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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/19/1979MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1979 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 invocation was presented by Major A. C. Ross of the Salvation Army. 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 Jones announced the issuance of a proclamation designating September 12, 1979 as "KIWANIS CLUB DAY." Mayor Jones presented 30 -year pins to the following City employees: EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT Mr. John Flores Gas Meter Repairman Mr. Joe Dearman Gas Gas Meter Repairman Foreman Mr. Mingo Arellano Sanitation Equipment Operator I Mr. Manuel Garcia Sanitation Truck Driver Also eligible to receive 30 -year pins but unable to be present were the following City employees: Mr. Mac Coker Park Park Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Ernest Nieves Sanitation Equipment Operator II Mayor Jones then requested that Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, introduce Mr. Robert C. "Bob" Kenney, Athletic Supervisor, who had recently received a special award. Mr. Dopson introduced Mr. Kenney and explained that he had recently been presented the "Koger Stokes Award" which is the highest award given by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. Mayor Jones complimented Mr. Kenney on this special recognition for himself and for the City of Corpus Christi. 'SEP np '��/� *Lr V 't QVC! MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Jones announced the scheduled bid opening on the Engineering project described below: Various Water System Improvements, Phase I. This is a 4th Year Community Development protect and provides for the installation of 6" and 8" wace lines to replace existing deteriorated and undersized lines in the follow'ny streets: BAY VIEW ADDITION: Marguerite St. - N. Alameda to Crosstown Expressway 12th Street - Agnes to Mary Morris Ave. - 14th to 15th 10th Street - Mary to Morgan HAMPTON b SOUTH END ADDITION: Hancock Street - 5. Staples to S. Water Furman Avenue - S. Staples to S. Water Coleman Ave. - 10th to S. Upper Broadway Park Avenue - S. Alameda to S. Upper Broadway S. Tancahua Street - Agnes to Hancock King Street - Park to Coleman 6th Street - Park to Coleman 5th Street - Park to Coleman 5. Upper Broadway - Park to Coleman City Manager R. Marvin Townsend explained that these water improvements are unrelated to street improvements and asked Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineer- ing and Physical Development, to preside over the bid opening. Mr. Lontos opened and read bids from the following firms: Heldentels Brothers; Claude Chapman Construction Company, Inc.; APCCO; and Isles Construction Company, all of Corpus Christi, and verified that the required bid bond was submitted with all bids. Mayor Jones noted that the apparent low bidder was Claude Chapman Construc- tion Company, Inc., 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 en' recommendation. * * * * * * * is * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced a presentation by Mr. William A. ttic ot ih I.w firm of Kleberg E Weil regarding a request for a cable television frac h',:. Mr. Whittle stated that he represents a Texas Corporation ectirlc1 Corpus Christi Cable Television Corporation and the shareholders in the curporation arc Messrs. R. C. Allen, Kit Carson, Jimmy Storm, and himself, all of Corpur, Christi, and Mr. Jon Newton of Austin. Mr. Whittle explained that this corporation would like Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 3 to ask the Council to allow the existing Athena Cablevision lease to expire without renewal and to assign to their newly formed company the right to operate the fran- chise to provide cablevision service for the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Whittle assured the Council that they intend to pay for the fair value of the property that belongs to Athena Cablevision according to the franchise agreement, and they are only requesting that the City exercise their fair rights under the terms of the franchise. He further stated that the new company will be able to provide uninter- rupted service; they will live up to the terms of the agreement in every way; and their company will never be in default of the terms of the franchise. Mr. Whittle agreed that there is the possibility that there might be some conflict from the current franchise holder against losing their franchise, but he feels that the entire community is dissatisfied with the operation of the current franchise holder. He pointed out that the new corporation will be operated primarily by local citizens who will be more concerned about the cablevision operation. Mr. Whittle suggested that the City Manager be instructed to begin the process of changing franchise holders by appointing one appraiser to determine the value of the existing cablevision com- pany and the franchise holder to appoint a second appraiser. Also speaking on this matter was Mr. Bob Sorrell, Jr., Attorney, Petroleum Tower, who questioned the concept as proposed by Mr. Whittle in that this group of investors desires to acquire a cable television system -- not by purchase of the existing system, not by competition on their own, but instead is requesting that the City of Corpus Christi, a governmental entity, intercede for the private gain of the newly formed corporation. Mr. Sorrell questioned the merits of such a proposal. Mr. Whittle stated that he has a different perspective of the matter in that they are just requesting the City to allow their corporation to purchase the franchise at its fair