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CITY OF CORPUS C:IP.1ST!, TEXAS
AMMAR .CO/INC1t. P.EET1MG
July 16, 1980
2:00 P,Ri.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Edward I. Sample
Council Members:
David Diaz
* Jack K. D mmphy
Betty N. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
ASSENT:
Or. Jack Best
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Rob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order In the Council Chamber
of City Hall.
The invocation has given by the Reverend John Stuckey of the Church of
Christ, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Mayor pro Tem Edward L. Sample.
City Secretary Bili G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally con-
stituted meeting.
Motion by Otaz that the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of June
11, 198G and July 2, 1980 and the Special Council Meeting of June 9, 1989 be
approved as presented; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the bid opening scheduled For 2:00 p.m. on the
following engineering protect:
Second stage improvements to the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant. The
project includes:
a. Haw ba: screen structure and screens.
b. New raw sewage pump building.
c. New grit removers, Parshall flume and flow meter.
d. Rehabilitation of two intermediate clarifiers, two final clarifiers and
two high rate fiiIters.
e. Replacement of relift, recirculation and sludge pumps and motors.
f. Conversion of one anaerobic digester to a return flow reconditioning
unit.
g. Revisions to the chlorination system_
h. Renovation of existing pump building.
1. Demolition of existing degritters, flumes fiocculator building, two
clarifiers and digesters.
j. New and revised yard piping.
k. Electrical work.
1. Grading, paving and walks.
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an award of contract an the fuer wheel loader and suggested that the trade-in
aenipenene be retained, even though the hies were subnitied according to a
trade-in allowance. He stated Heat the staff feels that the ald loader could be
used as a spare vehicle.
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a Council Member Jack K. Dumpily arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
d. A retired 1955 Peter Pirsch fire pumper be donated to the Sandy Hollow
Volunteer Fire Department in Sandia and a 1961 Moue fire pumper to the
Driscoll Volunteer Fire Department. froth organizations have inspected
the trucks and believe they can maintain the vehicles in en adequate
wanner to serve their needs.
City Manager Townsend located the area served by both of these volunteer
fire departments as well as other areas served by volunteers. He explained
that the usual procedure is for the City to donate fire equipment provided
there are mechanics available who are able to keep the equipment in good work-
ing order.
e. $166,067 be epproprleted from 1979-80 Operating Funds Reserve Appra-
priationsfor Increased cost of Worker's Compensation ($33,067) end
Group Llfe and Health insurance ($133,000), Scheduled Worker's Com-
pensation increases and the costs of the new contract for Group Life
and Health insurance were not included in the 1579-80 Budget.
Workmen's Group Llfe
Compensation ,S Health Tots!
102 General Fund 823,206 883,780 $106,986
104 !farina Revenue Fund 203 444 647
105 Parking Ieprovement Fund 93 321 414
106 Gas Fund 1,155 8,384 9,539
109 Wastewater Fund 2,381 6,870 9.251
117 Airport Fund 496 2,769 3,267
118 Transit Fund 1,222 4,728 5,950
119 gen fnf,u anee Fend 657 2,081 2,738
131 Stores Fund BB 643 731
132 Maintenance Service Fund 913 4,100 5,0133
133 Data Precessing 31 1,637
141 Water Revenue Fund 2 620 17 243 , 19 863
Total B167- $ 3 ,000 $156,067
f. Bids be received August 4. 1380 for the sale of 3,675 square feet
nut of Lot 8, Patrick Gardens Addition (24.5' a 150') at the
northwest intersection of Mohawk and Aztec Streets. This parcel
was acquired for the extension of Aztec strain and Is new surplus
property.
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g.. The general Fund be reimbursed $1O4,91/F..74 for engineering on var-
ious bond and Community Development projects for Apo -5i and lies,
€9813, and that $54,183.21 be appropriated to sappier nt 550,803.53
in existing appropriations. Reimbursements include: Street ($62,]52),
Airport ($981), Sanitary Sewer ($3,742), Coliseum (5886). An;nal
Shelter ($545), Park ($2,395), 5torm.5ewer (516,489). Parade Plate
Unit II ($3,712). and Community Development Projects ($13,476). The
a.,yarity of the reimbursements is comprised of the following: Sraadircor
Park Street Improvements ($16,487), Segrest Addition Street Improvements
($12,480), Tracy Addition Street Improvements ($11,406), Van Galen
Ditch ($6,016), Lexington Estates ($5,754), "dater System Improvements,
Phase 11 ($5.585), Access to Older Neighborhoods ($4,027), Flour Bluff
Sardens ($3,742), Parade Place, Unit 11 ($3,712), Cabaniss Acres Street
improvements ($3,699).
h_ A release of a pipeline easement, granted to the_Ci.ty in 459 -from- .--
11aebhe plpetirc-CQnpany, across Lot 1, 8ehmann Addition be granted.
The pipeline extended from the Flour. Bluff area across the south part
of the City to the Viola Turning Basin. Because of the City's growth
and develops nt, Humbie abandoned the pipeline in 1969 and transferred
the easement to the City.
i. ft contract be approved with Corpus Christi Industrial Park, a non-profit
corporation developing Industrial Technology Park, for the first phase
(72_8 acres) of an 150 acre industrial park between. Cliff Maus Drive and
Old Brownsville Road, southwest of Padre Island Drive with the following
understandings:
(1) industrial Park will plat the property and provide $150,000 toward
the cost of utilities.
(2) The subdivision will be deed restricted to assure a high quality
light industrial development.
(3) Indust.lal Park will help attract new industries to the park from
outside the City or from local industry growth.
(4) City will pay the cost of improvements except for $150,000.
(5) industrial Park will reimburse City on a pro -rata basis for
Improvements adjacent to lots sold for any purpose other than an
industry with new jobs.
(6) The second phase would be developed the same way after completion
of phase 1.
Clty Maneger Townsend Erovlded tfLe..Counc4aides
with capias of the contract with Corpus Christi Industrial Park. In a re-
lated matter. lfayor ,tones referred to the excessive flaring at the CCPC Plant
and inquired if the staff had received any complaints.
City Manager Townsend explained that the plant is en stream and the
flaring has continued for several days. Ra stated that the regular flaring
that will continue during the operation of the plait should be much less obvious
than :hat which to occurring naw_
mr. Brodie Allen, Oerector of In ,rill Development. explained that
the plant is in the start -rep process; they plan to be on full stream in tan
weeks; and this will not be a permanent situation at the plant.
payor Pro Tena sample also pointed out that this is the usual start-up
procedure at new plants, and the company inform=ed the citizens in the area
just that to expect in regard to the excessive brightness of the flaring and
the noise that will only be temporary at the plant.
The recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board he approved that
the speed limit on Rand Horgan Road from interstate 37 to leopard he re-
duced from 45 les per ho::.- to 35.- increased -residential development
has occurred on both sides of the street with a resulting pedestrian in-
crease. Traffic volume has increased from 3,500 vehicles per day in 1977
to 4,509 vehicles per day this year.
k. peat and fish dealer licenses be increased as follows;
Retail peat Dealers -Per Employee
Rates Adopted
July, 1972 Proposed Rates
$10.00 $20.00
Wholesale Meat Dealers $50.09 $100.00
Retell Fish Deniers $15.00 30.00
Wholesale Fisk Dealers $25.00 $0.00
Council Member Turner inquired If the retail sale of fish is allowed from
the T -Heads.
City Manager Townsend replied that only one person has a fish peddler's
license; there are a number of people who sell shrimp and fish; but selling from
the public streets ar rights-af-way is prohibited by law. He noted also that
some sales ora conducted from boats, but this too is illegal. He stated that if
the Council desired, the ordinance could be changed to allow for the sale of
fish and shrimp from boats.
Mayor Jones noted that if the Council should decide that it waald be in
the best interest of the public to allow the sale of fish an the T -Heads, the
dealers would have to comply with all health regulations just as other retail
fish dealers do. City Manager Townsend also agreed that they would be
subject to inspections.
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3. The recommendation of the Airport
approxi-
mately a0 s ace in he of er approve: that apprport
Y 5 gc3re feet of office space in the aider section of the Airport
tower, previously occupied by the Weather Service, be leased on a mouth -
to -month basis, rent free, to the Civil Ai: Petrel in lieu of 120 square
feet of rent free space now teased in the international Arrival Building
welech is inadequate for the Civil Air Pacr0l's needs. The present lease
expires in 1982 and can be cancelled with 30 days' notice if the City
has a need far the space or receives ae offer from ei payina tenant. me
Cerff Aft- Pa&raf &as a `-(c; Cesar a.:cv 4e :n a;gtioa, ,..es t. Ss a.sca gor
rraDningr smonclidnd rescue ape,raC(cIct . ate 41.4.e,s( exes(s space Cor record
a`fCte murk add headquarters personnel meetings. The oaf)! funds
':ece'rled by the €evil Aar Parra) are ra:nhursesants for gas and oft used
during actual neselons_ menelers receive no form of 2o'et2rjr compensation
anti ail uniforms, training and practice mission expenditures are paid by
toe participating members.
AL The eneneering firm of Ogletree, Lunn r. Associates b_ employed I$Ip,oao)
Co prepare plans and specifications for construct/0n of additional boat
mooring $.ips to be located on the south side at the f.-liead in the CorpUS-
Christi /Urine. The firm will review various alternatives at the L"Head
slt:a to endue at rhe rsoSE efficient and cost-effective pier configuration.
City Manaaer Townsend explained that 70 {coat slips wwiii be included in the
first phase, and there is a tentative plan to construct 80 additional boat slips.
Hr. Townsend informed the Council that certain individuals have agreed to invest
money for the construction of additional haat slips in order to have the assurance
that they will be able to lease a slip.
n. The City of Corpus Christi Employcnt Opportunities Pitot Program Public
Service Emplavwent Contract be modified to delete 15 vacant Crew Worker
positions in various activities and create a clerical trainee and 7 van
operator positions of which 2 are ro be assigned to Ei}P? Administration
and 13 to the various Field Centers throughout the Consortium. The
contract period is from March 1, 1980 through September 30, 1980. The
Contract amount of 9396,000 does not change and the authorized enrollment
level remains at 100.
o. Auto wrecker permit fees be increased as follows:
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5100 per wrecker
S 5 per wrecker
One year permit
Substitute fees
Adetine wreckers Curing the term
of the permit
Total minimum fees far adding
wreckers
5 10 per wrecker
S 25 per wrecker
Preposed
$200 per wrecker
$ 20 per wrecker
$ 20 per wrecker
$ 50 per wrecker
There are currently 14 cos^.penies with a total of 31 wreckers licensed on
the rotation list. The current fees have been it effect since 1967.
City Manager Townsend expiained the method or operating the rotating wrecker
service.
Council N;Ber Diaz expressed the opinion that the wrecker operators should
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glue the owners of cars picked op an option as to where the vehicle will be taken.
Nr. Tarte Basile, Adninistnfive Assistant, explained that the wrecker *pCr-
ator is required to give the owner of the vehicle a card stating where his
wrecker yard is located and haw much he charges for storage.
Lily Manager Townsend assured the Council that he will have the City Police
make a spot check to see if this portion of the ordinance is being complied with.
p.
110,0110 transit route maps be printed by the Corpus Christi Caller on news-
paper stack for $4,211.16. It is planned to distribute 90,000 maps in a
Sunday edition of the Caller -Times and the remainieg 20,000 maps will be
distributed through the Transit Division over the next year. The maps
will show the various mutes in different color_ on one side. with.each ..
route sc edele-printed an the back'.-eloney-is ivailabie from the 58,000
budget for transit advertising.
Council Member Turner suggested that along with the maps and route
schedules to he printed that information about the operation of the Transit
System be published at the same time. Mayor Janes indicated his concurrence with
this suggestion and City Manager Townsend agreed.
Notion by Diaz that Council Member Jack Best, who is out of the City, be
excused for just cause; seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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A mentor on a high service pump at the Cunningham Water Treatment Plant,
used to pump treated seater into the City,be repaired by Temco, Inc. at
a cost of $6,950. The pump cepacity•is 9.4 million gallons per day and
is needed to meet peak summertime demands. The repairs include rewind -
Fag the stator and reconditioning the rotor because of a bearing failure.
Temco's bid was the lowest of two bids received.
r. The City create an industrial development corporation to fully utilize
the authority proposed In tenatively adopted rotes of the Texas Industrial
Commission regarding development coordinated with community redevelopment
activities. The following actions are recommended:
(1) The City Council sign an application to create the Corpus Christi
industrial Development Corporation..
(2) Articles of Incorporation be approved.
