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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 20, 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
Christ.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luby called'the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given. by Mr. George Pledger of Weber Street Church of
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 Lozano that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 6,
1977 be approved as submitted; seconded by de Ases; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend announced the hearing on the appeal of Mr. Garth Herro
from 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..
Chief Planner Larry Wenger presented background information on the subject
plat and pointed out the property involved on the zoning map. Mr. Wenger reviewed
a memorandum which he had sent to Mr. Townsend on the status of the development of
the El Ranchito Subdivision. He stated that this particular area is within the
City's 5 -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction and is approximately four miles from
the nearest water system, which is the River Acres Water Supply Corporation Distri-
bution System. He further stated that according to the State Law and City Water
Distribution Standards, a subdivision within the 5 -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction
requires that either all lots within the addition have treated water available or that
a water 'distribution system be constructed by the developers, such system providing
for storage and/or pumping system so as to maintain an adequate pressure on t
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line for fire protection for that subdivision. He explained that the owners are
now objecting to the water requirement as set out in the City's water distribution
Standards. As an alternative, they propose to let each owner drill his own well.
Mr. Toufic Nicolas, attorney for the applicant, addressed the Council on
this matter and stated that Mr. Herro had bought this land seven miles outside the
City and had subdivided the land into forty lots. Mr. Nicolas said that twenty of
these lots had been sold under contract for a deed before someone from the City
contacted Mr. Herro to inform him that he was in violation of the Platting Ordinance.
He further stated that a preliminary plat has been submitted to the Planning Commission
with all the conditions required having•been met except for the installation of the
water distribution•system. Mr. Nicolas stated that•his client plans to comply with
the City's requirements but that at the moment, he is asking that the City defer
the requirement of installation of the water distribution system until the City
builds its lines to some point closer to the subdivision. He said he is of the
opinion that there is a valid hardship due to the tract being located some seven
miles from the City limits.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired whether the annexation was passed as a result
of an election and whether Mr. Herro had purchased this addition prior to the
annexation. Mr. Nicolas responded by answering "no" to both questions. Mayor
Pro Tem de Ases then said that the summary from the Planning Commission stated that
there are six conditions that the applicant has to meet for the approval of the
plat and asked what the conditions were other than the water distribution system.
Mr. Nicolas explained -that the other conditions were•_the actual•platting into lots,
gutters, curbs, laying of streets and parks.
City Manager Townsend explained that the reason for the annexation is precisely
for the protection of our water supply. He added that the City would not be the
supplier of water, stating that the River Acres Water Supply Corporation, extending
out of Robstown, would be the supplier. They are strictly a non-profit corporation.
Mr. Nicolas stated they would tie onto any supplier of water if the lines are in
close proximity.
Council Member Gulley asked Mr. Nicolas how far their property was from the
river and was told by Mr. Larry Wenger, CHicf Planner, that the property in question
is a little over one and a half miles from the river. Council Member Gulley said he
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does not see how this could hurt the City's water supply and feels the City should
not control an area that far away from the City. Mayor Luby said he agreed with
Council Member Gulley.
City Manager Townsend then read a letter mailed to Mr. Garth Herro from
A. L. Cock, Public Health Engineer for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Department
of Public Health and Welfare, stating that the water wells proposed to be installed
by the applicant would have to be inspected and approved by one of the staff of the
Health Department. Also, they could not recommend any type of sewage disposal system
for the subdivision until their office receives a preliminary map of the subdivision,
as proposed, with the location of percolation rates on each lot along with the per-
colation rates so that it can be determined whether the soil at that location is
satisfactory for approved type sewage system.
Mr. Garth Herro, applicant, spoke regarding the letter and stated that if they
were required to install a water distribution system, it would never be used by the
City and questioned why they should go to that expense when individual wells would
serve each lot adequately at much less cost. He noted that an easement is indicated
on the plat for future utility lines, and at some future time, this easement could
be used by the City for laying water lines when service is extended to that point.
Council Member Ruth Gill asked Mr. Herro what would be the comparative cost
of each person drilling their own water well as opposed to the water distribution
system. Mr. Herro replied, saying the basic individual water well would cost approxi-
mately $2,000, and the system would cost anywhere from $200,000 to $300,000.
Dr. Nancy Bowen, Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission and speaking on
their behalf stated that the Planning Commission never questioned the possibility of
real pollution to the river but that they have been concerned about proper planning.
Dr. Bowen added that there is no hardship involved in this case but considered the
subdivision in question to be a "leap frog" development which is not considered good
planning. She added that if the requirement was waived, other developers would appear
before the Council for the same kind of waivers that this applicant is asking for --
this will penalize other citizens and more than likely the City will have to pay the
full cost.
