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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 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
Assistant City Manager Archie N. Walker
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order.in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Msgr. Edward J. Miller of St.
Patrick's 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 July
27, 1977 (Reconvened August 1, 1977) and August 3, 1977 be approved as presented
to the Council; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced that he had issued a proclamation declaring August
14'through August 20, 1977 as TEXAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' WEEK.
Mayor Luby recognized Mrs. Carol Karter who introduced two exchange stu-
dents -- Miss Eva Larsson from Sweden and Dorthe Svane from Denmark. Mayor Luby
welcomed the students to this City.
Mayor Luby announced the bid opening for the construction of street
improvements in the Casa Blanca, La Arboleda and High Terrace areas. Assistant
City Manager Walker requested Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and
Physical Development, to explain the project and open the bids received.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council of the scope of the project, stating that
the project includes approximately 3.3 miles of streets bounded by Greenwood Drive,
McArthur and Belton Streets, and Port Avenue; the improvements have been petitioned
by the property owners and are included in the Third Year Community Development
Program; the improvements include construction of curbs, gutters, 4 -foot sidewalks,
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driveways and drainage improvements; and that the project is separated into two
phases to allow for contractors to bid either one or both phases if they so desire.
The following bids were opened by City Secretary Read and read by Mr. Lontos:
Asphalt Maintenance Co., Inc., bidding on Phase A; Heldenfals Brothers, bidding on
Phases A and B; APCCO, bidding on Phase B; and Abacus Corporation, bidding on Phases
A and B.
Mayor Luby announced that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to,
the requirements of the City Charter for tabulation and recommendation by the City,
Staff.
Mayor Luby announced the public hearing on a request to close a circular
portion of Corona Drive, located generally between Everhart Road and Embassy Drive
and Padre Island Drive and Stonegate Way.
Assistant City Manager Walker explained that the subdivision developers
desire to modify the street to connect with a proposed street in the adjacent pro-
perty and eliminate the planned cul-de-sac. He further stated that the affected
departments have no objections to the closure.
Mr. Tim Clower, the applicant for the street closing, stated that Century
Plaza, Inc., has been in the process of development of the property for approxi-
mately a year and pointed out the area to be closed to eliminate the previously
planned cul-de-sac and to widen Corona Drive at the entrance to the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Lontos stated that the City would require a dedication of land by the
developer in order to provide a continuous street on Corona Drive.
Mayor Luby inquired if anyone in the audience was in opposition to the
proposed closure. There was no response.
Motion by Lozano that the hearing be closed; seconded by Diaz, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Lozano that the request be granted and that portion of Corona
Drive be closed; seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Walker informed the Council that the ordinance
closing this portion of Corona Drive will be on the agenda next week.
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Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports. Assistant City Manager
Walker presented the following items with related explanation and comments:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. during the Regu-
lar Council Meeting on August 24, 1977 to consider the following proposed
amendments to the Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Master Plans:
(1) Include in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan all the area along
Everhart Road south of Saratoga which could be tied into the
existing gravity line in Everhart by gravity without the use
of lift stations and with the stipulation that no area outside
the present boundary will be tied to the system until financing
has been arranged for improvements to the Oso Plant and the trunk
main to the Everhart lift station.
(2) Include in the Drainage Plan extension of a 72" diameter storm
sewer outfall in Everhart Road south of County Road No. 19 to
drain an area of approximately 120 acres east of Everhart and
south of Snowgoose Drive. The amendment is conditioned upon
developers constructing the line at their cost from the boun-
dary of their subdivisions to the outfall, a distance of
approximately 2,600'.
b. Recommendation that the bid award on portable chemical toilet service
(approximately 16) be made to Skid -O -Kan of Corpus Christi on the basis
of low bid of $8,083.20. Bids were received from 2 firms. Price compari-
son shows a decrease of approximately 1%.
c. Recommendation that 4 items of brass angle ball meter stops be purchased
from Sea Garden Sales Company, Inc., of Harlingen on the basis of low
bid of $19,318.25. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison
shows an increase of .5%.
d. Recommendation that the bid award on 16 items of cast iron tapping saddles,
12" through 18", be made to American Cast Iron Pipe of Dallas on the basis
of the only bid received on $4,324.55. Price comparison shows a decrease
of 1.04%.
e. Recommendation that the bid award on 3 items of pipe line enamel, primer
and felt be made to Midwest Pipe Line Products Company of Houston on the
basis of low bid of $6,125. Bids were received from 4 firms. Price com-
parison shows an increase of approximately 25%.
f. Recommendation that the bid award on an annual supply of lubricated plug
valves be made to the following firm on the basis of low bid meeting spe-
cifications:
Norvell-Wilder Supply, Corpus Christi
Lot I - 10 items of flanged end lubricated plug valves $18,921.76
Lot II - 4 items of weld end lubricated plug valves 18,704.19
TOTAL: $37,625.95
The apparent low bid submitted by McAllen Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi,
on Lot I of $16,937.52 is not recommended because the valve bid has cylin-
drical plugs not tapered plugs as specified. The apparent low bid of
$36,871.45 submitted by Esco Supply, Corpus Christi, is also not recom-
mended because the bid was not signed as required by the specifications.
