HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/10/1980miNUTES
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCCERBER o, igff-
2a0 P. H.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Edward L. Sample
Council Members:
Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack K. Dunphy
betty H. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
City Reneger R. Marvin Townsend
Asst. City Attorney Jimmy Pray
City Secretary Rill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Philip Schraub of the Chapel of
Spiritual Light Church, following which the Pledge ofilllegiance to the Film of
the United States was led by Mayr- Pro Tem Edward L. Sample.
City Secretary Bill C. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum, was present to conduct a legally consti-
tuted meeting.
Mayor Jones announced that the Following proclamations nad been issued:
"ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" - December, 1980; "PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS' DAY" -
December T. 1980; and "CIVIL AIR PATROL WEEK" - December 7-13, 1980.
Mayor Jones then administered the oath of office to newly appointed members
of City Boards and Commissions.
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Mayor Jones. assisted by Fire Chief Ralph Rogers. presented 30 -year pins
to the following employees:
E:mplayee
Mr. Charles C. Holloway
Ib'. Balthasar 'Fangtans
Mr. Ernest 7. Whittaker
Mr. John R. Slack
Department
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Position
Fire Captain
Fire Captain
Firefighter 11
M Mechanic
Mayor Jones then presented retirement plagues to rhe following employee:
Position Years of Service
EmploYee Department
*Hr. Pete Flares Wastewater
Mr. Joe Mudge Wastewater
Trades Helper
Wastewater System
Foreman
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anr. Flores was eligible to receive a retirement plaque but was unable to attend the
nesting.
Countll Meeting
r 10, 1980
riies called far ;invents tt .ot,ds and ComNissioos. Ile briefly
reviewed the a intrents diSCUSSed during the workshop Meeting -
Motion by Turner that the following appointments be confirmed, second44,
Diaz and passed unanimously:
PRIVATE 1 TRY
CIL:
Mr. Richard Jones (Private industry)
Mr. Jose Montoya (Private Industry)
Mr. Rick Diegel (Organized Labor)
MECNAN1CAL ADVISORY O 0:
Mr. Ralph Morrison (Nome Building
SISTER CITY I 1/11E,
Mrs. W1111 C. (Sue) Bonilla
INC AUTNOR/TY:
Industry)
Mr. Ruben riguez ( r's Appointment)
Cr AL 8 CONS, 1181 PLANN1NC COUNCIL:
Mr. Joe Quesada (Organized Labor)
TERM TO EXPIRE
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r Jones announced the recessed public hearing on the following matter:
Request of the fo g that the outside city limits water policy
Cas be animal:4d to , . the continued use of water without
execu of a water contract or agreement to annex in the future or that
the ce be 80 in .reted to include their property In the heavy
-related Ind exeompdon.
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(1) J.I. my. Inc. and Terminal Transportation, inc - 23.5 acres
between Southern erais d and Up River Road.
(2) Frank 1 Grain ,,pany, Inc. - 1409 Corn Products Road.
(3) Berry Contracdug Inc. far a 54 acre vacant tract at carbon Black
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McKenzie Lane (Head's Ferry Road).
The homing was recessed on Sep •er 3, 1980, October 8, 1980 and
Nov 5, -;* until ..,y because the ordinance on Industrial district
in W8B g developed. Mr. Keys, representing J.I. Halley, Inc.
and T ..ros.. , Inc. has requested that the hearing be
further recessed oo s 17, because of a court conflha.
Motion by Zarsky that this public hearing be further recessed until
December 17. 1980; seconded by Illaz; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsema
presented the following Items with related comments and explanations and recommended
that:
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a_ A twelve torahs supply M aepTexunately 195,0W 1/.1 pints of
r.de: cad 10,000 :r2 rents of buttermilk for the Senior
Ci -,ram be purchased from tr,ii:ey Gold. inc.. Victoria on
the • of kw, ted ineetirig specificetio-le of 135.820 (5.16 per 1/2
t). The apparent low bi a s..15,3111 by Hygela Dairy. Carpus
ti. (5.15725 per 1,2 pint) s r.ot recommended because the bid
did not include additional supplemental cold storage units at no
1 cost. These were :4e only two bids received. Price
an increase. of 7.
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ration he grarnte! a permit to drill a 10,000 foot
well from a regular location 3.5 miles east of Corpus
d 6, feet north of the ship channel centerline.
ranon is currently drilling a well near the north
us Christi Bay. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling
e been requested for the State Tract 38 Well No. 1.
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nt be purchased.
