HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/31/1978PRESENT:
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr.'
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
Joe Holt
Tony Juarez, Jr,
Edward L. Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCILMEETING`
MAY 31, 1978 "
' 2:00 P.M.'.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
,. City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers
of City Hall.
The invocation was presented by the Reverend Frederick Soden, Jr., pastor
of Our Savior Spanish Lutheran*Church.
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 a proclamation designating June 2-9,
1978 as "CANTO AL PUEBLO WEER."
Motion by Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of May 3,
1978 and May 10, 1978 be approved as presented; seconded by Diaz; and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Sample that Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley, who is out of the City,
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be excused from the meeting; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Lozano presented retirement plaques to the following City employees:
EMPLOYEE , DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE
Mr. Juan Ramos, Sr.
Mr. Bob L. Scott
Water Trades Helper 35
Fire Asst. Fire Chief 37
Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with related comments and explanation:1
a. Recommendation that the plans for £he`'installation of acoustical panels
' in the auditorium and the crafts room of the Senior Citizens Centers at
Greenwood and Lindale be approved and bids be received on June 21, 1978.
A grant from the Governor's Committee on Aging has been received for most
of the work.
City Manager Townsend explained that the larger rooms of each of these
centers have developed an echo problem which makes it difficult for the senior
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citizens to hear speakers.
Mayor Lozano inquired if this problem was created by a design problem.
City Manager Townsend replied that the rooms are quite large; they were
not designed for presentation of speeches; and it is felt that an architectural
mistake was involved but emphasized that the two buildings are otherwise very well
designed.
b. Recommendation that a public hearing be held at 2 p.m. on June 14, 1978,
regarding annexation of the following public property:
(1) Saratoga Boulevard from Cabaniss Field to Greenwood Drive,
(2) Nueces Bay Boulevard from Martin Luther King Drive (Interstate 37)
to a line between Nueces and Dempsey Streets,
(3) The portion of Corpus Christi Bay south of the ship channel near
Aransas Pass and Port Aransas, and
(4) The portion of Laguna Madre between the existing city limits and
Padre Island south of the Padre Is.Land Causeway and the City's
wastewater treatment plant on Padre Island.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that all of the areas to be considered
for annexation are publicly owned property; annexation for these areas has been
discussed for some time; no property owners are involved; and the staff recom-
mends annexation. He also stated that the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation has specifically requested that the annexation of Saratoga Boulevard
and Nueces Bay Boulevard be considered.
* c. Recommendation that a replacement atomic absorption spectrophotometer
for the Health Department be purchased from PERKIN ELMER CORPORATION,
Houston, on basis of most advantageous bid of $25,412.40. Price
comparison shows 21% increase, however the equipment being purchased
has many more technological improvements. Bids were received from 3
firms. This equipment is used by the Health Department for analyzing
water samples for the Wastewater Services Division and under a contract
with the Texas Department of Health Resources. The firms submitted bids
on a number of alternative models. Although the model being recommended
is the most expensive, it is also the latest and most versatile. The
unit being replaced was purchased in 1972.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Perkin Elmer Corporation
submitted the highest bid of the three bids received and mentioned the memorandum
from the Health Department which explains the recommendation of this bid award.
d. Recommendation that the Corpus Christi International Airport Striping
project be accepted and final payment of $17,867.12 be made to J. A. Reke
& Son. The project provided for the restriping of Runway 13-31 and
several associated taxiways made necessary because of the recent seal
coating of this portion of the Airport.
* Item "c" was withdrawn - see Page 8.
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e. Recommendation that authority be granted to execute division orders -
prepared by the Permian Corp. for the City's mineral interest in the
Kelly Bell Heleen Manges, et al Well #foil and gas units. Leases were
previously authorized with Kelly Bell for minerals underlying parks in
Westgate Heights and Highland Estates and the Leopard Street Fire Stations
at a royalty of 3/16ths. A 309 acre production unit has been formed
incorporating the two City leases. A well has been drilled. The division
orders need to be executed before the City can receive its share of the
royalty.
f. Recommendation that a revocable easement be granted to the Salvation Army
for use of a 10 foot strip of right-of-way east of Block 6 in Bayview
Addition No. 3 for expansion of their playground on the west side of 15th
Street between Hancock and Buford.
8.
