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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/29/1981• MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS JULY 29, 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 Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky City Manager Marvin Townsend City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend David Saenz of First Wesleyan Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner. 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: "TEXAS JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS DAYS" - July 27 - 29, 1981; "DOROTHY MARLER DAY" -July 28, 1981; and "NATIONAL CLOWN WEEK" - August 1 through 7, 1981. Motion by Dumphy that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of May 6, 1981, July 1, 1981, July 8, 1981, and July 15, 1981 and the Special Council Meeting of July 15, 1981 be approved as presented; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for appointments to Boards and Committees and reviewed the appointees discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting. MICROFILMS sEp i Q il$ 4 SEP 10 f984 Minutes , Regular Council Meeting , July 29, 1981 Page 2 Motion by Turner that the following appointments be confirmed, seconded by Zarsky, and passed unanimously: SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION TERM TO EXPIRE: Henry Annen Gertrude Garcia 7/10/84 .7/10/84 MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD: Susan Atkins 7/01/83 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE: Irma Alfaro 5/83 PLANNING COMMISSION: Isaais Salinas 7/31/84 David T. Conoly 7/31/84 Ray Alvarez, Jr. 7/31/84 Mayor Jones administered the oaths to newly appointed members of Boards and Committees. Mayor Jones then introduced Mr. Harry Plomarity who is Chairman of the Sister City Committee. Mr. Plomarity addressed the Council and introduced the exchange students from our Sister Cities of Yokosuka, Japan and Tampico, Mexico, who are visiting the City of Corpus Christi under the auspices of the Sister City Committee's Exchange Program. One of the students from Tampico, Mexico expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended to them as did one of the students from Yokosuka, Japan. ********* Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the proposed 1981-82 Budget. Mr. Tom Hunt, Sr., Representative of the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association, referred to the tax collection function of the City and inquired if the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District is combined with the tax collection activity if a savings could be effected. Mayor Jones informed Mr. Hunt that the Council has not discussed this yet. ates egular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 3 City Manager Townsend stated that if this seems to be advisable, the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District might decide that this would effect a savings, but this will not occur until they complete the tax appraisals. Mayor Jones assured Mr. Hunt that the Council will certainly examine this possibility. Mr. John Adams stated that he had checked the Texas Taxpayers Rights Responsibility which indicates that the Council may grant, besides the $10,000 exemption, to homeowners over 65 years of age and the disabled an additional exemption of $3,000. He urged that the Council grant a larger homestead exemption. Mr. Adams explained that he had written to Mayor Jones to inform him of this and that the Mayor had replied that this would be considered during the budget discussion. Mayor Jones asked for a further explanation. Mr. Adams stated that he is handicapped and would like to have a further exemption. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that people over 65 years of age have an exemption of $18,000. City Manager Townsend explained that the previous Council had granted an exemption for people over 65 years of age of $18,000 and $10,000 for the disabled and the ordinance defines the term "disabled". He stated that there is also a Constitutional provision for $3,000 for disabled veterans and those are the only three kinds of provisions for exemptions. He explained to the Council that the loss of revenue for these exemptions is approximately $54,000. Mayor Jones requested that additional information be provided the Council within the next thirty days. Mrs. Pauline Clarke, representing the League of Women Voters, presented a copy of her statement to the Council expressing the League's support of the Aid Ambulance Service and urged the Council to consider the population growth and plan for the expansion of the ambulance service after considering the growth of the City and the geographic location of the new subdivisions. She expressed the League's willingness to work with the Council on this matter. Mrs. Joe R. De Leon, member of the Board of the Corpus Christi Public Library, expressed appreciation for the budget designated for the library program. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 4 Mr. Clifford Cosgrove stated that he would like to address several of the items on the City Manager's Reports pertaining to the rate increases for gas, water, sewer, etc. He expressed his opposition to the proposed rate increases, particularly in view of the increased valuations for property. Mr. Cosgrove referred in particular to the water rate increases and the associated wastewater charges expressing the opinion that some allowances should be made for people who water their lawns which would not affect the wastewater use. Mr. Clifton Moss, President of Friends of the Library, stated that the budget for the library being considered by the Council is considerably less than that originally submitted but expressed the opinion that the Council should adopt the budget as recommended by the Staff. Mrs. Patty Moeller, member of the Library Advisory Board, stated that they had reviewed the budget and although it is limited for the library, they feel that it is acceptable even though the Bookmobile will have to be eliminated in February. She stated that they are delighted that the greater Northwest Library will serve an area previously served by the bookmobile. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, representing the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association, inquired as to whether the discount for early payment of taxes will be allowed this year. He stated that their organization has suggested tax cuts in the amount of $370,000 and he wanted to know if any of these suggestions have any merit or if the Staff had eliminated them from consideration. Mr. O'Brien pointed out that the Water Department realized a profit of 4.2 million dollars last year, yet the Staff is proposing a water rate increase. He pointed out that Proposition 14 has not made any significant impact at all on this budget. He objected to the $3 million balance that is being carried forward and stated that the tax rate should be reduced accordingly. He urged that the budget be reduced further or the citizens would have to do it for the Council. City Manager Townsend responded to Mr. O'Brien's remarks about the 4.2 million dollar profit in the water fund. He stated that it is correct that the Water Department had a net income in this amount last year, but that is before debt service, construction, payments to the District, and payments to the Nueces River Authority. He explained that that is not a cash position at all because none of these payments have been taken from the 4.2 million dollar income. utes .gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 5 Mr. Larry Woodman, Chairman of the Convention and Tourist Bureau, • stated that they need the funds requested in order to project the City to bring in tourist and conventioneers. He urged that the Council leave in abeyance three-fourths of the hotel -motel tax for this purpose until their budget has been prepared. He urged that their budget not be decreased. Council Member Gulley noted that there is an increase in the estimate of income from this source. Mr. Larry Tucker. explained that the Industrial Commission is attempting to attract retail business whereas the Convention and Tourist Bureau is trying to get the convention kind of business. