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CITY OF COEF"5 CHRISTI, TEXAS
kEGlii.aP C ;t C:L MEETING
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Mayor Luther,
Mayor Pro Tea Edward L. 5a le
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Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack a.
Betty N. Turner
* Cliff 7arsky
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the Greeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The inv tion was presented by the Reverend Billy Frazier, Associate
Director of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association. following which the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council H =;,r Jack Dunphy.
Dr. W. H. Colson, Director of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association,
ned that Reverend Frazier had a presentation to make to Mayor Jones.
Reverend Frazier explained that a group of citizens had visited in Brazil
and as goodwill a assadors, had presented to the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro a gift
and a letter from Mayor Jones. Reverend Frazier then presented to Mayor Jones a
reciprocal gift and read a Tetter of appreciation from the Mayor of Rio de
Janeiro_
City Secretary Bill G. Read tailed the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that a necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted
meetaig.
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Mayor Jones ti,en called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager R.
Marvin Tsend presented the following it with related comments and explanations
and
need that:
a. A public h q be held on
Sitterle and C.. January 7, 1982 on the request of
bounded by South is and Drive, the Beat ` ° ter Plan in the area
d and Cliff Maus Road. The Flanning alon Old
8 andsthee
change. .: eject to the right-of-way issue being resolved by the City
cli. The staff rer endatian is that the change making the
pro ed ditch longer, • re costly w <::
efficient, should only be approved if the applicant
a little he
n ed Might -of -way and digs an injtfal ditch, pp provides the
b. A public hearing be held on January 21, 1981 for the purpose of
closing a small stub street in Park, Unit I. at the intersection
of Lombardy Drive. ard Castle Park Drive and abandoning a 10' utility
• easement in Lei ubfl v is: a This application was made by the
developer of Castle Park Unit 4, Lots 35 and 36. Block 2. through
Urban Engineering.. There are no plans to extend the street for
which the original stub street was provided.
c. Bids be received at I1:00 a.m , January 13. 1981 for a twelve month
supply of approximately 296,980 gallcns of 02 diesel. Only one bid
was received several months ago and It was rejected as being too
high. Since that time, two more firms have Indicated a willingness to
bid and mailing addresses have been corrected for firms who said
they did r.ot receive the previous bid invitation.
d. Bids be received at 11:00 am.. January 33, 1981 for painting and
repairing water storage tanks at Messina Street and Sam Rankin and
on Morgan Avenue at the Fire Station and washwater tank at the O.
N. Stevens Water Plant.
e. Bids be received at 11-00 earl.. Tuesday, January 13, 1983 for
laboratory data processing equipment for the Health Department. The
equipment will reduce time spent by laboratory staff In performing
complex mathematical computations and allow deletion of one
Laboratory Assistant I.
f. Bids be received at II:00 a.m.. Tuesday, January 20, 1981 for a
twelve month contract for auctioneering service for the sale of
abandoned and unclaimed property collected by the Police Department,
and surplus City property such as automobiles, trucks and
equipment. The bidders will state a percentage of the gross to be
paid for the service.
q. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. January 21. 1980 for 1,000
gallons of 91% cythion Insecticide (premium malathion) for mosquito
control.
h. Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation (TETCO) be retained for
$3,815 to provide quality control testing services for Bayfront Plaza
Site Development Phase 1. The testing work will consist of lime
stabilized subgrade control, caliche base testing and gradation,
testing of concrete cylinders and hat-reix pavement testing. No
additional appropriation is needed.
I. A 20 -foot utility easement in Block 9, Water Beach Addition be closed
subject to replotting, the developer paying all cost necessary to
relocate a 4 -inch City gas line, an 8 -Inch sanitary sewer line and
CP&L conduit existing in the easement. The easement was retained
by Ordinance Nos. 15438 and 15473 when the alley was dosed. The
easement closure request is being made to clear utilities for future
hotel construction. Thn block involved is bounded by Twigg, Water
and Mann Streets and Shoreline Dnve.
City Manager Townsend identified the land involved as the potential site
with the Hershey Corporation for hotel construction.