Recommendation that a utility easement and temporary construction easement
be acquired for $1,350 from Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. Davis for the South
Staples Sanitary Sewer Project. The property is located on the west side
of Staples between Holly and Wooldridge Roads. The utility easement across
the front of the property is 15' x 125'. .The temporary construction
easement is adjacent to the utility easement and is 25' by 125'. The
contract was awarded on April 26, 1978. No additional appropriation is
necessary.
h. Recommendation that parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of
Kostoryz Road, from South Padre Island Drive to Holly to allow two moving
lanes in each direction with a center lane for left -turn movements. The
Traffic Safety Advisory Board so recommends.
City Manager Townsend explained that the owner of Inza's Lonesome Coyote
Saloon had expressed opposition to this parking prohibition during the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board meeting at which the matter was discussed, buttino one con-
nected with Moravian Hall or Sokol Hall had appeared to object to this. Mr.
Townsend pointed out that the ordinance connected with this item would be on a
three -reading basis, which will provide ample opportunity for anyone opposed to
the parking prohibition to speak.
i. Recommendation that the City's Title II CETA Contract be modified to increase
the positions from 109 to 137. The positions are those previously reviewed
by the Council. Of the 137 positions, 74 are funded with City departments
and not related to Title VI special projects, 40 are funded with City
departments supporting and/or supervising Title VI special projects, and
23 are funded with other community agencies. The total contract amount
of $2,822,753 from July 1, 1974 through September 30, 1978 remains unchanged.
The FY 78 contract is reduced from $988,399 to $977,526 resulting from a ,
$10,873 adjustment in carry -in funds from FY 77. The contract provides
$1,845,227 for expenditures prior to October 1, 1977 and $736,999 in wages,
$154.854 in fringe benefits and $85,673 in administration for October 1,
1977 to September 30, 1978. The modification includes 2 sub -agent contracts
and 3 community agency worksite agreements.
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Recommendation that the City's Title VI CETA contract be modified to increase
the positions from 545 to 986. The number of sustainment positions remain
201 and special project positions are increased from 344 to 785. The special
project positions are those previously submitted for Council review and
incorporate all of the positions and special projects into one contract.
The total contract amount of $5,283,631 through September 30, 1978 remains
unchanged. The contract provides $870,047 for expenditures prior to
October 1, 1977 and $4,413,584 for wages, fringe benefits and administration
for October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1978. The modification includes 13
sub -agent contracts, 27 community agency worksite agreements and 156 special
projects. Although authorized positions total 986, actual employment in
recent weeks has been held at approximately 850 so that available money will
pay employees to September 30, 1978.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that reports on the complete
CETA program were sent to them Friday. Mr. Townsend stated that some of the 986
positions have already been terminated because they were of a temporary nature;
the CETA administration is working to be sure that other counties participating in
the program have ample funds for the current grant program; and if the counties
have an overage, the funds will be transferred to another entity.
Council Member Gill inquired as to why these programs have to be approved
collectively since the Council has previously approved them individually. City
Manager Townsend replied that this involves a contract amendment which requires
an ordinance authorizing execution of the contract by the City Manager, as required
by the Federal Government.
Council Member Gill asked if the same number of employees will be required
in the CETA office after this modification is approved. City Manager Townsend
stated that Mr. Kelly Elizondo's employees are in the process of monitoring the
entire program, and Mr. Rick Mertz will be involved in the process of working on
the administration. Mr. Townsend further stated that the work load for this
department will be greater for the next three months, but after October 1, 1978,
the City should know exactly how many employees will be required for this depart-
ment after information is received in regard to funds available in the future.
k. Recommendation that a contract be approved with Early Childhood Development
Center, Inc. for $15,000 for day care services from June 1, 1978 to May 31,
1979 for approximately 68 children of low income families to enable the
children's parents to receive job training, work or find employment. The
$15,000 will be used as a portion of the required match for a grant under
Title XX of the Social Security Act. The Center will comply with all federal,
state and local regulations, hold the City harmless from any liability, and
submit monthly expenditure and activity reports. The payment is conditioned
upon the Center receiving a Title XX grant from the Texas Department of
Human Resources. The contract can be terminated upon 30 days written notice
by either party and automatically terminates if the.Center's contract with
the State is cancelled. The contract encourages the Center to seek funding
from private sources.
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May 31, 1978
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1. Recommendation that Shur -Flo Inc. be engaged to televise a portion of
the McArdle sanitary sewer line from Crescent Drive to Mount Vernon
Park for $7,000. Knowledge of current conditions inside the line are
necessary to complete final plans and specifications for the sliplining
project.
