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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/01/1978c, a' PRESENT: Gabe Lozano, Sr. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley Council Members: David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt * Edward L. Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 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 Council Member Joe Holt. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley moved that Council Member Tony Juarez, Jr., who was out of the City, be excused for just cause. The motion was seconded by Council Member David Diaz and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano announced that the following proclamations had been issued from his office prior to the meeting: "TELEPHONE PIONEER DAY" - November 2, 1978 and "DIABETES MONTH" - November, 1978. Mayor Lozano announced the bid opening on the following engineering project: Improvements to N. Carancahua from Winnebago to Buffalo Street and Winnebago from Carancahua to Upper Broadway which includes construction of curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks and new pavement on Carancahua Street, and a hot -mix asphalt overlay on Winnebago. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, conduct the bid opening. Mr. Lontos opened bids from the following firms: APCCO and King Construc- tion Company, both of Corpus Christi. He verified that the proper bid security checks had been submitted by both companies. Mayor Lozano noted that the apparent low bidder was Ring 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * c4°' Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the fallowing items, with explanations, and -recommended that: a. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 21, 1978, on 2,450 reflective pavement markers for use by the Traffic and Transit Department. b. Reflective sheeting for traffic control signs be purchased on the basis of low bid from the following firma: 3M COMPANY, St. Paul, Minnesota Lot I - High Intensity Grade Reflective Sheeting and Letters Lot II - Engineering and Commercial Grade Reflective Sheeting and Letters (Item 5 - Economy Grade) RENCO SUPPLY, Austin, Texas Lot III - Non -Reflective Grade Sheeting Film and Letters GRAND TOTAL $1,776.37 6,265.96 $8,042.33 $ 950.36 $8,992.69 Bids were received from four firms. A price comparison indicates an approximate increase of 11% on Lot I, a decrease of 21% on Lot II, and an increase of 4% on Lot III. c. A 7.5' wide utility easement across the mid-portion of Lot 1-A, Mid -Gulf Industrial Tracts be abandoned. There are no utility lines in the ease- ment and none are proposed. All affected departments concur. * Council Member Edward Sample arrived at the meeting at 2:12 p.m. d. That utility easements located within Block 1, between Lots 1 and 2, 4 and 5, 6 and 7; and Block 8, between Lots 1 and 2, 4 and 5, 7 and 8, 12 and 13 of Shelter Bay Estates be abandoned subject to the dedication of alternate easements and the relocation of a 2" gas line presently located within Block 8, Lots 1 and 2, and such electric lines as may presently exist, at the owner's expense and subject to the recording of the final plat of the new subdivision, Turtle Cove Unit 3. All affected departments concur. e. Highland Resources, Inc. be granted a permit to drill a well as a straight hole to 12,000 feet from an alternate cluster area in the east corner of state tract 21 in Corpus Christi Bay, about a mile and a half southwest of Ingleside Point. The regular cluster area in adjoining state tract 20 is partially unusable due to the ship channel fairway and adjoining spoil disposal area. Highland Resources, Inc., has under lease all of the minerals affected by the change in cluster area location. The Bay Drill- ing Committee so recommends. The alternate cluster area will become the only authorized cluster area for State Tract 21. f. The Horne Road Sanitary Sewer project be accepted and final payment of $89,413.08 be made to the contractor, Glaser Construction Company, for a total of $726,082.96 for replacement of 3,160 feet of 24" sanitary sewer line in Horne Road. The contractor exceeded the allotted 150 working days by 20, but due to extra work added by four change orders, a time extension of 20 days is recommended. The project was funded by a 100% grant from the Economic Development Administration. The General Fund be reimbursed $80,974.42 for engineering on various bond and community development projects during August and September, 1978, and an additional $79,443.96 be appropriated. Reimbursements include Street ($51,534.99), Airport ($197.67), Sanitary Sewer ($11,826.90), Park ($419.44), Storm Sewer ($5,997.54), and Community Development Projects '($9,467.42). 5. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 3 *Council Member Sample departed the meeting at 2:20 p.m. h. An agreement be authorized with Mr. Guy W. Alexander, Mr. William D. Wallock and Mr. Philip M. Wallock, developers of Club Estates South Subdivision, for one-half the cost of constructing street improvements along Cedar Pass Drive, Winrock Lane and'Elmhurst Lane around the subdi- vision's dedicated park ($15,413.78). The subdivision is located at the intersection of Snowgoose and Everhart. i. Plans and specifications for the budgeted removal and replacement of the fire station driveway at International Airport be approved and bids be received on Tuesday, November 21, 1978. The project provides for removal of the existing 46' by 52' asphalt driveway and replacement with 8" rein- ' forced concrete. j• Plans for the construction of Port Avenue from the Crosstown Expressway to Ayers Street be approved for construction by the Department of Highways and Public Transportation according to a design identical to the completed first phase. The improvements will provide curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, two moving lanes in each direction, one center left -turn lane and parallel parking where needed. Replacement of the sanitary sewer line (1977 bond program) from Horne Road northward towards Painter is proposed as part of the construction contract. The project is in the Urban Systems Program and will be funded jointly by Federal, State and local funds, including paving assessments. