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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 31, 1977
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
*Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
**Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward L. Sample
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber while Mayor Jason Luby was conducting official City business in his office.
Council Member Ruth Gill gave the invocation.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and stated that a quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting.
Motion by Sample that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August
17, 1977 be approved as presented, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases announced the recessed public hearing on the follow-
ing 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. It is
recommended that only the area east of Everhart be approved., -
2. Include in the Drainage Plan extension of a storm sewer outfall in
Everhart Road south of County Road No. 19 to drain an area of approx-
imately 120 acres east of Everhart and south of Snowgoose Drive. The .
amendment is conditioned upon developers constructing the line at
their cost from the boundary of their subdivisions to the outfall, a ,
distance of approximately 2,600'.
*Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting at this time.
City Manager Marvin Townsend presented background information on the pro-
posed amendments. He located the land involved on the map and informed the Council
that the developers of the property propose to tie on to the existing gravity line;
the sewage will be carried to the Everhart lift station by gravity and into the
Oso Wastewater Plant; and expressed concern about overloading this system unless
improvements are approved in an upcoming bond election to improve the Oso system.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
explained that the developers have extended the trunk main at their expense. Mr.
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Lontos also explained the proposed drainage amendment and pointed out the area that
will carry the drainage on the map. He stated that he felt that a drainage conduit
should be constructed along Everhart Road, and that with approval ofthese amend-
ments, the area could be developed.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the City has received a
letter from the owners of the land, Mr. Guy I. Alexander, Mr. William D. Wallock
and Mr. Philip M. Wallock, owners of 40 acres in Section 5 of Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Carden Tracts; and Mr. John Tucker and Mr. Henry Tucker, owners
of 80 acres in the same Section, indicating that they will construct the concrete
pipe drainage conduit to drain the area. He stated that the Legal Department may
require a more detailed document from these owners to assure that the conduit will
be constructed.
City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that the owners have proceeded
in good faith to comply with the City's Master Sanitary Sewer and Drainage plans,
but the staff cannot recommend any additional load to go into the Oso Wastewater
System at this time. Mr. Townsend stated that it is hoped that the expansion of
the Oso Plant will be included in the next bond election, which will be held very
soon, possibly in November, and that approval of any more development to be served
by the Oso System is based on the assumption that the improvements to the Oso
Plant will be on the next bond issue.
Mr. Jack Solka, 4707 Everhart Road, Architect representing the owners of
the 40 -acre tract, urged the Council to approve the recommended amendments but
with the exception that they be allowed to go ahead now with development of the
property rather than having to wait until a bond election is passed approving the
improvements to the Oso Wastewater System. Mr. Solka gave the history of the
developers' efforts to obtain the staff's approval to proceed with their plans
for developing the property, which began in January. He again requested Council
approval to allow the developers to proceed with their plans by approving these
amendments now.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that this approval would not
present a problem if the Council plans to include the Oso Plant improvements in
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the upcoming bond election.
Council Member Lozano inquired as to what the consequences would be if the
Oso Plant improvements are not approved in the bond election.
City Manager Townsend stated that if the Oso Plant became overloaded, the
City would have no choice but to refuse to allow additional taps onto the system.
Mr. Solka stated that he and the developers are aware of the possibility
of such a situation and are willing to commence with their development under those
conditions.
Mr. Eugene Urban, Urban Engineering, 3100 South Alameda, representing the
owners of the 80 -acre tract of Section 5, addressed the Council and reminded them
that the owners have agreed to construct the storm sewer line at their expense.
Mr. Urban also pointed out that if the improvements to the Oso System are not
approved, every subdivision in the entire area will suffer and development will
of necessity have to be discontinued.
Council Member Lozano remarked that he believes that it is the consensus
of the Council that there will be a bond election in November and that this pro-
ject will be included in the bond issue.
Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Lozano and passed
unanimously.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that only by action of the City
Council can the Master Plans for Drainage and Sanitary Sewers be changed.
Motion by Gulley that the Council approve the amendments to the Sanitary
Sewer and Drainage Master Plans, as listed; seconded by Diaz.
Council Member Gill inquired of Mr. Solka if he was aware of all of the
requirements included in the City's Master Plans. He indicated that he was not,
since he is an architect who dealt in buildings and construction primarily.
Council Member Gill reiterated her suggestion made some time ago that the
City staff prepare some type of brochure outlining the requirements of the City
in regard to land development. Mr. Solka expressed the opinion that this would
be very helpful to developers.
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Mayor Luby called for the vote on Council Member Gulley's motion, and it
was approved unanimously.
