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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/15/1980;OHMS CITY' OF CORPUS Gad4.1STI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL IEETINO 2:0"0 P.M. Council ?Miers: Dr. Jack Best David Diaz Jack K. Dunphy ** Betty N. Turner *** Cliff Zarsky City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read Mawr Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hail. The invocation was given by the Reverend Vernon 0. Elmore of the First Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council [fiber Jack Best. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roti of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meting. Motion by Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of August 27, 1980 and the Regular Council Meeting of October 1, 1980 be approved es presented; seconded by Best; end passed unanimously. Mayor Jones announced that the following proclamations would be presented this week: "CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE A=MERICAS DAY" - October 19, 1980; "INTERNATIONAL TOASTMISTRESS CLUBS MONTH" - October, 1980; and 'DAY IN COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES" - October 13-18, 1980. * -k * * * * * * * * * * * * * * t-* is * * * * * * * * * * * •* * * Mayor Jones announced the scheduled public hearing on the following matter: Changes to the Drainage Master Plan rear the intersection of Airline and Saratoga. Mayor Jones then ascertained that no one in the audience desired to speak on this matter. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lantos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, review the request. Mr_ Lentos informed the Council that the area of request is located at Saratoga and the extension of the "New" Airline Road near Rodd Field Road and proposes Mdnutes Regular Cemocfl &Meting °Meer15, 1980 Pae 2 taking a portion of Area J-4-1 and J-0-2 . as listed on the Master elan, across Saratoga Boulevard and draining into the Wooldridge/Carroll Larne drainage butfetl_ W. Lontos explained that the area is so flat that such a change does not involve a diversion change. !ie stated that the Engineering Department personnel have examined any additional area that should be taken into the system to expedite development and they are of the opinion that the request is a reasonable ane. He stated that they have requested the developers to acquire the necessary additional easements so that any costs should not be borne by the City but should be paid by the developers. *Mayor aro Tees Edward Sample arrived at the meeting at 2:06 p.m. "Council Member Betty Turner arrived at the meeting at 2:08 p.m. City !tanager Tow'.send stated that the Planning Cosnission has discussed this request and recornend approval. Mr, Lentos displayed a map of the area and assured the Council that the contour of the land would not present any problem if this change in the Drainage Master Plan is approved. He explained that this change would allow the developer to proceed with his plans such more quickly. Speaking on behalf of the developers was Mr. Jeff Boudreau, who informed the Council that they have attempted to resolve this drainage issue for about 18 months; acquisition of the right-of-way to install drainage according to the exist- ing Master Plan would be prohibitive in cost; they discussed this matter with the Engineering Department and they indicated that if the developer performs the necessary work and pays the expense, they would recosnnend approval. Motion by Best that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously. Motion by Best to approve the recommended change in the Master Drainage Plan; seconded by Turner; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy and TuPler voting "Aye"; Zarsky, absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that it was his understanding that they intended to make one Board appointment. 4Nt6:J��iw: ti•:I+ Regolar 014.1, T October 15, lgo Page 3 Motion by Turner that the fu:'. -.. ;.. _ :":tnC en:1'Fi--'ti seconded by Same a and passed by tike' f Floeri. 'i.et_.. �s. �3-�•te,r•,t.1i u, Dinaphy and Turner vcetitiv "Aye"; carsky, absent a_ the t tae riote'rta5 t.ken: Animal Control Eerdv spry 8s d Ms. Lucy A. iieyeaa -_[:: to Ex..,ire 5/31f83 *** i**** iv 4+ ae i a fi i k= y i f:} S . f i 4= i{ i} ***Council timber Cliff 2arsky arrived at the ;meeting et 2:22 p.n. Mayor Jones called for the City lianager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recom- mended that: a_ Bids be received at 11.00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 1980 for a five-year concession contract for Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Hail. The present contract with Ms. Margie Bennett expires October 31, 1984. It is recommended that the present contract be extended until January 6, 1981, the proposed effective date of the new contract, and the percentage of sates on basic items paid to the City be reduced from 43% to 15% during the extension. The present concessionaire has agreed to operate the concession through January 5 at the reduced rate - b. A twelve months supply of date prccessinq cards and forms be