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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 29, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr.
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Marvin Townsend
City Attorney Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Bishop Ernest Vasques of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
' of the United States was led by Council Member Herbert Hawkins.
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 announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
1. "BUCCANEER DAYS FESTIVAL" - April 23 to May 3, 1981.
2. "CRISIS INTERVENTION WEEK" - April 26 to May 2, 1981.
3. "CORPUS CHRISTI, THE PLACE TO BE" - April 28, 1981.
4. "LOYALTY DAY" - May 1, 1981
5• "CLEAN AIR WEEK' - May 3 - 9, 1981.
6. "ENERGY WEEK" - May 1 - 5, 1981 and Sunday, May 3 as "SUN DAY"
7. "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH" - May, 1981.
Motion by Turner that the ninutcs of the Regular Council Mcctinc, of February,25,
1981, March 4, 1981, April 6, 1981, and April 22, 1981 and the Special Council
Meetings of March 4, 1981 and March 11, 1981 be approved as presented; seconded
by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones announced the appointments to Boards and Committees. He briefly
reviewed the appointments discussed during the morning workshop meeting.
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Motion by Zarsky that the following Board and Commitee appointments be confirmed,
seconded by Turner and passed unanimously:
COASTAL BEND CONSORTIUM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Luther Jones
Betty Turner
Bob Gulley*
Jack K. Dumphy
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. "Bud" Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY:
City's Appointments:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Member Bob Gulley
Council Member Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Council Member Jack K. Dumphy
Council Member Cliff Zarsky
COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
Elected Officials:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Member Jack K. Dumphy
Council Member Bob Gulley
Council Member Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Council Member Charles W. Kennedy
Council Member Cliff Zarsky
Represented by:
Rosita Gutierrez
Tom Basile
Ernest Briones
Helen Gurley
Henry Flores
Sandra Gonzales
Alternates:
Marvin Townsend
Ernest Briones
Tom Utter
Larry Wenger
Sandra Gonzales
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: TERM TO EXPIRE:
Mrs. Wilam Ulcak 12-26-81
HOUSING AUTHORITY: (Mayor's Appointments)
Maria Luisa Garza (Reappointment) 4-4-83
Carol Karter (Reappointment) 4-4-83
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION:
Mrs. Eleanor Goldston (Reappointment) 4-30-82
Mayor Jones then administered the oath to a new appointee to the Bay Drilling
Committee.
Mayor Jones announced bid openings on two engineering projects.
(1) Improvement of six intersections on Chaparral, six intersections on Mesquite
and downtown drainage improvements to Williams, Schatzel, Lawrence and Taylor
Streets, Drainage to the four streets is part of the 1977 Bond Program.
Intersection improvements are included in the Community Development Program.
The downtown intersections on Chaparral and Mesquite Streets are Taylor,
Starr, Peoples, Schatzel, Lawrence and Williams. Improvements consist of
major reworking of the intersections, including storm sewers, sidewalks,
pedestrian ramps, planters, planting materials, pedestrian benches, exposed
aggregate, clay tile and related work. The bids will be received with all
Chaparral work as the base bid and the various phases of the Mesquite Street,
work as alternates.
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Mr. Jamos ". Lontos, Assistant City Manager, explained that the City had requested
that CPEL provide some participation In the cosi of thr prnlect he cmu.e of change,
which increased the cost necessitated by moving the CPEL lines and that company has
agreed to pay the difference in the cost.
Mr. Lontos then opened bids from the following companies: APCCO and Heldenfels
Brothers, both of Corpus Christi. He verified that both bidders had submitted the
required bid security bond.
Council Member Turner referred to the fact that the bids on the signalization
was much higher than the engineer's estimate and asked for an explanation.
Mr. Lontos stated that the signalization would be required but that he would
provide a report after the bids had been studied.
' (2) Slip lining of the McArdle Sanitary Sewer. This is the second and last phase
of this slip lining project and includes McArdle from Nile Drive to near
Whitaker and from Holmes to and including a portion of Carroll Lane. The
project has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas
Department of Water Resources and a grant for 75% has been received from EPA.
Local portion is available from bonds approved in 1977.
Assistant City Manager Lontos opened bids on this project from the following
companies: Channel Construction Company of Channelview, Texas; Hycon Construction
Systems, Inc. of Cliffton Park, New York; McCullough and Associates of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee; Municipal and Industrial Pipe Services of Douglas, Georgia; John Reynolds
and Sons of Paoli, Indiana; and Paragon Energy Corporation. He stated that bid
security bonds had been submitted with each bid.
Mayor Jones stated that the bids on these two projects would be tabled for 48
hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff
for tabulation and recommendation.
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:
1. Bids be received May 19, 1981, for twelve months supply of gasoline including
approximately 936,000 gallons of regular and 626,900 gallons of unleaded.
Bids can now be solicited for gasoline since Department of Energy allocations
are no longer in effect.
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2. 20 cubic yard rear -load diesel -powered garbage trucks to replace 1973 and 1975
gasoline models be purchased from the following on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications:
Supplier: Description: Total:
Edaburn International Trucks, Inc 6 Cab and Chassis- $26,586.82 $159,520.92
Corpus Christi
Pak Mor Manufacturing 6 Refuse Bodies - $14,200.00 85,200.00
San Antonio
Gulf States Crane & Equipment 1 Garbage Truck - $42,603.69 42,603.69
Houston (Complete) ,
TOTAL -- $ 287,324.61
Bids were received from ten firms. Price comparison on the refuse bodies shows
an increase of approximately 37% since last purchased in November, 1979.
The low bid of $154,388.88 submitted by Gainan's Chevrolet on the cabs and chassis
did not meet horsepower requirements. The low bids for refuse bodies submitted
by Midwestern Engine and Equipment of Tulsa for $66,614.10 and $74,949 are for
side load packer bodies not rear -load as specified. It is further recommended
that a seventh truck be purchased from Gulf States Crane and Equipment. This
truck is a 20 cubic yard rear -load diesel -powered unit which preliminary tests
have shown can compact up to 31% more garbage than the other trucks.