Bids were received from 5 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of
6.4%.
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g. Recommendation that the bid award on 870 barrels of bulk portland cement
be made to Centex Cement Corporation of Corpus Christi on the basis of the
only bid received of $6,746.85. Price comparison shows an increase of 8.41%.
h. Recommendation that bid award on annual requirements of blueprint services
be made to Professional Supply Company, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low
bid of $12,873.33. Bids were received from 4 firms. Price reflects an
increase of 2%.
i. Recommendation that bid award on temperature control equipment maintenance
be made to the following firms fo_r a period of three years:
Honeywell, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
(City Hall. Utilities Bldg., La Retama and
Greenwood Libraries)
Powers Regulators, Houston, Texas
(Police Bldg., Corpus Christi Museum, International
Airport and Parkdale Library)
TOTAL ANNUALLY:
3 -Yr. Period:
$ 2,216.00
5,272.00
$ 7,272.00
$21,816.00
The apparent low bid of $684 on La Retama Library by Powers Regulators is
not recommended because it is subject to fluctuation and is only $12 less than
the $696 firm bid by Honeywell,Inc. Bids were received from 2 firms. Price
reflects an increase of 24%.
j. Recommendation that the bid award on an annual supply of gas and water meters
be made to the following firms:
Rockwell Manufacturing Company, Houston, Texas
Item 1 - 500 ea. 175 cu. ft. gas meters $18,900.00
Item 3 - 8 ea. 1,600 cu. ft. gas meters 1,656.00
Item 4 - 5 ea. 3,000 cu. ft. gas meters 2,320.00
Item 5 - 2 ea. 5,000 cu. ft. gas meters 1,490.00
Item 6 - 10 ea. 10,000 cu. ft. gas meters 11,800.00
Item 7 - 10 ea. automatic pressure correcting instru- 3,800.00
ments
Item 13 - 10 ea. 3" compound type water meters 5,850.00
Item 14 - 2 ea. compound type water meters 1,930.00
$47,746.00
Sprague Meter Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Item 2 - 15 ea. 415 cu. ft. gas meters $ 1,147.50
Neptune Water Meter Company, Dallas, Texas
Item 8 - 1,200 ea. 5/8" x 3/4" displacement type
water meters $30,720.00
Item 9 - 75 ea. 3/4" displacement type water
meters 2,651.25
Item 10 - 75 ea. 1" displacement type water meters 4,110.00
Item 11 - 50 ea. 11" displacement type water meters 5,905.00
Item 12 - 35 ea. 2" displacement type water meters 6,189.75
$49,576.00
GRAND TOTAL: $98,469.50
The apparent low bid of $18,250 by Universal Lancaster, Inc. of Lancaster,
Ohio on Item 1 is not recommended because of maintenance problems exper-
ienced with this company's meters in the past. The apparent low bids of
$24,960, $1,971 and $3,375 by Badger Meter, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
on Items 8, 9 and 10, respectively, are on meters with a plastic case
instead of bronze as specified. Also, the apparent low bids of $28,608,
$2,058.75, $4,066.50, $5,469, $6,086.85 and $1,878.98 on Items 8-12 and
14, respectively, by Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi, are for a multi -
jet not positive displacement, meter as specified. Bids were received
from 9 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of 1%. Also, 50 Linco
multi -jet meters will be purchased and installed for test purposes.
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k. Recommendation that 18 used Transit buses be sold to Mid Gulf Service Com-
pany, Corpus Christi, on the basis of high bid of $9,000. No bids were
received at the formal bid opening on June 20, 1977. Contacts made since
then have resulted in the receipt of 3 bids. The buses are no longer
needed because of the 15 new buses purchased with assistance of an Urban
Mass Transportation Administration grant. The buses range in age from 15
to 24 years old.
1. Recommendation that a permit be granted to Sun Oil Co. to drill a 12,800
ft. well approximately 2 miles south of Ingleside in the west corner of
State Tract 424 in Corpus Christi Bay. The well will be drilled as a
straight hole at a regular location. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling
Ordinance have been requested.
m. Recommendation that a .911 acre parcel for Gas Division parking be acquired
from Mr. William 0. Browder and Mr. Joe R. Clark for $75,000. This parcel
is located adjacent to the Gas Division with frontage on both Port Avenue
and the Crosstown Frontage Road and is needed•to provide employee parking.
