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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/26/1978PRESENT: Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 1978 Council Members: David Diaz , City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Ruth Gill Assistant City Attorney Robert Coffin - Joe Holt . City Secretary Bill G. Read' Tony Juarez, Jr. *Edward L. Sample Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr..called the meeting -to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. .� The Reverend Harold T. Branch_ of St. John Baptist Church gave the invocation. City Secretary Bi11,G- Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and stated that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meet-, ing. Mayor Lozano announced the issuance of the following proclamations: "BUCCANEER DAYS CELEBRATION" - April 20-30;.1978; "NATIONAL DANCE WEEK" -_April 24-30, 1978; and "RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK" - May 1-7, 1978. - Motion by Diaz, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, that -the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of March 15, 1978; March 22, 1978; March'29, 1978; and April 5, 1978 be approved as presented. r " Mayor Lozano called for appointments to Boards and Committees. City Manager Townsend reviewed the appointees discussed during the Workshop Meeting. Motion by Gulley that the following appointments be approved; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously: s , AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD , TERM TO EXPIRE Mr. Hayden Head (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mr. G. Robert Welch (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mrs. Pauline Glasson (Reappointment) - 4/4/80 Mr. Pete Corona (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mr. Dick Bowers 4/4/80 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION • Mr. Frank B. Rodriguez (Reappointment) Mr. Frank Wiggins Mrs. Jimmy (Eleanor) Goldston • 4/30/79 4/30/79 4/30/79 MICROFILMED, SEP 0 311910 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TERM TO EXPIRE Mr. Charles Bolden (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mr. James P. Naismith (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mr. Julius Rosenberg (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mr. Jesus Leija (Reappointment) 4/4/80 Mrs. Dorothy Spann 4/4/80 Mr. Sam Bradley (Alternate) 4/4/80 Mr. Frank Garza (Alternate) 4/4/80 * * * * * * Council Member Diaz recognized Mr. Eddie Garcia, a student from King High School, who was present in the audience. Mr. Diaz explained that Mr. Garcia is in the process of preparing a report on the proceedings of the Council for his government class. * * * * * * Mayor Lozano announced the selection of an auditor for 1977-78 fiscal year. City Manager Townsend explained that the Charter designates that an inde- pendent auditor must be selected by the Council each year. Motion by Sample that the Council employ Mr. Arturo Vasquez to perform the audit for 1977-78 fiscal year; seconded by Juarez; and passed by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley and Holt voting "Nay." * * * * * * Mayor Lozano recognized Mrs. Albert J. Wood, who gave the following presen- tation. Mrs. Wood, 6134 Pebble Beach, informed the Council that Mrs. Margaret Walberg had delivered copies of a Feasibility Study of Adaptive Uses for the Old Nueces County Courthouse, prepared by Wukasch & Associates, to the Office of the City Secretary and inquired if they had been presented to the Council. City Secretary Read stated that only three copies of the report were delivered to his office, which was not enough for Council distribution, but assured Mrs. Wood that they were in his office for Council perusal. Mrs. Wood then read a lengthy report urging consideration of leasing the Old Nueces County Courthouse to provide space for the Tourist and Convention Bureau rather than the planned second floor expansion to the existing facility. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 3 Mrs. Wood suggested that the Courthouse contains ample space for the Tourist and Convention Bureau offices; a small theatre to show films about Corpus Christi; small restaurants offering local cuisine; shops for camera supplies, beach needs, etc.; various specialty museums; and many other uses. Mrs. Wood stated that the Friends of the Courthouse would like to purchase the building and take responsibility for it, but the County prefers a cash sale. She informed the Council that the Coastal Bend Council of Governments is consider- ing leasing the annex, and GSA and the Japanese Art Museum are interested in locating in the old Courthouse. She referred to several items contained in the report prepared by Wukasch & Associates and mentioned that the Courthouse is listed on the National Register and has many benefits and advantages, including tax benefits. Mrs. Wood pointed out that the building is ready for occupancy and is cur- rently being refurbished by CETA personnel. She expressed the opinion that the estimate of $5 million for,restoration is erroneous. Mrs. Wood also questioned why the contract with the Tourist Bureau, which is on the agenda for approval today, isnot on a three -reading basis, stating . that she was present during a previous Council Meeting at which time she under- stood 4. stood that it was suggested that the ordinance 'authorizing the contract would be -on a three -reading basis. • Mrs. Wood concluded her, remarks by inviting the Council to take a tour of the old Courthouse with her to consider the possibilities of the facility. Mayor_ Lozano stated that possibly the old Courthouse has potential, but he feels that the $60,000 proposed for the addition to the Tourist Bureau Building would not be nearly as expensive as refurbishing the Courthouse to house these offices. He also pointed out that the proposed expansion of the Tourist , Bureau is urgent.' • • Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council. Member Holt indicated their concurrence with