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the portion of Port Avenue referred to in this item is not the section on which a problem exists relative to the deletion of head -in parking. Council Member Holt inquired as to the status of the portion of Port Avenue from Agnes to Buford Streets, and City Manager Townsend replied that the staff will have a recommendation in regard to the proposed street improvements for that portion at a later date. Mr. Townsend then requested that Mr. Lontos briefly explain the portion of the project from Crosstown Expressway to Ayers Street. Mr. Lontos located the area on the map and explained that two basic pro- jects are involved -- the street improvement project to be constructed by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the sanitary sewer project to replace the sewer line, funds for which were included in the 1977 bond program. Mr. Lontos explained that plans for the sanitary sewer line replacement had been completed; the existing line was televised Tuesday night; and it was determined that only approximately 1,400 feet of line will have to be replaced rather than the ori- ginally estimated 2,000 feet. He stated that this reduction will represent a savings of approximately $125,000, and the cost of televising the line was approximately $1,000. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the procedure followed in televising the sewer line. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 4 Mr. Lontos continued his presentation by stating that the paving of this portion of Port Avenue will be similar to the paving on the part of Port Avenue that has already been completed. He informed the Council that the local office of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has submitted the street construction plans to their Austin office to obtain approval to advertise for bids, and they hope to award the contract for the project in January, 1979. Mr. Lontos stated that the City will perform the necessary utility improvements, and the street will be constructed with sidewalks, curbs and gutters. City Manager Townsend also pointed out that the parking lot improvements for the City's Gas Division Office will be constructed as a part of these plans. k. Release of all temporary construction easements on Corpus Christi Beach be formally authorized so that the owners will have a record of the release. The temporary easements were acquired for the sole purpose of constructing the beach and will not be needed for future maintenance. 1. A public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on December 6, 1978 on an application to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration for operational assistance for the current fiscal year. m. An agreement be approved with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for installation of double -vision mast arm -mounted signals to increase safety and driver observance at the following intersections: (1) Ayers and Santa Fe (2) Morgan and 3rd (3) Agnes and 19th (4) Morgan and Santa Fe (5) Shoreline and Kinney (6) Agnes and Brownlee (7) Santa Fe and Elizabeth The City will pay 30% ($22,530) and the State 70% ($52,570). Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired about the source of the City funds, and City Manager Townsend replied that the funds will be appropriated from the 1972 and 1977 Traffic Signal Bond Funds. He stated that even if this agreement is approved today, it will be approximately 18 months to 2 years before the lights are actually installed. n. The preliminary assessment roll for street improvements to Sacky Drive from Kostoryz Road to west of Bonham Drive be adopted and the public hearing on the assessments be held at the Regular Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 1978. The assessment roll has been prepared in accordance with the current assessment policy based on the low bid of Asphalt Concrete Paving Company. City Manager Townsend explained that only about eight to ten parcels of land are involved in these assessments; therefore, it is suggested that the hearing Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 5 be held during the Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Townsend suggested that the foregoing City Manager's Reports be con- sidered for approval at this time since the remaining items require further dis- cussion. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. There was no response. Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "n" be accepted and approved; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the report regarding the status of the City's liability insurance will be presented at 4:00 p.m. when the members of the Insurance Advisory Board are scheduled to appear before the Council. Noting that only five members of the Council were present, Mr. Townsend suggested that the scheduled Board and Committee appointments be delayed until all of the Council Members were present. Council Member Gill referred to the vacancy that exists on the Coastal Bend Consortium Advisory Council and stated that she would like for the Council to con- sider the nomination of Ms. Jean Keas, Executive Director of the YWCA, for this vacancy. Mrs. Gill pointed out that Ms. Keas is involved in working with the school system and consequently would be well qualified to know the type of programs young women would be interested in. Mayor Lozano agreed that the Council would be glad to consider Ms. Keas when the appointments are made. Council Member Diaz inquired about the estimated length of the scheduled Workshop Meeting to be conducted on November 9 in regard to the petitions request- ing a Charter Amendment election. City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Diaz that the meeting would probably be several hours long because a complete financial report and a legal opinion will be presented at that time. Council Member Diaz stated that he would like to discuss upcoming bond projects at a meeting in the near future. Discussion followed in regard to this suggestion, and it was the consensus of the Council that bond projects could be discussed at various workshop meetings. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 6 Council Member Gill referred to the minutes of a recent Planning Commission meeting and noted that several members had abstained on the vote of an application involving an oversized sign. Mrs. Gill expressed the opinion that the Planning Commission felt that the Council should adopt a policy in regard to signs, since it seems that the Planning Commission would prefer that a sign ordinance be adopted rather than grant so many special permits. Discussion followed on the matter of a sign ordinance. City Manager Townsend summarized by assuring the Council that the City is attempting to enforce the sign regulations and stated that the staff will prepare a report on the comparison of the current sign regulations and the regulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Townsend stated that the staff feels that sign regulations must be tied to zoning in order to enforce the regulations. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Gabe Lozano, Jr., of the Lozano Insurance Agency, 2322 Baldwin Street, referred to the previous discussion on signs and informed the Council that his com- pany was granted a special permit in lieu of requested change of zoning some time ago. Mr. Lozano stated that he was not aware that the special permit limited the size of the sign he intended to install and indicated that he would like to have a clarification of the sign regulations. Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban -Development, represent- ing the City staff in the temporary absence of City Manager Townsend, explained to Mr. Lozano that special permits place limits on property as it pertains to construc- tion and to signs that are to be installed, noting that the site plan usually shows the type of sign that will be permitted under the special permit. Mr. Briones fur- ther explained that if Mr. Lozano wished to install a different type of sign than that approved by his special permit, the proper procedure would be for him to apply for rezoning of the affected property, and in that process approval might be obtained for a different size sign than permitted at this time. Speaking on another matter was Mr. Jesse R. Smith, 122 Riverdale Drive, a member of the Pearl Harbor Survival Association. Mr. Smith informed the Council that on December 7, 1978, commemorative ceremonies will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 7 in Sherrill Park and invited either Mayor Lozano or Mayor Pro Tem Gulley to partici- pate in the ceremony and urged other Council Members' to attend the event if possible. Mrs. Bernelle Logue, 1213 Ray Drive, reminded the Council that she had appeared before the Council two weeks ago on October 18, 1978, in regard to a drain- age problem that had been created in her neighborhood because the owners of a used car lot at the intersection of Carroll Lane and Staples Street have built up their property, thus creating a drainage problem on the property which she owns. Mrs. Logue stated that it was her understanding that Assistant City Manager Archie Walker would have a report on this matter two weeks from the date of her first appearance before the Council. Mr. Briones explained that Mr. Walker had been out of the City but suggested that Mrs. Logue remain at the Council meeting for a short time and a member of the staff will determine when the report on the matter will be ready. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley referred to the recent Texas Municipal League meeting during which time a discussion was conducted in regard to user fees in other cities. Mr. Gulley suggested that the staff investigate the amounts this City charges for different permits and special services for businesses. He stated that he felt that the fees charged should probably be increased to more accurately reflect the actual cost of issuing certain services such as zoning permits, construction permits, etc. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley explained that he felt that the trend in most cities is to depend more on user fees for income rather than constantly increasing property taxes. Council Member Gill agreed and suggested that each City department examine all of the services provided, analyze the actual cost of the service, and recommend an increase in the user fees if necessary.. Mayor Lozano suggested that this matter could be discussed during a Work- shop Meeting. Further discussion followed on various user fees that could be charged or increased in different departments. City Manager Townsend stated that he has a file on this matter; the fees are examined every year; and agreed that this matter could be discussed in the future during a Workshop Meeting. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 8 City Manager Townsend referred to the question pertaining the drainage prob- lem on Mrs. Logue's property and stated that the staff will contact Mrs. Logue to provide a report on this matter. City Secretary Read informed the Council that he had the ordinance before him determining the necessity for and ordering the construction of Sacky Drive, which needs to be passed as soon as possible in order that the required notice may be filed in the office of the County Clerk. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances was approved: ORDINANCE NO. 14581: DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: Sacky Drive from West of Bonham Drive to Kostoryz Road; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano declared a recess at 3:25 p.m. Mayor Lozano reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:37 p.m. and - announced the public hearings on three zoning cases. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 978-9, William S. Hopkins fi Co., Inc., for a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "A-2" Apartment House District on the north side of Coleman Street between S. Tancahua and S. Carancahua Streets on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, and 5-D, Block 1, South End Addition. Mr. Townsend explained that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval. He also stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing, seven in favor and none in opposition had been returned. Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the tract on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated that the prospective purchaser plans the construction of a 34 -unit apartment Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 9 complex. Mr. Wenger noted that the staff feels that such an apartment complex in this area would help revitalize the downtown area by providing quality rental com- plexes. No one spoke in regard to this application. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr. Gene Peeples was present as a representative of the Planning Commission to provide information on the zoning applications. Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gulley that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning of "A-2"; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 978-10, Mr. Richard Lundstrom, for a change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural Dis- trict to "I-2" Light Industrial District, on Lots 28, 32 and 33, H.B. Sheppard Farm Lots, located on the northeast corner of Suntide Road and Bearden Drive. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that both the Planning Commis- sion and the Planning Staff recommend approval, and in response to the notices of the public hearing, none were returned. Chief Planner Wenger located the tract on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated that the owner plans to build metallic buildings for light industrial pur- poses on this tract of land. No one spoke in regard to this zoning application. Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. Motion by Holt that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the zoning of "I-2" on Application No. 978-10; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 10 City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 978-11, Mr. Winifred Simon, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Tract 8-A, Block 10, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, located on the east side of Navigation Boulevard north of Bear Lane. Mr. Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval, and in response to the notices of the public hearing, one in favor and none in opposition had been returned. Chief Planner Wenger located the tract on the zoning and land use map, des- cribed the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and reminded the Council that all of the area from Agnes southward to the "no name" street be zoned "I-2" as applications are made by the owners, and this application is in com- pliance with that informal policy. No one spoke in regard to this application. Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed unanimously. Motion by Diaz that the zoning of "1-2" on Application No. 978-11 be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Peeples indicated that he would like to address the Council. Mr. Peeples then explained to the Council that he and four other members of the Planning Commis- sion had attended a meeting of the American Institute of Planning in Fort Worth, Texas, including the following: Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, Mr. Noe Mendez, Mr. Arthur Ramirez, and Mrs. Sarah Cook of the Planning Commission, and Mr. Larry Wenger of the Planning Staff. Mr. Peeples stated that he was concerned about the time that elapses between the public hearing before the Planning Commission on zoning applications and when they are finally presented to the City Council. Mr. Peeples pointed out that these parti- cular cases on the agenda today were considered by the Commission on September 19, which was forty days ago, and suggested that if it is possible to change the procedure to expedite the approval of zoning applications, he would like to urge that this be done. City Manager Townsend pointed out that although there are certain regulations pertaining to publications prior to the public hearings before the City Council, if the Council agreed, the hearings could be set in advance of the Planning Commission's rr emendation on each particular case. Mr. Townsend noted that if this is done, it Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 11 might necessitate