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Tax Roil Adiusi�rents for 8-!-E9 through 10-31-80 be approved for
the fallowing:
C Ay Water District
1980 Les Prior --r off- r,—
Tax Levies 8-1-80 i2r.6s1 �Levies SLS e �
Recommended changes s`
Tax Levies 10-31-60 (31,783) (13.729) (49)
521.830.049 $1,999,568 520,950
The net decrease of $31.783 b the 1980 City Levy consists of a net
decrease of 520.700 in real property and a net decrease of $11,083 in
personal property. Real property adjustments include decreases of
assessments for 104 Homestead Exemptions proven valid, $2,616 for 11
the Board of sed on nawr ng I sformation and 37,52I due to action by
property included decreases of properties. Adjustments 67dassessm assessments based on
wrong information. 54.214 for 59 assessments due to clerical error and
an Increase of $2,990 for 39 properties supplemented to the Roll.
k. Contract be approved with the Nieces County Appraisal District to
enable Mr. George H. Moff, Chief Appraiser far the Dlatrlct, and Ms.
Diana Cknzales, Senior Clerk. to remain on the City'a payroll and
retirement system with 100% of the cost thereof being paid by the
District- Similar contracts will be recommended later as other City
employees are hired by the District.
City Manager Townsend explained that the staff feels that it will be
reasonable to present contractual arrangements on different employees as they are
employed by the Tax Appraisal Board, noting that these employees will continue to
• "ecaive payment fro@ the City and will benefit from the City's retirement system.
Council Member Dial inquired about the possibility of a conflict of interest
situation developing, and City Manager Townsend rep/fed that there would not be
Seca`se this practice That been ..:otinuing in the Tax Office since the School
Di,trict employees were absorbed into the City Tax Office with no problems
encountered. He reminded the Council that the Tax Appraisal District is now in
effe, t.
Council Member Turner rb_e the observation that there is a budgeted figure
in :;.e City's budget for the Tax Appraisal District expense and questioned why the
City should continue to pay these salaries.
*Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 8:53 a,m.
City Manager Townsend counted that the next year will be critical for
the City in that there is a need to have an accurate appraisal of the City fn 1982.
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He stated that the Ta. Appraisal District 3oard will determine the cost of their
operation, send the City g statement. and evidently, the City has no recourse except
in the appoints:ents race to the ?ppra'.al 3f_trict Board.
1. A resolution be approved indicating acceptance of a sculpture of
brown pelicans In be donated by annonymous donors and to be located
between the Convention Center and the extension of Shoreline Drive,
and thanking the .ionors for this magnificent gilt.
There were no cements from the audience en the City Manager's Reports.
ictian by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "1", be
approved; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously.
(The following itesr was delayed until the end of the Council Meeting:)
re. A closed meeting be held to discuss land acquisition in regard to hotel
sites.
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City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to report to the Council on
the situation involving confiscated fireworks. He explained that the Fire and
Police Departments have confiscated four separate shipments of fireworks that were
located inside the City limits, including a trailer belonging to Alamo Fireworks
which was brought inside the City or, the south side. Mr. Townsend explained that
that company began unloading the firewcrks which posed a danger to residents of
that area_ He informed the Council that there was another truck located within
the 5,000 foot limitation of the City limits just outside the Calailen area; that
truck was confiscated; and a local Judge issued a restraining order until a hearing
eau?d be held. He stated that following the ':ieertng, the Judge ally ed the owner
to gat the truck out of town. City Manager Townsend explained that the City
Attorney's Office did not agree with chat decision, but the truck was taken out
of the City.
City Manager Townsend continued by informing the Council that fireworks
were being stored in a warehouse on Greenwood Drive owned by Mr. Rudy Garza, and
the Fire and Police Departments confiscated those fireworks also. He explained
that the ordinance clearly indicates that tee City was in their rights to confis-
cate the fireworks, but the fine that can be levied is only 5200, and since the
fine is so small, it is questionable whether or not the confiscated fireworks
should be destroyed. He explained :hat the ratter had been discussed with Alam
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representatives; they have histeritany complied with the City's rules an fireworks;
therefore. the staff proposes that a document be approved with Alamo that they will
cease transporting within the City of Corpus Christi; they wail pay the City
$1.350.; they will pay 5500 in fines..and the truck will be transported back to
Bexar County. He explained that this would be en agreed judgcent rather than an
ordinance and similar settlements will be worked cut for the other companies involved.
Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that it secs to be rather harsh to destroy such
a large amount of fireworks.
Motion by Diaz that the Council agree to the judr.ent.
Mayor Jones inquired as to the kind of damage inflicted through the use of
fireworks. and City Manager Townsend replied that the staff does not have figures,
but there have been a large number o= building losses as well as manpower involved
in extinguishing fires. etc. He stated that there have also been a number of inci-
dents in which people have lost their eyesight or suffered other injuries,
Mayor Jones indicated that he had no sympathy for merchants who sell items
that would calm or damage children.
Council Member Turner asked if the City could prohibit other explosive items
from being transported through the City, and City Manager Townsend replied that
explosives are not prohibited, but fireworks are definitely not allowed within the
City limits.
Council Member Diazmotion was seconded by Dumphy and passed by the fol-
kwing vote: Jones, Best. Diaz. Diaspy, turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Sample
voting °Nay.
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Mayor Jones announced the presentation by Mr. Tony Bonilla in regard to the
Aquarium site. He stated that a draft motion has been prepared for the Council to
consider.
Mr. Tony Bonilla stated that he strongly supports the Aquarium for the City
of Corpus Christi and expressed appreciation to the Aquarium Association for their
generosity, but that he opposes the plan to locate the facility on the T -Head. He
indicated that a project as large as this should be located in a place that is more
accessible to the public. Mr. Bonilla gave the following reasons for opposing this
site: (1) the City's projected population is 500,000; (2} the location on the T -Head
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woule create more traffic and parking problems; mu (3) the feasibility study shows
that the vocation there is not very goad because tnere is a need to repair the
T -Heads. Mr. Bonilla informed the Council that he is in the process of circulating
a petition calling For a referendum on the Aquarius location. He pointed out that
the ordinance pertaining to the Aquarium en the T -Head authorizes only an agreement
to contract. He expressed the opinion that the State Statutes gives the citizens
of Corpus Christi the right to vote on any lease of more than five years.
Mr. Bonilla continued his remarks by stating that under the contract entered
into. there is a provision that states that prior to erecting an Aquarium, a study
must be made to see if the T -Head is structurally sound, and the Association com-
missioned the engineering firm of Ogletree and Gunn to prepare the study, which
indicates that the T -Head cannot support the Aquarium. He suggested that the Council
cancel the agreement to contract and place the matter on a referendum to allow the
citizens to decide about the location of the Aquarium. Mr. Bonilla again referred
to the petition he is circulating and stated that he has obtained 1.000 signatures.
and only one person with whom he has talked supports the location on the T -Head.
Also speaking on this subject was Mrs. Lillian Murray, President of the
Aquarium Association. She explained that they have worked for three years on this
project and the feel that the Peoples Street T -Head would provide the ideal loci:-
tSon whereby funds could be generated through admission fees to support u.e operation.
Murray stated that the Association hopes to have 55 million available within
the next year. She indicated that they realized that the T -Head is not the ideal
location but it seems to be the most Practical location and she was not aware of
ai alternate site that would attract visitors to the Aquarium. Mrs. Murray pointed
out that they have spent S65,01) nn various studies, and if they have to change the
location. this money will have been wasted since they will have to begin again to
inJeSitiate another site.
Mrs. Murray continued by informing the Council that they have investigated
aquariums all aver the United States, and they feel that since the proposed Aquarium
is educational in nature. the admission price will be rather low. She referred to
the report prepared by Ogletree and Gunn and expressed the opinion that they clearly
indicate that it will be at least 10 years before the T -Heads have to be completely
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aired. She thanked the Council far their support o: this project.
Council r Best c. nded the people who have worked so diligently to
obtain an ,, -rim for the City but stated that he does rot think it should be
located on the T -Head :7d that he is of the opinion Chet the location should be
put to a vote of the
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pia.
Murray questioned the wisdom of baying the people vote on every iota-
tien r consideration_ She pointed out that if the Council turns down the
location on the T -Head, they should include on the referendum an item as to whether
or not the public would be willing to subsidize the expense of the operation of the
Aquarium. assured the Council that the Association does not have a second
choice for a locetion.
