HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/24/1978PRESENT:
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
Joe Holt
Tony Juarez, Jr.
Edward L. Sample
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 1978
2:00 P.M.
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. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
*City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called, the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
of City Hall. ,
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The invocation was given by Father Richard Shirley, Chancellor of the
Corpus Christi Diocese.
? ' 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:
"WOMEN'S SHELTER IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA, INC. WEEKEND" - May 13-14, 1978;
"SAFE BOATING WEEK" - June 1-7, 1978; "DIABETES WEEK" - May 22-28, 1978; "V.F.W.
BUDDY POPPY DAYS, POST #2397," "V.F.W. BUDDY POPPY DAYS, POST #2465," "V.F.W.
BUDDY POPPY DAYS, POST #5677," "V.F.W.BUDDY POPPY DAYS LADIES AUXILIARY, POST
$5677," "V.F.W. BUDDY POPPY DAYS LADIES AUXILIARY POST #2397," "V.F.W.BUDDY
POPPY DAYS LADIES AUXILIARY POST #2465," all for May 26 and 27, 1978; and "V.F.W.
BUDDY POPPY DAYS JESSE LITTLE POST NO. 8932" - May 27, 1978.
Motion by Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April
26, 1978 be approved as presented; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Lozano presented retirement plaques to the following City employees:
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE
Mr. Perfecto N. Sauceda Transit Bus Operator
Mr. Joe Valenzuela Traffic/Engineering Sign Painter
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Also eligible for a retirement plaque but•unable to attend the Council Meeting
was the following City employee: w,
Mr. Albert Gomez Park Custodial Worker 11
*City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock arrived at the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 24, 1978
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Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager R. Marvin
Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanation:
a. Recommendation that a public hearing be held on the following zoning
applications at 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on June 14, 1978:
(1) Southview Corporation: "R -1B" to "I-2", located on the east side of
Navigation Boulevard, approximately 1200' south of S.H. #44.
(2) Mr. Roy Lay, Jr.: Tract A, "R -1B" to "A-2", Tract B, "R -1B" to "R-2",
the Shelter Bay Resort Estates, south of the Naval Air Station.
b. Recommendation that bids be received from June 19 through June 22, 1978 on
64 annual supply contracts for August 1, 1978 through July 31, 1979. Total
estimated purchases for 1978-79 are' approximately $3,700,000, based on
departmental estimates of volumes which are at approximately the same levels
as the original budget estimates for 1977-78.
c. Recommendation that bids be received at 11 A.m., Tuesday, June 27, 1978 for
14 4 -person and 2 6 -person bus shelters. The proposed locations for the shelters
are as follows:
(1) Tancahua Street at Agnes Street
(2) Horne Road at Chula Vista Street
(3) Alameda Street at Doddridge Drive
(4) Morgan Street at Staples Street (6 persons).
(5) Santa Fe at Morgan Street
(6) Staples Street at Bradshaw Street
(7) Prescott Street at Gollihar Road
(8) Morgan Street at Old Brownsville Road
(9) Horne Road at Prescott Street
(10) Staples Street at the Ray High School Gym (6 persons)
(11) Staples Street at Annapolis Street
(12) Alameda Street at Glazebrook
(13) Greenwood Drive at Soledad Street
(14) Port Avenue at Alamo Street
(15) Ocean Drive at the Dixie ShorejMotel
(16) Corpus Christi State University
,,,The purchase of these shelters is included in the 1976 capital grant from the
Urban Mass Transportation Administration and will be paid for 80% by the Federal
Government, 13% by the State and 7% by the City. Installation will be by
Transit system employees on slabs poured by Park Division forces and private
.contractors.
i. City Manager Townsend stated that the locations listed above have been
reviewed by the Planning, Engineering and Transit Departments, and it has been
established that no problems will be encountered in the installation of the shelters.
