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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
* Herbert L. Hawkins
Dr. Charles Kennedy
** 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 Reverend Michael Wade of Christ Freewill
Baptist Church, following which the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Bob Gulley.
City Secretary Bili 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 a proclamation for "CAPTIVE
NATIONS WEEK" - July 12 through 18, 1981.
Mayor Jones then administered oaths to new board and committee
appointees.
* Council Member Herbert L. Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
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Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following projects:
Three year mineral lease for 69.682 acres known as the Scogin Tract at
the northwest corner of the Airport. These minerals became the City's on
February 14, 1979. The minimum cash bonus is $50 per acre, delay rental
$10 per acre, and royalty 20%. All drilling must be in accordance with
Airport zoning and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Mr. F. D. Glenn opened the only bid received on this item from Murphey
H. Baxter.
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Mr. James Conn, Petroleum Superintendent, explained the meaning of the
bids on mineral leases and stated that this particular bidder's royalty was the
highest ever received by the City.
** Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 2:16 p.m.
Mayor Jones stated that this bid will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to
the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for
recommendation.
184 gear boxes for the Marina. Bidders have been asked to submit bids
for 84 large wooden gear boxes and 100 smaller wood or fiberglass gear
boses. The boses were originally bid on January 14, 1981, with the
Peoples Street T -Head boat slip project, but were not included in that
contract because of cost. Specifications have been redesigned to reduce
cost.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened one bid from Monarch
Erectors and stated that the required bid security bond had been submitted
with the bid.
Mayor Jones stated that the bid will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to
the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation
and recommendation.
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Motion by Zarsky that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of July
1, 1981 be approved as presented; seconded by Turner; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved that in the preparation of the budget at the
.62$ tax rate, the reductions not be made in the departments that provide basic
services such as police, fire, etc.; seconded by Gulley. Council Member
Zarsky commented that he will vote for the motion, but pointed out there may
be different opinions among the Council Members as to what essential services
are.
The motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and Hawkins voting "Nay".
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports.
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1. Mowing equipment for the Park Department and the Oso Golf Course
be purchased from the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications:
Watson Distributing Company, San Antonio
One 5 gang reel type tractor drawn fairway mower $ 4,385.00
Three 72" tractor mowers 16,314.00
Total - - - $20,699.00
Goldthwaites, San Antonio
One sulky type 3 -reel riding greens mower $ 6,636.00
Turf & Irrigation Company, Corpus Christi
Five 60" tractor mowers $18,967.90
Nueces Ford Tractor Company, Corpus Christi
Two 60" rotary weed cutters $ 2,684.00
Two 15' 3 -deck rotary weed cutters $14,174.00
Total - $16,858.00
Grand Total- $63.160.90
The apparent low bid of $18,135 by Goldthwaites on five 60" tractor
mowers is not recommended because the turning radius is 11" whereas
the turning radius of the recommended bid is 0", allowing the equip-
ment to cut around smaller trees and obstacles without additional
labor and equipment. Bids were received from seven firms. Price
comparison shows increases ranging from 17% on the 72" tractor mower
to 49% on the riding greens mower since the last purchases.
2. Mr. Edwin L. Cox and Mr. Berry R. Cox be granted a permit to drill
a well from a regular location 6,500 feet east of the Naval Air Station
in Corpus Christi Bay. The State Tract 94 Well No. 1 will be drilled
as a straight hole to a depth of 11,500 feet. No exceptions to the
Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested.
3. The Industrial Park Deferment Agreement with Corpus Christi
Industrial Technology Park be amended to clarify the payment in lieu
of park provision. The present contract provides that if any of the
lots are used for other than industrial purposes, $5,500 per acre for
all land so used must be paid into the Park Development Fund. The
amendment would correct the wording to make the payment applicable
to 5% of the area not used for industrial purposes.
4. The architectural contract with Mr. Charlie Bellah for Woodlawn
Recreation Center improvements be amended to reflect changes in the
scope of services and the fee for final design work. The original
scope of work included a swimming pool and recreation center •
improvements. Bids received in 1976 were rejected because they were
more than the, bonds approved in 1972. The project was redesigned
to include recreation center improvements and remodeling only.
