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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/30/1980PRESENT: 4ks L fA �I CITU v! CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JOLT 30, ;980 2:t10 P.M. MECESeED <T 6:00 i'_n_ RECONVENED AUGUST 4. 1950 5.30 P.m. RECESSED AT 8:03 P.M. RECONVENED AGWAY 5. 1980 9:00 A.M. RECESSED AT 9:11 A.M. RECONVENED AT I1:50 A.M. RECES.Ee AT 11:57 A.M. RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.R. TO CONCLUDE THE BUSINESS OF THE MEETING OF JULY 30, 1980 AND T4 CONSIDER THE AUGUST 6. 1980 AGENDA Mayor Luther Jones . --. --¢'iiayor-Pro" Etieard- t. -Sar lrie: Councl 11lerebers: Dr. Jack (lest David Diaz Jack K. Duemphy Betty N. Turner Cliff Zarsky City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Asst. City Attorney Jay Doegey City Secretary 8's!! G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. 6'A.,} The 'nvocanine was given by the Reverend Richard Mittanck of the Bayshore Bible Church. following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Jack K. Dunphy. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of regeired Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti- tuted meeting. Mayor Janes announced the Issuance of the following proclamation: "FEDERAL WOMEH'S NEEKi1 - August 4-8. 1980. * * * * * * t * * a * * * a * i * * * * * * * * * Ran t * * * * * Mayor Jones recognized Ns. Elide Gonzalez, who was present to make a presentation in regard to the Sister City Committee. Ms_ Gonzalez addressed the Council as a representative of the nine Corpus Christi families who recently served as hose families for the exchange students from Tampico, Mexico. one of the City's Sister cities. Ms. Gonzalez expressed a �irrn:tes itegelar Cann is Betting Judy ° and /Wait a, . A Rely g2164WegikkIL gape appreciation to ati of the organization.;, business firm and zititans who helped to awake the program eeccessfu;, and in particular, thanked the :Payor and Council Members who participated is the program and made the student exchange program with Tampico possible. She urged On the program be continued in future years. Mayer Jones responded to Ss_ Gonzalez' remarks by expressing the Council's appreciation to all of the host families. d S = * * a * _ * * e -^. * * * * * * t * ;, * * * * * e * * * * k Noting the presence of a large number of City 'trefighters in the audience, Mayor Jones called on their spokesmen to speak at this time. Hr. Armando Caceres, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters.A sgciae _._... - tion, addressed the Council to make them aware of sena of the items their association would like to have as a part of their collective bargaining with the City of Corpus Christi. Hr. Caceres Stated that the Association desired to go to mediation since the City and the Association could not reach an agreement. He pointed out that the Firefighters bad requested a 25% salary increase and had rejected the 9i% Offered by the City, and they wanted the City to consider paying dependent cover- age overage for the firefighters' insurance. He emphasized the fact that they are nego- tiating for the firefighters only and their requests should not even be considered for all City employees. lir. Caceres noted that they had also requested a reduc- tion in the work week, not necessarily to a 48-hour week the first year, but possibly a 2 -hour reduction per year until they reach their goal of 48 hours per week. Mr. Caceres continued his aresentatfon by expressing the Association's i opposition to the City's suggestion that the District Chiefs be placed in the civilian compensation plan, stating that they were of the opinion that such a plan which would allow for merit salary increases would be unacceptable to the Firefighters. Mayor Pro Tem Edward L. Sample arrived at the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Mr. Caceres informed the Council that the firefighters have not even sewn the staff recommendation to the Council in regard to the negotiations and indicated that he felt that it was unfair that the Firefighters are not allowed to present their viewpoint to regard to the negotiations. He suggested that an e 'statue ®agteier Cassell Matting JO? )0 awe ilegeht: 8. 1950 Page 3 erbltretor be called in ane Infnered the Council that the Firefighters weld abide by his ruling. Mr. Caceres then alleged that the report provided the Council was a subjec- tive one and stated that they might be grilling to return to the negotiating table if a City representative Is present who could actually make decisions and suggested that City Manager Townsend be assigned to negotiate with the Firefighters. Me also indicated that he felt that the Council Members should rake an effort to listen to the arguments during negotiations. Mayor Jones explained tome. Caceres and the Firefighters that this Councfi hos been struggling for two moths to approve a budget which will provide essential services for this community at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayers of the City:and with a fair cost of living Increase for the employees of the City. He *mired the Firefighters that the Council intends to work In good faith with the groups that are designated to work en these matters; they want the Firefighters paid a fair wage; but they also east consider the fact that the taxpayers deserve . a reasonable tax rata. Mayor ,ones stated that he is very march aware that the City -has a good Flan Department that is staffed with professional, efficient aerployees. Me pointed met that the deciston has been wade to grant City employees en Mont of living salary Increase; the tax rate cannot be increased because Of the pottage of proposition l4 during the recent Charter Amendment Election; and there Is a limit to the funds with which they can work at this time. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the Firefighters and the City should return to the negotlatiens. be also stated that he and the other Council Members are vary concerned about the advice that Mr. Caceres has given to the firefighters to eesiOW down" In cases of emergencies with fires and with ambulance service, indi- cating that he felt that such advice would endanger the lives of the citizens of . this City. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that such a suggestion was an Irresponsible act on the part of Mr. Caceres. Mr. Caceres responded by pointing out that City services had been increased by 4t4, but the Firefighters were only offered a gt salary increase. *a******************* k*******ate **ae : I k: -13:rsk V . ,,,, _.04 n k x XViei.tb ^' a t"k.r�sx.'�f� Aloutas fiBauller ed/ Me Ting j*Is- 3w end a ugast &.. i33o Page k Mayer 104745 called For consideration of 3ppointsr+ar+ts tC, Boards ar+d Cc'mis- sions and reviewed the appointees as discussed during the morning librkshap Meeting. Notion by Dia* that the following appointments be confirmed, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously: CITIZENS ADVISORY HEALTH AND WELFARE BOARD TERM TO EXPIRE Ms. Ger: with li/!i/B6 PARK BOARD Ms. Melba Jimenez PLANNING ColLM $S&5 i Hr. Archil Walker Kr. Frame J.. -Bowers.,= -- --- - ---- --------.. Mr. Don Shelton (reappointment) NUECES COUNTY. CO8MOU!Tl. ACTION AGENCY - Mr. Bobby Smith 8/23/81 7/3.1./63 7/31/83 7/31/83 1/81 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * f * * * * d * * * u' * * * i d * Mayor !ones announced the scheduled public hearing an the following matter: Closing a dedicated but unimproved street in Lokey Subdivision at the request or the abutting property owners, Allied Specialty Company. Inc. and Mr. L. D. Patton,, Mr. Emilio Carne and Mr. Morgan Spear. There are no utilities in this righr-of-way. The area Involved is located south of Holly Road and west of Lokey Street. City Manager Townsend located the area to be closed and informed the Council that the staff concurs with the street closing. Mr. F. L. Beek, owner of the property, stated that they plan to sett the property to the McCoy Lumber Company, and their plans are dependent upon approval of a replat which requires the closing of this unimproved street. lie stated that the owners have previously constructed a water line to serve the entire plat. There were no further comments in regard to this closing. 