HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/21/1981MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
OCTOBER 21, 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 W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
Acting City Mgr. Ernest Briones
City Attorney J. 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 the Reverend Marvin A. Hicks of Calvary
Tabernacle, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Council Member Cliff Zarsky.
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: "THE
SILVER JUBILEE OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM" - June 16, 1981 to June
16, 1982; "COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR DAYS" - October 23 and 24, 1981; and
"ENERGY IMPACT WEEKS" - October 18, 1981 to October 31, 1981.
A motion was made by Council Member Cliff Zarsky that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of October 14, 1981 be approved as presented;
seconded by Council Member Herbert Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced appointments to Boards and Commissions and
reviewed the appointments discussed during the Workshop meeting.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the following appoint-
ments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky, and •passed
unanimously:
SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION:
Mr. Robert Ramos
MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD:
Mr. Gene Gibbs (Mayor's appointment)
Ms. Ruth O'Brien (Friends of the Museum)
TERM TO EXPIRE:
7-10-84
9-01-84
9-01-84
Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop
Meeting of October 21, 1981.
1. The staff be instructed to prepare a resolution expressing the
Council's support of Amendment #1 of the Texas Constitutional
Amendment Election.
Motion by Mr. Zarsky that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones then presented 30 -year pins to the following employees:
• Employee:
Mr. Eulalio Castanon
Mr. Oscar Chapa
Mr. Modesto Garza
Mr. Tomas Garza
4. Mr. Bill Kleespies
Mr. Jack Vines
Department:
Water
Public Utilities
Engineering
Street
Gas
Police
Position:
Meter Repairman
Account Clerk H
Engineer's Assistant II
Sr. Engineering Aide
Gas System General Foreman
Police Captain
'r Unable to attend but eligible to receive 30 -year pins.
Mayor Jones announced scheduled bid openings on the following
engineering projects:
Office space for• the Lower Nueces River Water• Supply District. The
project includes remodeling the existing stucco building at the Water
Division offices on Sam Rankin Street to create approximately 450
square feet of office space for the District and leave approximately
200 square feet of Water Division office and crew space.
Improvements consist of flooring, air conditioning, electrical,
suspended ceiling, carpeting, painting and similar work. This
budgeted work will enable all water records and staff to be at the
same location.
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Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos, P.E., opened bids on this project
from the following companies: L & L Construction Company, Gulf Coast
Construction, Diversified Structures, Inc., B. E. Beecroft and E. J. Netek
Construction Company.
2. Ben Garza and T. C. Ayers Park building and site renovations.
This project is partly funded by a grant through the Department of
the Interior. At Ben Garza Park, a combination game room/class room
is proposed, a heating system will be installed for the locker room
and softball field lighting and restrooms will be rehabilitated. In
addition, parking lot and play slabs will be restored and striped. At
T. C. Ayers Park, the recreation center will be expanded, restrooms
renovated, air conditioning installed for the expansion, windows
replaced, outdoor playcourts and parking lots resurfaced and softball
field lighting improved. The grant will fund 80% of the project, the
State 10% and the local share will be 10%.
Mr. Lontos then opened bids on this project from the following companies:
L & L Construction Company, B. E. Beecroft, and Casey and Glass, Inc.
3. Construction of a concrete slab for the Transit System bus washing
facility. The work includes the construction of the slab, the
approaches, the necessary utilities including water, air and electrical
to facilitate the installation of the bus washer and the Transit yard
located at Winnebago and Sam Rankin. The bus washing equipment
has been purchased and is now stored at the Transit yard and will be
relocated along Winnebago Street.
Assistant City Manager Lontos opened bids on this project from the
following firms: E. J. Netek Construction Company and A. Ortiz Asphalt Paving
Company.
4. Underground storm sewer conduit from Glenoak Drive to the vicinity
of Homedale Subdivision.
Mr. I,ontos opened bids on this project from the following companies:
lieldenfels Brothers, Asphalt -Concrete Paving Company, R. S. Black Civil
Engineers, Goldston Corporation, W. T. Young Construction Company, South
Texas Construction Company, Maverick Construction, H & H Concrete
Construction, Inc., Isles Construction Company, APCCO, Civil Constructors,
Inc., and Coleman Industrial Construction Service of Missouri.
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October 21, 1981
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Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to all companies that had submitted
bids and stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the
requirement of the City Charter and referred to the Staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on contractual annexation of
Buckingham Estates. The subdivision is located at the northwest corner of
South Staples Street and Yorktown Boulevard extended.
Acting City Manager Ernest Briones requested that Mr. Larry Wenger,
Chief Planner, present the information in connection with this public. hearing.
Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map and pointed
out other areas that had been recently annexed by contract in this vicinity.
He informed the Council that the annexation agreement has been signed;
sanitary sewer and water service are available; and this tract was a request for
a PUD development with private streets and a gate and entrance on Staples
Street. He stated that the developer of the property had also dedicated a
drainage ditch. Mr. Wenger further explained that emergency gates will be
provided around the fenced area which can be broken by an emergency vehicle
being driven through if necessary. He stated that the Fire Department
personnel have examined this method and concur that the emergency gates are
satisfactory.