This purchase is included in the Gas Division 1977-78 Budget.
n. Recommendation that a revocable easement be granted to Gull Investments,
Inc., Mr. Donald E. Hanna, President, for the construction of a canopy on
the north side of Antelope along Lot 7, Block 34, Bluff Portion between
Waco and Artesian Streets. The easement is approximately 50' long by 5'
wide. The canopy will be constructed over the main entrance to the res-
taurant on the lot.
o. Recommendation that the Bayfront Area Improvement project be accepted and
final payment of $9,106.43 for a total of $32,420.30 be made to R. S. Black.
This project included the North Channel Parking Lot, a service drive and
sidewalk at the Harbor Playhouse, sidewalk ramps on East Shoreline Boule-
vard at the T -Head and the L -Head entrances and a storm sewer at the City
Hall parking lot. A time extension of 24 days is recommended to cover
delays beyond the control of the contractor.
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Recommendation that the contract with the National Council on the Aging,
approved by the City Council on June 8, 1977, authorizing the acceptance
of $91,600 for the establishment of 32 part-time jobs for the elderly be
amended to reflect 52 jobs and $140,000 in funding. The local share of
$20,768 will be increased to $32,500 for a total planned expenditure of
$172,500. All of the City's contribution is in-kind, with no cash being
required. The program is administered by the City's Work Experience
Division and provides employment for disadvantaged persons 55 years of
age or older. The program is funded through June 30, 1978.
Recommendation that authority be granted to execute a Title II Comprehen-
sive Employment and Training Act contract modification extending the
contract date from September 30 to November 16, 1977, increasing it
$333,484 from $598,851 to $932,335 to extend 36 Title II positions from
September 30 to November 16 and create 74 additional positions. The
recommended additional 74 positions consist of jobs funded in conjunction
with Title VI special projects as well as jobs recommended for funding
under Title II rather than Title VI. The other agencies' positions
include Flour Bluff ISD - 3 positions; West Oso ISD - 10 positions;
Texas Youth Council - 3 positions; and Corpus Christi State University -
14 positions. The contract will be further modified at a later date to
extend it from November 16, 1977 through November 16, 1978. The proposed
contract will provide $779,635 in wages, $122,700 in fringe benefits and
$30,000 in administrative costs.
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r. Recommendation that the contract with the Texas Water Quality Board be
renewed for the City -County laboratory to continue to provide laboratory
services on a charge -for services basis from September 1, 1977 through
August 31, 1978 at a maximum cost of $30,000. This contract was initially
entered into in January, 1975. Approximately 100 samples per month will
be analyzed.
s. Recommendation that contracts be approved with the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation and Wilbur Smith and Associates, Con-
sulting Engineers, to analyze all aspects of school access safety, review
existing programs and make recommendations for improvements. Total cost
is $21,500, which will be 100% reimbursed by the Office of Traffic Safety.
t. Recommendation that the contract with the Corpus Christi Fire Fighters'
Association be extended through August 31, 1977.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the reason for the extension of
the Firefighters' contract, as recommended in Item "t", is that the extension pro-
vided by the Council will expire at midnight Friday, August 19, 1977, and it is
necessary to extend the contract to allow time for the firefighters to vote on
the proposed contract starting a week from today and continuing Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday.
In the temporary absence of Mayor Luby, Mayor Pro Tem de Ases, as presiding
officer, called for questions from the Council on the City Manager's Reports.
Council Member Gill inquired if the pay increase for the firefighters will
be retroactive.
Assistant City Manager Walker assured her that the salary increase would
be retroactive back to August 1, 1977, when the new contract is signed.
In regard to Item "n", which recommended that a revocable easement be
granted for the construction of a canopy, Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired if the
building involved is a restaurant. Assistant City Manager Walker informed him
later in the meeting that the name of the restaurant is the "Coney Island", indi-
cating that the information was obtained through use of the photologging equipment
in the Traffic and Transit Department.
In reference to Item "h", Council Member Sample asked for an explanation
of the type of blueprint services that are being performed on a bid basis.
Mr. Lontos explained that the facilities in the Engineering and Physical
Development Department are inadequate to print large sets of plans for some of the
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larger projects which require so many copies. He further explained that there is
a lack of space for printing facilities, and it would require a full-time employee
to perform printing services for all departments of the City.
Council Member Sample requested a memorandum from the staff which would
substantiate the need for outside blueprint services. Mr. Sample pointed out that
$13,000, which is the amount of the bid award for the annual requirements of blue-
print services, might be of more use by providing facilities for printing in the
City offices.
In regard to Item "t", which recommends the extension of the firefighters'
contract, Council Member Sample inquired about the necessity of this if the salary
increase is to be retroactive.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the firefighters would be without
a contract if it is not extended, and the City would not have any authority to pay
existing salaries.