(3) The City Council serve as the Initial Board of Directors.
(4) Potential developers of hotels in the downtown area and Corpus
Christi Beach be made aware that this financing vehicles may be
available, with certain 'imitations, to help reduce the interest
rate oe projects where total investment over the lest 3 and the
next 3 years will be less than $10,000,000.
Assistant City Attorney John Bell presented to the Council several docu-
ments pertaining to the incorporation oF the Corpus Christi Industrial Develop-
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Council Member E=a rsky inquired about the legal authority for the
establishment o€ the Industrial' nark with the City's monetary participation.
City Manager Townsend admitted that this is a complex question but in-
formed Mr. Zarsky that there is a Charter provision that allows for the pursuit
of industrial development. He continued by stating that it is a series of
authorities. He also stated that the purposes cf industrial development are
set forth in the City Charter; the Council hes the authority to construct
streets and utilities anywhere they Find it 1n the public interest to do so;
-t -par•ticutar industrial park is -being estahiished by a tray -profit corporation;
they are tate owners of the park and they will self the property with no profit;
the City will construct the streets and other improvements; and the City will
not asn the park but v,iEE only be involved in raking the improvements.
s. The contract with Texas Municipal League Workers' Compensation Fund
bo renewed for three years for workers co pensation self-Ensurance.
The funds charge is based upon 75% of annual premium adjusted as to
experience of Corpus Christi with the return of any excess payments
or Interest earnings not needed for claims and the cost of claims
handling.
Mayor Jones tailed for comments from members of the audience on the City
Ftanager's reports.
Hr. Charles Zahn, Jr., attorney with the law firm of Mahoney, Shaffer,
Hatch and Layton, addressed the Council in regard to item "i" which authorizes
a contract with Corp=ts Christi industrial Park. Mr. Zahn stated -that he was
speaking o^'cehalf of a group of light industrial companies in Corpus Christi.
He referred in particular to section le of its " _ _ha• -thea
City will pay the r.-ast or improvements for the proposed industrial park. Mr.
Zahn expressed appreciation to City Manager Townsend and his staff for their
cooperative attitude in providing him with information in regard to this matter.
He stated that he understands that the purpose of this contract is to attract
Tight industry into Crn_.;s Christi and he appreciates this. Mr, Zahn expressed
his concern, however, and the concert or nit clients, that according to the plat-
ting ordinance, the deval era of 4,dustrisl perk, and su bdivisians'nlust
provide their cwn etieleit5 and Fmpraveraents et their cosi. Mr, Zahn cont-
inued by pointing ere that the state statutes specify that no city can part-
icipate in this type of contract- eee expressed the opinionn, that by providing
these improvements for private developers, the City is actually benefiting those
developers and he feels that this is in violation of the Constitution. Retuned
that the devele meent of streets and other improvements is of a great deal of
benefit to the developers of this park and is unfair to other developers, Mr.
Zahn stated that he is concerned about thic; he has discussed this with the
Legal Department; and they have not shorn any authority for doing this.
Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. Iahn if he feels that there is
suFficient evidence for hits to enjoin the City from participating in this type
of activity- Hr. Zahn replied that he has not investigated that possibility
yet.
Council Member Turner agreed that this is a legitimate concern and asked
City Manager Townsend if there is any way that this City can construct these
improvements and also collect for the benefits from the owners in the park.
City Manager Townsend stated that he felt that it is appropriate to charge
a new industry something cess than the actual cost of these improvements; this
is very different from the usual subdivision requirements; and he agreed with
Hr. Zahn that the usual procedure is for the developer to pay such improve-
ments. He referred to Hr. Zahn's question of the City's authority to provide
these improvements and noted that even though it is not specific in the Charter,
stncce this Is a Home Rule City the Charter does not prohibit such a practice.
He agreed that the industrial park could have been structured et the beginning
so that the entire cost of the improvements would have to be paid by the devel-
opers; however, at those costs, the availability and the inducement would not
be attractive to potential owners in the l austriat park.
Council Member Diaz asked lir. Zahn if he felt the City would be in compet-
ition with his clients by making these improvements for this industrial park,
Mr. Zahn agreed that Is the reason the industrial developers employed him,
Since mast industrial park and subdivision developers are required to provide
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Coaocil Heineer Zarsky tMat ne. te:: that this matter could
be resolved if the City 1.-egaided the develocers to ?ay for the improvements
possibly through -loon tenasked Zahn if his clients would
be agreeable to this.
me, zatui rep/fed that most of his clients are smaller than this industrial
developer and expressed the opinion that the City has a gmod policy in effect
at this time that requires developers to pay for their own improvements and
suggested that chis particular developer could pay for the improvements and be
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reimbursed when the land is sold.
Speaking on the same item was nr. 0. J. Beck, Jr., who related a story of
a Friend of h rile had mowed to Kansas City to op an 8 plant where he was
granted many concessions when he decided to open a business. He explained that
the Industrial Commission, Is an attempt. to attract new industry here, has to
compete with that kind of concession from other cities. He stated that this
plan was devised by the industrial Commission strictly to attract new industry.
Hr. Beck also pointed out that this is no different from the City building a
Convention Canter to attract tourism and visitors to the City. Mr. Beck stated
that he felt that the City should do everything possible to attract Industry to
this City, and this particu/ar industrial park provides a useful tool to attract
more businesses and the resultant jobs to this City.
Council tuner Zarsky stated that it was his opinion that the primary re-
quirement needen to attract industry is a good location and the fact that they
can—c.bt-al-n-44e-s.e.---f-;se-ii;!..•,.,, a: a louur prize might be hoipful but not-roal.-if —
necessary. Re stated that he agreed iiLh M. Zahn that the City's providing the
rands for the streets and other improvement, ;s en unfair advantage aver other
developers. He stated that if this procedure is illegal, this City should cert-
ainly not continue with this ple.A.
Mr. Beck pointed t-cl that the City Pe4S fot advertising in magazines to
attract tourists and n.L. rio. see any ditfarente in proviaing a good industrial
park to attract inau-s,[r, a!Dc ,otel that incleitrie.F are encouraged to locate
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in the port area with the inducement that no taxes have to be paid.
Mayer Jones pointed out that as soon as the businesses are located in the
industrial park, they will pay the full tax rate. Council Member Dunphy point-
ed out that this plan has been accomplished in other cities and City Manager
Townsend agreed that there are a number of city -awned industrial parks in other
areas. Mr. flack assured the Council that the industrial Commission will exam-
ine each company that appit15 to locate in the park to be sure Ghat the number
of jobs are con curate with the Lost of improvements that the .City bas made.