the occasional cancellation of some public hearings if the appli- cant withdraws his request after the Planning Commission recommends denial. City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that the only practical manner in which the zoning cases could be expedited is to allow the staff to set the public hearings rather than having them set by the Council, noting that approximately two weeks time could be saved in this way. The Council indicated their consensus in this change in procedure, and City Manager Townsend stated that this will be on the agenda on November 8, 1978 for formal approval. ************ Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ones on the agenda. There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the fol- lowing ordinances were approved: ORDINANCE NO. 14582: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: Sacky Drive from West of Bonham Drive to Kostoryz Road; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 6, 1978 AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14583: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, SUBSECTION (e) METER ZONE NO. 5, TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING LIMITED TO FIFTEEN MINUTES UPON THE DEPOSIT OF ONE FIVE -CENT COIN AND LIMITED TO THIRTY MINUTES UPON THE DEPOSIT OF TWO FIVE -CENT COINS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. ON ANY DAY EXCEPT SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS OFFICIALLY SET BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED STREETS; AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) MEJBR ZONE NO. 1, ITEM (8), LOWER BROADWAY, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) METER ZONE NO. 2, ITEM (8) UPPER BROADWAY, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION (d) METER ZONE NO. 4, BY DELETING ITEM (5), SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE BLOCK, ANTELOPE STREET TO BUFFALO STREET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample,'"absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 6, 1978 Page 12 THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14584: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON NUECES BAY BOULEVARD, WEST SIDE, FROM A POINT 190 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF SUMMERS STREET TO WEST BROADWAY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14585: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MONTHLY USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENTS WITH PERSONS DESIRING TO BERTH WATERCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY MARINA, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE MARINA SPACE RENTAL CONTRACT AND MARINA SPACE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FORMS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MADE A PART HEREOF, AND MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B". The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14586: 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 J. C. BYLES AND FLOYD H. JAEGER BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BYCHANGINGTHE ZONING ON LOT 16, AND THE WEST 10' OF LOT 15, EAST 60' OF LOT 15, WEST 10' OF LOT 14, EAST 60' OF LOT 13, ALL OF LOT 12, AND WEST 10' OF LOT 11, BLOCK 2, KOOLSIDE ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -IB" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14587: 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 BILL R. MURRAY, JR., BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 4, BLOCK B, LEXINGTON PLACE, SITDATED IN THE CITY OF 6ORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 14588: 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 BILL R. MURRAY, JR. BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF AN AUTO PAINT AND BODY SHOP ON LOTS 1 AND 4, BLOCK B, LEXINGTON PLACE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill and Holt, voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14589: 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 JOHNNY WILSON, ET AL BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PORTION OF LOTS 16, 20, 24 and 28, JOHNNY WILSON FARM LOTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "I-3" HEAVY INDUSTRIAL 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14590: 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 MR. AND MRS. HILARIO PUENTE, SR. BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 15, BLOCK 3, MOLINA SUBDIVISION 11, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14591: AMENDING ARTICLE III SCHEDULES, SECTION 53-250 SCHEDULE I - ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS, SUBSECTION (a), BY DELETING THE SECOND SENTENCE THEREOF, AND IN LIEU THEREOF PROVIDING FOR ONE-WAY DESIGNATION OF STREETS DURING SCHOOL DAYS BY THE DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT SO AS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH SCHOOL HOURS AND WHEN SO INDICATED BY SIGNS; AMENDING SUBSECTION (a-1) OF SAID SECTION 53-250 SCHEDULE I - ONE WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS BY DELETING THEREFROM ALL THAT IS CONTAINED UNDER "EFFECTIVE TIMES"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 14 ORDINANCE NO. 14592: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 7.5 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE MID-PORTION OF LOT 1-A, MID -GULF INDUSTRIAL TRACTS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 44, PAGES 54 AND 55, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14593: APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $79,443.96 AS FOLLOWS: $51,534.99 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND 197.67 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND 11,826.90 