Si Equi t, Corpus Christi
p uttlity tractors without trade -In
En & Service, Hurst
A rep's t four-wheel street sweeper
( • t Division) with trade-in
Equipruent 4 .11 y, San Antonio
addi -propelled rotary broom
(S* Division)
Naylor
One addidonarbigh velocity sewer cleaner fax'
(Was ter Services)
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18,495
36,678
$140,173
The ap nt bid of 524,351 by Ag -Line International of Corpus
Christi on the three utility tractors with trade-in is not re— e,,ended
because the es'.. ted auction value Is greater than the difference
between the bids. It is recommended that the two bids of 318,405
and 320,385 for three self-propelled patch rollers be rejected as being
high. The equipment will be rebid and attempts will be made to
d the bidder list to obtain more competition. It is further
ed that an asphalt heater for the Street Division not be
ed for the only bid of 35,743 and that the e.ney budgeted for
qui t be used to purchase the street sweeper and ro
for w bids were in excemof the ..—unt budgeted- The
additional self-propelled rotary broom will be used In remove loose
ob - prior to s Ling. The present opera*. is done by a
tractor and a tow -b whir.11 is hard to operate on city streets.
The addl.. - sewer cleaner requires only two persans to operate.
The • ent 14 year old unit will be retained es a backup. It was
one of eLs av-ailable, is slow and r Cres four persons to
o . Bids were received from tea f . This equipment was
in the 1979-80 Budget but was deferred for specification
d. Seven replacement and two adaitional traffic signal controllers be
p
ed on the is of low bids from:
1. Signal Engineering • epany„ Corpus Christi
8 elght-phase controllers
2. etran T • c, Inc., Colcrado Springs
1 two- e rontrcUer
349,034.00
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were received. Seven of the controllers will replace high
maintenance units at Everhart/Staples. Weber/Staples Weber?Golllhar,
an/Airport, Alameda/Drd ridge, and
intersections_ The other two controllers will be
e_ Atract be approved with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments
in �« arm tests on water samples (1,5.s ti). Testing is part of an
area water quality management planning project. This
continua +« = of services rendered to the COG by the Laboratory
Di « of the Health Department will be carried cut with existing
personnel.
f. The request of air. Claudio Herrera and Mr. Reynaldo T. Lopez,
doing business as ' 3. +Ines Unlimited, to purchase Corpus Christi
ine Service be approved. Ail of the terms of the five-year
franchise ed So , .;:us Christi .:,.,usine Service on March 26,
1990 :_ 1 t by the prospective new owners, including payment of
4% of - revenue as a franchise fee. The limousine service uses
two four-... fo 1 I+„.uelnes, driven by professional
unif chauffeurs. The rates are 130 per hour w th a two hour
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whichever gra, for 10 continuous hours Is 1300 or 1.90
r Jones inquired about the process of obtaining figures from such
franchises to be sure that the City is actually receiving the 4k franchise fee of
the gross receipts.
City Manager Townsend explained that the franchisee provides reports of
their operation and the City has their records audited en an Irregular basis.
Mayor Jones suggested that a more accurate accounting could be obtained
by requiring thattheyprovide the City with a copy of their Income tax return.
City Manager Townsend stated that the City does require that they provide
reports but copies of their Income tax returns are not requested.
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The interest rate ch ed an the sale of surplus City property be
increased to 10 percent. Previous sales of surplus property have
included monthly pa is « _' on 55% interest, the sane rate
pre ..,, uaad for paving assessments. The paving assessment time
t rate was Increased to 61S itt Sep ...er to reflect costs of
g money. There Is no apparent reason to continue to keep
interest rates the same on of surplus property and paving
asses menta. 10% is the legal - . «um interest rate in Texas for
h. The She .,:+ Drive -Devon Drive Street Widening be accepted and
final pe +:t of $6,840.29 be made to King Construction Company.
This proj provided for widening at Fannin and Windsor Park
Is. Of the total met of $59,2.97.40. Corpus Christi Independent
District agreed to pay S37, .75. The Contractor exceeded
his '' . wonting by 34 days. It is recommended that a
17 « y be granted for wet weather conditions and 17 days
be . 'dated « •;es at $55 a day or $935 .
hegeler Council heet;o9
December Ig, 1983
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The Planning Caiuna-ssiva b r.guestea to mit:ate amendments to the
Zoning t dinance to prated areas for heavy industrial expansion as
follows:
1. Outside the city limits between 1:1 37 and the tiueces River and
between Carbon Black Road and the Hinson Sewage Treatment
Plant and the city limits by providing that any portion di the
area which Idght in the future be annexed would be zon-d 1-3,
Heavy Industry.
2. The area from Corn Prodects Road to Cailicoate Road and from
Highway 44 north generally to the north property line extended
of Corpus Christi Petrochemical Company by amending the Zoning
Ordinance so that if any portion of the area now outside the
city limits be annexed it would be zoned 1-3. Heavy Industry, at
that time and by amending the Zoning map to provide that all
the area now inside the city Limits would be zoned either 1-2 or
1-3 which will involve rezoning 1,632 acres to I-3 and 970 acres
to I-2.
