HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/01/1980Cl.T OF' cURPUS C4Rls:l. ELS
REGULAA ZOLOICIL MEETING
u IDLER i '980
2:d0 F.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Janes
Mayor Pro Test Edward L. Sample
Council Members:
**Dr. Jack Best
David Oiaz
Jack K. Dumphy
Betty H. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
Deputy City Mgr_ Ernest Briones
Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bili e. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Rabbi Jacob izakson of the Brai Israel
Synagogue, following which cite Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
..aces was led by Council Member Cliff Zarsky_
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti-
tuted meeting_
Motion by Sample that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
September 17, 1910 be approved as presented; seconded by Diaz; and passed unani-
mously.
Hayter Jones announced the Insuunee of Chu following pr®€lamAt icHSI
"COASTAL HAVLII DAY" - Oct0ber 3, !ISO; "MEDICAL RECORDS WEeli" - SBp€mbar 29 to
October 3, WO; and "SPONN HOSPITAL. DIAMOND JUBILEE WEEK" = October 3=104 020.
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Mayor an called fefr the City Manager's Reports, Deputy City Marlo0[:r
Ernest arlonna Talented the fallowing I too* and FB€cin ended that
a. Dido be received at 11;00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 1980 for
twelve month supply of pipe coal tar enamel (3,5lO 0411911s), base
primer (11O gallons) and asbestos felt 110 rolls - 12' a 200')
for the Gas Division.
or
!,. 1,55O gallons received
pavement marking paint pat Tuesday, fart �
aids be Traffic Bigna 1920 and
tiv• elyg shortnshelf3life tofh a thelYpaint ly ie recommended
due to a l
gallons will be
q icklent sa�rker purchased w1 pli d ith cleat by the truck -mounted
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C. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 1980 for a
portable railroad car unloader with portable conveyor system to
be used by the Street Division to unload street construction
materials from railroad cars. Currently, an unloading system is
rented at 75C per ton. Approximately 25,000 tons of material are
unloaded each year from railroad cars resulting in an unloading
cost of $18,750. At this expenditure rate, the unloading system
should pay for itself in two years.
d. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 1980 for an
additional Sewer cleaner for the Wastewater Division. The
present unit, which will be retained as a bark -up, is 14 years
old, was one of the first models available, is slow and requires
4 persons to operate. The new unit requires only 2 persons to
Operate.
e. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 1980 or the
following equipment:
1. A replacement loader/backhoe for the Wastewater Division.
2. 3 replacement utility tractors, a replacement street sweeper,
and 3 replacement patching rollers for the Street Division.
3. An additional asphalt heater patcher for the Street Division.
The machine heats in-place asphalt which can then be raked,
new material added and roiled without the removal of the old
material. This heating process restores old asphalt without
burning and assures a good bond to new material. The Street
Division does not currently have such a unit.
1. An additional self-propelled rotary broom for the Street
Division. The equipment will be used to remove loose objects
and foreign material prior to sealcoating and applying new
surface materiel. The present operation is done by an indus-
trial tractor and tow -type broom which is hard to manipulate
on city streets, The proposed unit will provide a safer and
faster operation.
This equipment was included in the 1979-80 Budget but was defer-
red for specification revisions.
f. Annual supply contracts for gas regulators be awarded to the fol-
lowing firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications:
National Meter Parts, Lancaster, Ohio
2,500 1' house type regulators $28,750
Rockwell International, Houston
- '6,566.-
16 - ... - .
24 2' large capacity regulators 2,208
25 1' high pressure regulators 725
Total $ 9,433
Grand Total $38^183
The apparent low bids of $1,125 by Puffer-5weiven, Corpus
Christi, and $1,150 by National Meter Parts on the 1-1/4" regula-
tors does not meet capacity and diaphragm case requirements- The
apparent lox bid of 91,785.88 by Puffer-Sweiven on the 2" large
capacity regulators does not have galvanized regulator bodies as
specified. It is further recommended that the 3 bids received
for 25 2' high pressure regulators be rejected as not meeting
size and regulator requirements and the item be rebid. Bids were
received from 4 firms. Price comparison shows increase of 15%.
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g. A contract to salvage materials at Elliott and Westside Sanitary
Landfills be awarded to Esteban Chaps, Corpus Christi, on the
basis of the only bid received of 5200/month or S2,400/year. The
contract is for one year wi a =n option to renew for two one-year
periods. The eateriai to be salvaged includes cans, scrap iron,
and aluminum scrap. The contractor will be required to weigh the
material removed, submit the weigh tickets to the Sanitation
Superintendent and carry public liability insurance.
h. Two sets of distributor arms far two trickling filters at the
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant be purchased from Vel -Tex
Tile Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Brownsville for $16,800. One
set of arms, purchased from the same company in March for the
third filter has proven satisfactory for the six months it has
been in service. The original equipment manufacturer in March
quoted a price in excess of $20,000 for one set of arms. Five
local firms declined to bid at that time. Existing arms are cor-
roded and must be replaced if a satisfactory plant effluent is to
be maintained. Funds are available in the 1980-81 budget. It is
requested the purchase be declared an emergency.
Specifications for cleaning, painting and rust proofing the down-
stream side of the crest gates at Wesley Seale Dam be approved
and bids be received on October 22, 1980. There are sixty
St x 381 gates at the dam at Lake Corpus Christi which require
sand blasting and rust proofing.
j. Parcel 19 of the Bayfront Science Park Project be acquired from
+r. Philip Hamlett for 643,950 plus $650 closing costs and
$44,500 be appropriated from the Community Convention Center Bond
t:und. Acquisition is based on an independent appraisal reflect-
ing current value. This parcel is located at the corner of N.
Mesquite Street and eirsch Street.
k. A grant be accepted from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
for development
fortl Witt Park. this project. $ The $350,000was
swouldincluded
the
provide an
additional 5350,000 an a 503 matching basis from the Texas Local
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Fund. The development would
include utilities, parking, a restroom/Concession building, four
softball, two soccer and two kickball fields. The City Council
approved an application for a Federal grant last December.
Federal money is not now available but the State has been able to
fund the project.
1. The 1975 approved Transit grant be amended to include purchase of
___ shop equipment and tools. This grant included purchase of 1 bus
washer, 15 -Buses, 1 dale taxes; -35 radios,--ryas"s7selfers add- o
vans. All items except the bus washer have been purchased.