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND 419.44 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND 5,997.54 OUT OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND 4,868.60 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4736, CODE 502 177.89 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 501 4,420.93 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 502 TO SUPPLEMENT $1,530.46 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION, MARKED EXHIBIT."A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $80,974.42 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES SERVICES PROVIDED DURING AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1978; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14594: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GUY W. ALEXANDER, WILLIAM D. WALLOCK, AND PHILIP M. WALLOCK DEVELOPERS OF CLUB ESTATES SOUTH SUBDIVISION, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER FOR ONE-HALF THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AROUND THE DEDICATED PARK ABUTTING CEDAR PASS DRIVE, WINROCK LANE AND ELM HURST LANE IN CLUB ESTATES SOUTH SUBDIVISION, 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 $15,413.78 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR THE CITY'S ESTIMATED SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-57; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14595: ABANDONING UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 AND 2, 4 AND 5, 6 AND 7, AND BLOCK 8, LOTS 1 AND 2, 4 AND 5, 7 AND 8, 12 AND 13, OF SHELTER BAY ESTATES, RECORDED IN VOLUME 41, PAGES 15-18, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE RELOCATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF A 2 -INCH GAS LINE AND DEDICATION OF ALTERNATE EASEMENTS THEREFOR, RELOCATION OF ALL ELECTRIC LINES THAT MAY EXIST IN THE EASEMENTS BEING ABANDONED AND DEDICATION OF ALTERNATE EASEMENTS THEREFOR, AND RECORDING OF THE FINAL PLAT OF TURTLE COVE UNIT 3; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the foliowing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 15 ORDINANCE NO. 14596: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH, AS THEY MAY BE REQUESTED TO BE RELEASED BY THE OWNERS, WHICH CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WERE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH RESTORATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14597: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE SIGNALIZATION OF SEVEN MAJOR INTERSECTIONS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $22,530 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-14.5, TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT THE FOLLOWING SEVEN LOCATIONS: 1. Ayers and Santa Fe; 2. Morgan and Third; 3. Agnes and 19th; 4. Morgan and Santa Fe; 5. Shoreline and Kinney; 6. Agnes and Brownlee; and 7. Santa Fe and Elizabeth; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14598: 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 WILLIAM S. HOPKINS E. CO., INC. BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, AND 5-D, BLOCK 1, SOUTH END ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14599: 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 RICHARD LUNDSTROM BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON 4.70+ ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 28, 32 AND 33, H. B. SHEPPARD FARM LOTS, SITUATED IN Mb WAY Ur CORLUS CHRIS'ri, NUaUNS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM RURAL DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 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: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, "absent". ;.i ORDINANCE NO. 14600: 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 WINIFRED SIMON, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACT 8-A, BLOCK 10, J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 16 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow- ing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill and Holt voting "Aye"; Juarez and Sample, absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to provide the Council with up-to-date information on the settlement of the LoVaca Gathering Company matter and informed them that the Mercantile National Bank has been appointed as trustee of the new company; the parties involved in the settlement will work on the fee arrange- ment; Mr. John Garner, who is a trustee from the Corpus Christi area, is employed by Corpus Christi National Bank, which is a member of the conglomerate of the Mercantile National Bank; therefore, he will resign as an appointed trustee. Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that since this City is a customer of LoVaca, and since Mr. Garner is a resident of the City, it might be appropriate for the Council to submit a name to be considered as an appointee for the vacancy created when Mr. Garner resigns. Council Member Gill suggested that Mr. Garner be contacted for a suggestion of an appointee to serve in that vacancy. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley expressed concern that a replacement for Mr. Garner might not be from Corpus Christi, since he had discussed the matter with Mr. B111 Greelhey,who had definitely not indicated that the replacement appointee would be a citizen of Corpus Christi. City Manager Townsend indicated that there should be no question that the City of Corpus Christi should be represented, and if necessary, he will discuss this with Mr. Greelhey. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend noted that the members of the Insurance Advisory Board were present and asked that they present their report at this time. Mr. Townsend reminded the Council that the City's liability coverage has been can- celed by Hartford Insurance Company, and the City is in a position in which we have the balance in premiums available, but the City does not have coverage. He then asked the Advisory Board to present their report. Mr. Norris Engelhardt, Chairman of the Insurance Advisory Board, addressed the Council and provided background information by informing the Council that for Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 17 many years, the City has carried general liability insurance, fleet insurance, and liability insurance over all City departments with a private carrier. Mr. Engelhardt stated that premium costs have increased; the City had decided to become self-insured; and in March, the Hartford Company canceled their coverage and the City is no longer insured. He explained that the Board has been unable to obtain coverage from any other insurance company. Mr. Engelhardt expressed the opinion that the City's coverage might have been canceled because the City did not include the Gas Division liability coverage in their plan, since the premiums were increased and there are so few claims for this division. He informed the Council that they had contacted the Hartford Insurance Company in an effort to see if they would extend the City's coverage if the Gas Division liability is included. He stated that the Board has not received an answer from the Hartford Company yet, but they feel that if the company agreed to provide coverage under these circumstances, this would give the City ample time to set up a good self-insurance program. Another member of the Insurance Advisory Board, Mr. Dick Milinar, informed the Council that the board felt that if Hartford agreed to this plan, it would be well worth the City's money to assure that they are covered long enough to set up the self-insurance program. Mr. Milinar stated that they hoped to have an answer from Hartford within the next two days indicating that they have agreed to rescind their cancellation. After further discussion on the City's insurance program, the Council indi- cated that if Hartford Insurance Company would rescind their cancellation if the City agreed to allow them to include the Gas Division coverage, then this would be the best thing to do at this time until the self-insurance program is set up. City Manager Townsend presented the Council with copies of two letters, one of which was a letter of resignation, inyolving a personnel matter in the Inspec- tion Division of the Inspections and Operations Department. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Gabe Lozano, Jr., stated that he would like to speak in regard to the City's insurance program, which had just been discussed. Mr. Lozano questioned the Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 1, 1978 Page 18 fact that members of the Insurance Board are always appointed according to -recommen- dations made by the members of the Corpus Christi Independent Insurance Association. Mr. Lozano pointed out that there are other insurance associations such as the Farmers Insurance Group Association and suggested that the Council not limit their advice on insurance from the one group. He also indicated that he felt that it might be advantageous for the Council to establish a policy not to limit the members of the advisory board to members of the Corpus Christi Independent Insurance Associa- i tion, noting that if members are appointed from other associations, a broader view- point could be obtained. Mr. Lozano continued by explaining that he felt that Farmers Insurance Association could provide good coverage for the City on their fleet insurance. Council Member Diaz noted that this type of insurance coverage is a service for which a commission is paid and suggested that Mr. Lozano submit a proposal for . the fleet coverage for the City. City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Lozano that the City would be glad to have a proposal on the fleet insurance coverage from the Farmers Insurance Associa- tion. * * * * * * * * * * * * There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Diaz, seconded by Holt, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m., November 1, 1978. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Robert Cornell, who was seated in the audience, indicated that he was present to speak under petitions or information from the audience and asked that he be allowed to address the Council. Mayor Lozano informed Mr. Cornell that petitions from the audience had been heard earlier. City Manager Townsend also assured Mr. Cornell that members of the audience had addressed the Council between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. and suggested that he return next week if he desired to speak before the Council. I, GABE LOZANO, SR., Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of November 1, 1978 through November 29, 1978, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council Action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized. 11/01/78 - Regular Council Meeting 11/08/78 - Special Council Meeting 11/08/78 - Regular Council Meeting 11/08/78 - Special Council Meeting 11/15/78 - Regular Council Meeting 11/22/78 - Regular Council Meeting 11/29/78 - No Meeting Held 1, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the , period of May 2, 1979 through May 23, 1979, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council Action, are by me hereby approved as itemized: 5/02/79 - Regular Meeting 5/09/79 - Regular Meeting 5/16/79 - Regular Meeting 5/23/79 - Regular Meeting 5/23/79 - Special Meeting 5/30/79 - Regular Meeting U ER JO i ty of MAYOR pus Christi, Texas gsemOn.}q80 MICROFILMED