purchased from Data Documents, Inc., -louston on the basis of low bid of. *61,130.69- Bids were received from four firsts. . Price comparison indicates a 20% increase c-vs.r the Last contract. The bid includes 4,095,000 cards for meter reading, equipment cost charges and tax payments; 1,302,500 for utii}ty hilt*=ig end collection; 3,397,800 standard stock forms; and 400 700 printed forms. c_ Seven 12 -passenger window :ins be ept,rcoased on the basis of low bid of $88,515.9 from Vista Chevroiet, Corpus Christi. These units w 1.1 be used to transport Employment Opportunity Pilot Program participants to job related ectivides and service agencies. At present, vehicles are being teased on a month-to-month basis at a monthly rental of #'i,000 as authorized on jury 2, 1986 until vehicles could be purchased after Department of Labor approval, which has been received. The vehicles will be used in Corpus Christi, Beeville, Sinton, Kingsville, Alice and Robstown. Bids were received from 3 firms. d. Plans and specifications.for Timberorove Lane improvements from the existing improved sectin near White Oak Lane to Violet Road be approved and bids be received on Noveinber 12, 19C0. This project is a 1977 Voluntary Paving program type of pro ect and provides for the reconstruction of approximately one-half mile of Timbergrove Lane into a 28' wide residential auction in the Annavibe area of the City. e. That an agreement be authorized .•nth Mr. Noran Culp, developer of Brookhaven Annex, Lot B; providing for the City to reimburse the developer $1,530.18 as the Lie's shar=e of overdepth construction of an off-site sanitary sewer extonsi0O to Brookhaven Annex, Lot D. This property is located on Highwa-. 77 just south of 5 -Points. An appropriation of 51,530.18 is needed - f. The road commonly known at Hearn's Ferry Read, McKinzie Lane, or Ferry Road he officially named Hearn's Ferry Road from Up River *load near Clarkwoad Road to McKinzie Road. The road now ends in the City's landfill. Although there is a Hearn Road, it would appear that Hearn's Ferry Road would not be confusing and would reflect the area's history. Neiratee Plagulur awe -et eeetin , ecteher 15, 1950 Plage i k$t OW'%f«c., to ' `ri:Gj"&s. x,';,.'0k;;',- -wv City Hager Townsend explained that this is une of the few streets in the City that dues have a great deal of history and the staff is of the opinion that the nae '"HTearn`s Ferry Road" would be confesed with Stearn Road. He noted that changing the naee will eeguire a publfr hearfr9 on the City's part and requesting the County to continue to maintain this road. g_ The amcunt of bonds to be sold on November i5, 1980 be reduced to $7,000,000 and an additional sale of 18,600,000 be scheduled for late spring of 1981. It was originally recommended that all $15,000,000 of remaining authorized but unissued bonds be sold at one time to avoid the Cost of a second sale. since :merest rates en tax exempt bonds are now at record highs and are near the 10e constitutional limit, deferral of that pardon of the sale not needed until the suminer of 1951 le recommended. Council Member Turner asked the City Manager about the current bond market and ff he felt that the market will improve by the spring of 1981. City Manager Townsend indicated that this is possible and explained that the cost of a frond sale is approximately $30,040; bonds are 2 to 2-1/2% higher, than they were en January 31, 1980; and interest rates are the highest ever experienced. Hr. Townsend pointed out that he is recommending that the date of the sale be changed from November 5 to November 19. He reminded the Council that he had originally recommended that all of the remaining bonds be sold at one time, but after an investigation of the market conditions, he is naw recommending that a smaller number of bonds be sold. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the pro- jects to be included in this bond sale and the contemplated sale in late spring. h. The recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be approved that the speed limit nn South Alameda from Louisiana Street to Cl5fford Street and on Leopard Street from the Croastnen Expressway (5.11.286) to N. Port Avenue he increased from 30 mph to 35 mph_ The reeammended speed is an extension of existing 35 mph zones from Louisiana Street south on Alameda and f rpm Port Avenue went an Leopard Street. Traffic Studies indicate that traffic can proceed safely at 35 mph. City Manager Townsend explained that it is recomended that the speed limit an South Alameda from Louisiana Street to Clifford Street be increased to 35 mph and the other portion of the recommendation is to increase the speed limit an the recently improved portion of N. Port Avenue. He stated that the Traffic and Transit department and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board agree with this recommen- dation, as does the Police Department. This item was withdrawn from consideration - see page 7, Flegxskdr Ceureil t f Au3 (ktoCer le, 1486 'wet 5 ll. The recommendation of the Traffic safety Advisory Board be approved that: a) The speed ijmit en the Crosstown Expressway frontage roads be increased :reek 30 to 35 