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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/25/1979MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCI'. MEETING JULY 25, ,17n 2.00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Edward L. Sample Council Members: Dr. Jack Best David Diaz Jack K. Dumphy Betty N. Turner Cliff Zarsky City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Reverend Paul E. Conrad of the Prince of Peace Mennonite Church gave the invocation. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of requir t Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti- tuted meeting. Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the followi-,j proclamations: "SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS DAY" - July 23, 1979 and "JOE F. GARZA DAY" - July 28, 1979. Mayor Jones announced a presentation by Mr. Hayden Head, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Head gave background information in regard to the Corpus Christi International Airport and referred to the problems that have developed in the last year at the airport. Mr. Head attributed the problems associated with the airport, including the commercial ramp, the terminal building and its related facilities, to the tremendous growth and increased activity at the airport. He informed the Council that the firm of Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam has developed plans for the improvements to the overlay of the commercial ramp. Mr. Head continued his presentation by reminding the Council that the firm of Ralph Burke and Associates developed a study several years ago and recently updated their report. He expressed concern that the Ci'y Council has never adopted the Burke plan or a master plan for the airport and suggested that this Council consider the adoption of such a plan. 0,00EQ SEP ni1g8O Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 2 Mr. Head stated that the needed improvements to the airport are going to be very expensive, including the temporary solutions. He noted that $850,000 was included in the last bond election for airport improvements and referred to the architectural firm of Cotten and Landreth, which has a contract to prepare plans for the airport improvements, and stated that it was his understanding that they com- pleted their report last year; three members of the City staff have received copies of this report; but the members of the Airport Advisory Board have not received copies of this report. Mr. Head expressed the opinion that the firm's recommenda- tions should be given immediate study and implementation. Mr. Head stated that he thought that the joint meeting conduced by the Board and the Council was very productive. He referred to a suggestion made by the writer of an article in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times to the effect that a Department of Aviation should be established and indicated that he would support this action if authority is delegated to that department by the City Manager. Mayor Jones referred to the successful joint meeting and suggested that a similar meeting could be considered for September. Mr. Head indicated his concurrence with this and stated that the Airport Advisory Board consists of several well-qualified members who are extremely inter- ested and concerned about the operation of the Airport. City Manager Townsend referred to remarks made by Mr. Head in which he implied that authority should be delegated to a Department of Aviation if such a department is established and explained that he, as City Manager, has delegated as much authority as possible to the Airport Division but that it is necessary for him to make decisions on matters that must be presented to the Council for action because those items are sent to him for review before they are placed before the Council. Mr. Head referred to a runway at the Airport that was commissioned by FAA in 1975 but which was not properly striped until this spring following the joint meeting with the Council. He indicated that the striping operation was delayed by thetCity Manager. City Manager Townsend replied to Mr. Head's statement by pointing out that there were no funds available for the striping project until recently. Mayor Jones presented Mr. Head and the Council with copies of a list of priority items for airport improvements which he had prepared and expressed appre- ciation for Mr. Head's and other Board members' service to the City. A Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following Engineering project: Second story addition to the Tourist Bureau Building. Bids were originally received January, 1979 but were rejected because the low bid of $97,582 was substantially in excess of the estimate. Plans have been revised to delete the restroom facility on the second floor, reduce office space by eliminating the cantilevers out from the first floor and modify the stairwell From enclosed to open. The second story expansion consists of 1,500 sq. ft. No bids were received on the original bid opening date of July 11. City Manager Townsend asked Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development to conduct the hid opening, and Mr. Lontos opened and read the only bid received from Ewing Construction. Mr. Lontos informed the Council that this project was advertised three times; notices were sent to all prospective bidders; and members of the Engineering staff called contracto"s in an effort to obtain bids. He also stated that he had sent out the addenda explaining that hid bonds would be acceptable rather than a hid security check. City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that few !-ids were receia,d because of the practicality of the project, since it 15 a se<rnd story addition; the building is located on Shoreline Boulevard; and the contracts will have to work around employees in an office. He informed the Council that a further recommenda- tion will be made to the Council after the bid is analyzed. Mr. Bob Conwell, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Tourist Bureau, stated that he is disappointed in the bid received because it is much higher than the estimated cost of between $80,000 and $90,000. Council Member Dumphy suggested that the hid be discussed with the contractor, and Mr. Lontos assured him this will be done, and City it.,nager Townsend stated that a recommendation will be provided next week. Mayor Jones announced the hearing scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on the following matter: Appeal of Mr. Eduardo E. de Ases on behalf of Mrs. Susan McDaniel of the denial by the Director of Engineering and Physical Development of Mrs. McDaniel's request for a waiver from the 35 ft. maximum width driveway allowed by the City Code. Mrs. McDaniel has requested a driveway width of 45 feet. The Code provides a maximum driveway width of 35 feet unless the Director grants a waiver for up to 45 feet. The property involved is located at 3300 South Port Avenue. City Manager Townsend explained that this appeal is a request that the Council reconsider a matter that was acted on several months ago during a paving Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25. 1979 Page 4 assessment hearing by the previous Council. Mr. Townsend provided background infor- mation by stating that this matter is in connection with improvements to this portion of Port Avenue; the construction contract was awarded by the State Depart- ment of Highways and Public Transportation; the head -in parking on ,,;i Avenue is being eliminated to accommodate the improvements; work is under way on the project but not in this particular block; and this is just a request that the City change their decision not to allow head -in parking or 45 -foot wide driveways as requested by the property owner. He then located the property involved on the engineering drawing displayed before the Council. Mr. Eduardo E. de Ases, Attorney representing Mrs. Susan McDaniel, stated that his client is the owner of the property at 3300 block of Port Avenue where Eligio's Restaurant is located. Mr. de Ases pointed out that the businesses located in this area are basically small ones; head -in parking was previously permittee this location; there is a parking area adjacent to the building and an additional vacant area that is used to handle overflow parking. Mr. de Ases informed the Council that Mrs. McDaniel's concern was that the 35 -foot width of the driveways would interfere with the parking in the area, noting that the plans call for two 35 -foot driveways and a 20 -foot driveway which would limit the access to the parking area. He stated that Mrs. McDaniel would also like to eliminate the sidewalk that is to be located there and is requesting that she be allowed to have three 45 -foot driveways constructed. City Manager Townsend explained to the Council that it is a question of whether or not there is going to be controlled access to the