HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/10/1979PRESENT:
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
Tony Juarez, Jr.
Edward L. Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 10, 1979
2:00 P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers
of City Hall.
The Reverend V. B. Friar, Sr., of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 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 constituted
meeting.
Motion by Gulley that Council Member Joe Holt, who was out of the City, be
excused for just cause; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Lozano announced that the following proclamations had been issued:
"DR. W. H. COLSON DAY" - January 15, 1979, and "MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS
PREVENTION MONTH" - January, 1979.
Mayor Lozano presented retirement plaques to the following City employees:
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE
Ms. Doris Francis Municipal Court Senior Clerk Steno 1 24
Ms. Lupe Acuna Police Police Sergeant 34
Mr. Paul Jones Utilities Office Credit & Collection Supr. 22
Mr. Owen West Utilities Office Commercial Office Mgr. 23
Also eligible to receive retirement plaques but unable to attend the
meeting were the following:
EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE
Mr. Lester Smith Police Police Lieutenant 36
Mr. Atanasio Gomez Utilities Office Utilities Serviceman 15
Mayor Lozano then introduced Mr. Ed Stern of KEYS Radio.
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Mr. Stern explained the campaign planned by Radio Station KEYS to bring atten-
tion to the City of Corpus Christi. He stated that the campaign will be entitled
"1 love you, Corpus Christi," and the purpose is to promote the merits of the City.
Mr. Stern then played a song by the same title which will be the theme of their
campaign. He presented the members of the Council with T-shirts with the words
"I love you, Corpus Christi" printed on them.
Mayor Lozano thanked him for appearing before the Council and expressed
the City's appreciation for his radio station's interest in promoting the City of
Corpus Christi.
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Mayor Lozano announced the bid opening on the following engineering project:
Second story expansion to the Corpus Christi Tourist Bureau building. The
second story will consist of approximately 1640 sq. ft of office space for the
Executive Director and staff. The bureau uses the land and existing building
under a five-year lease from the City. The Tourist and Convention Fund budget
includes $65,000 for this expansion.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
opened and read the only bid received on this project from Garcia Brothers. He
verified that the proper bid security check was included with the bid.
Mayor Lozano stated that the bid received would be tabled for 48 hours,
pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for
tabulation and recommendation.
Mr. Lontos stated that he did not know of any reason why more bids were not
received; stated that a large number of contractors were notified by mail of the
project; but for some reason, only three companies checked out plans and specifica-
tions on the project. Mr. Lontos did state that one contractor had informed him
that he did not bid on the job because the City requires the submission of a bid
security check.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend suggested that one reason contractors were
not particularly interested in bidding on this project could be because it involves
second -story construction and the building is on Shoreline Boulevard, which is a
busy street. He assured the Council that the staff and the architect will contact
the contractors and provide a report on this matter.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley noted that only one bid had been received on the
Airport Concourse Renovation project and asked for a report on this project also.
Mr. Lontos explained that the reason only one bid was received on that job
because the work involved was primarily glazing work and glass work, and the ,
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general contractors evidently were not interested in bidding a job that required
that most of the work would be done by a subcontractor. He informed the Council
that the staff will have a recommendation on that project next week.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley expressed concern that so often lately the City has
received only one bid on a number of jobs and suggested that the staff check with
Associated General Contractors to see if they might know why. Mr. Gulley then
indicated that he knew a number of contractors and that he would make inquiries
at AGC.
