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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1977
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT: '
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases
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Council Members:
David Diaz + City Manager R. Marvin'Townsend
.Ruth Gill City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
Bob Gulley City Secretary Bill G. Read
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward L. Sample
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Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend
Prayer Church."
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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 Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular Council,Meeting of September
28, 1977 and the Special Council Meetings of September 29, 1977 and October 5, 1977
be approved as presented; seconded by Lozano and passed by the following vote:
de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay" .
since he had not had an opportunity to read the minutes.
Mayor Luby requested City Secretary Read to read the Resolution in memory
of Mr. A. Cliff Jones, a long-time citizen of Corpus Christi and employee in the
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Accounting Department. s "
Motion by Lozano that this Resolution be approved and entered into the
J. J. Fox., Jr., of the Altar of
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record, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following
Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION NO. 13983:
RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL CALLS ATTENTION TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COM-
MUNITY OF A. CLIFF JONES' NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND JOINS THE FAMILY IN MOURNING
THE LOSS OF THIS VALUABLE CITIZEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz,.Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
MICROFILMED
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Mayor Luby presented the Resolution to Mrs. A. Cliff Jones as well as the
retirement plaque for Mr. Jones, who was scheduled to retire in February, 1978.
Mayor Luby then presented retirement plaques to the following employees:
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT
Frank Cortez
Hector T. Yanez, Sr.
Juan B. Miranda
Street
Street
Street
Also scheduled to receive a retirement
presentation was the following:
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION
POSITION
Street Foreman
Asst.Street Clean.Supvsr.
Street Foreman
YEARS OF SERVICE
31
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plaque but unable to be present for the
YEARS OF SERVICE
Mr. Tomas Mayorga Utilities Meter Reader t• 35
Mrs. Mercedes Eugenio, 6008 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council at this time
and expressed the opinion that there is a definite need for more art for the City
of Corpus Christi. Mrs. Eugenio informed the Council that this need had been dis-
cussed with Dr. Sherman Coleman, a well-known local sculptor, who had offered to
sculpt a bronze figure of Christ, which they felt would be an appropriate work of
art to welcome visitors to the City. Mrs. Eugenio stated that the scuplture would be
presented to the City at no cost if the City Council approved of the plan and the
City would provide a site, preferably in the downtown area, on which to place the
scuplture and a base for the statue.
Mrs. Eugenio explained that the statue would be financed through funds
obtained from the sale of limited editions of a small bronze figurine which Dr.
Coleman would sculpt, and after the figurines are sold, the funds received would
be used for an 18 -foot bronze statue. Mrs. Eugenio stated that she will form a
committee to handle the fund-raising and assured the Council that the small
statue would be prepared for their approval in two or three months. .She further
stated that it had been suggested that the 18 -foot bronze statue of Christ be
placed on a 12 -foot high base, which would provide the City with an impressive
work of art.
Mrs. Eugenio introduced Dr. Sherman Coleman to the Council. Dr. Coleman
displayed two small bronze statues which he had completed so that the Council
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would be aware of the type of work that he performs.
Council Member Lozano inquired about the price of the small bronze limited
editions of the sculpture of Christ, and Dr. Coleman replied that the price would
be approximately $1,600.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases expressed his appreciation for Dr. Coleman's generous
offer to the City and stated that he felt that the small bronze statues would be
well received. He suggested that the matter be presented to the Municipal Arts
Commission for study and recommendation to the Council and stated that he felt
sure that the Council would approve the plan as soon as the details have been
worked out.
Council Member Diaz expressed his interest in the project and requested
that he be allowed to work on the committee for the project that Mrs. Eugenio is
forming.
Motion by Gill that the Municipal Arts Commission be requested to arrange
a hearing for Mrs. Mercedes Eugenio and Dr. Sherman Coleman and report to the
Council; seconded by Gulley.
Mayor Luby stated that he thought that it was an exciting idea and he
definitely approves of the plan.
