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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/18/1979PRESENT: 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 APRIL 18, 1979 2:00 P. M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock Acting City Secretary Dorothy Zahn Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Reverend 0. L. Wooten of the Macedonia Church of God gave the invoca- tion. Acting City Secretary Dorothy Zahn 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 the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, 1979, and the Special Council Meeting of February 28, 1979 be approved as presented; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano announced that a proclamation had been issuing declaring April 22 thru 28, 1979 as "NATIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK." Mayor Lozano then presented a retirement plaque to Mrs. Rina Harshberger, who has completed 25 years as an Account Clerk In Maintenance Services. Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled bid opening on the following Engi- neering projects: a. Installation of storm sewers In Lincoln Terrace Subdivision in Mable, Alice, Edith, Dody, Aoma, Jean and Lamont Streets and Marion Circle. The subdivision is generally located north of McArdle and east of Weber. This is a 1977 Bond Election project. Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, conducted the bid opening and read bids submitted by the following firms: Maverick Construction, Asphalt Concrete Paving Company, Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., Isles Construction Company, 8 & B Builders, Claude Chapman Construction Company, MICROFILMED r.t J 4 }4g9 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 2 Inc., APCCO, and Slovak Brothers, Inc., all of Corpus Christi. Mr. Lontos stated that all of the companies had submitted the proper bid security checks with their bids. Mayor Lozano noted that the apparent low bidder was B & B Builders but stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. b. Purdue Road storm sewers. This 1977 Bond project will provide storm sewer extensions of 15" - 42" diameter in Purdue Road from Lombardy Drive to to near Retta Drive. Construction is planned during the summer months when the water table in Flour Bluff is normally low. Mr. Lontos opened and read bids from the following companies: Maverick Construction Company, Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., Isles Construction Company, and APCCO, all of Corpus Christi. He verified that the proper bid security checks had been submitted with all bids. Mayor Lozano 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 Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanation and recommended that: a. Public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on May 30, 1979 on the following zoning applications: (1) Mr. Ramon J. Rios: "R -1B" to "B-4" located at the northeast corner of Airport Road and Morgan Avenue. (2) Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 31 Newly Annexed Territory Section 31-5, by adding thereto a new susectlon to be numbered 31-5.22 to prezone a tract of land to "1-2" prior to annex- ation. The property Is located near the southwest corner of Saratoga Boulevard and County Road 137. b. gids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 8, 1979, on a 12 h.p. three - wheel rubber -tired trencher for Water construction. This additional unit will be used In the installation of small mains and service lines, reducing hand labor and equipment rental. d. An easement be approved allowing Sun Oil Company joint use of right-of-way adjacent to Castle River Unit 2 Subdivision. Sun Oil Company will relocate a 16" raw water line from the new subdivision to an area through which the City has an easement 60' wide for the sanitary sewer trunk line from the Allison Plant to the Calallen area. Relocation of the pipeline will not interfere with the trunk line. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 3 City Manager Townsend informed the Council that this has been approved by all affected City departments and pointed out that Sun Oil Company is one of the City's raw water customers. e. Condemnation proceedings be filed for acquisition of the remaining parcels in Block 71 of the Bayfront Science Park: (1) Parcel 56 from Mr. Richard N. Conolly (Water and Resaca Streets) (2) Parcel 57 from Mr. W. W. Bodine ( Resaca Street) (3) Parcel 58 from Ms. Mary Young Westergren (Water Street) (4) Parcel 59 from Mr. K. P. (Charles)Hrissikopoulos (Water Street) (5) Parcel 61 from Ms. Rosalie Poston (Water and Hughes Streets) (6) Parcei 63 from Mr. Harold C. Kaffie and Mr. Harris A. Kaffie (Chaparral Street) (7) Parcel 64 from Mr. A. C. Brown, Sr. (Chaparral Street) On February 28, 1979, values for these parcels and 21 others in the Bayfront Science Park were updated. Negotiations for these 7 parcels at the updated values have been unsuccessful. Block 71 is bounded by Resaca, Water, Hughes and Chaparral Streets. City Manager Townsend displayed the map of the Bayfront Science Park and located all of the properties already acquired by the City and pointed out the seven parcels that are scheduled for condemnation proceedings, noting that the acquisition of these parcels will complete Block 71, which is required for the Bayfront Science Park. Mr. Townsend further explained that the property owners have been offered $169,000, but the owners have indicated that they would like to receive $225,000 for the property. He informed the Council that it would be unfair for the City to pay more for these properties than they have previously paid to other owners in the same area who voluntarily sold their property to the City. City Manager