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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
MAY 20, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Chas W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Council Member Jack K. Dumphy
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City Manager Marvin Townsend
City Attorney Bruce Aycock
Acting City Secretary Dorothy Zahn
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Dean Garner of Rhema
Fellowship Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Herbert Hawkins.
Acting City Secretary Dorothy Zahn called the roll of required Charter
Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a
legally constituted meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the issuance of the following
proclamations:
"POLICE MEMORIAL DAY" - May 15, 1981; "MEMORIAL DAY" - May 25, 1981;
"MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK" - May 24, 1981; and "WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
AMERICA" - May 31 -June 7, 1981.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner explained that Mayor Jones was in Austin speaking
before the Legislature in regard to issues that are of importance to this
community.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then issued an official welcome on behalf of the
City of Corpus Christi to Commander W. A. Owens and members of the crew of
the USS Corpus Christi, a submarine recently named for this City.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 1981
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Commander Owens responded by expressing appreciation to the entire City
for the warm welcome they have received since they have been in the City.
Commander Owens then presented a video tape and slide show of the
christening and launching of the USS Corpus Christi and the reception following
those ceremonies.
Commander Owens explained that the a crest design competition had been
conducted in the City and announced the following winners of this competition:
Tess Moore, 3447 Ocean Drive; Paul Scholz, III, 7023 Lakeview; Michael
Martinez, 4325 Barrera; Donna Timberlake, 233 Anchor; and the overall winner,
Kent Westover, 11618 Ocean Drive. He presented $100 checks to each of the
winners and stated that the overall winning design would be used as the crest
for the USS Corpus Christi.
Commander Owens and other members of the crew presented to Mayor Pro
Tem Turner a plaque and a picture of the crew of the USS Corpus Christi as
their official gift to the citizens of Corpus Christi.
Council Members Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky presented keys to
the City to all of the members of the crew, and Mayor Pro Tem Turner
concluded the ceremonies by expressing the pride that the citizens of Corpus
Christi have in this submarine and wished them the best of luck on their
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service on this boat.
Motion by Zarsky that the Minutes of the Regular and Special Council
Meetings of April 29, 1981 be approved as presented; seconded by Hawkins;
and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of the following actions:
H. Confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of May 20,
1981
1. Closed session to be scheduled for May 27, 1981 to discuss Municipal
Court appointments.
2. Staff report to be provided in regard to Neighborhood Crime Watch
Program and an award system to recognize a citizen each month who
performed an act to help stop or prevent crime.
3. Recommendation that the Marina Board devise a program and cost
analysis for a Junior Sailing Program.
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4. Discussion item on the agenda in two weeks in regard to private
meter reading.
5. Representative of Central Business District to make a presentation
during a future Workshop Meeting in regard to 2000 Task Force.
6. Agenda item in two weeks to discuss establishment of a committee
composed of representatives of all segments of City.
7. Accept the City Manager's report in regard to repairs to T -Heads and
L -Heads and that a further survey be proposed to indicate condition
of the seawall and garge dock.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner reviewed the foregoing actions and Council Member
Gulley moved that these actions be confirmed; seconded by Zarsky; and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the City Manager's Reports. City
Manager Townsend presented the following items with related comments and
explanations and recommended that:
1. Bids be received June 16, 1981 for a replacement 16,500 Gross
Vehicle Weight cab and chassis with 30' aerial bucket for Traffic
Engineering for signal maintenance and repair.
2. Two replacement 5 kilowatt emergency power plants for two fire
stations be purchased on the basis of low bid meeting specifications
from Tesco, Inc. Corpus Christi for $9,456. Bids were received from
three firms. The current units are more than 15 years old and were
purchased from Army surplus.
3. Twelve months supply of approximately 7,500 bags of industrial
quick -set concrete for various activities be purchased on the basis of
low bid from:
Texas Industries, Houston $14,625.00
2% Cash Discount -- 292.50
$14,392.50
Four bids were received. Prices have decreased approximately 5%
from last year.