private property or whether there will be a continuation of allowing the head -in parking, since the construction of three driveways of 45 feet without a header curb and without a sidewalk would basically be a completely open parking area. Mr. Townsend pointed out that such a parking area would be dangerous because drivers of vehicles parked there would of necessity have to back out onto Port Avenue to exit the parking area. Mr. Lontos stated that the staff felt that 45 -foot driveways were unreason- able here because they felt that 35 -foot driveways would be safer. He explained Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 5 that there is a possibility that the 45 -foot driveways could be used by drivers to enter the area, park and then back out of the area onto Port Avenue. City Manager Townsend pointed out that even if the Council grants this appeal, it will have to be approved by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and then submitted to the Federal authorities for their approval. Because of the safety factor involved, Council Member Best moved to deny the appeal. The motion was seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. ,. ,. ,. .. .. * .. :t * ,. .. ,. ., * ,. Mayor Jones stated that he would like to deviate from the agenda at this time to recognize a gentleman in the audience. He then introduced Mr. Bobby Ward of Birmingham, Alabama, who was in the City to break ground on a 10 -story office building. Mayor Jones expressed the City's gratitude to Mr. Ward for his interest in the City and the improvements that his building will make ii the downtown area. Mr. Ward addressed the Council and stated that he has been a frequent visi- tor to this City and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation he has always received from various members of the City staff, stating that he has always found everybody associated with City government to be objective and helpful. ., ., .. * * ., ,. * .. * * .. .. .. City Manager Townsend noted that a number of citizens were present in regard to Item "y" of the City Manager's Reports and suggested that the Council might wish to consider this matter at this time. Mayor Jones indicated his agreement, and City Manager Townsend presented the following item and recommended that: The transit fare ordinance be amended to provide a 50c fare for the elderly and handicapped van services. This fare would apply to persons 65 years or older and for certified handicapped persons. Senior citizens traveling to and from Senior Community Centers for meals and Medicaid recipients, whose transportation is paid by the Texas Department of Human Resources, would not be charged. City Manager Townsend explained the reason for this recommendation, stating that at this time, the City operates a van transportation system that has never had a policy established as to just what services it can be used for. He informed the Council that the service was established to transport senior citizens to meal sites and to deliver meals to homes of senior citizens who are unable to go to the meal y• *This item was revised later in the meeting -- see page 16. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 6 sites. Mr. Townsend also stated that the Department of Human Resources provides funds to transport Medicaid recipients for medical treatment, and these same vans are used for this purpose also. He stated that this is just a recommendation that the $.50 charge be established as a fare for senior citizens or han,;capped for occasional trips to other places; the service is open to everyone who is eligible; and the staff felt that if everyone who is eligible availed themselves of this service, the service would collapse and the vans could not be used for anyone. City Manager Townsend also pointed out that it does not seem fair to charge a fare of $.15 for bus trips and nothing for van service, which is door to door and much more convenient. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this item, suggesting that they limit their remarks to five minutes. Mrs. Catherine Chambers, 246 Leming, member of the Senior Citizen Advisor/ Board, spoke in opposition to the recommended fare charge, pointing out that the revenue from this source would only amount to approximately $12,000 per year. She stated that this would not significantly increase funds for the City and the fare would work a hardship on senior citizens who obtain the transportation service. Mrs. Chambers explained that most of the senior citizens who use the vans are physically unable to ride the buses. She also reminded the Council that some time ago, it was her understanding that fare boxes for voluntary donations were to be installed in the vans, but this has not been done. Mrs. Chambers also sug- gested that mini -buses be used on the regular bus routes to effect a savings, since very few of the buses are filled. Also speaking in Spanish in regard to this was Mr. Blas Avila, President of the Nueces County Senior Citizens Association, who expressed his concern and opposi- tion to the proposed charges. Mr. Avila pointed out that the cost of the vans is almost entirely covered by federal and state funds; the proposed fare would not increase the City's budget very much; and such charges would work a hardship on the senior citizens on fixed incomes who can least afford it. Mr. Noe P. Jimenez of the National Senior Citizens Association, expressed concern about the senior citizens who are handicapped and need transportation to Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 7 obtain medical services, stating that they have difficulty with food and necessities and this fare would be an additional burden. Mayor Jones asked Mr. Jimenez if he felt that it was fair for a large num- ber of senior citizens to be able to place a phone call and obtadoor-to-door transportation services whereas the majority of the senior citizens must walk to a bus stop and pay $.15 for bus service. Mr. Jimenez explained that he is speaking on behalf of the very elderly and the handicapped who are unable to boird and ride the buses. Council Member Best pointed out the reason for the recommended fare is that if all of the people over 65 years of age decided to request the free van service, the entire system would collapse and no one would be able to obtain the service. Dr. Best assured Mr. Jimenez that this is the only reason the charge is proposed. City Manager Townsend reiterated that the fare would not affect tH,_: who are on medicaid and the senior citizens who are going to the meal sites, and the only senior citizens affected are those who require transportation for optional trips and who are not on Medicaid. Also speaking in opposition was Mr. C. C. Sampson, who stated that he had served on five City boards and commissions and was principal of Solomon Coles High School for many years. Mr. Sampson expressed his concern for the elderly and stated that he felt the approval of this fare for van service would be unfair to the elderly people of Corpus Christi. No one else indicated a desire to speak in regard to this item. Mayor Jones explained to the audience that the remainder of the City Mana- ger's Reports will be discussed following the scheduled public hearings. Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on zoning applications. City Secretary Read informed the Council that Application No. 679-7, Jones & de Shelter Properties, listed on the agenda as Item "b", has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 579-11, Mr. Randy Joe Dees, for a change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 8 to "1-2" light Industrial District on a 1.0+ acre tract of land out of Lot 6, Section 41, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the west side of Flour Bluff Drive, approximately 350 feet north of Graham Road. Mr. Townsend informed the Council that the Planning Commiss ,.i recommends denial and in lieu thereof that a special permit for a wrecker service and yard be approved for a 5 -year perird and the Planning Staff recommends denial. He stated that in response to the notices c. the public hearing, two in favor and one in opposition have been returned. He then asked Mr. Larry Wenger, Chief Planner, to summarize the case. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and irformed the Council that the applicant is leasing this property for an auto wrecker service and yard and that he was under the impression the property was prope-ly zoned for tni., operation. He also stated that the applicant had submitted a site plan in the hope that the Council will grant a special permit. Council Member Diaz inquired as to why the Commissicn recommended that the special permit be approved for 5 years. Mr. Gene Peeples, representing the Planning Commission, explained that the wrecker yard is already in operation; the applicant had remodeled a home that was located there; and following this, he was informed that his business was in viola- tion of the existing zoning and that he would need a special permit. Mr. Peeples explained that the Commission was attempting to prevent "1-2'' zoning and suggested the 5 -year special permit so that the area and the existing zoning in that vicinity could be examined at the end of that period. He informed the Council that the 5 -year permit was agreeable to the applicant. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the letter received in opposition to this zoning request is sufficient to invoke the 20% rule. Speaking in opposition to this request was Mrs. F. J. Graham, who stated that this area is being developed for residential use; many of the residents of the area do not feel that this type of business should be in the area; and expressed the opinion that if this zoning request is approved, the entire area will soon be Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 9 zoned industrial. To one of the Council Member's questions, Mrs. Graham stated that she lives about one-half mile from the subject tract. Also speaking in opposition to the zoning request was Mrs. Betty Wittner, who stated that she lives on Graham Road. Mrs. Wittner expresses: the opinion that this is just a junk yard; she has to go past this property to get to her house; there are seven very nice houses down that particular road; and she does not think that this is appropriate zoning for that area. She also expressed opposition to the proposed 5 -year special permit. No one else spoke in regard to this application. Motion by Best that the hearing be closed. seconded by Sample and passed unanimously. Council Member Best then inquired es to the consequences if this special permit is not approved. City Manager Townsend replied that Mr. Dees Dens one of the rotating wrecker services and he must have a wrecker yard. Motion by Turner that Zoning Application No. 579-11 be denied but in lieu thereof, the Council grant a special permit for one year only for the operation of the existing use; seconded by Best; and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 679-8, L. W. Latour, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on a 1.0± acre tract of lant JUL of Lot 1, Section 54, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the east side of Waldron Road, approximately 470 feet south of Don Patricio Road. City Manager Townsend noted that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial and that in response to the notices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition were returned. Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, des- cribed the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated that this tract lies within the area designated as a Noise Lone of 30 and above, in which the previous Council took action to prohibit dense development. Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak at this time. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 10 "• . L. W. Latour pointed out to the Council that Waldron Road is a very busy arterial street and is not suitable for residential zoning; the Planning Com- mission recommended denial on this application because they were apprehensive that apartments would be installed. Mr. Latour stated that he is willir,: to accept a special permit limited to professional office buildings. He also informed the Council that ample parking exists and there is a real need for office buildings in the area. City Manager Townsend stated that a special permit could be approved that would allow only "AB" type uses. Also speaking in favor of this application was Mrs. Donna Shirley, Realtor, who stated that she had had an appraisal prepared of property near there which indi- cated that since Waldron Road is a main arterial road, this property would be suita- ble for professional office use. Mrs. Shirley also noted that Mr. Latour has attempted three times before to have this property rezoned and encouraged the approval of a special permit for professional office use. Mr. Peeples stated that if a special permit limited t.. professional office use had been requested during the Planning Commission, he felt that the members would have recommended the special permit. No one else spoke in regard to this application. Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. Motion by Zarsky that the change of zoning request fnr Application No. 679-8 be denied, but in lieu thereof, a special permit for "AB" uses only be approved, according to an approved site plan that will be submitted; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously. * * ,. ,. * .. ,. * ., * * * .. * .. Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: a. Annual supply contracts be awarded as follows: (1) Industrial Quick Set Concrete to FACTORY OUTLET BUILDING MATERIALS, Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid of $14,546.82. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison shows a decrease of 9%. The price is firm from 8-1-79 thru 12-31-79 at which time there will be 6.9% increase which will be firm for the remainder of the fiscal year. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 11 (2) Linen and Towel Service to NATIONAL LINEN SERVICE, Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid of $8,796. Price comparison indicates an increase of .45. Bids were received from two firms. (3) Mechanical Joint Gate Vaives to the following firms on the basis of low bid: CLOW CORPORATION, Spring, Texas Lot 1 (15 Items) Twin Disc Gate Valves and Swing :heck Vaives 3" thru 12" $44,421.65 McALLEN PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., INC., Corpus Christi Lot II (5 Items) Twin Disc Gate Valves, 16" thru 36" GRAND TOTAL 32,151.98 $76,573.63 Bids were received from 8 firms. Price comparison ,hews an increase of 16.9%. b. An electric fond mill for Senior Community Services, 1laeriy Nutrrtit„, Program, he our-hased from GERBER RESTAURANT SUPPLY, ' Ruston, on the basis of low bid meeting specifi.,ations of $2,277.75. Bids were received from 3 firms. The 5833 and $1.047 bids by Delta Restaurant 'zipply Company, Corpus Christi, did not meet various specifications. Bids were received from 3 firms. Foods such as vegetables are currently slir-r', diced and/or grated by hand. 720 meals per day are now being prepared c. The Gas Division Parking Lot project be accepted and final payment of $39,651.42 for a total of $70,697.99 he made to Guerra Materials and Construction Company. Also recommended is a charge of liquidated damages for time overrun of five days at 555 per day. This project provided a 112 space parking lot at the north side of the Gas Division building on Port Avenue and was included in this year's Gas Division budget. d. The City Hall Air Conditioning project be accepted and final payment of $6,666.32 for a total of $45,096 be made to Neal Air Conditioning Company. The project included installation of a 80.8 ton water chilling unit and various equipment modifications in the mechanical room in the baserH;,t of City Hall. it is further recommended that a 5 day time extension be granted because of equip- ment delivery problems beyond the contractor's control. The work is part of the 1978-79 Budget. e. The grant amendment offer from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Corpus Christi Beach Sanitary Sewer Project be accepted. The amendment increases Federal participation by 530,839 due 'o construction costs in excess of estimates. The construction estimate was $850,000. The low bid was $899,718.50, of which $891,119 is eligible for grant participation. The contract was awarded to Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. on February 21, 1979. Seventy-five percent is being funded by the grant and 25$ from the 1977 bond election. The project includes three lift stations and 21 miles of force and gravity mains. The portio” which is not eligible for Federal assistance includes abandonment of existing manholes and demolition of an existing lift station. f. A subcontract he approved between the SWA Group and Ogletree, Gunn and Associates for engineering services in conjunction with the Marina Development Study authorized in the 1977 Bond Election. The engineering firm will prepare water depth and topographic maps and surveys, determine marine bottom conditions, and generally provide the engineering necessary for the Study. The $80,000 contract with the SWA Group contemplated a subcontract with an engineering firm and requires City approval of the subcontract. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 12 g. $80,468.30 be appropriated out of the Park Bond Fund to supplement previous appropriations of $33,420.46 for a total reimbursement of $113,888.76 to the General Fund for Park Construction work by Park Division forces. The parks involved are: (1) North Channel Park - $2,164.99 for installation of an irrigation system, minor tilling, sowing grass and purchase of 3 picnic shelters. (2) Los Encinos Park - $7,968.94 for clearing and rough grading. (3) Ben Garza Recreation Center - $2,448.95 for removal of old concrete footings and demolishing foundations at the South Gate school site. (4) South Bay Park - $6,290.06 for construction of a picnic shelter, barbecue pit and sidewalks and renovation of the irrigation system. Fountain Park - $5,810.99 for a topographical survey, installation of an irrigation system and minor grading. (5) (6) Gardendale Park - $11,124.11 for a topographical survey and installation of an irrigation system. (7) (8) Swantner Park - $41,663.29 for installation of an irrigation system, landscaping and paving of sections of the seawall adjacent to bikepath with brick. Flour Bluff Park - $36,417.43 for installation of an irrigation system, sodding around the pool and tree planting. h. The following regulations be adopted regarding the display of firearms at gun shows at the Coliseum and Exposition Hall: (1) No ammunition, cartridges, or any other explosive device be allowed in the Coliseum or Exposition Hall. (2) Every firearm be required to have the shell chamber visible for inspection at all times or have a visible, approved device attached rendering the firearm inoperable. (3) No clip be placed in any firearm, whether or not the firearm is inoperative. (4) The operator of a show cause every firearm to be inspected upon entering the building and every display inspected hourly to insure compliance with these regulations. Accidental discharge of firearms occurred twice at a show last year. i. The compensation plan be amended to require that accumulated vacation time in excess of 30 days and accrued sick leave up to 90 days will not be paid upon termination to those who retire or terminate after age 62 unless the employee has at least 10 years of city service. Several years ago retiring employees were granted the additional benefits of being paid for all accrued vacation leave (rather than up to 30 days on termination) and up to 90 days sick leave (rather than none). The wording of the ordinance erroneously includes employees who quit after age 62 but who may have only been employed a few years earlier. j. The Salary Schedule be amended as follows: (1) Change the class title Work Experience Trainee to Trainee. (2) Increase the hourly rate from $2.65 per hour to $2.90 per hour effective January 1, 1979. (3) Provide for a six-month salary step increase of 4.3% to $3.02 per hour. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 13 The change in the hourly wage rata is required by the Fair Labor Standards Act which requires minimum wage for all employees hired with Federal money. The minimum wage went to $2.90 as of January 1, 1979. The provision for the six month salary step is discretionary. It will conform this salary schedule with all other city positions. k. The position of Civil Defense Director be classified at grade 31 and be filled on a part-time basis. The duties of Civil Defense Director have for several years been carried out by an Assistant Police Chief. 1. The Temporary and P•rt-time salary schedule be amended as set forth below to reflect inflation, mar' -t conditions and correlation with federal minimum wage guidelines. The lifeguar' increase should take effect immediately due to difficulty in obtaining and keeping lifeguards as the summer season ends. The other changes are recommended for 1979-80. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Lifeguards EFFECTIVE 8/1/79: Jr. Library Aide Pool Attendant Pool Cashier Temporary Crewman THE SCHEDULE NOW IN EFFECT IS: Lifeguards Jr. Library Aide Pool Attendant Pool Cashier Temporary Crewman After 3 After 6 After 9 Entrance Months Months Months 53.05/hr. $3.2.0!hr. S,.s5/hr. 53.50/hr. After 3 After 6 After 9 Entrance Months Months Months ?.1,5 2,60 2.75 2.90 2,15 2.60 2.75 2.75 2.90 3.05 2.90 3.05 2.665 2.787 2.913 2.181 2.267 2.354 2.181 2.267 2.354 2.354 2.475 2.625 2.665 2.787 2.913 m. The City -County sponsorship contract For the MH -MR Center be amended to continue the present arrangement of the County carrying out all joint respon- sibilities and to provide City participation of 545,000 Motion by Sample that the amount of the City's participation in the foregoing be designated as $45,000; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously. n. A 5' utility easement located between 19th, Coleman, Mary and the Crosstown Expressway, along the south side of Lot 50 from 19th Street and the east side of Lot 50 to the right-of-way of Morris Av,nue be abandoned, subject to replatting. City Manager Townsend explained that there is a question of platting in connection with this item because of some of the dead end streets; the property belongs to St. Joseph's Church; the boundaries of the lots are not very clear; and suggested that the easement be abandoned. subject to platting. o. A 10' utility easement along the northwest property line of Lot 11B, Block 1, Carroll Place Unit 7, be abandoned subject to replattinq Lot 11B and Lot 10, and the dedication of alternate easenenta. All affected departments concur. The owner intends to build across the easement. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 14 P• q• A grant application be submitted to the Council of Governments for $42,507 to continue the Senior Community Services program, from August 1, 1979 to February 29, 1980. The total project cost will be $47,229. including $4,722 of local share. The request is for 7 months to change the n'ogram year to the Area Agency on Aging's (COG) grant year. An application be submitted to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration for $44,000 for assistance in transit planning. A 20% match, or $11,000, will be provided by City in-kind services and approximately $5,200 of cash. The project will continu. transit planning efforts which are a prerequesite for receiving UMTA funding for operating subsidy and capital equipment grants. The grant will continue the existing staff of a Planner II and a Senior Clerk -Typist and will provide $12,000 for special studies. r. A grant application be submitted on behalf of Nueces County to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for $10,625 for purchase of a replacement 12 - passenger van for the Robstown Senior Citizens Center. The total is estimated at $11,806, with the local match of $1,181 to be provided by Nueces County. No City money is involved. s. The General Fund be reimbursed $126,862.11 for engineerin; on various bond and community development projects for May, June, and July, 1979 and tn._ <"n4,568.47 be appropriated to supplement $22,293.64 in existing apr opriations. Reimburse- ments include: Street ($82,952), Airport ($1,997), Sanitary Sewer ($1,438), Animal Shelter ($389), Park ($9,060), Storm Sewer ($10,451), and Community Development Projects ($20,575). The majority of engineering reimbursements is comprised of street improvement projects including F'la Barnes Area ($38,781) and Lozano School Area ($12,552). t. A no -cost change order be approved for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant providing the following: (1) The Contractor will construct needed interim plant work, required by the Texas Department of Water Resources, using City materials. The Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, subcontracts and other related work at no cost to the City. (2) The Contractor be authorized to provide equipment for the clarifiers as manufactured either by Environmental Elements or Enviroquip, Inc. provided that: a. the same manufacturer furnishes equipment to be installed under Contract #4 and to kra purchased for the next.phase of bbe,piant expansion. b. the manufacturer provide a written guarantee extending the warranty of equipment to two years beyond the comnletion of Contract #4. c. the equipment meets all specifications and final approval of shop drawings by the Engineer. The change order has been approved by the Texas Department of Water Resources. City Manager Townsend explained the necessity for this change order in that at the time bids were taken, certain items of clarifier equipment were required to be bid in such a way that these items were to be included for purchasing and stored for use in future contracts to be sure that the same type of equipment would be available. Mr. Townsend stated that the low bidder used a supplier that did not have the appropriate kind of warranty on these parts, but after the supplier was Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 15 contacted, the letter of warranty was obtained. He further informed the Council that the contractor has indicated that he wished to be allowed to substitute equipment; the staff has discussed this matter with the contractor; and an agreement was reached provided all of the requirements as listed above are met. City Manager Townsend also explained that the contract was awarded with the understanding that the temporary work would be accomplished by the City, and it is now the opinion