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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/25/1979PRESENT: 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 25, 1979 2:00 P. M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was given by Council Member Joe Holt. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Lozano announced the issuance of a proclamation declaring April 26 to May 6, 1979 as "BUCCANEER DAYS CELEBRATION." Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled bid opening on -the following engi- neering project: Construction of lift station number 4, a 30" force main from Williams Drive to Wooldridge Road and a 12" gravity line from Wooldridge to the ditch. This project is the continuation of the wastewater transmission system from the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant to Saratoga and Everhart Road. A grant for 75% has been received from the Environmental Protection Agency. The local portion was included in the 1977 bond election. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lontos, Direc- tor of Engineering and Physical Development, conduct the bid opening on this project. Mr. Lontos opened and read bids from the following firms: W. T. Young Construction Co. and Heldenfels Brothers, both of Corpus Christi. He stated that both companies had submitted the required bid security checks and bid bonds. Mayor Lozano announced that the apparent low bidder was W. T. Young Construction Co. 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * MICROFILMED OB61 'V 0 d3S and recommendation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled presentation by Mr. Leon Loeb regard- ing assessments for sidewalk Improvements from Casa de Manana Apartments to West Oso Schools. City Manager Townsend explained that this matter is before the Council as a result of a letter addressed to the Council informing them that Mr. Loeb was not notified of the public hearing on the preliminary assessments associated with this sidewalk project. Mr. Townsend noted that Mr. Loeb's request was that the hearing be reopened, but since there is a final review of the assessment roll following completion of each project, it would be possible for the Council to make changes in the assessment roll prior to that time. He emphaslsKized that this is not a reopening of the hearing, but the Council could, by motion, amend the assessment roll if they desired. Mr. Loeb began his presentation by inquiring as to the procedure for noti- fying property owners of public hearings. City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock replied that the names are obtained from the tax roll, but the assessment is made against the true owner of the property. He assured the Council and Mr. Loeb that in this case, the Department of Engineer- ing and Physical Development sent a notice to the majority property owner of this tract of land, and that owner did appear at the public hearing to express opposi- tion to the assessment. Mr. Loeb stated that this tract of land is not owned by a partnership, and the property owner who appeared before the Council was not authorized to speak for all of the property owners of this particular lot. Mr. Loeb then informed the Council that he did not feel that the proposed sidewalk would enhance his property and that he did not think that the sidewalks would be very satisfactory in this location because of the muddy conditions that exist there. He again stated that he is very disappointed in the manner in which the notifications for the public hearing were made, pointing out that his name does in fact appear on the tax rolls and that consequently, he should have received a notice of the assessment hearing. Mr. Loeb expressed the opinion that since work has already started on the project, he does not feel that anyone really wants to hear his remarks In regard to the assessment. He also mentioned that a similar incident had previously occurred in Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 3 connection with a zoning matter in the Starcrest Addition. Mr. Loeb then suggested that the City staff be instructed to be sure that notices of public hearings are sent to the affected property owners. Council Member Holt informed Mr. Loeb that this matter was discussed at length at the Council Meeting of April 18, and It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Loeb should have received a notice of the public hearing. He assured Mr. Loeb that the staff has been instructed by the Council to be sure that a more dili- gent effort is made to properly notify all of the property owners concerned with any public hearings in the future. Council Member Gill inquired if the City Tax Office would have all of the addresses of all of the property owners involved in a certain piece of property. City Manager Townsend stated that in this instance, all of the property owners were listed on the tax rolls, but the usual procedure is to send notices to the person who is representing the owner. He assured the Council that the staff will send notices to all owners listed on the tax rolls. Mayor Lozano thanked Mr. Loeb for his presentation. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 1979, on an additional 2,800 gallon per minute return wash water pump for the Cunningham Plant. The pump will serve as a backup unit. b. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 1979, on the following budgeted radio equipment: (1) A base station for Vector Control to allow the office to have radio contact with all field units. (2) Three monitor receivers for the Fire Department to replace units which range from 11 to 30 years old. (3) 36 pagers for Radio Maintenance Activity of Maintenance Services to replace units currently leased from private companies by various City divisions. Maintenance Services will lease the pager units to the City divisions. (4) Four portable radios for high security police surveillance, using part of a grant approved by the City Council on October 11, 1978. c. The South Bluff Tennis Center Court Repairs project be accepted as complete and final payment of $7,308.28 for a total of $10,579.68 be made to C.G.I., Inc. This work included the repair, resurfacing, and restriping of seven courts at the South Bluff Tennis Center and was included In 1978-79 Park Division budget. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 4 d. The following grant applications totaling $360,520 for September 1, 1979 - August 31, 1910 be submitted to the Texas State Library to continue the South Texas Library System and La Retama as its major resource center: (1) $37,095 to continue the System Development program of assisting System members in the 26 -county area to solve operational problems and to develop a planning process to meet their needs. (2) $175,161 to continue the Media program for the circulation of 16mm film collection within the area, purchase of additional films, and rental of feature length films for member libraries. (3) $24,020 to continue the Public Relations program with limited provi- sion of promotional materials to publicize individual member libraries. An annual report and film catalog will be produced. (4) $24,517 to continue the Books -By -Mail program to circulate paperback books to individuals living in rural areas without library service. (5) $49,380 to continue the program of Reference Back-up to answer refer- ence questions member librarians are unable to answer. (6) $50,347 to continue the Collection Development program to strengthen the book resources of the 26 -county area. No local matching funds are required. e. A permit be granted to Exxon Co., U.S.A. to drill a directional well from a surface location in State Tract 43, Laguna Madre, being midway between Flour Bluff and Padre Island and 1,200 ft. from the north side of the Padre Island Causeway. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested. f. An ordinance be passed prohibiting any person from taking any glass con- tainer onto any City beach, into any City park or onto any public property which adjoins Corpus Christi lay. 9. h. The following judges and alternate judges be appointed in the precincts listed below for the Runoff Election on April 28, 1979 in lieu of the ones previously appointed: Precinct Presiding Judge 9 Mrs. Gordon Bickham 20 Mr. Lupe Valdez 73 Mrs. Rosie L. Zepeda 79 Mrs. 1. L. Fuqua 91 106 Mrs. Deanie Myers 117 Mr. John Kennedy Alternate Judge Mrs. Dolores Montoya Mrs. Bob Byrd Mrs. Lois W. Siemer Mrs. Bobbie Bell Ms. Doreen White Values totaling $121,700 for the acquisition of 16 right-of-way easements for F.H. 624 - U.S. Hwy. 77 to 1.964 Miles West improvements be approved. The County has asked the City to negotiate right-of-way acquisition. The County will pay the property owners. The parcels will provide 50 addi- tional feet of right-of-way on the north side of F.M. 624. City Manager Townsend stated that this was a request made by County Judge Bob Barnes, but that the City has some concern with the project because a water line will be constructed by the City in the future in this area. He presented the Council with a list of the approved values of the property and explained that City Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 5 personnel will make the contacts with the owners on behalf of the County; the County will pay the fees; and the City will be reimbursed for their expenses in acquiring the easements. i. Condemnation proceedings be filed for acquisition of Parcel 9, a utility and temporary construction easement for the sanitary sewer trunk main in connection with the Oso Wastewater Treatment trunk main from Williams to Wooldridge Road. The property is owned by Mr. Graford Rogers, Jr. Nego- tiations at the appraised value have been unsuccessful. Acquisition is critical since this parcel is needed for a contract which is about to be awarded. The utility easement is 20' by 773.10'. The 10' temporary construction easement runs adjacent to the utility easement. Mr. Lontos informed the Council that Mr. Rogers has filed a preliminary plat for development of the tract; it was the staff's understanding that every- thing had been worked out satisfactorily; but then the problem with the water line evolved. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the City does have to have the right-of-way for the wastewater project. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired if the acquisition of this right-of-way would adversely affect the subdivider's plans, and City Manager Townsend assured him that the subdivision is laid out in this manner and the plans indicate that the location of the easement is at the back of the subject property. j. Authority be granted to settle damage claims, up to $20,000, caused by water and sewer main breaks near the intersection of Mesquite and Cooper's Alley, which caused sewage, water and sand to backflow into adjacent offices, stores and an apartment building. City Manager Townsend explained that the City has been making payments for small claims which have basically been under $2,000 since the City has no insurance at this time. Mr. Townsend stated that he felt that claims over that amount should be approved by the Council. Therefore, this item was placed on the agenda. City Manager Townsend reviewed the circumstances that caused this damage, stating that a sewer main which was located directly over a water main broke, sub- sequently causing a break in the water line, following which sewage backflowed into several offices, stores and an apartment building. He informed the Council that the City's adjuster, Mr. 0. B. Roquemore, has analyzed the damages and estimates that the maximum amount of claims w111 total $20,000. Mr. Townsend stated that there are six different claims, and the staff feels that the settlements should Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 6 be made as quickly as possible. Mayor Lozano referred to an emergency posting of an addition to the agenda in regard to a vacancy created by a resignation on the Housing Authority. Mayor Lozano stated that he would like to recommend the