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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/24/1979PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley Council Members: David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample 4 MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1979 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 Cham- bers of City Hall in the absence of Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. The Reverend Kleyn Russell of Trinity Temple 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 Diaz that Mayor Lozano, who was out of the City, be excused for just cause; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the issuance of a proclamation designating January 28 to February 3, 1979 as "NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK." Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced Board and Committee appointments. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend reminded the Council that Dr. Antonio Perez has resigned as Alternate for Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. on the Nueces County Community Action Agency Board, and there 1s a need to appoint a replacement. He informed the Council that the Corpus Christi Independent School District has submitted the name of Miss Yolette Garcia to serve in this capacity. Mr. Townsend stated that although the Mayor is out of the City, it is his understanding that he had agreed to this appointment. Motion by Holt that Miss Yolette Garcia be confirmed as Alternate for Mayor Lozano on the Nueces County Community Action Agency Board, subject to the approval of the Mayor; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the scheduled bid opening on the following Engineering project: Street and water line improvements in the Washington -Coles area. The project is a fourth year Community Development project and provides for street recons- truction and water line improvements on Winnebago, Sam Rankin, Lake„ Ramirez,. and Waco Streets. SEP 0 41980 MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 2 Mr. James R. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, opened and read bids from the following companies: Heldenfels Brothers and APCCO, both of Corpus Christi. He verified that the proper bid security checks had been submitted with both bids. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that the apparent low bidder was APCCO but that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. * *,* * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley introduced Mr. Bert Beecroft, President of the Associated General Contractors, who was scheduled to give a presentation on behalf of that organization. Mr. Beecroft stated that he was representing the general contractors in the City and other interested parties concerning the requirement of the City that con- tractors must submit a cashier's check with their bids rather than a bid bond. Mr. Beecroft pointed out to the Council that all Federal agencies, school districts, colleges and universities accept bid bonds with bids rather than requiring the sub- mission of a cashier's check. He also stated that all State agencies accept bid,, bonds with the exception of the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion, which requires that bidders be pre -qualified on their projects and that they submit bid security checks. Mr. Beecroft continued by informing the Council that with very few exceptions, all of the counties, municipal water districts and utility districts also accept bid bonds. Mr. Beecroft summarized by urging that the Council discontinue the practice of requiring a bid security check to be submitted with bids, and instead, accept bid bonds. He stated that representatives of two of the agencies in Corpus Christi who write the bid bonds and a representative of a surety company of Dallas, Texas are present to speak on this matter, as well as a contractor, Mr. Richard Lerma of L & L Construction Company. Mr. Lerma spoke at this time and informed the Council that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Lontos, who had advised him that the only way the requirements could be changed was to request such change be approved by the Council. Mr. Lerma explained that he is the owner of a small company which would like to bid on City projects, but in order to do so, they have to borrow money for the cashier's check. Mix Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 3 Mr. Lerma expressed the opinion that if the City would consider accepting a bid bond, more contractors would be able to bid on City projects. Mr. Lerma also explained to the Council the difficulties encountered by the contractors when bidding City projects in that frequently, the contractor does not receive prices from subcontractors until shortly before bids have to be submitted, and consequently, they sometimes have to obtain an additional bid security check or one for a larger amount than anticipated. Mr. Beecroft elaborated on the procedure for obtaining bid security checks and explained that if bid bonds are required, the contractors can be qualified by a bonding company prior to the time the bids have to be submitted. Also speaking in favor of the bid bonds versus the bid security checks was Mr. Orville B. Coburn, Jr., of Seaboard Surety of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Coburn des- cribed a bid bond as being a guarantee of the good faith of the contractor and does not necessarily mean that he will receive a performance and payment bond, but normally he would. Mr. Coburn explained that in most cases, if a contractor presents a bid bond with his bid, the City could be sure that the contractor is capable of performing the job. He also pointed out that the bid bond does not cost the con- tractor as much as a bid security check, and that savings could be passed on to the City since the contractor usually figures the'cost of the bid security check in his bid. City Manager Townsend stated that a bid bond is no assurance that a con- tractor will be able to perform his job and informed the Council that the City has had some problems when they allowed the submission of bid bonds rather than bid security checks. Mr. Townsend also stated that the Staff would like to discuss this matter and present a report to the Council at a later date. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley recognized Mr. Tony Bonilla, who was scheduled to make a presentation to the Council. Mr. Bonilla, speaking on behalf of LULAC, provided background information in regard to this organization and pointed out the many worthwhile accomplishments of LULAC. He informed the Council that he had had an opportunity to meet with the President of Mexico, and during this meeting, they had decided to do something Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 4 meaningful for the Mexican culture and the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Bonilla explained that they had met with Mr. Raul Velasco, the producer of the Mexican television show, "Siempre en Domingo," who had agreed to produce one segment of this show locally. Mr. Bonilla explained that the program reaches 20 million households in Mexico and South America and is seen by 13 million viewers in the United States. Mr. Bonilla stated that this television show is very popular in Mexico, and if it is filmed in Corpus Christi, a large segment of the population in that country will become aware of our City, thus increasing tourism from Mexico. He informed the Council that Mr. Velasco has been invited to come to the City of Corpus Christi February 5 for a week for the purpose of promoting the City of Corpus Christi and that the format of the show will include views of the City and interviews with many prominent citizens. He also stated that a number of local entertainers will appear on the show, which will be partially filmed at the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium. - Mr. Bonilla stated that Mr. Velasco plans to televise the program from Mexico on February 11. Mr. Bonilla continued his presentation by informing the Council that LULAC is sponsoring the television program as a non-profit program to promote the City at a cost to LULAC of $65,000. He explained the expenditures that are required for: the expenses of the stars who will travel from Mexico to Corpus Christi and stated that LULAC is requesting that the City designate $15,000 towards these expenses, to, be allocated from the hotel -motel unappropriated tax fund. He explained that a number of organizations have endorsed this promotion through the television program, such as the Hotel -Motel Association, which has passed a resolution in favor of the production; the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Tourist Bureau; the Buccaneer Commission; the Port of Corpus Christi; and the Corpus Christi Real Estate Associa- tion. Mr. Bonilla contended that this project should be considered a total community project that will bring to the City cultural enrichment, tremendous exposure to promote tourism and the subsequent income generated; and will represent: cooperation between LULAC, the City Council and the citizens of Corpus Christi. Council Member Gill inquired of Mr. Bonilla if any private citizens will benefit from this project, and Mr. Bonilla replied that none will receive any mone- tary benefits, because the funds are being raised by him and have been placed in a r Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 5 trust account at Corpus Christi Bank and Trust; there will be no professional pro- moter; but LULAC has hired someone to sell tickets to the performance in the Auditorium. Council Member Holt inquired if the project will materialize even if the City does not donate $15,000. Mr. Bonilla pointed out that LULAC is suggesting that the funds be desig- nated from the hotel -motel tax fund rather than the City's general fund and that he felt that the citizens would like to have the money donated for this project as long as it is not from local taxes. Council Member Holt suggested that the idea that hotel -motel tax money is not the people's money is wrong, because the use of the money generated from this source is not limited to events such as this but can be spent on many items such as buildings, personnel, etc., which would eliminate the necessity of paying for some necessary things associated with the arts from the general fund. Mr. Holt also suggested to Mr. Bonilla that the funds required for this project could be raised from private sources and that he felt that this is the way it should be funded. Council Member Holt stated that he is in full support of the undertaking but not with funds from the City. Mr. Bonilla agreed that the hotel -motel tax is paid by citizens, but that it is paid by tourists to the City -- not local citizens. He also pointed out that 'this request is similar in nature to the request by the Tennis Association for funds for televising a tennis tournament which was recently granted by the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley thanked Mr. Bonilla for his presentation and explained that the Council could not take any action on the matter today because the matter was just listed as a presentation rather than a request for funds on the agenda. Mr. Bonilla stated that he would like to introduce a few people who were present to endorse the project. Mr. Lupe Valdez, a member of LULAC, emphasized the value that would be generated by this event to the economy of Corpus Christi and pointed out that this is an international program. Mr. Valdez expressed the opinion that the value received by the City would be much greater than the $15,000 allocated by the City. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 6 Council Member Diaz noted that reference had been made to the fact that this project is a community effort and inquired if Mayor Lozano was invited to attend the meeting with the President of Mexico to discuss the project. Mr. Valdez replied that he was not aware of the way the arrangements were made. Also speaking in favor of the project was Mr. Steve Morales, President of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, who emphasized the fact that they are requesting that funds be allocated from the hotel -motel tax since the program would actually benefit the tourism program in the City. He expressed the opinion that this request is the same as those made and approved for the Jazz Festival, the Nutcracker Ballet, and many other events that have been funded by the Council. Mr. Morales again pointed out that the Mexican Chamber of Commerce heartily endorses this project and that he hoped that the Anglo community would also do so. Council Member Gill asked Mr. Morales to clarify the statement he had made in regard to the funding of the symphony and the Nutcracker Ballet and inquired if he approved of such allocation of funds. Mr. Morales stated that he did approve if an increase of tourism and the improvement of the economy resulted from such funding. Council Member Holt inquired if the Mexican Chamber of Commerce was supporting this project with funds, and Mr. Morales indicated that they were not. Also speaking in favor of the funding was Mr. Roland Garcia, representing the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors, who stated that the Realtors are totally in support of this venture and they feel that it could be a good community effort. Mt. Garcia also informed the Council that the Realtors had contributed $1,000 to the fund for this venture. Also speaking in favor of the requested funding were Mr. Frank Cervera and Mr. Luis Munoz, Manager of Radio Station KUNO. Mr. Benny Benavides, spoke in opposition to the request and suggested that if the Council agrees to fund this project for LULAC, that they be very careful in placing restrictions on the use of the funds to be sure that the money will not be used to enhance the image of certain individuals in the Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 7 community and that certain LULAC members are not specifically promoted. Mr. Benavides pointed out that funds are needed on the west side for street improvements, drainage and many other necessities, rather than allocating funds for this project under dis- cussion. Speaking in favor of the funding of the production of "Siempre en Domingo" was Mr. Bruce Collins, Jr., President of the Central Business District. Mr. Collins informed the Council that the CBD Board voted unanimously to lend support to this project because they feel that this is a proper use of the hotel -motel tax funds. Council Member Juarez inquired of Mr. Collins if he felt that this project would enhance any particular ethnic group, and Mr. Collins replied that this was not discussed at their board meeting, but they did feel that the production would promote all of Corpus Christi. Mr. Larry McRae, Manager of La Quinta Royale, spoke on behalf of the Hotel - Motel Association, and informed the Council that the Association had approved a motion in support of this program. He stated that they did not have funds to provide monetary support but that they had offered to provide some hotel rooms for the visitors from Mexico associated with the production. Mr. McRae expressed the opinion that this project would be a good way to promote the City of Corpus Christi and increase tourism. Council Member Diaz inquired about the method of selecting the local talent to perform on the program. Mr. Lupe Munoz explained that associates of the "Siempre en Domingo' were in the City two weeks ago and requested that his staff recommend the groups that ' will be used to represent the local entertainers. Mr. Munoz expressed the opinion that City officials will be interviewed also to explain the local attractions. Council Member Diaz inquired as to who will determine what will be filmed, and Mr. Munoz stated that he and Mr. Bonilla will discuss the potential sites with the Tourist Bureau representatives and officials of the City. Council Member Diaz then asked if Mayor Lozano had participated in arrang- ing this endeavor, and Mr. Munoz replied that he had not. Mr. Bonilla informed the Council that he had talked to Mayor Lozano about the project, but the Mayor did not go to Mexico to discuss the arrangements. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 8 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley informed Mr. Bonilla that if the Council decides to provide funds for this project, the matter will be on the agenda in the future. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that the next item on the agenda was the canvass of the results of the Charter Amendment Election of January 20, 1979. City Secretary Read reminded the Council that they had been provided with copies of the official tally of the results of the election and a memorandum which explained two very minor differences in the unofficial returns received on Saturday night by telephone and the official returns as reported on the General Return sheets turned in by the election judges. Mr. Read also informed the Council that an ordi- nance is on the agenda today for their official action canvassing the results of the election. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: a. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 1979 on the following budgeted items: (1) A replacement drill tower safety (catch) net for the Fire Department (2) A replacement abrasive blasting cabinet for the Water Division to be used in cleaning water meters. (3) An additional nuclear density gauge for Engineering and Physical Development. A similar gauge was purchased last year. This additional unit will enable the City'to carry out all density testing for new subdi- vision streets. b. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 1979 for a two year contract for uniform rental service. The service is for 31 meter readers; a Water Division and Library employee; 168 Sanitation Division employees, 77 Gas Division employees, 18 Airport employees, 78 Park and Recreation Department employees, 32 Maintenance Services Department employees, 21 Transit Division employees, 9 Health Department employees, 12 Wastewater Services employees, 5 Corpus Christi Museum employees and two Fire Department employees. The employees in meter reading, the Gas Division, the Airport, the Transit Division and Corpus Christi Museum pay 50% of the rental cost with the City paying the remainder. The rental of uniforms for employees in Wastewater Services, Sanitation Division, Health Department and Fire Department are paid for 100% by the City. Employees of the Water Division, Library and Maintenance Services Department pay 100% of their uniform rental. The percentage of the uniform rental that the City pays is dependent upon whether the uniform is a requirement for the job and on the wear and tear the uniform receives because of the job. c. A one year contract for field tire repair service for City -owned equipment be awarded to GONZALEZ TIRE SERVICE, Corpus Christi on the basis of the only bid received for an estimated amount of $23,010. Prices bid included $2 for passenger and light commercial tire repair, $5 for truck and trailer tires, $6 for smooth roller tires, $8 for tractor and grader tires and $10 for heavy loader tires. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 16%. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 9 d. A chill water pump and a condenser water replacement pump for the Coliseum air conditioner be purchased from J & M MECHANICAL SALES, INC., San Antonio, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $3,993.50. Bids were received from 3 firms. The original pumps are approximately 21 years old. Replacement parts are no longer available. The apparent low bid of $2,996 by Tom Inglis Co. of Corpus Christi does not meet various specifications. e. A one year contract for replacement glass for City vehicles and heavy equipment be awarded to THURMON FONDREN GLASS COMPANY, Corpus Christi, on the basis of lowest overall estimated cost of $7,000. The bid includes a 60% discount on glass and installation rates of $17.50 for windshields, $12.50 for door glass, $10 for quarter glass, $15 for back glass and $3.50 for vent glass. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approxi- mately 17%. f. A replacement impeller and set of wear rings for a raw water pump at the Stevens Filter Plant be purchased from DELTA MACHINE COMPANY, INC., Brownsville Texas on the basis of only bid received of $6,674. The pump is 28 years old. The existing wear rings and impeller are damaged beyond repair. g. Plans and specifications for the construction of sidewalks along Bear Lane and Old Brownsville Road from the Casa de Manana Apartments to the West Oso High School and the John F. Kennedy School be approved and bids be received on February 21, 1979. This is a 4th year Community Development project. h. Plans and specifications for installation of sanitary sewer improvements in Leopard Street immediately west of Corn Products Road be approved and bids be received on February 21, 1979. This project is a 1977 Bond Program project and will provide sanitary sewer service to a portion of the developed commercial areas on Highway 9 immediately west of Corn Products Road. A lift station, force main and gravity line system is proposed. i. Plans and specifications providing for concourse security renovations at the Corpus Christi International Airport be approved and bids be received on February 21, 1979. The project has been redesigned to reduce cost and make it easier for glazing contractors to bid. The redesign involves i removing the existing rail and fence along the south side of the concourse and replacing it with a structure with the upper half being glass and the lower half expanded aluminum grating. F.A.A. concurs with the redesign. A contract for $257,378 be awarded to Cactus Utility Company for sanitary sewer improvements in the Nueces Acres area. This 4th Year Community Development Program project will provide sanitary sewer service for Haven, Widgeon, Mallard, and Nelon Drives, Coverdale Street and a portion of Violet Road. An appropriation of $300,000 is requested to cover the contract award, engineering, and related expenses. j• k. The assessment roll adopted on the Lozano School Street Improvements project be amended to reflect a reduction of assessments on those projects which , have been down -zoned from either commercial or apartment use to residential use by Council action. The total reduction in assessments is $6,319.81 and it involves 24 items. A public hearing was held on these cases on January 3, 1979 and the zoning changes were implemented by Ordinance Nos. 14701 and 14702 passed on January 3 and by Ordinances Nos. 14714, 14715 and 14716 passed on January 10. 1. An agreement be authorized with Wooldridge Creek Associates, Inc. developers of Wooldridge Creek Subdivision whereby the developers will construct a bridge over the Schanen drainage ditch abutting Wooldridge Creek Unit 1 at Cricket Hollow Drive. The agreement requires the developer to construct the bridge when the units of Wooldridge Creek across the drainage ditch are constructed in the future. The subdivision is located between Holly and Wooldridge Roads west of Airline. The Platting Ordinance requires developers to construct street crossings over drainageways when necessary for traffic circulation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 10 m. A revocable easement be granted to Lo -Vaca Gathering Company to install a new 6" pipeline across Leopard Street paralleling an existing 6" pipeline which will be abandoned. The crossing will be installed by boring under Leopard Street and a fee of $166.02 will be charged. The location is approximately 500 feet east of Suntide Road. n. An agreement be executed with Corpus Christi National Bank under which the City will pay $4,060 for demolition of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways along Lawrence and Mesquite Steeets abutting the existing parking area. The Bank is paying for the construction of replacement curb and side- walk. The curbs were high interfering with the opening of car doors parked parallel to the curb. Participation by the City on these