Mr. Tucker, one of the developers, stated that they would like for this
area to be annexed and in answer to a question from a Council Member,
indicated that the value of the property will be $90 million after completion.
No one else spoke in regard to this annexation matter.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be. closed,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mrs. Turner that the contractual annexation of
t;Licking ham Estates be approved, seconded by Mr. Hawkins and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Jones called tor the City Manager's Reports. Acting City Manager
I;Hones presented the following items with related comments and explanations
•ind recommended that:
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1. The bid opening date for the Bill Witt Park Softball Complex be
changed from November 4 to November 11, 1981. The November 4
date does not provide adequate advertising time.
2. a) A public hearing to amend the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan at
Bear Lane and South Padre Island Drive be held on October 28,
1981 at 2:00 p.m.
b) An agreement with Joe French and Martha Ellison be approved
relative to the development of the Caji Industrial Subdivision at
Bear Lane and South Padre Island Drive. The agreement
provides for the Caji Tract to be connected to the recently
constructed sanitary sewer lift station on Bear Lane. The
developer will be required to change the pump impellers at the
station on Bear Lane and provide additional wet well capacity.
In addition, the developer would also pay the City $800 per acre
for the 32.89 acre tract of land for a total of $26,312. A large
truck servicing facility is proposed for the tract.
3. Ordinance No. 15665 adopting the Final Assessment Roll for Ella
Barnes 1B Street Improvements, be further amended to adjust and
reduce the assessments on those properties rezoned from "A-2" to
"R -1B" by Ordinance No. 16588, passed October 7, 1981. There are
45 affected items for a total assessment reduction of $16,211.73. The
rezoned properties abut Eleanor and Mary Streets and the rezoning
was petitioned for by the property owners along these streets.
4. The Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Commission Minute Order No. 78833 regarding the reconstruction of
Baldwin Boulevard from Agnes Street to Leopard Street be adopted
and made a part of the Urban Systems Program. Three projects,
which were originally included in the Urban Systems Program, have
been delayed to allow construction of this portion of Baldwin
Boulevard. These projects are:
a., Baldwin Boulevard from Naples Street to Port Avenue.
b. McKenzie Road from Leopard Street to I.H. 37.
c. Saratoga Boulevard from Everhart Road to Weber Road.
Funds originally allocated for these projects have been transferred to
the Baldwin Boulevard Project. The first project was delayed to allow
replacement of the Baldwin water transmission line, the second to
until right-of-way and drainage problems are resolved and the third
until adequate financing is available.
5. Three escrow agreements with the State Department of Highways &
Public Transportation be approved for construction of the following
street improvements projects which are a part of the Urban Systems
Program and $816,800 be appropriated for the City's share of the
cost.
a. Horne Road from Columbia
Parkway to Old Brownsville
Road
City State Total
Cost Cost Cost
$151,500 $489,530 $641,030
b. Waldron Road from Park Road to
NAS Drive 209,700 278,160 487,860
c. Carroll Lane from South Staples
to Gollihar and from SPID to
Tiger Lane
455,600 527,830 983,430
$816,800 $1,295,520 $2,112,320
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5-(Cont'd)
All three projects were included in the 1977 bond election and will be
funded jointly by the City and State under the Urban Systems
Program. Contract award is scheduled for November, 1981.
6. A change order be approved to Contract No. 3, Lift Station No. 5 for
improvements to the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant for $11,171.35.
The change order provides for the disassembly of the piping inside
the station, the temporary pump bypass of wastewater into the
gravity sewer system, the construction of a 3 -inch flange connection
to align with the new pump discharges and the reassembly of the
piping after completion of the work. The project involves the
renovation of the Country Club Lift Station to allow for the lift
station to pump into the transmission system rather than the line in
Everhart Road, thus relieving loaded conditions of the sanitary sewer
system downstream through Everhart and the Gardendale area. No
appropriation is necessary as funds are available in the contingency
appropriation for the contract.
7. An amendment to the agreement between the City and WBC Holdings,
Inc. be approved which adds $2,943.89 to the City's share of street,
curb and gutter costs around the dedicated park in Brighton Village
Subdivision. The additional cost will provide for the installation of
201 linear feet of 8" sanitary sewer and one manhole required for a
sewer extension to serve the park. A total of $29,247.63 has been
authorized by previous agreement.
8. An agreement with Main Plaza Corporation be approved providing for
temporary use and maintenance of an open drainage ditch at the rear
of Lots 19 through 35, Block D, Lexington Plaza Subdivision and
providing for the Building Official issuing a Certificate of Occupancy
for the McKenzie Volkswagon Development on Lots 2 through 18,
Lexington Plaza Subdivision. The McKenzie contractor cut an open
ditch to drain the new development and a stop work order was issued
by the City on the ditch. The owner of the property where the
ditch is located is obligated, as a plat encumbrance, to install storm
sewer in. the ditch when Lots 19 through 35 develop, at which time
the McKenzie obligation to maintain would cease. The property is
located on the south side of Padre Island Drive between Carroll Lane
and Wilkinson Drive.