of the staff and the engineering firm that the contractor should be allowed to purchase the equipment from either of the suppliers with the understanding that some benefit is realized for the public from this concession; therefore, the contractor agreed to do the temporary work at no cost if he is allowed to substitute the equipment. Mr. Townsend assured the Council that this agreement has been approved by the Texas Department of Water Resources and by the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Lontos informed the Council that the estimated cost of the temporary work was approximately 5107,000. u. Bids be received at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 1979 for one 1,040 gallon per minute and one 220 gallon per minute submersible sewage pumps complete with control panels. One will be used at the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant to convert a storm water clarifier to a final clarifier to improve BOD and suspended solids reductions and the other for transferring sludge to an aerated lagoon to be constructed to stabilize sludge prior to subsurface injection. These are interim improvements that are needed during construction to provide minimum acceptable treatment. v. The following actions be taken regarding the City's Step 2 grant application for the Flour Bluff Wastewater Treatment plant. (1) An amendment to the contract with Urban Enginering be authorized for preparation of construction drawings and specifications to comply with current Federal regulations regarding procurement of engineering services and $139,020 be appropriated subject to a grant offer by EPA with 75% Federal participation. (2) The revised time schedule for this plant be adopted. (3) The Step 2 grant application be submitted for Federal participation of $108,600 with the City's share ($36,200) being provided from the 1977 bond proceeds. w. Gas rates be increased approximately 121% and the cost of gas for resale be included in the basic rate schedule, effective for all billings after October 1, 1979, on all consumption after September 1, 1979. The proposed rates assume an average cost of gas for resale during 1978-79 of $2.62 per 100 cubic feet. It is further recommended that the dollar differential between inside city rates and outside city rates be changed to 15%, consistent with the guidelines in the Public Utility Regulatory Act and more nearly reflecting the additional cost of serving scattered customers outside the city limits. The last rate increase was in September, 1974. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 16 x. Garbage, trash collection and disposal fees be increased approximately 18%. The current and proposed rates are as follows: TYPE MINIMUM CHARGE PER MONTH Collection Disposal Only Current Proposed Current Proposed 1. One -family dwelling or apartment $4.00 per $4.70 per $.75 per $.90 per unit unit unit unit unit 2. Additional charge for rear door pickup 4.00 3. Businesses - 2 days pe- week Businesses - 4 days per week 4. Outside City Limit dwellings Outside City Limit businesses 5. Dead Animals 8.00 16.00 4.70 9.40 18.00 15.00 20.00 $1.35* $1.60* 1.50 1.75 2.25* 2.65* 6. Demolition of buildings .35 per .41 c.y. per c.y. * Per cubic yard per week Mayor Jones referred to Item "y", which pertained to thN recommendation that a fare be charged for van service for senior citizens and expre^sed the opinion that the proposed $.50 fare would be fair to everyone, indicating :hat he was in favor of the charge. Council Member Zarsky stated that it was his understanding that the citizens who are on Medicaid would be provided free van service and asked if the handicapped could also be exempt from the fare, if they are unable to board a bus. City Manager Townsend agreed that there might be some merit in providing exemption from the proposed fare for the handicapped. Mr. Jim Wiesehuegel, Superintendent of the Transit Division, indicated that there would be no problem in identifying the handicapped, and it was the consensus of the Council that the handicapped should be exempt. Item "y" of the City Manager's Reports was then amended to the following: The transit fare ordinance be amended to provide a 50t fare for the elderly and handicapped van services. This fare would apply to persons 65 years or older who are not handicapped. Senior citizens traveling to and from Senior Community Centers for meals and Medicaid recipients, whose trans- portation is paid by the Texas Department of Human Resourses and non -elderly handicapped persons would not be charged. y• z. 20 handguns be purchased from LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Kansas City, Mo. on the basis of low bid of $1,124.40. Bids were received from four firms. aa. 100 firefighter helmets be purchased from HALPRIN SUPPLY, Los Angeles on the basis of low bid of $3,667.50. Bids were received from six firms. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Pace 17 bb. 1,550 molded stack chairs and 4 chair dollies for the Coliseum be purchased from TEXAS OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low bid of $26,538.32. Bids were received from 7 firms. cc. The 1978-79 budget for the Gas Fund be amended by increasing 1978-79 estimated revenues for natural gas sales to residential customers by $5,000 and revenue from the Purchase Gas Adjustment by $640,000 and appropriating $645,000 for the purchase of nat. -al gas (560,000) and the purchase gas adjustment ($585,000. The amendment is neces'--pry because residential use of gas and the purchase gas adjustment were more Mao the budget estimate. dd. The 1978-79 Transit Fund Budget be amended by increasing estimated revenue from Sale of fuel by $35,800 and appropriating $35,800 for Cost of Fuel and Lubricants Sold, Fuel cost increases were unanticipated at the time the 1978-79 budget was prepared. Revenues from the sale of fuel to other City Departments and Divisions, and other non -City customers are anticipated to increase by at least the same amount. ee. The 1978-79 budget he amended by cancelling 5179,082 of the original 5309,082 appropriated from the General Fund to the Transit Fund- cancelling 5179,082 appropriated from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund; anu ,^ro priating $179,092 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Transit Fund. These budget amendme,ts will limit future maintenance of efrorts requirements included in the Urban Mass Transit Administration Operating Assistance grant regulations. Mainteran:e of efforts requirements will be reduced from $404,396 to 5309,173 in 1979-80. ff. The funding agreement offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Fifth Year Community Development Block Grant Program be approved. The program totals 55,508,000. The previous Council approved submission of the grant application on March 14, 1979. Parks Cost Meadow Park Pool T. C. Ayers Park Improvements Hillcrest Improvements Neighborhood Facilities Tract 16 Building Improvements Boys Club Rehab Parking Facilities Parking Garage & Bus Stop Improvements $ 15,000 12,000 5,000 5,000 50,000 400,000 Gas Line Relocation & Improvements 295 A18 Street Improvements Cabaniss Acres Streets 658,800 Segrest Addition Streets 874,520 Tracy Addition Streets 648,000 Core Area Street & Sidewalk Improvements 200,000 Water & Sewer Facilities Water Line Relocation & Replace- ment - Streets & Elizabeth Main Sewer Line Relocation & Replace- ment - Streets Flour Bluff Gardens Sewer Improvements Storm Sewer - Airport Ditch Lining 324,352 111,000 200,000 475,000 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 18 Pedestrian Facilities Neighborhood Intersection Improvements Comanche Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation of Private Properties Local C. 0. Loan Programs Including Administration & Counseling Demonstration Rehabilitation Program Women's Shelter REhabilitation Special Activities by Local Development Corporations BID Inc. Development of a Comprehensive C. D. Plan General Administration TOTALS 40,000 31,510 940,414 20,000 10,000 50,000 92,766 49,020 $5,508,000 Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. Mr. Benny Benavides, representing the Guerra Materials and Construction Com- pany, referred to Item "c" and requested that the final payment for this project be made as soon as possible, noting that Mr. Guerra needed this payment in order to meet his payroll. Mayor Jones inquired as to when the City could make this final payment. City Manager Townsend stated that if handled routinely, through authoriza- tion by the Engineering Department to the Accounting Department, it would require approximately a week or ten days. He informed the Council if they desired, special attention could be given to this particular payment. Council Member Diaz urged expediency on this payment and to other contrac- tors because he stated that he has received calls from contractors performing jobs for the City indicating that there is a