City Manager Townsend stated that in the future, the staff will recommend
that the City acquire this type of television filming equipment and packing equip-
ment to repair breaks in sewer lines. He explained that this item recommends the
employment of this company to perform this work, because the equipment proposed
for acquisition by the City will not be available or ready for use for approxi-
mately one year. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that there is a need to
televise the Calallen Interceptor Sewer 34-A and the Port Avenue sewer line.
m. Recommendation that as proposed by the Park Board, a resolution be
adopted to offer an 8 acre site for an aquarium if the Corpus Christi
Aquarium Association can obtain private contributions and participation
by other governmental agencies to make the project possible. The
Association is sponsored by the Junior League and Leadership Corpus
Christi Alumni Association. The project has been endorsed by the
University of Texas Marine Science Institute and Corpus Christi State
University.
n. Recommendation that bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20,
1978 for group health insurance. The City has been notified by the
present carrier, Connecticut General, that premium rates will be
increased 16% effective July 1, 1978. It is recommended that the
following changes be included.
(1) Removal of the provision that only employees carrying dependent
coverage are eligible for maternity benefits. This will enable
employees who are carried under dependent coverage under another
group plan or who simply have not elected to carry dependent
coverage, to be eligible for maternity benefits.
(2) Simplification of maternity benefits by providing for a lump sum
payment of $200 for the combination of hospital and obstetrical
charges and allowing complications resulting from pregnancy to be
treated as any other illness under the plan rather than requiring
a deductible of $1,000 before additional benefits are paid.
(3) Increase the lifetime limit for major medical benefits from
$50,000 to $100,000.
(4) The addition of Medicare supplement. Previously all employees
who reached age 65 who were eligible for Medicare were dropped
from group hospitalization coverage. The new provision will
enable employees or their dependents who become eligible for
Medicare to still maintain their present group coverage in
coordination with Medicare benefits.
In addition to the above specifications, it is recommended that alternate
bids be solicited on the following possible changes:
(1) A reduction in the major medical deductible from $200 to $100
per individual and from $600 to $300 for the entire family.
(2) An increase in the comprehensive maternity benefits from $200
to $400.
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In regard to the foregoing item, Council Member Diaz referred to Item (3)
and asked if the lifetime limit for major medical benefits might be'increased to
$75,000 rather than $100,000. City Manager Townsend replied that as far as he
knew, only two employees have required the larger amount, but the staff feels
that th'n additional coverage would be very inexpensive. Mr. Townsend also
explained that the two alternate bid items are not necessarily recommended, but
the staff felt that a quotation on prices should be obtained.
o. Recommendation that a use agreement be approved with the Naval Air Station
for the summer Youth Conservation Program to be housed at the base from
June 5, 1978 to August 4, 1978. The program involves 4 adult counselors
and 25 youth participants. The project will reimburse the Navy $5,114 for
all expenses incurred in providing housing, utilities and support activi-
ties.
p. Recommendation that plans and specifications for the Corpus Christi Con-
vention Center "Bayfront Plaza" be approved and bids on the project be
received on July 12, 1978. The plans include the construction of the
Convention Center and the parking bay under the Convention Center, includ-
ing access, but does not include any other site work. The plans have been
prepared and the specifications drawn up including a number of alternates
in order for the City to be in a position to award the contract within
the funds available.
Mayor Lozano called for questions or comments from the Council Members
on the City Manager's Reports.
Council Member Holt referred to Item "k", concerning funding for ECDC,
and inquired if equal payments in the amount of $1,250 per month will be made to
this agency. City Manager Townsend asked Mr. Tom Basile, Administrative Assistant,
to explain. Mr. Basile stated that the amount of the payments will depend on the
amount of the billings submitted to the City each month. He also stated that the
funds from United Way will not be available immediately; therefore, monthly pay-
ments will consist of different amounts dependent upon the availability of funds
from other sources. Mr. Basile emphasized that the total funding will not exceed
$15,000.
Mr. Basile further explained that the contract contained a provision to
the effect that ECDC should attempt to obtain additional funding from private
sources, and if this is accomplished, the agency is to notify the City immediately.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that logically, ECDC will attempt to
raise funds from private sources for next year's program.
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Council Member Gill referred to Item "b (4)", which refers to the proposed
annexation of a portion of Laguna Madre, and inquired if there are any assets in
that area. City Manager Townsend replied that, according to the information he
has, there are no existing lease holdings in that area.
