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PRESENT;
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Edward L. Sample
Council Members:
Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack K. Dunphy
Betty N. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Janes' Called the meeting to order €n the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
ine Reverend Richard Hale of Faith Temple Church gave the invocation,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the united States was
led by Council Member Jack Dunphy.
City Secretary Si11'G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified Chat the necessary quorum eras present to conduct a legally consti-
tuted meeting.
Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
"RESPIRATORY THERAPY AWARENESS WEER" - July 6-12, 1980, and "FLAG DISPLAY AND
BELL XlNOMG DAY" - July 4, 1980.
T(ot(oa 6y Swage that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of gay
14. 1g8o and Hay 21, 1580; the Special Council Meeting of may 21, 1980; and the
Council Workshop Meeting of May 19, i98U be approved as presented; seconded by
_Tureen and pagsed.unenlmous1y.
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Mayor Jones announced appointments to Boards and Commissions and reviewed
the appointments as discussed during the Workshop fleeting.
Motion by Diaz, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously that the follow-
ing appointments be_confirmed:
hjM.AM RELATIONS COMMISSION TERM TO EXPIRE
(Appointed by Mayor and confirmed by the Council)
Cls. Cruz Colooio (Reappointment) 6-14-83
Mr. Leon Loeb, Sr. 6-14-83
Mr. Kevin Brady 6-14-83
Mr. Tan Tegllabus (Youth) 6-14-81
Miss Gracie Ortiz (Youth) 6-14-81
Mr. Maury Wolfson (Designated Chairman)
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Moppets. City Manager Townsend
presented tide fallowing items with related comment; r.!+d axpianation and reccomonded
that:
a. Bids be received at 11 a -m-, July 22. 1580 for .,;iodow ‘leaning and custodial
service for Library. Airport, Finance, utilities. Health, Land Acquisition,
and Employment Opportunities Pitot Program offices for i7. months.
b. Bids be received at it a.m. an July 22, :540 `or a 12 months supply of General
Electric Radio Parts and Accessories For G. E. radios. The award will be
-- ba tri sedan r a7r—f rsrt"--ort
c. Comanche Street Sidewalk improvements be accepted and final and total payment
of $8,270.25 be authorized to the contractor, R. S. Bieck. This 5th Year
Community Development project provided for removal and replacement of an
existing sidewalk on the Korai side of Comanche .treet from Culberson to
Coke Streets.
d. Agricultural water use contracts be approved For 30 acres on McKenzie Road
at the City limit line between highway 44 and Leopard Street owned by
Mr. Peter Siracusa, and for 1E0 acres iecat;.d at the intersection of
Caribbean Drive and Flour Sluff Orlve. owned by sir. Joseph T. Dawson. Both
tracts are being used for livestock grazing. Sufficient underground water
of good quality for watering ;ie stock :5 not available at either location.
The McKenzie Road tract is divided by the city limit line. A caretaker's
house, located on the Flour Bluff tract, is being served and will continue
to be served by a well. T=ips w!ll be made from service tines adjacent to
the properties.
Mayor Jones commented that he had received a complaint from Mr. Joe Dawson
to the effect that an excessive period of time had elapsed since he had first
requested agricultural water use.
City Mar -ager Townsend asked ere of the staff members to check on this
natter, and lir. Rudy Gonzalez, Administrative Assistar.t, reported that Mr. Dawson
had submitted an application for crater se to Mr. Uauglas Matthews, Director of
Public Utilities,approximetely two weeks ago. and City Manager Townsend pointed
out that the slater contract had been handled expeditiously.
e. A contract be approved with Central Pcwer and Light Company For installation
of underground electrical service to Lots 1-11, Block 3, Parade Piece Unit it
Subdivision. The City will be required to provide the trench for hurled
electric cable and has already provided conduit at street crossings. Central
Power and Light Company will provide and install the cable. The affected lots
are in Parade Place Unit 11 which back to the Oso Golf Course. No appropriation
is necessary.