Mayor Luby called for the vote on Council Member Gill's motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced the bid opening on the Horne Road sanitary sewer
project.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
explained that this project will correct the problem of the sanitary sewer that
has existed for some time on Horne Road. He also informed the Council that the
project had been divided into three stages so that it will be in compliance with
the Federal grant requirements.and the funds available for the project.
City Secretary Bill G. Read certified that bids had been received in the
Office of the City Secretary prior to 2:00 p.m. from Glaser Construction Company,
Corpus Christi, Texas, and JALCO, Inc., Houston, Texas, and that bids from both
companies were properly sealed.
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Bids from the following companies were opened by City Secretary Read and
read by Mr. Lontos: Glaser Construction Company, Corpus Christi, and JALCO, Inc.,
Houston, Texas. Mr. Lontos noted that bid security checks and bid bonds had been
received from both companies, explaining that the bid bonds are required by the
Economic Development Association.
Council Member Gulley asked for an explanation of the division of the pro-
ject in three stages.
Mr. Lontos showed a sketch of the area and explained that it was divided
into three stages so that the bid can be awarded within the funds available from
the EDA grant.
City Manager Townsend stated that in order to meet the requirements of
EDA, minority contractors are required to perform 10% of the job. He informed
the Council that, to his knowledge, there are no minority contractors who perform
utility work, and this is probably the reason only two bids were received.
Council Member Gulley inquired if one stage of the project will take care
of the current problem.
Mr. Lontos stated that the most critical area is from Ayers, going towards
Kostoryz, to Christie Street. He also stated that the project will require 150
working days, which is approximately 6h to 7 months.
Discussion followed in regard to why so few contractors had bid this pro-
ject, and Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired if the Minority Contractors Association
was aware of the job and had been contacted. Mr. Lontos assured him that they
were and stated that the staff had met with them on two occasions; the major
contractors met with them; and one of the local contractors requested a list of
minority contractors from the Association in an effort to submit a bid which would
include 10% of the work to be done by a minority contractor. Mr. Lontos further
stated that this particular contractor had been unable to obtain any information
from this source and was unable to bid the project.
Council Member Gulley requested a report as to why the other contractors
did not bid on the project. City Manager Townsend stated that the staff will
attempt to have a report before the meeting is over, but if it is not available
today, a report will be presented next week.
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Council Member Gill suggested that contractors may have been hesitant to
bid on the job in view of the fact that a lawsuit had occurred in connection with
the construction of Calallen Interceptor Sewer 34-A. Mr. Lontos expressed the
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opinion that this had nothing to do with the lack of bids on the project.
Mr. Tony Heldenfels, Jr., addressed the Council at this time to explain
why his company had not bid the project. He stated that during the meeting with
the Minority Contractors Association, he had been provided' with four names of
minority contractors to contact in an effort to obtain a bid from them to be
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bid in conjunction with the Heldenfels Brothers' bid, but none of -the four con-
tractors had indicated any interest. He also informed the Council that he had
asked for a waiver from EDA in regard to the stipulation concerning minority con-
" tractors, but this waiver had been denied. He assured the Council that this was
the only reason his company did not bid the project and that the lawsuit in con-
nection with the Interceptor Sewer 34-A project had nothing to do with the fact
that they did not bid the project.
Mr. Lontos also stated that the waiver of the EDA requirement had been
discussed with EDA officials in San Antonio, at which time the staff explained
the problem in obtaining minority contractors on this particular job, but the
EDA officials indicated that they would not consider waivers to the requirements.
City Manager Townsend stated that it was suggested that some of the other
projects involving buildings have the percentage of minority contractors increased
and waive the requirement on this particular project, but the EDA officials'also
objected to this plan. Mr. Townsend stated that the same problem may be encoun-
tered when bids are received on the South Staples water line improvements in two
weeks.