Motion by de Ases that the Council make it known that it is their inten-
tion to include in the bond election in November an item for expansion of the Oso
Wastewater Plant and trunk main; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with related explanation and comments:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2 p.m. during the
Regular Council Meeting on September 14, 1977 on the closing of
Lakeside Drive between N.A.S. Drive and Waldron Road.
b. Recommendation that bids be received on September 19, 1977 to lease
approximately 174 acres, identified as Tract "C" at the Airport for
five years for farming. The former tenant can no longer farm the lease.
The lease consideration will be 1/3 of the value of grain crops or 1/4
of the value of cotton. The bidder will also be required to bid a
minimum annual guarantee for each of the 5 years with bid award to be
made on the basis of the highest guarantee for the 5 -year period.
c. Recommendation that a 10' x 140' utility easement located on Lot 19A,
Block 3, Gardendale Subdivision be abandoned. The property is located
near the southeast corner of Everhart Road and Cain Drive. Suitable
alternate easements have been dedicated. A 2" gas line has been relocated
at the expense of the property owners. A11 affected departments concur.
d. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 20,
1977 for 4 exhibit cases to be used in the Museum Mall and 3 crystal
chandeliers for the antiques gallery at the Museum. Both items will be
purchased with Museum trust funds. The Museum Advisory Board so recommends.
e. Recommendation that bid award for a microfilm reader -printer for La Retama
Library be made to 3M COMPANY, San Antonio, on the basis of low bid of
$2,702.66. Bids were receiv d from two firms. The reader -printer is
included in the grants received under the Texas State Library Systems
Act and will be used to handle requests from South Texas Library System
members.
f. Recommendation that bid award on 16 items of rubber hip & knee boots be
made to SOUTHWEST GLOVES, INC., Fort Worth, on the basis of low firm bid
of $5,941.64. The apparent low bid of $5,814.37, submitted by Vallen
Corporation, is not recommended because it is subject to fluctuation and
is only 2% lower than the recommended bid. Price reflects a decrease of
approximately 5%. Bids were received from 9 firms.
g.
Recommendation that contracts and related documents with the following
agencies be approved for public service employment special projects under
Title VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act:
Corpus Christi State School $24,200
March of Dimes 1,600
United Services Organization, Inc. 4,600
12 positions
1 position
2 positions
The contracts will extend from September 1, 1977 through November 16, 1977
and will be recommended for additional funding beyond that date through
August 31, 1978 contingent on further release of Title VI funds by the
Department of Labor.
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h. Recommendation that contracts be approved with the following agencies
for public service employment under Title II of the Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act:
Flour Bluff ISD
West Oso ISD
Corpus Christi State University
Texas Youth Council
$ 7,000
12,000
20,200
6,000
3 positions
10 positions
14 positions
3 positions
The contracts will extend from September 1, 1977 through November 16, 1977
and will be recommended for additional funding beyond that date through
November 16, 1978 contingent on further release of Title II funds by
the Department of Labor.
i. Recommendation that contract modifications be approved with the following
agencies for public service employment under Title VI of the Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act extending current contracts from September 30,
1977 through November 16, 1977:
* Corpus Christi ISD
Flour Bluff ISD
West Oso ISD
Calallen ISD
Tuloso-Midway ISD
Del Mar College
Lulac Educational Service Center
$173,100 42 positions
31,400 13 positions
15,000 3 positions
28,500 10 positions
20,000 3 positions
15,600 3 positions
21,600 4 positions
The contract modifications extend positions and incorporate special project
positions for the Flour Bluff and Calallen school districts and the Lulac
Educational Service Center. The contracts will be recommended for extension
beyond November 16, 1977 through November 16, 1978 contingent on release of
additional funds by the Department of Labor.
j. Withdrawn
k.
1.
Recommendation that the Flour Bluff Park (Parker Park) Tennis Court project
be accepted and final payment of $9,242.03 for a total of $68,559.95 be made
Asphalt Paving & Construction Company. This project was funded with a 50%
grant aid from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and consists of 3 tennis
courts, a 14 -space parking lot, sidewalks and utility facilities for other
improvements in the park.
Recommendation that the following actions be taken regarding the Casa
Blanca, La Arboleda, High Terrace Areas Street Improvements:
(1) the preliminary assessment roll on Phase A be adopted with 231
items and assessments totaling $108,910.40;
(2) the preliminary assessment roll for Phase B be adopted with 413
items and assessments totaling $231,304.53;
(3) a public hearing be held on September 29, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. at
Crockett Elementary School.
This project is financed by Third Year Community Development and local
bond funds. The low bid submitted on Phase A was by Asphalt Maintenance
Company for $315,038.85 and on Phase B by Asphalt Paving and Construction
Company for $641,321.94.
