HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/08/1978PRESENT:
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
Joe Holt
Tony Juarez, Jr.
Edward L. Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 8, 1978
2:00 P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
*Acting City Attorney Bob Coffin
*City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
of City Hall.
Major A. C. Ross of the Salvation Army gave the invocation.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and stated that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted
meeting.
Mayor Lozano announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
"EASTER SEAL WEEK" - March 13 thru 18, 1978 and "GIRL SCOUT WEEK" - March 12 thru
18, 1978.
Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled bid opening on the following item:
a. Electrical wiring for the installation of lighting equipment at the
Auditorium. The wiring and associated work will be done concurrently with
the two lighting contracts recently awarded to Strand Centry, Inc. and
Pran Lighting International for equipment. Two chandeliers, one for the
main entry level and one at the concession level on the third floor, are
included as a separate bid item.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lontos, Director
of Engineering and Physical Development, conduct the bid opening.
Mr. Lontos opened and read the only bid received on this project, which
was from N: R. Johnston Electric Company.
Mayor Lozano stated that this bid will be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to
the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
City Manager Townsend expressed concern that only one bid on this project
was received and questioned the bidding process. He requested that Mr. Lontos
ascertain why only one company bid on this project.
*City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock arrived at the meeting at this time, and
Acting City Attorney Bob Coffin departed the meeting.
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Mayor Lozano announced the bid opening on the following item:
b. Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. Plans include installation
of a new bar screen, replacement of three recirculation pumps, construction
of a sand filter for the final effluent, rehabilitation of the anaerobic
digester, and minor electrical and site work. The plans and a $652,500 grant
have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas
Department of Water Resources. The local share was included in the 1977
bond election.
Mr. Lontos opened and read bids on this project from the following firms:
Goolsby Building Corporation, Temple, Texas; Abacus Corporation, Corpus Christi;
Manhatten Corporation, Houston, Texas; Permian Constructors, Katy, Texas; and W. T.
Young, Corpus Christi.
Mayor Lozano stated that the bids on this project will be tabled for 48
hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff
for tabulation and recommendation.
Mr. Lontos reminded the Council that this project will be funded for 75%
by the Environmental Protection Agency, and this agency must approve the bid award.
Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with related comments and explanation:
a. Recommendation that bide be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March
28, 1978 for the following budgeted items:
(1) 4,200 feet of 1-1/2" and 2,000 feet of 3" cotton polyester
fire hose in 50' lengths.
(2) 19 50 -yd. rolls of reflective sheeting and 88 packages of
cut-out letters for use by Traffic Engineering in constructing
traffic and street name signs.
b. Recommendation that two surplus compactors be sold to W. T. Young
Construction Company, Corpus Christi for the high bid of $10,000.
Bids received from five firms. The compactors purchased in 1973,
have failed to provide satisfactory performance because of
frequent main drive failure.
City Manager Townsend explained that the compactors to be sold had not given
satisfactory service; the equipment is four years old; they would be very expensive
to repair; therefore, the decision to sell the equipment was previously made. He
also stated that the compactors have already been replaced.
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c. Recommendation that the final assessment roll for Port Avenue
street improvements from the Crosstown Expressway to Buford
Street be adopted. The roll consists of 68 parcels totaling
$160,545.18. The project was jointly constructed by the Federal
and State governments and the City under the Urban Systems
Program. Total cost was $774,486.33 with the Federal and State
portion being $546,813.04 and the City's, including assessments,
$227,673.29. The final roll has been increased $1,911.46 from
the $158,633.72 preliminary roll due to additional requests
for driveway construction.
d. Recommendation that the public hearing on the assessments for
the water line construction in Flour Bluff Road and Yorktown
Boulevard be closed and the assessment roll be adopted. The
preliminary roll has been revised to change parcel No. 8 from
$9,062.40 to $5,890.56, because a portion of the land has been
determined to be unusable because of a deep pit. Total
assessments are $19,625.76 on 8 parcels. The project will be
constructed by the City's Water Division. The total project
cost is estimated to be $39,474.23.
e. Recommendation that the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation's Minute Order, regarding paving South Staples
Street from Carroll Lane to Annapolis Drive, and adding the
street to the Urban System's program be accepted. Tlie estimated
project cost is $231,000 with the City's estimated share of
$6,800. South Staples Street from Weber to Carroll Lane is
being overlaid as part of the South Staples Street water main
replacement. Money was not available at the time of contract
award to overlay that portion from Carroll Lane to Annapolis.