mph. This speed licit is compatible with the surrounding development and consistent with studies of existing speed - The speed limit an South Padre .Island Drive frontage roads from 1503 feet east of Everhart Road to 250 feet east of Candlewood he decreased from 45 to 40 niph because of development along the frontage roads. (3) The speed limit on North Padre Island Drive frontage roads from just south of Forest Lane to Hampshire Street be decreased from 45 mph and 55 mph to 40 mph to provide a uniform speed consistent with adjacent development. (4) The speed limit an. Interstate highway e37 frontage roads from N_ Alameda Street and Tancahua Street to Hampshire Street and Lantana Street be increased from 30 to 35 mph. Traffic studies show that this speed is compatible with surrounding development. That the Galt Paric Recreation Center project be accepted and payment of $10.000 be authorized to 8 & B Builders. This 1972 Bond project provides for an 1800 square foot addition to the existing building, construction of craft rooms, exercise rooms, game rooms, and kitchen and restroom improvements. It is further recommended that $445.30 be retained from the contractor until hardware on order has been installed. City Manager Townsend explained that this item was added to the agenda as an emergency matter because the contractor needs paylent_ this is the last payment with the exception of the £445_30 which is to be retained until the hardware has been installed. Mayor clones called for convents from the Council on these City Manager's (2) Reports. Council Member Turner referred to the request from the Corpus Christi State School that the speed limit on Airport Road be reduced. City Manager Townsend eepiaired that the City staff does not recommend this because there is only the one driveeray on this 1--1/2 mile street. has made the Council Member Turner expressed the opinion that the school request, and a reply should be made. Council Member Diaz mentioned the grants for fail Witt Park and inquired if the City plans to have some type of groundbreaking ceremony. City Manager Townsend replied that it might be in order just to convey the City's appreciation to the Federal government for the ,rant. .",'.r%e Renate Regsslar Council Meet ee October 15, 1980 Page 6 The Caerncilmanic Districts be realigned. City Manager Townsend inforeed the Council that the City Secretary was recommending that the four Cou..eilmanic Districts be realigned to provide a more even distribution of registered eaters in each of the Districts. Council Member Diaz referred to the City Secretary's memorandum explaining the changes and expressed the opinion thee it was satisfactory but questioned whe- ther er not the changes in any way diluted the voting strength of minorities. City Secretary Read replied that it did riot, because the City of Corpus Christi's Council election is an at large election and every registered voter in the City is allowed to vote far all of the candidates. Mayor Luther Jones requested a further explanation. City Secretary Read explained that the City Charter provides that the City shall be divided into four Counciirnanic Districts and requires that in order for a candidate to run for office in Maces 1, 2, 3 and 4, he or she must reside in those particular Councilmanic Districts. Mr. Read further stated that the Charter further provides that the Councilmanic Districts must be examined to as nearly .as possible assign the County voting precincts 5o as to divide the Districts as equally as possible. City Secretary Read verified that the list of registered voters which he used to make his calculations was the most current list available from Nueces County, and the total number of registered voters in the City limits of the City of Corpus Christi is 103,393. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience en the City Manager's Reports. firs. Cynthia Bobbitt Foster referred to Item "h" as it pertained to the speed limit increase on South Alameda from Louisiana Street to Clifford Street and expressed her concern about this recommendation. tors. Foster pointed out that there is a school zone near Louisiana where the speed limit is 25 mph, and this is just a very short distance from the paint where the City is recommending the increase in speed limit. She informed the Council that their neighborhood includes older people and young children who walk a great deal, and some residents an the corner of Alameda and the cross streets have to back onto Alameda to exit their driveways, which would be very difficult if the speed limit is increased. She e tea Regular Cosrrci' ?Fretting OCtolier 15, 14611 Page 7 �.�ic-eb�usity 0 eontincd by stating that there are s oboe ,f ve icier that exceed the speed limit on Alameda already and indicated that site would like to see a report from the Police ilepartement of the number of specs.