In reference to Item "g", which recommended the acquisition of a utility
easement and temporary construction easement from Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. Davis,
Council Member Holt noted that the'original offer by the City was $1,050 and
asked about the amount the owners requested. City Manager Townsend replied that
in April, the owners requested a total amount of approximately $1,700, including
many concessions.
Council Member Holt questioned the large cost for restriping the runway,
as listed in Item "d". City Manager Townsend explained that the area consisted
of 127,000 square feet of painted surface, which is a massive amount of painting.
Mayor Lozano called for questions or discussion on the City Manager's
reports from members of the audience.
In regard to Item "c" concerning a replacement atomic absorption spectro-
photometer for the Health Department, Mr. Bob Kibler, representative of Varian
Associates, Inc., spoke in opposition to the bid award to the high bidder, Perkin
Elmer Corporation. Mr. Kibler stated that his company had presented an alternate
bid on this item; expressed the opinion that their instrument is equal to the one
recommended for,purchase; their bid price was $412 lower; the bid was submitted at
a lower cost without the benefit of a trade-in; therefore, their net price will be
approximately 1 to 2 thousand dollars less. Mr. Kibler stated that the other com-
pany's instrument is somewhat newer only because their instruments have not been
delivered yet, but his company's instrument was introduced at the same time as
the other company's instrument. He explained that his company's instrument has
been demonstrated, but the specifications of the other company's instrument have
not been proven yet. Mr. Kibler pointed out that Varian Associates, Inc. submitted
the lowest bid, and if the Council awards the bid to his company, the City would
realize quite a savings.
City Manager Townsend explained that there is a problem in receiving com-
petitive bids on some items; therefore, exact specifications are not listed. He
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stated that often the specifications are fairly general in some cases in order to
obtain more competitive bids, following which the staff analyzes the bids end makes
the decision as to which company should be awarded the bid.
Mr. Richard Campbell of the Public Health Department stated that one of
the reasons the recommendation was made to award the bid to Perkin Elmer Corp.
was because that company had offered to immediately install an older model instru-
ment until the new model ordered had been delivered, and this installation would be
at no cost to the City.
Council Member Sample questioned the staff recommendation for purchase of
an instrument that has not been proven and is not yet available as opposed to one
that is available and has been tested.
Mr. Campbell stated that Perkin Elmer Corporation's instrument has a
little more automation, and the staff felt that this would prove to be time saving.
Council Member Diaz commented that the staff recommendation seemed to be
the result of information obtained from brochures and statements made by sales
representatives.
City Manager Townsend suggested that it might be in order to withdraw
this item to obtain further information. He summarized by stating that the basic
question that needed to be answered is whether or not there is enough difference
between the Perkin Elmer instrument and the Varian instrument to warrant the bid
award to the highest bidder. He suggested that the memorandum explaining the
recommendation prepared by the Health Department be made available to the com-
panies that had submitted bids and give them an opportunity to respond to the
recommendation.
The Council Members indicated their agreement to withdrawing this item.
Mr. Kibler stated that he was not aware that it would be possible to
place an instrument for use in the Health Department laboratory until delivery
of the new instrument is made but assured the Council that his company would be
glad to place an instrument in the laboratory for temporary use until the new
instrument is delivered.
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Speaking on another matter was Mr. Art Zeitler, Co -Chairman of the Corpus
Christi Aquarium Association, who addressed the Council on the proposed aquarium
and gave background information on the history of the effort to acquire such a
facility. Mr. Zeitler referred to the material presented to the Council earlier
and explained the plans for the aquarium, stating that it would be funded by
private donations. He expressed appreciation to the Council for providing a
site for the aquarium.
Mrs. Lillian Murray, Route 3, Box 460, also spoke in regard to the aquarium
and informed the Council that their organization has received strong support from
other organizations, making this a community -wide effort. She explained that
programs and tours for school children will be included in their plans.
Dr. Henry H. Hildebrand, 413 South Millbrook Drive, a biologist at Texas
A 6 I at Kingsville, stated there has been an effort to acquire an aquarium for
some time and that he totally supports the plans.
There were no further comments in regard to the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" and "b" and
Items "d" through "p" (Item "c" having been withdrawn) be accepted; seconded by
Diaz; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Lozano announced that public hearings will be conducted on three
zoning cases.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 578-1,
Mr. Winston E. Cooper, for a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District
to "B-4': General Business District on Lot 1, Block 2, Flour Bluff Gardens Unit 2,
located at the southeast corner of Waldron Road and Don Patricio Road.
