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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/09/1978PRESENT: Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley Council Members: David Diaz Ruth Gill Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 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 given by the Reverend John Fisher of Parkway Baptist 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. Motion by Gulley that Council Member Joe Holt, who is out of the City, be excused from the meeting; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano announced that the following proclamation had been issued: "THE' 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE AMERICAN G. I. FORUM WEEK" - August 7 through August 13, 1978. Motion by Sample that the minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meet- ings of July 12, 1978 be approved as presented; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. Council Member Sample referred to an article in the newspaper announcing the appointment of Council Member Ruth Gill to the Greater South Texas Cultural Basin Commission, as appointed by the Governor, and congratulated her for being so honored. Mayor Lozano announced scheduled bid openings on an engineering project and mineral leases on three tracts of land at International Airport. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, conduct the bid opening on the WituKuFILINED, SEP 0 31980 Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 2 Ella Barnes Area Unit lA street improvement project, including the following streets with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and storm sewers: (1) Chippewa Street from Duncan to Francesca and Coleman and Morris Streets from Harmon to Duncan (2) Dolores and Harmon Streets from Ruth to Agnes (3) Duncan Street from Highland to Agnes (4) Marguerite and Mary Streets from Port to Duncan (5) Ruth Street from Harmon to Francesca (6) Sunrise Street from Duncan to Ruth The project is part of the third year Community Development program and was included in the 1977 bond election. Mr. Lontos opened bids from the following companies: Isles Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers; M & M Construction Company, Inc.; and Abacus Corporation, all of Corpus Christi. He noted that all of the companies bidding on the project had submitted the proper bid security check. Mayor Lozano stated that the apparent low bidder was Isles Construction Company but stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager Townsend announced the bid openings on the following: b. Mineral lease on the following 3 tracts at International Airport: (1) 128.315 acre Cecilia Kelly Tract (2) 13.47 acre M. M. Gabriel Tract (3) 92.2 acre A.J. Geistman Tract The specifications provide for: (1) Three Year Lease (2) Cash bonus of $50.00 per acre minimum (3) Royalty of 1/5 or 20% (4) $10.00 per acre delay rental (5) No surface drilling on the Gabriel and Geistman tracts because of height limitations imposed by Airport zoning regulations. City Manager Townsend stated that this bid opening will be conducted by Mr. T. M. Jarvis and Mr. Ralph Mackler of the City's Purchasing Department. Mr. Jarvis informed the Council that one bid had been received on each of the tracts and opened bids as follows: A.J. Geistman Tract - Mr. Harold Kaffie; M.M. Gabriel Tract - Mr. Harold Kaffie; and the Cecilia Kelly Tract - Canus Petroleum, Inc. Mr. Jarvis confirmed that the proper security checks were sub- mitted with each bid. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 3 Mayor Lozano stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Lozano announced the hearing on the following matters Appeal of the developers of Solar Estates Unit 5 from the decision of the Planning Commission requiring a park dedication. The subdivision is located between I.H. 37 and Leopard Street east of Rand Morgan Road. City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of several docu- ments connected with this appeal which included a letter from Mr. Charles N. Cartwright, the attorney for the developers, requesting the appeal, and a summary from Mr. Larry Wenger, Chief Planner for the City, outlining the separate steps that had been taken to the point of this appeal. Mr. Townsend pointed out that according to Mr. Wenger's memorandum, Mr. Cartwright appeared at the Planning Commission meeting of June 13, 1978 on behalf of the owners and developers of the subdivision and stated their objection to the required dedication of 3.66 acres for park purposes adjacent to the already dedicated 2.84 acres. Mr. Cartwright proposed an alternative to the park dedication, stating that his clients preferred to place $16,739 in escrow in lieu of the park dedication, indicating that this money would be utilized to develop the existing park simultaneously with the sub- division. City Manager Townsend also explained that the other documents included the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 13; an excerpt from the Platting Ordinance which sets forth the requirements regarding park dedication; and the minutes of the Park Board concerning the appeal, in which they recommend against approval of a waiver of the Platting Ordinance for the park dedication. City Manager Townsend emphasized that the Platting Ordinance specifically states that a developer of a subdivision of certain sizes must dedicate a portion of their property for a park; the developers of Solar Estates Unit 5 have requested a waiver of the park dedication; and stated that the usual procedure is for the City to develop a park after all of the park dedication has been made. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 4 Council Member Gill inquired about the location of West Guth Park and its proximity to this subdivision. City Manager Townsend indicated the approximate location of West Guth Park and noted that it is approximately one mile from this subdivision and across a busy thoroughfare. Appearing on behalf of the owners and developers of the subdivision was Mr. Charles Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright confirmed that he had filed the appeal and informed the Council that the Planning Commission had indicated that they did not have the authority to grant the request for a waiver of the requirement for park dedication. Mr. Cartwright stated that he would like to present a new method of deve- loping City parks at no cost to the City which will save the City money and increase revenue to the City. He pointed out the advantages of such a plan from the developer's standpoint. He located the area of the existing park in the adja- cent subdivision and the location of the proposed park for this subdivision and noted that the developer's figures differ from those required for dedication by the City because the developer had figured the acreage to the center line of the street. He stated that the developer would benefit because a ddveloped park would be a good selling point to purchasers of homes in the subdivision. Mr. Cartwright continued by stating that a new method of developing parks would be very beneficial to the City. He referred to the Platting Ordinance, Section V, which states that the City may instruct the developer to develop a park, with the costs incurred to be paid by the City, and Section VI, which pro- vides that if the City does not develop the park, the dedicated land reverts back to the subdivider. Mr. Cartwright contended that if the City develops the parks, there would be no problem, but that years elapse with no development in many dedicated parks. To confirm this statement, Mr. Cartwright alleged that in the past 10 years, 22 neighborhood parks have been dedicated, 18 of which have not been developed. He further alleged that in the past 5 years, 14 neighborhood parks have been dedicated and none of them meets the park requirements for development. Mr. Cartwright pointed out that the City is in danger of having that park land revert back to the developers if the parks are not developed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 5 Referring in particular to the subdivision under discussion, Mr. Cartwright informed the Council that almost 3 acres have been dedicated in the first portion of the subdivision, and according to his calculations, there is a need to dedicate 4.3 acres for this portion of the subdivision, which would total about 7 acres, and contended that this would be a very large park. Mr. Cartwright contended that there is no need for such a large park at this location since West Guth Park is less than a mile away; therefore, the developers propose to dedicate a small additional por- tion of property to the original park. He stated that the current market value of this undeveloped land is $4,390 per acre, and the developers propose to place $16,390 in escrow rather than donate additional park land. Mr. Cartwright explained that the escrow money will be used for the development of a park and plan to plant 250 Chinese tallow trees, put in an irrigation system, sod the land, install various types of playground equipment, picnic tables and benches, and they anticipate that possibly $1,200 will be left in the fund for maintenance. Mr. Cartwright then displayed a number of photographs of several dedicated City parks which have very little or no improvements. He contended that the lack of development is quite a problem since the parks should have been completed at the time the final plats of the subdivisions were accepted. City Manager Townsend noted that one of the parks displayed was Highway Village Park and stated that this is not a dedicated park but was acquired at the time of annexation. Mr. Cartwright continued by stating that the advantage offered by their proposal is that a developed park will be ready at the time the plat of the sub- division is accepted, which would constitute a savings to the City. He also pointed out that the land not required for dedication for a park could be developed for sale, which would in turn generate tax income on houses constructed on addi- tional -land. He also pointed out that this would not establish a precedent since the City has accepted funds in lieu of park dedication in other cases. Mr. Cartwright completed his presentation by requesting that the Council approve the placing of funds in escrow for development of a park which could be approved by the Council or the Planning Commission, and amend the City's Platting Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 6 Ordinance to authorize the Planning Commission to approve future plans on similar cases which they deem appropriate. City Manager Townsend responded to Mr. Cartwright's presentation by stating that, unfortunately, the Platting Ordinance does not provide for a public hearing for this type of appealiherefore, property owners residing in the subject area have not been notified of the appeal, and the staff is the only party to respond to the applicant filing the appeal. Mr. Townsend stated that the City has no authority to approve this developer's request, and the Council has no provision to make an exception for this subdivider. Mr. Townsend stated that parks are not designed to sell houses for developers but are to serve the residents of the area. In rebuttal to Mr. Cartwright's conten- ,A tion that if parks are not developed within a certain period of time, Mr. Townsend questioned his remark that the land reverts back to the developers, pointing out that the land actually belongs to the property owners in the subdivision. He also mentioned that the City makes an investment in the dedicated park land when payment is made for the curbs, gutters and sidewalks around such parks, and at that time, the City begins to maintain the park and gradually makes improvements. City Manager Townsend also expressed doubt that the developer could develop this particular park at a cost of $16,000, indicating that this seems almost impos- sible according to the prices the City usually has to pay. Mr. Townsend also con- tended that this park is needed, since the only park in the vicinity is West Guth Park which is almost a mile away and across a major traffic artery. He stated that according to the ordinance, each subdivision must provide for a park to serve the entire area. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley referred to the photographs of undeveloped parks, as shown by Mr. Cartwright, and inquired if the undeveloped parks are in compliance with the Platting Ordinance. City Manager Townsend replied that the City has a tree -planting policy, but irrigation systems have not been installed because of lack of funds. He informed the Council that some of the parks mentioned by Mr. Cartwright are included in the 1977 bond program to be improved over the next three years. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley referred to the stipulation in the Platting Ordinance that states that if the City does not develop dedicated parks, the land reverts to the developer, and inquired if this would have to be complied with. City Manager Townsend questioned whether or not this could be followed because the people in the subdivisions expect a park to be dedicated and pointed out that the ordinance actually states that the park must go back to the subdivider or his assigns, and once the lots are sold, there is no way that the land can go back to the subdivider. He further expressed the opinion that it is unfortunate that the Platting Ordinance is worded in this way because no funds for park development are available unless bond issues for this purpose are approved. Council Member Gill stated that she felt that this is a subject that needs to be considered by the Council in the future and suggested that this be placed on the agenda for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley agreed. Council Member Gill expressed the opinion that parks are necessary in all neighborhoods and pointed out that even if they are not fully developed, they at least provide open space in which children can play. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley questioned the amount of land that is needed for a park. Chief Planner Larry Wenger referred to a statement made by Mr. Cartwright that the land which has previously been dedicated and the small additional portion proposed for dedication by the developer of this subdivision would be the size of, a football field. Mr. Wenger refuted this statement by placing drawings drawn to scale on the map which proved that the park land would not accommodate either a football field or various other types of athletic fields. Council Member Diaz inquired as to how long this park dedication(is been in existence, and City Manager Townsend replied that it has been in effect for at least 25 years. Chief Planner Wenger pointed out that when the 5% dedication was approved as a part of the Platting Ordinance, lots in subdivisions were much larger than they are now; therefore, the amount of land required at this time for parks must serve a much larger number of property owners. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that it is a very rare practice for the City to accept money in lieu of park dedication, pointing out that the City has done this primarily when the land involved is in an industrial area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 8 Mayor Lozano called for comments from Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, who was present as a representative of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Gonzales stated that the Planning Commission felt that the Council should make the decision on this case, but that they were of the opinion that if this park dedication requirement is waived in this case, it will set a precedent and other developers will make the same request. Mrs. Gonzales informed the ccu Council that 387 families reside in this particular subdivision, and she feels that the park land is needed. She further expressed the opinion that it is the duty of the staff and the Planning Commission to see that developers comply with the Platting Ordinance as it pertains to park dedication, but she agreed that the wording in the ordinance should be revised. Further discussion followed among the Council Members as to whether or not the amount of land required for parks at this time is still the proper amount. Motion by Gill that the Council reject the developer's request for a waiver of the requirement for park dedication; seconded by Sample. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that he does not believe that the developer could develop the park for $16,000, but he does believe that a small, developed park would be preferable to an undeveloped park. Council Member Diaz stated that he is not satisfied that an ordinance approved in 1939 is still what should be in effect in 1978 and questioned whether or not 5% is the proper amount of land that should be dedicated for park purposes. Council Member Gill reiterated that she felt that children do still require a large enough park in which to play, stating that she had observed the use of parks in neighborhoods in which she had lived. Mayor Lozano agreed that neighborhood parks are still being used a great deal. Mayor Lozano called for the vote on Council Member's Gill motion to reject the developer's request for a waiver to the park dedication requirement in Solar Estates Unit 5, and the motion passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley and Diaz voting "Nay." City Manager Townsend noted that a Special Council Meeting to consider zoning cases is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 9 Motion by Gill that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 3:25 p.m.; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:16 p.m. and called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items and recommended that: a. A public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on August 30, 1978 on the following zoning application: The Resource Group: "R -1A" to "R-2", located at the northwest corner of Claremore Street and Kentner Street. b. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 22, 1978 for 53,300 tons of caliche for use by the Street, Water and Wastewater Services Divisions for flexible base for streets. This is an estimated one year's supply but the contract would remain in effect until 53,300 tons are delivered. c. Annual supply contracts be awarded as follows: (1) 5,200' of various sizes of reinforced concrete pipe to TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Corpus Christi, on the basis of only bid received of $25,241.85. Price comparison indicates an increase of approximately 8%. Bids were requested from 3 firms. (2) 2,060,280 standard stock forms to MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $17,687.42. Price comparison indicates an increase of 13%. Bids were received from four firms. (3) General Electric radio repair parts and accessories to GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Austin, on the basis of low bid of 25% off price list for an estimated total of $15,000. Bids were received from two firms. The 25% discount is the same as last year. An identical bid submitted by COM Supply, Dallas, is not recommended because it is F.O.B. Dallas. The recommended bid is F.O.B. Corpus Christi. (4) Manila and wire rope to the following firms on the basis of low bid: NORVELL WILDER SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi Lot I - High Carbon Chains, Grab Hooks & Cold Shuts (16 items) $ 2,192.92 AMERICAN COTTON YARNS, INC., Hinsdale, 111. Lot II - Manila & Sisal Rope (16 items) 798.90 E. L. BEARDON COMPANY, Corpus Christi Lot III - Wire Rope, Guy Wire & Wire Rope Clips (15 items) Total 3,973.56 $ 6,965.38 Price comparison indicates an increase of 5.6%. Bids were received from six firms. Prices for Lots I and III are subject to fluctuation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 10 (5) Sparkplugs, oil and fuel filters to the following firms on the basis of low bid: INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS COMPANY, Corpus Christi Lot I - Oil & Fuel Filters (117 Items) $17,032.30 SUSSER PETROLEUM COMPANY, Corpus Christi Lot II - PCV Valves (9 Items) 714.49 HOLLIS NEESE AUTO PARTS, Corpus Christi Lot III - Sparkplugs (10,130 ea.) 5,701.96 Total ---- $23,448.75 Price comparison indicates an increase of 7.6%. Bids were received from five firms. Prices of Lots II and III are subject to fluctuation. Trash disposal container service for the Airport, Marina, Senior Citizens kitchen and Transit to DELTA SANITATION, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $4,202.88. Price comparison indicates an increase of 13.4%. Bids were received from two firms. Pest control service for 44 locations to ACE TERMITE AND INSECT COMPANY, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $3,564. Bids were received from four firms. Price comparison indicates a 16% increase. Printing papers and stationery store items be made to the following firms on the basis of low bid: CENTURY PAPERS, INC., Corpus Christi Lot I - 11 items of fine papers $26,182.93 Lot II - 4 items of NCR papers 2,704.68 ACCURATE ENVELOPE, Arlington Lot III - 18 items of envelopes 4,446.77 LITTON OFFICE PRODUCTS, Corpus Christi Lot IV - 8 items of adding machine tape & index cards 1,278.99 TEXAS OFFICE SUPPLY,Corpus Christi Lot V - 69 items of stationery store supplies 22,816.21 Total $57,429.58 Price comparison indicates an increase of 4.4%. All prices are subject to fluctuation. Bids were received from seven firms. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 11 (9) Water meter repair parts to the following firms on the basis of low bid: MUESCO, INC., Houston Lot I - 46 items of 5/8ths by 3/4ths Rockwell meter parts $20,491.00 Lot V - 24 items of 5/8ths by 3/4ths Badger meter parts ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston Lot II - 42 items of Rockwell meter parts Lot IV - 10 items of Rockwell single dial compound meter parts 1,394.20 Total $21,885.20 $ 7,541.00 3.204.00 Total $10,745.00 • GAMON--CALMET, Covington, Kentucky Lot III - 83 items of Calmet magnetic meter parts BADGER METER, INC., Milwaukee, Wisc. Lot VI - 7 items of Badger meter parts CARLON METER COMPANY, Grand Haven, Mich. Lot VII - 54 items of Carlon seal register parts HERSEY PRODUCTS, INC., Dedham, Mass. Lot VIII - 11 items of Hersey American register parts $ 411.08 Grand Total ---- $44,500.28 7,368.95 $ 749.00 3,341.05 Price comparison shows an increase of 5.2%. Bids were received from six firms. d. The only bid received for a 3 year contract for emergency tire repair and wrecker service from Mr. Herman Galvan be rejected and bids be received again at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 1978. The reason no other bids were received is probably because the bid opening date was confused with that of the car pound