Council Member Diaz suggested that the bus shelter planned for location at
the intersection of Santa Fe and Morgan Streets should be the type to accommodate
six persons. 1 ;I-
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FCity Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that possibly there was a
problem related to the available depth of easement at this location which pre-
vented the installation of the larger size shelter, but stated that he will have
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May 24, 1978
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this location reviewed and present this information at a "later time. Re stated
that the matter will be presented to the Council at the time the bid award is
recommended. Mr. Townsend explained the type of structure specified for the bus
shelters.
d. Recommendation that a pipe drilling machine, for the Water Division to make
6" to 12" taps on large mains, be purchased from SMITH VALVE AND HYDRANT PRODUCTS,
UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, Birmingham, Alabama on the basis of low
bid of $9,068.55. Bids were received from 4 firms.
e. Recommendation that a 3 months' supply of copper pipe for the Water Division
be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid:
ALLIED PLUMBING CO., Corpus Christi
12,000 ft. Soft Copper Pipe (3/4" and 1") $8,562.16
ESCO SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi
720 ft. Soft Copper Pipe (11", 11/2" and 2") 1,141.11
GRAND TOTAL- $9,703.27
Bids were received from 9 firms. Price comparison reflects a decrease of
approximately 4%. Bids are received for 3 months because the price of
copper fluctuates frequently.
f. Recommendation that a contract be awarded to TUFF-KOTE DINOL RUSTPROOFING,
Corpus Christi for rustproofing 104 new vehicles now on order on the basis
of low bid of $15,516.75. Bide were received from two firms.
g. Recommendation that the purchase option with IBM Corporation, Corpus Christi,
for purchase of an IBM Mag -Card Typewriter for $2,631 for the Legal Department
be exercised. The rental agreement provides that no more than 50% equity can
jbe accrued through monthly rental payments of $200. The typewriter has
been rented since December, 1971 and the 50% equity has accrued. Maintenance
costs will be $30 per month. The purchase price will be recovered in 15'
months.
h. Recommendation that the Meadow Park Annex remodeling project be accepted and
final payment of $6,498.25 for a total of $25,409.50 be made to Fred Vallejo
Construction and Floor Company. The remodeling project included new restrooms,
air conditioning improvements, new flooring and windows, installation of
exterior vinyl siding and other related improvements. This is a first year
Community Development block grant project.
i. Recommendation that a permit be granted to Sun 011 Co. to double the size of
their production platform in State Tract 425. The space is needed for
additional wells to be drilled in the area. The platform is located approxi-
mately 2' miles South of Ingleside. The Bay Drilling Committee so recommends.
Recommendation that an agreement be authorized with Columbia University,
New York for a summer college student work/study program from July 3
through August 31, 1978 for one intern to be assigned to Planning and
Urban Development Department. The student will work 35 hours per
week at $3.25 per hour. Columbia University will provide 70% of the
student's salary with the City providing the remaining 30% ($300.00).
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Regular Council Meeting
May 24, 1978
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the City has participated
in this type of program with other universities; the selection of the student is
made by the university involved; several City departments have employed students
through the work/study program in the past; and the program is very beneficial
to both the City and the students.
k. Recommendation that the lease with the Gulf Coast Humane Society for the
animal control pound which expired August 31, 1977 be continued on a
month to month basis at a rent of $535 per month. The previoue five
year lease provided for rent of $350 per month and included a provision
for a cost of living adjustment if the lease was renewed. The cost
of living index has increased 53% since the contract was executed on
September 1, 1972. The new rate will be retroactive to September 1,
1977. A new contract will be negotiated with the "Society" as improve-
ment plans for the pound area are developed.
1. Recommendation that the 400 Block of Laguna Street and the 100 and
200 Blocks of North Mesquite be closed to vehicular traffic between
the hours of 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 1978 and 1:00 a.m. Sunday,
June 4, 1978 for a street dance to be sponsored by KEYS radio.
City Manager Townsend explained that the'Park and Recreation Department
will participate in this event by assisting in planning and coordinating; the
City coat for cleanup endeavors will be approximately $300; and stated that the
property owners in the immediate area have signed a letter indicating that they
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have ng oblaions to the street losing.
Mayor,.Lozano euggested!that the radio station should pay the expenses
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tion 1ngdommdreial endeavors,,,bu historically, the City staff has cooperated by
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providingolice protection and other required services.