Mr. Townsend stated that, both the Planning Commission and the Planning
Staff recommend denial of "B-4" but in lieu thereof that "B-3".be granted. He
informed the Council that in response to the notices of the public hearing,'four
in favor and none in opposition had been returned. Mr. Townsend stated that this
tract is in the flight pattern of the Naval Air Station, and the business zoning
would be in compliance with the resolution passed by the City Council to protect
naval installations in the area.
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Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map;
described the land use in the surrounding area; showed slides of the area; and
stated that there 1s very little development in the area. Mr. Wenger informed
the Council that a shopping center is proposed for this location and that the
applicant is willing to accept the zoning of "B-3."
No one spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Holt that the request for "B-4" zoning on this application be
denied, but in lieu thereof, that the zoning of "B-3" be granted; seconded by
Juarez; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
578-2, Ms. Hazel Calvin, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot A, Boulevard Acres, located
on the south side of South Padre Island Drive approximately 150 feet east of
Larcade Drive. He informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mr. Townsend stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing,
one in favor and none in opposition had been returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map;
described the land use in the surrounding area; showed slides of the area; stated
that the property is presently vacant, and that the applicant proposes to use the
property for the sale and lease of portable buildings. Mr. Wenger also stated
that a screening fence will be required along the portion of the property that
abuts the residential property that is adjacent to this tract. /
The applicant's husband, Mr. J. A. Calvin, 3544 Topeka, spoke at this time
and questioned the need for a screening fence along one portion of the property
since fences are already in existence along the backs of the lots in that area,
with the exception of one lot, and he expressed the opinion that another fence is
not needed. '
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City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Calvin that a screening fence built
to withstand wind is required, but indicated that it might be possible to work
with each of the property owners involved in regard to the fence. He pointed out,
however, that there might be a problem if one of the property owners decided to
remove his fence at some time in the future. Mr. Townsend pointed out that the
matter of the fence is not before the Council at this time and informed Mr. Calvin
that Mr. Wenger will be glad to discuss the fence requirement with him after the
meeting.
No one spoke in opposition to this zoning request.
Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Holt that the Council concur with ,the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Planning Staff and that the "B-4" zoning be approved,
seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
578-3, Mr. Ross B. Langham, Jr., for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 6 and 7, Block 1,
Gateway Park Addition, located to the south side of Knickerbocker Street approxi-
mately 350 feet east of Laguna Shores Drive.
Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning
Staff recommend denial of "B-4" but in lieu thereof, that "B-3" be granted, indi-
cating that the staff recommends "B-3" to eliminate any residential development
near the Naval Air Station. He informed the Council that in response to the
notices of the public hearing, 1 in favor and 3 in opposition were returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map;
described the land use in the surrounding area; showed slides of the area; and
stated that the applicant proposes the construction of a seafood restaurant and
has agreed to accept the "B-3" zoning.
Council Member Diaz noted that some of the lots adjacent to'the subject
property appear to be under water and asked the applicant if there would be any
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problem in connection with the elevation.
The applicant, Mr. Ross B. Langham, Jr., 318 Sunset, stated that he had
investigated the elevation, and it was his understanding that a 7 -foot elevation
would be required for the restaurant.
City Manager Townsend confirmed this and stated that 12 -foot elevation is'.
required for buildings designed for habitation, and 7 -foot elevation is required
for any kind of structure, which includes restaurants.
Mr. Langham presented the building plan for Council perusal, explained
his plans for improving the existing structure, and expressed the opinion that
there is a definite need for a seafood restaurant in the Flour Bluff area.
Mayor Lozano noted that Mr. Romeo Garcia, representative of the Planning
Commission, was present and inquired if he had any comments in regard to this
zoning application. Mr. Garcia stated that he had no comments other than the
fact that the Planning Commission was very much in favor of this zoning.
No one spoke in opposition to this change of zoning request.
Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Juarez, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Gill that the Council concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and that the requested "B-4" zoning be denied, but in lieu
thereof, "B-3" zoning be approved; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously.
In further discussion in regard to the City's group health insurance,
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that a staff member had ascertained
that lifetime limits for major medical benefits are normally in increments of
$50,000, and the difference in cost between $75,000 and $100,000 would be minimal.
Council Member Holt suggested that the City obtain a bid for the $75,000
limit as an alternate in the bidding process in connection with Item "n" of the
City Manager's Reports.
City Manager Townsend agreed that this could be done.