Council r Diaz stated that if this is placeden e ballot as a referendum.
it should be pointed out that the Association has acted very uell and that the
lquarium will be donated to the City of Corpus Christi. He indicated that he saw
no necessity to go to a referendum on this issue and stated that he will vote for
the location on the 7 -Head.
Council er Turner indicated her concurrence by pointing out that the
T -Head is not structurally sound, and most of the people of this City are saying
that they do not want it on the T -Head. She expressed the opinion that the people
should be all to speak an this matter through a referendum vote.
Mr.Allen Johnsonof the Aquarium Association. noted that the disturbing
thing about Kr. Bonilla's presentation is not that he would request that this be on
a referendum, but the fact that he did not suggest any type of alternate site.
Mr. Johnson urged that the Council reaffirm their vote on the T -Head location. He
referred to the Ogletree and Gunn study and stated that the study confirmed the
fact that there are 3 holes in the t -Head piers; ft was built to withstand hurri-
canes; and he is of the opinion that the T -Head is not going to fall into the bay.
He agreed that there is work to be done at the Bayfront and suggested that the
City take steps to correct the lir. Johnson also explained to the Council
that the Association needs to know the definite location before they can solicit
thins for the Aquarius.
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aim of the T -Head.
Hr. Bill Ogletree, representative of the ,ngineering firm ar Ogletree and
. coati the statement included in his report that the T -Head needs repair
is a well cadi, structure. He assured the Council that there is
absolutely no wsy that the T -Head could injure anyone ar create a hazard. lir.
Ogletree pcinted out that the T -Heads need to he repaired whether the Aquarium is
loce there or not.
r Zary asked Hr. Ogletree to cdress the Council an the condi-
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Gunn study the s
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hy stated that he did not interpret the Ogletree and
. Bonilla did, because he found nothing in the report to
ect that the Aquarium should not be built on the T -Head. Ne noted that
apparently there Is no alternate e.te and pointed out that a lot of people in this
City are against everything.
Council er Turner stated that she had read the report thoroughly and
she is concerned about the condition of the T -Head, even though the Aquarium is
supposed to be self-sustaining and will not place a strain on the T -Head. She
noted, however. that its location there will increase traffic and the subsequent
load on the T -Head.
Mr. Ogletree stated that some heavy equipment will be used during the
castruction of the Aquarium. and he would rec nd that reasonable engineering
7r4asurei should be taken during construction. He concluded his remarks by saying
that .. an engineering standpoint, he is not concerned about the T -Head.
Motion by Hest that the City Council, after considering the above described
studies. find that the Aquarium facility Is not clear:y feasitle at this time and
exercise the power to terminate the agreement to contract between the City and the
Corpus Christi Aquarium Association; the City Council reaffirm its c Ateents to
the aquarium project and its willingness to provide public land For a site for
such facility if an appropriate site can be determined and the City is able to
make such site available; the City Manager be instructed to immediately proceed
With the develoi.-nt of a recommendation to employ marine engineers to prepare
detailed cast estimates and physical plans for the repair of the T -Heads and
L -Head in the Corpus Christi Marina; and that uaon completion of such cost esti-
mate study and preparation of such physical plans, it be the Cfty Cucncil's
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intention to call an election fnr the curse of authorizing a long-term liaise for
rium or. the PeDoles Street T -Head or at sLcn other site a.. ma, Je finally
riate. The motion was s^1..anded Dy Council ,..-r
determined to be most app
Turner.
1 .er Zarsky suggested that, ff it is the opinion cf some engi-
neers that the plan for the T -Head is not structurally feasible, they should c
forward and present such p . He stated that if Dr. Best's motion fails, he will
move to ex . . the time that the contract will be in effect.
Mayor Janes indicated his support of Dr. Best's motion because the motion
will give the City an opportunity to make detailed studies.