3. A twelve-month contract for approximately 39 cast iron tapping sleeves and approxi-
ately 38 tapping valves be awarded to McAllen Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi,
on the basis of low bid of $25,494.42. Bids were received from four firms.
Price comparison shows an increase of 3%.
4. The contract for uniform rental service with Texas Industrial Service be
extended through March 15, 1982 at the same prices as the expiring two year
contract:
Wash and Wear Uniforms:
179 employees - 3 changes/week at $2.55/week
226 employees - 5 changes/week at $4.25/week
Cotton Uniforms:
50 employees - 3 changes/week at $3.00/wee:.
$23,735.40
49,946.00
7,800.00
TOTAL $81,481.40
Texas Industrial has offered the extension. Other prospective bidders have
indicated that they would submit prices higher than the current contract if bids
were taken. Departments using the uniform rental service are Sanitation, Gas,
Meter Reading, Airport, Park and Recreation, Maintenance Services, Transit,
Health, Wastewater Services, Corpus Christi Museum, Fire and Library.
Council Member Turner referred to item 2 In regard to the garbage trucks and
Inquired if the City had considered standardizing the refuse collection vehicles
so that fleet maintenance would be more economical.
City Manager Townsend replied that most of the trucks used are similar and parts
are for the most part interchangeable; however, the staff is of the opinion that more
money is saved by going out for bids and obtaining a competitive price. At the same
time Mr. Townsend explained the route completion system that has been in effect in
Corpus Christi very successfully for several years and explained that the fast work
perfi by the employees is very hard on trucks.
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Council Member Turner referred to item 4 and inquired about the use of
uniforms for the museum and the library.
City Manager Townsend stated that the City pays for uniforms for maintenance
workers and the uniforms that are required in certain departments. In answer to
Mrs. Turner's question, City Manager Townsend explained that the uniforms for;the
Museum are for the custodians or those requ,ied-pr-imarily_for:Asentification purposes.
He admitted that he was' 'not sure -why uniforms are purchased for 6.6 -library, but he
would check and provide'F ?7flh that -information.
5. A one year service agreement for automotive air conditioning repairs for
City vehicles be awarded to Joe's Auto Electric, Corpus Christi, on the basis of
low bid of an estimated cost of $36,000. The bid is based on $16.50 per hour
labor rate, and a 35% discount on parts. Although the bid of Apac Transmission,
Corpus Christi, provides a labor rate of $14.00 per hour, it does not offset •
the lower discount bid of 10%. The best bid was determined by pricing four
previous repair jobs. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison shows
no change in labor rate nor discount. It is estimated that annual bidding of
this service saves approximately 20%.
6. Bids be received May 12, 1981, for five bus stop shelters to replace shelters
damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Allen. Bids will be opened to any bidder
whose shelter will fit on existing foundation slabs.
7. Bids be received June 9, 1981 for shop tools and equipment for the Transit
Garage, including a hydraulic heavy duty floor press, four grinders, two drill
presses, six bench vises, an engine and transmission rebuild stand, six work
benches, three cranes, four 10 -ton safety stands, a hydraulic bench press, a
10 -ton jack, a 30 -ton jack, a wheel dolly with jack for handling truck and bus
wheels, a heavy duty chain saw, a heavy duty portable vacuum cleaner and other
related shop equipment. These are the last items to be purchased from the 1975
capital assistance grant from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration.
The equipment will be paid for 80% by the Federal government, 13% by the State
and 7% by the City. This additional and replacement equipment will improve
maintenance operations and reduce costs, service calls and outside repairs.
8. A replacement 16 ton wrecker body for the Transit Division to tow inoperable
buses be purchased from Commercial Body Corporation, San Antonio, on the basis
of low bid of $15,920. Bids were received from two firms. A converted 1958
Mack truck, used by the Division is no longer operable. The wrecker body is
included in a capital assistance grant from the Urban Mass Transportation
Administration and will be paid for 80% by the Federal government, 13% by
the State, and 7% by the City. The body will be installed on a previously
purchased cab and chassis.
9. The lease with Dyneteria, Inc. be extended through July 31, 1982 to continue
operation of the restaurant at the Airport. The extension will allow for review
of the updated Airport Master Plan which may call for relocation or other changes
regarding the restaurant facilities. Dyneteria, Inc. will replace the drapes
in the restaurant with wood slat blinds. During 1980, revenue from the
restaurant totalled $23,000, based on the City receiving 8.26% of gross sales.
10. The lease agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Elizondo for sale of alcoholic
beverages at the Airport Restaurant be extended for one-year through July 31,
1982. The City receives 10% of gross revenue excluding State taxes. In 1980,
City's revenue was $14,916. This extension will allow for completion of the
Airport Master Plan update which will address whether or not the lounge should
be relocated.
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Council Member Kennedy referred to item 9 and inquired if the City had any
control over the prices charged in the Airport Restaurant. He expressed the opinion
that even though this is the only one in town they should be in line with other restaurant
prices.
City Manager Townsend explained that their contract required that they charge
similar prices to competitive restaurants in other parts of town. He informed the
Council that the staff checked on their prices recently and at that time asked them
to reduce the prices on a few items. He explained however that the Airport Restaurant
does have a problem in that frequently one group of customers will purchase only coffee
and retain a table for long periods of time, thus decreasing the restaurant's profit.
He assured Dr. Kennedy that he would have the Airport Manager check their prices.
Council Member Gulley referred to item 6 and inquired about the source of the
funds.
City Manager Townsend explained that since the shelters were damaged or destroyed
by Hurricane Allen, the City will pay 25% of the cost and FEMA will pay 75%. He also
stated that some of the local share may be charged to Urban Mass Transportation
Administration. He pointed out that the total cost is only $9,000 and the local share
is about $2,000 some of which may be paid by UMTA funds.
Council Member Turner referred to item 5 and inquired if the City had considered
employing an airconditioning mechanic to be available to repair City vehicles.