Two outside city lieit Corpus Christi Industrial Development Areas be
established and the Planning Commission and all City departments be
instructed to refer all plats and requests to provide City utility
services in these areas to the City Council far comment..
k. A resalution be approved to clarify the policy of the City to pay its
ees on acmltnt of sickness or accident disability in accordance
wf applicable Social Security regulations for the purpose of
.excluding sick leave pay fram Social Security taxes. This procedure
has the potential of reducing social security cost to the City and
employees by approximately $70,000 each, annually.
1. Gas rates be increased to parallel the increase 1n the weighted
average cost of gas Pram 52.81 per MCF. unadjusted for gas loss and
pressure, to $2.99 per MCF. and the 1960-81 Gas Fund Budget be
amended to Increase gas sales revenue by $1,205,000 from
$22.290,100 to $23,495.100 and gas purchases by a like amount from
$17,359.000 to $16.564,000. The rates included in the budget were
based on a weighted average cost of 52.81. The actual price for
October has reached 52.61. The City's supplier, Valero. now
indicates the weighted average for the year will be 52.99. Based an
the average family consumption of 53,000 rubtr feet per year. the
annual gas bili for the average family will increase from 5226 to 5242.
City Manager Townsend explained that the reason kir th?s recommended Increase
is because of the fuel pass through which will be more than the City anticipated.
Council Mxnber tlumphy Commented that the Council should make adjustments
necessitated by the increased cost of fuel on a timely basis and indicated that he
approved of the gas increase et this time.
Mayor gra Tem Sample referred to the settlement between the City and Coastal
States and to -Vaca and inquired if the terms of that settlement had been accomplished.
City Manager Townsend replied that Valero has done well since the settlement;
its stock has increased; the customers involved in the settlement writ receive bene-
fits; and distribution of the dividends will be made to their customers-. Ife also
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informed the Councli thlt the gas search it continuing.
Conceit Member Diaz asked about the method hy whizt. ges search Is
audited. and City Manager Townsend replied that Carpus reprcsents only IZ
of the company's customers. and there does not seem to be a.yr effort being made
to audit the gas search; ther.fore, only the Railroad Comission and the staffs
of Valero Coastal States are aware of the search locations.
Mayor Pro Tem le suggested that in AprIl, when either the new Council
or the existing Council arc in office, the staff provide a full status report of
the Coastal States settlement. Council Member Diaz agreed that such a report
would be very timely.
City r Townsend stated that he s that Austin, San Antonio,
Central Power and Light ny, and other companies that are customers can
cooperate to have some kind of audit made of Valero.
m. • The City ..e be amended to provide check signing authority to
Ioyees who are appointed to or performing, in an "acting" capacity
the du of e offi. authorized to sign checks and to increase
the level of checks g one manual signature from 3200 to 3500.
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f g actions be taken on the Lexington Estates -Mahan Acres
t Improvements.
The preliminary assessment roll. containing 176 items and
assessments of 3140,959.75 be adopted. The project includes the
f streets:
(a) Brandesicy, Cosner and Kosarek Drives, from McArdle Road
to South Padre Island Drive.
(b) Foley Drive. from ...toryz Road to Broughton Drive.
(c) Hake! Drive, 1,1 McArdle Road to Mahan Drive.
(2) A public hearing an the aasesaments be held at Central Park
Elemen, ool at 7:00 p.m. on January 21, 1981.
Seven bidders submitted bids on November 26, 1980, for this 1977
project with the low bid submitted by King Construction
y of 3603,957.20.
o. A meeting be held to further consider pending litigation
g alleged liability of the City for injuries suffered by Mr.
D. Blair at Sunrise Beach —pground at Lake Corpus Christi
on An t 16, 1977.
p. Theco Neig „ . Center Improvements be accepted and
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pa - .t of $11,895.80 for a total of 383,005 be made to B & B
B ere. It Is further rec...., ded that 3500 be retained until a
ly . . .. kitchen sink is installed. Upon installation, the
reteksaqr will be re by the Director of Engineering and
Phyakal Development. The work consisted of remodeling and
n of kitchen spaces, elIng a classroom building,
-pped ramp construction, sidewalk, retaining wall and entrance
work at the ce Station and other related work. 'rhis is a Ith
Year unity Develo t p . . Because of change orders and
beylnd the contractor's control, an extension of 35 working
days Is 01.
