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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/21/1979PRESENT: **Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. ***Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley Council Members: David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt *Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING , MARCH 21, 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 Chambers of City Hall in the temporary absence of Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr., who was conduct- ing official City business in his office. Council Member Edward L. Sample gave the invocation. City Secretary Bili 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, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 21, 1979 be approved as pre- sented. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the consideration of appointments to Boards and Committees and reviewed the appointees that were discussed during the Workshop Meeting. Mr. Gulley then called for a motion to confirm those appointed. Motion by Holt, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, that the following appointments to the boards and committees indicated be approved: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TERM TO EXPIRE (Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council) Mr. Andy Lehrman 6-14-80 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Mr. Eduardo E. de Ases 5-17-81 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Dennis Trevino 4-30-80 * * * * * * * * * * * *Council Member Tony Juarez, Jr. arrived at the meeting at 2:09 p.m. WILMEDD SEP 0 41950 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley announced the bid opening on the following purchasing item: Four 30 -passenger buses to replace 35 -passenger 1967 models. The buses are included in the 1976 Capital Assistance Grant form the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. The federal government will pay 80% of the purchase cost, the state 13% and the city 7%. The local portion will be from the Transit Bond Fund. Mr. T. M. Jarvis, Purchasing Agent, assisted by Mr. Ralph Mackler, Assistant Purchasing Agent, opened and read bids from the following firms: Blue Bird Body Corporation, Transportation Manufacturing Corp., and Flyer Industries Limited. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. **Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. arrived at the meeting at 2:11 during the foregoing bid opening. Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled public hearing on the following matter: Request of Mr. Gene Urban on behalf of Mr. Phil Massed and Mr. Bill Garrett that approximately 37 acres at the northwest corner of Saratoga and Weber in -the Westside sanitary sewer system area be transferred to the Oso sanitary sewer system. The Planning Commission, on February 20, 1979, recommended that 14} acres of the tract be allowed to be served by the Oso sewer system. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend presented to the Council copies of the summary of the request, the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting when this matter was discussed, and the report of the City Manager at the time of that public hearing. City Manager Townsend explained that the basic request is that the property located in the area of Saratoga Boulevard and Weber Road, and containing approxi- mately 37 acres, be transferred from the Westside Sanitary Sewer System to the Oso Sewer System. Mr. Townsend explained the location of the areas that are desig- nated to be served by the two systems according to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. He stated that the reason for the request is that the Oso System has a sewer line to the subject area, whereas the Westside System does not, and if the transfer is approved, the owners will be able to develop their property at this time. .utes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 3 Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, located the area under discussion on various maps that indicated the contours of the land in the area, the zoning in the area, and the noise zones according to the Tracor Study. Mr. Briones reminded the Council that the City's current policy is to discourage development of residential areas in noise zones of 30 and above, and part of this area lies within that noise level. He also mentioned that the AICUZ Study, which was made at the request of the Navy, extends a line beyond which they would prefer that residential development not be allowed which would include all of the land in this area of request. Mr. Briones continued by stating that the Planning Commission had recom- mended that out of the 37 acres, only 14} acres be allowed for transfer to the Oso System. He explained that at the time the request was considered, the Commis- sion was unaware that four of that fourteen acres werealready being served by the Oso System; therefore, they are actually recommending that only 10} acres be trans- ferred. City Manager Townsend stated that the staff is recommending that none of this area be transferred to the Oso System, since It is already overloaded; there is the possibility that additional property owners in the vicinity will request the same transfer; and the Oso System would be seriously overloaded. He reminded the Council that several of the City's sewer systems are already under violation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that if additional areas ere added to the Oso System, it is possible that the state could issue court action on the Oso System similar to the action previ- ously taken against the Allison System. City Manager Townsend reiterated that the staff recommends that no expansion to the Oso System be approved at this time. He also reminded the Council that the owners of property at the intersection of Holly and Kostoryz Roads have already requested sewer service Into this system, and they have been advised that they cannot receive service. City Manager Townsend stated that the staff sees no reason to approve the transfer of 10 acres of this tract and would recommend that If the Council intends to approve a portion of the tract for transfer, that all of the tract be transferred. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Gulley pointed out that even if this transfer is approved, it will take some time for the developer to complete the development of the property, and it is possible that the improvements to the Oso Wastewater System will be com- pleted prior to that time. City Manager Townsend stated that the problems with the sewer plants are quite serious, and it will be several years before the Oso Plant is in condition to handle additional areas. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the audience on this matter. Mrs. Jane Crain, 711 Naples Street, spoke in opposition the requested trans- fer since the Oso Plant is already overloaded. She suggested that hepatitis is a very real health threat, and outbreaks occur nearly every year. Mrs. Crain stated that she felt that the overloaded sewer plants could be a contributing factor to the epidemics of this disease. City Manager Townsend stated that because of the manner in which the effluent from the sewer plants is treated, when it leaves the plant, it could contain an excessive amount of suspended solids, but it would not create a health problem. Speaking in favor of the transfer was Mr. Bill Garrett, one of the devel- opers of the subject property, who presented a petition containing 73 signatures of members of Central Christian Church requesting that the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan be amended to make service available to the 37 -acre tract under discussion. Mr. Garrett explained that this church is located within the tract, and the members would like to have sewer service. Mr. Garrett questioned the feasibility of having this tract served by the Westside Plant, stating that he felt that this property is closer to the Oso Sewer Plant. He agreed that the Oso Plant is overloaded, but stated that it was overloaded when several subdivisions were developed and the City allowed those subdivisions to be served by the Oso Plant. Mr. Garrett continued by stating that they would like to have sewer service available now, but it would not actually be used for approximately two years. He explained that they only want to develop 16 lots at this time. Mr. Garrett also questioned the location of the proposed tie-in at the corner of this tract of land and a tract of land known as the Kocurek Tract. He stated that according to some plans that he had examined earlier, the proposed tie-in was at one time scheduled to be at Wimbledon Street. Jtes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 5 City Manager Townsend questtoned the location of the proposed tie -In at Wimbledon Street, and Mr. James K. Lontos, Dtrector of Engineering and Physical Development, and Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director of Public UtllItles, also stated that they were not aware of any plan other than the one which shows the proposed tie-in at the other location. Council Member Molt inquired if the church and a store that Is located In that tract would tie into the sewer system if this transfer is approved. City Manager Townsend stated that if they do, the tie-in connection will have to be paid for by the owners of the property. Mr. Garrett assured the Council that the church will tle Into the sewer line 1f service is made available. Mr. Garrett also retterated that only 16 lots and the church w111 be connected to the line at this time. City Manager Townsend pointed out that if thts change In the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan is approved, there is nothing to prevent the entire tract from being developed and served by the Oso Plant. Council Member Molt asked for an explanation of the statement that this area should be served by the Oso Plant. City Manager Townsend stated that possibly some changes should be made In the master plan, but the staff feels that the entire area should be restudied to determine Just which areas should be added to the Oso Plant after the plant has been expanded, or in other words, the staff feels that s much Larger area should be considered than just this 17 acres. Council Member 0111 expressed concern that If this Is approved, there may be more property owners who will expose the same treatment If they request a change in the !anttery !ewer Master plan, City Manager Townsend agreed that there are several treats that might request similar service, and approximately 100 acres could be Involved. Me noted again that the Irandesky tract at the intersection of Kestorya and Molly Roads was WO that had prevteusly requested ower service. Mr, Garrett pointed out to the Council that all of the other tracts, with the exception of the Irandesky tract, are In the major flight pattern of the Naval Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 6 Air Station, and it 1s doubtful that the owners will desire to develop those tracts. The other applicant, Mr. Phil Massed, owner of the liquor store that is located in the