4. Twelve months supply of mechanical joint gate valves for the Water
Division be awarded on the basis of low bid to:
Clow Corporation Spring, Texas
262 4" - 12" Valves $54,533.18
McAllen Pipe & Supply, Corpus Christi
6 16" - 36" Valves
$35,473.89
Total -- $90,007.07
Six bids were received. Price comparison shows an increase of
approximately 15%.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 1981
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5. Twelve months supply of full circle clamps, steel pipe repair clamps,
bronze service saddles, steel couplings, PVC repair clamps,
adjustable bell joint clamps, and bronze adapters and gaskets for the
Water and Gas Divisions, be awarded on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications as follows:
Ford Meter Box Company, Wabash, Indiana
455 2" - 3" Full Circle Clamps
12 16" - 30" Full Circle Clamps
139 4" - 8" Tapped Full Circle Clamps
McAllen Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi
960 4" - 12" Full Circle Clamps
30 1" - 2" Steel Pipe Repair Clamps
32 PVC Repair Clamps
$ 6,306.80
3,988.63
7,286.36
$ 17,581.79
$ 59,345.36
190.61
479.40
$ 60,015.37
Coastal Pipe and Supply, Brownsville
475 Bronze Service Saddles $ 8,110.05
R. H. Baker and Co., Inc., Los Angeles
1200 Steel Couplings
$ 7,467.36
Mueller Company, Dallas
26 4" - 48" Adjustable Bell Joint Clamps $ 3,514.60
Dresser Mfg. Company, Bradford, Penn.
4 6" - 16" Asbestos Cement Pipe Clamps $ 609.46
660 Bronze Adapters and Gaskets 5,004.14
Total - - $ 5,613.60
Grand Total-- $ 102,302.77
The apparent low bids of $4,762.78, $7,098.34,and $3,804.71 by
Mueller Company on the tapped full circle clamps, bronze service
saddles and a portion of the adjustable bell joint clamps were not
adjustable through the ranges specified. Bids were received from
fourteen firms. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately
10%.
6. $5,273.59 be appropriated from the Community Convention Facility
Bond Fund for the following equipment on the basis of low bid:
E. R. Schendel Co.
1 Floor Safe $ 640.00
4 Clothes racks 1,408.00
$2,048.00
Texas Office Supply
7 Chairmats
6 Chalkboard -corkboards
Yochem's
6 Speaker stands
4 Table lecturns
1 Day bed
$ 197.61
852.42
$1,050.03
$ 959.76
639.84
575.96
$2,175.56
Total-- $5,273.59
Bids were received from four firms.
7. A public hearing be held on June 3, 1981 to consider closing a 10 by
64 foot portion of an alley in Block 60, Bluff Portion. This portion
was intended to be closed as part of the alley closing hearing held on
April 29, 1981, but was inadvertently omitted. The former Sears and
Roebuck building on Leopard Street is built over most of the alley.
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8. Development of Solar Estates Park, Unit 3 by M. J. Hot Mix
Corporation be accepted. On May 21, 1980, the City Council
approved a contract with the developers for improvements at the
park, not to exceed $45,287. Completed improvements include a
multi-purpose slab and basketball goal, picnic shelter, irrigation,
landscaping, backstop, and play area with play equipment. The park
is along Rain Mist Lane at Moonglow Lane. The subdivision is located
between I.H 37 and Leopard Street, east of Rand Morgan Road.
9. The following actions be taken regarding the contract for Various
Water System Improvements Phase III:
a. The project be accepted and payment of $48,354.52 be made to A
& G Utility Company for a total of $500,464.71.
b. $10,009.29 be retained due to uncompleted paving and fire
hydrant removal work not yet performed by the contractor and
the Director of Engineering be authorized to release these funds
when the work is satisfactorily completed.
c. A 25 -day extension be granted due to additional work added by
change orders.
This 5th year Community Development project provided 6" thru 16"
diameter water lines in the Alameda - Laredo - Elizabeth Street area
and the Morgan Tank and Blucher Park areas to replace very old
lines.