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in a related nutter, Council Member Best stated that he had received a
soaralaint that Centra; Power incl Light Company is ie, the Process of installing
lights on Del ear Boulevard oe, overhead wires, whereas, he understands that
undergro ed utilities are available en this street.
City Manager Toensand indicated that he was not aware of this but that
he will check this Matter with the utility company and provide a report.
f. $14,470 be appropriated For Change Order Mo. 2 to Various Water System Improve-
ments Phase 1 to provide for:
(1) installation of an underground irrigation system In the 3 median
islands co Farman Avenue between Staples and Tancahua Street for
$7,945- New curb and gutter has recently been installed around
the medians. . -
(2) Payment to Claude Chapman Construction Company for repairs to 87
sanitary sewer taps, which were broken during construction at the
rate of $75 or $5,525.
The water line improvements are a 4th Year Community Development Block Grant
project.
Mr. Janes K. Lantos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
referred to Item (2) of !tem "f" and explained that during construction, the con-
tractor inadvertently broke the sanitary sewer pipes, which are made of clay,
because it is almost impossible to provide the contractor with the exact locations
of the pipes.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if the City's YV camera could be used to
locate the various water and sanitary sewer lines prior to or dering construction
of projects of this nature.
Council Member Ilumphy expressed the opinion that such a procedure might
delay the contractor end result in an increase in the amount of the bid to compen-
sate for such delays.
City Manager Townsend agreed with lir_ Zarsky that such a method could be
devised and night be a successful process, particularly on the large sewer lines.
The contract with PPG Industries for liquid chlorine in 55 ton tank cars
for the Nater Division be extended from August 1, 1980 through July 31,
1981, at the same price of $145.70 per ton delivered. The extension is
recommended instead of taking new bids because:
(1) O. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer
Price Index for liquid chlorine indicates a price increase of
8.878 for the last reporting period of February, 1980 through
February, 1981.
(2) The City of Austin experienced a 28% increase in their new
contract beginning February; 1980, for chlorine in one ton
cyTiiders. Austin does not purchase in tank cars.
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(3) Tee vice from PP& iirdust..es is firm for the extended period,
Including 523 per day deeu rrage far the tank cars. PPG has
publicly announced a price increase to $50 per day demurrage.
Demurrage for the present contract has totaled $4,000. The
other bid's for this chlorine on last year's contract were
subject to price escalation.
The total estimated porchnse is $80,578.40 for 55 tank cars exclusive of
demurrage.
h. The following actions be taken in connection with Port Avenue-Crasstoee
Expressway to Ayers Street project:
(11 The final assessment roll be corrected as to Item 14 by separating
the ownership of Lots 7E and 7A of Bieck 8-1, Port Ayers Suburban
Center into ftefs 14 Lot 7E ($3,431.54) and Item i4C Lot 7A
($3,718.71). This property was replatted shortly before the
improvement project was constructed and the roil is in error as
to property ownership.
(2) A public hearing be set for 3:00 p.m., July 30, 1980 in the Council
Chambers for improvements along Lot 7A, Block 1, Port Ayers Sub-
urban Center to give the opportunity to the owner to voice his
opinion an the assessments and improvements. Because of the error
in property description, this owner was not notified of the pre-
vious hearing.
(3) Credit be given for curb and gutter constructed by and paid for
by Mercantile National Bank on a previous improvement project.
These improvements were left in place. The credit recommended
Is $4,695.39, which would reduce the assessment for Item 16
from $11,+17.46 to $6,722.57.
i. The $25,824.22 remaining in the original allocation for Boys Club Roof
Repairs under the Coaemunity Development Block Grant Fifth Year be used
for replacement of six gas fired chiller units and repair and/or replace-
ment of damaged interior ceiling tile caused by roof leakage. The fifth
year grant included $50,000 for roof repair. The actual contract was
$24,175.78.