Specifications for the washer are being prepared. Because the
size of the washer to be purchased has been reduced, other
capital equipment can be added to the grant. It is proposed to
purchase 91 items of shop equipment and tools for approximately
$47,700 to improve maintenance operations and to educe costs,
service calls, and outside repairs. All transit capital grant
purchases are funded 80e by Urban Mass Transportation Administra-
tion, 133 by the
from theS1972 and 977bBondeElection.The local share is
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aa. An application for 643,313 from the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission be authorized to continue local handling of charges of
employment discrimination between Octcber 1, 1980 and September
30, 1981. Two Administrative Assistant I positions (Grade 23), a
Senior Clerk -Typist (Grade 12), and related costs in the Human
Relations activity will handle an estimated 105 Lnarees during
1980-81, and be reimbursed $412.56 per case not to exceed
$143,313.
n. Approval be granted to purchase $9,216 in replacement parts from
Blue Bird Body Cospany to repair a Bluebird bus that was involved
in an accident en Sharpsburg Road, April 1, 1980. This bus has
been in service only 4,000 miles at the time of the accident.
Repairs will be made by the Transit shop.
o. Contracts be approved with Thomas Y. Pickett and Company, Inc. of
Dallas for appraisal of oil and gas properties and certain indus-
trial properties in the City and Corpus Christi Independent
School District for tax assessment purposes as follows:
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Oil and gas properties 514,500
Refineries and industrial 10,500
$25,000
The firm of Sleberg, Dyer, Redford and Weil be employed to re-
present the City in liability litigation wherein damages in
excess of $100,000 are alleged. Six such claims have been filed
since the City has been self-insured.
An agreement be approved with Voisin Development Company, the
developer of Greenfields by the Bay, Unit 1, for reimbursement of
one-half the cost of improvements around the subdivision's dedi-
cated park ($11,702.99) in accordance with the Platting
Ordinance. The subdivision is nn Wooldridge Road east of Redd
Field Road.
r. $10,000,.00 be paid from the Self-insurance Reserve to Ms.
Margarita Sanchez in settlement of a claim for property damages
and personal irjuries arising from an automobile accident with a'
Police car at the intersection of 10th and Buford Streets on May
25, 1980. The Police car, on an emergency run, did not stop at a
stoop sign.
s. Interagency agreements be approved with the Texas Rmployment Com-
sslon---and - the-Ie-xx Depai sett --of- Human- Resources forjotiit - nee -
of space in the Employment Opportunities Pilot Program Field
Center with the Commission and the Department paying a percentage
of the total rental, sharing telephone, copying, janitorial, and
other miscellaneous costs, for 15 months commencing June 1, 1980
for the Commission and 13 months for the Department of Human Re-
sources commencing August 1, 1980.
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t. The following Leases be approved for the Employment Opportunites
Pilot Program Field Centers for s1 months from November 1, 1980
to September 30, 7981.
Center
Robstown
Beeville
Alice
Alice
Kingsville
Sinton
Lessor
Robstown Plaza
Bee County
1st United
Methodist Church
Mr_ H. Canales
Mr. C. L. Morehead
Mr. B. Trodlier
Monthly Rental
51,1.39,60
877,50
',040.00
1,020.00
1,197.00
1,476.00
Sq. Footage
2,072
1,950
2,080
1,700
2,100
2,460
The rent for the Robstown Center represents a decrease of $550
per month because 1,000 square feet not heavily utilized during
the previous lease has been deleted. Robstown Plaza has agreed
to provide a ramp for handicapped accessibility, a water cooler,
a fire extinguisher, a restroom mirror and pest control service
as needed at its expense.
Bee County has agreed to provide, at its expense, repairs to
broken windows and air --conditioning, 2 venetian blinds and an
additional door between two rooms.
The rental on the Kingsville Center is being increased from $.52
to $.57 per sq. ft. per month in consideration for Mr. Morehead
modifying the building to provide more office space.
Previously, two buildings were leased in Sinton. Due to a reduc-
tion in program staff, it is recommended that one of the leases
be terminated. Mr. Trodlier has agreed to modify the building to
ecrommodate the remaining staff in consideration, for a rental in-
crease from $.45 to $.60 per sq. ft. per month. Though the rent
will increase, 8351.80 per month will Still he paved by consoli-
dating.
u. The Compensation Plan be amended as followlsi
1. To reclassifj' Sue 9peretore from Grade 11 to 13, Mgliipmant
Maintenance Superintendent from Grade 20 to 31, and S+anita-
tio7a Superintendent from Grade 31 to 37.
2. To change the titles of Data Pr000esing Manager and Lead Pro-
grammer Analyst to Director of Data P?9096ing and Program-
ing Manager, r€epeotively, without a change in pay grade?
molting in titles more rleeor-tptive of the rel ponsibilitiee
of the positions.
thi -fit1e of Loan P€ogessor #i; Grade 18 and to
change the title of the present position of Loan Prooeseor
(Grads 16) to Loan processor 1 with no change in grade. The
Loan Processor ti position will be rceponalble for proceeding
commercial and multi -family loans in the sousing Mehabilita-
tion activity.
4. To establish the title of Safety Security °Meer t1, Grade
18, and to change the title of the present position gf sanity
security officer (Grade 16) to Safety Security Officer 1 with
no chinos in grade. The Safety Security Officer 3i position
will be for shift supervisors in the Airport's 9eourity
Pim Protection Activity.
All of the wave change' are set forth in the 1900-$1 audeet.
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v. The pending lawsuit involving Fir. Wesley Harr.onds and the Corpus
Christi Correctional Center regarding a 3 -story wooden building
at 118 Gibson Lane be settled on the following basis:
1. Defendants have completed construction of a conforming stair-
way in the front of the building which, along with the
technically non -conforming, but sturdy and adequate stairway
in the rear, provides adequate fire escape protection.
2. Defendants have abided by their agreement not to use the
third floor of the building until a certificate of occupancy
is issued.
3. A certificate of occupancy be authorized and the lawsuit be
dismissed since acceptable compliance has been achieved.
w. An additional $19,500 be appropriated to cover the additional
costs to place the concrete panels, which are to be salvaged
along Cole Park Fishing Pier, on top of the pier. It appears
from the preliminary investigation that the panels are not
----damaged-and-,therefore, it' would be to the best interest of the
City to place them on the pier.
x- Area "B" of the Hurricane Alien Debris Removal contracts be ac-
cepted as complete and that final payment of $73,065.82 be
authorized to Tompkins & Company, for the removal of 46,565 CY of
debris from Area "B", which resulted in an overrun from the con-
tract estimated quantity of 36,000 CY. An appropriation of
.23,771.25 is requested to cover the additional cost. Total Area
"3" cost is $104,771.25 with the original contract being for
$81,000. A deduction of $69.36 is requeeted to cover the cost of
water meter and box damaged by contactor at 1720-1/2 San Luis St.