value. Mr. Patrick Butler stated that he is one of the dissatisfied citizens of Corpus Christi who feels that the current operation of the cablevision franchise is disgraceful. Council Member Best inquired if the City is in a position to award two franchises which would offer competition for service. City Manager Townsend replied that the Constitution prohibits the granting of an exclusive or monopolistic franchise, but too many franchises would be very Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 4 impractical. Council Member Turner inquired as to the deadline for either terminating or extending the current franchise. City Manager Townsend explained that Athena Cablevision has been placed on notice several times that they are in default in certain areas of the franchise and the franchise expires on November 17, 1979, at which time it may be terminated or renewed. He suggested, however, that Mr. Whittle needs to present his proposal in writing so that the staff may respond to it before anything else is accomplished. Mr. C. L. Freeman, 1802 Paul Jones, stated that he questions the methods used by Athena Cablevision to obtain new customers and related an incident that had occurred in his neighborhood. He also expressed the opinion that a local firm would be more responsive to the citizens of this area. City Manager Townsend noted that this is not a public hearing on this matter, since the item as listed on the agenda is for a presentation only. Mayor Jones announced the scheduled presentation by Mr. Hayden Head on behalf of Spohn Hospital. Mr. Head addressed the Council as a member of the Spohn Hospital Board of Trustees and introduced other members of the board who were present in the audience. Mr. Head informed the Council that he was present to ask that the City of Corpus Christi pass an ordinance or resolution creating a Hospital Authority for the territory within the boundaries of the City for the purpose of providing a vehicle for the issuance of bonds for a non-profit hospital within the district. He assured the Council that the Hospital Board is not asking the City to levy a tax or contri- bute monetarily to support the proposed Authority. Mr. Head explained that other non-profit hospitals in the district could also benefit from the creation of such a hospital authority. He assured the Council that the only reason the Board desires that the Hospital Authority be created is so that they will be able to sell bonds for improvements to the hospital. Mr. Head explained the history of Spohn Hospital and the service it provides this community. He then presented the Council with copies of the statutes governing the formation of a Hospital Authority and sum- marized his remarks by assuring the Council that Spohn Hospital would be responsible Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 5 for any expense associated with the sale of bonds for hospital improvements. Mr. Head also pointed out that many hospital authorities have been created in the State of Texas, and this is not a unique request. Mayor Jones referred to the office building which is owned by Spohn Hospital on which a profit is made and on which taxes are collected and inquired as to the effect the establishment of a hospital authority would have on this facility. Mr. Head replied that the proposed hospital authority would not affect those buildings on which taxes are paid. He stated that they would like to include the office building referred to if it is legally possible, but if this would have the effect of removing it from the tax roll, this would not be done. He suggested that the Council pass an ordinance on first reading today and resolve any questions that might occur within the next few weeks. the hospital authority and then appoint City Manager Townsend explained He explained that there is a need to the board members. that the item has not been posted as create an agenda item but only as a presentation, and it is impossible to vote an ordinance today. Mayor Jones suggested that this item be placed on the agenda next week for action, and the Council indicated their concurrence. * * is * * * * .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mayor Jones announced the next item on the agenda which was Appointments to Boards and Commissions. He reviewed the appointments discussed during the Workshop Meeting. Motion by Diaz that the following appointments be confirmed, Turner and passed unanimously: COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT ✓; TRAINING ACT ADVISORY COUNCIL Ms. Joyce E. Reed (Texas Employment Commission) Ms. Susan Noyes Upshaw (Agricultural Employers & Workers) Mrs. Martha Chavez (Eligible Population - CETA eligible) MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Jack (Jacquelyn) Connoly (City) Reappointment Mr. W. S. Fitzpatrick (Museum Advisory Board) Reappointment Ms. Susan Marshall (School) Mr. Frank Wagner (Friends of Museum) Reappointment .. .. * .. * ., * * * .... .. .. .... .. seconded by TERM TO EXPIRE 9/30/80 9/30/80 9/30/80 9/01/82 9/01/82 9/01/82 9/01/82 Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 6 Mayor Jones announced the public hearing'on the following matter; Establishing a $.50 fare for elderly and handicapped van service, excluding senior citizens traveling to and from Senior Community Centers for the meals program, Medicaid recipients (the cost of whose transportation is paid by the Department of Human Resources) and handicapped persons who are physically unable to utilize regular bus transportation. The Urban Mass Transportation Administration requires that a public hearing be held prior to any change in transportation fares or services. The proposed