Mayor Luby stated that the bids on the Horne Road Sanitary Sewer improve-
ments will be tabled for 48 hours and referred to the Staff for tabulation and
recommendation, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager Reports. City Manager Townsend
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presented the following items with related comments and explanation:
City Manager Townsend called to the Council's attention Item "i", which
had been added to the agenda as an emergency item.
i. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2 p.m. during the Regular
Council Meeting on November 2, 1977 on the contractual annexation of a
8.173 acre tract of land located east of Suntide Road between Interstate
37 and Up River Road. The owners of the tract, Lantana Corporation, have
requested annexation. Lantana Corporation leases the land and improvements
to Gas Compressors, Inc., a company which fabricates, refurbishes and rents
gas compressors.
City Manager Townsend stated that this property is now being improved and utilities
are being installed; therefore, the owners have requested the contractual annexa-
tion. Mr. Townsend located the area involved on the map.
a. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 1977,
for the sale of 17 surplus IBM 3270/1 small screen terminals. The City is
lease -purchasing the terminals from IBM and has accrued 50% ($1,495) of the
original cost of $2,990 each. If bids are received in excess of the remain-
ing cost of the terminals, the City will purchase the terminals from IBM
and sell them to the highest bidder. These are small terminals which are
no longer needed by the City. Design changes in information systems used
on the computer now require larger screen terminals now being phased into
service.
b. Recommendation that bid award for a tractor mounted hydraulic brush loader
for the Sanitation Division be made to THE ROY KLOSSNER COMPANY, Corpus
Christi, on the basis of low bid of $22,515. This will provide a one-man
brush loader for each of 3 brush crews and allow reduction by attrition of
one Truck Driver position (Grade 9) as provided in the current budget. The
two-man loader will be retained as a back-up unit for mechanical failures
and peak loads. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison shows
a decrease since last purchase in July, 1975 of 2.6%.
City Manager Townsend requested that Item "c" be considered later in the
meeting because it would require explanation by Staff members.
d. Recommendation that the lease with the National Little League for use of
a 4.35 acre tract of land in South Guth Park be renewed for an additional
five years. The Park and Recreation Board so recommends.
e. Recommendation that the lease with the Oso Little Misses Kickball League
for use of approximately 4.23 acres of land in South Guth Park be renewed
for an additional five years. The Park and Recreation Board so recommends.
f. Recommendation that Section 35-97 of the City Code be amended to increase
the fee for a land drilling permit from $300 to $500.
City Manager Townsend stated that other changes to this section of the City
Code will be submitted by the Staff within the next few months, but that there is
no reason why this fee should not be increased to $500 at this time. He explained
that this fee was set in 1968, and this recommendation for the increase is in accord-
ance with the Council request.
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g.
Recommendation that Ordinance No. 13645 closing the dead end of Medinah
Drive between Lot 19, Block 3,and Lot 1, Block 5, Country Club Estates,
located east of Everhart Road between Olympia Drive and the Flynn -Shea
drainage ditch adjacent to Country Club Plaza, be amended to become
effective with the construction of a fence across the street. The ordi-
nance made the closing effective when a fence was constructed across the
street and a portion of the adjacent sidewalks were removed. The abutting
property owners have requested that the sidewalks remain in place.
h. Recommendation that authority be granted to execute a contract with the
Community Development Corporation of Corpus Christi for housing planning,
construction and related activities. The contract provides CDC with funds
in an amount not to exceed $40,000 during the twelve months commencing
August 1, 1977. These funds will be from the General Fund with some reim-
bursement from the Community Development Block Grant for such eligible
activities as pre -purchase counseling, default counseling and review of
loan applications on an actual fee for service basis.
Council Member Diaz inquired about the $40,000 to be allocated to CDC
from the General Fund.
City Manager Townsend stated that this expenditure was approved by the
Council action during the discussions prior to acceptance of'the budget, and that
the funds are for the activities of the CDC.
City Manager Townsend then presented the following item and requested Mr.
.Lontoa to explain the plan.
c. Recommendation that the plans and specifications for Contract II of Drainage
Improvements to Corpus Christi Beach be approved and bids be received on
November 16, 1977. The project will drain the area from Surfside Boulevard
to the breakwater by means of two outfalls. The northern portion will drain
across U.S. 181 to Rincon Channel, and the southern portion will drain to the
Ship Channel or Pearl Street. The project is essential to the Beach restora-
tion project, varies in pipe size from 48" to 15" and is included in the 2nd
year Community Development Program.