Townsend stated that there are several other lots scheduled for acquisition, but these seven lots are critical to the construction of the Bayfront Plaza at this time. Council Member Holt inquired as to the timetable for condemnation pro- ceedings, and City Manager Townsend replied that completion of such proceedings could require two to three years, but it is possible for the City to take pos- session within two months. f. An amendment be approved to a permit granted on January 3, 1979, to Exxon Company, U.S.A., for a well in Laguna Madre. The amendment will change the surface location from State Tract 45, two miles south of the Kennedy Cause- way, to a regular location in State Tract 43 approximately 1,150 feet north- east of the Causeway and 1* miles from Flour Bluff. The well will be directionally drilled to a vertical depth of 11,100 feet. No exceptions to the Bay Grilling Ordinance are requested. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 4 9. The staff in the CETA Administration Office be increased as approved by the Consortium Executive Committee. Positions authorized are: 1 - CETA Analyst IV - grade 27 1 - CETA Analyst 111 - grade 25 2 - CETA Analyst II - grade 23 1 - CETA Analyst I - grade 18 1 - Senior Clerk Steno II - grade 16 1 - Senior Clerk Steno 1 - grade 14 1 - Administrative Assistant I - grade 23 - to be placed in information Services Office 2 Senior Accountants - grade 23 - to be placed in Finance/Internal Audit Section to assist with monitoring field visits as a measure of fiscal control The CETA Administration contract for fiscal year 1979 as approved by the Executive Camsittee on March 29, 1979 reflects these additions. h. The award of an additional 20,000 gross vehicle weight 4 -wheel drive truck with winch for the Corpus Christi Beach crew for $15,182.27 to Tradewinds Ford be cancelled because the Ford Motor Company has advised that they have terminated this year's production of this vehicle. i. The purchase order for a replacement 3/4 ton pickup with crew cab for the Water Division, originally awarded to Tradewinds Ford Sales, Inc. for $5,772.80, be transferred to the second low bidder, Creveling Motor Company, at their bld of $6,269.44. Tradewinds has been advised by the Ford factory that the factory has ceased production on this model. Creveling, the only other bidder, can still supply the vehicle. City Manager Townsend explained that the City's Purchasing Department deleted bid security requirements on purchasing items several years ago on routine purchases if payment is not made until after delivery. Mr. Townsend stated that the staff will recommend that the bids be readvertised for the 4 -wheel drive truck for the Corpus Christi Beach crew. Council Member Gill inquired about the possibility of prohibiting glass on Corpus Christi Beach, mentioning the hazards associated with broken glass in beach areas. City Manager Townsend stated that there are no regular staff members assigned to patrol or work on the Beach, and it would be difficult to enforce such an ordinance. Mr. Townsend pointed out that littering is already against the law, and this might deter people from leaving glass containers on the beach. He explained that if the Council desired, an ordinance referring specifically to the possession of glass containers and the prohibition thereof could be passed. Council Member Holt mentioned that glass contalnersare prohibited on the beaches in Port Aransas and suggested that passage of such an ordinance by this Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 5 City be considered. City Manager Townsend agreed that such an ordinance could be considered and stated that he would be glad to refer the matter to the Park Board. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley agreed that a law prohibiting possession of glass con- tainers with signs posted informing the public of the law would certainly discourage such a practice, even though the staff does not have a regular crew assigned to the Beach. Council Member Sample expressed the opinion that such a prohibition of glass containers would help eliminate littering on the beach since so many citizens collect aluminum cans, and these would probably be picked up from the beach if they are left there. Council Member Diaz suggested that not only Corpus Christi Beach be included in the ordinance, but also parks and all areas adjacent to the water be mentioned in the ordinance. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that such an ordinance will be prepared for consideration on first reading for the agenda next week. j. An additional $50,000 be accepted from the State of Texas to Increase the Title XX Family Planning Grant for September 1, 1978 through August 31, 1979 from $50,000 to $100,000 to provide tubal ligations and vasectomies with related counseling and hospitalization for income -eligible participants. The City's 10% local match consists of a portion of the salary of an existing nurse. The original $50,000 grant was approved on July 26, 1978. Betel Street from Burnet Street to the Crosstown Expressway be Improved as part of the Lozano Street Improvements Project, the assessment roll for the street be approved and a public hearing on the assessments be held on May 9, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This is the last street within the area that voluntary petitions have been received and it was inadvertently omitted from the Lozano School construction porject. It is further recommended that the voluntary paving staff pro- ceed with the signing of voluntary liens on the project, and should all property owners voluntarily sign prior to the hearing, that the proposed hearing be cancelled. The assessments total $12,321.90 on 24 itemrs. The