Mayor�Lozano again suggested that Radio Station KEYS should pay for off-
duty officers and the sersices of the City staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley expreeaed,the opinion that police protection is a
function of the City and should be provided in any location where a concentration
of people exists.
r Council Member Diaz stated that he believes that the dance is a good
recreational type of event for citizens; there were no unpleasant incidents
connected with the previous dance sponsored by the radio station; and euggested
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May 24, 1978
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that the mechanics should be worked out so that the dance can be held.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that he is not in favor of charging for police
protection but he does feel that the radio station should pay for cleaning up
the area.
Further discussion followed on this matter, and it was called to the
City Manager's attention that the application/permit authorized by the ordinance
closing the street contained certain provisions with which the radio station must
comply. City Manager Townsend referred to the ordinance dealing with this matter
and informed the Council that the Radio Station Manager, Mr. Ed Stern, had signed
the application agreeing to provide security, liability insurance, to be responsi-
ble for cleanup of the area, and other responsibilities.
m. Recommendation that leases with National Car Rentals of Corpus Christi
and Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car (Avis) in the commercial building site
area at the Airport for servicing of company-owned rental vehicles
be extended through February 5, 1982 at a rental rate equal to those
now being paid on adjacent lots leased by Hertz and Budget. National
also requests the lease of an additional 20,000 square foot lot,
effective June 28, 1978. The Budget lease expires on February 5,
1982. The Hertz lease expires on June 13, 1990. Car Rental franchises
expire on February 5, 1982 for all four companies. .The Airport Advisory
Board so recommends.
City Manager Townsend explained that the leases with the car rental
agencies are arranged through the trustee, Corpus Christi Bank and Trust Company;
the land is owned by the City and leased to the individual companies; but the
companies provide for improvements of their own service areas.
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Recommendation that an agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart-
ment for the sale of up to 1,600,000 gallons of treated water per
month to Mustang island State Park be approved. The Nueces County
Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 (Port Aransas) has
contracted with the City for a water supply to Mustang Island and is
now constructing a transmission line from Padre Island to the District's
existing line on Mustang Island. The contract provides for the
District to convey ownership of the main from Padre Island to the
north end of the State Park to the City and for Parks and Wildlife
to pay a tap fee of $294,000 for the State's share of the cost of
providing water service. Outside City water rates will be in effect.
Reports.
Mayor Lozano called for discussion from the audience on the City Manager's
Mrs. Millie Cobb, 12922 E. Redbird Lane, referred to the item authorizing
receipt of bids on the bus shelters, and inquired as to why none of the shelters
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May 24, 1978
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will be installed fin the northwest side of the City.
City Manager Townsend replied that the locations are determined by the
number of passengers waiting at the different locations. He assured Mrs. Cobb
that if there were enough passengers in that area,•the City would be glad to
have shelters located in that portion of the City.
Mr. Ed Stern, General Manager of KEYS Radio Station, referred to the dis-
cussion that occurred in regard to the street closing for the dance that is
planned by the station. He stated that the street dance was planned to provide
entertainment for citizens and was not designed to increase the station's ratings,
noting that the rating period for radio stations was April 6 through May 4. He
informed the Council that the last street dance sponsored by KEYS was very suc-
cessful and there were no disturbances.
Mayor Lozano assured Mr. Stern that the Council had some questions related
to the event, but it had been ascertained that the ordinance contains all of the
necessary provisions for security and cleanup.
There was no further discussion in regard to the City Manager's Reports.
Motion Gulley that the City,Manager'e Reports, Items "a" through "n",
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d'unimously.
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City Manager Townsend announced the scheduled public hearing on the fol-
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Appeal of Bluebonneahsportt TrationaCompany from the Taxicab Inspector's
decieion,to,deny'two additional taxicab peimite. The permits were denied
after the required public,heering on March 27, 1978 based on a study of.
the need for additional taxicab service. Section 57-41 of the City Code
providas the right to appeal+,this•decision to the City Council.
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City Manager Townsend referred `to a letter addressed to the Council from
Mr.. Anthony E. Pletcher, Attorney for the Bluebonnet Transportation Company, in
which he requested an appeal from the decision of the City's Taxicab Inspector,
Mr. J. K. Taylor, to deny that company's request for two additional permits for
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the operation of taxicabs. Mr. Townsend presented the Council with copies of a
memorandum containing a list of the companies involved in providing taxicab
service for the City.