improvements,was previously tentatively authorized up to $5,000. o. A quitclaim deed be approved reverting 0.839 acres out of Lots 6 and 7, Section 50, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts to Mr. Jon Held, et al in return for the drainage easement acquisition of 1.204 acres out of Lot 6, Section 50, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, all in connection with the extension of the Van Galen Ditch as provided in the 1977 Bond Program. The 0.839 acres that the City is quitclaiming will be an even exchange for 0.839 acres of the drainage easement acquisition with the City paying $1,500 for the remaining 0.365 acres of the drainage easement. The properties are located south of Glenoak Drive and west of Held Drive. The project involves construction of a drainage channel from Waldron Road northwestward to this area. p. Atlantic Richfield Co. be granted a permit to drill their proposed State Tract 413 Well #4. The 12,500 ft. well will be drilled as a straight hole from a regular location 9,500 ft. southeast of the ship channel between Ingleside and Mustang Island. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested. q. r. A 10' wide telephone easement approximately at the center of Lots 1 thru 19, Block 3, Shelter Bay Resort Estates be abandoned at the request of abutting property owners, subject to relocation of telephone cables at the owners' expense and dedication of an alternate easement if necessary. An additional $8,150 be appropriated for sanitary sewer and street improve- ments to Port Avenue (Crosstown to Ayers) to reflect as -bid unit prices. The low bid was submitted by Heldenfel's Brothers. The total cost is $1,211,279.46 of which the City's portion is $438,750. The project is being constructed under the Urban Systems program. s. Plans and specifications for the second phase of improvements on the Oso Wastewater System which includes a lift station at Daly and Williams Drive and a 36" force main from Williams to the plant be approved and bids be received February 28, 1979. The project has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Department of Water Resources and a grant for 75% of the project has been offered the City. t. Condemnation proceedings be filed for the acquisition of Parcel 2, a utility and temporary construction easement for the trunk main in connection with the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project. The property is owned by Fay Taylor, Sam Taylor and George Kines Taylor. Negotiations for the acquisition of this parcel at the approved value have been unsuccessful. Acquisition is critical since this parcel is in the first contract which is about to be awarded. The utility easement which is 20' by 1220' and the temporary construction easement which is 10' by 1220' extend along the westerly boundary of the Taylor property between S. Padre Island Drive and McArdle Road. M..__ _ _es Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 11 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for comments or questions from the Council and the members of the audience on the City Manager's Reports. There was no response. Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "t," be accepted; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. There were no comments or questions in regard to them.. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved: SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION FOR OPERATION AND USE OF THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14729: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CACTUS UTILITY COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SEWER EXTENSIONS IN THE NUECES ACRES SUBDIVISION AREA; APPROPRIATING $300,000 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 502, FOURTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, OF WHICH $257,378 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $17,000 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING AND $25,622 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 162-4741-502, NUECES ACRES SANITARY SEWER 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". ORDINANCE NO. 14730: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14288, PASSED AND APPROVED ON APRIL 26, 1978, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE, SO AS TO CORRECT AND ADJUST THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1. Dunbar, Easley and Sonora Streets from Greenwood Drive to Blake Street; 2. Elgin, Sabinas and Blake Streets from Sonora Street to Baldwin Boulevard; 3. Mohawk Street from Blake Street to Morgan Avenue; 4. Aztec Street from Cheyenne Street to Blake Street; 5. Osage Street from Morgan Avenue to 300 feet south of Aztec Street; 6. Seminole Street from Blake Street to Morgan Avenue; 7. Rosewood Street from Blake Street to Morgan Avenue; 8. Reynosa Street from Burnet Street to Belton Street; 9. Tasco Street from Sarita Street to State Highway 286, AS HEREIN PROVIDED AND AS REFLECTED BY ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDAINED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 14701 AND 14702, PASSED AND APPROVED JANUARY 3, 1979, AND ORDINANCE NOS. 14714, 14715, AND 14716, PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 10, 1979; 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 ' January 24, 1979 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 14731: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOOLDRIDGE CREEK ASSOCIATES, INC., DEVELOPERS OF WOOLDRIDGE CREEK SUBDIVISION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ACROSS SCHANEN DRAINAGE DITCH AT CRICKET HOLLOW DRIVE WHEN A PORTION OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8, SECTION 12, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, OR LOTS C AND D, SECTION 5 OF LOKEY SUBDIVISION ARE PLATTED NORTH OF THE DRAINAGE DITCH, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN TRE 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: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14732: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO LO-VACA GATHERING COMPANY TO INSTALL A NEW 6 -INCH PIPELINE ACROSS LEOPARD STREET, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, 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: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14733: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED QUITCLAIMING 0.839 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, SECTION 50, FLOUR BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS TO JON HELD, ET AL, IN RETURN FOR A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITION OF 1.204 ACRES OUT OF LOT 6, SECTION 50, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE VAN GALEN DITCH, AS PROVIDED IN THE 1977 BOND PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID QUITCLAIM DEED, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "B"; APPROPRIATING $1,500 OUT OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 295-77-4, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING 0.365 ACRES OF THE 1.204 -ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AFTER AN EVEN EXCHANGE OF THE 0.839 ACRES; AND 1 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. 14734: CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THF 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1979, UPON THE QUESTION OF ADOPTING . AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY 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: Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez, and Sample voting, "Aye"; Lozano, "absent". ORDINANCE N0. 14735: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK WHEREBY THE CITY AGREES TO REIMBURSE THE BANK FOR THE DEMOLITION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS ON LAWRENCE AND MESQUITE STREETS ABUTTING THE PARKING LOT OF THE DRIVE-IN BANKING FACILITY BEING CONSTRUCTED BY SAID BANK; APPROPRIATING $4,060 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-72-74, CORNER OF LAWRENCE AND MESQUITE, DEMOLITION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS; 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". • ' °' 'Ms. _es Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 14736: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 -FOOT WIDE TELEPHONE EASEMENT SITUATED AT APPROXIMATELY THE CENTER OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 19, BLOCK 3, SHELTER BAY RESORT ESTATES, RECORDED IN VOLUME 41, PAGES 15, 16, 17 AND 18, MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE RELOCATION OF TELEPHONE CABLES EXISTING WITHIN THE EASEMENT AT THE OWNERS' EXPENSE AND DEDICATION OF AN ALTERNATE EASEMENT FOR THE SAID CABLES, IF NECESSARY; 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. 14737: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN A UTILITY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 2 FOR THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNERS, FAY TAYLOR, SAM TAYLOR AND GEORGE KINES TAYLOR, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; 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. 14738: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14671, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 3, 1979, WHICH AUTHORIZED EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT AVENUE, FROM S. H. 286 (CROSSTOWN) TO AYERS STREET, BY REVERTING ALL APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY THIS ORDINANCE AND REAPPROPRIATING FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $230,809 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 220-77-1, PORT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CROSSTOWN TO AYERS, AND $207,941 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, PROJECT NO. 250-77-8, PORT AVENUE MAIN REPLACEMENT, CROSSTOWN TO HORNE, FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $438,750; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; 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". * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Gulley called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Verl Van Houten, 4821 Ingram, addressed the Council in regard to exces- sive traffic created in the area in which he resides by large trucks entering the City which exceed the speed limit, use more than one lane of the street, and gener- ally create a traffic hazard. He suggested that the City ask the County to assist in enforcing traffic regulations on the streets and highways entering the City. Mrs. Joe F. Bazan, 222 Clemmer, informed the Council that this street is located behind Del Mar College and that there are eight streets in this general vicinity that do not have sidewalks. Mrs. Bazan stated that the residents have Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1979 Page 14 presented a Voluntary Paving Petition to the Engineering Department and they were concerned as to how long it will be before they can expect street improvements in the area. She also pointed out that the sewer lines in the area need to be improved. Mrs. Bazan also inquired if this area, which is called the Southmoreland Addition and is located from Baldwin to Naples and from Del Mar to Norton Streets, could not be qualified as a census tract eligible for improvements through the Community Development Fund. City Manager Townsend replied that he felt that this area would qualify as a census tract for improvements through this fund and informed Mrs. Bazan that this will be investigated by the staff and also the question in regard to the street improvements will be checked with the Engineering Department. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley assured Mrs. Bazan that a member of the staff will contact her in regard to these questions. Also speaking in regard to the same matter was Mrs. Rita Gongora, 214 Clemmer Street, who stated that the sewer problem in the area seems to be pri- marily caused by an inadequate sewer main. Mrs. Gongora also expressed interest in improvements through the Community Development Fund. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Diaz, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m., January 24, 1979.