9. $310 be appropriated for appraisal services by Mr. Sidney H. Smith
111 for acquisition of a parcel of land for the Tracy Addition Street
Improvements Project. Since Federal funds are involved, an
independent real estate appraiser must be employed to establish
value. This parcel is located at the corner of 19th and Riggan
Street.
10. A 5 -fool wide water easement be abandoned in a 0.968 acre portion of
Lot 1, Section 41, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts.
Fire property is located at the southwest end of the Padre Island
Drive Bridge of the Cayo del Oso. The 0.968 acre site was recently
acquired by the' City in an effort to resolve a long standing dispute
with Mr. Ralph Krause. The property is now being platted by the
City. There are no public facilities existing or proposed in the
5 -foot wide easement.
Council Member Zarsky questioned the statement that the property will be
pintt.ed by the City.
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Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the City purchased this
property from Mr. Ralph Krause and the reason for platting it is because the
Staff wants to correct all of the easement dedications with the intent to s 11 it
'in the future.
11. a) Twelve months supply agreements be approved for water and
wastewater treating chemicals as follows:
U.S. Gypsum Co., Dallas:
216 Tons Calcium Oxide
248\Tons Calcium Hydroxide
Sub Total -
McKesson Chemical Co., Corpus Chriti:
89 Tons Sodium Silicoflouride
AmeriGas, Inc., Corpus Christi:
672 Tons Liquid Chlorine
Sure Grow Solutions, Taft:
103 Tons Anhydrous Ammonia
Grand Total
$ 15,387.84
' 22, 072.00
$ 37,459.84
$ 41,083.29
$137,760.00
$ 33,990.00
$250,293.13
b). Bids be received November 10, 1981, for twelve months supply
agreement for 72 tons ferric chloride, 20 tons activated carbon,
and 8 tons copper sulphate. No bids were received for ferric
chloride and only one bid was received for activiated carbon and
copper sulphate. Additional suppliers have been located which
are willing to bid on these three items. The apparent low bid of
$18,501 on calcium hydroxide is not recommended because it is
for bulk material which cannot be handled at the treatment
plants.
c) Bids were received from 7 ‚firms. Price comparison ranges from
a 6% decrease on liquid chorine to a 20% increase on anhydrous
ammonia.
12. Ten replacement air-conditioned diesel 39 -passenger transit coaches
with one spare engine assembly, transmission assembly, and
airconditioning assembly be purchased from Ontario Bus Industries,
Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, on the basis of low bid of $1,168,774.60.
These coaches are part of the current capital grant from the Urban
Mass Transportation Administration and will be paid for 80% by the
Federal government, 13% by the State and 7% by the City. The
current buses are 14 years old and have traveled between 500,000
and 700,000 miles each. Bids were received from three firms. Price
comparison shows an increase of 13% since the last purchase in May,
1979.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the anticipated mileage on the new
buses and Council Member Zarsky referred to a letter presenting a challenge on
Hie bid award by one of the companies involved.
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Mr. Lontos explained that one company did protest the award to the
Ontario Bus Industries because the provision in the specifications require that
if the bid is within 10% of the lowest bid of an American company, the bid
award must be made to the American company. He explained that the other
company is objecting to the requirement for a warranty for the transmission and
the engine but that this concern was taken care of later by an addendum to the
specifications after it was ascertained that not many companies have an
extended warranty for both transmission and engine.
Mr. Lontos stated that the staff feels that the contract should be awarded
to this company and UMTA did not respond as to whether they will listen to the
objections of the other company until the City has actually awarded the
contract.
Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, informed the Council
that these are the last of the funds in the current grant and they can be used
for buses or other equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the size of the buses pointing out
that there are still very few riders on buses.
Mr. Stewart explained that the buses to be purchased are 39 -passenger
buses and the staff has not addressed the possibility of purchasing smaller
buses. He also stated in reply to Dr. Kennedy's question, that the mileage has
been greatly decreased on the buses because of the numerous safety features
that have been required by UMTA.
13. Bids be received November 10, 1981, for an estimated three months
supply, approximately 24,100 feet, of copper pipe used for the Gas
and Water Divisions and for air conditioning uses.
14. a) Parking he prohibited between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:30
A.M., School Days Only, on both sides of the 100 block of
Glendale Drive. This action was petitioned by the residents on
Glendale Drive and is intended to control overflow Del Mar
College Student parking which blocks the 28 -foot wide street.
b) Parking be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 3:00
P.M. on both sides of Manhattan Drive from Weber Road to
Bahama Drive, School Days Only. This action was requested by
residents on Manhattan Drive to eliminate overflow student
parking from Carroll I ligh School. This regulation has been in
effect for several years on the south side of the street for a
distance of 600 feet east of Weber Road.
Each of these parking restrictions are recommended by the
Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
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15. Repairs to a 1970 Warner -Swasey carrier -mounted excavator be
noted. Both the chassis and the excavator need substantial repairs.
The total cost authorized is $6,669.40.
16. The ordinance establishing a $800 per acre or $200 per lot fee for
property utilizing the Saraline Drive sanitary sewer system south of
Saratoga Bouelvard to Oso Creek be amended prior to third reading
as follows:
a. The name Saraline Drive be changed to Cimmaron Boulevard.
b. A provision be added to allow developers of property within the
service area to be reimbursed for oversize and overdepth of
lines.
c. A statement be added that the ordinance shall remain in effect
until a City-wide policy for sanitary sewer service area charges
is adopted.
