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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/19/1977• 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 • 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 s,' Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend Prayer Church." 4 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 • Accounting Department. s " Motion by Lozano that this Resolution be approved and entered into the J. J. Fox., Jr., of the Altar of • 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 SEP 0 31990 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 2 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 20 26 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 • Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 4 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 5 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 4 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 • 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 6 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 7 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 8 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, Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 10 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". * * * * * * 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 11 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. * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 12 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. * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 13 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 14 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". _.inutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 ' Page 15 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". * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 16 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 17 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 18 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.