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Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend explained
the ordinances listed on the agenda and read the resolution expressing the Council's
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support of the Padre Island Challenge Cup Tennis Tournament.
Mayor Lozano called for questions from the Council Members in regard to
the ordinances.
Council Member Gill referred to the ordinance listed as "g" and inquired
if the Early Childhood Development Center representatives have had an opportunity
to read the contract authorized by this ordinance.
Mr. Basile stated that this agency had been provided a copy of the con-
tract.
' In further reference to this ordinance, Council Member Juarez inquired
if the contract recommended that a City staff member be designated as a board
member.
City Manager Townsend explained that the City Charter prohibits a staff
member from serving as a board member of an organization that has a contractual
agreement with the City, but stated that the contract could include the stipula-
tion that board meeting notices be sent to the City and that the City has the
right to designate a staff member to attend the board meetings and have an oppor-
tunity to speak at the meetings. He assured the Council that the contract would
be changed to include this provision. �-
There were'no comments from the audience on the ordinances.
,City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following
ordinances were approved:
FIRST'READING: t
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976'REVISION, AS AMENDED
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN
STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO'AN ITEM WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON
KOSTORYZ ROAD, BOTH SIDES, FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO HOLLY ROAD; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz
votinga'Aye"; Gulley absent.
THIRD, READING ORDINANCE NO. 14334:
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 third and final time and passed
by the following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting
"Aye"; Gulley absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 14335:
GRANTING A 10 -FOOT WIDE REVOCABLE EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE SAME, TO THE SALVATION ARMY OUT OF THE 60 -FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 15TH
STREET, ADJACENT TO AND EAST OF BLOCK 6, BAYVIEW NO. 3, 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, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 14336:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DIVISION ORDERS FOR THE MINERAL LEASES
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13170, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5,
1976, AND ORDINANCE NO. 14153, PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1978, SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF SAID DIVISION ORDERS BEING 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, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 14337:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE VI COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING ACT CONTRACT MODIFICATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS FROM 545 TO
986, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
TO MODIFY THE AFORESAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 14338:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE II COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT MODIFICATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS
FROM 109 TO 137, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO MODIFY THE AFORESAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 14339:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., UNDER WHICH THE CITY WILL PROVIDE THE CENTER AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 1978 THROUGH MAY 31, 1979
IN RETURN FOR THE CENTER PROVIDING DAY CARE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 68
CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 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, Gill, Juarez, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye"; Holt
voting "Nay"; Gulley absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 14340:
APPROPRIATING $7,000 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR THE EXPENSES
INVOLVEDIN TELEVISING A PORTION OF THE McARDLE ROAD TRUNK LINE TO BE PERFORMED
BY SHUR-FLO, INC., APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-77-7, McARDLE ROAD MAIN LINING,
NILE ROAD TO CARROLL LANE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz -voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 14341:
ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A SALT WATER AQUARIUM IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO BE OPERATED ON A NONPROFIT BASIS, AND OFFERING
ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A SUITABLE SITE FOR THE SAID AQUARIUM; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the ,
following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye"; f
Gulley absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 14342: a:;F
EXPRESSING WHOLEHEARTED ENDORSEMENT OF THE PADRE ISLAND CHALLENGE CUP TENNIS
TOURNAMENT AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT OF THIS
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL BEND ATHLETIC EVENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gill, Juarez, Holt, Sample and Diaz voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
ORDINANCE NO.,14343:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST,'1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET
SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME
AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION
OF WINSTON E. COOPER BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
LOT 1, BLOCK 2, FLOUR BLUFF GARDENS UNIT 2, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1"'APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3"
BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the.foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill; Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley absent. ,
ORDINANCE NO. 14344:
AMENDING rim ZONING QRDiINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ,
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION
OF HAZEL CALVIN BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT A,
BOULEVARD ACRES, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley absent. `
ORDINANCE NO. 14345:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ,
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
ROSS B. LANGHAM, JR., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, GATEWAY PARK ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING .
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye";
Gulley absent.
Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Clay Moore, 325 S. Morningside, owner of the Auction Arena, spoke in
regard to the Multi -Cultural Center and suggested that the use planned for the
facility be considered before the location is determined.
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City Manager Townsend presented the Council copies of two memorandums
that are sent to staff members prior to the hurricane season and stated that fur-
ther information will be provided the Council during an upcoming meeting. `
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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 4:27 p.m. May 31, 1978.