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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 1981
2:00 P.M. •
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones Mayor
Pro Tem Edward L. Sample
Council -Members:
Dr. Jack Best
Leopoldo Luna
Betty N.Turner
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Council Member Jack K. Dumphy
City Manager MarvinTownsend
Ass't. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the
Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend William C. Wayne of
Central Christian Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States was led by Council Member Leopoldo Luna.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter
Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a
legally constituted meeting.
Mayor Jones administered the oath to new `appointees to various
boards and committees.
Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamations: '
"RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DAY" - February 19, 1981; "NATIONAL
ENGINEER'S WEEK" - February 22 - 26, 1981; and "PROJECT RE-ENTRY DAY" -
February 26, 1981.
Mayor Jones then presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Richard
Guerrero, Foreman of . the Street Division who has had twenty-one years of ,
service with the City of Corpus Christi.
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports.
City Manager Marvin Townsend presented the following items with
related comments and explanations and recommended that:
a. Two replacement self-propelled patch rollers for the Street Division be
purchased from Safeway Scaffold Equipment and Supply Co., Corpus
Christi, on the basis of low bid of $11,246. Two bids were received.
Although specifications called for a gasoline engine, the low bid is for
a diesel engine. It is recommended that diesel be purchased because
of lower operating costs and that two, rather than three, rollers be
purchased because the price is substantially in excess of the budget
estimate.
b. Equipment for the Convention Center be purchased on the basis of
low bid meeting specifications:
Litton Office Supply, Corpus Christi
1,500 -Upholstered Straight Chairs
3 Chair Dollies
Texas Office Supply, Corpus Christi
4,000 -Thermoplastic Stacking Chairs
6 -Chair Dollies
Dalsew Commercial Furnishings, Dallas
200-60" round tables
200-30" x 96" rectangular tables
200-18" x 96" rectangular tables
1 -conference table
25 -trucks for round tables
45 -trucks for rectangular tables
$ 37,500.00
114.00
$ 37,614.00
$ 79,920.00
504.00
$ 80,424'.00
$ 24,860.00
18,260.00
17,000.00
324.00
2,398.90
3,577.50
$ 661420.40
TOTAL $184,458.40
The apparent low bids of $64,480 by Krueger of Green Bay, Wisconsin
and $79,800 by Litton Office Supply on the thermoplastic stacking
chairs do not have the required metal support tubing under the front
of the seat. The apparent low bids by the same companies on the
round and rectangular tables and the conference table are not
recommended because the tables are of a less sturdy construction.
Bids were received from six firms. Funds are available in the
Convention Center Bond Fund.
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c. Contracts for annual requirements of Ductile Iron, Asbestos Cement
and PVC Pipe be awarded to the following on the basis of low bid:
Corpus Christi Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi
Lot I - 15,100' of Ductile Iron Pipe - 4" to 24"
Less 1% Discount
$193,010.58
1,930.11
$191,080.47
American Cast Iron Pipe, Dallas
Lot II - 400' of Ductile Iron Pipe 30" to 48" $ 27,913.00
Johns Manville, Dennison, Texas
Lot III - 53,550' of Asbestos Cement Pipe 6" to 12" $167,848.61
Less 2% Discount 3,356.97
$164,4916-4
McAllen Pipe Corpus Christi
Lot IV - 10,b00' of 6" Poly Vinyl Chloride Pipe
Less 2% Discount
GRAND TOTAL
$ 25,400.00
508.00
$ 24,892.00
$408,377.11
Bids were received from seven firms. Price comparison shows an
increase of approximately 16%.
d. A twelve month contract for auctioneer services be approved with
Rene Bates, McKinney, Texas on the following schedule:
Gross Sales
Less than $10,000
$10,000 - 20,000
$20,001 - 30,000
$30,001 - 50,000
Over $50,000
% of Gross Sales
12.0%
9.5%
8.5%
6.0%
5.0%
The City holds two or three auctions per year for abandoned and
unclaimed property collected by the Police Department and surplus
City property such as automobiles, trucks and equipment. Bids were
received from two firms.
e. The Fire Prevention Code be amended to allow liquified petroleum gas
storage tanks up to 2,000 gallons water capacity at service stations
where authorized in business and industrial zones. Exceptions up to
8,000 gallons in the "I-2" district could be granted on appeal to the
Fire Chief and the City Manager. Presently, tanks over 150 gallons
are allowed only in the "I-3" zoning district.
City Manager Townsend explained that this item is the result of
discussions conducted several months ago on LPG storage tanks. He informed
the Council that there is a zoning text amendment on the agenda today to be
considered during the Special Council Meeting to allow the sale of propane in
service stations and this item will allow the existence of 2,000 gallon tanks with
the stipulation that larger tanks of up to 8,000 gallon capacity will be permitted
as exceptions.
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Mr. Bill Hennings, Director of Inspections and Operations, stated that
he talked with the service station owner who indicated that he could operate
with the 2,000 gallon tank but a larger tank would require zoning of "I-3" with
exceptions to be granted up to 8,000 gallons in the "I-2" zoning provided it is
approved by the Fire Chief and the City Manager.
f. The recommendation of the Bay Drilling Committee be approved that a
permit be granted Getty Oil Company to drill a directional well from
an irregular location 9,000 feet seaward of City Hall. The State
Tract 60 Well No. 1 will be located within the regular cluster but 353
feet from an existing well drilled last year. The permit is irregular
because the Bay Drilling Ordinance requires that wells be drilled in
sequence with a maximum distance of 250 feet between wells except
for the center well.
g.