Council Member Gulley asked Dr. Bowen how far should the Council go should a
variance be granted --whether it be seven miles or ten miles. Dr. Bowen stated she
herself didn't know where to draw the line, adding this is a problem that the City
has to consider pretty soon.
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Mr. Bill Brunson, a developer, introduced himself and spoke opposing the waiver
of the water requirement on said subdivision. He stated that he lives in the area of
F.M. 624, and if this particular developer is permitted a waiver, then the other
developers should be allowed the same type variance.
Mr. Bruce Aycock, City Attorney, gave his legal opinion on the matter, explaining
that the hardship cannot be caused by the developer himself. He added that the Platting
Ordinance is o6:'the books and was there when Mr. Herro bought this property so he
cannot use this as an excuse. He added that restrictions and covenants in a deed are
not properly within the province of the police power of the City, being strictly
private matters between private individuals and that their violation was of no concern
to the City unless it was also a violation of the police power of the City.
Mr. Toufic Nicolas spoke, saying that there are two fine lawyers on the City
Council but certainly did not want to see that the rejection be based on Mr. Aycock's
legal opinion. He asked that the City Council merely defer the requirement until it
is practical.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases asked Mr. Nicolas when it would become practical for
Mr. Herro to build this water distribution system. Mr. Nicolas responded by saying
whenever the City could get a line close to the addition. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases remarked
that biilding:the lines is not under the jurisdiction or power of the City of Corpus
Christi -- that it is under the River Acres Water Supply Corporation.
Mr. Herro, the applicant, said that the River Acres Water Supply Corporation
did not want to serve them.
Further discussion followed on this matter, but nothing was resolved.
On motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample, the matter was tab,led for one week
pending more information. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with related comments and explanations:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at a meeting on August 10,
1977 on the following zoning applications:
(1) Mr. Stephen Dean: "B-1", to "B-4", located on the northeast corner
of McKinzie Road and N. Harrington Drive, north of Leopard Street.
(2) Mr. David J. Dawe: "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the west side of
Laguna Shores Road, approximately 280' east of Jamaica Drive.
b. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 1977
for 20 replacement single parking meters with 10 -hour maximum time limit
and 36 replacement double and 8 replacement single parking meters with
2 -hour maximum time limit. The 10 -hour meters will be used to replace
those damaged during operation or out of service for repair. The 2 -hour
maximum meters will be used to replace old obsolete 1 -hour maximum meters.
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c. Recommendation that specifications for 2,000 94-1b. bags of portland cement
be revised to Type I instead of Type III. Type III is no longer manufactured.
Bids were previously solicited for Type III cement and only one bid was
received of $5,300 by Armstrong Lumber Company of Corpus Christi. After
submitting the bid, Armstrong withdrew it because of the unavailability of
Type III. It is recommended that bids be received for Type I cement at
11 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 1977. Type I cement is not as fine a grind and
does not set up as fast or hard as Type III.
d. Recommendation that 10,400 feet of various sizes of copper tubing (a 3
months supply) for use by the Water Division, be purchased from ALLIED COMPANY,
Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid of $7,861.07. Bids were received from
6 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 6%.
e. Recommendation that 1977/78 requirements of foundry items be purchased from
CORPUS CHRISTI PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. Corpus Christi on the basis of,
low bid of $38,628.94. Bids were received from 4 firms. Price reflects an
increase of .1% over previous purchase. Items to be purchased include meter
boxes with lids, manhole covers, valve box lids and extensions, and inlet
frames and gates.
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Recommendation that 1977-78 requirements of cast iron tapping sleeves and
valves be purchased from McALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., McAllen, on
the basis of low hid of $18,658.88. Bids were received from 4 firms. Price
reflects an increase of 10.2% over previous purchases.
Recommendation that the 1977-78 requirements of fire hydrants (approximately
80) be purchased from McALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., Corpus Christi,
on the basis of low bid of $22,797.05. Bids were received from 8 firms.
Price reflects an increase of 9.8% over previous purchase.
h. Recommendation that the annual requirements of mechanical joint gate valves
be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid:
TRANS-TEX SUPPLY, San Antonio
Lot I (15 items) twin disc gate valves, 3" thru 12" $37,266.46
CORPUS CHRISTI PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi
Lot II - (5 items) twin disc gate valves, 16" thru 36"
24,075.68
$61,342.14
Bids were received from 7 firms. Price reflects an increase of 15% over
previous purchase.
i. Recommendation that annual requirements of brass and iron service fittings
be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid:
Mars Utility Supply Company, San Antonio
Lot I - 23 items of brass service fittings $13,461.33
Coastal Pipe and Supply, Brownsville
Lot II - 6 items of brass curb and meter stops 9,910.74
(ball type)
Corpus Christi Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi
Lot IV - 11 items of galvanized and black service fittings 6,693.30
Grand Total $30,065.37
Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of
approximately 4.2%.