tract, stated that this matter has been under discussion with the City for about one year. Mr. Massad stated that he has no reason to request sewer service just for his store and feels that the logical thing would be to allow sewer service for the entire area. He also expressed the opinion that this area would never be served by the Westside Plant, because the Oso Plant is the logical one to serve this tract. Council Member Sample inquired as to how this increased overload at the Oso Plant would affect the City's relationship with EPA and stated that he under- stood that the City was required to attempt to meet the EPA standards at all of the plants. City Manager Townsend agreed that this is true. He stated that it is diffi- cult to know whether or not EPA and the Water Rights Commission might feel that approval of this request would constitute a deliberate act contrary to the effort to comply with their standards. Further discussion followed, and Council Member Holt stated that he is in favor of approving the transfer of the entire 37 -acre tract to the Oso Plant to allow the property owners to develop their land. He expressed the opinion that the Council should encourage development. Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously. Motion by Gulley that the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan be amended to transfer the 37 -acre tract located at the northwest corner of Saratoga and Weber from the Westside Sewer System to the Oso Sewer System; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. k * * k t. * * * t. * is * Mayor Lozano noted that a number of students were present in the audience and recognized the 8th grade civics class from Incarnate Word Academy and intro- duced their teacher, Mrs. Carl Chase. h...utes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 7 Mayor Lozano announced the next scheduled public hearing on the following matter: Request of Corpus Christi Transportation Companyfbr a taxi cab fare increase. The present rate provides: First 1/3 mile: $ 0.95 Each additional 1/3 mile: $ .20 Waiting Time: $6.00 per hour One to five passengers same fare The requested rate increase is: First 1/4 mile: $ 0.95 Each additional 1/4 mile: $ 0.20 Waiting Time: $9.00 per hour One to five passengers same fare. The requested increase is 21% at one mile and 30% at 5 miles. The last rate increase was effective August 24, 1977. City Manager Townsend explained that in order for a fare increase to be approved, the taxicab company must show that a rate increase is justified. He stated that although only the Corpus Christi Transportation Company has made the request for fare increases, the practice of the City is to set the same rates for all of the companies. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr. Charles Daley, Assis- tant Director of Finance, has analyzed the company's submission, and the staff believes that the figures that apply for this company would be the same for all taxicab companies. Mr. Townsend then explained how the franchises are operated. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the applicant in regard to his request. Mr. Harold Hilaski, President of the Corpus Christi Transportation Company, addressed the Council and referred to the breakdown of figures submitted by his company which explained the need for increased fares. City Manager Townsend referred to the material in regard to this request that had been presented to the Council, and In particular, Mr. Daley's analysis of the company's figures and rates. Mr. Townsend also referred to a list of rates that are charged In various other Texas cities and explained that rate increases have recently been granted, or will be shortly, In Dallas and Fort Worth. Council Member Diaz noted that the company had also requested an automatic increase of $0.05 per 1/4 mile for every $0.10 increase per gallon of gasoline, and stated that he did not feel that this should be granted. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 8 City Manager Townsend stated that the staff does not recommend this auto- matic increase, but they do agree with the other fare increase. Mr. Hilaski stated that they could come back to the Council for further increases if the cost of gaso- line continues to increase. Council Member Sample commented that if the City sets rates, then they are also in the business of determining the margin of profit for the taxicab companies. He inquired if the rates are increased, If the company's margin of profit would remain the same or if it would be increased. Mr. Daley explained the method by which his analysis had been made and informed the Council the last increase granted the taxicab companies was in 1976, but the ordinance approving allowed for an additional increase, and the last increase was effected on August 24, 1977. Mr. Daley explained the manner in which the salaries of the two owners had been paid and from those salaries, payments on notes associated with the company had been made. He stated that their method of accounting had necessitated various adjustments of figures which were submitted to determine that the company was actually justified in making the request for a rate increase. Mr. Daley stated that he agreed that a fare increase was necessary because of the cost -of -living increase and the increased cost of gasoline. Council Member Sample again asked about the margin of profit and whether or not it would be greater for the company if the fare increase is approved. Mr. Daley verified that the margin of profit would be increased for some time. Council Member Juarez expressed