Payment of $4,000 additional architectural fees is recommended for the
cost of redesigning. The adjusted fee ($10,566.58) is based on
remodeling at approximately 10.2% and new work at 8.75%. The
original fee ($6,566.58) contemplated use of already prepared
swimming pool plans and was thus only 6%. An additional
appropriation of $2,166.58 is needed. Construction was completed last
year.
5. The proposed Police Collective Bargaining Contract, for 1981-82 and
1982-83 be approved. It includes:
(a) General salary increase of 8% effective July 27, 1981, and 8.5%
effective July 26, 1982.
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(b) Increase City contribution for dependent hospitalization
insurance from 5.5% to 50%.
(c) Establish special pay for breathalyzer operators of $30 and for
bomb squad of $40 per month.
(d) Increase uniform maintenance allowance from $15 to $25 per
month effective August 1, 1981 and to $35 effective August 1,
1982.
(e) Increase pay for holiday work from straight time to one and
one-half time as presently provided other City employees.
(f) Adopt updated service retirement credits effective January 1,
1982, and an increase payments to retirees effective January 1,
1983 based upon cost of living change since each retiree's
retirement.
(g) Establish pistol qualification pay of $15 per month for officers
who qualify by shooting an expert score (89 to 94) and $25 for
officers shooting a master's score (94 to 100). All officers will
be required to shoot a minimum score of 70 each month.
(h) Provide that duties performed during the first 30 minutes
following a shift be performed without compensation. When such
duties require more than 30 minutes, all time will be paid as
overtime.
(i) Reduce sick leave accrual from 15 to 14 days per year.
(j) Establish compulsory binding arbitration as the last step in the
grievance procedure for specific grievances.
(k) Provide improvements in administering oral board promotional
examinations for Lieutenant and Captain.
(1) Develop reciprocal employment agreements with other Texas
cities.
(m) Establish more flexible disciplinary procedures when the Chief
and an officer agree as to the appropriate action.
(n) Establish remedial in-service training on their own time for
officers with performance deficiencies.
(o) Provide that the City file a two-year notice of intent to withdraw
from Social Security and that the Association and the City
independently study the feasibility of an alternate program. The
• City would retain the unilateral right to withdraw such notice if
the City Council determines it is not in the best interest of the
City.
The estimated additional cost of the first year is $712,927 and the
second year is $642,754.
6. The Compensation Plan be amended to include the appropriate pro-
visions to carry out the 1981-83 police collective bargaining contract.
City Manager Townsend inquired if the Council had any questions about
the police collective bargaining contract.
Council Member Zarsky referred to item "j" under 5 and inquired if this
is the first time this has been included in the collective bargaining contract.
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City Manager Townsend explained that this is the first time the City has
accepted individual grievances under this category and this item is to allow for
binding arbitration in the event a formal grievance cannot be resolved through
the normal procedures within the City Staff.
Mayor Jones asked for an example of the type of situation in which this
would be utilized.
Mr. Charles Speed, Director of Personnel, explained that this could be a
grievance by an individual that would not affect the bargaining procedure. Hei
stated that it will be on an individual basis.
Discussion followed in regard to the item pertaining to pistol qualification
pay of $15 per month.
Mr. Speed stated that about 120 police officers qualified for expert pistol
qualification pay.
Mayor Jones requested a report in 6 months to see if this additional pay
had created an incentive for more police officers to qualify.
Council Member Kennedy inquired as to whether or not if better benefits
are given to the firefighters, this police contract would be changed.
City Manager Townsend replied that this sets the pace for contracts and
the Staff will not recommmend more benefits for firefighters than for police.
Mayor Jones then questioned the City Manager in regard to item "o"
pertaining to withdrawing from social security.
City Manager Townsend stated that withdrawing from social security was
discussed several years ago, separate and apart from police and fire collective
bargaining issues, and noted that the one thing that social security has that
cannot be provided otherwise is for dependent protection.
Mayor Jones pointed out that this might prove to be a penalty in that if
employees do not participate in social security, they would not be covered by
Medicare.
City Manager Townsend agreed that everything should be carefully con-
sidered and the .Staff will have a recommendation before anything is done on
this item. He pointed out, however, that Medicare is available to everyone who
is 65 years of age or older.
