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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/26/1978PRESENT: Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley Council Members: David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 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 Reverend J. C. Henning of the Trinity Lutheran Church gave the invoca- tion. 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 July 26, 1978 as "PROJECT RE-ENTRY DAY." Mayor Lozano then recognized Mr. Ben Marks. Mr. Marks, 4517 South Staples Street, displayed drawings of the proposed improvements to the Center Building to be rehabilitated for.use primarily for apartments for the elderly to be called Seagull Villa. Mr. Marks explained that he had initiated this project in 1971 and that he had applied for partial funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He expressed appreciation for the assistance of the Council; Mr. Tom Utter, Director of Neighborhood Improve- ment; Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development; and other members of the City staff. Mr. Marks gave a resume of his efforts to obtain the funding from HUD and the difficulties that he had encountered. He concluded his presentation by informing the Council that the funding was approved by HUD on July 21, 1978, and the rehabilitation project will become a reality. Mayor Lozano expressed the appreciation of the Council for the efforts of Mr. Marks to provide this means of improving the downto area. CROF1tNED, 'SEP 011990 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Lozano announced the public hearing on the proposed closing of the following streets for construction of the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center: (a) That portion of North Water Street from the North right-of-way line of Hughes Street to the North right-of-way line of Hirsch Street, and; (b) That portion of Brewster Street from the East right-of-way line of North Chaparral Street to the West right-of-way line of the East lane of North Shoreline Boulevard and; (c) That portion of the West Drive (60 feet wide) of North Shoreline Boulevard from the North right-of-way line of Hughes Street to the South right-of-way line of Brewster Street. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend located the above streets on the map and explained that the closure of the streets is necessary for construction of the Convention Center. No one spoke in regard to the street closings. Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed unanimously. Council Member Gill inquired if the ordinance effectuating the street closures would be on a three -reading basis to enable anyone opposed to speak on the matter. City Manager Townsend replied that the staff planned to place the ordi- nance on an emergency reading and explained that the City is the abutting property owner. Mr. Tom Basile, Administrative Assistant, stated that the ordinance closing the streets will be on the agenda next week. Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items and recommended that: (1) A contract for the installation of 3 sliding glass doors at the Airport be awarded to H & M AUTOMATIC DOOR SERVICE, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $10,145.50. Bids were received from two firms. The doors will replace 3 manual doors on the north and southeast sides of the terminal. (2) A replacement trailer mounted sprayer for the Park Division be purchased from ENVIRONMENTAL SALES AND SERVICE, Dallas, on the basis of low bid of $1,860.66. Price comparison reflects an increase of 28.51% over the last purchase in 1975. Bids were received from five firms. ‘.0 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 3 (3) Annual supply contracts be awarded as follows: (a) Foundry items: CORPUS CHRISTI PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., Corpus Christi Lot I (9 items) Meter Boxes with Lids and Manhole Covers $27,829.84 Lot II (9 items) Valve Box Lids and Extensions 6,419.00 Lot III (6 items) Meter Boxes with Lids and Manhole Rings and Covers 3,757.07 Lot IV (1 item) Inlet Frame and Gates 622.59 $38,628.50 Price comparison shows no increase. Bids were received from two firms. (b) CRYSTAL PETROLEUM COMPANY for gasoline, diesel fuel and lubrication oils for the Marina Fuel Station. 28,000 Gal. Regular Gasoline - $.531/gal. $14,868.00 120,000 Gal. #2 Diesel Fuel - .3949/gal. 47,388.00 70 Qts. Diesel Oil - . 555/qt. 38.85 70 Qts. Gasoline Engine Oil .5975/qt. 41.83 175 Pts. Outboard Motor Oil .4212/pt. 73.71 Total $62,410.39 Less Term Discount 1% (555.90) $61,859.49 Price comparison shows a decrease of 2.4%, but prices are subject to fluctuation. Bids were received from two firms. (c) 80 fire hydrants to SOUTHWEST UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY, San Antonio, for $24,985.10. Bids were received from 9 firms. Price comparison reflects an increase of 9.6%. (d) Automatic transmission overhaul to APAC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SERVICE, Corpus Christi, for $5,483.10. Price comparison indicates an increase of 19.8%. Bids were received from four firms. (e) Custodial services to the following firms: ACME WINDOW CLEANING, Corpus Christi (Lot I) Window Cleaning at La Retama Library and International Airport $ 2,640 ARMSTRONG BUILDING MAINTENANCE, Corpus Christi (Lot II) Custodial Services for the City Tax Office, Flour Bluff Library, Utilities Office on Waldron Field Road, Finance Department, Health - Veterinary Services Building, and Right -of -Way. $13,308 GRAND TOTAL $15;948 Price comparison indicates an increase of 4.8% on Lot I and 13% on Lot II. Bids were received from six firms. The apparent low bid of $11,805 on Lot II submitted by Chaps Janitorial, Corpus Christi, is not recommended because a bid security check was not submitted. (f) TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE, INC., Corpus Christi, for dust control and towel service for $3,807.30. Price comparison shows an increase of 6.7%. Bids were received from two firma. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 4 (g) Asbestos Cement Pipe: SOUTHWEST UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY, San Antonio Lot IV (19 items) Asbestos Cement Pipe and Fittings $139,003.20 JOHN MANVILLE SALES CORPORATION, San Antonio Lot VI (500 ft.) 16" Class 150 Asbestos Cement Pipe 4,998.00 TOTAL .