ordinance to establish the fare passed its second reading on August 8, 1979• City Manager• Townsend explained that the regulations of the Urban Mass Trans- portation Administration require that a public hearing be held on changes of any substance; the reading of the ordinance actually constitutes an opportunity for the public to speak as they have on several occasions; and the statements made by the public at the time the ordinance was read for the first and second times are a matter of record in the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings. Mr. Townsend then presented the Council with copies of the memorandum which was prepared when this matter was first discussed. He explained again that the only matter involved at this time is the proposed fare of $.50 tor the optional ides, of tln_ vans for destinations other than the meal sites for the elderly. H., dl,u pointed cut chat the fare will not be charged for Medicaid recipients. •.r.-lwnoend explained that the reason for the charge is because at this time, <. narge for the door to door service provided senior ,iti_eus, whereas, y.20 is charged for senior citizens who must wait at a bus stop for bus transporta- ion He reiterated that the only reason this charge is recommended is because the vans provide superior service to the bus service and it only seem•, Lair that some charye should be levied. City Manager Townsend also assured the Council that citi- zens who are handicapped in such a way that it would be impossible For thein to board -, bus will also be exempt from the proposed charge of $.50. Mayor Jones noted that the purpose of th, fare was not to produce revenue hit to assure the continuation of the van service, since it would be impossible to serve every senior citizen in the City, and once the service is advertised, if there is no charge, it is likely that the office handling the calls will be so overloaded with requests for service, that it will be impossible to continue to provide service. He suggested that it might be reasonable to charge a lesser amount that the proposed $.50. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 7 Council Member Best pointed out that this matter has been discussed at length; the Council is only attempting to protect the system; and moved that a fare of $.35 be charged rather than $.50. The motion was seconded by Council Member Diaz. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this subject. Mr. C. L. Freeman, 1802 Paul Jones, member of the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee, expressed appreciation to the Council for the decrease to $.35 for the fare. He noted, however, that a number of buses have been ordered which should improve the City's bus service and expressed the opinion that not very many senior citizens would avail themselves of the van service. City Manager Townsend explained that there is no contemplated expansion of the bus service as a result of the buses that have been ordered, since these are just to replace the worn out buses. Mayor Jones asked Mr. Freeman if he was aware of the economic status of the senior citizens who ride in the vans. Mr. Freeman said that he did not have any statistics on this but he felt that most of the riders are senior citizens on fixed incomes who would find it difficult to pay even the $.35. Mrs. Flora Pockrus, 1914 Hawthorne, Chairperson of the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee, thanked the Council for the many benefits that have been provided for the senior citizens. Mrs. Pockrus made several suggestions as to how the vans that are available could be better utilized and also suggested that an additional telephone line be installed to enable senior citizens to more easily con- tact the office that arranges the van transportation. She referred to a resolution passed by the Committee in which they requested that the Council delay the installa- tion of the fare for six months to see if it will really be necessary in order to continue the service. Mrs. Pockrus noted that only about 35 people a month use this means of transportation and suggested that even if the availability of the service is advertised, there still might not be too many riders. Also speaking in opposition to the proposed fare was Mr. Noe Jiminez, 1601 West Manor, who expressed appreciation of the reduction to $.35 but informed the Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 8 Council that he had called the City of Dallas and discovered that senior citizens in that city ride the buses free of charge. Mr. Roy Hudspeth, of the Coastal Bend Legal Aid Service, stated that he felt that even $.35 represents a lot of money to senior citizens. He referred to the UMTA regulations which provide that the rates charged for van service should not exceed one-half of the rates charged persons using the bus service during peak hours. He stated that he felt that this regulation should be applied in this case also. City Manager Townsend stated that the staff has considered this for a number of years and that section relates to the regular bus system, and the City revised the senior citizens' fares several years ago to be in compliance with that regula- tion. Mr. Jim Wiesehuegel, Transit Superintendent, explained that this regulation applies only to a regular bus service, and the door to door van service is considered to be a different service for which a fare can be charged. Mr. Hudspeth disagreed with this interpretation and reiterated that the contract between the City of Corpus Christi and UMTA prohibits a transportation charge of more than one-half of the regular fare charged riders during peak hours. City Manager Townsend emphasized the fact