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July 15, 1981
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Chief Bill Banner of the Police Department arrived in the Council Chamber
and explained that he was of the opinion that the $15 per month for pistol
qualification pay would inspire more police officers to accomplish this.
7. The public hearing held on June 24, 1981 to consider deleting the
sidewalk on the west side of Meuly Street be closed and the sidewalk
not be deleted. Further review indicates that, because of the con-
dition of the area and the present use of the public right-of-way, it
is advisable to leave the sidewalk in place.
8. Plans and specifications for construction of the Northwest Branch
Library be approved and bids be received August 12, 1981. The
library is to be constructed on a previously acquired site on McKenzie
Road between Leopard and I.H. 37. The project was included in they
1977 Bond Election. Plans have been prepared by the architectural
firm of Bennett, Martin & Solka and have been reviewed and approved
by the Library Board. Preliminary plans were approved by the City
Council on March 19, 1981. If satisfactory bids are received and a
contract awarded, the library should be completed during the quarter
of 1981-82 (May - July, 1982).
Assistant City Manager Lontos displayed a model of the Northwest Branch
Library and explained the parking lot and the changes that were made at the
suggestion of the Library Board and members of the City Council.
Council Member Gulley asked for an estimate of the operating cost of the
new building.
City Manager Townsend stated that the Staff has not estimated the budget
for this library but were of the opinion that it would be similar to that of the
Greenwood Library, which is $179,000 per year.
9. Plans and specifications for 0. N. Stevens Plant Levee Repairs be
approved and bids be received August 12, 1981. This is Hurricane
Allen repairs wherein the levee and earth dike below the plant, which
serves as sedimentation basin and detention pond for washwater dis-
charge at the plant, will be rebuilt. The FEMA estimate for the work
is $70,050 of which 25% is the local share.
10. Plans and specifications for improvements to the stairs at the
Convention Center and handrails at the Auditorium be approved and
bids be received August 12, 1981. The work includes construction of
gypsum board walls and railings at the southmost stairwell opening
onto the Exhibit Floor, construction of railings at two stairwells on
the north side of the Exhibit Hall, construction of additional railing
members at three other stairwells to reduce the existing gap between
railings and a handrail system at the balcony aisles in the Community
Audltorium.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this pertains to three
stairways which the Staff felt were not entirely safe and included an alternate
proposal on another stairwell. He then asked the architect for the project to
explain.
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Mr. Raymond Gignac informed the Council that the basic proposal "A" is to
strengthen the stairwells going to the entrance and proposal "B" is to finish
the southwest most exhibit hall stairway in a more complete way.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the progress on signage for the
Convention Center.
Mr. Gignac stated that they have presented a proposal to the City Staff
and they want to work with the signage in the parking lot.
City Manager Townsend stated that the Staff understood that the stairwells
would be used as exits and entrances and the finishing of the walls of the ,
inside of the stairwell is a separate process.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if the stairwells meet the City Code.
Mr. Gignac replied that the architects had met with the Building Division
officials and there was a question as to whether or not the stairwells meet the
City Code requirements.
Mayor Jones commented about the elevators in the structure and pointed
out that one elevator is much slower than the other and asked about the reason
for this.
Mr. Gignac stated that he would have to meet with the general contractor
and the subcontractor on this matter. He explained that there has been some
leakage of hydraulic fluid and this could create the problem, but he explained
that this will be discussed and hopefully worked out.
Council Member Dumphy pointed out that the particular elevator is not
large enough to accommodate everyone going to other floors.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that the elevator was not included in
the design of the facility for use by everyone, noting that the escalators were
designed to carry most of the users of the Convention Center. He stated that,
hopefully, after the parking lot is completed, only a few people will use the
elevator. He also stated that the problem might be resolved with signs that
indicate that this is the elevator to the Convention Center Hall, not the
auditorium.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner also suggested that signs are needed to inform
people of various events in the facility.
City Manager Townsend agreed that the signage must be completed as soon
as possible.
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Assistant City Manager Lantos pointed out that the landscaping contract
included a number of signs.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the activity director should be
instrumental in assisting people to get to the place where they want to be.
11. Permits be authorized for vendors utilizing public parks and beaches
on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis under jurisdiction of the Park
and Recreation Department.