City Manager Townsend stated that it is very difficult to establish an airconditioning
section for $36,000 a year. He stated that it is possible that the City could add a
body shop to the maintenance building when it is improved, but they do feel that the
airconditioning work should be contracted out.
Council Member Kennedy requested that a report be provided in regard to the
prices at the Airport Restaurant.
City Manager Townsend requested that Mr. Lontos provide such a report for the
Council next week.
Mayor Jones inquired if the remodeling of the Airport Restuarant would provide
a view of the airfield.
City Manager Townsend stated that the plans did not provide for this and if the
Council desired this he would like to know about it as soon as possible because the
plans have been prepared.
cil Member Zarsky suggested that mini -blinds be used so that they could be
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raised when the sun is not too bright.
Mr. Richard Bell,representing Dynetaria,stated that there would be no problem
at all because they're open to suggestions from the Airport Advisory Board.
It was the consensus of the Council that blinds that would allow customers to
see out of the windows should be used.
,. 11. The lease agreement with Island Enterprises, Inc. for the news and gift stand
at the Airport be extended for seven years to February 27, 1989. From March
through October 1980, sales have increased 151% over the same period in 1979
when the newsstand was operated by the previous tenant. Island Enterprises},,
Inc. will reimburse the City for all costs incurred in moving the newsstand
inside the secure area immediately east of the existing baggage claim area;
($15,000) and construct and install all necessary shelving, counters and t
furniture inside the relocated space. All fixtures and improvements will,;
at the City's option, become the property of the City at the end of the lease.
•12. A lease be approved with American Airlines, Inc. for use of the Airfield and
a ticket facility located in the Terminal Building in the area now used by
the newsstand. The newsstand will be relocated on the west side of the
present lobby. The new ticket facility will contain approximately 126 square
feet of counter space, 382 square feet of air conditioned office space, and
392 square feet of non -air conditioned space for the baggage carrier. American
Airlines will be responsible for all costs. American will pay the same rate
that is now being paid by other airlines which will be about $7,800 annually
and pay the same landing fee or about $98,000 annually. American Airline$
will also pay their share of the cost of the joint use baggage claim and the
security check point.
13. A lease with American Airlines, Inc. be approved for approximately 623 square
feet in the International Arrival Building at the airport for $7.83 per square
foot or $406.50 per month on a month to month basis until all airline leases
are renewed.
Council Member Gulley referred to the Airport location and inquired as to why
the double lane road has not been opened yet and if there is landscaping planned for,
the area.
City Manager Townsend assured Mr. Gulley that the City staff plans to open the ;l
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second lane as soon as the signalization is completed and there will be landscaping
in fact some of it has already been planted.
Mr. Lontos explained the arrangements to move American Airlines to the location
in the terminal building where the newsstand is now operated. He stated they hopedt
to have the change completed by June 11, 1981. Speaking in regard to this item was
Mr. Bill White of American Airlines who assured the Council that they would work wittth
the Airport officials and the architect to cooperate on this facility.
*This item was amended - see Page 8.
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A representative of Island Enterprises inquired about the sentence in item
11 that refers to the fixtures and improvements which,according to the City Manager
Report,was to become the property of the City at the end of the lease. He stated that
he did not understand this and, would like to have it clarified.
City Manager Townsend inquired if he was referring to moveable furniture or
fixtures that are attached to the floor of the Airport.
The gentleman from Island Enterprises stated that everything would be free-
standing because there will be furniture and there will be no fixtures attached to
the floor or the walls. He stated that because of this he did not feel that the
fixtures should become the property of the City. He assured the Council that he
planned to improve the newsstand and gift shop so that it will be a first-class operation
when it is completed. City Manager Townsend agreed to revise the last sentence of item 11
as follows:
"All fixtures and improvements will, at the City's option, become the property
of the City at the end of the lease, except for fixtures which are not attached
to the enclosure or can be removed without damaging it. Furniture, equipment, and
other readily movable property shall remain the property of Island Enterprises, Inc."
Council Member Zarsky mentioned the continued sale of pornographic magazines
that are sold at the newsstand and inquired if anything could be done about that.
City Manager Townsend stated that this newsstand is allowed to sell the same kinds
of literature that are sold all over the community. The gentleman from Island Enter-
prises referred to the magazines sold and reported that his newsstand does not carry
any magazines that are not allowed all over the City. He also stated that the
magazines are the highest volume sale at the Airport and he feels that the gift shop
could not be operated profitably without the sale of magazines. He assured the Council
that he refuses to distribute any type of literature that cannot be mailed through the
U.S. mail. He also assured the Council that magazines of this type would be kept on
a high shelf so that children cannot see them or read them.
Council Member Zarsky again suggested that such magazines should not be sold.
Motion by Zarsky that the sale of pornographic literature not be allowed at the
Airport or any leased facility of the City; seconded by Turner.
City Manager Townsend suggested that such a general prohibition should be a
separate item but if Mr. Zarsky wanted to limit it to the Airport newsstand, since
this is being considered today, this would be an appropriate action.
IP 'ln by Turner that this matter be tabled for further study; seconded by Dumphy
and , .d unanimously.
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14. A lease agreement with Metroflight, Inc. be approved for 122 square feet of
office space in the International Arrival Building at the Airport. The space
is in the lobby across from the mechanical room. The proposed rate is $.6525
per square foot per month or $79.61 per month until new contracts are nego-
tiated with all tenant airlines.
15. An airfield use agreement with Sundance Airways, Inc. of San Antonio be approved
on a month to month basis at the present landing fee of 661c per 1,000 lbs.
Sundance has been approved to serve Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin,
Laredo, Eagle Pass and Del Rio. The airline will use Piper Navajo aircraft
with eight passenger capacity. No information is yet available regarding fares
or schedules.