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the two are similar and could be coordinated. Mr. Raymond Gregor, Chairman of the Board of the Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Department, stated that they prepared their budget; they met with City Manager Townsend who helped them with it; last year it remained the same at $44,000; they had asked for an increase since they just recently installed a new fire truck and they have had some problems with their funding. City Manager Townsend explained that this is an increase over their current request and it is an increase of $22,000 from the support provided during prior years. Mr. Gregor explained that they have four full-time employees but some are working at under minimum wage. Mayor Jones inquired about other sources of revenue for that Fire Department and Mr. Gregor explained that the only other source of income is the amount raised by volunteer work. City Manager Townsend noted that their district includes Padre Island which is within Nueces County. He noted that this is a separate governmental jurisdiction; they have the right to levy a 34 tax on the County's valuations but last week, the City and this group agreed that they would not levy that tax. He explained that the reason they did not recommend the levy was because the citizens of Flour Bluff would have to pay double taxation even though Annaville has levied that double tax. He stated that the Staff recommends their request for the supplemental request which is for a total of $11,396. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 6 Council Member Gulley pointed out that this would be a 50% increase. Mayor Jones inquired about the possibility of their levying the 34 tax for the area outside the City limits and City Manager Townsend replied that this would not be possible. Mr. Gregor stated that the County Judge appoints the members and Chairman of the Board of the volunteer Fire Department and explained the functions this Fire Department provides and how they benefit the entire City of Corpus Christi. He pointed out that the volunteers are not paid any salary. Mr. Bill Ault expressed support of the funding for the Flour Bluff Fire Department and expressed appreciation to those volunteers who serve with the Fire Department. No one else spoke in regard to the budget. Motion by Gulley that this hearing be closed, seconded by Zarsky, and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones asked for a review of the budget. City Manager Townsend explained that there is a need to adopt the budget by, the end of the fiscal year or the old budget remains in effect and the Council remains in session until it is adopted. He stated that there is no crisis, but if the budget is not adopted soon, accounting and reporting problems will be created. He referred to the budget as prepared by the Staff and stated that the General Fund represents an increase of 43 employees. He then explained various aspects of the budget. He also stated that he recommends against the discount for early payment of taxes because of_ the large cost of accounting. Council Member Gulley interjected that there is a mandate by law that the discounts must be granted. City Manager Townsend stated that there never was a mandate but the last Charter amendment eliminated any question that it was mandatory. Mayor Jones inquired about the plan to increase the police force and City Manager Townsend explained that last year an attempt was made to purchase new vehicles so that single police officers could be assigned to the new vehicles. He noted, however, that this budget -includes 16 additional police officers. ites alar Council Meeting Lily 29, 1981 Page 7 Mayor Jones stated that he had supported the 64¢ tax rate for some time but he would support a 654 tax rate if it would allow the City to have additional police officers. Council Member Zarsky agreed but noted that there might be other areas that should be considered for an increase in personnel. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the City should have more Electrical Inspectors to inspect existing buildings rather than just new buildings because there is a safety hazard in the City because of the lack of electrical inspectors. He suggested that the City employ at least 2 additional electrical inspectors. City Manager Townsend agreed that the level of inspection could be increased and that the City does need more inspectors. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that whatever tax level the Council selects, they must be prepared to eliminate services to reach that level. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that the kind of City the Council wants should be a major concern and they must decide whether or not they are willing to pay for it. She expressed concern, however, about the 20% increase in the budget and stated that she felt that each activity should be examined. Mayor Jones referred to the report of the Texas Research League and reminded the Council that they had stated that this City's budget was a very minimum budget. Council Member Gulley pointed out that the budget increase is actually 21% and although the City Manager can explain that increase because of the cost of gas, he pointed out that the City has always had an increase in the Gas Fund and he was of the opinion that the 21% increase is excessive. Mr. Gulley stated that the proposed budget includes 54 new people, which is a new record and he was of the opinion that the City was involved in nonessential services. Mr. Gulley also reminded the Council that the industrial districts were formed with the intention of relieving the homeowners of some of the tax burden. He reiterated that the budget is much too large, particularly since the Council is increasing "user" fees. He also pointed out that there is quite a large amount of excess funds at the end of each year and he predicted that it would be the same way at the end of this fiscal year. Council Member Dumphy noted that if the budget is reduced from the 64't tax rate to a 624 tax rate, the line items that need to be reduced total Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 8 $216,000. He pointed out, however, that the City always earns a little more money than anticipated and the spending is always less. City Manager Townsend noted that not as much income will be generated in the forthcoming year because- it will be dependent upon anticipated salary balances. Council Member Hawkins inquired as to how much the individual homeowners will realize from the reduced tax rate and City Manager Townsend replied that it will be about $5. Mr. Hawkins continued and pointed out that the utility increases will av{rage about $74.85, and if the budget is reduced from 684 to 62$, that is very little actual savings to the homeowner. Mayor Jones agreed with the statement previously made that the City sometimes underestimates the income they will receive and also a little less than anticipated is often spent. City Manager Townsend stated that he did not think that there would be a large carry over during the next budget year, and Mayor Jones said that he could not visualize this Council using all of that surplus because it would be needed in case of a hurricane or other disaster. Council Member Dumphy stated that he read with interest the rating information from Standard & Poors which gave the City a Aa rating because of the operation of this City, and if the City did not have such a good reputation, they would have been unable to sell bonds. He commented, however, that the City has done very well in the carry-over from budget year to the next and it was his opinion that Corpus Christi will be in even better fiscal condition in the next few years. He expressed the opinion that the tax estimate is understated, including sales tax and the in lieu of taxes from industrial districts. He suggested that the Council examine the budget and the income in about three months and determine how the City is doing and if anything should be changed. He pointed out that surpluses existed in 1977 in the amount of 1.138 million dollars; in 1978 a 1.966 million dollar balance, in 1979 a 2.140 million dollar balance, in 1980 a 2.8 million dollar balance and in 1981 a 3 million dollar balance, and he was of the opinion that this should be considered when the tax rate is set. Mayor Jones stated that he assumed that some of the Council Members preferred to set the tax rate at 624. rtes _ gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 9 City Manager Townsend pointed out to the Council that the tax rate for the year cannot be changed after it is set, but expenditures could be reduced. Council Member Dumphy stated that if he made a motion to set the 62$ tax rate, the would suggest that this be examined later in the year because even though it is the City Manager's job to operate within that tax rate, it is the Council's duty to examine the budget quarterly to ascertain if it would be possible to decrease fees or if they needed to be increased. Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed with Council Member Dumphy that the Council has an obligation to examine the budget quarterly. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the Council is provided with a monthly report on each and every fund in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed that the Council could set the 621 tax rate and adopt the budget with the idea that the income estimates could be revised. Council Member Gulley agreed with Council Member Dumphy but stated that he sees no problem with adopting this budget without the deletions mentioned with the understanding that the City Manager could reestimate the income. City Manager Townsend responded by stating that if the Council adopts the 621 budget which would be the total submitted less approximately $700,000, those figures could be prepared in one week. He pointed out, however, that Mr. Gulley is suggesting something else altogether. He stated that it is not clear to him whether the Council is suggesting the total appropriations less $700,000 or whether they are suggesting trying to keep the total appropriations the same and hoping the $700,000 will be realized from some source. Dr. Kennedy commented that the budget increase this year is about 21%; the Council Is attempting to help the impact on the homeowner; and he would like to go on record as making a motion that the 62$ budget for the year 1981-82 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Dumphy questioned if they were adopting the budget as presented, and Dr. Kennedy stated that was the intent of his motion with Mr. Townsend reevaluating a more current revenue status following which the Council can give directions as to how the remaining cuts are to be made. Mayor Jones summarized the motion by stating that the Council has made a motion to adopt the 621 budget with the City Manager to return with a recommendation as to where the $716,000 decreases in the budget are to be applied. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 10 Council Member Dumphy stated that it was a combination of the newest estimates on revenue following which the Council would make additional reduction in expenditures. Further discussion followed. City Manager Townsend stated that if the Council adopted the 621 tax rate, then the net result would be a reduction of $708,000 which would reduce the total appropriations to $126,198,676. He suggested that if that was the Council's desire, they proceed to adopt such a budget and levy such a tax rate and the Staff will bring a series of alternative budget amendments to arrive at that figure. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that she thought it was the consensus of the Council that they do not want to reduce the number of employees in the Police Department. Mayor Jones noted that there is a motion and a second that he would like to restate. He pointed out that the motion is that the tax rate to be levied is 621; the motion was made by Dr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Turner; that the budget presented to the Council at the 641 level be adopted; and that the City Manager present to the Council in not more than 2 weeks those items which have to be deleted or with a series of alternatives in order to reach the 621 tax level. City Manager Townsend asked the Mayor if he could restate it and suggested that the motion that he assumes someone would like to make would be to adopt the budget of $126,148,676 and levy a tax rate of 62%. Council Member Gulley made a motion to that effect. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Mayor Jones inquired if there were any questions about the motion and noted that the Counci is in effect approving the budget but there will be actions for the Council to take to reduce the 641 budget by $700,000 and a series of alternatives will be presented. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the budget. rtes ___gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 11 Mr. Jimmy Goldston, Chairman of the Board of the Japanese Art Museum, informed the Council that that organization has requested $615 more than the $7,000 allocated by the City. He explained that they have had to replace two air conditioning units and they would, therefore, like to request an additional $3,000. Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following items with associated comments and explanations and recommended that: 1. Bids be received August 11, 1981, for a replacement 18 horsepower track mounted trencher with 4' x 10' steel trailer for the Gas Division. The trencher being replaced is a 1975 model. 2. Bids be received August 11, 1981 for installation of 9,000' feet of fence on 25 -foot creosoted poles at the Westside Sanitary Landfill. 3. Bids be received August, 11, 1981, for 3 replacement ice machine-cubers and a double door storage bin for the Gas Division. The present unit was purchased in 1973. 4. Bids be received August 12, 1981 for a 320 -foot 16" road bore on South Padre Island Drive at Prescott Street extended to allow extension of a gas trunk main in the future. The boring must be made at this time because of construction work on the Padre Island Drive expressway at this location. Eventually the gas line to be extended will serve the area between Greenwood and Kostoryz beyond Ayers. 5. A twelve months supply of approximately 70 sets of bunker clothes and 100 helmets for the Fire Department be awarded on the basis of low bid to the following: Halprin Supply, Houston: Lot I - Nomex Bunker Gear $11,347.00 Fire Protection Service, Dallas: Lot II - Helmets & Accessories 4,301.30 Total - $15,648.30 Bids were received from six firms. Price comparison shows a 14% increase on Lot I and 12% increase on Lot II, since the last purchase in October, 1979 and January, 1980, respectively. 6. Twelve months supply of approximately 1,176 flashlights, 48 lanterns, 30,758 batteries and 2,200 bulbs, for all divisions be awarded based on low bid to: Norvell Wilder, Corpus Christi: $12,476.40 2% Cash Disc. 249.53 Net - - $12,226.87 Five bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 21% since August, 1979. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 12 7. An additional sludge pump, diesel engine and trailer be purchased from Treco, Inc., Corpus Christi, for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of $16,644.32. The apparent low bids of $14,349.26 by Alamo Iron Works and $8,478 by Air and Pump Company, both of Corpus Christi, are not recommended because they do not meet various specifications including pump capacity, horsepower requirements and the engine being diesel powered. Bids were received from six firms. The equipment will be used in subsurface injection of sludge. There is only one such pump now which is used at the Oso, Westside and Allison Plants. The additional pump will reduce transportation costs between the three plants and increase dependability. 8. Two additional high pressure sewer and manhole cleaners with cabs and chassis be purchased from Environmental Sales & Service, Houston, based on low bid meeting specifications of $215,100. The apparent low bid of $182,800 submitted by Nalor Supply, Pasadena, is not recommended because it does not have an automatic transmission and special tools as specified. Also this machine has no performance history other than factory test claims. This machine is currently in production with no machines delivered to purchasers or in service. Bids were received from 3 firms. 9. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 to close 5 feet of right-of-way on both sides of Timbergrove Lane from Violet Road to near White Oak Lane. The present right-of-way is 60 foot. The street is under construction under the voluntary paving program and is being built to residential standards which makes it possible to close portions of Timbergrove Lane and in effect increase the depth of lots along the street. 10. Plans and specifications for Roof Repairs at the Airport be approved and bids be received August 26, 1981. The work includes replacement of the damaged coping around the electrical transformer, replacement of some roof vents and repair of expansion joints. All roofs are to be resaturated with a roof preservative and graveled. A portion of the work is Hurricane related with $15,418 available from the roof insurance settlement. Remaining roof areas are beginning to show deterioration and need resurfacing. 11. A contract be awarded to Monarch Erectors, Inc. for $69,912.60 for 100 small and 84 large gear boxes for the Marina. Alternate bids for wood and fiberglass boxes were advertised but the Monarch firm, the only bidder on this Hurricane Allen repair project, proposed to furnish wooden boxes. FEMA has allowed $69,552.00 on the Damage Survey Report for the gear boxes, 25% of which would be the local share. An appropriation of $73,000.00 is recommended for the con- tract award and related expenses. 12. An agreement be approved with the Texas State Library to provide Interlibrary Loan service for the 26 county South Texas Library System for $77,650 for 1981-82. Interlibrary Loan Service is provided by the Major Resource Center as a condition of membership in the state system. The grant includes 3 employees and contemplates handling 14,000 1.ransactions with an average response time of 24 hours. 