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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. ********* Mayor Jones announced appointments to Boards and Commissions and reviewed the appointments discussed during the Workshop meeting. AiletROBLMED 'SSP i 91984 Minul.es Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 2 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. ********* 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. es i. ,alar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 4 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. ********* 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: Les Aar Council Meeting r,..r.ober 21, 1981 Page 5 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 6 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. Rt. .,r Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 7 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 8 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. :S ar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 ' Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 10 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. es alar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 11 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 12 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". tes ilar Council Meeting ober 21, 1981 Page 13 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. Minutes Regular Counc:il Meeting October 21 , 1981 Page 14 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". ********* 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: ries alar Council Meeting u...tober 21, 1981 Page 15 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 16 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). tes .alar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 17 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 21 , 1981 Page 18 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. i Les alar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 19 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 Minutes Regular Council, Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 20 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. ********* 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 I t tes Jar Council Meeting October 21, 1981 Page 21 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting October 2], 1981 Page 22 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.