12. The recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board be approved
that overnight camping and the building of campfires on the sand at
Corpus Christi Beach be prohibited and that campfires and camping
for no longer than two consecutive nights be allowed at the north end
of the peninsula of the park.
Council Member Gulley inquired if something similar was being considered
for other parks in the City.
City Manager Townsend explained that this item does not address anything
except the problem on Corpus Christi Beach, but the Staff is working on
overnight camping in other parks. He assured the Council that people utilizing
the parks for camping can be told to move if they set up camp for more than
one night.
Council Member Gulley noted that in Nueces River Park people have made
a practice of setting up camp and staying there for days or even weeks. Mr.
Gulley pointed out that this leaves very little room for other citizens to use the
park.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to recommend that the
Park Board examine this specific problem in individual parks rather than making
a general rule for all parks.
Motion by Gulley that the Park Board be requested to study Nueces River
Park, seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously.
Council Member Kennedy suggested that certain areas should be designated
for people to camp overnight and to prohibit camping in other areas of parks.
City Manager Townsend asked Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager, to
explain the recommended fees for vendors using public parks and beaches.
Mr. Utter stated that the fees should be individually set because they
have had difficulty in arriving at a fee for all vendors. He suggested that a
minimum fee of $25 be established.
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the truck selling ice
cream at McGee Beach will no longer be allowed to do so because they have
been notified by letter that they must remove the truck.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that this type of vendor should not be
allowed to park on Shoreline next to the beach.
13. A public hearing be held on July 22, 1981 on the application of Del
Mar College to change the name of Kosar Street to Aileen Creighton
Lane from Ayers Street to Naples Street.
14. The request to transfer the bayfront minature train franchise along
the Bayfront from Marina Inn, Inc., to Fun Time Tours, Inc. be ,
approved.
15. The Builders Association of Corpus Christi be granted a temporary
permit to erect a tent on Sierra Blanca Boulevard in Breckenridge
Subdivision Unit #1 from September 10 - 22, 1981. The tent would
display home products in connection with the 1981 Parade of Homes.
The subdivision has recently been completed and no traffic is gene-
rated in the subdivision except for the few homes in the Parade of
Homes which would have ready access to Everhart Road. The
Director of Engineering and Physical Development would issue the
permit which would include hold harmless provisions and special
barricading requirements.
16. The following changes be made to the purchase of pickup trucks and
vans approved by the Council July 1, 1981:
One replacement 1 -Ton Pickup Truck for the Gas Division be
cancelled from Creveling Motor Company for $7,946.67 due to the
factory's inability to furnish, and the truck be purchased from
Gainan's Chevrolet at $8,017.35, the next low bid.
One replacement Window Van for Purchasing be cancelled from
Tradewinds Ford Sales for $7,591.81 due to the factory's inability to
furnish, and the van be purchased from Creveling Motor Company at
7,927.14 on the basis of low quote on a vehicle in stock.
The ability to furnish by the factory is determined by the model year
cut-off dates at which time production of the current model is
discontinued and tooling is begun for production of new models.
These dates vary and the local dealers are often not notified in time
to prevent submitting bids which can not be fulfilled.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
Mrs. Gloria Lazario objected to the provision in the police contract for
filing the two-year notice to withdraw from social security.
Mayor Jones explained that this item is a part of the collective bargaining
agreement with the police officers; no action has been taken; but the police just
wanted this considered.
City Manager Townsend further explained that this will be studied for two
years and it will not affect anyone who has already retired.
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Mr. Alex Torres spoke in regard to the permits for vendors utilizing
public parks and beaches. He stated that he is associated with the portable
concession that has been located at McGee Beach. He noted that the statement
was made that the concession stand is more sanitary and he contended that this
is not true because of the conditions of the restrooms adjacent to the concession
stand. He contended that his portable concession van is much cleaner and more
sanitary than the one that is leased by the City. He stated that they have
been selling snowcones at this concession truck for about 6 weeks.
Mayor Jones pointed out to Mr. Torres that this is a violation of the ordi-
nances that are in existence right now and he did not believe that the truck
should be there.
City Manager Townsend responded to the statement in regard to the rest -
rooms at the concession stand and stated that they were supposed to have been
repaired within the last few weeks.