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City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock explained that the Taxicab Inspector had
denied Bluebonnet Transportation Company's request for two additional permits
following a public hearing on the matter; the company has the right to appeal
this ruling according to Section 57-41 of the City's Code of Ordinances; and the
burden of proof will be upon the applicant. Mr.'Aycock pointed out to the Council
that they may uphold the decision of the Taxicab Inspector or approve the permits
that have been requested.
City Manager Townsend emphasized to the Council that they needed to decide
whether or, not there is a reason for additional taxicabs. He stated that the
taxicab companies have an obligation to provide' service; they cannot refuse to
accept fares; and they cannot refuse to take customers to certain locations.
He then suggested that the Council read the summary in regard to the denial as
prepared by Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit.
Council Member Gill inquired if the Council should determine if there is
a need for additional taxi service or if they should determine that this parti-
cular company should provide additional service.
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Mr. Townsend replied that the Council should consider both of these points.
Speaking on behalf of the Bluebonnet Transportation Company was Mr. Anthony
Pletcher, Attorney. Mr. Pletcher stated that hie client had made application for
two additional permits; the company has purchased two 1978 Ford LTD automobiles to
place in service; and the owners of the company are confused about the reason for
the denial. He further stated that it was his understanding that the request for
additional permits was denied by the Taxicab Inspector primarily because he felt
that this company was granted a franchise to operate in the Flour Bluff area. Mr..
Pletcher pointed out that the franchise ordinance allows the company to operate
throughout the City. He stated that his clients feel that the City is beginning
to grow, and there is a definite need for additional taxicabs to serve the citizens.
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Mr. Pletcher assured the Council that this company has met every type of
obligation and financial responsibility required by the City`, and they are offer-
ing service, not only in the Flour Bluff, Padre Island, and the hotel area down-
town, but all over the City.
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May 24, 1978
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Mr. Pletcher continued by pointing out that the City has granted 35 permits
to Corpus Christi Transportation Company, 20 to Red Top Cab Company, 5 to Star Cab
Company, 3 to King Cab Company, and 2 to Bluebonnet Transportation. He stated
that he feels that there is a need for additional taxicabs; therefore, he requested
that the Council grant these additional permits.
Council Member Sample asked Mr. Pletcher if the cars had already been
purchased, and Mr. Pletcher replied that they had.
Council Member Juarez inquired if the cars were purchased before or after
the permits were denied, and Mr. Pletcher stated that they were ordered after the
request had been made.
Council Member Diaz inquired if there has been an increase in population
in Flour Bluff and more demands for capable service by Bluebonnet Transportation
Company. Mr. Pletcher informed him that the population has grown, and this com-
pany has been receiving more calls from other areas of the City.
Council Member Juarez asked for a comparison in the number of calls
received from the Naval Air,Station and from civilians.
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Mrs: Bill Chaney,•�owrier of the company, stated that the company receives
an average,of 10,calls a day `from the Naval,'Air Station and a total of.approxi-
mately 75''�alle'a day'it1100t fj i !+ •1 , (, �j
City Manager'tTownsend introduced the members of the staff involved in
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working with taxicab's and stated that Mr.ti1J.LK ,Taylor, Taxicab Inspector, was
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performing a fine job in this capacy . He sttat
ited that according to the franchise
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ordinance with'this company,,.,the`permits were issued primarily to, provide service
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fox vth®,Flour Bluff area_, but the company,is allowed to serve the entire City,
and if they do so,1 they are;lnot' in conflict with their franchise. #
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this company, and Mr. Taylor replied that he had received no complaints.
Mr. Pletcher stated that Mr. Taylor had indicated his willingness to allow
the Council to make•.'the decision on this matters since the franchise was originally
granted to primarily servb the Flour Bluff area.
Council Member Juarez inquired of Mrs. Chaney if the two cabs presently
in operation are enough to take care of 75 calla a day. Mrs. Chaney stated that
the two are not enough, and her company has been forced to refer calls to other
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companies.
Mayor Lozano called for comments from those who are opposed to the grant-
ing of the permits.