Council Member Sample suggested that negotiations with the firefighters
and policemen be started earlier next year in order to avoid the extensions on the
contract with the firefighters, indicating that he does not approve of extending
a contract until a new contract is approved.
Assistant City Manager Walker assured him that negotiations will be started
earlier next year, and there will be a continuing clause in the contracts for both
policemen and firefighters next year.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports be accepted; seconded by
Diaz, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced the appointment of members to the 1977 Committee on
Beach Projects and read the following letter addressed to the City Council, City
Manager, City Secretary and the Public:
"As mentioned in the August 3, 1977 council meeting, I am reappointing
the Corpus Christi North Beach Committee. This necessary action is
prompted because of activity that will follow completion of the beach
restoration program, drain problems and other concerns.
"Dr. Hans Suter will serve as Chairman of the North Beach Committee
along with many of the original members of the committee and a number
of new appointees. A list is attached for your reference."
Signed: Jason Luby, Mayor
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The following members were appointed to the Committee by Mayor Luby:
Dr. Hans Suter, Chairman
Bobby Young, Jr.
Arlin Yeager, Jr.
Larry J. Bemen
Joe Tanner
W. M. (Bill) Martin
Mrs. Levi Matern
David Saenz
Robert Tijerina
James A. Dolan
Bob La Bonte
Jeff Kronke
Ben Garza
William Bonilla
Mrs. K. McCracken
Dr. M. L. Norwell
Ms. Betty Harris
W. F. Faucett
Mrs. Helen Royal
R. F. Williams
Alex Chapa, III
Douglas Williams
E. T. Clough
Jack Davis
Fred Lerma
Kermit Stewart
Jesus Leija
Mrs. Dorothy Spann
Mayor Luby called for presentation of the ordinances. Assistant City
Manager Walker briefly explained the ordinances.
Mayor Luby invited comments from members of the Council on the ordinances.
Council Member Gill inquired if the ordinance involving CETA, listed as
Item "g", had been before the Consortium.
Mayor Luby informed her that it had been before the Executive Committee of
the Consortium.
There being no further discussion on the ordinances, City Secretary Read
polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved:
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY
AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SECTION V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN
ZONES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPEED LIMITS OF 55 MPH AT ALL TIMES ON SARATOGA
BOULEVARD (S.H. 357), THAT PORTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, EXCEPT WHEN
SCHOOL LIMIT FLASHERS INDICATING 35 MPH ARE DISPIAYED 250 FEET FROM EACH SIDE
OF EAST SHEA PARKWAY; 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. 13887:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING A NEW CODING SYSTEM TO
REFLECT A CHANGE FROM ALPHANUMERIC CODE TO A NUMERIC CODE, AS REFLECTED IN
THE REVISED PRINTING OF THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN, DATED
APRIL 27, 1977, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT
"A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AMENDING SECTION 250, CLASSIFICATION PIAN FOR
ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 3658, BY
CHAFING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES, CODES, AND CIASS GRADES; PROVIDING A
SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13888:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING A NEW CODING SYSTEM TO
REFLECT A CHANGE FROM ALPHANUMERIC CODE TO A NUMERIC CODE, AS REFLECTED IN
THE REVISED PRINTING OF THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN DATED APRIL
27, 1977, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 501 OF SAID
ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE LAST SENTENCE THEREOF SO AS TO INCLUDE
IN THE SEPARATE SALARY SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO THE POSITIONS OF TEMPORARY AND
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, AND ATTACHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULES; AMENDING SUBSECTION
510 BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES, BY DELETING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES,
AND BY ESTABLISHING NEW POSITIONS, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN; AMENDING
SECTION 700, SPECIAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS, BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 702.1
AND 702.2, ESTABLISHING NEW SUBSECTIONS 702.3 AND 702.4, AND RENUMBERING THE
PRESENT SUBSECTION 702.3 AS 702.5; ESTABLISHING A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE
NUMBERED 703, TO PROVIDE FOR PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAM IN THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE NUMBERED 704, CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT; ESTABLISHING A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE NUMBERED 705, TO PROVIDE FOR
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER PAY; AMENDING SUBSECTION 802, OVERTIME COMPENSATION,
TO PROVIDE FOR OVERTIME FOR DUTIES OTHER THAN NORMALLY ATTENDANT TO
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY; AMENDING SUBSECTION 850.1 BY PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE TO BE ADDED TO THE TRAVEL SCHEDULE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 900.3
CONCERNING OVERTIME COMPENSATION FOR MONTHLY SALARIED EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS
OF GRADE 22 OR BELOW, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 951.1
CONCERNING BASIS AND PAYMENT OF VACATION LEAVE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 951.6
RELATIVE TO PAYMENT OF ACCRUED VACATION TO RETIRING EMPLOYEES; AMENDING
SUBSECTION 952.1 CONCERNING SICK LEAVE WITH PAY FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN
PART-TIME, TEMPORARY AND POLICE AND FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL; AMENDING SUBSECTION
952.2 BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "IMMEDIATE FAMILY"; AMENDING SUBSECTION 952.3
CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE UPON TERMINATION OF CITY EMPLOYMENT;
AMENDING SUBSECTION 957.1 CONCERNING ACCRUAL OF VACATION DAYS FOR FIREMEN AND
POLICEMEN; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance waa read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby voting "Aye" on all parts except the following: transfer of salary grades
23 and 24 to the supervisory and managerial salary schedule to recognize actual
duties of these positions; adopt new titles without any change in salaries;
delete certain position titles which are no longer used; add additional position
titles with no change in salary; and add a productivity program for mechanics
in Maintenance Services with a 5% or 10% bonus for production 10 or 25% over
standard.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13889:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, MARINA, SECTION 12-61, "RATES AND RENTAL
FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE - SCHEDULE AND REGULATION" FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PRESCRIBING CURRENT AND APPROPRIATE RATES IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI
MARINA; PROVIDING FORA FIAT FEE CHARGE TO BE ADDED TO THE MONTHLY SLIP RENTS
FOR ALL PLEASURE CRAFT SLIPS BEING PROVIDED WITH A SHORE -POWER OUTLET FOR
ELECTRICITY; PROVIDING FOR METERING FOR ELECTRICITY USAGE AT THE SLIP SHORE -
POWER OUTLETS FOR BOATS 40 FEET AND OVER: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 13890:
GRANTING A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO GULL INVESTMENTS, INC., OVER THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF ANTELOPE BETWEEN WACO AND ARTESIAN STREETS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANOPY,
SAID EASEMENT EXTENDING 5' INTO THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BEING APPROXIMATELY
50' LONG, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED "EXHIBIT A"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13891:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE.A CONTRACT MODIFICATION BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING PROVIDING FOR
AN INCREASE IN FUNDING TO $140,000 AND INCREASING THE PART-TIME JOBS FOR
THE ELDERLY TO 52, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
"EXHIBIT A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER RELATED CONTRACTS,
MODIFICATIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENEWALS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED IN 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 following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13892:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE II COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT MODIFICATION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT DATE FROM
SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 TO NOVEMBER 16, 1977 AND INCREASING THE FY 77 CONTRACT
FROM $598,851 TO $932,335 AND THE TOTAL CONTRACT FROM $1,822,300 TO $2,155,784,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FOUR IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED "EXHIBIT A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO
EXTEND THE AFORESAID PROJECT TO NOVEMBER 16, 1977; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13893:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, TO FUND A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
FOR SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND WILBUR SMITH & ASSOCIATES,
INC., AN ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRM, TO UNDERTAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE RESPECTIVE PROGRAM CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH, IN SUB-
STANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED "EXHIBITS 'A' AND 'B"',
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13894:
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD FOR THE
CITY -COUNTY LABORATORY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE LABORATORY SERVICES ON A CHARGE -FOR -
SERVICES BASIS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 1977 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1978, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A 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 passed by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13895:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 1, GAS DIVISION PARKING AREA EXPANSION PROJECT,
FROM THE OWNERS, WILLIAM O. BROWDER AND JOE R. CLARK; APPROPRIATING AND
REAPPROPRTATING OUT OF THE NO. 106 GAS FUND, ACTIVITY 5251, CODE 501 $75,550.50,
OF WHICH AMOUNT $75,000 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $550.50 IS FOR COSTS RELATED
TO CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye".
Council Member Sample questioned Mayor Luby about the Committee on Beach
Projects he had appointed.
Mayor Luby explained that in 1973 he had appointed members to a Corpus
Christi Beach Committee; they did a good job; and he is reactivating the committee
since a great deal of work is planned for the beach at this time. He further
explained that some of the members of the reactivated committee were former mem-
bers of that committee, and some of them are new appointees. Mayor Luby then
stated that the Council is welcome to name others to the committee if they desire.
Mayor Luby called for discussion or petitions from members of the audience
and recognized Mr. Joe McManus.
Mr. McManus, Realtor, 509 N. Water Street, stated that he was at the meet-
ing to discuss the extension of the water line in the Flour Bluff area, or in
particular to request relief on a situation involving replatting of a tract of
land located on Yorktown Boulevard approximately 600' west of Flour Bluff Drive.