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sq. Recommendation that the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Handbook be amended
to increase the maximum amount of interest-free, deferred payment loans
from $3,500 to $5,000. The staff has found that most persons eligible
for interest-free, deferred payment loans live in worse conditions than
other applicants and thus require more money to remedy severe housing
deficiencies such as hazard wiring, unsanitary plumbing and deteriorated
roofing. The increase is also recommended because of increases in cons-
truction costs. The Community Development Corporation's Loan Committee
concurs.
n. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2:P0 p.m. during the Regular
Council Meeting on September 7, 1977 on the following .amendments to the
1990 Transportation Plan:
(1) Delete and redesignate some of the street network north of State
Highway 44 to Haven Drive between McKenzie Road and Violet Road t.
accomodate Champlin Petroleum Company's new ethylene pleat.
(2) Redesign the collector and major streets along the west and southwest
boundaries of International Airport as a result of proposed land
acquisition for the expansion and protection of Incernationsl Airport
The Commission so recommends.
P. Recommendation that a contract be approved with Ilium Associates of
Seattle, Washington to prepare a transit marketing plan to increase
transit ridership and revenues for $24,961. The Urban Mass Transportation
Administration will provide $19,969 for this project under a Technical
Studies grant previously approved by the City Council with the local share
being $4,992.
R•
Recommendation that a contract be executed with Texas A & M Research
Foundation acting for the Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A & M
University System, to prepare a report on the transportation needs of
elderly and handicapped persons at a cost of•$19,873. The Urban Mass
Transportation Administration will provide $15,898 for this project under
a Technical Studies grant previously approved by the City Council with
the local share being $3,975.
q. Recommendation that the 1977-78 budget be corrected to reduce the closing
balance of general obligation debt service by $360,171 (from $8,861,489
to $8,501,318) because of the 34 reduction in the tax levy for debt service
and to reduce the estimated revenue in the Transit Fund by $28,248 because
of reduced participation by the Urban Mass Transportation Administration
due to the reduction in the transfer from the General Fund. These corrections
do not affect the approved level of individual fund appropriations but will
revise the composite budget total from $73,769,704 to $74,101,627.
r. Recommendation that authority be granted to submit a grant application
to the Governor's Committee on Aging for $20,000 in supplemental funds
for the elderly nutrition program for five months (7/1/77 - 11/30/77). A
local match of $2,000 is required and is available from the 1976-1977 Senior
Community Services Budget. Funds will be used to supplement raw food
purchases (fresh meats and vegetables) and to purchase kitchen equipment.
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S. Recomendation that authority be granted to submit an application to the
Criminal Justice Division for funding of a Counter Fencing Task Force.
The task force is designed to provide a means of apprehending the persons
that reap most of the profits from the operations of burglars and other
thieves, the professional fence. The Criminal Justice Division will fund
$20,841 with the City's in-kind contribution being $33,362 (the salary
of two sergeants) for a total cost of $54,203 beginning January 1, 1978.
The Counter Fencing Task Force program was rated number three in priority
by the City Council on March 30, 1977 on those programs to be submitted
to the Criminal Justice Division for funding.
t. Withdrawn.
tbk., Recommendation that the eontrset with the Corpus Christi Firefighters' ,
Association be extended through September 7, 1977.
Recommendation that the Street Division Budget be revised to reduce the
position of Engineer III (Grade 31) to Engineer II (Grade 29) and reclassify
the position of Assistant Street Superintendent from Grade 26 to Grade 29.
This action is recommended by the new Street Superintendent and by James K.
Lontos to provide the same compensation level for the engineering position
requiring technical knowledge but limited supervision and the operational
position involving substantial field,supervision.
"7.
Recommendation that a contract in perpetuity be approved with the City of
Mathis for the sale of untreated water from Lake Corpus Christi. The
proposed contract contains the same basic terms as are provided in the San
Patricio and Alice raw water contracts. Mathis intends to build a treatment
plant on Water District -City land and pump treated water to Mathis. The
proposed contract includes the requirement that Corpus Christi approve plans
for the facilities they propose to build. Corpus Christi and the District
will provide a site, Mathis will have a right to increase its consumption
10Z per year on a cumulative basis, Mathis will have to maintain sound
water quality and insure that all development meets Mathis standards for
development. The price will be the published rate of cost which now is $.07
per 1,000 gallons.