13. A contract be approved with South Texas Educational Broadcasting Council for $15,000 for public radio station programming for 18 hours per day for at least 6 months. If for any reason the public radio station does not go on the air and carry out its initial broadcast period, the Broadcasting Council will return the $15,000. 14. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 on the contractual annexation of Crossgate Subdivision. The subdivision consists of 67.99 acres and is located south of Saratoga Boulevard between South Staples and the Club Estates Subdivision. rtes alar Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 13 15. The General Fund be reimbursed $187,792.74 for engineering on various Bond Fund and Community Development Block Grant projects for May through July, 1981, and $170,309.70 be appropriated to supplement $17,483.04 in existing appropriations. Reimbursements include Streets ($117,722.71), Airport ($7,893.38), Parks ($31,273.20), Storm Sewers ($9,371.74) and the 6th Year Community Development Block Grant ($21,531.71). Major projects include Lamar School, Cabaniss Acres, Washington -Coles Unit II -A, Lexington Estates, Timbergrove Lane and Cain Drive street improvements. 16. General Motors offer of settlement of the presently pending lawsuit in federal court be accepted. The City sued General Motors for breach of warranty concerning the rusted condition of 15 buses purchased from General Motors in 1976. Under the proposed settlement, General Motors will pay $27,900 which represents 60% of the estimated cost of repairing the excessive rust. 17. A public hearing be held on August 5, 1981, on the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board that the Airport Limousine Service's rates be increased from 10.5% to 16.7%: From: To: Zone 1 (Downtown to Morgan) $4.00 $4.50 Zone 2 (Corpus Christi Beach & Morgan to Weber and Corn Products to Violet Road) $4.50 $5.25 Zone 3 (Weber to the Oso and Violet Rd. to the City limits) Zone 4 (Flour Bluff & Nas) $6.00 $9.50 $7.50 $10.50 The last rate increase was granted in May, 1980. The franchise operated at a loss last year. The Advisory Board's approval of February 23 was only as to Zones 2 through 4. The applicant chose not to pursue the rate increase application until the franchise had been transferred and financial statements were available for the new company. 18. Section 17-12 of the City Code requiring written notice of damage claims be amended to delete the requirement that the written notice be verified by affidavit. In a recent Texas Supreme Court case involving the City of Temple the court said that a similar provision in the City of Temple City Charter was invalid. The Corpus Christi City Charter has no such requirement, but the City Code does. 19. A change order be approved for repair of a landfill compactor by B. D. Holt Company reflecting the final cost of $58,326.72. Repairs were approved November 12, 1980, at an estimated cost of $39,526.88. The machine was damaged by fire in September, 1980, and was returned to service in May, 1981. The final repair cost exceeded the original estimate because the compactor was more extensively damaged than originally anticipated. 20. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 on a request to close Dickenson Place on Corpus Christi Beach from Surfside Boulevard to North Shoreline Boulevard. The request to close this right-of-way is part of the process of replatting all property on both sides of the street proposed to be closed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 14 *21. The public hearing held on June 10, 1981 be closed and the Master Plan for Storm Drainage for the Area south and west of the City be amended. The recommended amendment is as requested by the owners of the St. Clair and Caji Subdivisions. Concerns of the property owner immediately north of the St. Clair tract regarding alignment prompted tabling at the hearing. The staff has since met with this representative who has agreed to dedicate additional drainage right-of-way through his tract consistent with the St. Clair tract recommended alignment. Assistant City Manager Lontos located the area and stated that discussions had been held with the owners and the problems had been resolved. 22. A 60 -year lease be granted to Corpus Christi Bank and Trust for construction of an elevated skybridge diagonally across the Leopard -Carancahua intersection. The skybridge would be used for pedestrians in connecting a new parking garage to the existing parking garage at the intersection. A clearance of 17 feet from street level is proposed. Recently installed traffic signals would need to be lowered about 18 inches as a result of the Skybridge, which adjustments would be at the expense of the bank. A fee of $15,450.00 is recommended for the life of the lease. Council Member Zarsky inquired about the kind of liability the City has in case of a failure of such a skybridge and City Manager Townsend stated that the bank has a liability on this and they will carry insurance, etc. He read the portion from the contract pertaining to the insurance. 23. The contract awarded to S. L. Seagraves Sales, Inc., on February 20, 1980, be amended to extend the time for delivery of a 100 -foot combination aerial ladder truck and pumper until March, 1982, and to provide for $50 per day liquidated damages for non-delivery after March 15, 1982. In addition, Seagraves will reimburse the City in the form of a credit at the time of delivery, up to $106 per month, beginning June 1, 1981, for the cost of maintaining an existing fire truck. Seagraves is involved in a financial reorganization. The recommended terms should allow Seagrave to furnish the truck and still allow the City to enjoy the advantageous price without litigation. 24. A finding be made that the 1908 Wharf Corporation has failed to comply with its contract approved by the City Council on March 7, 1979, to construct and operate a barge restaurant on the east side of the L -Head and that its $1,000 bid security be forfeited as liquidated damages. The contract provided that the restaurant was to be open for business by no later than December 31, 1980. 25. An application be submitted to the Texas Department of Human Resources for a Title XX grant for $261,060 for November 1, 1981, through August 31, 1982, for family planning services for income eligible participants in Nueces County. The City's 15% local match consists of computer service to submit Title XX billings. The original grant approved July 26, 1978, provided $270,860, and was succeeded by a grant approved August 1, 1979, which provided $181,140, and a grant approved July 2, 1980, which will provide an estimated $299,520 through October 31, 1981. 26. The repair in excess of $5,000 of the O. N. Stevens plant raw water pump number 2 be noted. The pump is inoperative and requires repairs to the base section, column section, and impeller. The pump is needed to pump water from the river to the treatment plant. Three firms were asked to bid on the repair with Coastal Iron Works, Inc. submitting the only bid of $17,660.00. * This item was withdrawn - See page 22. tes ___yular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 15 27. A public hearing be held August 5, 1981 on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the Flour Bluff Area be amended by moving the existing sanitary sewer divide between Glenoak and Caribbean approximately 660 feet westerly to coincide with the Master Drainage Plan divide and to include this 40 -acre area plus an additional 20 -acre area within the present service area of the Glenoak Drive trunk sewer. The existing terrain warrants having the two master plan divides coincide since adequate capacity exists in the Glenoak Drive line to accommodate the proposed change. The change recognizes natural topography as the divide of the gravity systems for both drainage and sanitary sewer. 