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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/04/1978PRESENT: 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 OCTOBER 4, 1978 2:00 P. M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall in the absence of Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. Rabbi Stephen Fisch of Temple Beth El gave the invocation. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti- tuted meeting. Motion by Juarez that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of September 6, September 13 and September 20, 1978 and the Special Council Meeting of September 6, 1978 be approved as presented; seconded by Diaz;•and passed unanimously. Motion by Holt that Mayor Lozano, who was out of the City on business, be excused for just cause; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley presented retirement plaques to the following employees: YEARS OF EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION SERVICE Mr. Richard Chapman Fire Fire Captain 31 Mr. Richard Wilburn Parks Foreman 28 Mr. Hugh Schoolfield Engineering Construction Inspector II 12 Also scheduled to receive retirement plaques but unable to be present were the following: Mr. Ronnie West Police Police Captain 19 Ms. Edna Darby Recreation Recreation Coordinator II 32 * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend presented the following items and recommended that: urILLiEU `� 1�8p IHi 4 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 2 a. Replacement garbage trucks for the Sanitation Division be purchased as follows: (1) 8 - 28,000 GVW cabs and chassis from EDABURN INTERNATIONAL, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid meeting specification of $114,523.28. The apprent low bid of $106,635.92 submitted by Gainan's Chevrolet City, Inc. Corpus Christi, does not meet specifications in that a 4 -speed automatic transmission was bid instead of a 5 -speed. Also, the transmission bid is lighter weight and not heavy enough to perform as required. Bids were received from four firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 10%. (2) 8 - rear load packer bodies from PAK-MOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, San Antonio, on the basis of low bid of $66,132.00. Bids were received from two firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 10%. b. Annual requirements of gas and water meters be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas Item 1 - 500 ea., 200 Cu. Ft. 1" Gas Meters Item 3 - 8 ea., 1600 Cu. Ft. 11/2" Gas Meters Item 4 - 5 ea., 3000 Cu. Ft. 3" Gas Meters Item 5 - 2 ea., 5000 Cu. Ft. 4" Gas Meters Item 6 - 10 ea., 10,000 Cu. Ft. 4" Gas Meters Item 7 - 10 ea., Automatic Pressure Correcting Instruments for Gas Meters SPRAGUE METER CO. , Bridgeport, Conn. Item 2 - 15 ea CARLON METER CO., Est. Amt. $18,300.00 1,656.00 2,375.00 1,550.00 11,800.00 3,800.00 $39;481.00 . 415 Cu. Ft. 11" Gas Meters 1,100.00 Grand Haven, Mich. *Item 8 *Item 9 - *Item 10 - Item 11 - Item 12- 1200 ea., 5/8" x 3/4" Displacement Type Water Meters 50 ea., 3/4" Displacement Type Water Meters 75 ea., 1" Displacement Type Water Meters 35 ea., 11/2" Displacement Type Water Meters 35 ea., 2" Displacement Type Water Meters ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas Item 13 - 10 ea., 3" Compound Type Water Meters Item 14 - 2 ea., 4" Compound Type Water Meters 1,100.00 $30,420.00 1,750.00 3,956.25 4,200.00 5,950.00 46,276.25 6,025.00 1,987.90 8,012.90 ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL -- $94,870.15 Comparing the above prices with prices previously paid shows an overall decrease of .11. Bids were received from 10 firms. On items 8, 9 and 10, the apparent low bids of $27,600.00, $1,150.00 and $3,675.00 submitted by Fuller Supply Co., Lubbock, Texas, are not recommended as these are for Turbine Type Meters. Specifications call for Positive Displacement type Meters. On Item 9 the next apparent low bid of $1,711.50 submitted by Badger Meter Mfg., Milwaukee, Wisc., is also not recommended as the register case is moulded of Lexan rather than cast bronze as specified. *These items were tabled for two weeks - See Page 12. Minutes PPgular Council MPe(ln;; October 4, 1978 Page 3 c. The only bid of $325,455 received on 53,300 tons of flexible base (caliche) for the Street, Water and Wastewater Services Divisions from HELDENFELS BROTHERS, INC., of Corpus Christi be rejected, the specifications be revised and bids be again received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 1978. The bid was for an estimated 18-24 month supply and was approximately 72% greater than the last contract. It is recommended that bids be received on only an 8-1/2 month supply (approximately 29,200 tons) and the contract be placed on an annual basis. It is further recommended that the specifications be revised to allow the use of material which has been previously crushed and stockpiled for the contractors own use. Testing will be done to assure that the material meets City specifications. The previous specifications require that the supplier build an original stockpile for City use only with the material being tested by a certified testing laboratory during the crushing and stockpiling process. d. Plans and specifications for improvements to North Carancahua from Winnebago to Buffalo Street and Winnebago from Carancahua to Upper Broadway be approved and bids be received on November 1, 1978. Improvements include construction of curbs, gutters, driveways and sidewalks; new pavement on Carancahua Street; and a hot -mix asphalt overlay on Winnebago. * e. The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation be requested to proceed improvements to Port Avenue from Agnes to Buford Street including: (1) Installation of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways where needed. (2) Removal of the four foot wide concrete median. (3) Level up of pavement and over lay with a low -skid surface. (4) Replacement of head -in parking with parallel curb parking. (5) Provision of four eleven foot wide traffic lanes. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the portion of Port Avenue already completed has been well accepted by the property owners, and the City has received a request to continue the street improvements along this portion of the street. Mr. Townsend reminded the Council that several owners of business property on this portion of Port Avenue are opposed to the street improvements because of • the elimination of head -in parking; however, the staff feels that it is in the best interest of the general public to improve this portion. f. An escrow agreement be approved with the State for resurfacing Airline Road from Alameda Street to South Padre Island Drive and $7,300 be appropriated for the City's share. This project was included in the 1977 bond election and will be funded jointly by the City and State under the Urban Systems Program. The estimated cost is $422,005. Gulf Coast Testing Laboratories be engaged to perform laboratory testing services for the design of the commercial ramp at the International Airport for $2,041. This is a 1977 Bond Election project. g• h. A 10' wide utility easement within Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Block (;, Flour Bluff Estates be abandoned subject to the property owners relocating an existing 2" gas line at their expense and dedicating an alternate easement. The area is located north of Padre Island Drive between Fawn and Mounts Drive in Flour Bluff. A drive-in restaurant is proposed to be built on the property. *This item was withdrawn - See page 11. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 4 In regard to Item "g", Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired about the progress on the parking lot access road at International Airport, and City Manager Townsend informed him that a revised timetable on this matter will be provided the Council next week. *Council Member Gill arrived at the meeting at 2:20 p.m. i. A public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on October 11, 1978 on an amendment to the•Master Sanitary Sewer Plan to provide for all of Area 20-B-1 (Plate 22) west of Corn Products Road, or approximately 14 acres, to be combined with Area 24-A-1. Corn Products Road is a logical divide for planning sanitary sewer extensions. The 14 -acre area, a large ' portion of which is now being developed, will be served by the 1977 bond project described as Highway 9 -Corn Products Road Lift Station and Laterals. This project will be expedited to provide sanitary sewer service to both existing properties and the proposed development. City Manager Townsend explained to the Council that the proposed amendment is a technical one. He located the area on the map and explained the planned sanitary sewer extensions. Mr. Townsend also informed the Council that this item had been considered by the Planning Commission on October 3, and they had approved the change. He stated that the request today is just for approval to set a public hearing on the amendment. j. Cactus Utility Company be awarded a contract of $195,527.60 for Interceptor Sewers 34-A, Section 4 and 34-B, Section 1 to extend sanitary sewers to Hearn Road, a 1977 bond fund project. The award provides for oversizing the trunk line one pipe size to be paid by the Wood River Developers per prior agreement. The developers share is to be secured by an irrevocable letter of credit. An appropriation is recommended to cover the award, engineering and laboratory fees, engineering reimbursements, and related costs. k. Arturo Vasquez and Co.'s proposal to audit the following State and Federal - Grants be accepted with fees not to exceed the following: Amount to be Audited Total Fee 9 - State Library Grants 3 - HUD Community Development Block Grants 2 - HUD Planning Grants 2 - Department of Commerce - Local Public Works Grants $ 506,630 12,402,000 113,700 1,411,000 $ 2,400 5,300 1,000 5,000 $13,700 Funding for these audit costs has been provided for in each of the respective grants. City Manager Townsend explained that these audits are required by the State and Federal agencies that have authorized the grants; these are separate from the total City audit; and funds for the audits are included in the grants. Council Member Gill noted that the Community Development Block Grant audit includes audits for projects for the past 3 years and inquired as to why they were. not previously audited. She also inquired about the method of funding for the audits. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 5 . City Manager Townsend stated that he will check with the Finance Depart- ment as to how the matter is handled and report to the Council later in the meeting. Mr. Townsend urged that there is a need to approve the Local Public Works Grants as soon as possible and requested that this portion of the item be approved. 1. The following actions be taken regarding Ella Barnes Unit 1-A Area Street Improvements: (1) The assessment hearing held Wednesday, September 20, 1978 at Zavala Elementary School be closed and the assessment roll be adopted. The roll totals $299,345.41. (2) The recommendations made by Mr. Bill Holly regarding a reduction in Items No. 158, 161, 346, and 354 be incorporated in the assessment roll. These lots are triangular or odd -shaped. The Department of Planning and Urban Development is processing the proposed rezoning discussed at the hearing. If approved, the revisions will be incorporated into the final assessment roll. (3) The construction contract be awarded to Isles Construction Company for $733,370.10 and $770,000.00 be appropriated, including engineering and related expenses. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr. Holly has revised his recommendation on several parcels of the odd -shaped lots and concurs with the staff recommendations. Mr. Townsend also stated that the Planning Commission is in the process of preparing a recommendation to rezone a number of the lots in this area to "R -1B" in order that the assessments may be reduced. He also stated that a number of zoning cases will be forthcoming in connection with other street improvement projects that have previously been authorized by the Council. m. A resolution be approved designating the City as a management agency under the Corpus Christi Area 208 Waste Treatment Management Plan adopted by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. Under the plan, each governmental entity will continue to be responsible for wastewater facilities. Overall wastewater planning for portions of Nueces, San Patricio, and Aransas Counties in the Corpus Christi Designated Area will be the responsibility of the COG. This plan will meet the requirements of Public Law 92-500, Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, and will enable the City to continue to receive federal grants for wastewater treatment plant construction. n. The 5 -year franchise granted to Corpus Christi Sight -Seeing Service. Inc., DBA Grayline of Corpus Christi be extended for another five years. The terms and conditions of the franchise will remain the same. Mr. Escalante, the operator of Corpus Christi Sight -Seeing Service, Inc., has provided this service for some time, paid all franchise fees and met all franchise require- ments. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr. Al Escalante had requested that the franchise terms be reduced from 4% to 2%; the staff felt that the 4% was reasonable; and Mr. Escalante had agreed to this. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for comments or questions from Members of the Council on the City Manager's Reports. Council Member Diaz referred to Item "j" in regard to the recommendation that the Wood River developers be allowed to secure their portion of the cost for oversizing the trunk line in connection with Interceptor Sewers 34-A, Section 4, and 34-B, Section 1, and expressed concern that such payment will not be in cash. City Manager Townsend agreed that this would be preferable and asked Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development for an explana- tion. Mr. Lontos explained that Gibralter Savings has provided the City with a letter of credit verifying that they will provide this payment in the event that the Pendaris Corporation, the developers of the Wood River Subdivision, defaults. Council Member Diaz contended that problems could occur when a letter of credit is substituted for direct payment in the event the developer defaults on the payment. City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock expressed the opinion that in this case, both the principal and the guarantor would be responsible for the payment. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the developers must have water for the subdivision, and this would not be provided until the sewer service charge is paid. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. Mr. Walter Fuller, representative of the Fuller Supply Company of Lubbock, addressed the Council in regard to Item "b" as it pertains to the recommendation for purchase of displacement type water meters. Mr. Fuller referred to the dis- cussion of the matter during the Council Workshop Meeting and stated that he would like to clarify some of the statements made at that time. Mr. Fuller indicated that he felt that the staff was sincere in their reasons for recommending against the purchase of Linco meters but expressed the opinion that the tests conducted on the Linco meters were not performed under normal operating conditions. Mr. Fuller also referred to the statement that his company was reported to have a credit rating of "fair" and stated that they have n_..ates Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 7 never failed to pay their bills or failed to honor the warranties on their product. He explained that the water meters distributed by his company are made by Jameco Industries, Inc. and are guaranteed for twenty years. Mr. Fuller also questioned the statement included in the memorandum from Mr. Wayne Tibbets, Water Superintendent, to the effect that the cities of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Lubbock have only accepted this type of multijet meters for testing purposes. Mr. Fuller indicated that this infor- mation is incorrect because the cities of Austin and Lubbock have used the Linco meters for many years. He pointed out that the meters proposed to be purchased , are only guaranteed for one year and summarized his presentation by urging the Council to consider award of bid to his company since they were the low bidder. Speaking in opposition to approval of Item "e", which recommends approval of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation's proposed street improvements to Port Avenue from Agnes to Buford Street, was Ms. Martha Bullajian, who is associated with Dick's Grocery Store at 817 South Port. Ms. Bullajian expressed opposition to the street improvements because the project contemplates the replacement of head -in parking with parallel curb parking. Ms. Bullajian con- tended that the limited parking would virtually ruin her family's business. Also speaking in opposition to the Port Avenue project was Mrs. Nellie Gennaway, who owns the Port Ice Store, located at 821 South Port. Mrs. Gennaway registered a complaint because she had never been contacted in regard to the pro- posed street improvements and inquired as to why the property owners had not been informed of the fact that this matter was to be considered today. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley informed Mrs. Gennaway that property owners are always informed of public hearings on the proposed assessment rates to be charged the property owners in connection with street improvements. Mrs. Gennaway reiterated that she had never been contacted in regard to this project. City Manager Townsend explained that this particular project had not progressed to the point of setting a public hearing on assessments but stated that a public meeting had been conducted by the State Department of Highways and Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 8 Public Transportation some time ago and it was his understanding that the property owners had been notified of this meeting. Mr. Lontos confirmed this and explained that the State had hand delivered notices of the public meeting in regard to the Port Avenue improvements to all of the addresses on Port Avenue, and the meeting was conducted approximately one and a half years ago. Mrs. Gennaway agreed that she had attended that meeting. She questioned the statement that the property owners on Port Avenue had requested the improve- ' ments, pointing out that a large number of property owners were opposed to the street improvements, primarily because of the elimination of the head -in parking., Mrs. Gennaway reminded the Council that head -in parking is allowed in many areas of the City, such as at Del Mar College, a number of schools, Memorial Medical Center and other areas. She then presented to the Council a petition containing 137 signatures of residents of the Port Avenue area requesting the retention of head -in parking on this portion of Port Avenue, that the street just be resurfaced, and expressing no opposition to the removal of the concrete center median. Also opposed to the Port Avenue street improvements was Mrs. Celia Valdez, owner of Celia's Bridal Shop, because of the proposed elimination of the head -in parking. Mrs. Valdez explained that her shop was recently established at 911 South Port Avenue and expressed the opinion that if such parking is eliminated, her busi- ness would suffer. City Manager Townsend suggested that Mrs. Valdez might be able to arrange to have her customers use the parking lot south of Paul's Dollar Store or that she arrange for her customers to park in the rear of her shop. Mrs. Valdez stated that she felt that it would be inconvenient for her customers to do this and she had no suitable back entrance to her shop. Council Member Holt asked Mrs. Valdez if she did not want Port Avenue repaired. Mrs. Valdez replied that she did not object to the street improvements but she does object to the installation of curbs and gutters and the elimination of head -in parking. She also expressed the opinion that the business firms in k s Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 9 this area would be greatly inconvenienced during construction. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley asked Mr. Lontos if the contractors performing street construction are not usually required to schedule their work in such a manner as to provide access to business firms at all times. Mr. Lontos agreed that the contractors make every attempt to do so. Council Member Holt stated that the City does not have the responsibility to provide parking for business firms, and since traffic has greatly increased on Port Avenue, it is in the public's best interest to have Port Avenue widened and improved. Another merchant speaking in opposition to the street improvements was Mr. Dick Bullajian, who is also associated with Dick's Grocery. Mr. Bullajian stated that, in his opinion, the street only needs to be resurfaced and there is no necessity to install curbs, gutters and sidewalks and eliminate the head -in parking. Mr. Bullajian presented a petition signed by 27 merchants with business firms on this portion of Port Avenue objecting to the proposed improvements to Port Avenue and the elimination of head -in parking. City Manager Townsend explained that State and Federal projects require the elimination of head -in parking on streets that are improved with funds from those entities. Mr. Bullajian indicated that he felt that the concrete center median should be retained to provide a safety area for pedestrians to cross the wide street. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, emphasized that the median was constructed to allow motorists to make left turns into the head -in parking spaces, and it was not designed to allow pedestrians to stop there while crossing the street, indicating that this is a very dangerous practice. Also speaking in opposition to the elimination of head -in parking was Ms. Mary Helen Bullajian, also associated with Dick's Grocery Store. She stated that if the City eliminated head -in parking at Del Mar College and Memorial Medical Center, she would no longer object to similar elimination on Port Avenue. Ms. Bullajian also expressed the opinion that the small merchants on Port Avenue would no longer be able to stay in business if they did not have head -in parking available, pointing out that many people find it very difficult to parallel park, Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 10 particularly elderly people. She also informed the Council that even she would have no place to park at her place of business if head -in parking is eliminated. Council Member Gill inquired of Ms. Bullajian if customers could park at the rear of her business, and Ms. Bullajian replied that they could not because the store structure extends to the back property line. Another business owner speaking in opposition to the proposed street con- struction was Mr. Leo Guszak, the owner of Leo G. Guszak Cash Register Service at 1011 South Port Avenue, who stated that he is opposed to the street improvements because of the elimination of the head -in parking and the concrete center median. Mr. William Jones, of the Flores -Jones Auto Parts Store at 921 South Port, stated that he is one of the fortunate owners of this block in that he owns a park- ing lot adjacent to his building. Mr. Jones referred to the newly improved portion of Port Avenue and stated that when the improvements were made, the street was lowered and consequently this portion of Port Avenue floods very easily, and he is concerned that a. similar situation might exist in this block if street improve- ments are made. Also speaking in opposition to the proposed street improvements was Mr. David Lane, owner of Corpus Christi Television Service at 1009 South Port. He presented the Council with photographs of several streets on which head -in park- ing exists and questioned why such parking was being eliminated on Port Avenue. Mr. Lane stated that a total of 19 business firms on one side of Port Avenue are opposed to the street improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired about the