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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13, 1977
PRESENT:
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 Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall in the absence of Mayor Jason Luby.
The invocation was presented by the Reverend Simon P. Bazozowski of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.
City Secretary Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and stated
that a quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting.
Motion by Diaz that the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of June 22
and June 29, 1977 be approved as presented; seconded by Lozano, and passed unani-
mously.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases announced the Public Hearing on the Revenue Sharing
Budget for 1977-78.
City Manager Townsend stated that this hearing is required to explain the
use of Revenue Sharing funds as it relates to the budget for 1977-78 and informed
the Council that the City Charter requires a formal Public Hearing prior to the
adoption of the budget. He stated that this public hearing will be conducted on
July 27, 1977, and the Council will remain in session until the budget is adopted.
Mr. Townsend furrher explained that if the budget 1s not adopted before August I,
1977, the prior year's budget will remain in effect. C1.1y Manager Townsend requested
that Mark Gresham, Budget Director, explain the General Fund as it relates to Revenue
Sharing.
Mr. Gresham presented the Council with copies of the Revenue Sharing
summary and explained the Revenue Sharing funds that will be a portion of the
General Fund budget. Mr. Gresham stated that $3,870,000 will be included in the
the General Fund from Revenue Sharing; $39,000 will be allocated for Corpus Christi
Beach Land Acquisition; and $139,066 will be reserved for one-time expenditures.
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Mr. Gresham explained that the Revenue Sharing payments for the fiscal year
1976-77 were $3,785,924 and a balance of $170,789 will be carried forward to next
year's budget. He also presented a summary of the expenditures of Revenue Sharing
funds during the fiscal year 1976-77.
Council Member Gulley inquired as to why $3,000,000 is allocated to the
Police Department Budget and $870,000 is allocated to the Fire Department Budget from
the Revenue Sharing fund.
City Manager Townsend explained that it was necessary to include this total
amount in the General Budget, and those amounts were just placed in those two depart-
ment budgets rather than placing the funds in a number of departments.
Ms. B. C. Cornish, 119 Blevins Street, addressed the Council and inquired
about the proposed use of the Corpus Christi Beach property that is included for pur-
chase in the budget.
City Manager Townsend explained that the City proposes to purchase land for
a park to be located on the north end of Corpus Christi Beach. He stated that the park
will be funded 100% by City funds and the beach will be funded on a 50/50 basis by
Federal funds and local funds.
Dr. Ralph Gilchrist, 310 Cape Cod, Chairman of the Museum Advisory Board,
addressed the Council at this time. Dr. Gilchrist introduced other members of the
Board, Dr. Aalbert Heine of the Corpus Christi Museum, and Mrs.Phyllis Burson,
Director of Community Enrichment. He stated that his purpose in appearing before
the Council is to ask that they consider additional requests for the Corpus Christi
Museum budget. Dr. Gilchrist requested that a Grade 14 additional staff member be
included in the budget, indicatingthat this person was needed to supervise the two
Grade 8 clerks in the office. Dr. Gilchrist stated that the Museum now employs five
Custodian -Guards and there is a need for an additional one to assist with the recent
addition to the Museum. He also requested that a new 4 -wheel drive vehicle be con-
sidered , since the one now in use is quite worn. Dr. Gilchrist also mentioned that
the following three capital outlay items are needed for the Museum: a typewriter,
which would cost approximately $725; a dissolve unit, which would cost $410; and
two additional file cabinets.
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Council Member Gulley inquired about the $139,066 figure designated as
Reserve Appropriation for use for additional cost of land acquisition'in the Corpus
Christi Beach Park and Bayfront Science Park.
City Manager Townsend explained that primarily, this amount is being held
in reserve until the beach is completed; however, this appropriation could be
designated for any purpose by the Council.
No one else spoke in regard to the Revenue Sharing Fund budget.
