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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGI3t.AlR COUNCIL MEETH IG
SEPTEMBER 24. 1380
2:03 P. A.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Ten Edward R. Sample
Council Members:
David Diaz
Jack Ii. Dunphy
Betty M. Tarner
Cliff Farsky
ABSENT_
Mayor Luther Jones
Council Member Jack Rest
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary B►►► O. Read
Mayor Pro Ten Edward L. Sample called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by Father Higgins of St. Cyril 6 Methodlus Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led
by Council Member Jack Oumphy,
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present tc conduct a legally constituted
meeting.
Motion by Zaraky that Mayor Luther Jones and Council Member Jack Best,
who were out of the City, be eecused for just cause; seconded by Turnor; and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Diaz that the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of August
13 and August 20, 1980 be approved as presented; seconded by Turner; and passed
unanimously_
Mayor Pre Tem Sample announced the issuance of the following proclamation:
"EDDIE BOLDER DAY' - September 23, 15130.
Mayer Pro Tem Sample calied fn, the consideration of the offer of Corpus
Christi Rational Bank to donate a stainless steel sculpture of three dolphins and
noted that the Municipal Arts Commission had met to discuss this donation and had
approved it.
Motion by Turner that the offer of the sculpture be accepted, seconded by
Diaz, and passed unanimously.
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.Valor Pr. Tarr 5eiepie called or the City Manager"r deports. City lianepar
R. Mervin Townsend presented the following items with .elated coiaxent5 and explena-
tions and recommended that:
a. A Mbmuyt mar be a providingfora seooad stairway at the
_parli at the Corpus Cirisil Convention Center. The
sego stairway is essential se that citizens walking to this stairway
could have a better auras to the plaza area of the Convention
Canter. An approgatadmm of #6,135.25 is needed.
b. Edda be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 1980 for a 12
months supply of safety tot shoes and boots (approximately 806E 1iairs)
winch are maintained in the City Warehouse and sold to a p ees
thrall* deduction. Bidders will bid a percent discount rom
their price list.
c. A public hearing be held on October 29, 1980 to consider an applica-
tion to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration for $921,534 in
trans t operating asci nice and *2,200,440 In capital assistance for
the currant year. The capital grant recommendation cal lets of 15
replacement 35 -foot transit buses (37-45
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power �b�
replacement wheelchair ped vats, Euaits sppi a tiro -ton and an aut�salc
seubbseJa a
Council Member Turner inquired about the possibility of purchasing mini-
buses instead of the 35 -foot !uses to effect a savings in operating costs, since
the buses are very seldom filled to capacity.
City manager Townsend replied that the mini -buses have not proven to be
very suecessfui for regular bus routes, because they are not es durable as the
regular sized buses.
Mr. @l11 re;kins, Transit Supervisor, agreed and stated that the life
expectancy of mini -buses is only three to five years and the operating costs are
comparable tc those of the larger buses, even though there is some email savings
In fuel costs.
Council Member Turner also asked about the number of wheelchair lifts the
City has, and Hr. Perkins stated that the City has two at this time and the anes
planned for purchase are replacement pieces of equipment.
d. ammo Order ito. 2 to the contract with R. lisp Dugas far debris
ragmval an the south side of the city, Area F, bounded by Ocean
Drive, tnnie Joslin, Holly Road and Airline, be approved which
increases the unit price per cubic yard from *1.39 to *2.00. The
price increase will apply only to cubic yardage removed from
September 18 until the terms of the contract have been fulfilled.
Estimated yardage remaining to be removed is about 10,000 cubic
yards. The change order is neceseary due to the contractor's error
be bidding the MD. and the unit price negotiated is leas than that
submitted by the km bidder in the adjacent gree. The change order
will bermes the contract by *6,100.