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j. Recommendation that annual supply contracts be awarded to the following
firms:
SOUTH TEXAS LINEN SERVICE, Corpus Christi
Linen & Towel Service for 14 locations $ 8,037.40
NORVELL WILDER SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi
16 Items of Chain and Grab Hooks 1,882.11
AMERICAN NATIONAL ROPES, INC., Houston
6 Items of Manila Rope
15 Items of Wire Rope & Clamps
McALLEN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi
171 Items of Mechanical Joint Fittings
5 Items of Mechanical Joint T -Head Bolts & Gaskets
110 Items of Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands
1,057.22
3,729.85
75,537.93
1,906.10
1,616.41
$79,060.44
Grand Total $93,767.02
The apparent low bid of $2,366.92 by Alamo Iron Works of Corpus Christi on
manila and wire rope is not recommended because it is an incomplete bid.
Bids were received from 10 firms. Price comparison ranges from a decrease
of 6.5% on wire rope and clamps to an increase of 31% on linen and towel
service.
k. Recommendation that annual supply contracts be awarded to the following
firms:
McALLEN PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., INC., Corpus Christi
Caulking Tools and Drill Bits - Lot II Drill Bits(914 items) $ 1,984.74
Lot III Flanging Tools
(15 items) 242.29
WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, San Antonio
Commercial Fertilizer (135 tons) 15,115.95
MID-TEX METAL PRODUCTS, INC., San Antonio
Corrugated Pipe (1,950 feet) 16,111.50
TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi
Flexible Plastic Gaskets (2 items)
4,766.82
$38,221.30
Bids were received from 7 firms. Price comparison indicates an 8% average
increase, ranging from 2% on corrugated pipe to 17% on drill bits and flanging
tools. No bids were received on caulking tools. They will be purchased as
needed by competitive bid on the open market.
1. Recommendation that the bid award for the 1977-78 contract for 7 lots of
janitorial supplies be made to Century Paper, Inc., Corpus Christi, for
$35,944.24. The supplies include drinking cups and paper goods, seat
covers and kraft paper, garbage cans and liners, floor finish and cleaning
agents, disinfectant and hand soap, oil absorbent and sponges and sprayers.
The award on floor finish and cleaning agents is based on low bid. All
others are the only complete bids received. Bids were received from two
firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 4%.
m. Recommendation that $6,523.30 be appropriated to reimburse the Park Divi-
sion for installing 15 bus shelters purchased under a 1975 capital grant
from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. The cost is shared 7%
by the City, 13% by the State and 80% by the Urban Mass Transportation
Administrations Shelters were installed at the following locations:
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1. Airline and Alameda
2. Hospital Boulevard at Baylor near Memorial Hospital
3. Airport Road near the Corpus Christi State School
4. Staples and Morgan
5. Brownlee and Morgan
6. Winnebago and Coke
7. Ayers at Tarlton
8. Two on Leopard near the new Court House
9. Ayers at Pearse
10. Staples and Laredo
11. Brownlee and Agnes
12. Staples and South Carmel Parkway
13. Alameda at Sinclair
14. Social Security Office on South Padre Island Drive
n. Recommendation that a 3 -year, no cost lease be renewed with the Corpus
Christi Housing Authority for an apartment located at 3312 Wayside Drive,
Clairelaine Gardens, which is used as a center through which City's Senior
Community Services Program provides outreach, referral, recreation and
other supportive services to the occupants of Clairelaine Gardens and the
senior citizens. The lease will have an option to extend for three years
and provides both parties with the right to cancel on 30 -days notice. The
City provides janitorial service and pay for utilities. The center is
staffed by one full-time employee and two part-time Senior Aides and pro-
vides meals, recreation and ceramics.
o. Recommendation that an additional 232 square feet at the International
Arrival Building at the Airport be rented to Southwest Airlines for a sales
office for one year beginning July 8, 1977. The initial monthly rent of
45c per square foot ($1,252.80 per year) will be increased on August 8 so
that all space in the building occupied by Southwest Airlines will be at
the same rental rate. Southwest's current lease provides 886 square feet
with a rent adjustment on August 8.