1 Motion by Wax that the hearing be closed, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. Motion by Diaz that the Council approve the closing of this unimproved r street in Jokey Subdivision, seconded by Turner and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Item pertaining to the Budget as listed on the agenda for the reconvened meeting of July 30. �, .kr'` rq`-.&e-:.,r.M `A� S,1r; t�v+'i,re`Y _-.- _•.{ looses lig lar Caciscia *Mating daIle 3 and August a,, i @F:,0e 5 city Moaner 'cel.'tsend s= eaented C rc fo§ lowing item and rccarnerca€l ihiio. 3?r�spasms audaec for 19E041 of 5iG4,h29.49i be adopted am a tax y of 1.-55 per $100 of assessed Tear be eaolo;-- €zed with property tea be assesses az pi -greet value. The tax levy provides for continuation of the 08,a3d homestead exempaion far persons 65 years of age or alder and establishment of a 510,000 exemption for Brost €roily disabled_ Townsend minded the cceneii that the required public 'searing had aeon conducted on the budget and stated that the only decision to be made at this time is whether or not to grant a discr,unc for early payment of taxes. Motion by hest that the discount not be granted, seconded by Sample. Council Member gest explained that the discount was one of the items that the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association had requested and he had previously been in favor of it, but then be realized haw the Association's Proposition 14 had ha pered the City already. He eine noted that the tact discount will just benefit a few people because most of the citizens will not be able to pay their taxes early and expressed the opinion that it Es not fair to grant a few citizens a discount %fetch Wald be detrimental to a majority of the taxpayers. Mayor Pro Tee Sample stated that he seconded the motion because he had i'llaKtheal that same eoecirrsior.. Council Piember Zersky indicated that he will vote In favor of granting the discount because this seems to be the desire of the taxpayers. Mr. Zarsky also pointed out that this would he an ideal time to test the results of granting such a discount before the City joins other entities to forma taxing agency, Council Member Diaz also stated that he wiii vote in favor of gra6ting the 3% discount because the citizens he has discussed this wlth seem to want It. Me qualified this stateeent by'expressing the opinion that such a small discount is really just a placebo for the taxpayers and will not really represent a savings. Council Member Turner stated that she. too, will vote in favor ofithe discount since it is optional, and the individual taxpayers may take advantage of it If they desire. Council Member humphy stated that he was sure that the discount will cost the City taxpayers money; noted that these are difficult times and that he hesi- tated to grant the discount because of the expanse to the City. He expressed the Min mt `•tegmier Ceurall dem/IN =+$ 30 and A43tst b. i93£ Page & ketizsktieLw ceiaion, however, that the City Council needs to show goad with whether it is practice/ or not in a business sense ioas,-+wch as the Carpus Christi Taxpayers Association has asked for the discount. Kr. Dunphy concluded his remarks by stat - Eng that he will vote in favor of granting the discount, even though he feels that It is a mistake. Mayer Janes stated that he will vote for the discount even though the income for the City has been reduced as a result of the 680 tax limitation. Mayor Jones called for the vote on Dr. Best's motion not to grant the discount, and it failed to pass by the following vote: Sample and Best voting "Aye.; Jonas, Diaz„Oi ahy Turnor a� _s?e, sari-g"tfay.' Motion, by Diaz that the City allow the following discounts for early .payment or taxes: 3t if paid in October, 2% for November, and 1% in December. seconded by Zarsky; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Sample and Best voting "Hay." Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Report pertaining to the adoption of the budget be approved, seconded by Sample. City manager TO nssend pointed out that the granting of the discount will affect the gross amount of the income, but Et will be possible to freeze enough funds in the budget to take care of the discounts. Mayor Jones requested that the staff provide a report an the number of people who take advantage of this discount, and City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the computer wiTI provide this type of information. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and It passed unanimously. d re h * * * * * A * * 5 * * it = * * * k * 3 A A A . * 5 * A * City manager Townsend presented the following City Manager's Reports listed on the agenda of August 6, 1980 and recommended that: Eft a. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 1980 for a twelve months supply of gas regulators including 2,500 1" regulators, 100 14" regulators, 26 2" large capacity regulators, 25 1" high pressure regulators and 25 2" high pressure regulators. b. Bids be received at Ilt00 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 1980 for portable chemical toilet service far one year for Parks, Stater, Sanitation and Gas Divisions. Approximately 21 units will be rented and the service includes movino the units to various job sites. c- E;. ^,e received at 11.00 a.m., Tuesday. Se?ra year suppi.. £f we - - herr y, iQin lud ., ane ser and ;'as`���- tree _-. ,:zeu:cal s including: 1- 2.390 ions of calciu.. oxide 2. 2¢3 tons of calcium hyeroxide 3. 629 tans of ferrous sulfate 4. 87 [ors of sodium silicoflouride 5-14,000 lbs. of ferric chloride 6. 743 toms of liquefied Chlorine 7. 32 tons of anhydrous ammonia d. Bids be received at 11.0O a. c Tuesday, 3epcetaber Z, 1980 do book by mail service for the South Texas Library System from September 1, 198€1 to August 31, 1231. The contract will continue the South Texas Library System program of circulating paperback books to individuals in rural areas without library service. The contract provides for purchase of 6 +nice ndyrintin 3,op0 cetaiogs, IIQ00 book order cards, and ,040 maii.ng labels. The 1i is pa -i fou h a and State governments. Y grants Pro Federal e. A twelve.month's supply agreement for General Electric radio repair parts - and accessorlas be; approved with General Electric Company, Lynchburg, Virginia, on the basis of the only bid received of 25$ off list price. Although the percentage discount has remained the same, the City's cost has increased approximately 10% since last year. The estimated annual expendltate Is 230,000. f. Twenty replacement self-contained air breathing units for the Fire Oapart- ment be purchased frac Claude Wright t Associates of Houston for $13,962.20. Sixteen units were purchased frac this company two weeks ago. The company has agreed to sell to the City the twenty included In the 1980-81 budget at the same price as the previous sixteen. g. Participation in the cost of street lights in new subdivions be amended by Increasing the payment by developers from $20 par street Light to 2170 per light es a result of additional charges for installation of street lights by Central Pcw t and light. The $170 -ole $ 3mI, ,1° ieionai Installation charge from CPst. h. The Piddle hearing on essasemewnt for Port Avenue frees State Highwy 2116, badgers Street as it pertains to item 14-C be closed. and the assessment far this parcel be set at $3,71$.71. i. A revocable easement be granted to Or. W. R. Cleaves for utilization of a small portion of public right -of -ray at Heintey and Horgan Street for continuation of existing head -in parking. The minor additional construction cost will be borne solely by Or. Cleaves as part of the Segrest Addition Street improvement project under construction in the area. A fee of $100.00 for the easement 1s recommended. j. Three weals in the Bayfront Science Park Project be acquired for $50,250 (Parcels 16, 17) and $32,000 (Parcel 71) and $85,275.50 be appropriated from the Community Convention Canter Bond Fund including acquisition, appraisal, fees and closing costs. Acquisition is based on independent appraisals reflecting current values. Parcels 16 and 17 are located on H. Chaparral Street between Hirsch Street and Brew- ster Street. Parcel 71 is located on N. Chaparral Street