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed; seconded by Lozano, and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for the City Manager's reports. City Manager
Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanation:
a. Recommendation that a hearing be held at 2 p.m. during the Regular Council
Meeting on July 20, 1977 on the appeal of Mr. Garth Herro on the decision
of the Planning Commission that the plat of El Ranchito Subdivision be
approved subject to installation of a water distribution system meeting
minimum requirements. The subdivision is located outside the City limits
south of F.M. 624 approximately 2.8 miles east of F.M. 666.
b. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 2, 1977
for 300 gallons of aqueous film foaming foam for Airport crash fire rescue
vehicles.
c. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 a.m., August 2, 1977 on the
following five annual supply contracts for which no bids were received:
4 item of brass angle ball meter stops
870 barrels of bulk portland cement
16 items of 12" through 48" tapping saddles
Pipe line primer, enamel and felt
16 portable chemical toilets
The known suppliers for these items have been contacted and said they would
submit bids. The suppliers said they did not submit bids before because of
oversight on their part.
d. Recommendation that bid award on annual supply contracts be made to the
following firms on the basis of low bid:
REFRIGERATION SALES CO., INC., Long Island, New York
7,260 lbs. Air Conditioning Refrigerants $4,429.99
KLEEN AIR FILTER SERVICE, Corpus Christi
Air Filter Service (9 locations) $2,525.00
CATHODIC PROTECTION SERVICE, Corpus'Christi
360 Anodes $19,898.01
CHEMICAL & TURF SPECIALTY CO., INC., Dallas
2,300 lbs. Bermuda Grass Seed 3,381.00
TOTAL $30,234.00
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The apparent low bid of $3,220 by Douglas W. King Company, San Antonio, on
bermuda grass seed is not recommended because it is a fluctuating price and
is only $161 less than the firm price of Chemical & Turf Specialty Co., Inc.
Bids were received from 12 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of
approximately 6%.
e. Recommendation that Change Order No. 1, for $1,901 to the Airport Graphics
contract, previously awarded to McKissack Associates, Inc., be approved.
The change order provides for furnishing and installing four additional
'fiberglass signs within various airport spaces and for making changes to a
number of signs in the previously awarded contract.
f. Recommendation that the speed limit on Old Brownsville Road, between Padre
Island Drive and Morgan Avenue, be reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph to increase
safety for residents along the street particularly near the intersection of
Cliff Maus Drive. The reduction will also allow a further reduction in the
school zone speed limit at Cliff Maus from 35 to 3.0 mph. The Traffic Safety
Advisory Board so recommends.
S. Recommendation that $160,000 be appropriated out of the Community -Convention
Facility Bond Fund to pay for foundation testing ($13,882.89) and architectural
services and engineering ($146,117.11) on the Community -Convention Facility.
On July 21, 1976, Ordinance No. 13293 was passed appropriating $160,000 for
these items out of the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to be
reimbursed upon the sale of Community -Convention Facility Bonds. The
architects are Swanson, Heister, Wilson, and Claycomb of Corpus Christi and
Caudill, Rowlett and Scott of Houston. The foundation testing was performed
by Trinity Testing Corporation.
h. Recommendation that the acquisition of a drainage easement from Mr. and Mrs.
W. R. Duncan in connection with the Waldron Road and Purdue Road Area Outfall
Project be approved for $1,200. This easement is located 500 feet south of
Purdue Road running for 520 feet in a southeasterly direction from Laguna
Shores Road into the Laguna Madre. This easement is generally within a
natural drainage outfall. Sufficient appropriations already exist in the
contingency of, Ordinance No. 12819 which awarded the construction contract
for the outfall.
i. Recommendation that a resolution be passed reaffirming the City's endorsement
of the application of Hughes Airwest to the Civil Aeronautics Board for
proposed service to various western cities and supporting the airline's
request for an expedited hearing. The Council, on September 22, 1976 passed
a resolution in support of Airwest's application to authorize service between
Corpus Christi, San Antonio, El Paso and Las Vegas. The Civil Aeronautics
Board has taken no action on the application. Hughes Airwest is now renewing
its efforts to obtain a hearing.