A 2.07 acre surface lease at the Laguna Madre Wastewater Plant site
granted Exxon Corporation and Sun Oil Company by Ordinance 15684
on August 13, 1980, be amended to provide for the drilling of more
than one well. Under the proposed agreement, Exxon Corporation
will relinquish its right to drill elsewhere on the City's 51 acre tract
and pay the City $200 for processing the amendment.
h. A 20 year lease be approved with Mr. Charles M. Harris for
constructing and operating a bait stand on the south shore of Nueces
Bay between the Causeway and the public boat ramp. The two
proposals received are similar. The selection of Mr. Harris is
recommended because of his previous experience operating a similar
business and his approved application for an SBA loan. The
agreement would extend to September 1, 2000. Rent would be $100
per month for the first year and $200 per month or 5% of gross sales,
whichever is more the second year. Rent would be renegotiable
every two years with the City having the right to increase up to 25%
each two years if there is no mutual agreement. One-third of the
rent will go to the State, one-fourth to a Trust Fund for public
improvements in the area and the balance to the General Fund.
Mr. Hennings informed the Council that this is to operate a bait stand
on Corpus Christi Beach; it is for a twenty-year lease; two proposals were
opened in the Council Chambers two weeks ago which were basically the same;
but the one difference is that the recommended award to Mr. Charles M. Harris
was made because he has operated a similar business in the past, has
experience, and has approval for an SBA loan. Mr. Hennings further stated
that this land is owned by the state, leased by the City, and the City will in
turn lease it to Mr. Harris.
Council Member Turner inquired about the possibility of using the
east side of this area and City Manager Townsend explained that a boat ramp
exists on the east side and pointed out that this type of lease must be for
recreational related purposes.
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin pointed out that if this lease is
terminated prior to the end of the term of the lease, the lessee would be
'lowed to move his facility.
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Council Member Turner inquired if this would be establishing a
precedent or if it is a typical lease in which the lessee is allowed to remove the
improvements.
Mr. Hennings admitted that this is the only one of this type that the
City has.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that this matter has
been very complex and the City has had a great deal of difficulty in leasing
this land.
Mr. Hennings elaborated by again pointing out that several entities
are involved including the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, the School Land Board and the City.
i. A contract for $25,000 for installation of four single slide cantilever
gates, gate operators, controllers and loop detectors at the Airport
be awarded to Texas Fence and Supply of Corpus Christi. The
security gates will be installed at the Tower Building, Gault Aviation,
DOT Helicopter Service and Chaparral Aviation in accordance with
Federal Aviation Administration requirements. An appropriation of
$26,500 is needed for the contract award and related expenses.
Ninety percent of the cost will be paid by FAA and 10% by 1977
bonds.
J.
A 750 square foot parcel for Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements,
Dorado Street to Holly Road, be acquired from Mr. Jack Scholl for
$825 plus $212 closing costs. This parcel is located on the east side
of Martin Street at Holly Road. The value is based on an appraisal
by Mr. Richard Clower. One parcel remains to be acquired.
k. A contract for $161,783 be awarded to Isles Construction Company for
Kennedy Causeway Sanitary Sewer and Restroom Improvements and
$170,000 be appropriated, including engineering and related costs.
The project involves the construction of a sanitary sewer lift station
and collection system to serve baitstands and recreational vehicles
along the Causeway and renovation of the existing restroom, including
new plumbing fixtures, doors, electrical work, and perimeter
concrete. Funds are available from the 1977 bond election.
1. 1.23 acres at the south end of Lake Corpus Christi State Park,
known as "Catfish Ranch", owned by Dr. W. R. Hubler, Sr. and Mr.
Ed Byrne, be acquired for $50,000 plus $472 closing costs The value
estimate is based on an independent appraisal by Mr. Sidney H. Smith
III. The State Parks and Wildlife Department has requested that the
City acquire this property to eliminate an access and pollution
problem. The only access to "Catfish Ranch" is through Lake Corpus
Christi State Park.
City Manager Townsend explained that this is a small campground that
is owned by the City; it is difficult to obtain access to it; it is a nuisance for
the State Park employees because it is unsanitary and has a pollution problem;
and since this piece of land would be much better managed by the State Park
employees, it is recommended that the property be acquired by the City. Mr.
Townsend stated that the State is unhappy about the existence of this private
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land that requires access through the Park and has expressed their
dissatisfaction with the situation, therefore, this recommendation is made to
eliminate this nuisance problem.
Mayor Jones inquired as to the source of the funds for this
acquisition.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the water revenue
fund will provide funds for the price of the land. He stated that the staff has
recommended for years that this property be acquired because It generates very
little tax revenue.
Council Member Best referred to the $50,000 required for the
purchase of this property and inquired if the Water Revenue account is ample
to provide the funds for this.
City Manager Townsend replied that the water system is sound
financially right now and there are funds available for this purpose.
Mayor Jones expressed concern about the pollution of the water that
is caused by the existence of this campground.
m. The ambulance rate ordinance be amended to provide that the charge
for medication per patient per run is $6.50 or the charge made by
Memorial Hospital for administration of the same medication in the
hospital, whichever is greater. Currently, the ordinance provides
that the charge is $6.50 or actual cost, whichever is greater. The
change will provide charges consistent with those charged by area
hospitals and allow for recovery of some of the costs of administration
of medication and overhead.
n. The contract for installation of the kitchen/concession equipment be
awarded to Southern Food Equipment of Corpus Christi. This firm
submitted a low bid of $187 , 781 to install all kitchen and concession
equipment including ovens, broilers, sinks, refrigeration facilities, ice
machines, water chillers, a walk-in freezer, coffee and popcorn
equipment, draft beer dispensers, hot dog cookers, shelving, exhaust
and ventilation facilities, dishwashers, and a fire control system.