between Resata Street and Fitzgerald Street. Condemnation proceedings ware previously authorized for acquisition of these parcels. Parcels 16 and- 17 ere coned by Corpus Christi Meal Estate Ca., Inc. and Parcel 2i by lir. Noland Garcia. Minutes Reee tar Ecunci t eeetieg lalV 20 and dugest 6, loo Pigs 5 4k35Va_': €4tab,,r ist :Ei0:1A Plass for rruve-encs co 4:ate Houses 1 and 2 and the west conCeurse as kresernationai Airport be approvcd and bids be received asaust 77. IY60.. The piens include expanding the gate ,?lot,sC +",nd air :,onditioei,.g the west concourse_ Thh" small project `s proposed at this time to reinimixe inconvenience to the public since the sate haisc is now closed due to ramp construction_ The plans and specifications are subject to approval from FAA since FAA es providing a portion, of the tonsrruction !manes-_ 1. An amendment to the contract :rifh Cottenf1ardres.h - Architects be approved to expand the scope of -improvements CO the Airport Terminal Building and to provide additions) architectural fees. The expanded scope includes the ticketing arca, baggage area, east and west con- courses, gateheases, service court, rental car return area, rental car parking lot, and east concourse restrooms. An additional $97,644 is requested to supplement 507,600 in existing appropriations for architectural fees. _ _ Council member Zarsky suggested that this item not be approved because he felt that the City should investigate the concerns expressed by the Airlines before continuing with these plans. City Manager Townsend explained that this Is just an emandment to the con- tract in general, and the City will instruct the architects as to the items to be designed. Mayor .lases stated that the Council would like to have revised cost estimate comparison between the two pians in three weeks so that a decision can be made as to whirls pian should be approved. He suggested that this be listed as an agenda item in three weeks. City Manager Townsend indicated that he would be glad to comply with this but expressed the opinion that this would be a very short timetable for the architect. He inquired if the Ccuncii desired that the architect discontinue work on the plans in order to prepare the cost estimate for the alternate pian. Hr. Townsend noted that the costs would be considerably more if some of the sug- gestions of the Airlines are Followed. 1.e., the suggestion of Southwest Airlines would cost approximately $200,008 and it was his understanding that they would expect the City to compensate them for the change. He reiterated that he Felt that it would require more than three weeks to make the cost estimate for the revised plan. Hr. Douglas Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, informed the Council that he had never had discussions with Southwest Airlines to the effect that they WOW ri Keutes era€er Carmel} kftetTns 41y 30 and August 6. ISZO Pale 9 would he compensated far any cont se then mist .0 r :rrrr .._ the airport. €atrial i Member Zer,l y referred to ;tem "r•, and erpressee cencere eboet zee fact that a neer subdivision Nereid he teteily leghtsd,if this ordinance is passed, before 1t is svam necessary. City ?Langer Townsend stated that it ells his onderstandi-g that this would oily relate to the final plats. and each unit w,u1d be consideree a ser rate sub- division, m. Navajo Street from Baldwin 00u€ward to Virginia Avenue net be closed. T e public hearing to close this one block was held on May 2i, 1980, but action was tableet the request of one property owner. Although initial contacts Indicated ':hat three of the four adjacent owners preferred the street to be closed, the fourth owner has now submitted a petition asking that the block remain open and Indicating concurrence by tae of the three adjacent owners. The four owners will be assessed 95,12$.26 toward the approximately $16,000 additional cost. n. A public hearing be held on August 20, 1980 at 2:00 p.m. on the request of ilr. A. tI. Salvo and lir. James V. Rossi to close an unimproved street adjacent to Lots 17. 18 and 19, Section 13, Flour Sluff and Encinel Farm and Garden Tracts. There are no utilities located In this street right-of-way, and the owners have agreed to dedicate additional easements as required by the City. The area Involved is located south of Williema Drive and east of South Staples. r 0. The paving assessment •ordinance be charmed to increase assessment rates due to increases in construction costs as follows: curbs, gutters, and paving maximum from 914.25 to S13.50 per linear foot and sidewalks from $.75 per square foot to 51.00 per square foot. For residences, schools, and churches, the maximum rate be changed From S4.25 per linear foot for curbs, gutters, and pavements to 96.50 per linear foot and sidewalks from $.75 per square foot to 51.00 per square Foot for four foot snide walks. It is further recommended. that the interest rate be changed from 5k to 6i percent to reflect the Interest rate on recent bond sales. The rate changes would take effect immediately after final passage of the ordinance. Ceunctl timber Zeraky inquired aboot the percentage of actual cost the requested increase represents for the constrectlonn of curbs, gutters and paving, suggesting that t1'..a Increase should be greater. Mr. Writes explained that his department has petitions that were presented prior to the 1977 Bend Program and the people who signed those petitions requesting street improvements were under the impression that the existing costs would be applicable for their assessments. For thls reason, Fir. Lentos recommended that the increases not go Into effect until new petitions are received. Council Member Zersky then reternerided that the assessment costs be based an a percentage of the actual costs for improvements rather than setting a particular $}tax "o" was withdrawn - see page 10. 191 ' F{§A ro e Mint«tes RegmIetr Couo.if p!±:egiam, JulyAugust 6, 19'36 Hage i0 ftp,A.AWS'tV'''r.t't�i�1 rate. Ya stated that he would !Ka to have Item "o" withdrawn for further analysis, and City ?laoagee* Townsend agreed to do so. pa. rt contract- a artsr:tved wilt the Coastal Bend rrailawa, ffause for AI c,,::r.iic. under which the Ci=ty will pay the halfway ak:::>c SG,O[3J Liens cn.;•-act approval and, during t` next sex s;onths. the halfway House will provide S.?:JIXO of stork for the Neighborhood improvement Division by ciea.-inn 'lots mveretrowa with weeds where the property owner ref:sees to do so. After 52.000 of vhark is completed, the Halfway House wilt remain on ti,e tSi vi Sin^'� contractor list and continue to do work as it becosas available. The work wi li be deice by residents of the Halfway linage. The 52,000 will be used to a_rchase workers compensation and liability insurance. The HaTf+„ay House wi£l :.old the City harmless from any liability Which may arise because of its vark. City !tanager Townsend stated that he would also tike to withdraw this item since a letter had bean received from the Coastal Bend Halfway Nouse for Alcoholics informing the City that they had been able to obtain the $2,000 funding from private donors, 0 q_ A lease renewal be approved with the Tercet Corporation for 6,ii06 square feet in the itueces Building for 12 months commencing October 1, 080 at 84.764.20 per month for the C€TA/EOPP Administration offices. The rent represents an increase from 60c to 70c per square foot per month. It includes all utilities, heating, air conditioning and janitorial services. r. A 12 -month renewal contract with B10, Inc., effective August 1. 