State's position in regard to the head -in parking situation, and Mr. Lontos replied that at the time the public meeting was held approximately a year and a half ago, the State indicated that they wanted the City to work out the problem in regard to the head -in parking, following which they would proceed with the street reconstruction. Council Member Holt summarized by stating that the basic problem involves. the 19 business firms that object to the elimination of head -in parking. . Council Member Gill suggested that this block of Port Avenue just be eliminated from the street improvement plan. City Manager Townsend agreed that Minutes Regular Council" Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 11 this block could be taken out of the project with the City to do some type of repair to this portion. City Manager Townsend stated that this portion of the street improvements consists of four blocks, and a petition has been received in favor of the improvements. Council Member Holt suggested that the item be withdrawn from the agenda until it can be determined whether more property owners are in favor of the improvements or opposed to them. He stated that he could understand how the merchants feel, since he had been faced with a similar situation when a loading zone was installed in front of his downtown store, but emphasized that his business had not suffered from the elimination of parking directly in front of his store and, in fact, had increased. Council Member Gill pointed out that the businesses located at Six Points had certainly not been damaged by the elimination of parking. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that head -in parking is more dangerous than parallel parking. City Manager Townsend then withdrew ,Item "e" from the City Manager's Reports until an updated report can be provided. Noting that Mr. Harold Zick had arrived at the meeting, City Manager Townsend asked him to explain the audits proposed in Item "k". Mr. Zick, Director of Finance, explained that the grants provide the funds for the necessary audits; the reason there are three Community Development Block Grant audits is that the projects for 1976, 1977 and 1978 are not yet completed and most of these will be interim audits; final audits will also be required; the Local Public Works Grants' audits are required by the Department of Commerce; and the State Library Grants are both final audits and interim audits. City Manager Townsend reiterated that funds for the audit fees are included in the grants and stated that he had not realized that an audit is required every year until the project is completed. Mr. Zick also informed the Council that there are a large number of grants, and the Federal government is in the process of attempting to limit the number of interim audits required by changing the procedure to just audit certain grants. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 12 Council Member Sample expressed concern in regard to the portion of Item "b" which recommends the award of contract for'purchase of displacement type water meters in view of the remarks made by Mr. Fuller. Mr. Sample moved that Items 8, 9 and 10 under Item "b" be tabled for two weeks to provide the staff time to examine the bids and obtain more information from Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Lubbock in regard to their test information. The motion was seconded by David Diaz and passed by the following vote: Diaz, Gill and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley and Holt voting "Nay"; Lozano, absent; and Juarez, absent from the Council Chambers at the time the vote was taken. Motion by Holt that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "n", with the exception of Items 8, 9 and 10 of Item "b", which were tabled for two weeks, and Item "e", which was withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced a five-minute recess at 3:59 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:06 p.m. and announced the public hearings on three zoning applications. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the public hearing on Application No. 878-10, Mr. Winston E. Cooper, for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Stoddart Smith Subdivi- sion, located on the northwest corner of Waldron Road and Castle Park Drive. City Manager Townsend noted that the Planning Commission recommends denial of "B-4" zoning but in lieu thereof, "B-1" be approved, and the Planning Staff recommends denial on the basis that sufficient "B-1" zoning exists in the area and they felt that "8-4" zoning would be inappropriate in this area. Mr. Townsend stated that there was no response to the notices of the public hearing. Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the area. He informed the Council that the applicant plans the construction of a neighborhood type of business and will accept the "B-1"'zoning. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the property involved in the next case to be considered by the Council is located in the same area and the Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 13 request is to change the zoning from "B-1" to "R -1B." He further explained that the area was originally designed to be used as a Planned Unit Development. Council Member Gill expressed the opinion that "B-1" zoning would be logical if a subdivision is being developed nearby which will be zoned "R -1B." The applicant, Mr. Winston E. Cooper, addressed the Council and stated that he plans to construct some type of convenience store at this location and that utilities are available for this tract. Speaking in opposition to the application was Mr. Terry Beach, District Manager for the Southland Corporation, operators of the 7-11 Stores. Mr. Beach expressed opposition to this zoning application because the applicant has indicated that he plans the construction of a convenience store, and he pointed out that a 7-11 Store is located directly across the street from the proposed convenience store and questioned the need for an additional store to serve this area. Speaking in favor of the change of zoning was Mr. Roy Downer, who is asso- ciated with Mr. Cooper. Mr. Downer explained that he and Mr. Cooper will not be in direct competition with the 7-11 Stores since they plan to construct some other type of business such as a Laundromat or record shop. Mr. Downer pointed out that when the new subdivision is completed, there will be a need for additional neigh- borhood businesses. No one else spoke in regard to this application. Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. Motion by Holt that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the zoning of "B-4" on Application No. 878-10, but in lieu ' thereof, approve the zoning of "B-1"; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. C878-13,City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, "A-1" Apartment House District, "R-2" Multiple Dwelling Dis- trict and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling Dis- trict on Lots 27-34, Block 2; Lots 3-6, Block 3; and Lots 1-6, Block 5, all in Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 14 Castle Park Unit 1, located between Castle Park Drive and Purdue Road on both sides of Lombardy Drive. Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the public hear- ing, two in favor had been returned. Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, includ- ing houses under construction at this time, and stated that the owner of the property, Pels Quality Homes, has no objection to this change of zoning. No one spoke in regard to this application. Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously. Motion by Holt that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the zoning be changed to "R -1B" on Application No. C878-13; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 878-12, Automated Services, Inc., for a change of zoning from "A-1" and "A-2" Apartment House District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on a 5.68• acre tract of land out of Lot 19, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts located between Williams Drive and Hardwick Drive, approximately 200 feet east of Daly Drive. Mr. Townsend informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the public hearing, one in favor and one in opposition had been returned. Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated that the developer plans to construct single-family dwellings. Mr. Wenger informed the Council that there are deed restrictions on this property which will have to be declared void in order for this tract to be developed with single- family dwellings. Speaking on behalf of the owner of the property was Mr. Harlan Heitkamp of Maverick Engineering. Mr. Heitkamp explained that this propert Y will have a Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 15 48" storm sewer pipe constructed under the street which will tie into a 48" pipe which the City provided when the box was constructed to properly drain the area. In regard to the deed restrictions, Mr. Heitkamp stated that he understands that these were a part of the original zoning and will have to be declared void before the zoning is changed. City Manager Townsend stated that he was not sure of the requirements to void the deed restrictions but this will be worked out by the staff and considered next week. Mr. Heitkamp pointed out that the City is the only party involved in the deed restrictions and no other party would be affected. Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously. Motion by Diaz that this zoning application No. 878-12 be tabled for one week, seconded by Holt and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the following tabled matter: The proposed revisions in milk inspection and related fees be further tabled until February 4, 1979. Representatives of the milk industry will be supporting legislation in the 1979 session of the Legislature to transfer inspection responsibilities to the State with sub -contracts where appropriate and with standard statewide fees, the response of the Legislature to the proposed bill may be indicated by early February. Motion by Sample that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by Holt and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that this matter was tabled at the request of Mr. Ross Trigg of Hygeia Dairy in order to provide the milk industry an opportunity to support proposed legislation whereby the inspection fees will be regulated by the State, and the City has received a letter from the Dairy Products Institute of Texas to the effect that the matter is still under discussion by the State; therefore, the staff recommends further tabling of this. Motion by Holt that this matter be further tabled until February 4, 1979; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved: Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 16 THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14532: AMENDING SECTION 35-151 (F) (4) OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF SURETY BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT FROM $2,500 TO $4,500; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OR CONTINUATION BEYOND AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR PERIOD OF "IN LIEU OF PLUGGING" BONDS WHERE OPERATOR AND PRINCIPAL ON THE BOND STILL HOLDS VALID LEASE ON MINERALS UNDERLYING THE WELL SURFACE, AND PROVIDING FOR PROOF BY THE OPERATOR, WHEN POSTING OR CONTINUING BOND BEYOND THE INITIAL THREE-YEAR PERIOD, THAT HE OWNS OR CONTROLS THE MINERALS UNDERLYING THAT WELL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14533: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ART COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SUPPORT OF THE CENTER, 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "Nay". Lozano, "absent". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14534: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MR. GABE HERNANDEZ FOR CONCESSION PRIVILEGES AT THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD, SAID AGREEMENT TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, 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 third time and passed finally by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14535: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE STATE HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 143 (AIRLINE ROAD) FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE (S.H. 358) TO ALAMEDA STREET, 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"; APPROPRIATING $7,300 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-6, AIRLINE ROAD, ALAMEDA TO PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW WITH THE STATE TREASURER, ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14536: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GULF COAST LABORATORY, INC., FOR LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES REQUIRED AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $2,041 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 245-77-1, CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS, COMMERCIAL RAMP; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 17 ORDINANCE NO. 14537: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE EXISTING 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS . 17, 18, 19, 20 AND 21, BLOCK G, FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES, RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGES 1 AND 2, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO RELOCATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF A 2 -INCH GAS LINE AND DEDICATION OF ALTERNATE EASEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14538: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CACTUS UTILITY COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CALALLEN INTERCEPTOR SEWERS 34A, SECTION 4 AND 34B, SECTION 1; APPROPRIATING $220,000 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH $195,527,60 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION, $10,000 I5 FOR INSPECTION AND STAKING BY CITY FORCE ACCOUNT WORK, $2,000 IS FOR LABORATORY TESTING FEES, $2,662 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING FEES, AND $9,810.40 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-77-12.1, CALALLEN INTERCEPTOR SEWERS 34A, SECTION 4 AND 34B, SECTION 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14539: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: ELLA BARNES AREA, UNIT lA - 1. Chippewa Street from Duncan Avenue to Francesca Street; 2. Coleman and Morris Streets from Duncan Avenue to Harmon Street; 3. Dolores Avenue and Harmon Street from Ruth Street to Agnes Street; 4. Duncan Avenue from Highland Avenue to Agnes Street; 5. Marguerite Street from Duncan Avenue to South Port Avenue; 7. Ruth Street from Francesca Street to Highland Avenue; 8. Sunrise Avenue from Duncan Avenue to Ruth Street. AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AS ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14540: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ISLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELLA BARNES UNIT 1-A AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $770,000 OF WHICH $299,345.41 IS OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND AND $470,654'.59 IS OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND, ACTIVITY 4736, CODE 502, THIRD YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, $733,370.10 BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $36,629.90 BEING FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LABORATORY TESTING, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-2.2, ELLA BARNES UNIT 1-A AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". RESOLUTION NO. 14541: EXPRESSING THE UNDERSTANDING AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT, ASSUME AND CARRY OUT CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI 208 AREAWIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 18 ORDINANCE NO. 14542: CHANGING THE NAME OF ROBB DRIVE BETWEEN LEOPARD STREET AND ITS DEADEND SOUTH OF KINGSBURY DRIVE TO ROBBY DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14543: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FROM PAISANO, LTD., IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOS ENCINOS PARK PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $61,059, OF WHICH SUM $36,059 IS OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, PROJECT N0. 291-72-3, OF WHICH $30,750 IS FOR LAND ACQUISITION, $309 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING, AND $5,000 IS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN 8 -INCH WATER LINE PERPENDICULAR TO GREENWOOD DRIVE AND EXTENDING THE ENTIRE DISTANCE OF THE PROPOSED 6.753 -ACRE PARK, AND THE SUM OF $25,000 IS OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 220-72-56, AS THE CITY'S COST OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD ALONG THE PARK BOUNDARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14544: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF WINSTON E. COOPER BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, STODDART SMITH SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14545: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 27-34, BLOCK 2; LOTS 3-6, BLOCK 3; AND LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 5, ALL IN CASTLE PARK UNIT 1, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1", "A-1", "R-2" AND "R -1B" TO "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE: AS AMENDED; RISPKAI.INI: ALL ORDINANCES IN (0flvL1C'1' HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN RMERCENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye"; Lozano, "Absent". * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Diaz referred to the proposed art object to be placed in the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center complex and requested that the Council be provided information in regard to the type of object which the Municipal Arts Commission plans for that location. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 19 City Manager Townsend stated that it is his understanding that the Commis- sion plans to conduct some type of competition for artists to provide entries of the type of sculpture or other art form that will be erected there, indicating that he felt sure that they will provide further infromation in regard to this. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Homer Cazamias, 405 Chase Drive, appeared before the Council to protest the increase in his property taxes. He stated that his property was valued at $24,378 last year; this year the valuation was increased to $27,434; and his tax reflected an increase of $97.73. City Manager Townsend examined Mr. Cazamias' tax statement and noted that the senior citizen exemption had not been deducted. He informed Mr. Cazamias that he must apply for the senior citizen exemption each year and explained that members of the staff will assist him in an attempt to correct the statement. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend stated that one of the Council Members had requested information in regard to the exempt property tax roll and stated that he has this available for them to examine. He also presented the Council with a copy of a memorandum listing various types of exemptions, stating that most of the exemptions are schools, churches and cemeteries. He explained that cemetery lots that have been sold to individuals are exempt. In this connection, Council Member Gill inquired about buildings located in cemeteries in which services are conducted for profit by the owners of the cemetery. After further discussion it was determined that there are three ceme- teries that are operated for profit -- Holy Cross Cemetery, Rose Hill Cemetery and Seaside Memorial Cemetery. City Manager Townsend stated that he will have this investigated by the staff to ascertain if these should be tax exempt. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of a memorandum on the Financial Overview, including changes that have occurred since August 1, 1978. Mr. Townsend informed the Council that the tax roll was much greater than Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 20 expected, and the actual roll is $682,000 more than anticipated. City Manager Townsend stated that there are several factors that should be considered as items that will offset this value growth. He pointed out that they should consider the impact of the first constitutional amendment on the November ballot, stating that this amendment, if approved, would allow authority for taxing agricultural land based on its productivity rather than value. He noted that this could cause a value loss of over $50,000,000. Mr. Townsend then referred to the possible consideration of a resolution continuing the l% sales tax on the sale of gas and electricity to residential users and stated that this tax is estimated to produce between $425,000 and $450,000 in this fiscal year, and if the sales tax is not continued, this revenue would be lost. City Manager Townsend also reminded the Council that the 1977 bond election included a referendum to approve the sale of $950,000 of certificates of obligation, including $500,000 for life support communication equipment and $450,000 for three fire trucks, but because of a court decision, the Attorney General's Office may not approve the issuance of certificates of obligation for equipment. Mr. Townsend informed the Council that this referendum was approved by a vote of 11,999 to 3,967, and it might be necessary to provide other financing for this equipment. City Manager Townsend stated that delays in receiving payments from EPA for the improvement programs at the Oso, Broadway and Westside Wastewater Treatment Plants could reduce anticipated interest earnings in the tax support debt service fund by almost $200,000. Mr. Townsend referred to Mr. Harry L. Hoag's petition requesting an elec- tion to amend the City Charter. He stated that if the petition proves to be con- stitutional and is approved by the voters, the impact would be to reduce tax income in 1979-80 by an estimated $6,000,000 to $11,000,000. Other items that City Manager Townsend asked the Council to consider were the financing of parking lots, landscaping, some land acquisition and equipment for the Convention Center, which is still unresolved. City Manager Townsend summarized by requesting that all of these matters be held in abeyance until after the possible Charter Amendment Election on January Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 4, 1978 Page 21 20, 1979. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley expressed the opinion that since the overage in the tax rolls reflected property taxes obtained from property owners that the Council should consider reducing taxes 21 cents per $100 of property valuation. Council Member Holt agreed that this amount should be given to those who would pay the taxes. City Manager Townsend explained that if that is the Council's desire, such action should be taken as soon as possible since the tax statements are ready to be mailed, and in order to prevent the City's suffering from a delayed cash flow, he would suggest that action be taken next week. A consensus of the Council agreed to consider this matter next week, and the City Manager stated that it will be on the agenda for the October 11 meeting. In regard to the 1% sales tax on the sale of gas and electricity, Council Member Diaz stated that he would like to see a chart in regard to the projected income from this source and how much would be removed from the City's operating fund if this tax is discontinued. Re also stated that he would like to see the impact the elimination of this tax would have on various types of residences. * * * * * * * * * * * * There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Sample, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting , was adjourned at 5:15 p.m., October 4, 1978. I, GABE LOZANO, SR., Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of October 4, 1978 through October 25, 1978, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council Action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized. 10/04/78 - Regular Meeting 10/11/78 - Regular Meeting 10/18/78 - Regular Meeting 10/25/78 - Regular Meeting et"'