that the City has checked this matter and are sure that the proposed fare is in compliance with the UMTA regula- tions. Mr. Freeman pointed out that there are some very old citizens who cannot physically board buses. City Manager Townsend assured him that if they are unable to do so, they will be exempt from the fare charged for van service. Mr. Wiesehuegel also confirmed the fact that the City is exempting the handicapped from the charge, and he has informed everyone involved that a defini- tion of "handicapped" includes everyone who cannot conveniently board a bus. Mayor Jones inquired about the possibility of delaying this charge for six months, as has been suggested. City Manager Townsend stated that this fare has been under consideration for several years; the staff would like to advertise the availability of the service so that all senior citizens will be aware of it; and this cannot be done Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 9 unless some method of control is approved. Council Member Dumphy suggested that if this service is advertised and there is very little response, then the fare can be eliminated. He agreed that the fare is needed at this time or the service will probably become so overloaded that it will collapse. Mr. Hudspeth referred to a study prepared by Texas A & M University in which they recommended a fare of $.25 for special service. City Manager Townsend replied that the consultants were not employed for the purpose of recommending fares and that was just a statement included in the report. No one else spoke in regard to this matter. Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. Motion by Sample that the ordinance amending Section 55-5, City Transit System --Fares, which was read for the first time on August 1, 1979 and for the second time on August 8, 1979, be amended prior to its third reading to reduce the proposed fare from $.50 to $.35; seconded by Dumphy; 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. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 9, 1979 to replace wood flooring and structurally unsound joists at the Traffic Engineering Sign Shop at 5425 Leopard Street. The present floor Is uneven and rotted through. The project is Included in the 1978-79 Budget. b. $59,245 be appropriated out of the General Fund to pay the estimated cost of selling the bonds and certificates to be reimbursed out of the proceeds of the sale: Bond Attorney Fee Financial Advisor Fee Printing Official Statement Printing Bonds and Crrtlficate^, Bond Ratings $14,945 31,000 5,500 2,500 5,300 $59,24J c. A three year lease be approved with Mr. Sam Susser for 10,000 square feet of warehouse space at 9505 East Port Avenue for storage of the Park and Recreation Department's recreation equipment. The City has been notified that it must vacate the current 10,000 square feet being leased at 1321 West Broadway because the property is being sold. The monthly rent will be $1100. This proposal was the most satisfactory of three warehouse areas which were known to be available. The present rent is $600 per month. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 10 Council Member Turner asked about the possibility of using the hangar at Rodd Field for storage of recreation equipment rather than leasing the building rroposed in the foregoing item. City Manager Townsend agreed that this would be a possible solution but stated that he felt that there would be quite a loss in transportation and staff time in obtaining the items needed for the recreation centers. d. A parcel of land on Everhart Road and Padre Island Drive be acquired from Exxon Corporation at the appraised value of $10,200 for a right turn lane and $10,582 be appropriated including $232 for closing costs. e. The recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved that two hour meters be installed on the east side of Lower Broadway from Peoples to Starr in lieu of 10 hour meters now at this location because of a recent increase in service oriented businesses in the area. A field check has revealed that there are at least 5 businesses of this type in the adjacent offices. f. $14,091.05 be appropriated from the Kennedy Causeway lease reserve trust account to reimburse the Park Bond Fund for engineering on the Kennedy Causeway improvements protect. The trust account receives 25% of rental revenue from 1aitstands and must use that revenue for planning, engineering, and constructing public improvements in the area. On July 3, 1979, the City Council approved a contract with Ogletree & Gunn for engineering services. This 1577 bond election project includes construction of a lift station, ir,c.e main, gravity sewers, restroom facilities, and parking lots to serve the recreational areas along the Causeway. The total cost of the engineering contract is $20,000. A non-financial agreement be approved with the Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc. and the Corpus Christi Arts Council for the establishment of a Senior Citizens Market Place for the sale of arts and crafts made by senior citizens. The agreement provides for the City, acting through its Senior Community Services Program, to recruit volunteers to staff the retail outlet and provide information concerning skills available among senior citizens. The Junior League will provide $1,500 toward project costs, lease space fur the craft store and disburse and account for project money. The Arts Council will provide advise and technical assistance in selecting and displaying the crafts and handle project publicity. The contract will be for orie year. Council Member Turner inquired If the sales will be handled by the League and it the items sold will be tax exempt. City Manager Townsend replied that a tax will have to be collected. Mayor Jones expressed approval of this idea. h. The following Comprehensive Employment and Training Act contract modifications be approved: (1) Incorporating 254 previously approved Title VI positions, increasing the total number of Title VI positions authorized from 391 to 645. The total contract funds of $1,476,635 through September 30, 1979 remain the same. (2) Incorporating 29 previously approved Title II -D positions, increasing the total number of Title 11-D position authorized from 254 to 283. The total contract funds of 51,193,204 through September 30, 1979 ramain the same. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 11 1. An escrow agreement with the State be approved for improvements to Port Avenue from Agnes Street to Buford Street; for a hot mix asphalt overlays on Morgan Avenue from Port Avenue to State Highway 286; and South Staples Street from Annapolis Drive to Carroll Lane and $67,300 be appropriated for the City's share. These projects were included in the 1977 Bond Election and will be funded jointly by the City and State under the Urban System Program. Of the $67,300, $45,800 is for Port Avenue, $8,700 is for Morgan Avenue, and $12,800 is for South Staples. All three projects are scheduled for October contract award. J - The public hearing held on September 12, 1979 on sidewalk improvements on Shely Street from Churchill Drive to Ayers Street be closed and the assessment roll be adopted. The roll totals $3,505.94 on 10 items. The total cost of street and sidewalk through H.E.B. Park is $69,592.45. The improvements are part of the H.E.B. Park and Tennis Center expansion project approved in the 1977 bond election. k. The following actions be taken regarding the Access to Older Neighborhood Project: (1) The assessment hearing held Wednesday, September 12, 1979 be closed and the assessment roll be adopted. The roll totals $44,147.50 on 40 items. (2) The recommendations made by Mr. Bill Holly, The City's valuation witness be accepted. The recommendation results in a reduction of $6,803.05 to the preliminary roll by eliminating assessments on the lots backing onto Driscoll Drive except the corner lots and reducing the corner lots. The construction contract be awarded to King Construction Company, Inc. for $195,942.85 and $215,000 be appropriated including engineering and related expenses. (3) 1. An agreement be approved with the Thompson Brothers to keep mowed the 126.97 acres acquired recently by the City at Rodd Field in return for being allowed to remove the hay. The Thompson Brothers have been mowing the property while the Federal government was the owner. The agreement would be on a month-to- month basis. m. A limited power of attorney be renewed with American National Bank of Austin, to authorize the Bank to receive the City's sales tax check from the State Comptroller's Office in Austin, for collection and deposit to the City's account with Corpus Christi National Bank. This procedure enables the City to invest the City's sales tax revenue the same day the State's check is issued. The previously approved power of attorney expired September 14, 1979 n. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 1979 on the signalization of the following intersections: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Weber Road - Saratoga Boulevard Everhart Road - Saratoga Boulevard South Padre Island Drive - Flour Bluff Drive Agnes Street - Clarkwood Drive (south lane only) Airline Road - Williams Drive Weber Road - Caravelle Parkway Staples Street - Holly Road Other proposed signalization improvements include replacing the existing span -wire hung traffic signals at Santa Fe Street - Louisiana Parkway with ornamental mast arm supports and a connection system for the signalized intersections on Weber Road from McArdle through Holly. The 1977 Bond election included $250,000 for signalization improvements. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 12 City Manager Townsend requested that Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, explain the proposed signalization of the various intersections. Mr. Stewart explained to the Council that the City has 235 signalized intersections in operation; there are 130 school flashers; the division maintains all of these; the current operating budget is $279,000; and there are nine employees in the program. He stated that the division responds to citizen requests for signa- lization using data obtained from traffic counts on various streets, counts of pedestrian movements, and other methods. Mr. Stewart then displayed a map showing the proposed intersections where additional signalizations are recommended, stating that the tremendous growth in some of the areas has created the need for the traffic signalization. He also explained the types of signal equipment planned for each Intersection. Mayor Jones inquired as to the percentage of the intersections that are timed, and Mr. Stewart replied that most of them are. Council Member Best stated that he has received complaints that some of the signals are out of synchronization and inquired if there is any truth to that criticism. City Manager Townsend explained that frequently, the signals are broken and should be reported. Council Member Zarsky mentioned that according to a statement made by Mr. Stewart, the traffic count at the intersection of Weber and Padre Island Drive has almost doubled since 1976 and inquired if there are any plans to provide a solution to this excessive traffic. Mr. Stewart replied that the staff Is working on this problem at this time to improve Saratoga to take care of some of the traffic In that area. A resolution be passed approving the formation of a seven member governing board for the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District. If approved by 15 of the 20 participating members of the District, the City would appoint two members of the Board, the Corpus Christi Independent School District two members, Nueces County one member and the remaining two places would be filled by appointments by the remaining taxing jurisdictions within Nueces County. Each Board member would serve for a two year term and any vacancies would be filled by the original appointing body. City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that the governing board must be appointed by October 15, 1979. n. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 13 Mayor Jones suggested that since the City will be allowed two appointments to this board, that the Council carefully consider possible appointees. P. A grant offer of $284,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration for purchase of land identified as Parcel 1 at the airport be accepted and the grant agreement and related documents be approved. The grant will provide 80% of the purchase price of $352,398.38. This 117 -acre tract, located east of Buckholt Road fronting on State Highway 44, was purchased from Mr. Joseph Kocurek on July 3, 1979. This property is needed for the protection of the approach to the southeast -northwest runway. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. There was no response. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "p," be accepted; seconded by Best; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced consideration of the following pending zoning matter: Ms. Angie Saenz: "R -1B" to "AB", located at the southwest corner of Everhart Road and Bonner Drive. This application was heard on August 8, 1979, at which time it was denied and in lieu thereof, a special permit was approved for a one-story professional office building. An acceptable site plan has been submitted. Motion by Best that the site plan be approved, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. aft********e**a*a Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Leroy Baskin, 518 Grant, referred to the tax-free bonds for the mort- gage loans that are being considered and Inquired If the Council feels that this Is only a one-time operation or if the plan will be used extensively in the future as a tool to obtain subsidized funds. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the plan is to take advantage of a law that is available at this time and that It Is Just a one-time plan and would not be a regular procedure for mortgage loan purposes. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 14 Council Member Dumphy stated that this question has been asked of him also, and he felt that if there were an abundance of funds for the mortgages, the program would be in direct competition with local lending institutions; however, the Council feels sure that this will be only a one-time opportunity. Mr. Baskin stated that the lending institutions have no objection to the plan if it is only a single operation but suggested that the loans be channeled to citizens who really need it and would be unable to obtain a mortgage loan at regular interest rates. He suggested that the loans be limited to families with incomes of between $14,300 to $24,000 and that a limitation be set for the loans to apply to the purchase of homes of approximately $45,000 value. Mayor Jones stated that the Council will consider this when they set the criteria for the loans. Mr. Baskin reiterated that he would object to this program on a permanent basis. Mr. Bert Haas,323 Montclair, referred to his problem associated with the Access to Older Neighborhoods project as it pertains to assessments, and Mr. Townsend informed him that a report will be provided on this at a later date. Mr. Armando Caceres, 5713 Bonner, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association, referred to a memorandum from the City Manager in regard to the status of the negotiations between the firefighters and the City and stated that he does not agree with the contents of this memorandum. He assured the Council that the firefighters were under the impression that the City understood that the appointment of an Assistant Fire Chief is not a negotiable item. Mr. Caceres explained the pro- posal concerning the two additional vacation days and pointed out that this will not really benefit more than one-half of the firefighters. He reiterated that they are not in a position to bargain for the appointment of the Assistant Fire Chief. Mr. Caceres reminded the Council that the firefighters have been providing good protec- tion for the citizens of Corpus Christi and they Intended to continue to do so. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation for the work that the firefighters do and thanked Mr. Caceres for his statements. Council Member Diaz referred to the discussion during the Workshop Meeting regarding a workshop meeting to be held Saturday morning. All of the Council Members Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 15 indicated that they would be able to attend such a meeting to discuss the Council goals for the current administration. Motion by Diaz that the Workshop Meeting be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 22, 1979; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unani- mously. ., * * ., .. * * .. .. ,. * .. .. ., * * Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances. There were no comments from the audience in regard to the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) METER ZONE NO. 1, PERMITTING MAXIMUM PARKING OF 10 HOURS, PORTION OF LOWER BROADWAY, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; ADDING TO (c), METER ZONE NO. 3, PERMITTING MAXIMUM PARKING OF TWO HOURS, ON LOWER BROADWAY, (EAST SIDE ONLY), FROM PEOPLES STREET TO STARR STREET; 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". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO LEASE A 117 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS TRACT "1" AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MR. JOSEPH KOCUREK FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS AT A SHARE RENTAL OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF ALL COTTON AND SEED AND ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE GRAIN CROPS WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE OF $20.00 PER ACRE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO LEASE A 140 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS TRACT "2" AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MR. BENNIE GALLAGHER FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS AT A SHARE RENTAL OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF ALL COTTON AND SEED AND ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE GRAIN CROPS WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE OF $20.00 PER ACRE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN 1HE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading b the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting ' A e". Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 16 SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO LEASE A 75 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS TRACT "5" AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MR. W. A. WHITMIRE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS AT A SHARE RENTAL OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF ALL COTTON AND SEED AND ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE GRAIN CROPS WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE OF $20.00 PER ACRE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 15117: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT N0. 2 TO LEASE N0. DOT-FA76SW-1197 WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, TO REDUCE THE RENTAL PAID ON UNFINISHED FLOOR SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE CONTROL TOWER ADDITION AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BY DELETING 1,263 SQUARE FEET OF UNFINISHED SPACE FROM THE LEASE; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote; Jones, Sample. Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE N0. 15118: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE NO. DOT-FA79SW-1076 WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE USE OF 325 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE TOWER BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 1979; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 1S ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE N0. 15119: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 55-5, CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM --FARES, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (E), PERTAINING TO SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15120: APPROPRIATING $59,245 OUT OF THE N0. 102 GENERAL FUND, UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE, TO PAY THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF SELLING $13,325,000 OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES ON NOVEMBER 21, 1979, INCLUDING BOND ATTORNEY AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, PRINTING OF THE BONDS, BOND RATING SERVICES' FEES AND RELATED EXPENSES WITH REIMBURSEMENT TO BE MADE TO THE N0. 102 GENERAL FUND OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 17 ORDINANCE NO. 15121: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. SAM SUSSER, OF CORPUS CHRISTI WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE COMPANY, FOR THE CITY'S USE OF 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF COVERED WAREHOUSE SPACE AS A RECREATION EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A". 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. 15122: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE EVERHART ROAD, PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO STAPLES ADDITION OF ONE LANE, PROJECT NUMBER 220-77-4; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 220 STREET BOND FUND $10,582 OF WHICH $10,350 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $232 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING; 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. 15123: APPROPRIATING $14,091.05 FROM THE KENNEDY CAUSEWAY LEASE RESERVE TRUST ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR ENGINEERING WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT WITH OGLETREE AND GUNN ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS ON PROJECT NO. 291-77-8, KENNEDY CAUSEWAY, SAID CONTRACT HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14975; 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. 15124: AUTHOII.IZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CITIZENS MARKET PLACE FOR THE SALE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS MADE BY SENIOR CITIZENS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15125: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE VI COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO INCORPORATE AN ADDITIONAL 254 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF POSITIONS AUTHORIZED FROM 391 to 645 ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION, 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 IN CONNECTION WITH 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. 