16. Plans for construction of a new hangar on the Chaparral lease at the Airport
45 feet northwest of an existing hangar be approved, subject to the submission
of a set of plans and approval by the City. Chaparral Aviation appealed to the
Building Code Board of Appeals and received approval to build a hangar without
a sprinkler system, provided the present building and the new building were
separated by at least 45 feet. There are no hangars at the airport with sprinkler
systems. The lease which expires July 13, 1990 extends 30 years after completion
of this hangar. $75,000 of renovation to the existing hangar has already been
completed.
City Manager Townsend stated that the wanted to add the phrase subject to the
submission of a set of plans and approval by the City because he feels that this
project should be delayed until the plans have been certified by a professional
engineer.
17. The Westside Sanitary Sewer Plant Improvements be accepted and final payment of
$43,045.34 for a total of $869,693.19 be made to Goolsby Building Corporation
of Temple. A $1,000 retainage is recommended to cover minor corrections to
be performed by the contractor. Improvements included a new bar screen,
three new recirculating pumps, a sand filter for treatment of final effluent,
rehabilitation of the anaerobic digesters and minor electrical and site work.
As work progressed, the contractor discovered that the steel dome cover on
the primary digester had corroded. It was replaced at a cost of $147,850
which added ten months to the contract. The project was financed by EPA and
City bonds.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that there are lawsuits being
considered in connection with the three lives that were lost on this project; the
City Is a party in that lawsuit;and this could represent a substantial expense.
18. The cooperation contract with the Texas Department of Water Resources and the
United States Geological Survey for a stream flow gauging station on the Nueces
River at the Tilden crossing west of Three Rivers be renewed from September 1,
1980 to August 31, 1981. The station measures flows into Lake Corpus Christi.
The $4,510 cost will be divided between the City ($1,849), State ($406), and
the United States ($2,255). The City's cost for 1979-80 was $1,681.
19. The recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board be approved that a five-
year lease of three acres in South Guth Park, known as the B.A. Lay Field,
be granted to Padre Little League - Senior League. The property was formerly
leased to the Continental Pony League which has been merged with the Padre
Little League. The Padre Little League - Senior League plans to use the
field to provide a baseball program for children ages 13 to 15. The Continental
Pony League program was for 13 and 14 year olds.
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20. Contracts for joint use of space and facilities with Texas Employment Commission
at 405 Laguna be amended to redistribute operational costs of the Employment
Opportunity Program Center by:
(a) Decreasing Work Incentive Program monthly rental fees from $2,227.90
to $990.83; decreasing ratio of telephone costs from 19% to 10% and
decreasing janitorial costs from 25% to 9%.
(b) Increasing CETA Administration rental from $2,277.90 to $2,560.37 for
two months and to $2,742.48 for 10 months; decreasing the ratio of
telephone costs from 34% to 30.6% and increasing janitorial costs from
20.7% to 25.9%.
No increase in total cost is involved. All changes have been previously approved
by the Consortium Executive Committee to more clearly reflect the proration of
costs among the users of the Center.
21. Two grant applications be submitted to the Texas State Library for La Retama
to continue as the Major Resource Center for the South Texas Library System.
The grant is from September 1, 1981 - August 31, 1982 for $491,805 of which
$358,802 is State and $133,033 Federal funds.
These two grants cover six service programs:
System Development
Reference Back -Up
Media
Collection Development
Public Relations
Mail -A -Book
$ 79,344
57,267
203,611
92,004
33,362
26,217
$491,805
22. Plans and specifications for drainage improvements in Gaines Street and
Eldon Drive be approved and bids be received May 27, 1981. This 1977 bond
program will provide 15" to 30" diameter storm sewer to drain the surrounding
area.
23. Plans and specifications be approved and bids be received on June 3, 1981
for construction of protective structures for the 48 -inch water line
crossing at the Hearn Road Drainage Ditch. The water line will be
supported on pilings and approximately 200 feet of concrete channel liner
will be installed upstream to control the angle at which the water flow
strikes the line. Since the line protection was damaged during Hurricane
Allen, it is further recommended that a grant -in -lieu request be submitted to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $13,875.
24. A change order to the Kennedy Causeway Sewer System project be authorized
for $9,500 for repair of the 12 -inch water line at White Cap Boulevard bridge
on Padre Island. The 12 -inch water line and bridge were damaged by Hurricane
Allen. The bridge will be constructed by the County. An alternate bid was
submitted to the County for water work regarding the repair of the 12 -inch
water line. Since Isles Construction Company has the Kennedy Causeway Improve-
ment contract, and also was the low bidder for the County, it is recommended
that this work be added to the Isles Construction Company contract. Money
is available in the Water Fund budget for the work.
25. An agreement be approved with the Texas Department of Highways E Public
Transportation for reconstruction of the Hearn Road bridge west of the Lon
Hill Power Plant at a cost of approximately $220,000. This bridge is part of
the Federal -Aid Off -System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program.
The City's share will be 20% or $44,000.
26. The 1976 UMTA Capital Grant be amended to include a 2 -ton fork lift, concrete
floor scrubber/sweeper and a replacement bus cyclone vacuum cleaner at an
estimated cost $36,500 from the balances of completed projects.
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27. An application be submitted to UMTA for a grant of $68,00 for assistance in
transit planning. The grant will provide continuing salaries for a Transit
Planner (Grade 28), a Senior Clerk -Typist (Grade 12), and related costs.
The 20% local share will be provided by existing General Fund Administrative
costs.
28. Bids be received on June 9, 1981 to purchse two sub -compacts, included in the
1978 UMTA Capital Grant. One sedan will replace the car assigned to the
Route Supervisor to check bus schedule adherence and for accident investigation.
The second sedan will be assigned to the General Manager. The City's 7%
matching share has been provided by the 1977 Bond Election.
29. Closed meeting be held to consider personnel matters.
30. Authority be granted to expend an additional $7,000 for new gas heating units
and installation of the heaters and the already purchased gas air conditioning
units. Out of the original $50,000, approved in the Fifth Year Community
Development Block Grant, the following is a breakdown of previously approved
expenditures and this request for the Boys' Club Neighborhood Facility.