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Recommendation that Airport parking lot rates be increased as follows:
First hour from 25c to 35c, each additional hour from 10c to 20c and
maximum daily rate from $1.25 to $1.75. The present weekly rate of $6.25
will be discontinued. Parking meter rates for meters along the curb of
the island between the terminal building and the main parking lot are
recommended to be increased from 10c to 25c for 15 minutes and from 25C
to 50c for 30 minutes. It is further recommended that a rate of 10c for
71 minutes be established. A survey of parking rates at other Texas
airports shows that the City's existing rates are below those of most
other airports. It is estimated that the new rates will increase revenue
by approximately $70,000.
Recommendation that the agreement establishing the Coastal Bend Regional
Planning Commission be amended to enable each City member to have non-
elected alternates as long as at least 50% of its members are elected
officials, to formally change the name from Coastal Bend Regional Plan-
ning Commission to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, and to
clarify the difference between member governments and representatives
of those members. The City Council, on May 11, 1977, requested the
change which will eliminate the necessity for alternates of elected offi-
cials to also be elected officials. The COG recommended these changes
at the June 24, 1977 meeting.
r. Recommendation that the City Code be amended to allow applicants for food -
handler permits the option to have either an X-ray or a tuberculin skin
test to determine the presence of tuberculosis and to increase the fee
for a six months foodhandler's permit from $2.00 to $2.50. The fee for
a one-year permit will remain $4.00. The increase should encourage
applicants to obtain a one-year permit and thus decrease the examination
workload.
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s. Recommendation that increased wastewater rates be adopted as follows:
Inside City Outside City
Minimum - 2,000 gallons $2.55 $ 5.10
Additional water consumption per 1,000 gallons .34 .68
Maximum - one -family residential - 15,000 gallons 6.97 13.94
Existing rates are $1.48 minimum inside ($2.96 outside) for 4,000 gallons
of water consumption, $.37 per 1,000 for the next 6,000 gallons ($.74 out-
side), $.27 per 1,000 for the next 190,000 gallons ($.54 outside) and $.17
per 1,000 for all over 200,000 gallons ($.34 outside).
The revised charges are necessary to meet the increased costs of power,
chemicals, supplies, labor and maintenance and will provide approximately
$1,100,000 of additional income.
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t. Recommendation that the Industrial Waste Ordinance be amended to change
the definition of normal sewage from 300 parts per million of B.O.D. and
suspended solids to 250 parts per million, revise the unit charges appli-
cable to industrial waste surcharges to reflect current treatment costs,
revise permitted concentrations of heavy metals allowed to be discharged
into the sanitary sewer system to comply with Texas Water Quality Board
requirements, and provide for surcharge agreements to be executed by the
Director of Public Utilities. Approximately 60 customers are now paying a _
surcharge of about $10,000. These changes will include a few additional
customers and will approximately double the annual income. All of these
changes are required by the Texas Water Quality Board and the Environmen-
tal Protection Agency to qualify for further federal assistance in building
wastewater treatment facilities.
u. Recommendation that the Water Fund be reimbursed $95,370.39 for Community
Development project work completed by Water Division forces from November,
1976 to April 1977 for water system modifications and improvements in
Washington -Carver Unit 2, and the Hakel, Cosner, Comanche, and Bonham
projects. This work completes water line adjustments on street projects
for 2nd year Community Development Program projects.
* v. Recommendation that rates for the use of boat slips and dockage in the
Marina be increased as follows;
Boat slips with electricity
Boat slips without electricity
Charter boats
Transient craft without electricity
Transient craft with electricity
Small gear boxes
Large gear boxes
Present Proposed
3c per sq. ft.
2G per sq. ft.
34 per sq. ft.
$2.50 per day
$3.00 per day
$2.00 per month
$2.00 per month
4'e per sq. ft,
44 per sq. ft.
4ke per sq. ft.
$5.00 per day
$6.00 per day
$2.50 per month
$3.00 per month
Also, electricity to boats in excess of 40' be metered with the owner pay-
ing the cost of electricity based on the meter reading. It is estimated
that revenue will be increased approximately $52,400. The Marina Board
does not recommend the above increase. (* later withdrawn)
* w. Recommendation that the following requests of the Marina Board not be
approved:
(1) Establishment of tow charges for the use of the Marina boats. The
charges would be $19 per hour or a minimum charge of $9.50 for any
part of an hour for the Bay Patrol boat and $14 per hour or a mini-
mum charge of $7 for any part of an hour for the Marina Patrol boat.
The charges are not recommended because safety is one of the basic
responsibilities of the Marina staff, and quite often assistance
calls are received from parties other than the craft in trouble.
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(2) Cunal ruet ion of dry boat > 1 )rage on the north end of the 1.-Ilcnd.
