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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/26/1979 - Special (2)s MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Ci_y 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 The Reverend Don F. Pevey of the First United Methodist Church. Mayor Jones explained that Reverend Pevey is departing the City of Corpus Christi to become the District Superintendent for the Methodist Church. He then presented to Reverend Pevey a proclamation declaring September 26, 1979 as "DON PEVEY DAY." Reverend Pevey responded to Mayor Jones' remarks and expressed apprecia- tion for the privilege of having lived in this City and serving as the minister of the First United Methodist Church. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and stated that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Jones also announced the issuance of a proclamation designating October 1-7, 1979 as "SHARE A SONG WEEK 1979." Motion by Sample that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 15, 1979 be approved as presented; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. * a * t * * * Mayor Jones announced appointments to Boards and Commissions and reviewed the appointees which were discussed during the Workshop Meeting. Motion by Turner, seconded by Zarsky and passed unanimously that the following appointments be confirmed: P O 4 To 1linutc Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 2 CITIZENS ADVISORY HEALTH AND WELFARE BOARD Mr. Todd A. Hunter LANDMARK COMMISSION Ms. Sybil Tipton Term to Expire 11-11-79 11-20-80 Mayor Jones announced the presentation to 5e given by Mr. G. R. Garza, Jr. on behalf of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees regarding dues check -off. Mr. G. Rudy Garza, Jr., Attorney, 2601 Morgan, addressed the Council on behalf of the AFSCME and requested that the Council consider their request for the allowance of union dues check -off, in accordance with the State Statutes. Mr. Garza stated that his office has studied the compu_er print-out of the City employees' payroll and has prepared a report based on the information obtained from that source. Mr. Garza displayed a chart for Council examination and pointed out that the total number of City employees is 2,377, and a total of 714 employees are members of the union, with possibly another 25 employees who have indicated a desire to belong. Mr. Garza pointed out that this membership represents 30% of the total work force, which should entitle them to dues check -off methods. He further analyzed the type of employees who are members of the union and poin:ed out that very few of them are "white-collar employees", and the membership is comprised of primarily "blue-collar employees." Mr. Garza also noted that more of the minority groups are members of the union. Mr. Garza stated that the City at this time allows ten different voluntary payroll deductions, including United Way contributions and charges for uniforms. Mr. Garza stated that he had heard the statement that dues check -off could not be author- ized by the City since it would not affect a majority of the employees. He alleged that the authorization for deductions for payment of uniforms also does not affec' majority of the employees. He assured the Council that the dues check -off procedure would not be costly or a burden for the City to collect. Mr. Garza informed the Council that County Judge Bob Barnes had made the statement that if as many as 25f of the Nueces County employees were members of the Minutes Re:,uiar Council, Meeting Sep!emner 26, 1979 Page 3 uninr, he would recommend to the Commissioners Court that dues check -off be author- ized. Mr. Garza also noted that the Corpus Christi Independent School District has al;ecdy approved dues check -off since 35l of their classified employees are members of the union. Mr. Garza concluded his remarks by requesting the Council to consider appro- val of dues check -off for City employees in the near future. Council Member Dumphy noted that since the City has not officially recog- nized the union, the allowance of dues check -off might have the effect of providing recognition of the union. City Manager Townsend questioned whether or not the City payroll should be opened up for any type of payments, whether it be ror house payments, union dues or other irdebtedness, and stated that the staff does not recommend this. He pointed out trat if one group is recognized and dues check off is allowed, the City might be placed in the position of discriminating against other groups that might like to have payroll deductions. Council Member Dumphy again asked if the Council should grant approval of dues check -off, would they in effect be recognizing the union and be obligated to some type of bargaining with such a union. City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Dumphy tnat the Council can't recognize them according to State law, and if the Council allows dues check -off, other groups might want some type of payroll deductions. He also informed the Council that his- torically, the payroll system is not open to just anyone, and the only organization for which collections are made is United Way. Mr. Townsend emphasized that the only unions allowed to collectively bargain in Texas cities are for Fire and Police. City Manager Townsend questioned Mr. Garza about the figures that he had used as the number of employees who are members of the union and asked if that num- ber represented employees who are paying dues or those who have just signed a card. Mr. Garza replied that they are people who have signed cards and are still employed by the City. He stated that approximately 300 employees are paying dues. Mr. Mike Zepeda, Business Agent for AFSCME, stated that between 150 and 200 employees are actually paying dues. Minutes Reeutar Council Meeting Seprember 26, 1979 Pau 11 Mr. Lance Bruun, Attorney speaking on behalf of Mr. Michael Kendrick. Jr., in=crmed the Council that Mr. Kendrick wished to speak in rebuttal to _',e presen- tation made by Mr. Garza and requested that he be allotted the same length of time for a presentation during the Regular Council Meeting next week. Mayor Jones agreed with this request and informed Mr. Bruun that Mr. Kendrick v:ould be allowed to speak next week for approximately 11 minutes. The other Council • e 11 hembers indicated their concurrence with this request also. 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. Fids be received at 11:00 a m., Tuesday, October 16, 1979 for the following budgeted items: (1) 125 loop vehicle detection amplifiers for traffic signals replacement. (2) Forty two 50 yard rolls and two 150 yard rolls of reflective sheetir; and 402 packages of cut-out letters for traffic signs and marr.ings. b. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 1979 to continue the leasing of a compact sedan for Senior Community Services. c. Eleven exhibit cases for the Corpus Christi Museum be purchased from !MPEP».',L MILL AND FIXTURES, Corpus Christi, on the basis of only bid received of $9,970. The cases will be used in the Indian Hall as part of the completion of rhe exhibits in the north building provided in the 1977 bond election. d Plans and specifications providing for improvements to the Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Hall be approved and bids be received on October 24. 1979. This 1977 bond project provides for renovations to both buildings and includes the following: (1). Removal of the loading dock at the coliseum along West Shnreiine with a new loading dock proposed off Park Avenue. (2) Complete renovation of the restrooms in the ColiseiAn, (3) Finishing of a new ticket office at the coliseum. (4) Coliseum arena improvements such as installing guy anchors in the ,-enr floor, removing the existing orchestra pit and minor stru::turel work at the base of the columns at the coliseum concourse. (5) (6) (7) The Corridor access improvements at both buildings. Furnishing new ice machine. Exterior landscaping. improvements are included in the 1977 bond election. Minutes Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 1979 Page 5 City Manager Townsend briefly explained the planned renovations and stated that the restrooms referred to in Exposition Hall actually also serve the Coliseum. Mayor Jones inquired if the restrooms could be designed so as to prevent vandalism. Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, replied that the consultants have been instructed to design the restrooms so that vandalism will be minimized. e. A contract be awarded to CLAUDE CHAPMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., for $476,215 for Various Water System Improvements, Phase I, and $500,000 be appropriated including engineering and related expenses. Four bidders submitted bids for this 4th Year Community Development project, which provides for installation of 6" and 8" diameter water lines in Bay View Addition, Hampton and South End Additions of the City. f. The Purdue Road Storm Drainage Improvements project be accepted and final oayment of $35,178.61 for a total of $163,909.21 be made to APPCO. This is a 1977 Bond drainage project which provided for the instalTMTon of storm sewer trunk line in Purdue Road from Lombardy to near Retta Drive. A 4 -day time extension is also recommended. g. The following actions be taken on the Casa de Manana - West Oso School District Area Sidewalk Improvements project: * h. (i) The project be accepted and final payment of $5,467.62 be made to E. J. Netek Construction Company for a total of $26,435.14, (2) The final assessment roll for the project be adopted containing 12 items with total assessments of $11,029.17. (3) An extension of 9 days be approved because of two change orders to the project. The project is a 4th Year Community Development project and provided for the construction of approximately three-fourths of a mile of 4 -foot wide concrete sidewalk in Bear Lane and Old Brownsville Road from the Casa de Manana Apartments to the West Oso High School and the John F. Kennedy School An appropriation of $3,771.55 is needed to supplement previous app-opriations on the project. An agreement be executed with Mr. Verlin Nolan, developer of Sedwick Indus- trial Subdivision, for the City to pay one-half the cost of street improvements around the dedicated park in the subdivision along Diamond Cut and Rider Drives and $18,317.29 be appropriated for the City's share. The subdivision is located south of Leopard Street and west of Corn Products Road. Mayor Jones mentioned the fact that the Councll had requested that the Plan- ning Commission provide a recommendation pertaining to park dedications in industrial subdivisions. City Manager Townsend stated that a policy in regard to such parks in indus- trial subdivisions has not been established. *This item was withdrawn - See Page 7. Minutt s Regular r_ouncii Meeting Septemb.r 26, 1979 Page 6 Council Member Dumphy pointed out that the cost to the City for this park that may never be used will be over $18,000. ,;ity Manager Townsend stated that this is in accordance with the City's current policy in that the City pays one-half of the cost on streets, curbs and gutters and sidewalks around dedicated parks, and the developer pays the other hal`. He informed the Council that the developer of this '+articular subdivision is in compliance with the Platting Ordinance as it pertains to the dedication of parks. and as far as he knew, the developer has not requested a waiver of the park require- ment. Council Member Dumphy inquired if construction has actually started on this subdiv'sion, and Mr. Lontos replied that the plans have been prepared, but the sub- division has not actually been constructed. City Manager Townsend noted that there are very few residences in this entire area; this is the first development in the area; and it is possible that a residential subdivision might be constructed near there since there is quite a lot of undeveloped land. Council Member Turner asked if it would be possible for the City to accept the park dedication at this time but forego the development at this time. City Manager Townsend explained that this is impossible because the deve- loper is required to construct the streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks around the park dedication at the time the subdivision is constructed, and the City's policy is to participate in the expense. Mayor Pro Tem Sample noted that the Council had considered a similar case a few weeks ago in which the developer had requested a waiver of the park dedication: however, it seemed at that time there were more reasons to have the park at that location. He expressed the opinion that this seems to be a different situation and the park in this subdivision would not be used. Mr. Sample pointed out that there is usual.ry some type of buffer zoning approved between an industrial area and a residential area which would seem to indicate that residential zoning would never be established adjacent to this particular subdivision. Mayor Pro Tem Sample stated that he does not feel justified in recommending the construction of a park that is Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 7 not going to be used and for which the City will have to pay one-half of the street related improvements around the park. City Manager Townsend stated that he will be glad to withdraw this item for further study. He informed the Council that he had requested Mr. pontos to cher- on the status of the construction in this subdivision. Mr. Lentos returned to the Council Chamber and assured the Council that the developer has not yet started construction, even though their plans have been reviewed and approved. City Manager Townsend then withdrew Item "h." *i. A 12 -month contract be approved with the Community Development Corporation effective August 1, 1979 for $38,000 as follows: (1) For loan review, $2,500 annually from Community Development Block Grant Funds (2) For implementation and operation of the Demonstration Rehabilitation Program, $17,500 from CDBG funds. This program will purchase substcntard homes for rehabilitation and resale to low income families. (3) $18,000 for both multi -family and single family housing stimulation and housing counseling paid from the General Fund. (4) Approve the Demonstration Rehabilitation Hanchook. Council Member Zarsky asked for a clarification of this program. Council Member Dumphy stated that the Community Development Corporation does a lot of work with the City, and because of the outstanding leadership of the organization, they have accomplished a great deal for housing improvement. Mr. Dumphy explained that they review every loan that mr. Tom Utter of Neighborhood Improvement presents to them. City Manager Townsend agreed with Mr. Dumphy's statements and further explained that CDC acts as a catalyst for the private sector that has a subsidi of some Federal funds. Council Member Diaz indicated that he thought that the CDC plannea tc present a report on their organization prior to approval of this contract. *City Manager Townsend suggested that the CDC report be presen+t-d r:vr' and agreed to withdraw Item "i" at this time. An application for a planning grant be submitted to the Herltag: Cen,t',=fl .o and Recreation Service to prepare a Recovery Action Program requires fo- park grants under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program. T^e cost of the piennine c-orran 4i11 be $12.800 with 50°; being• raid h' tn' Federal government and 505, beir•g the local sham-. The money w:11 to hire an intern for six months and related cf`ice and other supc1, assist in development of the Recovery Action Program. J. Meeting - ?h, H79 An .>rc inan'-e be passed _.-ca,ing a Hospital Auth.iltv for the City of Christ'. The Board of Di...ctors of the Autnorir.y can consist o" fr._, -a 11 others, arc appointed hy the City Council and serve for two-ve,r _ Ince cr at.duthcr'+y c.n ksu reven.. i•nnds For imp•-ovemert profit host. .is oithin its boundaries. Tir '. 