Mr. Lantos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, pointed out
the area on which the drainage has been completed under Contract I. He stated that
the Staff is proposing that Contract II be bid with two alternatives. One of the
alternatives is that the drainage be routed to the Rincon Channel, and the other
alternative proposes that the drainage be routed to the Pearl Street outfall. Mr..
Lontos informed the Council that the City has applied for a permit from the Corps
of Engineers to allow the drainage to go into the Channel.
Council Member Lozano inquired if this drainage will alleviate the problem
that Mrs. Witold B. Carter has brought before the Council on several occasions.
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the drainage problem at
Mrs. Carter's place of business on Corpus Christi Beach will be improved if
the proposed project to pave a portion of Shoreline Boulevard is approved.
Mr. Lontos further explained that the project proposes two outfalls to
drain the south end of Corpus Christi Beach, both of which were designed in cooper-
ation with the Navigation District. He stated that the Churchdale Street outfall
discharges westward across U.S. 181 into canals on Navigation District property.
Mr. Lontos explained that the alternate plan includes an outfall in Pearl Street.
Council Member Gill inquired as to why the short section of Contract II
improvements could not go directly into the Channel.
City Manager Townsend replied that the drainage will be better if it is
rodted down Pearl Street rather than to the Channel; the plans call for the use of
very large drainage pipes; and if the plan is approved to carry the drainage down
Pearl Street, a structure will be constructed in that area to be used for a side-
walk or fishing pier.
City Manager Townsend summarized by stating that it is recommended that
bids be received on the two plans and the Council will be asked to make a decision
as to which plan will be adopted, since the cost involved in both plans will be
determined after bids are received.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the citizens who are
interested in this drainage plan have been contacted and may wish to speak in
regard to this project.
Mayor Luby invited comments from the audience in regard to the Corpus
Christi drainage improvements, Contract II.
Mr. Tony Pletcher, Attorney representing Captain Nathan Clark, spoke at
this time and related the history of the Corpus Christi drainage problem as it
relates to his client's property, which contains tourist cabins and fishing faci-
lities. Mr. Pletcher reminded the Council that Captain Clark and Mr. Wayne Johnson,
who owns property across from Captain Clark on Pearl Street, have previously pre-
sented to the Council their proposed plans for improvements for their property,
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which include the construction of a motel to serve visitors to Corpus Christi
Beach and a marina on Mr. Johnson's property. Mr. Pletcher stated that Captain
Clark and Mr. Johnson have delayed the proposed improvements for about fourteen
months until the drainage problem has been improved and that his clients are of
the opinion that if the outfall going to Pearl Street is approved, their property
will be unfit for the planned improvements. He further expressed the opinion that
this drainage plan is not feasible.
Mr. Pletcher reminded the Council that a representative of Goldston Engi-
neering had appeared during a Council Meeting and stated that the outfall should
go to the Channel. Mr. Pletcher expressed opposition, on behalf of his clients,
to accepting bids on the two alternatives at this time, and requested that the
Council authorize receipt of bids an one plan for the drainage to be routed to
the Ship Channel.
Council Member Lozano pointed out that the engineers have been attempting
to work out this drainage problem, which is a very difficult one, and the plan pre-
sented with the two alternatives seems to be a feasible one.
Further discussion followed, and Mayor Luby stated that he has been told
by several engineers that a better plan would be to take the drainage to the Ship
Channel.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ages and Council Members Diaz, Sample and Lozano expressed
the opinion that it would be better to receive bids on the two alternative plans
and make a decision after the bide are received, pointing out that this decision
will be made one or two weeks after the scheduled bid opening on November 16.