delay in payments. City Manager Townsend stated that this may have been the case in the past because the City formerly had a problem with cash flow, but this is no longer true. He suggested to Mr. Benavides that he inform the Engineering Department that Mr. Guerra has a problem, and the final payment will be processed as quickly as possible. Speaking in regard to Item "h", in regard to regulations associated with the display of firearms at gun shows, was Mr. Jerry Murphey, 10701 Timbergrove, President of the Gun Collectors Association. Mr. Murphey stated that he is absolutely in favor Minutes Regular Council Meetirr, July 25, 1979 Page 19 of saf;ty for gun shows but stated that he is opposed to the wording in the recom- mendation, indicating that he feels that the rules should be even more stringent. Also speaking in regard to this item was Mr. J. D. Haffner, a member of the Corpus Christi Antique Gun Collectors and a member of several oth'r gun organi- zations, who stated that he is in favor of the establishment of rules pertaining to gun shows but that he would like to read the ordinance before it is approved. City Manager Townsend -r_ ured both gentlemen that the City is willing to work with them in setting up rules fol gun shows. Also speaking in regard to Item "h" was Mr. Ralph Nelson, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Gun Show and a member of various other gun clubs. Mr. Nelson referred to the incident that had occurred in 1978 but pointed out that there were no problems during the gun show this year because all of the exhibitors were willing to comply with the rules that the gun clubs set up. Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, expressed oppositi)n to the proposed increase in the gas and garbage rates. No one else spoke in regard to the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "ff" and including Item "y" as amended, be approved; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend referred to an item that was listed on the morning Workshop Agenda pertaining to the Flour Bluff bus route that he would like to sug- gest that the Council discuss at this time. He stated that the staff proposes to commence the temporary service to Flour Bluff on September 4, 1979; this would be on a six-month trial basis; there will he a transfer point at the N.A.S. South Gate; it will be on a half-hour schedule; the route will go down Waldron Read to Caribbean, to Jamaica, to Mediterranean, Laguna Shores and back to Waldron Road. He explained that the staff feels that the six-month trial period will provide information as to whether or not the bus route is really needed. Mr. Wiesehuegel explained that the Navy has agreed to allow the bus to stop just inside the South Gate and noted that the schedules will be prepared and distri- buted throughout the retail outlets at the mall and in the downtown area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 20 Speaking in regard to this matter was Mrs. Cliff Speer, who suggested that the trial bus service be started a little earlier if possible in order to see how much it will be used during school vacations. Discussion followed, and City Manager Townsend stated that the staff will start the Flour Bluff bus service on August 20. * * * .. * k * * * ., a is t * * * Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. There was no discussion on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55 UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV, GAS RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 55-61, CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES OF RATES, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 12210, AS AMENDED, 50 AS TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRITUBITON SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS; DELETING SECTION 2, PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENT, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCES NOS. 11755, DATED OCTOBER 24, 1973, AND 11867, APPROVED ON JANUARY 9, 1974 AND PUBLISHED JANUARY 15, 1974 IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTIONS 21-18, 21-19, 21-20, 21-21, AND 21-21.1 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE WITH THE BILLINGS OF CYCLE ONE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1979; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye' FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36, PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, ARTICLE II. COLISEUM AND EXPOSITION HALL, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, 36-27A, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE DISPLAY OF FIREARMS AT GUN SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye' Minutes Regular Council Meetinn July 25, 1979 Page 23 ORDINANCE NO. 15003: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 50C. DEFINITION AND ADOPTION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN, 3Y AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, B': CHANGING THE CLASS CODE 171 SALARY SCHEDULE TO MEET MINIMUM WAGE CHANGES IN THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best. Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15004: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 510, ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS, BY kECLASSIFYING CLASS CODE 050 FROM GRADE 22 TO GRADE 31; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15005: AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 500, DEFINITION AND ADOPTION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, SALARY SCHEDULES, BY CHANGING THE TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE, TO BE CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance n3ssed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15006: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE FIVE-FOOT (5') UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN I9TH, COLEMAN, MARY AND THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY, RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 50 FROM 19TH STREET AND THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 50 TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MORRIS AVENUE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SAID ABANDONMENT TO BE SUBJECT TO REPLATTING BY THE ABUTTING OWNER THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15007: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 11B, BLOCK 1, CARROLL PLACE UNIT 7, RECORDED IN VOLUME 40, PAGE 191, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO ANY REPLAT, AND EXCLUDING ANY PORTION THEREOF CONTAINED IN AN EASEMENT GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR THERETO, SUBJECT TO REPLATTING OF LOTS 118 AND 10 (LESS LOT 10C), BLOCK 1, CARROLL PLACE UNIT 7; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15008: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,507 TO THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TIIE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, THE PROJECT YEAR TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 1979, AND CONTINUE TO FEBRUARY 29, 1980, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION, ADMINISTRATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meet Ni, July 'S, 1979 Page 23 ORDINANCE NO. 15003: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8120, AS AMENDED. BY AMENDING SECTION 5Cn DEFINITION AND ADOPTION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, B: NiANGING THE CLASS CODE 171 SALARY SCHEDULE TO MEET MINIMUM WAGE CHANGES IN TML LAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Bes Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO 15004: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENOL!', Fi AMENDING SECTION S0, ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS, 5'i RECLASSIFYING CLASS CODE U50 FROM GRADE 22 TO GRADE 31; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended ?nd the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15005: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION .07. DEFINI .