$144,001.20 Price comparison shows an increase of 5.4%. Bids were received from 5 firms. It is recommended that bids for cast iron or ductile iron pipe and joint bands be received again at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 1978 since no bids meeting specifications were received by the original bid opening. A bid from the City's usual supplier was received after the bid opening and returned unopened. (h) Bare steel pipe and its coating and wrapping be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid: GENSCO, INC., Uvalde 85,500 Ft. - 1" Bare Steel Pipe Less Term Discount of 2% $ 33,242.40 (664.85) Total - - - - $ 32,577.55 ARMOR COTE CORP., Odessa 85,500 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping of 1" Steel Pipe L. B. FOSTER COMPANY, Houston 107,000 Ft. - 2" Bare Steel Pipe 107,000 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping 9,000 Ft. - 4" Bare Steel Pipe 9,000 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping 18,500 Ft. - 6" Bare Steel Pipe 18,500 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping 7,000 Ft. - 8" Bare Steel Pipe 7,000 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping 3,000 Ft. - 16" Bare Steel Pipe 3,000 Ft. - Coating & Wrapping GRAND TOTAL - (L.B. FOSTER CO.) Less Term Discount of 2% NET GRAND TOTAL (L.B. FOSTER CO.) $ 13,816.80 Total - - - - $ 46,394.35 $ 88,852.80 23,540.00 Total $112,392.80 $ 16,909.20 3,060.00 Total $ 19,969.20 $ 39,388.35 7,955.00 Total $ 47,343.35 $ 25,198.60 4,130.00 Total $ 29,328.60 $ 27,122.40 2,760.00 Total $ 29,882.40 GRAND TOTAL $238,916.35 (4,778.33) $234,138.02 $280,532.37 Price comparison shows an increase of 37.99%. Bids were received from nine firms. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 5 (4) $785 be appropriated for appraisal services by Mr. Roy L. Temple for a 3.0 acre parcel for Los Encinos Park. The property is located on Greenwood Drive directly across from Coahuila Street. (5) A grant agreement be executed with the Environmental Protection Agency for Step 3 construction of Corpus Christi Beach sewers, which includes rehabilitation of the Corpus Christi Beach collection system by replacing and relocating existing lines to reduce infiltration. No new service will be provided. The grant is for $715,650 representing 75Z of the estimated cost. The City will provide the remaining 25% from the Sanitary Sewer Bond Funds. (6) A revocable easement be granted to Westside Lumber Co., Inc., in the right-of-way of Francisca Street just south of Agnes within the 1.5 feet of right-of-way which abuts Lot 1, Block 1, Seikel Addition. Westside Lumber Co., Inc. wishes to install a building overhang appro- ximately 12 feet above sidewalk level. (7) The recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved that parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of Prinston Drive and Holmes Drive from Mt. Vernon Drive to the westbound frontage road of South Padre Island Drive to insure safe movement of traffic on both streets. The streets were designed to serve interior residential areas. Abutting commercial property has provided required off street parking. (8) Contracts be executed with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Office of Traffic Safety, for a program for testing skid resistance characteristics on major city streets with the State's local district office performing the testing. This is the second year of a three year program. It will update skid resistance coefficients obtained last year, which is used in planning overlay projects. The total cost of $2,883 is paid for by the State and Federal governments. (9) A replacement truck mounted crane, for the Water Division be purchased from GULF STATE CRANE AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Houston, on the basis of low bid of $16,244.18. The apparent low bids of $15,465 by Utility Equipment Company, Oklahoma City, and $15,774 by Cranes of Houston, Inc. did not meet boom specifications. Price comparison shows an increase of 60% since 1975. Bids were received from 4 firms. (10) A contract be approved with the State of Texas for a Title XX Family Planning grant of $50,000 for September 1, 1978 through August 31, 1979 to provide sterilization with related counseling and hospitalization for 63 income eligible participants. The Federal portion is $45,000, consisting of an additional nurse, sterilizations and supplies. The City's $5,000 consists of 35% of the salary of an existing nurse position. (11) $13,289.03 be appropriated out of the Park Trust Fund ($8,008.88 from South Guth Park and $5,289.15 from Unrestricted) for reimbursement to the General Fund, Park Construction, for labor, equipment, and materials for park improvements from February 20, 1978 through March 16, 1978 at South Guth Park. The improvements included installation of an irrigation system and planting grass on 3.1 acres of the park. (12) $4,832.04 be appropriated out of the Park Bond Fund and $13,127.12 from the Bridge Bond Fund for reimbursement of $17,959.16 to the General Fund for labor, equipment and materials used for improvements to Swantner and North Channel Parks from March 1, 1978 through June 20, 1978 by Park Division crews. The improvements included installation of an automatic irrigation system, grading and planting of grass at North • Channel Park and pouring concrete and placement of brick in the area between the bike path and seawall at Swantner Park. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 6 (13) The recommendation of the Electrical Advisory Board that the 1978 edition of the National Electric Code with local amendments be adopted and electrical permit fees be increased be approved. Currently, the 1975 edition is in effect. Permit fees would be doubled except for dwellings for which a fee of 2e per square foot is proposed. In many cases, this will provide a lower increase for dwellings. A similar per square foot fee was adopted when the Plumbing Code was recently updated. Electrical permit fees were last increased in 1957. (14) Fees for one and two family building permits be increased to $0.05 per square foot which is an increase of approximately 40%. The pro- posed rates would still be less than the fee would be if house permits were calculated on the schedule which applies to all other construction. This will eliminate separate square foot charges for concrete slab vs. pier or piling foundations, first floor vs. second floor, and over/ under 1,500 square feet. Fees for one and two family building permits were last increased in 1971. (15) Automobile liability coverage on City vehicles be renewed for $200,342 for one year with Hartford Insurance Co. The policy provides coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000. The premium is $8,738 less than last year because of improvement (decrease) in the City's experience modi- fier. The policy has been under binder since March 31, 1978 because experience modifiers were not available. The State Insurance Commis- sion has combined the basic (44% debit) and excess (34% credit) into a single experience modifier (34% debit) which results in a substantial total premium reduction. (16) Tax Roll Adjustments for November 1, 1977, thru January 31, 1978, be approved as follows: City of Corpus Christi Water District 1977 Levy Prior Years Prior Years Tax Levies 8-1-77 $18,294,043 $1,709,201 $21,715 Previously submitted thru 10-31-77 (20,852) (6,288) (13) Recommended changes 11-1-77 thru 1-31-78 (25,958) (2,779) ( 3) Tax Levies 1-31-78 $18,247,233 $1,700,134 $21,699 The decrease in the 1977 City Tax Levy consists of a net decrease of $20,280 in real property and $5,678 in personal property. Significant real property adjustments included decreases of $8,748 for properties of 127 taxpayers whose Homestead Exemptions were approved; $633 for properties of 22 disabled veterans; $1,196 for 11 properties for which errors had been made in calculating values; $697 for one property being out of City and $6,330 for property exempt because of agricultural use. Personal Property adjustments include decreases of $2,777 for 21 properties as being double assessed, $368 for 19 properties outside of City, and increases of $11,655 for 10 properties supplemented to Roll. (17) The General Fund be reimbursed $188,023.86 for engineering services on various bond and community development projects during the third and fourth quarters of 1977-78 and an additional $181,615.92 be appro- priated to supplement $6,407.94 in existing appropriations. Reimburse- ments include the following work: Street ($107,299.90), Airport ($4,936.69), Sanitary Sewer ($20,502.68), Park ($5,999.85), Storm Sewer ($16,322.72), and Community Development Projects ($32,962.02). Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 7 (18) This item was considered later in the meeting. (19) Recommendation that approval be granted for the Nueces County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Community Center to submit an application to renew its adult and child mental health staffing grants from the National Institute of Mental Health subject to the City Council's review and approval of the total budget for the Center for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1978. (20) The General Fund be reimbursed $40,627.71 for drainage and reconstruction work performed on Rosanne, Ester, Tula, Dune, Rose, Sands, and Lorine Streets in Flour Bluff in conjunction with installation of lateral lines in Waldron Subdivision by Wastewater Services. Reimbursement is from the Second Year Community Development Block Grant ($29,116.97) and the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund ($11,510.74) City Manager Townsend stated that he would like for the Council to consider the foregoing items, following which Items 18 and 21, which will require rather lengthy discussion, will be presented for Council action. There was no discussion from the Council or members of the audience on the foregoing items. Motion by Holt that the City Manager's Reports, Items (1) through (20), with the exception of Item (18), be approved; seconded by Sample; and passed by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye" on all of the items; Gulley voting "Aye" on all of the items with the exception of Item (10), on which he voted "Nay." City Manager Townsend then presented the following items and recommended that: (18) Garbage and trash collection and disposal fees be increased approx- imately 50%. The current and proposed rates are as follows: Minimum Charge Per Month or Fraction Thereof Collection Disposal Only Type Current - Proposed Current - Proposed (1) One family dwelling $2.70 $4.00 $0.50 $0.75 or apartment unit (2) Additional charge for rear door pick up 2.70 per 4.00 per - - - unit unit (3) Businesses - 2 days per week 5.40 8.00 .90* 1.35* 4 days per week 10.80 16.00 (4) Outside City Limit Dwellings 1.00 1.50 Outside City Limit Businesses 1.50* 2.25* (5) Dead Animal 10.00 15,00 (6) Demolition of Buildings .90 per .35 per 4 cubic yd cubic yd. * Per Cubic yard per week Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 8 (21) It is recommended that: (a) The following charges be increased for Aid Ambulance Service: Emergency Ambulance Service within the City completed run Emergency Ambulance Service outside the City, but within Nueces County, completed run - - - Non -emergency runs (transfer) within the City Non -emergency runs (transfer) outside the City, but within Nueces County Emergency or non -emergency runs within or outside the City, but within Nueces County, requiring oxygen From To $40.00 $45.00 50.00 55.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 additional $6.50 The proposed rates will increase revenue approximately $36,000 and will become effective September 1, 1978. Rates were increased $5 in August, 1975. (b) Fees for impoundment and boarding of small animals be increased from $3.00 plus $1.00 per day to $5.00 plus $1.50 per day. Approximately 4,000 dogs, impounded each year, are reclaimed. Assuming the average length of stay per animal is two days, the new fees will increase revenue by $5,500. These fees were last increased in 1976. The Animal Control Advisory Board recommends these fees. (c) Fees for certified copies of birth, death, and fetal death certificates be increased from $2.00 to $3.00 and a fee of $1.50 for processing of corrections to such certificates be established. It is further recommended that a charge of $1.00 be established for duplication of immunization records. The first copy is provided at no charge. Revenues will be increased approximately $15,500. (d) Milk and Milk Products fees be increased. The present fees are as follows: Milk producers (dairy farms) $30 1st 100 gals. then $4 for each 50 gals. Milk distributors (milk plants) $40 1st 100 gals. then $4 for each 25 gals. Milk Producers - distributors $40 1st 100 gals. then $4 for each 50 gals. The fees are an annual fee based on the average daily amount of milk distributed in the City. To provide easier and more effective enforcement, it is recommended that the fee basis be changed from gallons to pounds and distributors be charged a fee to cover the cost of inspection of both producers and distributors. Distributors will probably pass the increase back to the producers by charging more to process their milk. The proposed fees are as follows: MILK Milk producers (only if sell to plants not inspected by the City) $.035/100 lbs./mo. shipped or $36 per month whichever is greater Milk distributors - I.C.L. $.030/100 lbs./mo received or $36/mo. whichever is greater Milk distributors - 0.C.L. $.035/100 lbs./mo. received or $36/mo. The new rates are expected to generate $12,000 in additional revenue. Current licenses expire February 28, 1978. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 9 (e) Athletic League Team Fees be increased to provide an additional $44,000 in revenue to offset costs of providing fields, lights, and support personnel and facilities. (f) (g) Existing Proposed Entrance Fees per team for league play Regular season softball $140 $250 Fall season softball 70 175 Flag football 100 150 Basketball 140 200 Entrance fees per team for tournament play Softball 40 80 Tennis rates at the H. E. Butt and South Bluff Park tennis courts be increased to generate an additional $14,000. ANNUAL PERMITS Adults - Annual Adults - Six months period College Students - Annual College students - Summer School children - Annual Family rate - Annual Daily Fees For each 11 hour or fraction thereof per individual (non -permit) EXISTING PROPOSED $35.00 20.00 18.00 6.50 12.00 50.00 $50.00 25.00 25.00 8.00 15.00 75.00 $ .50 $ 1.00 Night fees For each 1 hour or fraction thereof per individual (non -permit) .50 1.00 Permit .50 1.00 Swimming pool admission and instruction fees be increased to generate an additional $12,000 in swim fees and $17,000 in instruction fees. Existing Proposed Daily admission fees: West Guth, H.E. Butt, Collier, Oso, Greenwood, Flour Bluff and Violet Road Pools Adult- $ .40 Children .20 $.50 .25 Meadow Park and T.C. Ayers Pools Adult .20 .25 Children .10 .15 Splash Party Fees Swimming Instruction Fees (for eight lessons) 1st member of family additional member of family $25 - $40 $25 - $40 $5.00 $7.50 2.50 5.00 (h) Marina slip rental rates be increased by one half cent per square foot of slip area per month from 3.5 cents to 4.0 cents. The increase in revenues resulting from the new rates will allow the marina fund to pay its allocated'cost of general City administration including Accounting,Collection, Personnel, Planning, Legal, Engineering, etc. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 10 (i) Green fees at the Oso Golf Course be increased to generate an additional $27,000 in revenue. Schedule of Green Fees (Monthly Cards) PRESENT PROPOSED Good at all times (Unrestricted) Monday through Friday (at all times) Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) Students (school children through high school grades), Monday through Friday except holidays $18.00 $22.00 15.00 18.00 6.00 11.00 7.00 8.00 Schedule of Green Fees (Daily) Saturday, Sunday and holidays (at all times), except as hereinafter provided Monday through Friday (at all times) except as hereinafter provided PRESENT PROPOSED $ 3.00 $ 4.00 2.50 3.25 Saturday and Sunday after 4:30 p.m., May through October and after 3:30 p.m., November through April 2.00 2.50 Monday through Friday after 4:30 p.m., May through October, and after 3:30 p.m., November through April 1.75 2.00 Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) Monday through Friday (at all times) 1.00 1.50 Students (school children through high school grades), Monday through Friday (at all times) 1.00 1.00 city Manager Townsend stated that all ordinances effectuating the increased fees suggested would be on three readings to provide the public ample opportunity to speak in regard to the fees. Mr. Townsend explained that the recommended increases in fees are to provide that users pay for these activities and to help offset loss of income because of the decrease in taxes. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the Council in regard to these two items. Council Member Gill referred to Item (21-f) increasing Marina slip rental fees and stated that she has been informed that some boat owners are forced to pay the fee on a large slip even if they have small boats that could be docked in smaller slips, and questioned why they have to pay the same rental as owners of larger boats. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 11 City Manager Townsend explained that slip rentals are based on the size of the slip, and the only recourse for the owners of small boats is to ask to be placed on the waiting list for smaller slips. Council Member Holt expressed the opinion that this is a fair way of assess- ing charges for slip rentals. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports, Items (18) and (21). Mrs. Dorothy Bourg Spann, 502 Del Mar, pointed out that the savings realized by taxpayers from the proposed decrease in taxes is very minimal, and the increase in garbage rates and other fees will more than offset the savings that would be generated by the tax decrease. Mrs. Spann also pointed out that unemploy- ment would occur if the amended budget is adopted. She also expressed the opinion that minority children are the ones who would suffer if the fees for various sports activities are increased. Mr. Mike Frazier, 4626 Wooldridge Road, representing the Softball Associa- tion, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in the entrance fees for teams participating in softball league play. He alleged that the cost would be prohibitive for most teams, stating that he felt that $250 is an outrageous charge for a team to pay. Mr. Frazier also pointed out that fewer teams would be able to play, thus affecting the sales of sporting goods stores. He also stated that many citizens participate in the sports as spectators; they generate income for conces- sions at the games; and stated that the Softball Association is requesting that this increase be reconsidered. Mr. Frazier presented a petition signed by 750 people urging that the fees not be increased. Council Member Gill inquired about the income from the concessions as men- tioned by Mr. Frazier. City Manager Townsend stated that he did not have this figure available at this time, but a report could be provided the Council later in regard to this matter. He stated that the recommended increase was not to create a profit but only designed to offset the athletic budget loss. Council Member Holt stated that he felt that the staff could justify this recommended increase in athletic fees by proving that the operation is not self- sustaining. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 12 Mr. John Stensland, 337 Primrose Drive, member of the Marina Board, stated that he did not question the suggested increases in regard to the Marina but recom- mended that the revenue for the facility emanate from other citizens rather than just the boat owners. He suggested that additional income associated with the Marina could come from others using the Marina, such as the Oil Spill Service, Land and Water Control, etc. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley assured Mr. Stensland that the Council recognized that the T -Heads are similar to parks in that they are there for the public to enjoy. He pointed out that maintenance, grounds keeping, street maintenance, etc., are performed by other departments, but the increased fees would make the Marina self-sustaining. Mr. Alvin A. Goldapp, 6069 Airstream, representing the Borden Company, spoke in opposition to the proposed milk and milk products inspection fee increases, as listed in Item (21-d). He reminded the Council that in 1977, they had rejected the proposal to increase milk inspection fees. Mr. Goldapp contended that with food prices increasing every month, it would be unwise to increase these fees, because the dairies would be forced to pass the increased costs on to the consumer, thus contributing to the spiraling food costs. He suggested that needed income should be generated from less critical sources. Mr. Goldapp assured the Council that no one in his organization objects to lower taxes, but the suggested increase in fees seems to be a process of transferring taxes from one area to another. He pointed out that swimming, golf, and other athletics are not essential; building permits are a one-time charge; but milk inspection is an on-going charge which will have to be offset by increased costs to the consumers. Council Member Holt asked when milk inspection fees were last increased, and City Manager Townsend replied that increases in ice cream inspection fees were approved last year, but the last time the milk inspection fees were increased was in 1968. Also addressing the Council on this same matter was Mr. Ross Trigg, 518 Sorrell, Vice President of Hygeia Dairy, who explained the history of his business experience in Corpus Christi. He explained how the two local dairies will suffer Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 13 from the increased fees more than the out-of-town dairies that distribute milk pro- ducts