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e. Area !°7 of the Hurricane Allen Debris Rome -Jai contract as performed
by M & G Asphalt Company be accepted and final payment of
114,572.58 for total of 343,953.30 he authorized. Area "C" included
the Molina area and generally bath sides of Greenwood drive from
Padre Island Drive to Baldwin Boulevard. A total of 12,042 cubic
yards of debris were cainteted and disposed of in 20 calendar lays.
f. The drainage agreement between the City and Ms. Annie Blake
Morgan Head previously approved on May 7. 1980, be amended to
change the termination date of the agreement brine October 1, 1980 to
January 2, 1981. The agreement provides for payment to the City of
$25,459 for future drainage improvements in connection with the
development of a 21._22 acre tract at Rand Morgan Road and Leopard
Street. The owner is requesting the date change because of delays
in cloaang the land sale.
U- The paving assessment revision ordinance be amended prior to its
third reading to delete that the maximum commercial rate would be no
more than three times the maximum residential rate. With the resi-
dential rate proposed at 14.75 per lineal foot xhr. m and the com-
mercial rate proposed at $19.50 maxbune, reference to a factor of 3 is
no longer correct.
h. The City Manager be authorized to execute contracts for deferral of
const ruction of standard screening fences. The ordinance requires
construction by the owner of any lot to be occupied by a business or
industrial use where the lot abuts any lot occupied by a dwelling
located in a resldentiel sonhig district. The ordinance allows execu-
tion of a contract for deferral of construction when the abutting lot is
zoned but not yet occupied by a residential use. The contract
requires the commercial property owner to deposit an amount equal to
the estimated cost of fence construction to be held by the Clty In an
interest bearing trust account. if the screening fence is not con-
structed at the thee of the issuance of a residential building permit
an the adjacent Iot, the City can use the deposit plus any interest
thereon to construct the fence.
#. Two grant agreements be approved with the Federal Aviation Admin-
latration, one is far the Land acquisition program in the amount of
8127,932 and one for the terminal building improvements in the amount
of 1501,000. The lana In Located southeast of Joe A##reur Read (FM
783) and is port of the clear zone for the northwest -southeast run-
way_
Council Member Diaz rare -red tc item "d" and st:.ted that he understood that
City employees are inspz.cting the debri_ removal. City Manager Townsend confirmed
that assumption, stating that personnel, from various departments are working with
the Director of Engineering and Physical Development to assist in the inspection
of the debris removal that is being conducted ender contracts.
City Manager Townsend explained the planned improvements to International
Airport referred to in item "i".
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Council hamper :arsky referred to previous discussions on the terminal
Improvements and the possibility of eniarg_tg the Airliner' ticket space. He sug-
meted that soma of the concession area be utilized for the ticket space.
City Manager Townsend noted that this would be more expexsive, but it
could be considered in the future. He pointed out thet.if the City has an increase
#n the number of flights and the ticket/lobby area is not enlarged, crowded condi-
tions will occur_ Kr, Townsend indicated that the architect on the project could
prepare some sketches to show how more lobby and ticket area could be provided.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that this Item an the agenda only
authorizes the City Manager to execute the grant agreements.
Council Member Turner referred to.Ftem Mrd" and questioned whether or not
there might be repercussions from the increase Fn the contract.
City Manager Townsend stated that It is doubtful that there will be because
the new unit price for debris removal is still less than any other bid price from
other contractors.
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An agreement be approved Head for
furore park dedtcatlon out ota future unit Rand Morgan Sub-
division 11 in accord with the park section of the Platting Ordinance.
The subdivision is located at the southwest corner of Leopard Street
and Randan Road. The agreement is necessary bemuse part of
the park unlet wp; be dedicated from future units of the sub-
division.
k. A grant application be submitted to the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments for $463,706 to continue the Senior Citizens Program,
including the multipurpose centers and meal sites, for October 1, 1980
through September 30, 1981. The total cost Is $638,931, conslsth g of
$463,7116 he federal €nide, $30r232 in City match, $1,289 in County
match, $31,125 in participant contributions and $94,579 in U. 6.
Department of Agriculture commodities. Federal funding has in-
creased by $30,873 or 6% which will allow an increase in meals to be
nerved by 43 per day from 675 to 7/8. .n addition to the required
City match of $90.232, the City provides an additional $71,123 for a
total of $161,355 in the 1980-81 Budget to carry out the program.