concern about insurance for the taxicab companies and inquired if they are required to carry a certain amount of insurance. City Manager Townsend explained that each company is required to carry insurance or have on file with the City a $20,000 bond in lieu of insurance. He stated that because of the nature of the business, it is very difficult for taxi- cab companies to obtain insurance, and the cost would be prohibitive. Council Member Holt stated that he has calculated that the recommended fare increase represents a 30% increase in about 30 months, indicating that he felt that this was excessive. City Manager Townsend agreed that he has some concerns about the staff recommendation. He pointed out that it is difficult for this City to have the .rtes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 9 highest rates in the state; if the fares are increased, it is possible that the com- panies' business will decrease; and this in turn would necessitate further increases in order for the companies to make a profit. Council Member Holt asked if it would be possible to charge less for short trips, such as to a doctor's office or to the grocery store, indicating that he felt it was unfair to penalize citizens who are dependent on taxicabs for necessary trans- portation. Mr. Hilaski explained that the companies lose more money on short trips such as this because of the time it takes to make the calls in outlying areas. He assured the Council, however, that his company never refuses to make such calls. City Manager Townsend verified this, stating that the City has never received even a single complaint against this company for refusing to make a call. Mr. Hilaski informed the Council that all of the companies are having finan- cial problems and are in agreement with the request for fare increases. Council Member Diaz questioned the large increase in waiting time, and Mr. Hilaskl stated that this charge has not been Increased since 1962, and the waiting time means a loss of business. Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Diaz, and passed unanimously. Motion by Sample that the decision on granting the taxicab rate increase be postponed until further Information could be obtained. Mr. Hilaski urged that the Council make a decision as soon as possible, because this is the time of the year when purchases of new vehicles must be made by the taxicab companies. Further discussion followed. There was no second to Council Member Sample's motion. Motion by Holt that the staff be requested to provide the Council with a recommendation In the range of 20 to 25% increase rather than the recommended increase; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. ************ Motion by Diaz that the Council convene in closed session to discuss a personnel matter, such closed meeting allowed by Article 6252-17c of V.A.C.S.; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously at 4:20 p.m. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 10 Mayor Lozano reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:45 p.m. ***Mayor Pro Tem Gulley departed the meeting at 4:45 p.m. Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanation and recommended that: a. Bids be received April 17, 1979 for 25,000 book bags for the 43 libraries in the South Texas Library System. Book bags are included in the 1978-79 state grant for the system libraries. The bags are given to library users who check out a number of books. The bags also advertise the services of the South Texas Library System. The Advisory Board and librarians from throughout the system have recently reemphasized the importance of book bags to their total library program. b. The City Hall Annex Renovations be accepted from Beecroft & Williamson, Inc., and final payment of $13,004.42 for a total of $115,879.18 be approved. The final estimate recommends retaining $1,000 to insure completion of minor items. The Director of Engineering & Physical Development will release the $1,000 when the remaining work has been completed. The project provided installation of a new air conditioning system, electrical and lighting system, suspended ceiling, restroom renovation and reroofing. It is also recommended that an 87 -day extension be granted since it was necessary for the contractor to delay his operations to meet the schedule of City forces working within the building. c. Parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of Ocean Drive, from Elizabeth Street to Ayers, to increase roadway capacity and decrease the potential for accidents. Currently, parking is prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Traffic volumes on this portion of Ocean Drive have increased 16% since 1970. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board so recommends. d. A portion of a 10 wide utility easement situated along the southerly boundaries of Lots 4 and 19, Block 1, Whelan Tract Unit 2 be abandoned at the request of the property owner, who plans to build a structure within the easement. The portions requested to be closed extend between Navigation Boulevard and High Starr Drive and between Savage Lane and Leopard Street. All affected departments concur• e. A 10 -foot wide utility easement in Block B -2-R, Laguna Business Center be abandoned at the request of Shearer Engineering, Inc. The property is being replatted. It is located south of Padre Island Drive and west of Waldron Road. All affected departments concur. f. Getty Oil Co. be granted a permit to drill a 12,500 ft. straight well in Corpus Christi Bay from a "regular" location 350 ft. from the Intracoastal Canal fairway and 8,600 ft. south of Port Ingleside. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested. Three permits have been recently granted within one mile of this location. g• Police Lieutenant L. A. Villagomez' two year educational leave of absence without pay (April 15, 1977 through April 15, 1979) be extended to August 15, 1979. Mr. Villagomez is completing the course requirements for a doctorate in criminal justice at Sam Houston State University. tes ....yular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 11 h. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 1979 for the demolition and removal of a two-story concrete block building and the cleaning of four lots located at 1517 - 1521 Williams Drive and 5518 - 5522 Curtis Clark Drive in Gardendale 2 Addition. The City has had a substandard building case on this property for some time. Repeated unsuccessful efforts have been made to attempt to get the property owner to demolish the building and clean the property. The Building Standard Board has held two hearings on the property and has ordered its demolition. The property owner was given notice of both hearings and failed to appear each time. i. A public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on May 16, 1979 on the following zoning applications: 1. Dr.Wilfred D.Whiteside: "R-2" with a Special Permit to "B-1", located at the north east corner of South Alameda Street and Angel Avenue. 2. Mr. Duane A. Davis: "R -1B" to "B-1", located at the northwest corner of South Staples Street and LaCosta Drive. 3. Mr. Bryon Wheeler, Jr.: "R-18" to "R-2", located on the west side of Clare Drive, approximately 320' north of South Padre Island Drive. 4. City of Corpus Christi: "R-2" to "R -1B", located on both sides of Washington Street between Dunbar and Tarlton Streets. 5. City of Corpus Christi: "B-1" to "R-iB", located at the southeast corner of Washington and Ada Streets. J• A closed meeting be held to discuss personnel matters. k. The City accept responsibility for operation and maintenance of Corpus Christi Beach es of March 31, 1979. The City is required to provide beach access for pubilc benefit, prohibit water pollution and contribute one half the cost of beach nourishment for the next ten years. The beach was restored and extended through a Joint effort by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City at a cost of $4.5 million. 1. The Flour Bluff South End Laterals be accepted and final payment of $26,420.44 be mode to Asphalt Paving & Construction Company for a total of $194,358.82. The protect Involved a new sanitary sewer system to serve the south part of Tropic isles Including the following streets: Laguna Shore, Mediterranean, Samoa, and Tahiti. The final cost Includes the tie in of en 8" line to a menhole at Mediterranean and Ball. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that 70 of 73 lots have tied onto this sanitary sewer system listed in this /tem. m. The ordinance establishing a fee for fire calls outside the city limits be amended prior to second reading, to provide for: 1. An effective date of April 1, 1979 2. Notification to City Council and the County Commissioners 1f a bill sent under the ordinance Is more then 90 days pest due. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 12 There was no discussion on the City Manager's Reports from the Council or members of the audience. Motion by Holt that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "1" be approved as presented; seconded by Sample; and passed by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill,Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion by Holt, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, that the ordinance establishing a fee to be charged against owners of property outside the City limits for fire calls, read on the first of three readings March 14, 1979, be amended prior to its second reading by providing the following changes: 1. An effective date of April 1, 1979. 2. Notification to the City Council and the County Commissioners Court that a bill for payment under the ordinance is more than 90 days past due. * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend noted that the Council Members had indicated during the Workshop Meeting that they desired to discontinue such meetings until after the moratorium and suggested that a formal motion might be in order. Motion by Sample that the Council Workshop Meetings be discontinued until the new Council has been elected, with the exception of the scheduled meeting for the sale of bonds at 11:00 a.m. April 4, 1979; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano announed the following matter: Consideration of the appeal of Mr, John Edwards from the decision of the Civil Service Board upholding his indefinite suspension from the Environ- mental section of the Health Department. City Manager Townsend referred to material in connection with this appeal that had been presented to the Council, and stated that although the Council has not had an opportunity to discuss the information, he hoped that they had examined the various documents. Council Member Holt inquired about the proper action to be taken by the Council. City Attorney Aycock advised the Council that they could refuse to hear the appeal because the proper procedures were not followed; or after having read the information presented with the appeal plus the order of the Civil Service Board and the brief submitted by the Legal Department, then a motion could be Jtes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 13 made to confirm the findings