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a. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 30, 1979 on automotive
air conditioning repairs for March 1, 1979 through February 28, 1980 to
City vehicles.
b. 2,450 reflective pavement markers for use by the Traffic and Transit
Department be purchased from SOUTHWESTERN MATERIALS, Austin, on the basis
of low bid meeting specifications of $3,125. The apparent low bid of
$2,907 by Renco Supply, Austin, is not recommended because the shell of
their markers did not meet material specifications. Only two bids were
received.
c. The contract for removal of the pier on Corpus Christi Beach be awarded
to Shirley Brothers General Contractors, Inc. and $12,000 be appropriated
including related expenses. The pier is now a beach obstruction and has
not functioned as a pier since the beach was reconstructed.
d. The recommendation of the Bay Drilling Committee be approved to grant a
permit to Houston Oil E Minerals Corporation to directionally drill a
well in State Tract 76 in Corpus Christi Bay from a surface location ten
feet from the well presently being drilled approximately one mile from the
intersection of Ocean Drive and Airline Road. Wells are usually 250 feet
apart, but by being close together, both wells are able to be enclosed
in the same protective structure, minimizing the impact of the view from
shore. No other exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested.
e. The sublease by Mr. R. E. Lambert to Mr. Billy T. Franklin and Mr. Roy D.
Remick of the bait stand at the Intracoastal Canal, formerly Graham's
Bait Stand, be approved. Mr. Lambert will continue to be responsible for
all the obligations of his lease, including annual rent of $1,080. The
lease expires October 24, 1979, and is for 1.55 acres on the John F. Kennedy
Causeway which the City leases from the Texas School Land Board. On
December 6, 1978, assignment of this lease to Mr. S. T. Russell was approved
but Mr. Russell did not execute the assignment.
f. A 4' x 20' guy wire utility easement located on Lots 15 and 16, Block 21,
Lindale Park Subidivision #2 be abandoned at the request of the abutting
property owners. A portion of a garage foundation has extended over this
easement for 20 years or so without the owners' knowledge. The property is
being sold and a title check revealed the encroachment. All affected
departments concur.
Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 1979 for a detacher/
imprinter and decollator for Data Processing. The budgeted detacher/imprinter
and decollator will replace current units which are over.7 years old and
break down frequently. The detacher/imprinter and decollator are used to
process payroll checks and tax statements.
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h. The City install a cash remittance system to improve payment records and
cash distribution to the various utilities. The new system will reduce
overtime in locating errors in billing and reduce the use of cards and
keypunching. The following actions are requested to proceed with the
installation:
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A lease with purchase option be entered into with IBM Corporation
for a 3762 cash remittance processor and related equipment for
$2,966.00 per month.
A 3411 Magnetic tape drive, controls and related equipment be
rented to transfer the billing information from the cash remittance
processor to the central computer for $597.00 per month.
(3) Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 1979 for an
interstacker, a machine designed to sort utility bills by zip code.•
i. Plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of the McArdle Road sewer
line be approved and bids be received on February 21, 1979. The project .
involves the slip lining of the existing 42" concrete sewer with a thick
wall polyethylene pipe, rehabilitation of all the manholes along the route
and insertion of grout to fill the void areas between the outside of the
polyethylene pipe and the inside of the concrete wall. The project includes
the first phase from Prince to Holmes. Completion will allow the street to
be repaved as approved in the 1972 Bond Program.
City Manager Townsend explained that this sewer line rehabilitation is
essential before the street can be widened and improved. He then asked Mr. Lontos
to explain the project.
Mr. Lontos displayed a drawing of the proposed sewer line improvements,
stating that the work will start at Prince Street and continue westward to Holmes
Street. He further explained the type of materials included in the slip lining,
the method to be used for installing the slip lining, and stated that the con-
tractor will make every effort to perform this work at night so as not to inter-
fere with traffic on McArdle Road. Mr. Lontos informed the Council that quite a
lot of this type of sewer repair is being performed in Houston; it is a specialized
method; and the staff anticipates that more than likely a contractor from out of the
City will bid on this project because of the special equipment required. City
Manager Townsend anticipated that the project will be completed in approximately
six months.
j. Plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer 34-B, Section 2 be approved and
bids be received on February 7, 1979. This project is a 1977 bond project
and provides for a 15" sanitary sewer trunk extension along Hearn Road and
crossing Highway 77 at Five Points. The developers of Wood River Subdivision
have agreed to participate in the cost of oversizing the line to 18" to
serve their subdivision. This is the third of three contracts for the
extension beginning from IH 37 and Sharpsburg Road. The other two are under
construction.