Also speaking in regard to this matter was Mrs. Torres, 2417 Baldwin
Blvd., who stated that she operates the truck concession at McGee Beach and
she would like to have a permit to continue this. Mrs. Torres informed the
Council that she pays her taxes, owns property in Corpus Christi and has six
children to support.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked that the interpreter explain to Mrs. Torres
that she could operate her concession truck somewhere else, but at McGee
Beach there is already a franchise holder who pays a percentage of his gross
receipts to the City.
Mrs. Torres indicated that she would be glad to pay a percentage of her
gross receipts to the City.
Mr. Latha Bishop, the operator of the McGee Beach concession stand,
stated that he has had problems in the restrooms, but he is trying to get them
corrected. He assured the Council that he cleans it every weekend and that his
concession stand is clean and sanitary.
After further discussion of this matter, City Manager Townsend stated that
perhaps there is a problem in jurisdiction of the concession stand and he will
provide a report on this.
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Mr. Dean Banks, who spoke in regard to the recommendation that camping
and campfires be prohibited on the sand at Corpus Christi Beach, read a
statement to the Council. Mr. Banks agreed that bonfires should not be
allowed at Corpus Christi Beach but urged that a public hearing be held before
overnight camping is prohibited on the sand at Corpus Christi Beach. Mr.
Banks alleged that private interests and private development are being
encouraged by the City Manager so that hotels and condominiums can be
developed at the south end of Corpus Christi Beach. He again urged that a
special public hearing be held before this ordinance is passed.
Mayor Jones indicated that he did not agree that a public hearing is
necessary, and Council Member Zarsky concurred with this statement, pointing
out that some areas of the beach would be available for overnight camping.
Mr. Stern Feinberg, the owner of a hotel near Corpus Christi Beach,
urged that this ordinance be passed. He stated that this was thoroughly
discussed by the Park Board and informed the Council that in view of the fact
that he plans to redevelop the beach, he just wanted to avoid abuse by
overnight campers in the area. He agreed with the amended recommendation to
allow camping and campfires at the north end of the peninsula.
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Turner that the City Manager's Reports, items 1 through 16, be
approved as presented; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on contractual annexation of a
104.16 acre area being platted at Brighton Village, located west of Airline Road
and south of Saratoga.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on
this matter.
City Manager Townsend stated that he felt sure that the Council was aware
of the background information on this but he located the area on a
transparency and stated that the owners have agreed to the draft contract in
regard to the water and sewer lines; therefore, the Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Jack Boudreau, representing W.B.C. Holdings, assured the Council
that they agreed to all of the conditions and that they would like to have this
approved.
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Motion by Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Zarsky and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Gulley to approve the annexation contract for this area,
seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the following pending zoning application:
Village Park Square: "AB" to "B-1":
Located on the northwest corner of Bonner Drive and Everhart Road. This
case was heard on June 10, 1981. "B-1" zoning was denied and in lieu a
special permit was granted limited to "B-1" uses, with the added
restriction that there be no access to the alley. A site plan has been
submitted meeting these requirements. The 20% rule is in effect.
City Manager Townsend presented for the Council's consideration a site
plan that was submitted which meets all of the requirements recommended by
the Council.
Motion by Turner to approve the site plan, seconded by Hawkins and
passed unanimously.
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Motion by Gulley that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed in order
that the Corpus Christi industrial Development Corporation meeting could be
convened; seconded by Turner; and passed unanimously at 4:15 p.m.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:43 p.m. and
called for comments on the budget for the fiscal year 1981-82.
Mr. Marshall Boykin, representing the Corpus Christi Arts Council,
urged consideration by this Council in their study of the budget, particularly
as it affects the arts. Mr. Boykin agreed that many people feel that the arts
are "frills" and are unnecessary and there is a tendency when the budget is
being reviewed to cut out all of the frills. He stated that he, however, did not
consider the arts as frills particularly since this City attracts many visitors and
he felt that they visit cities that have good art programs. He urged that this
Council not eliminate the parts of the budget that fund the arts. He reminded
the Council that the City established a policy to award one-half of 1% of the
hotel -motel tax fund for furtherance of the arts, and it is the position of the
Arts Council that such projects and events attract business and visitors to our
City.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed her concern and pointed out that
because of the cutbacks in federal grants for funding of the arts, there will be
many more requests for funding. She requested that the Arts Council provide
the City Council with a definition of the arts so they could be guided when
considering the budget.