1980, for $58,500 for business revitalization and stimulation in the Central Business District and other eligible Community Development Block Grant areas be approved. The contract is included in the Sixth Year Community Development Block Grant. it contains guidelines on the type and size of business to be assisted which Include wholesale firms with gross annual sales not over $1 million, service firms with gross annual receipts not in excess of $750,000, retell firms with gross annual receipts not over $400,000. and firms engaged in an industry or trade in which small and minority business participation has been minimal. s. The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act final grant application for 57,749,1$5 for the year beginning October 1, 1980 be submitted to the Department of Labor for the Coastal Bend Consortium subject to approval by the Consortium Executive Committee in September, 1980. The preliminary grant application was approved by the Executive Committee on June 25, 1980, An August meeting will not be necessary if this procedure is approved. The non -City representatives have been polled by letter- Seven have con- curred. No other responses have yet been received. t. The Compensation Pian be amended to provide the following changes for 1980-81: (I) Salaries be increased by ii% effective July 28, 1980. (2) Job classifications etigibte for authari.red nvrrt Imes he clariri,,H. (3) Vacation accrual fur employees with 30 year, ut se+teico he in,,„„d. from 17 to 20 days- _ \TI,mss :.ate wie etes: Reveler Coen ci 1 Meat ne JOT 3C and Masi: S, I9Hu Fags 01 e. The Zoning ihcdi nanco be amended cc --i: ens ^.~n.nd energy conversion systems and wind driven generators whichexceed the height reaytilatioes in the Zoning Ordinance as special exceptions if the Board of Adjustment finds that such exceptions will not substantially effect adversely the .es of adjacent and neinhbaring property. h public hearing :mss held an July 9, 1980 on whether sired mi1Ts and related wind anergy ='_ems slosld be allowed to exceed the height regslations of the Zoning Ordinance_ There were no further cements on the City Manager's Reports. (lotion by Diaz that the City Manager's Reports, Iters "a" thru "c", with the exception of iters "o" and "p" which had been withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. * *r - * e A it ,* 'ie" ie' A t -A * ,t k * -* * * * * Mayor Jonef presented the following item for Council consideration: ID. Consideration of the request of Brand Construction Company, inc- to extend for i2 months the date of construction under a special Council- permit 2t Flynn Parkway and Corona Drive, approved on August 8, 1919, for B-1 uses In the A-2 area and AB uses le the Rc-2 area with one story height limitation in the R-2 area only and with low profile lighting directed away from residences all according to the site plan attached to the ordinance. The owner indicates that interest rates and econo=mic oonAitions heve caused the deley. ]lotion by !lest that this request for a la -month extension be approved, seconded by °meshy and passed unanimously. ******k******************** * * * * * * * Mayor Jonas teen announced the consideration of the following item: Consideration of approval of area 312 multi -family housing rehabilitation loans. The projects are 'located in the 400-500 block of Tancahua (S660,000}, 2900 block of Sunrise ($235,000), and 800 block of South Carancahua ($90,000). Proposals were requested by advertisement in June. Ten Inquiries were received of which wily these three meet ail requirements and are ready to proceed If the loan Is approved. City Manager Townsend reminded.the_.Council that.they..bad previously approved the process for the staff to receive proposals For multi -family housing rehabilitation leans and commercial loans and stated that a number of inquiries had been received, Hr. Ernest Brlones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, explained that his department advertised for proposals; they received a number of proposals; semen of them have been reviewed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, eeeeXerefte fteeeee,eezfe- v see e 4 K1 Rivulets Reeolar Cquac'il Retetics July 3D axed August 6. Wo Page 12 and three of the applications sea to be eligible for approval. Mr. Clriones Chen located the arras involved and explained the pians far renovation en the various pieces of property. City Manager Townsend explained that HUD requires that these funds be used to improve existing structures. Council ienber Diaz commented that there should be some guidelines established for these leans, and Mr. Brianes stated that the concept of this program is to revitalize these neighborhoods. kir. 0riones also noted that this is the first time the City Sas received funds for multi -family and commercial loans. Council Member Turner fl.Wred as to whether or not the staff has a written description of this program, and Hr. Brlones replied that this will be provided for the Council. He pointed out to the Council that the three recommended for approval will be reviewed by the San Antonio RUD Office and they will be in competition for approval with other cities. Motion by 2arsky that Items 11 be approved, seconded by Dumphy and passed unanimously. A * * * * * * * * * * * * * * k * * * * * * * * * A * f, * a * a * * Heyer Jones called for consideration of the following tabled zoning matter: Weber Road Baptist Church from "R -1B" to "AB" on Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Sherwood Park Subdivision located between Weber Road and Chaster Drive approximately 140 feet north of Redwood Street. ThFs application was tabled last week to allow time to notify the surrounding property owners of the use proposed for the operty. The Planning Commrissior, recoseends a special permit. Motion by Zarsky that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously_ City Manager Townsend briefly reviewed the public hearing an this zoning application and informed the Council that additional notices had been sent to all affected property owners informing them that the prospective purchaser of the property. Physicians end Surgeons Hospital. plans to use this facility as en alcoholic rehabilitation building. f ,`0w; ir,g x..,"',rr Atka x ,a M. �ti� leatse Regeler Ceeecli neetlee Jelly 30 eetd Au/vs: q, is,ao page 13 Chief ,planner Larry Wenger iactted the area e7 the zoning and land use nap, described One land use .n the surrounding area, shamed slides of the area, and stated that the Plantling Commission recommended a special permit subject to an se/Peeved site plan. f . tenger stated that. _ince the public hearing before the Planning Commission, the appilcant3 changed the requested use from medical/dental offices to the establishment of a rehabilitation center for alcohalics_ Mr. Leo Frederick, Administrator of the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, assured the Council that the center win not be for detoxification; the residents of the facility will have completed a treatment at the hospital; they plan to install 20 to 30 beds at this time, to be increased eventually to 80 beds; the - - '€aci-lityewilt-contain a kitchen, occupational therapy room and an area for family Visit/000. Mr. Frederick stated that the only structure that they intend to use now -€s the church bol€ding Itself and the other buildings on the site will be demolished. City Manager Townsend pointed out to 11r. Frederick that a new site plan will have to be su5etltted.ared explained that the site plan must Indicate whatever is necessary but not a detailed building plan. Mr. Frederick stated that the hospital does not know exactly what they will build at this time but that a new eta plan will be submitted showing speci- fically ehat will be done. Meyer .zonas called for convents from the audience on this zoning appilca- tion. Hr. W. L. Haller, 4005 Robinhood Drive, informed the Council that he had attended the public hearing before the Planning Commission conducted an June 30, and he and other residents of the area agreed to the "AB" zoning for a medical or profeasioneI building with the understanding that no entrance would be from Chaster Drive. Mr. Mailer expressed the opinion that the neighborhood should not be sahl'aeeed to Mk t' a of feellit(e, deicer *mid he weed ea a 24-hauc hash. rk, than presented a pet)t)on eorita)n)ap )bbb JAgnatureee a paraans ae3w are appasea tG the pSm,cmed Yea for this tract. Ms. .renice adtcftins, 4021 Rabrnhood. scared Chat the recreants had agreed to the specie/ permit far doctors and dentists' offices, according to Misuses Regular Council Maatirg July 33l arec3 August S. iSS€t Page 8R certain stiixeaiatiocs. She noted that Weber Road already has a great deal of traffic and stated thee sic felt that are BG -Sed facility maid generate a great deal more traffic. Also expressing opposition was Mr. Frank B. Laver, 3345 Harris. Mr. Pat Sanjenis, Attorney representing the Weber Road Baptist Church, Stated that