shelton, 4111 Harry, stating as his reasons for opposing it are the unfinished pavement in the original complex, excessive traffic problems that will be created, and questioned the possibility of large fire trucks getting into the apartment project. Mr. Ray Guvett, 4166 Harry, spoke in opposition to the application, point- ing out that it had been necessary for him to appear before the Council four times Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 18 in defense of retaining his neighborhood as a residential area. Mr. Guvett stated that he objects to the two-story structure and suggested that access be provided to Staples Street. He also indicated that the density is excessive in the apartment project and no recreation area is planned for children. Also speaking in opposition to the change of zoning or the special permit were Mrs. Nora Guvett, 4166 Harry, and Mrs. Faye Shelton, 4117 Harry. Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gulley that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the zoning change from "R -1B" to "A-2" be denied, but in lieu thereof, a special permit be granted for 27 units per acre with adequate screening fence, and also with the stipulation that trees be planted along the screening fence; seconded by Diaz. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases referred to the traffic problem and inquired if the staff has made a survey to determine if a traffic light is needed at the inter- section of Barry and South Staples Street. City Manager Townsend stated that such a traffic light would be for the convenience of the tenants as much as for traffic control. Council Member Sample expressed his concern about the lack of play area for children and inquired if there is not a City ordinance that provides for a certain amount of space for this purpose. City Manager Townsend stated that the ordinance that deals with this matter refers to "open space", and the parking lot falls into this category, which legally eliminates the necessity for additional recreation area. Ms. Dumphy stated that she had been informed by the manager that only 25 children reside in the complex. There being no further discussion, Mayor Luby called for the vote on Council Member Gulley's motion. The motion to approve the special permit with the addition of trees to be planted along the fence as an inclusion in the site plan was approved by the -following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby voting "No". Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 19 City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application #477-6, Russell Morton Brown, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling Dis- trict to "A-2" Apartment House District on a 6.63± acre tract of land out of H.B. Sheppard Farm Lot Number 36, located at the southwest corner of Tuloso Road and Interstate Highway 37. Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval. Chief Planner Wenger pointed out the area on the zoning map and explained the land use in the surrounding neighborhood. No one appeared in opposition to this application. Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. Motion by de Ases that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff be accepted and the zoning on Application #477-6 be changed from "R -1B" to "A-2"; seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application #477-7, Alfredo R. Romay, for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Bayder Subdivision, located on the south side of South Padre Island Drive, approximately 500 feet east of Airline Road. City Manager Townsend stated that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff that this application be approved. Chief Planner Wenger presented background information on the case and pointed out the area on the zoning map. Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed; seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously. Motion by Sample that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff be accepted and the zoning on this property be changed from "B-1" to "B-4"; seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously. * * * * * * City Manager Townsend presented the ordinances pertaining to the preceding zoning cases, and City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote. The Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 20 following ordinances were approved: ORDINANCE NO. 13780: 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 TIM CLOWER, TRUSTEE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOT 5, SECTION 7, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; 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 fol- lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 13781: 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 CONN-SHERROD COMPANY, INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN APARTMENT COMPLEX, ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH ON A PORTION OF LOT B-1, BLOCK 1, PAISLEY TRACT, 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 CON- FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol- lowing vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby voting "No". ORDINANCE NO. 13782: 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 RUSSELL MORTON BROWN, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF H.B. SHEPPARD FARM LOT NO. 36, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; 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 fol- lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 13783: 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 ALFREDO R. ROMAY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 16, 17, 18 AND 19, BAYDER SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 21 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the fol- lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye". City Manager Townsend suggested that the Council discuss the gas situation and the proposed settlement. Mayor Luby stated that the Council was tired and asked that this matter be discussed later. Mayor Luby then called for petitions or