Assistant City Attorney Bell stated that the Legal tiepartnent based their
opinion that the City has the authority to proceed with the development of im-
provements in this industrial Subdivision on a similar situation that occurred
in Beaument, Texas that involved street improvements at that city's expense at
railroad crossings. He further stated that the Legal Department was of the
opinion that the expenditure is justified because of the public benefit of new
jobs and indicated that if competitive proposals had been submitted, the Council
would have had the option to award this project to another company.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if he was recommending that this be accomp-
lished after competitive proposals have been received.
Mr. Bell replied that is is not necessary to take formal bids on every
transaction conducted by the City and pointed out that this is not in direct
competition with any private industrial development.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he will probably vote in favor of this
contract but indicated that he does have same reservations that cities are in
competition with private industry in such matters_ He pointed out also that
the City will spend approximately $6D0,O Q.00 for improvements and even though
it is anticipated that the City will receive funds eventually, there is no
assurance of this.
Mr. Zahn questioned the legal authority as quoted by Mr. Bell, stating
that he had read the same case referred to and he was still o: the opinion that
the City has no legal authority to proceed in this manner. Mr. Zahn stated that
l be in [aretdct. -:With the City
ldtiresseer� thc:rrwncl$'To •Iii*S,M•r Ed Green reptes
of At CtlE� wlea referred tQ'"tib crsrtract: for grrs,p health insurance and
lid tic= tw eit that Ch , Cety esployees ,Piave asked for the Counel I` to eon
p yin fe+lj, endent coreragr::as a part:'of thcrr..c+sr�pe.nsa[ron
Geed.. that rhes rs not•a part oaf the rteca en
pda and ra 5 only rai;gtety anted t� cinployee?3 health 'insurance
rte% rag r Y[ sen. s sc cxp'a�ecreu fPrat:'teecs rtt i is ja3E, a transfer of
Gci eSorker s o®pensatcriir ansa has nothing. tv da W,e,tH tine Health insurance>.
t 1`adre triaged Dr. Vr irtpr vcg nts ,from rresf o the Crosstrowr
wteEy ifUfsh Strout The assessment roll includes only curb,'
derv. iys fa 38 -'parcels on either_side of. padre Island
r $7 91i1;''1F52 Li has been awarded, by the Slate The?Crty has
5f.33'265 o for its share of the rraprovanerts .The pre
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Coity Atli ooy bob Cvrf;a stn ed -that ttiis hcaring:is required by
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tat--e-„eraary.to enab a the ^ity Counri� to-make,the Bete tnlnation.;.
exzc,cne assgssta8hts ar. equal In-value3 to the enhanccnient of the
6afft'r- e; , tie l ghat t- Et seorly wt 1 i ba provided, by ti v witnesses,
ran ?an ndependent reel estate ppratser Hr.'Coffin called as .'
ss� r nereld-;Seith.
szian nj of lir. Srstn;,:A r5tasi : Ccty Attorney-Coffllc ascertaened
}ist & poffrss•_eonal:engtnee it the -5 tate of Texas; that he is
is eat the C'itj of e`ar•pus Clristi tr the Departtent of Engeeeer-
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University of Texas; erh has been employed by the City for over 20 years; and
that he is thoroughly familiar with the Padre Island Drive project.
thief Engineer Smith explained that this project is for street improvements
for Padre Island Drive from west of Ayers Street to a point west of Bush Avenue.
He stated that the project includes improvements within the limits described and
provides for four lanes of traffic divided by a median barrier at the center;
frontage roads will be constructed with two lanes of traffic on each side of the
highway; these roadways will be 32 and 35 feet wide with a 6 inch compacted lime
subgrade, a 12 inch flexible base and l} -inch hot -mix asphaltic concrete surface.
fir. Smith informed the Council that the project will also include 6 -inch curbs
and i} -inch gutter sections which will be constructed at the side of the frontage
read. He also stated that the standard 4 feet wide reinforced concrete sidewalks
4 inches thick and reinforced concrete driveways 6 inches thick will be a part
of the project.
Chief Engineer Smith continued by stating that the project is being con-
structed jointly by the City and the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, and the low bidder on the project was Heidenfels Brothers, Inc.
Mr. Smith further stated that construction of the project began approximately
one month ago; the contractor has been working on storm sewers; and the contrac-
tor has 380 working days for completion of the project. Mr. Smith explained that
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the assessment roil was prepared with only the concrete work to be assessed, that
75t per square foot will he the charge for the sidewalk; and the curb and gutters
arw driveways will be assessed at 100% of the cost of the Improvement.
Chief Engineer Smith stated that the total cost of the project is 57,941,462.74;
State and federal portion is $7,380,610.74; the preliminary assessments for 38
items are $127,582.10; and the City's portion, of the project is $433,269.90.
Council Member Turner inquired about the necessity for sidewalks in this
area and Mr. Smith replied that the State has generally adopted the policy of
establishing sidewalks on all similar projects within the city.,_limits.
City Manager Townsend elaborated by stating that the sidewalks are very
necessary on frontage roads of expressways because there is no other safe place
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is sometimes necessary For aerie: -:arts ss m7i'r alor_g tare frontage road.
Assistant CErt Attorney called as his :ext ,.:fitness, Mr. William J. Holly.
Mr. Coffin cuesti rye& Mr. :=t.i'v and ascertai•ed that he is a €iceised real estate
broker and appraiser in the Stat_ of Texas; ;Sat ne has been appraising property
for 27 years; and a!so determine:4 tet h_ nos p.epe,ed appraisals for the City
of Carpus Christi far six years.
Mrs Haity testified that he hes exanin-,d ose and every piece of property
listed on tie assessrent roll ar.d :oat he concurs .:ith the assessments recommend-
ed by the City Staff sriti the exception of six triangular, or pie -shaped, lots
on which he recommends various reductions, The items on which Mr. Holly recom-
mended reduction are listed below:
;yo. ismer Amount of Reduction
item 113 -,-. -eo'ge Gaines, Jr. 5869.61
!tem 1;14 lir. R. F. :Fmmord 5724.78
Item 127 :^.r. :_:€ph E. :iii 1 is $357.66
item .#264 fir_ C. 83e11 $575.11
Iters 130 Ye'::rm Frdnsm!ssion $ 51.16
Item 113 Mr_ ._r.74e Greeewled 52211.02
Mr. Coffin inquired .f Mr. Holly i , it his opinion, other than these six
nieces of property, each and every other piece of property listed on the assess-
ment -rolls would be enhanced at least in the a.rodnt of the assessment and Mr. Holly
agreed that this was his opinion.