The smitrat=7 demolition ntoRtaa on Cornus Christi Heath and in Fleur Bluff he
extended 15 days hepta October 1. 1980-
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Mayor Jones ascertained that no ane wished to cement on the City Manager's
Reports.
Motion by Zarsky that the City,lanager's Reports, Items "a" thru "y", be
approved as presented; seconded by Diaz; and passed by the following vote: Jones,
Sample, Diaz, Dumphy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Best and Turner absent at the time
the vote was -taken. -.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following tabled matter:
Third reading of an ordinance making Sheridan Street one-way from
Alameda to Harry between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. -
4:30 p.m. on school days only. Third reading of this ordinance
was tabled on February 27, 1980 until June 25, 1980, at which
time the third reding was again tabled until today. Sheridan
Drive alongside Windsor Park School has been widened under a con-
tract awarded May 28, 1980. The street is now two-way without
any particular problems. It is recommended that the widened
street remain two-way.
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deputy City ,egnager ?r:rwr-. .:•..o. e.t C.xc.:.ci; 41.1c ,r• gi rt #c. oe
Traffic and Tra nit is of the ,nini,an [hat the one-way traffic system on toil por-
tion of Seridan Street es not necessary since the street has been widened and
withdrew his recdenrenda4saa chat susF an ordinance be passed.
An a relate,: nutter, Mayer Janes noted that when the bus lane was installed
on the right side. of Alameda to provide access to Windsor Park School for the buses,
the left -turn lane was eliminated. He stated that he had received a suggestion from
one citizen that the City should reinstate the left -turn lane that previously
existed at this location.
Mr. Brioaes stated that the staff will study the possibility of reinstat-
ing the left -turn lane. Me also assured the Council that the Principal of Windsor
Park School had been informed of the staff recommendation in regard to retaining
the two-way designation on Sheridan Street.
'' Gouncil Member Betty Turner arrived st the meetin9.at 2:10 p.m.
Council Member Turner inquired about the beautification plans for the
entrance to the Airport, and Mr. Briones replied that funds had been allocated
for landscaping at the entrance road. (Later in the meeting. Mr. Briones ..
infcr-'eed the Council that $10,860 had been designated for landscaping for the
entrance road and SY5,000 for landscaping of the parking lot.)
**Council 'Imbed' Jack Bent arrived at the meetlfu at 206 p.m,
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Mayer ,itlnewr called fur the ordinance%, Bepety City Manigar. "diene§
briefly explained the ordinance§ gn the agenda,
mane aero na ciamenta Prom nrntare of the eel:islnea OH the ordinance*.
City Secretary Reed palled the Cowell for their veto, and the fallowing erdinanee5
ware approved:
SECOND READINGt
THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COPE, 1976 REVISIONS,CA MENDED,
YI�VOItT ENDING
SECTION 36-89. itENTAL AF T gBA
IHTRE, CLANS IV RENTF ARTICLE AL RA
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AUDITORIUM, BY
�, AIID TO REVISE THE LAST SENTENCE 9P SAID PARAGRAPH TO PROVIDE
PTEAT IF HEART OPTITBL REEGULAR0lSUBSCRIPTION B£cie INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP SERIN, THE CLASP Il MATS WILL
THAN
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CHARGED,
The farsycine ordinance was read
following' nrthe'ed nd time
andnes, pissed
to its
third and final raiding by the"aye".
Dies, Dueiphy, Turner and EarakY voting
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 15798:
AMENDING THE BARGE RESTAURANT LEASE AUTHORIZED 8Y ORDINANCE 14610 TO
REFLECT A CHANGE 2N THE OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF "CAPTAIN ROOMER'S" BARGE
RESTAURANT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and 'Zarsky
voting *Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15799:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ESTEBAN CHAPA
FOR THE SALVAGING OF MATERIALS AT THE ELLIOTT END WESTSIDE LANDFILLS
?OR A TERM OF ONE YEAR WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT: A SUBSTANTIAL. COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREQF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15800:
AUTHORIZING TRE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE
PARCEL 19, AT THE UPDATED VALUE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE
PARI. PROJECT, 209-76-1.3; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE N0. 209 COMMUNITY
CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND THE SUM OF $44,600; OF WHICH 543,950 IS FOR
ACQUISITI`.ON AND $650 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING, TO
$UPFLEMENt' FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AO EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended at.d the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15801:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTFOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF BILL WITT PARE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF IOIICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO, MARRED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF: AUTHORIZING THE CITY
NANACBR '1'O EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SAID
PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
tgllOwing _vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, , .Turner .end Zarsky
voting "Awe'.
ORDINANCE NO. 15882:
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OP A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY COMMISSIONARGES
DISCRIMINATION,31A FOR3 SUBSTANTIAL OLUTCOPY ION OFOFOSKEW CH
WHICH GRANT
OF EMPLOYMENT ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AND APPLDECLARING ICATION SAN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended andleBehe foregoing
oDie of g or din nce Tnerassed bZarsky
following vote: Jones, Sample,
voting "Aye"-
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ORDINANCE NG_ 15803:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THOMAS Y. PICiKETT
AND COMPANY, INC., OF DALLAS, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPRAISAL AND
VALUATION OF OII. AND CATS PROPE-RTIES AND PIPELINES AND FOR THE APPRAISAL
AND VALUATION OF CERTAIN OIL REFINING AND RELATED PROPERTIES AND CERTAIN
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, LOCATED 15 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
AND/OR THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TAX ASSESSMENT
PURPOSES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH 1N TRE AGREEMENTS, SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND '"B" AND MADE A PART
HEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
felioxing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting °'Aye'.