Assistant City Attorney Jay Doegey disagreed with Mr. Bonilla's interpre-
tation of Article 1181 of the State Statutes since this calls for a lease agree -
t of five years.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that in terms of leases not yet author-
ized. if the lease is terminated. the Council would have the opportunity of pre-
senting this to a referendum of the people. He stated that he had no question
ttut the inves, t is adequate for the value of the lease, but if the Council
desires to put this to a referendum• that was their prerogative. Mr. Townsend
also noted that the Council will have the authority to approve the plans and
spezifications of the construction of the Aquarium,
Council fl'. -r Zarsky asked if there is a procedure whereby the Council
could extend this contract for additional structural studies in order to extend
the period of One before the Assoctation could proceed with their plans.
Mrey replied that it could be viewed from the standpoint that the
study is not yet .4-1 ted.
City Manager Townsend further explained that the only way to extend the
time would be for the Association to withdraw their letter of December 19, 1980
and agree that additional studies are necessary -
council Best stated that his concern is that the people of Corpus
Christi do not want an aquarium on the T -Head and he agreed with that. He pointed
out that the motion, as prepared, is designed to get this to a referendum of the
people and he was of the opinion that four months is not too long to wait for a
referendum.
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Mayor Fro Tem S eecrft,ed the tpineor the: this is more a political
questicn than an engitterirg szrect.re one are pointed out that every site could
be presented to the ;Kele in a referenden which would not be practical.
Council e eeepey pointed cue that t'e Council needs to solve thir
problem. but it mould not te decided er the basis cf the political aspect. He
noted that there are maple in this City who rake an effort to stop everything,
he did not approve ef the notion its presented oecaese he felt that the entire
project will disappear if it is put to vote of the people. He stated that he
thought that the Aquarium Association will be stifled.
Council Hemb. ",iaz stated the:. he could not support the motion but sug-
gestod Inc d that e -lotion be considered to gain a little more time.
Turner pointed out that the Council's purpose is to repre-
le; this is public land: the Bayfront is valued by eve net and the
e of this City obviously do not want the aquarium on the T -Head. She stated
that she will support the motion since she fees that the matter should be presented
to the voters.
Council nr Zarsky stated that the suggestion indicates that every site
considered will have tt be voted en by the people and he was of the opinion that
every site would be opposed by >me segment.
Mayor Janes c rized the discussion by pointing out that if no action
Liken by De er 28, the contract signed in July goes Into effect and the
Aquerium Association has the legal -ight to start construction on the T -Head.
He eeeressed the opinion that this should not happen until the people of the City
are all to vote en the issue. and the letter from the Association indicates
that they ere satisfied with the engineering study.
Council e—er Zarsky reminded the Council that the Sasaki -Walker report
indicates that the T -Heads could be enlarged considerably; therefore, the objec-
tion that there is not enough space far parking could be corrected with this
enlarg t.
Mayor Jones then, invited citizens in the audience to address the matter.
Hrs. William F. White, Jr., 4789 Dcean Drive, stated that she does not
feel that the T -Head is C,e appiupriate location because of the crowded condi-
tions et the llayfront, She suggested that tee barge dace be considered as a
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ble site for the aquarimi because it would te near the other wseurs.
Mr. City
re expressed the opinion that the people should be allowed to
vote on major issues such as this and that there should be a referendum es to
Cher or not there should be an aquarium at all.
Mr. Philip Gonzales, 1301 Chtery Street, Secretary -Treasurer of the
Aquarium Association. info the Council that trey had spent S65,000 on studies
worked on the project for 2 and one-half years. He stated that they had con-
sidered many other locations and the studies indicated that the Peoples Street
T -Head would be the ideal location for the Aquarian. He pointed out that the
les necessitated,by the contract had been 4 • eted and the engineering
studies indicate that placing the Aquarium on the T -Head will not damage it.
He reel the Council that this is a privately funded facility and if the
motion passes to bring this to the vote of the people. the project may be killed
because the Association will then have no direction.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien. 4130 F.a,ano, expressed opposition to the location of
the Aquarium an the T -Read. He alleged that the legal points made by Mr. Bonilla
were well taken; the Council has been given advice; but the staff advice leaves
much to be deaf . He pointed out that there are only 101 days until April 4
Mien an election will be conducted and he felt that the Association could wait
far that period of time.
Mr. Galen Wesimick stated that he felt that the T -Head does not have
ennugh walk through room and he felt that the Council needs more time to study
the problem.
Counci Zarsky c nted on the fact that according to a survey
prepared by the students of Or. Bob Bezdek. the T -Head is the only viable location
for the Aquarium.