Recommendation that an escrow agreement be approved with Corpus Christi
National Bank, the City's depository bank, to permit investment of funds
for the Nueces River Project (Choke Canyon Reservoir) until needed for
expenditures. The funds are currently on deposit with Corpus Christi Bank
and Trust. A new agreement is desirable since the City's depository was
recently changed from Corpus Christi Bank and Trust to Corpus Christi National
Bank. The agreement allows the City to invest and earn interest on Choke
Canyon funds until the money is actually needed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
k. Recommendation that $7,859 be appropriated out of the Park Bond Fund to
reimburse the Park Construction Activity upon completion of construction
of a bike path from the end of the present bike path in the vicinity of
Ocean Drive and Leming Street to the southernmost parking lot in Cole Park.
The construction will continue the present 7' wide bike path approximately
1,050'. The Park Department so recommends.
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1. Recommendation that authority be granted to submit a grant application to
the Council of Governments for $36,400 to provide transportation services to
approximately 500 Department of Public Welfare clients per month for medical
services, for an additional 12 months, beginning September 1, 1977. Trans-
portation will be provided through the Senior Community Services program and
other public and private sources. No City funds are involved.
m. Recommendation that the Parks Department be authorized to proceed with the
installation of an irrigation system around she Health Center. The materials
are estimated to cost $15,000.00. Funds are available in the contingency
appropriations for the Health Center for the materials. No additional
appropriation is required. A portion of the irrigation system is already in
place under the pavement and under the improved areas.
n. Recommendation that a grant application be submitted to the Texas Department
of Health Resources for $154,800 to provide a program of nutrition counseling
and food vouchers for clients of the health clinics of the City -County Health
Department which could total up to $1,000,000 per year. The grant application
involves the employment of 15 new staff members to carry out the program which
will serve approximately 3,000 persons. The program will be 100% funded by
the U. S. Department of Agriculture through the Texas Department of Health
Resources.
o. Recommendation that the escrow agreement with the United States of America
and the Corpus Christi Bank and Trust, authorized on May 6, 1976, for
Corpus Christi Beach Restoration be amended to reflect an increase from
$1,489,000.00 to $1,689,000.00. This $200,000 increase is necessary to
cover costs resulting from the actual bids received by the Corps of Engineers
on the sand hauled to the beach and equipment to place the sand on the beach
being higher than originally estimated. Of the $200,000, $113,152 will come
from interest earned, or expected to be earned, by the escrow account and a
maximum of $86,848 from 1977 revenue sharing money. The Corps will review
the project after contract award to determine if it is possible to reduce
the final cost. Revenue sharing payments for 1976-77 have exceeded the
estimate.
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Recommendation that a two-year agreement, effective September 1, 1977, be
approved with the Office of the Governor to provide for reconfirmation of
the City of Corpus Christi as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for
the Corpus Christi urbanized area to comply with the Federal -Aid Highway Act
of 1973. The renewal of the agreement is necessary so the City can continue
to receive Section 112 transportation planning funds.
Recommendation that Ordinance No. 13462, passed and approved November 3,
1976, be amended to not require the slip tenant to sign over the title of
his craft to the City upon execution of the Marina slip rental contract.
The Marina Board so recommends.
r. Recommendation that the Compensation Ordinance be amended to provide
the position of Convention Center Manager, Grade 37.
s. Recommendation that the appointment of Mr. Harold R. Peterson to the
position of Convention Center Manager be confirmed.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for discussion from the Council on the City
Manager's reports.
In regard to Items "r" and "s", Council Member Lozano inquired when the
employment of Mr. Peterson as Convention Center Manager would become effective.
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City Manager Townsend stated that Mr. Peterson's appointment is expected
to be effective about September 1, 1977 and explained that his salary will be
funded from the hotel -motel tax.
In regard to Item "g", concerning the Convention Center, Mayor Pro Tem
de Ases inquired as to when plans for this facility will be presented to the Council.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker informed Mr. de Ases that a firm date
has not been established, but he hoped that the plans would be ready for presenta-
tion during the month of July. Mr. Walker further stated that members of the staff
and the architect have met with the Tourist Bureau representatives twice, and another
meeting is planned with the Board of the Tourist Bureau for Thursday.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that he felt that a number of citizens may be
interested in providing input in regard to the Community -Convention Center plans
before the final plans and specifications are prepared and indicated that he felt
that they should be able to do so.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for comments from the audience in regard to
the City Manager's Reports.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, addressed the Council in regard to
Items "r" and "s", concerning the employment of a Convention Center Manager, stating
that he objected to such employment in view of the fact that the facility will not
be completed for three years. He stated that after the plans and specifications are
accepted and bid award has been made, it is the architect's duty to oversee the con-
struction and questioned the need for employing a manager so early.