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q. tlids be received et 11:00 a.m.. Tuesday. December 30 1900 on the
replacement sedans with police package for the Police and
Fire De
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* (2) •+ t t -dans for Nueces County Organized Crime Unit
(3) 45 standard s-.. , for the uniform division
(4) standard se+: for the fire De gar" nt -- two for
and Training and one for the Ambulance activity.
City r Townsend informed the Council that manufacturers of vehicles
have advised the City that the only cars included in the police package are 8-
cytl>;;,r vehicles, and the City is attempting to purchase smaller vehicles. Mr.
Townsend further explained that the City wilt purchase compact vehicles for cars
for the Police '- rtment for use other than by the Uniform Division. He stated,
however. that if the Council felt that the City should make substantial reductions
In the purchase of vehicles. he would be glad to withdraw this item. He stated that
the reason thts item was pieced on th. agenda at this time was because one of the
major suppliers advised the City that they cannot guarantee delivery after January
1. 1941 but indicated that he questions that statement In slew of the decrease In
automobile sales.
Council Member Diez expressed the opinion that the police officers on
patrol do need the heavy duty vehicles because of the possibility that they may
became involved In the active pursuit of criminals and they would be et a distinct
disadvantage if they were drI Idg a small compact sedan.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would 1Ike to change portions of
Item "q" as follows:
* (1) The police package requirement will be deleted,
(2) Minimum displacement will be 225 cubic Inches with a maximum of 6
cyti rs. and the
(3) Minimum wheel base will be 108 inches
(These changes apply to (1) and (2) of Item "q".)
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City Manager Townsend also Informed the Council that the bid award will be
based upon price and the EPA gasoline mileage_
Council r Best suggested that the City consider the use of LPG as
fuel in same of the mei ears, and City Manager Townsend stated that kr. Hark Gresham.
t Director. will Investigate that passibility.
t sedans for Criminal Investigation and Special
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Ie Television Information Center, Washington, D.C. be
to assist in review and negotiation of a CATV franchise
rnsmewai with Athena leviaion of Corpus Christi, Inc. The Center
to provide limited technical evaluation, of the existing
CATV sys - ,; a financial review of the existing and
; re•'!ew of any pro.,.I made to the City; assistance
renewal negotiatlons; and preparation of an overall report
at a estimated asst of $20. ' . The S20,000 cost will be
the franchise renewal fee. should--the-{ranehiee-.be
• Council member Turner suggested that the last phrase of the lest sentence
of this recommendation be deleted. The Council and City Manager agreed.
e. A I2 th contract far loyee and dependent group life and
insurance be a • ed to the Texas Municipal League Uniform
Plea effective January 1. 1981. It is recommended that the law
by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, at an annual
32,691.120 be re ,. W due to unsatisfactory performance. It
. er ad that the t. Second Opinlon Optional
at an ual coat of $2,649,304 presenting an 18%
Em .thly health insurance premiums be selected.
Council Member Turner quest!. - this recommendation because Texas Plunlcl-
pal League will not have a local office to handle employee claims and complaints ..
and the City might be required to spend funds to process such claims.
City Manager Townsend informed Hrs. Turner that according to Mr. Chuck
Speed, Personnel Director, the Insurance clerk In the Personnel Department has
been farforoIng such a service this past year even with coverage with Blue Cross
and Bion Shield, noting that this clerk is available to assist any employee with
their clams.
Mr. Speed elaborated an this by stating that during this past year. 2P.5
complaints were filed, and Hr. Tom Duran. !Administrative Assistant In the Person-
nel Department, Informed the Council that from six to ten employees coma In the
office each day for assistance in filing claims. Mr. Duran also, pointed out that
when Connecttcutt General had the contract for employee and dependent coverage,
the Personnel Department handled all claims end they were able to handle those
ro - :<<!tiously than they have with Blue Cross and Blue Shield this past year.
Council Huber Turner sup=<4,ted that City employees be notified that tie
reason for the change Is because Blue Cross has increased their rests
r Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
minutes
Regular Cevecli meeting
wcemb a 1a, 1988
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Mr. Ars Talariaa. Maraga-r re .he toc.ii cff'c,. for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
presented to the Council hand uta which referred to the City Manager's recommendation
to Change carriers war insurance coverage due to unsstisfectory performance by Blue
Cross. Mr. Tatarice called to the Council's attention the amount paid out to employ-
ees, which was quite a large sum. He pointed out that following the survey conducted
by the Personnel Department in regard to his company's performance, results indicate
only 285 employees were dissatisfied with the claim handling, which is only 6% of
the total number of dales Wed. He stated further that the reason for some of
the delay in handling claims was not the fault of his company bur could have been
because of inaccurate information submitted or sone error on their claim Form.