discussion from the audience. Mrs. Oscar L. Bocock, 1258 Devon, stated that she had delivered letters and packets to the Council from the Texas Federation of Womens' Clubs, South Texas District, on the "Hands Up" Program. Mrs. Bocock stated that the letter requested that the Council consider adopting a resolution urging that the Texas State Insur- ance Board grant discounts on premiums to those persons and firms that utilize minimum security requirements in remodeling present construction or in new con- struction as prepared by the Texas Municipal League in their Model Security Code. Mrs. Bocock further informed the Council that the Texas Insurance Board will meet to discuss the installation of a certain type of lock , and she asked the Council to adopt a resolution expressing approval of the locks. Council Member Gill requested that such a resolution be placed on the agenda next week, specifying that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Texas Insurance Board. City Manager Townsend stated that this is a more complex situation than the Council was led to believe, in that a certain type of lock was specified. Ms. Debbie Dumphy, member of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, appeared at this time and urged the Council to take some type of measures in an effort to combat the numerous traffic accidents caused by intoxicated drivers, mentioning several deaths that occurred recently. Ms. Dumphy suggested public service announcements by City officials might help alleviate this problem. Mayor Luby and other Council Members indicated their concurrence with this suggestion, pro- vided arrangements could be made with the news media. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 22 City Manager Townsend spoke on a similar subject and informed the Council that the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation is presently in the process of placing a different type of asphalt on the center strip of the Kennedy Causeway and different kind of marking in the center lane; the speed on the bridge is being reduced; but it is felt that a physical barricade will be the best permanent solution. Mayor Luby expressed the opinion that a portion of the foundation on the Kennedy Causeway is dropping and questioned the safety of the bridge. He requested a report on this. City Manager Townsend addressed the Council at this time on the proposed gas settlement with Coastal States, stating that the Staff has requested from LoVaca additional information in regard to the office space and employment in this City. Mr. Townsend presented Council with a summary which includes the recommen- dation that the offices be moved from Houston to either San Antonio or Corpus Christi. He read from a letter from Mr. Bill Greehey of LoVaca Gathering Company in which he estimates an increase in employees for the spin-off company in Corpus Christi. Mr. Townsend also stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Bernard W. Schrader of Coastal States Gas Corporation in which Mr. Schrader indicated that employees at the Corpus Christi refinery would include a potential increase of up to approximately 50 permanent employees, with as many as 500 employees during possible expansion activities. Council Member Gulley pointed out that the published comments made to San Antonio officials were not mentioned in either letter. City Manager Townsend reported on the financial arrangements made for the Petroleum Tower here in Corpus Christi and requested that Attorney Jim McKibben explain this matter further. Mr. McKibben explained the sale of the Petroleum Tower and the loan arrange- ments and stated that this matter will be decided by December, 1977 when the note on the building is due. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1977 Page 23 Mr. McKibben stated that the matter will be before the Railroad Commission in two weeks; the lawsuits are not settled but all parties have agreed to a mora- torium until it is determined if a settlement could be reached. He further stated that the hearing before the Railroad Commission will be conducted on July 18, 1977, and all of the cities involved have indicated that they will appear. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the LCR case is basically over, but the lawsuit filed by San Antonio is still in hearing and will not be ' settled for many months. Mr. Townsend presented the Council with copies of a pro- • posed resolution which would clearly state that the City of Corpus Christi endorses the settlement and suggested that the resolution be considered in two weeks. Mayor Luby expressed his objections to this resolution. He read a state- ment of opposition, particularly in regard to the so called "gas search program." Mayor Luby also stated that he felt sure that the spin-off company would locate their offices and operation in San Antonio. City Manager Townsend asked the Mayor for suggestions in convincing Coastal States to move the new company to Corpus Christi when this City repre- sents only 1% of its total customers. Mayor Luby stated that LoVaca and Coastal States have contracts with the City of Corpus Christi and urged the City to take the matter to court. City Manager Townsend stated that he feels that the gas search program would be a part of the settlement and that he does not feel that the suit of the City of Corpus Christi is any better than that of any other city. He also pointed out that San Antonio had suffered because of their lawsuit in that they experienced gas shortages. Mayor Luby reiterated that he felt that the City of Corpus Christi has a good case and could win a lawsuit. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases suggested that this matter be placed on the agenda in two weeks, with discussion scheduled for next week during the Workshop Meeting. Council Member Gulley indicated that some aspects of this proposed gas settlement bother him and he would like to wait until after the meeting on June 23 in Austin, stating that he is not ready to agree to this settlement at this time. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. June 8, 1977.