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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 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 of City Hall in the temporary absence of Mayor Jason Luby, who
was conducting official City business in his office.
The Reverend Allen Collins of the First Lutheran Church gave the invoca-
tion.
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.
*Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting at 2:08 p.m.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of a proclamation for "CIVIL AIR PATROL
WEEK"- December 1-7, 1977.
Mayor Luby announced a presentation by the Bayfest '77 Committee.
Mrs. Susan Simpson, one of the four co-chairmen of the Committee, pre-
sented the City of Corpus Christi with a check in the amount of $1,556.22, which
represented l% of the gross receipts of Bayfest '77 festival. She also thanked
the Council and City Manager Townsend for their support of this event. Mrs.
Simpson expressed her appreciation to Mrs. Phyllis Burson, Director of Community
Enrichment; Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Park and Recreation; Mr. Tom Stewart,
Director of Traffic and Transit; and Chief Bill Banner of the Police Department
for their cooperation in this city-wide event. Mrs. Simpson then introduced Mrs.
Susie Rucker and Mrs. Sylvia Foran who were also co-chairmen of Bayfest '77.
Mayor Luby presented 30 -year pins to the following employees:
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION
Mr. Manuel Perez Wastewater Plant Operator
Mr. Benito Ramirez Water Plant Helper
Mr. Cayetano A. Martinez Aviation Gardener II
Mr. Howard R. Hewlett Police Assistant Police Chief
Mr. Claude Blackwell Police Sergeant
MICROFILMED
P03108A
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Regular Council Meeting
November 30, 1977
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Mayor Luby announced appointments to Boards and Committees.
City Manager Townsend stated that the only appointments discussed in the
Workshop Meeting concerned the necessity to restate or reappoint members to the
Nueces County Community Action Agency Board.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously that the
following be confirmed as representatives of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and the
Council Members listed:
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD
Representatives Elected Officials
Mr. Tam Basile
Mr. Ernest Briones
Mr. Tom Utter
Mr. Archie Walker
Dr. Antonio Perez
Ms. Patricia King
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Eduardo E. de Ases
Council Member David Diaz
Council Member Bob Gulley
Council Member Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Council Member Edward L. Sample
Mayor Luby announced the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
City Manager Townsend explained that it is proposed to amend the Sanitary
Sewer Master Plan so that approximately 15 acres at the corner of McKinzie Lane
and McKinzie Road can be served by a line along the Nueces River to the main to
the Allison Treatment Plant; the property owners will construct the line connect-
ing to the line along the river; and the property involved is a portion of the
47.939 acre tract recently annexed. Mr. Townsend located the area involved on
the map and stated that the cost will be at the developer's expense; the staff
sees no problem in moving this small area; the applicant plans to construct an
apartment facility; and the staff recommends approval.
No one spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment.
Motion by de Ases that the hearing be closed, seconded by Gulley, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Sample that this amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
be approved, seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
*
Mayor Luby called for the presentation of the City Manager's Reports.
City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and
explanation:
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a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m, during a
Special Council Meeting on December 21, 1977 on the following zoning
applications:
(1) Gulf Gate, Inc.: "B-4" to "I-2", located on the north side of
Leopard Street, approximately 327' east of Benys Road.
(2) Mr. Guy D. Winstead: "B-1" to "B-4", located on the west side
of Airline Road, approximately 250' south of Gollihar Road.
(3) Mr. Ben Marks, et al: "A-1" to "A-2", located on the southeast
corner of Corona Drive and Flynn Parkway,
b. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 20,
1977 for 63 different items of sprinkler equipment. The quantity is based
on one year's estimated quantity, including material needed to install an
irrigation system at the Health Center.
c. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 20,
1977 for the following equipment for the installation of the new•high service
pump by the Water Division.at the Stevens Filter Plant:
(1) one 24" swing -check valve
(2) one 36" cast iron tee
(3) one 36" by 24" cast iron reducer
d. Recommendation that a 12 -month supply of bread (9,612 loaves) be purchased
for the Elderly Nutrition Program from Rainbo Baking Company, Corpus Christi,
.on the basis of low bid of $3,171.96. Bids were received from two firms.