Installation of the concession area is to be complete by May 4, 1981,
and the kitchen equipment by May 31, 1981. Metro Restaurant
Supply submitted a bid for $173,465 but they have indicated that the
bid did not include installation and further indicated that they could
not complete the work until 120 days from the issuance of the work
order. Metro's bid, therefore, is not responsive and it is
recommended that it not be considered. An appropriation of $202,000
is recommended which includes additional architectural fees of
$12,219 and related expenses.
City Manager Townsend pointed out to the Council that this item
recommends award to a different company than the one listed on the morning
agenda and noted that this is a typical problem which results from a surety
bond vs. a bid bond vs. a cashier's check and. that it is difficult to collect
money when there is a bid bond rather than a cashier's check.
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Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical
Development, explained that the first recommendation was made at the
suggestion of the architect, SHWC. Mr. Lontos further explained that Metro
Restaurant Supply submitted a bid that indicated that it would require 120 days
to complete the project but their bid did not include installation of the
equipment. He stated that the firm expressed a willingness to negotiate but the
staff is recommending the award of bid to the second low bidder because the
City feels that this would be best for the Convention Center.
Council Member Turner inquired if Metro would not be obligated to
abide by their bid even though they did not include the cost of installation in
their bid..
City Manager Townsend stated that they could be required to honor
their bid, but because of the difficulty in collecting from bid bonds, this would
be almost impossible to enforce. He pointed out that this is why the City
prefers cashier's checks rather than bid bonds.
o. A five year lease of 5,400 square feet of office space for Data
Processing from Compu-Center, Inc., Corpus Christi for $.8361 per
square foot or $4,515 per month or $54,180 per year be approved on
the basis of low bid. The space is at 1015 Santa Fe (northwest
corner of Buford and Santa Fe). The lessor will pay all utilities
except electricity and telephone and will make necessary modifications
to the office space. The other bid received was Temet Corporation
who currently rents Data Processing office space in the Nueces
Building.
City Manager Townsend explained the procedure of bidding for lease space
and indicated that he would like to leave the recommendation on the agenda
today but since Temet Cororation has sent a letter of protest, he would like to
delay the passage of the ordinance granting the lease agreement.
Council Member Turner pointed out that the lease is for a very large
amount and asked if the County or State might allow the City to share space
with them. She also suggested that a new City Hall facility should be included
in the next bond election so that it could have such facilities and prevent
payment of such large lease fees.
Mayor Jones agreed that a new City Hall should be considered in the
next bond election.
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p. A contract be approved with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, the United States, and the Nueces River Authority to
transfer all responsibility for operation and maintenance of park and
recreation facilities at the Choke Canyon Reservoir site to the Parks
and Wildlife Department for all of the reservoir site except immediately
below and above the dam structure. The City would continue to be
responsible for all aspects of water supply and repaying all costs
related to the local share of initial construction.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the Staff has been
concerned about managing the recreation facilities at Choke Canyon Reservoir.
He stated that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is very
pleased to be able to manage this recreation area and pointed out that the
expenditure that would be necessary if the City had to install boat ramps and
other recreation facilities would be quite large.
Council Member Best inquired as to why the City did not have the
same arrangement at Lake Corpus Christi and City Manager Townsend replied
that there are many problems at Lake Corpus Christi and the facilities are
already\ in existence.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if the State has an exemption of tort
liability.
City Manager Townsend replied that they did and they would not
have the same responsibilities as the City would.
. Mayor Jones indicated his concurrence with this arrangement,
particularly since it would eliminate any City liability for accidents that might
occur.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the Nueces River
Authority meets on Thursday, and if the Council finds this arrangement
satisfactory, Mr. Doug Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, will deliver it to
that meeting tomorrow for their approval.
q.
The repair in excess of $5,000 of a 1975 Elgin three -wheel Pelican
street sweeper be noted. The unit is inoperative and requires an
engine overhaul. Total repairs are estimated to not exceed $7,856.77,
including parts and labor, and will be performed by Plains Machinery,
the authorized International engine dealer.
r. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Flour Bluff South End Laterals,
Phase 2, be held Wednesday, March 4, 1981 at 11:45 a.m. at the lift
station site at the corner of Rex and Whitley. The contract has
been awarded to Maverick Construction Company for $294,696.13 and
involves installation of gravity sewers in Summit, Martha, Walker,
Carp, Annette, Claudia and Whitley Drives; Rex and Spring Lanes,
and Laguna Shores Road. These gravity sewers will tie into the
lift station built under the first phase of construction completed in
June, 1980 by Cactus Utility Company. This is a 1977 Bond Fund
project.
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S.
The City reaffirm the City's intent to sell 3.40 acres, known as the
Old Incinerator Site, to LULAC for $115,500 as a site for construction
of assisted housing for the elderly.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that at the time this
site was discussed in March of 1980, LULAC contemplated construction of 94
units and this change will reduce that number from 94 to 60 units which is the
only change in the recommendation before them today. He stated that this
money would come from Federal 202 funds which apparently are still available.
Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development,
informed the Council that the deadline for submission of applications is March 1,
1981, and the application must be in their office prior to that date.
t. Plans and specifications for improvements to the Terminal building
and related work at the Airport be approved and bids be received
March 25, 1981. The plans include enlargement of the queueing area
and walkway in front of the building, relocation of the baggage claim,
addition of restroom facilities, a wheelchair lift for the restaurant,
and various related work. The proposed improvements are in
accordance with the Airport Master Plan consultant's suggestions and
should meet the needs of the airport to 1990. Construction of the
parking areas and site -related improvements will be bid as a separate
contract in the near future.
u. Industrial District agreements with the following companies be
approved. All agreements contain the same basic terms and
provisionsas the Southwestern Refining Company agreement:
(1) Central Power and Light Company
(2) Amerada Hess Corporation
(3) American Chrome and Chemicals, Inc.