1s wonlo be securnd revenue; of the hospital for which the bond, werr- issued. City Manager Townseld suggested tLa t the name, Coastal Benxi Hospital -ity, be cansidered for this entity and explaired that the recommendation t, for the creation of the Hospital Authority; the Authority would then sell reven•:e j'Lre s; and the hospital would be responsible formaking payments on the bonds. Mr. Townsend note^ that the hospital is allowed to exempt their property from taxes; however, hr. Hayden Head, who made the presentation in regard to this, assured the Council that they planned to pay taxes on the office building which is owned by Spohn Hospi- tal. City Manager Townsend expressed some concern about this process because once tie ;ut:ority is created, the Council has no further control of it, other than to r:quest reports from the Authority. Council Member Best asked why Spohn Hospital is considered to be non-profit w`er;as other hospitals in the City are not. Dr. Best then inquired if the creation of this Hospital Authority would present problems to other hospitals such as Physi- cians and Surgeons Hospital and also asked how such action would affect the City's relationship with Memorial Hospital. City Manager Townsend explained that a reduction of interest on loans obtained by Spohn Hospital could eventually result in a reduction in charges made to patients. He stated that this hospital has met the requirements to be designated as non-profit, he as, the other hospitals have not been qualified as non-profit, with the exception of Driscoll Children's Hospital and Ada Wilson Hospital. Mr. Townsend stared that the o_her hospitals, with the exception of Memorial Hospital, are operated for profit. Council Member Diaz expressed concern over the fact that once the Authority is created, the City will have no control over it. City Manager Townsend reminded him that the City will have the authority to appoint a Board of Directors for two years. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 9 Council Member Diaz inquired if the City Council could terminate the Hospi- tal Authority if matters did not work out well, and City Manager Townsend replied that they could not do so after the bonds are sold. City Attor;.cy Aycock agreed, and stated that once the Hospital Authority is created, it will continue to exist. He did state, however, that if the Authority desired to sell the property, the approval of the voters would be required. Mayor Jones recommended that this entity be called the Coastal Bend Hospital Authority and also suggested several names that might be considered as appointees to the Board for this Authority. Council Member Turner stated that a number of people had discussed this matter with her and expressed concern about the use of the tax-free bonds for the renovation of office space. Mrs. Turner suggested that a guarantee be included in the ordinance authorizing the Hospital Authority that the bond money will not be used for such items. City Manager Townsend stated that the Council could so instruct the staff that they wish to ascertain the nature of the debt to be refunded and make it a part of the public record at this time. He also suggested that the Council could instruct the Board when it is appointed to be sure that they are aware of their intentions in regard to the expenditure of the bond money. Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that he feels that no matter how much understanding the Council has with the Hospital Authority, there is no way you can keep the Authority from using the money for new offices, and even though Mr. Head stated in his presentation that Spohn Hospital plans to continue to pay taxes on the office building, the law states that offices can be included in the Authority, and there is no way you can limit the Authority. City Attorney Aycock pointed out that the financing documents can include some of these specifications and the Council can be careful about the people they appoint to the Board. Council Member Dumphy stated that everything has been discussed on this matter and suggested that all of these questions should be resolved before the ordinance is read for the third time. Minutes Regular :'uv,,,:, 1 Mcetinc Septeniaan 26, 1979 Page 10 A gas pipeline utility easement in the west 1/2 of Block 6, U. C. Russell Farm Blocks be abandonea subject to the pro;,erty owners agreeing to all:w the City to remove the existing 8" wrapped steel pipeline for salvage and reuse and to hold the City harmless from an-, damage which might result From removal of the pipeline. The easement was transferred to the City In 1969. The pipelir is no longer in use. The propzrty owners want to build over the easement. The area is generally located south of Highway 44 and west of P:dre Island Drive. m. Artur:, Vasquez & Co.'s proposal to audit the following Federal/State grants and contracts be accepted with fees not to sxceed the following: Maximum Fee Community Development Block Grants $ 5,300.00 UMTA Technical Study Grants 2,500.00 Library Grants 2,550.00 Antirecession Funds Compliance Reports 1,500.00 Revenue Sharing Funds Compliance Reports 1,900.00 Department of Transportation - Fare report 1,250.00 Housing Improvement Corporation 3,500.00 TOTAL ---- $18,500.00 The City's annual audit was previously awarded to Wendt, Perrin, Mote and Barnett and Arturo Vasquez & Company was designated as the auditor for the above programs. On October 2, 1979, proposals will be received for audits of the CETA grants, Employment Opportunity Pilot Program and the Youth Conservation Corp. Program. Federal rules require receipt of proposals for the latter audits. ::n. A 12 -month contract for the City group life and health insurance program be awarded to the Texas Municipal League Uniform Group Plan effective November 1, 1979. A total of five companies submitted competitive bids for this insurance program. The two lowest bids received were from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and the TML Uniform Group (administered by Prudential insurance Company of America). The TML Uniform Group Plan w 11 provide the following insurance program improvements: Lower overall yearly premium (less retention and estimated refund) a; compared to all bids received. (2) Lower administrative cost (4.13 of yearly premium). (3) Improved general coverage over the Ci,y's present plan (change from basic plan and major medical with $200 deductible to a comprehensive major medical plan with $100 deductib:e). (4) Improved insurance program accountabi;ity with :a 15 member TML Board of Trustees selected from member cities to administer the operation of the program. Yearly independent audit performed by the consulting firm of Pea-, Marwick and Mitchell at no additional cost to participating member cit -es It is further recommended that the City's ,:ontribution toward the cost of dependent coverage be increased from $3.82 per month to $10.00 per month effective November 1, 1979. An anticipated $32,771 surplus is expected to accrue to the insurance program if losses (incurred claims) over the term of the contract do not exceed estimated losses. It is, therefore, proposed that the cost of this increased City contribution (595,518 annial'v) be funded through General Fund Reserves and any surplus which accrJes within the program. By increasing the City contribution to dependent coverage. a 66 reduction from the current rate will be provided for present dependent coverage rates which went into effect September 1, 1979. Item "n" was withdrawn - see nage 18. (i) (5) Regular Council Meeting September !i, 1979 �J� 1 Council Member Turner indicated that she ha; some questions about this re.nmendetion for award of con:tract for the City's insurance p•ogram. Mrs. Turner no -ed that this contract will actually be with the 'h;ladeiphia Life Insurance Com- -;any, whish is a stock company, and the City's spe-ifications stated that proposals would not be accepted from mutual companies. Council Member Turner also ircuired if ='{ o; the fic;ores quoted were firm prices and aske' if the claims will be handled direct with the company or through the City's, Personnel Department. Mr. Charles Speed, Personnel Director, explained that the figures were based on the present distribution of the number of insured employees and the bid was firm. Mr. Speed also stated that the Personnel Department will provide any office assistance to the employees to handle the claims, but they do not actually process the claims. City Manager Townsend indicated that the usjal procedure is for the payroll clerks to assist the personnel in their departments with their claims. Council Member Turner, noting that the stafr is recommending payme-'t by the City for dependent coverage of $10 per month for each employee who carries dependent coverage and suggested that the City might consider reducing this payment to $5 per month which would make the bid from Blue Cross -Blue Shield comparable to the TML program bid. City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that there is no correlation there because the staff is just recommending the increase towards the cost of dependent coverage from $3.82 to $10.00 per month. Council Member Diaz inquired if the City will actually sign a contract with Texas Municipal League, if this recommendation is approved, or if the contract will be with the insurance company. City Manager Townsend replied that the contract will be handled by Philadel- phia Insurance Company through Prudential Insurance Company of America, who will handle the claims. Mr. Speed stated that several other cities in Texas are participating in the TML Uniform Group Plan, and the staff is basing their recommendation on the total City cost for the insurance, which will be less than the total cost for Blue Cross -Blue Shield. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 12 Council Memter Turner indicated that she fe't that the Prudenti.. .r5 rn-'ce_ plan was more costly in premiums than Blue Cross -Blue Shield and quest.rned the experience TML has in the insurance program. The Compensation Plan be amended to increase the salary of all .osit'ons in the fin_ series 7G effective July 30, 1979. Since the City a. -Id -the Firefighters Union have reached an impasse regarding . new co'l:ctise baroai n contract -and since the old contract continues to be in effect, this chance the Compensation Plan would provide a cost 31- living increase consistent E:I`_ the President's guidelines and increase granted to other employees. CURRENT: Trainee Firefighter Firefighter 11 Fire inspector I Fire Inspector II Fire Lieutenant Fire Alarm Operator Fire Captain Master Mechanic District Chief PROPOSED: Trainee Firefighter Firefighter 11 Fire Inspector Fire Inspector 11 Fire Lieutenant Fire Alarm Operator Fire Captain Master Mechanic District Chief Starting $ 810 941 1,131 1,131 1,137 1,206 1,206 1,331 1,542 1,542 $ 867 1,007 1,210 1,210 1,217 1,290 1,290 1,424 1,650 1,650 MONTHS 6 18 30 $ 989 $ 1,039 1,146 1,162 1,146 1,162 1,149 1,187 1,237 1,266 1,237 1,266 1,398 1,468 1,618 1,698 1,618 1,698 1,058 1,226 1,226 1,229 1,324 1,324 1,496 1,731 1,731 1,112 1,243 1.243 1,270 1,355 1,555 1.571 1,817 1,817 1,194 City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to present Items "p" thru and Item "y", all of which concerned the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program, later during the meeting. Ws Request authority to extend for two weeks acceptance of proposals for aui:ts of Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) (17 crants); Employment Opportunity Pilot Program (1 grant); and Coastal Benc Camp (Youth Conservation Corps) (1 grant). The State Public Accounting Act of 1979 and the new r ' = of professional conduct. effective September 1, 1979, prohibit competitive - bidding except for agercies of the United States Government or an- of its agencies. The State Board is to issue an opinion next reek on the City nc fcr competitive bids for the CETA audits. The Department of Labe- stil' that bids are required. x. The Council reconsider Resolution #15132 for the purpose of adoptine the s, -c language being considered by all other NuecE-s County School Districts and cities. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 13 z. The following actions be taken regarding the sale of Housino Mortgace Revenue Bonds: (1) ti application be received for incorporation of the Corpus Christ; Housing Finance Corporation under the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act. (2) A resolution be passed approving the form of articles of incorporation for the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and designating the corporation for the purposes of the proposed Federal Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act of 1979. as. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 16, 1979 for a replace- ment postage meter mailing machine for the Purchasing Division. The current machine is nine years old and is frequently in need of repair. City Manager Townsend suggested that the Council consider the foregoing items at this time, and that he would present the items pertaining to CETA following this. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. Mrs. Dorothy Bourg Spann, 502 Del Mar, addressed the Council in regard to Item "h", which had been withdrawn, and expressed the opinion that parks in any subdivision are needed and urged the Council to approve this item pertaining to the costs incurred for street improvements around this dedicated park. Mrs. Spann also spoke in regard to Item "z", in regard to the sale of Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and stated that she had conducted an informal survey of the voters in Precinct 40, and it was the consensus of opinion that a $30,000 limitation on the loans be set. In regard to Item "k", Mrs. Spann expressed approval of the Hospital Authority concept but indicated that she concurred with the Council that a lot of questions needed to be answered before the third reading of the ordinance on the establishment of such an authority. Mr. Armando Caceres, President of the Firefighters Association, stated that he is gratified that the City is concerned with participation in payment of depen- dent coverage for hospitalization, but indicated that he did not believe that this will change the position of the Firefighters in negotiations at this time. Mr. Caceres stated that he believes that the salary increases recommended by the City staff will be in conflict with their negotiations. He stated that the firefighters tr11 Meeting Sepr-Lrbar 26, 1979 P3,,e 14 ar; =repsr_,e to dcri,er letter to the City Manage, regeestine that a 'e''eral to be called in to settle the impasse after all the issues have been d,sc ssed. reouested Thai the 7% salary increase as recommender' in Item 'o" be withdrawn fray^ the City Manager's Reports. noting that he was speal.ing on behalf of the Firefighters Association who are of the opinion that the current contract should remain in effect until a new contract is approved by both parties. Mayor Jones pointed out that the Council is not giving a 7% increase in salary, hut rather, the firefighters have earned the increase in salary. He asked, however. if the City could legally grant this salary increase even though a contract has not been agreed upon. City Attorney Aycock stated that this increase would be outside the nature of the contract; the firefighters are currently operating under the terms of last year's contract because a new contract has not beer agreed upon; and the fire- fighters can refuse the salary increase if they desire. :ity Manager Townsend stated that this is an unusual procedure; there is a question as to whether or not a contract can continue from one year to the next; the Legal Department has advised the staff on a number of occasions that the proper process is to deal fairly with all employees of the City; and the firefighters are employees of the City; therefore, the staff feels that an ordinance increasing the salaries of the firefighters can be passed. Mr. Tcwnsend stated that he sees no reason why the employees should not have a cost of living raise and that he would feel obligated to recommend against any contract that is retroactive for several months back to August 1, 1979. Council Member Zarsky inquired if it would be possible to place the additional funds granted by the 7% salary increase in a separrte account so that if a.,yone who did not care to accept the increase now could have this additional salary paid to them at a later date. City Manager Townsend noted that such a plan would generate a number of accounting problems. Mr. Caceres expressed the opinion that the City Manager was actually threat- ening the firefighters by implying that if they do not accept this 7% increase, they will not be granted a retroactive salary. City Manager Townsend denied that this recommendation is a threat but stated that the staff just feels that as City employees, :he firefighters are entitled to Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 15 a cost -of -living increase. Mayor Jones also stated that the firefighters' cost of living has increased just as other employees' have, and granting this salary increase does not affect the negotiations that are being considered at this time between the firefighters and