ORDINANCE ND. 15804:
AUTHORIZING 'Td? CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VOISIN
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, DEVELOPER OF GREENFIELDS BY THE 5f.Y SUBDIVISION,
UNIT 1, PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE COST OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE DEDICATED PARR IN THI5 SUBDIVISION, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, HARKED
ESHIRIT "A'; APPROPRIATING $11,702.99 OUT OF THE NO. 22G STREET BOND FUND
FOR PAYMENT TO VOISIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION
BY THE DEVELOPER AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAME BY THE CP'Y, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 220-77-43, GRSENFIELDS BY THE BAY SUBDIVISION, UNIT T; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule we suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye"
ORDINANCE ND. 15805:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER T9 EXECUTE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH THE
TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
FOR THE JOINT USE of PREMIXES PRESENTLY BEING, LEASED BY THE CITY FOR THE
CORPUS CHANTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PILOT PROGRAM FIELD CENTER WITH
THE COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OP HUMAN RESOURCES EACH PAYING AS USE
FEES A P]GRC!NTILE or THEIR RESPECTIVE F0PM RENTAL USE COST @1N TAE
LEASEHOLD TOGETHER WITH A PRO RATE SHARING OF TELEPHONE, COPYING,
JANITORIAL, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS, FOR A 'TERN Or IS 50155S
COMMENCING JUNE 1, 1980, FOR THE TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION AND 13
MONTHS FOR TEE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMENCING AUGUST 1,
1980, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED INT THE AOMEEMENT8 FOR 30INT USE OF
PREMISES, SUBSTANTIAL COPIES G! WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AM MADE A PART
HEREOF,, -MARKED -AO- EXSISITS "A", we, AND 401 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGOICY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance yeseod by the
following voter Jones, Sample, Seat, Dies, Dumphy, Turner end Sa1=8Te1r
voting "Aga".
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ORDINANCE NO. 15808:
MIME/ZING THE CITY RAliAGER TO RENEW AND EXECUTE LEASES OF BUILDINGS OR
PORTEONS OF BUILDINGS FOA THE EMPLOYMENT UEPO4TUNITIES PILOT PROGRAM
FIELD CENTERS FOR A TERM OF ELEVEN MONTHS COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 1980 AS
FOLLOWS:
A. SINTON CENTER, H. TRODLIER, LESSOR;
B. ROBST'O1F11 CENTER, ROBSTOWN PLAZA, LESSOR;
HEEVILLE CENTER, BEE COUNTY, LESSOR;
D. ALICE CENTER, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LESSOR;
E. ALICE CENTER, H. CANALES, LESSOR; AND
F. KINGSVILLE CENTER, C. L. MOREHEAD, LESSOR
ALL AS MORE rumx DESCRIBED Ate THE LEASES, SUBSTANTIAL COPIES OF WHICH
ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND !LADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS 'A" THRU "F';
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: sones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zaraky
voting "Aye'.
ORDINANCE NO. 15807:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 510 BY
CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES AND BY ESTABLISHING NEW POSITIONS, AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTE BEREIN; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; DIED DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE O. 15508:
AMENDING OxDINANCE NO. 3659, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIO[' 250
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SEP.VICE EY
ESTABLISHING AND BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES, CODES AND CLASS
GRADES PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGE'CY.
'he Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
roilowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner -and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINARCE NO. 15809:
APPROPRIATING 610,500 OUT OF THE NO, 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE, ACTIVITY
4299, CODE 301 TO SUPPLEMENT 57,000 PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR RETRIEVAL OF
THE COLE PARK FISHING PIER PANELS TO BE PERFORMED EY THE GOLDSTON COMPANY
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
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CANCELLING THE FOL1OWING AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY APPROPPJATED FROM THE NO. 102
GENERAL FUD RESERVE FOR HURRICANE ALLEN DEBRIS REMOVAL:
AREA CONTRACTOR
ORDINANCE
AMOUNT
A COASTAL SMID
C0NSULTING SPECIALTIES
C MAGASPFLMLT PAVING CO.
£ SKELTON & BRILL CO.
G GUERRA TRUCKING CO.
15728 (8/27/80)
15730 (8/27/80)
15732 (8/27/80)
15733 (8/27/80)
S 1,224.70
36,447.00
28,553,96
57E40.20
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AL I OF N xc HAVE RE BEN
N CCOMPLETED AND ACCEPTED BE P113 CITY OF CORPUS
RESERVE, ACT ARO
4299, COD£$49Q771.25 OUT OF THE NO- 102 GENERAL FOND
ALLEM DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT, AREA "B", CONTRACT OVERRUNS ON THE B1tOMPAN
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.PERFORMED BY4bMPSfIN3 COMPANY
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed b
following vote: Jones, Sample, Hest, Diaz, Dumphy,.Turner
voting `Aye`.Y the
and Zarsky
Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
clatters not scheduled on the agenda, and there was no response,
Council Member Diaz stated that he had visited the Convention Center site
the previous Sunday and he was of the °pinion that it wield he completed prior to
tate schet€41ed date.
After a short discussion of the Convention Center, Council Member- Dies
moved that the council pian i tour of the Convention Center &1 0!30 a.m, y@dOPf0AV,
november 12, 1180, The motion was seconded by Council Member leraky and passed
unanimously,
Council Member 2orsky mentioned the limited access 19 padre Island ofid
suggested chat it might be feasible to build an @lov@t€d roadway to provide bettor
access to the !eland.
Mr, dimes K. !ants*, Director of Cnglneerinp and lhysi€ei Development,
agreed that such a roadway would be in asset to the inland but pointed out that
It Is questionable whether or not the City or the State could justify construction
of the road because it would be dependent upon the availability of funding. Mr,
Lantos stated that the Council could designate this Of a priority Item but Ind!*
sited that he did net know whether ar nut the State Degortntont Of Highway% and
Publle Transportation had ever• considered such a project,
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Meyer lams suggested that the c_,eideration of an elevated roadway to the
Island be brought to the attention of the State so that it could he considered
as a priority item. Mayor Sones jointed out, however, that if this is made a priority
itis:, other street improvements could be delayed.
Motion by Zarsky that, the City make an inquiry to the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportatian about the possibility of constructing a causeway
from the mainland to North Padre Island; seconded by Diaz.
For clarification purposes, deputy City Manager Briones inquired if Nr.
Zarsky was advocating that a study be made as to the feasibility of such an
elevated roadway, and Council Member Zarsky replied that he would like the matter
to be more strongly emphasized.
Nr. Briones pointed out that the State has a plan at this time to extend
the Crosstown Expressway to Weber Road to relieve some of the excessive traffic
at Everhart Road and suggested that this plan might be considered to be -z top
priority item.
Council Member Zarsky agreed but suggested that the City should at least
rceece.t that a study be tad by the State Department of l4ighways and Public
Transporta,ion on the elevated roadway to Padre Island.
Mayor Junes called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously.
Council Member Duephy inquired as to whether or not the Federal Government
might be Involved in such a road since the National Seashore Park is located on the
Island.