Mayor Jones called For ccarner:ts From n:er::bers of the eudlence. 64r. Geerrae
Gaines, Jr. re`arred t. J. recommended -eduction on his property and expressed
tne opinion that the re -duction was inadequate. He stated that he felt that his
assessment should be fi rtr•er reduced Because of the shallow depth of his property
which is triangula- ir. s,ace- 8e noted that the property of Mr. Emrord, which
is adjacent to his properte, will receive the same amount of reduction and Mr.
Emmord's property has ,,ore depth.
City Manager r,>:wnsend pcin._d out c`s-t ?.r _mmord is receiving a nit re-
duction whereas lir ... ,e_ red,_,_i; n is ,$.
Mr. W. B. .iao.cs !,tiesiment korporetion referred to items
5 and 33 and expreistd ..e .,,r.•:,EL.ar _hare is no necessity for constructing
sidewalks en the ecce::
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roan_ nrive. !.fir. Jones also informed the
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Council that when ireetwood ]Earner .res coest.ucted. his clients were prevleusly
assessed for street improvements.
thief Engineer Smith explained that the previous assessment an Greenwood
occarred several years ago; it was on the apposite side of the street; and that
the property Hr. Jones referred to had not been previously assessed.
Mr. Jack Pagan addressed the Come!!, stating that he owns a piece of
property on this street, and expressed the opinion that $8,000 assessment
levied against his property is excessive, since his property cannot even be
platted until drainage is available. Mr. Pagan also objected to the construc-
tion of sidewalks in this area and pointed out that very little pedestrian
traffic occurs on access roads. City Manager Townsend referred to Mr. Pagan's
question in regard to drainage and explained that the City has discussed this
matter; apparently the owners expect the City to provide drainage for the area;
whereas the City's policy destates that the owner should provide drainage.
Council Member Zersky stated that he was of the opinion that this property
should be assessed even though the piat on this property has not been accepted
yet and the tract is not available for use.
No ane eine spoke in regard to the assessments on the Padre island Drive
Project.
Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed; seconded by Turner; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the scheduled public nearing on three zoning
applications.
City Manager Townsend announced the first public hearing on application
Ho. 650-1, Whataburger Construction. for change of zoning from "B -ii" general
business district to "8-5" primary business district on Lots 10. 1!, le and 13,
Block 2, Bratton Place, facated at the southeast corner of Weber Road and Brett
Street. City :tanager Townsend stated that. both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommend denial.
Mr. Townsend also noted that the Whataburger Corporation has requested
that a revocable easement be granted for an encroachment of their existing sign
d3ttMrtret'stcr
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6 feet:hila the public . z: -o _ :;y_ tip ;tared that even though this revocable
'easewent,had been approved_ i, hos x.t ree4 sinned until the Council has an
opportunety'to make a Vecisror: n rii9 suing application_ He also stated that
in respanxe to the entices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in
opposition had teen re.tu. lis caned on Chief Planner Larry Wenger to suemar-
a ze t case. --
,,-Chief Planner Wenge7 foteted the area nn the zoning and land use map, de-
':scribed -"the end-use in the surrounriin area, shcwad slides of the area incied-
i,ng the 0 -foot iihatabnrrer sign, and stated that the reason for the zoning app_
Marion lS" to:.a1`iew the free-stendir:g sign to remain in the front yard at Brett
Street andrWeberRoad. Mr. Wenger noted that this type of sign is not allowed
�
.
Nr,nge:r.continued by stating thatthe Sl%:; .ai,uryer•CafipiraEiana [Quid have
(placed this sign at the rear of their building ZO feet back from Weber Road, but
since the"-3igr-°ts lacatea at the front of the property, it should be limited to
25 feet io height.
City:Manager Townsend explained that the permit for the sign was issued in
erPor and the sioo should not have been lnstaiied at this location.
yer'Jones inquired as to how such a large company could make such a mis-
5praking on behalf of tihata5ur,_4er Construction was Mr. Robert Wolter, Attorney
f. the firia of Wood. Boykin and a :alter. Mr. Wolter pointed out that the permit was
prated and't"s.is eras the City's fault, but he understood that basically the
citcunstances in:rngard to the issuance of the permit was that the city employee
e issuedjt was not aware that tea sigr, should be placed 20 feet from the prop -
Arty litle;;in.botit the front street and the side street. He also explained that
deffevanl contractors had worked ot this site and evidently one of them was
tint aware'aF the reeuirer:'.ents for the installation of the sign. Mr. Wolter further
sister} that:alteration o= the sign would not be feasible because of the consider-
able eXpense, and IF the Sign haw to of tri another location on the lot, it
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would be very close to the building itself. Me rec_ested that a special permit
be approved for the existing sign,. Mr. Welter pointed out that a sign of this
height is required for visibility for traffic on Padre island Drive because of
the high speed and high traffic count an that street. He stated that rather
than "a-5" zoning, a special permit weuld be satisfactory to the applicant_
Council Member Zarsky inquired if tbere.wes a method by which lihataburger
Construction could sign a hold harmless agreement accepting responsibility for
any damage that might be caused by the location of the sign. City Manager
Townsend explained that the revocable easement previously approved does contain
a held harmless clause.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sample pointed out that the Council has been provided with
doceaentation that proper instructions were given to the person installing the
sign end stated that even though it would be unfortunate for this company to
have to pay $11,000 to move the sign. he still felt that the Council is respon-
sible for seeing that the ordinance is upheld. Mr. Sample expressed the opinion
that some employees of.the company installing the sign were aware of the proper
location for the sign. I!e stated further that he did not think granting an ex-
ception with a special permit for the retention of the sign should be approved
at this time. .Council Member Dumphy noted that the permit issued states that
the sign should be located 24 feet back frac the street and contended that the
company installing the sign simply placed it in the wrong location.
Council Member Diaz pointed out that nearly all of the contractors working
In this city are aware of all city ordinances pertaining to building and they
should have known that the sign could not he located near the street.
Council Member Turner stated that she would vote to deny the request for
the change of zoning and inquired if l iataburger Construction was liable or
the installer of the sign.