(4) Champlin Petroleum Company
(5) Berry Contracting, Inc./Lone Star Erection Co., Inc./M.L.
Berry
(6) Goldston Corporation
v. The proposed agreement with Corpus Christi Petrochemical Company
be approved, but that the following changes be made to the standard
form of agreement:
(1) On page 2, Arti. I, CCPC has provided clarifying language to
specify that the City be obligated to provide City services which
their property is presently being provided and which are paid
for by CCPC.
(2) On page 4, Art. III, Subsection c, CCPC has provided clarifying
language that the reduced payment in lieu of taxes rate for new
improvements or facilities apply to all of CCPC's facilities and
that these facilities are deemed to have been placed in use
during 1980.
(3) On page 10, Art. XII, CCPC has provided that it shall be
classified in standard industrial classification major groups for
Chemical and Allied Products, and Petroleum Refining and
Related Industries.
(4) On page 10, Art. XII, CCPC has deleted the requirement that
the most favored nations treatment shall apply only with respect
to industrial district agreements "having the same or
approximately same expiration date."
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w. The proposed agreement with Gulf States Oil and Refining Company
be approved, but that the following changes be made to the standard
form of agreement:
(1) On page 2, Art. I, Gulf States has provided clarifying language
to specify that the City be obligated to provide City services
which their property is presently being provided and which are
paid for by Gulf States.
(2) On page 10, Art. XII, Gulf States has deleted the requirement
that the most favored nations treatment shall apply only with
respect to industrial district agreements "having the same or
approximately same expiration date."
x. Letters of Intent to participate as industrial districts from the
following companies be accepted:
(1) Corpus Christi Refinery, Inc. (Sun)
(2) El Paso Products Company
(3) Coastal Corporation
(4) Producer's Grain Corporation
(5) Texas Fuel and Asphalt
(6) Nueces Petrochemical Co.,
y. Letters of Intent to participate as industrial districts from the
following companies have -also been received.
(1) Mack Sales, Inc.
(2) J. I. Hailey, Inc.
(3) Jess Edwards, Inc.
(4) Sunoco Terminals, Inc.
City Manager Townsend referred to the industrial district contracts
and informed the Council that there are nine contracts under consideration, six
letters of intent, and four other letters pertaining to industrial districts.
Mayor Jones addressed industry leaders in regard to the industrial
districts and expressed the opinion that there is nothing that the Council can
be more proud of than the formation of these industrial districts; industry can
be proud of their input into the industrial district agreement contracts; the
Council feels that the districts will be of long lasting benefit to the City of
Corpus Christi; and hopefully these same benefits will be enjoyed by the
industries.
Council Member Zarsky expressed the hope that the industries will
believe that what the Council intended to do was in their best interest and will
encourage further development by the industries.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City
Manager's Reports.
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Mr. Bill Keys, Bank and Trust Tower, representing J. I. Hailey and
Sunoco Terminals, Inc., informed the Council that they have submitted a letter
of intent and a contract and asked when the City will determine whether or not
these companies are qualified for industrial district contracts.
City Manager Townsend explained that the industries listed under
item "y" are somewhat questionable in their qualifications for industrial district
contracts. Mr. Townsend referred to the following companies and gave a brief
explanation of their qualifications. (1) Mack Sales, Inc.: a letter from them
is necessary; (2) J. I. Hailey, Inc.: advised that two factors involved should
qualify them as an industrial district, one of which was the OCL water service
and whether the grinding of manganese and storage of pipe would meet the
requirements of the test for industrial districts. He stated that the Staff was
to advise them as to the effect that the paragraph that was deleted regarding
fire protection would have on them. (3) Jess Edwards, Inc.: the staff plans
to meet with them to inform them they they must meet the tests of the
ordinance. (4) Sunoco Terminals, Inc: the staff also needs to request that
they do the same things as the other companies.
Mayor Jones summarized by stating that the City needs information
that shows that these companies meet the qualifications according to the
ordinance.
Mr. Keys stated that he did not understand and asked if the problem
was the form of the contract.
City Manager Townsend replied that his understanding was that when
the rest of the matter is before the Council they will need to vote as to
whether or not these are acceptable industries, noting that the deletion of the
fire contract was a basic point of the agreement.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that if paragraph d is placed
back in the contract, the Council will probably consider it next week.
Mr. Jimmy Welder, Attorney, questioned whether or not the Council
would feel that they had to designate just what the stipulations are to have a
company qualify for an industrial district without amending the ordinance.
Mayor Jones explained that there is a basic stipulation in the
ordinance that the industry must create a percentage of new jobs. He
suggested that a letter be written detailing how the company he represents will
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qualify for industrial districts noting that the port -related designation does not
apply here but the number of jobs is the main point that will qualify a company
to join the industrial district.
Mr. Welder summarized by noting that one of the stipulations is that
the company to be considered must have more than 5 acres and they must
engage primarily in manufacturing, etc. as a port -related industry. He stated
that he feels that the language in the ordinance is cumbersome.
City Manager Townsend agreed that there is to some extent a conflict
but it was his understanding that: the document reflects the Council's decisions.
Mayor Jones explained that the Council would be anxious to include
industries that might be qualified.
Council Member Zarsky explained that this has been a very innovative
type of contract; it is one of the broadest in the- State; it was the intention of
the Council to broaden the definition of "port -related industries", and he was
of the opinion that this was what had been done. He stated, however, that he
felt that the company should be in compliance with the ordinance. He
suggested that if anyone wanted a clarification a letter should be submitted
pointing out why each company feels that they should be considered for the
industrial district agreement.