Mrs. Kaye Hoyes noted that the Aquarium Association has perfo d a r rk-
able job but after Hurricane Allen created such a hazard, she did not think it
would be practical to have the Aquarium located on the T -Head. She also expressed
the opinion that the people should be allowed to vote an this.
Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 4309 1 Alta. reminded the Council that she was
opposed to this location in July and she Is still opposed to it. Mrs. Price
also stated that she felt that the aquarium should be a facility of entertainment.
Hr. Russ Machia of 325 Oaks. Port Aransas, Inqul if the City plans to
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this project and he asked if the Association will pay for the extended
pointed out to Hr. Hachia that tie is not a taxpayer and ques-
tioned his interest in this natter.
Mr, Jchnson reiterated that this is a privately funded project. and if
this notion is passed. the Association will have no alternative.
Mayor Jones then called for the vote on Or.Best's motion and it passed by
the following vote: Jones. Sample. Best and Turner voting "Aye"; Diaz. P hy and
Zarsky voting "Hey.'
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er Turner suggested that the staff re
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d another location
for the Aquariun.
City Manager Townsend explained that the staff could return with a recom-
e tion for another site but it might ..uire acquisition by condemnation. He
noted that Corpus Christi Beach was suggested es a possible site to this group.
On another subject. Council er Turner inquired about the unifo . and
City Manager Townsend 'Lined that this subject will be on one of the next two
agendas.
Council r Turner then asked about the revenue bonds for the GO,
7.enter and requested that this be on the agenda for discussion.
City Manager Townsend stated that this matter is ready now and the Park
ard has endorsed It.
Council ,f,tr Turner suggested that a discussion be set with Port
Aransas officials in their efforts to annex. City Manager Townsend stated that
he would prefer to discuss it with the Council first. and Moor Jones agreed that
the discussion should be just among the Council.
City Manager Townsend explained that when the annexation law was passed,
it stated that if an overlap eas created between • . cities. that overlap must be
resolved by contract or in a Oistrict Court. He pointed out that there is no
overlap be n the City of Port Aransas and the Cfty of Corpus Christi, because
the City of Corpus Christi has exclusive jurisdiction up to the boundary of Port
Aransas. He stated that Port Aransas has asked that this City waive another one-
half mile of jurisdiction and the City does have that authority to waive juris-
diction one-half mile at a time; there is no hearing process involved; the Water
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District has the rater and serer facilities: anJ there is no such agreement except
with the Water District. lir. Townsend pointed out that there is a kind of passive
agreement tint '. t Aransas should continue on down the island, but he feels that
sore ..::le prefer that the City of Corpus Christi retain their jurisdiction down
the Island : . that the Water District should not allow people to connect onto
water tines without platting first and the Council should enforce this.
Council r Zarsky cted that the City of Corpus Christi exists on
both sides of the park and he felt that the property owners feelings should be the
controlling factor.
Mr. Rick Diegel spoke as a farmer . r of a City Council and expressed the opinion
that if the City limits runs out from Port Aransas, they will have the same prab-
1 that other 11 cities have had in that they do not have enough funds to
provide services if annex more land. He stated that the City of Port Aransas
only hes one inspector, and further annexation would be a burden on the citizeds
of Port Aransas. De also Indica ;' that he would hate to have Corpus Christi
relinquish their rights.
Councils=ger Zarsky info the Council that he had heard the citizens
of the area state that they wouid prefer to be in the City of Corpus Christi.
Mr. Diegel t in the smaller cities. there ere not very many
bus:"ness oriented p- -le to serve on the Council, and this would be a deterrent
t? protecting the beaches.
Mayor Jones suggested the dace of January 14. 1981 to discuss during
riorkshop the annexation by Port Aransas.
Council Member Best sugges that a meeting he conducted with the
Aquarium Association to a t to help than keep the project in focus. He
suggested that possibly could discuss the use of public money for a site.
After a short discussion. the date of Monday. January 12, 1981. was selected for
this meeting with the Aquarium Association. and City Secretary Read agreed to
sat up a luncheon on that date.