I. The Bayfront Plaza Auditorium; be rented to "Community Concerts"
for the same rate es charged Corpus Christi Symphony and Corpus
Christi Ballet Theatre. The Community Concert series of four
concerts, previously held at Del Mar Auditorium, is scheduled in the
Auditorium for the 1990-81 season. The rate would be 17.% gross
ticket sales in excess of $5,000, with a minimum charge of $300 and a
maximum charge of $1.000.
m. Tha 19e0 -Si Police Contract be clarified regarding continued discus-
mon of the City's health insurance program, to set forth the timetable
for resolving en impasse concerning this question.
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n. The Compensanpyt Pan be am nded to retain the A-1 step in
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schedules A and 8 throughout 1980-81 as an economy measure. The
adopted salary schedule will delete the step as of January 26, 1981.
Retentfoa of the step will enable those positions with sufficient appli-
cants to he filled with an entrance salary 5% less than the "A" step.
Employes advance to both"Al-: and "An after 6 months service.
° The Cites 1979-80 Employment Opportunities .Pilot Program Public
Service currant come of $.39600oyment Contract0 swill db reduced ed to 8gate tto a newt levelof$44,814. The decrease of $351,186 represents projected -unexpanded
amounts under the current contract. The unexpended amounts result
fomn moat -APP participants either being placed In private employment
2233. Theecc ntract aout roviredes or an ublic enrolllment of 100.ent. The current enrolleQent is
p. A contract be approved fora grant of 1641,000 fro the Coaatai Bend
Consortium to place up to 100 Employment Opportunities Pilot Pram
participants la public service employment hi City departments frern
October 1, 1980 through September 30, 1981. The contract %All
provide 1590,000 for wages and 151,000 for fringe benefits.
q. An agreement be approved with the Texas Department of Health for
the City -County Health Department to continue to provide a program
of nutrition counseling and food vouchers to eligible women, infants,
and children from October 1, 1980 to September 30, 1981. The pro-
m n� ooaS dloisz100$ funded by the UnitedhStat s`n Department
of l►gnc�ni#ure *rough the sexas Department of Health. It Is sal -
ma to that 3,300 clients per month edit he sewed during the contract
year.
City Manager Townsend referred to Item "m" and informed the Council that
if an impasse procedure aegis develop over the health Insurance program with the
Police Officers Association and the matter reaches the point that a referendum
becomes necessary, such an election could not be held until August of 198i. He
assured the Council that such a procedure could in no :ray affect the current
year's budget.
Council Member O. aai'ted out that if the City agrees to pay for the
health insurance, that would basically be an additional salary increase.
City Hanger Townsend noted that there are other aspects of the health
insurance program to be discussed such as the level of service, the cost of cover-
age of a spouse, the cost of coverage for children, etc. He explained that this
Issue will remain open; it ,rill he discussed throughout the year; and it will he
considered when next year's negotiations begin in April.
Mayor Pro Tem sample made the observation that if the City does not change
anything an the dependent coverage, it is inevitable that an impasse will be reached.
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City Manager Townsend reiterated that even if an impasse is reached, the
electing could not be eogdueted during this fiscal. year.
r. The request of Corpus Christi Transportation Company to parching
Sfnrboaaset Transportation ri ny be approved. c,Corpus Christi
Transportation has permits for 35 albs and B1isebonnet hes four cabs.
The taaticati true:him for sieth companies require City Coundl eo-
pond d its a is ni erehip. Bath fraseldeae expire in ler.
s. Astbo Cavan! be awarded a untie= for $99,290 far Gatehouse 1 rind
2 renctraUlm at the Airport, subject to approval of FM. This award
includes (usage Order Ne. 1 to delete air -coax ti,oning tied carpeting in
the ooncaase leading to Gatebooses 1 aid 2. Seven bids viere suirdtted
cn &pet 27, 1980_ An appropriation of 5105,000 is requested for the
contract and related expenses.
t. Area "$" Harrigan' Allen Debris Renewal contract with Skelton &
Brill be accepted and full and final payment of $24,898.49 be
authorised. Contractors collected and disposed of 20.897 cubic
yards of debris In 18 calendar days.