Mr. Welder indicated that he planned to bring a contract to the
Council next week and even if the company involved does not quite meet the
qualifications, possibly the Council will agree to allow the company to qualify as
an industrial district.
City Manager Townsend agreed that there may even be some different
views among the Council Members as to their interpretation of the ordinance.
Mayor Jones suggested that both Mr. Keys and Mr. Welder submit .
their letters and contracts as soon as possible for consideration by the Council.
Mr. Frank Powell, representing Coastal Corporation of Houston,
Texas, stated that he would like to discuss one of the problems raised in the
interpretation of the enabling ordinance. He expressed the opinion that the
ordinance should be broadened to allow anyone who wants to join the
industrial district to do so because the ordinance as it now exists does create
problems for some companies that want to join the district and desire to obtain
protection from annexation. He pointed out that if these companies are allowed
to join, the revenue for the City will be increased and he did not understand
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why the Council would desire to limit those, stating that he felt they should be
allowed to join the district because of the possibility of increasing revenue to
the City. He suggested that contracts be submitted and considered for
approval.
Council Member Beat explained that the reason the contract is written
as it is was to keep industry from being annexed. He pointed out that some of
the companies that have indicated that they want to be included .in the
industrial district contracts really are not eligible and he does not feel that
small companies that have activities similar to other small companies within the
City limits should be protected from annexation.
Mr. Powell expressed the opinion that once the major industries join
the industrial districts, no one is going to force annexation on the small
companies, and if they are not allowed to join the industrial district, they will
not be in a position to pay any revenue to the City.
Council Member Zarsky referred to a statement to the effect that the
City is protecting the large industries and assured everyone that this was not
the intent of the Council. He explained that it was their intent to protect jobs
for their citizens.
Mayor Pro Tem Sample commented that four weeks ago, no one wanted
to join the industrial district, and apparently now all of the companies outside
the City limits desire to join the industrial district.
Mr. Powell explained that they would like to have an opportunity to
be a part of the industrial district program but they would also like an
opportunity to attempt to improve the contract in the future and possibly
improve the enabling ordinance at this time.
Mayor Jones suggested that the staff make an analysis of the amended
ordinance as proposed by Coastal Corporation.
Mr. Powell again suggested that an industrial district area be
established and that the City use one basic contract for all industries and
companies within that particular area.
Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Powell if he was aware of any city in the
State of Texas that has an industrial district as a particular district rather
than contracts with individual companies that form an industrial district.
Mr. Powell stated that he understood Friendswood, Texas does have
this type of contract.
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Mayor Jones then expressed appreciation to Mr. Powell for his
attendance and suggestions.
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" through
"y", be approved; seconded by Luna; and passed unanimously.
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9. Consideration of an ordinance calling an election for Mayor and six Council
Members on April 4, 1981 and providing for Notice of the Election, which
is to be conducted jointly with Corpus Christi Independent School
District's Trustee Election for Single Member Districts III and IV.
Motion by Turner that item 9. pertaining to calling an election be
approved, seconded by Zarsky, and passed unanimously.
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City Manager - Townsend presented the following tabled matter:
Mr. 0.. Dean Couch, Jr. from "I-2" to "B-4" on approximately 20.88 acres
out of the former W. E. Pope Estate Tract, located on the north end of
Corpus Christi Beach fronting approximately 2,115.49' along the west side
of U. S. Highway 81 at the south approach of the Nueces Bay Causeway.
A public hearing was held on February 11, 1981 and the application tabled
for two weeks. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
City Manager Townsend explained that this zoning case was tabled for
two weeks because of the opposition expressed by the Navigation District. He
stated that a letter has been received from Mr. Harry Plomarity of the
Navigation District in regard to this item.
Motion by Turner that this matter be removed from the table,
seconded by Best, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Sam Grimes, representing Mr. 0. Dean Couch, Jr., the
applicant, informed the Council that a portion of this property is zoned "B-4"
and the balance is the industrial category and their request is for the balance
of the tract to be zoned "B-4". He stated that he hoped to have a hotel and
other commercial uses, as well as townhouses and canals in this area but they
do not have definite plans yet.
Mayor Jones reminded him that an industrial use is located across the
way.
Mr. Grimes assured the Mayor that he understood that and that he
agreed to place in their deeds the statement to the effect that there is an
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the zoning is approved.
Council Member Zarsky suggested that information be
included in the deeds to warn purchasers of the fact that a heavy industry is
located just across the canal.
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin stated that zoning cannot be
conditionally binding in this matter.
Mayor Jones agreed but expressed the opinion that deed restrictions
had been proven to be invalid.
Council Member Best reiterated he feels that every buyer should be
placed on notice that the Navigation District is located across the canal and that
this case be considered again next week.
Motion by Best that the hearing be closed, seconded by Turner, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Best that "B-4" zoning be granted, seconded by Turner,
and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for the consideration of the following tabled
matters:
a. First Reading - Ceding to Port Aransas an additional one-half mile of
extraterritorial jurisdiction south of the existing City limits at such
time as the area involved is annexed into Port Aransas as long as the
annexation is finalized in six months. The ordinance was tabled on
January 21, 1981 for 30 days so that the owners would have an
opportunity to meet with the Port Aransas City Council.
Motion by Turner that this matter be removed from the table,
seconded by Best and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones recognized Mr. Gus Pappas, City Manager of Port
Aransas.