The fnc11tty would provide for 20 boats up Lo 22' In length and
would occupy a space of approximately 64' x 100'. This request is
not recommended because there is currently minimal parking space on
the L -Head. This facility would eliminate 6,400 sq. ft. of parking
while providing storage for only 20 boats. The facility would be
enclosed by a chain link fence which would present maintenance prob-
lems and constitute a view obstruction.
(3) Adoption of the following monthly charges:
Slips for boats under 20' where the connected load does
not exceed 60 watts
$1.00 per month
Slips for boats 20' and under 30' where the connected
load does not exceed 550 watts $3.50 per month
Slips for boats 30' and under 40' where the connected
load does not exceed 1400 watts $8.50 per month
Slips for boats 40' and over. Boats in this category
will be metered to determine if the $17.00 per month
rate is adequate. If not, the rate based on the meter
reading will be added to the monthly slip rent.
$17.00 per month
It is estimated that the charges recommended by the Marina Board will increase
revenues $20,950. The Marina Fund requires more income to support the
proposed budget, including an additional time supervisor. (* later withdrawn)
x. Recommendation that the plans and specifications for the construction of
street improvements in the Casa Blanca, La Arboleda and High Terrace area
be approved and bids be received on August 17, 1977. The project includes
approximately 3.3 miles of streets bounded by Greenwood Drive, McArthur,
Belton, and Port Avenue. 'I'heae improvements have heel: petitioned by the
p1I IIerly IIWut'Id, mid Ihr. ploierl In 1nc1uded In Ihr '1'hltd 'teal id the
Community Development Program. Generally, the Improvements include the
construction of curbs, gutters, 4 -foot sidewalks, driveways and drainage ,
improvements to properly drain the streets. The project is separated into
two phases to allow for the contractors to bid either one or both phases if
they so desire.
Mayor Luby called for comments from the Council on the City Manager's Reports.
In regard to item "x", which recommends the plans and specifications for the
construction of street improvements in the Casa Blanca, La Arboleda and High Terrace
area, Mayor Pro,Tem de Ases inquired about the steps involved when an item asks for
bids to be received on August 17. City Manager Townsend explained that on August 17,
bids will be opened; August 24, a setting is made for the public hearing on assess-
ments; one week following the assessment hearing, recommendation for an award of
contract will be made; the contract will be awarded approximately six weeks after
the bids are received; and work will probably begin shortly thereafter.
Mayor Luby called for discussion or comments from members of the audience
on the City Manager'o Reports.
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Mr. William Berry, Marina Board Member, spoke at this time in regard to
item "v" which recommends that rates for the use of boat slips and dockage in the
Marina be increased as submitted, and in reference to item "w" that the Marina
Board's recommendation not be approved. Mr. Berry complained about unnecessary
delays on the part of the City staff in executing recommendations made by the
Marina Board regarding slip rental rate increases. The Board recommended specific
surcharges for the slip rent aimed at recovering only the increased electricity
costs. Their recommendation would bring the City about $20,850 a year more income from
boat owners and the City staff's suggestion would increase that figure to $52,400,
the exact amount needed to balance the Marina budget next year. Mr. Berry stated
he felt the Marina Board had not been given the proper perspective'and all this just
seems so frustrating, especially since the Marina Board has spent a great deal of
time to come up with some special recommendations which they thought were good. He
further added he would like to recommend that at least one member of the City Council
meet with the Marina Board to discuss recommendations and problems. Mr. Berry
suggested that the Council not rush into any kind of decision.
City Manager Townsend stated that he can always make himself available to attend
the Marina Board meetings if requested and that any Board Member may come before the
Council on any problem or discussion they so desire. He pointed out that should the
Council decide on revenue less than what he was recommending, some of the marina
expenses would have to be paid out of the City's general fund.
Mrs. Barry Pillinger, a Marina Board member also, spoke very much in favor of
an electricity rate increase.
Further discussion followed among the Council members.
Marina Board Chairman John Luby said he would like to state that the
figures presented the Marina Board by the,Park & Recreation Department as informational
material printed on December 4, 1975 on National comparative slip rental rates were
incorrect.
Speaking in opposition to the City Staff's recommendations on the Marina were
Mr. John Stensland of 337 Primrose and Mr. Bill Bunch, 726 Cullen.
Mr. W. A. Sky -Eagle, Jr., ex -officio member of the Marina Board, voiced his
opinion regarding the recommendations and stated that there should not be a tow and
rescue charge involved, that this should be considered a service.