Price comparison reflects no increase or decrease over previous purchase,
e. Recommendation that a 12 -month supply of milk (175,152 half pints of
homogenized milk and 21,894 half pints of buttermilk) for the Elderly
Nutrition Program be purchased from Valley Gold Inc., Victoria, on the
basis of low bid of $20,322.17. Bids were received from two firms. Price
comparison reflects a decrease of 2% from previous purchase.
f. Recommendation that plans and specifications for runway surface treatment
and restriping at International Airport be approved and bids be received
on January 4, 1978. The project includes placing an asphalt emulsion and
sand over Runway 13-31 (the east -west runway) to seal and reduce the surface
aggregate loss experienced during the last two years. The' project will be
financed from the $117,778 cash bonus received on the recent lease of
minerals on the northeast portion of the Airport. Bids were to be received
on November 16, 1977, but for a number of reasons contractors did not bid.
It is recommended that the option be provided for a separate contract for
sealing and striping so' that painting contractors can bid directly.
g.
Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. during the
Regular Council Meeting on December 14, 1977 on a request from Incarnate
Word Academy to close Austin Street between Chamberlain and Angel Streets
for the safety of the children attending their schools.
h. Recommendation that the City tax roll adjustments for May 1 through July 31,
1977, resulting in a decrease of $3,532 for this year's levy and $6,766 for
previous year's levies be approved. Decreases consist of a net of $1,643
in real property and $1,889 in personal property levies; principal of which
were decrease of $1,013 for properties of 19 taxpayers whose homestead
exemptions were approved, decrease of $225 for eight disabled veterans, and
decrease of $427 for three properties owned by exempt public agencies.
Adjustments to the Water District tax levy total $24 for prior years.
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November 30, 1977
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i. Recommendation the City advise the Texas Employment Commission that it
will be a reimbursing employer under the provisions of the Texas Unemployment
Compensation Act. As a reimbursing employer the City will be responsible
for actual payments to ex-employees. If an insured employer, the City will
pay 1% of the first $6,000 of each employee's salary.
Recommendation that the plans and specifications for modifications of the
air conditioning system of the Police Building be approved and bids be
received December 20, 1977. The budgeted work includes installation of
one large replacement air handling unit and installation of suspended air
handlers in the coffee room and in the police training area.
k. Recommendation that plans and specifications for renovation to the Meadow
Park Annex be approved and bids be received on December 20, 1977. The
project provides remodeling of restrooms, air conditioning the building,
installing new flooring, installing aluminum windows and new exterior
vinyl siding, and other interior and exterior improvements. The project
is the only remaining project from the first year Community Development
Block Grant. Funds are available from the balance in the first year grant
and available funds from completed second year grant projects.
1. Recommendation that a supplemental grant amendment be submitted for $26,320
to the Governor's Committee on Aging for the Title VII Elderly Nutrition
Program to continue the program in Kingsville. The funds will provide
approximately 53 meals daily from December 1, 1977 through November 30, 1978.
No City funds are involved.
m. Recommendation that a contract be approved with the City of Kingsville for
administration of an Elderly Nutrition Prbgram. The Governor's Committee
on Aging has allocated $26,320 for this program from December 1, 1977
through November 30, 1978. Kingsville will in turn sub -contract with the
Community Action Corporation of South Texas for implementation of the
program.
n. Recommendation that a change order for the auditorium be approved for $2,869
to provide for installation of additional blocks and cables for the support
of the electrical feeder cable for the light pipes in the loft of the
auditorium. The original recommendation of cable reels which would have
cost approximately $33,000 was deleted when the original contract was
awarded.
o. Recommendation that a grant application be submitted to the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for assistance
in expanding MEE Tennis Center. The project cost will be $336,000. shared
on a 50/50 basis. The local share is available from the 1977 bond election.
