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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/23/1980MMU C1TP Of CORM CeDISTI, TEii?S RESOLAR COUNCti. MEETING July 2371 Q 2:00 P.N. PRESENT_ Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tee Edward L Savoie Council Members: Dr. Jack best David Diaz Jack K. Dieephy Cliff Zarsky betty 11. Turner City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Assistant City Attorney Bah Coffin City Secretary 8's1i G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting -TB order iii [rte-Council—CFameer of City Hall. The ineocetion was given by the Reverend Gilbert Davila of the Igesia De Dios Church,' following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was !ed by Council Meader David Diaz. ' City Secretary Sill G_ Read called the roll of required charter officers and'verified that the necessary quorum Kai present to conduct a legaliy conseit- Mayor Jones then administered the oath of office to the following new appaiatees to City boards and commissions: Human Relations Commission Mr. Leon Loeb.Sr. Mr. (Sevin Grady Mr. Adrian Dansby Motion byDiazthat Councli Member Betty H. Turner, who is out of the City, be excused for .lust cause, seconded by Best, and passed unanimously. Metive by Zarsky that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of •.July 9. 1980 be approved as presented; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamation: "1980 Festival De Salle Day" - July 26, 1980 * e * 1 * ... * * * e:r * _ _ * * * a * * * * a e * t * .... * * * m * .. Mayor Jones announced the scheduled public hearing an the 1980-81 budget. City Manager Townsend explained that this hearing is required by both the City Charter and state law to provide formalized input into the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. He stated that the budget will be higher this year mieeitee Qeeelar Ceeec i l ulcer Eog 3z.:3. .,ta1 aa -e i. than fast belt the tax vase was Halite. to 6$C per 5100 valuation; therefore. there is a need to increase a number of service charges to generate more inceme. °tayor Janes pointed out that €t €s very important thet the public under- stand that the notices sent out by the Beard of Equalization definite€y stated teat the tax rate will not exceed the 68c per me valuation. He explained to ee !bars of the audience that the Council has conducted Five workshop sessions to discuss She proposed budget, and an additional workshop meeting will be con- ducted on Monday, Jxtly 26. 1980 and the final budget will not be adopted until after that week. Council eeL ber Zarsi-y referred to the report of a fiscal and management survey by tha City of Carpus Christi which was prepared by the Texas Research League_ Mfr. Zaraky read the following statements from the report as it pertained to City revenues and expenditures: "The growth in City revenues and expenditures has not been disproportionate to changes in average personal income. On a relative basis,Corpus Christi city government does not take any larger portion of citizens, personal income in 1979-811 than it did twelve years ago in 1966-69. Nevertheless, local residents feel that taxes are too high for the services they receive." Council !ember Zarsky then read another statement from the same report as follows: " The facts uncovered in the course of this study da not support a conclusion that Corpus Christi has a spendthrift government. There are problems, but mast of those can be solved only by spending more rather than less money. A few areas were identified where more detailed studies might be productive but none where the prospects for substantial Savings are creat." For the most part, lower city expenditures wilt be accomplished by cutting back on amenities but anly at some other sacrifice that may not be practical or desirable_ One thing seems clear, that basic municipal services - fire. police, sanitation,`Reatth, etc_ are being provided by the City at levels which leave little or no room for significant economy." Mayor Jones called far comelents from members of the audience on the 1980-8€ budget. Mr. James C. Roberts stated that he was speaking on behalf of Mr. J. L. Laird of Sun Petroleum Products Company and read a letter from Mr. Laird express- ing his thoughts pertaining to the city budget. In his letter to the Council, P1r, W 4 -; y, , ->a'i 0k� { ' Peguitar C_¢the i ileet;4, ?o a 23. ;5a* Peke 3 �::rj'�3-.oekfl Laird :hated that the Ecuncip of ilea eat -vest consideration to the budget needs of the City's lair enforcement department, stating that he rias convinced that the Corpus Christi Police Bepartment is a credit to the City in that its officers, department heads and Chief are. dedicacecttorn_? and efficient and are therefore e.ht hied ro the proper equspx-rent with which to do their work. ?sr. Roberts sem- marezed by e.rginn that sufficient f,nds be a?located to the police department. Mr. Bon ?tasley, iO25 Barracuda, addressed the Council on behaii of the Coastal Send Halfway Noose for Aicohniics_ Mr, [Bosley requested that $25,000 be allocated for support of this organization from the City's i98O-8! budget. He reviewed the services provided by this agency and referred to the anticipated expenses. Mr. Mosley suggested that the funding could he taken from the tax re- bate that is received by the City from the sale of alcohofic beverages. Ms. Nedra Dudley, representing the Art Community Center, requested that the Council consider allocating $2,500 to assist that organization in meeting their expenses so that they can continue to operate the museum. Colonel Floyd Such, representing the Javanese Art Museum, reminded the Council that this organization had requested a modest increase which they will need for their operating budget even though they do generate some funds from school Children who participate in their program. ?lr. Clay Moore commented that he felt that the budget for the City of Corpus Christi should take into consideration essential services which are Fire and police and secondly the recreational type of services. He cautioned the Council against funding such an organization as the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Jones denied the allegation that the City has given $340,000 to the Chamber of Commerce and explained that the City is providing funds for the Tourist Bureau to move their facilities to the Chamber of Commerce property. Mayor Jones further explained that the funds were taken From the gas fund but they will be repaid by the Tourist Bureau. Mr. Moore expressed the opinion that an expenditure such as this should be put er a referendum. V0-4? -4tftwo Minutes ?e ular Coencii Meetirng Jule: fir. Fele 4 Pees. Ran )filler, 1P3 lTtstchester. addressed the Council and urged the retention