Mr. McManus informed the Council that the 20 -acre tract of land (legal descrip-
tion is Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Wedgewood Terrace, Unit II) had been sold to two
different people, one of whom was Raymond Gregor. He stated that Mr. Gregor had
been unable to'build because of a drainage problem, and now there is a problem
with water requirements, since the Platting Ordinance specifies that if a water line
is within one mile of a subdivision, then the subdivider must bring the water
line to the subdivision. Mr. McManus stated that this would represent a cost of
$35,000 to the one person who is ready to build on the property.
Mr. McManus informed the Council that he had discussed this matter with
Mr. Wayne Tibbets of the Water Division and Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director of
Public Utilities, who had ascertained from the City Manager that there is the
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possibility that the City will extend the water line at some future date; however,
there are no funds for this extension at this time. Mr. McManus stated that he is,
therefore, requesting a deviation from the Platting Ordinance to eliminate the
water line requirements on this plat so that the lots can be developed. He stated
that the water line requirement is the only thing holding up plat approval.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the City feels that with the
existing Platting Ordinance, the water line requirement should be adhered to,
since the reason the ordinance is in existence is to be sure that land cannot be
developed without available water or sewer service. He stated further that the
only practical way to solve this problem is to amend the Platting Ordinance, and
this action would affect handling of plats in the future.
Mr. McManus pointed out that this is not a subdivision, but just one man
who wants to build one house, mentioning also that it is a hardship case.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired of Mr. McManus what he is requesting the
Council to do. Mr. McManus replied that he would just like to have the Council
waive the water line requirement for this one lot, since there is a well on it.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested that the staff bring a recommendation
of a possible solution to this problem next week.
Council Member Gill mentioned the fact that similar problems are fre-
quently presented to the Council involving land that is sold, then development
is started, after which the owner discovers that they are not in compliance with
the Platting Ordinance. She asked Mr. McManus why he sold the property to Mr.
Gregor without making him aware that these requirements exist.
Mr. McManus indicated that he did not know that the water line exten-
sion was required at the time the land was sold.
Council Member Gill then suggested the formation of a committee composed
of interested citizens, representatives of lending agencies and banking firms,
and staff people to examine the platting requirements. She expressed sympathy
for individuals faced with such problems.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the purpose of the Platting
Ordinance is to eliminate such problems as this, and it does if everyone follows
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the law. Mr. Walker pointed out that the property is not supposed to be sold
until it is platted and until the requirements are met. He admitted that in
some cases, the sellers of property are not aware of the requirements of the
Platting Ordinance.
Council Member Lozano pointed out that the mortgage bankers and developers
of property nearly always know about the Platting Ordinance, but they sometimes
fail to inform the buyer about the requirements when property is sold.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that the staff will attempt to have
a recommendation on this particular problem.
Council Member Gill inquired if there is any way that the Council could
require that the banking agencies be forced to reveal the requirements of the
Platting Ordinance when they loan money for the sale of property, possibly by
approval of some legislation to require that the banking institutions inform
buyers prior to making the loans.
Assistant City Manager Walker indicated that the matter will be studied
by the staff.
* * * * * *
Mrs. Lilliam P. Rothman, Rothman's Income Tax Service, 521 Santa Monica
Place, addressed the Council at this time. She stated that she planned to arrange
to have a community Christmas Party for all children, under the sponsorship of
American Legion Post No. 364 and she is requesting Council approval of the cam-
paign to conduct a Christmas party for underprivileged children, stating that she
had already received the endorsement of Mayor Luby.
Mrs. Rothman related that in a discussion with City Secretary Read, that
he had indicated that this is not a "first" Christmas party for underprivileged,
but after checking several sources, she had ascertained that Christmas parties
had been held for certain groups, but never on a City-wide basis.
Mrs. Rothman outlined her plan for the Christmas party, stating that she
wanted to use Exposition Hall one day during the week of Christmas; she proposes
to arrange for television coverage of the event; and stated that Mayor Luby has
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agreed to participate; that she had been in contact with officers of the American
Legion Post No. 364 on August 17, and they had agreed to discuss the program with
her at a meeting scheduled for the evening of August 17.
Council Member Diaz mentioned that City Secretary Read did not require
defending, but he was sure that when Mr. Read had informed Mrs. Rothman that this
was not the first time similar Christmas parties had been held, he was referring
to the Christmas parties that have been conducted for many years, previously spon-
sored by Mr. Joe Simon, and now being sponsored by Mr. Joe Salem. He further
stated that he thought this plan was a wonderful idea.
Council Member Gill agreed that this is a nice idea, but mentioned the
possibility of Mrs. Rothman cooperating with the Salvation Army in regard to her
plan for collecting items for Christmas baskets for the needy so that her efforts
would not conflict or duplicate their annual project for the same purpose.
Mrs. Rothman stated that she would just be supplementing their services.