u. The request by Buddy Seeds Builder, Inc. to abandon 2' x 12' portion
of a 7.5` utility easement in Lot 29, Block 7, Turtle Cove Unit 2,
not be approved. A new haeme was recently built projecting into the
7.5 foot easement. A 2" gas line exists within 18" of the house
slab and a 10' deep sanitary sewer is located 8% feat from the home.
it Is recommended that no portion of the easement be closed because
of the deep sanitary sewer and the problems of future excavation at
the sewer line In the sandy soil. Closing the 24 square feet would
be recommended if the owner would provide an indemnity agreement
running with the land protecting the City frail any damage claims
resulting from maintenance or construction activities in the
easement. (See revision to this item on Page 10)
v. A p❑hHr hearing be held on November 5, 1980 in the City Council
Chamber to provide an opportunity for public comment in the
plarrdiig process for the Ailiso n Wastewater Treatment Plant. The
process involves the schedule and methods which are now and will
be used to notify and consult with the public throughout the project.
It also Identifies staff contacts, the target publics to be reached,
and how and when the public will he informed of the disposition of
the comments. A schedule of activities relates public participation
to major decision points in the Step 1 study. The public hearing is
required by the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Step 1
procedure.
w. A contract ba approved for a grant from the U. S. Department of the
Interior heritage Conservation and Recreation Service for rehabilita-
tion of Hillcrest Park. The grant would provide $40,000 which is
80% of the estimated project cost.
A 1.177 acre tract out of the dedicated portion of the east site of
Los Enema Park be conveyed by the City to Paisano, Ltd., in
exchange for a 1.179 acre tract contiguous to the south end of
Las Encina Park at the request of Paisano, Ltd., because of an
error made In the platting process of La Jaya Unit I Subdivision,
recently approved by the Planning Commission. The Land swag would
reduce the frontage of Los Encines Park along Greenwood Drive by
81.88 feet and increase the depth of Los Encinos Park without
effecting the total area. The park is 6.753 acres. Paisano, LTD.,
WILL pay for the additional street length end water line, if any,
Involved aa a result of the depth increase.
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An agreement be approved with Sueces Development Compare for future
park dedication out of a future unit in Willowood Subdivision in
accordance with the park section of the Platting ordinance. The
subdivision is located west of Violet Road between Shady and Starlite
Lanes.
z. A park deferment contract be approved with Heldenfels Properties, Inc.
on Whelan tract Unit 3, containing 12.9 acres, in accord with the
recently amended park se-ctton of the Platting Ordinance. The tract,
located south of Interstate 37 and east of Navigation Boulevard, is
platted for only industrial use. If any of the Iota are used for
other then uses requiring rel -2" Light Industrial ar "i- ' Heavy
industrial coning, the owner of the Tote intedVed VAR pay money in
lieu of park and dedicanon for the lots with non -fn ustrkd uses.
Council Member Diaz asked for an explanation of the planned Improvements
for Hillcrest Park, and City Manager Townsend stated that they plan to resurface
the basketball courts, renovate the recreational slabs, the playground equipment,
lighting, landscaping and the spray pool.
City Manager Townsend then requested that Mr. Larry Wenger, Chief Planner.
of Planning and Urban Development. explain the procedure for park deferments.
Mr. Wenger explained that if a residential subdivision is less than 20
acres, the subdivider may either donate the park land or pay money in lieu of
land, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, an the recommendation
of the Park Board. He stated that the amount is calculated on 5* of the value
of the raw land; the money is placed En a park development fund; and the funds
can be used for improvements in the nearest park, Mr. Wenger continued by stating
that if a residential subdivision contains over 20 acres, the subdivider must
dedicate 5* of the land for a park.
Mr. Wenger then referred to non-residential subdivisions (comnerciai,
industrial, or professional office use) and infon l the Council that the developer
is required to pay money in Het, of donating land, or he can dedicate land, subject
to the approval of the Plaiainy Commission on the recommendation of the Park Board.