^"' AND ADOPTION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501 :.ALARY SCHEDULES, BY CHANGING THE TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE, TO BE i.NSISTENT WITH FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND DOC ARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the Foregoing ordinance ssed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15006: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE FIVE-FOOT (5') UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN 19TH, COLEMAN, MARY AND THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY, RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 50 FROM 19TH STREET AND THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 50 TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MORRIS AVENUE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SAID ABANDONMENT TO BE SUBJECT TO REPLATTING BY THE ABUTTING OWNER THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and rhe foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz_, Dumphy, Turner and Zar,i", /citing "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15007: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 118, BLOCK 1, CARROLL PLACE UNIT 7, RECORDED IN VOLUME 40, PAGE 191, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO ANY PtPLAT AND EXCLUDING ANY PORTION THEREOF CONTAINED IN AN EASEMENT GENERALLY PERPENDIEULR FNEPF10. SUB,ItCT 70 RFPLATTING OF LOTS 11B AND 10 (LESS LOT 10C), BLOCK 1, CARROLL PLACE LINIi 7'; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15008: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER 10 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,507 TO THE COAAAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FPR ''.E CONTINUATION OF THE CITY'S SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, HIE PROJECT Yi'R TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 1979, AND CONTINUE TO FEBRUARY 29, 1980, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS AT1ACHED REFI -TO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXELU1F ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE IMPLEMENTAIION, ADMINISTRATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Courb:I ! J: ly 25 19/1 Paye 24 Ui-rter R,.ue was sl-Ispe d . and the Foregoing ordinan e p=ssei h', the fallol• ing S mplr Fir+ Dumpny, turner ann Lank) ••ur • ORDINANle ND. .5001 \t111,0R171N0 TH. CITY +ANAGEN Tf, SUI+MIr t>/'t nt'P,!CATION To THE ',RUM.' 'AOS iRAM".Tt'I<-,r`.T 4)10111. r: Ar'+`i•J GR"N, Or 4 2,I'00 I, 10 AS,.151AN.i 10 .RAHSET PLANNING WITH ,A JI.Af2iINC SH:'Rr or :.E,:, 0 Hr PROVIDE.) BY 11-11- LIH' Or ORP;1°;, CHIi-1-1, ALL AS MORE FULL? 00 t IND, IN i, ll- ANTI, 'IJ, IN SIIBSt.AN ,AI : Y ,HL 10110 AITtt0J+I-C HERETO AND !;ADE A PAL I 111.rc3f ANF AU . HP EIG 11.E CI . !TANAGER TO SIGN CONTRAC1 Jo .. REI ATEi I' 1CIIpt, N1'j PII S:' .A.lt' l0 i.'11'Lt"'r?[ ;- +;:f u/LANT WHEN APPROVE[); AND 0i -CI 00. - :,^! EFIEk6EN. ', . .., t i.' , .-Sponue., and i.h'- i!, - - ,;,c f.c-' pa.,_ -•i r, the fol Io,-I1.G . '•rm,.1r', Best, tll; z, Dumphy, lurne '--sky `'o 'Aye N0 901:): CIFY MANAGER i0 SUBMIT AN APPLiLArs r,N ON BEHALF tIF NUECES COUNTY 1+'dt rla1JL; / GRAI!F 10 FHt AMOUNT OF $10,625 TO 1I1E COASTAL BEND CO''NCIL. OF GOVERNMENIS 'OP 1" T00r10'.S0 OF ONE 14/E1l/5 (12) PASSENGER VAN FOR USE IN RUFA• TRANSPORTATION, "", l5•E1 , I_Y SET IORIh IN THE G.PPL ICATIDH, A SUBSTANTIA'•. ''t PY OF WHICH IS r,'i D SIF,10-"0 FRO 1NADE A PARS HEREOF. MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; •AIITFI,R ZING OlE CITY i+I ci...dZE All REIA1cai AND NECESSARY 00510ENTS IEQU1Rr" " 1HE JMPLEMENTA1100 r: I5 1,1 =`4D 0/1;11 )NUA7 `OF' OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND ;TART NG AN EMERGENCY. ;r li, , w:, suo,penced and the foregoing ordinance p =J y the following lonr,s :,:mole, Best, I ',+L. Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky ,, ,ng "Ape". .Pr -1r•'.;5 'J5 15011: :,ILROPRIATING A TO1AL OF $104,568,47 A5 FO!.JOWS: V0,074 08 OIJT 1,997.17 OUT 389 36 OUT 9,059.94 ,1111 10,451.16 OUi 10/.65 OUT 12,39:.i1 OUT OF OF OF OF OF OF OF 1HE NO. THE N0. THE i;0. THE NO 10E NO. THE N0. THE N0, 220 STREET BOND FUND 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND 767 A111MAI SHELTER BOND FOND 291 PARK BOND FUND 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANT FUND AClIv1'Y '441, CODE 501 167 FEDERAL/STATE GRAN!' FUND 1011V11" 4741, CODE 502 ;:1 SUE; I 1.11515 502,293.64 RCMAtSlriG 1-Ii0M EXISTING CONTINGENCY API"R051:IATIONS APPL9C11JLE I'O VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOW/! ON 111E TABULATION MARKED /RHIBI1 "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND f1A1J0 A NAR1 HLREOF; A5THORI:TNG A REIMBURSEMENT OF $126,862.1; 1„ 105 NO. 102 0555241 1 -MNP FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES 51(101DED FOR THE MONTHS OF MA;; TUNE, AHD .1Irl'1 1979; .1'O 111511', 05 AN 5650004n. 1h,_ 11,arlcr Ruta ,as suspeniud and the foIc.goi:rg •ar,linal:ce posse; by the fn/lowing vole. 00nt5, Sample, 3est, Piaz, Dmnphy, Tuimer ail Zarsky "051 no "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15012: 411 IIOFIZING FHT 5/1Y ,'ANAGER 10 EXECUTE AFID SUBMIT THE STEP 2 GRAN) PPP1_1CAT ION TO T11t ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 40505' ON THE FLOUR BLUFF WASTEWAIER TREATMENT PLANT, ;;N) ALI `,UBSEOUEH'I AMENDMENTS THERETO,, OUTLINING A TOTAL PRO.IES'I' COST OF $144,800, 0E 1511T0 >108,600 WILL BE REIMBURSED TO 10E CI1Y DV THE ENV!R014001!iAL PROTECTION „I;FMCV AND 436,200 WILL. BE THE CITY'S SHARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. IN Charter Rule was -uspended and the Foregoing ordinance passed by the following rel: Ion1,, Sample, Rest, Diaz D,amphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 24 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15009: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT OF $32,000 FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSIT PLANNING WITH A MATCHING SHARE OF $8,000 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15010: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF NUECES COUNTY FOR PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,625 TO THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE TWELVE (12) PASSENGER VAN FOR USE IN RURAL TRANSPOPTATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE 'IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15011: APPROPRIATING A TOTAL $70,074.08 OUT OF THE 1,997.17 OUT OF THE 389.36 OUT OF THE 9,059.94 OUT OF THE 10,451.16 OUT OF THE 197.65 OUT OF THE 12,399.11 OUT OF THE OF $104,568.47 AS FOLLOWS: N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND N0. 267 ANIMAL SHELTER BOND FUND NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND N0. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND N0. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANT FUND ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 501 NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATE GRANT FUND ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 502 TO SUPPLEMENT $22,293.64 REMAINING FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION MARKED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $126,862.11 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, AND JULY, 1979; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance.passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15012: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON THE FLOUR AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, OUTLINING OF WHICH $108,600 WILL BE REIMBURSED TO THE CITY AGENCY AND $36,200 WILL BE THE CITY'S SHARE; AND The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner IT THE STEP 2 GRANT APPLICATION TO BLUFF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $144,800, BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ordinance passed by the following and Zarsky voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meetinc July ?S, 1979 Page 25 ORDINANCE NO. 15013: ADOPTING A REVISED PROJECT SCHEDULE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLOUR BLUFF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, E. P. A, PROJECT NO. C-48-1215-02, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID i'R0JFCT SCHEDULE BEING REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A STEP 2 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1972, PUBLIC LAW NO. 92-500; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended End the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, D,mphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15014: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH URBAN ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FLOUR BLUFF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WHICH PROVIDES FOR A SCOPE OF SERVICES TO CORRESPOND WITH THE CITY'S STEP 2 GRANT APPLICATION FOR PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIFIES A FIXED PRICE FEE AND COMPLIES WITH CURRENT FEDERAL GUIDELINES WITH REGARD TO THE PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES; APPROPRIATING $139,020 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR SAID ENI,INEERINC SERVICES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-77-5, FLOUR BLUFF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BOTH THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ?ND THE APPROPRIATION OF FVS OS BEING SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE CITE" S STEP 2 GRANT APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT': TO THE FLOUR BLUFF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EPA PROJECT N0, C-48-1215-04; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and +he foregoing ordinance gassed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsk% voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15015: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FUNDING AGREEMENT OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, NO. B -79 -MC -48-0502, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky v)Ling "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15016: CLOSING ALL STREETS AND EASEMENTS IN GOLDEN OAKS ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 53, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO REPLATTING BY THE ABUTTING OWNERS THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended aru the tr,reyving u.