Mr. Pappas stated that he was present to participate in discussions of
the consideration to cede one-half mile of Corpus Christi extraterritorial
jurisdiction. He informed the Council that the property owners affected by the
proposed annexation to Port Aransas had been contacted; two of them are in
favor of it; and Mr. Piper, one of the property owners, is opposed to the
proposed annexation.
Motion by Best that the City of Corpus Christi cede the one-half mile
of extraterritorial jurisdiction, seconded by Luna.
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industry located that close. He stated that they plan to be good neighbors
with the Navigation District. He also informed the Council that they have an
agreement with the Navigation District for use of the canal.
City Manager Townsend interjected that the canal is still owned
technically by the Pope Estate.
Council Member Turner inquired of Mr. Grimes if he plans to include
fill in that area to raise the elevation of the land and Mr. Grimes replied that
that has already been accomplished.
Mr. Couch addressed the Council and stated that the elevation will be
±.9.
Council Member Turner inquired if the zoning is approved if It were
possible that this project might not actually develop and Mr. Grimes replied that
they have already spent a great deal of money and they certainly plan to
complete their development.
Council Member Best noted that the Navigation District recommends
approval of a special permit rather than a change of zoning and inquired if a
special permit would be acceptable in view of the concerns of the Navigation
District.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that the matter could be
postponed until a site plan has been submitted.
City Manager Townsend commented that the brightness of the lights
and the sound are the only problems.
Mr. Grimes then pointed out that the view on the canal is an
attractive one and he does not think that the lights would present a problem.
Council Member Zarsky noted that Mr. Grimes had indicated that he
would be in favor of a PUD development.
Mr. Grimes agreed but stated that they need the "B-4" zoning before
they can begin.
Mr. Harry Plomarity, representing the Navigation District, stated that
they met with the applicant and they were disturbed because they did not have
a definite plan for the development or who will own the property. He stated
that he does think that dwelling units are compatible with industry; they have
no plans yet; and he indicated that he would like to see the plans before
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Mr. Bill Sellers, representative of the King Ranch, stated that they
are the major property owners that will be annexed to Port Aransas and they
have no objection to the annexation of their property.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed
unanimously.
b. Second Reading - Adopting a revised animal control ordinance (First
Reading -1/7/81). The second reading of the ordinance was tabled
on January 14 and February 4, 1981 to allow the Animal Control
Advisory Board to review suggested revisions to the ordinance
recommended by the PAWS - Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Motion by Turner that this matter be deferred until next week,
seconded by Best, and, passed unanimously.
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Motion by Luna that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 5:00
p.m., seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Jones announced the consideration of the following pending
zoning matter.
Mr. David E. May's from "R -1B" to "B-1" located on the west side of
Airline Road approximately 300 feet north of Kimbrough Drive was heard
on November 5, 1980 and denied but in lieu thereof a special permit was
approved for a quick oil change center. A site plan has been submitted
which meets all ordinance requirements except it is not recommended that a
freestanding sign be allowed since all the uses within the area, with the
exception of the auto parts store in "R -1B" with a special permit, conform
with the sign requirements of the "AB" District. If freestanding signs are
allowed along this area, they will be difficult to read since they would
tend to obliterate each other due to the narrowness of the lots.
City Manager Townsend explained that the difference of opinion
between the staff and the applicant was the freestanding sign on this property.
He stated that the site plan is acceptable but not the sign.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use
map, reviewed the case briefly, and explained that if freestanding signs are
allowed in this area it will be difficult to read them since they would tend to be
obliterate because of the narrowness of the lots involved.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the maximum size of the sign
and Mr. Wenger stated that it is 40 square feet and 25 feet high.
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Motion by Best that the special permit be approved but that the
freestanding sign not be allowed, seconded by Turner.
Discussion followed on the size of the sign on the lot.
Mayor Jones then called for the vote on the motion to grant the
special permit but deleting the freestanding sign. The motion failed to pass by
enough affirmative votes as follows: Jones, Best and Turner voting "Aye";
Sample, Luna, and Zarsky voting "Nay".
Motion by Sample that the Council grant a special permit allowing for
a sign 10' high for a total of 24 square feet; seconded by Zarsky; but failing to
pass by the following vote: Sample, Luna, and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones,
Best, and Turner voting "Nay".
Motion by Best that the building on this tract of land be allowed
under the special permit but the sign be denied except on the face of the
building, seconded by Turner and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced public hearings on the following matters:
b. Closing a 20' wide unused and unopened alley between Bridgeport and
Breakwater Avenues on Corpus Christi Beach in Block 6, Corpus
Beach Hotel Addition. The request is an attempt to solve a problem
of a building encroaching for many years in one-half of the 20'
alley. The owner is restoring hurricane damaged property. The
staff recommendation is that the alley should not be closed until
development plans are submitted for the block which show why the
alley is not needed.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical
Development, located the area in which the alley had been requested to be
closed. He stated that it is the staff's recommendation that this alley not be
closed until the staff is aware of the development plans for the block which
indicates why the alley is not needed.
assured the Council that the staff wants
He pointed out that the ownership in this
City Manager Townsend
Corpus Christi Beach to develop.
block is fragmented and the alley
lots.
does provide access to
some of the interior
Mr. Lontos stated that there have been no objections to the alley
closing but there is possibility of an approximate 2" encroachment of a
foundation into the alley of one property owner. He stated that the present
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property owner has indicated that he would grant a 2" portion of the alley to
the other property owner but the staff is concerned that if the property is
sold, the new owner might not grant this encroachment.
Mr. Ernest Brlones, Director of Planning and Urban Development,
pointed out that the way the buildings are constructed in that particular block
would encourage cars to be parked in the rear of the lots and as long as this
is occurring, there will be a need for the alley.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if it would be possible for the
abutting property owner adjacent to the encroachment problem to take less than
1/2 of the alley if it is closed.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this matter.