Mr. *titer replied that the City contends that Whataburger is the respon-
sible party. City Manager Townsend pointed out that this would he a matter
between llhataburger Construction and the company that installed the sign.
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Council Member Tarsky Stared :;e felt the sign company should be
responsible for having the Sion renaeed.
Motion by 0.sz that the hearing be closed. seconded by Sample, and passed
unanineusly.
Phonon by Sample that the council concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Cor„+aission and deny application no. 680-1, seconded by Diaz, and
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passed unanimously:
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City Manager c.wnsend announced the public hearing on application no.
680-2E, Landsman ic2'clty, for an exception: to the screening fence requirement
along the north property Fine or .'-.lanede Estates Unit $, located on the west
side of Robert Drive a^proximate::/ ;40 Feet south of Junior Terrace.
Mr. Tc nseld informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff recacane:d derial. He stated that in response to the notices
of the pu..rlic hearing two in favor and one in opposition had been returned.
Chief Plaruer Stenger located the area where the applicant has requested
waiver for the screening fence, described the land use in the surrounding
area, snowed slides of the area, orad noted that this is located in the Town
and Country Shoppinc Center. Mr. Wenger ;nformad the Council that the screen-
ing fence was discussed et the time that the applicant was granted "8-4" zoning
to construct ilia storage buildings.
Mayor Jones called for convents frc:a the audience ort this application.
Mr. Arnold Pipes. 422! Junior Terrace. -explained that he was neither for -
nor against the request to waive the fe-ce requirement, but explained that his
major concern was drainage, and he cited the problems residents have experienced
over the years with water hacking up in their back yards. Ne explained that a
nursery was previously located on this piece of property and the area drained
through the nursery property. :ir_ F;ae=_ i;r`erned the Council that Mr. Landsman
promised some retie; of tie .irarna;e ;meet_,, at the time his Tuning was approved.
Me stated that he prababij oe5 og ee that there should be a fence and he objects
it
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to Cls waiver of the standard screening fence but primariy he '.s concerned
that Jr.FLandsman has daft nothing to resc.ve the drainage problem.
City !Manager Townsend agreed that the construction of the Torn and
Country Shopping Center Clocked the drainage in the residential neighborhood.
. Council Member Turner noted that the drainage actually has nothing to
do with this zoning request but Inquired if the drainage problem can be re-
solved.
Cityr_ifanager Tormsend_escplained thet_this is not a city.Drablem in that
the conflict is between the neighbors and should be resolved by them. tin one
else spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Dunphy that application nes. 680-2E be denied; seconded by
Turner; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on application No.
680-3, Mr. Richard G. Patterson, for a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment
House District to "B-4" ueneral Business District on lot 1, Block 1, South
Park Subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Carroll Lane and 5. Padre
island Drive.
City Manager Townsend stated that both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one Wished to speak in regard to this
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed,
unanimously.
Motion by Turner that the Council concur with
Ptarning Commission and approve the zoning of n8-4
seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called far the ordinances and City Manager Townsend briefly
seconded by Diaz, and passed
the recommendation of the
" for application No. 680-3;
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explained the ordinances listed on the agenda.
Council Rienlber Turner referred to the second reading of ordinance "k"
which authorizes an agreement to contract and a lease with the Corpus Christi
Aquarium Association far the location on the Peoples Street T -Head. Hrs.
Turner referred to Council Ieeber Jack Best's written objection to this ord-
inance and read Or. Best's memorandum expressing his opposition. ;.o the Peoples
Street T -Head location for the aquarium even though he does not object to the
installaticn of an aquarium of another location. Hrs. Turner indicated that
she concurred with Or. Best's statement_
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the ordinances.
Mr. Peter Weil, treasurer of the Aquarium Association, provided back-
ground information pertaining to the association's attempt to install at no
expense to the City an aquarium and sea life park. Mr. Weil stated that the
association has made the decision that the best location for the aquarium
would be on the Peoples Street T -Head and urged the Council to vote in favor
of this location. He explained that the 33 members of the Aquarium Association
are dedicated citizens who have devoted a great deal of time and money to ac-
quire an aquarium for the City. He assured the Council that if the preliminary
engineering studies indicate that the aquarium could not be practically built
on the T -Head, another location would be considered.
Mr. Blit Sargent, president of the Corpus Christi Boat Owners
assured the Council that their association is IOD% in favor of the
Ject, but after iavestigatior, they have reached the decision that there are
other locations that would be more suitable for the aquarium rather than on the
already overcrowded T -Head. Mr. Sargent explained that many problems may be
encountered by the Aquarium Association if the park Is located on the T -Head.
He reminded the Council that the City Staff had recommended that the aquarium
Association,
aquarium pro-
be
be
located at the Bayfront Plaza site and expressed the tapir
a more practical location for the aquarium.
Mr. Mike Morgan spoke in favor of the aquarium and the site location an
that this would
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the T -Head. ill stated that he feels that the aquarium is needed for the
local resiidents as well as a tourist attraction, and the Marina has always
been the fecal point for this city.
Mrs- Ginger Harris informed the Council that she has been an elementary
school teacher and that she is of the opinion that the aquarium would be a
great attraction for local school children. Mrs. Harris indicated that she was
of the opinion that the T -Head would be the ideal location for such a facility.
Also speaking in favor of the T -Head location for the aquarium was Mrs_
Rafhy lbegan'and Ms_ Stacy Sheppard.
Mr_ Ed Shorten , speaking in opposition to the T -Head Location, agreed
that the City needed an aquarium but a better iocation could be obtained.
Mr. Shorten expressed the opinion that the T -Head is not structurally sound
enough for such a large building.
Mr. John Stenson, 337 Primrose Drive, spoke in regard to the ordinance
authorizing the contract with Ogletree, Gunn and Associates for the design of
additional boat slips and pointed oat that the City Manager's report had
mentioned the south side of the L -Head whereas the ordinance does not. He
also urged that a study he made into the possibility of constructing condomin-
ium type boat slips.
City Manager Townsend agreed that the ordinance should designate the south
side of the L -Head for the additional boat slips.
There were no further comments an the ordinances; City Secretary Read
polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION. AS
AMENDED, DY AMENDING SECTION 53-Z5b, SECTION V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT
IN CERTAIN ZONES. DY DECREASING THE SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION Of RAND MORGAN
ROAD, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TO
ARD STRSTREETRET (S. H. 5)T TO TTHE TIEES;
SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 37.