The first amendment is required because of the change in the name of
Saraline Drive. The other two amendments are recommended by the
Off -Site Utility Committee.
Council Member Zarsky referred to item 16 (c) and inquired if a report
had been received from the Off-site Utilities Committee and Mr. Briones stated
that the staff has not received the final report.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that that Committee will start meeting
again to consider the sanitary sewer question.
17. The City staff be authorized to begin negotiations on a contract with
Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, to develop a Water System
Master Plan for the City and its growth area.
18. The following water contracts for outside -city -limits customers in
previously platted subdivisions be approved:
a. J. J. Nagengast: Lot 14, Block 34, Point Tesoro #4-15370 Sabre
Dr.
b. Maurice Johnson: Lot 23, Block 16, Point Tesoro #3-13533 Quen
Johanna Court.
c. Frances Winkle: Lot. 11, Block 9, Nottarb Addition #2-3802
Saturn.
d. Jermar company (Texas Pipe and Supply Company): Lot. 1,
Block 1, Meany industrial Tracts.
Point 'Tesoro is located on Padre Island. Nottarb Addition #2 is south
el Saratoga Boulevard and west of Weber Road. The Meaney
Industrial Tracts property is located on the north-west corner of I1]
37 and Suntide Road.
19. Bids be received November 10, 1981, for 25,000 bookbags for the
South Texas Library System. The bags are included in the 1981-82
State Library grant. They advertise the System's services and are
given to user; who check out a number of books. The same number
of bags was purchased approximately 18 months ago.
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20. A 15 -year contract with the Nueces Landing Company for a floating
restaurant to be located at the L -Head be approved. The contractual
arrangement contains a definitive time period for the staging of a
floating restaurant and delineates the percentage of gross sales to be
paid in rent.
21. A supplemental agreement be approved with the Texas State Library
to receive funds for utilities expense, library materials depreciation,
and space utilization of $1,764.
22. Bids be received November 24, 1981, for a 40 horsepower pump unit
for the south elevator at the Convention Center. The additional
pump capacity will increase elevator speed from 130 to 175 feet per
minute which will improve the transport of people in the Convention
Center.
23. The recommendation of the Mechanical Advisory Board be approved
that the Plumbing Code be amended providing that approval of
alternate materials and alternate methods shall not become final until
concurred in by the Board, and clarifying that the permitted uses of
plastic water pipe include polyvinyl chloride risers from underground
water services and polyvinyl chloride cold water pipe above ground in
locations protected from direct exposure to the sun. The authority to
approve alternate materials and methods presently lies with the staff
and involving the Board in the process will ensure that information
about such approvals is widely publicized in the plumbing industry.
The amendments regarding plastic pipe are minor clarifications to
recognize existing practice.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, stated that this item is a
two-part recommendation from the Mechanical Advisory Board. lie explained
that the Board has been examining the code; the Board is concerned about the
fact that the staff has too much authority; and they were of the opinion that
there should be a method for the plumbing industry to be aware of any
changes. He further explained that the portion pertaining to the plastic water
pipe was just to change the Code to clarify the existing practice in regard to
PVC pipe.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the completion of the parking lot,
etc., at the Convention Center. He also inquired about the status of the
signage plans.
Mr. Ilennings explained that he hopes to have a letter from the architect
momentarily in regard to signage. Ile also stated that the contractor is still
working on the parking lot on the east side and the fees will be collected when
the contract is completed. Mr. Hennings stated that he will have a further
r•ecorninendation about charges for parking.
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Council Member Dumphy referred to•item 23 and expressed the opinion that
this is a very good recommendation because the local plumbing industry was
very irate about a situation that occurred during construction of Sunrise Mall
and he felt that this area of .the Code should be very clear, particularly since
so many out-ol-town builders are working in this City.
24. Leases be approved for buildings or portions of buildings for the
CETA Intake and Certification Program Rural Centers for a term of
eleven months commencing November 1, 1981 as follows:
Center: Lessor: Monthly Rental Sq. Footage:
Beeville Bee County $145.20 264
Kingsville E. G. Solis 143.12 153
Alice Al Gra Enterprise 140.30
144
The monthly rental charge for each center includes all water,
utilities, maintenance, and janitorial services.
25. $7,508.26 be paid to Wood & Burney for processing settlement of
three cases involving annexation of Nueces Riverbed and opposing
incorporation of Town of San Patricio. Although the parties had
agreed in principle to a settlement several years ago, the cases
virtually had to be dug out and closing documents prepared after
thorough review of all pleadings and numerous personal conferences
with various officials and their attorneys. The billing goes back to
July 26, 1978 and covers all the firm's activities to consummate the
settlement and get the cases dismissed.
26. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation for
the purchase of a police training facility, passed on first reading
October 7, 1981, be amended to provide for the issuance of such
certificates in denominations of $50,000 maturing two each for the
years 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989 and of $70,000 for the year 1990.
The first reading authorized denominations of $5,000 each.