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k. Plans and specifications for construction of the Broadway Wastewater System
Improvements Phase 2 - Corpus Christi Beach Sewers be approved and bids be
received on February 14,1979. Plans include construction of three lift
stations, abandonment of a number of deep sewer lines, approximately one mile
of 8" pipe, 2,200 feet of 10" pipe, 850 feet of 12" pipe, 430 feet of 15"
pipe; and 7,000 feet of force main from 6 to 10". The project is the second
phase of improvements to the Broadway Wastewater Treatment System. A grant
of $715,650 has been received from EPA which represents 75% of the total cost.
Mr. Lontos explained that a number of the sewer lines need to be replaced
because of the poor condition of them which is caused by sea water entering the
sewer system. He stated that the salt content in the water also causes deterioration
of equipment at the plant. Mr. Lontos further informed the Council that EPA has
agreed to assist with the funding for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant with
the understanding that the City will improve the sewer system on Corpus Christi
Beach. He then pointed out the location of the three lift stations included in
this project.
1. Water line improvements in the area to be served by the Washington -Coles
Street Improvement Project be made a part of the construction contract and
the bid date, January 17 be changed to January 24, 1979 to give the con-
tractors sufficient time to figure the cost of the water line improvements.
m. A public hearing be held on February 14, 1979, on a proposed exchange of
park and school property with the Corpus Christi Independent School District
at Fannin and Travis Elementary Schools.
City Manager Townsend displayed a drawing of the areas involved in this
exchange and noted that the process will just be a square foot swap with the
school district. Mr. Townsend explained that the school district plans the recon-
struction of these two schools; the plans have designated a slightly different
location from the existing structures; and there is a need to exchange some of
the City's park land for the same amount of school property. He emphasized that
the item on today's agenda Is Just to set the required public hearing, and that
a full presentation of the matter will be presented at that time.
n. An application be submitted to Council of Governments and the State Criminal
Justice Division for the following programs in the priority listed:
Local Federal Total
Nueces County Organized Crime Control Unit $134,637 $ 84,896 $219,533
(60% - 40%)
2. Narcotics Task Force (60% - 40%) 50,822 33,868 84,690
3. Police Administration Psychological 4,528 18,112 22,640
Assistance Program (20% - 80%)
Grand totals: $189,987 $136 876 $326,863
Each of these programs are continuations. The local share of the Organized
Crime Control Unit incudes County participation of $27,478.
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City Manager Townsend reviewed for the Council last year's priority list
for Criminal Justice Grants and stated that these three programs must be approved
by COG prior to submission. Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that there are not
enough funds available from the grants to start a completely new program, and the
staff is recommending continuation of these programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired if the amount to be provided by the City is
in the Police Budget, and City Manager Townsend replied that two of these programs
are not scheduled to begin until 1980 and the other begins in November, 1979; there -
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fore, the funds for the local share will be included in next year's budget also.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley then asked about the percentages for local funding
and federal funding last year for these programs.
City Manager Townsend informed him that the Nueces County Organized Crime
Control Unit will be funded 60% - 40%, whereas, last year it was funded 80% - 20%.
Council Member Gill suggested that the City consider the possibility of
requesting that the County assume the entire responsibility of the Narcotics
Task Force.
Mr. Townsend explained that if the City loses the Federal funding, then
the City would have to operate this program with existing employees.
Council Member Diaz suggested that rather than routinely approve all of
the program continuations, that the programs be evaluated. City Manager Townsend
stated that these particular programs are very good and have been very successful,
but that he would obtain a report on the programs. He noted that the Police
Administration Psychological Assistance Program is an experimental program.
o. Proposals be received on January 30, 1979 for a barge restaurant on the
Peoples Street T -Head or at some other location within the Breakwater.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the mechanical aspects of
such a projecthavebeen discussed; draft contracts have been prepared for the
Peoples Street T -Head; the bidder may suggest other locations; but the Marina
Board has recommended that such a restaurant could be located on the T -Head or
the L -Head. Mr. Townsend stated that these proposals will be more complex than
the usual bid received by the City, because there are so many things that must be
considered. He suggested that a bid security check in the amount of $1,000 should
be submitted with the proposals.