Mr. Benedict Marmocha, 5048 Maryland , Attorney for Corpus Christi Trans-
portation Company, stated that he agreed with Mr. Pletcher's statement that the
City is beginning to grow. He indicated that he, too, felt that future growth
will require additional taxicab service but contended that there is no need for
additional service at this time. Mr. Marmocha stated that there has been growth
in the Flour Bluff area, and although the franchise with Bluebonnet Transportation
Company allows them to operate throughout the City, the franchise was approved
primarily to improve the taxi service for the Flour Bluff area. He mentioned the
fact that Bluebonnet advertises that they serve the entire City and do not spe-
cifically mention the Flour Bluff area. Mr. Marmocha assured the Council that
Corpus Christi Transportation Company has 35 permits and 35 taxicabs that are in
operation; they accept calls anywhere in the City, including some undesirable calls
that other cab companies refuse because they are not profitable; and contended that
the taxicab business is not growing at this time. Mr. Marmocha continued by stating
that the company he represents only received a net profit of $10,000 last year, and
if additional permits are granted for Bluebonnet, a company that was formed to
serve the Flour Bluff area, business will be taken away from the large companies
that have served the City so well and have been willing to accept fares that are
not profitable to the companies.
Council Member Holt asked Mr. Marmocha if he is an attorney. Mr. Marmocha
stated that he is, and Mr. Holt pointed out that it would be unfair for the Council
to limit the number of attorneys allowed to practice in the City, implying that
Mr. Marmocha was basically asking the City to limit the number of taxicab permits
in order to assure the larger companies of making a profit. Mr. Holt continued
by stating that if the small companies had enough initiative to generate more
business, they should be allowed to do so. He also stated that he felt that com-
petition is good for all types of businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley indicated that he agreed with Council Member Holt.
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Speaking in favor of granting the two additional permits requested by
Bluebonnet Transportation Company was Mr. Lonnie King, owner of King Cab Company.
Mr. King stated that ha is the oldest cab owner in the City and expressed the
opinion that in order to establish a successful business, a cab company must go
out and seek customers; therefore, he did not feel that Bluebonnet should be
penalized for making an effort to increase their business by acquiring additional
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taxicabs.
Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 4309 Loma Alta, speaking as a citizen, expressed
the opinion that a large company that owns 35 vehicles should not have anything
to fear from a small company that owns only 4 vehicles. She urged that the
Council approve the additional permits for the Bluebonnet Transportation Company.
No one else spoke in regard to this matter.
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed, seconded by Gulley, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Holt that the Council reverse the decision of the Taxicab
Inspector and grant the two additional permits as requested by Bluebonnet Trans-
portation Company; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously.
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�i Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances.
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:icy^ Mayor Lozano called for discussion of the ordinances from members of the.
audience.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, referred to the ordinances dealing
with the additional donation to Canto al Pueblo and questioned why the City is
allowed to do this whereas the Cbunty is not.
City Manager Townsend explained to Mr. Cosgrove that the authority of the
Council comes from the City Charter, and as a home rule City, the City has
broader abilities to contribute to different organization, whereas, the County
is ruled by State law and cannot contribute except by contract through another
agency.
Mr. Cosgrove also reminded the Council that at last week's meeting, they
had authorized the appropriation of $15,000 for the Early Childhood Development
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Center. Mr. Cosgrove stated that he strenuously objects to the Council giving away
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so much_ money, for such organizations, thus penalizing the taxpayers who must pro-
vide
income from the taxes they pay. Mr. Cosgrove.informed the Council that his
property valuations have been greatly increased, and since he is on a fixed income,
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it is difficult for him to pay large taxes. He emphasized:that the Council places
taxpayers in a difficult situation when they so freely give taxpayers' money to
such organizations. -
Mayor Lozano referred to a telephone conversation Mr. Cosgrove had had
with the Mayor's Administrative Aide in regard to this matter and informed Mr.
Cosgrove that he objected to the abusive language that he had used in the course
of this conversation.
Mr. Cosgrove contended that he had not used abusive language but admitted
that he was very upset when he learned of the two appropriations authorized by
the Council inview of the fact that he had received notices of the large increase
in his property evaluations.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council Member Holt expressed appreciation to
Mr. Cosgrove for appearing before the Council to present his views about the
expenditure of funds.