City Manager Townsend requested approval on Ordinance listed as "a", since
there is a need to file notice in the Office of the Nueces County Clerk. The City
Secretary polled the Council for their vote, and the following ordinance was approved:
ORDINANCE NO. 13906:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS STREETS IN
CASA BIANCA, LA ARBOLEDA, AND HIGH TERRACE AREAS, AS FOLLOWS: PHASE "A": 1. BOLIVAR
STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; 2. PRESA STREET, FROM MAC
ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER; 3. SOLEDAD STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR TO GREENWOOD DRIVE;
4. GUADALUPE STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR TO EISENHOWER; 5. MAC ARTHUR STREET, FROM TARLTON
TO BELTON STREET; AND 6. EISENHOWER STREET, FROM BOLIVAR TO BELTON; PHASE "B":
1. WAINWRIGHT STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; 2. MONTGOMERY
STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; 3. DUNBAR STREET, FROM MAC
ARTHUR STREET TO GREENWOOD DRIVE; 4. HALSEY STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER
STREET; 5. NIMITZ STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO EISENHOWER STREET; 6. MAC ARTHUR
STREET, FROM TARLTON STREET TO NIMITZ STREET; 7. EISENHCWER STREET, FROM TARLTON
STREET TO NIMITZ STREET; 8. GOLIAD•STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO LAMAR STREET;
9. SAN JACINTO STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO LAMAR STREET; 10. SONORA STREET, FROM
SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO GREENWOOD DRIVE; 11. ALAMO STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO
LAMAR STREET; AND 12. LAMAR STREET, GOLIAD STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD; IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE PIANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY
TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE
ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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".
In a discussion of Item "o;' and "p" of the City Manager's Reports, City
Manager Townsend stated that these studies are required and have been approved
by the Federal agency. Mr. Townsend stated that no local firms had submitted
proposals for the transit marketing plan; therefore, the Ilium Associates of
Seattle, Washington is the firm recommended.
Council Member Gill inquired if this company had prepared a similar
study for the City of Seattle, mentioning the excellent public transit system ,
in that City. It was later ascertained that this firm did perform the study for
that City.
In regard to Item "r", which requests authority for submission of a grant
application for supplemental funds for the elderly nutrition program, Mr. Ernest
Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, explained that the additional
funds will be used to improve the quality of the meals and purchase of equipment
to keep the meals warm, thus making them more palatable.
In a discussion of the acquisition of the Nueces County Tax Office for
relocation of currently leased City office space, City Manager Townsend stated
that the staff is in favor of the lease -purchase arrangement for the tax office
building, indicating that delaying of the first year's payment would allow the
establishment of a fund for renovation, and at the end of the 5th budget year,
the County would then quit -claim deed the building to the City.
Council Member Lozano inquired about the air-conditioning units that were
reportedly removed from the building, and City Manager Townsend assured him that
they would be returned.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired if the County had received offers from
any other entity for purchase of the building. City Manager Townsend informed
him that several other groups have indicated an interest in using the building,
but the County has only offered it to the City, since the building has always
been a public building. Mayor Pro Tem de Ases suggested that since no other
offers have been made, it might be possible for the City to obtain a better price
on the building.
City Manager Townsend stated that he did not know what opportunities
there might be in regard to negotiations with the County; the staff feels that
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the -land is worth between 73 and 74 thousand dollars; and that it might not be
inappropriate to pursue this further. Mr. Townsend stated that he felt that Judge
Barnes is not too concerned about the building, but he is concerned about the dis-
position and use of the land.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases expressed the feeling that it might be of some
benefit to continue negotiating for the building rather than purchasing it under
these terms.
Mayor Luby stated that it was his understanding that the staff would nego-
tiate with the County Judge on the price and inquired as to the proposed use after
five years. He also indicated that he understood that it would eventually become
park land and that it might be feasible to allow the County to establish a park
at this time, unless the City intends to use the building for a long period of
time.
City Manager Townsend reiterated that the building will belong to the City
in five years and the City will have the option to determine the use. He also
indicated that any further discussion should be between the Council and the
Commissioners.
Council Member Gulley summarized by stating that it is his opinion that the
Judge desires to sell the building, but he wants it used by a governmental entity;
the price is too high, but he feels that the Judge does not care whether the City
purchases it or not; and expressed regret that the City did not obtain a better
price, but the purchase of the building will save funds currently being spent on
office rentals.
Council Member Gill suggested that Mayor Luby appoint several Council
Members to meet with County Judge Barnes to discuss the matter further.
Mayor Luby then appointed Mayor Pro Tem de Ases and Council Members Gill
and Sample to meet with Judge Barnes to discuss the purchase price.
In a discussion of Item "w" of the City Manager's Reports, which recom-
mends approval of a water contract with the City of Mathis, Mayor Luby introduced
Mayor J. M. Edmondson and Attorney Frederic Johnson of Mathis.
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Mayor Edmondson stated that they have been negotiating with members of
the staff on the proposed water contract, and they are in agreement with the terms
and approve the contract.