of the school crossing guards_ Ctrs. Hiller expressed the opinion that the City is responsible for the children's safety while on city streets. She ex- plained that she had checked with other cities and ascertained that the schooi crossing guards are paid for by most cities rather than school' districts. Council' Member Zarsky inquired of Mrs. Killer if she did not feel that the school system should have game responsibility for caring for the safety of the children going to and from school. Tars. lfiTler disagreed that this is a school responsibility and stated again that she felt that it was strictly a City function. Mayor Pre Tem Sample stated that he felt that there had been a misconcep- tion because the Council has not indicates) that they will totally eliminate the cost of school crossing guards from the budget. He expiained that the Council is only asking for the City to pay part of the cost of the school crossing guards and fur the school districts to pay part of the cost. Mr. Sample pointed out that the school tax rate is higher than that of the City and the Council feels that the school district should participate in the expense of the school crossing guards. Roland hiller, the son of Mrs. Ann Miller, also addressed the Council and expressed the opinion that the school crossing guards are necessary and they do a very fine job. Mr. Ed Green, representative of AFSCME, objected to the fact that the City allowed payroll deductions for donations to United Way, whereas they do not alloy payroll deductions For union membership, Mr. Green also pointed nut that no one has mentioned the percentage or salary increase or any other compensation for City employees that will be included in next year's budget. 0r. Merton S. Johnsen, 5309 Edgewater. spoke on behalf of the Municipal Arts Council and referred to a previous request by that organization for funds from the additional one percent increase of the hotel -motel tax. Mr. Johnson recommended -that one-half of that one percent be budgeted to the Municipal Arts Commission for Furtherance of the arts. 1 W:'Jicrivi.grri'OdX&*dViOt �f'rnasl r<� ireguaar Count“ g9 rla ? tv S He urged that the request for concerts that had ,keen received by the City Council be referred to the iminicipsl Arts Commission and that Funds for various functions. be ;provided from the ore -hail et7 pzrcent or the hotel -motel tax fund. Speaking on several matters pertaining to the budget was Mr. Marvin tlickline, 210 South Alameda Street, who referred first to La Became Library, rioting that the third floor has been closed For sometime due !o structuat in- adequacy and urged that replacement o€ the library would be more beneficial than remodeling it. Mr. Wickl:ne also urged that the City continue to co-sponsor the Sunday night band concerts that are conducted at Cole Park. Me suggested that --------imasuwes be taken to correct the hazardous condi-Flans at the S curve an Ocean Drive. In regard to the transit system, Mr. 4ickiinc noted that the majority of the buses are thirteen years old or older and he suggested that the maintenance costs would be greater than replacing the vehicles. Mr. ilickiine concluded his suggestions by recommending that the Police Department be allowed to purchase additional vehicles so that one-man units could be placed in service. Mrs. Jeff Bell, 061 Ocean Drive, member of the Library Board, expressed opposition to the Staff recommended decrease of S24,OOO in the book budget, pointing out that the cost of books has been greatly increased and they cannot maintain a library of excellent service with this small budget For books. Council Member Zarsky referred to information contained in the Texas Research League report in which it vas pointed out that the library provides a very small percentage of income_ He suggested that some of the industries who use library facilities might contribute to the income of the library, -Mrs. Bell explained that the only source of income for the Iibrary is a very smell fee for overdue books. Mr_ J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano. member of the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association, complimented Dr. Best for his very valid reason for not iacating tine aquarium on the T -heads. Mr. OItrien hen pointed cut that if a discount for early payment of taxes was approved. the City would receive a cash balance much earlier than usual. Mr. O'Brien reminded the Counci' that according to the current budget, there will be seven percent carry over from last year'; budget. i�. erecter Cauecit meeteas AO, el. ti9 rase 6 He Also aneticated carat he has net heard any mention of the millions of dol lass that the Clty cell* need to finish the Convention Center and Choke Cany:e Oan and enquired about the source of funds for those purposes. He referred to the Fact that fiends are transferred free.; the gas and water fund to the general fund and expressed the opieion that tees is illegal particularly as it relates to the Ware; Deeerzeene. Mr_ O'Brien also pointed nut that eighteen positions have been wear.[ in the Gas eivisicn for same time bed expressed the opinion that obviously those positions could be eliminated tc reduce the budget. - ---- _ rely. Manager Townsend commented that there is no problem whatsoever 'n the funding of Choke Canyon. He also explained that the Council has already pro- vided a4,000r000 for the grounds and parking for the Convention Center and .here are no unfinanced plans for the facility. Mr. Harry G. Piomarity, assisted by Ms. June McKinley, stated that he was here to support the budget request for the Sister City Committee. Ms. McKinley presented to the Council copies of Information pertaining to this committee and Mr, Ptomarity explained that the money Is spent on the exchange or students with aur Sister City_ _ee iuncll Member best coeeenred that when he was in Washington Last week, he s,‘e with Ambassador Krueger who was quite impressed with the Sister City program /and particularly the nee exchange program r•:hich has started with Tampico. Mexico. f' J f The Reverend Arnett Ward, 3209 Peach Street, informed the Council that he has worked for many years an several City boards and committees for the cultural enrichment of the community and exprxese;t_tec opireen [l,dL caporal activities 'War --- very important to the citizens of this City, He urged that the original budget for the library program be adopted without a decrease. Mr. Ton Hunt. Sr., of the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association,expressed. his appreciation to the Citizen's Advisory Committee that had assisted the Council by making recommendations pertaining to the budget and areas where it could be de- creased. He also referred to the Corous