Mr. Briones stated that there are various programs through which funds
might be available for this purpose but suggested that the proper approach would
be through the State.
Noting the presence of additional citizens in the audience, Mayor Jones
again called for petitions or comments from members of the audience.
Mrs. Cathy Salinas, 2221 Nary Street, stated that she was the owner -
operator of a iaundromat at 902 Bluntzer and related en incident of alleged police
brutality that had occurred near her place of business when she attempted to inter-
cede when a police officer was questioning her 10 -year aid san for no apparent
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reason_ Mrs_ Salinas informed the Council Mac during the incident, she was ulti-
mately shoved and pushed by the police officer, handcuffed and taken to jail while
her business was left unattended. and she was further mistreated by the officer.
She stated that at the police station she was charged with disorderly conduct and
that she had Plied her statement of the incident with the internal Affairs Division
of the Police Department and with the F.B.S.
Mayor Jones stated that the Council would like to have a report on this
incident which occurred an Saturday, September 20, 19SO.
There being no further business to come before the Council prior to the
scheduled public hearing at 3:00 p.n., on motion by Best, seconded by Turner and
passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was recessed for 15 minutes at
2_44 p.m.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m. and
announced the public hearing on the following matter:
Paving assessments for improvement of Hendricks Street from South Padre
Island Drive to Bush Street. The assessment roil involves eight property
awours ($74,555.114).
Deputy City Manager Briones explained that the assessment hearing Is
required by state Taw to obtelin testimony to enable the CIty Council to mak@ the
determination as xc wi;uther OF hat the assessments are equal In value Eo the
enhancement of the property. Nr. Manes then called on Assistant City Attorney
Bob Coffin to conduct the hasping.
Assistant City Attorney Coffin called es his first witness, Mr, 40Patd
Smith, and through questioning of Mr. Smith, MF. Coffin alisel=tained that he is
a ragletered professional engineer in the State of Taxes; that ha.le._theAktaf
Engineer for the City of Corpus Christi In they Cepertmont of fnlginearing and
Physical Development; that he has a degree In civil engineering from the Univl@f51ty
of Texas at Austin; and that he has been employed by the Clty for 21 years.
Chief Engineer Smith testified that he Is quite! €ambler with the preen§ed
Hendricks Street project from South Padre island Drive to Bush Avexii@. Mr, Smith
provided background information pertaining to the abutting subdivisions end stated
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that the subdivisions were flatted approximately 18 years ago; urban Engineering
became involved with the work and prepared pian$ fpr the Henu:icks Street project;
10 bids for the street construction were received by the City on August 20; and
the Icer bid in the amount of $126,991.20 was submitted by A e G Utility Company,
inc. !r. Smith staled that the plans include the construction of a 40 -foot wide
street with standard curb and gutter section, 6" compacted subgrede, 8" compacted
caliche base and 2" type "9" hot mix asphaltic pavement; a 5` wide reinforced
concrete sidewalk, an $" water line and a 10" sanitary sewer line will be con-
structed in conjunction with the street improvements.
Chief Engineer 5mitn continued his testimony by informing tete Council
that eight property osr.ers are involved in the assessment roll which totals
$74,555.0. Mr. Smith explained that the cost of the 6" curb. gutter and pave-
ment is actually $30.52 per linear foot, and the assessment rate is $19.50 per
linear foot; the sidewalk cost is $2.00 per square foot, and the assessment is
$1.00 per square foot; the 8" water line cost is $8.90 per linear foot and the
assessment is 58.53 per linear foot; and the 10" sanitary sewer line cost is
$1,3.82 p r linear foot, the assessment $10.37 per firmer foot. He also noted
that some of the property owners w111 not be assessed for the water and sanitary
sewer lines because their property is already served by these utilities.
Asst. City Attorney Coffin inquired of Kr. Smith if the assessment roll
was prepared in accordance with Ordinance No. 15738, and hr. Smith agreed that
this is the first assessment roil which reflects the new assessnent rates.
Council Member Diaz noted that Molina Drive was officially closed by
Council action a few weeks ago.
tlr. 3pb Sorrell. Atrneeey reptsecrt's ph -Emesed
Gaines, who assn property io the Goiania Hidalgo Subdivision north of the proposed
Hendricks Street, questioned Mr. Smith about the zoning of the lots in that subdi-
vision and ascertained that Kr. Gaines' property is zoned "1-2" and that Mr.
Emmerd's property is zoned "1-3". Mr. Sorrell then inquired of Mr. Smith if he
was familiar with the deed restrictions filed for record for the Colonia Hidalgo
Subdivision, and Mr. Smith indicated that he was not.
d, CAffehER 1aa5, Mayor of lite City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
certify that th.3 foregoing minutes, same being For the period of October 1, 1980
tbru October 29, 1981, inclusive,
and haying been previously approved by Council
action, are by me hereby approved as itemized:
October 1, 1980 - Regular Council Meeting
October 8, 1980 - Regular Council Meeting
October 8, 1980 - Special Council Meeting
October 15, 1980 - Regular Council Meeting
October 15, 1980 - Special Council Meeting
October 22, 1980 - Regular Council Meeting
October 29, 1980 - Regular Council Meeting
October 29, 1980 - Special Council Meeting
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Mr. Sorrell questioned "ie. Saltie about the proposed location of the water
and sanitary sewer Eines, and Hr. Smith replied that the sanitary seder fine will
be located 10 feet from the north right-of-way lire of Hendricks Street, and the
water Iine will be located 15 feet from the south right-of-way line of the street.
Mr. Sorrell pointed out that the sem- line will be closer to the Colonia Hidalgo
Subdivision and the water line will be closer to the Hendricks Subdivision_
Mr. Sorrell then asked where the 50 -foot right-of-way far the Street was
obtained, and Mr. Smith explained that 25 feet of street right-of-way was dedicated
by plat filed for record by the developers of Hendricks Subdivision, and the remain-
ing 25 feet was dedicated by the developers of Goiania Hidalgo Subdivision. Mr.
Sorrell then inquired as to when this street name was designated, and Mr. Smith
replied that the name, "Hendricks", was designated at the time the plat for
Hendricks Subdivision was filed for record in 1964.
Mr. Sorrell referred again to the zoning of "1-2" and "T -;ii of his clients`
property and presented far record a copy of the restrictive covenants for Goiania
Hidalgo Subdivision and asked Mr. Smith to read the terms included in that document.