estimated cost is $33,000. k. City Manager Townsend noted that this street was inadvertently omitted from the Lozano Street area project; stated that it seems reasonable to have this street improved while the contractor is in that area; the staff feels that most of the property owners will voluntarily sign an agreement to pay the assess- ments in which case a public hearing would not be required; and a change order Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 6 could then be approved to add this street to the project. Mr. Lontos further explained to the Council that this omission was just an oversight, and some of the property owners residing on Betel Street called the Department of Engineering and Physical Development to remind the staff that volun- tary paving petitions had been submitted requesting that this street be improved. (The following item, which had been temporarily withdrawn from the agenda, was considered at this time.) c. The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation proceed with the development of plans and specifications to Improve Carroll Lane from Staples to Gollihar, and from Padre Island Drive to Tiger Lane. The improvements include widening the street to 40 feet with two moving lanes and two parking lanes to match the section improved from staples to Padre Island Drive, and construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The City's share of improve- ment costs for this Federal Urban System Project was approved in the 1977 Bond Election. City Manager Townsend displayed a map of Carroll Lane and pointed out the area proposed for improvements. He•stated that this is a well established street; it is a primary collector street; the staff is not recommending the purchase of additional right-of-way at the intersections because It is not the staff's inten- tion to make this street a major arterial street. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, also presented a map for the Council and explained the traffic pattern and the plans for traffic lanes. City Manager Townsend noted that the plan for the street improvement will contemplate a no parking area in front of the Cannery and other establishments on the street. Council Member Holt inquired if it would be possible to install a hot -mix overlay on the portion of this street from Gollihar to Padre Island Drive, and Mr. Lontos explained that the distance of this portion Is approximately 3/4 of a mile and the cost would be about $8 to $10 per linear foot, or about $40,000. Mayor Lozano called for comments from the Council and members of the audience on the City Manager's Reports. There was no response. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" thru "k," be accepted; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. Council Member Gill informed the Council that the agenda for the Coastal Bend Council of Government's next meeting includes consideration of a housing Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 7 opportunity plan that is being considered by that entity and requested that dis- cussion of this matter be placed on the Council agenda for next week. A consensus of the Council agreed to this request. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley referred to the letter received from Mr. Leon Loeb informing the Council that he had not been notified of the public hearing on side- walk assessments for the Casa de Manana -West Oso sidewalk protect and suggested that the Council allow Mr. Loeb to speak on this matter. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that he has not had an oppor- tunity to obtain all of the information in regard to this from the staff, but apparently, three property owners have an undivided interest in the property partially owned by Mr. Loeb. Mr. Townsend stated that the primary owner of the property had been notlfed, but possibly, as a courtesy, all of the owners should have been notified. Council Member Holt pointed out that according to Mr. Loeb's letter, the staff was aware that he was one of the owners of the subject property. City Manager Townsend agreed, but stated that one of the owners of this property did receive notification of the public hearing, but evidently, he did not inform the other two property owners of the hearing. Mr. Townsend pointed out that the property owner who owns more than 50 percent of the property was notified and did in fact appear at the hearing in regard to the assessment. Mr. Townsend assured the Council that if they desired, it would be appropriate to allow Mr. Loeb to speak before the Council in regard to this matter. Mayor Lozano inquired about the procedure for obtaining the names of property owners, and City Manager Townsend explained that they are furnished by the Tax Office and are taken directly from the tax rolls. Mr. Townsend reiterated that the primary property owner was notified; he did appear at the hearing; and it was assumed that he represented all of the property owners involved. City Manager Townsend pointed out that since the public hearing on the assessments has already been closed, the contract has been awarded and work on the project has commenced; therefore, it seems inappropriate to reopen the public hearing but that it would be all right for Mr. Loeb to address the Council in Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 8 regard to the matter. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that he feels that Mr. Loeb has a legitimate complaint and suggested that he be placed on the agenda for next week. Council Member Diaz suggested that any co -tenants also be notified in the future of public hearings. City Manager Townsend explained that the staff members preparing the notices are not always aware of just what the situation entails when several property owners are involved and the usual procedure Is to send notices to the primary property owner, but in the future, the staff could be instructed to send notices to all property owners as listed on the tax rolls. *Council Member Sample departed the meeting at 3:40 p.m. Several Council Members urged that everyone on the tax rolls be sent notices of all public hearings involving their property. City Manager Townsend assured the Council that Mr. Loeb will be notified that he will be allowed to make a presentation in regard to this matter next week, and an effort will be made to improve the City's notification process. Council Member Holt inquired if it would be difficult for the City staff to prepare a list of unimproved parks that have been dedicated but have no improvements. Mr. Holt mentioned that if they w111 never be developed, it might be possible to sell the land. City Manager Townsend replied that there would be no problem in preparing such a list. Mayor Lozano announced the consideration of appointments to boards and committees and stated that one vacancy exists on the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee. Council Member Gill nominated Mrs. Catherine Chambers to serve on this committee. There were no other nominations. Motion by Gill that Mrs. Catherine Chambers be appointed to the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee with term to expire December 26, 1979; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 9 Mayor Lozano called for the ordlnances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda; there were no questions from the audience on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for thelr votes; and the following ordinances were approved: ORDINANCE #14861: DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FORAND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: BETEL STREET, FROM BURNET STREET TO CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY, REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH EMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. ORDINANCE #14862: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: BETEL STREET, FROM BURNET STREET TO THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD MAY 16, 1979, AT 3:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 302 S. SHORELINE, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE #14863: AMENDING CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, BY REPEALING SECTION 57-135, FARES -- AMOUNTS AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS FOR SAID SECTION 57-135, BY ESTABLISHING THE TAXICAB RATES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for its third and final reading and passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. RESOLUTION #14864: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARION H. ISAACKS TO THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION 3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 10 ORDINANCE #14865: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DES- CRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNER AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 56, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNER, RICHARD NOBLE CONOLLY, TO CARRY OUT THE INTEN- TIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. ORDINANCE #14866: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 57, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS AND CLAIMANTS, W. W. BODINE, ET UX, AND RAYMOND A. MELTON, TRUSTEE, FOR BIEL ENTERPRISES, INC., TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. ORDINANCE #14867: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNER AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 58, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNER, MARY YOUNG WESTERGREN AND THE ESTATE OF SAM A. WESTERGREN, SR., DECEASED, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample absent. ORDINANCE #14868: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 59, BLOCK 71, BEACH PORTION, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS, K.P. (CHARLES) HRISSIKOPOULOS, ET UX, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"' Sample absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 18, 1979 Page 11 ORDINANCE #14869: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNER AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 61, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNER, ROSALIE POSTON, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow- ing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample, absent. ORDINANCE #14870: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 63, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS, CHARLES KAFFIE AND HARRIS ALLEN KAFFIE, ET AL, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow- ing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample, absent. ORDINANCE #14871: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNER AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 64, BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK AREA PROJECT: DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNER, A. C. BROWN, SR. ET UX, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol- lowing vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt and Juarez voting "Aye"; Sample, absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda, and there was no response. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the rock required for the seal coating at the Airport has arrived, and work can commence tomorrow. * * * * * * * * * * * * There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Diaz, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m., April 18, 1979.