Christi Taxpayers Association and Council agreement of June 9th which concerned the creation of industrial districts. Mr. Hunt stated that the Beard of the Association passed a resolution unanimously to the effect that if the City Council is unsurcessfui in generating payments from • tries through industrial districts, his organization well go forward to obtair ii Meet -eel. ?egeler reuniter eeecieg P eye eekeeeraeeke Clefe petitions. ler aneexatio of the indestries. He. Rent xieo suggested that wan-eeeer.ti31 city ve§ides be taker: awai Frons employees who ctp not haee to e e cars at ,sight and suggested that employees be urged to ride buses in order to improve the transit system. Hr. P,charti Kole tonouctor of the Sunday night concerts in Coin Park, stated that the musicians union provides almost one-half or the erpenses for thew concerts. He slated that the concerts are very popular and large crowds of citizens attend the performances, which indicates that many citizens would tike to see the concerts continued. Fie urged that this 4e incF Bed it: neat year's budget. Mr. John Adams. 3550 Austin, urged that the Council consider exemption for the disabled on ad valorem taxes. Mayor Jones explained that this wetter would be on the agenda next week for discussion. Hrs. Cruz Colo:ro referred to the possibility of joint funding bet.aeen the school district and the City for the cost of school crossing guards and suggested that a liaison person be appointed to work between the City and the School District to effect this goal. City Manager Townsend assured Mrs. Colt= that the City has had several discussians with the School District in regard to this matter and they are con- tinuing their efforts to obtain joint funding, Mayor Pro Tein Sample eepressed appreciation to Mrs. Color and suggested that if she le acquainted with some of the School Board members chat she urge them to consider funding the salaries of the settee] crossing guards. nr. Cthttord Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, that have been made to be included in the request is that tax funds not be spent ee Halfway Mouse for Alcoholics. remarked on the large number of requests budget. He stated that as a taxpayer his such organizations as the Coastal Send Mr. Bennie Benevides, 2421 Cleo Street, expressed his concern about funding for programs that are fisted on the budget sheet. He pointed nut that the cost of government is constantly increasing and that the City should learn to work within the funds available. Hr. Benavides also suggested that unproductive employees be discharged and urged that motor scooters be used for transportation instead of Murales elm $i r Eoucil .ny�aiCt•-•3 EL,1k.S `4^+ cars to effect gasolene savings. Fir. C, P. Luis:. 514 Grant Street, alleged that there is wasted manpower in every department of the City. Mr. Faulk referred in particular to an event that he observed at the Oso Golf Course at which time Four vehicles were sent there for some typo of work and most of the employees seemed to be searching for lost golf balls instead of performing the work assigned to them. Hr. Faulk stated that he feels that the Golf Course should be imprged and he does not object to an increase ie fees if this will enable the ✓:i5W CO improve the greens, City Manager Townsend referred to ti+.,,,fincident mentioned by Hr. Faulk and stated that there are only three o 'Four people working et the golf course at this time, a d.-i'f he observe' .hat many employees collecting golf bails, he questioned ,eEher or no' -.ray were actually city employees. /one els, r t<e in regard to the I980 -8i budget. Motion 7. ---Sian that the hearing be closed, seconded by Best and passed nanimouslyg' _/ Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following street closing; h. Request of the abutting property owners, Hr. George B. Gaines and Fir. R. F. Eeaoord, to close a portion of Molina Drive between Hendricks Street and Padre Island Drive. The closing fs recommended subject to the fol- lowing conditions: (I) Provision of a 1O -Toot utility easement along the existing east right-of-way line (CPIiL). • (2) Provision of a IO -foot utility easement parallel to Padre Island Drive at the north end of the street being closed. { Reptntt.ng of Lees 7, 8 and 9 of Block l and all of Block 4, Catania Hidalgo. (£t) Agreement of abutting owners to improve Hendricks Street to subdivision standards. City Manager Townsend explained that this 1% a request rn close the unopened and unimproved Molina Drive between Hendricks Street and Padre Island Drive and a related matter for the improvements of Hendricks Street as listed in the City Manager's reports as hero 'Sn". City Manager Townsend located on the map the Hendricks Subdivision and explained the background in regard to the plat that was filed by the developer of this subdivision. He stated that at this time, Hr. tanphier is in the process of constructing facilities on several lots there and ae;;rss�m-tom*+,. •.ev ",�, -/ate>��� tins?rsX��i61S�`fi; ttPegve,:.Ra r0,0t11,- e t 11�r-b srn, kvbv YA that a pmol[ was isssed withoet the provision for 0,2 sQtdivi5;pn to VbEain wateP. seeitary sewer, ,#raietage 3!v._ 3S,eer ^ p'=tea es:r<.+t 5 .. - Townsend agreed that there is no prebleo ciosene Molina Drive pro:•ided Hendricks Street is im- proved. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak at this time. Mr. George Gaines, 8202 Wbeidridge ttoad,,steted that the proposal the staff has wade would not really accomplish mect: and he felt that the last two itews which require platting and improvements to Hendricks Street should not even be considered as a part of this request to close Molina drive. Mr. Gaines expressed the opinion that the right-of-way that he and lir. Enn:ord would acquire through the closure would riot be of that much benefit to then[. He pointed out to the Council that he has already paid For water and sewer service for his pro- perty and that he felt that the developer of Hendricks Subdivision should be responsible for paving the street, not he and Mr. Esetord. lir. Gaines also pointed out that he has already been assessed for improvements on Padre island Drive and urged that Hendricks Street be considered as a separate item from this street closure request. Council Member Best agreed that ff Molina Drive is closed, the City does need to open Hendricks Street since those property owners must have sewer and water service for the buildings being constructed. Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. Gaines if Hendricks subdivision was platted before he platted his property, end Mr. Gaines replled that it was platted before he even acquired his property at which time he thought that Hendricks Street was a part of rear s.,tbdit4F=a:t. Mr. 11. F. Eeeord, the other applicant, informed the Council that he was not aware that he needed to plat his property at this time and with all of the ramifi- cations that have uncured since they made their request, he was of the opinion that the staff was trying to force him and Mr. Gaines to help pay For the improvements to Hendricks Street, whereas their access is from Padre Island Drive. Councii Member Zarsky inquired if it was necessary For the entire street to be improved at this time, and City Manager Townsend replied that there is MOW "w aw% ,$ p9 Kieetee 1'e5etar :gur:t E iiyetrry ..uL a *a, page Fin obvieusiy nothing standard about this situation, but She owners of the property tanto Aiyartopad geect to €2460.17 a 1,50fep /irie J, a wean /474 ?$ h''// .F-6' .1.6 -cess, Caasrcitrforcer Far sky 6nqurred if the City wrauld 6e a/lamed to construct ane half the street and assess the owners of these tracts. City Manager Townsend replied that this mould have to be briefed by the Legal Department. Also speaking in regard to this closing was Mr. Richard Hatch. Attorney representing the owners of Lots 2 through i9 of the Hendricks Subdivision, which iead:0cent to the proposed Hendricks Street. He stated that his clients have owned this property since the subdivision was formed in 1964 and all of the pur- chasers of these lots were under the impression that utilities would be provided by the developer, who is no longer living. Mr. Hatch informed the Council that Hr. Lanphier obtained a permit, and It Is not an illegal permit just betbuse arrangements for street and utility improvements have not been made. He stated that he and his clients feel that the City should pave Hendricks Street and the owners are willing to pay their assessments; however, they feel that Moline Drive should remain open and should also be improved to provide better access. Mr. latch continued by summarizing that the ideal situation would have been to have he original developer install the utilities and the street, but since this is mpossibie, he proposes that to resolve the matter, the City use the orderly pro- edure to pave both streets, install the utility lines, and noted again that his lients will be willing to pay their required assessments. Mr. Gaines agreed that Hendricks Street should he open and improved but he id not feel that he should be •en .-y n assessment ince he already has access an Padre Island Drive. Mr. James K. Lentos, Director of Engineerino and Physical Development, sforeed the Council that the present city policy would require that the property niers pay far all of the street improvements at a cost of $47 per lineal foot. Hr. Gaines pointed out that this assessment cost would be prohibitive, City Manager Townsend explained that there are other alternatives in 'ms of assessments, noting that there is the possibility that the owners could • everything and the City's share would be tc oversize the sewer Fines, but IA ninutes Rege:ar o -n eec i ti ,?wet ine leis 3;� 03 ?ate e! since Nr. Baines already has setter and rater terviee, tteis ..veld mean that Mr. eanphier would have to pay ell of the assessments. He noted that another alter- natiee would be to consider this as an ordinary paving assessment with the maximum assessment rate or $14.75, and the City could pay about We or the cost of the street and ID$ of the cost of the water and sewer lines. He stated that there are other variations that might be considered. Council Member Barsky expressed E!re apinion that the City sheuld pay more of the expje of the improvements with the adjacent property owners to pay gniy paving assessment. . Council Member Dumphy pointed oet that the City made the error in issuing the permit without arrangements having been made for the proper utilities; there- fore, he feels that the•City hasan obligation to pay the largest portion of this expense other than the usual assessment For street improvements_ Council Member Diaz indicated his concurrence with this statement. City Manager Townsend referred to the question of errors and pointed out to the Council that the owners were notified that they had ea put in utilities er.d street improvements before a permit was issued. Mr. Match Stated that the most severe mistake was made in 1964 when this subdivision mos allowed to be platted without arrangements having been made for the appropriate improvements. Mr. Match reiterated that his clients feat that Molina Drive should remain open and they never questioned the fact that Hendricks Street should be open and improved in order to provide access to his clients' property. €amines stated that he end Mr. Emmerd could accept the stipulations as listed as 1 and 2, but he reit that the other question of Hendricks Street should be addressed by separate action of the Council. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that it would be feasible to close Molina Drive provided stipulations 1 and 2 are compiled with. Council Member Dumphy expressed the opinion that the Council should reach an agreement today on both streets, sod FF Hendricks Street is opened, Molina Drive could be closed. He pointed out that it has been suggested that the City pay fib; of the cost of improvements with property owners paying 44;, and if the City must bear this Targe expense, he would prefer not to improve Molina Drive since Hendricks eHe f- E� !'flu rotes ke_sie- CeueeiA 'Meeting; 1140 Page :Z 4 Street would provide the necessary access to the property. Mabee by Zarsky that the hearing be closed, seconded by Diaz, and passed unaeimeesle. A cotice was made by Council :Hemzer Dunphy that the City improve Hendricks Street by participating on a 6Ce?/1l3$ basis, with the adjacent property owners paying street improvements. and that Molina Drive should be closed subject to the provision of a 10 foot utility easement atone the existing east right-of-way Tine and a l0 foot utility easement parallel to Padre island Drive at the north _--end-of-the streec.---Council-Meebeer-Zarsky-indicated-ghat he would second this ------- motion provided it is legal. City Manager Townsend explained that if Hendricks Street is opened, it would be satisfactory to chose Molina Drive with the under- standing that the usual assessments will he levied for the improvements to Hendricks Street. Mayor Jones called for the vote an the motion and it passed unanimously. Council Member Zarsky inquired if there is a legal way that the City can unplat an illegal piece of property. Assistant City Attorney Cob Coffin replied that there is a provision for the City to do this. Council Member Zarsky then suggested that plats not be recorded until the physical work has been completed. City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the Staff would certainly concur with this. Mayor Jones expressed concern that such a policy might place the Council In the position of delaying action. Council Member Zarsky suggested that this be listed as an agenda item for discussion in the near future, . .Ciey Manager Townsend stated that the Staff will prepare a regard to the usual preatice as it pertains to plats, memorandum in h ft Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: • Minutes - alae, Cjunc;i :!eating 3uty 1t, FT Page ti a. Eases -gene)" engine repairs to one cf the Fair`aank Morse engines at Puna station A be authorized at a cast of 56, 500. to aro kte Prat pwaes on the engine a Held to be overhauled to bring the p per b. Rids g efficiency. received at 11.00 a.m., August 12. 