In regard to this item, Council Member Zarsky stated that he understood
that. the Council was to receive an updated appraisal on the property to he
purchased.
Acting City Manager Briones explained that this recommendation was on the
agenda last week to purchase the property for $425,000 and the staff felt that
this is a reasonable amount to pay. He reminded the Council that at that time,
someone questioned the figure and indicated that it was much too high and the
reason for their belief that the price was too high was because the property is
carried on the Lax roll at a lower figure. Mr. Briones explained that the staff
can find no relative comparison between the appraisal made for tax purposes
and appraisals made for sale purposes. He stated that the City's land value for
this property has remained constant with no increase at all and they are not
sure about the reason for that. He stated that they have discussed the matter
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with Mr. George Moff of the Tax Appraisal District and Mr. Moff indicated that
the reason the land value had not changed was because of lack of sales in the
area. Mr. Briones pointed out that it is very difficult to relate an assessed
value for tax purposes to the market value for any pieces of property. Mr.
Briones then presented to the Council several letters from competent appraisers
including Mr. Orby Roots, Mr. Tim Clower, Mr. Garon Dean, Broker, and Mr.
Sidney Smith III. Mr. Briones pointed out that all of these appraisers had
verified that the property to be purchased is valued at much higher than the
purchase price.
Mayor Jones stated that possibly the reason for the difference in the tax
appraisal and the value for sales purposes is because on residences, the values
are based on sales of similar property in the same neighborhood and it must be
difficult to determine the value of a building such as this which is commercial
property designed for a particular use.
Council Member Zarsky agreed noting that several appraisals have been
obtained from reputable firms and he did not question the value of the
property. He stated that his only question is whether or not the City actually
needs this facility at this time for this place. lle stated that he was of the
opinion that the City could purchase a facility at a lesser price but it would
probably not be as good as this one because of the many additional features
that it contains which the City could not ordinarily obtain.
Council Member Gulley stated that he is in favor of purchase of the
building for the convenience of police officers but he is opposed to the sale of
certificates of obligation to finance this project because the voters did not
approve this sale.
27. Bids be received November 10, 1981, for six months supply agreement
for approximately 528,300 gallons of regular and 323,000 gallons of
unleaded gasoline.
28. Ordinance No. 15494, which established two ,industrial development
areas wherein companies could execute industrial district agreements,
be amended to provide for two standard form agreements as approved
by the City Council last week. Last week, the industrial district
policy ordinance was so amended. Ordinance No. 15494 needs to be
amended also because it refers to the type of agreements to be
executed.
29. A motion to amend the ordinance authorizing the purchase of land and
building from N. E. Norton and Doris Norton to be used as a police
training facility prior to its second reading to add the following
clause: "That the foregoing authoriziation and appropriation is
contingent upon the issuance and sale of Certificates of Obligation,
Series 1981".
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Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke in regard to the purchase of the
shooting range for the Police Department and commended the City staff for
obtaining additional appraisals
on this property.
He stated he still questioned
the large difference in the assessed value for tax purposes and the market
value of this property. He also pointed out that the taxes on this property
had decreased steadily the last three years. Mr. O'Brien again questioned the
reason for spending $500,000 for a shooting range that is valued on the tax
rolls at $176,000. He alleged that the appraisal made by Mr. Ken Kohrs is
completely worthless.
Council Member Dumphy asked Mr. O'Brien if he had talked with Mr.
George Moff in regard to this.
Mr. O'Brien indicated that he had and understood that the land was worth
about $3 per square foot but one of the appraisers valued it at $3.25 per
square: foot. He staled that he feels that there is a discrepancy.
Council Member Dumphy agreed that there seems to be a discrepancy and
stated that he felt that this should be further examined by the Tax Appraisal
District because of the disparity in values.
Mr. O'Brien stated that he was of the opinion that Mr. Moff will have a
valuation of this properly very soon. Mr. O'Brien also pointed out that if the
City purchases the rifle range, the property will be taken off the tax rolls;
there will be increased costs to the City to maintain the facility; and it will be
necessary to pay off the certificates of obligation.
- Acting City Manager Briones stated that the facility will be used at night
d:: well as in the daytime and the City may derive additional income from use by
ot her law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Joe Norton, 4510 Corona, spoke in rebuttal to Mr. O'Brien's comments.
Mr. Norton gave examples of various other properties in the City that have a
different assessed valuation from the market value of property in the City,
referring in particular to Mr. O'Brien's own residence at 4530 Pompano. He
noted that. the property that he owns is valued at $550,000. He also explained
what do excellent building it is for a police firing range and explained various
unique features that the building contains.
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Council Member Zasky inquired if the 3,000 square feet that will be
vacated in the Police building could be utilized for other purposes.
Chief Rill Banner of the Police Department stated that the new facility
would release that much space which could be utilized for a training room or
something similar without any alterations. He stated that they definitely could
use the space vacated. Chief Banner also noted that the additional building on
the property proposed to be purchased could be utilized as a gym or for other
purposes after the Police Department personnel have examined the building. He
then urged that this facility be purchased.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that having a range of this
quality would be a morale booster for the Police officers and Chief Banner
agreed.