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City Manager Townsend further explained that the staff recommends that the
process pertaining to the barge restaurants be started and the term of the lease
be left open to a certain extent. He reiterated that proposals will be submitted
with variables rather than actual bids. Mr. Townsend pointed out that if this,
process is not begun now, the moratorium will delay this project.
Council Member Sample inquired as to how the proposed contract for the
barge restaurant compares to this type of restaurant that is in St. Louis.
City Manager Townsend replied that this aspect has not been checked, but
assured Mr. Sample that the staff will do so.
Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
reports.
Mr. Bob Morris of Portland stated that he is one of the parties interested
in the barge restaurant and that he has a copy of the proposed contract prepared
by the City. Mr. Morris suggested that proposals and drawings be submitted first,
following which bids containing actual dollar amounts would then be submitted.
Mayor Lozano expressed the opinion that something that would be attractive
for the City would be the primary concern to him in awarding a contract for a
barge restaurant.
City Manager Townsend stated that he did not feel that either the staff or
the Council had any question that either of the groups who had indicated an interest
would not properly operate the barge restaurant, because both parties were exper-
ienced and have the ability to install such a facility.
Mayor Lozano questioned whether or not two similar restaurants could
profitably be operated in the same general location.
Mr. Morris suggested that the Council accept proposals, including sketches,
let the Council decide which ones were acceptable, and then allow the bidders to
submit a bid.
City Manager Townsend stated that he did not disagree with this proposal
and indicated that the portion of the contract pertaining to the dollar amount
could be left blank.
There was no further discussion from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
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Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "o," be
accepted; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Lozano recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 3:44 p.m. in order to
convene the Special Council Meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to conduct public hear-
ings on zoning applications.
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Mayor Lozano reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and
announced consideration of the following tabled matter:
Spohn Hospital for a change of zoning from "A -l" to "AB" on Lots 18, 19, 20, 21
and 22, Block 1, Ocean View Addition located on the southeast corner of Second
Street and Morgan Avenue. This application was heard on December 13, 1978 and
tabled to given an opportunity to representatives of Spohn Hospital to make a
presentation on their master plan for development.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that this zoning application
had been tabled in order to obtain information in regard to the overall plans of
Spohn Hospital. He noted that Mr. Jesse Westley of Munroe & Bass, Inc., Consulting
Engineers for Spohn Hospital, was present to speak on behalf of the hospital.
Mr. Westley displayed before the Council a drawing of the proposed parking
lot to be constructed by Spohn Hospital and stated that he would be glad to answer
any questions that the Council might have.
City Manager Townsend explained that the Council really wanted to know
just what the long-range plans are for the hospital.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley informed Mr. Westley that the Council was primarily
concerned as to whether or not the hospital has a master plan for expansion and
how it would affect the immediate neighborhood.
Mr. Westley replied that he did not have a master plan for the hospital,1
but that he understood that this is all of the property that the hospital owns.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that if a parking lot is constructed
at the proposed location, a one-half block deep strip along Ocean Drive will
remain.
Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, explained
that this matter had been discussed with hospital officials and had been informed
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that the hospital has been unable to acquire any additional property to the north
of Morgan Street but that they do own one other small piece of property. Mr.
Briones also informed the Council that Mr. Judson Marsters, Associate Administrator
of Spohn Hospital, had informed him that if this zoning case is too controversial,
he would withdraw the application.
Council Member Sample stated that he felt that the appearance of Ocean
Drive is very important and Spohn Hospital should take this into consideration as
a part of any of their expansion plans.