$24,126.76 Roof repair -completed
13,692.00 Six gas chiller air conditioned units - purchased
7,000.00 This request
$44,818.76
The proposed appropriation includes the heaters and the air conditioners.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on iiia City Manager's Reports.
Mr. Hayden Head, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, reported that this Board
agrees and recommends the items on the agenda pertaining to the Airport.
Mr. Tom McCauley, representative of Braniff International, stated that he had
talked with the Director of Aviation about items concerning American Airlines. He
informed the Council that some of the construction planned will limit the manner in
which they have been operating for 26 years at Corpus Christi international Airport.
He explained that decisions had been made which are completely opposite from what
has been the practice in the past, stating in particular that American Airlines is
going to be allowed to share some facilities that were constructed by Braniff inter-
national and Braniff has not even been contacted or consulted. He stated that some
of this construction will limit Braniff's ability to operate their airline and that
he would like to discuss this further at the staff's convenience. Mr. McCauley
elucidated by pointing out that the location where they are building their counter
will partially block Braniff's access and egress to their own baggage claim area on
the outside of the Airport and the construction will block their door. He referred
also to the departure area and stated that it is his understanding that Braniff will
share their area with Eastern Airlines which would be satisfactory because their
schedules coordinate with those of Braniff's.
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City Manager Townsend stated that it was his understanding that Braniff and
American Airlines had been discussing this matter.
Mr. McCauley agreed that this had been discussed but no agreement has been
readied. He noted that the departure lounge is not large enough to handle more
than one airline departure at a time.
Mayor Jones asked for a suggestion from Mr. McCauley to resolve this matter.
Mr. McCauley suggested that they be allowed to examine the construction plans
and ask that further discussion be held on the use of the departure lounge.
City Manager Townsend assured Mr. McCauley that the staff will be glad to
discuss this with them right after this meeting. He agreed with the remarks Mr.
McCauley had made in that Braniff's lease does provide that they should recover any
expenses for the departure lounge that they share with any other airline. He stated
that he was not aware that this had not been agreed to since the gatehouse will only
accommodateone airplane at a time. He also agreed that the problem of the baggage
area needs to be resolved.
Speaking next on this matter was Mr. White of American Airlines who stated that
they had been working with Airport Manager Bill Wilder; they have discussed various
plans; they wrote a letter to Braniff in an effort to resolve this problem but they
are of the opinion that it is an issue that they are willing to discuss. Mr. Head
addressed this matter and stated that he is not sure what the Council is considering.
He stated that it was his understanding that the ticket counter was the only thing
to be considered today, which the Airport Advisory Board reviewed very carefully.
He explained that everyone was provided with notice of the meeting at the time this
was discussed; Southwest Airlines had a representative there; American Airlines
had a representative there; Cotten and Landreth architectual firm approved of this;
but Braniff Airlines did not have a representative there;and it was the conclusion
of the Airport Advisory Board that this put some extra space to good use. He stated
that as far as the sharing of the lounge was concerned, this has not even been before
the board;but as far as the ticket counter is concerned,this was approved by the
Airport Advisory Board.
City Manager Townsend stated that the staff will have Mr. Wilder and Mr. Lontos
available to discuss this with the representatives of the airlines who are present
today. He stated there is no doubt that the second user should pay expenses of the
existing lounge area.
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• Mayor Jones inquired if this matter should be tabled rather than approved.
City Manager Townsend explained that this involves the newsstand concessionaire,
and they want to move anyway,so he was of the opinion that their lease concession
was not really involved and the only issue involved is whether or not American
Airlines could so operate their end of the baggage to planes,;,which may be a
bonafide concern. He again suggested that the affected parties discuss this and
attempt to resolve the matter and urged that the items on the agenda be approved.
He then suggested that Mr. Lontos have Mr. Wilder come in to discuss this with the
Airline representatives.
Council Member Zarsky referred to item 30 pertaining to the expenditure of
$7,000 for new gas heating units and insulation of heaters for the Boys' Club.
City Manager Townsend explained that this shifts the burden of the responsibility
for the heating and airconditioning to the Boys' Club and they will be responsible
for getting the repairs made. He stated that they are required to operate the
facility for boys and girls alike without any change in the uee or the facility
reverts back to the City.
Mr. Bob Dixon, contractor for the Chaparral Construction, referred to the
question posed by the City Manager in regard to the presentation of a set of plans
and assured the Council that plans have been submitted which were prepared by Mr. Steven
Hippo of Naismith Engineering,bearing the seal of a professional engineer,stating that
it is in compliance with the City Codes. He stated that if necessary, his company can
provide a full $2,000 set of the plans, but it has been certified that the construction
will be in compliance with City Codes.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he still recommended that the hangar be
approved contingent upon the plans being received that meet all City Codes and
regulations.
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, items 1 through 30 be approved;
seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously.
. Mayor Jones called for consideration of a pending zoning matter.
Mrs. Josephine S. Davis from "R -1B" to "B-4" on Lots 3 and 4, Block a, Lexington
Place located east of Nemec Street and 250' north of S. Padre Island Drive. A
public hearing was held on this case on October 22, 1980. A motion was passed to
approve the application after the property involved is either replatted or the
unopened portions of Hamlett Street from Padre Island Drive to Nemec Street and
Botsford Park and the resulting deadend of Nemec east of Hamlett Street are closed.
A six months extension of the zoning request was granted on April 22; 1981, subject
to further review and formal action at the meeting.
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City Manager Townsend suggested that an extension of 6 months be granted.
Motion by Dumphy that the Council grant the 6 months extension for the zoning
application of Mrs. Josephine S. Davis; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following:
(1) Closing a 20' by 150' alley in Block 60 of Bluff Portion. This alley was
dedicated in 1920. For approximately 40 years, the former Sears Building
on Leopard Street has been across the alley. There are no City utilities
in the alley. The property is in the process of being sold and thus the
request to clear the title. The closing is recommended.
City Manager Townsend explained that this is the alley located under the Sears
building which has obviously not been in use for many years.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one was present who wished to speak on this
matter.