10. Change Order No. 3 to Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements be
approved to delete lime treatment of the caliche base. The change
order will result in a deduction to the contract with W. T. Young
Construction Company of $11,489.52. Specifications require lime be
added to the caliche, but the contractor has furnished a high quality
caliche, thus lime will do very little, if anything, to improve the
integrity of the pavement.
11. Change Order No. 2 to the W. T. Young Construction Company
contract for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stage II be
approved for $24,762.95. The work involves removal and replacement
of the corroded concrete and steel on top of the walls of the old
digester to improve structural integrity. The condition of the concrete
was not known until the digester cover was removed. Gases have
deteriorated the concrete.
12. Condemnation be approved for acquisition of Parcel 2 for the
Washington -Coles Area Unit II Street Improvements. The parcel is
owned by Ms. Zinnie May Logan Carson. Negotiations have been
unsuccessful. The property is one of lots on Chipito Sreet between
Parker's Alley and San Juan Street.
13. Plans and specifications providing for roof repairs to the Hangar
Building in Bill Witt Park be approved and bids be received Tuesday,
June 9, 1981. Hurricane Allen roof damage was not covered by
insurance, but has been declared eligible as FEMA work, with the
city paying 25% of the cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the planned improvements to the Bill
Witt Park.
City Manager Townsend replied that the City Staff has approved plans for
a softball park.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 1981
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Council Member Zarsky inquired if there were plans for any Little League
Parks and City Manager Townsend explained that they have not requested any
space in the park as yet and indicated that the Little Leagues, Kickball
Leagues, and Soccer Leagues should request space through the Park and
Recreation Department.
14. $8,000,000 of remaining unsold general obligation bonds from the 1977
bond election and $25,000,000 of water revenue bonds be sold
Wednesday, June 24, 1981 at 11:00 a.m.
General Obligation Bonds:
Sanitary Sewers $ 2,500,000
Park and Recreation 1,000,000
Public Buildings 1,120,000
Public Safety Buildings 580,000
Storm Sewers 800,000
Streets 2,000,000
Total- - - $ 8,000,000
Water Revenue Bonds $25,000,000
The water revenue bonds will be used for expansion of the O. N.
Stevens Treatment Plant ($22,000,000) and replacement of the Baldwin
Street water main ($3,000,000).
15. Mr. Hobby H. McCall be employed to provide bond attorney services
and Mr. M. E. Allison, Sr. financial advisor services for the
proposed sale of $25,000,000 water revenue bonds and $8,000,000 of
general obligation bonds on June 24, 1981.
16. $125,000 be appropriated out of the General Fund and Water Fund to
pay estimated costs of selling bonds on June 24, 1981 to be
reimbursed out of the proceeds of the bonds when sold:
$8,000,000
Gen. Obligation Bonds
$25,000,000
Water Revenue Bonds
Bond Attorney $ 8,300 $22,300
Financial Advisor 20,000 40,400
Printing Official Statements ' 5,000 6,000
Printing Bonds 1,700 3,700
Bond Ratings 2,250 12,500
Contingencies ‘ 750 2,100
$ 38,000 $87,000
17. Industrial District agreements be approved with the following
companies:
a. Coastal Ironworks, Inc. on the north shore of the channel,
approximately one mile east of Tule Lake Lift Bridge.
b. Esco Distributors, Inc. (Eastern Seed Company), south of Up
River Road between Corn Products and Southern Minerals Road.
c. H. S. Sizemore and Son Company on Up River Road east of
Clarkwood Road.
d. Turner Tool Joint Rebuilders Corporation on Up River Road off
Hunter Road.
These are the only companies which have submitted letters of intent
to execute Industrial District Agreements after the definition of
eligible industry was broadened.
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18. A hearing be held on May 27, 1981 on the appeal of Bay, Inc. on the
plat of Industrial Heights, Section 2, Block 2, Lot 5. This plat was
approved by the Planning Commission on January 20, 1981, subject to
two conditions, neither of which are being appealed. The owner is
appealing a requirement of the Platting Ordinance requiring all parties
having an interest in the property to approve and sign the plat.