The City's participation is the estimated cost of adjusting
manholes and repairing base failures.
f. Recommendation that the action taken on February 22, 1978 to grant
revocable easements for a pipeline to South Texas Pipeline be amended
to add a 10' wide easement along McKenzie at the Turkey Creek drainage
ditch near the intersection of McKenzie and North Harrington. The
easement will be used by Champlin Petroleum Company for a pipeline
from their new plant under construction to Houston.
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Recommendation that Callins, Haggard E. Associates be engated to provide
consultant engineering services for improvements to the City Hall
Annex. Planned improvements include installation of air conditioning,
improved lighting, and electrical wiring and an exit and fire alarm
system. The engineering fee will be 12% of the construction cost,
now estimated to be $66,000, which will include the $1,430 already
paid for prliminary work.
h. Recommendation that the monument in Cole Park honoring Beneto Juarez
and Abraham Lincoln be dedicated at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22,
1978, as a part of the community's Holy Week activities.
Council Member Gill inquired if any officials from Juarez, Mexico will be
invited to this dedication.
City Manager Townsend replied that such an invitation might present a prob-
lem, since invited officials from Mexico might expect more entertainment than a
simple, ribbon -cutting ceremony.
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In regard to Item "g", Council Member Sample inquired if the funds allo-
cated for the air-conditioning improvements included architectural work.
City Manager Townsend stated that the architectural firm of Cotten and
Landreth has been employed on an hourly basis because the architectural work that
was required was very minor.
Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports, and there was no response.
Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "h", be
accepted; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend announced the tabled matter concerning the second
reading of the ordinance amending the rotating wrecker ordinance to increase
maximum fees allowed for towing and storing disabled vehicles by auto wrecker
companies upon request by the Police Department and making certain other amend-
ments to the ordinance.
Mr. Townsend presented to the Council copies of a memorandum prepared as
a result of the meeting between Chief Bill Banner and Commander W. J. Smith of the
Police Department; Mr. Tom Basile, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Charles Cromwell,
Attorney representing the Corpus Christi Wrecker Association; and Mr. Randy
Culpepper, owner of a wrecker service. City Manager Townsend briefly explained
the matters discussed and stated that it was recommended that the fee be increased
by $10.00 for each hour that the wrecker is on the scene of the accident and that
the companies be allowed to charge a storage fee of $2.00 for vehicles of one ton
and $5.00 for vehicles over one ton.
Council Members Gill and Gulley suggested that in the future, the staff
meet with affected parties on matters such as this before presenting to the
Council.
City Manager Townsend stated that Mr. Basile had met with Mr. Charles
Cromwell prior to presentation to the Council, but apparently, there were some
wrecker companies not represented by Mr. Cromwell.
City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda.
Mayor Lozano called for comments from the Council on the ordinances.
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City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to withdraw Ordinance
"b", which was the third reading on the creation of an Animal Control Advisory
Board, and requested that the Council consider the other ordinances at this time.
City Secretary Read informed Mayor Lozano that all of the ordinances were
not before him at this time.
Mr. Townsend then called for a discussion of Ordinance "b". He informed
the Council that Dr. W. R. Metzger, Director of Health and Welfare, had discussed
the ordinance with Mr. Larry French and Mrs. Sissie Sweeney about the concerns they
had in regard to the composition of the board. In regard to the makeup of the Board,
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mrs. Sweeney had suggested that the
membership include the Chairman of the Shelter Committee and the President of PAWS -
Gulf Coast Humane Society and a member of the Gulf States Regional Office of the
Humane Society of the United States as an ex -officio member. Mr. Townsend stated
that Dr. Metzger had suggested that a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine selected by the
Coastal Bend Veterinary Medical Association also be appointed. He stated that the
staff felt that the City Manager, or his representative; the Director of the City -
County Health and Welfare Department, or his representative; and the Animal Control
Supervisor should be appointed as ex -officio members of the Board without voting
privileges.
Speaking in regard to this ordinance was Mr. Larry French, 3510 Aransas
Street, a member of PAWS. Mr. French expressed that organization's appreciation
to the Council for creating the Board and stated that while they understand that
this will be an advisory board, they feel that qualified citizens should be appointed
to the Board. He further stated that Dr. Metzger agreed to those suggestions in
regard to the qualifications of the members. Mr. French assured the Council that
their organization agreed to the 7 members suggested for the Board and that he
personally felt that this would be a very workable number.