Motion by Turner that the hearing be closed; seconded by Kennedy; and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Turner that the Council approve the closing of a 20' by 150' alley
in Block 60 of Bluff Portion; seconded by Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
(2) Closing an unnamed and unimproved 60' public roadway along the south side of
Lot 8 and the north side of Lot 9, Section 5, Range VIII, Gugenheim and Cohn's
Farm lots. This roadway closure is related to proposed drainage agreements
with Sitterle Company pertaining to development of property at Old Brownsville
Road and South Padre Island Drive. No objections have been received. Several
letters of concurrence have been submitted by abutting property owners.
City Manager Townsend located the proposed street to be closed and stated that
the property in this area is the subject of development which also involves the
pending matter of a drainage ditch. He stated that it is desirable to close this
street and the staff recommendsclosing a portion of the road or the entire 60' roadway.
He also informed the Council that letters in favor of this closing had been received
from nearly all of the property owners in the area.
Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience wished to speak on this closing.
Motion by Turner that the hearing be closed; seconded by Kennedy; and passed
unanimously.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to suggest that thestreet be closed
subject to the contract being carried out next week except that part of the roadway
that crosses the drainage ditch.
Motion by Dumphy that this public roadway be closed subject to the contract being
worked out regarding drainage for the adjacent property and subject to the roadway
beir t open across the drainage way; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend presented for the Council's consideration the following
motion to amend:
Amend, prior to third reading, the ordinance approving a five-year Airport limousine
franchise with Airport Transportation of Corpus Christi, Inc. to eliminate the
requirement that any request for rate increases be based on costs incurred after
execution of the contract. The new company has agreed to assume the current
franchise and its debts with the understanding that a rate increase request
would be submitted in the near future on the basis of existing costs. It is
further recommended that the third reading on April 8, 1981 be considered invalid
because the full text of the ordinance was not published within five days of third
reading as required by the City Charter and that the ordinance with the above
amendment now be read for the third time.
City Manager Townsend explained that this amendment simply removed the rate
fares from the franchise ordinance and the staff recommends approval.
There were no comments from the audience on this matter.
Motion by Turner that the amendment to the Airport limousine franchise ordinance
be approved, seconded by Dumphy, and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend presented the following motion to amend one of the
Industrial District agreements:
Amend, prior to third reading, Exhibit 1 of the ordinance authorizing execution
of an industrial district agreement with Plant and Field Service of Texas, Inc.,
to add the description of the land to be included in the industrial district.
City Manager Townsend explained that the amendment is designed to have the
description added.
Motion by Zarsky that the amendment be adopted; seconded by Hawkins; and passed
unanimously.
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Motion by Turner that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 3:52 p.m.
in order to convene the Special Council Meeting; seconded by Dumphy; and passed
unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:10 p.m. and called for
petitions or information from the audience on matters not listed on the agenda.
Mrs. Henrietta Newberry spoke in regard to the recreation center for the handi-
capped. She explained that this has been discussed with the Park Board and they are
sympathetic, but her organization has had no cooperation from the Park and Recreation
Department. She related several incidents that had occurred and urged that something
be done to provide some assistance from the staff of the Park and Recreation Department
for the handicapped program that is conducted at Lindale Recreation Center on Friday
afternoons and evenings. Discussion followed and Mrs. Newberry also mentioned that
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at Lindale Recreation Center there is a need for restrooms that can be used by the
handicapped.
Council Member Kennedy urged that Mrs. Newberry submit something definite to
the Council in writing as to just what she would like to have with an estimate of
the cost so that some action can be taken.
Mayor Jones suggested that either City Manager Townsend or Deputy City Manager
Briones meet with the Park and Recreation Director and Mrs. Newberry in an attempt to
resolve this.
Motion by Turner that an ad hoc committee specifically charged with devising
some firm recommendations for recreation for the handicapped to work with the staff
be appointed; seconded by Kennedy. Mayor Jones pointed out that such a committee
might make recommendations that would be impossible for the staff to achieve. He
then suggested,however,that it be placed on the agenda next week.
Council Member Hawkins inquired if that committee could not be the same as the
Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped and Mrs. Newberry stated that that committee
primarily works to obtain jobs for the handicapped.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on Mrs Turner's motion and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones recognized the Honorable David Diaz and invited him to speak at this
time.
Judge Diaz referred to the numerous complaints that he had received in regard
to the public utilities operation when he was on the City Council, specifically on
the excessively high bills. He related a personal incident that he had experienced
at his office and also a problem that his mother had experienced at her place of
residence. He provided detailed information in regard to the number of telephone
calls he had made, the fact that his calls were not returned and even when he
visited the office he was unable to get his bill corrected and subsequently the
water at his building was turned off. Judge Diaz indicated that he assumed that
the personnel that he was dealing with knew who he was but wondered if it might
possibly be that the ordinary citizen would have even more difficult problems in
straightening out their enormous utility bills that were obviously issued in error.
Mayor Jones stated that he felt that the City Council should have a report as
to what has been done to adjust this particular bill.
, Council Member Turner stated that she had a similar problem on another matter
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that required that she deal with city employees and that she was transferred
to several departments and was never able to resolve her problem. She suggested
that one person be employed by the City specifically to expedite the solving of
problems and refer people to the proper person.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that this is essential.
Council Member Hawkins expressed the opinion that the supervisor of each
department should devise some kind of written information as to the regress that
citizens should take when they do have a problem.
Council Member Gulley also agreed that the problem with the water and gas
bills are very frequent and are almost impossible to resolve. He stated that he
had been over charged at his mobile home park and it had taken almost a year to
get his bill straightened out.
Council Member Zarsky suggested that the employee who is in charge of that
particular department should have his name known to the public and that he is
responsible for the public utilities office so that the public will be able to
resolve the problems more quickly since it should not be the Council's duty to
assist citizens in solving their high utility bills.
City Manager Townsend agreed that the City has had some problem with meter
readers and explained the procedures that are being followed to try to eliminate
the practice of estimating the meters instead of reading them. He explained that
the employees in the utility office are charged with resolving the problem and he
agreed that higher salaries for customer service representatives might help the City
employ people who will stay with their jobs longer and will perform better on their
jobs.