possibly time :vsidents of the neighborhood may feel that they have been betrayed since the intended use of the facility has been changed but assured them that it was just an honest mistake made between the owners of the property and the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. He pointed out, however, that the notices the City sent to property owners Has improper because the proposed facility is not for detoxification but is intended for further treatment of patients who have already. been treated at the hospital. He also stated that there is ample parking for this facility end that visitation would he restricted to the same hours as they are at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital_ Reverend TOm Wilson, minister of the ldeber Read Baptist Church, also expressed the opinion that the City staff made the mistake of referring to the facility as a detoxification unit. He assured the Council that the structure will remain as only one story and he did not understand the residents' concern about the possible dangers to neighbors and children. Noting that air. Harlan Heitkomp is the engineer for the prospective purchaser, Council Member Diaz suggested that he prepare a site plan so that the Council can act on this zoning application. Mr. Sanjenis assured the Council that a new site plan can be submitted, but at this time, they Just wanted to allay the concerns of the neighbors and make them aware of the type of facility that will be installed. Mr. Hailer and Ms. Hutchins reiterated their opposition to the proposed use. Reverend Wilson pointed out the urgent need for the church to dispose of this property because of their Indebtedness. He referred to a suggestion made by Council Member Turner last week in regard to the possibility of rtmoving the back portion of this property from the area of request and indicated his willingness to do this if the Council would approve the special permit under those conditions. e5 licguier Council Nettle; July 33 and Aegyeee Es, l "Page 15 Council Member Terrier seaters that she is very sympathetic to the plight of the church but that she also understood *he concern of the neighbors. She sug- gested that the church attempt to sell the property for typical "ATI" zoning use. Council Member Best 5:egaested that a meeting be held at the church and that the property owners he invited to attend to see if a solution could be worked out that would be amicable: to ail concerned. Ftr- Sanjenis agreed that this would he a good idea since he felt that if the church actually goes bankrupt, this building will be empty and neglected and subject to vandalism. City Manager Townsend suggested that the application be tabled for a longer 'Period of E1me to -allow the church to resolve the problem with the neighbors or locate another purchaser for the property. Motion by Best that the matter be tabled for one additional weak, seconded by Zarsky. Council Maeber Turner stated that she felt that a decision should be made today. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and It passed by the follow - ¢Ing vote; Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumpily and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Turner voting .' nHay " .. .. * * * * * * * ? * * * * * * * * * * .'.- * * * * * * * :: * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly reviewed the ordinances. Mayor Jones called for comments on the ordinances. Council Member Zarsky referred to the ordinance granting an II% cost of .living increase and inquired if al! City employees would receive this salary Increase. City Manager Townsend explained that all of them would with the exception of the City Manager, Dr. Hilton Lewis, and Gr. Christopher buttery. Motion by Zarsky that City Manager R. Marvin Townsend, Dr. Hilton Lewis and Ar_ Christopher Cattery receive the sane Il%- salary increase retroactive to :July 28, leBD; seconded by Diae; and passed unanimously. ��, z}..!tt�'Li1,::..S:Vio`3`eru�?i'ri Mi eetes tMeegsalar Council Meeting JOY ;A end Aegost &„ tuft Past ifi Mr.. icd: Green, representative of AFSCME, addressed the Councli in regard to E the compensation ordinance creating the salary increase and expre5sed opposition to the ordinance because the City employees requested extra pay for night work; said dependent hospitalization coverage has not been considered; the extra holi- day at thristna5 was oat granted; and they felt that the Ilk increase was inadequate. Mayor Jones explained that the Council is sympathetic to the employees and their desire for more cospensetion but they feel that the limited budget will only allow the 11% as approved_ Me pointed ant that the State only granted a 55; increase for their employees and noted that the Council must also be responsive to the taxpayers of the City. Mayor Jones- also informed Mr. Green that the Council had discussed the points brooghtup.by.ieimduring the -budget'workshop-meetings, and they arrived at the conclusion that the 11% increase was the maximum available. Mr_ Green continued and inquired of the Council if they are opposed to extra pay for night work, to an extra Christmas holiday, and to a cost of living increase for a better standard of living for City employees. City Manager Townsend pointed out that Mr. Green represents no one but himself since vary few City employees are members of AFSCME. He stated that ail of the requests mentioned by Air.. Green were considered, but he wanted to make it clear that Hr. Green is not speaking as a collective bargaining representative for City employees. Mayor Pro Tem Sample expressed the opinion that the Council has been very fair to City employees, and if they are still dissatisfied, they could seek other positions within the City or elsewhere to better themselves. Council Member Turner noted that she had worked with a service organiza- tion and she was sure that Mr. Green was aware that the Council is limited to a certain cost of living increase due to the fact that the City is supported by taxes. She assured Mr. Green, however, that the Council wanted to work with City employees to make them happy with their situations and inquired of Mr. Green if he would be willing to meet with the staff with some of the members of his organization. Mr. Green replied that they would be willing to discuss this but reiter- ated that he felt that some response should have bean made to their requests. utas Keymer Council Ag-onc Jolt/ 30 and Au9vIt naa Page 17 sv+cil Member Dias agreed that Ef sx+e employees wished to meet with the staff, they should he allowed to d-_ an, hu expressed his opposition to a third party beery receseiaed as a reproseatati've of City a -n- ioyees. M-. G€az suggested that IF employees desired to meet with management staff, that a delegation from a particular ils:parument arrange to discuss these matters with aaaagere<nt. He stated that he, Oersaeel#y, wnufd be willing to reset with them also, Mayor Jones stated that he would be opposed to negotiating with another labor organization. City Manager Townsend assured the Council that his staff is prepared to meet with groups of employees, but the State law does not allow for a union represen- -- Cafti w—co'Sva1:on t"ieiia?f -Ciy employees. There were no further conownts on the ordinances; City Secretary Rend polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: FINDING THAT THE BAYFEST '80 ON SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 1980 IS IR THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 1200 THROUGH 1600 BLOCKS OF NO. SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 A.H. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19, 1980 THROUGH 12:00 NOON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1950; GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF FOUR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND THE BARGE DOCK TO THE BAYFEST '80 SPONSORS FROM 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 1980 THROUGH 12:00 MI'NIGHT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1980; AND ALLOII!NG THE USE OF THE STREET, SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS, SEAWALL, MARINA, BARGE DOCK AND FOUR MUNICIPAL LOTS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A' ATTACKED HERETO, FOR SAID BAYFEST CO-SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING ANO PHYS{CAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND THE INSPECTIONS AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN CHANGES, REQUIRED PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY CODES AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE SPONSORS TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; REQUIRING THE SPONSORS OF BAYFEST '80 TO REMIT 2% OF GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE FESTIVAL TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 'AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION PERM/T; PROVIDING AH EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Bast, Diaz. Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE. ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION V - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, SUBSECTION B, MINIMUM STANDARDS, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH, TO BE NUMBERED 11, TO PROVIDE FOR PARTICIPATION BY DEVELOPERS IN THE COST OF STREET LIGHTS IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS OF $170 PER LIGHT, AS 14OFE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading 1i' the foi.owing vote: Jones, Sample. Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Eten:�. Ei: gmlar Cuu==zee i Ma! t c:q S uIW 30 and Angass a ::;a:« Floe IG FIRST READING,_ AMENDING THE ZONING OHDCMA4MCE OF THE CITY OF CO.RPI±S :n?§STI ADOPTED DU THE 2Tt= DAY OF Afl"„ J51, =937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PA ES 565, ET SEL*, OF THE ORDEHANCE ANO RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM AIME TO TIME, AND PART€CUL4RLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, SY AMENDING ARTICLE 27. SUPPLEN.FTARY HEIGHT, AREA. AND BULK REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 27-2, MODIFICATION OF HEIGHT REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, 27-2_43, TO PROVIDE FOR NINDHILLS, WIND ENERGY-TZWERSION SYSTEMS, ANO WIND DRIVEN GENERATORS: KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL QTHER PROVISIONS O: THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The foregoing ordinance was read for the First time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Janes, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting ..Aye.,. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SURFACE LEASE FOR A 2.07 -ACRE DRILL SITE IN LOT 1„ SECTION 56, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCIAAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, will EXXON CORPORATION tf1D SUN OIL COMPANY A5 LESSEE AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS LESSOR, FORA TERM :F UP TO SIXTY YEARS, IN tONSIDERATIOH OF A CASH RENTAL PAYMENT OF $$50 FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND A LIKE AMOUNT PLUS AM ANNUAL INCREASE OF EIGHT PERCENT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE LEASE TERN., ALL AS !NONE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SURFACE LEASE FOR DIRECTIONAL DRILL SITE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MAIMED EXHIBIT "1". The foregoing ordinance was road for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample. Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISIONS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 35-289, THE LAST SENTENCE THEREOF, AND SECTION 35-290, THE SECOND SENTENCE THEREOF, TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL WELL SURFACE STRUCTURES TO BE LOCATED EITHER TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) FEET OR TEN (10) FEET FROM THE NEAREST EXISTING WELL SURFACE STRUCTURE, EXCEPT THAT THE DISTANCE FROM CENTER TO CORNER WELLS IN A CLUSTER AREA MUST BE THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR (354) FEET. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND.READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 35-114, LAND WELL ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE, ANO BY AMENDING SECTION 35-431, BAY WELL ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE, TO REPLALE THE CURRENT FEE OF $25 PER WELL WITH THE AMOUNT OF $50 PER WELL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Bast, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: INCREASING THE FUEL FLOWAGE RATE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATORS AT CORPUS CHRIST! INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM FOUR AND THREE-FOURTHS CENTS ($0.0475) TO SIX CENTS ($0.06) PER GALLON'OF GASOLINE AND/OR OTHER PROPELLANTS AND FUELS, ALL AS PROVIDED FDR IN THE FIXED BASE OPERATOR LEASE AGREEMENTS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Ave". Ivoke aftutes Rte€ x Counc$1 ftmtliag jOy 3, and August fs, :950 Page 19 SECOND RERSIliii: AMENOItIG THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF O,RPpjs CE:P.iSTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMERCING SECTION 2-1B6 LIBRARY -FEES; PROVIDING M EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; MO 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, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye'. SECOND READING: FINDING THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING INTRA -CITY CHARTER BUS SERVICE HAS SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED; ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR INTRA -CITY CHARTER BUS SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 13524; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE_ The Foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the follorri vote: .lanes,-Bample, Bests Dia2, Dumpfiy�'TLrner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING; FUNDING THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING CITY'S INTRASTATE CHARTER BUS SERVICE HAS SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED; ESTABLISHING NEV RATES FOR BUS ZNARTER SERVICE COMPARABLE WITO FUEL SURCHARGE TARIFFS ESTABLISHED BY THE RAILROAD COMMISSION: AMENDING SECTION 2, ITEM (C). OF ORDINANCE NO. 9864, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 10853, 11794, 12366, 13182, 13729, AND 14475, TO BE COMPARABLE WITH SAID TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION FUEL SURCHARGE TARIFF; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; 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, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING SECTION 56-8 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, SU AS TO ESTABLISH NEN ATHLETIC LEAGUE TEAM FEES AND A FEE FOR THE USE OF SOFTBALL FIELDS FOR SOFTBALL PRACTICE; 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, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING SECTION 36-5 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976. AS AMENDED, S0 AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW TENNIS COURTS RATES SCHEDULE FOR USE OF THE TENNIS COURTS AT THE H. E. BUTT TENNIS CENTER AND SOUTH BLUFF PARIS; 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, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING; AMENDING SECTION 36-7 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, AS ESTABLISH NEW SWIMMING FEES AND A FULL SEASON SWIM PASS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, and Zarsky voting "Aye" AMENDED, SD AS TO PROVIDING AN to its third and Dumphy, Turner Minutes Regular E'cnn .11 Meettng July 30 :xnd Ar.9gest 6, 19&'0 Paye 20' SECOND BEA71 _ 3.,L zz'' y.t6 ,:ani}itiii :s ES:.h£cESS:OM:3 SECTION 3&-9 TITLED "SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES' IN THE CORPUS CHR":STI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING 1t1 EFF£CT4VE HATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The a•oregoina ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and Final readinc by the following note: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner aid Zarsity ;noting `Aye'. SECOND READING: AMENDING SECTION 49-12, PETIT:OH TO COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH OR CLOSE STREETS, ETC. OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF SAID SECTION SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE FOR ESTABLISHING OR CLOSING A STREET FROM 5100 TO $200; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERA$!L!TY. Tit"fdtegerng ordinance Was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the € l!cwirg vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zersky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, EY ADDING A SECTION TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF $100.00 FEE FOR PROCESSING OF REQUEST FOR CLOSING OR ABANDONMENT OF AN EASEMENT, SAID SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 49-13, AND ENTITLED "REQUEST FOR CLOSING OR ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT": REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The Foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the faliowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: MENDING SECTION 21-18, 21-19, AND 21-20, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE 111TH THE B!LLI11G5 OF CYCLE ONE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1980; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second tike and passed to its third and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and iarsky voting "Aye" SECOND READING: MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION S5 -t00 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY GF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREASES IN WASTEWATER RATES; AMENDING SECTION 55-143, SUBSECTION (0), SU AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA- TION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the foilor/inn vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Oiaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zersky.voting "Ave". 7 '4I4bqutes ReatOar EA1ure.: Nee -8 i:oy ,iu3IF 36 nit'±!: AuseaS 6. 1 3w PaBe 21 5ECOMG REE Sas_ AMEN ?16 TEE co.:4 "_-0:NA.N.CE, CIT' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. V0LUME II, D AF -ER 55 UTILITIES•. ARTICLE 17,GAS RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 55-61 CLASSIFICAT60ii OF CUSTOMERS AND SERE1i0LE5 OF RATES. AS SET FORTH i:i rJR0ENANCE :;0. 15043, AS :«'IE11ED. SO A5 0 CHANGE SF-m€oaLE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTORERS OF THE CITY-OW;119 GAS DASTRIEUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEIt SCHEDULE OF FATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS; PRa'IIDS3cG A33 EFFECTIVE FATE; PROVIDING ,, SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AHD PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA- TION- The fore_oing oadieance was .read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following voce: Jones, Sampie, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner aed Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZiN& THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A MUCH OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING FOR A TERM OF 50 YEARS, FOR A RENTAL OF UP TO $340,000.00 FOR THE ENTIRE TERM, WHICH RENTAL SHALL BE PREPAID; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ASSOCIATED SUBLEASE wtTH_THE.CORPUS CHRISTIAgEA J€` 1 TJON 31D TOURIST BUEEA3L. AL AS MORE FUMY SET FORTH FORTH 331 THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AS 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, Best, Diaz, Owmphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye. ORDINANCE NO. 15671: CLOSING THE HEARING 011 STREET IMPPFJ!!EMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREET: Port Avenue M.N. 101) from State Highway 266 to Ayers Street, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT LOT 7A, BLOCK B-1 OF THE PORT AYERS SUBURBAN CENTER ADDITION FALL BE SPECIFICALLY ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEL73NG AN ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER OF TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15672: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE PARCELS 36. 17 AND 71, AT THE UPDATED VALUES. ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAYFRONT .SCIENCE PARK PROJECT, NG. CONVENTION FACILITY BONO FUND -THE iAPPROPRIATING OF 885.275.50 T 50 OFWHH209F THE NO. UNITY EC3I$62,250ISLFOR ACQUISITION AND $3,025.50 IS FOR APPRAISAL SERV'.CES AND INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING, TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinaceypassedgd bg "Aye". hthe following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, DumFhy, OROINANCE NO. 15673: AUTHORIZI1IG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH COTTEN- LANDRETH BUILDING ATCTHE fFORCTS DESIGN OF T CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PREVIOUSLYS TO AND EXPANSION O AUTHORIZEDF THE IBYL ORDINANCE NO. 14308, DATED MAY 30, 19781, WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF MORK AND ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FEES, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AND SET FORTH HIN THE ERETO ANDNIMADETURAL A PARTONTRACT HEREOF,A RKEDNEXHIBITB"A";3TIAL COPY OF APPROPRIATINGHANHATTACHED ADDITIONAL 597,654 TO SUPPLEMENT 547,600 IN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS OUT OF THE HO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 245-77-4, TERMINAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best. Diaz, Oumpny, Turner and Zarsky voting 'Aye". A '3.: + s. Jc 1" ;.,;ai '4+ +v.. 'r ku r1, P: Iarl;::q Y 4_,31 l ' 1 :o f a _ � tE { x r a *sof S v 1..'ARFs. ,, `OM: M Fes Regula. Cn.. cii I ^leeNim, 4H yG=it �, na l"F.sPii NANEE N8_ 15644- rtiE;T"t1ORIZ1.10 THE CITI' EtANAEE2 TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT u1 -!i 7HE TENET CORPORA- TION FOR. 6_806 WARE FEET OF 0FFI.CE SPACE LOCATED IN THE !NIECES BUILDING, 317 PEOPLES STREET. CORPUS CHRIS11, TEXAS AT $4 764.20 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS COMMENCING °UE'DDER ? 1980 TD HOUSE THE CITt'S CETA/EGPP ADMINISTRATION OFFICE_, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FOfT!1 i11 TSF LEASE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. HARKED Eft lia!T "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and tne €oregeiag ordinance passed by the following vote:: Jones. Sample. Best. Diaz. Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Ave". ORDINANCE NO. 15675: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BID, ENC. FOR $58,500 DECENNIUM AUGUST 1, 1980 AND EXTENDING THROUGH JULY 1. 1981, FOR BUSINESS REVITALIZATION AND STIMULATION IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AREAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 18 ATTACHER HERETO ANA MADE A PART HEREOF, HARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AIi EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule has suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the follamiesg vote: Jones,"Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye", ORDINANCE ND. 15676: CLOSII[G AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF PATTON STREET RIGMT-0F-WAY ADJACENT TO TRACT C, LOT 4. LOKEY SUBDIVISION, AS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY DESCRIBED, ACCORDING TO MAP OF WHICH 15 RECORDED IN VOLUME 35, PAGE 85, MAP RECORDS OF NEUCES COUNTY. TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule Yeas suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vtte: Jones, Sample, Best, Dial, DtmlphY, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15677: AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 951.3 OF SECTION 950, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, 50 AS TO PROVIDE VOR ACCRUAL OF VACATION LEAVE IN THE AMOUNT OF 20 WORKING DAYS ANNUALLY FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED 30 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Be=r, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15678: AMEND/NG ORDINANCE NO. 8;27, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, AS AMENDED, BY SUBSTITUTING THE SALARY SCHEDULES ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", "B" AND "C", TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF LIVING INCREASE TO ALL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT FIRE AND POLICE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 552.11 i1Y DELETING THE PRESENT PROVISIONS AND iN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE A TRANSITION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES AS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the Foragning ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones_, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Kle4sas. Recl^r• iia.' Espenc w 1 Atte .t :q J44,,iDr and Anpxst F•. vial Pair, $ s, APPROVING 'CITY' OP CORFOS CMRiST: BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINN=NG mesT i. 0900, AND ENDING JULY 31. T58[1, ZCConaEa, TO THE CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE OF FELINE ADOPTED BUDGET WITH STATE COMPTROLLER AND COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS EMMET LAM; BEING SUBJECT OF APPROPRIATION HEREUNDER of MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET.. PROVIDING SAVMSGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rote was suspended and .e foregainc ordinance passed by the fottr+.rirr, ao:te: Jones. Sample, Ses.t. Diaz, Oumphr, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" ORDINANCE H0. 