The reason for the appeal is that the owner has been unable to obtain
the approval and signatures from the owners of two pipeline
easements which cross his property. One pipeline was recently
relocated into the land now being dedicated for street right-of-way.
19. Consideration of a resolution recommended by the Bay Drilling
Committee expressing the City's appreciation for the distinguished
service of Mr. Edward H. Harte on the Bay Drilling Committee.
Mr. Harte was appointed to the committee at the time of it's formation
in 1965, was subsequently elected its' first chairman and has served
continuously until his recent resignation. Mr. Harte's excellent
leadership and participation were instrumental in drafting the Bay and
Gulf Drilling Ordinances and initiating studies and plans which
culminated in the creation of the Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control
Association.
20. An engineering contract with Goldston Engineering, Inc., be
approved for preparation of a study to determine the best practical
methods of repairing the steel sheet pile bulkhead at the T -Heads and
L -Head in the Marina and the feasible methods of constructing a new
breakwater north of the Peoples Street T -Head. The total cost for
the first design study phase is $25,000. This fee would be applied to
further engineering design costs if additional work is authorized.
21. A change order for $29,048 be approved on the Airport Terminal
Building project to relocate the existing sanitary sewer, water and
gas lines so as not to interfere with the foundation of the baggaage
claim and reloading areas.
Council Member Gulley inquired whose responsibility it was to determine
the loction of these lines.
City Manager Townsend explained that the architects were supposed to do
this but they had relied on the owner and the as -built plans did not correctly
identify the location of the lines. He noted that other changes may be
necessary in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for questions from the Council on the City
Manager's Reports.
Council Member Gulley asked about the estimated cost of the roof repairs
at Bill Witt Park and City Manager Townsend replied that the estimated cost
would be $23,000.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the planned use of the hangar and
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that it would definitely be utilized
as the key indoor facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on the City
Manager's Reports.
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Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 1981
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Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, speaking on behalf of the Corpus
Christi Taxpayers' Association stated that he would like to caution the Council
in regard to the sale of the proposed bonds because of the chaotic conditions
that exist in the market.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked City Manager Townsend to respond to Mr.
O'Brien's remarks.
City Manager Townsend agreed that the City can expect a higher interest
rate than Lubbock, Texas recently received because they have a Double AA
rating, which they were able to retain since they took their tax amendment to
the Courts and were successful in having it declared unconstitutional. He
pointed out that this City is in a different situation in that our bond rating has
been adversely affected by the Charter Amendment which was approved in April
of 1980, which limits the percentage of taxes this City can levy. He also
pointed out that no one in the market business forecasts that the market will be
any more favorable in the near future.
Council Member Gulley reminded the City Manager that he had asked for a
comparison of tax rate of various Cities from Texas Municipal League and City
Manager Townsend assured him that he will have a report next week.
Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, items 1 through 21, be
approved; seconded by Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
Motion by Gulley that Mayor Luther Jones and Council Member Jack
Dumphy, who are out of the City on business, be excused for just cause;
seconded by Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend referred to item J., which was a public hearing on
the request of Nueces Development Company to amend the Master Drainage Plan
as it pertains to the proposed River Canyon subdivision on Teague Lane near
Calallen Drive. He informed the Council that this matter had been resolved
between the Nueces Development Company and the City Staff and it was no
longer necessary to conduct the public hearing.
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Motion by Zarsky that the Regular Council be recessed at 3:30 p.m. in
order to convene the Special Council Meeting to consider zoning applications;
seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:10
p.m. and called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained
the ordinances on the agenda.
Council Member Gulley referred to the ordinance listed as 13 in regard to
the authoriziation of eminent domain proceedings and stated that he would like
to go on record as being opposed to such proceedings, particularly, since the
amount the City plans to pay is less than the appraised value of the property.
City Manager Townsend explained that this is a very rare situation and
this tract of land is in a deteriorating area.
Council Member Gulley again stated that it bothers him that the offer made
to the owner is apparently $7,000 less than the City's Tax Department has
valued it. He expressed the opinion that the City will lose this case.