the City. Mr. Caceres pointed out that they have a mandate to go to the people to settle the matter, and the firefighters would prefer to go to mediation at this time. He again objected to the approval of the 7% salary increase since it is not included in the contract. Mayor Pro Tem Sample stated that he felt that the Council should go ahead and approve the 7% salary increase, because firefighters are employees of the City and the Council is responsible for them Just as they are responsible for other employees in the City, and they have already been granted a 7% salary increase. Council Member Zarsky reiterated that the firefighters should have a choice of either accepting the additional salary or rejecting it. City Manager Townsend again stated that such a procedure would be very costly since a separate account could not be handled by the computer. He indi- cated, however, if there are firefighters who wish to decline the increase, they may do so. Mr. Caceres explained that one of the primary reasons their negotiations reached an impasse after August 1 was because the City delayed the negotiation procedure until the middle of June. He pointed out that the voters of Corpus Christi gave the police and firefighters the right to negotiate; the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association is the exclusive bargaining agent for the fire- fighters; and pointed out that only 300 of the firefighters are not members of the union. Speaking on another matter was Mr. Jack Solka, 501 Bermuda, who referred to Item "k" in regard to the proposed hospital authority. Mr. Solka suggested that the Council do everything possible to resolve all of the problems in connection with the creation of this entity. He expressed concern about the ordinance which might result in the removal from the tax roll of the office building that is owned n,,q..A.c.,.ii Meeting ies.,ter,b;•r 26. 1979 ?ale ib by Spohn Hospital. Mr. Solka noted that the parti,.s involved agree that the of`ice should not be tax exempt and suggested that the income-producing office building be eliminated from the Hospital Authority. Mr. Rudolph Mei sterr;ann, 3306 Cartagena, referred to the recommended 7% cost -of -living increase for the City firefighters and suggested that all employees should receive the same increase, not just the fir.3fighters. Mr. Heistermann also. auggected that the City should not be in a positio, of negotiating with separate union., but should deal with all City employees in the same way. Mr. Heistermann then referred to Item "d" which pertains to the Coliseum improvements and suggested that the Council consider the purchase of more comfortable chairs for the Coliseum. City ,tanager Townsend informed Mr. Heistermann that the City has already ordered large number of chairs for the Coliseum. Council Member Diaz responded to Mr. Heistermann regarding the unions and infer• d him that the police and firefighters were granted the right to conduct collective bargaining with the City by legislation. He assured Mr. Heistermann that the Council makes every effort to treat all employees equally. Mr. Art Talarico, representing Blue Cross -Blue Shield, referred to the stuff recommendation for the award of the City's insurance coverage and stated that he felt that their bid was more advantageous because of the cost of adminis- tration that will be required by the City if TML handles the City's insurance program. Mr. Talarico also questioned the estimated refund that would result if TML proposal is adopted, noting that this refund was tabulated in order to a'rive at a lower cost to the City for the TML proposal. He pointed out that th= differ- ence between his company's bid and that of TML was minimal and that Blue C-oss- Blue Shield submitted the lowest bid on the cost of dependent coverage. Mr. Talarico also quoted from the specifications for the bidding procedure in which it was seated that the bidding companies must be legal reserve companies and not mutual companies and pointed out that Prudential Life Insurance Company is a mutual company. Mr. Talarico stated that he assumed that the contract would be with that company. City Manager Townsend referred to two remarks made by Mr. Talarico -- the refund anticipated and the mutual company versus the regular company and Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 17 er.olained that he would like to address these concerns separately. Mr. Townsend stated that Prudential is acting as an agent for a stock company which is Phila- delphia Life Insurance Company, and while they do iot have the actual contract yet, they were informed by TML that Prudential will act for the Philadelphia Company. Council Member Diaz expressed the opinion that if the specifications indi- cate that a contract will not be approved with a mutual company, then the City should abide by those specifications. Council Member Dumphy inquired if the invitation to bid on the City's insurance was sent to any other mutual companies. City Manager Townsend replied that the bid invitation was not sent to Philade•phia or Prudential but was sent to TML. Council Members Turner and Dumphy stated that they are concerned that other mutual companies might have been able to submit bids under the name of some other insurance company. Mr. Dumphy stated that he would like to know more about the Philadelphia Company before this item is approved. Mayor Jones asked City Manager Townsend for a brief summary as to why the staff is recommending the award to TML and Prudential rather than to Blue Cross - Blue Shield. City Manager Townsend replied that the staff has made this recommendation on the basis that the total cost to the City of the TML -Prudential Insurance Com- pany -Philadelphia Insurance Company is less if the estimated refund is considered. He stated that if the refund is not considered, then the Blue Cross -Blue Shield bid is the lower bid. Council Member Turner expressed the opinion that claims for City employees would be processed easier and quicker through Blue Cross -Blue Shield, and this company is more well known than the other company. She also pointed out that Blue Cross -Blue Shield has a local office, whereas the other company does not. Mr. Talarico spoke again and reminded the Council that last year a bid on the insurance was not considered at all because it did not meet specifications, and this year, the staff is recommending award of contract to a mutual company even though the specifications state that a mutual company will not be considered. Pe,uiar lcuncil Meeting_ Septe-rber 26. 1979 Page 18 He also emphasized the fact that TML has just recently become involved in the insur- ance business; very few cities have taken advantage of the program offered by TML; and suggested that the City of Corpus Christi wait to see how the program evolves before considering award of contract to TML. Mayor Pro Tem Sample agreed with some of Mr-. Talarico's remarks and noted that this City would be thelargest city in the TML program. He also suggested that the City of Corpus Christi might be better advised to wait until TML becomes more experienced with the program. City Manager Townsend also agreed that there is no doubt that this City would be the first large City to participate in ths program and stated that the staff will be glad to prepare a further study on the matter. He then withdrew this item from the City Manager's Reports until a score comprehensive report could be prepared. There were no further comments on this portion of the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "g"; "j" thru "aa"; with the exception of Items "p" thru "v" and "y" which had not been pre- sented yet, and also with the exception of Item "n" which had been withdrawn; Items "h" and "i" having been withdrawn, be accepted. Council Member Turner suggested that the si.aff ascertain whether or not the Hospital Authority could be set up to make sure that the office spaces at Spohn Hospital are not included in the financing with the proposed tax free bonds to be sold. Mayor Jones suggested that Mr. Jack Solka be considered for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hospital Authority to help provide a check an balance for that proposed entity. Mayor Jones responded to the City Manager's question as to the information the Council desired concerning the Hospital Author ty by stating that the Council wanted to be sure that the Authority is used for a non-profit organization and tna` none of the funds are used for profit. Mayor Jones expressed his approval of the salary increase for the firefighters and stated that this will not affect the contract negotiations between that group and the City negotiating team. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 19 Council Member Zarsky mentioned that another possibility in regard to the salary increases is for the firefighters to sign a form to the effect that they do not want the salary increase. City Manager Townsend indicated that the staff had not considered this but that possibly something could be worked out. Assistant City Manager Walker stated that such a procedure might present problems. Council Member Diaz then seconded Mayor Pro Tem Sample's motion to approve the items on the City Manager's Reports as listed previously. Motion by Zarsky that Item "o" of the City Manager's Reports be amended to make it optional with the firefighters as to whether or not they desired to accept the salary increase and to make it clear that if the salary increase is accepted, such action will have nothing to do with the contract negotiations. This motion was seconded by Diaz. City Manager Townsend stated that he understood that anyone employed by the City can turn down a salary, but the law pertaining to the Civil Service pro- vides that all salaries have to be equal; therefore, if some firefighters desire not to accept the salary increase, the salaries of all would not be equal, which would indicate that there might be some repercussions in regard to the State law. Council Member Zarsky then withdrew his motion. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to accept the City Manager's Reports included in Mayor Pro Tem Sample's motion, and they passed unanimously. is * * * * * * * * * * is * * * * Mayor Jones announced the consideration of the following pending zoning case: Mr. L. W. Latour: "R -1B" to "AB", located along the east side of Waldron Road, approximately 470 feet south of Don Patricio Road. This application was heard on July 25, 1979 at which time it was denied and in lieu thereof a special permit was approved for professional office uses subject to an approved site plan. An adequate site plan has been submitted. City Manager Townsend presented the site plan which had been approved by the staff. Motion by Sample that the site plan submitted be approved, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. Meet i'q 26, :979 ;',_,if- 20 Mayor Jones declared the Regular Council Mseting recessed a; 5'20 p.m. in order that the Special Council Meeting, scheduled For 3:30 p.m., could be convened. Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:34 o.m. and cal'ed for the remainder of the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items pertaining to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act and recommended that: s. The City's FY 80 Title II -D Comprehensive Employment and Training Act contract in the amount of $1,773,999 for the period of October 1, 1979 through Seotemb•- 30, 1980 be approved. The contract author zed a hiring level of 270 at any specific period of time and includes 6 sub -agent contracts authorizing 31 positions and worksite agreements with 8 community agencies authorizing 14 nubli, service employment positions. The contract provides $125,000 for service:-, $70,600 for training, $153,399 for fringe benefits, and $1,425,000 for wages. The execution of the contract will be contingent on the allocation level authorized by the Coastal Bend Consortium's Executive Board on September 27, 1979. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act --itle II -D contracts be authorized with the following agencies for public ser"ice positions. The contracts wou'd extend from October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980. Calallen Independent School District Del Mar College Flour Bluff Independent School District Lulac Educational Service Center Nueces County Community Action Agency West Oso Independent School District 1} 3 8 7 $28,600 18,500 56,100 37,800 56,800 36,900 These positions'are recommended contingent on funding for FY 80. Title 11-D worksite agreements be authorized with the following 8 public and non-profit community agencies for 14 positions from October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980. Corpus Christi Arts Council 2 positions Coastal Bend Council on Alcoholism 3 positions Crisis Intervention Center 1 position Education Service Center 2 positions HIALCO Neighborhood Center 2 positions Mental Health Association -Coastal Bend Chapter 1 position Texas Youth Council 2 positons Texas Department of Human Resources 1 position These positions are recommended contingent on the funding received for re 8n. The City's FY 80 Title VI Comprehensive Employment and Training Act contract in the amount of $1,239,587 for the period of October 1, 1979 through SeeterLv 30, 1980 be approved. The contract authorizes a maximum enrollment of 300 and includes 3 sub -agent contracts authorizing 102 positions and worksite agreements with 25 community agencies authorizing 101 public service employ- ment positions. The contract provides $45 000 for services, 521,979 fcr training, 5107,608 for fringt heivfit,, and $1,070,000 f&,r wngr, ihr ->Xecutlon of the contract will bp ,„00t0gp0t 00 rhe by the Coastal Bend Consortium's Executive Board on Sept"mber i7, 197'1. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 21 t. Title VI worksite agreements be authorized with 25 public and non-profit community agencies for 101 CETA Title VI positions from October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980 as follows: American Diabetes Association 1 position American Heart Association 1 position Army Reserve Equipment Division 2 positions Arthritis Foundation -Coastal Bend Branch 2 positions Association for Retarded Citizens 1 position Boy's Club of Corpus Christi 3 positions Coastal Bend Halfway Houses for Alcoholics, Inc. 3 positions Corpus Christi Arts Council 1 position Court of Civil Appeals, 13th Supreme Judicial District 1 position Dos Mundos Day School, Inc. 9 positions Education Service Center 2 positions Greater Corpus Christi Epilepsy Association 1 position Kidne, Foundation of the Coastal Bend 2 positions Memorial Medical Center 5 Positions Money Management & Counseling 1 position Multiple Sclerosis Society -Coastal Bend Chapter 2 positions Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc. 6 positions Nueces County 33 positions Nueces County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Community 1 position Center South Texas Educational Broadcasting Council/KEDT-TV 3 positions Texas Army National Guard 2 positions Texas Employment Commission 13 positions Voluntary Action Center of the Coastal Bend Area 1 position Women's Shelter of the Corpus Christi Area, Inc. 3 positions Young Men's Christian Association 2 positions These positions are recommended contingent on funding received for FY 80. u. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Title VI contracts be authorized with the following agencies for public service positions. The contracts would extend from October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980. Corpus Christi Independent School District 50 $377,700 Corpus Christi State School 49 360,000 Japanese Art Museum 3 23,400 The positions are recommended contingent on funding received for FY 80. A contract be approved for $256,154 for the administration of the City of Corpus Christi's Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Title II -0 and Title VI Public Service Employment Program. Of the $256,154, $112,304 is for CETA personnel staff wages and fringe benefits, $22,750 for materials and supplies, $26,490 for contractual services, and $94,610 for indirect cost recovery and data processing. The execution of the contract will be contingent on the allocation level authorized by the Coastal Bend Consortium's Executive Board on September 27, 1979. v. Rcgu,dr Council Meeting Septem':er 26, 1979 Page 27 Y. Five Title II -D and 11 Title VI CETA p,sitions 'ae approved Df these tota!s, 9 are recommended throve.; worksite agreement,. _ thrs subcontracts and 5 with various City denartments and divisions. The Title VI positions are: (1) Building