^.z citations issued for this portion of Alameda_ Mrs. Foster concluded her remarks by noting that even though this is a wide street, it i5 in a residential area. City Manager Townsend stated that after the people who wish to speak on this matter have concluded their remarks, he would like to withdraw this item because the report presented to him did not address the school zone. Also expressing opposition to the increase in speed limit on South Alameda was drs. Margaret Parker Griffith. *City Manger Townsend then withdrew Item "h" so that a further investigation could be made. There were no further co ent5 on the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "k" with the exception of Item "h" which was withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Turner; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Best suggested that a trip be made to Oak Park Recreation Center by the Council to inspect the improvements there. City Manager Townsend stated that the staff will be glad to arrange such a trip; Council Member Ilumphy suggested that the construction company, B & Builders, that had performed the work also be invited; and Mayor Jones suggested the date of October 24 for that visit_ * * * * * * E Y * * * * * * * * * A. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * !feyor Jones :celled For the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda; there were no questions or conirtents from the Council or the audience; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following were passed: T X Rtg az` CawMeeting Calabar IS, 1980 Page 8 FIRST READING: AMENDING THE LODE OF ORD/NA-NOES. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 RE -VISION, AS AMENDED. EY AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V. /BCi:EASE or STATE SPEED LIMIT 1N CERTAIN-ZON S, SO Au TO DELETE FIEFERENCEs TO FORTIONS lO<NS OF SC):.'T: PADRE TS -LAND DRIVE (S.H. 358) AND NORTH PADRE ISLAM DRIVE (5.H. 355) FRONTAGE ROADS AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING- NEW FROVIS O! S FGR STEED LIMITS ON CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE •(S.H. 358) FRONTAGE Rom.,NORTH PADRE ESLAMI DRIVE CS -H. 358) FRONTAGE ROAD, AND INTERSTATE HZGFiWAY 37 FRONTAGE ROADS AS HEREINRPTER PROVIDED; REPEAL/NG ALL ORDINAA_C:ES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; MD PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION_ The foregoing ordinance was read far the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sally :e, aesr.. Diaz, Durnphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE N0. 15819 APPROVING THE -EXTENSION OF THE CONCESSION CONTRACT WITH MARGIE BENNETT DBA COLISELU74 CONCESSIONS, GRANTING SAID E.`:. c siON OF THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE EXPOSITION HALL AND MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD W TPE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM OCTOBER 31, 1:50 THROUGH JAELIARY 5, 1981, UNDER THE SAIU TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14013, PASSED AND APPROVED EY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER. 9, 1977, EXCEPT THAT THE PERCENTAGE ON SALES 0r BASIC ITEMS PAID TO THE CITY BE SET AT 25% DURING THF. PERIOD OF THE AGREFMFNT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART FIEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 'A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Tones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting ORDINANCE NO. 15820 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TC EX)..CLITE AN ACREEMENT WITH NOLAN CULP, DEVELOPER OF EROOKHAi Edi A;VNE , LOT 3, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF AN ON: 3RDEPTH OFF-SITE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION TO THE SUBDIVISION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $1,530.13 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR PAYIvIEN7 TO NOI AN CULP UPON COMPLETION BY THE DEVELOPER AND ACCE;- ANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION BY THE CITY. APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-77-12.3, BROOKHAVEN ANNEX, LOT 0, OVERDEPTH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the faregi.:ng -ordinance passed by the following vote: Tones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye" _ . .. ORDINANCE NO. 15821 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14675, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 20T1-1 DAY OF DECEMBER, 1978, S0 AS TO REESTABLISH AND .4r4END THE FOUR (4) COUNCILMANIC OISTR:CTS ESTABLISHED BY SAID ORDINANCE, INSOFAR AS THE NUECES COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS COMPRISING EACH DISTRICT ARE CONCERNED, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; ANNEXING HERETO AN OFFICIAL MAP DELINEATING SUCH AMENDED DISTRICTS, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (WITHOUT SAID EXHIBIT); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Tones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye' 40 hes Regular Council Meeting OCtober 15, ;He Page 4 rikiV Mayon dunes tailed for petitions si f.o_71 i audience an items not listed on the agenda_ Mr. Phillip rTosenstRin, 94S 3obalo, stated that he is cons darinc filing a lawsuit against the Mayor and the City Council For the violation of his civil rights. He referred to several Incidents during Council meetings when he had been escorted fraa3 the Council: vhaaber because he carried signs expressing his viewpoint on various issues. inyer doses