Mr. Marsters, who was present in the audience, assured Mr. Sample that the
hospital authorities had determined several years ago that they would not acquire
any land fronting on Ocean Drive for parking. He explained that they own one other
lot but have been unable to acquire the 50 -foot lot between the property they pre-
sently own, and unless they can acquire this lot at a reasonable price, then this
particular parking lot will be the last one they will construct.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired if the hospital has any plans for expansion
west of the existing building, and Mr. Marsters replied that he was not aware of
any plans for that area. Mr. Marsters also stated that any future construction
will be vertical on the existing site.
City Manager Townsend again stated that the City would like to be aware
of any plans the hospital may have for the perimeter of the hospital property.
Mr. Marsters stated that they would like to close portions of some of the
streets in the area, such as Second Street, but they do not feel that this can be
done. He also indicated that they would like to have the alley behind some of their
lots closed.
City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Marsters that this could be done through
the proper channels.
Council Member Gill Inquired of Mr. Marsters if they plan to provide some
type of landscaping for this parking lot. Mr. Marsters assured her that they did
have such plans and stated that as a member of the Beautify Corpus Christi Committee,
he was very concerned about the aesthetic qualities of the parking lot.
Motion by Gulley that the requested change of zoning to "AB" on Application
No. 1178-5, Spohn Hospital, be approved; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances, and Mayor Lozano read the resolution pertaining to the
"Year of the Child."
There were no questions or comments from the Council or members of the
audience on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their
votes, and the following ordinances were approved: -
SECOND READING:
AMENDING CHAPTER 55 UTILITIES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
BY AMENDING SECTION 55-111 TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION AS A CONTRACT REQUIREMENT, ALSO
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY CODES; BY DELETING
SECTIONS 55-112 THROUGH 55-115 AND IN LIEU THEREOF BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 55-112
ALLOWING AN EXCEPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL USE OF LAND AND REQUIRING THE COVENANT; ,
SECTION 55-113 REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ALL CONTRACTS FOR WATER SERVICE
OUTSIDE THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS IF ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; SECTION 55-114 REGARDING RECONNECTS AND TRANSFERS AND TEMPORARY
SERVICE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting "Aye";
Holt, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14707:
AMENDING THE LAND DRILLING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 35-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, ENTITLED "SAME --LAND DRILLING; FILING CASING
PROGRAM," BY ADDING TO SAID SECTION NEW SECTION NUMBERS WHICH WILL REGULATE PORTIONS
OF PRODUCTION UNITS LYING INSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY WHEN SUCH PRODUCTION
UNITS ARE FORMED FOR WELLS DRILLED FROM SURFACE LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS BUT
WITHIN 5,000 FEET OF THE CITY LIMITS; AMENDING SECTION 35-4, ENTITLED "SAME --WELLS
ON LAND DEVIATING FROM VERTICAL," BY DELETING FROM SAID SECTION THE REFERENCE TO
DIVISIONS THREE AND FOUR AND SECTIONS 35-97(c), 35-97(1) AND 35-100; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14708:
AMENDING THE BAY DRILLING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 35-417 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, ENTITLED "PERMANENT PERMIT UNLESS TERMED TEMPORARY;
TEMPORARY PERMIT; PERMIT TERMS; EXPIRATION OF PERMIT; EXTENSION; APPEAL" TO ALLOW A
ONE-TIME EXTENSION NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS OF A DRILLING PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent",.