She continued by stating that Mr. Read had indicated that her organization was
not a non-profit organization and read from a state law which designated that the
American Legion is a non-profit organization.
City Secretary Read offered an explanation of the discussion he had with
Mrs. Rothman on Tuesday, August 16, pointing out that the printed proposal she
had placed before the Council earlier during today's meeting was different from
the one she had brought to his office the previous day in that her first proposal,
copies of which had not been distributed to the Council, at her request, indicated
that the program would be sponsored by Rothman's Income Tax Service, which is not in
the non-profit organization category; whereas, her proposal presented to the Council
today indicated that the event will be sponsored by American Legion Post No. 364.
Mr. Read further pointed out that a solicitations permit must be obtained, and this
can be issued only if an event is sponsored by a non-profit organization.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases, speaking as a member of the Salvation Army Board,
stated that he would approve of a Christmas party for needy children, but sug-
gested that Mrs. Rothman contact the Salvation Army and possibly work with them
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on the distribution of Christmas baskets of food to needy families. Mr. de Ases
asked Mrs. Rothman if she is asking for endorsement of her proposal for the
Christmas party by the Council.
Mrs. Rothman indicated that she was.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that he felt that it is the consensus of the
Council that it is a good idea and he would like to wish them good luck on the
project.
* * * * * *
Mr. David Saenz, 1430 - 17th Street, addressed the Council at this time
and stated that he is opposed to the inequities in the taxing system of the City.
He questioned why the Council is hearing the charges brought by Timoteo Gonzalez
against Council Member Bob Gulley, indicating that he did not feel they could be
impartial. He stated that as a result of those charges, it had been disclosed
that Council Member Gulley had obtained a loan from the Small Business Adminis-
tration, using as collateral his property which was valued at one-quarter of a
million dollars, and at the same time, this property was listed on the tax rolls
for $11,050.
Council Member Lozano stated that he is not aware of what values are
listed on the tax rolls for certain property and does not feel that it is neces-
sary for the Council to know the values listed on the tax rolls for any property
owner,
Mr. Saenz stated that he just felt that the tax rolls are inequitable and
expressed the feeling that he would like to see the matter involving Council Member
Gulley and City Manager Townsend settled in court rather than by the Council.
Council Member Diaz explained to Mr. Saenz that the Council would be
impartial when hearing the charges brought by Mr. Timoteo Gonzalez.
Mayor Luby announced the public hearings on zoning cases.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that Chief Planner Larry Wenger would
explain the various zoning cases on the agenda.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger stated that the first case was for Application
No.777-3, Mr. James Statler, Trustee, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -
Family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 18 thru 22, 43
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thru 47, Block 11, Flour Bluff Park, located between Flour Bluff Drive and McDonald
Street, approximately 200 feet north of South Padre Island Drive. Mr. Wenger stated
that the Planning Commission recommends approval, and the Planning Staff recommends
approval also.
Mr. Wenger pointed out the area on the zoning and land use map, explained
the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the area.
Mayor Luby asked if anyone in the audience was in opposition to this change
of zoning. There was no response.
Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed; seconded by Diaz, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by de Ases that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff be accepted and that the zoning on Lots 18 thru 22 and Lots 43 thru
47, Block 11, Flour Bluff Park be changed from "R -1B" to "B-4"; seconded by Diaz,
and passed unanimously.
Chief Planner Wenger announced the public hearing on Application No. 777-5,
Drs. Carlos Wigoda, William Inserni and Bill Albarado, for change of zoning from
"A-1" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 4 thru 7,
Block 1, Roosevelt Place, located on the south side of Headley Street, approximately
430 feet east of South Port Avenue. Mr. Wenger stated that the Planning Commission
recommends approval and the Planning Staff recommends denial but in lieu thereof
grant "AB" to establish a buffer between the residential area to the south and east
and business zoning along Morgan Street.
Mr. Wenger pointed out the area on the zoning and land use map, explained
the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the area in question.
He stated that the applicants plan to establish doctors' offices and a restaurant
on the property.
Mayor Luby inquired if anyone in the audience was in opposition to the
change of zoning. No one responded.
Mr. Romeo Garcia of the Planning Commission indicated that he was present
at the meeting to answer any questions the Council might have.
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Council Member Gill inquired of Mr. Garcia why the Planning Commission
had not recommended that the zoning be changed to "AB" on the portion of the pro-
perty to be used to construct doctors' offices and "B-4" on the portion to be
used for a restaurant.
Mr. Garcia stated that the Planning Commission did not explore this aspect
and felt that the complex would be an improvement in the area.
Mayor Luby introduced Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, who is also a member of the
Planning Commission.
Mr. William H. Raburn, 2510 Headley, appeared in favor of the change of
zoning, stating that he thought that the planned development would be an improve-
ment to the area.