The proposed expansion includes construction of 8 courts with night lighting,
walks, barrier screen plantings, parking, entry sign and site improvements.
P•
Recommendation that the contract with U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission be renewed for $35,179 for eleven months (December 1, 1977
thru October 31, 1978). The present contract (March 1, 1977 and expires
November 30) provides $28,512 to support a secretary and two Administrative
Assistants to investigate charges of employment discrimination. The present
contract called for investigation of 60 charges. The renewal will require
"best effort" in resolving 150 anticipated charges.
q. Recommendation that an additional $13,498.66 be paid to the common
fund of South Texas Cities for expenses incurred by legal counsel
in the Central Power and Light Company rate increase litigation.
This amount is based on 6.6C per capita levied on each of the par-
ticipating cities in all stages of the litigation and should be all
of the expenditures for the cases through the Texas Supreme Court.
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r. Recommendation that the contract award for Auditorium lighting, made November
23, 1977 to Pran Lighting International for $234,280, be modified to reflect
a contract award to Pran International for $72,000 for lights and the moni-
tor/page recall system and a contract for $162,280 to Strand Century, Inc.,
for dimmers, additional dimmer channels and additional dimmer modules. The
appropriation of $255,000 in Ordinance 14051 is still correct.
s. Recommendation that the Corpus Christi Beach Drainage project be awarded
to Heldenfels Brothers for $306,707.60. The award is based on deletion of
the outfall to the west and changing pipe sizes of the south outfall from
Coastal Avenue to Surfside Boulevard to accommodate the drainage of all the
area to the ship channel from Timon to the Bay. The modifications have been
discussed with both contractors and they agree on the method of award. The
project is funded from 2nd Year Community Development funds. An appropria-
tion of $330,000 is requested, including engineering, laboratory tests and
related expenses.
t. Recommendation that a change order be approved authorizing the contractor
to provide two coats of floor sealer to the exposed concrete floor areas
of the Auditorium not to exceed $5,659. The exposed areas are under the
seats and the sealer would provide a lasting texture to the concrete and
would make the area easier to clean and maintain. An appropriation of
$5,659 is requested.
In regard to Item "i" concerning the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act,
City Manager Townsend stated that the law on this goes into effect January 1, 1978.
He also informed the Council that the Texas Municipal League has an agreement with
a firm to keep up with the paper work involving unemployment insurance; however,
this is not recommended for the City at this time for participation.
In connection with Items "1" and "m", City Manager Townsend then pre-
sented memorandums in regard to the Title VII Elderly Nutrition Program from the
State. Mr. Townsend stated that it is hoped that this service can be increased,
and the budget balance will enable the program to provide better quality of food.
Council Member Gulley questioned the necessity for the City to conduct
the program in Kingsville and suggested that this program be delegated to the City
of Kingsville or to Kleberg County.
City Manager Townsend explained that the City staff has been attempting to
do this, but the State has not recognized the City of Kingsville or Kleberg County
as a separate program; therefore, the problem is that either Corpus Christi agrees
to be the intermediary for this program or their program is terminated.
Mayor Luby stated that Corpus Christi is looked upon as the "Father City",
and this is to help the citizens in Kingsville who are in need.
In reference to Item "n" concerning a change order for the Auditorium,
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that there will be a number of change
orders for this project over the next few months.
In regard to Item "o", City Manager Townsend stated that this recommenda-
tion is to authorize a permanent application to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
as soon as the City funds have been approved.
Council Member Diaz inquired if this will delay construction of the project.
City Manager Townsend informed him that this agency's record for quickly
'providing funds is very good, and there should be no problem since the City already
has tentative approval of this grant.