1900 for a video taping system for the Police Department to film intoxicated driver suspects prior to booking to aid in prosecution of DW5 cases. A grant has been received from the Office of Traffic Safety to pay 100 of the cost of the system. c. The contrary for gasoline be extended for once year through July 31, 1981 with Crystal Petroleum Company at the sane terms and conditions. The extension is recommended instead of taking new bids because: (1) Program The U. S. Department of Energy advises that the Federal Allocation the new ss still in effect. A change in supplier would require supplier to guarantee hip source has sufficient allocation to furnish .City-s-needs,-a,nd--ti o7trs a would have to release the City from his allocation before the. Department of Energy would agree to support both suppliers. (2) A recent survey among sever: other "mans cities indicates the City of Corpus Christi is paying a competitive price for gasoline. The estimated requirements for 1980-81 are 933,255 gallons of regular and 592,000 gallons of unleaded. The current prices are $1.019 for regular sod $1.049 for unleaded. the prices are subject to fluctuation. At the current prices, tote cost for 1980-81 would be S1.574995. City Manager Townsend explained that the City has not been able to receive competitive prices for gasoline far sometrirne because of the Federal allocation program which specifies that it is net necessary for a former supplier to guarantee availability if a new supplier is obtained. Mayor Pro Tem Sample expressed the opinion that this is an unfair prac- . tice and inquired if the City had discussed this with the congressman from this district_ tie stated that he felt that Representative Joe Byatt could bring this to the attention of the Federal/ Government. d -..$16,090„46 -be -appropriated to reimburse the Oenerai fund for park improve- ments as pert of the 1977 Band Program. Congress $2,950.92 Mobile 8,310.97 Continued installation of irrigation system Continued installation of Irrigation system, putting up Posts and cables, discing and grading. Sneed 4,797.07 Trenching and initial installation of the irrigation system. e. A public hearing be held on August 20, T900 an the closing of two small portions of Marguerite Street at 21st Street. The affected portions of right-of-way have been dedicated for many years. The Lamar School Area Street improvement Unit it project, now under construction, includes right-of-way surplus_ reducing the sharp turn at Marguerite and 21st Street, thus making the rrin., cat .A.e1, N.1,^ 11 . ,74 la, rlaas Various Water System Improvements Phase I be accepted and payment to the contractor of $53,548.25, for a total of 5527,354, be authorized. Seta worst remains_ to be dame Etat due to delays caused by the stater Divlsicn tying the new system into the existing system at over thirty locations, and a late change order which authorized the irrigation system in Furman Avenue, it is recommended that final payment be approved and approximately 519,470 be retained, to be released by the Director of Engineering and Physical Development when the work has been satisfactorily completed. The 4thYear Community Development project included installation of 6" and 5" water lines in Bayview, Hampton and South End Additions. D. Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation (TETCO) be engaged to provide quality control testing services for the Ella Barnes Area Street Improve- ments i)ait 1-B for $4,505. Testing will consist of subgrade and base, concrete strength and hot -mix control. h_ Shlistone Testing Laboratory be retained for $5.633 to provide quality control testing for the LamarSchool Area Street improvements Unit i l . Testing will eons st of subgrade and caliche base testing, concrete strength testing for all concrete on the project and hot -mix asphalt control. i. The following actions be carried out regarding Padre IsIani Orly!: Expressway from the Crosstown Expressway to 1.2 miles northwest of the Airport ditch: (1) The street assessment hearing for frontage road improvements, held on July 16, 1980, be closed. (2) The preliminary assessment roll containing assessments of $124,679.76 for 38 items be adopted. Total cost of the proiect is estimated to be S7,341,462.74 of which the Federal and State portion Is $7,380,610.74 and the Clty'S cost, excluding assessment 1s $436,172.24 A grant application be submitted for technical studies assistance of $40,000 to the urban Mass Transportation Administration to be matched by the City with $10,0011 in-kind services. The grant will continue the City's transit planning efforts in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements. Funds will be used to provide salaries for one Planner 1. Grade 28, and one Senior Clerk Typist, Grade 12 far 1380-81. Projects will Include route evaluations of existing services, review of present transit administrative procedures, and preparation of required planning documents. k. 16 replacement self-contained air breathing units for the Fire Department be purchased from Claude Wright and Associates of Houston on the basis of !ow bid of $11,169.76. Bids were received from four firms. Price comparison reflects an inereacn of T8 terse 1973. -------.------- 1. ..._....--..__.