Mr. Smith read the restrictive convenants which indicated that certain lots of that
subdivision were designated for residential use only €end the Streets were to ha
surfaced with 18" compacted flexible base, Mr. Sorrell poinded out that this dew
sent wee signed by fir. Ed Holly in 1945.
Mayor Jones interrupted Mr, torrell's questlening of Mr. Smith end reminded
him that the Connell Chamber eras not a Court of Lew, Me e>;ked Mr, Eorref l to Inform
the Council ,duet whet he was attempting to establish.
Mr. Sorrell stated that he In concerned about where this right=of=way game
from. He pointed out that the Issue to be determined by the Council wax wheths!_ot_
not Just and ssqultable aarsesranta ars to be levied by the City Counell. Mr. Sorrel'
stated that he had a question as to whether or not Mr, (mord end Mr, Gaines aro
really abutting property comers; ha questions whether nr not Colonia Mlttetgo Subdi=
vision was ever accepted by the City; and pointed out that this suhdivislan was
planned far residential deveinpment, even though it is now toned for Industrial
development, ifs stated that it was his Conten€hon that when this property was
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rezoned for coemer ial or industrial ose, the req•iiremeet according to the residen-
tial plat that a street dedication of 25 feet of richt-0E-way is no longer in effect.
He explained that his clients have taken the position that they are not abutting
property owners_
Mayor Sones inquired of Mr. Sorrell if his clients are advocating that
this street not be constructed, and Mr- Sorrell stated that neither Mr. Gaines nor
Mr. Emuord will receive any benefit from this street since they have access to
their property from South Padre Island Drive. He relterated that at the tine Mr.
Holly subdivided the subject property, it was mainly residential and it was zoned
for residential use when it was annexed in the late 1960's, but the zoning has
been changed to "1-2" and "I -3" -
Council Member Best pointed oat that if Hendricks Street is not con-
structed. the owners of the property in Hendricks Subdivision will not have access
to their property.
Mr. Sorrell indicated that it was his understanding that the developers of
Hecdricks Subdivision were going to install a street, sanitary sewer line and a
water lir to serve the property owners of that subdivision. He summarized by
reiterating that Mr- Gaines and Mr. E.mmord do not feel that they should have to
pay for the Hendricks Street improvements.
Mr. Smith provided the Council with a brief history of Hendricks Street,
stating that one-half of the right-of-way was dedicated In 1964, and a determina-
tion was made that there ware no paving requirements; the owners never did put in
the water and sewer lines; but no legal action "was ever taken. He stated that the
natter surfaced at the time the Larphiers began construction on the western portion
of Hendricks Subdivision.
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Attorney representing the Laaph€ers and other property owners south of Hendricks
Street. Mr- Hatch noted that 25 feet of street right-of-way was dedicated by the
developer of Colonia Hidalgo Subdivision. but no improvements were made by either
those owners or by the developer of Hendricks Subdivision. He reminded the
Council that this was presented for their consideration in duly et the tine the
request to close Molina drive was made by Mr. Gaines and Mr. Emnord, and the Council
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voted unanimausiy to handle this street Improvement project in the usual wanner for
assessments_ Mr. Hatch stated that his clients ::Melted to the closing of Miens
Drive at that time but eventually agreed to it. He noted that the assessments for
the water and sanitary sewer lines were to be made separately with 6D2 to be paid
by the Clty and 4o% to be paid by the property owners. Re stated that it was his
understanding that the assessments ?or curb, gutter,pavement and sidewalks were to
be paid 9072 by the landowners and 10% by the City. Mr. Hatch related that he had
discussed these assessments and his clients have no objections to the water line
assessments but indicated that they would be willing to pay 402 of the cost for
the street assessments.
Chief Engineer Smith explained that the total cost for the entire street
Is SIOG_45 per linear foot and $20 per linear foot should be assessed against each
zbutting property owner; the ordinance limits the assessment for sidewalks to $1.00
per square foot; and if the cost of the sidewalks is calculated by linear feet, the
total assessment per linear foot would be $24.50.
Hr. James K. Loatns, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
reainded the Council that they had discussed the assessments for Hendricks Street
at the time the ordinance was amended to increase the assessment rates, and it was
then staff's understanding that Ordinance Ha. 15739, which was just recently pasted,
would dete:mine the amount of assessments for this street improvement project.
Nr. Hatch pointed out that the Council is working with two llenitl�igR5 �_
aria is tha motion petted by the Council to limit the assessments en this project
to 40t and tba other era the rates recently established by the ordinance recently
approved.
Mayor .Fwtaa asked Assistant City Attorney Coffin to cell his nest wltReeS,
Assistant City attorney Coffin nailed al ttt0 nest wttnd54 Mer, VC d, 4111"
Holly. Through questioning of Mr, Holly, Mr. Coffin ascertained chat he 1's a
licensed rani estate broker end appraleer registered in the state of Texas; that
he has been appraising prnperty in the City far 27 Years; that ho has oteeers4
appraisals for the City of Carpus Christi for six years; and that he hag examined
each and every Pigcb of property pertaining to the Hendrick% Strom construction,
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Mr. 'Melly testified that he ;s thorcue'niy rami;iar with this area and the
property involved and teat he was employed by the City of Corpus Christi to be
sure that the affected property would be enhanced at /east in the amount of the
assessments. Me stated that, in his opinion, all of the property will be enhanced
at least in the amount of the assessment with the exception of one piece of pro-
perty, listed on the assessment roll as Item No. 7, which is a pie -shaped piece
of property, and he had recommended a reduction on this item in the amount of
53,511.43. Mr_ Holly informed the Council that the Engineering staff concurred
with his recommendation of this reduction.
Mr. Sorrel' questioned Mr. Holly about the adjustment for Mr. Gaines and
reminded him that he had at first recommended an even lower assessment for him
far a total assessment of 53,366.68. Mr. Holly stated that that was his first
recommendation, but after further study. he revised his recommendation.
Mr. Sorrell then pointed out that Mr. Holy was paid for his appraisal
work by the City of Corpus Christi. He also notee that Mr. Holly is not a member
of the American Institute of Appraisers. Mr. Sorrell again pointed out that with-
out ,he +anstruction of Hendricks Street, the property owners in Hendricks Subdi-
vision would not have access to their property; therefore, the Improvements to
this street rcuTd certainly benefit those property owners more than the property
owners to the north,
Mayer Jones urged Hr. Sorrell to su.tsmariae his case in the interest of
time,
Mr. Sorrell indicated that he had quite a bit of evidence to present on
behalf of his clients which would require mare time.