City Manager Townsend referred to Item "s" which recommends contract award
on Corpus Christi Beach Drainage, Contract II, and stated that there has been a
lot of discussion about this project. He reminded the Council that the bids which
mere received two weeks ago produced a low bid on taking the drainage to the ship
channel and taking the drainage over to the Rincon Channel, with an alternate bid
to take the drainage down Pearl Street. Mr. Townsend stated that even the low
bid exceeded the amount allocated from Community Development funds. He also stated
that there is no really good solution for drainage for a long, flat area such as
this since the drainage will have to function under water; therefore, the staff
recommends that the City consider some of the earlier plans and delete the storm
sewer line that would serve the area from Timon Boulevard toNueces Bay.'Mr..Townsend
also explained that the staff has resized the pipe involved and feels that the best
solution -would be to extend this and delete the drainage to the Rincon Channel.
He stated that the staff feels that the drainage would be better if it is routed
down Pearl Street, but there is not that much difference in the efficiency of the
system.
Nr. Townsend assured the Council that this modification to the specifica-
tions has been discussed with both of the construction companies who submitted
bids, and the high bidder is agreeable to the award of contract to the low bidder
on this revised basis.
Council Member Gulley stated that he would like to commend the staff for
working out a very difficult problem.
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November 30, 1977
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Mayor Luby stated that he would like to compliment Mr. James K. Lontos,
Director of Engineering and Physical Development, for his diligent work on the
Corpus Christi Beach Drainage project.
Council Member Gulley referred to Items "d" and "e", which recommended
the purchase of bread and milk, and inquired as to what percentage of that is
local money. City Manager Townsend replied that 10% is the local contribution.
To Council Member Gill's question about the City's allowance for mileage,
City Manager Townsend informed her that the City pays $.15 per mile.
There was no further discussion on the City Manager's Reports by the
Council or members of the audience.
Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "t" be
accepted as presented; seconded by Lozano; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Luby announced the tabled application No. 1077-1, Koinonia Homes,
Inc., for change of zoning from "R -1B", One -Family Dwelling District, to "R-2",
Multiple Dwelling District, on a tract of land out of Lots 1 and 2, First Baptist
Church tracts, and a portion of Lot 19, Beekman Place Annex, located at the rear
of the First Baptist Church on Ocean Drive.
Motion by Sample that this item be removed from the table, seconded by
Lozano, and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that this application was
heard last week; the public hearing was closed; and the Council tabled the item
in order to obtain an opinion from the City Attorney in regard to the procedure
followed by the Planning Commission in approving the revised site plan. Mr.
Townsend presented to the Council copies of the report on this prepared by City
Attorney Aycock.
Mr. Aycock.addressed the Council and stated that Mr. Jorge Rangel, Attor-
ney; for
ttor-ney;for the opponents of this application, had indicated that there was a lack
of due process and a failure to follow the regulations set out in Article 25 of
the Corpus Christi Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to Special Permit Regulations,
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in that the site plan for this proposed project was approved on October 25, 1977
by the Planning Commission without the presence of the opponents. Mr. Aycock
stated that after examining the case law and the minutes of the proceedings of
the Planning Commission, he contended that there was substantial compliance with
the regulations; all of the information was before the Commission during the hear-
ing of October 11, 1977, with the exception that the precise detail was not on
the site plan in regard to the configuration; the main difference was the parking
spaces in the rear of the proposed building.
Mayor Luby inquired if there were two different site plans, and City
Attorney Aycock stated that in his opinion, they represented the same site plan,
but the one approved just contained more detail.
City Manager Townsend stated that the 20% rule is in effect on this appli-
cation because of the opposition expressed, and 6 affirmative votes will be
required to approve the zoning or the Special Permit.
Motion by Gulley that the Council accept the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission that a Special Permit be approved for 51 units for housing for
the elderly; seconded by Sample.
Council Member Gill inquired if there had been any adjustment between
the fence line at the rear of the adjacent property and the parking area and
stated that she would like to see that there is landscaping at the rear of the
complex.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that the matter of the site plan is
before the Council, and the Council may impose any conditions on this that they
wish to.