___.._ 1. Seven solid state digital tine base coordination units be purchased from Signal Engineering Company on the basis of low bid of $10,840. Bids were received from five firms. These units are for the 1977 bond election Traffic Signal improvement Program for which related equipment is on order. The units will coordinate signals along Heber Road From McArdle to Holly and the intersections of Weber and Saratoga and Saratoga and Everhart. The minutes of July 23, 1980 are missing pages 15 and 16 from the microfilm. After further research, the original document is not available for review. wmOM M'ee ese4. Pewter eouecil Maes Www£ &:ay 13. €930 axse IIS Ne' pertaiet'eseg to the contract for gasulire. He stated that he believed that the Marina is tree only recall outlet e`o: gasoline for the City and there is no way a profit can be made if the gasoline has to be purchased at retail prices. Cit} Haeager Townsend explained that the City cannot change suppliers unless beth parties agree to give up their allotments. He pointed out, however, that the Marissa gaso[ine is rt t included in this item. :Bong this same lie, Council Member Diaz suggested that a letter be written to the Department of Energy requesting that they change their require - :lents that a supplier muss guarantee transfer of his allotment to a new supplier. There were: no further comments on the City Manager's reports. Motion by Zersky that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" through "s", with item 'Sd' having been amended, be approved; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for the ordinances and City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the ordinances. Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 4309 Luna Alta. referred to the ordinance pertain - inn to the aquerium end mentioned that she is very concerned about the rapid development of facilities on the bay side of Shoreline Boulevard. She expressed the opinion that citizens prefer the appearance of the T -Heads as they are and expressed Concern that too many buildings that are planned will completely destroy the atmosphere of the Marina. She urged that the aquarium be located on Corpus Christi Beah.jthe than the Peoples street f -Head. Also speaking an the same ordinance was Mrs. Pauline McLendon who informed the Council that she is a parent and a teacher. She expressed the opinion that the aquarium is needed for students and tourists and that she was of the opinion that the 7 -Head would be the ideal location for the _quarium. Mr. Phillip Gonzalez, Secretary of the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association, reminded the Council that the association is working independently to provide a First class aquarium Facility which can be utilized by students and tourists. He stated that the association felt that they should install the Facility in a loca- tion that would be economically feasible for the association and he felt that the Ye -autos Regular wfc i i heet imzg' IA 23,. t536 ?aIt to Peoples Street T -Head was the best location_ He pointed Out that there had beep sone concern expressed about the lack of parking facilities and the con- s estion that will occur if the aquarierm is Inca'^d on the 7 -Head. but pointed wet that this traffic will decrease as the cost of gasoline is increased, He urged the support of the Council for the T -Head site. Council Member Best referred to Mr. fanradez's remark in regard to the increase in the cost of gasoline and pointed out to him that the expense of operating the aquarium would also be increased due to the same high cost of gas. Mr. Al Herrera, member of the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association urged passage of the ordinance designating the Peoples Street T -Head as thesite for `=;tire faaileRY. Mr.•Quenton llokkin, member of the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association, Informed the Council that he operates a shrimp boat which docks at the T-lfead. 1pdained that the shrimper' -arrive at the docks at Se45-a.m. and there is no shortage of parking SP --•at that time of the day. He expressed the opinion that Ehe,equareum foe' ad:on the T -Eked would not appreciably increase the traffic parkin- .roblems. . . John Holegreen, Jr., member of the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association, .pressed the opinion that the Marina is very Important to water related activities; ::therefore. it would he an ideal location for an aquarium. Mrs. Price spoke again and referred to_the large cost of operating an aquarium and pointed out that if for some reason the association cannot pay all of the expenses, the building for the facility fright became a large, empty struct- ure that is not cared For and would tz detrimental to the Marina. Mr_ Gonzalez expressed the opinion that everyone will have that problem if -the economic situation becomes that bad. Mr. Art Zeitler, president of the Aquarium • Association. commented that 'tie cost of operation of rhe aquarium might require .that revenues from admissions will have to be increased to meet the high cost of operations which could occur within the next few years. Mayor Pro Tem Sample stated that apparently the City is going to have an aquarium on the T -Head. He reminded the Aquarium Association members that the .,Council'asked them to find some alternate sites; the Association came back to the SECOND READING "aT.otar Caunc: Meeh: -nay .lair l3, i3203 rodonci6 and stated that the 7 -head •ems ..c_pyre*Zi.p ! only suitable site; and the Caw.,:ft at this time ;s just apyrersing = -.,tract_ for this site to be €neestigated to see if It is f�zslbEe_ P;r. Sample expressed the opinion that the Peoples Street T -Head is not the best site For such u facility. Cauntil Member Zarsky suggested that the Association consider in the design of the aquarium including movable windows which could take advantage of the year around wind thus decreasing the expense of air conditioning. Council !!ember Best reiterated that he is opposed to the Peoples Street T -Head as thb location for the aquarium "because of the very critical parking problems that will result. There were no further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council For their votes; and the following ordinances.rtere approved: a. ARENBERG THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REV1S10N, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SECTION V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, BY DECREASING THE SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF RAND MORGAN ROAD, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEOPARD STREET (S.N. 9) TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 37, TO 35 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. SECOND b. AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS READING AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 19-129 5O AS TO INCREASE RETAIL MEAT DEAL- ERS LICENSE FEES FROM $10 TO $20 PER EMPLOYEE, AND AMENDING SECTION 19- 142 SO AS TO INCREASE FISH WHOLESALE LICENSE FEE FROM $25 TO $50 AND FISH RETAIL LICENSE FEE FROM $1$ TO $30. SECOND t. AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, 8Y READING AMENDING CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, BY AMENDING SECTION 57-227 SO AS TO 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 SUB- STITUTION OF VEHICLES FROM $5 TO $I0 FOR EACH SUBSTITUTED AUTO WRECKER; AND AMENDING SECTION 57-230 50 AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR ADDING ADD - POR