Mayor Jones noted that the Counci. had another public hearing scheduled
Foe 4:00--p e.
Motion by Best that the assessment hearing on Hendricks Street be recessed
until 2:00 p.m., October 8, 1980; seconded by Turner.
Before the vote was taken on this motion, Council Member Zersky suggested
that other interested parties indicate their concurrence with recessing the hewing.
Mr. Hatch stated that he could prefer that rhe hearing be completed, but
he could return next week.
The nation for recess passed unanimously.
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Heyor Josie Bene eced the seheduied public hearing an industrial District..
He briefly explained the hi= --tory of this subject which the Coer i l first considered
IA September, 197$- !favor ,lanes Further explained that at than time. the Council
decided to ,.Decider the formation of Industrial Districts to relieve the tax burden
placed on h7iers• lie informed the audience that the Council has considered
about three industrial district contracts which have been obtained from various
sources- Mayor Jones stated that the Council does not have the potter to impose
an industrial district contract on industries but they would Peke to offer the
industries this option in lieu of annexation of the port -related industries. He
assured the representatives of various industries present at the hearing Ehat the
Council had never advocated annexation of the port industries and they would like
to offer a fair industrial district contract as an alternative. He stated that
ire Council has not approved a final contract but would like to have cofmients from
industry representatives in regard to as acceptable contract.
Council Member Best requested that the industry representatives provide
input as to the items they feel should be included in the contract and urged that
they not address the merits of an industrial district.
The first speaker addressing the Council was Mr. Frank Powaii, Attorney
representing Coastal Corp* Mr. aoweil stated that hes company's position on May
19, i980 was £hoc industrial districts should not he considered and that he wauld
11ke to review all three of the contracts proposed. Ko stated that he Is oonetrned
about the legal aspect of the fOntrect because he questioned whether or not grant-
ing !amenity from annexation In the contract would be binding. Mr, Powell expressed
the opinion that is+.InunitY from annexation could only be granted by the approval of
the votsrt In a general reforsndum. Me suggested that any agreements §e signed by
- --inducer-I-might-be ei ' pt..iin.chsllenga.ate tater date, either by the €gepany
Involved or the voters of the City: in which case the may paid to the C1ty by
the oomemnies Involved could be forfeited. Me centiniitld by Indicating that he felt
that the voters of the City should decide whether or not the port Industries should
be annexed and that ha did not think that the voters would approve such annexation.
Mr. Weil continued by suggesting that the City request the Attorney
General to ileus in opinion about the legality of granting Immunity from annexation
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through industrial district contracts. Me stated that 'sr regard to the proposed
agreement- it was his opinion that a minimum tax of 55,800 is onerous. me. powei;
also informed the Council that his company decided to locate in the port area of
Corpus Christi because it would be exempt from annexation, and iF annexation
becomes a reality, his company would have to review any expansion plans they might
have.
Council Member Dunphy stated that he understands Mr. Poweil's apprehen-
sion about industrial districts, but that he, personally, has a greater fear that
the port area could he annexed by a vote of the citizens, and the only alternative
would be the formation of industrial districts, which should certainly be prefer-
able to annexation. lir. Dumphy reminded Mr. Powell that at the time the Charter
Amendment Election was held in April, 1980, the Council decided nut to annex the
part related industries. He pointed out that the hearing being conducted was just
to provide the best possible industrial district contract.
Council Member Best inquired of Mr. Powell if he had any concrete sug-
gestions to improve the agreements that have been tentatively prepared.
.tr. Powell replied that he could not speak on this matter as a represen-
tative of Coastal Corporation but that he personally feels that the fee calcula-
tions are excessive but he did not waist to suggest a percentage figure at this
time.
Mr. August Meinrath, a member of the Board of Trade of the• Port of
Corpus Christi, stated that this is a non-profit organization, and he represents
20 companies. Mr. Meinrath referred to a letter which he had received from City
Manager Townsend in which he asked For suggestions from industries in regard to
the proposed industrial district contract. He then g_upted figurx _Lodtcatiag_the--
large amount of income generated by the companies he represents and emphasized
the fact that they contribute a great deal to the economy of the City of Corpus
Christi. Mr. Meinrath urged the Council to carefully consider this subject before
making any changes, lie pointed out that the proposed contract does not address
future growth of the industries; there are no provisions for services to the
industries; and it make=_ no positive contributions to the City's efforts to
attract new Industry. Mr. Meinrath noted that industrial development is
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inereaSingly ca etitive and he wet of the opinion that etc inrn6stion of industrial
districts, or annexation, would seriously hamper efforts to attract new industry to
the City.
Council Member Best asked Mr. Meinrath if he had any suggestions as to the
wording of the proposed contract, and Mr. Meinrath replied that ha felt that an
area approach would be preferable to a criteria approach.
The next cetizen addressing the Council was Mr. Tom Covert, General Mana-
ger of Coastal States Petroleum Company. Mr. Covert stated that he was a member
of the Board of Trade and he would like to make a few brief points. Me referred
to a statement made by Mayor Jones to the effect that the City's Fire Department
had responded to a Eire at the refinery recently_ He stated that the fire was
actually controlled by the refinery fire department rather than the Corpus Christi
Fire Department and that, in fact, the refinery fire department had assisted the
City in controlling a fire within the City limits at no cost to the City in another
incident_ Mr. Covert also mentioned the many benefits paid by the refinery to the
t.ity of Corpus Christi and denied the implication that industry is obtaining a
"free ride."
Mayor Jonas assured dr. Covert that the Council did not have thot opinion
and they realize how Important a contribution industry makes to the eeenomy of the
City.
When questioned by Council Member lest, Mr. Covert radiad that he had
no suggestions an Cha prapoeed contract, but that he fait that all industrial
Should be treated welly In the terms of the contracts.
Mr. Philip llaaanstein, 949 Bobaia. addressed the Covn€tt and dienloyed
re sign with the wading that the Port Industries should be taxed the same as home-
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owrners are taxed. Mr. notensteln objected to the fact that a e9ctir1ty Iel+ard had
escorted him from the Council Chamber when he brought the sign Into the reran and
contended that this was a violation of his rights. !la pointed out that every time
the City supgasts annexing the pert-ratated industries or the formation of Indus-
trial distrlcts, the effected industries threaten to move from the City, but those
Industries have never had to pay taxes whereas the homeowners of the City have
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always been forced to pay taxes -
Mayor .Tones answered Mr. Rosanstein•s allegation that his rights had been
violated and inforaed hist brat freedom of speech is always atiowed in the Council
Chamber hut the display of signs has been prohibited by the Council.