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Mutl"u wan mnda by Mayr 1,o lnm Ila Arr.. that "Illla1111111"11 nl Item "w --l"
for item "v" be made, which is the staff's recommendation on the Marina rates. It
was seconded by David Diaz. No vote was taken.
Motion by Diaz that items "v" and "w" of the City Manager's Reports be tabled
for one week. It was seconded by Sample and passed with Mayor Pro Tem de Ases
voting "no".
Mayor Luby announced he appreciated the appearance of the Marina Board members.
Motion by de Ases that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" through "x"
with items "v" and "w" withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend next presented item "y" of the City Manager's Reports
as follows:
y. Recommendation that a Title II and Title VI CETA Personnel Component be
funded under the Director of Personnel to administer the City's Title II
and Title VI public service employment program. Staff would consist of:
1 Project Director, Grade 31
3 Administrative Assistants, Grade 27
6 Administrative Aides, Grade 18
1 Personnel Technician, Grade 14
1 Senior Clerk -Stenographer, Grade 14
l'Senior Clerk -Typist, Grade 12
Previous staffing has consisted of 1 Administrative Assistant, Grade 27;
1 Administrative Aide, Grade 18; and 1 Personnel Technician, Grade 14, in
the Personnel Department and 1 Administrative Assistant, Grade 27 in the
Budget Office. With the FY77 Title II and Title VI allocations of $5.2
million, the reorganization and 9 additional staff members is recommended
for program formulation and implementation. Staffing will administer
public service employment positions funded directly with the City and
with sub -agents and will carry out the Title VI Work Experience Component.
Administrative personnel costs from August 1, 1977 through November 30,
1978 (16 months) would be $206,450 and would be funded through Title I1
and Title VI program.
City Manager Townsend added that under this program, every applicant applying
under the Title II and Title VI program will have been interviewed and certified by
the Texas Employment Commission which the City's Personnel Department will be working
in conjunction with. He stated that he would like to explore n lease -purchase agreement
for the County Tax Office building.
Motion by de Ases that item "y" of the City Manager's Reports be approved;
seconded by Sample. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Luby called for presentation of the ordinances. City Manager Townsend
briefly explained the ordinances.
Mayor Luby called for discussion by the Council or the audience on the ordinances.
There were no comments.
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Oity Secret'aryPRead polled 'the' Council' fortheir vote'oci the'ordinancews
and the following ordinances wire approved::
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AMENDING CHAPTER 55, UTILITIES, ARTICLE XI, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
DISPOSAL STANDARDS, OF THE.CODE,OF ORDINANCES,,,CITY OF,CORPUS,CHRISTI, 1976 Yt..
REVISION, BY AMENDING SECTION 55-140, DEFINITIONS;'TO SUBSTITUTE DEFINITION
:.OF "NORMAL SEWAGE'! AS -HEREINAFTER SET,FORTH; AMENDING SECTION 55-141,• SUB-
SECTIONS (b) AND (f) (3), SO AS TO REVISE PERMITTED CONCENTRATIONS OF HEAVY
METALS; AMENDING SECTION 55-143,•SUBSECTION (b) (4), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
EXECUTION OF SURCHARGE AGREEMENTS, ALL AS'MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; -
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL,, OF ALL ORDINANCESI,IN CONFLICT;, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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 voting "Nay".
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MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION 55-100 OF THE CODE OF`ORDINANCES',
CITY OF"CORPUS CHRISTI 1976 REVISION,;SO'AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN'INCREASES•
IN WASTEWATER RATES; REPEALING ORDINANCES-'IN`CONFLICT;' PROVIDING
SEVERANCE;'PROVIDING FOR -AN EFFECTIVE' DATE;' AND• PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance *as 'read for'the first'time and passed -to its second
reading by'the fbllowing'vote:- Luby; de Ases;.Digi; Gill, Lozano -and SAmOle"_
voting "Aye"; Gulley voting "Nay".