Council Member Turner stated that the crux of the matter is identifying the
person who has the authority to make decisions. She still contended that it would
be good to have one person who would know to whom to refer all types of problems.
City Manager Townsend agreed that there are ways that these problems can be
resolved, but anything that is done to improve the situation would cost a great deal
of money. He stated that for one thing the salaries need to be increased so that
better employees can be obtained.
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Council Member Dumphy stated that he also had had a very bad experience at
his building when his water was cut off. He agreed that if more money would solve
this problem for all citizens then the money should be spent and agreed that some-
thing should be done to better train the people who work with the public, not only
in the Public Utilities Department, but all departments.
Council Member Gulley pointed out that the utilities department does have some
very dedicated employees, but each section does not know what the other section is
doing and there seems to be a lack of communication between the various sections of
the office. He agreed with Council Member Turner that one person should be in charge
of solving problems only and that person should be designated and made known to the
people who call.
Council Member Zarsky agreed that people's names and telephone numbers should
be made known to the public.
Mayor Jones suggested that when the budget is discussed, this should be a
priority item.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the Staff will keep trying to
work out a method of solving the problems.
Motion by Gulley that the subject of utilities complaints be placed on the
agenda for the weekend workshop and that that problem should be solved at that time.
The motion was 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.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the discussion that was being held with
American Airlines, Braniff Airlines, the Airport Manager and Assistant City Manager
Lontos.
Mr. Lontos reported that the Braniff representative had to depart the City, but
they have scheduled a meeting for 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon with Braniff and American
Airlines. There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances. City Secretary
Read polled the Council for the votes and the following ordinances were approved:
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FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ISLAND ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE GIFT AND NEWSSTAND AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
MARKED EXHIBIT "A", WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15371 DATED
FEBRUARY 20, 1980; SAID EXTENSION TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPIRATION DATE OF FEBRUARY 27, 1989.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and 'passed to its second reading
by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye."
FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE - SENIOR LEAGUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING
A RECREATIONAL AREA IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHBITI "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye."
SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK COVERING HTE LEASE OF SPACE
AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE SALE OF ANNUAL AND SHORT-TERM
TRAVEL AND COLLATERAL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1981, 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 second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye."
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16200
CANCELLING ORDINANCE NO. 13130, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NO. 13461 AND 15161, FOR
A TERM BEGINNING JUNE 15, 1976 AND ENDING JUNE 14, 1981, EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 30, 1981,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE WITH
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING
MAY 1, 1981 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1986, WITH A PROVISION THAT ALL MONIES DUE THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI OWED BY THE PREDECESSOR BE PAID IN FULL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:
Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16201
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH PLANT
AND FIELD SERVICE OF TEXAS, INC. FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY
, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO.
29"; 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 UFLLY SET FORTH IN THE
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:
Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 16202
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
DYNETERIA, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE RESTAURANT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT WHICH PROVIDES FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT ENDING
JULY 31, 1982, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DELCARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16203
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE REASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MARIANNE AND OSCAR ELIZONDO FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
THE RESTAURANT OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHICH PROVIDES FOR A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT TO END JULY 31, 1982 ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT, 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16204
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.,
FOR THE USE OF THE AIRFIELD AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND CERTAIN
DESIGNATED AREAS IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING FOR TICKETING AND JOINT USE AREAS FOR A
TERM BEGINNING ON DATE OF OCCUPANCY ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS UNTIL THE LEASES HAVE
BEEN CONSUMMATED WITH ALL USER AIRLINES AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16205
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.,
FOR SPACE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL BUILDING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF MARKED
EXHBITI "A" AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16206
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH METROFLIGHT, INC. FOR
UTILIZATION OF SPACE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL BUILDING AT TEH CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MFOE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH I5 ATTACHED HEREOT 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 16207
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AIRFIELD USE AGREEMENT WITH SUNDANCE
AIRWAYS INC., OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS UNTIL THE LEASES ARE
CONSUMMATED WITH ALL USER AIRLINES; AT A LANDING FEE OF 66/t PER THOUSAND POUNDS
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16208
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR JOING USE OF
PREMISES BETWEEN THE TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION AND THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PILOT PROGRAM, WITHITHE COMMISSION TO PAY A PRORATED SHARE OF RENT, TELEPHONE, COPYING,
JANITORIAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS FOR THE TEC/CETA INTAKE UNIT AND THE TEC
WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM, FOR A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1980,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMETNS FOR JOINT USE OF PREMISES, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND
"B"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16209
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY, TOTALING
$491,805, OF WHICH $348,802 ARE STATE LSA FUNDS AND $133,003 ARE FEDERAL LSCA FUNDS,
TO CONTINUE THE SOUTH TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM AND LA RETAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY AS A MAJOR
RESOURCE CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL CONTRACTS RELATED TO THE GRANT, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID APPLICATION, 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16210
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ISLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KENNEDY CAUSEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHICH PROVIDES FOR REPAIR OF A 12 -INCH WATERLINE AT WHITE CAP BOULEVARD BRIDGE ON
PADRE ISLAND, 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16211
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE OVER THE HEARN ROAD DITCH BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $44,000 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET
BOND FUND FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION PAYABLE TO THE TEXAS STATE TREASURER,
ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-51 HEARN ROAD
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 16212
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF UMTA CAPITAL GRANT TX -05-0014-01 TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL
LINE ITEM FOR SHOP AND GARAGE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE
REVISED PROJECT BUDGET TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16213
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
ADMINISTRATION OFR A GRANT OF $68,000 FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSIT PLANNING WITH A
MATCHING SHARE OF $17,000 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE
FULLY OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS
AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16214
AMENDING THE CODE OR ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SECTION 57-152 ZONES AND FARES, BY DELETING FROM THE LAST PARAGRAPH THEREOF REFERENCE
TO ANY REQUEST FOR FARE CHANGE FOR AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE BEING BASED ON NEW COST
FACTORS AND NOT FACTORS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF AIRPORT LIMOUSINE
SERVICE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16215
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR GRANT -IN -LIEU IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,875 TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ELIGIBLE REPAIRS TO THE
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING PILINGS, AROUND THE 48 -INCH WATER LINE WHICH CORSSES
THE HEARN ROAD DITCH DAMAGED BY HURRICANE ALLEN, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH REQUEST IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE GRANT -IN -LIEU; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16216
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 16 -TON WRECKER BODY FROM COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION
IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN THE 1978 UMTA CAPITAL GRANT PROJECT NO. TX -05-0036
FOR $15,920; APPRPPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 218 TRANIST BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 218-72-4,
TRANIST SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (1978), AN AMOUNT OF $15,920 FOR THE SAID PURCHASE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 16217
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIOH OF A CONTRACT WITH THE BOYS' CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI WHEREBY
THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE BOYS' CLUB AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,000 FOR THE INSTALL-
ATION OF AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE BOYS'
CLUB AND APPROPRIATING $20,692 OUT OF THE 5TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
INCLUDING $13,692 FOR AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY ORDERED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16218
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 COAST DEVELOPMENT, INC. BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, SECTION 4,
FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL
BUSINESS 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 passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16219
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 EDENS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PORTION OF GREGORIO FARIAS GRANT
ABSTRACT NO. 592, ALSO BEING PORTION OF J.A. MAGEE LANDS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "A-1"
APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT "A" AND FROM "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
"B -l" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ON TRACT B; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16220
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 LUCILE N. WARE BY AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 24, COUNTRY CLUB PLACE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE 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 passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye."