EACH EACH CALENDAR MONTH OR PORTION THEREOF REMAINING UNDER THE TERM OF THE ORIGINAL PERMIT, AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM TOTAL PERMIT FEE FOR ADD- ITIONAL AUTO WRECKERS FROM $25 TO $50; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWETH;PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING d. AUTHORIZING THE CITY :TANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HEADQUARTERS, THIRD GROUP, TEXAS WING CIVIL AIR PATROL, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14619, DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1978, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF 405 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE TOWER BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRIST/ INTERNATIONAL AIR- PORT RATHER THAN THE 120 SQUARE FEET PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED, ALL A5 MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACH- ED 1HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" Ff TH: €4D READING THIRD READING THIRD READING RAloI3r CRR c%6 "fist;r4 :mgr 23. '9C0 P,tgc A_ AMENDING SECTION 36-2 OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 35-2, GREEN FEES SCHEDULE, 50 AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW GREEN REE SCHEDULE FOR TRE GSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION_ AUTRORtZiNG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXEC'RTE AN AMENDMEIIT TO THE MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI BANK a TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND CHAPARRAL AVIATION, INC., WHICH MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE HO. 15041, DATED AUGUST 8, 1979, 8Y ADDING AH ADDITIONAL LEASED AREA OF 1,770 SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED GROWID FOR AUTOMOBILE PARKING, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND NOTE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. a g. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO._I3862„_PASSED AND APPROVED BY TILE CITY COUNCIL ON -A€JI;uST 3, 1977, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF 5O AS TO HEREAFTER ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING RATES FOR PARKING IN THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: FIRST HOUR, 500; EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR, 35$; MAXIMUM DAILY RATE, 52.50; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEV- ERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. THIRDh. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN READING EXTENSION OF THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK S TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE. AND BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS, INC., COV- ERING FUEL STORAGE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ASSIGNMENT AGREE- MENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH €5 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE- OF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". I. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8217, A5 AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 510 ADMIN- ISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN, SUBSECTION 551.1 STARTING RATE ON INITIAL EMPLOYMENT, SD AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORITY TO HIRE AT ADVANCED 'STEPS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT AND A LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION 81 SAID ASSOCIATION OF AU 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 STF-ET T -HEAD FOR A TWENTY-YEAR TERM, SUBJECT TO TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE AFTER FIVE YE ABS._OF_.i'YEA,FJI.SE_TERN DE TD AQUARIUM PATRONS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM RELATING 70 THE AQUARIUM THEME, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" AND IN THE AQUARIUM LEASE GENERALLY CON- TAINING PROVISIONS AND €H A FORM AS SET FORTH 1N EXHIBIT "8", ATTACHED HERETO. THIRD READING THIRD READING k. APPROPRIATING $16.058.46 AS FOLLOWS TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND, ACT- IVITY 4122-603, FOR PARK INPROVEHENTS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE 1977 SONO PROGRAM: CONGRESS PARK, PROJECT NO- 291-77-4.8, $2.550,42 MOBILE PARK, PROJECT N0. 291-77-4,9, $8„10.97 SNEAD PARK, PROJECT NO. 291-77-4-1D, S4,797.07 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. llagad/4P Eewne a 11!ery JO, 2j, 1g7R1 one 21 ctoSING THE NEARING OR STREET IMPROVE>+ENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: Padre Island Drive (S.N. 355). from press of 5.4. 286 Interchange to I-2 miles northwest of Airport Ditch; ANG FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE HAMMEN AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUMMIT REAPPLICATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT OF 540,000 FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSIT PLANNING WITH A MATCHING SHARE OF 510,000 TO 8E PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED SOCJNEATS NECESSARY Ta IMPLEMENT THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AM EMERGENCY. n. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) TIME RASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINA- TION UNITS FROM SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO. OF CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR PROJECT 220-77-20.2. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT EIGHT (8) INTERSECTIONS. $10,840 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID EQUIPMENT: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. o. DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS BY THE CONSTRICTION OF STREETS, PAVEMENT, DRAINAGE, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED: 1) ,STREET IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING A 40 -FOOT WIDE STREET WITH CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE ON HENDRICKS STREET, FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO BUSH STREET, AND ON MOLINA DRIVE FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO HENDRICKS STREET; 2) SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF A I2 -INCH DIAMETER PIPE AND APPURTENANCES, FROM A POINT IN SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, 270 FEET EAST OF THE HENDRICKS STREET - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE INTERSECTION WESTERLY TO HENDRICKS STREET, AND IN HENDRICKS STREET FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO A POINT 30 FEET WEST OF BUSH STREET. WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS, CONSISTING OF AN 8 -INCH DIAMETER LINE WITH NECESSARY VALVES. FITTINGS AND FIRE HYDRANTS IN HENDRICKS STREET FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND ORIVE TO BUSH STREET.' IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHBI}TI, NNFrrc COUNTY,-€XAS;-REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AHD FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY_ APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FUNDING AGREEMENT OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ROUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SIXTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, N0. 