Mr. Talarico Lantinued by noting that when bids were received In 1979,
seven companies submitted proposals, but in 1990, only one bid other than that of
Blue Cross/Blue Shield was received. He mentioned the fact that he had received a
letter from the Attorney General to the effect that a mutual company is prohibited
from providing insurance coverage for a city. town or other entity. Mr. Talarico
therefore questioned the recommendation for acceptance of the TML bid because it is
a mutual company. He also pointed out that a representative of TML was not even
present to speak to this issue. Mr. Talarico concluded his remarks by denying that
Blue Cross has had an unsatisfactory performance and stated that claims have usually
been paid in fourteen days.
City Manager Townsend responded to one of Mr. Telarica's remarks in regard
to the fact that TML did not send a representative to discuss this matter. He
stated that they were not even aware that the Council would decide on this bid
today, since It was listed as a discussion item during the Workshop Meeting and
was not made a part of the formal agenda until about noon today, which did tot
provide enough time for a representative to come from Austin.
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "s", ho
approved; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously_
Motion by Diaz that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 3:45 p.m.,
seconded by Semple and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at SAS
City Manager Townsend noted the presence of Mr. R....oar Spencer. District
Engineer in charge of the local office of the State Depa,-teent .f Highways and
Public Transportation. and informed the Counel that Mr. Spencer wiii retire from
that position this month and was present to introduce his replare=ent. Mr.
Top^msend expressed the City's appreciation to Mr. Spencer for ail of the work that
hes been accomplished ender his leadership while he was assigned to the Corpus
Christi office.
Kr. Spencer then introduced hr. Nino Guitierrez. who will serve as District
Engineer after his natIrement.
Mayor Jones also expressed the appreciation of the Council to Mr. Spencer
for his help and assistance to the City of Corpus Christi.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances on the agenda; there were no ceenents from the audience;
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were pawned:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORIANANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55 UTILITIES, ARTICLE P1, GAS RATES AND
CHARGES, SECTION 5541 CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS—AND SCHEDULES
leA'n:S, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 15701, AS AMENDED, SO AS
TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE
crry..owNED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Janes. Sample, Best, Diaz, Du.mphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye.
FIRST READING:
ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to it:: second
reading by the following vote: Tones. Sample, nest, Diaz, Dtunphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15679 ADOPTING THE 1980-51 BUDGET BY
INCREASING THE ESTIMATED REVENUE FROM METERED GAS SALES BY
51,205,000 FROM S22,290,100 TO $23,495,100 AND TO AMEND THE BUDGET
FOR GAS PURCHASES BY INCREASING OPERATING EXPF.NDITURES BY
*1,205,000 FROM S17,359,000 TO $113.564,000 DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE
PURCHASE PRICE or GAS SOLD BY THE CITY'S SUPPLIER.
The f ordinance was reed for thT. first nnlf and passed to its second
reeding hy the following vote: Jo as. Sample Best, Diaz. Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye.
SECOND REAM/1G
AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, SEC! ICA" IV, DESIGN STANDARDS,
SUBSECTION F, PARK'S AND PLAYGROUNDS, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH,
TO BE NUMBERED 2. STATING THAT ANY FINAL PLAT APPROVED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM MAY 7, 1980 THAT IS
LOCATED IN THE AREA NORTH OF HIGHWAY 07 AND WEST OF THE PRESENT
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IS DEVELOPED FOR
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM ANY PARK AND RECREATION
REQUIREMENTS; AMENIMNG SUBPARAGRAPH Id OF SUBSECTION F, PARKS
AND PLAYGROUNDS, BY ADDING TO THE AREAS EXCEPTED FROM PARK
DEDICATION ANY PROPERTY WHICH WAS IMPROVED FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN AGRICULTURE USES PRIOR TO MARCH 15, 1963 AND NOT BEING
SUBDIVIDED; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The f�regoing r*-dinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third
reading ly the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye",
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 12-47, CHAPTER 12,
BAYS BOATS AND WATERWAY; AUTHORIZING THE MARINA
SUPE1hNmNDEN .0 ALL0W COMMERCIAL BOAT OWNERS TO SELL THEIR
CURRENT DAY'S CATCH FROM THEIR BOATS WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED SLIPS;
PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN PERMITS. PERMIT FEES, PUBLIC LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third
reading by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye"
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE L -HEAD BAIT STAND LEASE, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 14892-A, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LESSEE MAY CANCEL AT ANY TIME
UPON GIVING PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CITY 64 DAYS IN ADVANCE
OF THE CANCELLATION DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to Its third
reading by the following vote: Tones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Ayer.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR GRAZING PURPOSES WITH LEROY K. FENTO?1 AND WIFE,
PEGGY J. FEA1TON FOR A TRACT 01' LAND CONTAINING APPROXFMATELY 4
ACRES OUT OF LOT 3, SECTION 14. BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS (BEING A
PART OF THE ELLIOTT SA.NITARY LANDFILL) BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 1980,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIA.L COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Unity voting "Aye.