Council Member Hawkins concurred with Mr. Gulley's remarks and stated
that Mr. David Coover, the attorney for the property owner, will probably win
this case.
Council Member Gulley pointed out that it is possible that Mr. Coover will
introduce the fact that the City's assessment is greater than the appraisal.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that this project has been
held up for nearly two years but the Staff will attempt to go back and appraise
this situation. He noted that one of the houses involved encroaches three feet
into the right-of-way and it will be impossible to build a sidewalk there.
There were no further comments on the ordinances; Acting Assistant City
Secretary Zahn called for the vote on the ordinances; and the following
ordinances were passed:
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH COASTAL IRON WORKS, INC. FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 32": EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
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Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 1981
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH ESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC., FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 33"
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH TURNER TOOL JOINT REBUILDERS CORPORATION FOR A
TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN
AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 35";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH H. S. SIZEMORE AND SON COMPANY FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO
BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 34"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF: ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENTS TO LEASES WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION,
PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF JANITORIAL AND UTILITY SERVICE FEES
IN THE NEW AND OLD TOWER BUILDINGS AT CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO LEASE DOT-FA76SW-1197
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO FAA LEASE DOT-FASW-1198,
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO FAA LEASE DOT-FA76SW-1182, AND
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO FAA LEASE DOT-FA76SW-1196, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED RESPECTIVELY, EXHIBITS "A", "B", "C" AND "D", SAID
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TOCOMMENCE FEBRUARY 1, 1981 AND
REMAINING IN EFFECT UNTIL MUTUALLY CHANGED BY AGREEMENT BY BOTH
PARTIES. (First Reading - 5/13/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy,
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, absent.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE DTFA01-81-L-01089
WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE USE OF
REMOTE TRANSMITTER SITE #2 AND REMOTE RECEIVER SITE, LOCATED AT
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR A TERM BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1981 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, WITH THE GOVERNMENT
HAVING THE OPTION TO RENEW FROM YEAR TO YEAR, NOT TO EXTEND
BEYOND SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, HOWEVER, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE LEASE, 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
and final reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
RICHARD OSHMAN, DBA RAINBOW BAITSTAND, CONCERNING THE USE OF
TRACT 12 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE
INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY FOR
PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND BUSINESS AND
OTHER RELATED RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy,
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16253:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH GEORGE HOELSCHER FOR A TERM OF FOUR AND ONE-HALF YEARS,
SAID LEASE AREA BEING AT THE SERVICE CENTER OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16254:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR THE LEASING OF THE
PREMISES OF THE LICHTENSTEIN HOUSE, FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN 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 EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16255:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR THE LEASING OF THE
PREMISES OF THE SIDBURY HOUSE, FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN 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
EXHIBIT "A".
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May 20, 1981
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16256:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J.
CHARLES RAWALT dba THE COASTWAY CONCERNING USE OF TRACT 8 OF
THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL
CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY FOR PURPOSES OF
. BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND BUSINESS AND RELATED
SERVICES TO FURTHER PUBLIC RECREATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The ' foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16257:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, MARINA, SECTION
12-61, "RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE
SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS"; INCREASING SLIPS RATES TO FIVE CENTS
(5$) PER SQUARE FOOT PER MONTH, ESTABLISHING A RATE FOR CHARTER
BOATS 21 TIMES THE STANDARD RATE, AND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL
CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) PER MONTH ON SLIPS CONTAINING
OUT -OF -CITY RESIDENCE SLIP TENANTS SPECIFICALLY AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13889, SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH (2), (a) THROUGH (e) AND
(g), PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 17, 1976;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16258:
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED
IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING
THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY
HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE WASHINGTON-COLES