Chief Planner Wenger concluded his explanation by stating that if an Indus-
trial subdivision is involved (zoning of "1-2" or "1-3), the developer may enter
Into a deferment agreement by which he agrees that the park dedication may be
deferred as long as the subdivision is used for Industrial use.
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Council mer Zersky inquired of the staff if they were aware of the law-
suit in Missouri City in regard to the requirement of park dedication.
Mr. hanger stated that it is his understanding that this lawsuit is being
appealed. and City Manager Townsend explained that that particular lawsuit was
based on the wording of that City's ordinance.
Chief Planner Wenger also pointed our that all of these park requirements
pertain to not only lead within the City limits, but also land outside the City
limits within five miles of the City, with the exception of certain instances_
Mayr Pm Tem Sample called for questions or cements from the audience
on the City Manager's reports.
Mr. Bill Barfield referred to the item pertaining to the airport improve-
ments and Informed the Council that the freight area for Southwest Airlines is
difficult to reach because that company's luggage carts block more than 50* of
the driveway. He also pointed out that parked vehicles also take up additional
space, which makes it very difficult for persons to enter the area_
City Manager Townsend agreed that there is a problem In the back area
of the terminal where freight is picked up but that it is the intention of the
staff to begin to enforce appropriate rules in that area. he stated that he was
of the opinion that measures should be take to improve the service court area,
'but the ver1cus airlines objected to any expenditures to Improve the area, even
though ° such improvements ware included in the original plans for the terminal
building. Mr. Townsend assured the Council that the City could patrol the area
if thin is what the Council desires,
Council Member Bumphy assured the City Manager that the Council would like
to request that the various airlines should be informed by the City Manager that
it Is the Council's desire that the service area be controlled by the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Sample called for comments from the audience on the City
Manager's Reports.
Mr. Tony Pletcher, Attorney representing Mr. Buddy Seeds, referred to Item
"u" which pertained to the requested abandonment of a portion of a utility easement
in Turtle Cove Unit 2 because of a building encroachment into the easement. Itr.
Pletcher presented the Council with copies of a letter and a prat explaining the
problem. He stated that his client would be satisfied if the Council would grant
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abandonment of only 12.4 square feet of the actual encroachment rather than the
Naive easement-. Hr. Pletcher questioned the reasons given by the staff for recom-
aetnd€ng against the easement abandonment in that the gas line referred to would
never be used since the hone is all electric. He also stated that his client is
reluctant to sign an ivedemnity agreement running with the land to protect the City
from any damage claims remelting from maintenance construction activities in the
easement because there is the possibility that through negligence or Carelessness,
City crews perforating maintenance could damage the house on the lot unnecessarily,
Mr. Pletcher reminded the Council that they had just recently approved an easement
abandonment in another block of Turtle Cove for the same reason and requested that
his client be given the same consideration. He referred to the letter from Mr.
Harold K. -Shearer, P.E., with Shearer Engineering, Inc., in which he mentioned
that in order for work to be done on the sanitary sewer line located 811 feet
from the home, the excavation would have to be solid sheeted and shored, as it
is Impossible to maintain an open excavation conforming to OSHA requirements
within the width of the easement,
Council Member Zarsl�y inquired of Mr. Pletcher if the developer would
agree to a hold harmless agreeeent rather then an Indemnity agreement to protect
the City from being held responsible for damage to the house as a result of
maintenance of the easement.
Mr, Pletcher pointed out that the projection of the house into the ease-
ment Is so minute that ha did not feel any problems would be encountered.
City Manager Townsend Informed Mr. Pletcher that the OSHA standards do
not control the City's construction. He stated further that the other easement
abandonments mentioned by Hr. Pletcher were different situations In that alternate
easements were dedicated or problems were worked out before the easement abandon-
ments were approved. Hr. Townsend pointed out that there Is a sanitary sewer line
located very close to the corner of this house, and just because the developer
pians all electric homes does not preclude the possibility that the purchaser of
the house might desire gas installation. He noted that it is not likely that any
accidents will happen es a result of maintenace of the utilities but It is possi-
ble that something could occur to cause damage to the house, and he felt that
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the City should be protected frau such an event by either a hold harmless agreement
or an indemnity agreement.