Also speaking in opposition to the proposed drainage plan was Mr. Eugene
Clough, of the Taxpayers Association of Corpus Christi Beach, who stated that at
one time Maverick Engineering had a plan for drainage at the south and north ends
of the Beach, which the City Engineering Department had ignored. Mr. Clough also
stated that he had been told by Mr. Nixon Welsh of Maverick Engineering that drain-
age going into Pearl Street would be a mistake and would create a problem with odors.
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City Manager Townsend stated that Maverick Engineering had at one time
been under contract to design the drainage improvements but had not devised a
plan to correct the drainage; therefore, they were not allowed to complete the
project.
There was no further discussion in regard to the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by de Ases that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "i" be
approved; seconded by Sample, and passed by the following vote: de Ases, Diaz,
Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye" on all items; Luby voting "Aye" on
all items with the exception of Item "c", on which he voted "Nay".
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Mayor Luby announced the public hearings on three zoning applications.
City Manager Townsend announced the hearing on Application No. 977-4,
Berney Seal Realtors, from "R -1B", One -Family Dwelling District, to "AB", Profes-
sional Office District, on Lot 36, Block 6, Alameda Park, located on the east side
of Everhart Road, approximately 130' south of Avalon Street.
City Manager Townsend stated that in response to the notices of the pub-
lic hearing, three in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He also
stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval, and the Planning Staff
recommends denial because this zoning would be an intrusion into a residential
area; it would encourage similar requests for change of zoning; and this would
result in a continuous strip of business uses along this already congested street.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map;
explained the land use in the surrounding area; showed slides of the area; and
explained that the applicant would like to use this area for parking facilities
for his real estate business so that his office building may be enlarged.
Mayor Luby introduced Dr. Nancy Bowen of the Planning Commission and asked
for her comments in regard to this zoning case.
Dr. Bowen stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of
this change of zoning by a five to four vote; they felt that this is an area that
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is currently undergoing a change; and informed the Council that protection exists
for the residential area across the street in that fences are already there to
screen the residences from the real estate office.
No one spoke in opposition to this zoning application.
Motion by Lozano that the hearing be closed, seconded by Gulley and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Gulley that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted and that the zoning be changed from "R -1B" to "AB" on Lot 36, Block 6,
Alameda Park; seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 977-6,
Mr. Emil G. Habeeb, from "F -R", Farm Rural District, to "R -1B", One -Family Dwelling
District, on Tract A, and to "R-2", Multiple Dwelling District, on Tract B, being
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 31, Bass Subdivision, located on the east side of Airline
Road, approximately 700' north of Sandra Lane. Mr. Townsend stated that it is the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff that "R -1B" be
approved for both tracts. He also informed the Council that in response to the
notices of the public hearing, none had been returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map;
explained the land use in the surrounding area; and showed slides of the area.
Dr. Bowen stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of
"R -1B" for both tracts because there is no sewer service available, which might
present a problem if "R-2" zoning is approved for Tract B.
Ms. Camille Habeeb, daughter of the applicant, stated that the zoning of
"R -1B" would be acceptable to Mr. Habeeb.
Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Lozano that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted and the zoning on both Tract A and Tract B be changed from "F -R" to "R -1B";
seconded by Gill and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
C-977-7, City of Corpus Christi, from "A-1", Apartment House District, to "13-3",
Business District, on Tract A, and to "R -1B", One -Family Dwelling District, on
Tract B, being portions of Lots 6 and 7, Section 11, Bohemian Colony Lands, loca-
ted between Weber Road and Aaron Drive, approximately 600' south of Acushnet Drive.
Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recom-
mend approval and the owner has agreed to this zoning. He also stated that this
area is in a flight pattern.
No one spoke in opposition to this application.
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed, seconded by de Ases and
passed unanimously.
Motion by de Ases that the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff be accepted and the zoning be changed from "A-1" to "B-3" on
Tract A and to "R -1B" on Tract B; seconded by Sample and passed unanimously.
Council Member G111 requested that Dr. Bowen remind the Planning Commission
that when subdivisions are built adjacent to dead end streets in another subdivi-
sion that the streets should connect.