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' AMENDING ORD1NANCEINb.'116v2;IPASSED`AND APPROVED BY TUE CITY COUNCIL ON
AUGUST 22, 1913'BY AMENOING°TIiE'RATES FOR 'PARKING AT TIIE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAT:'AiR1'ORT Ai:ONC-THE CURB OF THE ISLAND LOCATED BETWEEN
THE TERMINAL BUILDING AND THE MAIN PARKING LOT '1'0 HEREAFTER PROVIDE AS FOLLOWS:
TEN CENTS (10C')' FOR° 71 1.1 INUTT:S ;' TWENTY=frTVErcF:NTI•('25C) FOR 115 M tiNIITES;• ANI) ,: •
FIFTY CENTS'' (500''FOR 3b.MTNUTES'‘OFi't'AiW9'NG; ' PR0T115 ENG AI EFFECTIVE DATE; F 11
PROVIDING FOR'REPEAE OF ALL' ORDINANCES°'IN'dONFL]CT HEREWITH; 'PROVIDING A'
SAVINGS CIAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Luby, cle Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample ,voting 'Aye!•.,u; uo:rg litGi6;47.Eq 1r,31/: ,°• t - C'rT .rt, },;-,t,
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AMENDING ORDINANCE N0:• 11,632,•: PA S S AN»,APPROVED- BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL ON. AUGUST
'15, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF SO AS TO HEREAFTER ESTABLISH TIIE
FOLLOWING RATES FORT-PARKTNG;;JN,FTHE, AIRPORT;; PARKING;.LO•'f,AT-,pU's•..CORPUS,CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: FIRST HOAR, 35'; EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR, 20('; MAXIMUM
DAILY RATE, $1.75; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading•,by rthe, following, vote:. Luby;- de, Ases , Diaz, Gi11;: Gulley, Lozano is
and Sample voting "Aye".
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AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION,`'tsa•
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDINQ,SECTION,19-77, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF APPLICANT;
QUALIFICATIONS OF EXAMINING PHYSICIAN, SUBSECTION (h) SO 'AS TO PROVIDE
FOR EITHER X-RAY OR A TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF
TUBERCULOSIS WHEN APPLICANTS APPLY FOR FOODHANDLER'S PERMITS; AMENDING
SECTION 19-80, FEE --FOR ORIGINAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A $2.50 CHARGE
..FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SIX -MONTH'S TEMP RARY FOODHANDLER'S PERMIT; PRO-
EVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CON] LTCT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
S' NCE; AND'PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATI1N,
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample voting "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY
AMENDING SECTION 53-254, 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 second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano
and Sample voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13845:
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 CIASSIFICATION BE DELETED
AND IN LIEU THEREOF THAT CIVILIAN CLASSIFICATION OF DISPATCHER BE SUB-
STITUTED THEREFOR.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby
and Gill voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 13846:
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 218 TRANSIT BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 218-72-2,
BUS REPIACEMENT - 1975 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, $6,523.30 FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF FIFTEEN (15) BUS SHELTERS, AS PROVIDED IN THE 1975 UMTA CAPITAL GRANT
PROJECT TX -03-0020; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13847:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CONTINUED USE AND OCCUPANCE OF AN
APARTMENT LOCATED AT 3312 WAYSIDE DRIVE, CLAIRELAINE GARDENS, CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING•A CENTER THROUGH WHICH THE CITY'S SENIOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE OUTREACH, REFERRAL, RECREATION, AND
OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE OCCUPANTS OF CIAIRELAINE GARDENS AND ALL`THE
SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO EXECUTE THE OPTION PROVIDED FOR IN
SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE 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: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
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July 20. 1977
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ORDINANCE NO. 13848:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CORPORATION COVERING RENTAL OF
SPACE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTER-
NATIONAL AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the following ordinance was approved by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13849:
AMENDING THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION, AUTHORIZED ORIGINALLY BY ORDINANCE NO. 8246, PASSED AND APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 16, 1966, BY SUBSTITUTING AN AMENDED AGREE-
MENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF. AND SUBSTITUTING THE DESIGNATION OF "COASTAL BEND
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS" WHEREVER THE DESIGNATION OF "COASTAL BEND REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION" APPEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the following ordinance was approved by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13850:
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL -STATE GRANT FUND, COMMUNITY BLOCK
GRANT ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, THE SUM OF $95,370.39 TO REIMBURSE THE NO. 141
WATER REVENUE FUND, ACTIVITY 5172, CODE 602, FOR THE CITY FORCE ACCOUNT WORK
PERFORMED DURING 1976 AND 1977, OF WHICH $18,579.46 IS APPLICABLE TO WASHINGTON -
CARVER UNIT II AND $76,790.93 IS APPLICABLE TO HAKEL, COSNER, COMANCHE,
BONHAM, AS ALLOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT FOR
UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND RELOCATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the following ordinance was approved by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
Mayor Luby called for petitions or discussion from members of the audience.
Mrs. Pat Duaine, 4909 Branscomb, a member of the Senior Community Services
Advisory Committee and Retired Senior Volunteer Program, spoke in regard to a
petition which had been previously filed with the City Secretary requesting that the
City not make permanent the employment of Sandra Gonzales Gresham as Director of
the federally funded Programs for the Elderly at the end of her probational six
months trial period on.July 10, 1977. Mrs. Duaine read the petition and later alleged
misuse of tape interviews of the Senior Citizens By Director Sandra Gonzales Gresham.