AREA UNIT II STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PARCEL 2); DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
THE OWNER, ZINNIE MAE LOGAN CARSON, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16259:
APPROPRIATING $38,000 OUT OF THE 102 GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED
FUND BALANCE AND $87,000 OUT OF THE 141 WATER REVENUE FUND
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO PAY THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF
SELLING $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND $25,000,000 WATER
REVENUE BONDS ON JUNE 24, 1981, INCLUDING BOND ATTORNEY AND
FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES, PRINTING OF BONDS, PRINTING OF
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS RELATED TO THE SALES, BOND RATING SERVICE
FEES AND RELATED EXPENSES, WITH REIMBURSEMENT TO BE MADE TO THE
RESPECTIVE FUNDS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALES; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16261:
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 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 6 AND 9, BLOCK 69; LOTS 1, 2,
3 AND 5, BLOCK 68; AND LOTS A, B, C, D, E AND F, BLOCK 66, BLUFF
PORTION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE
FAMILY DWELLING 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: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16162:
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,273.59 OUT OF THE 209 COMMUNITY
CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND FOR THE PROJECT 209-76-1.3,
CONVENTION CENTER EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONVENTION
CENTER EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16263:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDSTON ENGINEERING, INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURES AND
COST ESTIMATES TO REPAIR THE BULKHEADS IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI
MARINA AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BREAKWATER NORTH OF THE PEOPLES
STREET T -HEAD: AMENDING THE 1980-81 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $25,000
OUT" OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE INTO THE NO. 104 MARINA
FUND, ACTIVITY 268-532.11, CODE 301; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy "absent"'
ORDINANCE NO. 16164:
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF EDWARD H. HARTE'S DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE ON THE BAY DRILLING COMMITTEE, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Jones and Dumphy "absent".
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
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Mr. C. C. Sampson displayed an advertisement of the "Black Beauty
Pageant" to be sponsored by HIALCO-OIC which will be conducted June 6,
1981, at the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium and urged as many Council Members as
possible to attend. He stated that Council Member Hawkins will crown the new
queen.
Mr. Jack Graham, Representative of the Greater Northwest Business
Association, referred to discussion of the new proposed northwest library and
stated that he understood that this was discussed during the Workshop
conducted in Port Aransas recently. He mentioned the fact that Council Member
Gulley, at that time, had proposed consideration of locating the northwest
library at the Old Hilltop Hospital rather than on the land which was purchased
for the library. He stated that his organization is very much in favor of
having the library located on the land that was purchased for this purpose.
Speaking on the same subject was Mr. W. E. Webb, 825 Wildwood, who also
stated that they feel that the site should be on the land which was purchased
rather than at the Hilltop Hospital. Mr. Webb urged that the bonds be sold as
soon as possible so that this project can become a reality.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner informed Mr. Graham and Mr. Webb that the
Council, today, authorized the sale of bonds for this and other projects.
Council Member Gulley brought up a matter that concerned him stating that
he has spent some time at the airport recently and referred to the new
unauthorized limousine service. He mentioned the fact that one company
already has a franchise to provide limousine service for the City but this
particular company, whose headquarters are in Austin, is operating without a
franchise. He explained that the new company has been advertising free
limousine service in most of the hotel lobbies and, if this is illegal, they should
not be allowed to do this.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the Staff is working on
this and if the practice has not be eliminated by next week, the Staff plans to
have someone go out to the airport and arrest the participants. He explained,
however, that they need to apprehend them when they are actually doing
something illegal and the Staff needs to have an injunction ready to be filed.
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Council Member Gulley requested that the Council be provided with a
report on this matter by next Wednesday.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to a letter addressed to the City Council
from Mr. J. W. Gary, Attorney for the Airport -Hilton Inn expressing opposition
to the City's proposal to issue tax exempt bonds for the construction of a
Holiday Inn on Leopard Street and Padre Island Drive. Mr. Gary indicated in
his letter that he was of the opinion that the proposed hotel would be in direct
competition to the Airport -Hilton Inn, for which they had plans to expand with
private funds.
Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that he also opposes such use
of tax-exempt bonds.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that this be considered next week.
Motion by Zarsky that the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Board
meet next week to reconsider the letter of inducement on the Holiday Inn
project; seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Gulley, seconded by Zarsky, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council
Meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m., May 20, 1981.