appointment of Mr. Lawrence Balderas to fill this vacancy. Motion by Gill that the following appointment by Mayor Lozano be confirmed, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously: HOUSING AUTHORITY Term to Expire Mr. Lawrence Balderas 4/4/80 City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to include the appointment of Mr. Balderas in the City Manager's Reports and recommended that: k. The appointment of Mr. Lawrence Balderas to the Housing Authority be approved. Mayor Lozano ascertained that there were no comments or questions from the Council on the City Manager's Reports and then Invited comments from members of the audience on the City Manager's Reports. Ms. Mary Lou Huffman, Chairman of the Park Board, referred to Item "f" and reminded the Council that for the last meeting of that Board, the agenda had included this item for discussion. She stated that the board had discussed such a prohibition, but because of the absence of a quorum at that meeting, they were unable to bring a recommendation on this matter to the Council. Ms. Huffman suggested that the Park Board be given an opportunity to discuss the wording of the ordinance prohibiting the possession of glass containers in parks and on beaches before it is finally approved. City Manager Townsend explained that the ordinance is scheduled for first reading only, and the ordinance will not be read for the third time until after the Park Board has a meeting. Ms. Huffman informed the Council and Mr. Townsend that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Park Board is the third Tuesday in May. City Manager Townsend stated that the third reading of this ordinance could be delayed until May 16, if Council desires, or the second reading could be delayed until the new Council has been elected. Also speaking in favor of approval of this item prohibiting glass con- tainers on City beaches was Mrs. Dorothy Bourg Spann, 502 Del Mar. Mrs. Spann Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 7 suggested that signs be posted in parks and beaches informing the public of the pro- hibition of possession of glass containers in an effort to enforce the law. Council Member Diaz indicated that he felt that such signs should be displayed. City Manager Townsend stated that the type of signs to be posted will be studied by the staff. There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sample that City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "k," be approved; seconded by Juarez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Lozano announced the hearing on the following matter: On the appeal of Mr. Roger Seaman from the decision of the Planning Commission to not allow a cul-de-sac to exceed the platting ordinance's maximum length of 500 feet. The proposed plat is Greenway Gardens Unit 3 and contains 7.3$1 acres now zoned "A-1". City Manager Townsend explained that this item was placed on the agenda because of a difficulty in timetables as to the State law and the City's Platting Ordinance, and the time frame does not allow for delay on the Council's decision in regard to the appeal. Mr. Townsend presented the Council with copies of the Planning Commission actions and the plat involved, stating that the plat was con- sidered on January 23, 1979, at which time the applicant requested that he be granted a waiver of the platting ordinance's maximum length for a cul-de-sac of 500 feet. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission does not feel that they have the authority to grant this deviance from the platting ordinance. Mayor Lozano called on the applicant to speak at this time. Mr. Eduardo E. de Ases, Attorney representing Mr. Seaman, further explained the timetable in which the applicant must work in order to be in compliance with the State statutes as well as the City's requirements. Mr. de Ases read the portion of the State statutes which states that action must be completed within 30 days and explained that the applicant has complied with the requirements of the platting ordinance. He stated that the Planning Commission found in effect that they really have no authority to approve the plan for a deadend street or a cul-de-sac of this 900 -foot length whereas the platting ordinance states that the maximum length should Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 8 be 500 feet. Mr. de Ases expressed the opinion that the Council could amend the language of the platting ordinance, pointing out that an amendment was in fact approved, and is included in the platting ordinance, which states that dead-end streets, or in this case, cul-de-sacs, may be permitted to exceed 500 feet in length provided a cul-de-sac is provided at the dead end, but it further provided that all lots facing on said dead-end streets must also face on a canal or naviga- ble water areas. He•stated that apparently this exception to the platting ordinance was passed specifically for one particular tract of land, possibly Padre Island. Mr. de Ases referred to another section of the platting ordinance and stated that this section states that by a motion passed by the majority of the City Council present at the meeting at which the matter is under consideration, the Council may authorize the Planning Commission to approve such a plat which varies from this 500 feet. He pointed out that the ordinance also states that the appro- val in any particular instance shall not constitute the adoption of a general policy but shall only constitute authority to approve the particular plat under considera- tion. Mr. de Ases summarized by informing the Council that Mr. Seaman is interested in developing this property into four-plexes rather than apartments, which are allowed under the existing zoning. He also pointed out that the street on which the developer plans to utilize the cul-de-sac is an extremely wide street, and he did not feel that the cul-de-sac on such a street would present a safety problem, since firefighting equipment and police units and other emergency vehicles would have access to