15660: PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED. ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1310 AMB FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME HAY BE APPLICABLE PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vats: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 15681: FINDING THAT THE GRANTING OF AN EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES FOR PERSONS' RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER 15 IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY DF CORPUS CHRISTI; EXEMPTING FROM ALL AO VALOREM TAXES LEVIED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (;18,000) OF THE ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF SA10 RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD OF SAID PERSONS UPON PROPER APPLICATION FOR SAID EXEMPTION BEING MADE AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11247, AS AMENDED: PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OF THE ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF SAID RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD BY THOSE PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR THE PAYMENT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS AS DEFINED UNDER FEDERAL OLD -AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE OR ITS SUCCESSOR, PROVIDED PROPER APPLICATION FOR SAID EXEMPTION IS !LADE WITH THE TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". Mayor Jones called far petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the aoenda. Mr. Alfred Vela, 1418 - 15th Street, addressed the Connell as a represen- tative of the Firefighters and as a negotiator for the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association. Mr. Vela assured the CauncNt that when the employees joined the Fire Department, they did not do so because they thought they would be paid large salaries; the firefighters do not intend to hurt or harm any citizen of this City; and stated that he felt that the editorial in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times in regard to the instructions to the firefighters to "Slow down" was most unfortunate and really harmed the Fire Department, because they do not intend to effect a slow down or delay when a fire or ambulance call is received. He pointed out that if an EMT e inotee llegelar eaufe i" .cauda Jgle 10 and Aegest e. l$BB Rale 24 us net aesiiabie because of sickness or injury, this would be the aaiy reason ae emergence call weeefd not be answered immediately. Mayor ,ions assured Hr. Vela that he was very glad to hear his remarks and to know:bat there ices been no slew down by the firefighters, toting that he was very relieved to keow that the Firefighters did oar take the advice of Mr. Armando Caceres. £Deneb Member Oast assured Hr. Vela also that the Council:greatly appre- ciates the outstanding job the firefighters are performing and they want them to have as many benefits as possible. Dr. Best expressed the desire for the Council and the firefighters to have a cooperative attitudetowards each other, rather_____ than eiviegatEa4PFiirance of being an opposite sides every year during negotia- tions. Council &tuber Best reiterated that the Council wants to grant as many of the firefighters' requests as possible within the Budget. Mr. Vela responded by stating that the only time the firefighters attend the Council Meetings is when the City staff and the firefighters Association are apparently at an impasse. Council Member Best expressed the opinion that the firefighters are gaining rather than losing by the proposed terms for their new contract. Mr. Vela explained that the memorandums In regard to the proceedings during the firefighter negotiations are prepared by Mr. Rick Mertz, Administra- tive Assistant from the City Manager's Office. and because of this, he expressed the opinion that the Council had received a subjective report. City Manager Townsend informed the Council that an impasse was reached the day before in the negotiations between the Firefighters Association and the City. He explained that one area of concern is whether firefighters shou13 be treated differently from ether City employees, and if they are to be treated more favorably, then rhe staff must show the reasons. Hr. Townsend stated that the staff feels that ff the firefighters are granted a greater salary increase than other employees, they should relinquish some of the Civil Service rigidity. As an example, he noted that if the firefighters are xliling to do some mainten- ance work at the fire stations, this would free some funde for more salary 'rrz Roomer tounsilKee July 30 aed Ausu" b. SOL *ego 25 increases_ City Manager 'l'couosead also golnt`'d out that the City's chief negatia- for has offered to discuss salary increases separately. but Mr. Caceres refused to do so. He also assured Kr. Vela that if he wan: d to prepare the minutes of the negotiation procedures, he would see that they are distributed to the Council, Mr,. Yale again assured the Council that the firefighters are concerned that there should not be a slowdown in answering calls, and if there were a delay, it would certainly not be intentional but only because of a lack of manpower or equipment. He stated that the recommendation of Mr. Caceres was that they slow dawn in anawering calls to the speed limit allowed. Council Member Diaz referred to Council Member Best's concern that the police officers and firefighters seam to Wunder the impression that the Council is attempting to prevent the members of both the Fire Department and the Police Department from obtaining all that they cant, and stated that this is simply not true. Mr. Diaz pointed out that apparently, the firefighters and police officers have the opinion that the City has an endless supply of funds; this is the wrong Impression; end noted that when the funds are allocated, the money is gone. Mayor Jonas thanked Hr. Vela for appearing before the Council and assured hila that the Council •veld be glad to receive a saearery from the Firefighters Association of the negotiating procedures. Speaking on another matter was Mr. John Stenslend, meaber of the Marina Board. fir. Stensladd inquired about the status of the barge restaurant contract. Assistant Cfty Attorney Jay Dbegey eapialned that the lease itself pro- vides that the lease becomes effective the day the restaurant is opened, and Mr, Sob Yirarpe, one of the owners, has Informed him that the restaurant will be opened in three or four weeks. In a reference to hurricane Alien, which is located in the Gulf of Mexico and might possibly reach Carpus Christi, Council Member Turner inquired about the Council's role if a hurricane strikes. City Manager Townsend explained that the Council can perform during a hurricane on any level they desire and pointed nut that the Mayor is usually designated to maim the public service announcements to the citizens. He stated teat other than that, there is eq need for the Council to take any action daring the hWrrieaere. but it would be necessary for the Council to Beet in session shortly after the stone passes becseple of actions a nd ordinances that need to be passed. * *xa * * * * * *1M * * * * ***.***********t*. There being no farther business to coma before the Council during the Raguier Coun• cil Meting, an notion by Zersky.. seconded by Best and passed onani- aouaiy thee:ileyular Council Meetings of „nay Sit and August 6, 198o were adjourned aR 6:20 paw.. August 6, 1980.