of the Board. Mr. Aycock informed the Council that the other alternative action that they could take is to decline to make a decision at this time and request to read a transcript of the hearing before the Civil Service Board or request further information in regard to the suspension of Mr. Edwards. Motion by Holt that the Council concur with the decision of the Civil Service Board in the matter of the suspension of Mr. John Edwards; seconded by Sample. Council Member Diaz suggested that although he agreed with that motion, that the Council might wish to address the fact that the appeal was not filed within the required period of time. Council Member Holt then amended his motion to state that the Council was of the opinion that the appeal was not timely filed, but even so, the Council agrees with the findings of the Civil Service Board in upholding the indefinite suspension from the Environmental Section of the Health Department. Council Member Sample seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances, There were no comments or questions from members of the audience. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the follow- ing ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: 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 OCEAN DRIVE, STREETS, SIDE, FROM ELIZABETH TO AYERS STREET, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 53-253, SCHEDULE IV, STOPPING, - STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING'CERTAIN HOURS ON STREETS, BY ADDING TO: "OCEAN DRIVE, WEST SiDE, BETWEEN CRAiG STREET AND COLE STREET" THE FOLLOWING NOTATION: "EXCEPT BETWEEN AYERS STREET AND ELIZABETH STREET:; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote; Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". SECOND READING; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PETROLEUM ELECTRONICS, INC., A TRUE COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND INCLUDING EXHIBITS THERETO, AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN, AFTER DUE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OP AN *-ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF TRACT 7, WM. J. ROBERTSON FARM TRACTS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER BY METES AND BOUNDS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OP CORPUS CHRISTI, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 14 The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third time by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". SECOND READING: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND: AN 8 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF TRACT 7, WM. J. ROBERTSON FARM TRACTS, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third time by the following vote: Lozano, Dlaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". SECOND READING: ANNEXING A PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, BUT GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SARATOGA BOULEVARD ABUTTING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, ROBERTSON'S FARM TRACT AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN VOLUME 39, PAGES 114 AND 115, MAP RECANDOCIITY COUNTY, SECTIONUANT TO ARTICLE 2(c), PROVIDING9FOR,THEA.C.S., ANNEXATIONAS, AS TO THEAED, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND STREETS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third time by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". SECOND READING: ESTABLISHING A FEE TO BE CHARGED AGAINST OWNERS OF PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS FOR FIRE CALLS WHERE SUCH CALLS DO NOT INVOLVE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO OTHER INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES COMMISSIONERS; AND OPROVIIDINGG RFOR TEFFECTIVE ICE OF LDATE, ALL INQUENT CASUNTS TO CITY MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third time by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 14840: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS RPUSPIHRCHRISTI, 1 76G REVISION, AS SRAM NDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 53-253, DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS," BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON KEY WEST DRIVE, FROM A POINT 225 FEET EAST OF WEBER ROAD TO WEBER ROAD (BOTH SIDES); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14841: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK B -2R, LAGUNA BUSINESS TON REPLATTINGDBY THE VABUTTINGOLUME 41�OWNERS; PAGES IPROVIDING 97 AND BFOR USEVERABILITY; AND ECES COUNTY MAP EDECLARING CORDS, BANCT EMERGENCY. :es Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1979 Page 15 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 14842: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE EXISTING 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT SITUATED ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARIES OF LOTS 4 AND 19, BLOCK 1, WHELAN TRACT UNIT 2, RECORDED IN VOLUME 44, PAGES 122 AND 123, 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, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley, "absent". *., *,. * * * * * * * There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Sample, seconded by Holt, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m., March 21, 1979. 1, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of March 7, 1979 through March 28, 1979, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council Action, are by me hereby approved as itemized 3/7/79 - Regular Meeting 3/14/79 - Regular Meeting 3/28/79 - Regular Meeting ER JO , MAYOR ty of o :us Christi, Texas