Mayor Lozano's remarks. , Council Member Holt further explained that until the County is in a position to dispose of their interest in the building other than a cash sale, he does not feel that the City is in -a position tonbuy it and attempt•to lease space for other Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 4 uses, indicating that he does not feel that the City should become involved in this type of leasing activity. Mayor Lozano pointed out that the County personnel would not have moved from the old Courthouse if it did not need excessive repairs and had not been considered unsafe. He mentioned the fact that the City had acquired the old County Tax Build- ing and it is being remodeled at considerable expense. City Manager Townsend confirmed that the remodeling of the Tax Office will cost approximately $100,000. City Manager Townsend referred to a remark made by Mrs. Wood concerning the ordinance being on three readings and assured her that the ordinance on the agenda today is renewal of the contract with the Tourist Bureau and is not con- cerned with the appropriation for the expansion. He informed her that this did not require three readings and stated that there will be a series of meetings of the Council concerning the remodeling before the funds are appropriated. Council Member Gill stated that she would like to take a tour of the old Courthouse as suggested by Mrs. Wood. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that he was quite familiar with the old Court- house and emphasized that the County Judge had given the impression that the building was unsafe for occupancy. Mayor Lozano and Council Member Diaz stated that they would be glad to tour the building. Mayor Lozano informed Mrs. Wood that they accept her proposal and it will be investigated. Mrs. Wood reiterated that she thought that the ordinance authorizing the contract with the Tourist Bureau was supposed to be on three readings according to suggestions made at an earlier Council Meeting. City Manager Townsend stated that he is not aware of any prior discussion of this contract approval being placed on three readings, but if Council desires, there is no problem in having the ordinance read three times. Council Member Sample stated that unless it would cause any undue hardship for the Tourist Bureau, he would suggest that the ordinance be on a three -reading Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 5 basis to avoid any criticism of the Council for attempting to rush the item. Other members of the Council indicated their agreement to this. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the public hearing on the following matter: Supplemental application to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration to increase the City's approved 1976 Transit Capital Grant. Inflation and equipment prices have caused a needed increase from $385,110 to $665,060 or $279,950. The City's share (7%) will be increased from $26,958 to $46,554 or $19,596 which is available from the 1972 bond election. Projects included remain the same and are purchase of 4 25' and 2 35' transit buses, one van for the elderly and handicapped, a coin sorter (on order), 7 fare boxes (on order), 7 two-way radios (on order) and 16 bus shelters. City Manager Townsend explained that the public hearing is a requirement of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration whenever the Capital Grant Budget is amended. He stated that the amendments were requested by the Federal Government; they have revised the specifications for certain buses in the City's proposed pro- gram; and reminded the Council that copies of the original budget and the proposed budget were previously provided. Mr. Townsend stated that the list included the purchase of four 25 -foot air-conditioned diesel 27 -passenger buses; two 45 -passenger air-conditioned buses; an air-conditioned bus for elderly and handicapped; a coin sorter; seven two-way radios; seven registering fare boxes and sixteen shelters. • City Manager Townsend pointed out that the bus costs have been dramatically increased because of the new requirements of UMTA. He also reminded the Council that the Federal Government will provide 80% of the funds; the State will provide 13%; and the City will only provide 7% of the cost of these various items. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley ascertained that no one in the audience desired to speak on this matter. Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously. Motion by Juarez that the supplemental application be accepted as presented by the City Manager; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * Mayor Lozano referred to a letter of invitation addressed to the Council from the Port of Corpus Christi, scheduled for Wednesday night. He indicated Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 6 that he would be unable to attend because of a prior commitment and inquired if any of the other Council Members would be able to attend. All of the Council Members stated that they had previous engagements, and Mayor Lozano suggested that City Secretary Read and either City Manager Townsend or Assistant City Manager Walker represent the City at the function. City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the City would be represented by staff members. Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanation: a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on May 17, 1978 on the following zoning applications: (1) Humphrey Enterprises: "FR" to "R -1B" on Tract A, to "B-4" on Tract B, to "A-1" on Tract C and to "R-2" on Tract D, located on the south side of Leopard Street, approximately 200' east of Caplin Drive. (2) Mt. Olive Lutheran Church: R -1B" to "B-1" on Tract A and "AB" on Tract B, located on the west side of Everhart Road approximately 127' south of Harry Street. b. Recommendation that a portable aluminum scaffold for the Auditorium be purchased from UP -RIGHT SCAFFOLDS, Berkeley, California on the basis of low bid of $2,023. Bids were received from four firms. c. Recommendation that four replacement 3" portable water pumps for the Water Division be purchased from W.L. SOMMER, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $1,911.39. The apparent low bid of $1,910.60 by Otto Dukes Company, Corpus Christi, was on a 18,000 gallon per hour pump while the specifications required a 19,000 gallon per hour pump. Bids were received from seven firms. City Manager Townsend noted that the amount of bid award on this item was less than $2,000 and requested Council approval to have the Purchasing Department handle bid awards for less than this amount rather than have them approved by the Council. Members of the Council indicated their agreement to this. d. Recommendation that a replacement ice machine for the Airport restaurant, be purchased from CRISHAWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $2,717.85. Bids were received from five firms. Price comparison reflects an increase of 70% over the last purchase in 1970. The City provides this type of equipment for the restaurant and recovers the cost as part of the rent income. e. Recommendation that an additional 12 ton equipment trailer for the Gas Division be purchased from Gulfside Equipment, Inc., Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $7,777. The apparent low bid of $5,824.23 by Closner Equipment Company, Corpus Christi, did not meet tire, rim and brake specifications. Plains Machinery Company, Corpus Christi, withdrew their apparent low bid of $5,992.56 because it did not meet tire specifications. These were the only 3 firms bidding. f. Recommendation that the Corpus Christi Art Museum wall sealing project be accepted and $12,700 be paid to SERMAC of South Texas, Inca This project cleaned the exterior architectural concrete and sealed the building with two coats of acrylic sealer. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 7 8. Recommendation that the South Staples Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements project be awarded to Armor Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $86,432.25. The project includes the extension of a sanitary sewer line along Staples from Holly Road to near Wooldridge. Five property owners along the route of the line have previously agreed to pay $26,000 to the City for the construction of the line and it is recommended that the contract award be made subject to receipt of executed contracts and the required deposits from the five property owners. An appropriation of $92,000 is needed for the contract award plus related expenses. h. Recommendation that the following actions be taken in connection with the Lozano School Area Street Improvements Project: (1) The public hearing on the assessments held Wednesday, April 19, 1978, at the Lozano School cafetorium be closed and the assessment roll be adopted. The roll totals $185,379.42 and includes 298 items. (2) The recommendations by Mr. Bill Holly to reduce the assessments on certain odd shaped lots and on lots used for single family residences but zoned "R-2" are included in the assessment roll. The owners of single family residences on lots zoned for apartment or business uses will be notified that if they want their assessments reduced, they need to agree to submission of a zoning change on their lots. Also, the owners of the two lots which are zoned "R -1B" but are used for business purposes have been notified that their assessments will be based on the business rate. (3) The construction contract be awarded to M & M Construction Company for $626,504.49 and $664,000 be appropriated to cover the contract award and related expenses. i. Recommendation that the bid opening date for improvements to the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant be postponed from May 3, 1978 to June 14, 1978. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that he and Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, plan to go to Washington for a meeting on Tuesday morning in an attempt to clarify the problem in connection with this project which involves the Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency. i• Recommendation that State Highway and Public Transportation Commission Minute Order authorizing traffic signal improvements on Ocean Drive, between Buford and Louisiana Streets, be accepted. The project will provide a new coordinated control system for intersections at Buford, Morgan, Ayers and Louisiana. The State will pay all project costs, estimated to be $49,000. Council Member Diaz noted that the traffic signal improvements are for the portion of Ocean Drive from Buford to Louisiana Streets and suggested that the improvements should be fora longer distance. City Manager Townsend stated that the project will include new controllers and improvements in the detection system and pointed out that this is a pilot pro- gram which is funded 100% by the State. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 8 . 1. k. Recommendation that a multiple use agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the use of the old tollhouse building at the entrance to John F. Kennedy Causeway be approved. The building was used until recently by the City -County Health Department. The Flour Bluff Art Association has expressed an interest in using the building for an art gallery and tourist information center. If the State approves the use agreement, a lease will be developed with the Flour Bluff Art Association. Recommendation that reduced transit fares for persons enrolled in the Youth Services Program be approved. This program, administered by the Corpus Christi School District, provides summer employment for economically disadvantaged .youths enrolled in school. The proposed rate of 20 rides for $2.50 is the rate which presently applies to students during the school year. There are approximately 500 students enrolled in the Youth Services Program. m. Recommendation that the present five year contract with the Convention and Tourist Bureau, which expires March 31, 1979, be cancelled and a new five year contract be approved, effective April 1, 1978. • n. Recommendation