Dr. Bowen assured Council Member Gill that the staff has pointed this out
to the Planning Commission and they are aware of the requirement.
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Mayor Pro Tem de Ases asked that the Council consider passing a resolution
honoring Council Member David Diaz for his bravery in apprehending a criminal during
the citywide blackout that occurred on October 17, 1977, while Council Members were
attending the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Mayor Luby agreed that the resolution should be passed. City Secretary
Read polled the Council for their vote, and the following resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION NO. 13984:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID DIAZ FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN APPREHENDING
AN ARMED AND FLEEING CRIMINAL AND THAT THE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AS
THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BE EXTENDED IN RECOG-
NITION OF HIS UNSELFISH ACTS OF CITIZENSHIP AND CONCERN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing Resolution was passed by the fol-
lowing vote: Luby, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Diaz,
abstaining.
Council Member Diaz expressed his appreciation to the Council for honoring
him in this manner.
City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. City Secretary
Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
OSO LITTLE MISSES KICKBALL FORA PERIOD OF 5 YEARS, LEASING TO THE SAID OSO LITTLE
MISSES KICKBALL A 4.23 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A LITTLE MISSES KICKBALL PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICII 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, Gulley, Lozano and
Sample voting "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE FORA PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, LEASING TO SAID NATIONAL LITTLE
LEAGUE A 4.35 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING
A LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A 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, Gulley, Lozano and
Sample voting "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 35-97, PARAGRAPH (k), SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FORA LAND
DRILLING PERMIT FROM $300 TO $500.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and
Sample voting "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAND AND SEA
RESORT HOTEL FORA FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING TO SAID HOTEL A
PORTION OF AUBREY STREET, BETWEEN NORTH SHORELINE DRIVE AND WATER STREET, FOR
PARKING PURPOSES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT
nAn
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".
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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 45 MPH AT ALL TIMES ON LEXINGTON
BOULEVARD FROM A POINT 425 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HOPKINS TO A POINT
500 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF LEOPARD; 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. 13985:
AMENDING SUBSECTION 510 OF ORDINANCE NO. 8127, THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF CHIEF
ACCOUNTANT; 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 13986:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13645, PASSED AND APPROVED FEBRUARY 23, 1977, WHICH
AUTHORIZED CLOSING OF MEDINAH DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOT 19, BLOCK 3, AND LOT 1,
BLOCK 5, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, PERPENDICULAR TO OLYMPIA DRIVE NORTHWARD TO THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN EVERHART ROAD AND SOUTH
STAPLES STREET, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT SUCH AREA WAS TO BE RETAINED BY THE CITY
FOR A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, SO AS TO MAKE SAID STREET CLOSING EFFECTIVE
UPON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE ACROSS THE STREET AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED
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".
ORDINANCE NO. 13987:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR HOUSING PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OTHER RELATED
ACTIVITIES FOR $40,000, THE CONTRACT TERM TO BE FORA PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, COMMENCING
AUGUST 1, 1977, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 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, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 13988:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO INSTITUTE
ANNEXATION BY EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND IRA
HAYLEY, JR., A TRUE COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE INCOR-
PORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING EXHIBITS THERETO, AS THOUGH FULLY SET
FORTH HEREIN, AFTER DUE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONSISTING OF 47.939 ACRES, MORE OR LESS OUT OF SURVEY NOS. 419 AND 420, STATE
ABSTRACT NOS. 570 AND 857 RESPECTIVELY, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL ASIS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; FINDING ALL
OF SAID LANDS TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; 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, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting
"Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 13989:
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 BERNEY SEAL
REALTOR BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 36, BLOCK 6,
ALAMEDA PARK, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE 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. 13990:
AMENDING TRE 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 EMIL G. HABEEB
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 31,
BASS SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON TRACTS
A & B; 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".
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In regard to the Discussion Items on the agenda, City Manager Townsend
informed the Council that it had been ascertained that only three members of the
Coastal Bend Consortium Executive Committee will be able to meet on Thursday,.