City Manager Townsend provided background information pertaining to this
item and explained that the Boys Club project was funded through,the HUD Neigh-
borhood Facilities grant, and as a condition of the grant, the Boys Club had to
enter into a 20 -year lease with the assurance to HUD that lts use as a neighborhood
center would be retained for that period of time. He stated that one of the other
conditions was that the Boys Club should maintain the facility and the grounds,
but the facility suffered excessive damage during Hurricane Celia, and the City
had assisted in the repair of the building. Hr. Townsend noted that the question
of just what i5 maintenance and just what is rehabilitation is always prevalent,
and at this time, the City has received a request for assistance on repairs of the
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7.'rN'!ser .W!7.1 ?-Stag 0 t!^5k �:!;,�q��u aR� .ea ;+sss� R•,nir,a:
air eea-,Eitienine for the buit&ing. He ,.wined out chat if .he _..a..Lii appraees the
overhauling of the air ceeditioming systema, there may be other maintenance problems
that may carte before the Ccencill for assistance, speeffficaliy, tnc swinming pool.
City Manager Townsend explained that the architect or. this project cannot guarantee
that the repair of the swimming peal would he iz any way p_rmseent, and the only
way that the pool could be brojght up to standard is to cempleteiy rebuild the pool.
Council ilember Diaz expressed the opinion that the previous City Council
had approved the repair of the Boys Club swizriaag peal.
Couccll Member Turner asked far information In regard to the year this
project was Included in the Community Development Block Grant program and the
amount of funds approved.
City Manager Townsend explained that this was not a part of the item on
the agenda as of this data, but that he will cheek nn both of those questions.
Council Member Turner inquired as to the date the air conditioning will be
operational if the Council approves this item.
City Manager Townsend stated that there was a question pertaining to the
air conditioning repairs because the Executive Director of the Boys Club prefers
to have electrical units installed, but the City staff feels that the gas air
conditioners would be mare economical since there is a gas contract that provides
for gas for the Boys Club at no charge until 1383.
Mr. Richard Contreras, Executive Director of the Boys Club. concurred with
the statement that he preferred electrical units because in view of the price of
gas, he Lias of the opinion that the units would be Io service for a long period of
time after 1983, and that its the last year they have assurance that gas will be
available at no cost.
City Manager Townsend reiterated that the staff is of the opinion that the
gas conditioners would still be more economical.
After a further discussion of the Boys Club swimming pmol, it was the
consensus of the Council that the Boys Club swimming peal should be on the agenda
next week for discussion.
Council Member 2arsky suggested that if the pool does not have a pressure
release valve. ane should be Installed under the pool.
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Mr- Lantos exaPoiaed that the water pressure from outside and the water
pressure inside the pool had contributed to the creation of the cracks in she
pool and the structural damage to the pool.
A contract be apPraved with the Texas Department of Human Resources to
preside a Title XX grant for $52,530 for September 1, 1980 through
August 31, 1381 for family planning services for income eligible parti-
cipants. The City's 15% local match consists of computer services to
submit Title XX billings. The original S50,000 grant was approved
July 26, 19.78 and was succeeded by a $60,000 grant approved August 1, 07M
One van, a station wagon and four sedans be leased on a month-to-month
basis from Thrifty Rent -a -Car in Corpus Christi to be utilized far parti-
cipant transportation in the Employment Opportunities Pilot Program (EOPP).
The approximate tenthly rental rate with a 2,000 mile per month average
s $4,000. These funds are available in the EOPP budget. No local Funds
are involved, Thrifty Rent -a -Car was the lowest of four bids received
for a month-to-month lease. The vehicles will he leased month-to-month
because the current program funding ends September 30, 1960.
Mayor Pro Tyr. Sample stated that he was of the opinion that $4,OD0 is an
excessive amount far the leasing of vehicles and suggested that bids be received
on the cars.
Mr. Ernest 8riones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, stated
that the staff does not have information as to whether or not this program will
continue to be funded, and the lease of the vehicles is only necessary For a
few months.
City Manager Txnsend agreed that the vehicles could be leased for a
month, following which, the staff could attempt to purchased used vehicles from
local used car lots.
lr, griones expressed the opinion that used vans would be preferable to
new cars. and City Manager Townsend agreed.