City Manager Townsend asked that Mrs. Duaine limit her remarks to her own personal
knowledge rather than on hearsay. He added that copies of an Interoffice Memo to
Me. Ketty Tercilla on a grievance dated June 2, 1977, had been distributed to the
Council and stated that he is not aware of any problem that might exist in the
Adviaory Board. He stated that Ms. Tercilla could have gone back to her prior
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position at the Library but that she h
the Library.
Mrs. Duaine also complained abo
wishing to participate in Senior Commu
page monstrosity" and "an invasion of
and Urban Development, was present and
merely a proposed form designed by the
the Advisory Committee for their comme
help obtain more information from the
He added they do ask the Citizens abou
have a criteria to meet. He added tha
the Governor's Committee on Aging, and
in a position to determine the most ne
proposed form and nothing definite has
City Manager Townsend said he p
and believes they should be kept to a
but unfortunately, some have a specifi
be shortened.
Council Member Diaz asked Mrs.
consideration, and Mrs. Duaine respond
of her duties as Director of Senior Co
to return to her post. Mrs. Duaine sa
appreciates the suggestion from City
that there has really been an improvem
Mr. James Anderson, 522 Webb, s
the petition that Mrs. Duaine is refer
that'he himself had not seen it as yet
the Board but they are in the process
like to assure the Council that the Bo
the City.
Mr. Eli Lipner, 518 Catalina, a
the post office parking meters, claimi
making it impossible for anyone else t
to have the privilege of putting a nic
chosen not to continue City employment at
t a form that has to be filled out by anyone
ty Services Program and called it a "four
rivacy". Mr. Briones, Director of Planning
explained to the Council that the form was
Senior Community Services and passed out to
ts, additions, or deletions. This form is to
ardor Citizens on medical data, hobbies, etc.
their financial status, especially since they
the Senior Community Services is funded by
should the funds be cut, the staff would be
dy. He again emphasized this form is just a
been approved.
reonally does not believe in lengthy forms
inimum because they are costly and time consuming,
need. The Council did agree the form should
uaine if she had a specific request for Council
d she would like to see Ms. Gonzales relieved
unity Services and Ms. Ketty Tercilla allowed
d she would like the Council to know that she
nager Townsend on reconstituting the Board;
nt.
id he would like to inform the Council that
ing to was not brought before the RSVP Board;
He added that two members had resigned from
f making new appointments. He said he would
rd is sincere and will do everything to serve
peared before the Council to complain about
g that military cars park on red meters,
find a place to park. He said he would like
el in the parking meter instead of having to
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July 20, 1977
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walk for blocks because of these tax exempt licensed cars. He asked that the Council
take this into consideration. City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Lipner that a
warning letter would be sent to the agencies that own the vehicles involved, stating
that vehicles misusing parking privileges will be towed away.
Mrs. Dorothy Burkett, 1005 Hamlin, member of the Arts Community Center,
addressed the Council requesting that the Art Community Center be placed in the budget
for this coming year for $5,000 to defray the coat of refreshments, mailings and
other incidentals. At this time, they are operating solely on the help of the people
who contribute and some small projects. Council Member Gill asked if they had a
CETA employee to assist them with the office work and Mrs. Burkett said they did have
a CETA employee and that the City has helped them tremendously by paying for their
custodian. She said they also had three high school students funded through the
Work Experience Program for four hours per day. She felt the Art Community Center
is not asking for anything that is out of line and would like the Council's consi-
deration in this regard.
Mr. Benny Benavides, 2421 Cleo, requested that under item "y" of the City
Manager's Reports, the Council consider that the office set up for staffing under
this program be located closer to the people being served; maybe some building in
the Port Avenue area rather than the County Tax Building, as mentioned. City Manager
Townsend aaid that a separate recommendation would be made on this at a later date.
There being no more comments from the audience under petitions, City Manager
Townsend stated he would like to remind the Council about the Manpower Consortium
Meeting on Friday, July 22, at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the Corpus Christi
National Bank. Mr. Townsend requested and received City Council approval to attend
a planned meeting in Austin with the Nueces River Authority for Thursday and Friday.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council of the Workshop meeting of the proposed
Budget scheduled for Monday, July 25, 1977 at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Sample requested that the Council go into closed session during
the Budget Workshop Meeting of July 25 for discussion of personnel salaries and other
matters.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested that a status report on Collective Bargaining
be presented to them during that meeting.
There being no further discussion, on motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample
and carried unanimously, the meeting of July 20, 1977 was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.