City Manager Townsend explained the process and the lease arrangements
which specify that Mathis will construct a treatment plant on Water District -City
land and pump treated water to the City of Mathis; the City of Corpus Christi will
approve plans for the facilities to be built; and a site will be provided by the
City and the Water District.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases expressed concern about the fact that the staff is
recommending a contract for perpetuity and about the safeguards for the City of
Corpus Christi 1n the event of a shortage of water.
City Manager Townsend stated that the City of Mathis will be under the
same constraints as the City of Corpus Christi if water should have to be rationed.
Mr. Johnson, Attorney',for City of Mathis, .indicated that in November, 1976,
the City Council went on record by endorsing this type of contract and this con-
tract would be on the same basis as that with the City of Alice.
Council Member Gulley requested that he be excused to prepare for the
hurricane. In regard to the resolution on today's agenda concerning encroachment
near the airfields, Mr. Gulley requested that it be discussed but no vote be taken
until next week.
Mayor Luby referred to remarks made earlier by Congressman John Young in
which Congressman Young indicated that encroachment is not a factor in the Navy's
decisions to close Naval bases, stating that he had been in contact with Navy
officials who had indicated that this is a key factor affecting the decisions to
close Navy installations. Mayor Luby urged passage of the resolution as soon as
possible.
City Attorney Aycock informed the Council that the resolution to be con-
sidered today is basically the same resolution passed in 1974 with the exception
that the noise zones reflect changes.
**Council Member Gulley departed the meeting at 4:10 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tem de Ases referred to Item "i", requesting approval of modifi-
cations with a number of agencies for public service employment under Title VI of
CETA, particularly as it concerns the Corpus Christi Independent School District
involving 42 positions, with total funding in the amount of $173,100. Mr. de Ases
inquired if these particular positions are filled at this time.
City Manager Townsend informed him that these are additional positions.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases indicated his disappointment in the response by the
Corpus Christi Independent School District to the City's request for assistance in
funding for the school crossing guard positions. He stated that he felt that the
School Board had handled the City's request in an offhand manner, whereas the City
has always been very cooperative with the School Board by assisting that organiza-
tion in obtaining funds for various items such as the one being considered today.
Council Member Sample stated that he, too, was very disappointed in the
handling of the Council request for cooperative funding for school crossing guards.
Mayor Luby suggested that, if this is the consensus of the Council, further
negotiations with the School Board might be in order in regard to the school cross-
ing guards.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired as to the effect on the entire ordinance if
this portion concerning the Corpus Christi Independent School District is tabled
until next week.
Mayor Luby objected to this type of action.
Motion by de Ases that the portion of the City Manager's report Item "i"
as it pertains to the Corpus Christi Independent School District be withdrawn from
consideration; seconded by Sample.
Council Member Gill stated that she would prefer to write to the School
Board asking them to reconsider the Council request for cooperation on funding
for the school crossing guard positions.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases then modified his motion to withdraw the portion of
the item and asked that it be tabled for one week for further discussion. He
pointed out that no one will suffer from a one-week delay, since the contract
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is not effective until September 30, 1977.
*Mayor Luby called for the vote on Mayor Pro Tem de Ases' motion, and it
passed by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Luby voting "No"; Gulley, absent.
Motion by Gill that the City correspond with=the Superintendent of Schools
and the members of the School Board to request further discussion on funding for
the school crossing guards in view of the fact that the City is cooperating with
them by assisting the Corpus Christi Independent School District to obtain funds
for these 42 positions; seconded by Diaz.
Mayor Luby again indicated his disapproval of such action.
Council Member Lozano stated that he did not agree and indicated that this
will simply point out to the School Board the fact that the City is attempting to
cooperate with them.
After further discussion, Mayor Luby called for the vote on Council Member
Gill's motion. The motion was approved by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz,
Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby voting "No"; Gulley, absent.
There was no further discussion on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "w" with
Items "j" and "t" having been withdrawn and the portion of Item "i" as it pertains
to the Corpus Christi Independent School District being tabled for one week, be
approved; seconded by Lozano, and passed by the following vote: Luby, de Ases,
Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, absent.
* * * * * *
Mayor Luby announced the public hearings on zoning cases.
City Manager Townsend stated that the first case to be considered was
Application No. 777-1, Mrs. Myles McKitrick, for a change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 17A,
Block 7, Gardendale #1, located on the north side of Holly Road approximately 400'
east of Everhart Road. City Manager Townsend stated that the Planning Commission
recommends denial and the Planning Staff recommends denial of the "B-1" zoning but
approval of "AB" as a buffer zone.
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City Planner Edward Shaw pointed out the area on the zoning and land use
map, explained the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and
informed the Council that the Planning Commission had offered the applicant a spe-
cial permit for the operation of the proposed antique shop, but the applicant had
indicated that a special permit would not be acceptable.