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MANCE NO.
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NING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF
G EETS 1N THE CITY 01' CORPUS CHRISTI, MACES
Les arid
1. B..r
Island Drive.
2. Foley Drive.
3. Drive,
Am -es Area
and Minaret Drives, from McArcile Road to South
ryz Road to Broughton Drive.
McArdle Road to Mahan Drive.
ING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL
TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS;
R IRING t CITY" SEC MW TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE
THE TY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. AS TO THE ACTION
EIN; PRO UING • SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND
DECLARING AN a1 AGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the f. g vote: Jones, ,le, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
• • g Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15923:
APPROVING AND 'i PIING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE
r • R OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT SHOWING
TES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
'G ST 5 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY.
Estates and an Acres Area
1 Brandesky, Cosner and ek Drives, from McArdle Road to South
Padre Island Drive,
2. Foley Drive, •-” Kostoryz Road to Broughton Drive,
3. Hake! Drive, f • McArdle "..d to Mahan Drive.
DETE- JNING THE FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID
AND ASSES- A NST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF
TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI' DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSES . NT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING
PROPERTY; ORDE• G AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD JANUARY
21, 1981, IN THE CENT PARK EL 1 NTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA,
3' WARDLE ROAD AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
, TO GIVE No CE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS
OF 1 STATE OF T S AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CH I; AND DE .0 AN a•GENCY.
The Charter Rule was ed and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the g vote: Jones. le, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky
g "Aye.
THIRD ' RING ORDINANCE NO. 15924:
A • rING 1 DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AN ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS STI, TO CUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
D 1 TEJAS 7. * N AR 1 RY A • TION A 36 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND,
. ,:ED AS TRACT "A" NIIE VIEW TRACTS AS SHOWN IN VOLUM 23,
94"
PAGE 64, NUECES v• Ti, T , MAP RECORDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
- •
• 101110 AN AR I 'Y GE, AS ARE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
er x t NT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH 15 ATTACHED HERETO AND
DE A PART HEREOF; MARKED 1 :IT "A".
cdrig was read for the third time and passed finally by the
vote: Jones, pia, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting
•
[NANCE NO. 1
iVfggti"PefftMZSttttVRtlttilo"ttfaSVNSISkigtwtyL,:r.,
AUTHO• A G CUTIChli OF A CONTRACT FOR PERFORMANCE OF
ORATORY TESTS BY THE CITY -00111%—t DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITH
THE COASTAL BEND 4. 'NCH_ OF GOVERNMENTS FOR ANALYSIS WATER
AS PART OF WIDE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
PROJECT. A t, STANTIAL COPY OF WHICH CONTRArT 15 ATTACHED
HERETO -AND 1E A PART HEREOF, KED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING
MI # CY.
The Charter Rule was sus. .ded and e foregoing ordinance was passed by
the f. vote: Tones. —,ple, Best. Diaz. Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 155:
F NG THE CITY'S SICK LEAVE AND DISABILITY LEAVE POLICY.
AL ING PA 1 ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS AND ACCIDENT DISABILITY
IN A RDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LEAVE RULES AND REG TIONS.
The Charter Rule was sus. .ded and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the 1
ti vote: Jones, le, , Diaz, D , ,hy, Turner and Zarsky
voting `Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15927:
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OF ORDINANCE t* • CONCERNING FACSIMILIS SIGNATURES IN
THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS BY ADDING TO SECTION I THEREOF, THE
FOLLOWING:
1. WHEN A VACANCY EXISTS OR WHENEVER THE DUTIES OF ANY
OF THE ABOVE N- # POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE
P • • •
•
.TTHECEYTC-TTCSCYPUFS7A PE •*N AIAN# TO "HWCAZITVTUTSUE1
P • *N IS AUTHOR # TO CARRY OUT SIGNATURE DUTIES.
2. INC SE THE 3
AND DECLARING AN
FIGURE IN SECTION 1 TO 3500.
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the f. -g vote: Jones, pia, Best, Diaz. Diunphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting nAye".