* i ce passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumpiy, lurner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15017: AMENDING THE 1978-79 BUDGET TO INCREASE 1978-79 ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR NATURAL GAS SALES BY $5,000 1N RESIDENTIAL REVENUE AND $640,000 IN PURCHASE GAS ADJUSTMENT REVENUE; APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $60,000 IN CODE 262 AND $535,000 IN CODE 263, ACTIVITY 5211, IN THF GAS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL AS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the f,rnooing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 26 ORDINANCE NO. 15018: AMENDING THE 1978-79 TRANSIT FUND BUDGET; INCREASING "OUTSIDE SALE OF FUEL - CITY" REVENUE, NUMBER 2926, BY $33,700; INCREASING "OUTSIDE SALE OF FUEL - OTHERS" REVENUE, NUMBER 2924, BY $2,100; APPROPRIATING $35,800 TO THE "COST OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS SOLD" ACTIVITY, NUMBER 6513, CODE 216; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15019: AMENDING THE 1978-79 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY CANCELING $179,082 OF THE ORIGINAL $3,779,356 APPROPRIATION FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND; CANCELING $179,082 OF THE ORIGINAL $309,082 APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE TRANSIT FUND; APPROPRIATING $179,082 FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO MATCH A SECTION 5 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FEDERAL GRANT REQUEST OF $642,051 FROM THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15020: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY^ORDINANCE NO: -6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF RANDY JOE DEES BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A WRECKER SERVICE AND YARD FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD ON A .0+ ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 6, SECTION -4i, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Mercedes Eugenio, 6008 Ocean Drive, read a prepared statement in regard to the events that had occurred pertaining to the bronze statue to be sculpted by Dr. Sherman Coleman and proposed to be erected on land leased on Sunfish Island. Mrs. Eugenio summarized her statement by requesting that the ordinance authorizing the lease of this land be read on third reading two weeks from this date. She also suggested that if the Council votes against this lease that the matter be pre- sented to the voters, indicating that she feels that a majority of the citizens are Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 27 in favor of the statue. Mayor Jones agreed with Mrs. Eugenio's statements in regard to Dr. Coleman's talent but pointed out that this matter is a very divisive issue in this community. He stated that although he is in favor of the statue, he questions the advisability of erecting it on City property. He then asked for comments from other members of the Council. Council Member Best asked about the possibility of a referendum on this matter. City Manager Townsend replied that there is no process to place this type of matter on a referendum unless the Council conducts a "straw" vote, or unless it could be interpreted as a Charter issue. He noted that there is the possibility that if the lease is approved, the Charter provides that a petition could be pre- sented to the City requesting that the lease be prohibited, thus, it could then be the subject of a referendum. Council Member Diaz suggested that the subject be placed on the agenda in two weeks as requested by Mrs. Eugenio. Mayor Pro Tem Sample expressed appreciation to Mrs. Eugenio for presenting this matter to the Council and stated that he is in favor of the statue. Mr. Sample indicated that he does not understand the opposition that has been expressed in regard to the erection of the statue, but stated that this is the reason there has been hesitancy on the part of the Council to approve the lease of land for this purpose. He noted that this same question has been before previous Councils for many years and stated that he is in favor of having this on the agenda in two weeks. Council Member Best informed the Council and Mrs. Eugenio that he has received an offer from a developer to donate land with public access for erection of the statue in the vicinity of Corpus Christi Beach. Dr. Best suggested that this offer of land might provide a solution to the matter. Mrs. Eugenio stated that the Municipal Arts Commission had suggested the water front location that was on Sunfish Island; she questioned whether or not the land mentioned by Dr. Best would be suitable for the sculpture; and expressed the opinion that the sculptor, Dr. Coleman, should be the one to determine the location. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 28 r -,until Member Turner stated that she has studied this matter for some time and expressed doubts about the erection of the statue on public lands, indicating that the statue is actually a religious figure which would not be pleasing to a large number of citizens. Council Member Dumphy stated that he will make a decision on this at the time the ordinance is presented for third reading. Council Member Zarsky poir'ed out that the Council is occupied with budget discussions at this time but agreed that this matter should be discussed as soon as the budget is approved. Motion by Diaz that the ordinance pertaining to the leasing of land on Sunfish Island for the purpose of erecting a statue be placed on the agenda for third reading in two weeks; seconded by Sample; and passed with six affirmative votes. Mr. Luis Corona reminded the Council that on September t, 1978, he had pre- sented a petition in favor of the erection of the statue on the water front, and this petition contained approximately 3,500 signatures. He urged that some deci- sion on the statue be made by the Council or have It presented for a vote of the local citizens. Mrs. Jesus Martinez appeared before the Council again in regard to her restaurant that serves fried chicken and which is located on Port Avenue. She stated that for a month now, patrons have had difficulty in reaching her res- taurant because of a ditch there. Mayor Jones informed Mrs. Martinez that he had visited her place of business and had experienced no difficulty in gaining access to the restaurant. City Manager Townsend stated that there have been difficulties with access to some of the business firms located there, but the staff will make every effort to work with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to provide such access during the construction. Speaking on another matter was Mr. Jesse Suarez, who stated that he lives near the expressway and would like to construct a 6 -foot cement fence around his property. He stated that according to the City ordinance, the maximum height allowed for a solid fence is 3 feet because of the possibility that it would Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 25, 1979 Page 29 obstruct the view of oncoming traffic. Mr. Suarez stated that he would like for the Council to make an exception so that he can build his fence to be used as an example of the type of fence that he would like to construct for other people. City Manager Townsend stated that this issue has been under discussion for some time; there is also a request from property owners at South Shore Estates on Ocean Drive for construction of such a fence; and the staff feels that if an excep- tion is made, problems in traffic situations will be created. Mr. Townsend stated that this matter will be on the agenda for discussion in the future. ******.. * * * * * * City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the Bay Drilling Committee has planned a boat trip for the Council to examine a production platform on Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Council Member Diaz stated that he will be absent from the Council Meeting next week, but that in view of the fact that the Council will adopt the budget, he would like to go on record as being in favor of funding in the amount of $10,000 for the Women's Shelter and $10,000 for the Coastal Bend Halfway House. He also indicated that he was in favor of funding the Tourist Bureau in the amount of $520,000. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Diaz, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m., July 25, 1979.