There were no further comments on the City Manger's Reports.
A motion was made by Mr. Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports items 1
through 29 be accepted; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye" on all of Lhe items; Gulley, voting "Aye" on all of the items with
the exception of items 26 and 29 on which he voted, "no".
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Mayor Jones, called for the ordinances. Mr. Briones briefly explained the
ordinances on the agenda and noted that three of the ordinances required
amendments prior to voting.
City Secretary Read referred to the ,amendment to ordinance listed as 5 in
regard to certificates of obligation and read the amendment; ordinance 6, which
adds a clause to make Lhe contract for the purchase of the police training
facility contingent. upon the sale of certificates of obligation, series 1981; and
ordinance no. 9 which changes the name Saraline Drive to Cimmaron Boulevard.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that all three motions be
adopted; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unaimously.
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:
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO
CONTRACT AND A FIf'TEEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NUECES
LANDING COMPANY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FLOATING RESTAURANT
'I'0 BE LOCATED ON THE COOPERS ALLEY L -HEAD; SFJBSTANTIAL COPIES OF
WHICH ARE ATTACHED AS EXHIBITS "A" AND "B", RESPECTIVELY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye", Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
FIRST READING:
AUJTHORIZING TH1: CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOE
FRENCH AND MARTHA ELLISON PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
32.89 ACRE 'TRACT OF LAND PROPOSED TO BF. KNOWN AS CAJI INDUSTRIAL
SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPERS CHANGING OUT IMPELLERS IN A
CITY LIFT STATION, [JTILIZING CITY LIFT STATION; PROVIDING FOR
PAYING THE CITY $800 AN ACRE TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SANITARY
SEWER BOND.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy,
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 14151 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 6, 1978, ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT FOR
CONCURRENCE BY THE MECHANICAL ADVISORY BOARD BEFORE APPROVAL
OE ANY ALTERNATE MATERIAL OR METHOD BECOMES FINAL, AND
REQUIRING THAT A LIST OF SUCH APPROVALS BE MAINTAINED ON FILE IN
'1'111: BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE; ANI) EXPANDING THE PERMITTED USES
OF PLASTIC: WATER PIPE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; AND
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
'rhe foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 53-253
SCHEDULE IV, "STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING
CERTAIN FOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS" BY ADDING THERETO ITEMS WHICH
WELL HAVE THE EF'F'ECT OF PROHIBITING STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON PORTIONS OF GLENDALE DRIVE AND
MANHATTAN DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
Sf:VER ABILITY .
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first lime and passed to its second
reading by the following vole: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; 'Turner, absent al the Lime the vote was taken.
SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1981. (First Reading - 10/14/81)
I'he foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Gulley, "no"; and Turner, absent at the time the vote was
taken.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS FROM N. E.
NORTON AND DORIS NORTON, LOCATED AT 4510 CORONA DRIVE, CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE USED AS A POLICE TRAINING FACILITY;
AUTIIORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH PURCHASE; AND APPROPRIATING A TOTAL
OF $522,768.80 OUT OF 266 POLICF: BUILDING BOND FUND, PROJECT 266-81-1
['OLICE TRAINING FACILITY, OF WHICH $520,000 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND
$2,768.89 ES FOR CLOSING COSTS. (First Reading - 10/14/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley, "Nay", Turner, absent at the time the vote
was taken.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16609:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MR.
GABE HERNANDEZ FOR CONCESSION PRIVILEGES AT THE CONCESSION
BUILDING AT THE McGEE BEACH, SAID AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS, 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". (First Reading - 10/7/81, Second Reading -
10/14/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16608:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
KENNETH R. PRESCOTT, DBA FISHERMAN'S FOLLY FOR THE USE OF 0.824
ACRES OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, SITUATED AT THE HUMBLE
CHANNEL CROSSING ON THE PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR FIVE YEARS
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BAIT STAND FOR MONTHLY
RENT PAYMENTS OF $72 IN CALENDAR YEAR 1981 AND $120 THEREAFTER,
ALL AS MORE FULLYSET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LESSOR'S AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
REGARDING SAID BAIT STAND BUSINESS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY Or WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "B"
(first Reading - 9/23/81, Second Reading - 9/30/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16610:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 55-74, TO PROVIDE FOR SETTING A FEE
TO BE PAID THE CITY BY OWNERS OR DEVELOPERS USING OR UTILIZING
THE CIMMARON BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SOUTH OF SARATOGA
BOULEVARD TO THE OSO CREEK WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES AS SHOWN ON
THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1700 ACRES;
PROVIDING FOR A USE FEE OF $800 PER ACRE OR $200 PER LOT; PROVIDING
I'OR SEVERABILITY. (First Reading - 9/23/81, Second Reading - 9/30/81).