all portions of the development. Mr. de Ases then requested that the Council pass an amendment to the platting ordinance that would permit a similar exception to that already contained in the ordinance but without the limitation that specifies that all lots facing on such a dead-end street must also face a canal or navigable water area. He pointed out that if such an amendment is passed, the Planning Commission could approve the plat with the 900 -foot cul-de-sac. Discussion followed, and City Manager Townsend located the area involved on a map. Council Member Holt stated that if the Council could limit the density, he did not see any problem in approving this plat with the longer cul-de-sac. Mr. Holt also pointed out that if four-plexes are allowed on each lot, only 84 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 9 units would be allowed on the 21 lots, rather than the ill units which the staff has mentioned. He stated that he would like to limit the density to the 84 units. The applicant, Mr. Roger Seaman, pointed out that according to the zoning on this property, he would be allowed to construct almost twice as many units, but he does not desire to do this. He assured the Council that he only plans con- struction of four units per lot, and he would be glad to accept this limitation on the number of units if the Council approves the 900 -foot cul-de-sac. Several Council Members indicated that they would agree to the variance under those circumstances. Discussion followed in regard to the mechanics of such an amendment and how it should be worded in the ordinance. Mr. de Ases indicated that he felt that such action would be in agreement with the platting ordinance requirements in that it could be restricted to this particular plat. City Manager Townsend stated that the mechanics could be worked out by the staff if the Council would indicate their desires by motion. Council Member Diaz moved that the Council seek a variance to the platting ordinance for this particular plat for the purpose of allowing the extension of the cul-de-sac 400 feet, with the density not to exceed four units per lot and direct the staff to prepare such an ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Juarez. Council Member Holt inquired If the Council would always have the oppor- tunity to approve such variances. City Manager Townsend replied that the staff will have to study this and present it to the Council later. Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired if this action would be a permanent change in the platting ordinance, or would it just constitute a variance for this parti- cular plat. City Attorney Aycock suggested that the plat be approved so as not to delay the development of the tract of land, with the understanding that the density will be limited to four units per lot, and the staff bring forth an ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to approve the exception to the 500 -foot limitation Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 10 on the length of cul-de-sacs with the Council's approval of density. City Manager Townsend inquired if the applicant would be prepared to file a letter that could be presented to the Building Division specifying his agree- ment to the density of four units per lot. Mr. de Ases stated that he would be glad to prepare such a letter. City Manager Townsend pointed out that without such a letter, there would be no way to enforce this limitation. City Secretary Read reviewed the intent of the motion and verified that the motion stated that the Council would approve the plat which would grant a cul-de-sac of up to 900 feet subject to the limitation of four units per lot. Mayor Lozano called for the vote on the motion, and it passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. Mayor Lozano ascertained that no one in the audience desired to speak in regard to the ordinances. City Secretary Read then polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, 23-63A, TO ARTICLE III, UNHEALTHFUL OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO PLACE ON, TAKE ONTO, OR DEPOSIT THEREON, OR PERMIT THE PLACING ON, THE TAKING ONTO OR THE DEPOSITING THEREON OF ANY GLASS BOTTLE OR GLASS CONTAINER OF ANY KIND ON OR IN ANY CITY PARK, CITY -OPERATED PUBLIC BEACH WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, OR PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJOINING CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLI- CATION. The foregoing ordinance was passed on its first reading and passed to second reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 14872: AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TOTALING $360,520 FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 1979 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1980 TO THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY TO CONTINUE THE SOUTH TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM AND LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY AS ITS MAJOR RESOURCE CENTER, ALL AS MOREIULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID APPLICATIONS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "F"; 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, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 14873: 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 9 FOR THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS PRO- JECT; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNER, GRAFORD ROGERS, JR., TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THE 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, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye." t * * * k t, a t, t. * * t, City Manager Townsend mentioned the CETA Consortium meeting tentatively scheduled for Thursday, and it was determined that a quorum would not be present. Council Member Holt referred to a letter from Mr. Larry Adams in regard to St. Andrews Park. He reminded the Council that Mr. Adams' group had expressed a desire to designate the name of this park, but pointed out