Council 1leeber Diaz *greed 3is.ce the builder made the mistake, that.he, too,
was of the opinion that the City should be protected with the hold harmless agree-
ment.
lfr. Pletcher expressed concern that V.A. or F.N.A. loans might not be
forthaoeing if the easement abandoement is granted only with a hold harmless
agreement.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would agree to the abandonment if the
developer signs a hold harmless agreement running with the land.
Mr. Pletcher concurred with such an agreement provided the City is not
careless In maintaining the sewer easement.
City Manager Townsend agreed to revise the last sentence of Item "u" to
read as follows:
"Closing the 24 square feet would be recommended If the owner would
provide a hold harmless agreement running with the tend protecting
the City from any damage claims resulting from maintenance or can-
structian activities in the easement, other than through gross
negligence."
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Turner that tha City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "z", with
the exception of Item "x" which was withdrawn, and Item "u" as amended, be approved;
seconded by.Diaz; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sample called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend
briefly explained the ordinances.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City Secretary
Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following were approved:
FIRST READING:
THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION. AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 36-84.
RENTAL OF THE THEATRE, OF ARTICLE III. BAYFRONT PLAZA AUDITORIUM BY ADDING TO
PARAGlA?N (4) CLASS IV RENTAL RATES "COMMUNITY CONCERTS" AND TO REVISE THE LAST
SENTENCE OF SAID PARAGRAPH TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE LESSEE SPONSORS AR OUTSIDE
INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OTHER THAN AS PART OF ITS REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION SERIES, THE -
CLiSS 11 RATE WILL BE CHARGED.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second read -
Ing by the fallowing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye";
Jones and Best, absent.
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SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE BARGE RESTAURANT LEASE AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 1481D TO REFLECT A
CHANGE IM THE AWMERSH;P INTEREST OF "CAPTAIN BOOMER'S" BARGE RESTAURANT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third read-
ing by the following vote: Sample. Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye";
Jones and Best, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 15775:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHR/STI C,TY CODE. AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND ADOPTING AND READOPTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 49, ARTICLE Il, ENTITLED "STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTION", 50 AS TO ADOPT A POLICY OF STREET PAVING ASSESSMENTS DESIGNATED AS
SECTION 49-21; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ESTABLISHING A MAXI-
MUM ASSESSMENT RATE TO BE PAID FOR CURBS, GUTTERS, STREET IMPROVEMENT AND SIDEWALKS:
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDI'lG FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time end passed finally by the fol-
lowing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15780:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH B -F -W
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CONVENTION CENTER, TO
PROVIDE FOR A SECOND STAIRWAY AT THE PARKING LEVEL DROP-OFF TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE CHANGE ORDER, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING
56.135.25 OUT OF THE MO. 209 COMMUNITY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT N0. 209-76-1.3. CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, 010z, Dnmphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Janes and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 15781:
AUTHORIZING.AMENDMENTTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ANNIE BLAKE MORGAN HEAD, DEVELOPER OF A
21.22 -ACRE TRACT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LEOPARD STREET AND RAND MORGAN ROAD,
SAID AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15524, PROVIDING POR CHANGE OF
AGREEMENT TERMINATION DATE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1980 TO JANUARY 2, 1981, SAID AGREEMENT
RELATING TO ULTIMATE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF THE SAID AMEND-
MENT TO AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz. Dunphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Janes and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 15782:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SCREENING FENCE DEFERHENT CONTRACTS WITH
DEVELOPERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS CONCERNING SCREENING FENCE REGULATIONS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT FORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARRED
EXHIBIT "V', AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was susaended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15783:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TWO GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH FAA, ONE BEING
FOR PROJECT NO. 6-48-0051-10, TO PURCHASE PARCEL 14C IN 71IE LAND ACQUISITION PRO-
GRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,932, AND ONE BEING FOR PROJECT HO. 6 -48 -11051 -II. FOR
TERMINAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 5601,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing rote: Sample, M. Qumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15784:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF RAND MORGAN
SUBDIVISION fl, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PaOVlsIONS OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, A SUB-
STANTIAL COPY QF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND RADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXOMIB1T "A' ; AND DECLARING AH EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow -
1n rote: Sample, Diez, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15785:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE THE FUNDING OF THE
SENIOR CENTERS, MEAL SITES, AND THE NUTRITION PROGRAM TO THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR $463,706, THE PROGRAM TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 1980 AHD END
SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH €5 ATTACHED HERETO AHD MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR PIE
OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15786:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 552.11, BY DELETING
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH, WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS:
"EFFECTIVE JANUARY 26, 1981, STEP A -L IN SALARY SCHEDULE A AND SHALL BE DELETED.