contracts. The service is for police and other vehicles on a 24-hour per day, 7 days per week when Maintenance Services cannot respond or is not open. Mr. Galvan suhmitted a bid on tow service only, rather than tow and tire repair service as was required. e. The final assessment roll on the 12" and 8" water line along Flour Bluff Drive and Yorktown Boulevard be adopted with assessments of $19,625.76 on 8 items. The project was completed by the City Water Division. f. $2,440 be appropriated for appraisal services by Mr. John A. Erickson for 11 parcels (9 utility and construction easements and 2 fee simple acquisitions) for the Oso trunk main and 2 lift stations. The use of an independent real estate appraiser is required by Federal acquisition procedures. The acquisitions will start at Delta Drive and extend in a southwesterly direction, crossing McArdle Road, South Padre Island Drive, Williams Drive, and Holly Road to Wooldridge Drive. The property involved is vacant. City Manager Townsend located the land to be acquired on the map and explained that a total of six contracts will be involved in the total Oso Waste- water improvements. He explained the route of the sewer line from the plant and pointed out the location of the required lift stations. Mr. Townsend informed the Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 12 Council that each contract requires approval of the Environmental Protection Agency; there may be some problems involved in approval of all of the contracts; but the City is ready to commence with the first four contracts. He stated that this agenda item recommends approval for appraisal services only. g• An amendment to the architectural contract with Christian, Bright, Pennington & Associates for design of the Multicultural Center be approved to correct the percentage from 7.48% to 8.48%. The proposed fee discussed with the architect and consistent with other architectural contracts awarded at the same time was 8.48%. The incorrect figure was used to calculate the appropriation. Thus, an additional appropriation of $5,200 id needed. h. A limited power of attorney be again granted to American National Bank of Austin, to authorize the Bank to receive the City's sales tax check from the State Comptroller's Office in Austin, for collection and deposit to the City's account with Corpus Christi National Bank. This procedure will enable the City to invest the City's Sales Tax Revenue the same day the State's check is issued. The previously approved power of attorney expires on September 13, 1978. i. Amendment #1 to the Affirmative Action Plan included in the City's Community Development Block Grant application, be officially adopted. The amendment sets forth the procedures being used to encourage partici- pation by minority contractors and vendors in community development grant projects. Official adoption is required by the Community Development Block grant regulations. An application be submitted to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration for $50,000 for assistance in transit planning. A 20% match, or $12,500 will be provided by City in-kind services. These funds will be used to carry out transit planning efforts which are a prerequisite for receiving UMTA funding for operating subsidy and capital equipment grants. If approved, the grant will continue the existing staff of a Planner II and a Senior Clerk -Typist, and will provide $23,000 for a preliminary architectural and engineering feasibility plan for improving the transit maintenance facility and yard. i• k. 53 parking spaces in the parking garage located at the northwest corner of Water and Lawrence Streets be rented on a month by month basis for $15 per month per space, or $795 per month. These spaces will be used by the Tax Division employees and the Board of Equalization and will replace spaces lost when the previous parking area was purchased by Corpus Christi National Bank for construction of a drive-in banking facility. 1. A small triangular portion 11' wide at its widest point out of a 71' utility easement on Lot 15, Block 6, Ridgewood Unit 1, be closed and abandoned. City Manager Townsend explained that the builder had constructed a house that extends into the easement; there is no problem on this side of the easement as far as utilities are concerned; the builder made an honest mistake; and the staff recommends that the easement be vacated. m. The budget deletions proposed by the Library Board totaling $26,000 be adopted including closing of the mall stations, reduction of books at Parkdale and Greenwood, reduction of materials and supplies at La Retama,and deleting the Parkdale Bookmobile. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 13 n. Authority be granted to request an additional $259,600 from the Department of Labor and Training cAct icontract Cfrom sOctoberT1,11978 througheDe emberp31,m1978. The number of positions will be reduced from 137 to 92. The modification includes 2 sub -agent contracts, and 2 community agency worksite agreements. The requested additional funds provide $27,100 for administration, $190,596 in wages and $41,904 in fringe benefits to continue the program from October 1, 1978 through December 31, 1978. o. The City's FY 78 Title VI Comprehensive Employment and Training Act contract be modified to increase the contract by $204,487 from $4,413,584 to $4,618,071 with authorization to request an additional $1,208,700 from the Department of Labor to extend the program from October 1, 1978 through December 31, 1978. The number of sustainment positions remain 201 and special project positions' are reduced from 785 to 399. The modification includes 10 sub -agent contracts, 19 community agency worksite agreements and 84 special pro ects. The requested additional funds provide $111,073 for administration, j $1,026,553 in wages, and $71,074 in fringe benefits to continue the program from October 1, through December 31, 1978. Mr. Richard J. Mertz, Administrative Assistant, presented the Council with copies of his memorandum in regard to the Title II and Title VI CETA Program Modi- fication recommendations. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that these modifications will be discussed at the CETA Consortium meeting on Thursday. Mr. Townsend stated that a notice had been received from the Department of Labor that the Consortium needs to make a renewal application for CETA funding for the next quarter, October 1 through December 31, 1978. He further pointed out that the letter received from the Department of Labor predicted that, although the matter is presently being considered by Congress, a 3 -month extension will be approved, based upon programs which have already been authorized. City Manager Townsend explained the diffi- culties involved in submitting such an application since no one has any idea of the amount of funding that will be approved. He then requested that Mr. Mertz further explain the application recommended for submission. Mr. Mertz informed the Council that the staff has prepared the applica- tion for extension of funding for the next quarter even though no guidelines have been established for the fiscal year 1979 and there are no levels of funding on which to base the positions included in the application. He stated that the Coastal Bend Consortium has requested that all entities involved in the Con- sortium submit a request for Title VI and Title II programs. Mr. Mertz explained Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 14 how the program modifications for the next quarter had been determined and summarized by stating that the Title II modification recommends the reduction of the number of positions from a previous level of 137 to 92; and the Title VI modification retains 201 sustainment positions and reduces the number of special project positions from 785 to 399. City Manager Townsend suggested that the Council examine the breakdown of 'recommended positions, as prepared by the CETA administrative staff, and if they desire any changes, that they inform the staff prior to the Consortium meeting. Re pointed out that there may be problems with a number of agencies if the Special Projects are discontinued, mentioning in particular such agencies as USO and the Women's Shelter Program. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley mentioned the fact that he understood that a number of CETA employees have found other, more permanent employment as a result of their training under the CETA program, which is the ultimate goal of the program. *Council Member Gill departed the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Mayor Lozano called for discussion from the Council on the City Manager's Reports. Council Member Diaz referred to the recommendation in regard to the leasing of parking spaces for the Tax Division employees and the members of the Board of Equalization and inquired about the parking problem at the Weber Building. City Manager Townsend explained that parking is provided at the City Hall parking C1 t at this time but that many of the City's leases on several locations will soon expire and stated that the parking facilities will be considered at that time. There were no comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "o", be accepted; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend referred to the recommended fee increases for servi- ces provided in the Parks and Recreation budget and presented the Council with copies of a memorandum from Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Parks and Recreation, which contained the recommendations of the Park Board. Mr. Townsend informed the Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 15 Council that the Park Board recommended that the programs not be cut in the amount of $25,000 as proposed by the staff, and they expressed opinion that the recommended fee increases for athletic league teams was excessive. Discussion followed on the fees as recommended by the Park Board, as well as the additional fees the Board had recommended for spectators attending athletic events and fees to be charged for use of the recreation centers. City Manager Townsend pointed out that it might be difficult to collect spectator fees and recreation center fees. He also stated that such collection might necessitate employing someone to collect such fees. Mr. Townsend also stated that the staff agreed with most of the other recommendations of the Park Board, with the exception of the swimming lesson fee charge of $10.00 rather than $7.50. He stated that the staff hesitated to increase this fee too much because people might be discouraged from learning to swim. He noted that it was possible that the Red Cross might include more people in their swimming instruction program and asked Mr. Mark Gresham, Budget Director, for information on this possibility. Mr. Gresham explained that the Red Cross water safety instructors are required to teach a certain number of people to swim, and this is done at no charge to those participating; however, the staff had determined that very few people in the lower-income bracket had participated in this program conducted by the Red Cross. Council Member Sample expressed the opinion that the swimming lesson fee should remain at $7.50, as previously recommended by the staff. Mayor Lozano indicated that he agreed with the athletic league team fees as recommended by the Park Board, but stated that he agreed with City Manager Townsend that the spectator fees would be a nuisance to collect. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council Member Sample also stated that they disagreed with the recommendation that spectator fees be collected. Several Council Members indicated that they did not feel that recreation center fees should be charged, and City Manager Townsend suggested that the staff could study the possibility of charging for specific classes conducted at the centers rather than charging a user fee for everyone. The Council indicated their concurrence with this suggestion. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 16 City Manager Townsend summarized by stating that it is his understanding that the Council is in agreement with all of the recommendations of the Park Board, with the following exceptions: Swimming Lesson fee for first member of family remain at $7.50; the Spectator Fees for Athletic Events be omitted; and the Recreation Center Fees be deleted. He stated that if the Council agrees, an amendment to the budget would be required. Mr. Townsend also suggested that the $90,000 previously set aside in the budget be used to offset the lost revenues in the reduced fees, reminding the Council that this amount was designated in the event that some of the ordinances increasing fees did not materialize. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on the fees that had just been discussed. Ms. Maggie Salter, 173411 Second Street, stated that she works with the Red Cross and informed the Council that the Red Cross no longer has a swimming instruction program due to the fact that they were informed by the Parks and Recreation Department that payment for use of the City pools would be required. City Manager Townsend informed Ms. Salter that there was absolutely no charge to the Red Cross for use of the City's pools for their swimming program and assured her that no one had the authority to tell any representative of the Red Cross that there would be a charge for their classes. Ms. Salter continued by stating that she felt that the recommended charge of $15.00 was excessive for a life-saving class and objected to the charge for swimming lessons in the lower-income areas. She also indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department had informed the Red Cross that they would be allowed the use of T. C. Ayers Pool only for swimming instruction. Mr. Nick Keetchner, 3538 Lawnview, addressed the Council in regard to the fees for softball league teams and stated that he felt that the Park Board had been placed in an unfair position in being asked to recommend which fees should be increased for various items. He questioned why a tax decrease was even con- sidered, indicating that he did not feel that the taxes in Corpus Christi are excessive. No one else spoke in regard to the Park Board's recommendation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 17 Motion by Sample that the recommendations on fees made by the Park Board be accepted with the exception of recommended increase for swimming lessons for the first member of family; the spectator fees for athletic events; and the recreation center fees; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. * Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained them, and no one spoke in regard to the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: ADOPTING AID AMBULANCE SERVICE RATES; PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTARY OXYGEN CHARGE; 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, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 53-253, "STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING THERETO ITEMS WHICH WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON BATTLIN' BUC BLVD., BETWEEN MESTINA STREET AND UP RIVER ROAD (BOTH SIDES) AND UP RIVER ROAD, FROM PALM DRIVE TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 850 FEET WEST OF BATTLIN' BUC BLVD. (BOTH SIDES); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. SECOND READING: FINDING THAT THE BAYFEST '78 ON SEPTEMBER 29 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 1978 IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 1100 THROUGH 1600 BLOCKS OF NORTH SHORELINE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 A.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1978 TO 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1978, FOR SAID BAYFEST CO-SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR BARRICADES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND THE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN CHANGES, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY CODES AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE SPONSORS TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION PERMIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 18 SECOND 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 second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14418: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADRE LITTLE MISSES KICKBALL LEAGUE, LEASING TO THE SAID PADRE LITTLE MISSES KICKBALL LEAGUE 5.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCArSi ON THE NORTHMOST CORNER OF LA COSTA DRIVE AND FIRE CREEK DRIVE, OWNED BY THE CITY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AREA, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14419: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14420: ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1978 EDITION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE TRE 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 PUBLI- CATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FROM AND AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1978. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14421: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 19 THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14422: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye";. Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14423: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14424: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14425: AMENDING SECTION 36-5, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW TENNIS COURTS RATES SCHtDULES 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14426: 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14427: AMENDING SECTI0N.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, GREENS FEES SCHEDULE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW GREEN FEES SCHEDULE FOR THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND TO ELIMINATE TRE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENT GOLFERS TO ALLOW THEM TO PLAY ANYTIME FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT REDUCED STUDENT RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 . Page 20 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting 'Aye'; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14428: AMENDING ORDINANCE 14216, PASSED AND APPROVED MARCH 1, 1978, PERTAINING TO THE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE, A TWELVE -INCH DIAMETER LINE FROM NEAR RAMFIELD ROAD SOUTHWESTWARD TO reit INTERSECTION WITH YORKTOWN BOULEVARD. 2. YORKTOWN BOULEVARD, AN EIGHT -INCH DIAMETER LINE FROM FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE WESTWARD 1,280 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SAID STREET. BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO CORRECT AND ADJUST ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, ALL AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14429: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14307, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 10, 1978, WHICH AWARDED AN ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT TO CHRISTIAN, BRIGHT, PENNINGTON & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF A MULTICULTURAL CENTER BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES FROM $38,896 TO $44,096 AND BY AUTHORIZING AN ARCHITECTURAL FEE OF 8.48% IN LIEU OF 7.48%; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 265 MULTICULTURAL CENTER BOND FUND AN ADDITIONAL $5,200 TO REFLECT A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $48,200, OF WHICH $44,096 IS FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES AND $4,104 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 265-77-1, MULTICULTURAL CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14430: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE BANK TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SALES TAX WARRANT FROM THE STATE COMPTROLLER FOUR COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT TO THE CITY'S ACCOUNT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK, SAID LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY TO BE FOR ONE YEAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14431: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN A ERICKSON FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF 11 PARCELS (9 UTILITY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND 2 FEE SIMPLE ACQUISITIONS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXPANSION PROJECT, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPRO- PRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, PROJECT 250-61-25.5, $2,440 FOR SAID SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1978 Page 21 ORDINANCE NO. 14432: ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WHICH ADDS SECTION 3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1968, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14433: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT WITH DAVID A. BOLIN FOR THE RENTAL OF 53 PARKING SPACES BEGINNING AUGUST 10, 1978 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 passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. RESOLUTION NO. 14434: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT OF $50,000 FOR ASSISTANCE INTRANSIT PLANNING WITH A MATCHING SHARE OF $12,500 TO BE PROVIDED BY IN-KIND SERVICES BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. ORDINANCE NO. 14435: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 1.5 FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE EXISTING 7.5 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT OF LOT 15, BLOCK 6, RIDGEWOOD UNIT 1, RECORDED IN VOLUME 40, PAGES 92-93, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. RESOLUTION NO. 14436: URGING THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN MOURNING THE LOSS OF A VALUABLE CITIZEN, W. N. "PAT" SCARBOROUGH, JR." The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gill and Holt, absent. * * * * * * * * Motion by Sample that the Council go into closed session to discuss pending litigation, as authorized by Article 6252-17, Section 2 (b) of V.A.C.S.; seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously at 6:12 p.m. Following the closed session, on motion by Gulley, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m., August 9, 1978. h I, GABE LOZANO, SR., Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of August 2, 1978 through August 30, 1978, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council Action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized. 8/02/78 - Regular Meeting 8/09/78 - Regular Meeting 8/09/78 - Special Meeting 8/16/78 - Regular Meeting 8/23/78 - Regular Meeting 8/30/78 - Regular Meeting SEP 0 31980 MaaWED , Mayor Cit orpus Christi, Texas •