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ORDINANCE NO. 16611:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15565, PASSED AND APPROVED ON MAY 28, 1980,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO
ADJUST ASSESSMENTS FOR THOSE PROPERTIES REZONED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 16588, PASSED AND APPROVED OCTOBER 7, 1981, BY ADOPTING A
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY
OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
E1.LA BARNESUNIT 1B:
a. Cheyenne Street, from Baldwin Boulevard to Agnes Street,
b. Osage Street, from Chippewa Street to Agnes Street,
c. Eleanor Street, from Ruth Street to Agnes Street,
d. Navajo Street, from Osage Street to Baldwin Boulevard,
e. Chippewa, Huron and Lou Streets, from Osage Street to Virginia Street,
f. Ruth Street, from Eleanor Street to Osage Street,
9. Mary Street, from Francisca Street to Eleanor Street,
h. Elesa STreet, from Mary Street to Agnes Street,
AS HEREIN PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 16612:
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 13691, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON MARCH 2, 1977, BY ADDING BALDWIN BOULEVARD FROM
AGNES STREET TO LEOPARD STREET TO THE URBAN SYSTEMS PROGRAM AS
ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION MINUTE ORDER NO. 78833 PERTAINING TO SAID STREET,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH ORDER 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, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16613:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE STATE
HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, CONCERNING THE
CONSTRUCTION OI' ME'T'ROPOLITAN HIGHWAY NO. 407, HORNE ROAD FROM
COLUMBIA ST'REE'T' 'IY) OLD BROWNSVILLF: ROAD, AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN 'I'tlE AGREEMENT, A SUBS'T'ANTIAL COPY OF WIIICFI IS AT'I'ACIIED
HERETO ANI) MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING
$151,500 OUT OF T'HE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 220 -77 -LO, HORNE ROAD, COLUMBIA STREET TO OLD BROWNSVILLE
ROAD, AS THE CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS, WHICH SUMS ARE
TO BE PLACED 1N ESCROW WITH THE TEXAS STATE TREASURER, ACCOUNT
OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16614:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF' TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE STATE
fIIGEIWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION OP METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY NO. 141, WALDRON ROAD,
PARK ROAD 22 TO NAS DRIVE, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $209,700 OUT
OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 220-77-12, WALDRON
ROAD, PARK ROAD 22 TO NAS DRIVE, AS THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION, COSTS, WHICH IS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW WITH THE
TEXAS STATE TREASURER, ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16615:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
WITH THE. STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE STATE
HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, CONCERNING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY NO. 653, CARROLL LANE FROM
SOUTH STAPLES TO GOLLIHAR AND FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO
TIGER LANE, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $455,600 OUT OF THE NO.
220 STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-3, CARROLL
LANE, SOUTH STAPLES TO GOLLIHAR, AND FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
DRIVE TO TIGER LANE, AS THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION
COSTS, WHICH SUMS ARE TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW WITH THE TEXAS
STATE TREASURER, ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vole. Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent al the time the vole was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16616:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH WBC HOLDINGS, INC., DEVELOPER OF BRIGHTON VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT TO WBC
HOLDINGS, INC., OF $2,943.89 FOR AN 8 INCH SANITARY SEWER LINE AND
MANHOLE REQUIRED TO EXTEND SEWER SERVICE TO THE DEDICATED PARK
IN BRIGHTON VILLAGE SUBDIVISION AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN TETE
AMENDMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF', MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $2,993.89
OUT Of' 'FIIE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND TO SUPPLEMENT $29,297.63
PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED, APPLICABLE. TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-59,
BRIGHTON VILLAGE SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: ]ones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zasrky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent althe time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16617:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MAIN
PLAZA CORPORATION RELATIVE TO OPEN DRAINAGE DITCH CONSTRUCTION
ALONG THE REAR OF LOTS 19 THROUGH 35, LEXINGTON PLAZA
SUBDIVISION, PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPER'S CONSTRUCTION AND ,
MAINTENANCE OF SAID OPEN DITCH, AND PROVIDING FOR CITY'S ISSUANCE
Of' CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SAID
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMI' ur,ENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16618:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
AGREEMENT WITH SIDNEY H. SMITH, III FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR
ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRACY
ADDITION (NINETEENTH AND RIGGAN) STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
NO. 220-77-2.14, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220
STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $310 FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16619:
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TEN 35 -FOOT AIR CONDITIONED DIESEL
TRANSIT BUSES, ONE COMPLETE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, ONE COMPLETE
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, AND ONE COMPLETE AIR CONDITIONING
COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY FROM ONTARIO BUS INDUSTRIES, INC., SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL. BY THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION,
AS PROVIDED IN THE 1981 UMTA CAPITAL GRANT PROJECT NO. TX -05-0073;
APPROPRIATING $1,168,774.60 OUT OF THE NO. 218 TRANSIT BOND FUND
FOR PROJECT NO. 218-77-2 TRANSIT SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (1981)
FOR THE SAID PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16620:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY WHEREBY THE CITY IS TO RECEIVE $1,764 FOR
UTILITIES EXPENSES, LIBRARY MATERIALS DEPRECIATION AND SPACE
UTILIZATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; ANI) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16621:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASES OF BUILDINGS OR
PORTIONS OE' BUILDINGS FOR THE CETA INTAKE AND CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM RURAL CENTERS FOR A TERM OF ELEVEN MONTHS COMMENCING
NOVEMBER 1, 198] ,
CENTER:_ LESSOR: MONTHLY
RENTAL: FOOTAGE:
Beeville Bee County $145.20 264
Kingsville E. G. Solis $143.12 153
Alice Al (gra
EtikTprise $140.30 144
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October 21, 1981
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SUBSTANTIAL COPIES OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS A, B, AND C; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time of the vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 16622:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15494, AS AMENDED TO RECOGNIZE THE
ALTERNATE STANDARD FORM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16601; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16623:
CHANGING THE NAME OF SARALINE DRIVE, AN UNDEVELOPED STREET
LOCATED SOUTH OF WOOLDRIDGE ROAD AND NORTH OF SARATOGA
BOULEVARD, TO CIMMARON BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken.