Council Member Gill inquired if a motion would be in order to amend the
ordinance creating the Animal Control Advisory Board prior to the third reading,
and City Manager Townsend indicated that this would be in order at this time.
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Motion by Gill, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously that the ordi-
nance creating an Animal Control Advisory Board, read on the first two of three
readings on February 15, 1978 and February 22, 1978, respectively, be and the same
is hereby amended prior to its third and final reading as follows:
A. Amend Section 1 by amending Section 2-166, be deleting the third
sentence and in lieu thereof, adding the following provisions:
"At least one member shall be a veterinarian. Two members shall be the
President and Shelter Committee Chairman of the local PAWS -Gulf Coast Humane
Society." _
Mayor Lozano called for the vote on the ordinances. City Secretary Read
polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved:
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14213:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11025, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 9,
1972, BY PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOUR PERCENT (4%) HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY A
FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14214:
CREATING AN ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 2-166 AND 2-167 DETAILING THE ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE,
AND DUTIES OF SAID BOARD.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14215:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13716, PASSED AND APPROVED APRIL 20, 1977, PERTAINING TO
THE FOLLOWING STREET: PORT AVENUE (M -H 102) FROM BUFORD STREET TO S.H. 286,
PROJECT NO. M -R009 (2), BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT
AND ADJUST THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, ALL AS
HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14216:
CLOSING THE HEARING ON WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. FLOUR
BLUFF DRIVE, A 12 -INCH DIAMETER LINE FROM NEAR RAMFIELD ROAD SOUTHWESTWARD TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH YORKTOWN BOULEVARD. 2. YORKTOWN BOULEVARD, AN 8 -INCH DIAMETER
LINE FROM THE FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE INTERSECTION WESTWARD 1,280 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE SAID STREET. AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING THE SAID
STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF
IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AND ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14217:
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER 73961 OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION, PERTAINING TO JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON SOUTH
STAPLES STREET FROM CARROLL LANE TO ANNAPOLIS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
BY THE CITY AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; ADDING
THIS PROJECT TO THE LIST OF STREETS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE URBAN SYSTEM PROGRAM AND
RENUMBERING THE LIST OF STREETS FROM 16 TO 17; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye?.
ORDINANCE NO. 14218:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CALLINS, HAGGARD & ASSOCIATES
FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL RENOVATION OF THE CITY
HALL ANNEX, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH
CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14219:
GRANTING A 10 -FOOT WIDE REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO SOUTH TEXAS PIPELINE COMPANY ALONG THE
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT MCKENZIE ROAD AND TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE DITCH, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14220:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SYSTEMS MARKETING, INC., OF
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE
COMPUTER IN THE DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
CONTRACT, A SUSBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARRED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE CONTRACT AFORESAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended, and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye".
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that he had placed in their
folders a memorandum in regard to the employee placed in the upgraded position in
the Permit Section of the Building Division, as requested by former Mayor Pro Tem
Eduardo E. de Ases.
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Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
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Mr. Marcell Bellfield, Coach of the Star Basketball Team, appeared before
the Council and informed the Council that his team had won the Corpus Christi champ-
ionship which makes them eligible to represent Corpus Christi in the State tourna-
ment in El Paso. Mr. Bellfield stated that the team would require $1,800 for expenses
for the trip and inquired if the Council might be able to assist them, indicating
that they still require $800 in order to have funds for the expenses for 15 players.
Council Member Diaz informed Mr. Bellfield that he would volunteer to spon-
sor Mr. Kenneth Robechal, a member of the team who accompanied Mr. Bellfield, and
several other Council Members donated funds to assist the team.
City Manager Townsend stated that the City has no funds for this purpose,
but indicated that he would check with Park and Recreation Department to ascertain
if any funds were available in their budget.
Speaking on another matter was Mrs. Betty Brandesky, 4017 Cork Street, who
stated that she was appearing on behalf of Mr. Louis F. Stasny, who owns property
on Rostoryz Road. Mrs. Brandesky related the difficulties Mr. Stasny has exper-
ienced in regard to water service and sewer connections.
City Manager Townsend explained that the ordinance covering sewer con-
nections specifies that sewer connections may be made to a line at a charge of
$2.00 per linear foot the first six months that service is available, and after
that period, the fee is increased to $5.00.
Mrs. Brandesky stated that the 10 -inch water line has been laid down
Kostoryz to Mr. Stasny's property, but there is a break between the 10 -inch line
and the 2 -inch line.