in the City. Mr. Trigg also pointed out that this is an essential industry and that a necessary food item is involved, whereas, some of the other increased fees recommended, such as for swimming,' athletics and recreation are not essential to citizens. Mr. Trigg continued his presentation by informing the Council that at this time a legislative committee composed of representatives of several dairies in the State are in the process of establishing uniform, regulated fees for the entire State for milk inspection. He, therefore, requested that this increase be post- poned until after this committee makes its report in regard to milk inspection fees. City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Trigg that this particular fee increase would not go into effect until February, 1979, and if the local producers would be in a position to recommend reasonable increases in fees, he was sure that the staff and the Council would consider their recommendations. He further stated that the delay would be no problem except as far as the anticipated income for budgetary reasons is concerned. Mr. Trigg stated that he was certain that a recommendation from the legis- lative committee would be forthcoming before February. The next citizen speaking in regard to the recommended fee increases was Mr. Charles Nichols, 1547 Lea Lane. Mr. Nichols informed the Council that he was unable to attend the public hearing on the budget on July 19 because he was in Austin speaking in regard to tax decreases. He suggested that the Council delay approval of all of the items under consideration, including both the tax decrease and the increase in all fees. Mr. Nichols referred to an article in the Sunday issue of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times and pointed out that the article did not refer to the actual excesses in the City budget. He informed the Council that Mr. Lewis Schmidt, Manager of the Sheraton -Marina Inn, had offered to serve on a com- mittee to study the City's budget to determine what should be eliminated. Mr. Nichols indicated that he felt that this was a good idea and suggested that a random committee be selected, including a cross-section of citizens and tax experts to study the budget in depth and make recommendations of the items that I F Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 14 should be eliminated from the budget. He expressed the opinion that none of the staff recommendations of deletions from the budget are feasible, but there are other areas in which the budget could be decreased, particularly in top management employees. Mr. Nichols stated that he was particularly opposed to closing the swimming pools and other items that would save small amounts but not really effectuate a large savings. He summarized by requesting that the Council con- sider this suggestion and not approve the increases in fees and decreases in service until a committee has had an opportunity to study the budget. City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to revise the recommenda- tion in regard to the revenue proposal listed as (21-i) in regard to green fees as it applies to senior citizens, stating that the rate increase not apply to residents of the City or those who have a Corpus Christi address for several months of the year. Mr. J. S. Modlin, 311 Breezeway, disagreed with this recommendation and stated that he felt that senior citizens from out of town should pay the same rate as citizens of Corpus Christi. Mayor Lozano noted that a Special Council Meeting to conduct public hearings on zoning applications is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Motion by Holt that the Regular Council Meeting of July 26 be recessed at 3:30 p.m.; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:10 p.m. and called for further comments on the City Manager's Reports, Items (18) and (21). Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, commended Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council Member Holt for their efforts to reduce the taxes of the citizens of Corpus Christi. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley reminded Mr. Lovelace that the matter under discus- sion at this time was the proposed increases in fees recommended by the City Manager and explained that he would be given an opportunity to speak in regard to the tax rate and the budget later in the meeting. No one else spoke in regard to the City Manager's Reports. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 15 Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items (18) and (21), be accepted; seconded by Holt. Council Member Gill indicated that she will vote to accept the recommenda- tions at this time but will reserve the right to change her vote later since there may be changes on some of the recommended fees. - Mayor Lozano called for the vote to accept the two City Manager's Reports, and they were approved by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Gill, Holt and Sample i voting "Aye"; Diaz and Juarez voting "Aye" on Item (18) and All of the items listed under Item (21) with the exception of (d), (e), (f) and (g) on which they voted "Nay." * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. 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: 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 TWO ITEMS WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON PRINSTON DRIVE, BOTH SIDES, FROM MT. VERNON DRIVE TO THE WEST BOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE; AND HOLMES DRIVE, BOTH SIDES, FROM MT. VERNON DRIVE TO THE WEST BOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1978 EDITION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; ADOPTING CERTAIN OTHER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12570 AND SECTIONS 13-90 THROUGH 13-136 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FROM AND AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1978. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTIONS 21-18, 21-19, 21-20, 21-21, AND 21-21.1 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE WITH THE BILLINGS OF CYCLE ONE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1978; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 16 FIRST READING: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12604 ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND THE 1974 REVISION THERETO; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING PERMITS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 EDITION, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-74, REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS OR FOWLS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENT AND OBSERVATION AND TO CHARGE BOARDING FEE FOR DOGS AND LIVESTOCK; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR DUPLICATION OF IMMUNIZATION RECORDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING CHAPTER 23, HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED IN PARTICULAR BY ORDINANCE NO. 10384, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 28, 1971, BY AMENDING SECTION 23-42 BY INCREASING THE FEE TO $3.00 FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH, DEATH OR FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATES FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING A FEE OF $1.50 FOR PROCESSING OF CORRECTIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTION 19-171 "LICENSE: FEES" OF ARTICLE VI "MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS" OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, TO HEREAFTER READ AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Gill, Holt, and Sample voting "Aye"; Diaz and Juarez voting "Nay". FIRST READING: ESTABLISHING SECTION 36-8, TITLED "ATHLETIC LEAGUE TEAM FEES" IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Gill, Holt, and Sample voting "Aye"; Diaz and Juarez voting "Nay". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 17 FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTION 36-5, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW TENNIS COURTS RATES SCHEDULES FOR USE OF TENNIS COURTS AT THE H. E. BUTT TENNIS CENTER AND SOUTH BLUFF PARK; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Gill, Holt, and Sample voting "Aye"; Diaz and Juarez voting "Nay". FIRST READING: ESTABLISHING SECTION 36-7 TITLED "SWIMMING FEES" IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Gill, Holt, and Sample voting "Aye"; Diaz and Juarez voting "Nay". FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, MARINA, SECTION 12-61, "RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE - SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS"; INCREASING SLIP RATES TO FOUR CENTS (40 PER SQUARE FOOT; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13889, SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH (2), (a) THROUGH (g), PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 17, 1977; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTION 36-2 OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 12942, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17, 1975, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11537, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 36-2, GREEN FEES SCHEDULE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW GREEN FEES SCHEDULE FOR THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENT GOLFERS TO ALLOW THEM TO PLAY ANY TIME FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT REDUCED STUDENT RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE NO. 06-6-021-61037 WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE,APPROVED SEPTEMBER 1, 1976, BY ORDINANCE NO. 13367, FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,663 SQUARE FEET OF USABLE SPACE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWER BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (200 SQUARE FEET OF WHICH IS IN THE OLD SECTION OF THE TOWER BUILDING AND 1,463 SQUARE FEET IN THE NEW SECTION OF THE TOWER BUILDING), ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT "A"; TERMINATING LEASE NO. 06-6-021-61138- AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE TERMINATION AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "B", AND MADE A PART HEREOF. 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 "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 18 SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONTRACT 06-4-021-122 TO PROVIDE FOR A PER ANNUM RATE OF $2,683.24 FOR JANITORIAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE TOWER BUILDING AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1978, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". 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 "Aye". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE MEADOW PARK ANNEX BUILDING, LOCATED AT 442 MOHAWK STREET, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 AND TERMINATING AUGUST 31, 1983, 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". 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 "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 14395: APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 291 PARK BOND FUND $785 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES BY ROY L. TEMPLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A 3.0 ACRE TRACT FOR THE LOS ENCINOS PARK, PROJECT NO. 291-72-3; 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. 14396: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STEP 3 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN THE AMOUNT OF $715,650 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHASE 2 OF THE BROADWAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH SEWERS), A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROJECT NO. 250-72-8; 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. 14397: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT WITH WESTSIDE LUMBER CO., INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN OVERHEAD BUILDING OVERHANG APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET ABOVE SIDEWALK LEVEL, ON FRANCESCA STREET, WITHIN THE 1.5 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH ABUTS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SEIKEL ADDITION, CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, 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". ORDINANCE NO. 14398: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, TO FUND A PROGRAM OF MEASURING SKID -RESISTANCE COEFFICIENTS ON MAJOR CITY STREETS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOCAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CARRY OUT THE AFORESAID TRAFFIC SAFETY RELATED PROJECT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE TWO SEPARATE PROGRAM CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARPTI EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 19 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. 14399: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS TO PROVIDE FAMILY PLANNING SOCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, 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, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley,' "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 14400: APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 111 PARK TRUST FUND THE SUM OF $8,008.88 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 1781 SOUTH GUTH PARK, AND THE SUM OF $5,289.15 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 1752 UNRESTRICTED FOR rA TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT OF $13,298.03 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY 4122-603, FOR LABOR, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS USED FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 20, 1978 THROUGH MARCH 16, 1978; 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. 14401: APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $4,832.04 FROM THE PROJECT NO. 291-72-6.3, SWANTNER PARK, AND APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 230 BRIDGE BOND FUND THE SUM OF $13,127.12 FROM PROJECT NO. 230-55-24, HARBOR BRIDGE PARK, FOR A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT OF $17,959.16 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY NO. 4122-603, FOR LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT ON SWANTNER AND NORTH CHANNEL PARKS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 1978 THROUGH JUNE 20, 1978; 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. 