Mr. Orby Roots, Architect representing the applicants,also spoke in
favor of the change of zoning. Mr. Roots explained that the present use of the
property is for apartments which .are wooden frame buildings; the doctors propose
to build a medical center, a small restaurant, or a medical supply firm or other
related business firms. He also stated that it is felt that the proper screening
facilities will eliminate any problem that might be encountered in the residen-
tial property. Mr. Roots introduced the doctors who are making the application
and also Dr. Salvador Ortiz, who contemplates renting an office in this location.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that only one letter in opposition
had been received in response to the notices of the public hearing sent to property
owners in the area.
Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed; seconded by Gulley, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Gulley that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
approved and that the zoning on Lots 4 thru 7, Block 1, Roosevelt Place, be changed
from "A-1" to "BW -4"; seconded by de Ases, and passed unanimously.
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Chief Planner Wenger announced the public hearing on Application No. 777-6,
Mr. H. T. Bailey, Trustee, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling
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District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 10.218± acre tract of land out
of Lot 4, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, located along the north right-of-way
in the 1900 Block of Saratoga. Mr. Wenger stated that both the Planning Commis-
sion and the Planning Staff recommend approval of this change of zoning.
Mr. Wenger pointed out the area on the zoning and land use map, explained
the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the area.
No one spoke in connection with this application.
Motion by Lozano that the hearing be closed; seconded by Gulley, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Lozano that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff be accepted and that the zoning on this portion of Lot 4, Section
7, Bohemian Colony Lands, be changed from "R -1B" to "I-2"; seconded by Diaz, and
passed unanimously.
* * * * * *
Mrs. Rinalda Harshberger, Account Clerk II with the City of Corpus Christi,
addressed the Council at this time, stating that she had filed a grievance on June
21, 1977 with City Manager R. Marvin Townsend, which she felt has been ignored, and
had, therefore, sent a letter to the City Council requesting a hearing be scheduled
on her grievance.
Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that this should go to the Civil
Service Board before it comes to the Council.
Mrs. Harshberger stated that she had attempted to have it heard before the
Civil Service Board; a hearing had been set for August 5, 1977; and the hearing was
postponed because there was not enough business on the agenda for that day.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that Mrs. Harshberger had gone through
those steps, and City Manager Townsend had drafted a memorandum in regard to the
grievance, but it had been delayed because of the necessary work involved in revis-
ing the budget. He asked Mrs. Harshberger if she would wait until the City Manager
returns to the office and stated that she will receive a letter from the City Manager
within two weeks.
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Assistant City Manager Walker presented the ordinances pertaining to the
zoning cases heard earlier in the meeting. City Secretary Read polled the Council
for their vote, and the following ordinances were approved:
ORDINANCE NO. 13896:
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 .TAMES STATLER,
TRUSTEE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 43, 44, 45, 46, & 47, BLOCK 11, FLOUR BLUFF PARK SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING 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.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley,, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13897:
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 DRS. CARLOS
WIGODA, WILLIAM INSERNI AND BILL ALBARADO BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING ON LOTS 4 THRU 7, BLOCK 1, ROOSEVELT PLACE, SITUATED IN THE CITY. OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE 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.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed bythe
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13898:
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 H.T. BAILEY,
TRUSTEE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 1 THRU 21,
BLOCK 7, SARATOGA PLACE 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
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
Mayor Luby announced that appointments to boards and commissions will be
considered next week.
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Council Member Gi11 stated that she had noted that no vacancy was listed
on the Industrial Commission, mentioning the ordinance recently passed which spe-
cifies thatmembers of boards, commissions and committees must reside in the City.
She stated that this ordinance had disqualified Colonel Floyd Buch and indicated
that since Dr. Whitney Halladay resides outside the City limits, the position he
holds on the Industrial Commission should also be vacated and a new appointment
made.
City Secretary Read stated that this vacancy will be added to the agenda
for next week.
* * * * * *
Assistant City Manager Walker referred to the appearance before the
Council of Mr. David Hotchkiss, who had requested that the Council do something
in regard to incidents that had occurred following a traffic accident in which he
had been injured. Mr. Walker stated that the staff had investigated the accident
and had ascertained that Mr. Hotchkiss had crossed the street against a red light;
the driver of the automobile that struck him had a green light; there were three
witnesses to the accident; no ticket was issued to the young man who was driving
the vehicle; Mr. Hotchkiss had attacked the young man and had created a disturbance
at the police station following the accident.
* * * * *
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases referred to the Council's agreement to close the
pools on Mondays and suggested that a lifeguard be on duty on the beach every day,
including Mondays.
Assistant City Manager Walker stated that this would be done, and a life-
guard will be on duty through the Labor Day weekend.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Diaz, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was
adjourned at 4:20 p.m. August 17, 1977.