EMPLOYEES REMAIN/NO IN STEP A -I ON THAT DATE WILL BE ADVANCED TO STEP A IMMEDIATELY.";
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Oumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Nest,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15787:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO DEDBLIGATE
5351,196 OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT OF 5396,000, BEING THE 1979-80 EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY PICOT PROGRAM PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT .aNTRACT, SAID CONTRACT TO BE
REDUCED TO A NEW LEVEL OF 844,814, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT
MODIFICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED
AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ID EFFECT SAID CONTRACT MODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the Foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow -
Ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turnor and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15788:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO c-TE£Uf'E AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PILOT PROGRAM
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $641,000 FOR 100 EOPP POSITIONS, THE TERN OF THE CONTRACT
TO BE OCTOBER 1, 1980 TNR00G}U SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, A SUO5TANTiAL COPY OF 1JH1C1f
CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARRED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. -
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, DIez, Dmaasphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15789:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MN4NADER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH FOR THE CITY -COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM OF NUTRITION
COUNSELING AND FOOD VOUCHERS TO ELIGIBLE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN FOR THE
PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1980 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, ALL A5 MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 1S ATTACHED HERETO, NARKED
EXHIBIT "IL", AND MABE:A PART HEREOF. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Rest,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15790:
APPROVING THE SALE 4F GLUE80NNET TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPOR-
TATION COMPANY SUBJECT 7O THE PAYMENT OF ALL DUE FRANCHISE FEES OF BLUEBONNET
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE BLUEBONNET NAME BE
DISCONTINUED AND THAT ALL TAXICABS BE REPAINTED CONSISTENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI
TRANSPORTATION COLORS PRIOR TO APRIL 1, TOT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 19791:
APPROPRIATING 856,000 OUT OF THE HO. 102 GENERAL FUND, UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE,
TO PAY THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF SE!!ING 515,000,000 OF BONDS ON NOVEMBER 5, 1900,
INCLUDING BOND ATTORNEY AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, PRINTING OF THE BONDS,
BOND RATING SERVICES, FEES AND RELATED EXPENSES WITH REIMBURSEMENT TO BE MADE TO
INC N0. 102 GENERAL FUND OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Pule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Omnmphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 15792:
AMENDING THE MASTER SANITARY SEWER PLAN (1963) FOR THE SOUTHERN AREA OF CORPUS
CHRISTI BY AMENDING PLATE 49 TO PROVIDE FOR 110111110 LIFT STATION NO. TO FROM A
LOCATION ON WOOLDRIDGE ROAD TO A LOCATION APPROXIMATELY 2,000 L.F. SOUTHWEST
WITHIN GREENFIELDS BY THE BAY SUBOIVIS10N, AMENDING THE LOCATION OF GRAVITY LINES
UTILIZING LIFT STATION HO. 10, PROVIDING FOR 70 ACRES OF SERVICE AREA FROM LIFT
STATION NO. 11 TO BE SERVED BY LIFT STATION N0. ID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule res suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing was: Semple, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner end Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE 1q0. 15793:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRE HARBOR COMPANY FOR
IJW!OVE1ENTS TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RENOVATION OF GATEHOUSES
I AND 2; APPROPRIATING $105,000 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND, OF WHICH
$99.290 IS FOR 0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $5,710 15 FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING,
PRINTING. CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 245-77-4, TERNIIIRL 1111L011IG IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule eras suspended and the foregoing ordinance Was passed by the follow-
ing vete: Sample, Diaz. Oimrphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; .!ones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE M0. 15791:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION ANS RECREATION SERVICE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
THE RENAGIL1TATMOII OF HILLCREST PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fallow-