14402: APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $181,615.92 AS FOLLOWS: $107,299.90 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $ 4,936.69 OUT OF THE NO. 254 AIRPORT BOND FUND $ 20,502.68 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $ 5,999.85 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND $ 16,322.72 OUT OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $ 21,366.54 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4736, CODE 502 $ 4,782.34 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 502 $ ' 405.20 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4737, CODE 346 TO SUPPLEMENT $6,407.94 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $188,023.86 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PERFORMED DURING THE THIRD AND FOURTH QUARTERS OF FISCAL YEAR 1977-78;. 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 July 26, 1978 Page 20 ORDINANCE NO. 14403: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR SECTION 5 FUNDS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSIT SYSTEM, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AND SET FORTH IN A CAPITAL GRANT APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE AFORESAID GRANT; 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. 14404: APPROPRIATING $31,138.20 AS FOLLOWS: $2,021.23 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, AND $29,116.97 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4734, CODE 502, TO SUPPLEMENT $9,489.51 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR PROJECT NO. 250-72-16, WALDRON SUBDIVISION LATERAL EXTENSIONS - STAGE 1; AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF $40,627.71 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, INTERDEPARTMENTAL STREET CHARGES, REVENUE CODE NO. 2481, FOR DRAINAGE AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK PERFORMED ON ROSANNE, ESTER, TULA, DUNE, ROSE, SANDS, AND LORINE STREETS IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE FLOUR BLUFF SEWER LATERALS; 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". Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda on items other than the budget, explaining that those desiring to speak on the budget would be provided an opportunity later in the meeting. Miss Susan Wimberley, 613 Gordon Street, stated that she was representing a group of concerned citizens who will be affected by the proposed elimination of some bus service. She referred to a letter that she had written to the Council explaining the problems that handicapped persons would encounter if some of the bus routes are eliminated. Miss Wimberley inquired if the buses that will be placed in service for the handicapped will be exclusively for those in wheel- chairs. City Manager Townsend replied that this has not been resolved, but the buses will be in service in August. Miss Wimberley urged that the buses for the handicapped be available to transport citizens to their places of employment prior to 8:00 a.m. in the morning, Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 21 and City Manager Townsend informed her that a definite schedule has not be estab- lished yet. Mr. Townsend also pointed out to her that the Council has not decided yet whether or not the transit service will be reduced. Mr. Robert White, 6630 Clarion, spoke in opposition to the closing of Collier and Greenwood swimming pools. He introduced his daughter, Miss Karen White, who presented to the Council a petition containing 110 signatures express- ing opposition to the closing of the pools. Mr. White suggested that other budget decreases be considered rather the closing of pools. Mr. Bob Spann, 502 Del Mar, representing the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, alleged that approximately 10% of the Police Department -employees are resigning annually because salaries and benefits are not comparable to those in other cities. He pointed out that the Corpus Christi Police Department has a better image among the citizens than any other Texas city; stated that negotiations have been continuing between the Association and the City staff for several months; and that an agreement on salaries has not been reached. He informed the Council that the City has agreed to some of the requests made by the Association during the negotiations, but the salary increase has not been agreed upon. Mr. Spann summarized by requesting that the Council approve larger salary increases for the police officers as well as better dependent coverage for insurance. He also informed the Council that the Association has requested that mediation be insti- gated since the Association and the City staff are at an impasse in the negotiations. Mayor Lozano stated that the Council recognizes the fact that the Police Department performs an outstanding job, but also pointed but to Mr. Spann that the City has a limited amount of money with which to work. He stated that Mr. Archie Walker, Assistant City Manager, has been designated to represent the City during the negotiations and is willing to continue the negotiations with the Police Association. Mayor Lozano reiterated that the Council cannot approve larger salary increases than the funds available in the budget. Mr. Spann stated that since Mr. Walker is a staff member and the police officers are staff members, he feels that a mediator would be fair in recommend- ing a settlement. He suggested that a knowledgeable mediator could be employed to settle the differences. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 22 Mayor Lozano contended that the City's negotiation team is comprised of knowledgeable, professional people also and suggested that the negotiations con- tinue. City Manager Townsend questioned Mr. Spann's statement that police officers were resigning their positions because of the low salaries and insufficient benefits and informed the Council that a report will be prepared by the staff in regard to the turnover in that department. Speaking on the same issue was Mrs. Mary Meador, Director of the Early Childhood Development Center, who indicated her support of the Police Department, stated that they had always worked well with her in many situations, and requested Council consideration of the police officers' request for salary increases. Mr. Lewis Lovelace again addressed the Council and expressed support of their efforts to decrease taxes. He stated that while he is not opposed to swim- ming, athletic events, or any of the other items recommended by the staff for curtailment in the budget, he does feel that taxes should be reduced. He indi- cated that he agreed with Mr. Nichols'suggestion that a committee should be formed to study the budget and recommend other areas where it could be reduced. Mayor Lozano pointed out to Mr. Lovelace that the Council was elected by the people to serve them; therefore, the Council is the governmental body that must decide on the budget. Mr. Lovelace expressed the opinion that the budget reductions recommended by the staff are not really necessary and other reductions would be more feasible. Mrs. Marie Wood, 234 Rossiter, again appeared before the Council request- ing funding of the three valid budget proposals for the Cummings -Wood Foundation, the Corpus Christi Ballet Theatre and the Corpus Christi Arts Council. Mrs. Wood read a letter in regard to these projects, copies of which had been provided the Council, stating that the proposals had been properly prepared and presented to the City and urged that the projects be funded as a part of the 1978-79 budget. Mrs. Wood also asked that the Municipal Arts Commission be charged with recommend- ing the funding of the arts and objected to the deletion of such funding from the budget. She also suggested that the City consider a recycling program to generate income and that such income be designated for funding for the art of the dance. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 23 Mrs. Wood concluded her presentation by urging the Council to adopt the budget which was originally submitted by the staff rather than the amended budget. She then urged that the Council give her an immediate answer to her requests. City Manager Townsend informed Mrs. Wood that the City had received many requests from a number of organizations, all of which were properly prepared and presented, which could not be funded because funds just were not available for everything. Council Member Gill suggested to Mrs. Wood that she continue to present her proposals to the Municipal Arts Commission during the coming year, assist the ,--Council with suggestions for funding them, and perhaps they could be considered later. Mrs. Gill also suggested that she present her proposals to the Commission earlier next year, explaining that several months are required for both the Commission and the Council to study the various budget requegts. Mrs. Wood suggested that the programs for which she had requested funding be transferred to the Tourist and Convention Center budget and funded through that source. She stated that the real need for dance performances is a marley floor for the Cole Park Amphitheater or the Auditorium, alleging that the floors in both facilities are inadequate for the dance. Council Member Gill noted that she and the other Council Members had been assured, in the presence of the architect for the Auditorium, that the floor at that facility was the latest type available. City Manager Townsend stated that this is the first time he had heard any question about the floor at the Auditorium and that there are no funds in the budget for additional floor covering. Mr. Benny Benavides, 2421 Cleo Street, commended the Council for the many accomplishments they have made but inquired as to when the neighborhood .streets in the Baldwin, Port, Morgan. and the Freeway amea will be improved. Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, informed him that the streets in that area are included in the Ella Barnes Area 2A and stated that those street improvements are in the design phase at this time. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 24 Mr. Aubrey McKinney, 4410 Hickey Street, stated that he had been a resident of this City for about a year. He expressed admiration for the City Council and urged that in considering the budget, that they not overlook the cultural aspect and recreational activities of the City. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke in opposition to smoking in the Council Chamber. He presented informative literature to the Council, quoted sta- tistics in regard to the dangers of cigarette smoking to non-smokers and again urged the Council to prohibit smoking during public meetings. Mr. Jimmy Goldston, 210 Lorraine, addressed the Council in regard to the reduction of the budget in the areas of the museums, recreational facilities, etc. He stated that he is supportive of reducing taxes, indicating that he feels that he is speaking on behalf of a number of citizens and also as a member of the Japanese Art Museum Board and urged that the funding for this facility be continued. Mr. Merton Johnson, Dean of Fine Arts at Del Mar College, noted that when budgets are reduced, the first item considered for deletion is the arts and indi- cated his objection to this. Mts. Sue Keay,5029 Moultrie, stated that she had moved to Corpus Christi from Minneapolis in order to participate in the swimming program. She urged that Collier and Greenwood Pools remain open all year round. Mr. Jesse Smith, representing the Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Department, urged continued funding for that fire station. Mrs. Dorothy Spann spoke again and suggested that alternatives be pre- sented-when re- sentedwhen items are eliminated from the budget and asked that this be considered before the adoption of the budget. She also contended that the Council represents the citizens and they should consider their requests. Mrs. Mary Stanton, a school teacher, expressed concern for the young people who live in Corpus Christi and urged the continued funding of cultural activities so that young people will not leave the City following graduation from school. Mrs. Beverly Ray, 841 Crestview Drive, urged that the RSVP be funded in the budget for the new fiscal year. Mr. Bill Ault, 427 Parade, complimented the Council on their efforts in connection with the budget. He suggested that a three-year program be considered to -`•dy the decrease in taxes and the revision of the budget so that a reasonable Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1978 Page 25 tax reduction could be enacted this year and the life enrichment programs could be retained, with subsequent tax decreases approved for the next three years. Mrs. Carol Kanter, 3233 Bimini, representing the Flour Bluff Civic League, expressed the opinion that the $38,400 designated in the original budget for sup- port of the Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Station would be money well spent, since the area served by this station is surrounded by brush. Mr. Eugene Seaman, 5141 Ocean Drive, stated that he agreed with Mr. Ault's suggestion that the tax and budget reductions be considered over a three-year period. He informed the Council that he had studied the proposed budget and had discovered that it is a difficult task to determine where the budget should be cut. Mr. Seaman suggested that tax relief could be provided after consideration has been given to increased income generated by growth. He expressed the opinion that this quick, stop -gap method of reducing the budget could be disastrous and suggested that the users should pay for some of the services they enjoy. Council Member Holt agreed that a three-year plan appeared to be very good, but pointed out that this Council could not impose such a plan on the next Council elected. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Holt, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. July 26, 1978. Mayor Lozano declared a recess at 6:00 p.m. prior to reconvening the recessed Regular Council Meeting of July 19, 1978.