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. City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to briefly review some of the
pending legislation before the State Legislature. He referred in particular to
House Bill 411 which would affect the City's right to annex into the Gulf of Mexico.
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He stated that the way the bill is written, it would restrict cities from annexing
more than one mile into the Gulf. He explained that the reason for the bill was
because one city which had annexed ten miles into the Gulf and in which water area
an oil well had been drilled had benefited from this by receiving taxes from the
oil production; therefore, this bill was proposed. He stated that he felt that this
was a very dangerous bill to allow the state to de -annex the Gulf of Mexico because
it would establish a precedent and the State could then have the right to de -annex
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anything. He stated that he has been advised that this bill will move out of the
sub -committee today. He suggested that if this happens, the City staff would like
to urge that the Calendars Committee be written a letter requesting that they delay
this bill. He suggested that such a letter be written for all of the Council Members
signatures.
Council Member Gulley stated that he could not sign such a letter because he
does not believe in the City annexing into the Gulf of Mexico. He expressed the
opinion that the Bays are safe and will not be harmed even though the City does not
annex into the Gulf.
Mr. Rick Mertz, Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office, suggested
that if this was undesireable, that the Mayor should sign such a letter and Mayor
Jones agreed to do so.
City Manager Townsend referred to another bill and stated that S.B. 297 was
passed by both the Senate and the 'House. He reminded the Council that this bill
will change the wording for airport personnel from security personnel to police officers
and it was supported by the Houston police and in particular the CLEAT and this bill
definitely affects all Texas cities and will have a very adverse effect on such cities
as Lubbock, Austin, Corpus Christi and others of similar size, because they would be
required to hire a great deal more personnel at the Airport because the security
personnel would be allowed only to perform policing duties. Mr. Mertz explained that
Representative Ken Riley had asked Mr. Dick Brown of TML to prepare a letter to be
written from that organization to the effect that most of the cities are opposed to
this. He suggested that Mayor Jones and Mayor McClellan of Austin sign the letter
to be written on TML stationery expressing this city's opposition and that he would
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personally carry the letter to Austin tomorrow.
Council Member Dumphy referred to H.B. 411 and stated that he is much in favor
of fighting the bill about de -annexing in the bay and he would be willing to sign
such a letter.
Council Member Zarsky referred to the letter of request from Commissioner
J. P. Luby that he be'allowed to appear before the Council. A majority of the
Council Members indicated their concurrence with his request to appear at the
Council meeting on May 6.
On another matter, City Manager Townsend explained that the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation planned to conduct a public hearing tomorrow
in regard to installing right turn lanes on Kostoryz and Carroll Lane.
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City Manager Townsend stated that there is an urgent need to resolve the
driveway matter in front of the Art Museum and near the Bayfront Plaza Convention
Center. He asked Mr. Hennings to explain. Assistant City Manager Hennings presented
plans of the driveway that curves in a circle and goes in front of the Art Museum
of South Texas. He stated that the planned driveway has not been approved by the
Art Museum because it forces them to have their entrance too far from their building
and they have asked that an access road be redesigned to have the road closer to the
Art Museum. He displayed a revised plan that has been approved by the architects and
the Art Museum which shows an offset from the circular driveway which will allow
cars to drive closer to the entrance of the Art Museum. He stated also that the
Art Museum would like to have additional planters removed from the area. Mr. Raymond
Gignac, representing the architectual firm on the project, stated that they are
recommending the plan with the offset which has been approved by the Art Museum.
Motion by Turner that the plan designed according to the desires of the Art
Museum be approved; seconded by Dumphy.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the difference in the cost for this offset
and City Manager Townsend explained that that cost is not known yet but the contractor
is working in the area now and there is a need to approve this as soon as possible.
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Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting "aye"; Zarsky voting
"nay" because he was unaware of the cost of the change.
Council Member Zarsky stated that during Industrial Week he had learned of a
new process of repairing streets and the company that does this type of work has
expressed a willingness to provide a free experiment to demonstrate their method to
the City. The Council concurred that this would be a good idea.
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Motion by Dumphy that the Council convene in closed session under the authority
of Article 6252-17 Section 2c of V.A.C.S. for the purpose of discussing personnel;
seconded by Turner; and passed unanimously at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 7:12 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Dumphy
seconded by Turner and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned
at 7:13 p.m. April 29, 1981.