8-80rMC-48-0502, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A PORTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING FOR A TERM OF 50 YEARS, FOR A RENTAL OF UP TO 5340,1305.00 FOR THE ENTIRE TERM, WHICH RENTAL SHALL BE PREPAID; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ASSOCIATED SUBLEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A". r` IS 4/,'-£4+' i4 AA A=I Minates !Reg4lae Couojj@ MeetIa9 Johz gays 22 r APPROPRIATING FOR THE PURP05E ]F PREPAYING RENT FOR A !SASE WITH INF CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0r A PORTION OF THE CM 1$b .R OF COMMERCE BUILDING AS FOLLOWS: REAPPROPRIATING TO ACTIVITY 5507 TOURIST AND CONVENTION OFFICE SPACE $66,139.50 PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED FOR A SECOND FLOOR ON THE EXISTING CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU BUILDING UMBER ACTIVITY 5507 TOURIST BUREAU BUILDING EXPANSION; TRANSFERRING $23,860-50 FROM ACTIVITY 5515 CGNv£NTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION TO ACTIVITY 5507 TOdR#ST AND CONVENTION OFFICE SPACE; DEFERRING $250,000.00 FROM TOE GAS FUNDS TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE AND TRANSFERRING SUCH SUN TO ACTIVITY 5507 TOURIST AND CONVENTION OFFICE SPACE AND PAYING $250,000.00, PLUS 8.8$ ANNUAL INTEREST, TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE RE- _ SERVE IN TEN ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF S38,690.00 EACH OUT OF THE TOURIST AND C0NVEMTION DEVELOPMENT FUND NO. 303; AND THAT RENTALS AND/OR PROCEEDS FROM LEASE OR SALE OF THE EXISTING CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU BUILD- ING BE PAID INTO THE TOURIST AND CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT—FUND NO. 103; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. s. A RE50LUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S APPRECIATION TO THE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY_ t. AHENpING ORDINANCE N0. 11287. PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 31, 1973, CONCERNING APPLICANTS FOR WATER SERVICE ON PADRE AND MUSTANG ISLANDS LYING BETWEEN THE STATE PARK ANO THE NATIONAL SEASHORE FURNISHING PROOF THAT SEWER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE OR WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF CONNECTION TO THE CITY WATER SYSTEM, 8Y AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO EXISTING FLATTED LOTS EXCEEDING 15,000 SQUARE FEET IN AREA THAT MAY BE SERVED SY PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS PROVIDED THAT SUCH LOTS ARE NOT LOCATED IN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD (A ZONE) AS DESIGNATED ON THE FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION FLOOD HAZAR0 BOUNOARY MAP; AND AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE AFORESAID ORDINANCE BY DELETING THE PROVISION TEAT AN EXISTING WATER CUSTOMER IN THE AREA DESCRIBED MUST CONNECT TO THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER SUCH SERVICE I5 AVAILABLE ALONG PADRE ISLAND DRIVE IF SUCH SERVICE 15 BEYOND 300 FEET OF THE PROPERTY RECEIVING WATER SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Jones recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 6:20 p.m. in order to convene the initial meting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation_ Mayor Jones reconvened the Meeting at 6:24 p.m. and called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on tire agenda. Mr. Robert R. Reed referred to his 1980 tan revaluation and informed the Council that his property had increased in value €ast year by 44.922., and because of the exemption which he is allowed, his taxes were increased by 332 because the exemptions are fixed at a certain amount. City Manager Townsend aoreed that this is correct and there is thikind of impact a: a result of exemptions for a few citizens. itr. Reed suggested that when an individual purchases a house, the value of that house remain the same anti/ it is sold, at reach time the City could Kleutes Regwlav CuencUl Netting July P;. l9& Pa Te 23 Corseet som raaenue Vroa. the owner of tee inns. He also Suggested that the eXeMp- tion could be increased percentage wise. ilayO' Jonzs informed Mr. Reed that the Counr.€i is in agreement that the sigh increases in revaluation every year shr_!d not be allowed. but this will have to be changed at the state level and the City Council members plan to contact the State legislators in an attempt to remedy this situation. lie stated that the Texas Municipal League is also actively pursuing a change in this legislation. Mayor Pro Tem Sample expressed appreciation to Nr. Reed for coming to the Council with this problem_ He then inquired if he planned also to go to the Corpus Christi independent School district Board to inform them of the situation since they too are involved in this kind of problem. lir. Reed assured the Mayor Fro Tem that he would go to the school board. Mr. €d Green, local representative of AFSCME, reiterated that employees are urged to give to united Nay through payroll deductions, yet the City does not allow payroll deduction for other things, such as union dues. Mayor Jones explained to Mr. Green that the Council should not be placed in a position of ether helping or hindering union organizations, and if the Council allowed a payroll deduction for union dues, then this would be assisting the union organizers. City Manager Townsend also informed Mr. Green that the Council has pre- viously rejected requests for other payroll deductions. Mr. Green also urged that the Council consider an additional holiday far City employees. Council Member Best referred to the report from the Texas Research League and suggested that the Council designate some time to study this report to,consider the feasibility of the recommendetions. Council Member Zarsky agreed that the report should he studied but indi- cated that he felt that it would be preferable to conduct Workshop Meetings. possibly four of them to discuss the four sections of the report. The other Council Members indicated that they concurred and the decision was made that these meetings :could he conducted after the budget hearings. There being no Further business to come before the Council, an motion by Best, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m-, July 23, 1950.