No one else spoke in regard to the ordinances.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following
ordinances were approved:
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AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING'METER ZONES ESTABLISHED, BY
ADDING TO (a) METER ZONE NO. 1, PERMITTING MAXIMUM PARKING OF 10 HOURS, PORTIONS
OF LOWER'BROADWAY, TWIGG STREET AND NORTH CARANCAHUA STREET; ADDING TO (c) METER
ZONE NO. 3, PERMITTING MAXIMUM PARKING OF TWO HOURS, A,PORTION OF LOWER BROADWAY,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt; Juarez and Sample voting
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14326:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE LEASE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENANTS OF VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS LOCATED ON PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY THE CITY, SAID LEASES TO BE ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE FORM OF LEASE AGREEMENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT AGREEMENT,
SUBSTANTIAL COPIES OF,WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBITS "A" AND "B".
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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. 14327:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR A SUMMER WORK/STUDY PROGRAM, ALL 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 passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz,' Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14328:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE,
AND COASTAL BEND RENT -A -CAR (AVIS), COVERING A COMMERICAL BUILDING SITE FOR USE
AS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FACILITY AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES, WHICH PLOT IS IDENTIFIED
AS LOTS 4 AND 5 IN N.W. COMMERCIAL SITE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
SAID AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING RENTAL RATES AND EXPIRATION DATE, AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT 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 passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14329:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE,
AND NATIONAL CAR RENTALS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., COVERING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING
SITE FOR USE AS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FACILITY AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES, WHICH
PLOT IS IDENTIFIED AS LOTS 3 AND 3A IN N.W. COMMERCIAL SITE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SAID AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING RENTAL RATES AND EXPIRATION
DATE, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT 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 passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz,' Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14330:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE SALE OF UP TO 1,600,000 GALLONS OF TREATED WATER PER MONTH TO THE MUSTANG
ISLAND STATE PARK, ALL 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'p4ssed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 14331:
, FINDING THAT A PUBLIC STREET DANCE ON SATURDAY, JUNE `3, 1978 IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
AND WELFARE; CLOSING THE 400 BLOCK OF LAGUNA STREET AND THE 100 AND 200 BLOCKS OF
NORTH MESQUITE STREET TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 P.M., SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1978
TO 1:00 A.M., SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1978, FOR SAID STREET DANCE SPONSORED BY KEYS RADIO;
PROVIDING FOR BARRICADES, AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE, LIABILITY INSURANCE,
RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, CROWD SECURITY, AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS;
PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND THE DEFACEMENT OF
PUBLIC PROPERTY; REQUIRING THE SPONSOR TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE BY VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION/PERMIT ;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
May 24, 1978
Page 13
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. 14332:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CANTO AL PUEBLO BY THE TERMS OF WHICH THE CITY WILL ADD AN
ADDITIONAL $5,000 TO SUPPORT THE WEEK-LONG CANTO AL PUEBLO CULTURAL FESTIVAL TO
BE HELD JUNE 2 THROUGH JUNE 9, 1978, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART
HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the '
following vote: Lozano, Diaz,'Gill, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley and
Holt voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 14333:
AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1977-78 BUDGET BY DECREASING THE APPROPRIATION
FOR MENTAL HEALTH -MENTAL RETARDATION (ACTIVITY 3622, CODE 301) BY $5,000 AND
INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT (ACITIVITY 3910, CODE 301)
BY $5,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CANTO AL PUEBLO ASSOCIATION
FOR SUPPORT OF AN ART FESTIVAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley and
Holt voting "Nay".
Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 4309 Loma Alta, reminded the Council of the dan-
gerous traffic situation that exists in the area of Up River Road, F.M. 624 and
Leopard Street, near the Five Points area, and suggested that police surveillance
be increased during the upcoming holiday weekend in an effort to assure an
accident -free holiday in that area.
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Mayor Pro Tem Gulley noted that a closed meeting was scheduled next
on the agenda and moved that the Council go into closed session under the author-
ity of Article 6252-17 of V.A.C.S.; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
The Council then went into closed session at 4:13 p.m.
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The Council returned to the Regular Council Meeting at 4:31 p.m.
City Manager Townsend presented the Council with information on annexa-
tion of public property.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Gulley, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. May 24, 1978.