Council Member Lozano stated that the property owners were concerned
about the lights flashing also from the use of vehicles in the parking area,
but pointed out that the elderly would be driving very little at night. He also
expressed the opinion that there seems to be ample space for turning into the
parking spaces so that the adjacent property owners' fences would not be
damaged.
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City Manager Townsend interjected at this point that although the hearing
has been officially closed, it would be proper for the Council to inquire of the
architect or the attorneys a specific question.
Council Member Gill inquired of Mr. Johnny Cotten, the Architect for the
project, if they had considered altering the plans for the parking spaces.
Mr. Cotten stated that they would like to move the parking spaces an
additional 2 feet from the fences, which would place the parking area 4 feet
from the property owners' fences.
It was the consensus of the Council that this be increased to a total
of 4 feet between the fence and the parking spaces.
Council Member Gill expressed concern about the sewer system in the
entire neighborhood and asked for comments from the staff to the effect that
this added load on the sewer system will not cause the sewers in other areas to
back up.
City Manager Townsend stated that the sewer system on Santa Fe should
not be affected by this development and asked Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director
of Public Utilities, to explain.
Mr. Matthews explained the sewer system in that part of town and sum-
marized that the construction of this apartment complex will not affect the
system, but that the existing problem will not be relieved until the Oso Waste-
water Treatment Plant is completed and the pumping capacity is improved.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases inquired of City Attorney Aycock about his recom-
mendation about the procedures that were taken before the Planning Commission
on this case.
'City Attorney Aycock stated that the regulation indicates that the Plan-
ning Commission is supposed to make their recommendation based on the evidence
that is presented, and he feels that in the future, it would be better to recess
the hearing and notify the parties involved when a site plan is recommended for
changes, and stated that possibly the ordinance should be amended.
Mayor Luby called for the vote on Council Member Gulley's motion, and
it passed unanimously.
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November 30, 1977
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Council Member Gulley requested that the ordinance on this application
be considered at this time. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their
votes, and the following ordinance was approved:
ORDINANCE NO. 14054:
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 KOINONIA HOMES,
INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR 51 UNITS FOR HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY,
ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH ON A PORTION OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH TRACTS, AND A PORTION OF LOT 19, BEEKMAN PLACE ANNEX, SITUATED IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye".
* * * * * *
Mayor Luby declared the Regular Council Meeting to be recessed at 3:40 in
order for the Council to conduct the Special Council Meeting scheduled for 3:30
p.m. on public hearings on zoning applications.
* * * * * *
Mayor Luby reconvened the Regular Meeting at 4:33 p.m.
**Council Member Gulley was absent during the remainder of the meeting.
Mayor Luby called for the presentation of the ordinances. City Manager
Townsend briefly explained the ordinances to be considered. City Secretary Read
polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved:
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN
ZONES, BY DELETING THE PRESENT PROVISIONS UNDER LEOPARD STREET (S.H.9), AND IN LIEU
THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS FOR SPEED LIMITS ON LEOPARD STREET AS HEREINAFTER
PROVIDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 35-272 SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE CLUSTER REQUIREMENT FOR THE DRILLING OF WELLS
WITH A SURFACE LOCATION ON HOGG ISLAND, SUCH SURFACE LOCATION TO BE NOT LESS THAN
100 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE OF THE ISLAND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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. 14055:
AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
SEAMEN'S CENTER, INC. FORA PORTION OF TAE PARK AND RECREATION BUILDING, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, 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.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14056:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN
STREETS, BY DELETING THE FOLLOWING STREETS: (1) COOPER STREET, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN
WATER AND MESQUITE STREETS, AND (2) KENNEDY STREET, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN SOUTH UPPER
BROADWAY AND TANCAHUA STREET, AND BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM, COOPERS ALLEY, WHICH
WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL. TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF COOPERS ALLEY, FROM NORTH TANCAHUA
STREET TO WATER STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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. 14057:
ANNEXING THAT PORTION OF McKINZIE LANE RIGHT OF WAY, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
TRACT "A", NUECES VIEW TRACTS, AS RECORDED IN VOL. 28, PAGE 64, MAP RECORDS OF
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, PURSUANT
TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER ARTICLE 1, SECTION
2(c), PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO TRE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ROADS, HIGHWAYS,
AND STREETS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 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. 14058:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN AMENDMENT FORA SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT TO THE
GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON AGING FOR THE TITLE VII ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDING
FOR AN INCREASE IN FUNDS OF $26,320, SAID ADDITIONAL SUMS TO BE USED FOR CONTINUING
THE NUTRITION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE PROPOSAL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS,
AMENDMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Luby, de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Lozano and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 14059:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF KINGSVILLE, TEXAS,
FOR THE CONTINUATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF AN ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM IN CONNECTION
WITH A GRANT FRMS THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON AGING UNDER TITLE VII OF THE
FEDERAL OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965 AS AMENDED, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
CONTRACT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE
A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE CONTINUATION 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 14060:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 17, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,869, TO THE CONTRACT WITH LANPHIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID CHANGE ORDER BEING
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $2,869,
OUT OF THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 209-76-7, AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS; 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. 14061:
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO EXPAND H.E.B. TENNIS
CENTER FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION PURPOSES; CERTIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR THE PROJECT, AND DESIGNATING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR AS FISCAL OFFICER FOR THE PROJECT; 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. 14062:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR $35,179 TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES OF EMPLOYMENT
DISCRIMINATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ATTACHED
HERETO, MARRED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY; 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. 14063:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR
THE SECOND PHASE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON CORPUS CHRISTI
BEACH; APPROPRIATING $330,000 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY
4734, CODE 502, PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, OF WHICH $306,707.60
IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $23,292.40 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL
ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED EXPENSES; 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. 14064:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14051, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER
23, 1977, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PRAN LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL FOR LIGHTING AND DIMMING
EQUIPMENT FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM, BY CANCELLING THIS AWARD AND
IN LIEU THEREOF, AWARDING TWO CONTRACTS, ONE TO PRAN LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL FOR
$72,000 TO INCLUDE LIGHTS AND THE MONITOR/PAGE RECALL SYSTEM, AND A CONTRACT TO
STRAND -CENTURY, INC., FOR DIMMING EQUIPMENT FOR $162,280; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS WITH THE TWO COMPANIES AFORESAID; RFAPPROPRIATING $255,000
OUT OF THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 14051, OF WHICH $14,056.80 IS FOR ARCHITECTS' FEES AND $6,663.20
IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 209-76-7,
AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS; 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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November 30, 1977
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ORDINANCE NO. 14065:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 20, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,659, TO THE CONTRACT WITH LANPHIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAID CHANGE ORDER BEING
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $5,659
OUT OF THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 209-76-7, AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS; 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. 14066:
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 TIM CLOWER FOR
AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SCREENING FENCE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 52, BLOCK
1, GREENWAY GARDENS NO. 2, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THAT PORTION AT THE REAR OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, GREENWAY GARDENS; -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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Mayor Luby called for petitions and comments from members of the audience.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, again complained about the condition of
the Horne Road sewer and asked for immediate action, suggesting that a bond election
be called immediately to alleviate the problem. He stated that the odor is terrible.
City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Cosgrove that the contract has already
been let on the portion from Ayers to Greengrove and the contractor on the project
must have employees working there by December 8, 1977.
Council Member Gill inquired if there are more leaks at this time.
City Manager Townsend stated that he had inspected the area over the
weekend and was not aware of any further excessive odor but explained that the
odor is caused by the fact that sewage is dropped into the manhole. He expressed
the opinion if there is an increase in the odor in the area, this might have been
caused by the change of direction of the wind from south to north.
Mr. Cosgrove suggested that a burning process be considered to alleviate
the odor. City Manager Townsend stated that he would investigate this possibility.