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called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explai:-.? the ordinances; there were no cnts f xr the audience; City Secretary
Read polled the '= ctl for their votes; end the following ordinances were passed:
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ORDINANCER:
FIRST READING.
AMENDLNG THE ZOIC ORDINANCE: GI TUE CITY 01 coRPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE ZITDAY CW ALCc.ST. :937. APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME' 9. PAGES 563. ET SEQ OF THE ORDINAN7,E AM] RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME To TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6306, PASSED AND APPPROVED ON THE 291-1-1
DAY OF MARCH, 1961. BY AMENDING ARTICLT. III. PERMITS, PLATS,
ANM FILING FEES. SECTION 3-3 FILING FEES, SUBSECTIONS 33-3.01,
. , -17171DE FOR PAYMENT ADVANCE OF SLED
FOR APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
DISTRICT. PAYMENT OF $200 FOR LESS TF..N ID ACRES, $300 FOR 10 TO 20
ACRES AND $550 FOR MORE THAN 20 ACRES; AND PAYMENT OF $200 FOR
FENCE EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF 35$ OF THE APPLICATION
FEE IF THE APPLICA.NT WITHDRAWS HIS REQUEST BEFORE IT IS FORWARDED
TO -THE CITY COUNCIL; DELETING SUBSECTION 33-3.04 IN /TS ENTIRETY;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE
AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the fi?st time and passed to its second
reading by the following voter Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye".
FIRST READING
AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4168,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION III, BY DELETING SUBSECTION A-1,
FILING FEES, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW
PROVISIONS; DELETING SUBSECTION C(5) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN LIEU
THEREOF SUBSTITUTING A NEW SUBSECTION, SAID AMENDMENTS TO
INCREASE FILING FEES ON PRELIMINARY PLATS; TO PROVIDE FOR
RECORDING FEES TO BE DETERMINED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE FINAL
PLAT; TO PROVIDE THAT PLAT DOES NOT EXPIRE AFTER SIX MONTHS AS
.,.ON C; AS CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY; AND TO INCREASE FILING FEES
F07 ONE -LOT PLATS. ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to Its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner
and "Earsky voting "Aye".
S-COND READING:
PITADING ORDINANCE NO. 15643, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
ICIL ON JULY 23. 1980, BY AMENDING SECTION I THEREOF TO
ESTABLISH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PARKING RATES FOR PARKING IN
THE MAIN AIRPORT PUBLIC PARKING LOT AT CORPUS CHRISTI
IN7ERNATIONAE AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN
c:FFE-TIVE DATE; PROVIDING: FOR SEVERANCE; AND FROWDING FOR
PLBLICATION (First Reading - 12.17/80).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time end passed to Its third ,
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner
and Zarsky voting "Aye".
SECOND READING?
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONCESSIONS AGREEMENT
WITH MR. ROGER JAHNEL, DBA LEISURE FOOD SERVICES, INC. OF DENVER,
COLORADO. SAID AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE MR. JAHNEL TO OPERATE
THE CONCESSIONS AT THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM, PATIO AND EXPOSITION
HALL BEGINNING JANUARY 5, 1981, AND ENDING AT 11:59 P.M. ON
JANUARY 6, 1986, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONCESSIONS
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO,
MARIE) EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF (First Reading -
12/17/80).
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".
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THIRD READMG - C40'MTIN/V:CE !JO. 1SS.4.;
The
g vote. Jones. 5 pe. Best. Diaz Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye.
ABLISHING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (First Reacting -12/10/$0,
id R ' g - 12/17,10)„
ordinance bos read far the third time and passed finally by the
THIRD READING - ORIMANCt. rio. 11950.
ENDING THE CODE OF ORDINAls.-F, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS.
VOLUME II, CHAFFER 55 t'TILITIES, ARTICLE !V, GAS RATES AND
- SECTION 55-51 CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES
, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 15701, AS AMENDED, 50 AS
TO CHANGE T:it SC se LLE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE
CITY-. ED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR GAS CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECT DATE;
PRO DING A S NCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (First
Reading - 12/10/80, Second Reading - 12/17/80).
The foregoing ordinance wds read for the third time and passed Finally by the
fo ".g vote: Jones, Best, Diaz. D ophy, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye".