City Manager Townsend inquired as to how Mr. Stasny had acquired the
property, and Mrs. Brandesky informed him that Mr. Stasny had purchased the
property from United Savings Association. Mr. Townsend informed her that this
was an illegal sale because the property was not platted; therefore, the City
cannot do anything to correct the situation. He further stated that this is the
reason Mr. Stasny had encountered the problems.
Mrs. Brandesky contended that the City should have done something to
assist Mr. Stasny. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the City would not be
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aware of the sale, and it was the responsibility of the seller of the property to
properly plat the property prior to the sale, at which time the City would have
required the proper water lines and sewer lines.
Mrs. Brandesky stated that Mr. Stasny has attempted to discuss this with
Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, and Mr. Bill Messer, Director
of Wastewater Services, with no success.
City Manager Townsend assured her that he would have someone contact Mr.
Stasny promptly to explain the situation to him.
Mr. Benny Benavides, 2421 Cleo Street, presented a list containing 19
names to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Multi -
Cultural Center.
Noting that public hearings were scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to consider
zoning applications, Mayor Lozano declared the Regular Council Meeting recessed
at 3:29 p.m.
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The Regular Council Meeting was reconvened at 4:16 p.m.
City Manager Townsend presented the motion to effectuate the changes
suggested in the ordinance amending the rotating wrecker service ordinance.
Motion by Gill that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by
Diaz, and passed unanimously.
Motion by Holt that the ordinance, as amended on March 1, 1978, be pre-
sented for second reading; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance,
and it was approved as follows:
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY REPEAL -
LING ARTICLE V, CHARTER 57, ENTITLED AUTO WRECKERS AND BY ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE V;
DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING OPERATORS OF AUTO WRECKER SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND
POSSESS AN AUTO WRECKER PERMIT FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION
AND CERTIFICATION OF AUTO WRECKERS USED BY SAID AUTO WRECKER SERVICES; PROVIDING
FOR FEES FOR APPLICATION, PERMIT AND RENEWAL OF PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SUBSTITU-
TION OF WRECKERS BY PERMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL AUTO WRECKERS TO BE ADDED
TO THE PERMIT OF A PERMITTEE; REQUIRING INSURANCE TO BE CARRIED BY THE PERMITTEE;
REQUIRING PERMITTEE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE STORAGE AREA; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR
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TOWING OR MOVING OF VEHICLES; PROVIDING A SYSTEM FOR THE DISPATCHING OF WRECKERS
TO THE SCENE OF DISABLED VEHICLES; REGULATING FEES AND CHARGES FOR WRECKER SERVICE;
PROHIBITING THE SOLICITATION OF WRECKER BUSINESS ON PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING FOR
REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF AUTO WRECKER PERMIT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AUTO WRECKER
PERMIT SHALL BE NON -TRANSFERABLE; AMENDING SECTION 53-60(2) OF THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third read-
ing by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample
voting "Aye."
Mayor Lozano informed the Council that he had received an invitation from
Mrs. Nola Marino for the Council Members to attend the dedication of a park at the
State School on Tuesday, March 14, 1978, at 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Lozano and Council Members Gill and Holt indicated that they will be
able to attend the dedication; and Council Members Diaz and Juarez stated that they
will check their schedules and attend if possible.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that a pending problem exists
in that the United States Government may attempt to tax the Workmen's Compensation
fund, and he plans to attend a meeting concerning this.
Mr. Townsend also announced that a press conference will be conducted in
the Council Chamber at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 1978, by Colonel John Wall of
the Corps of Engineers in regard to the 404 permit for Choke Canyon.
City Manager Townsend stated that the Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial
Commission are in the process of planning a trip by a group of citizens to the East
F
Coast to contact various business firms to establish goodwill.
Council Member Gill indicated an interest in accompanying the group on the
trip.
City Manager Townsend stated that discussion of board and committee appoint-
ments will be the first item on the agenda next week.
Mr. Townsend presented the Council copies of a memorandum in regard to the
opening of the auditorium and stated that the building will be technically completed
around March 20, 1978; furniture and stage lighting are still needed; and the symphony
has expressed an interest in performing for the official grand opening, but this would
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be in May. He also mentioned the possibility that the performance of the Army Band
might be appropriate for the grand opening.
Also in connection with the Auditorium, City Manager Townsend stated that
he will have a proposed rate schedule in the near future. He also stated that park-
ing at this time will be inadequate, but plans are being formulated for parking
elsewhere with the use of shuttle buses contemplated to transport people to the
Auditorium.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Sample, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. March 8, 1978.