ORDINANCE NO. -1.8:
CLOSING AND AB • )*NING THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS-OF-WAY OUT OF
TA •N WI* *5, UNIT 1, AS DEDICATED IN PLAT OF JACKSON WOODS,
UNIT 1, RECORDED IN VOL. 26, PAGES 15 AND 16, MAP RECORDS OF
FitlECES COUNTY, T S. AND ONLY AS TO THAT A SO DEDICATED:
the
1. 50-F fflri OF WAY KNOWN AS CLARKSBURG STREET,
STONEWALL BOULEVARD AND GETTYSBURG STREET:
2. AN 0 R PED PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY OUT OF
GETTYSBURG ST T;
*IF
3. 10- UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 35 AND 35, BLOCK F,
JACKSON ***S. UNIT I,
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PORTIONS BEING MORE FULLY DES BED HEREINAFTER:
ING FOR 5 RABILITY: AND DE • 'ENG AN 1 RGENCY.
Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
vote: jOneS, pie, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zars
e.
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carIcaamc' ting
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CE NO. I592
G THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A 12 YEE ICIPAL
AND DELEGUE PENDEN', GROUP LIFE AND I:EAf.T'H1OINSURA CE WITH
OPIIhiIQ;� p,Y OPTIONAL SURGERY UNIFORM GROUP PLAN IN
CLUDING A SECOND
G AN t •;M CY. PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY I, ISEAND
Rule
eA �� suspended and the fforegoing ordinance was passed by
ye o pie, Beat. Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky
INANCE NO. 1
APPROVING THE SALE OF CORPUS CHRISTI LIMOUSINE SCRVICE TO
AND G AN RGENUDiO REttA DBA LIMOUSINES UNLIMITED;
The Auk was s
the f.
"O�� Jones. and the foregoingm
ordinance was passed by
voting 'Aye Sample, Best. Diaz.
phY. Turner and Zarsky
ORDINANCE NO. 15931:
A . r NG CITY
CCABLE TBNECTION ON INFO T1ON CEAGER NTERFORPTA PROPOSAL FROM THE
FRANEC SBA
Ere 'IATIOY OCONSULTING SERVICE IN
MORE FULLY FORTH IN ABLEI/ISION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INTEL TELEVISION
MATCH IS ATTPRUI ANDE PROPOSAL A Stili ANTIAL COPY OF
P" +"E A PART
A .. THE GENE HEREOF MARKED EX
�� DE.+ ', ING AN TO ACTIVITY FUND RESERVE.
AGENCY. REGULATION, CODE
The Rale was sus the fo s vow.J a tied and the foregoing ordinance was
g Aye . pie. Best, Diaz. D •hy, Turner and a A A s** A A a•* *A* * Aa*ae 4 a e a*# * f a 3•
Mayor 'ones celled for petitions or Information from the Audience on
natters not scheduled on the agenda.
" k presented the Council with copies of crime prevention
information and calendars with suggesetens for a crime free eta►asphere. She also
presented a proposal from the Governor's Office and urged their consideration of
this proposal to further the cause of erten prevention.
�r Jones :..,�rrsaced „
rs. Qocock far all of the work that she has
lisped In the area of crime prevention.
fir. lfai Wasson Informed the Council that he had received a letter from
Senator Carlos Truam In which he stated
that Senate 81i1 56 was under consideration
and that this hill pertained to 3eg1s1atlon
an fishing at no charge for older cltl-
• both within the State and from outside the State. He asked that the Council
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endorse this bill.
Council Member Diaz stated that he wax! 1 ke to see a cozy of SS 56 before
the letter of endorsement is written
Mr. Masson agreed that he would provide the City Secretary with a copy of the
bill for the Council's use.
Council member Tarner commented that this bill could be discussed during
the scheduled legislative breakfast which will be conducted on December 17, 1980.
Mr. Paul Earls. 4433 Dolphin, addressed the Council in regard to the condi-
tlons at the Perin, indicating his distress that it has taken so Tong to repair
the electrical work at the Marina. Mr. Earls informed the Celmcli that because of
the darkness at the Marina, his boat was broken into and Items were stolen. He
also u ;_ that the Council take some type of action to provide a t._+Mnorary ofFice
building. such as a .;,Ile home, for the Marina personnel.
City r Townsend explained that the City staff Is still working on
estimates of the In an att..,=t to obtain the insurance funds and noted
that there had been no discussion of Investing money in temporary facilities for
an office.
Mr. Earls also urged that plans be prepared for a larger Marina office
and expressed the opinion that the City Council should protect the Marina by
limiting its use to include only boating and water related activities. Me com-
plained. too. of the general condition of the Marina. Mr. Earls related an
Incident that had occurred at the Marina Board Meeting at which time the Board
voted not to refund funds to boat owners for electricity while it was out of order.
City Manager Townsend explained the reasons for the condition of the Marina
and the delay in making repairs. He reiterated that there is very little that can
be done until a determination has been made as to the extent of the needed repairs.