Mrs. Pauline Clarke. speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters,
informed the Council that their organization supports the annexation of ail devel-
oped areas adjacent to the City, including commercial and industrial areas. She
stated that they were of the opinion that the City Council should have the author-
ity to annex areas without the vote of the people, but as en alternative to this,
they would support the formation of indestriai districts. tars. Clarke informed
the Council that the League feels that the City must have some means of increasing
the tax base, either by annexation or by the formation of industrial districts.
She pointed out that although it may have been necessary to exempt industry from
taxation many years ago in order to attract business to the Port of Corpus Christi,
circumstances have changed since that time and they do not feel that the industries
Mill move from the City if they are taxed. Mrs. Ciarke also noted that the indus-
tries already pay taxes to other governmental entities such as the hospital district,
Schaal dis'ricts, etc., yet object to paying City taxes. She also reminded the
Council that the industrial area does benefit from its proximity to the City and
is allowed to purchase all City services. Mrs. Clarke concluded her remarks by
reiterating that the League of Nolen Voters support annexation and they will also
support industrial districts for the part area only. She commented that even
thoiigh a Council in 1936 agreed not to annex the port -related industries, other
Councils should n,,.• be bound by such an agreement.
The eext_cpeaher waclir SE_. tSelly, -,lr -. 1129 nae ernek, Chairman ef-
the Corpus Christi industrial Commission. lir. Kelly explained that this Commission
is charged with the responsibility of attracting new industry to provide better Job
opportunities for local citizens. and in this context, they have worked with indus-
tries to encourage them to locate facilities in Corpus Christi. Mr. Kelly stated
that he feels that it is imperative to maintain a favorable situation in this City
to melte it more attractive for new industries and expressed the opinion that
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the formation of en:dusttiat districts might jeopardize the attraction &at this
City has far industries.
Council !ember Turner stated that apparently the Industrial Commission is
opposed to the formation of industrial districts and asked Mr. Kelly if the pro-
posed agreement could be changed to make it more acceptable to industries.
Mr. Kelly indicated that he did not have any specific suggestions but
that he felt that "st could be devised so that it would be more enticing and it
could be improved.
Mayor Jones pointed out that the Council is concerned and desires to
help industries avoid annexation through industrial district contracts. He
stated that when this Council receives a petition calling for annexation of the
industries, it will be too late for the formation of industrial districts.
Mr. Hill Currie addressed the Council and stated that he owns Aztec
Lumber Company, which is a small business in the fringe area of the City. He
expressed the opinion that the City should form an industrial district for an
entire area rather than with each individual industry, noting that if a few
companies sign the contracts and adjacent companies do not, It would be almost
impossible for companies to expand, since those that do not sign could be ;}ibiact
to annexation.
Councli Member Ouniphy commented that Mr. Meinreth find expressed this sass
opinion in that an entire area should be considered for the Industrial district
Instead of Indlvlduel companies. Mr. Cumphy assured Mr. Currie that the Caunaii
went3 the inda:eirias to be atria to expend ane that all €he Couneli daisIrisi le to
provide a good contract to offer to industries, and If :t le not eceeptcd, anneal=
aloe may occur-
Mr. Jimmy Lyles, Executive Vice President of the Corpus Christi Member
of Commerce, informed the Council that their Board had reviewed the proposed con-
tract end the possible alternative of annexing the Industrial district, and they
have agreed to take no positIon on the matter, Mr. Lyles painted out that the
port Industries pay a fee to the Navigation District, and In many titles where
Industrial districts were formed, the tax rate for homeowner§ did not decline, but
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in part Arthar_ they have actually increased. He noted that even if the districts
are forayed, the homeowners will not necessarily receive a tax reduction.
Mr_ Dan Emery Cox of the Water district stated that he was present to see
if he could be of any assistance in regard to the water supply For industries but
that he does not have any suggestions as to the terms of the .industrial contracts.
Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Cox as to what portion of the total water
supply is consumed by industry, and Mr. Cox replied that about 50% but noted that
industries pay a higher price than companies inside the city limits.
Mr. Mike Kendrick, Attorney, stated that he was not representing any
industries but only speaking for himself. Mr. Kendrick expressed the opinion that
formation of industrial districts is a method of avoiding annexation, and even
though all of the industries have indicated opposition, he felt that contracts
should be offered the companies. He indicated that he has several suggestions
far improvements to the contract' and he does not agree with the staff recommenda-
tion.
Council Member Dunphy asked hr. Kendrick if an industry pays federal
income tax now, could taxes paid to the City of Corpus Christi be deducted
From their income prior to computation of their federal income tax.
Mr. Kendrick replied that in his business they are. hut he did not know
the answer as Far as industry is concerned.
Mr. Kendrick noted that the contract prepared by the staff does have one
provision that would answer one of Mr. Powell's concerns that the industries could
be ;n the process of paying fees to the City and this money would be forfeited if.
they'arc annexed. He pointed out that the contract specifies that if there is the
threat of annexation, the industries paying fees would be allowed to stop the pay -
rents and place the money in escrow until the matter is resolved.
Council Member Hest expressed appreciation to lir. Kendrick for providing
some useful suggestions for the improvement of the contract. Dr. Best then asked
Mr. Kendrick if he agreed with the area concept rather than the individual industry
concept, and Mr. Kendrick replied that he did agree aecause this would provide
industry with an opportunity to expand near the area where they are located.
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Council Member Bomphy asked Mr. Kendrick for suggestions as to how to deal
with business complexes such as the ane known as "Kay out Weber" which is not port
related.
Mr. Kendrick expressed the opinion that any small businesses outside the
City limits Should have the opportunity to participate in the industrial districts.
Mr. Kendrick suggested that the Council make a decision on the proposed contract
without conducting any more hearings or obtaining any more input from tete staff.
Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Kendrick for his service to the community.
Motion by Diaz that the hearing be closed, seconded by Zarsky and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion.tbat this matter should be on the
agenda for action in two weeks. -
Council Member Best reminded the Mayor the ordinance should be prepared so
that the contracts could be ready by the end of October.
Mayor Jones stated that he will work on the refining and improving of the
proposed contract.
There being no further business to coma before the Council, on motion by
Zarsky, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, tho Regular Council Mooting wos
adjourned at 55:50 i<.m.. October 1, 1080,