Mr. Richard Hatch, 4411 Gollihar, Attorney representing the applicant,
addressed the Council and stated that Mrs. McKitrick does not own this property
yet but has entered into a contract with the owners subject to the rezoning. Mr.
Hatch explained that Mrs. McKitrick plans to develop a building to be used as busi-
ness property and in which her.antique shop will be located. He stated that "AB"
zoning with a special permit for her shop would not be acceptable to her because
she plans to lease portions of the building for other businesses.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the special permit would
allow other tenants in the building, but the type of businesses would have to be
specified.
Mr. Hatch reiterated that his client wants only "B-1" zoning on the pro-
perty.
City Manager Townsend stated that the Planning Commission recommended the
"AB" zoning with a special permit for the antique shop so that signs can be regu-
lated. Mr. Shaw pointed out that "AB" zoning is a good buffer zone between the
residences and the "B-1" zoning.
Mr. Gene Peeples, 310 Palmetto, member of the Planning Commission, spoke
at this time and explained that the Commission has been under constant pressure
from owners in this area in an attempt to move the business zoning line further
back and they have recommended denial on other requests for business zoning. He
stated that the Commission feels that the "AB" zoning would be more protective,
and while they felt that the antique shop would be a desirable business, "B-1"
zoning would allow types of business firms that might not be appropriate for
this area.
Mrs. Myles McKitrick, Route 1, Box 894, Ingleside, stated that she had
discussed the business zoning with the owner of the property next door and this
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owner had indicated that she was very much in favor of "B-1" zoning, since the
house on the property is in very bad condition. Mrs. McKitrick also pointed out
that no one in the neighborhood had any objections to this zoning.
No one else spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Sample that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the application for "B-1" zoning be denied. There was no second to
this motion.
Motion by Gill that the Council deny the application for "B -l" zoning
but in lieu thereof approve zoning of "AB" with a special permit for "B-1" usage
subject to approval of a site plan.
City Manager Townsend explained to Mr. Hatch and the applicant, Mrs.
McKitrick, that a site plan must be approved by the Council and the contemplated
uses for the building must be included in that site plan.
Mr. Hatch stated that they would have to discuss this with the present
owner of the property to see if he would sell the property under those conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases stated that if the "AB" zoning is approved today,
an ordinance could not be passed today and the applicant would have an opportunity
to ascertain if the property would be sold with those stipulations.
Council Member Gill's motion was seconded by de Ases.
Council Member Sample inquired if it is possible to table this application.
Council Member Lozano stated that since an ordinance will not be considered until
next week, the applicant would have time to decide if this zoning would be accep-
table.
Mayor Luby called for the vote on the motion, and it was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley,
absent.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 877-2,
Mr. Randal G. Stivers, Jr., Trustee, for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood
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Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 14, Block 6, Candlewood
Addition Unit 2, located along the south side of South Padre Island Drive between
Candlewood Drive and Hanley Drive. Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning
Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval.
City Planner Shaw pointed out the area on the zoning and land use map,
explained the land use in the area, and showed slides of the area.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by Lozano that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Sample that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted and the zoning be changed from "B-1" to "B-4" on Lot 14, Block 6, Candle -
wood Addition Unit 2; seconded.by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
* * * * * *
City Manager Townsend presented the ordinances for consideration by the
Council. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following
-ordinances were approved:
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE EXTENSION AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING
LESSEES, FOR THE RESPECTIVE FARM LEASES, LOCATED AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ACCORDING
TO THE TERMS OF THE RESPECTIVE ORIGINAL LEASES AND RENEWALS THEREOF, IF ANY, AS
FOLLOWS: (1) PAT McDONOUGH, JR., THREE TRACTS OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 393
ACRES FORMERLY IDENTIFIED AS TRACT 3, TRACT A, AND TRACT B, NOW SHOWN AS TRACT A
AND TRACT B1 AND B2; (2) W.A. WHITMIRE, TRACT E; (3) JOHN H. KELLY RANCH, TRACT D;
EXTENDING SAID LEASES FORA FIVE (5) YEAR TERM, WHICH TERM SHALL IN ALL CASES BEGIN
AUGUST 16, 1977, AND END AUGUST 15, 1982.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS,
BY ADDING ITEMS WRICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON AYERS SREET, BOTH SIDES,
FROM THIRD STREET TO SANTA FE STREET AND AYERS STREET, SOUTH SIDE, FROM SECOND
STREET TO THIRD STREET; 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, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 13908:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS AIR CONTROL
BOARD FOR THE PLACEMENT OF AN ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING STATION IN WEST GUTH PARK FOR
A TERM OF THREE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND MARKED
EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13909:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE EXISTING 10 -FOOT BY 140 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED
ON LOT 19A, BLOCK 3, GARDENDALE SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13910:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI STATE SCHOOL, MARCH OF DIMES AND THE UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION,
INC. FOR 15 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973 AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACTS, COPIES
OF WHICH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ARE ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBITS "A"
THROUGH "C" 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, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13911:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE
FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, WEST OSO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE TEXAS YOUTH COUNCIL FOR 30 PUBLIC SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE II OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