Council Member Diaz inquired of Mr. Cosgrove if he objected to the employ-
ment of a Convention Center Manager because of the salary and if he would object to
this if the manager is employed during the last year before the Convention Center is
completed.
Mr. Cosgrove indicated that he had no objection to the amount of the salary,
but he felt that he should be hired just one year prior to completion of the facility.
City Manager Townsend stated that basic supervision of the construction would
be handled by the architects, but explained that conventions must be booked several
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years in advance and a manager is needed at this time for that purpose; equipment
must be purchased; contracts must be worked out for food services and various con-
cessions and other services, all of which should be handled by the Convention Center
Manager. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that a secretary to the manager will
be employed and an office and car provided.
Mr. John Stensland, 337 Primrose, spoke at this time in regard to Item "q",
which recommends an amendment to the ordinance setting out policy on Marina slip
rental contracts. Mr. Stensland reminded the Council that he had objected to the
requirement that slip tenants sign over title to their crafts several months ago,
and while he agreed with the proposed amendment, he indicated that he felt that the
entire ordinance should be revised. He indicated that the existing ordinance does
not specify the City's obligations to the boat owners nor about routine patrol of
the area and that he felt the ordinance should contain such specifications.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases informed Mr. Stensland that most lease contracts are
prepared in this way and suggested that he attend the Marina Board Meeting to make
his recommendations.
City Manager Townsend stated that this ordinance is on three readings and
suggested to Mr. Stensland that he meet with the Marina Board before its final
passage, assuring him that the ordinance will not be read for the third time until
after the next Marina Board meeting.
Council Member Gulley requested that a copy of the proposed contract be
placed in the Council's envelopes which will be delivered to them on Friday.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "s",
be approved; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for presentation of the ordinances. City
Manager. Townsend briefly explained the ordinances.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for discussion by the Council on the ordinances.
Council Member Diaz questioned the necessity for employing the Convention
Center Manager at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases explained that the previous Council, after several
discussions on the matter, had ascertained that it would be essential to employ the
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manager as soon as possible because of the tremendous amount of work and planning
necessary prior to the completion of the Convention Center.
Council Member Sample stated that Mr. Peterson is extremely well qualified
and the City is very fortunate to obtain his services.
Council Member Gill explained that Mr. Peterson has been assistant manager
of the three convention center type of facilities in Kansas City for two and one-
half years and manager of one of the facilities.
There were no comments from the audience in regard to the ordinances.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinances,
and the following ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, BY
DELETING THE PRESENT PROVISION FOR OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD AND AIRPORT ROAD (FM 665),
FROM A POINT 760 FEET SOUTHWEST OF PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO A POINT 670 FEET SOUTHWEST OF
THE INTERSECTION OF MORGAN AVENUE AND AIRPORT ROAD, AND IN LIEU THEREOF DECREASING
THE SPEED LIMITS FROM 50 MPH TO 45 MPH, AT ALL TIMES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby, absent.
SECOND READING
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FY 1976-77, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13309, BY AMENDING THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR ACTIVITY 3343 (COMMUNICATIONS) SO AS TO DELETE THE
UNIFORMED CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE ALARM OPERATOR I AND SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF
THE CIVILIAN CLASSIFICATION OF DISPATCHER (SALARY GRADE 20), AND TO PROVIDE THAT
AS THE FINAL VACANCY IN FIRE ALARM OPERATOR OCCURS THAT THE FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
CLASSIFICATION BE DELETED AND IN LIEU THEREOF THAT CIVILIAN CLASSIFICATION OF DIS-
PATCHER BE SUBSTITUTED THEREFOR.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill
"No"; Luby absent.