informed Fir. Rosenstein that that was his prerogative, but it is the duty of the Mayor to conduct the Council Meetings with the proper decorum and the Council had decided sora time ago that the display of signs was inappro- priate in the Council Chamber. There were no further comments from the audience. Notion by Best that the Cceaular Council Meeting be recessed until 3:30 p.m.; seconded by Turner; and passed unanimously at 3:13 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Following the Special Council Meeting, Mayor Jones reconvened the Megraler Council Meeting at 6:18 p.m. City Manager Townsend suggested that unless the Council objected, the October CETA meeting not be conducted. The Council indicated their concurrence. City Manager Townsend presented a report 4o the Council on the demolition work being conducted and suggested that a one-week extension te granted for this work. Mayor Jones called for additional petitions or information from members of the audience. Mr. Gene Mangold, 3535 Santa Fe, speaking as 9 haat owner who has his boat docked en the T -Head, stated that he was addressing the Council as a representative of about 5411 others. Mr. Mangold stated that they are very concerned •about the conditions at the Marina in,tiat there are still no lights on the piers and the lights an the T -heads are still inoperative. He pointed out that the boat owners have an investment in their boats of approximately 515 million and they are concerned about the possibility of burglaries and damage to their beats. Minutes Regular Ct:.ncll Neetieg ccteber 15e 1980 Page: 10 Mayer Jones'a`o'cm4d Mr_ gwngald that toe Council :tad discussed this subject far about 3C minsrtes during the Workshop Meeting and they Eden to correct this situa- tion as soon as possible. City Manager Townsend stated that the City eas received proposals for the repair parts required and the parclease order pas been issued. !ir. Mangold suggested that in the interim period until the electrical work i5 completed. a 24-hour surveillance be nide by marina personnel or more frequent visits be made by the pollee patrol to the Marina. City Manager Townsend explained that Marina personnel are on duty 24 hours a day, but Mr. Mangold informed him that the Marina personnel go Of duty at 11:00 p.m. Mr. Townsend stated that there is a Marina patrol in the area 24 hours a day but he will investigate to be sore that this practice is continued. Mr. Mike Zepeda, speaking on behalf of City employees, addressed the Council and requested that the AFSCHE union be allowed to post notices on the bulletin boards in various City departments. City Manager Townsend explained to the Council that the City has bulletin boards in all departments, but these are generally used for departmental information. He stated. however, that a gzuerel information bulletin is located in the basement of City gall. Council 4eaher Turner rscrrmended that a cep}a e,, portion of the bulletin boards be designated for use by the union. City Manager Townsend stated that if she was suggesting that this be done, a general information butlecin board wctfid have to be installed in each depareeent. Council Member Best suggested that the bulletin board in the City Hall basement could be used for union matters. tar 7e,pde painted our that -the pee le who actually belong to the union do not make a practice of going to City Hail. and 7r. Best pointed out that this could be used for information only. not recruiting. Mr. Zepeda explained that he wanted the bulletin board space made available in order to inform union members of upcoming meetings and activities and that his request is to use the existing bulletin boards in the various departments. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the City and particularly the Council should be completely neutral in regard to unions, and if the City provides e i InuteS Regular Counc*1 geeing' October 15, 1500 Page 13 rz .ugg ate' { r°z.,.,s3�.�!:�at s,`kt -r f ; �..L.c,�„ 3 is bulletin board space, they would no longer he in a neutral position. He pointed oat that the City has not recognized the union as a bargaining agent. Council Member Turner stats that she would like to see bow the Corpus Christi Independent School District handles this matter, and Mayor Jones suggested that this be an egenda iter within the next three or four weeks. Council Member Hest recommended that the City Manager prepare a recommen- dation on this request and invite fir. Zepeda to attend the Council Meeting et that time. Mr, Charles Bekde, 4910 French, a boot pwner, expressed his pleasure in regard to the action taken this corning in regard to the repairs to the Marina and inquired as to which staff member he should contact to determine the status of the repairs. City Manager Townsend stated that :ir. George Gable is the Marina Superin- tendent and Mr. Bi11 Hennings, Director of Inspections and Operations, would be the proper personnel to contact. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * f * * * * * There being no further business to come More the Council, an motion by Diaz, seconded by Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m., October 15, 198D.