ACT OF 1973 AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACTS, COPIES OF WHICH IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE SAME FORM ARE ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "D" 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, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13912:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WITH THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, WEST OSO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
CALALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEL
MAR COLLEGE AND THE LULAC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER FOR 78 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
POSITIONS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973
AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACTS COPIES OF WHICH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM
ARE ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "F", 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, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13907:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: CASA
BLANCA, LA ARBOLEDA, AND HIGH TERRACE AREAS: PHASE A: (1) BOLIVAR STREET, FROM
MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; (2) PRESA STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO
EISENHOWER STREET; (3) SOLEDAD STREET FROM MAC ARTHUR TO GREENWOOD DRIVE; (4) GUADALUPE
STREET FROM MAC ARTHUR TO EISENHOWER; (5) MAC ARTHUR STREET FROM TARLTON TO BELTON
STREET; AND (6) EISENHOWER STREET FROM BOLIVAR TO BELTON. PHASE B: (1) WAINWRIGHT
STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; (2) MONTGOMERY STREET, FROM MAC
ARTHUR STREET TO EISENHOWER STREET; (3) DUNBAR STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO
GREENWOOD DRIVE; (4) HALSEY STREET, FROM MAC ARTHUR STREET TO EISENROWER STREET;
(5) NIMITZ STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO EISENHOWER STREET; (6) MAC ARTHUR STREET,
FROM TARLTON STREET TO NIMITZ STREET; (7) EISENHOWER STREET, FROM TARLTON STREET TO
NIMITZ STREET; (8) GOLIAD STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO LAMAR STREET; (9) SAN
JACINTO STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO LAMAR STREET; (10) SONORA STREET, FROM
SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO GREENWOOD DRIVE; (11) ALAMO STREET, FROM SOUTH PORT AVENUE TO LAMAR
STREET; AND (12) LAMAR STREET, GOLIAD STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD. DETERMINING AND
FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY,
THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY
OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A
HEARING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 29TH, 7:00 P.M., CROCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY TH:LAWS OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
URGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13913:
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3, PARAGRAPH 4, OF THE HOUSING REHABILITATION
LOAN HANDBOOK, SAID AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INTEREST-FREE,
DEFERRED PAYMENT LOANS FROM THE CURRENT $3,500 TO $5,000, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BEING 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, Cill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13914:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ILIUM ASSOCIATES, INC.,
TO PREPARE A TRANSIT MARKETING PLAN, A COPY OF SAID CONTRACT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
SAME FORM, IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by, the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13915:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS A & M RESEARCH
FOUNDATION, ACTING AS CONTRACTING AGENCY FOR TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE, TEXAS
A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TO PREPARE A REPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF ELDERLY
AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS, A COPY OF SAID CONTRACT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM,
IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13916:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13876, ADOPTING THE 1977-78 BUDGET BY REDUCING REVENUES
EXCLUDING INTER -FUND FOR TRANSIT BY $28,248 (FROM $1,135,699 TO $1,107,451),
AND REDUCING THE CLOSING BALANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE BY $360,171
(FROM $8,861,489 TO $8,501,318) AND AMENDING THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION FROM
$73,769,704 TO $74,101,627; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13917:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE
ON AGING FOR $20,000 IN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS UNDER TITLE VII FOR THE ELDERLY
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977, THROUGH
NOVEMBER 30, 1977, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A COPY OF WHICH IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM, IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED
DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION OF THIS 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, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13918:
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR FUNDING OF A COUNTER FENCING TASK FORCE AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TASK FORCE IF THE GRANT IS APPROVED;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 13919:
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD MITCHELL TO THE OFFICE OF STREET
SUPERINTENDENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION
3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 13920:
RESOLUTION RESOLVING THAT IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EFFECT
AN ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE PLAN WHEREBY DEVELOPMENT AND L&ND USES SURROUNDING AIRFIELD
INSTALLATIONS WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE
AIRFIELD INSTALLATIONS AND SO AS NOT TO RESULT IN CESSATION OF ESSENTIAL MILITARY
AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND ADOPTING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A WATER SALES CONTRACT WITH THE CITY
OF MATHIS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13921:
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 SEI, 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 RANDAL G. STIVERS, JR., TRUSTEE
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 14, BLOCK 6, CANDLEWOOD
ADDITION, UNIT 2, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"3-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
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City Manager Townsend stated that there was a discussion item listed on the
Workshop Agenda regarding the possibility of the City guaranteeing to assist in
bringing the NCAA Tennis Tournament to Corpus Christi in 1979. The City's guaran-
tee would be based on advertising value and would be financed from the Hotel -Motel
Tax reserve balance. Mr. Townsend stated that the Tennis Association is requesting
a maximum of $10,000 City participation, based on advertising and tourist value of
the tournament. City Manager Townsend asked for the Council's direction on whether
or not it would be appropriate for the City to make this commitment.