SECOND READING
GRANTING R. E. BYARS, DBA TEXAS TRAMWAYS COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC
STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OPERATING A SCENIC MOTOR TOUR SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF FOUR PER CENT
(4%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS, TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH
FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIA-
BILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS
GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13826
APPROPRIATING $1,901 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND TO FUND CHANGE ORDER NO.
1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH McKISSACK ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-68-
23,1, CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GRAPHICS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13827
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $160,000 OUT OF THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY -CONVENTION FACILITY
BOND FUND, OF WHICH $13,882.89 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 209-76-1.1, FOUNDATION
TESTING, AND $146,117.11 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 209-76-1.2, ARCHITECTURAL
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF $160,000, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSE BY ORDIANANCE NO. 13293, OUT OF THE NO. 102
GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BAIANCE ACCOUNT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13828
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS
CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK, THE CITY'S DEPOSITORY BANK, TO PERMIT INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
FOR THE NUECES RIVER PROJECT (CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR) UNTIL SAID FUNDS ARE NEEDED
FOR EXPENDITURES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ESCROW AGREEMENT, A SUB-
STANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A":
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13829
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION OF HUGHES AIRWEST TO THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD TO SERVE
VARIOUS WESTERN CITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13830
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FROM PROJECT NO. 291-72-8.1, COLE
PARK BIKE PATH, FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO FUND NO. 102, ACTIVITY NO. 4122-603, THE SUM
OF $7,859 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BIKE PATH IN COLE PARK, SAID SUM TO BE REIMBURSED
,TO THE SAID NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY NO. 4122-603, UPON COMPLETION OF CON-
STRUCTION OF THE BIKE PATH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13831
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR $36,400 TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE CLIENTS
FOR MEDICAL SERVICES, IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT PROGRAM FORA 12 -MONTH PERIOD
COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 1977, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A COPY OF WHICH
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IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED CONTRACTS AND
DOCUMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13832
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RESOURCES FOR $154,800 TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM OF NUTRITION COUNSELING AND FOOD VOUCHERS
FOR CLIENTS OF THE HEALTH CLINICS OF THE CITY -COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE GRANT APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AFORESAID; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13833
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13159, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 1976,
PERTAINING TO THE ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CORPUS
CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST, BY AMENDING THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PLACED IN THE ESCROW
ACCOUNT FROM THE SUM OF $1,489,000 TO $1,689,000, SAID ADDITIONAL SUMS BEING NEC-
ESSARY TO COVER INCREASED CONSTRUCTION COSTS; APPROPRIATING FOR PLACEMENT INTO
THE ESCROW FUND ACCOUNT $200,000, OF WHICH APPROPRIATION $100,860 IS TO COME FROM
INTEREST EARNED OR ANTICIPATED TO BE EARNED DURING THE DURATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FROM THE ESCROW ACCOUNT APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-11.1, CORPUS
CHRISTI BEACH RESTORATION, AND $99,140 IS TO BE OUT OF THE NO. 126 GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13834
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
1, 1977, WITH THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO PROVIDE FOR RECONFIRMATION OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CORPUS
CHRISTI URBANIZED AREA AND TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL -AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1973, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, 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 approved by the fol-
lowing vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby
absent.
FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 12-79, SLIP RENTAL CONTRACT, SUBSECTION (f), BY DELETING THE
EXISTING PROVISIONS OF SAID SUBSECTION (f) AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW PRO-
VISIONS, TO BE ENTITLED "LIEN AGAINST WATERCRAFT"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13835
CLOSING THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 6, BAYVIEW NO. 3 SUBDIVISION, 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 approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13836
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (e), SO
AS TO PROVIDE THE NEW POSITION TITLE AND GRADE OF CONVENTION CENTER MANAGER; PRO-
VIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 13837
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD R. PETERSON TO THE OFFICE OF CONVENTION CENTER
MANAGER, EY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION 3; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was approved by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby absent.
Motion by Sample that Mayor Luby be excused from the meeting for just
cause; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases informed
the audience that Mayor Luby was unable to attend the meeting because of an emer-
gency situation at his farm.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for petitions or discussion from members of
the audience.