ORDINANCE NO. 16624:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE FIVE FOOT WIDE WATER EASEMENT IN THE
CITY -OWNED 0.968 ACRE PORTION OF LOT 1, SECTION 41, FLOUR BLUFF
AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR REPLATTING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, absent.
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Mayor Jones declared a recess of the Regular Council Meeting at 4:19 p.m.
in order to convene the Special Council Meeting to consider zoning applications.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m. and
called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled
on the agenda.
Mr. David May, 3307 Manitou, referred to the report on the AICUZ Study
that was presented during the morning Workshop Meeting. He stated that he
owns property in that area in Flour Bluff and he represents many landowners
near the Naval Air Station. He expressed the opinin that the property owners
will have their rights taken away with no compensation if the Council officially
adopts the findings of the AMCIIZ Study and uses that as a method of zoning
tor that area. He stated that if he has to donate his land to the Navy he felt
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that he should be compensated for it either by the Navy or the City of Corpus
Christi. Mr. May informed the Council that he owns 60 acres in one tract and
about 12 other pieces of property in that area and his business is investments.
Council Member Kennedy explained to Mr. May that basically the Council
agrees with what he has said and that if the Council adopts the study, then
they are taking on the responsibility to compensate the property owners. He
assured Mr. May that the Council shares his concerns about this. Mr. May
expressed the opinion that the Council should not adopt the AICUZ Study.
Mayor Jones stated that he disagreed with Mr. May when he suggests that
Lhe Council should just ignore the AICUZ Study. Mayor Jones stated that he
was of the opinion that the Council should adopt the Study as a zoning plan
because the economic welfare of this community depends a great deal upon the
Navy's presence in the City and if the City does not take timely and
appropriate action to assure that the Navy will remain in Corpus Christi, they
will be penalizing the entire City.
Mr. May disagreed with the Mayor stating that the Navy will move the
facility if they desire and he feels that the AICUZ Study has nothing to do with
whether or not the Navy remains since the Federal Government will decide about
the Navy facilities.
Speaking on another matter was Mr. Richard Balli, a member of a
wheelchair basketball team called the Corpus Christi Riders. He stated that he
was appearing before the Council as a representative of that organization to
request permission to use Ben Garza Gym for a three-day holiday tournament
beginning December 11 through December 13. He informed the Council that
Teams will come from McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, College Station,
and probably Oklahoma. He requested that the City Council allow them to use
the gym free of charge for three days because they could not afford the $l0
per hour charge for the gym Lhal is usually assessed.
Mr. Briones informed Mr. Balli that the staff would check to see if the
gym is available on those days.
Council Member Kennedy informed Mr. Balli that if the gym is available, he
and Mayor Pro Tem Turner will donate the money to rent the gym for the
wheelchair basketball tournament.
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Mrs. Henrietta Newberry appeared before the Council representing the
Corpus Christi Citizens for the Retarded. She explained that they plan to
build a center for the mentally retarded in Corpus Christi without federal
funds. She stated that they realize that it will cost a great deal of money but
they are going to work very hard. She explained that two weeks from
Saturday, there is a bike-a-thon or walk-a-thon which they will call "Feet and
Wheels Event". She urged that the Council support them in their efforts.
Mayor Jones informed the Council that he had already agreed to participate
in this event and stated that it will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Cole Park on
Saturday, November 7.
Mr. David Saenz, 1430 17th Street, referred to an article in the newspaper
in regard to Council Member Dumphy's interest in ABC Hardware. He noted
that the City had actually only purchased a few items from this company and
the story was exaggerated when it implied that this was a conflict of interest.
Mr. Saenz stated that in his opinion, there were other more important issues
before the Council and gave as an example the tax-exempt bonds being sold by
the City to finance private development. He expressed the opinion that this
action is doing much more harm than the fact that the City has spent a few
dollars at a company in which a Council Member has a 25% interest. Mr. Saenz
elaborated on the fact that he objects to the tax-exempt bonds because the
taxpayer pays for them and he did not feel that the Council should be allowed
to issue those because those developers are in direct competition with private
industry . Ile also expressed opposition to Proposition #1 of the Constitutional
Amendments on which voters will vote on November 3, 1981.
Mr. Saenz continued his presentation and stated that he had become aware
of Lhe qualifications listed by the firm that is searching for a new City Manager
and pointed out that Mr. I3riones has all of the qualifications necessary to serve
,is City Manager.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Mr. Hawkins, seconded by Dr. Kennedy and passed unanimously, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:48 p.m., October 2], 1981.