Mr. Boykin agreed to provide such a report.
Mayor Jones recognized a large number of citizens who were present in
regard to their concern about a possible decrease in the budget for this
funding.
Ms. Alice Sallee, a member of the Municipal Arts Commission, stated that
she was speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Mr. Dan Butt. She explained to
the Council that the Arts Council and the Municipal Arts Commission worked
together; they do have guidelines as to what comprises "the arts" and explained
the makeup of the Municipal Arts Commission and its role. She reviewed
actions by previous Councils to support the Arts particularly through the
one-half of 1% of the hotel -motel tax fund. Mrs. Sallee estimated that $100,000
should be available from this source and the Municipal Arts Commission has
requested only *50,000.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda and
withdrew the third reading of the ordinance pertaining to signs and the ordi-
nance authorizing the contract between the City of Corpus Christi and W.B.C.
Holdings because the description was inadequate.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed:
ORDINANCE NO. 16381:
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE FROM MARINA INN, INC. TO FUN
TIME TOURS, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE MINIATURE TRAIN ALONG THE
BAYFRONT AND ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
SAID FRANCHISE HAVING BEEN ORIGINALLY GRANTED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AND EXECUTED ON JANUARY 26, 1976, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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Regular Council Meeting
July 15, 1981
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FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW PROVISION, SECTION 2-110,
VENDING PERMITS REQUIRED, ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT FOR
VENDORS UTILIZING PUBLIC PARKS AND BEACHES, ANY CITY STREET,
SIDEWALK, OR OTHER PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF TO OBTAIN
PERMITS FOR SUCH USE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OR THE DIRECTOR OF THE
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO GRANT AND ADMINISTER DAILY,
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY VENDOR PRIVILEGES ON SUCH PROPERTY; AMENDING
SECTION 19-33, SIDE -WALK OR STREET SALES BY DELETING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS AND CLARIFYING WHEN SIDEWALK AND STREET SALES MAY BE
PERMITTED; AMENDING SECTION 19-46, PEDDLERS' VEHICLES, ETC., BY
FORBIDDING SALE OF MERCHANDISE IN THE CITY WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
OBTAINED A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
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:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36, PARKS RECREATION,
CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, BY
ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND
THE BUILDING OF CAMPFIRES ON CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE.
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:
AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING SECTION V, SUBSECTION B -5(a), TO REQUIRE WATER SUPPLY
LINE EXTENSIONS AND PAYMENT INTO THE WATER MAIN EXTENSION TRUST
FUND WHEN SUPPLY LINES ARE IN PLACE.
(First Reading - 7/8/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final 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 WITH
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF
JANITORIAL AND UTILITY FEES IN THE OLD AND NEW TOWER BUILDING AT
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
LEASE NUMBER DTFA07-81-L-01128, WHICH INCORPORATES LEASE NUMBER
FA71SW-1033 AND CANCELS FA79SW-1076 AND FA74SW-1182, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
CANCELLATION AGREMENTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B"
AND EXHIBIT "C". (First Reading - 7/8/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley,
Hawkins , Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16382:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21, GARBAGE TRASH AND OTHER
REFUSE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, Tb BE NUMBERED 21-6.1,
LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF CONTAINERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(f'irat Reading - 7/1/81, Second Reading - 7/8/81).