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zersky voting, "Aye".. Best was absent.
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PageZ
FIRST READING:
AMENOING EMAPTER €5 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CGDE, !976 REVISION, A5 AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 19-429 SO A5 To INCREASE RETAIL MEAT OEALERS LICENCE FEES
FROM $10 TO $20 PER EMPLOYEE, AND AMENDING SECTION 19-142 50 A5 TO INCREASE
FISH WHOLESALE LICENSE FEE FROM $25 TC 550 AND FISH RETAIL LICENSE FEE FRO![
$15 TO 530.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Oiaz, Oumrphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Ayt"., Best was absent.
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION A5 AMENDED, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 57, VEHICLE FOR HIRE, BY MENDING SECTION 57-227 SO AS TD INCREASE
PERMIT FEE FROM $100 TO $200 FOR EACH WRECKER LISTED ON THE PERMIT; AMENDING
SECTION 57-229 50 AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF VEHICLES FROM S5
—iQ $10 FOR EACH SUBSTITUTED AUTO WRECKER; AND AMENDING SECTION 57-230 SO A5 TO
INCREASE THE FEE FOR ADDING ADDITIONAL AUTO WRECKERS FROM $10 TO $20 FOR EACH
AUTO WRECKER ADDED FOR EACH CALENDAR MONTH OR PORTION THEREOF REMAINING UNDER
THE TERM OF THE ORIGINAL PERMIT, AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM TOTAL PERMIT FEE
FOR ADDITIONAL AUTO WRECKERS FROM $25 TO $50; REPEALING ALL OROIMAHCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The f.regoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye„_, Best was absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORiZHNG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AM AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HEAOQUARTERS, THIRD GROUP, TEXAS WIND
CIVIL AIR PATROL, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14619, DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1978,
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF 405 SQUARE FEET of OFFICE SPACE IN THE TOWER BUILDING
AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RATHER THAN THE 120 SQUARE FEET
PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUB-
STANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EX-
HIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumpay, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"., Best was absent.
SECOND READING:
MENDING SECTION 36-2 OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION 36-2, GREEN FEES SCHEDULE, 50 AS
TO ESTABLISH A NEW GREEN FEE SCHEDULE 2011 THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and
final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"., Bast was absent.
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SECOND, READING:
MENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1576 REVISION, AS AMENDED. SY ANEW/1u
DIVISION 3. PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS, SEC. 45-42 SPECIFICATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION AS FOLLOWS:
"(6) STANDARD CURB. GUTTER. SIDEWALK, AND GRASS SMALL BE CONSTRUCTER AND UNUSED
DRIVEWAYS REMOVED BY THE OWNERS/DEVELOPERS WHEN OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
ARE MODIFIED AND EXISTING DRIVEWAYS NO LONGER SERVE SUCH PARKING FACILITIES";
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and
final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Timer and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"., Best was absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO. EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MODIFICATION OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI BANK & TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, THE SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND CHAPARRAL AVIATION, INC., WHICH MODIFICATION OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15041, DATED AUGUST 8, 1979,
BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL LEASED AREA OF 1.770 SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED GROUND
FOR AUTOMOBILE PARKING, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUB-
STANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EX-
HIBIT "W'; AND PROVIDING FOR AM EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye':. Best was absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13862, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST
3, 1977, BY AMENDING SECTION I THEREOF SO AS TO HEREAFTER ESTABLISH THE FOLLOW-
ING RATES FOR PARKING IN THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNA-
TIONAL AIRPORT:
FIRST HOUR, 500; EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR, 35e; MAXIMUM DAILY RATE, $2.50;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the Following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"_, Best was absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN EXTENSION
OF THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANKS TRUST COMPANY,
TRUSTEE, AND BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS, INC., COVERING FUEIt3STORAGE AT THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, ALL'A5 MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH rs
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and Final reading by the Following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz. Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye".. Best was absent.
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SECOND BEADING:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B217, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 510 ADMINISTRATION
OF THE COMPENSST}O1I PLAIT. SUBSECTION 551.1 STARTING RATE ON INITIAL El(PL0Y#EMT,
SO A5 TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORITY TO FIRE AT ADVANCED STEPS, ALL AS BORE FULLY SET
FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Diaa, Dunphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"_, Best was absent.
SECOND READING:
AUILIARiZU1 TM5 -Cl MAHACZR--T{' -EX€-t tTE AN -AGREEMENT -TO -CONTRACT ANDA LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION BY
SAID ASSOCIATION OF AN AQUARIUM AND SEA LIFE PARK, ITS CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY,
AND THE LEASE OF A 3.0 -ACRE SITE CONTAINING SAID AQUARIUM FACILITY ON THE PEOPLES
STREET T -HEAD FOR A TWENTY-YEAR TERM, 5USJECT TO TERMINATION Ii1T OUT CAUSE AFTER
FIVE YEARS OF THE LEASE TERM AND SAID ASSOCIATION 15 TO PROVIDE TO AQUARIUM PAT-
RONS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM RELATING TO THE AQUARIUM THEME, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF 'WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIOIT 'R" AHD IN THE AQUARIJR LEASE GEIVEE4LLY CORTAffff(G
PROVISIONS AND IN A FORM A5 SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "8", ATTACHED HERETO.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Diaz, Dunphy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"., Sample and Turner voting, "Nay"., Best was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15633;
APPROPRIATING $167,067 FROM. THE VARIOUS OPERATING FUND RESERVE APPROPRIATIONS
FOR TRANSFER TO THE NO. 113 IMSURANCE FUND FOR THE INCREASED COST OF WORKERS,
COMPENSATION ($33,067) AND GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH 1NURANCE ($133,040); AND DE-
CLARING AM EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Duu"phy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"., Best was
COUNTY,DESERIBED IN VOLUAE 1181, PAGES 430-434, DEED RECORDS, NUECES TEXAS,
absent_
SUBSTANTIAL MP? OF SAID PARTIAL RELEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
ORDINANCE UO. 15645:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE IF AN EASEMENT ACROSS
LOT 1, BEHMANN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEING MOREFULLY
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule wrs suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote; Jones, Sample, Diaz. Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye'., Rest was
absent.