Mayor Jones calTe, for comments from the members of the audience on the
City Manager's Reports, and there was no response.
Motion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "k", be
approved as presented; seconded by Turner; and pessed unanimously_
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Mayor Jones tailed for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances no the agenda. Mayor Jones then inquired as to the date
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the ordinance dealing with the agvarium .W he caosidered. Cies Tanager Townsend
replied that, if the Council desire'. the ordinance could he placed on the agenda
at any time_ Mayor Janes suggested that the first reading be listed an the agenda
next week, and: City Manager Townsend concurred.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances. City Secretary
Read palled the Council for their votes, and the following were passed:
ORDINANCE MO. 156!4:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OR PORTIONS OF SANDBAR STREET, WOODROW
STREET, SURFSIDE BOULEVARD, BRYAN STREET AND THE 20 -FOOT WIDE ALLEYS 1N
BLOCK 72, BLOCK 23. BLOCK 385, BLOCK 384, BLOCK 387 AND BLOCK 388, BROOK-
LYN ADDITION, LOCATED NORTH OF GULDEN STREET ON CORPUS CHRIST! BEACH;
RESERV;Nis THE NECESSARY EASEMENTS FOR EXISTING UTILITIES; ARD DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 15615:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE USE OF WIGGINS
PARK, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read far the third time and finally passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, turner and Zarsky
vating, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15616:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, :937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ.
OF THE ORDINANCE ANI) RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION
OF H. G. DAWSON BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A CERAMICS AND
MACRAME SHOP ON LOT 15, BLOCK 1, KODLSIDE SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY
CF {ORCU.'r-E4 EST`, "USCG- rnuNT` ,TFYAS_ AS MIRE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH 1S 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND 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: Jonas, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye".
°ROINANCE NO. 15617:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PETER SIRACUSA, FOR
AGRICULTURAL WATER SERVICE TO THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-FOURTH
OF SURVEY NUMBER 409 A B AND M ABSTRACT NUMBER 555, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH i14 THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO, MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
fallowing •sate: Junes, Sample. Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye".
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ORDINANCE ii0. 15518
AUTHORIZING THE WY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JOSEPH. T. GAWSUN,
FOR AGRICULihRAL !LATER SERVICE TO LOTS 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, i2, 13 ARO 14,
SECTION 39, FLOUR BLUFF AND EHCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
RADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Chermr aul,e vies suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Janes, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 15619:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AA AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL POWER AHD
LIGHT COMPANY PROVIDING FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICE BY CENTRAL POWER AND
LIGHT COMPANY IN PARADE PLACE 2 SUBDIVISION, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
AGREEMENT A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO ANO 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, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
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ORDINANCE NO. 15620:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH CLAUDE CHAPMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PHASE I WATER LINE IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH CHANGE ORDER I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF MARKED EXHIBIT "A",WHICH PROVIDES FOR INSTALLATION OF AN
UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND REPAIR OFIN= SEWER TAPS; APPaOPRIATING
$14,470 OUT OF THE N0. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACi1VITY 4741, CODE
502, 4T11 YEAR COR64UNHTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR SATO CHANGE ORDER NO. 2;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Ruse was suspended end the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye"
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AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14794, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY
ZS, 1g79, A5 AMENDED. AND IN PiRRTTIICULARTASiiAMENDED
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PASSED AND APPROVED APRIL 34,
PORT AVENUE (M.H- l02) FROM STATE HIGHWAY 286 AYERS STREET.
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SG A5 TO CORRECT AND ADJUST ASSESS-
MENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ALL AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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ORDNANCE NO. 15622:
REAPPROVING AHD REAOOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGIN-
Es'RFNG AND PHYSICAL-EVELQPHENT SHOWING THE VARIOUS COSTS FUR ThE IMPROVE -
HENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS:
PORT AVENUE ($.1I- 1021 FROM STATE HIGHWAY 286 TO AYERS STREET:
DETERMINING AHD FIXING THE PORTION OF SAM COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED
AGAINST LOT 7A. BLOCK G -T OF THE PORT AYERS SUBURAN CENTER ADDITION ABUT-
TING THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST
THE SAID AMMTFItMG PROPERTY. REOPENING THE HEARING CLOSED BY ORDINANCE N0.