THIRD
G - ORDINANCE NO. 15951:
AMENDING G'XIMANCE NO 15579 'OPTING THE 1980-81 BUDGET BY
INCR ING THE IMATF.D REVENUE FROM METERED GAS SALES BY
51,205.4 4, FROM s22,290,100 TO $23,495.100 AND TO AMEND THE BUDGET
FOR GAS PURCHASES 9Y INCREASING OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY
$1,205.rn FROM 517,359, TO S18.564, DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF GAS SOLD BY THE CITY'S SUPPLIER (First Reading -
12/10/80, Second ding - 12/17/80).
The foregoing ordinance waa read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vole: Jones, Sample. Best. Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting
ORDINANCE NO. 15952:
' ING ORDINANCE NO. 25438, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15973,
SO AS TO DELETE IN THE CAPTION. THE SECOND INTRODUCTORY
ftAt.,- PH AND SECTION 1 THEREOF THE WORDS "SUBJECT TO
I-.PLATTIIVG OF THE BLOCK" AND THE WORDS "DEDIC*.-ION OF A 20'
NT, INCLUDING VEHICULAR ACCESS THE NORTH
ONE- F OF THE LAS NT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE" AND IN LIEU
"ENFAEOE INSERTING THE WORDING "SUBJECT TO REPLATTING OF THE
BLOCK AND THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER, AT HIS EXPENSE,
REROUTING A 4" CITY GAS LINE, AN 8" SANITARY SEWER LINE, AND A
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY CONDUIT"i AND DECLARING AN
,4 • GENCY.
The C ter Rule was susp
the following vote: Jones,
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15953:
d and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
pia. Best, Dia.:, 0 ,phy, Turner and ky
MEMORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH THE NUECES-COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO ENABLE MR. GEORGE MOFF, CHIEF APPRAISER FOR
DISTRICT AND MS. DIANA GONZALES, SENIOR CLERK. TO Ra IN ON
THE C 'S PAYROLL AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH 100% OF THE COST
OF BEING P. BY THE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the foil g vote: Tones, ',pie. Best, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and ky
voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO 15954.
EXPRESSING THE CIT1 CtikiNCIL'S ACCEPTANCE THE GUT OF A BRONZE
SCULPTURE OF PELICANS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM
ANON -nous DONORS AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THIS ARTISTIC
EMBELLIMBIENT OF THE BAYFRONT PLAZA; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote. .Tones. Semple. Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15955:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE RIGHT OF WAY OF HIRSCH STREET FROM
THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH WATER STREET TO THE EAST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH CHAPARRAL STREET, AND THE RIGHT OF
WAX OF HUGHES STREET FROM THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH
WATER STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AT CHAPARRAL STREET,
A MAP 01' WHICH 15 RECORDED IN BOOK A, ?AGES 2 AND 3, MAP RECORDS
01' NUECES COUNTY, TEX.AS, SUBJECT TO RETENTION OF THE mu.
60 -FOOT WIDTH OF SAID HIRSCH AND HUGHES STREETS AS UTILITY AND
DRAINAGE EASEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Janes, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 15956:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALAMO FIREWORKS, INC.. A
SUBSTANTTAI. COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF. MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
:he Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the fallowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
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In regard to the Ad Hoc Counittee to study off-site utilities. tie
Council Halters named their appointees.
Council Member Jack Best Mr. Jim floury
Council Member Cliff Zarsky Mr. Sonny Ewing
Council Member Betty Turner Mr. Gene Urban
Council Member Jack Dunphy Mr. Tim Clower
Council Member David Diaz Mr. Ray Peterson
Mayor Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Sample indicate4 they would announce their
nominees at a later date.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he would be but or the City next week
and that if the Council decided to appoint the cannittee to consider the City
Manager's reorganization plan. he would like to nominate Mr. Wally Irbil:worth, Sr.
Mayor Jones inferred the Cachet I that he would like to appoint Mr. Charles
kaler to the vacancy en -the Rumen P.eletions Commir.sion.
Motion by Turner that the following ap
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There being no fi r business to c. before the Council, on motion by
Best. ed by Irnd passed unanimously. the Regular Council Meeting was
adj. t 11:53 a.m., r 24, 1980.