Miss Dianett del Rosario, 206 Mohawk, addressed the Council in regard to
the Mexican Unity Council and their use of a building at 3201 Morgan for recreation
purposes. Miss del Rosario requested that the Council authorize issuance of a tem-
porary permit to open the building, which had been closed by the building inspector
because of substandard conditions. In her statement, Miss del Rosario stated that
the Mexican Unity Council had complied with all of the requirements and the build-
ing is needed to conduct activities for children and elderly citizens of low-income
groups. She also informed the Council that the group is attempting to raise funds
to finance a trip to Six Flags for the children, and without the use of the build-
ing, they have no means to raise the funds.
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Mayor Pro Tem de Ases asked if any other members of the audience wished to
speak on this same matter.
Mr. Lucio Garcia, 8225 Leopard Street, spoke on behalf of the Mexican Unity
Council. He stated that the City had required that a number of improvements be
made to the building at 3201 Morgan to bring it up to standard and indicated that
all of these things had been accomplished by the group, with the exception of black -
topping an area for parking spaces. He requested that the Council consider the
issuance of a temporary permit until funds are raised in order for the group to
have the parking lot constructed. He also stated that the building has been closed.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that it was his understanding that since all
of the requirements imposed by the City for bringing the building up to standard
have been complied with, the placards placed on the building stating that the
building is unsafe have been removed.
City Manager Townsend stated that the unsafe conditions have been taken
care of, but there is a restroom problem and the building should not be used for
large crowds. Mr. Townsend also inquired of Mr. Garcia as to why he stated that
the building has been closed since the building has been in use at all times,
indicating that he was aware of several events that had occurred in the building
even after the placards were placed on the building. He stated that the City's
concern is based on use of the building for assemblies of over 200 people and
that the City's regulations would allow use of the building for a few youth and
elderly to avail themselves of the facilities in the building's present condi-
tion. He stated that the placards were posted on the building because of hazar-
dous conditions for large crowds. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that an
architect has prepared plans to bring the building up to standard, reiterating
that it may still be used for small group activities.
Mr. William M. Foster, 1118 Golla, member of the Disabled American Veterans,
Chapter 12, addressed the Council and thanked Council Member Gill for attending
ceremonies for this organization on July 4, also indicating that Mayor Luby had
attended several events of their organization. Mr. Foster chastised the other
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Council Members for not attending the July 4th ceremonies, alleging that they are
unappreciative of the veterans.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases took exception to Mr. Foster's remarks, stating that
he, too, is a veteran and has a great deal of respect for all veterans; that he
has visited the Disabled American Veterans' building on several occasions; and
stated that he had felt it important that he spend the 4th of July with his family
in observance of this patriotic holiday. Mr. de Ases further stated that he did•
not need to apologize to anyone for the way he spent his time.
Council Member Lozano stated that he had not been invited to attend the
4th of July activities Mr. Foster had mentioned and pointed out that the Council
had no way of knowing of such events if they are not invited to them.
Mr. Sam Celum, 1101 Dunn Lane, spoke at this time in regard to the danger-
ous problem on his street in connection with the existence of the Quintana -Howell
Joint Venture Oil Refinery, located at 5407 Up River Road, stating that in the
event of a fire or explosion involving this plant, the residents of Dunn Lane
would have no way of exiting the area, since Dunn Lane is a dead-end street. He
further pointed out that there are no fire hydrants on the street and that he
understood that there is only a 1 -inch water line serving the residents on the
street. Mr. Celum mentioned a meeting on March 17, 1977, at which time this
problem had been discussed and inquired as to why nothing had been done to cor-
rect the situation.
City Manager Townsend stated that the problem had been reported to Mr.
Brodie Allen of the Industrial Development office, and Mr. Allen had discussed
this matter with representatives of Quintana -Howell. Mr. Townsend stated that he
will have a report on this matter next week. City Manager Townsend further stated
that the Planning Department is working on plans to improve the access problem.