14794 BY ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD ON JULY 30, 1980, AT
3:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY. TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.
TO AFFORD THE OWNER OF THE SAID LOT 7A, BLOCK 8-1, PORT AYERS SUBURBAN
CENTER ADDITION, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; 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 ND. 15623:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RE-
SOURCES TO PROVIDE A TITLE XX GRANT FOR $52,530 TO PAY FOR FAMILY PLANNING
SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS FROM SEPTEMBER 1,1980 THROUGH
AUGUST 3:, 1981, ALL AS HONE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH I5 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, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye".
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yOX-tones callia-Fvr oetfElons or information from the audience on matters
not scheduled an the agenda.
Captain Peter B. Clark, 5810 Ocean Drive, stated that he awns the Bayside
Inn end that he had presented a proposal dated February 15, 1980 to Assistant
City Manager Archie N. Walker with a pian to place a cruise ship in the Bay to
provide hotel accommodations. Captain Clark informed the Council that ar that
time the dredging was being conducted, and Mr. Walker had suggested that the
location of the cruise ship in the Bay should be delayed until after the dredging
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motel acCammosdatleas hare is Carpus Christi ar.[1 expressed t%.a opir.iGt. that this
matter should have been considered by rhe Council. He ,:resented the Council with
copies -of his proposal for their consideration. Captain Clark pointed out that
the cruise ship would he a tourist attraction and an asset to the community.
Mayor Jones assured Captain Clark that this matter has beer discussed, but
he was not aware of any such acecnrrgdations located in other cities that were eve.-
financially feasible. Mayor Jones informed Captain Clark that if he would provide
a financial statement and facts about his economic situation, he Mould be glad to
agree to have this subject placed on the agenda.
Captain Clark agreed to provide this information.
Mr. Nathan B. Clark, who is associated with the Charter Boats, stated that
he would like to address the Countll in regard to the plan to locate the aquarium
on the Peoples Street T -Head and expressed opposition to this plan because of the
resultant traffic congestion that would occur. He suggested that a survey be made
in regard to thisting traffic on this Y -Head and the increase that could be
expected if the aquarium is constructed there. Mr. Clark expressed the opinion
that the charter boat industry and the commercial fishing industry would both
suffer a tremendous loss of business if the aquarium !s located on the T -Head.
S'..-. Bill Sissamis addressed the Council in regard to the same subject and
stated that le owns two charter boats docked or, the T -Head and expressed his
apposition to the location of the aquarium on the T -Head, noting that they are
already overcrowded on the weekends. Mr. Sis5amis pointed Gut that he pays slip
rental on two spaces and he feels that he should havilaccess to two parking spaces.
He suggested that the aquarium be constructed almost anywhere in the City other
than the overcrowded T -Heeds.
Also expressing opposition to the location of the aquarium on the T -Heads
was Mr. Armando Menchaca, 4414 Jose Drive, who is also a boat owner.
Mrs. Katherine Yenklesck, 5035 Cascade Drive, stated that she feels that
lnstaiflna the aquarium on the T -Head would be very restrictive both to users of
boats and people visiting tl•e aquarium in that ft would be almost impossible to
provide parking for both uses. firs. Yankleeck expressed the opinion that the
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aquarium would be an asset to the community res matter cohere it is located, but
building it in the area dowe':oxn wculd just add more confusion to an already
active area.
As. Debra Spann informed the Council that she had been designated as Miss
Carpus Christi in !March, that she plans to enter the Miss Texas pageant which is
the preliminary caritas: to the hiss U.S.A. and Miss Universe pageant, but that
she has been unable to find support from anyone who is willing to sponsor her in
those contests which are very expansive.