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November 30, 1977
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Council Member Gill asked for a report in two weeks as to whether or
not the odor can be eliminated by some process.
City Manager Townsend stated this may be a complex problem but that he
will investigate the matter.
Mayor Pro Tem de Ases assured Mr. Cosgrove that work will be started on
the Horne Road Sewer on December 8, and the City staff will work on a solution to
the odor problem and will have a report in two weeks.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
informed the Council that it will take approximately six months for completion
of the project.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that he had read the packet
of material prepared in connection with the National League of Cities meeting
and presented the Council with a memorandum containing a summary of the items
proposed to be acted on.
Also in connection with the same meeting, City Manager Townsend stated
that the Corpus Christi State University will have a booth at this conference
demonstrating the Oil Spill Training Program and suggested that the members of
the Council visit the booth.
Council Member Lozano pointed out that the City's oil spill program is
recognized nationally.
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City Manager Townsend referred to the proposed water service to Port
Aransas from Padre Island; stated that Mr. Douglas Matthews has made a good
summary of the situation; and this matter will be on the agenda on December 14.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion
by de Ases, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:56 p.m. November 30, 1977.
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PROPOSITION NO. 3
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE SUM OF $100,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF BUYING BUSES TO OPERATE CITY PUBLIC BUS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTING BUS -STOP SHELTERS
AND IMPROVING MAINTENANCE FACILITIES FOR SAID SYSTEM.
PROPOSITION NO. 4
THE ISSUANCE OF PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS IN THE SUM
OF $4,310,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING LANDS FOR
PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES, INCLUDING COLE PARK,
CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH AND BAYFRONT PARKS, VARIOUS'
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS; MARINA IMPROVEMENTS; PARK MAINTE-
NANCE FACILITIES; TENNIS COURTS AND LIGHTING; KENNEDY
CAUSEWAY FACILITIES; SOFTBALL FIELDS,•AND OTHER PARK
IMPROVEMENTS:
PROPOSITION NO. 5
THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS BONDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,690,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING COLISEUM AND
MUSEUM IMPROVEMENTS, MULTI -CULTURAL CENTER IN EXISTING
BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK, AND LIBRARY IN NORTHWEST AREA OF
CITY.
PROPOSITION NO. 6A
THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY BONDS IN THE SUM OF $915,000
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE POLICE BUILDING FACILITY,
FIRE TRAINING BUILDING, ANIMAL SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS AND
RELATED PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
PROPOSITION NO. 6B
THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
IN THE SUM OF $950,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING.
LADDER AND PUMPER FIRE TRUCK AND LIFE-SUPPORT COMMUNICA-
TION EQUIPMENT.
PROPOSITION NO. 7
THE ISSUANCE OF STORM SEWER BONDS IN THE SUM OF $3,000,000
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
INCLUDING EXTENSION OF STORM SEWERS IN LINCOLN TERRACE,
CABANISS ACRES•, FLOUR BLUFF AND ANNAVILLE AREAS; DOWNTOWN
LATERALS AND PUMP ENGINE REPLACEMENTS, AND OTHER STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.
PROPOSITION NO. 8
THE ISSUANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN THE SUM OF
$9,425,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE STREETS OF THE
CITY, INCLUDING VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS, PORT AVENUE
FROM AGNES TO BUFORD AND SH 286 TO AYERS; CARROLL LANE
FROM STAPLES TO GOLLIHAR AND PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO TIGER
LANE; EVERHART ROAD FROM PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO STAPLES;
HORNE ROAD FROM COLUMBIA TO OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD; NUECES
BAY BOULEVARD FROM IH 37 TO BROADWAY; AIRPORT ROAD FROM
MORGAN TO AGNES; McARDLE ROAD FROM AYERS TO CARROLL LANE;
SARATOGA FROM STAPLES TO WEBER; BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM
HIGHWAY 44 TO HIGHWAY 9, AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Motion carried by following vote: de Ases, Diaz, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample
voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
Dated October 5,1977