October 20, 1977, and it will require the attendance of five Council Members to
make a quorum for this meeting. He, therefore, suggested that another date be
set for the meeting.
Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, stated
that the usual meeting date is on Thursday, and there is a need to make appoint-
ments to the Youth Council. After further discussion, Mr. Briones was requested
to try to arrange a luncheon meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 26, 1977, of
the Coastal Bend Consortium Executive Committee.
* * * * * *
City Manager Townsend referred to a discussion item on the agenda in regard
to Board and Committee appointments. He informed the Council that it had been
ascertained that Mr. Dan Kilgore does reside within the City limits and is there-
fore eligible to serve on the Museum Advisory Board.
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Mayor Luby reiterated that he would like to nominate Mr. Dan Kilgore to
the Museum Advisory Board.
Motion by Sample that the Council approve the following appointment by
Mayor Luby; seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously:
MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD Term to Expire
Mr. Dan E. Kilgore 9/1/80
Council Member Gulley inquired about the 1972 Bond Program and the report
on the reasons why the projects have not been completed.
City Manager Townsend stated that a report on this matter will be pre-
pared and placed in the envelopes delivered to the Council Members on Friday.
City Manager Townsend suggested that the Council discuss the additional
special projects under the CETA program and asked Mr. Richard Mertz, Administrative
Assistant, to explain the recommendations of Title VI Special Project and CETA VI
Sustainment Positions.
Mr. Mertz read memorandums from Mr. Ezequiel Elizondo, Project Director
for the Personnel/CETA Unit, dated October 7 and October 13, 1977, in which Mr.
Elizondo recommended funding for positions based on requests from various City
Departments and community agencies.
Mr. Mertz stated that the recommendation includes funding for various
positions under CETA Title VI Special Projects with the following agencies:
City of Corpus Christi - Marina, Recreation and Purchasing Divisions; Coastal
Bend Association for Mental Health; The Children's Heart Program of South Texas;
March of Dimes; Nueces County Juvenile Probation Department; and the Calallen
Independent School District.
Mr. Mertz further explained that a number of positions had previously
been recommended for funding under Title VI Special Projects, but after a review
of the proposed requests, the staff is now recommending that the positions be
funded under Title II or CETA VI Sustainment Positions. Mr. Mertz stated that
the following are included in this category: City of Corpus Christi - Traffic
and Transit Department; Education Service Center Region II; and Martineau
Juvenile Hall.
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Mr. Mertz summarized by stating that the number of Title VI Special
Project positions recommended for funding total 20 at a cost of $138,100; 1
Title VI Sustainment position is recommended at an annual program cost of
$8,200; and 4 Title II positions are recommended at an annual program cost of
$28,000.
Discussion followed on the various funding recommendations.
Council Member Gill reported that in a conversation with the Mayor of
Mathis, she had been informed that that City had experienced problems with their
CETA positions in that they did not receive any funds.
City Manager Townsend indicated that it was possible that the funds for
the various programs were allocated to the County and the City of Mathis was not
allocated funds from the County. He stated that he will have the Staff investi-
gate this matter.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to continue presenting
reports on the CETA program to the Council each week.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases requested that Mr. Ezequiel Elizondo attend the
Council meeting the next time a report is presented so that the Council may have
an opportunity to meet him.
Council Member Gill inquired if the applications are submitted as they
come up,'and Mr. Mertz replied that they will be submitted in November and fur-
ther stated that these have not been forwarded to the Department of Labor, but
after the items have been discussed informally with the Council, the Staff will
submit the applications for approval.
City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of the fact sheets
on the Bond Program.
Council Member Lozano inquired about the Information Center, and City
Manager Townsend stated that an employee will be on duty at all times to answer
questions, or obtain answers to questions from various departments, until 6:00 p.m.
each day.
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that a hearing on Choke Canyon
Dam will be conducted on Thursday, November 17, 1977, here in Corpus Christi at
the Harbor Playhouse.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Sample, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, the Regular Meeting was
adjourned at 5:13 p.m. October 19, 1977.