Mr. William John Crisp, representing Mrs. Loving, the owner of Lot
132, stated that his client had requested the closing. He informed the Council
that the alley is not being used by vehicles because the driveways opened on
the street, not the alley. He explained that his client's house was damaged by
the hurricane and she needs to have her home repaired. He noted that since
Mrs. Loving rents out part of this house and this is her only source of income
that there is a real need to repair the house as quickly as possible. He stated
that if the 2" encroachment is a problem, Mrs. Loving can sell that 2" to the
abutting property owner.
Council Member Turner pointed out that in order for Mrs. Loving to
rebuild, the encroachment must be solved and inquired if she could purchase
that two inches from the abutting property owner.
City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that it would be a
disservice if the two parties agree to an uneven distribution of the land
realized from the closing of the alley.
Mr. Crisp explained that they had contacted the other property
owners abutting the alley, one of whom owns five lots of the block and the
other half of the block is owned by a Mrs. Huestis and her realtor agreed that
they had no objections to the sale of the small strip to take care of the 2"
encroachment. Mr. Crisp reiterated that none of the property owners involved
offered any objection to the closing of the alley.
City Manager Townsend stated that since five lots are owned by the
same person and that owner has no objections to the closing, the staff does not
really have any very strong opposition to this closing.
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No one else spoke in regard to this alley closing.
Motion by Sample that the hearing be closed, seconded by Turner,
and passed unanimously.
Motion by Turner that the alley be closed.
City Manager Townsend suggested that the motion to close the alley
include the stipulation that the two property owners involved come forth with a
document that would resolve the 2" encroachment problem.
Council Member Turner agreed to include this as a part of her motion
to close the alley. The motion was seconded by Best and passed unanimously.
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Prior to the next public hearing, Mrs. Ramon Martinez, 2622 Chloe,
addressed the Council in regard to her utility bills. She informed the Council
that her utility costs are increased rather than decreased even though she has
a very small house and does not use very much water. Mrs. Martinez also
informed the Council that she had observed the meter reader at the time he
read her meter and noted that he did so from a great distance.
Mayor Jones suggested that a staff member handle this complaint.
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a. Revision of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan at the corner of Rodd
Field Road and Saratoga Boulevard. The developer has requested
that a small portion of Brandywine Subdivision be drained into the
Wooldridge Road trunk line rather than towards Airline and/or Rodd
Field.
City Manager Townsend requested that Mr. James K. Lontos, Director
of Engineering & Physical Development, explain this request.
Mr. Lontos located the subdivision on the transparency and informed
the Council that there is a lift station to serve that area but the size of the
lines that are planned to go through there are not large enough. He stated
that the staff recommends that they meet with the developer of Greenfield by
the Bay and cooperate to enlarge the line and that the City not be required to
participate with the oversizing or in the offsite development of the sewer lines.
He informed the Council that the developers had agreed to this and the staff
therefore recommends approval of this revision.
No one spoke in regard to this matter.
Motion by Best that the hearing be closed, seconded by Turner and
passed unanimously.
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Motion by Best that the sanitary sewer master plan be revised as
recommended; seconded by Turner; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the
agenda.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed:
ORDINANCES:
FIRST READING:
HARRIS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BAIT STAND ON THE
SOUTH SHORE OF NUECES BAY BETWEEN THE CAUSEWAY AND THE PUBLIC
BOAT RAMP, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO A SURFACE LEASE AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 15684, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON AUGUST 13, 1980, FOR A 2.07 -ACRE DRILL SITE IN LOT 13, SECTION 56,
FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS WITH EXXON
CORPORATION AND SUN OIL COMPANY AS LESSEE AND THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AS LESSOR, SAID AMENDMENT TO BE IN CONSIDERATION
OF THE LESSEES' RELINQUISHING THEIR RIGHT TO DRILL ELSEWHERE ON
THE CITY'S 51 -ACRE TRACT AND THE PAYMENT OF A FEE OF $200 AND THE
ELIMINATION OF THE RESTRICTION AS TO THE NUMBER OF WELLS THAT
CAN BE DRILLED FROM THE SITE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
SURFACE LEASE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING
AMENDING SECTION 25.11 OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE SO AS TO ALLOW
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS STORAGE TANKS TO BE UP TO 2,000 GALLONS
WATER CAPACITY AT SERVICE STATIONS WHERE AUTHORIZED IN BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND UP TO 2,000 GALLONS IN THE "I-2" LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ZONES (EXCEPT UP TO 8,000 GALLONS MAY BE
GRANTED ON APPEAL).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO
BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 2"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH AMERADA HESS CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 3"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CHROME & CHEMICALS, INC. FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA
TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 4";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY FOR A TERM
OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN
AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 5";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH CHAMPLIN PETROLEUM COMPANY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 6"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH BERRY CONTRACTING, INC., LONE STAR ERECTION
COMPANY, INC. AND MARVIN L. BERRY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS
"CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 7"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA
FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH GOLDSTON CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 8"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH GULF STATES OIL AND REFINING FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 9"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
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SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35, OIL AND GAS WELLS, ARTICLE II, LAND
DRILLING, SECTION 35-80, DISTANCE FROM RESIDENCES, BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF WELLS TO
BE A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 400 FEET FROM COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AS
WELL AS FROM RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER PERMANENT
STRUCTURES. (First Reading - 2/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky
voting "Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16069:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14936, THE AID AMBULANCE SERVICE RATE
ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15886, SO AS TO AMEND
SECTION 1(B) (3) TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHARGE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
MEDICATION IS $6.50 OR THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PATIENT CHARGE IF THE
MEDICATION WERE ADMINISTERED IN THE HOSPITAL, WHICHEVER IS
GREATER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16070:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TEXAS