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ORDINANCE NO, 15634;
APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $54,183.21 A5 FOLLOWS:
538,724.51 OOT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND
885.53 013T OF THE MO. 26i COLISEUM BOND FUND
692.55 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FIND
10.181.2AA OOT OF rns NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND
3,659.38 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, ACTIVITY 4744,
CODE 502
TO SUPPLEMENT $50,803,53 REMAINING FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO
VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION MARKED EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $104,986.74 TO THE NO. 102
GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL THROUGH
MAY, 1980; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
t.
_The Charter_-uie w s_suspended and the €oregei::g ordirranca-passed by the fin -Ile -wing- -
vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting 'Aye",, Best was
absent.
ORDINANCE HO. 15635:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUST-
RIAL TECHNOLOGY PARK WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES WHICH WILL BRING JOBS NEW TO THE COMMUNITY, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SEF FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 1S ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, HARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the Foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Sade, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"., Best was
absent.
ORDINANCE HO. 15636;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TQ EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH OGLE -
TREE, GUNN S ASSOCIATES FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA
WHICH PROVIDES FOR DESIGN OF ADDITIONAL BOAT MOORING SLIPS, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 'A"; APPROPRIATING $19,000 OUT OF THE NO.
291 PARIS BOND FUND. APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 291-77-5, MARINA IMPROVEMENTS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Demphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"., Best was
absent.
RESOLUTION N0. 15637:
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
:..0 AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELEVANT THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the Following
vote: Jonas, Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" „ Best was
absent.
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ORDINANCE tiny. 15638:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TML WORKERS'
COMPENSATION JOIN INSURANCE FUND TO PROViDE w(1klcEPS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1990 THROUGH OCTOBER €, 1953, FN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM
OF CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A. PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DE-
CLARING All EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following I
vete: Jones, Sample, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and Zarsky voting "Age"., Best was
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15639:
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AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE l�
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY F§
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE D. 61O6, AS AMENDED; UPON -APPLICATION OF RICHARD G. o -J
PATTERSON BY AMENDING THE ZONING NAP BY CHANGING TUE ZONING ON LOT I, BLOCK 1,
SOUTH PARK SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM "A-1"APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "8-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE A5 AMENDED;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Tale was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Sa:aPle, Diaz, Dtnerphy, Turner.and Zarsky voting "Aye"., Best was
absent.
Mayor tonnes called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Ed Green, presenting AFSCNE, urged that the Council consider the
following items for city employees: (1) a 2e% salary increase (2) a study of
job classifications compared to other cities be considered, and (3) that the
Council consider paid hospitalization and an extra paid holiday.
Hr. Sargent addressed the Council again and referred to 8€II Witt Park.
He stated that he had eget with the Army Reserve and Seabees who are interested
in improving the park. Hr. Sargent informed the Council that at the meeting, two
representatives from the Park Department were present and those attending the meet-
ing received the impression that because of a lack of funds, there is a question
about the development of the park. Ir_ Sargent mentioned that generous citizens
have donated trees and grass seed to be used in the park. He informed the Council
that the Army Reserve members are willing to start surveying the area on a voluntary
basis and they are waiting for a latter from tee City 'staff granting them permission
to do this. He explained that the Seabees are willing to donate manpower to assist
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in development of the panic and suggested that a Bill Witt Park Cof97.ittee be
formed and recognized by the City Council to perform volunteer work or, the park.
Ir. Sargent stated that a number of organizations would like to have soccer
fields located in this park.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Sargent that the Council does intend to con-
sider the park as part of the budget hearings and assured him that they are very
concerned about the development of Bili Witt Park.
Council Member Touter stated that she is very pleased that the Army
Reserve and Seabees are interested in helping to improve the park. In an effort
to initiate development of the park, Mrs. Berner moved that the Park end Recrea-
tion Department be instructed to work with volunteer groups. The motion was sec-
onded by Council Member Diaz, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones referred to the matter of the request to allow for the use of
the median on Schatzel Street for storage of material in connection with the con-
struction of expansion at Corpus Christi National Bank.
City Manger Townsend Informed the Council that the construction company
is already using the median for storage of materials, but they plan to fence off
the area. Re expressed the opinion that the City should have a formal request
for the use of this median from the bank. The Council indicated their concurrence
with this.
Motion by Turner that the request by the construction company for the use
of the median be referred to Corpus Christi National Bank officials; seconded by
Sample; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend referred to a memorandum from Mr. Harold tick,
Director of Finance, in regard to the Board of Equalization notices and pointed
out that 35,459 notices had been mailed and approximately one-half of this City
will not have an increase in valuation.
Mr. Townsend also briefly explained a report on an employee accidents
survey, and Council Member Turner suggested that this be discussed during a Work-
shop meeting.
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Council Member 2arsty departed the meeting at 8.tll P. M.
City Manager Townsend also presented a report on tax exemptions for the
disabled, and Mayor ,tries suggested that this be studied further.
City Manager Townsend referred to the improvements to the Airport Term-
inal Building and a meeting conducted by the airlines. lie stated that the air-
line representatives were of the opinion that there were a number of items in-
cluded in the plans that were not necessary. He stated that they did not feel
that two security points were necessary; they did not think that additional
ticket areas should be tns_elled;_they_.were of the opinion that the landing fees
sho-rld be substantially reduced; and expressed the opinion that most of the money
should be spent on baggage handling improvements.
Council Member Deephy noted that in prior meetings the airlines had in-
dicated that they were in favor of other improvements to the Terminal and express-
ed the opinion that the City should move forward with the improvements that had
previously been agreed upon.
Council Member turner agreed that airlines are suffering from low earn-
ines and inquired if the Federal Aviation Administration had ever approved a
users' fee or head tax. City Manager Townsend replied that this is still being
considered but has not been approved.
Mayor Jones stated that he felt that the City should proceed with the
improvement plans to the Terminal Building.
City Manager Townsend referred to a summary of the police and fire neg-
otiations and assured the Council that he. as City Manager, doas not recommend
that the police and fire personnel be dealt with differently .from other city em-
ployees; this has always been his opinion; and previous Councils have agreed with
this policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Sample indicated that he was of the opinion that the Council
should continue with this thrust as in the past and treat all employees the same
whether they are police, fire or other employees.
Council Members Diaz and Turner endorsed that statement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Sade, seconded by Diaz. and passed unenimousiy, the Regular Council Meeting was
urned at 6:22 P.M., July 16, 1)RO.