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. 16383:
AMENDING ARTICLE V. TAPS AND CONNECTIONS OF CHAPTER 55
UTILITIES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY 0' CORPUS CHRISTI, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (1) OF SECTION 55-70, ADOPTION OF
RULES, REGULATIONS AND WATER AND GAS FEES, TO PERMIT ANYONE WHO
HAS PROPERLY APPLIED FOR A BUILDING OR PLUMBING PERMIT TO MAKE
APPLICATIONS FOR WATER, GAS OR SEWER TAPS AND PROVIDING THAT TAP
FEES BE PAID BEFORE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (First Reading - 7/1/81, Second Reading -7/8/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16384:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO PARK
DEFERMENT AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT HAVING BEEN EXECUTED BY THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND JOHN H. GARNER, PRESIDENT OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL PARK, AS DEVELOPER OF THAT CERTAIN
SUBDIVISION REFERRED TO AS "INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARK," DATED
JULY 14, 1980, AND AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16527, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF THE AMENDMENT TO PARK DEFERMENT AGREEMENT
BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A"; 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. 16385:
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT WITH CHARLIE BELLAH FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED
TO DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WOODLAWN (ALSO KNOWN AS OAK
PARK) RECREATION CENTER, WHICH REVISES THE SCOPE OF WORK AND
INCREASES THE FEES, 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"; APPROPRIATING $2,166.58
OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FEES APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 291-72-10, WOODLAWN RECREATION CENTER; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 16387:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, PURSUANT TO
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS, THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND
PURPOSES BEING SET FORTH IN THE SAID CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. •
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16388:
AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING SECTION 501 BY SUBSTITUTING THE ATTACHED REVISED
SCHEDULE FOR THE EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP SALARY SCHEDULE --
POLICE, TO PROVIDE FOR A COST -OF -LIVING INCREASE ABOVE PREVIOUS
SALARY LEVELS OF 1.5% EFFECTIVE JULY 12, 1981, ADDITIONAL 8%
COST -OF -LIVING INCREASE ABOVE PREVIOUS SALARY LEVELS EFFECTIVE
JULY 27, 1981, AND AN ADDITIONAL 8.5% COST -OF -LIVING INCREASE ABOVE
PREVIOUS SALARY LEVELS EFFECTIVE JULY 26, 1982; AMENDING SECTION
700, SPECIAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 704.2
TO PROVIDE FOR CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR EACH POLICE OFFICER AND
FOR EACH FIREFIGHTER OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNIFORM AND
CLOTHING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE; ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO
SECTION 700, TO BE NUMBERED 707, TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS FOR BREATHALIZER OPERATORS IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND FOR POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE BOMB SQUAD;
ADDING SUBSECTION 708 TO PROVIDE PISTOL QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 800, OVERTIME COMPENSATION BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 801 TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZED OVERTIME AND
TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF OVERTIME; AMENDING SECTION 900,
HOLIDAYS, SUBSECTION 900.5, TO PROVIDE FOR HOLIDAY LEAVE WITH PAY;
AMENDING SECTION 952, SICK LEAVE, SUBSECTION 952.2, TO PROVIDE FOR
SICK LEAVE FOR POLICE PERSONNEL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT
POLICE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; 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. 16386:
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL WERNER TO THE POSITION OF
GENERAL WATER SUPERINTENDENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO
CITY CHARTER ARTICLE II, SECTION 3; 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. 16389:
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 575, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF VILLAGE PARK SQUARE BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL
PERMIT FOR "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USES ON LOT 2,
BLOCK 1, STONEGATE UNIT 1, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
SET FORTH HEREINAFTER: KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF
THE EXISITNG ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Sam Allen reminded the Council that he had spoken previously on the
recommended increased parking meter fees in the downtown area. He urged
that this increase be considered as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board. He stated that he is not speaking for that board, but as an individual,
and informed the Council that the Central Business District Association has not,
taken an official position as yet.
City Manager Townsend informed Mr. Allen that he has still not received a
recommendation from the Staff, and he feels that the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board has not considered the problems of individual stores in the downtown
area.
Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that they will have a recommendation
on this in a month or two.
Mr. Phillip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke against the use of bonds for
hotel development. He referred to the segment of the television program 60
Minutes which attacked the use of tax exempt bonds for construction of hotels
and other projects in competition with private industry.
Council Member Zarsky indicated that he appreciated Mr. Rosenstein's
remarks but he did not think Mr. Rosenstein had had an opportunity to hear
the original presentation at the time the Council considered this.
Council Member Hawkins explained the statement that he had made when
this was under consideration by pointing out that there is a need for additional
hotel rooms and it does not matter which hotel chain is involved. He stated
that he was of the opinion that this will help the City's economy and help the
convention center since there is such a great need for hotel space.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Gulley, seconded by Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Crouncil
Meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m., July 15, 1981.
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