Inspection - 2 - 1 to establish an ongoing radio communication system to link fiel' inspectors with the division office and 1 to provide clerical support for a cross refererce filing system for all construction activity requiring multiple permits. (2) Texas Employment Commission - 4 to provide clerical support for the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program. (3) Education Service Center Region II - 2 to inspect and repair l6mm films and other instructional media. (4) Greater Corpus Christi Epilepsy Association - 1 to provide clerical support for a public education project. (5) Texas Army National Guard - 2 to provide clerical assistance with updating, filing, and posting changes to military regulations. The Title II -D positions are as follows: (1) (2) (3) Personnel/CETA - 2 to serve as a clerical pool to assist divisions with typing, filing, and relief switchboard operation. Police - 1 to provide clerical assistance for automobile impoundment staff. Lulac Education Service Center - 2 to provide additional service to walk-in traffic and assist with follow-up documentation. These new positions are incorporated in the other CETA recommendation, on the agenda. City Manager Townsend asked Mr. Charles Speed, Director of Personnel, and Mr. Kelly Elizondo, Director of CETA/Personnel, to explain the foregoing items. He pointed out that all of these items are subject to the approval of the :ETA Con- sortium and will be considered at the meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 27. Following the discussion on these items, City Manager Townsend presented the following item which had been posted as an emergency, since it must be handled Prior to October 1, 1979: bb. A letter of agreement be approved with the Corpus Christi Housing Authority amending the Cooperation Agreement to include Protect Tex 8-11 and Project Tex 8-12 to allow the repair of latent construction deficiencies it 86 housing units. Motion by Dumphy that the City Manager's Reports, Items "p", "q', "r", "s", "t", "u", "v", "y" and "bb", be approved as presented; seconded by Sample; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy and Zarsky voting "Aye" on all of rhe items; Turner voting "Aye" on all of the items with the exception of item "u", rn which she abstained. ,. .. .. .. .. ., * .. * * .. .. .. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 23 Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. Cit; Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances and withdrew the ordinances pertaining to the City Mana- ger's Reports that had been withdrawn. There were no questions or discussion on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the fo,lowing ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: FINDING THAT THE CREATION OF A HOSPITAL DISTRICT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CREATING A HOSPITAL AUTHORITY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS CONFERRED UPON SAID CITY BY THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ACT; DESIGNATING THE NAME BY WHICH SAID AUTHORITY SHALL BE KNOWN; APPOINTINC THE FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND ORDAINING SUNDRY PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SE- FORTH HEREIN. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the *allowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" SECOND 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 second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 15137: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CLAUDE CHAPMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1; APPROPRIATING $500,000 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4741, CODE 502, OF WHICH $23,785 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, CONTINGENCY AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the `ol'owIng vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15138: APPROPRIATING $3,771.55 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR CHANGE ORDERS AND COST OVERRUNS ON THE CASA DE MANANA (WEST OSO SCHOOL DISTRICT AREA) SIDEWALK PROJECT CONSTRUCTED BY E. J. NETEK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-2.5, CASA DE MANANA SIDEWALKS, 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". Regular ;uuncil MFetin_a Septembez 26, 1979 Page 24 ORDINANCE NO. 15139: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14853, PASSED AND APPROVED B/ THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 4, 197_ BY AMENDING SECTIO1, 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO AD)PT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE FOLLOWING STREETS: CASA DE MANANE , WEST 0S0 SCHOOL DISTRICT AREA 1. Old Brownsville Road, north side, from Casa de Manana Unit I, to Cliff Maus Dr'v= ; 2. Bear Lane, north side, from Old Brownsville Road to Navigation Boulevard; AS HEREIN PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the foliowina_ vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turne*' and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15140: AUTHORIZ'NG APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TO PREPARE THE RECOVERY ACTION PROGRAM REQUIRED FOR THE URBAN PARK A,.! RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAM (A FEDERAL GRAFT PROGRAM); CERTIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RECEIVt FIANNCIAL ASSISTANCE; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING HIM TO EXSCTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT AND -"0 IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT, PENPI`': GRANT APPROVAL; AND DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS FISCAL OFFICER FOR TME POJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsk' voting "Aye''. ORDINANCE NO. 15141: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE, AS AMENDED, NY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, AS AMENDED, BY SUBSTITUTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS REFU_CTF) IN REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, TO PROVIDE FOR A 7% COST -OF- LIVING INER767 EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 1979; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DAT':; AN DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing orcinance passed by the fe'lowlnc vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarski voting. "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15142: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE !I-0 COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAIr'•G ACT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,773,999 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1979 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980. THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZES A MAXIMUM HIRING LEVEL OF 270, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED I'EL,ETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED "EXHIBIT A''; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS OF THE AFORESAI) CONTRACT; 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 26, 1979 Page 25 ORDINANCE N0. 15143: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. CALALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2. DEL MAR COLLEGE 3. FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4. LULAC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER 5. NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 6. WEST OSO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE 31 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE II -D OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT FROM OCTOBER 1, 1979 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACTS, A COPY OF EACH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED EXHIBITS "A" THROUGH "F" 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". ORDINANCE NO. 15144: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TITLE VI COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,239,587 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1979 THROUGP SEPTEMBER 30, 1980. THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZES A MAXIMUM HIRING LEVEL OF 300, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED "EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REALTED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS OF THE AFORESAID CONTRACT; 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. 