15126: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE 11-D COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO INCORPORATE AN ADDITIONAL 29 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE TOTAL NUMBER OF POSITIONS AUTHORIZED FROM 254 TO 283, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION, 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 RELATIVE TO THE AFORE- SAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 18 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. 15127: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 102 (PORT AVENUE) FROM AGNES STREET TO BUFORD STREET, HOT -MIX OVERLAYS; METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 409 (MORGAN AVENUE) FROM PORT AVENUE TO STATE HIGHWAY 286 AND METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 374 (SOUTH STAPLES STREET) FROM CARROLL LANE TO ANNAPOLIS DRIVE, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED "EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $67,300 OUT OF THE NO, 220 STREET BOND FUND OF WHICH $45,800 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-1, PORT AVENUE, AGNES STREET TO BUFORD STREET; $8,700 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-6, HOT -MIX OVERLAYS, MORGAN AVENUE, PORT AVENUE TO STATE HIGHWAY 286 AND 512,800 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-21, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, CARROLL LANE TO ANNAPOLIS DRIVE, FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST, WHICH AMOUNT IS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW WITH THE STATE TREASURER, ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; 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. 15128: CLOSING THE HEARING ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: SHELY STREET, FROM CHURCHILL DRIVE TO AYERS STREET, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ThF 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. 15129: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: ACCESS TO OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS 1. DRISCOLL DRIVE FROM STATE HIGHWAY 44 (AGNES STREET) TO KENWOOD DRIVE; 2. BLUEBONNET AND KENWOOD DRIVES, FROM DRISCOLL DRIVE TO LONGVIEW WEST; 3. VILLA DRIVE FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO QUAILE DRIVE; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15130: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ACCESS TO OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS; APPRO- PRIATING $215,000 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, OF WHICH $195,942.85 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $19,057.15 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LABORATORY TESTING, INCIDENTAL AND CONTINGENCY EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-17, ACCESS TO OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS; 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 19 ORDINANCE NO. 15131: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE BANK TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SALES TAX WARRANT FROM THE STATE COMPTROLLER FOR COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT TO THE CITY'S ACCOUNT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK, SAID LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY TO BE FOR ONE YEAR; 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". RESOLUTION NO. 15132: APPROVING AN ALTERNATE PLAN FOR CHANGING THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD OF NUECES COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT FROM FIVE TO SEVEN, CHANGING THE METHOD OF SELECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND CHANGING THE METHOD OF FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD; 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. 15133: 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 MRS. ANGIE SAENZ BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON LOTS 20 AND 21, STONEGATE SOUTH UNIT 1, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN 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". ORDINANCE NO. 15134: CLOSIDESCRIIBEDG ND HEREINAFTERGBY METESOT ANDLLEY IN BOUNDS,BSOCK 5, ITUATEDCINATHENCITTYNOFTCORPUS MORE CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; 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. 15135: ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN AS REVISED AND UPDATED, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF; 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 19, 1979 Page 20 ORDINANCE NO. 15136: ACCEPTING GRANT OFFER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL 1 AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEEDED FOR EXPANSION OF THE AIRPORT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,000, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT, CONTRACT NO. DOT-FA-79SW- 8886, PROJECT NO. 6-48-0051-08, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; 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". City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that the Texas Municipal League Region 11 meeting will be conducted on Thursday, September 27, 1979, at 6:30 p.m. in Beeville. He also reminded the Council that a meeting of the Coastal Bend Consortium will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 27, in the Members Lounge of the South Texas Art Museum. There being no further business to come before the City Council, on motion by Sample, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m., September 19, 1979.