28. Change Order #4 to the Bay, Inc., contract on the Bayfront Plaza Site Development for $56,395 be approved. The work involves extensive concrete paving, irrigation, sodding, grading and other work around the three Historical Homes in the Bayfront Science Park. Funds for this work are included in the Tourist and Convention Development Fund. 29. Water rates be increased as follows: Minimum Charges: For the first 3,000 Meter Size, inches 5/8 & 3/4 1 1 2 3 4 6 8 or larger gallons monthly Inside Corpus Christi Current Proposed $ 2.45 $ 2.85 3.20 3.75 4.80 5.60 7.00 8.15 22.10 25.75 25.20 29.35 37.80 44.05 56.70 66.05 Outside Corpus Christi All but Padre Island Current Proposed $ 4.90 $ 5.70 6.40 7.45 9.60 11.20 14.00 16.30 44.22 51.50 50.40 58.70 75.60 88.05 113.40 132.10 Padre Island Current Proposed $ 8.50 $ 10.00 11.65 15.00 17.50 22.00 25.65 85.00 99.05 100.00 116.50 Commodity Charges - Rate per 1,000 gallons For water consumer (in addition to the minimum allowance) Monthly Consumption First 3,000 gallons Next 17,000 gallons Next 80,000 gallons Next 900,000 gallons Next 9,000,000 gallons All over 10,000,000 gallons Size of Branch (inches) 3 and less 4 6 8 10 12 Inside Corpus Christi Current Proposed Minimum Charge $ 0.75 $0.85 $ 0.56 $0.65 $ 0.47 $0.55 $ 0.38 $0.45 $ 0.28 $0.35 Private Fire Protection Service Outside City Limits Annual Charges Current Proposed $ 50.00 $ 58.00 94.00 110.00 213.00 248.00 375.00 437.00 575.00 670.00 813.00 947.00 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 16 30. Water Tap fees be increased as follows: INSIDE CITY LIMITS: Meter Size Present Fee Proposed Fee Street Easement Street Easement 5/8 - 3/4" $ 56.00 $ 37.00 $165.00 $110.00 3/4" 67.00 48.00 175.00 120.00 1" 113.00 92.00 240.00 160.00 Meter Size 5/8 - 3/4" 3/4" 1" Where Developer Has Installed Service Lines $45.00 55.00 75.00 Tap fees for meters of over 1" diameter shall be determined by the Director of Public Utilities. The minimum charge for meter loops is increased from $10 to $100 and for meter moves from $10 to $25. OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: Meter Size 5/8"- 3/4" 3/4" 1" Present Fee Proposed Fee Street Easement Street Easement $ 84.00 $ 55.00 $250.00 $165.00 100.00 72.00 260.00 175.00 170.00 138.00 360.00 240.00 Meter Size Where Developer Has Installed Service Lines 5/8" - 3/4" $65.00 3/4" 80.00 1" 110.00 Tap fees for meters of over 1" diameter shall be determined by the Director of Public Utilities. The minimum charge for meter loops is increased from $10 to $15Q, and for meter moves from $10 to $37. Inside city limits fees were last increased in 1956, and outside city limits fees in 1960. 31. Rates for wastewater customer services be increased by 17.5% effec- tive with Cycle 1 of the December, 1981 billing. Rates were last increased in 1980. The current and proposed rates are as follows: Existing Rates Proposed Rates Inside Outside Inside Outside City City City City Class Limits Limits Limits Limits Minimum - First 2,000 gallons One -Family Max. 15,000 gallons $3.60 $ 7.20 $4.23 $8.46 9.84 19.68 11.51 23.15 The charges in addition to the above minimums, as well as the charge for all other sewer users, will be computed as follows: Per 1,000 Gallons of Water Used Existing Pro osed Inside City limits $.48 $ 5 Outside City Limits .96 1.13 nes ..,.gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 17 Unit Charge per pd. for B.O.D.* Unit Charge per pd. for suspended solids ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE Existing $0.0324 Proposed $0.0381 $0.0420 $0.0494 *B.O.D. = Biochemical oxygen demand. Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that these increases are excessive and inquired when the increases would go into effect. City Manager Townsend replied that unless it is so stated in the ordinance, the increase in rates would go into effect after passage. 32. Residential sewer tap fees be increased as follows: Present Rate Proposed Rate Street or easement ...4" line tap $50.00 $100.00 All other line taps over 4" shall be billed at cost as determined by the Department of Utilities. For sewers in streets of new subdivi- sisons where house services are already installed to the property lines, a tap charge of $20.00 shall apply. These fees were last increased in January, 1973. 33. Sanitation collection and disposal service rates be increased by approximately 13% as follows: Description Residential Current Proposed Collection Disposal Collection Disposal One family dwelling $ 5.30 $1.00 $ 6.00 $ 1.15 Two family dwelling on one water and/or gas meter 10.60 2.00 12.00 2.30 Two family dwelling on separate water and/or gas meter 5.30/per/ 1.00/ 6.00/per 1.15/per unit unit unit Apartment 5.30/per 1.00/ 6.00 per 1.15/per unit unit unit unit Additional Charge for rear door pickup 5.30/unit 6.00 per unit Commercial Establishments Current Pro osed Collection Disposal CollectionDis�osal 2 days/week - 10.60 $1.80 cu.yd 2 dys/wk-$12.. $2.05cu.yd. 4 dys/wk - $21.20 $1.80 cu.yd. 4 dys/wk -$24.00 $2.05cu.yd. Residents Outside City Limits Current Disposal Rates Proposed Res. Dwelling Unit $2.00 $2.25 Other 3.00 per cu. yd 3.40/cu. yd. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 18 Disposal of Demolition Debris Current Proposed $.46 per cu. yd. $ 52 per cu. yd. 34. Gas rates be increased from $3.20 per MCF to $3.90 per MCF and the service cost rate be increased to offset inflation so as to reflect the following amendments to the customer rates schedule: Residential Customer Rate Per Month: Current Rates Pro osed ICL OCL ICL 1st MCF $ 6.07 Next 2 MCF 4.17 Next 7 MCF 4.04 Next 40 MCF 3.98 All over 50 MCF 3.67 Minimum Monthly Bill 6.07 $6.98 $7.28 $8.37 4.80 5.06 5.82 4.65 4.91 5.65 4.58 4.83 5.56 4.22 4.46 5.13 6.98 7.28 8.37 35. The Gas Division's charge per customer appliance service request be increased from $7.50 to $10.00. 36. The Gas Division's fee for performing customer meter moves be increased from $10 to $50. 37. The fees for solid waste permits be increased as follows: ICL vehicle usage OCL vehicle usage Present Rate Pro osed $ 50/unit $ unit 100/unit $120 unit These fees were last increased in August, 1974. ** 38. The budget for 1981-82 be adopted and the tax rate be set for the 1981 tax year. 39. $15,931.61 be appropriated out of the Park Trust Fund and $70,572.01 out of the Park Bond Fund to supplement previous appropriations of $7,489.25 for a total of $93,992.87 to reimburse the General Fund for improvements to the following parks by the Park Division: Park: Improvements: Solar Estates $ 2,756.92 Connected irrigation system St. Andrews $ 6,961.34 Water tap irrigation line. Planted 30 palm trees. Middlecoff $ 722.25 Staked out park for survey Los Encinos $ 5,070.10 back stop, cement picnic tables rehabilitated sprinkler system. Lakeview $ 421.00 water tap Doddridge $ 1,348.48 Reconstruction of irrigation system Swantner $ 2,085.77 water main **This item was previously acted upon. tes ...,gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 19 South Bay $ 400.50 lumber Fountain $ 7,088.75 Installed a 24' x 22' shelter, playground, top soil fill Ridgewood $ 4,107.63 Installed playground, improved landscaping Congress $ 3,336.68 new backstop, 2 swings, slide, climber, bench Mobile $ 2,887.91 playground, backstop, brickwork Laguna $ 3,050.69 shelter Elgin $ 2,145.38 Renovation of sprinkler system and lumber for a shelter Casa Linda $15,219.11 picnic shelter, playground Temple $ 7,685.02 shelter, whirl, tables South Bluff $18,143.35 retaining wall, apron on the spray pool, posts and cables for traffic control -- demolition of old broken tables Bill Witt Softball complex $10,561.99 Repair Park water system, including pump house, electrical equip- ment, compressor water tank, repaired fence, boarded -up buildings. 40. Twenty-six replacement and three additional heavy duty trucks be purchased on the basis of low bid: Bill Gardner GMC, Corpus Christi: Three 10,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight) Crew Cab & Chassis, 56" CA (Cab -to -axle) one replacement for Gas, two add'1. for Wastewater. Eight replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 60" CA, for Street Two replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 60" CA, for Water. Subtotal - Tradewinds, Ford Sales, Corpus Christi Two replacement 10,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 60" CA, one for Gas, one for Wastewater One replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 84" CA, for Street Two replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 102" CA, for Street $ 29,674.23 $ 80,596.40 $ 20,444.00 $130,714.63 $ 16,198.56 $ 10,411.72 $ 20,951.62 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981_ Page 20 Five replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 138" CA, for Sanitation One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 60" CA, for Wastewater One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 84" CA, for Wastewater One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 102" CA, for Water One additional 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 120" CA, for Wastewater One replacement 27,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 102" CA, for Street $ 15,610.64 Subtotal- $161.052.89 Edaburn International Trucks, Corpus Christi One replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis, 60" CA, for Parks $ 11,673.13 Grand total- $303,440.65 Four bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 17% since last year's bids. The additional units are for Wastewater Ser- vices for two maintenance crews and the electrician added in the 1980-81 Budget. 