that the contract with the Flour Bluff Fire District (Nueces County Rural Fire Prevention District) be renewed for $38,883. The 1976-77 contract ($35,783) has been extended on a month to month basis. The 1977-78 budget only provided $35,783. The additional amount is needed for increased fuel costs and a $50 per month salary increase for dispatchers. The dispatchers last increase was in 1975. Cost underruns.;in uniform and hose purchases will allow the additional $3,100 to be transferred from within the department. The present contract provides the City will pay the district $35,783 in return for the district not levying a tax and providing at least 10 volunteer firemen for any fire within both the City and the district. The City also provides and maintains the district's radio equipment. The district purchases gasoline under the City's contracts and reimburses the City. Either party can cancel on 30 days notice. The contract stipulates that the City is the responsible agency for directing fire defense activities. An additional cost may exist because the last legislature passed a bill to establish a retirement fund for volunteers. Many problems exist concerning the legislation, but an obligation of $200 to $400 per month may be accruing. A further recommendation regarding the retirement issue will be presented as soon as better information is available. o. Recommendation that six portable radios and related desk and vehicle chargers for use by the Police Department be purchased from GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Austin, on the basis of low bid of $7,627.70. Bids were received from three firms. The radios and related equipment are for six additional patrol cars whose purchase was recently approved to provide additional one-man patrol units. Recommendation that an ordinance be passed revising the structure of the Sister City Committee. The Committee would consist of a Steering Com- mittee, a sub -committee for each of the City's Sister Cities and any other nub-committee/4 which the Steering Committee mny npputnt. The tilnetink Committee would be composed of 25 members who would be appointed by the City Council and serve 3 -year staggered terms. The Steering Committee would be responsible for overall direction of the Sister City program. The sub -committee for each of the City's Sister Cities would consist of an equal number of members from the Steering Committee and any number of members from the community at large which the Steering Committee deems necessary. Members of these sub -committees would be appointed by the Steering Committee. Officers of the Sister City Committee would be a General Chairman, a Vice Chairman for each of the City's Sister Cities and a secretary and/or treasurer. The General Chairman and Vice Chair- men would be appointed by the City Council from among the membership of the Steering Committee, and the secretary and/or treasurer would be appointed by the Steering Committee. P• Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 9 Mayor Lozano called for comments from the Council on the City Manager's Reports. Council Member Diaz referred to Item "h" concerning the award of contract to M & M Construction Company for the Lozano School Area Street Improvement pro- ject and inquired about the appropriation recommended in the amount of $664,000, noting that the actual contract is for only $626,504.49. City Manager Townsend explained that engineering, cost of advertising, laboratory expenses, construction inspection, and survey work are charged to the project, which is the reason for the appropriation of the larger amount. There was no discussion from the audience on the City Manager's reports. Motion by+Sample" that the City,Manager.'s Reports; Items "a" through "p", ' be accepted;,seconded by Diaz; and'passed unanimously. • , Mayor Lozano called for ,the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. sd.jr • - , . _ 4 •i • C• R' r• ▪ . In regard"td*the'ordinance authorizing the�Tourist Bureau contract, Council Member Gill-inquire8 if 'the Council had been provided with copies of the existing -contract -and the proposed„contract. * `_ a� - _y • City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of the explanation • of the changes in the Tourist Bureau contract and stated that he will provide the Council with copies of+the existing contract for comparison purposes. City Secretary Read polled the Council'for their votes, -and the following -• I y • ordinances were approved: , ” •, r THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14282r, + r' �' • . AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55,"UTILITIES, ARTICLE X, EXTENSION OF SEWER LINES, BY AMENDING'PARAGRAPH (b)(1) OF SECTION 55-130, AUTHORITY TO MAKE EXTENSIONS; PRO RATA FRONT FOOT CHARGE AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE` 13616 DATED FEBRUARY 16, 1977; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. - - _. *. , ' 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 10 THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14283: AMENDING CHAPTER 29, MUNICIPAL COURTS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY ADDING A FOURTH COURT; BY MAKING APPOINT- MENTS OF JUDGES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THE TERM OF THE APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL; REQUIRING THAT JUDGES OF MUNICIPAL COURTS A, B AND C SERVE FULL TIME AND THAT THE JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT - D SERVE AS REQURIED BY THE PRESIDING JUDGE, AND OTHERWISE AMENDING SAID CHAPTER TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF A FOURTH COURT. 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." RESOLUTION NQ. 14284: ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 74221 PASSED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF MARCH 27, 1978, PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON OCEAN DRIVE, BETWEEN BUFORD STREET AND LOUISIANA PARKWAY, . ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE MINUTE ORDER, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT;'AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution'was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 14285: AMENDING SECTION 55-5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REDUCED FARE FOR PERSONS ENROLLED IN THE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 14286: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF THE OLD TOLLHOUSE BUILDING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CAUSEWAY AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU FOR TOURIST AND CONVENTION ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill abstaining. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 14287: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL CONTRACT, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, WITH THE NUECES COUNTY RURAL FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICT NUMBER TWO TO PROVIDE FIRE SERVICE FOR THAT PORTION OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE FLOUR BLUFF AREA, AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 14288: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1. DUNBAR, EASLEY, AND SONORA STREETS FROM GREENWOOD DRIVE TO BLAKE STREET; 2. ELGIN, SABINAS AND BLAKE STREETS FROM SONORA STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD; 3. MOHAWK STREET FROM BLAKE STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE; , 4. AZTEC STREET FROM CHEYENNE STREET -TO BLAKE STREET;' 5. OSAGE STREET FROM MORGAN AVENUE TO 300 FEET SOUTH OF AZTEC STREET; .6. SEMINOLE STREET FROM BLAKE STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE; , 7." ROSEWOOD STREET FROM BLAKE STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE; 8. •REYNOSA STREET FROM BURNET STREET TO BELTON STREET; -9. TASCO STREET FROM SARITA STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY 286. AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREET WILL BE M SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS .OF COST OF THE `IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AS ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER ' ' ',AND TIME OF -PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ' The Charter Rule was,suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCENO. 14289: J AUTHORIZING'THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH M & M CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOZANO SCHOOL AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS; - APPROPRIATING $664,000.00 OF WHICH $185,379.42 IS OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET, BOND FUND AND $478,620.58"IS OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND; ACTIVITY 4736, CODE 502, THIRD YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT; OF THE AMOUNT HEREBYAPPROPRIATED, $626,504.49 IS FOR THE ' • CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $37",495.51;IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LAB- , •.-ORATORY.TESTING; INCIDENTAL AND RELATED"EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. - 220-77-2.1,J 0ZAN0 SCHOOL AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '',The Charter Rule was suspended'and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill; Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 14290: t , 'AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARMOR CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH STAPLES STREET SANITARY SEWER LINE, SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF =CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14243 AND PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSITS REQUIRED THEREIN; APPROPRIATING $92,000 OUT OF THE NO.'250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND; OF WHICH $86,432.25 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $5,567.75 IS FOR -LEGAL ADVERTISING, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-77-15.1, SOUTH STAPLES STREET SANITARY SEWER LINE; AND DECLARING ,AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 26, 1978 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 14291 AMENDING ARTICLE X, DIVISION 4, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, ENTITLED "SISTER CITY COMMITTEE" SO AS TO MODIFY THE STRUCTURE AND COM- POSITION OF THE COMMITTEE AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow- ing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. There was no response at this time. City Manager Townsend presented to the Council progress reports on the Choke Canyon Dam and copies of a memorandum on theR/UDAT Community Survey. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the City had received a dividend in the amount of $44,297 from the TML Workmen's Compensation Joint Insurance Fund. He presented the Council copies of an explanation of the fund and stated that this is a cooperative project of several cities in Texas. Mr. Townsend provided the Council with a list of current members of the Sister City Committee and also a list of citizens who are interested in serving on the Committee, stating that the list had been prepared by Mrs. Phyllis Burson, Director of Community Enrichment. d Mayor Pro Tem Gulley suggested that no appointments be made until the Council has had an opportunity to contact the citizens on the list to see if they are interested in serving. City Manager Townsend stated that the first page of the list contains the names of citizens who have indicated a willingness to serve, and the remainder of the list contains the names of people who have been involved in the program or have indicated an interest, and Mrs. Burson's office is attempting to contact all of those to determine whether or not they are willing to serve on the Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley suggested that Mr. Homer Innis be considered as the General Chairman of the Committee. He also mentioned that Mr. (hie Etheridge, Colonel Luther Jones, and Mr. H. C. Hsu might be willing to serve. City Manager Townsend stated that this matter will be on the agenda next week. Council Member Gill indicated that she would like to have a week to study