Council Member Turner complimented Ms. Spann on the honor that she had
received and suggested that possibly the news media might publish an article to
the effect that there Is a need for an organization to sponsor Ms. Spann in her
endeavors.
Council Member Best explained to Ms. Spann that this is not the type of
function that the City could fund but suggested that she contact the Jaycees or
e similar organization that might be willing to sponsor her in the contests.
Mrs. Dorothy Bourg Spann, 502 Del Mar, expressed an objection against a
utility pole that has been placed in the median in front of her house. She
Stated that she had aseeetained that Central Power and Light Company planned
to install overhead lines rather than underground utilities and stated that she
is apposed to this plan of Central Power and Light.
Mayor Jones informed Mrs. Spann that the Council has already discussed
this matter and Informally voted to inform Central Power and Light that this
plan cannot be cerriiid aft.
There were no further comments from the audience.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the Injunction suit has
been filed against Mr. Wesley Hammonds For non-compliance with the Building Code.
City Manager Townsend referred to the City's health insurance group plan
with Blue Cross -Blue Shield. provided the Council with an update of information
an the method of filing claims, and asked for Council guidance to the staff as
to what procedures should be taken in regard to the performance of this company.
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Mayor .bates expresser the apiniaa .hat ehaaainf insurance companies twice
in one year is out advisable. Ha sugges:tec that this year's contract be completed
to provide an opportunity for Moe Crass -Blue s ield to change their methods so
that their service will be satisfactory.
Motion by Bast that the City allow the one-year contract with Slue Crass
to be completed, seconded by Turner and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend asked the Council to set a date for the next Budget
Workshop meeting, and it was the consensus of the Council that the next hearing
should be scheduled for Noonday, July 7, 1584. et 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambsr.
Council Member Turner requested information by Friday on matters to be
discussed during that meeting.
Motion by Dumphy, seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously, that the
Council discuss the contract with Ayers Wrecker Company, inc. for the operation
of the City's two car pounds.
City Manager Townsend provided background information and informed the
Council that at the tine bids were received for this service, none of the bidders
seemed to be satisfied with the award of contract, but the Council finally awarded
the b€d to the highest bidder, Ayers Wrecker Company, inc. He stated that the
owner of this company has allowed his insurance 10 expire; a staff member of
internal Audit investieuated his records and discovered that they were not in
order: and it was necessary to hare his last nanrh's check delivered to the
bank in order far the City to obtain the funds due. hr. Townsend stated that
the contractor is obviously in defauit.
Mr. Tom Basile, Administrative Assistant, informed the Council that the
contractor is operating with a three-year contract uhi.h was entered into and
does not expire until February, 1982, which means that the contract will be in
effect at least ane and a half years,
City Manager Townsend noted that the staff is not sure that other con-
tractors are available who could perform a better jab.
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Council mer Dunphy referred to the Infermettee that apparently there
are some missing vehicles associated with this wrecker operation.
City Manager Townsend explained that the contractor states that the City
records are wrong and it is not true that there are vehicles hissing. Fir.
Townsend stated that he accepts the :act that this could he a bonafide dispute
and this matter should he thoroughly investigated.
Council Member Dunphy asked about the consequences if there are no
private companies that could handle the car pounds.
City Manager Townsend replied that the only alternative would be that
the City night have to go into the wrecker business.
Council Member Best pointed out that Police Chief Bill Banner suggests
that serious consideration should he given to discontinuing the current contract.
City Manager Townsend stated that Mr. Richard Hinojosa had the wrecker
service some time ago and performed a fairly goad job, except that he had same
difficulties paying his bilis. Kr. Townsend noted that there are a number of
problems associated with the operation of a wrecker service.
Council Member Beet mated that this ratter be placed on the agenda for
further discussion, seconded by fJumphy, and passed unanimously.
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There being no further business to comae before the Council, on motion by
Sample, seconded by Best, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
- ---- was adjourned-at keek.p.°.. ,Ealy_[,_