Mayor Luby indicated that he is very much in favor of this.
Council Member Lozano reminded the Council that according to State law,
the hotel -motel tax can be increased by $.01.
Mayor Luby suggested that along the same line, he felt that the Corpus
Christi Seagulls Baseball Team should be considered for funding by the City.
City Manager Townsend stated that he is transmitting the request that was
received from the Tennis Association, and they would like to have a decision as
soon as possible since September 2 is the date on which the bids on the tourna-
ment must be made.
Further discussion followed.
Motion by de Ases that the City Council go on record as being favorably
inclined in regard to the NCAA Tennis Tournament but they are not in a position
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to commit funds at this time. The motion was seconded by Diaz and passed unani-
mously.
Mayor Luby called for petitions or discussion from members of the audience.
Mr. Robert Cornell, 614 Texas Avenue, a City employee in the Garage of
Maintenance Services, appeared before the Council, stating that he was doing so
on the advice of the Civil Service Board in regard to an employee grievance filed
in January, 1977. Mr. Cornell stated that a letter of reprimand had been placed
in his personnel file which he felt was undeserved; he had talked to City Manager
Townsend in regard to this, after having gone through the proper channels; the
City Manager had indicated that he would contact him; the matter has still not
been resolved; the accusation made against him was unjust; and he requested that
the Council consider the matter in the near future.
City Manager Townsend indicated that the Civil Service Board does not
have the authority to advise an employee to appear before the Council under these
circumstances; a great deal of time has been spent on this grievance; and Mr.
Cornell has been informed that there is no justification for asking his super-
visor to remove the letter of reprimand from his personnel file. Mr. Townsend
explained that the matter involved the lack of work performed on a City vehicle
which was damaged because of improper maintenance. He further stated that a letter
of reprimand had been written to Mr. Cornell's supervisor because he did not ade-
quately explain the matter.
Mr. Cornell stated that he felt that the City Manager was minimizing the
seriousness of the matter because he felt that he was entitled to a hearing
because he was not responsible for the damage to the vehicle and again requested
that the Council hear his complaint.
City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Cornell that if his work now and in the
future is satisfactory, the fact that a letter of reprimand is in his file becomes
insignificant. He also informed the Council that both he and Assistant City
Manager Walker had reviewed the case thoroughly and that he believes that the
disagreement is between Mr. Cornell and his supervisor, Mr. Peterson.
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Mayor Luby expressed. the opinion that since Mr. Cornell had appeared before
the Council on the advice of the Civil Service Board, he should not be reprimanded
for appearing.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would not be.
Mayor Luby thanked Mr. Cornell for being there and requested City Manager
Townsend to send a further letter of explanation to him.
City Manager Townsend reiterated that nothing more could be done and sug-
gested to Mr. Cornell that he demonstrate to his supervisor that he can perform
satisfactory work now.
Mr. Cornell stated that he still feels that the reprimand was unjust•and
that he is being harassed.
Council Member Diaz suggested that if he is being harassed that he write
down the name of the person who is harassing him, the dates on which such incidents
occur, details of the situation, and -report this to his superiors.
Mr. Elmer Billings, 4709 Broughton, representative of V.F.W. Post 2397,
informed the Council that a group of citizens, including several representatives
of charitable organizations and Catholic churches, had met the previous evening
to discuss the matter of bingo and the City's proposed enforcement of the law
prohibiting bingo. Mr. Billings stated that he had been selected chairman of
the group and was asked to appear before the Council to inquire if all non-profit
organizations were going to be prohibited from selling chances on raffles, etc:,
since the City Attorney had stated that such acts are also unlawful. He also
informed the Council that a resolution was passed by the group at their meeting
affirming that there would be no organized crime participating in any of their
bingo games and that they would voluntarily police their own games.
After further discussion, City Manager Townsend stated that the City will
investigate each alleged violation that is called to the attention of the staff
and make a recommendation on each case.
Mr. Billings then offered the City the use of the V.F.W. Building at the
intersection of Port and Ayers if needed for victims of the hurricane,. Mayoii-Luby
thanked him for his offer.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
de Ases, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. August 31, 1977.