41. $23,475.50 be transferred from the General Fund Reserve to the Marina Fund as the City's (25%) of $93,894 of Hurricane Allen damage repairs to the Marina facilities. The remaining $70,420.65 will be set up as an accounts receivable from FEMA. $ 52,864.65 $ 11,122.03 $ 11,149.03 $ 11,312.48 $ 11,432.16 42. The Compensation/Classification Plan be amended as follows: a. Provide an 8% cost -of -living salary increase effective July 27, 1981. b. Minimize the cost impact of reclassifications in the Labor and Trades series by providing longevity steps due employees had the reclassification not occurred be granted only to those employees whose step falls within the first six months after the reclassification. c. Increase the minimum number of hours paid for call-back duty for all City employees from two to three hours. Police and Fire callback is now 3 hours minimum. d. Increase mileage allowance from $.18 to $.22 per mile. e. Revise the vacation policy as of July 26, 1981 to (1) not allow new employees to take vacation until one year of employment, (2) limit vacation accrual for new employees to ten days per year for the first five years, and (3) allow employees who have accrued more than 30 days of vacation to receive cash in lieu of vacation for up to 5 days on a day paid per day used basis. f. Establish the position of Assistant Director of Personnel (Grade 31) in lieu of an Administrative Assistant - Personnel (Grade 24) g. Increase the City's participation in the cost of dependent coverage from 5.5% to 50% for permanent employees effective July 27, 1981. utes ;ular Council Meeting �u1y 29, 1981 Page 21 h. Reclassify selected first and second -line supervisory positions, general foremen, and technical positions in the Labor and Trades Series to provide salary grades which will result in compensation that ,is competitive with comparable positions in the local and area labor markets. Replace the position of Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor, (Grade 25) which has been vacant since 4/16/79, separated with two positions, Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 27) and Wastewater Electronic Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 27), to meet the broad scope of mechanical and electronic maintenance responsibilities of the position. Provide a position of Instrument Man II (Grade 20) to recognize additional experience and training gained on the job and to enhance recruitment efforts. k. Add the position of Journeyman Electrician (Grade 25) and change the current position title of Electrician (Grade 22) to Maintenance Electrician (Grade 22). 1. Add the position of SeniorTraffic Sign Maintenance Man (Grade 11) in place of Traffic Sign Maintenance Man, Assigned in Charge, (Grade 10) m. Change the position title of Labor Foreman (Grade 15) to Foreman n. Add the position of Parking Meter Repairmen (Grade 16) and Civil Defense Assistant (Grade 16). o. Add the position of Senior Auditor, Grade 32. p. Add the position of Assistant Chief Accountant, Grade 32. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to item "e" under Number 42 and questioned the requirement that an employee would have to be employed one year before being allowed to take a vacation. In a related matter, Mayor Jones made a motion that the City Manager go on vacation after the budget is adopted, seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously. 43. Authority be granted to submit to the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, an application for continued funding of the Nueces County Organized Crime Control Unit Grant and the Police Administration Psychological Assistance Grant. These grants will be funded as follows: Organized Crime - CJD $115,264, City $160,718: County $246,04: Total $300,586 and Psychological Assistance - CJD $9,200, City $13,770, Total $22,970. 44. Authority be granted to notify the State of three new grants for first year (100%) funding. These three grants to be the Selective Narcotics Emphasis Unit ($261,000), the Crime Stoppers Grant ($74,835) and the Computer Assist Dispatching Grant ($496,000). Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's Reports. rtes egular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 22 Mr. Wayne Lundquist addressed the Council in regard to item 21 and stated that he was speaking on behalf of the landowner to the north and requested that this item be tabled for two weeks. He indicated that they were not aware that a bridge requirement would be necessary and they are opposed to the requirement for a bridge. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that since the ditch has been moved the bridge would be relocated and Mr. Lundquist explained that his client did not make this application and did not want the change made. Mr. Douglas Walthall, of Maverick Engineering, speaking on behalf of the developers, explained that 'they had submitted preliminary drainage plans in the past which showed the ditch at that location. He stated that the previous owners of St. Claire Subdivision had not filed a plan for the ditch; the owner of Caji Subdivision wants to develop and does not want the ditch. He noted that this was a 25' flat -bottom ditch and the City would be required to pay for the middle 10' of the bridge and the adjacent property owners the remainder. He noted that since the ditch has been moved this places the responsibility of the bridge costs to another party. A City Manager Townsend stated that since the parties involved are not in agreement, he would withdraw this item. He stated that owners need to cooperate to resolve this problem. There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, items 1 through 44, with the exception of item 21 which was withdrawn and item 38 which had been previously acted upon, be accepted; seconded by Hawkins; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following tabled matter: Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission to require construction of a bridge across the drainage ditch adjacent to Bel -Aire Estates Unit 2, located in Flour Bluff on Waldron Road between Glenoak and Caribbean Drive. This appeal was first heard on January 14, 1981 and referred again to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The Planning Commission has reviewed and reaffirmed its requirement that the bridge be built. They further recommend that the improvement of Caribbean Drive be reviewed for possible inclusion in the next capital improvement program. The appeal was again heard on July 22, 1981 and tabled until a full Council could be present. utes • jular Council Meeting Jmy 29, 1981 Page 23 Chief Planner Larry Wenger reviewed the matter in regard to the requirement for the bridge over the Van Galen Ditch. He stated that a bridge is required every 1/4 of a mile. Council Member Kennedy suggested that a pedestrian bridge be installed to allow entry into the park. Chief Planner Wenger explained that the primary reason for the bridge is to allow traffic circulation between the subdivisions and to provide access to the park. Mr. Jon Held stated that he has no objection to a pedestrian bridge but he does object to the regular bridge because he feels that this small bridge would not be adequate for the traffic. City Manager Townsend pointed out that a bridge is required every 1/4 mile according to the planning guideline. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if variances have ever been granted and City Manager Townsend agreed that this is an unusual situation. No one else spoke in regard to this matter. Motion by Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously. Motion by Hawkins that a pedestrian bridge be substituted for the vehicle bridge at the appropriate time that it is needed, seconded by Gulley, and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following pending zoning matter: Mr. & Mrs. David A. Lieber: "R -1B" to "AB": On the east side of Tuloso Road, approximately 788 feet north of Tawakoni Street. The City Council heard this request on May 13, 1981, denied "AB" zoning and, in lieu thereof, granted a special permit for a day care center subject to an acceptable site plan. A site plan has been submitted which meets all the requirements. The Planning Commission recommends "AB". Motion by Turner that the site plan submitted be approved and the special permit for a day care center be granted; seconded by Hawkins; and passed unanimously. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 24 ********* Mayor Jones recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 6:38 p.m. in order to convene the Special Council Meeting. ******** Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:50 p.m and announced the public hearing on the following matter: 1. Increasing transit fares as follows: Fare: Existing: Proposed: Cash Fare 35S 50$ Senior Citizens/Handicapped 15S 25¢ Children (6-12) 17$ 251 Student 20 for $3.50 20 for $5.00 Monthly Pass None $20.00 Transfer Free Free Zone Fares 101/51 None Tokens 5 for $1.50 5 for $2.25 Express Bus Service 50¢ to $1.00 75S to $1.00 The last fare increase for fixed route service was August, 1978. This fare increase is estimated to generate $122,600 in additional revenue. No one spoke in regard to this matter. Motion by Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Turner, and passed unanimously. Motion by Hawkins to approve the recommended rate increases, seconded by Zarsky, and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda. He also presented for the Council's consideration Motion to Amend the ordinance pertaining to vending permits for vendors utilizing public parks and beaches. He explained that the amendment changes the permit charges so that if less than five items are sold, the fee will be $25, and if more than five items are sold, the fee will be $50. Motion by Turner that the ordinance be so amended, seconded by Hawkins, and passed unaimously. City Manager Townsend then presented a Motion to Amend the ordinance pertaining to overnight camping and the building of campfires on Corpus Christi Beach to the effect that overnight camping and the building of campfires will be allowed on the north end of the beach. • ites __ gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 25 Motion by Turner that this motion be adopted, seconded by Dumphy, and passed unanimously. There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote; and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTION 17-12 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CODE REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICE OF DAMAGES SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE WRITTEN NOTICE BE DULY VERIFIED BY AFFIDAVIT. 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 Zarksy voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE IX, SECTION 29, OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN AERIAL PREMISES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. 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: MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14140, PASSED AND APPROVED JANUARY 25, 1978, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SCHEDULES THEREIN SO AS TO INCREASE THE WATER RATES TO PROVIDE AN OVERALL INCREASE FOR CUSTOMERS USING TREATED WATER, INCLUDING MINIMUM CHARGES, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING PUBLICATION. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (9) TO SECTION 55-70 TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN WATER TAP FEES FOR TAPS IN STREETS AND EASEMENTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 SECTION 55-100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREASES IN WASTEWATER RATES: AMENDING SECTION 55-143, SUBSECTION (B), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE: PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 26 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 SECTION 55.71 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SEWER TAP FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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 SECTIONS 21-18, 21-19, 21-20, AND 21-1 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976, BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE WITH THE BILLINGS OF CYCLE ONE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1, 1981, PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE. 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 ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55 UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV, GAS RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 55-61 CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES OF RATES, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO.15950, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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 SECTION 55-63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13415, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1976, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CHARGE FOR SERVICE REQUESTED BY CUSTOMERS FOR LIGHTING AND ADJUSTING OR TURNING OFF ONE OR MORE NATURAL GAS APPLIANCES, AND CONVERSION OF BURNER ORIFICES FOR NATURAL GAS AT RESIDENTIAL, APARTMENT, OR MOBILE HOME ADDRESSES EXCEPT FOR THOSE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR ABOVE OR THE RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PAYMENTS EXEMPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 28 WEEKLY AND MONTHLY VENDOR PRIVILEGES ON SUCH PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION 19-33, SIDEWALK 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. (First Reading - 7/15/81, Second Reading - 7/22/81) 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. 16417: 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 1, IN GENERAL, BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND THE BUILDING OF CAMPFIRES ON CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. (First Reading - 7/15/81, Second Reading - 7/22/81) 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". ORDINANCE NO. 16418: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MONARCH ERECTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 184 GEAR BOXES TO BE INSTALLED AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA; APPROPRIATING $73,000 FOR CONTRACT AWARD, OF WHICH $52,164 IS OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND (PROJECT NO. 291-77-5.4) AND $20,836 IS OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, OF WHICH TOTAL AMOUNT $69,912.60 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GEAR BOXES AND $3,087.40 IS FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING, ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED EXPENSES; 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. 16419: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY TO PROVIDE INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICE FOR THE SOUTH TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM, THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR $77,650 FOR THE 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR; 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. 16420: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING COUNCIL UNDER WHICH THE BROADCASTING COUNCIL AGREES TO OPERATE A PUBLIC RADIO STATION IN RETURN FOR THE CITY PROVIDING $15,000 FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO ALLOW ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley, "Nay". utes .gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 27 FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE V, UTILITY TAPS AND CONNECTIONS, SECTION 55-70, SUBSECTION 5A AND 5B, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO.10083, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR METER MOVES, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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 SECTION 21-46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 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: FINDING THAT THE BAYFEST '81 ON SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 1981, IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 1200 BLOCKS OF NO. SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 8 A.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1981, THROUGH 12 NOON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1981; GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF FOUR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND THE BARGE DOCK TO THE BAYFEST '81 SPONSORS FROM 6 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1981 THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1981; AND ALLOWING THE USE OF THE STREET, SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS, SEAWALL, MARINA, BARGE DOCK, AND FOUR MUNICIPAL LOTS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, FOR SAID BAYFEST CO-SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR BARRICADING AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY, APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND THE INSPECTIONS & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN CHANGES, REQUIRED PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY CODES AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE SPONSORS TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; REQUIRING THE SPONSORS OF BAYFEST '81 TO REMIT 2 PERCENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE FESTIVAL TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION PERMIT: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. (First Reading - 7/22/81) 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". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16438: 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, utes .gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 29 ORDINANCE NO. 16421: APPROPRIATING $112,930.02 OUT $ 942.11 OUT $ 28,588.71 OUT $ 6,317.15 OUT $ 21,531.71 OUT A TOTAL OF $170,309.70 AS FOLLOWS: OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND OF THE NO. 152 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND ACTIVITY 807.04, CODE 502 TO SUPPLEMENT $17,483.04 REMAINING FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATIONS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $187,793.74 TO THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED DURING MAY, JUNE, AND JULY, 1981; 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. 16422: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL ACTION C-80-151, AND TITLED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VS. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, PRESENTLY PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND UNDER WHICH AGREEMENT GENERAL MOTORS WILL PAY $27,900 IN CASH, REPRESENTING 60% OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRING 15 BUSES PURCHASED FROM GENERAL MOTORS IN 1976; ALL AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL RELEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS 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. 16423: FINDING THAT THE 1908 WHARF CORPORATION HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE XIV OF THE AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 14809 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 7, 1979; DECLARING A FORFEITURE OF THE 1908 WHARF CORPORATION'S BID SECURITY OF $1,000 TO THE CITY AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIV OF SAID AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 14809; 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. 16424: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR A GRANT FOR TITLE XX TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN NUECES COUNTY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE 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 passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 30 ORDINANCE 10.16425: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND: A 115.44 ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 AND 16, SECTION 20, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. 16426: 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 GEORGE S. HAWN INTERESTS AND JOHN D. HAWN BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PART OF LOT 1, SECTION 12, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 57.39 ACRES, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 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. 16427: 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 MR. AND MRS. DAVID A. LIEBER BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR DAY CARE CENTER ON .634± ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 33, H. B. SHEPPARD FARM LOTS, 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 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. 16428: APPROVING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1981 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1982 ACCORDING TO THE CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE OF FILING ADOPTED BUDGET WITH COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS BUDGET LAW, BEING SUBJECT OF APPROPRIATION HEREUNDER OF MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING SAVINGS; 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". utes .gular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 31 ORDINANCE NO. 16429: PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1981 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS 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. 16430: APPROPRIATING $15,931.61 OUT OF PARK TRUST FUND 111 AND $70,572.01 OUT OF PARK BOND FUND NO. 291 TO SUPPLEMENT PREVIOUS APPROPRIATIONS OF $7,489.25 FOR A TOTAL OF $93,992.87 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND NO. 102-266-518.43-603, FOR WORK ACCOMPLISHED AT THE FOLLOWING PARKS: 1. SOLAR ESTATES 2. ST. ANDREWS 3. MIDDLECOFF 4. LOS ENCINOS 5. LAKEVIEW 6. DODDRIDGE 7. SWANTNER 8. SOUTH BAY 9. FOUNTAIN 10. RIDGEWOOD 11. CONGRESS 12. MOBILE 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. LAGUNA ELGIN CASA LINDA TEMPLE SOUTH BLUFF BILL WITT 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. 16431: APPROPRIATING $23,475.50 OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE NO. 102-901-521.99-499 TO THE MARINA FUND 268-532.11-502 WHICH REPRESENTS THE CITY'S 25% SHARE THAT MUST BE EXPENDED FOR HURRICANE ALLEN DAMAGE TO THE MARINA IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,894.00 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE FEMA 75% SHARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,420.50 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.16432: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 501, AS AMENDED, BY SUBSTITUTING THE SALARY SCHEDULES ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBITS "A", "B" AND "C", TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF LIVING INCREASE TO ALL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT FIRE AND POLICE; AMENDING SUBSECTION 850.3 BY INCREASING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONALLY OWNED AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYLES FROM $.18 TO $.22 PER MILE; AMENDING SECTION 800 OVERTIME COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE FOR MINIMUM OVERTIME COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY CALL-BACK; AMENDING SECTION 950 LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 951.1, 951.2, 951.3, 951.4 AND 951.6 TO PROVIDE FOR AMENDMENT TO VACATION LEAVE PROVISIONS; AMENDING SECTION 550 BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 551.6 RATE OF PAY ON CLASSIFICATION SERIES CHANGES CONCERNING LONGEVITY STEP INCREASES; AMENDING SECTION 510 ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS BY ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 32 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. 16433: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 250 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, BY ESTABLISHING AND BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES, CODES AND CLASS GRADES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATES; 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. 16434: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 700 SPECIAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 707, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF 50% OF DEPENDENT HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES ELECTING TO CARRY DEPENDENT COVERAGE UNDER THE CITY'S GROUP HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM; 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. 16435: AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE NUECES COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT AND POLICE ADMINISTRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH GRANT APPLICATION BEING ATTACHED, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND "B"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE AFORESAID GRANTS, IF AND 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. 16435: RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION OF OPENING THE 67TH LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSION CALL TO HB 104 BY REPRESENTATIVES RILEY AND GONZALES GRANTING AUTHORITY TO COUNTIES TO BAN THE POSSESSION AND SALE OF FIREWORKS. 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. 16439: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 55-5, CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM -FARES, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SUBPARAGRAPHS (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (9) AND (10), SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW FARE RATES FOR FIXED ROUTE SERVICE. AND PERMIT THE SALE OF A MONTHLY PASS; TO REPEAL PARAGRAPH (A), SUBPARAGRAPH (8), AND PARAGRAPH (D), TO ELIMINATE ZONE DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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". . ei 0 1 utes egular Council Meeting July 29, 1981 Page 33 , ********* Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Rosa Gonzales addressed the Council in regard to a serious problem at 3202 Greenwood at which location the owner plans to open a lounge to serve mixed beverages. She informed the Council that all of the neighbors, including the churches in the neighborhood, are opposed to this because it would destroy the neighborhood concept. City Manager Townsend explained that this liquor permit was transferred from another location on this street. He stated that Mr. Bill Hennings has become involved in this and hopefully it will be resolved. ********* There being no further business to come before the Council on motion by Zarsky, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m., July 29, 1981. *********