15145: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORPUS CHRISTI STATE SCHOOL, AND JAPANESE ART MUSEUM TO PROVIDE 102 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT FROM OCTO3ER 1, 1979 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACTS, COPIES OF WHICH IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED "EXHIBITS A THROUGH C" 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". ORDINANCE N0. 15146: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $256,154 FOR TNF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT TITLE 11-0 AND TITLE VI PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1979 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED "EXHIBIT 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 Regula, Counci', Meet;ng Septem.er 2n, 1979 Page 26 ORDINANCE NO. 15147: CLOSING AND ABANDONING A GAS PIPE LINE EASEMENT OUT OF THE WEST ONE -HALT OF 3L0C,N J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS, SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS AGREEING TO ALLOW THE C1TY TO REMOVE THE EXIS'-;NG 3 -INCH WRAPPED STEEL PIPE LINE FOR SALVAGE AND REUSE AND TO HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY DAMAGE WHICH MIGHT `:ESULT FROM REMOVAL OF THE PIPE LINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter F.u`e was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the fo1+owica vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15148: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD 1N VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINAICE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIMC AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED RY ORDINANCE NO.6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF L. W. LATOUR BY GRANTING A SPEC:%,L COUNCIL PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON A 1.0 ACRE OUT OF LOT I, SECTION 5+T FLOUR BLUr"F AND LN CINAL FARA AND GARDEN TRACTS, SITJATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHR'TI NUECES CO'JNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY Or WH'O- IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED E(HIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO THE COND'T " SET FORT,1 HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER 'ROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING AS AMEN11ED; 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". RESOLUTION NO. 15149: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15132, PASSED AND APPROVED FY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMEF" 1979, CONCERNING APPROVAL OF AN ALTERNATE PLAN FOR (HANGING THE NUMBER OF OIRECT3R` ON THE BOARD OF THE NUECES COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DIS}RICT, BY SUBSTITUTING "ORDER 011 THE GOVERNING BODY," TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUW:CIL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF SAT ORDER OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, i•?PRKE" 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" RESOLUTION NO. 15150: APPROVING FORMATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND DEC APING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance gassed by the folicw;nq vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, "Ave". 6 d.4 d 6 a4 4. 4. A i 4. .6 4. 4. 44 1P Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on mat'nrs not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Paul E. Brieger, 4617 Dodd, addressed the Council in regard to the poor condition of the sewer lines in that area and displayed a jar containing sewage taken from her yard at the time the sewer had backed up. Mrs. Brieger stated that the 1'nes were placed there in the 1940's and there is a need to straigh*e., then s_ that the sewage will go through the lines and not back up in the yards in me area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 26, 1979 Page 27 City Manager Townsend stated that the staff is aware that there is a major problem in that area, but there is not a scheduled improvement project to correct the situation. He expressed the opinion that the condition has been caused because a 6" line was laid on a straight grade; the lines Fave probably settled; and a prob- lem has been created in the Fairfield Addition.Mr. 'ownsend stated that he will have a report for the Council and for Mrs. Brieger. Mrs. Brieger further informed the Council that the sewer overflows in two yards in the area -- at her residence and at 4613 Dodd. Mayor Jones stated that the City will attempt to solve this immediate prob- tem. Mr. Graford Rogers addressed the Council and stated that he had owned a floor ccmpany since 1948; his place of business was located near Breslau's on South utaples Street; he recently moved further out on Staples Street; and has had a problem in obtaining water service at his new location. Mr. Rogers informed the Council that the City staff had informed him that in order to obtain water, the fee would be $3,500 to tie on to the water main, plus a yearly fee of $500. He indicated that he felt that this charge was exorbitant but that he would like to have water for his company and requested permission to tie on to the line that extends to Rodd Field Mr. Rogers pointed out that tap fees in other locations are only about $15D. City Manager Townsend stated that Mr. Rogers has been involved with this problem for some time and explained that the issue is whether or not a property owner can go outside the City limits and obtain water without annexing their pro- perty. Council Member Best inquired about the procedure for farmers in that area to obtain water service. City Manager Townsend replied that the farmers tied onto the line years ago before the City's present policy was established. After further discussion, Mr. Townsend stated that he will prepare a report on the entire problem. Mayor Pro Tem Sample summarized the situation by stating that the property owner established his business outside the City limits and then found out that water service was not available. Rego l E r r.< ; Meet i na September 2 , 1979 Page 78 Speaking on another matter was Mr. Don Ratcliff, who referred to the meroaoe loan program, and requested that mobile homes be included for the loans that vii" 'Je made. Mr. John Bell, Attorney in the City's Legal Department, stated that tiere is a problem in allowing the loans to be made for tie purchase of mobile homes because the st'ucture would have to be tied down to the site and the life of a mobile home is estimated to be just 20 years, whereas, the loans are 30-yeer loans. He expressed the opinion that since mobile homes cal be moved, they would not be eligible for this type of loan. Mr. Rudolf Heistermann spoke again and stated that he was speaking on behalf of a number of citizens of Corpus Christi. -le suggested that the petitions from the audience should be on the agenda for the beginning of the meeting rather than at the end of the meeting, because citizens arc forced to wait for many hou-s to address the Council. Mr. Heistermann also mentioned the fact that the Council Chamber is too small and is very uncomfortable and suggested that the Council consider the construction or relocation of the Cham5er. City Manager Townsend explained to Mr. Heis_ermann tnat a new City Ma11, including new Council Chambers, has been considered, but the cost would be approx- imately $6 or $7 million. Mayor Jones stated that the Council agrees that there is a great need for a new and better City Hall. Council Member Diaz referred to the method used by the sponsors of Reyes: in allowing non-profit groups to set uo booths for the -ale of food and other items during the event and questioned the City's participation 7n the celebration if it is not handled fairly, mentioning in particular a letter from St. Joseph's Junior High School which explained that this group had complied with all of the rules and was one of the first applications submitted, but they were not allowed co have a booth at Bayfest. City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Diaz that the Junior League has other criteria to consider in authorizing booth space, but this matter will be checked by the staff. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Best, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m., September 26, 1979.