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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/29/1981MINUTES 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. micaummay SEP 1 9 1984 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 2 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 4 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 6 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 7 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 } 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 8 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 10 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 11 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page. 12 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 13 • 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 14 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. ;t........ z.... ..:t x.. 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 15 * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. .. .. * * * * * * * * * * 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 16 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 17 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 18 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. ., t *;;******* 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: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 19 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 20 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 21 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 22 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 23 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." .. .. .. ., .. * ., * .. .. .. .. . 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 24 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 i 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 25 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. * * * * * .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 29, 1981 Page 26 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.