that it is not a park yet. Mr. Holt also pointed out that at the time the Council approved the naming of the park, City Manager Townsend had warned them that such approval of the name might give the impression that it is actually a park, even though improvements have not been made. Mr. Holt indicated that he just wanted to clarify the fact that the Council had only approved the name of the park. Council Member Gill agreed that this was the action taken. City Manager Townsend called for the discussion of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' Housing Opportunity Plan. He stated that COG has discussed the plan, but a summary report is not available and suggested that such a report of their plans might be in order. In regard to this matter, Mr. Leonard Redding, Assistant Executive Director of COG, addressed the Council and informed them that this is something new that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has made available; they have asked for some minor changes; the plan requires the approval of 50% of the local jurisdiction, which represents 75% of the population; they have obtained the approval of 50% of the local jurisdiction in that 3 counties and 15 cities have agreed to this plan; but unless the City of Corpus Christi approves the plan, they cannot be in compliance with the 75% of the population requirement, since this City comprises a majority of the population of this area. Mr. Redding 'explained that bonus funding might be available if this is approved through additional Section 8 Housing subsidies, Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 12 Community Development Grant funding, and a small amount of 701 Planning funds. *Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council Member Sample departed the meeting at 3:53 p.m. City Manager Townsend stated that the City's approval does have impact on this plan, but pointed out that if the City does approve the plan, Corpus Christi will be placed in a position of competing with other small cities in the area for funding. He pointed out that it could be detrimental to the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development agreed and stated that every time another entity is placed between the City and the source of funds, problems are created for the City, and this action would prohibit the City from negotiating for allocation of funds. He reminded the Council that they have already approved the Housing Assistance Plan and explained that if the City does not join this Housing Opportunity Plan, the City will be allowed to compete for all available units. Mr. Tom Utter, Director of Neighborhood Improvement, stated that the Housing Opportunity Plan is very complex and it would allow the region to apply for bonus funding in addition to what the City is already receiving, but it is questionable whether or not bonus assistance would actually be available, since the Federal government has already cut the funds quite drastically. Mr. Utter summarized by stating that basically, if the City joins this plan, they cannot apply for as many units, and the planning money would go to COG rather than to the City. Mr. Redding stated that the goal of HUD in devising this plan is to perform some advocacy work for the areas that do not have any housing assistance. Council Member Gill inquired if the City decides not to accept this plan now in view of the fact that so little money is available, could they support this plan later if more funds are made available. Mr. Redding replied that there is a continuing opportunity, and the City can submit a plan at any time. City Manager Townsend stated that he does not have enough facts or reasons to recommend that the City participate in this program at this time. In reference to earlier discussion in regard to the Consortium meeting, Mr. Briones informed the Council that he had obtained an extension for such a meeting Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 13 until May 10. Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Louise Bocock, 1258 Devon, addressed the Council and expressed appre- ciation to the Mayor and the Council for their interest and concern for the welfare of the City and its citizens, particularly by their support of the Police Department and their crime prevention program. Mr. Harvey Olander, 2512 Countiss, stated that he has encountered a problem pertaining to his property; he has contacted various departments in an effort to solve the problem with no success; and he has no alternative but to present it to the Council. Mr. Olander displayed a drawing of the sewer lines leading to his property and pointed out that the line extending from his residence to the street has a blockage and suggested that the City's line be graded lower so that water will flow from his residence to the main line. City Manager Townsend explained that the usual procedure is for the main line to be laid and the property owners tie onto the City's system after the tap is made. He pointed out that the line to the property is laid by the property owner's personal plumber, and according to the drawing displayed by Mr. Olander, the problem could have been created by his plumber. He assured Mr. Olander that the staff will investigate the problem and provide him with a report. en another matter, City Manager Townsend informed the Council that a prob- lem has developed on Padre Island, stating that an ordinance was passed several years ago which stated that no more septic tanks will be allowed on the old portion of Padre Island. He stated that several have been installed, however, and a subdi- vision is in the process of being developed there, and the staff feels that if no sewer lines are connected to the City's system, no water should be supplied. Mr. Townsend explained that he just wanted the Council to be aware of circumstances in the event they are contacted in regard to this matter. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Holt, seconded by Juarez, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m., April 25, 1979.