FENCE AND SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC
GATES AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING
$26,500 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND OF WHICH $25,000 IS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $1,500 IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING, INCIDENTAL AND CONTINGENCY EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 245-77-8 (FAA GRANT NO. 6-48-0051-06), AUTOMATIC
SECURITY GATES; SAID AWARD AND APPROPRIATION BEING SUBJECT AND
CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16071:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 3 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CABANISS
ACRES STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DORADO STREET TO HOLLY ROAD;
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 162 FEDERAL -STATES GRANT FUND, PROJECT
NUMBER 162-4744-501, ACTIVITY 4744, CODE 501, THE SUM OF $1,037 OF
WHICH $825 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $212 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS
RELATED TO CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16072:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ISLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KENNEDY CAUSEWAY
SANITARY SEWER AND RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $170,000
OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND OF WHICH $161,783 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $8,217 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING,
LEGAL ADVERTISING, AND CONTINGENCY EXPENSES; APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 291-77-8, KENNEDY CAUSEWAY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
se Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, 'Turner and Zarsky voting
"Ave". Dunphy absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16073:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OR TRACT OF PROPERTY AT THE SOUTH
END OF LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI STATE PARK, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16074:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
SOUTHERN FOOD EQUIPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR INSTALLATION AND
HOOK-UP OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN/
CONCESSION EQUIPMENT, APPROPRIATING $202,000 OUT OF THE NO. 209
COMMUNITY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND OF WHICH $187,781 IS FOR
THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, $11,266.86 ' IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL FEES, AND $2,952.14 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND
CONTINGENCY EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 209-76-1.4,
CONVENTION CENTER FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16075:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AND THE NUECES RIVER
AUTHORITY FOR THE CARE, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
OF THE RECREATION, FISH AND WILDLIFE, AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES OF
THE NUECES RIVER RECLAMATIONS PROJECT, TEXAS (CHOKE CANYON
RESERVOIR PROJECT), ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16076:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL WHEREBY THE CITY WILL PROVIDE $7,000
TOWARDS THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTS COUNCIL'S COORDINATION OF A
BROAD SPECTRUM OF ART ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample; Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16077:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E. H.
MOORE HOMES, INC. AND J. R. BUILDERS, INC., DEVELOPERS OF
BRECKENRIDGE SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPERS FOR THE CITY'S SHARE
"OF ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT SECTION ON EVERHART ROAD ADJACENT TO
-'„BRECKENRIDGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, •REQUIRED DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC
FLOW';` APPROPRIATING $17,047.80 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND
APPLICABLETO PROJECT NO. 220-77-47, EVERHART ROAD ADJACENT TO
BRECKENRIDGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent. -
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ORDINANCE NO. 16078:
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $184,458.40 OUT OF THE NO. 209 COMMUNITY
CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 209-76-1.3,
CONVENTION CENTER EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TABLES, CHAIRS
AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16068:
ORDERING AN ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND SIX (6) COUNCIL MEMBERS IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1981, AND THAT SUCH ELECTION BE HELD JOINTLY WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION FOR SINGLE
MEMBER DISTRICTS III AND IV; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS
FOR SUCH ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16079:
RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY DECLARES THE OLD
INCINERATOR SITE TO BE SURPLUS EXCEPT FOR A SECTION ON THE
SOUTHEAST PORTION THAT SHALL BE RESERVED FOR USE BY THE CITY
AND THAT THE COUNCIL HEREBY REAFFIRMS ITS INTENTION TO SELL THE
SITE TO LULAC AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $115,500, CONTINGENT ON
LULAC RECEIVING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16080:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
WHITE RIVER CORPORATION BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING ON TRACT 7A, J.C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS, SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE
AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
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OitMINANCE NO. 16081:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE
13. "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS. SECTION 13-2
USE REGULATIONS, BY DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETY PARAGRAPH (5) AND
INSERTING PROVISIONS FOR FILLING STATIONS FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICES
AND FUEL BUT EXCLUDING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES; AMENDING
ARTICLE 15. "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 15-2 USE
REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO BE NUMBERED (20)
PROVIDING FOR FILLING STATIONS; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 16. "B-4"
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; REGULATIONS, SECTION 16-2 USE
REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH, TO BE NUMBERED (20) AND
PROVIDING FOR FILLING STATIONS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Dumphy absent.
Motion by Best that Council Member Jack Dumphy, who was out of the
City, be excused for just cause, seconded by Sample; and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Luna commented that the officer on duty in the
Council Chamber Officer Richard Garcia, had been instrumental in saving a life
and suggested that he be recognized publicly by the Council.
Motion by Luna that a plaque be presented to Officer Garcia.
City Manager Townsend suggested that the Council really should ask
for a recommendation from the Police Chief on this matter and the Council
indicated their concurrence.
Council Member Best pointed out that even though it had been
discussed many times there is still no fence behind the Town and Country
Shopping Center. Dr. Best suggested that the entire shopping center be closed
until the fence is installed.
City Manager Townsend assured him that steps are being taken to
correct this as soon as possible.
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Motion by Turner that the Council convene in closed session under
the authority of 6252-17 V.A.C.S., Section 2G; seconded by Best; and passed
unanimously at 7:24 p.m.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 7:51 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on
motion by Zarsky, seconded by Best and passed unanimously, the Regular
Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m., February 25, 1981.