ing vote:: Sample, Diaz, Dunphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Ave"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE HD. 15795:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PARK DEFERMENT CONTRACT WITH THE DEVELOPERS
OF WHELAN TRACT UNIT 3, HELDENFELS PROPERTIES, INC., WHEREBY 711E REQUIREMENT THAT
CERTAIN LAND 'JE DEDICATED FOR PARK PURPOSES 15 WAIVED SO LONG AS EACH LOT IN THE
SLIDIVi510N IS UTILIZED FOR PURPOSES REQUIRING AN "1-2" OR "1-3" ZONING DISTRICT
DESIGNATION WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IF ANY LOT IN THE FUTURE I5 UTILIZED FOR
OTHER THAN "1-2" OR "I-3" USES, THE OWNER PAY MONEY IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR THE LOT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART RER£OF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule uas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fallow-
ing votw: Semple, Diaz, Dunphy; Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jonas and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 15796:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY HAMAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREENENT WITH 'SIE OEVELGPERS OF
WILLOW000 SUBDIVISION, NIECES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, IN ACCORTSANCE WITH THE PROVI-
SIONS OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE FOR FUTURE PARK DEDICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Ola-, Doephy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15797:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, PURSUANT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS, THE TERMS,
CONDITIONS AND PURPOSES BEING SET FORTH IN THE SAID CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETG ANO ILAOE A PART HEREOF, NARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND OECLAR-
IMG AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the follow-
ing vote: Sample, Diaz, De phy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Best,
absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sample called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr.. Dili Barfield explained to the Council that he has had a great deal of
difficulty with his water bill from the Public Utilities Department and has
received no solution from that department. He suggested that obviously there are
many problems in that department in that so many errors occur on citizens' bills
and it Is almost lepossibie to get them corrected. Mr. Barfield explained that he
hada second water meter Installed on his property, at his expense, to serve a
greenhouse. He questioned why be was obligated to pay for the installation of the
ascend meter.
City Manager Townsend explained that all meters are City meters and he wlil
have to investigate to determine why the customer paid for the second meter. He
continued by stating that if it is a deduct meter, the City Code allows for such
installation so that the usage will not be registered in the sewer system.
Mr. Barfield related that at the time he was In the Public Utilities Office,
approximately 50h of the customers were there to complain because they had received
erroneous bills. He also stated that the Public Utility employees had alleged that
some of the City Council Members had interceded with problems on behalf of their
personal friends.
City Manager Townsend vehemenently dented thlr; stating that no one was given
special treatment because they were friends of a Council Member.
Mayor Pro Tem Sample informed Mr. Barfield that unless he knows for certain
that such preferential treatment had occurred, he would appreciate his not making
such statements. He then asked Mr. Barfield to provide the Council with proof If
such an event had actually occurred and not rely on the allegations of a third party.
Ms. Dolly Oolightiy, a student from Del Mar College, stated that this was her
first visit at a Council Meeting and that she found it to be very Informative. He.
Colightly Informed the Council that she had encountered some problems driving on the
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City streets because the craws perforRing debris pickup had allowed tree limbs and
other debris to drop Into the street, which created a traffic problem.
City :tanager Townsend stated that the contractors performing this work are
required to return to pick up the material that is dropped.
Council Member War requested that the Council be provided an updated report
en the Convention urea parking plans.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr. Lantos had talked to Mr.
Dave Wilson who bed informed him that he could only shorten the schedule on the
plans by one week.
There being no further business to rye before the Council, on motion by
'fuser, seconded by Zersky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was
adjourned at 4:13 p.m., September 24, 1980.
R, LUTHER JORES, Mayor of cite City of Corpus Christi, Texas
certify that the Foregoing minutes, same being for the period of
September 3, 1580 through September 24, 1980, inclusive, and
bovine previously approved by Council actinn, are by me hereby
approved as itemized:
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