ORDINANCE NO. 14709:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13010 OF FEBRUARY 4, 1976, WHICH APPROPRIATED $1,489,000 FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH BY CANCELLING $12,000 IN THE NO. 291 PARK BOND
FUND FROM PROJECT NO. 291-72-11.1, CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH RESTORATION; APPROPRIATING
$12,000 TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-11.5, CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PIER REMOVAL, INCLUDING $650
FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH SHIRLEY BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR REMOVAL OF THE PIER; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, D;az, Gill, Juarez,' and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
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ORDINANCE NO. 14710:
APPROVING THE SUBLEASE BY R. E. LAMBERT TO BILLY T. FRANKLIN AND ROY D. REMICK OF 1.55
ACRES ON KENNEDY CAUSEWAY AT THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL, LEASED TO MR. LAMBERT AS AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 13301, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14711:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 4' x 20' GUY WIRE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOTS 15 AND
16, BLOCK 21, LINDALE PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 2, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 49,
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, Dlaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14712:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH IBM FOR RENTAL OF AN
IBM 3762 CASH REMITTANCE PROCESSOR AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, G111, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
RESOLUTION NO. 14713:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED CITIZENS, REPRESENTING THE
VARIOUS AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH SERVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, AND TO FURTHER
ENCOURAGE THESE AGENCIES TO COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS DURING 1979 YEAR OF THE CHILD;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14714:
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 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 3B, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7, 7A, 7B, 7D, 7E, 8, 8B, 34, 35, 35B, 35E, 36, 36A, 36B, 37, 37D, 38A, 38B, 40A,
40B, 40C, 40E AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 40, PATRICK GARDENS, MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED HEREINBELOW, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE FAMILY 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, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
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ORDINANCE NO. 14715:
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 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 13, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 10, 13,
15 THROUGH 22, AND 22B, BLOCK 2, LA REINA SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "R-2"
MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE FAMILY 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, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14716:
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 19 AND 24, BLOCK B, REYNOLDS ADDITION,
AND LOTS 2 THROUGH 6, BLOCK B, DUNBARADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE FAMILY
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, GI11, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14717:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE
NUECES COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT, THE NARCOTICS TASK FORCE, AND THE POLICE
ADMINISTRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A COPY OF SAID GRANT APPLICATIONS
BEING ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "C", AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAMS WHEN AND IF THE GRANTS ARE APPROVED;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 14718:
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 GULF COMPRESS BY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS (WITH
A WAIVER OF THE STANDARD SCREENING FENCE ALONG N. PROPERTY LINE), SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO
"1-2" 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, GI11, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
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ORDINANCE NO. 14719:
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 SPOHN HOSPITAL BY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, BLOCK 1, OCEAN VIEW
ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1"
APARTMENT HOUSE 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, Dlaz, Gill, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Holt, "absent".
Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information on matters not scheduled on
the agenda. There was no response.
City Manager Townsend stated that he had a few matters to present to the
Council prior to adjournment.
Mr. Townsend presented to the Council copies of an information sheet proposed
to be distributed to all City employees in regard to the Charter Amendment Election.
He stated that a few changes will be made prior to actual distribution.
City Manager Townsend also informed the Council that the City -owned house
on Ocean Drive is vacant; the tenant occupying the house was asked to leave because
of non-payment of rent; and stated that the staff would like to rent the house after
receiving bids on the house. He stated that telephone bids will be taken after the
house is advertised in the newspaper.
In regard to a matter pertaining to the Urban Mass Transportation Grants,
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that he has been asked to sign assurance
documents to the effect that the City will not make any changes in the transporta-
tion service without complying with specific regulations such as public hearings,
consideration of views expressed at public hearings, and after giving considera-
tion to the effect on energy conservation. Mr. Townsend stated that he just
wanted Council approval for him to sign such documents. Most of the Council indi-
cated that they did not see any problem in having the City Manager sign such
documents.
City Manager Townsend then adyised the Council that he had received a
statement from Judge Clark in regard to the Davis lawsuit which indicated that the
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State owns the land involved in the lawsuit.
Mr. Townsend referred to the retirement of Mr. Alton White, Tax Assessor -
Collector, on January 31, 1979, and pointed out that a replacement for Mr. White
would be a little more complex than other department heads since the Corpus Christi
Independent School District is also involved.
City Manager Townsend presented to the Council copies of the City Audit
and called to their attention Mr. Harold Zick's transmittal letter which explains
the City's financial condition.
Mr. Townsend stated that an effort is being made to sell the Nueces River
Authority bonds for Choke Canyon on February 20, 1979, and stated that Standard
and Poors will be in the City the week of the Charter Amendment Election in con-
nection with setting the City's bond rating.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Gulley, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
was adjourned at 5:40 p.m., January 10, 1979.