Council Member Diaz inquired if the report will include information on the
installation of fire hydrants. City Manager Townsend stated that the water line
will have to be replaced before fire hydrants can be installed.
Mrs. Helen Adams, 1110 Dunn Lane, addressed the Council on this same matter,
stating that an acquaintance of hers who is employed at the plant in question had
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indicated to her that the new unit of the plant might possibly explode when it is
started up. She expressed concern for the residents of Dunn Lane in such an event,
pointing out that the only exit from the area is on Up River Road.
Council Member Sample assured Mrs. Adams that the lines in the street will
not be affected if such an event occurs because they are not connected to the plant
lines.
Mrs. Mary Riek, 1113 Dunn Lane, speaking in regard to the same matter, men-
tioned the fact that five acres of land are being donated for the dog pound by the
City and expressed her objection to additional dogs in the Navigation Boulevard
location. She suggested that the City install an escape road for residents of
Dunn Lane rather than donating such land.
City Manager Townsend explained that the City does not own the dog pound;
it is owned by the Humane Society; and the lease runs out in six weeks. He fur-
ther assured her that there are no plans to donate additional land since the City
has never owned the land. He assured Mrs. Riek that the City Staff is currently
working on a plan for a secondary access to the street.
Mrs. Jeanine Connelly, 1202 Dunn Lane, and Mrs. Mary Celum, 1101 Dunn Lane,
also expressed concern about the possible hazardous conditions existing on the
street.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that the Council is concerned about this matter
and the City Manager will have a report on it next week.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove inquired about the status of the improvements to the
Horne Road sewer line, alleging that the funds are available and the City has done
nothing toward the improvements.
City Manager Townsend stated that the City does not have the funds yet; that
this project is number one on the EDA priority list; the funds from EDA are expected
within two weeks; and as soon as the funds are available, the project will be adver-
tised for bids.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for a five-minute recess at 3:46 p.m. before
the Special Council Meeting commences.
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The Regular Council Meeting was reconvened at 5:10 p.m. following the
Special Council Meeting on zoning cases.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases called for further petitions or comments from members
of the audience.
Mrs. Ana Marie del Rosario, 206 Mohawk, spoke on the subject of the Mexican
Unity Council building on Morgan Avenue. Mrs. del Rosario (speaking in Spanish -
translation by Mayor Pro Tem de Ases) objected to the stipulation that the use of
the building must be limited to 75 to 100 people. Mrs. del Rosario reiterated that
they have done everything the City required to bring the building up to standard,
with the exception of the blacktopped parking area. She further stated that the
group wants to have a dance and the limitation of use to 75 to 100 people would not
permit this, indicating that the Mexican Unity Council just wants to be treated the
same as other groups, mentioning in particular the White Rabbit, which has inadequate
parking and no effort has been made by the City to close that facility. Mrs. del
Rosario also alleged that the City had donated materials to the owners of Las Brisas
and requested that the City also donate materials needed for the parking lot for
their building on Morgan Avenue.
City Manager Townsend assured Mrs. del Rosario that the City has never given
anything to the owners of Las Brisas and requested that she present facts to verify
her allegations. In regard to Mrs. del Rosario's charges that the White Rabbit was
not required to have a building that was standard, Mr. Townsend stated that this
building has the same requirements as those specified for the Mexican Unity Council
building. He further stated that the only reason this building has problems is that
the Unity Council changed the type of use from activities for small groups to large
assemblies and that the building has never been closed by the City.
Mrs. del Rosario mentioned the fact that two police officers had been sent to
close the building and force the people out.
City Manager Townsend stated that placards were placed on the building indi-
cating that the building was unsafe for large assemblies and the people there were
warned that the building was not safe. He further stated that the usual procedure
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when placing placards on buildings is for a member of the City Attorney's staff to
go to the building, accompanied by a police officer, to place the placards.
Further discussion followed, and City Manager Townsend stated that Mr.
Jesus Leija, the architect preparing plans for the standardization of the building,
has stated that the stipulations required by the City will be corrected, at which
time a certificate of occupancy will be issued.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Sample, seconded by Lozano, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at
5:22 p.m. July 13, 1977.