Mr. Townsend informed the Council that the electrical repairs are now in progress,
however. He also stated that he did not recommend moving t: <+rary offices to the
Merin. _
Council Member Turner asked for a staff report on the Marina, and Mayor
s inquired of Mr. Earls if he had anything in writing so that the staff could
rest his concerns. but Mr. Earls stated that he did not.
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Also speaking In regard to the Marina was Mr. peke Loveless, who expressed
his distress a t the Marina conditions. He expressed the opinion that the Marina
rd should nave soneene tocwersee Jheir activities. Mr. Loveless aiso objected
to the iture of funds for the work at Cole Park for the recovery of concrete
pilings; objected to the constant increase in silo rentals; and Indicated that he
felt that the Marina facilities should be available far citizens without charge.
Council Member Turner explained to Mr. Loveless that the Council is Molted
es to just what can be and asked him to enumerate what he thought wore the top
three priorities.
Mr. Loveless lied with her request by listing the following: (1)
electrical work. (2) security, including locks on the getes. and (3) objected to
the constant Increase in slip rentels.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the staff will have a report
in two weeks. He noted that there are many problems associated with the Marina, and
the staff needs to know hew much federal assistance wit! be granted before making a
recommendation. He reminded the Council that the electrical repairs are continuing
right now and the City has already spent $30.
Council Member Diaz Indlceted that he felt that two weeks was too long since
Mr. BII/ Sargent had appeared before the Council several weeks ago In regard to the
conditions at the Karina. Mr. Diaz ...reseed the opinion that the City should
borrow money if necessary to make the urgent repairs and suggested that this matter
be on the agenda on December 17.
Motion by Diaz that en agenda Item be listed next week on the status of the
Marina. including the electrical work and the security; seconded by Turner; and
passed unanimously.
Also speaking in regard to the Marina was Mr. John Stenstand, 337 Primrose
Drive. a 'ember of the Marina . rd. He pointed out to the Council that beat owners
pay a set sum for rant, end if they do not receive full service, he was of the opin-
ion that some adjustmsnt should be made for the lack of electricity.
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that an item of concern was pre-
sented to Mr. James K. Lantos. Director of Engineering and Physical Development, by
the derail rs of the ake Apartments at the Intersection of Rodd Field Road and
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Ftr. Townsend seated that the developers of the project wished the City to
rove a different arrangement for the responsibilities of a subdivider, and while
he did not -_ ,;Ietely understand the reason for the request, he had been informed
that they wished to place into escrow money for a park dedication and the cosi of
sanitary sewer facilities and have the plat approved on that basis and that a certi-
ficate of occupancy would not be issued until that work had been approved. City
r Townsend stated that he did not understand the untimeliness of this request
and.euggeated that the subdivider be allowed to explain why this is so urgent and
so i rtene to the subdivider.
Mayor Jones inquired if such a practice was prohibited by stay ordinance.
or 1f It could be handled In this manner.
City r Townsend replied that the ordinance states that such Improve-
ments should be completed before the plat is approved.
Mayor Jones admitted that he takes a dim view of anything that will require
a lengthy ewrplanatlon being discussed so late in the meeting, particularly since
the Council has no information an the matter.
Mr. John Forehand, one of the developers of this property, agreed that this
is not the usual way to conduct business, but there have been some disagreements.
He stated, however. that they will place in escrow the assessments in the amount of
approximately $3 . Mr. Forehand explained that they are attempting to close the
property. but their tine has run out and they cannot obtain their funding from HO
until the plat is approved. He assured the Council that they aro ready to proceed
with their project If these special arrangements can be worked out to place the
coney In escrow with the assurance that the money will only be dispersed at the
request of the City.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the staff has not even had
an opportunity to discuss this matter but he did not object to having It on the
next week. Me expressed the opinion that this might possibly place the
savings and loan company in a bind, and before the ordinance is considered, this
should be examined.
City Manager Townsend and City Secretary Read agreed that the Council could
not take action on this request since It has not been properly posted for action by
the Council.
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City r towns stated that this matter will be on the agenda next
week for discussion or action.
Council rimer Dies referred to the request of Kr. Jason Luby that they be
*Ileum' an extension of two weeks before their boats have to be removed from the
Marina. aed City r Townsend informed the Council that this mutter has already
been taken care of by Mr. Meanings.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that there is a need to exchange
the revenue backed by the Golf Center revenues for the balance of the lease-
hold Interest In the Golf Center and the staff Is working on a schedule to close
this issue in February.
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Motion by le that the Council convene In closed session. under the
authority granted by Section b252-17 of the Open Meetings Lew. to consider pending
litigation: s- by Diaz; and passed unanimously at 6:14 p.m.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:25 p.m."
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Dlaz4 se d by Turner and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was
adjourned at 6:27 p.m:. December 10, 1900.